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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Snackisode 2.14: Three Favorite Things
October 6th, 2021 | 34 mins 33 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss palliative and hospice care in the veterinary setting.
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Only Bad Things
September 29th, 2021 | 57 mins 9 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of dyspnea in a dog patient.
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Snackisode 2.13: Cheese Every Day
September 22nd, 2021 | 29 mins 52 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Fonken joins us to continue the conversation about introversion in veterinary medicine and how veterinary leaders can help their colleagues and staff cope.