Dr. Lauren S. Grider has over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field, and has special interests in internal medicine, feline medicine, dentistry, and emergency medicine. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She worked as an Associate Veterinarian in small animal exclusive general practice for 11 years before opening her own veterinary relief business in 2019. As a relief veterinarian, she provides general practice and emergency coverage on a PRN basis. Dr. Grider is currently an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, where she works closely with veterinary students in their clinical year of training.
In 2023, Dr. Grider graduated with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor, Associate Licensed Counselor (Alabama), and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. She is passionate about advocating for mental health for healthcare workers and those in the helping professions.
Besides podcasting, her hobbies include competing in powerlifting at the state and national levels, dancing and gardening.
Lauren has hosted 134 Episodes.
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One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest
February 5th, 2025 | 47 mins 8 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss avian influenza. This episode was recorded January 27, 2005.
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Snackisode 5.5: They Mite Also
January 22nd, 2025 | 42 mins 20 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss feline demodicosis, a recent scam targeting veterinarians, and a recent human Rabies death in the US.
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They Mite
January 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome special guest Dr. Shelby Agnew to the podcast for our first "Ghosts of Christmas Past" episode!
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Snackisode 5.4: We're Not Playing Clue
January 8th, 2025 | 51 mins 51 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ review what's in and what's out for veterinary medicine in 2025.
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Merry Freaking Christmas
December 25th, 2024 | 54 mins 13 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss the AVMA ELVES program, reindeer eye color changes, penguin couple updates, and Christmas movie recommendations.
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Snackisode 5.3: What a Cad!
December 18th, 2024 | 50 mins 23 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ continue to investigate a case of coughing and respiratory distress in a dog patient. Part 2 of 2.
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We Can't Tell
December 11th, 2024 | 56 mins 14 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In this 2-part case, Lauren and JJ investigate a case of difficulty breathing and coughing in a dog patient.
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Snackisode 5.2: Jean Valjean
November 27th, 2024 | 1 hr 20 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ continue to investigate a case of lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, and distended abdomen in a cat. Part 2 of 2.
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Don't Be Suspicious
November 20th, 2024 | 52 mins 9 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ investigate a case of lethargy, inappetence, vomiting, and distended abdomen in a cat. Part 1 of 2.
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Snackisode 5.1: Outside the Udder
November 13th, 2024 | 39 mins 47 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss listeriosis, its impact on animals, and the implications for public health.
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Howloween Spooktacular 2024: Check Your Meat
October 30th, 2024 | 1 hr 15 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome veterinary neurologist Dr. Jill Narak to the podcast to discuss brain-eating and brain-hijacking (zombie!) diseases.
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Snackisode 4.15: Grandma Got Run Over by a Roomba
December 27th, 2023 | 44 mins 39 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ wrap up season 4 of the podcast with holiday cheer, a pooptastrophe, and a few heartwarming animal stories.
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12 Days of Veterinary ER
December 20th, 2023 | 1 hr 19 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ present the 12 days of Christmas, veterinary ER-style!
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Snackisode 4.14: Snap Decision
December 13th, 2023 | 42 mins 51 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ answer listener mail: What can managers do to improve morale and staff cohesion without stepping on toes? How can an employee let her boss know that their clinic's dress code policies are outdated and that it's negatively impacting the hiring process?
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Channeling Sofia
December 6th, 2023 | 1 hr 5 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills, plus make plans for the holiday episode!
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Snackisode 4.13: Safety Dance
November 29th, 2023 | 34 mins 34 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ answer listener mail: When is it appropriate to cry while attending a patient's euthanasia? How can you cope with the uneducated veterinary opinions of friends and family members?