The Vets Unleashed
A Podcast For Animal Lovers! If you met two vets at a cocktail party, this is what you would hear! Animal Professionals and animal lovers discuss the wild kingdom - after hours.
Episodes
Soon-to-be graduates from Vet school have some choices to make when it comes to next steps in their career. Internships offer a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn specialty skills before diving into a private practice.
As her internship experience is coming to an end, Dr. Adriana Razo returns to discuss the benefits and challenges she’s encountered, advises best practice in how to choose...
Ahoy Ahoy! Dr. Sheddy the Sailing Vet joins us aboard the S.S. Unleashed from her own vessel, Chuffed, as she traverses the Mexican Pacific coast bringing veterinary services to underserved areas. Listen as she describes her incredible story of carving her own path in Vet Med, from disenchanted land lubber to Captain Doctor of her very own ship!
Dr. Sheddy is a testament to the will, and vision, to pur...
Beep boop beep, veterinarians and bartenders beware, the robots are coming to take yer jobs! While AI is an integral part of running our societies, it’s been the center of sensationalism in the news. So what’s the reality of how it’s being used, and where is it showing up in animal care practice?
This episode dives into a topic near and dear to Dr. Mike’s heart: humor! Salient and diverse, it’s potential to create a better visit experience for clients, and better patient outcomes, is undeniable. Laughter is an important part of healing and creating bonds.
Life is full of interruptions. Whether on personal or professional time, being able to assess and pivot where to put your focus and resources is a crucial skill set. The choices we make in those moments can have ripple effects through our day.
The Vets look at effective ways to manage your time, especially in an ever changing clinical environment. From triage to treatment, our hosts discuss best pract...
Vets and pet parents come to the medical care experience with their own viewpoints and assumptions on what is necessary or practical when it concerns delivering care. But what does it mean to give, or receive, the right treatment for our pets?
In this episode, we explore the spectrum of care, and how professionals balance what might be considered top-tier or “gold standard” treatment against what client...
Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, for those of us who are naturally empathetic and people pleasers, it’s easy to find ourselves over committed, and taking care of others before taking care of numero uno.
Doctoral candidate Kelly Burich offers serv...
Stephanie Han returns as a 3rd year student; calmer, wiser, more balanced and attenuated to creating a better experience in the doctor-client relationship. Half the challenge (read joy) of the profession is working with clients and patients, and different folks have different needs in the communication department. Sometimes the best lessons are learned in real time, and adapting yo...
Clients sometimes don’t realize how above and beyond their vets go for their patients. But some of you have made a real impact on veterinary staff through your acts of gratitude and generosity. This episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike reflect on some of their favorite clients, and celebrate the amazing ways they’ve shown their gratitude through the years.
Whether it’s a thank you card, a good online review,...
We are back celebrating Season 7! Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike catch up after a brief hiatus and discuss what to look forward to in upcoming episodes. New drinks, returning friends, and signature banter to be sure.
This season the Docs put a focus on the client, and optimizing the experience for everyone involved with the care of our animals. Get your ears and your cocktail shakers ready, this is the Vets U...
The Vets Unleashed celebrates the wrap of Season 6! Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike share their favorite episodes, favorite drinks, and lessons learned from this season. And thanks to all of you who have listened and supported the podcast over the last several years! ...
In this episode we check in with return guest Stephanie Han on the conclusion to her 2nd year of veterinary school. The gang swaps stories about the trials and tribulations of what 2nd year looks like, and how to navigate self care through a demanding program.
Dr. Doug Mader is a triple boarded veterinarian, author, mentor, teacher, and story teller whose new book, The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner City Animal Hospital, traverses themes as diverse as One Health, Underserved Communities, Mental Health, Not One More Vet, Business and medical interactions.
The vets discuss their role in promoting the Human-Animal Bond, going above and be...
Paid time off is one thing, but the ability to take an extended leave from your job without worrying about money or insurance is something else entirely. Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike explore the benefits and challenges of being able to take a sabbatical to rejuvenate your soul and re-evaluate where you are in your profession.
It can be hard to find the time or be offered the resources to take a sabbatical in ...
There’s a lot of options when it comes to taking care of your pets. Whether it’s food bowls, leashes, beds, or puzzles, it’s easy to get target confusion when trying to outfit your pet with life’s necessities.
Let the Vets ease your mind and give you their two cents. With decades of experience between the two, they’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t. Get some expert advice and treat your pet right!
Sit down, have a drink, or a happy pill, what else do you need? In this episode, the vets look at what it means to be happy as a person and a professional. Are we passive in our ability to find happiness, or is it a mindset we cultivate?
We all deal with different challenges in life, whether it’s at our jobs, in our relationships, because of our health, or because of our finances. The Doctors look at...
There’s a lot to consider when deciding to bring a new cat into the home. Do I want a kitten? An older cat? Do I have space? Or the resources to care for it? Will it fit into an established pet dynamic? What should I name it ,and will it even respond if I do?
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With the rise of social media every vet has a platform to reach as many followers as they can garner. Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike are joined by Dr. Courtney Campbell to discuss the pitfalls and benefits of putting yourself and your opinions out in the world.
Join them as with the custom drink made in Dr. Courtney's honor:
Matcha-do About Nothing
Juice 1 Lime
1 oz Simple Syrup
Matcha powder to taste (try starting with 1/2 tsp)
1 oz Y...
Vet techs play a vital role in patient care and client communication in ways that touch people’s lives forever. Return guest Jessie Johan stops by to swap stories about first hand experiences in the way vet techs positively impact their community.
For some, it’s th...
Whether it’s being cut off in traffic or dealing with an irate client, it’s natural to react in anger. Is there anything we can do to change our nature and create a more positive response? Today, Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike talk with writer, podcaster and dog life coach extraordinaire Katya Lidsky on the ways we can approach and assess frustrating situations, and to actively choose kindness as our first response.
As veterinarians, pa...
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