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| Nutrition 101 featuring Robin Saar RVT, VTS (Nutrition) | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:07:31 | |
In this episode, we chat with Robin Sarr, a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition. Robin shares evidence-based insights on pet nutrition, debunks myths, and discusses common issues. Educational Resources:
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| Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part II featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3) | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:06:08 | |
Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall for part two of a two-part series, as they delve into the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They highlight the importance of addressing both behavioral and medical aspects of animal care. This episode emphasizes the value of reinforcing client efforts, building trust, and the crucial role of communication and empathy in veterinary practice. Additionally, Tabitha and Dr. Randall explore pain management strategies, the importance of comprehensive diagnostics, and the benefits of a multimodal approach to animal welfare. Tune in for an insightful discussion on enhancing the quality of life for animals and supporting their caregivers. Linda Randall, DVM, is a certified professional dog trainer. She is committed to understanding the behavior of dogs and helping them and their people in the areas of dog sports and behavior. As a veterinarian, she focuses on the roles of physical and mental health in dogs and how these affect the ways in which they behave. Her passion is working with children and youth, as she has found that the skills they develop when working with their dogs can make a positive impact on how they move through the world and interact with others. Linda is certified through The Karen Pryor Academy and is a Level 3 certified TAG Teach trainer. She is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Animal Training Academy. She is an internationally sought presenter and has contributed to numerous professional training events, podcasts, and publications including One Mind Dogs, The Bitey End of the Dog, The Lemonade Conference, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers annual conference. Her focus has been on the role of trauma-informed / trauma-assumed care in animals and people, Race, Positive Reinforcement, and Kids, and using Positive Reinforcement in the Juvenile Justice System. Linda is committed to continuing her education and regularly attends courses, conferences, and events to stay current on the latest advances in animal behavior, training, and veterinary medicine. Linda believes experience is a good teacher, and her many experiences in life have helped her understand how compassion, generosity, and a gentle sense of humor can help us navigate the world and create a positive impact on those around us. She is committed to the community at One Smart Dog and supporting her exciting, experienced team of trainers as they deliver exceptional skills and service to people and their pets. Support Linda
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| Purrplexed: Decoding FIP featuring Dr. Sarah Jones DVM | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:57:29 | |
In this episode, Tabitha engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sarah Jones about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Together, they explore the fundamentals of this disease, shedding light on its impact and manifestation in our feline companions. The discussion deepens into early detection signs, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options, offering a glimpse into prognosis. Dr. Jones shares the latest advancements in FIP research, providing a hopeful perspective. Common misconceptions are debunked, and veterinarians' emotional support for cat caregivers is discussed. Join us for a concise yet comprehensive guide on FIP, enriched with recommended resources for a deeper understanding. Tune in for pawsitively enlightening insights into the world of feline health Dr. Jones attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following earning her veterinary degree, she completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and a specialty internship in internal medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sarah Jones has authored and co-authored publications on chronic kidney disease in cats, the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis, and the pharmacokinetics of single-dose gabapentin for stress relief in normal cats. Dr. Jones enjoys all aspects of veterinary internal medicine but is particularly interested in feline medicine, kidney disease, infectious disease, and nutrition. Her favorite parts of practicing veterinary medicine are finding holistic approaches to patient treatment, helping patients achieve a better quality of life, and partnering with owners to help navigate various aspects of chronic disease in their pets. Dr. Jones always wanted to be a veterinary internist and enjoys research, presenting at conferences, and listening to owners to help patients with complex medical conditions.
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| Paws and Reflect: The Journey of a Veterinary Influencer featuring Sarah Parsons | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:02:13 | |
In this podcast episode, Sarah Parsons, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Social Media Influencer (@watreallyhappensatthevet) takes listeners on a journey into the world of veterinary medicine through her unique perspective. Join the conversation as she discusses the motivations behind sharing vet experiences on social media and explores the impact on team morale, influencing pet caregivers, and shouldering educational responsibility. Gain insights into the delicate balance between social media and mental health, and receive valuable advice for colleagues considering entering the realm of online content creation in the field of veterinary medicine. Sarah Parsons is a Licensed Veterinary Technician of 10 years and a Social Media Influencer on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. She creates silly, relatable videos about “wat really happens at the vet” from the point of view of a vet tech. She loves to educate about the veterinary field in a fun and humorous way since as we all know the career is emotionally draining! Laughter is a form of medicine. She also shares random hacks, and tricks to advocate for better pay and mental health, AND started “Project Golden Vet” where she visits deserving individuals and vet clinics to give them free stuff! She has 2 kids and lives on a Texas ranch with currently 1 dog, 12 chickens, 4 ducks, cows, and a bearded dragon. She loves getting to know other Veterinary Professionals and pet owners! TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @Watreallyhappensatthevet Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Scent-sational: Nosework for Cats and Dogs featuring Hanna Fushihara | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:55:39 | |
Join us for the start of Season 3! This week we dive into the fascinating world of nosework, exploring its benefits for animals and how it can be a game-changer in enhancing their well-being. Our guest, Hanna Fushihara shares their career journey and the discovery of their passion for nosework. Learn what nosework is and discover the benefits and essentials needed to kickstart nosework with your furry friends and hear about how to begin to implement nosework into your shelter program Be inspired by success stories that highlight the positive impact of nosework on pets' behavior and overall happiness.
