That Vet Life

It's September! How are y'all doing out there? . This week on the podcast we are talking about COMMUNITY. More specifically what does community mean within the veterinary profession? We'll be taking a look at the VETstagram community we've developed over in Instagram and how it's actually revolutionizing the profession.  From providing a way to communicate with the wider human medical profession to creating an educational platform to provide mentorship, the VETstagram community is one cool group of humans, and it's all thanks to YOU!! How then do we continue to support the community so it continues to be a place of Inspiring, Encouraging and Challenging content? Well it starts with relationships. Listen to this week's episode to learn more. . Check out That Vet Life on Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast and Facebook @ThatVetLifePodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

In this episode of QuaranTALK I am joined by Dr Gerardo Poli and Dr. Hubert Hiemstra from The Vet Vault podcast. These two are absolute powerhouses in the veterinary profession and their podcast is proof to this. You can learn more about their podcast here: https://thevetvault.com/ Here we go behind the scenes and talk about the all important "why?" they started the podcast and how this question is key if you are looking to start your own podcast. Additionally Hubert shares the origin story of how he and Gerardo met and brought this podcast to life! Being the inspirations that they are, Hubert and Gerardo brought things full circle by talking about the important cross over that exists between being podcast hosts and great storytellers in the consult room. I learned so much from these two and I hope you enjoy today's episode of QuaranTALK: podcast edition. Follow The Vet Vault on Instagram @thevetvault Follow Gerardo on Instagram @drgerardopoli Follow Hubert on Instagram @huberthiemstra --- Send in a voice

Scrubbed In is back!!! Well at least it's back for one episode. It's been a while since Dani and I sat down in front of a microphone to talk about our veterinary experiences, but as we've both started working as REAL LIFE DOCTORS we figured now would be a the perfect opportunity for a REUNION episode of Scrubbed In. So enjoy as we share the nitty gritty about what life as new grad veterinarians has been like.  In this episode we talk about: The pros/cons of providing curbside service dealing with imposter syndrome the importance of mentorship Annnnddd there may be something about a giveaway hidden in there for you, the amazing podcast gang! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Hosted by two incredible veterinarians, Dr. Marci Kirk and Dr. Anna Reddish, My Veterinary Life is a podcast which draws together inspiring stories from across the veterinary profession. In the short year and a half since it's inception, they have produced over 100 episodes with guests from all areas of vet med! If you've ever wondered what you can do with a veterinary degree this podcast shows you the possibilities are endless! . I am so excited to welcome Marci and Anna to the microphone for this special "getting to know you" episode as we take you behind the scenes to how My Veterinary Life came to be. In this episode you'll hear: How Marci and Anna met What their inspiration and motivations were to start the podcast How they overcame the challenges they've faced in producing the podcast AND Marci reveals who their guest will be next week. . It was an absolute delight getting to know Marci and Anna through today's episode. I encourage you to check out their podcast My Veterinary Life on Apple Podcast

As a new graduate, one of the best and potentially terrifying things about practicing veterinary medicine is talking with clients. Throw in COVID and client communications gets kicked up a notch in that we now have to talk to clients entirely over the phone. Whether you are comfortable talking over the phone or not, this is a challenge. So much of what we do relies on building a relationship with our clients, but how are we supposed to do that when we can't even see them? . In today's episode I am excited to welcome my friend, Dr. Ashley Gray back to the microphone as we talk through the storytelling skills you can use to shine in your phone conversations with clients. You'll hear us talk about: How to set yourself up for success What you can say to increase the value of your exam How to earn your clients trust over the phone COVID or not, you will have to talk with clients over the phone for the rest of your career. But, it doesn't have to be something to dread.  What was your favorite tip from to

