Vet Tech Nerd Party

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...

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:

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.

Ever had a sea lion bite 🦭, a cat claw your forehead 🐱💥, or a shark phobia straight out of vet school nightmares? You're in good company.

Join host Mallory Dickinson RVT and cohosts Erin Jackson RVT, Julia Hamilton RVT, and Jenn Graney RVT for a wildly entertaining episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party.

From bite scars to rabies rants to Shark Week therapy sessions—this one hits hard and heals with humor.

Packed with unfiltered stories, professional wisdom 🧠, and absurd trivia (how much does an elephant seal weigh? 🐘🦭), this episode is for...

Ever boxed down a cat and regretted it? You're not alone.

Join host Mallory Dickinson RVT and cohosts Erin Jackson RVT, Julia Hamilton RVT, Jenn Graney RVT, plus special guest Karen, for a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered second episode on all things feline.

From scruffing debates and sedation tips to shelter chaos and the ethics of euthanasia, this is the cat convo you didn’t know you needed.

Packed with laughs, venting, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for vet techs, animal advocates, and anyone wh...

Ever wonder why your cat insists on showing you their backside?

In this hilarious and uncensored episode of the Vet Tech Nerd Party podcast, we explore the strange, wild, and chaotic world of cat behavior, veterinary medicine, and what it really means to live with these lovable mini predators.

Perfect for cat lovers, veterinary technicians, and anyone intrigued by the quirky antics of our feline friends!

🎧 What you'll discover:

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when vet techs deal with wild clients and emotional burnout?

In this hilarious and uncensored episode of the Vet Tech Nerd Party podcast, we're shaking up the Client Consent Cooler (aka Client Gabapentin cocktail) and sharing outrageous, true veterinary client stories.

From pets in freezers to creative ways to dodge client calls, join us for raw insights, dark humor, and relatable moments from the chaos of veterinary medicine.

Perfect for vet techs, veterinary professionals, and anyone intrigued by the quirky and intense world of vet med!<...

Join host Mallory Dickinson for an engaging and hilarious episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party featuring special guest Dr. Chelsea Fishenfeld, DVM!

Dive into the evolving role of veterinary technicians, wild behind-the-scenes clinic stories, and expert tips for boosting your veterinary career. From ambulatory adventures to crucial communication skills, this episode has it all—wrapped in laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– How the role of veterinary technicians is evolving in 2025

– Hilarious and relatable behind-the-scenes clinic stories

– Dr. Fishenfeld’s top insights on patient care and clie...

Ever wondered why vet techs stay passionate despite challenges?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and your favorite nerdy vet techs for an emotional and inspiring episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. From unforgettable emergency cases to quiet, heartfelt moments with animals, explore powerful stories and career-defining lessons that reveal the true heart of veterinary medicine. Packed with relatable insights, meaningful experiences, and a dose of humor, this episode will remind you why you fell in love with vet med in the first place.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Meaningful experiences that define vet tech caree...

Ready for stories that'll warm your heart and lift your spirits?

Join host Mallory Dickinson for a hilarious, engaging episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. We're diving deep into unforgettable animal rescue stories—from wildlife triumphs to lovable pet adoptions. Packed with laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers, and veterinary professionals alike.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Incredible wildlife rescue operations and their heartwarming outcomes

– Hilarious anecdotes about adopting pets that changed our lives

– Behind-the-scenes challenges and triumphs in animal rescue

Ever set an animal patient on fire?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and friends for a hilarious, engaging episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. Dive deep into wild vet clinic mishaps, anesthesia scares, and heartfelt conversations about mental health in vet med. Packed with laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers, and veterinary professionals alike.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Wild vet clinic cases gone wrong (and lessons learned!)

– How anesthesia mishaps led to unforgettable moments

– Insightful conversations about mental health struggles and copin...

What do a Christmas ornament, needles, and a thong have in common?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and the Vet Tech Nerd Party crew for a hilarious, engaging episode packed with wild foreign body stories, jaw-dropping surgery moments, and relatable vet tech chaos. Packed with laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers, and veterinary professionals alike.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– The craziest foreign bodies ever removed, from needles to beach towels

– Life-saving moments and wild surgical experiences

– Hilarious "caught cheating" stories revealed...

Viewer discretion advised—maybe skip lunch for this one!

Join host Mallory Dickinson and the Nerd Party crew as they dive into the most disgusting, cringe-worthy, and utterly hilarious stories from their vet tech careers. From exploding abscesses to projectile poop, this episode has it all. Packed with laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom, it's perfect for vet techs, animal lovers, and veterinary professionals alike.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– The infamous Pyo Punch cocktail and why every infection deserves its drink

– Smells you'll never forget: Parvo, pyometras, necrotic tumors, skunks, sea lions...

Ever had a client hand you a coffee can full of poop during lunch?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and her RVT crew for a hilarious, engaging episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. This week, they're diving deep into the chaos, comedy, and emotional labor involved when handling absurd client interactions.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Unforgettable "would you rather" vet-client horror stories

– How vet techs juggle being therapists, counselors, and poop inspectors

– The truth about why vet med is tougher (and kinder) than human medicine

– Coping strategies for burnout...

Ever found testicles in your bra at work?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and the Vet Tech Nerd Party crew for an uproarious journey into the real chaos of daily veterinary technician life. From early-morning equine emergencies to late-night specialty surgeries, get ready for an episode packed with outrageous stories, relatable laughs, and heartfelt moments only vet techs truly understand.

🎧 What you'll discover:

🐴 Crazy equine ambulatory adventures with Jenn

🔬 Behind-the-scenes insights into specialty surgeries with Erin

🏥 The gritty truth about shelter medicine with Julia

🐶 GP clinic chaos and hilar...

Scrubs on. Gloves off. Sh*t’s about to get real. 💩

Join host Mallory Dickinson and four seasoned RVTs for a hilarious, engaging episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. Experience unfiltered stories from anal glands to angry Chihuahuas, and burnout to besties. Packed with laughs, relatable insights, and professional wisdom, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers, and veterinary professionals alike.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Unfiltered, hilarious vet tech stories

– How seasoned vet techs handle clinic chaos

– The realities of veterinary burnout and camaraderie

– Insights into ha...