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| Navigating Team Dynamics & Pediatric Care featuring Kelly Foltz RVT & VTS (ECC) | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:04:07 | |
In this episode, Tabitha engages in a crucial conversation with RVT and VTS (ECC) Kelly Foltz. Together, they delve into the sensitive yet vital topic of addressing medical errors within veterinary teams. The discussion highlights the significance of debriefing and fostering a psychologically safe environment for effective learning and improvement. Later in the episode, Kelly shares 5-7 practical tips for treating neonatal and pediatric veterinary patients, along with her favorite resources for those eager to delve deeper into this specialized field. Tune in for a blend of insightful discussions on team dynamics, patient care, and valuable resources in the world of veterinary medicine. Kelly Foltz is a 1999 graduate of Mercer University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College with an associate of applied technology degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2012 with recertifications in 2017 and 2022. From 2012-2020, Kelly was employed by Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as an inpatient/urgent care technician and supervisor and in August 2020, she relocated to Gainesville, FL to accept a position as an ICU shift lead at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2022, Kelly joined BluePearl as their Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Partner, where she serves as a nurse administrator for hospitals in MD, VA, KY, TN, NC, SC, and GA. In addition to her clinical work, Kelly is a lecturer, author, and educator. She has served in multiple capacities including on the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities from 2017-23, as Vice Chair in 2021-2022, and as Chair in 2022-2023. She has represented technicians on the AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2019 and the Working Group on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2020-21. Her professional interests include technician engagement and education, feline medicine, neonatal and pediatric nursing, trauma, and vascular access. Kelly maintains active credentials in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In an alternate universe, she is a flower farmer, pickle entrepreneur, and full-time beekeeper. VECCS Vet Tech Survey, share your voice! Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Paws & Practice: Practical Behavior Tips featuring Dr. Amy Learn VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:59:00 | |
Join Tabitha in a captivating conversation with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Amy Learn as they delve into Amy's personal journey in the field of animal behavior. In this episode, they explore five invaluable tips for veterinary professionals dealing with behavior cases in general practice. Together, they debunk common behavior myths and provide practical insights to enhance the understanding and management of animal behavior in the veterinary setting. Tune in for a paw-sitively enlightening discussion! Dr. Amy Learn grew up outside Philadelphia, PA, and spent summers visiting the Jersey Shore where she still loves to relax. She attended veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed an internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in NJ. Dr. Learn remained in general practice for many years before becoming a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and the Chief of Clinical Behavioral Medicine at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Richmond VA. Dr. Learn has contributed to veterinary textbooks, journal articles, and blogs. She has also received the prestigious RK Anderson Resident Achievement Award from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists for outstanding research in the field of applied animal behavior. She currently serves on the board of the IAABC Foundation which is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization with the mission of working to inspire, develop, and provide quality, evidence-based education, research, and other charitable activities in animal training and behavior. Support Dr. Amy Learn: https://www.abwellnesscenter.com/ Resources mentioned: Veterinary Behavior Consultants resources How to find a trainer resource Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Unlocking the Full Potential of Veterinary Technicians featuring Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:55:41 | |
In this episode, we celebrate Vet Tech Week with Jenny Fisher, a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Oncology. Jenny Fisher has worked in veterinary medicine in some regard for over 30 years, receiving her RVT in 2001 and her VTS (SAIM-oncology) in 2015. Her clinical experience includes academia, general medicine, and emergency medicine. Jenny spent 14 years as the head oncology technician at LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital cancer treatment unit, working in the clinic as a medical and radiation oncology technician. Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national level, teaching fourth-year veterinary students, and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. Her main clinical interests include radiation therapy patient positioning, chemotherapy and radiation safety, paraneoplastic syndromes, and integrative medicine. Currently, Jenny serves as the president-elect for the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) and is an active member of the Veterinary Cancer Society (VCS). Jenny works as the director of education for PractiVet and as a consultant for many private practices and universities in their oncology departments. Resources Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Separation Anxiety Unleashed featuring Malena DeMartini-Price | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:04:08 | |
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of separation anxiety in dogs (and even touch on cats) with renowned expert Malena DeMartini-Price, author of the books "Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs" and "Separation Anxiety in Dogs – Next-Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices." Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the books Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and Separation Anxiety in Dogs – Next-Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices. She has also contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
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| Unveiling Animal Pain: A Team Effort | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:02:56 | |
In honor of Animal Pain Awareness Month, join host, RVT, VTS (behavior), certified cat behavior consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Tabitha Kucera, as she explores the often unnoticed world of pain in our animal companions. Pain is a vital sign that deserves our attention, just like temperature, pulse, and respiration. We'll discuss why pain assessment should be routine for every animal, every time. Discover the importance of recognizing that pain is unique to each individual animal and why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. Learn how behavior can be a powerful indicator of pain, including changes in normal behaviors and the development of new ones. But it's not enough to identify pain; we'll also explore how animal professionals can help caregivers recognize and advocate for their pets. Together, we can ensure that every animal's pain is acknowledged and addressed, enhancing their well-being and the human-animal bond. Resources:
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| Exploring Vet Tech Advancement featuring Stephen Niño Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia) | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:03:18 | |
In this episode, Tabitha is joined by Stephen Niño Cital, an advocate for veterinary technicians and an expert in the field. We delve into the recent legislative developments concerning the scope of practice for veterinary technicians. With Stephen's extensive credentials (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM Res. Anesthesia), they break down the details of these bills, highlighting their implications. A focal point of discussion is the disconcerting response from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to these advancements. Stephen elaborates on his op-ed titled "AVMA, the ultimate gatekeepers and their disdain for veterinary technician advancement," shedding light on AVMA's stance and its implications for the progress of veterinary technicians. Throughout the episode, we emphasize the relevance of these legislative changes for veterinary professionals and the broader field. We discuss why veterinary professionals should care for and be invested in and what steps they can take to contribute to the advancement of the veterinary industry.
