A Conversation With Courtney Allan (Solo Q&A)

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Courtney goes solo and answers YOUR questions straight from our very own mailbag; favorite skills and positions as a technician, favorite procedures to assist on, thoughts on groomers plucking a dog's ears, and so much more.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro02:03 – Favorite vet tech skill/position03:22 – Favorite procedure to assist on05:10 – Advice for tech externships07:21 – Groomers vs. vets: ear plucking & anal glands11:01 – New Cat HCM drug discussion13:37 – How to stand out without experience or degrees20:14 – Careers specializing in radiographs24:34 – Thoughts on online vet tech school32:15 – Building skills, confidence & vet relationships41:06 – Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome Rebecca Newman, Appalachian State University's Assistant Program Director & Wellbeing Coordinator and Bright Minds Award Winner, to discuss coping mechanisms in veterinary medicine, the most common issues among veterinary students, if veterinary schools are assisting student with mental health, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:32 Rebecca Newman02:32 Icebreaker05:53 Rebecca's Story and Background11:25 How Rebecca went from what she did to what she does now14:16 Biggest piece of advice for coping mechanisms18:35 What action steps should people take?20:44 Most common issue amongst students30:53 Are vet schools assisting students in building mental health skillsets?34:34 How to expand well being awareness on a broader level to practices47:30 Signs to look for if you need better coping skills01:06:26 Books on communication01:10:23 What's the biggest takeway for vets about mental health?01:13:21 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discover that Dr. King doesn't know what the Illuminati is, they discuss a "rags-to-riches" tale from the trench, the New World Screwworm making waves, the standard for leaving pets in a car, advice for anticipatory grief, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro08:07 Pits and Peaks18:50 Inside The Shutdown of the Vets22:00 New World Screwworm FDA Drug Approval25:41 Tales from the Trenches28:59 Case Collections42:13 Something People Should Know About Being A Vet Tech or Veterinarian46:37 Standards For Dogs in a Car50:11 Advice For Dream Job... with Problems57:05 Advice For Anticipatory Grief01:05:58 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome Dr. Linda Black, CEO of Gallant, to discuss how stem cells work, the efficacy of stem cell therapy in dogs and cats, the company's goals for the future, and so much more.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindablackdvmphd/ Gallant Website: https://www.gallant.com/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:15 Dr. Linda Black03:49 Maintaining Mental Health07:02 An Overview of Gallant11:04 Gallant's Use of a Uterus14:00 What Gallant Does When They Need More Pets17:00 How Stem Cells Work21:00 The Potential Candidates For Stem Cell Therapy24:09 FDA Approval and Side Effects27:33 Using With Multiple Therapeutics37:41 The Option of Equine Medicine39:07 Timeline of Expectations43:58 Replacing Treatments That Exist Now45:13 Vaccinations46:35 Gallant's Biggest Hurdle50:40 Dr. Linda Black's Journey57:41 Books We're Reading01:02:37 The Goal of the Podcast01:05:53 One Thing Listeners Should Take Away01:06:50 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their favorite and least favorite dog breeds, a curveball of a case, the best way employees can support a clinic's mission, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro07:36 Pits and Peaks13:13 Tails From The Trenches18:55 Case Collections36:48 Favorite and Least Favorite Dog Breeds47:26 Best Way To Support A Clinic's Mission53:09 Releasing VRT Merch54:29 Diagnosing A Patient With A Bleeding Disorder56:14 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special new episode the ladies record the podcast on... the lake! On the pontoon they discuss what crimes they'd commit and how they'd get away with them (not concerning at all...), an interesting case, advice they would tell their younger selves in vet school, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:51 Icebreaker #105:14 Pits and Peaks06:34 Icebreaker #210:52 Advice To Our Vet School Freshmen Selves17:08 Case Collections27:46 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss older veterinarians changing their methods, the Ohio telemedicine bill, Nevada opening their first veterinary school, and more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:27 Pits and Peaks16:25 Older Veterinarians Changing Their Methods22:41 Ohio Telemedicine Bill31:14 Nevada's First Vet School34:37 Case Collections49:34 Listener Inquiries01:02:00 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies dive deeper into the Big Beautiful Bill (with the help of an impromptu guest) and how it will affect vet school, vet students, and student loans in general.Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:17 Icebreakers07:13 Tails From The Trenches13:07 Case Collections22:58 Will Vet School Become Cheaper With The Big Beautiful Bill?48:01 Our Dream Mobile Clinic51:38 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss Bravecto Quantum; the pros, the cons, how it will be used, how pet owners will react, and more.Thank you to Ollie for sponsoring today's episode! Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/VRT, tell them allabout your dog, and use code VRT to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:50 Pits and Peaks10:45 Tails from the Trenches14:55 Case Collections34:48 Ollie (Ad)39:18 Listener Inquiries40:52 Thoughts On Bravecto Quantum52:05 Learning Opportunities For Someone Starting A Non-Profit01:01:20 Outro

Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to our first ever solo episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode Dr. King is answering your questions; her thoughts on Bravecto Quantum, how to afford vet school, cleaning your dog's ears with almond oil, how vet techs can make a veterinarian's day easier, and so much more!Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro03:16 What To Wear When Job Shadowing05:33 Leading Up and Down While Owning A Practice With Multiple Children13:29 Cleaning Your Dog's Ear With Almond Oil14:25 Affording Vet School16:22 Do's and Don'ts For New Grads To Be Successful22:04 The One Thing Dr. King Would Have At Her Urgent Care23:13 Vet Techs Making DVM's Days Easier26:50 Thoughts On Bravecto Quantum28:46 Ethical Dilemmas In Vet Med31:14 Making A Decision In Specialty33:24 Selling All-Star Veterinary Clinic To A Corporation37:02 Dr. King's Dogs and Cats40:00 Tips On Relaxing and Taking A Break42:50 Is The Cost Of Vet School Worth It?46:45 Older Vets Mentality Towards New Grads51:09 How To Ask A Veterinarian To Shadow Them52:24 Animal Production53:00 Cases That Stuck With Dr. King56:19 Clinics Being Low On Staff But Not Accepting Help58:29 Outro