The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast

Vet Tech Cafe Live at HiVE

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded our first live episode at NAVC's HiVE Midwest conference in Covington Kentucky!  We had some great guests stop by to chat with us about t...

From the Vault! Vet Tech Taproom Episode 1

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is our very first installation of the Vet Tech Taproom where it will just be us chatting about topics we've come across that we want to discuss a...

Vet Tech Cafe - Barb Deg Episode

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, grab your poutine and a cup of Tim Horton's because we're going back north of the border! Barb Deg recently came by the Vet Tech Cafe, a...

Vet Tech Cafe - Robyn Sutton Episode

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are you ready to talk AI in veterinary medicine? Are you wondering if and how it can help you in your work as a veterinary technician? T...

Vet Tech Cafe - Karen Roach Episode 2

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, do you feel ... "vintage"? This episode is for you. What is vintage, you ask? There's no specific age or length of time in the field, ra...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 58

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

First Taproom of 2026.  We've been nominated for an award!  Please vote for us! https://thebridgeclub.com/bright-minds-voting/ We also talk a lot ab...

Vet Tech Cafe - Cat Walker Episode 2

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, Vet Tech Cafe is Australian for podcast. If you're vintage like us, you may remember that Foster's beer commercial and when you hear thi...

Vet Tech Cafe - Vicky Ograin Episode

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, as we close out 2025 we take a look into the industry side of the profession with Vicky Ograin. Vicky is a long time RVT who left clinic...

Vet Tech Taproom 57

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our year end taproom!  We said it in this episode, but we'll say it again.  Thank you to your patreons.  They really make doing this podcast so muc...

Vet Tech Cafe - Liane Shaw Episode

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you may remember our recent episode Sara Hunt talking about all things VTS Diagnostic Imaging (if you missed it, be sure to check it out...

Vet Tech Cafe - Caitlin Palmer Episode

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we don't often have guests at the Vet Tech Cafe that aren't credentialed technicians, but when we do, it means it's an importan...

Vet Tech Taproom 56

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We just finished up the NAVC HiVE conference in Anaheim CA!  Have a listen to our recap and look out for future HiVE conferences coming to your regio...

Vet Tech Cafe - Walter Brown Epsiode

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you've been asking for him for years, and we were finally able to have Walter Brown come by the Vet Tech Cafe! We recently had lunch wit...

Vet Tech Cafe - Beckie Mosser 3

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we strive each year to sit down with the sitting President of NAVTA, so buckle up because here we go! Beckie Mossor recently ca...

Vet Tech Cafe - Liz Hughston 7!

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, can you believe it's time to kick off Year 7 of the Vet Tech Cafe?! And you know what that means, our annual check in with Liz Hughston!...

Vet Tech Taproom 55

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Taproom!  Today's topics: Jeff is back to work!  And we tackle the topic of Vet Tech Week.  Thank you all for your feedback on Natio...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sara Hunt Episode

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we love to talk about veterinary technicians doing awesome things, and this episode with Sara Hunt is no different! We talk abo...

Vet Tech Cafe - Carla Hubbs Episode

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we are going to the South Side of Chicago to Fly the W for this episode and talk about all things shelter medicine. Carla Hubbs is the s...

Vet Tech Cafe - Dr Holowaychuk Episode

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we talk about mental health. A lot. For this episode, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk reached out to us to talk about her book and mental...

Vet Tech Taproom 54

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Jeff at IVECCS in San Diego!  Recap of our conference experience.  We loved seeing all our caffeinators... too many to mention.  We've got...

Vet Tech Cafe - Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy Episode

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, do you like cats? That's a dumb question! This episode is all cats, all the time! Caitlin Dutcher-Lundy reached out to us a while back a...

Vet Tech Taproom 53

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Dave and Jeff prepare for IVECCS they had one final Taproom before heading to San Diego!  What are your thoughts on Space vs. Ocean?  Which is sc...

Vet Tech Cafe - Chelsey Vanetten Episode

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are you ready to laugh and hear cool stories?! We recently had Chelsey Vanetten over at the Vet Tech Cafe, and she is a VTS in Anesthesi...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 52

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Been a while since we had a taproom!  We're retiring our "state of the profession" quiestion for all our guests, but we had to let it go out with one...