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| Unconventional Paths and Saving Lives: A Journey into Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care featuring Heather Ann Scott RVT, LVT, VTS-ECC | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:10:17 | |
Join Tabitha in this week's episode as she sits down with Heather Ann Scott, a certified BLS/ALS RECOVER CPR instructor, Fear Free certified RVT, and VTS (ECC). Heather takes us on a fascinating journey of how she discovered and pursued her true passion in emergency and critical care. Resources: Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part I featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3) | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:06:01 | |
Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall in the first part of a two-part series exploring the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They delve into trigger stacking and its impact on behavior, stress the importance of understanding pain's complexity, advocate for observing behavioral changes, discuss collaborative pain management approaches, and share strategies for addressing abnormal behaviors and chronic pain while dispelling common pain myths.
Linda is certified through The Karen Pryor Academy and is a Level 3 certified TAG Teach trainer. She is an active member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and the Animal Training Academy. She is an internationally sought presenter and has contributed to numerous professional training events, podcasts, and publications including One Mind Dogs, The Bitey End of the Dog, The Lemonade Conference, and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers annual conference. Her focus has been on the role of trauma-informed / trauma-assumed care in animals and people, Race, Positive Reinforcement, and Kids, and using Positive Reinforcement in the Juvenile Justice System. Linda is committed to continuing her education and regularly attends courses, conferences, and events to stay current on the latest advances in animal behavior, training, and veterinary medicine. Linda believes experience is a good teacher, and her many experiences in life have helped her understand how compassion, generosity, and a gentle sense of humor can help us navigate the world and create a positive impact on those around us. She is committed to the community at One Smart Dog and supporting her exciting, experienced team of trainers as they deliver exceptional skills and service to people and their pets. Support Linda
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| Creating Positive Change: Identify gaps and use your skills to help featuring Miranda Hitchcock (MS Applied Animal Behavior, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified) | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:01:58 | |
This week, Tabitha talks to Miranda Hitchcock about how she created the change she wanted to see in the world. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| 'Mental Health Matters' When Caring Hurts: Compassion Fatigue & Burnout featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:04:33 | |
CW: Suicide, Depression, Compassion Fatigue. Compassion fatigue and burnout are very common in the veterinary, training, and shelter industry among many others. We need to advocate and care for ourselves the same way we do for the animals we work with. YOU MATTER! We all need to take care of each other, compassion fatigue and burnout are difficult to go through alone. Please reach out to someone and if you are being reached out to, don't ignore. You are not alone! I talk to Dr. Breedlove about compassion fatigue and burnout in this episode. We talk about what it is, its symptoms, and techniques on how to combat them including compassion and resilience. Tabitha shares her experiences with compassion fatigue and what has helped her. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8543697/ https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.nomv.org/resources/ Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Banishing Stress & Fear in Cats from Tabitha's appearence on 'The Community Cats' Podcast featuring Stacy LeBaron | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:36:14 | |
This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast. Stacy and Tabitha discuss numerous cat health and behavioral issues. She provides tips on identifying whether a cat is in pain (which she created a handout for). Tabitha explains that a cat’s physical and mental health are often intertwined. She stresses the importance of minimizing anxiety and stress by employing Fear Free techniques, trap training, and cooperative care. Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. In addition to the podcast, Stacy is committed to the model of virtual education by holding three-weekend conferences, the Online Cat Conference, The United Spay Alliance Conference, and the Online Kitten Conference. She hosts day-long sessions covering specific topics around Feline Leukemia, Behavior, and Fundraising. At the end of 2020, she also partnered with Neighborhood Cats to hold monthly virtual trapper training and certification workshops to better introduce individuals to best practices for trapping community cats. Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). Under her leadership, the MRFRS assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. Among the MRFRS’s programs are two mobile spay/neuter clinics, known as the Catmobiles, and an adoption center in Salisbury, MA. Stacy ran the MRFRS Mentoring Program, which began in 2011 and assisted 11,000 cats through its work with 77 different animal welfare groups in 14 states. An expert in her field, Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, an adviser to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, Board member at the Vermont Humane Federation, Treasurer for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, program leader for the Pet Food Task Force in MA, and program organizer for HubCats Chelsea. She is a past board member of MAC and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation. Stacy graduated from Vassar College. She now lives in VT with her husband and son. About the Community Cats Podcast: Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Social Media Branding & Strategy featuring Tiffany Chen | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:05:57 | |
In this week's episode, Tabitha chats with Tiffany Chen, a social media and content marketing expert who founded Pawsistant. Tiffany talks about her decision to leave her flight attendant job and start her own business that focuses on helping dog professionals grow their businesses. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Removing Barriers to Adoption: Advocacy for both Humans & Animals featuring Dot Baisly | 22 May 2023 | 01:14:25 | |