I'm pulling this one from the archives. Back in the early quarantine days I was able to virtually sit down with my friend Dr. Dave Nicol to go behind the scenes of his podcasts The Blundt Dissection and Freewheelin' ! Beyond being my favorite Scottish veterinary podcaster, Dave is an incredibly engaging storyteller and I always come away from recording sessions with him with a smile on my face. In this episode you'll hear us talk about what's going on in the podcast world as well as Dave talking through his 'how' and 'why' behind his storytelling methods for his podcasts.  You can check out Dave's podcasts on any podcasting platform.  Are you a vet student or a new grad? Check out Dave's book "So you're a vet...now what?" This book helped to settle quite a few of my own fears about starting work as a new grad and I can't recommend it enough! Follow Dave on Facebook Follow Dave on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Hey y'all! It's been a hot minute since I've recorded a solo episode for y'all. A year ago I was entering the stressful season of NAVLE prep, and OH MY WORD! That was a long arduous exam. But I came out the other side rather un-scathed thanks to the amount of prep work that I put during the months leading up to the exam. In today's episode I wanted to share some of what that work entailed by comparing it to one of my favorite things, running! Now being a year removed from when I first started studying I can say with 100% certainty that training for a long-distance race is very similar to prepping for the NAVLE and in this episode I go through the tips and tricks that I learned from my own long distance training and how to implement them in your own NAVLE prep. This is NOT a "how-to" podcast, but rather a list of "things to consider" as you enter this season of NAVLE prep. I hope this is helpful and provides some encouragement. Have a comment or a question? You can message me on Instagram and Facebook @thatvet

So you're the new grad in the practice and while you are already a bit nervous about all the things you don't know, you're client makes the statement of "aren't you a bit young to be the vet?" How do you respond? In this episode I talk with Dr. Kirsten Ronngren about how to approach these situations and how to advocate for ourselves even if we are the youngest vet in the practice. What you'll hear: -how to become an effective communicator -dealing with internal judgement -understanding the client's perspective -how to build a client's trust Have comments or questions from today's episode? Leave a voice message through the link below or drop a comment/ DM through social media @thatvetlifepodcast . If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, leave comment or 5-stars to help others discover the podcast. Follow Kirsten: on Instagram @vet_redefined vetredefined.com Check out Kirsten's blog post How to Beat the Age Debate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

End of life discussions can be a difficult subject to broach, especially as a new grad. In this episode I talk with Dr. Melanie Bowden about the storytelling skills new grads can use when approaching their first euthanasia. What you'll hear in this episode: -the importance of setting expectations  -how to prepare the environment -how to communicate empathy through body language and tone of voice -the beauty of the client - veterinarian bond Have comments or questions from today's episode? Leave a voice message through the link below or drop a comment/ DM through social media @thatvetlifepodcast . If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, leave comment or 5-stars to help others discover the podcast. Follow Melanie:  on Instagram @vacationvet on Facebook @vacationvet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

We’re continuing our Telemedicine topic this week by chatting with 2 individuals who are very much in-the-know when it comes to the intricacies of how these platforms. If you remember last week we talked with Dr. Jessica Vogelsang about the how and why that veterinarians can be using Telemedicine not just during COVID but in the long run. This week we’ll dive further into how Telemedicine can be used as a Storytelling platform by evaluating one of the many platforms that are available. Joining me today from Guardian Vets I have John Dillon, the founder and CEO and Dr. Katherine Donahue, the Chief Veterinary Officer. Find out more about Guardian Vets at guardianvets.com Follow Guardian Vets on Instagram @guardianvets and Facebook @GuardianVets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

As a Veterinarian, Author and all around Telemedicine guru, Dr. Jessica Vogelsang is the perfect person to be talking to on this episode. With years of experience in the Telemedicine sector of vet med, Jessica has become the voice for Veterinary Telemedicine and supports veterinary professionals as they navigate the how-to's of integrating it into their practices. In today's episode we talk about the role of Storytelling in Vet Med and how we can use Telemedicine to become better storytellers. We recorded this back in the beginning of the pandemic, so it'll be a nice reflection of how far we've come with using Telemedicine in the past 2 months. . Follow Jessica: on Instagram @pawcurious on Facebook @pawcurious Want to know more about Telemedicine in Vet Med? Join the Veterinary Telemedicine Community on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Danielle Lambert is the co-founder of Snout School, a marketing consulting firm dedicated to empowering veterinarians and helping them succeed in careers and life. Growing up in her family's vet practice Danielle saw first hand the importance of developing and growing relationships and brought this experience and knowledge of marketing in Snout School. *A special note: we recorded this episode at the start of quarantine. Though much has changed in the last few months the core value of this episode remains the same. Stories are how we build relationships and right now this is of the upmost importance. So while we are talking about vet practices and vet students in this episode, the how and why remains the same. Tell your story.* In this episode I talk with Danielle about digital storytelling and it's role in developing relationships. We answer the questions of: -what is digital storytelling -how do you get started? -how to define your "why?" . Did you enjoy today's episode with Danielle Lambert? Do you have an

