Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast
The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine. We’ll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into internal medicine, studying for their boards, or for those of us that relate to #IMaNerd! Join us for a #VetTechPodcast today and get your learn on! #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryTechnician #VTSlife #IMFVTpodcast #IMaNerd
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196: Update and Call for Speakers
04/30/2024
196: Update and Call for Speakers
Title of episode: 196 Updates and Call for Speakers Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Updates and Call for Speakers Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
04/02/2024
195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg Our Guest this Week: Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. LinkedIn: Housekeeping: Last week’s question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered? Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com Next Month’s CE: A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2
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194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
03/26/2024
194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)
194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well. We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg Our Guest this Week: Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty. LinkedIn: Housekeeping: Last week’s question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered? Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com Next Month’s CE: A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2
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193 Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats
03/12/2024
193 Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats
Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk: WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Animal Endocrine Clinic. (2011, April 5). Performing a Thyroid Scan on a Hyperthyroid Cat [Video]. YouTube. Barnette, C. (n.d.). Feline Hyperthyroidism: A Vet Tech’s Summary of Treatment Options. Brandenburg, Y., RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal), & Porter, J., RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal). (2020, November 3). Feline Hyperthyroidism: Strung Out Cats (episode 056). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/size/5/?search=hyperthyroid Bruyette, D. D. (2020, April 28). Feline hyperthyroidism: Management and options for treatment. DVM 360. Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician. (n.d.). G-M Pancake Detectors: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) - PDF Free Download. (n.d.). https://docplayer.net/29966064-G-m-pancake-detectors-everything-you-ve-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html Hyperthyroidism in Cats. (2018, July 23). Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2020). LUDLUM MODEL 2200 SCALER RATEMETER. User Manual, 1–4. Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2014). LUDLUM MODEL 5 GEIGER COUNTER. User Manual, 1–6. Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (1st ed.). Wiley. Radionuclide Safety Data Sheet. (n.d.). UNMC Radiation Safety Manual. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from Thyroid Scintigraphy (Thyroid Scan) | Animal Endocrine Clinic. (n.d.). https://animalendocrine.com/nuclear-imaging/thyroid-scintigraphy/ Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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192 Calicivirus in Cats
03/05/2024
192 Calicivirus in Cats
Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats Category: Immune System, Respiratory Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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191 Leishmania in Dogs and Cats
02/27/2024
191 Leishmania in Dogs and Cats
Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with. Resources We Mentioned in the Show Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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190 Tick Paralysis in Pets
02/20/2024
190 Tick Paralysis in Pets
Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets Category: Parasites Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals: Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs: SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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189 Distemper in the Canine Patient
02/13/2024
189 Distemper in the Canine Patient
Title of episode: Distemper in the Canine Patient Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The dreaded canine distemper. This disorder can lead to the impairment of several body functions! But of course we can try to prevent this disease! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: Canine Distemper: OSU Veterinary School: Canine Distemper: Cornell: Canine Distemper: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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188 Babesiosis in Dogs and Cats
02/06/2024
188 Babesiosis in Dogs and Cats
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: A blood parasite! Gross, right? But let’s talk about it. This parasite can affect a variety of species and lead to a wide range of clinical signs! Resources We Mentioned in the Show VCA: Babesiosis in Dogs: Merck Veterinary Manual: Blood Parasites; Babesiosis in Animals OSU Veterinary: Canine Babesiosis Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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187 Ultrasound Training with SonoPath
01/31/2024
187 Ultrasound Training with SonoPath
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne’s recent training with SonoPath on abdominal ultrasound. She spent four days in New Jersey at their training facility learning proper image acquisition of the abdomen using SDEP® and learning how to FNA pathology in the abdomen. Talk about Upping Your Tech Game and tech utilization! This course is great for both doctors and technicians wanting to learn how to efficiently do ultrasound. Less than 15 minutes of scanning time and all the organs are recorded including every adrenal every time! Resources Mentioned in the Show SonoPath Info about courses and on-site training: Use this link for a free online SonoPath education account: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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186 Case Report AKI and Sheik with Laura Rosewell
01/23/2024
186 Case Report AKI and Sheik with Laura Rosewell
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with: Laura Rosewell BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. We discuss a fascinating renal injury case with shocking results from the dedicated team that took care of this pet! If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms: Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE-approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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IMFVT Welcomes 2024!
01/09/2024
IMFVT Welcomes 2024!
Happy New Year Gang! This week we talk about 2023 and what we accomplished as well as goals moving into 2024! Thank you all for sticking with us and here is to another great year!