This week, Tabitha is joined by CDBC, CCBC, CSB, CPDT-KA Dot Baisly. Dot and I discuss why and how to approach adoptions with a conversation-based approach. This approach advocates for both the animal and the human. Using this approach helps to reduce the length of stay for the animals in our care, engages match making, can be used to place behaviorally challenged animals, and helps to strengthen the shelters reputation and creates a positive culture. Dot shares her experience as she has implemented this in the shelters she has worked along with some case studies of where this technique was used to adopt a behaviorally challenged animal. Dot Baisly is the Executive Director for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Behavior Consultant at Heal Veterinary Clinic in Watertown, MA. Dot also holds a master’s degree in Animal Behavior from Tufts University and is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC), certified cat behavior consultant (CCBC), and certified shelter behavior specialist (CSB). Dot is currently a core member of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance team where she facilitates course content for the on-line program and in-person workshops. Most recently she was the director of behavior for Northeast Animal Shelter where she built a behavior program and transformed the organization’s approach to behavior as a result of her leadership. Prior to this she was also the lead behavior staff at the SPCA of Westchester and then the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Dot also worked as a consultant for Paws With A Cause, working with service dogs and the clients they serve for over 10 years. She has been working in animal welfare, veterinary care and behavior for over 20 years, both in animal welfare and rescue organizations and as a private consultant. Dot has consulted with private clients since her initial certifications, working with owned cats and dogs on a regular basis. In her private practice, Dot specializes in working with dogs and cats exhibiting significant behavioral concerns, including human-directed aggression. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Not "Just a Vet Tech" a Jack of all Trades featuring Kelly Cronin (MBA, BS, CVT, PHR, VTS ECC, VSPN Moderator) | 08 May 2023 | 00:55:50 | |
This week, Tabitha is joined by jack of all trades, veterinary technician Kelly Cronin. Kelly shares her career path which includes writing a book, obtaining an MBA, and starting a CE on the sea cruise. She shares practical tips that have helped her along the way including finding her passion and leaning into her niche, resume review, professional growth and financial fitness. Kelly Lynn Cronin, MBA, BS, CVT, PHR, VTS ECC, VSPN Moderator Kelly Lynn on Social Book: Financial resources Kelly mentioned Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| 'Mental Health Matters' Grieving Room featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove. | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:00:50 | |
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, self harm, and suicide. It’s important to educate, advocate and support people with mental illness and their families. This includes breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Suicide is something that affects many of us in the animal welfare field and although, this was a very emotional and challenging podcast for me to record, it is important to talk about. I am joined by my friend and licensed professional counselor, Dr. Meghan Breedlove and we discuss my recent experience with grieving for friends and colleagues I have lost to suicide, address some common myths, and share tips on how to start the conversation with others regarding suicide. Resources:
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| Teamwork makes the dream work featuring Aaron Davis | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:29:33 | |
Teambuilding is crucial to a successful veterinary practice. Each member of the veterinary healthcare team plays an important role that is critical to the overall success of the team and, subsequently, to the overall wellness of the patient and the success of the hospital. The difference between an engaged workplace and a dysfunctional one is teamwork.
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| The Fear Free Movement and Why It Matters featuring Marissa Martino (CDBC) | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:57:05 | |
This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Marissa Martino of the Paws & Reward Podcast. Marissa Martino (CDBC) began her career working with canine companions after attending the Academy for Dog Trainers in 2007. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Since then, Marissa has had the pleasure of working for three different animal shelters directing their behavior departments in Colorado and California. Her latest role included offering animal shelters and rural CO communities the education and resources needed to expand their animal welfare impact. Currently, Marissa offers behavior consulting for animal shelters by helping them implement evidence-based, positive reinforcement best practices to reduce the stress and behavior concerns of the animals in their care. In addition to her animal welfare career, Marissa operates her private practice, Paws & Reward, in Boulder, CO. She offers in-person behavior consulting and online programs. She is the author of Human-Canine Behavior Connection: Building Better Relationships Through Dog Training and hosts the Paws & Reward Podcast. Paws & Reward: Resources: If you are interested in implementing body language scores at your organization. I (Chirrups and Chatter) offer consulting and education services for animal welfare and veterinary organizations including veterinary hospitals and animal shelters.
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| Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine featuring Stephen Niño Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia) | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:02:53 | |
In this episode, I chat with Stephen NiÑO Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM) and lead editor for Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide. Stephen is an expert in the field of veterinary cannabinoid usage and in this episode, we go over product differences, legal implications, as well as the basics of what you need to know about cannabis in Vet-Med. Resources Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide 1st ed. 2021 Edition Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Kitten Kindergarten featuring Juliette Nash | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:16:50 | |
Join us in this episode as Tabitha interviews Juliette Nash, the Community Animal Training Manager at the San Diego Humane Society, to explore the crucial topic of kitten socialization. Learn about the significance of the socialization period, the effects of positive and negative social experiences, and how programs like Kitten Kindergarten teach kittens life skills and set kittens and caregivers up for lifelong success. Juliette shares her expertise on this essential early training and education program and provides practical advice on implementing Kitten Kindergarten in veterinary practices, foster programs, and shelters.
