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The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast

While shining a light on the many different areas of the field of veterinary technology, we aim to have thought provoking discussions about the issues facing veterinary technicians and nurses with the leaders in our field.

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01:18:50

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Foltz Episode #2

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Caffeinators, this is a HEAVY episode. But it is one you ABSOLUTELY need to tune in to. You may remember our episode with Kelly Foltz from 2023 where she touched on the idea of futile care and has since been involved in researching this topic (link below). In this most recent discussion we try to define and label this idea, which proves to be very tricky and as yet is still undecided. But the fact remains, as evidenced by her research, we all have, or will, experience futile care in veterinary

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01:09:20

Vet Tech Cafe Inge Breathnach Episode

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Caffeinators, let's talk oncology. And let's have that conversation with Inge Breathnach! Inge (@oncologyrvn) came by the Vet Tech Cafe recently (TWICE due to technical issues!) to talk all things oncology. We discussed the importance of alignment, ethically speaking, between the oncology nurse and the oncology veterinarian, the importance of celebrating your wins no matter how small they may be, and flipping the script from the difficulty that comes with a cancer diagnosis to the impact we can make

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Vet Tech Taproom Episode 51

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Taproom 51! Jeff has a new baby! We discuss Vet Tech title protection in Illinois and recap of our May episodes. We also discuss time off.. paternity, bereavement. What else do you get for time off? Our upcoming episodes are getting scheduled. Onco, futile care and shelter medicine coming up soon!

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01:06:01

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Drescher Johnson Episode 2

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Caffeinators, you may remember we recently spoke with Kelly Drescher Johnson and talked about end of life care and grief, and the company she started, Veterinary Chaplaincy Services. During that discussion she mentioned the idea of the "World's Worst Cocktail Party" and grief. We decided to make that a whole episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! This discussion was fascinating and made so much sense how we move through grief and how that applies not only to ourselves, but pet owners in our

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01:00:14

Vet Tech Cafe - Lynn Blake Episode 2

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Caffeinators, you may remember when we had Lynn Blake on in the Summer of 2024. There were a few points in that discussion that made us think she'd be a perfect fit for our May episodes where we focus on mental health in our field for Mental Health Awareness Month. Lynn cam back recently to tell us what she's doing now and we discussed mental health in our field from several different angles, including those that are a result of the current political landscape in the US. There are some difficult

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Vet Tech Taproom Episode 50

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Taproom # 50! Lots to unpack here. Here's some links we discussedMinnesota: https://navta.net/industry-news/minnesota-association-of-veterinary-technicians-mavt-update-historic-veterinary-technician-licensure-bill-passed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKEdsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5RkdkN1pOVjJNZFdva2pRAR6BEr4PhIBwEWu4Y8dwWRrIA6c0xlmY4yDXlH_Zw3cZIJYVwS0YooL4G_8gQg_aem_fGQxGLGSOUe9MNS7zcYIFQ Mid Level Practitioner: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=6958&id=12620873 DEI:

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01:11:23

Vet Tech Cafe - Amelia Sherwood Episode

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2025/04/28

Caffeinators, you know we love to highlight veterinary technicians and nurses that are out here blazing a path that makes us all better for it. This is another one of those episodes. We recently came across Amelia Sherwood, (@tissueviabilityvetnurse) and looking at her content and what she was doing, we knew we had to talk to her. She was gracious enough to to chat with us, and what an inspiring conversation! We talked all things wound management, healing, and the role of the veterinary technician

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01:00:22

Vet Tech Cafe - Elizabeth Stark Episode

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2025/04/14

Caffeinators, it's time for another uplifting, inspiring episode. We've had a few people recommend Beth Stark to be a guest on the Vet Tech Cafe, and we finally got to meet her at HiVE Anaheim as the three of us are HiVE Champions. We recently sat down with her to talk about her unique path, her passion for helping veterinary technicians advance their careers, work to prevent burnout, and also her involvement in several organizations. We talked about the importance of being involved and engaged and

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01:03:57

Vet Tech Cafe - Sam Hollister Episode

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2025/03/31

Caffeinators, as you know, we don't have many DVM guests come by the Vet Tech Cafe, but when they do, it's because they have a unique viewpoint on a current issue. This is that episode! Dr. Sam Hollister reached out to us a while back wanting to talk about the "U" word - unionization in veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian, he presented some very unique viewpoints and compelling arguments in support of unionization in our field, and has done a ton of research surrounding the issue as it pertains

