The Vets Unleashed

Soon-to-be graduates from Vet school have some choices to make when it comes to next steps in their career. Internships offer a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn specialty skills before diving into a private practice. As her internship experience is coming to an end, Dr. Adriana Razo returns to discuss the benefits and challenges she’s encountered, advises best

Ahoy Ahoy! Dr. Sheddy the Sailing Vet joins us aboard the S.S. Unleashed from her own vessel, Chuffed, as she traverses the Mexican Pacific coast bringing veterinary services to underserved areas. Listen as she describes her incredible story of carving her own path in Vet Med, from disenchanted land lubber to Captain Doctor of her very own ship! Dr. Sheddy is a testament to the w

Beep boop beep, veterinarians and bartenders beware, the robots are coming to take yer jobs! While AI is an integral part of running our societies, it’s been the center of sensationalism in the news. So what’s the reality of how it’s being used, and where is it showing up in animal care practice? The Vets courageously trust AI to help write out show talking points. Fearle

This episode dives into a topic near and dear to Dr. Mike’s heart: humor! Salient and diverse, it’s potential to create a better visit experience for clients, and better patient outcomes, is undeniable. Laughter is an important part of healing and creating bonds. But not all jokes are appropriate for the exam room, so Dr. Mike prescribes a special blend of qualities to make

Life is full of interruptions. Whether on personal or professional time, being able to assess and pivot where to put your focus and resources is a crucial skill set. The choices we make in those moments can have ripple effects through our day. The Vets look at effective ways to manage your time, especially in an ever changing clinical environment. From triage to treatment, our ho

Vets and pet parents come to the medical care experience with their own viewpoints and assumptions on what is necessary or practical when it concerns delivering care. But what does it mean to give, or receive, the right treatment for our pets? In this episode, we explore the spectrum of care, and how professionals balance what might be considered top-tier or “gold standard” t

Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, for those of us who are naturally empathetic and people pleasers, it’s easy to find ourselves over committed, and taking care of others before taking care of numero uno. Doctoral candidate Kelly Burich offers services and insight to the veterinary field on how we can draw necessary boundaries, for our own mental health, resp

Stephanie Han returns as a 3rd year student; calmer, wiser, more balanced and attenuated to creating a better experience in the doctor-client relationship. Half the challenge (read joy) of the profession is working with clients and patients, and different folks have different needs in the communication department. Sometimes the best lessons are learned in real time, and adapting yo

Clients sometimes don’t realize how above and beyond their vets go for their patients. But some of you have made a real impact on veterinary staff through your acts of gratitude and generosity. This episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike reflect on some of their favorite clients, and celebrate the amazing ways they’ve shown their gratitude through the years. Whether it’s a thank y

We are back celebrating Season 7! Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike catch up after a brief hiatus and discuss what to look forward to in upcoming episodes. New drinks, returning friends, and signature banter to be sure. This season the Docs put a focus on the client, and optimizing the experience for everyone involved with the care of our animals. Get your ears and your cocktail shakers re