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Meet the Speaker- With Christine Weaver IMFVT Conference 2023
12/01/2023
Meet the Speaker- With Christine Weaver IMFVT Conference 2023
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neuro). Yvonne and Christine discuss seizures in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss how to engage this industry in medicine! Want to connect with Christine? You can find her at CE on the Sea with VetTechLife! 2024 cruise: 2025 cruise: If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon! We want to thank Trudell as well for sponsoring our conference! Go check out their amazing products: DONT FORGET! Love Huvet has all of the best gifts for the vet tech or veterinary professional in your life this holiday season! Check out their best-selling Vet Med Wellness Journal, adorable standard AND ponytail scrub caps, croc charms, stethoscope charms, disc journals and digital planners, and so much more. Plus, you can save 10% with code IMFVT10. Spoil the vet tech in your life for the holidays at !
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Meet the Speaker- With Tabitha Kucera IMFVT Conference 2023
11/22/2023
Meet the Speaker- With Tabitha Kucera IMFVT Conference 2023
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM, and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP. Yvonne and Tabitha discuss behavior in pets and a quick sneak peek into her lecture at our first-ever virtual IMFVT Conference last week! We discuss pain and behavior and how the industry has evolved to be more aware of these behavior signs in pets. Want to connect with Tabitha? Check her out: If you did not get to join us for our conference, don't worry! We recorded all the sessions and they are pending RACE approval for on-demand! We will let you know where to find our conference recordings soon! DONT FORGET! Love Huvet is launching NEW products perfect for the holidays on Friday Nov 24! Plus, you can save big during Black Friday weekend on all of your favorites from [](). Be sure to follow Love Huvet on Instagram ( @ love . huvet ) for sneak peeks and more info closer to launch day! Be sure to use the code IMFVT10 to get 10% off your order!
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Meet the Speaker- With Kristin Freitas IMFVT Conference 2023
11/08/2023
Meet the Speaker- With Kristin Freitas IMFVT Conference 2023
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the Kristin Freitas RVT, VTS (ECC)! Yvonne and Kristen go way back, and so we discuss her career a bit and where she is headed. We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Kristen look for her with K& K Veterinary Learning & Development Contact her at: To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members
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Meet the Speaker: With Laura Jones IMFVT Conference 2023
11/07/2023
Meet the Speaker: With Laura Jones IMFVT Conference 2023
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Not about... WITH the AMAZING Laura Jones, BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN. Do you see all those letters? She is amazing, like I said. We are catching up with Laura, because who knew... its been 3 years! We also give a few snippets for what she will be lecturing on with us on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 for our first virtual conference! If you want to find Laura, check out her platforms: Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing Membership: To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members
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185 Thymomas in Dogs and Cats
10/24/2023
185 Thymomas in Dogs and Cats
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The uncommon, yet quite interesting disease that is a thymoma! These can be malignant or benign. Sometimes they cause mass chaos and sometimes they don’t. Come learn about it with us! Resources We Mentioned in the Show AVMA Journals: JAVMA: VSSO: Cranial Mediastinal Thymoma: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE-approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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184 Vet Tech Week- A Look at NAVC's HIVE Event
10/19/2023
184 Vet Tech Week- A Look at NAVC's HIVE Event
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The first EVER NAVC Hive Conference in Austin, Texas 2023! There were several amazing lectures and veterinary professionals. Come hear about it! Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! NAVC Hive: IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference: IMFVT 2023 Virtual Conference Raffle:
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183 Hypocalcemia in Small Animals
10/11/2023
183 Hypocalcemia in Small Animals
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The finicky mineral named calcium. Too much can cause issues, too little cause issues. It is a picky thing. This week though we are diving into the fine details of what happens when there is low levels of calcium in the body. Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: VIN: PubMed: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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182 Malignant Hyperthermia
10/03/2023
182 Malignant Hyperthermia
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Malignant Hyperthermia, not quite an endocrine disorder, but instead more of a gene mutation that can cause havoc! We learn what the gene mutation does and how it affects pets to ultimately severely increase their core body temperature! But don’t worry, we talk about how to recognize the early signs of MH! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: VIN: Malignant Hyperthermia: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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181 Acromegaly in Dogs and Cats
09/26/2023
181 Acromegaly in Dogs and Cats
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The unusual, yet easy to understand, endocrine disorder that is acromegaly. As it sounds, this is a disorder that can cause enlargement of body parts and organs. Come learn with us! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck: Science Direct: Don’t forget to check our friend over at and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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180 Insulinoma
09/19/2023
180 Insulinoma
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Endocrine pancreas functions. We know this as producing insulin and regulating blood sugar, but what happens when someone moves into the gated community that is the pancreas and starts to cause chaos? We are going to discuss the one and only dreaded insulinoma. Resources We Mentioned in the Show VIN: Merck Veterinary Manual: Today’s Veterinary Practice: Don’t forget to check out and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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179 Back to Basics; Endocrine System
09/12/2023
179 Back to Basics; Endocrine System
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are going back to basics with everyone’s favorite! THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! Come listen to us discuss feedback loops! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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178 Recognizing and Combating Compassion Fatigue
