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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Episode 12: Many Chemistries
October 7th, 2020 | 1 hr 4 mins
addison’s disease, anxiety, dvm, hypoadrenocorticism, introvert, introvets, pancreatitis, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ present a case of chronic GI illness in a dog. Are we really just dealing with chronic pancreatitis, or is something else going on?
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Snackisode 11: Beautiful and Professional
September 30th, 2020 | 43 mins 41 secs
advice, anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, voicemail fail, wow cat
In snack-sized episode 11, the advice column is back! A veterinary staff member is dissatisfied with the veterinary care of their own pet. Also, JJ tells the WOW cat story, and we hear a listener story about a voicemail fail.
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Episode 11: Respectable Mass
September 23rd, 2020 | 54 mins 11 secs
anxiety, cat, dvm, feline, hyperthyroidism, introvert, introvets, neoplasia, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, weight loss
In Episode 11, Lauren and JJ present a case from one of our veterinary technician friends. Cassie’s cat is losing weight and seems like a textbook case, but not everything is as it seems.
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Snackisode 10: Dear IntroVets
September 16th, 2020 | 32 mins 59 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 10, Lauren and JJ tackle a tough listener question. What do you do if you encounter a lower standard of care than you feel comfortable with?
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Episode 10: Cluster of Shoes
September 9th, 2020 | 51 mins 40 secs
anxiety, dog, dvm, false pregnancy, introvert, introvets, pseudocyesis, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ work up a case with some odd non-specific symptoms.
This episode includes an in-depth discussion of pseudocyesis in the dog. -
Snackisode 9: Purrrsday
September 2nd, 2020 | 50 mins 2 secs
advice, angry clients, anxiety, difficult clients, dvm, grumpy cats, introvert, introvets, listener stories, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ read some listener mail and give advice about dealing with grumpy clients, plus the Spicy Purrito Feline Chili Pepper Rating System is explained!
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Episode 9: Decision Fatigue Dice
August 26th, 2020 | 1 hr 33 mins
altruism, anxiety, compassion fatigue, decision fatigue, dvm, edge states, horizontal hostility, introvert, introvets, jennifer jones, lauren grider, laurie fonken, stress, therapist, therapy, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
The ladies welcome special guest therapist Laurie Fonken to discuss the edge states, including pathologic altruism, burnout, compassion fatigue, and more!
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Snackisode 8: Buy a Baby Scale
August 19th, 2020 | 43 mins 30 secs
aafp, anxiety, dvm, feline hyperthyroidism, fundraising, guidelines, haunted house, hyperthyroidism, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Fundraiser stories, podcast recommendations, and a review of the AAFP feline hyperthyroidism categories.
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Episode 8: F*cktion
August 12th, 2020 | 1 hr 21 mins
anxiety, behavior change, dvm, hyperthyroidism, i 131, introvert, introvets, methimazole, polydipsia, polyuria, radioiodine, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, weight loss
Lauren and JJ work up weight loss and behavioral changes in a feline patient.
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Snackisode 7: Slow Blink
August 5th, 2020 | 33 mins 33 secs
anxiety, dvm, fish skin graft, introvert, introvets, pair bond, pyometra, slow blink, tiktok, tripod dog, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Storytime! Lauren and JJ read veterinary stories from listeners.
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Episode 7: Anesthesia Mythbusters
July 29th, 2020 | 57 mins 45 secs
age, analgesia, anesthesia, anxiety, buprenorphine, butorphanol, dvm, introvert, introvets, mu agonist, training, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Lydia Love to the podcast to discuss common anesthesia and analgesia myths.
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Snackisode 6: Tiny Medal
July 22nd, 2020 | 38 mins 27 secs
anxiety, boundaries, clinic culture, declaw, dvm, hero pets, house fire, introvert, introvets, tail docking, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Veterinary story time! Lauren and JJ share listener stories.
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Episode 6: Drama Bus
July 15th, 2020 | 1 hr 22 mins
anxiety, bullying, conflict, drama, dvm, employee conflict, introvert, introvets, issues, passive aggressive, personality types, practice management, practice manager, stress, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ sit down with Office Manager Christine Wood to discuss the management of interpersonal conflict in veterinary hospitals.
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Snackisode 5: Cupcake Conundrum
July 8th, 2020 | 50 mins 22 secs
anxiety, canine parvo virus, colorado state, dvm, introvert, introvets, outpatient, parvo, parvo virus, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snack-Sized Episode 5, Lauren and JJ discuss outpatient therapy options for the management of canine parvo virus.
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Episode 5: Super Unnecessary
July 1st, 2020 | 1 hr 13 mins
anxiety, canine parvo virus, death, diarrhea, dvm, enteritis, gastroenteritis, introvert, introvets, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, parvo, patient death, puppy, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, vomiting
We’ve been presented with a very sick puppy and an unexpected test result. Lauren and JJ are on the case!
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Snackisode 4: Vets 4 Vets
June 24th, 2020 | 37 mins 30 secs
anxiety, depression, dvm, help, introvert, introvets, suicide, suicide prevention, support, support group, support4support, therapist, therapy, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, vets4vets
Lauren and JJ discuss Vets4Vets with Program Leader Bree Montana, DVM, CCFP. Vets4Vets is a completely free resource available to all veterinarians who are in crisis, seeking counseling, or just need a shoulder to lean on.