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Equipping veterinarians with the skills and knowledge to become confident and engaging storytellers through integrative discussions with the people that inspire, encourage and challenge the veterinary profession. Hosted by Dr. Moriah McCauley.
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To The Class of 2021

To The Class of 2021

2021-04-2825:211

To the Graduating class of 2021. CONGRATULATIONS!!! This week's episode is my letter to y'all as the graduating class. This last year has been anything but easy or routine, but you have persevered and on behalf of the veterinary profession, we are so excited for you to be joining us as veterinarians! This first year in practice will likely be one of the most challenging, but exhilarating years of your career. Please know your colleagues and mentors are here to guide and support you as you grow and develop into the amazing veterinarians you are already on the road to becoming. This Podcast has always been about YOU! and as such I would love to hear what sort of content you want to hear. Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook, or through the contact form on thatvetlifepodcast.com to add your voice to the upcoming season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
In this week's episode of Skill Set I am joined by Dr. Lo Curtis to discuss the storytelling skills you can use when dealing with your neurology cases. However... Rather early on in the episode Lo and I decided we wanted to spend a bit more time talking on a topic that we are both very passionate about. We start by addressing the challenges of establishing compliance from our clients. Lo states it beautifully that "most of the time, a lack of compliance comes from a lack of understanding and not for a lack of trying." Meaning that it's not usually the "fault" of the client when a treatment plan doesn't go the way we envisioned it. Listen along as we discuss the problem we have seen on social media of not only client bashing, but fellow veterinarian bashing and the impact it is having on our profession. . . Dr. Lo Curtis is the host of Thrive DVM Podcast and is on a mission to connect other professional women with the tools and resources to fall deeply, madly in love with their own lives. You can find out more at locurtis.com and on Instagram at @thrivedvmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
In this week's episode I am joined by Dr. Sabrina Cooper @dr.sabrina.horse.vet as we talk about her transition from vet student to veterinarian and what this looked like through the lens of the internship she has undertaken in her first year out of vet school. Despite the species differences between our paths in the profession, Sabrina and I talk about one of the challenges that all new grads working in clinical practice face....the challenge of learning and developing client communication skills i.e. storytelling skills. We talk about the fumbles we both experienced in our first client interactions and how we used those failures to develop successful skills and methods that we now use today. Through this discussion we brainstorm ways that vet school and vet students can work on honing these skills before graduating and how in their first jobs, new grads can advocate for better mentorship when talking about communication skills. Follow Dr. Cooper's journey on Instagram @dr.sabrina.horse.vet and stay tuned for her website. If today's episode brought value to you be sure to subscribe on any major podcasting platform so you never miss an episode and follow along @thatvetlifepodcast or visit the website at www.thatvetlifepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
In this weeks episode I am joined by Dr. Kristi Crow, who you may know better as @dogtorkristi on Instagram. Kristi and I have been veterinarians for nearly a whole year and in that span of time have learned so much more than what vet school could have taught us. In that span of time we have gone through what will likely be the most intense transition of our professional careers and you better believe we started out with some pretty big fears. Chances are if you are graduating soon you have similar fears. In this episode we have a truthful discussion about what our own fears were and how through proper mentorship and experience we learned to not only overcome these fears but to turn them into opportunities to become better and more confident veterinarians. Listen along as we discuss mentorship, the importance of becoming effective communicators and the challenges we're currently facing as new grad veterinarians. We want to hear from YOU! Do you have questions you would like Kristi and I to answer in a future episode? Send either of us a DM on Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast or @dogtorkristi to have your question answered in a future episode. Find out more about the podcast at www.thatvetlifepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
This week's episode was a special request after a recent conversation with an incredible up and coming veterinary student. While not an immediate reaction to recent saddening events within the profession this is a topic we need to talk about more. Within vet schools there has been recent push to encourage students to prioritize wellbeing. While this is positive, it is always met with the disparity to what vet students are actually experiencing. They say "eat well. Take time for yourselves. Get enough sleep." but don't provide a practical pathway for students to integrate this into their daily lives. This is a disparity we need to address on multiple levels. In this episode I breakdown where I've seen this disparity occur and how we as a profession can better prepare our future veterinarians to care for and prioritize their wellbeing, and it starts with mindset. At the end of this episode I switch gears to talk about the social app craze that is Clubhouse and why I am so incredibly excited for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