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| You Don't Lose Cool Points for Compassion featuring Sterling 'Trapkin' Davis | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:52:58 | |
On this week's episode, Tabitha talks to “The Trap King”, Sterling Davis, about, how randomly volunteering at a shelter to kill some time while he was on tour resulted into him leaving his rap career to follow his new passion of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and cats. We talk about what led him to starting his own non-profit, Trapking Humane Cat Solutions, some of the challenges he has faced including the lack of diversity in animal welfare, and how he uses his entertainment background to spread the word of TNR.
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| Humane Education featuring Emily Tronetti (MS, CTC, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB) | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:52:31 | |
Humane Education is a field of study and teaching approach that connects human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability with the goal of preparing people to be compassionate, dedicated solutionaries, able to identify unjust, inhumane, and unsustainable systems and create solutions that enable people, animals, and nature to thrive. This week, Tabitha talks to passionate advocate for positive animal welfare, Emily Tronetti, about the importance of humane education and why it is relevant to all animal professionals. She shares how you can integrate humane education into your work and strategies for inspiring compassionate action. Episode resources:
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| Progressive Animal Sheltering: Animals and Individuals First featuring Melissa Taylor (CBCC-KA, CSB-C) | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:06:32 | |
This week, Tabitha is joined by the Behavior and Training Manager at Friends For Life Animal Shelter, Melissa Taylor. Over the course of her career, Melissa has focused on the development of shelter programs related to animal behavior. She has partnered with other shelters locally and around the world to start behavior volunteer, fearful cat socialization, enrichment, and animal-centered staff training initiatives. Melissa was awarded the 2022 Member of the Year Award by the Association For Professional Dog Trainers due to her work on the APDT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee examining the experiences of BIPOC members of the professional dog training community. She is passionate about the role that social justice issues play in the advancement of animal welfare.
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| Being Yourself featuring Mikkel Becker (CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA) | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:07:36 | |
**Trigger warning**: This episode may contain subject matter that some listeners might find distrurbing. There is brief discussion of suicide and spousal abuse. Listener disgression is advised. https://988lifeline.org/ Support Mikkel Listen to Happy Paws podcast https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com/podcast/ Fearfreehappyhomes.com Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Practice management 101 featuring Theresa Cosper-Roberts RVT, CVBL | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:56:49 | |
This week, Tabitha is joined by RVT, practice manager, and business leader, Theresa Cooper-Roberts. Theresa shares how she found and followed her passion for education and practice management. She shares her wisdom from years of working as a Surgical Training Center Manager at a respected school of veterinary medicine including how you can support and motivate your veterinary team and how to introduce new services into your practice. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Behavior Nerds Unite: Bringing Behavior into Your Vet Practice featuring Kristen Klebba RVT, VTS (behavior), KPA-CTP & Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (behavior), KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA | 19 Dec 2022 | 01:04:57 | |
Behavior Nerds Unite! If you are interested in learning more about behavior and/or upping your behavior game, this is an episode you can’t miss! This week we welcome VTS’s in behavior Jessica Benoit and Kristen Klebba to discuss bringing behavior services into your vet practice. Kristen Klebba RVT, VTS (behavior), KPA-CTP Kristen graduated from Macomb Community College with an associate’s degree in veterinary technology in 2006. After graduation while working at a small animal practice she adopted a Jack Russell Terrier named Daphne who suffered from anxiety, sparking her passion for behavioral medicine. Kristen completed the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Training program in April 2015 and joined the behavior team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services in November 2015 where she furthered her knowledge of animal behavior and achieved her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Behavior in 2020. Kristen recently made the switch back to general practice where she is looking forward to spreading more behavior knowledge by educating pet parents on proper puppy/kitten socialization and development, improving low stress handling techniques for veterinary staff and teaching cooperative care techniques for veterinary procedures. Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (behavior), KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA Jessica graduated from the NAIT Animal Health Technology program in 2010. She is a Registered Veterinary Technologist and the co-owner of Companion Veterinary Clinic, a Fear Free Certified Practice in Alberta, Canada. She is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behaviour, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Jessica is also a Fear Free Certified veterinary professional, trainer, and speaker. Jessica enjoys educating and sharing her knowledge through speaking engagements which include Doggone Safe presentations for children, guest lecturing for post-secondary institutions, providing client education seminars as well as continuing education events for veterinary professionals. In addition, she provides mentorship for veterinary technologists and trainers interested in animal behavior. In Episode Resource List: Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| 'Mental Health Matters' Finding the right therapy fit for YOU featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove. | 05 Dec 2022 | 01:00:37 | |