Vet Tech Cafe - Amanda Kriesel Episode

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, does anyone on your leadership team have an advanced, non-veterinary, degree in something to do with leadership? If not, we highly recom...

Vet Tech Cafe - Andrea Crabtree Episode

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, do you know what benefits you receive? Do you understand there are various federal and state protections you're entitled to? Do you unde...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Foltz Episode #2

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, this is a HEAVY episode. But it is one you ABSOLUTELY need to tune in to. You may remember our episode with Kelly Foltz from 2023 where ...

Vet Tech Cafe Inge Breathnach Episode

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, let's talk oncology. And let's have that conversation with Inge Breathnach! Inge (@oncologyrvn) came by the Vet Tech Cafe recently (TWIC...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 51

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taproom 51! Jeff has a new baby! We discuss Vet Tech title protection in Illinois and recap of our May episodes. We also discuss time off.. paternity...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Drescher Johnson Episode 2

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you may remember we recently spoke with Kelly Drescher Johnson and talked about end of life care and grief, and the company she started,...

Vet Tech Cafe - Lynn Blake Episode 2

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you may remember when we had Lynn Blake on in the Summer of 2024. There were a few points in that discussion that made us think she'd be...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 50

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taproom # 50!  Lots to unpack here.  Here's some links we discussed Minnesota: https://navta.net/industry-news/minnesota-association-of-veterinary-t...

Vet Tech Cafe - Amelia Sherwood Episode

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we love to highlight veterinary technicians and nurses that are out here blazing a path that makes us all better for it. This i...

Vet Tech Cafe - Elizabeth Stark Episode

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, it's time for another uplifting, inspiring episode. We've had a few people recommend Beth Stark to be a guest on the Vet Tech Cafe, and ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sam Hollister Episode

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, as you know, we don't have many DVM guests come by the Vet Tech Cafe, but when they do, it's because they have a unique viewpoint on a c...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 49

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back from Phoenix!  Recap of our annual Phoenix trip and a discussion of the CVT changes in NJ that will be happening soon!  Come in and have ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Megan Brashear Episode

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are you ready to hear from Megan Brashear? We honestly don't know why it took us so long to have her stop by the Vet Tech Cafe, but we s...

Vet Tech Cafe - Laura Jones Episode

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, by now you know we strive to bring you episodes with awesome guests that are out there doing amazing things as veterinary technicians an...

Vet Tech Cafe - Becky Lacy Episode

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we love to highlight people in our field that are blazing their own path and starting businesses, and this episode is just that...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kendra Dostaler Episode

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we strive to talk to veterinary technicians from all corners of the profession. This episode is a nod to that. Kendra Dostaler, aka Kend...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 48

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taproom #48.  How is January almost over?  We recap our January episodes with Kelly and Juliann.  One thing that got brought up was CE for CSRs.  ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Juliann London Episode

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, it's been a goal of ours to have a guest from each VTS Academy on our podcast to talk about how amazing their Academy is, and this episo...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Drescher Johnson Episode

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, have you ever found yourself in a situation at the hospital where you have an owner that is very upset about their loss of a beloved pet...

Vet Tech Taproom 47

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays Caffeinators!  Last Taproom of the year.  We talk about our favorite episodes of 2024 and talk about a couple juicy controversial thi...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sam Fontaine Episode

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! For our last episode of 2024, we have another incredible guest for you, from Scotland!...

Vet Tech Cafe - Colleen Gallagher Episode

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we've often said that while we want to be an autonomous profession, we are going to need the help of veterinarians to get us there. Coll...

Vet Tech Taproom 46 - From HiVE in Anaheim

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Jeff wrap up their first HiVE event from Anaheim CA and discuss some past and future episodes.  Lots of great contacts and future guests at ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Erin Henninger Episode

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, by now you've heard or read more than you want to about Proposition 129 in Colorado. For this episode, we spoke with Erin Henninger, BA,...

Vet Tech Cafe - Leilani Mustillo

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we're going back to Canada for this one, so pack your bags! Or, you can stay remote like Leilani's employees and listen to her talk abou...

Vet Tech Cafe - Jacklyn Phillips Episode

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you probably know Dave works at Action Vet Tech Services, a veterinary technician relief service company based in North Carolina. For th...

