Lauren
Co-Host of IntroVETS Podcast
Lauren 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. She has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field, and has special interests in internal medicine, feline medicine, dentistry, and emergency medicine. She is currenlty a Masters degree candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Alabama. She is passionate about advocating for mental health services for veterinarians and other medical professionals. Besides podcasting, her hobbies include competing in powerlifting at the state and national levels, dancing and gardening.
Lauren has hosted 123 Episodes.
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Snackisode 2.6: Cream of Carter
June 16th, 2021 | 28 mins 9 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ ask, “did you know?” In this journal club episode, the ladies discuss a possible mechanism for grape toxicity in dogs, the benefits of alcohol based rubs over traditional surgical scrubbing, a new pet diabetes app, and a veterinary satirical newspaper.
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Constellation of Signs
June 9th, 2021 | 54 mins 58 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome board-certified veterinary neurologist Dr. Jill Narak to the podcast!
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Snackisode 2.5: It’s Not A Cult
June 2nd, 2021 | 33 mins 43 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 2.5, Lauren and JJ welcome Shea Baker back to the podcast to discuss career flexibility, embracing career course corrections, overcoming fear of failure, and the importance of keeping career and personal identity separate.
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All Hail Satine
May 26th, 2021 | 1 hr 5 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ chat with highly credentialed dog trainer Shea Baker about the myths and realities of the discipline.
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Snackisode 2.4: King Koopa
May 19th, 2021 | 38 mins 38 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In Snackisode 2.4, Lauren and JJ talk about the latest in #pet #technology and fun #products, plus the potential impacts of a post-quarantine world on pet #socialization and separation #anxiety.
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Hidden Spiders
May 12th, 2021 | 59 mins 2 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Licensed Veterinary Technician Elena Graves to the podcast to discuss the benefits of becoming a credentialed technician, the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, and the importance of encouraging colleagues to further their skills and education.
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Snackisode 2.3: The Donut
May 5th, 2021 | 32 mins 3 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Surgeon Dr. Nicki Plunkett is back on the podcast to discuss surgical oncology and more wacky cases!
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Boob Spay
April 28th, 2021 | 1 hr 10 mins
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ welcome Dr. Nicki Plunkett, a board-certified veterinary surgical specialist, to the podcast to discuss crazy cases, dealing with clients, and surgical pet peeves!
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Snackisode 2.2: Right Meow
April 21st, 2021 | 44 mins 25 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
A review of alternative, lower cost methods of management of feline urethral obstruction.
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My Nightmare
April 14th, 2021 | 45 mins 11 secs
anxiety, dvm, hyperkalemia, introvert, introvets, urethral obstruction, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ share a case of a sick kitty who has been straining in the litterbox. The ladies provide a comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment of feline urethral obstruction, including hyperkalemia.
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Snackisode 2.1: You Need Therapy
April 7th, 2021 | 22 mins 14 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss the benefits of seeing a therapist and how to find the right one.
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Wei-Not-Maraner
March 31st, 2021 | 41 mins 1 sec
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Lauren and JJ discuss a puppy with swollen joints and a fever.
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Snackisode 15: Monkey With Bananas
November 25th, 2020 | 47 mins 58 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
In a continuation of Episode 15, fan favorite therapist Dana Hampson is back to walk us through how to manage sticky situations in practice.
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Episode 15: We are Wizards
November 18th, 2020 | 54 mins 20 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Fan favorite - therapist Dana Hampson - is back on the podcast to walk us through how to manage some sticky situations in practice.
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Snackisode 14: Management Fail
November 11th, 2020 | 31 mins 45 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, management, social media, standard of care, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician
Management announces a policy change, and it’s obvious to everyone that it’s directed at you. No one gave you a heads up, you disagree with the change, and the announcement was sent to the entire staff via social media. Now the drama llama is at full gallop. How do you respond?
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Episode 14: A Very Big Deal
November 4th, 2020 | 55 mins 43 secs
anxiety, dvm, introvert, introvets, rabies, vampire, vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary technician, werewolf, zombie
In episode 14, Lauren and JJ present a case of a puppy with bizarre neurologic signs.