Two RVTs told me, “Don’t get into this field.” 😬 Here’s why I didn’t listen. 🎙️

Join host Mallory Dickinson, RVT 🐾 and cohosts Erin Jackson, RVT 🐕, Julia Hamilton, RVT 🐈, and Jenn Graney, RVT 🐾 for a raw and relatable conversation with special guest Sarah—a vet tech student 📚 navigating the early stages of her career.

From jaded mentors 😔 to dream externships ✨, corporate 🏢 vs. private 🏡 culture, and the financial realities 💰 of pet ownership 🐶🐱, this episode blends humor 😂, honesty 💬, and heart ❤️.

Packed with laughs 🤣, real-life stories 📖, and professional insight 🩺, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers 🐾, and anyone curious about what it really takes to thrive in veterinary medicine.

🎧 What You’ll Discover:

• 🐾 What happens when your mentors warn you not to join the field
• 🏢➡️🏡 How corporate and private practices differ in culture & client care
• 💸 The financial realities of owning pets—even for veterinary pros
• 🤝 Why mentorship can make or break your start in vet med
• 🕰️ The golden age of vet med—and whether it can return
• 💪 How resilience and curiosity can keep your career growing

👥 Who Will Love This Episode:

• 🎓 Vet tech students & recent grads
• 👩‍⚕️ Early-career RVTs and veterinary assistants
• 🔄 Anyone exploring a career change into vet med
• 🐕🐈 Animal lovers curious about the behind-the-scenes reality
• 📚 Educators, mentors, and clinic managers

💬 Stay Connected:

• 👍 Like this video if you learned something new!
• 💬 Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments
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Welcome to the Nerd Party. 🤓 We’re not okay — and that’s totally okay.

📍 Available on: Spotify 🎧 | Apple Podcasts 🍏 | All Major Platforms

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📧 Contact: mallory@pacificlensstudios.com

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