In this week's episode I am joined by Dr. Melissa Shapiro. As a small animal veterinarian who has created her niche within the profession as a veterinarian with her own practice providing at-home services, Melissa has many years of wisdom and experience she is keen to pass on to new veterinarians and vet students. She is also the loving pet parent to the internet's favorite Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy, Piglet.  Through her practice she has the unique vantage point of seeing clients and pets in their own home for routine care and end-of-life scenarios. Today I chat with Melissa on the topic of euthanasia and approach it from the position as a new grad and all the questions I had and still have about becoming more comfortable in how I handle myself during euthanasias as a veterinarian. We attempt to answer the questions of "Can we teach veterinary students how to better manage their emotions during a euthanasia" and "what is the role of the veterinarian during a euthanasia" for caring for the patient and the clients. Melissa draws from her many years of experience of performing euthanasias to provide new grads and students with the guidance they need as they approach this difficult topic.  *This episode does include descriptions of performing euthanasias and examples of scenarios that do not go to plan* and was recorded for the purpose of educating veterinary students and veterinarians. . . . Follow Dr. Shapiro on social media at: @melissashapirodvm Follow Piglet and the pack @pinkpigletpuppy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
This week we're talking about the Value of Voice with Veterinary Innovation Podcast co-host, Shawn Wilkie.  Hosted by Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov, The Veterinary Innovation Podcast invites you into discussions with industry leaders and innovators about the challenges they're facing and how to address them. A self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur," Shawn has been involved in the industry of veterinary technology long enough to understand the stressors of veterinarians and how technology can be developed to improve patient care while simultaneously easing the workload. It was from this knowledge of the profession that Talkatoo was developed. A voice dictation software, Talkatoo was designed to ease the workload of veterinarians by decreasing the amount of time it takes to complete medical records. In today's episode we discuss the value of voice. With the recent surge of popularity of podcasts it's clear that stories told with voice have an intrinsic value for people. You'll hear how we utilize this influence as podcast hosts and how it can be used within the veterinary profession. Never miss an upcoming episode by clicking the subscribe button on your favorite podcasting platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Time to add another skill to your storytelling skill set! This week I'm talking with Dr. Amy Thomson a residency trained dental surgeon about the tiny white patients in the mouths of dogs and cats. Yep, we're talking about teeth this week. Specifically how you can talk to clients about their dog or cats dental needs. The case Dr. Amy shares concerns a second opinion case she saw for a pup with purple teeth and the storytelling skills she used. We cover: How to convey what you see in your conscious dental exam to the client, especially during curbside service using verbal imagery and photos How to speak about your colleague who referred the patient How to to check that your clients understand the disease and treatment options You'll even get the added bonus of learning about vital pulp therapy in today's episode! Dr. Amy Thomson is a vibrant veterinarian who after spending time in general practice discovered her passion for dentistry and oral surgery and is currently ADVC residency trained. She is also a strong advocate for mental health within the profession and is eager about supporting the next generation of veterinarians. You can connect with her by following any of the links below. Instagram @toothy.thomson website COMING SOON! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
This is an episode that has been months if not years in the making as I am unashamedly a huge nerd when it comes to James Herriot and his books. When I first heard they were remaking the tv show, All Creatures Great and Small I could hardly contain my excitement! Now, I know you can binge watch all of the episodes, but as I know all the stories inside out and backward I have chosen to wait to watch each episode as it's released on PBS Masterpiece each week to enjoy it in all it's glory. In this week's episode I'm giving you a glimpse to what a small animal veterinarian in 2021 thinks when watching this show/reading the books. I pull a great deal of 'behind the scenes' from the Alf Wight's biography James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father written by his son, Jim Wight.  I felt a new level of kinship after reading this biography as it uncovered many of the untold struggles Alf went through as a veterinarian, father and human. His life was not as warm and fluffy as his stories and tv make it out to be, but that's what makes it real and if you haven't read his biography I highly recommend you add it to your reading list for 2021. You'll hear what the veterinary profession was like when Alf graduated from Glasgow's vet school and how veterinary life and medicine of his day compare to now. I also talk about the new tv show and review the characters we all know and love. I have nothing but respect for the actors/actresses who are creating this remake of All Creatures Great and Small. While there are subtle nuances and changes to the overall stories they are holding true to their characters and bringing them to life in a way that reminds me why I love this profession so much. I hope you enjoy this episode as I had a great deal of fun creating it for you. Like and Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