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, and suicide. Meghan has worked with couples, adults, teenagers, and families in various settings. She has experience empowering clients to resolve relationship issues and family conflicts, navigate major life transitions, explore values and career interests, build communication skills, and cope with anxiety and depression. She believes in the importance of creating, communicating, and maintaining healthy boundaries in all aspects in life and seeks to support clients in this process. Meghan uses a range of interventions in therapy and is flexible in her approach depending on the needs of the client. She uses a Client-Centered approach and draws on techniques from Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her work with clients. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Bringing Behavior Services to Your Shelter Featuring Amanda Kowalski M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWA | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:56:12 | |
A comprehensive behavior program, along with quality animal care standards, can increase adoptions and profoundly impact the well-being of the animals at your shelter and the humans caring for them. This week we welcome Amanda Kowalski, the vice president of behavior programs for the San Diego Humane Society, to discuss addressing the mental health needs of animals in our care. We discuss the importance of these programs, tips to get started, challenges she has encountered, and more! Amanda Kowalski M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWAAmanda is San Diego Humane Society’s first vice president of Behavior Programs, leading our impact as a regional and national behavior and training resource. Amanda and her Behavior & Training team are entrusted with changing the lives of thousands of animals who need behavior intervention in order to become adoptable — or to stay with the families who love them. Amanda is dedicated to the animals and has a passion for research, education and collaboration. She is known for loving “crazy ideas” as she encourages her team to innovate, be creative and think big. She is a huge source of support (and baked goods!) and always brings her best to the table, especially when her team needs her most. Amanda specialized in behavioral care in shelters for more than 13 years before taking on this role, including five years leading our Behavior Center, which has helped more than 4,000 shelter animals — who otherwise would have been out of options — since its beginning in 2013. She also played a crucial role in designing the new state-of-the-art Behavior Center facility, which opened in 2019 as the first of its kind in California. Amanda is overseeing the expansion of our resources to treat more shelter animals, help other shelters and rescue organizations, expand our community training services, conduct applied behavior research, and develop and launch a Behavior Center Academy to train shelter behavior professionals both locally and nationally. Amanda holds a master’s of science in animals and public policy from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She is a certified animal welfare administrator (CAWA) through the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, a Fear Free-Certified Professional Trainer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the vice president of the board of directors for the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.
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| Tis' Always The Season for Giving featuring Crystal Vaquera | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:42:27 | |
This week we talk with Crystal Vaquera about her career with the Viticus Group who offer some really wonderful Veterniary Symposiums. When she is not at home spending time with her husband and three sons, Crystal volunteers as a big sister with the community youth and assist with spays and neuters at the Tails of Nye County nonprofit in Pahrump, Nevada. Support and donate to the veterinary industry giving tree- https://www.veterinarygivingtree.com/ Viticus Group- https://www.viticusgroup.org/splash Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Vet Tech Week featuring Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) and Tasha McNerney (BS, CVT, VTS) | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:04:52 | |
Join us as we celebrate Vet Tech Week with two of our favorites, Liz Hughston and Tasha McNerney!
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| Show Update! | 31 May 2024 | 00:03:08 | |
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| Veterinary Forensics and more featuring Dr. Michelle Gonzalez | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:02:48 | |
**Trigger warning**: This episode may contain subject matter that some listeners might find distrurbing. There is brief discussion of animal abuse, child abuse, and sexual violence while on the topic of veterniary forensics. Listener disgression is advised. We talk about how shelters and veterinary professionals can work together to benefit animals and the community as well as dig into the interesting world of veterinary forensics and how it can greatly benefit the lives of animals and humans. Rascal Charities is a 501c3 organization that provides financial assistance to individuals in the State of Ohio for medical and surgical services provided by the Rascal Unit. Information on the organization and links for tax deductible donations can be found on our website at www.rascalcharities.org Support the show : Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Cat-Vocation: Advocating for Cats featuring Ellen Carozza | 26 Sep 2022 | 01:09:13 | |
On today’s episode, Tabitha talks to “The Cat LVT”, Ellen Carozza, about, you guessed it, cats! We chat about our love for cats, how they are often misunderstood, how you can advocate for the cats in your care, pediatric kitten care, and more! In addition to her full time career as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, and her “mother of kittens'' role with the foundation, she also lectures on the veterinary circuit. Known for her no-nonsense attitude and practical methods of teaching, Ellen has co-authored several guidelines with the American Association of Feline Practitioners as well as the International Society of Feline Medicine. She has been featured in “AAHA Trends Magazine”, “Today’s Veterinary Nurse”, “Vet Girl on the Run'' as well social media news outlets such as “LOVE MEOW “and “The DODO .” She was featured as Jackson Galaxy's Cat Camp “camp nurse” before COVID teaching their veterinary nursing courses for cats as well as being a long time mentor to Hannah Shaw, The Kitten Lady to name a few with her work on saving critical kittens instead of euthanasia. Ellen is also one of the three members of the AVTCP organization committee that created the AVTCP Feline subspecialty and holds the title of VTS (CP-Feline) in North America. Aside from not having enough hours in the day, her latest big adventure brings her expanding the CGMFF’s work to Otavalo, Ecuador in November 2022 along with CHASE where they will be providing charitable veterinary services to the local community. After a long day at work, Ellen comes home to four cats of her own amazing cats; St. Ambrose, Michelle, Loki and Brother Noggin as well as a tolerant husband and daughter that still don’t understand her obsession over cats. Support Ellen: https://www.facebook.com/thecatlvt https://www.instagram.com/thecatlvt/
