Lauren
Co-Host of IntroVETS Podcast
Dr. Lauren S. Grider has over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field, and has special interests in internal medicine, feline medicine, dentistry, and emergency medicine. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She worked as an Associate Veterinarian in small animal exclusive general practice for 11 years before opening her own veterinary relief business in 2019. As a relief veterinarian, she provides general practice and emergency coverage on a PRN basis. Dr. Grider is currently an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, where she works closely with veterinary students in their clinical year of training.
In 2023, Dr. Grider graduated with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor, Associate Licensed Counselor (Alabama), and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. She is passionate about advocating for mental health for healthcare workers and those in the helping professions.
Besides podcasting, her hobbies include competing in powerlifting at the state and national levels, dancing and gardening.
Lauren has hosted 136 Episodes.
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Go Away
September 15th, 2021 | 53 mins 8 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss introversion and how this temperament impacts career decisions and job satisfaction in veterinary medicine.
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Snackisode 2.12: Not a Specialist
September 8th, 2021 | 39 mins 44 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ respond to listener mail about standard of care practices and expectations for care in the general practice setting.
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That’s Uncool
September 1st, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of sudden collapse in a young dog.
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Snackisode 2.11: Duct Tape
August 25th, 2021 | 46 mins 17 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss listener mail about the pressures of trying to increase client compliance.
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Spare Goat
August 18th, 2021 | 54 mins 6 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ talk with Emergency Critical Care Specialist Dr. Jacqueline Nobles about emergency medicine, career development, and point of care ultrasound.
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Snackisode 2.10: The Haircut
August 11th, 2021 | 48 mins 38 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss introversion, shyness and social anxiety, and how they relate to a career in veterinary medicine.
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Not Gandhi
August 4th, 2021 | 46 mins 3 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of sudden blindness and weight gain in a dog patient.
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Snackisode 2.9: On the Menu
July 28th, 2021 | 39 mins 1 sec
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Dr. Shelby Agnew joins us again to talk about organized veterinary medicine and how to get involved.
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The Snorkel
July 21st, 2021 | 54 mins 47 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ talk with Dr. Shelby Agnew, noted "extrovet" and relief veterinarian. The ladies discuss career development in veterinary medicine.
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Snackisode 2.8: Foam Finger
July 14th, 2021 | 45 mins 26 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ ask, "Did you know?" In this episode, the ladies discuss monitoring resting respiratory rate at home, the potential issues with cicada ingestion, utilizing technology to make practice easier, and the addition of dentistry as a requirement for veterinary education.
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Plot Twist
July 7th, 2021 | 44 mins 12 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a curious case of urinary signs in a young cat - but is everything as it seems?
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Snackisode 2.7: Riding the Wave
June 30th, 2021 | 29 mins 17 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Therapist Dana Hampson is back this week to talk about processing grief.
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Everyone is Tiffany
June 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In episode 2.7, fan favorite therapist Dana Hampson is back to help us tackle some dilemmas that we may face in the veterinary field.
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Snackisode 2.6: Cream of Carter
June 16th, 2021 | 28 mins 9 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ ask, “did you know?” In this journal club episode, the ladies discuss a possible mechanism for grape toxicity in dogs, the benefits of alcohol based rubs over traditional surgical scrubbing, a new pet diabetes app, and a veterinary satirical newspaper.
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Constellation of Signs
June 9th, 2021 | 54 mins 58 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome board-certified veterinary neurologist Dr. Jill Narak to the podcast!
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Snackisode 2.5: It’s Not A Cult
June 2nd, 2021 | 33 mins 43 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 2.5, Lauren and JJ welcome Shea Baker back to the podcast to discuss career flexibility, embracing career course corrections, overcoming fear of failure, and the importance of keeping career and personal identity separate.