The Vet Tech Cafe's Podcast

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, Veterinary Chaplaincy Services. During that discussion she mentioned the idea of the "World's Worst Cocktail Party" and grief. We decided to make that a whole episode for Mental Health Awareness Month! This discussion was fascinating and made so much sense how we move through grief and how that applies not only to ourselves, but pet owners in our hospitals as well. This episode had no script-just an incredible discussion about grief and how we move through it, and resources for pet owners. Don't miss it! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe [https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe] for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe [https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast] Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe] Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg] Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ [https://www.vettechcafe.com/] Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch [https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch] If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. 🐾 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe [https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe]

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 a perfect fit for our May episodes where we focus on mental health in our field for Mental Health Awareness Month. Lynn cam back recently to tell us what she's doing now and we discussed mental health in our field from several different angles, including those that are a result of the current political landscape in the US. There are some difficult moments in this one, but, if you're in a leadership role, I can't recommend this episode enough as we discuss QPR training at length, and Lynn shares when she had to utilize that training, and so much more. Show Links: 988 Lifeline https://988lifeline.org [https://988lifeline.org/] QPR Training https://qprinstitute.com [https://qprinstitute.com/] The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] RAINN https://rainn.org [https://rainn.org/] ACLU Know Your Rights https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights [https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights] Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe [https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe] for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe [https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast] Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe] Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg] Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ [https://www.vettechcafe.com/] Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch [https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch] If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. 🐾 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe [https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe]

Taproom # 50!  Lots to unpack here.  Here's some links we discussed Minnesota: https://navta.net/industry-news/minnesota-association-of-veterinary-technicians-mavt-update-historic-veterinary-technician-licensure-bill-passed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKEdsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5RkdkN1pOVjJNZFdva2pRAR6BEr4PhIBwEWu4Y8dwWRrIA6c0xlmY4yDXlH_Zw3cZIJYVwS0YooL4G_8gQg_aem_fGQxGLGSOUe9MNS7zcYIFQ [https://navta.net/industry-news/minnesota-association-of-veterinary-technicians-mavt-update-historic-veterinary-technician-licensure-bill-passed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKEdsZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5RkdkN1pOVjJNZFdva2pRAR6BEr4PhIBwEWu4Y8dwWRrIA6c0xlmY4yDXlH_Zw3cZIJYVwS0YooL4G_8gQg_aem_fGQxGLGSOUe9MNS7zcYIFQ] Mid Level Practitioner: https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=6958&id=12620873 [https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=6958&id=12620873] DEI: https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2025/4/25/avmas-council-on-education-cites-federal-pressure-in-controversial-decision-to-eliminate-diversity-reporting-requirements [https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2025/4/25/avmas-council-on-education-cites-federal-pressure-in-controversial-decision-to-eliminate-diversity-reporting-requirements]

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 is another one of those episodes. We recently came across Amelia Sherwood, (@tissueviabilityvetnurse) and looking at her content and what she was doing, we knew we had to talk to her. She was gracious enough to to chat with us, and what an inspiring conversation! We talked all things wound management, healing, and the role of the veterinary technician or nurse in these cases, and how we can advocate for these patients and play such a crucial role in their healing and case outcome. It was fascinating to hear how she's progressed in the field of wound management and tissue viability, and the consulting she does now. You DO NOT want to miss this one. Come for the great discussion, stay for her accent! Show Links Website: www.tissueviabilityvetnurse.co.uk [http://www.tissueviabilityvetnurse.co.uk/] Instagram: @tissueviabilityvetnurse  Wound Resources: TissueViabilityQI - Etsy UK [https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TissueViabilityQI?ref=l2-about-shopname&from_page=listing] Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe [https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe] for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe [https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast] Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe] Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg] Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ [https://www.vettechcafe.com/] Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch [https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch] If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. 🐾 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe [https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe]

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 we finally got to meet her at HiVE Anaheim as the three of us are HiVE Champions. We recently sat down with her to talk about her unique path, her passion for helping veterinary technicians advance their careers, work to prevent burnout, and also her involvement in several organizations. We talked about the importance of being involved and engaged and so many other facets of our careers. We really covered a lot of ground in this one! Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe [https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe] for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe [https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast] Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe] Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg] Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ [https://www.vettechcafe.com/] Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch [https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch] If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do. 🐾 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe [https://www.patreon.com/vettechcafe]