This week we are talking the founders of Drip.vet, Veterinarian and Attorney Dr. Lance Roasa and Veterinarian Dr. Drew Olson. A reinvented form of veterinarian education, Drip.vet provides RACE approved content for both veterinary students are professionals. Courses cover a wide range of topics such as medical, business, financial, legal and ethical issues presented using the Drip teaching methodology to maximize learning and time efficiency. Follow the links below to check out some of the RACE approved CE courses offered. The Art and Science of Negotiation Endocrine 411 Vetmed LIVE Series In today's episode we focus on the 'why' behind Drip.Vet and how the topic of financial wellbeing has personally affected both Drew and Lance in their life and educational experiences. You'll hear how these experiences ignited the passion they have for helping the next generation of veterinarians and why this is so much more than a money-management program. Dr. Drew Olson, DVM A 2012 Iowa State Veterinary College graduate, Dr. Drew Olson has practiced in small and large animal clinics, and has considerable experience in the veterinary compounding medicine industry.  An Omaha native, he is regarded as one of the nation’s leading veterinarians in compounding specialized veterinary medications. Be sure and ask Dr. Olson about his experience with retired circus elephants or his participation as a veterinary student in Frontier Vets, a documentary filmed in the remote region of Kruger Park in South Africa.  Drew resides in Omaha with his wife, Karin, and their daughter Olive.  They enjoy spending time with friends, family, and their rescue dog, Faith. Lance Roasa, DVM, MS, JD Dr. Lance Roasa is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M where he was the first student to undertake a 4th year business-track, spending the majority of his clinical training in veterinary business and industry. In 2016 He completed a law degree from the University of Nebraska and his training was centered on the law of small business, taxation and the law of veterinary medicine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Today's patient is a 1 year old, bouncy Labrador puppy whose owner is at the end of her leash because this poor pup is so itchy and it's your job as the new grad vet to solve this mystery. As the doctor you know what you need to do to work up this case, but how do you communicate your diagnostics and diagnosis to this frustrated client? In today's episode I chat with dermatology resident, Dr. Jeff Tinsley about the storytelling skills you need to not only help this patient and client today, but set up a lasting relationship as you navigate this pup's chronic condition. We discuss the 'why' behind your diagnostics and how to set reasonable goals and expectations for this client moving forward.  If you've ever wanted an easy to remember way of describing the skin barrier, Dr. Tinsley provides a great brick and mortar example you can use in daily practice. . Dr. Jeff Tinsley is a current dermatology resident who has a strong passion for connecting with his clients to provide outstanding medical care and advocating for his patients. You can connect with Dr. Tinsley on Instagram @dermdogtorjeff. . Never miss an episode of That Vet Life by joining the mailing list which can be found on the website thatvetlifepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Dr. Gary Marshall is a small animal veterinarian and practice owner of Island Cats Veterinary Hospital. Along with his  position as an adjunct Professor for Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marshall is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinarians as he often has preceptor students shadowing at this clinic. Keeping with the times, Dr. Marshall took to social media to further provide support to vet students and new grads through his presence on Instagram @it.might.get.weird where he shares his experience as a practitioner. At the start of lockdown Dr. Marshall saw the need in the veterinary student community for CE and collected some of the greatest minds in feline medicine to present Cat Class! The recordings can be found at vetredefined.com Today's episode comes from our recent Instagram Live Q&A session where I talked with Dr. Marshall about Mentorship and what you need to consider when looking for a mentor. Follow Dr. Melanie Bowden @vacationvet and listen to her TEDtalk here What Being a Veterinarian really takes Follow Dr. Kirsten Ronngren @vet_redefined --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
A few week's ago y'all asked some great questions about internships and residencies. Well, on today's episode I welcomed my friend Dr. Danny Sack to share his experience as an intern with AMC (Animal Medical Center) to answer all of your questions. We discuss topics like:  the application process for internships to residencies the structure of a rotating internship the differences between general practice and internships some of the decision factors you should consider if you are thinking about an internship Danny is a fantastic resource if you have further questions about internships and residencies and you can contact him on Instagram @dr.dannysack or at his website . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Q&A

