Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCrappy Terminations by Bad Leaders
Episode 64
Unfortunately, there are too many crappy terminations being done by bad leaders. These are the terminations where the employee is not provided any in…
3 years, 5 months ago
How to Start Lecturing & Publishing
Episode 63
I'm often asked, "how did you get started lecturing/publishing?" While there is no blueprint or foolproof method that works for everyone I talk about…
3 years, 5 months ago
A World Without Frenchies & a Focus on Health
Episode 62
Let me be clear. Frenchies are cute. There's no arguing that. In fact, they, along with most brachycephalic breeds are some of the cutest dogs on the…
3 years, 6 months ago
You’re a Coach, not a Parent
Episode 61
"I'm momma bear/poppa bear and they are my cubs"
"It's like I'm managing kids"
"We're like a family"
All these statements make me cringe. Leaders and…
3 years, 6 months ago
Vet Hospital Green Flags
Episode 60
How do you know if the veterinary hospital you are working at or thinking about applying to is a good hospital? What are the green flags? Too often w…
3 years, 6 months ago
Mid-Level Practitioner & RVN: What’s The Answer?
Episode 59
I decided to jump into hot water and address two of the biggest topics for veterinary technicians here in the United States.
Should we be titled regi…
3 years, 7 months ago
Should Those With No Money Own a Pet?
Episode 58
When I was younger I would say, "They shouldn't own a pet if they can't afford it." Decades later I no longer have that narrow opinion. I believe eve…
3 years, 7 months ago
Annual Performance Reviews Suck
Episode 57
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS SUCK The way most hospitals conduct their annual performance reviews is terrible. Once a year a manager sits down with …
3 years, 8 months ago
Your Shitty Behavior Isn’t ”Just Who You Are”
Episode 56
Everyone needs to be responsible for their own behavior. Claiming it's "just who you are" doesn't mean you have the right to belittle, berate, or bul…
3 years, 8 months ago
Advocating for the Veterinary Technician/Nurse Profession
Episode 55
The veterinary technician career has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Veterinary technicians/nurses are doing more procedures, caring for…
3 years, 9 months ago