"But how much does it cost?"  . In this episode I talk with Dr. Melanie Bowden about how to have the dreaded "money talk" with clients when it comes to preventative medicine. Talking about the value of preventative care to clients doesn't have to be a challenge and today we'll be providing you with the building blocks you can use in your next consult. Follow Dr. Bowden on: Instagram @vacationvet Facebook @VacationVet website drmelaniebowden.com Check out her TEDx talk here: What Being a Veterinarian Really Takes . Follow the Podcast on:  Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast Facebook @ThatVetLifePodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Following vet school, Dr. Ashley Gray started into an internship and it is because of the experience that she had there that she found her passion for mentoring new veterinarians and eventually led to the publication of her book, Becoming a Millennial Veterinarian. In today's episode I talk with Ashley about her book and she breaks down some of the big points from her book such as: -negotiating a salary and advocating for yourself -when should you start job search -navigating the transition from vet student to Veterinarian . Recently alongside Dr. Monica Taratino, Ashley announced the formation of Vets on the Rise, a mentorship program geared towards vet students and new grads to provide the tools they need to succeed! Check it out at Vetsontherise.com Follow Ashley: On Instagram @southernpetvet Follow Vets on the Rise @vetsontherise Check out her book Becoming a Millennial Veterinarian reach out to Ashley via email millennialveterinarian@gmail.com . Did you find value in today's episode? Share this episode v

Are you setting yourself up for success in this profession? In this week's episode I'm talking with Dr. Dan Phillips from Vet Mentor Solutions about the

It's your first day as a vet taking consults. How exciting is that! But how do you become an effective storyteller in the consult room? In this episode of Skill Set I talk with Dr. Tannetje Crocker about the storytelling skills you can work on to help establish a trusting relationship with your client from the very first moment you meet! . Follow Dr. Crocker: Instagram @dr.tannetje.crocker Facebook Dr. Tannetje Crocker Website drcrockerpetvet.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Welcome to the introductory episode of Skill Set! Starting your career as a veterinarian is tough and often times the hardest part isn't learning the medicine of how to do certain procedures. It's learning how to become an effective storyteller and developing your own voice as a practitioner.  In this mini series I'll be talking with different veterinarians to provide you with the storytelling building blocks you need to start your career off on the right foot. We'll breakdown how body language, facial expression and wording can be used to become an efficient storyteller as we explore different consult room scenarios. Later this week I'll be talking with our first guest, Dr. Tannetje Crocker as we talk through the scenario of meeting a client for the first time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

In this week's episode I am excited to welcome Dr. Ross Henderson back to the podcast as we dive into the question of "what can music teach us about storytelling?" A small animal veterinarian, Ross has the joy of working alongside his family at Fox Hollow animal hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.  Though in addition to being a vet, Ross’s other major passion in life in Music which he masterfully uses as a storytelling medium in his daily life and on social media. So what can music teach us about storytelling in vet med? In this episode you'll hear Ross and I speak from our own experiences about how music in it's most fundamental form is a method of storytelling. Ross shares his story of how he came to see that his worlds of music and medicine were intricately woven and how this plays out in his daily life as a musician and veterinarian. . Fun Fact: Ross wrote the intro and outro music for this season of the podcast! You can listen to more of his music here drrosshenderson.com Fun Fact #2: did you know Ross

Impressive doesn’t even begin to describe today’s guest. Along with her many titles including RVT, LVT, practice manager, international speaker to name a few, Nicole Laforest is a powerhouse in the veterinary profession. Using her voice and unique method of storytelling, Nicole advocates for veterinary professionals and the patients we all care for, as well as educating the profession and general public. On Instagram under the handle of @veterinarytechnicians, she has amassed over 27,000 followers who actively engage in the community she has developed. In this episode I talk with Nicole about how she uses her Instagram account to bridge the gap of scientific literacy, how her musical background helped prepare her for her speaking roles and we breakdown the style of storytelling she uses online. Support the podcast by sharing this episode with your friends! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message

Normally, on the show we are talking about the role of storytelling within the walls of veterinary medicine, but that’s not to say it isn’t also important in our day to day lives.  Creating the space to share our human experience is intrinsically related to our relationships and wellbeing. And is why I am excited to welcome the host and creator of Thrive DVM podcast, Lo Curtis. Outside of being a veterinary neurologist, Lo strives to empower women in the veterinary profession by equipping them with the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Listening to her podcast you can hear how every word she says comes from the heart and I am excited to speak with her today about the how and why behind her storytelling. Follow Lo on Instagram:  @_lo.curtis   @thrivedvmpodcast Follow That Vet Life:  Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast Facebook That Vet Life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message