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
• 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode

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

Ep. 16

#VetTechNerdParty #PacificLens #VetTechLife #VetTechStudent #VetTechCareer #VeterinaryPodcast #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #VetTechnician #VetMedLife #VetMedProblems #VetMed #VetTechHumor #VetTechStories #VetLife #VeterinaryAssistant #VetTechSchool #VetTechCommunity #AnimalCare #PetCare #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryCareers #VetMedSupport #VetMedReality

How do we fix burnout in vet med—without losing the soul of the profession?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and co-hosts Jenn, Julia, and Erin with special guest Dr. G (retired DVM, MBA, DBA candidate) for a lively deep-dive into culture, mentorship, emotional labor, mid-level debates, and why job descriptions matter more than you think.

Packed with hard truths, humor, and clinic stories (including gear-fail confessions), this one’s for every vet pro who still loves the work.

🎧 What you’ll discover:

• Why culture beats spreadsheets (and clients can smell fake smiles)
• Mentorship that sticks: trust, training, and letting techs lead
• Shared mental models: the science behind fewer errors & less stress
• Mid-level practitioner debate + the RVT hours shake-up
• Vet school expansion, corporate influence, and “follow the money”
• Real talk on work–life balance, job descriptions, and sustainability
• Spay/neuter chat: 120-lb dogs, lap vs. open, and shelter realities

🐾 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary technicians & assistants
• Animal lovers & pet owners
• Veterinary students & recent graduates
• Vet med pros craving community, candor, and a laugh

🎬 Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Cold open chaos & intro to Ep. 15
• 00:41 – Meet Dr. G: career arc, retirement, MBA/DBA and the why behind attrition
• 06:15 – Culture over spreadsheets: mentorship, trust, and emotional labor 101
• 12:40 – Origin stories: how the team met G and empowering techs to lead
• 19:55 – Equipment oops with grace: ultrasound smoke, chargers and learning culture
• 26:20 – Mini Science Break: shared mental models = fewer errors, less stress
• 32:45 – Mid-Level Practitioner debate and RVT hours cut proposal (2,000 vs 4,400)
• 42:30 – Vet schools, AVMA and corporate influence—plus why job descriptions matter
• 1:00:40 – Spay/neuter talk: 120-lb dogs, lap vs open, shelter realities
• 1:15:30 – Shirts, CO story, Mexico house, final toast and outro

🔔 Stay Connected:

• Like this video if you picked up something useful.
• Drop questions or your clinic stories in the comments.
• Subscribe & hit the bell so you don’t miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We’re not okay — and that’s totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. G’s DVM Survey → https://vetmedit.com/dvm-survey
• VetMedHQ

🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com

Ep. 15

#VeterinaryMentorship #VetMedDebate #VetTechNerdParty

What happens when a clinic mascot becomes a little too chill?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and co-hosts Jenn, Julia, and Erin for a wild, laugh-out-loud episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party as they swap unforgettable stories from the treatment floor — including the infamous Drug Pug.

From bizarre pet names and unpredictable patients to behind-the-scenes hilarity, this episode captures the chaotic, heartwarming, and downright weird side of vet med life.

Packed with relatable moments and hard-earned wisdom, it’s a must-listen for anyone in the animal care world.

🎧 What you'll discover:

• The unforgettable tale of Drug Pug
• Weirdest client requests and pet names
• How to survive the chaos of back-to-back emergencies
• Why laughter might be the best medicine in vet med
• Balancing patient care with mental health in high-stress shifts

🐾 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary technicians & assistants
• Animal lovers & pet owners
• Veterinary students & recent graduates
• Vet med professionals seeking humor & community
• Anyone who’s ever worked in animal care or wants a peek behind the scenes

🎬 Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Vet Tech Nerd Party & meet the Drug Pug
• 02:10 – The backstory of the clinic’s most relaxed patient
• 06:42 – Funniest (and strangest) pet names heard in the clinic
• 12:55 – Managing chaos when emergencies stack up
• 17:40 – When laughter saved the day in stressful moments
• 22:03 – Balancing client expectations with patient needs
• 26:17 – Quick-fire treatment floor stories
• 31:15 – Times when animals outsmarted the staff
• 37:42 – Camaraderie and support in the vet tech community
• 42:56 – Closing thoughts on finding joy in the chaos

🔔 Stay Connected:

• Like this video if you learned something new!
• Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.
• Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay — and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com

Ep. 14

#VetMedHumor #FunnyVetStories #VetTechNerdParty