Vet Tech Taproom 45 - Vet Tech Week 2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!   We wanted to share this article we found on LinkedIn (via Liz Hughston) about Vet Tech Week.  It's an ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Liz Hughston Episode 6!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, can you believe the Vet Tech Cafe has been open for FIVE years? As we embark on year 6, we're still going strong and we plan to bring yo...

Vet Tech Cafe - Tabitha Kucera Episode #2

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, do you remember a few years ago when we had Tabitha Kucera come by the Vet Tech Cafe? We had a very positive response to that episode, a...

Vet Tech Taproom 44

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you "live" from the St Louis Grand Marriot Hotel for our post IVECCS Taproom.  Were you there?  Tell us what you loved about IVECCS this y...

Vet Tech Cafe - Lynn Blake Episode

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we've talked A LOT about what good leadership and management looks like. And this episode with Lynn Blake is another peak into that worl...

Vet Tech Cafe - Joanna Kaczmarczyk Episode

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we're going International again! IVECCS is next week, so what better time to chat with Joanna Kaczmarczyk, a veterinary technician from ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sam Geiling Episode #2

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you may remember our episode from a couple years ago with Sam Geiling, where we talked about her work starting a vet tech program in Haw...

Vet Tech Cafe - Liza Wysong Episode #2

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, if you've been with us since the beginning, you may remember Liza Wysong as our guest for our 4th episode. We did things very differentl...

Vet Tech Cafe - Becky Taylor Episode

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, buckle up! This is another good one! We had self-described disrupter Becky Taylor by the Vet Tech Cafe! She is doing some amazing things...

Vet Tech Taproom 43

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest Vet Tech Taproom!  Grab a beer and chat with us about the bill in Florida that removes the requirement for continuing education...

Vet Tech Cafe - Carrie Fellows Episode

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we've talked about veterinary technician education from several viewpoints, and we will continue to do so. This is another one ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Ellen Carozza Episode

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are your people cat people? If so, then you probably know of Ellen Carozza. You may know her from her educational page on IG, @thecatlvt...

Vet Tech Cafe - Erica Emmett Episode

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you'll want to tune in for this one! We first started talking with Erica Emmett over two years ago about being a guest on our show, and ...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 42

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Taproom.  We recap our mental health series and look forward to our upcoming episodes.  Our Links: Check out our sponsor https:...

Vet Tech Cafe - Julie Morse-Elliott Episode

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, welcome back to Mental Health Awareness Month! We're continuing this mini-series with Julie Morse-Elliott, RVT, VTS(ECC). She's had a lo...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kathleen Dunbar Episode

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, it's already May and if you've followed us for a while, you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we dedicate our May episodes t...

Vet Tech Cafe - Ashleigh Walsh Episode

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts. We're going to where the water spins backwards. We're headed back to the Southern Hemisphere, ...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 41

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got lots to talk about in this Taproom Episode!  We've got outside sources criticizing our profession and we think you know who we're talking abou...

Vet Tech Cafe - Jennifer Gunther Episode

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are you ready to have your mind blown? We've long thought it's time to rethink veterinary technician education, and many out there agree...

Vet Tech Cafe - Simon Chavez Episode

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a traveling veterinary technician? Maybe have a home base, but otherwise constan...

Vet Tech Taproom - Episode 40 -"Live" from Phoenix

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello from Phoenix!  Our second "staff meeting" trip to Phoenix.  We recap our trip and have a discussion about "Things we don't do anymore".  

Vet Tech Cafe - Doc Jim Hurrell Episode

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, if you've been listening in a while, you've heard several guests recommend Doc Jim when we ask who they think we should talk to. And gue...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Cronin Episode

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, anchors aweigh, it's time to set sail! Have you heard of Vet Tech Life? Have you heard of CE on the Sea? If so, then you know Kelly Cron...

Vet Tech Taproom - Episode 39

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, it's time for our monthly checkin from the Vet Tech Taproom. Have you checked in with yourself lately? We got together to discuss a coup...

Vet Tech Cafe - Marina John Episode

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, fasten your safety belt because this episode is taking from the US to British Columbia, to Ontario, Canada, to India. Yah. Recently, Mar...