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| Multimodal Animal Pain Warrior (We Get Shit Done!) featuring Kirsty Oliver | 12 Sep 2022 | 01:15:43 | |
Happy Pain Awareness Month! On today’s episode, Tabitha talks to pain and rehab veterinary technician, Kirsty Oliver, about the importance of multimodal pain management, rehab, and what you can do in your practice or shelter to learn more, advocate for your patients, and be a multimodal animal pain warrior. Kirsty drops so much wisdom in this episode and announces an exciting new resource available to animal professionals to help our canine and feline friends with arthritis. NC State Certified Companion Animal Therapist Program Not One More Vet Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Overcoming Insecurities At Work featuring Liz Waynick (RVT) | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:58:18 | |
We have all felt insecure at work; sometimes, these insecurities can hold us back. This week I talk to RVT Liz Waynick, about her experience with being insecure as a veterinary technician. She shares how this insecurity resulted in her working at clinics where she was set up to fail and almost leaving the veterinary field altogether. She also shares her challenges in finding a veterinary practice that was a good fit for her, and more. Liz Waynick (RVT), grew up all over the Midwest but has settled in Northeast Ohio. She’s been an RVT since 2010 and spent most of the beginning of her career in a general practice setting. She currently works at a Veterinary Cardiology practice and writes articles geared towards pet owners. She shares her home with her two cats (Heathcliff and Tyra), her box turtle Amelia, and her Russian tortoise Littlefoot. Healthcliff the cats’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathcliff.the.cat/
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| Low Cost Care: Shouldn't Mean Low Quality Care featuring Robin Post (RVT) | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:49:48 | |
This week, Tabitha is joined by RVT Robin Post, co-founder of Animal Fix Clinic. Animal Fix Clinic believes every animal and every family deserves the best veterinary care. They offer spay and neuter surgeries and other essential surgical care, all at sliding-scale pricing. They are also working to change the myth that low cost care means low quality care (ie not using pain medications, managing pain and anxiety, etc) and are one of the first low cost fear free certified practices! Robin and I discuss the challenges her clients face and address the myth that if people can not afford pets, they don’t deserve them as well as offer advice for other animal professionals who are working in similar situations.
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| Ban The Box featuring Tasha McNerney (BS, CVT, VTS) | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:59:38 | |
We call it practicing veterinary medicine because we are always improving. The use of inhalant chambers has been around for a long time, and some believe that this technique is safer for the staff and the animal, however, we now know so much more about the physiological and psychological risks this technique poses to both animals and humans along with alternatives. This week, Tabitha is joined by Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, VTS to discuss why we should ban the box. We will discuss the risks of using this technique with both humans and animals, safer and stress-reducing alternatives, and how to help advocate for this change.
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| Accepting Criticism: A Life Skill featuring Yona Rappaport (CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP) | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:05:32 | |
Collaboration. It's a key part of being an ethical dog trainer, veterinary, shelter, or daycare worker. One of the best ways to uphold this standard is to seek help and advice from those who have more experience and education than us. This is where receiving criticism comes in. It can be difficult and this week, I will be discussing the importance of taking criticism and why it is a life skill with Yona Rapport. “As a community growing each year, it’s important that we all uphold similar standards of practice. There is a balance to be had between rigid but flexible, steadfast but open to improvement, respecting the ‘experts’ but always thinking critically so that we never find ourselves blindly following this guru or that. We cannot let perfection be the enemy of the good; almost all progress graphs have hills and valleys from day to day. Learning is messy because humans are messy. Our job is to seek people who help us to zoom out on that graph and verify the steady up-trend of progress over time.” – Yona Rapport
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| Career Paths: More Opportunities Than You Think featuring Melody Martinez | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:18:37 | |
This week, I welcome Melody Martinez to discuss career paths for veterinary professionals. We talk about what being a veterinary technician has taught us and how we have used what we have learned to find and follow our passion to create opportunities and strengthen our field. We have unlimited opportunities as veterinary technicians. As Melody said “No one should feel the job that they have is the only thing that there is because it isn’t, our job trains us to do everything”
Melody is also a board member at the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA) where we're trying to create the conditions necessary to ensure our profession can fully benefit from the presence and contributions of Black, Indigineous, and people of color (BIPOC).
