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While shining a light on the many different areas of the field of veterinary technology, we aim to have thought provoking discussions about the issues facing veterinary technicians and nurses with the leaders in our field.
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Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Caffeinators, many of us "end up" in management in some fashion-head technician, supervisor, shift lead, etc, but is that really a path that interests you or is it something you do to fill a need, or perhaps earn an extra shift differential? The reality is, hospital management is AT LEAST a full time job, and arguably more! For this episode, Leslie Boudreau, BASVT, RVTg, CVPM, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, came by the Vet Tech Cafe to talk not just about management, but the path to that. Leslie is an RVTg (she explains the 'g') in California that decided management was her path, put the work in to obtain her CVPM, and additional human resources certifications as well. So we talked to her specifically about that transition from RVT to management, and the RVT-manager relationship and dynamic, and how we can bring more to the table knowing she has been on both sides of the table. As always, it was a robust and fascinating conversation! The weather is turning cold for many of you, so let us pour you a hot cup of coffee so you can join the conversation!
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Leslie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-boudreau-a5044710
Link to the Vet Tech Utilization Report Summary: AVMA News https://www.avma.org/javma-news/task-force-recommends-solutions-technician-utilization
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Hey Caffeinators,
There's a situation going on in Washington state where a group of veterinarians have created a loophole to allow assistants to become LVT's through an apprenticeship program.Ā Check out the article, listen to our conversation, and let us know what you think!
Here's a link to the article:Ā https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=11198235&f5=1
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Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Caffeinators, are you ready to be sassed? Do you wanna get snarky? Then you want to hear this episode with Stephen NiƱo Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia). We talk about where we are as the veterinary technician profession through his eyes and his passion for the field and the root of the sass! We also look at his recent article in TRENDS, discussing the VTS credential as a
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Show Notes
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
In this latest episode of the Vet Tech Taproom we discuss an article about Vet Techs that was published in the mainstream media.Ā We also discuss some highlights from our recent episodes of the Vet Tech Cafe and kick off Vet Tech Week!Ā Happy Vet Tech Week Caffeinators!
Here's the article: Huffpost Article
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Hello Caffeinators, are you ready to talk veterinary technician education? Beckie Mossor, RVT came back by the Vet Tech Cafe to sit down with us and divide her new role as program director of Gurnick Academy. We talked about their unique structure, some of innovative ideas she had for the program while building it from the ground up, and her goals for shaping the careers of future veterinary technicians! Thank you to Beckie and to Gurnick Academy for sponsoring this episode-we're proud to share your message!
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If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. š¾
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Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management - https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Show Links:
https://www.gurnick.edu/programs/veterinary-medical-technology-program/
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Caffeinators, can you believe it's already time to start our FOURTH year of this podcast?! And you know what that means - our annual check-in with Liz Hughston. She was our guest for our first episode, she kicks off each new year of our podcast, and she's been one of our biggest supports since we started. There are few people that fight for, and advocate for, our profession as much as Liz does, or are as in-tune with what is going on behind the scenes. So where does this episode take us? Down an interesting path of where she sees our profession right now and also some major updates on the unionization movement and her work with National Veterinary Professionals Union (link below). As we embark on our 4th year, we just want to thank all of you Caffeinators for joining us every other Sunday for a cup of coffee and discussion, for all of the episode and guest suggestions, all of our guests for their honest and thought-provoking ideas and discussion ... for everything. It's been an absolute blast to bring you the Vet Tech Cafe podcast, and there are big things in store for Year 4, starting now!
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If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. š¾
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe
Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management - https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Join us for our latest Taproom episode.Ā We catch up and talk about IVECCS and hit some highlights from our last couple episodes.Ā Ā
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Caffeinators, let's continue the DVM-credentialed veterinary technician relationship and education discussions! This episode, Leslie Wereszczak, MS, LVMT, VTS(ECC) came by the Vet Tech Cafe to talk about these dynamics. Leslie has worked in academia at the University of Tennessee for over 30 years and has a unique insight into how the dynamic of the credentialed veterinary technician-DVM student/intern/resident/faculty relationship has evolved during that time as our abilities and knowledge base as a profession have expanded. We also looked into DVM education and the idea that if we were able to instill in them as students who we are and what we can do and our role in a practice, perhaps little by little, we can begin to turn the tide a bit more towards utilization. There's also a brief VNI update as Leslie is instrumental in that process as well. Another not-to-be-missed episode!
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If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. š¾
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Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management - https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
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Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Sunday Sep 04, 2022
Caffeinators, if you crave greater utilization in your career, this is THE episode you need to listen to. Meg Harrington, BS, CVT, came by the Vet Tech Cafe recently. You may know her from her Facebook page, The Cattle Vet Tech, and we wanted to talk to her about all things large animal medicine as she is the first applicant for the VTS in production animal medicine through AIMVT. Through that conversation, she discussed her level of utilization and how her state practice act in Arkansas was recently updated help address the veterinarian shortage in her state through CVT utilization. Arkansas is one of the very few states that actually recognizes VTS's in its practice act, and she talked about an initiative that is aiming toward elevating the VTS position to the mid-level practitioner that is so en vogue right now. How did they do it? You'll have to tune in to find out, but we promise you'll be glad you did. And guess what? Through their research, DVM's in her state support it. State VMA's, VMB's, and VTA's-how can we follow in the footsteps of Arkansas?
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If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. š¾
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Dog Days Consulting Social Media Management - https://dogdaysconsulting.com/
Show Links:Ā
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Welcome back to the Vet Tech Taproom! We were recently in Austin, Texas, for a couple days doing some strategic planning as we approach the start of or 4th year! We took the opportunity to record a live taproom episode together, in which we discuss many of the cool new things we're working on and how we hope to make our next year the best yet. We put a question out to our Patreons about how we could improve their experience and one of the suggestions was to have them be a guest on an episode of the Vet Tech Taproom sometime. So stay tuned-that may be coming, along with cool new merchandise, regular taprooms at the beginning of every month, and some additional really cool stuff.Ā