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 3.1: 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.
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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.