IntroVETS Podcast

A veterinary podcast by introverts with high-functioning anxiety.

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

  • Snackisode 3.7: All the Answers

    June 29th, 2022  |  41 mins 29 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome clinical pathology resident Dr. Sarah Laroche back to the podcast to discuss common misconceptions about veterinary practice and being a new veterinarian.

  • Pointy Teeth

    June 22nd, 2022  |  57 mins 47 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    In episode 3.7, Lauren and JJ welcome clinical pathology resident Dr. Sarah Laroche to the podcast to discuss the case of an icteric cat, a dog’s run-in with a rabbit, and veterinary school struggles.

  • Snackisode 3.6: Just Don't Do It

    June 15th, 2022  |  40 mins 8 secs
    animal cruelty, anxiety, dvm, florida, heatstroke, hemangiosarcoma, introvert, introvets, rabies, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary oncology, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ discuss the 2/3 rule in veterinary oncology, a Florida criminal case in which a woman has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty following the heatstroke deaths of four dogs, and the 2021 report of an imported dog who developed Rabies following insufficient vaccination.

  • Zombie Shark

    June 8th, 2022  |  55 mins 52 secs
    anxiety, dvm, hemangiosarcoma, introvert, introvets, oncology, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ investigate a case of collapse in a middle-aged dog.

  • Snackisode 3.5: A Tire

    June 1st, 2022  |  37 mins 48 secs
    anxiety, attire, cgm, clothing, compounding, continuous glucose monitor, cooling, diabetes, dvm, fda, heatstroke, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ share some important clinical updates including a study about client perception of veterinary attire, guidelines from the FDA regarding veterinary drug compounding, updates for appropriate patient cooling in heatstroke cases, and the use of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetic cases.

  • No Limit

    May 25th, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome therapist Dr. Kevin Stoltz to the podcast to discuss career counseling and development.

  • Snackisode 3.4: That's How You Get Ants

    May 18th, 2022  |  47 mins 23 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome veterinary clinical pathologist Dr. Kate Baker back to the podcast to talk about telecytology, sample preparation, and crumbs on the microscope.

  • Blood Smears for Everyone

    May 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 36 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome veterinary clinical pathologist Dr. Kate Baker to the podcast to review some cool hematology cases.

  • Snackisode 3.3: Flying Balls

    May 4th, 2022  |  38 mins 16 secs
    anxiety, brainstorming, divergent thinking, dvm, goal setting, introvert, introvets, resilience, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ discuss a case of veterinary resiliency, including the importance of mental flexibility, divergent thinking. The ladies also discuss brainstorming and goal setting.

  • Get Your House in Order

    April 27th, 2022  |  48 mins 50 secs
    anxiety, diversity, dvm, inclusion, introvert, introvets, multiculturalism, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Cherese Sullivan to the podcast to discuss the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association and the importance of diversity and inclusion in our field.

  • Snackisode 3.2: Pooptastrophe

    April 20th, 2022  |  42 mins 7 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ discuss what's new in pet technology and a Roomba disaster story.

  • All Eyes on JJ

    April 13th, 2022  |  50 mins 56 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ investigate the case of a dog with a strange mandibular swelling.

  • Snackisode 3.1: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    April 6th, 2022  |  1 hr 6 mins
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ discuss real-world interventions for compassion fatigue.

  • Not Another Compassion Fatigue Podcast

    March 30th, 2022  |  55 mins 33 secs
    anxiety, burnout, compassion, compassion fatigue, dvm, empathy, introvert, introvets, resilience, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ celebrate the start of the podcast's third season with an in-depth episode about compassion fatigue in the veterinary profession. What is it? Who is at risk? What are the symptoms? Find out here!

  • Snackisode 2.15: Very McConaughey

    October 20th, 2021  |  32 mins 19 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    In Snackisode 2.15, Lauren and JJ welcome emergency critical care specialist Dr. Jaqueline Nobles back to the podcast to talk about the case of a coughing dog.

  • House of Waffles

    October 13th, 2021  |  56 mins 8 secs
    anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician

    Lauren and JJ welcome emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Jaqueline Nobles back to the podcast to discuss some exciting emergency cases.