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Vet Tech Taproom Episode 49

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/03/25

We're back from Phoenix! Recap of our annual Phoenix trip and a discussion of the CVT changes in NJ that will be happening soon! Come in and have a beer with us!Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech

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01:00:47

Vet Tech Cafe - Megan Brashear Episode

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2025/03/16

Caffeinators, are you ready to hear from Megan Brashear? We honestly don't know why it took us so long to have her stop by the Vet Tech Cafe, but we sure are glad she finally did! If you don't know, Megan is one of the OG veterinary technician speakers and educators. She was do a series called On The Floor AtDove long before a webinar format was popular, and it is still very highly utilized on YouTube all these years later. It was great to hear about her unique career path and all the incredible

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Vet Tech Cafe - Laura Jones Episode

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2025/03/03

Caffeinators, by now you know we strive to bring you episodes with awesome guests that are out there doing amazing things as veterinary technicians and veterinary nurses. Sometimes, they're people we know; sometimes, they're people you recommend to us; and sometimes, we just get lucky and come across them. This is one of those episodes. Recently, Dave was working on a lecture and read something that was written by Laura Jones. He reached out to her, and this episode was born! We brought the Vet Tech

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01:00:19

Vet Tech Cafe - Becky Lacy Episode

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2025/02/17

Caffeinators, you know we love to highlight people in our field that are blazing their own path and starting businesses, and this episode is just that! Becky Lacy and her partner Nikole Hludzik recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe to talk to us about their brand new venture, Animalance RVA! Animalance is an animal ambulance/transport service serving the greated Richmond, Virginia area. They provide inter-hospital transport and transport to and from owner's home. By all accounts this is a very needed

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01:07:03

Vet Tech Cafe - Kendra Dostaler Episode

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2025/02/03

Caffeinators, we strive to talk to veterinary technicians from all corners of the profession. This episode is a nod to that. Kendra Dostaler, aka Kendra the Vet Tech on social, recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe! She recently added VTS(EVN) to her crednetials-Equine Veterinary Nursing. We talked about all things equine medicine, regulatory affairs, large animal representation on a national scale, and SO MUCH MORE. She has her own podcast, does instructional videos on youtube and more, and we talked

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Vet Tech Taproom Episode 48

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Taproom #48. How is January almost over? We recap our January episodes with Kelly and Juliann. One thing that got brought up was CE for CSRs. Does your hospital provide CE for your CSRs? They should! Lots of great episodes in the works for the next couple months, tune in for a teaser!

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01:02:46

Vet Tech Cafe - Juliann London Episode

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Caffeinators, it's been a goal of ours to have a guest from each VTS Academy on our podcast to talk about how amazing their Academy is, and this episode is another step in that walk. For this episode, Juliann London came by The Vet Tech Cafe to chat with us about all things Dermatology! ADVT may be be one of the newer and smaller Academies out there, but it is mighty. It was fascinating to hear about their unique application process, and some of the cool things a VTS (Dermatology) can do! You won't

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01:05:43

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Drescher Johnson Episode

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Caffeinators, have you ever found yourself in a situation at the hospital where you have an owner that is very upset about their loss of a beloved pet? And you feel like they may need help but you have no idea how to initiate that conversation or you don't know of any resources to offer, and you've also received no formal training on how to deal with this? Well, this is the episode for you! Kelly Drescher Johnson came by the Vet Tech Cafe during the holiday season to talk about her business,

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Vet Tech Taproom 47

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Happy holidays Caffeinators! Last Taproom of the year. We talk about our favorite episodes of 2024 and talk about a couple juicy controversial things going on in vet med right now. Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and

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01:04:46

Vet Tech Cafe - Sam Fontaine Episode

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Caffeinators, we hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! For our last episode of 2024, we have another incredible guest for you, from Scotland! Sam Fontaine, RVN, MSc, PGCAP, BSc, DipAVN(Med), FHEA, SFRET, recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe. She launched a Master's in Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing program in the UK, that is completely online and takes students from around the globe. It was fascinating to hear about the creation of the program and how adaptable it is to different

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01:03:53

Vet Tech Cafe - Colleen Gallagher Episode

The Vet Tech Cafe"s Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Caffeinators, we've often said that while we want to be an autonomous profession, we are going to need the help of veterinarians to get us there. Colleen Gallagher, CVT, is going to be one of those veterinarians. This is a unique episode in that Colleen is a CVT in Massachusetts, but she's also a second year veterinary student at Tufts University. So we talked a lot about veterinary technician issues and the landscape of our profession with a future veterinarian! It was a fascinating discussion to

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