Vet Tech Cafe - Ralia Cortinas Episode

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we need more personality in our field. We need young minds and fresh faces with big goals to grow into the roles many of us currently oc...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 38

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year from the Vet Tech Taproom! We briefly discuss our "resolutions" for 2024 and encourage you to post yours in the comments! We review a c...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sydney Hoevet Episode

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we talk about veterinary technician education all the time, but we don't often get to talk to the stakeholders-the students. Our next tw...

Vet Tech Cafe - Darci Palmer Episode

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, are you a Veterinary Anesthesia Nerd? If so, you'll love this episode with the final part of the trifecta that is the Veterinary Anesthe...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 37

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, Happy New Year! In this episode, we discuss the recent AAVSB changes for the VTNE administration as well as a study published in the Nov...

Vet Tech Cafe - Adrienne Kruzer Episode

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators. We know you love the Vet Tech Without Scrubs pages and the content that Adrienne Kruzer puts out. We do too. Adrienne was suggested to u...

Vet Tech Cafe - Sieske Valk Episode

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, grab your passports because we're going back across the pond! For this episode, we sit down with Sieske Valk. Sieske reached out to us t...

Vet Tech Cafe - Bill Wade Episode

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Caffeinators! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming! We had some scheduling issues getting this episode recorded as it was supposed to...

Vet Tech Cafe - Veterinary Viewfinder Collaboration

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Caffeinators, welcome back to another episode of ... the Veterinary Viewfinder?! That's right! If you've been listening to us the last few months,...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 36

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Vet Tech Taproom!  We unintentionally spent a lot of time talking about vet tech associations.  Here's your friend...

Vet Tech Cafe - Dani Provost Episode 2

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, this is a bit of a heavy topic. By and large, our field has been immune to layoffs. That's not to say they haven't happened in the past,...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 35

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Vet Tech Week, Caffeinators! What does that mean anymore? We delve into a couple of recent nuggets of content we've come across and have a discu...

Vet Tech Cafe - Liz Hughston Episode 5

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, it's mid-October and that means it's an Anniversary here at the Vet Tech Cafe. We're celebrating our 4th complete year-can you believe i...

Vet Tech Cafe - Tia Gregorio Episode

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, we are in the era of corporatization in veterinary medicine. Maybe you've already experienced working in a hospital that was bought by a...

Vet Tech Cafe - Paige Allen Episode

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you've heard us before say some of our favorite episodes are when listeners reach out to us with an idea and it turns it to an episode, ...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 34

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest Vet Tech Taproom episode where we recap IVECCS 2023.  Did you attend?  Did you see us and say hi? Tell us what you loved about IVECCS 202...

Vet Tech Cafe - Dr Carrie Jurney and Stephen Cital Episode

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, this is a big one. Remember recently when we shared the Op-Ed Stephen Cital wrote about the position of the AVMA and their unwillingness...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kate Howard Episode

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, have you ever peaked over the clinic fence and wondered what is out there in the great beyond? If you've been listening in, you know we'...

Vet Tech Taproom Episode 33

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Vet Tech Taproom.  More discussion on the mid level practitioner and catching up on our most recent episodes.  Let...

Vet Tech Cafe - Kelly Foltz Episode

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you are in for a TREAT. Recently, one of our favorite people came by the Vet Tech Cafe for some tea and conversation. Or, should we say ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Jack Pye Episode

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, get your tea and biscuits ready because we're going across the pond for this episode! We recently sat down with Jack Pye, RVN, Cert VNEC...

Vet Tech Cafe - Josh Vaisman Episode

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, hold on to your socks because this episode is going to knock them off! If you read veterinary publications with articles on workplace cu...

Vet TechTaproom - Episode 32

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, welcome back to the Vet Tech Taproom! For Episode 32, we look back at our June episodes, preview our July episodes, and also tease a cou...

Vet Tech Cafe - Chong Su Via Episode

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, buckle your seatbelts for this one.  We saw in a NAVTA newsletter a few months back a blurb about the formation of the Malaysian Associ...

Vet Tech Cafe - Jenn DeForge Episode

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caffeinators, you know we love talking about veterinary technician education. We've looked at it from many different angles, and today there's another...