Tails from a Vet Tech
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Nutrition 101 featuring Robin Saar RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Robin Sarr, a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition. Robin shares evidence-based insights on pet nutrition...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
Kitten Kindergarten featuring Juliette Nash
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as Tabitha interviews Juliette Nash, the Community Animal Training Manager at the San Diego Humane Society, to explore the cru...
Show Update!
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tabitha shares a quick update on the show and our new release schedule.New Episode coming June 17, 2024!!!Support Tabitha's work via social media...
Shelter Strategies for Success featuring Cameron Moore
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into shelter operations with Cameron Moore, a consultant at Maddie's® Shelter Strategy and Operations. Cameron shares ...
Paws & Pixels: Unleashing Digital Strategies featuring Mychelle Garrigan
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we uncover the secrets to expanding your online influence, whether you're a behavior professional, veterinary hospital, or animal shel...
Implementing Fear-Free: Tips & Insights featuring Jessica Benoit (RVT, CPDT, KPA CTP, Fear-Free Certified Trainer)
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of implementing positive changes, particularly focusing on fear-free practices within veterinary hospi...
Compassionate Veterinary Care: Navigating Pet End-of-Life Journey featuring Dr. Amy Adoryan and Dr. Nicole Santabarbara
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Amy and Dr. Nicole from Lap of Love, as they share their career journey and passion for veterinary hos...
Purrplexed: Decoding FIP Part 2 featuring Dr. Sarah Jones DVM
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss out on Part 2 of our series on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Sarah Jones.In this episode, we explore symptoms that signal ...
Purrplexed: Decoding FIP featuring Dr. Sarah Jones DVM
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tabitha engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Sarah Jones about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Together, they explor...
Paws and Reflect: The Journey of a Veterinary Influencer featuring Sarah Parsons
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Sarah Parsons, a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Social Media Influencer (@watreallyhappensatthevet) takes listeners on ...
Scent-sational: Nosework for Cats and Dogs featuring Hanna Fushihara
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ga...
Navigating Team Dynamics & Pediatric Care featuring Kelly Foltz RVT & VTS (ECC)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Paws & Practice: Practical Behavior Tips featuring Dr. Amy Learn VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tabitha in a captivating conversation with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Amy Learn as they delve into Amy's personal journey in the field of an...
Unlocking the Full Potential of Veterinary Technicians featuring Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology)
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we celebrate Vet Tech Week with Jenny Fisher, a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Oncology. J...
Separation Anxiety Unleashed featuring Malena DeMartini-Price
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, autho...
Unveiling Animal Pain: A Team Effort
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Animal Pain Awareness Month, join host, RVT, VTS (behavior), certified cat behavior consultant, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training...
Exploring Vet Tech Advancement featuring Stephen Niño Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Unconventional Paths and Saving Lives: A Journey into Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care featuring Heather Ann Scott RVT, LVT, VTS-ECC
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
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
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tabitha talks to Miranda Hitchcock about how she created the change she wanted to see in the world. Miranda began volunteering at animal sh...
'Mental Health Matters' When Caring Hurts: Compassion Fatigue & Burnout featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Suicide, Depression, Compassion Fatigue.Compassion fatigue and burnout are very common in the veterinary, training, and shelter industry among man...
Banishing Stress & Fear in Cats from Tabitha's appearence on 'The Community Cats' Podcast featuring Stacy LeBaron
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast. On CCP, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registere...
Social Media Branding & Strategy featuring Tiffany Chen
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Tabitha chats with Tiffany Chen, a social media and content marketing expert who founded Pawsistant. Tiffany talks about ...
Removing Barriers to Adoption: Advocacy for both Humans & Animals featuring Dot Baisly
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Not "Just a Vet Tech" a Jack of all Trades featuring Kelly Cronin (MBA, BS, CVT, PHR, VTS ECC, VSPN Moderator)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tabitha is joined by jack of all trades, veterinary technician Kelly Cronin. Kelly shares her career path which includes writing a book, ...
'Mental Health Matters' Grieving Room featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove.
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, self harm, and suicide. Disclaimer: Discussions about mental he...
Teamwork makes the dream work featuring Aaron Davis
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teambuilding is crucial to a successful veterinary practice. Each member of the veterinary healthcare team plays an important role that is critical to...
The Fear Free Movement and Why It Matters featuring Marissa Martino (CDBC)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Marissa Martino of the Paws & Reward Podcast. I was grateful to chat with Marissa about the Fear F...
Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine featuring Stephen Niño Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Comple...
