This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Veterinary Pharmacy: Beyond the Rx with Veterinary Pharmacist, Dr. Margo Karriker! Learn about all of the different ways a veterinary pharmacist supports their hospital and community.

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Communication with Dr. Alysia Empert-Gallegos! We discuss communication and how it can impact our day to day (especially non-verbal communication!)

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Showing Appreciation with Uncredentialled Technician, Chantelle Florentino! Learn the importance of showing each other gratitude and appreciation.

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss A Journey to VTS with VTS (CP), Kristin Stephens! Learn about her road to VTS along with some gems to help you out for your process!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss A Look Into the Future with Board Certified Surgeon, Dr. Seth Ganz! Learn how to tap into your future self and start setting up for it now!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Patient Care with Unlicensed Technician, Jazmine Guzman! Learn about the role of patient care and how it definitely takes a village to care for our patients!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Client Education with Unlicensed Technician, Richard Hall! Learn about the importance of client education and how we can create a stronger client/hospital bond!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss The Professional Responsibility of Innovation with Board Certified Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Chris Thomson! Learn about our responsibility to question all aspects within the veterinary field and think of how to improve them!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Education in the Workplace with Emergency Veterinarian, Dr.Meghan Collins! Learn about different educational modalities and gain insight to years of training and how to avoid pitfalls.

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This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Thoughtfulness and Consideration in the Workplace with Registered Veterinary Technician, Theresa Davis! Learn about different ways to show thoughtfulness and be considerate of others in the workplace. https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss the Work/Family Balance with Registered Veterinary Technician, Davina Moreno! Learn about how she balances the challenges of working in a high-demand department while also being a parent and trying to find time for self care.

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Leadership in a Multispecialty Veterinary Hospital with Medical Director and Board Certified Surgeon, Dr. Bill Scherrer! Learn about how he navigates the complexities of leadership, while simultaneously showing us how to avoid common mistakes!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss The Delicate Art of Euthanasia with Registered Veterinary Technician, Adriana Lucha! We discuss the intricacies surrounding euthanasia's and explore how we can improve it as a field.

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This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Pivoting Careers and Mental Health Awareness with Approved Veterinary Assistant, Carrie Neuner! Learn about how she decided to take on a veterinary career after a full career in a completely different field. She also discusses mental health and its role in the veterinary community.

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Resources:

https://www.nomv.org/about/

https://vet.purdue.edu/student-services/counseling/resources-for-veterinary-professionals.php#:~:text=North%20American%20Veterinary%20Conference%20(NAVC,video%20series%20for%20veterinary%20professionals.

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Hospital Environment with Registered Veterinary Technician, Jenny Grenke! Through the unique lens of being a Mobile Surgery Anesthetist, you will learn about how the environment of a hospital can affect you, your teammates and your patients!

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This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Hospital Culture with Hospital Administrator, Emily Luckie! Learn about how she views everyone's impact on the overall culture of a workplace.

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This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss The Importance of Compassion with Registered Veterinary Technician, Katiana Peterson! Learn about how she shows compassion to pets, clients and coworkers!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss The Client Experience with Certified Veterinary Assistant, Crystal Lopez! Learn about her take on what clients experience and how she chooses to make it better!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Compassion Fatigue with Registered Veterinary Technician Scarlett Stanger! We discuss the signs of compassion fatigue and how to help mitigate it.

This is the Season 2 premiere on the Passionate Pawedcast! This week we discuss The Ultimate Neurology Team with Dr. Liz Gagnepain and Dr. John Gagnepain! Listen to how they would build their Ultimate Team and how they are inspired by the amazing people within their department.

This is the season 1 finale on the Passionate Pawedcast! I bring back Kristin Stephens VTS(CP) as a host to interview me! I discuss Advocacy for self, colleagues, clients, pets and the community as a whole.

Blood Bank (Only San Diego County adjacent locals):

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This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss A Glimpse Into Internship with Dr. Sarah Kenney! Witness the glimpses of internship life and how it allowed her to see change across the veterinary community!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss The Importance of Work/Life Balance with Board Certified Surgeon, Dr.Deepinder Sidhu! Discover the challenges of needing to be on-call and how these roles affect starting a family.

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Client Care in a Specialty Hospital with Client Care Specialist, Selena Tooker! Learn about the spectrum of the client care role and how multifaceted it really is!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we discuss Mental Health with Surgical Liaison, Evan Bonar! Learn how to identify struggling coworkers, friends, and family. We also discuss how you can help!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we dive into the topic of caregiver fatigue with Approved Veterinary Assistant, Cat Strong! Cat shares her personal experiences navigating the emotional toll of veterinary care, offering insight into the challenges and importance of recognizing compassion fatigue. Tune in as we explore the realities of supporting others while remembering to care for ourselves.💕

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we’re exploring Misconceptions About Oncology with Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Mairin Miller! Tune in as she unpacks common myths surrounding veterinary cancer care, shares the heart behind her work, and offers insight into the compassionate and hopeful side of oncology.

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/animal-health/considering-your-pets-quality-of-life-in-the-midst-of-disease/

This week on The Passionate Pawedcast, we're diving into Fear Free with Registered Veterinary Technician Rachelle Brozek!
What does "Fear Free" really mean for our patients, and how can your clinic make it more than just a buzzword? Rachelle shares real-life tips, stories from the treatment floor, and why reducing fear, anxiety, and stress is a game-changer for pets, clients, and teams alike.
Whether you're new to Fear Free or looking to level up your approach, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. Don’t miss it!

This week on The Passionate Pawedcast, we’re getting to the heart of veterinary medicine—literally! 💓 Join us for a deep dive into the world of Cardiology VTS Life with the incredible Anna Grimes, a Cardiology Veterinary Technician Specialist who’s all heart and hustle. From her inspiring journey to earning her VTS to the pulse-pounding moments that make Cardiology so special, Anna shares what it’s really like behind the scenes of this dynamic specialty. Whether you’re a tech curious about specialization or just love a good success story, this episode will get your heart racing!

This week on the Passionate Pawedcast, we’re diving into Destination Dermatology with Veterinary Dermatologist Dr. Nicole Boynosky! Tune in as she shares her journey and her passion for this incredible specialty.