09/05/2023
178 Recognizing and Combating Compassion Fatigue
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Behavioral signs, physical signs, and everything in between when dealing with combating compassion fatigue. It is a real challenge in our careers. Join us as we talk about how to battle it. Resources We Mentioned in the Show AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: AVMA: Don’t forget to check our friend over at and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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177 Compounding: Increasing Comfort and Compliance
08/29/2023
177 Compounding: Increasing Comfort and Compliance
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Brian Morgan again from BestPetRX. We dive into the topic of compounding and how we can utilize this to increase patient comfort while also increasing client compliance. Resources We Mentioned in the Show Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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176 End of Life Care and Geriatric Care
08/22/2023
176 End of Life Care and Geriatric Care
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: End of life care and the roles that veterinary professionals play. But we can do more, right? Luckily AAHA created some guidelines we can utilize to help have tough conversations and keep in touch with our end of life patients. Resources We Mentioned in the Show AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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175 Going Beyond a Vet Tech with Brian Morgan
08/15/2023
175 Going Beyond a Vet Tech with Brian Morgan
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well... WITH the amazing Brian Morgan. We discuss how he went beyond being a veterinary technician to an extraordinary COO of a wonderful veterinary company. We have an in-depth conversation about technician utilization and empowering ourselves to ask those questions! Resources: Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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174 The Multitasking Monster with Elycia Degenhardt
08/08/2023
174 The Multitasking Monster with Elycia Degenhardt
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Elycia Degenhardt about how multitasking can actually hinder our ability to be efficient and effective in our daily work. But don’t fret, we also discuss ways to manage our time efficiently! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Mark G, Gudith D, Klocke U. The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress. CHI ’08: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. 2008;107-110. Marois R, Ivanoff J. Capacity limits of information processing in the brain. TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences. 2005;9. 296-305 Multitasking: Switching costs. American Psychological Association. . Published March 20, 2006. Accessed February 4, 2021. O’Conaill B, Frohlich D. Timespace in the Workplace: Dealing With Interruptions. CHI ‘95 Mosaic of Creativity. 1995;262-263. To Multitask or Not to Multitask. University of Southern California. . Accessed February 2, 2021. Weinschenk S. The True Cost of Multitasking. Psychology Today. . Published September 18, 2012. Accessed February 2, 2021. The Multitasking Monster Article: Don’t forget to check our friend over at and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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173 Client Compliance - Using 6 Stages of Behavior Change in Vet Med
08/01/2023
173 Client Compliance - Using 6 Stages of Behavior Change in Vet Med
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode, we will learn effective strategies for improving client compliance with parasite control recommendations, exploring the "6 Stages of Behavior Change" and practical techniques to support clients in each stage. #veterinary #vettechs #vettechlife🐾 #nutrition #vetmed #imanerd #imfvt #imfvtpodcast #clientcompliance #PetsAreFamily Resources We Mentioned in the Show 1. Cherry K. The 6 stages of change: the transtheoretical, or stages of change, model. Verywell Mind. Updated December 19, 2022. Accessed April 8, 2023. 2. Garrison G. Keep the parasite prevention compliance conversation alive. Veterinary Advantage. April 2020. Accessed April 8, 2023. 3. Paul M, Thomas M. Parasite protection: compelling clients to comply. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Accessed April 8, 2023. 4. Weese S. Canine and feline antiparasitics. Worms and Germs Blog. July 4, 2018. Accessed April 8, 2023. 5. Soldavin K. Promoting parasite prevention in practice. Todays Vet Pract. 2013;3(2):28-32. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/practice-to-practice-promoting-parasite-prevention-in-practice 6. Liger M. To be continued.... Todays Vet Bus. 2021;5(3):20-22. Accessed April 8, 2023. 7. MacKay C. Client compliance—the key to successful veterinary practice. World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings, 2005. Veterinary Information Network. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=3854148 Resources · Client education. American Animal Hospital Association. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/infection-control-configuration/client-education · General guidelines for dogs and cats. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Updated September 16, 2022. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/general-guidelines Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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172 Nutritional Management of Heart Disease
07/25/2023
172 Nutritional Management of Heart Disease
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Get ready for a paw-some journey into the world of canine heart health! Join us on this barking good podcast as we dive into the nutritional management of heart disease in dogs. From salty secrets to fishy solutions and even some unexpected diet surprises, we'll fetch all the juicy info you need to keep those furry hearts happy and healthy! Resources We Mentioned in the Show "Nutrition for Dogs with Heart Disease." VCA Hospitals. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: "Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Dogs." Merck Veterinary Manual. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: "Dietary Management of Cardiovascular Disease." VIN (Veterinary Information Network). Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: "Nutritional Management of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats." VeterinaryPartner. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: "Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease in Dogs." Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: "FDA Investigation: Potential Link Between Certain Diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy." U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Accessed on [insert access date]. Available at: Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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