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 3.15: Healthy Risks
October 19th, 2022 | 56 mins 35 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Katie Krothapalli to the podcast to talk about non-clinical veterinary roles, the importance of remaining flexible, healthy risk-taking, and how to find a better fit professionally.
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Side-Eye Emoji
October 12th, 2022 | 56 mins 5 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a cluster of odd symptoms in a dog, including lameness, lethargy, vomiting, and seizures.
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Snackisode 3.14: Hope for Hemoabdomen
October 5th, 2022 | 38 mins 51 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Emergency Critical Care Specialist Dr. Sam Stewart to the podcast to discuss a currently ongoing clinical trial for hemoabdomen resulting from splenic hemangiosarcoma.
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Cute But Deadly
September 28th, 2022 | 50 mins 16 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Licensed Veterinary Technician Elena Graves back to the podcast to discuss a case of epistaxis in a dog.
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Snackisode 3.13: Stick the Landing
September 21st, 2022 | 36 mins 25 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss important clinical updates including canine outcomes in high-rise syndrome, a recently published case series about tartaric acid toxicity in dogs and its link to grape and raisin toxicity, and the new clinical trial for hemoabdomen patients at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
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No Is Not An Emotion
September 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 4 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken back to the podcast to discuss resiliency, post-traumatic growth, and the Veterinary Hope Foundation.
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Snackisode 3.12: Wet Werewolves
September 7th, 2022 | 58 mins 2 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome relief veterinarian Dr. Shelby Agnew back to the podcast to discuss workplace red flags.
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I Believe I Can Fly
August 31st, 2022 | 59 mins 52 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss the treatment of high-rise syndrome - falls of more than two stories - in cats, including some amazing survival stores about falls over twenty stories!
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Snackisode 3.11: The Late 1900s
August 24th, 2022 | 50 mins 55 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 3.11, Lauren and JJ answer a "what would you do?" question from the mail bag: When a veterinarian and a technician disagree about patient care, what should be done?
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Can't Get No Catisfaction
August 17th, 2022 | 48 mins 28 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome feline specialist Dr. Michelle Gaspar back to the podcast to talk about feline GI disease and the latest vaccination recommendations from AAFP and AAHA.
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Snackisode 3.10: Fifteen Quesadillas
August 10th, 2022 | 41 mins 12 secs
anxiety, dvm, gabapentin, introvert, introvets, marijuana, olfactory, toxicity, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss the importance of addressing retained deciduous teeth right away, tests for marijuana toxicity in dogs, the discovery of new anatomic brain pathways in the dog, emerging veterinary specialties, and a study on the efficacy transdermal gabapentin in cats.
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Starstruck
August 3rd, 2022 | 52 mins 35 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome veterinarian and therapist Dr. Michelle Gaspar to the podcast to talk about her unique career journey and the barriers to wellness within the profession.
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Snackisode 3.9: Put Your Cape On
July 27th, 2022 | 49 mins 52 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Is the promotion of self-care in veterinary medicine a scam? In Snackisode 3.9, Lauren and JJ answer this question and discuss the process of creating and maintaining healthy work boundaries.
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Unicorn Hair
July 20th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Chris Reeder to the podcast to discuss veterinary dermatology!
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Snackisode 3.8: Black Market Pugs
July 13th, 2022 | 38 mins 22 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 3.8, Lauren and JJ discuss the importance of ear protection, brachycephalic breed bans, the heartwarming story of a dog reunited with its owner at a Dollar General in Florida, and National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat program.
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Not My Favorite
July 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Episode 3.9, Lauren and JJ investigate a case of dyspnea in a cat patient.