You Don't Lose Cool Points for Compassion featuring Sterling 'Trapkin' Davis
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Tabitha talks to “The Trap King”, Sterling Davis, about, how randomly volunteering at a shelter to kill some time whi...
Humane Education featuring Emily Tronetti (MS, CTC, CPDT-KA, UW-AAB)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humane Education is a field of study and teaching approach that connects human rights, animal protection, and environmental sustainability with the go...
Progressive Animal Sheltering: Animals and Individuals First featuring Melissa Taylor (CBCC-KA, CSB-C)
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tabitha is joined by the Behavior and Training Manager at Friends For Life Animal Shelter, Melissa Taylor. Melissa and I discuss the divi...
Being Yourself featuring Mikkel Becker (CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning**: This episode may contain subject matter that some listeners might find distrurbing. There is brief discussion of suicide and spou...
Practice management 101 featuring Theresa Cosper-Roberts RVT, CVBL
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tabitha is joined by RVT, practice manager, and business leader, Theresa Cooper-Roberts. Theresa shares how she found and followed her pass...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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! Thi...
'Mental Health Matters' Finding the right therapy fit for YOU featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove.
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, and suicide.Disclaimer: Discussions about mental health are p...
Bringing Behavior Services to Your Shelter Featuring Amanda Kowalski M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWA
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A comprehensive behavior program, along with quality animal care standards, can increase adoptions and profoundly impact the well-being of the animals...
Tis' Always The Season for Giving featuring Crystal Vaquera
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Crystal Vaquera about her career with the Viticus Group who offer some really wonderful Veterniary Symposiums. In addition we s...
Vet Tech Week featuring Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) and Tasha McNerney (BS, CVT, VTS)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we celebrate Vet Tech Week with two of our favorites, Liz Hughston and Tasha McNerney!Liz Hughston, MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(E...
Veterinary Forensics and more featuring Dr. Michelle Gonzalez
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning**: This episode may contain subject matter that some listeners might find distrurbing. There is brief discussion of animal abuse, ch...
Cat-Vocation: Advocating for Cats featuring Ellen Carozza
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 of...
Multimodal Animal Pain Warrior (We Get Shit Done!) featuring Kirsty Oliver
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pain Awareness Month! On today’s episode, Tabitha talks to pain and rehab veterinary technician, Kirsty Oliver, about the importance of multim...
Overcoming Insecurities At Work featuring Liz Waynick (RVT)
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bein...
Low Cost Care: Shouldn't Mean Low Quality Care featuring Robin Post (RVT)
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ban The Box featuring Tasha McNerney (BS, CVT, VTS)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 beli...
Accepting Criticism: A Life Skill featuring Yona Rappaport (CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP)
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stand...
Career Paths: More Opportunities Than You Think featuring Melody Martinez
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I welcome Melody Martinez to discuss career paths for veterinary professionals.We talk about what being a veterinary technician has taught ...
Upping Your Tech Game featuring Yvonne Brandenburg (RVT, VTS) and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM)
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter to discuss upping your Vet Tech game. Navigating through such a young field can sometimes fe...
'Mental Health Matters' Imposter Syndrome (Phenomenon) featuring Dr. Meghan Breedlove.
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people experience the overwhelming feeling that they don’t deserve their success, they doubt their abilities, and may feel that overworking is ...
'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
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode does include a discussion of mental illness, depression, self harm, and suicide. Disclaimer: Discussions about mental he...
Cooperative Care: Consent, Choice, and Practical Application featuring Jessica Benoit (RVT, VTS, CPDT, KPA CTP)
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jessica Benoit joins Tabitha to discuss cooperative care. Cooperative care involves training an animal to not only tolerate handling and h...
Shelter Enrichment and Playgroups - Featuring Mara Velez (MA, CPDT-KA)
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mara Velez of Shelter Playgroup Alliance joins Tabitha to discuss enrichment for shelter dogs. Enrichment is a need for all shelter animal...
Technician Utilization featuring Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC)
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The success of our veterinary practices relies on the performance of the whole veterinary care team. An important – and often underused – role i...
Where did all the Vet Techs Go? Featuring April Bays (CVT, VTS(ECC), VCC)
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Techs leaving the field isn’t a new issue, although the pandemic has brought more awareness to it. There are various reasons why veterinary tech...
'Mental Health Matters' Establishing and communicating boundaries featuring Meghan Breedlove
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: Discussions about mental health are personal and unique. In this podcast, Meghan is not acting as a therapist or providing therapy in any ...
Tails from a Vet Tech Trailer Episode
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tabitha Kucera previews her new podcast, Tails from a Vet Tech which will drop it's first official episode on Monday March 7, 2022!Producer Nicho...