Q&A

2020-11-1134:13

You all sent in some incredible questions last week and in this episode I take some time to answer a few of them. In this episode I answer questions about: studying in vet school how to learn information what the transition from vet student to new grad vet looks like how mentorship made all the difference in starting my new job There are so many other questions about finding jobs and mentors as well as questions about internships and residencies which there just wasn't enough time to cover in today's episode. As such you can be on the lookout in the coming weeks for episodes on those exact topics. Want to get involved in the real time conversation? Join the VETstagram community for the LIVE events on Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast Saturday at 7pm EST. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
You asked so here is a full episode based on the conversations that have been developing on Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast. In the last week I put out two posts about resentment and inadequacy in the veterinary profession. The responses were astounding and the level of conversation that occurred in the contents was wonderful to see. Everyone was so edifying and I feel we got to share our thoughts about these two topics. In talking about Resentment in the profession I mostly focused on talking about the importance of good mentorship and I did this through the lens of this idea of +  - = mentorship. This was an idea I first heard about on The Colin and Samir Podcast. It's an idea about the types of mentors you should be looking for and how YOU should be acting as a mentor to those around you that I think we should be modeling more in the profession. The second idea I discuss in this episode is dealing with the feeling of inadequacy and our good ole nemesis 'imposter syndrome.' While no one is immune to it there is a purpose to it. I discuss my own recent experience with feeling inadequate and I explore some of the ways we can not only better identify this feeling of inadequacy but actually use it to become better veterinarians. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode and continue the conversation. Leave your thoughts in the reviews on Itunes or comment on this post on Instagram or Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Last week on the pod I left you with the question of whether we can teach EMPATHY to medical professionals. The answer is a clear and resounding 'YES!' This week I walk you through one method of teaching that breaks it down into 7 topics and how they each impact how EMPATHY is portrayed in the client-doctor relationship. You can read through this study here:  A Tool to Enhance Nonverbal Communication Between Clinicians and Their Patients,  My favorite quote is from the second sentence of the abstract which states "Many articles do not address nonverbal interactions, instead focusing on “what to say” rather than “how to be.” This focus on verbal communication overlooks the essential role nonverbal signals play in the communication of emotions, which has significant effects on patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and malpractice claims." While it can be difficult to incorporate much of this into today's in-school veterinary education due to time constraints they are inextricably related to improved paitient outcomes and client satisfaction and should not be overlooked by any medical professional.  I would love to hear your thoughts on this article and today's episode. So head on over to Instagram @thatvetlifepodcast to contribute your thoughts or leave a voice message using the anchor app! If you found value in today's episode head over to Itunes to leave a review! It allows to me to keep producing episodes for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
An Intro to EMPATHY

An Intro to EMPATHY

2020-10-0721:11

If you've ever visited a city or country you've probably found yourself people watching at some point. There is something entertaining about observing how people interact with their environment and the people around them. You could even say there is a different culture to their non-verbal communication with the facial expressions and body language they use. In today's episode I discuss non-verbal communication through the lens of vet med and what it means for our veterinary-client relationships. I explore what non-verbal communication means and how it is intrinsically tied to Emotional Intelligence and thus EMPATHY and how we can be using it to improve patient outcomes and client satisfaction. . Next week we'll explore the question of how EMPATHY can be taught to veterinary and human practitioners by diving into the research that has been conducted in this area. . Did you find value in today's episode? Show your support by leaving a review on itunes or following the podcast on Instagram @ThatVetLifePodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
Vet school has gone virtual and while hands on training has been minimized due to COVID, this isn't the only concern vet students have. Without in-person training their communication skills courses have also been put on the backburner leading to fear about when they start their careers in practice. In today's episode I chat with Dr. Monica Tarantino from Vets on the Rise, about this challenge and what it means for students as they transition into practice life in the next 7-8 months. We breakdown the issue and approach it from the ground up as we discuss ways that vet students can be practicing the foundation skills of storytelling even though they can't be in person. We also discuss one of the key factors you, as a veterinarian, need in the exam room and on the phone to establish trust with your client, EMPATHY. When you are able to communicate this essential ability patient outcomes and client satisfaction increase significantly. Check out Vets on the Rise Instagram @vetsontherise Website veterinariansontherise.com Check out Dr. Tarantino's podcast, Senior Dog Revolution --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
"The reason for doing it was two fold. One was to tell the story and hopefully inspire other people that they can do something, like what I'm doing, where they are living the way they really want to live... but also doing something to better the places they visit or better the places they live." Sailing, surfing and saving pups. Sounds like a pretty epic way to live as a veterinarian, right? While Dr. Sheridan has created her ideal form of practice living in and working out of her 37ft. sail boat named Chuffed it's not without it's fair share of stressors and struggles which she shares with the world through her YouTube channel Vet Tails' Sailing Chuffed and on her blog vettails.com  In this week's episode I chat with Sheridan, aka Dr. Sheddy about the joys and challenges of working as a mobile veterinarian and sailor. We discuss what it looks like to operate a non-for profit to provide free medical care in a location where she doesn't look or sound like the locals in the communities she works with. I was inspired by Dr. Sheddy in how she spoke about the importance of developing trust and relationships with the local veterinary services in the communities. Her goal isn't to be the hero in these situations but to figure out how she can best empower and equip the individuals in the communities to care for themselves and their animals. If you want to follow along with Dr. Sheddy's adventures you can find her on:  Instagram @dr.sheddy_the.sailing.vet  YouTube Vet Tails' Sailing Chuffed Blog Vettails.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvet-life/message
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
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Rachel Diamond

I really enjoy the personalities that are brought on the show, the different paths that lead to vet school and where you can end up after graduating. I'm going back to school to become a vet tech and immersing myself in shows like this is helping keep my motivation up!

Jul 3rd
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