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| Upping Your Tech Game featuring Yvonne Brandenburg (RVT, VTS) and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:18:12 | |
This week we welcome Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter to discuss upping your Vet Tech game. Navigating through such a young field can sometimes feel like a lot, all three of us share tips and tricks to keep your tech game current. Tips in regards to advocating for yourself, how to ask for a raise, right on through resume and job interview suggestions. Sharing your knowledge is important to growing the field and that's how you can truly live your dream. Yvonne and Jordan created Internal Medicine For Vet Techs in 2019 from a passion for learning and improving the veterinary profession. Since then they’ve hosted the weekly Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast and provide RACE-approved CE through their Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership. Their goal is to help techs by creating a community for technicians to become the Rock Star Techs within each of us. Yvonne and Jordan want technicians to thrive, to reach their goals, and to push the industry to new heights. Find them at www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com Support the show : Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| 'Mental Health Matters' Imposter Syndrome (Phenomenon) featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove. | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:49:16 | |
Many people experience the overwhelming feeling that they don’t deserve their success, they doubt their abilities, and may feel that overworking is the only way to meet expectations. It’s important for you to know that you are not alone in these feelings and to be kind to yourself. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Breedlove about Imposter Syndrome (Imposter Phenomenon). We talk about what it is, who experiences it, symptoms, and how to overcome it. Meghan Breedlove Bio: Meghan has worked with couples, adults, teenagers, and families in various settings. She has experience empowering clients to resolve relationship issues and family conflicts, navigate major life transitions, explore values and career interests, build communication skills, and cope with anxiety and depression. She believes in the importance of creating, communicating, and maintaining healthy boundaries in all aspects in life and seeks to support clients in this process. Meghan uses a range of interventions in therapy and is flexible in her approach depending on the needs of the client. She uses a Client-Centered approach and draws on techniques from Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her work with clients.
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| Shelter Strategies for Success featuring Cameron Moore | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:51:03 | |
In this episode, we delve into shelter operations with Cameron Moore, a consultant at Maddie's® Shelter Strategy and Operations. Cameron shares practical recommendations that have positively impacted shelters without requiring any extra resources. She discusses overcoming barriers involving the public and offers advice for post-pandemic challenges faced by shelters. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| 'Mental Health Matters' 1-800-273-8255 (or 9-8-8!): It's OK to ask for help featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove. | 16 May 2022 | 01:01:46 | |
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, self harm, and suicide. It is mental health awareness month. It's important to educate, fight stigma, and advocate and support people with mental illness and their families every day. In this episode, Tabitha shares her personal mental health struggles and successes with her friend and licensed professional counselor, Dr. Meghan Breedlove. Meghan Breedlove Bio: Meghan has worked with couples, adults, teenagers, and families in various settings. She has experience empowering clients to resolve relationship issues and family conflicts, navigate major life transitions, explore values and career interests, build communication skills, and cope with anxiety and depression. She believes in the importance of creating, communicating, and maintaining healthy boundaries in all aspects in life and seeks to support clients in this process. Meghan uses a range of interventions in therapy and is flexible in her approach depending on the needs of the client. She uses a Client-Centered approach and draws on techniques from Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her work with clients. Support Tabitha's work via social media:
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| Cooperative Care: Consent, Choice, and Practical Application featuring Jessica Benoit (RVT, VTS, CPDT, KPA CTP) | 02 May 2022 | 00:57:18 | |
This week, Jessica Benoit joins Tabitha to discuss cooperative care. Cooperative care involves training an animal to not only tolerate handling and husbandry procedures, but to be an active, willing participant in these experiences. The animal either gives consent by performing a behavior or is easily distracted by food during a veterinary procedure. Many animals feel fear, anxiety, and stress at their veterinary visits and with husbandry procedures. Cooperative care techniques provide animals with some choice and control which decreases fear, reduces stress, and increase comfort for the animal. Cooperative care gives the animal a voice and a choice and a way to say, “no, not right now” or “I’m not comfortable”. Empowered choice of the animal met with respectful actions of the handler builds the animals trust in the handler and in the care process itself. By having your animal become a willing participant of their own care, their confidence will increase, thus increasing their tolerance of future handling and veterinary care. Jessica and I discuss what is cooperative care, benefits of cooperative care, applications of cooperative care in the veterinary setting, and more! Also, keep an eye out for future cooperative care online and in-person events from Jessica (CVC Animal Training) and I (Chirrups and Chatter) About our guest: Jessica developed the training and behaviour program at Companion Veterinary Clinic in 2013, developing curricula for dog training classes, kitten classes, trick training, and offering private training and behaviour modification sessions. Related Show Resources:
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| Shelter Enrichment and Playgroups - Featuring Mara Velez (MA, CPDT-KA) | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:56:15 | |
This week, Mara Velez of Shelter Playgroup Alliance joins Tabitha to discuss enrichment for shelter dogs. Enrichment is a need for all shelter animals. Animals have natural behaviors and needs, and they must have opportunities to express those behaviors. Enrichment provides needed mental and physical stimulation, improves quality of life, decreases stress, decreases unwanted behaviors, and length of stay. It helps to increase adoptions, provide choices, can manage, and prevent behavior problems, and keeps animals in their new homes. About our guest:
In addition to completing several animal behavior and training-related programs, Mara continually develops her skills and knowledge of canines by attending seminars and reading science-based canine literature. To date, she has completed over 3,000 hours of continuing education. Mara also enjoys training other species because it expands her training and observation skills. She has worked with: cats, bunnies, wolves, foxes, guinea pigs, coyotes, buffalo, donkeys, goats, alpacas, chickens, birds, and fish.
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| Technician Utilization featuring Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:51:06 | |
The success of our veterinary practices relies on the performance of the whole veterinary care team. An important – and often underused – role is that of veterinary technicians. Having credentialed veterinary technicians on our teams with the skills we need is a critical part of building an efficient practice; so is using those skills efficiently. This week, Liz Hughston joins Tabitha to discuss all things Technician Utilization. Liz is an advocates’ advocate, dedicated to advancing veterinary technology, About our guest:
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