About the show
IntroVETS is a veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety. The show was conceptualized in 2019 and launched in 2020 by co-hosts Lauren and JJ. Lauren, a veterinarian, and Jennifer, a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Alabama, have over 40 years of combined experience in the veterinary field. The podcast presents veterinary case studies in a fun and relatable way, along with various sidebars, interesting facts, and new research. The hosts talk frankly about anxiety and other mental health concerns, going to therapy, and related topics. There is (hopefully) a strong humor element, as well as some philosophizing and opinion sharing. There is also the occasional moderately naughty word, but we try to not use the big guns. It's not really a formal environment - it's more of a veterinary hang, and we'd love to see you there!
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Episodes
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Snackisode 4.7: All About Allium
September 6th, 2023 | 27 mins 38 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss allium toxicity in dogs and cats.
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Hope is a Verb
August 30th, 2023 | 40 mins 49 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome licensed psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss hope and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.
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Snackisode 4.6: Wife in the Attic
August 23rd, 2023 | 41 mins 18 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ (belatedly) celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with a Q&A featuring life advice, book recommendations, and zombies.
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The Litmus Test
August 16th, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome therapist Dana Hampson back to the podcast to talk about setting boundaries and overcoming the fear of disappointing others.
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Snackisode 4.5: I Like Pie
August 9th, 2023 | 39 mins 29 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ talk about personal and professional identity, as well as the problem of making work your whole personality.
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Frog on the Rocks
August 2nd, 2023 | 49 mins 58 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome multispecies veterinarian Jennifer Graham to the podcast to talk about exotic and small mammal medicine!
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Snackisode 4.4: Shunt The Front Door
July 26th, 2023 | 38 mins 58 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren, JJ, and special guest technician Elena continue to investigate the case of a dog with urate uroliths and elevated bile acids. This is part 2 of a two-part case. For the first part, see Episode 4.4: Please Don't Be High.
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Please Don't Be High
July 19th, 2023 | 49 mins 39 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren, JJ, and special guest technician Elena investigate the case of a dog that is straining to urinate.
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Snackisode 4.3: Solid Advice
July 12th, 2023 | 22 mins 59 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ provide clinical updates about the potential zoonotic implications of feeding raw diets, whether dogs dislike white lab coats, and the efficacy of adding dexamethasone to topical chlorhexidine wipe products.
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Mousing Hawk
July 5th, 2023 | 58 mins 59 secs
activated charcoal, anxiety, bromethalin, dvm, hypernatremia, introvert, introvets, rodenticide, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate the cause of neurologic signs in a dog.
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Snackisode 4.2: Take Cover
June 28th, 2023 | 33 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ answer a letter from the mailbag.
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That's Not a Cervix
June 21st, 2023 | 46 mins 29 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of swelling, pain, and skin sores in a puppy.
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Snackisode 4.1: Potluck Yard Sale Tattoo
June 14th, 2023 | 29 mins 11 secs
anxiety, canineparvovirus, dvm, introvert, introvets, parvo, rabies, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss a new monoclonal antibody treatment for parvoviral enteritis, review a case of bat-transmitted rabies in a human child, and share their favorite things of the week.
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You're Not Wrong
June 7th, 2023 | 59 mins 3 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ are back with a case to kick off season 4 of the podcast! What is causing weakness, decreased appetite, and weight loss in this canine patient?
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Season 4 Update
April 24th, 2023 | 2 mins 17 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
New episodes coming in June 2023!
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Howloween Spooktacular 2022
October 26th, 2022 | 54 mins 40 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ explore the myth - the legend - the werewolf!