The Vets Unleashed

This week we’re answering listener mail and providing moral guidance on what to do in some dicey situations.  What do you do when you see someone mistreating their animal? How do you handle difficult neighbors when a pet is involved?  What steps should you take in the work environment if you suspect someone is diverting medication?   If you need help:   Call or text 988 in the US,   or call The National Addiction Helpline (844) 289-0879   Not every situation has a clear answer, but years of experience has exposed the Vets to these issues on more than one occasion.  Luckily, we have some answers to help guide listeners through these ethical quandaries.   This Week’s Drink:   The Moral Compass-   Grenadine Vodka Blue Curacao A splash of lime juice  

NSFW   We’re getting into the first of our listener mail segments, and it’s the usual drugs and sex content you come here for week after week. What’s the appropriate level of embarrassment to feel after your vet surgically removes a sex toy out of your dog?  If my dog starts acting funny after our walk through Portland, what are the signs for ingesting marijuana vs. methadone vs. methamphetamine?  Does my dog lead a double life as a rock star with all these sex toys and drugs they’re ingesting? How can I lead a life more like my dog?   You can get the answer to all these questions and more, this season on The Vets Unleashed!   This Week’s Drink:   The Foreign Body   1 oz Vodka 1 oz Dark Rum ½ oz Blue Curacao Simple Syrup (to taste) Lemon Juice (to taste) Raspberries (for foreign bodies)  

Dr. Stephanie Han Checks joins us to discuss her 4th year at Davis, and about finally becoming a REAL doctor!  The vets reminisce on her experience through vet school and the changes one goes through year to year through the program.   We bring it back old school with the first cocktail (DV(c)M) from Dr. Han’s first episode, and sling up some new content with our first listener write-in, asking the big questions.  The future looks bright, so pull up a chair, tune in, and knock one back as we welcome Stephanie to the rank of Doctor!   This Weeks Cocktail:   The Davis Vegan Martini-   Vodka Hazelnut Liqueur White Chocolate Liqueur Oatmilk  

Welcome to Season 8 and our ONE HUNDREDTH episode! We’re catching up with some of our, and your, favorite past guests and asking all the important questions. Who are you? What have you been up to? What’s on the horizon for the future of Vet Med? Toilet paper, over or under?   Join us as we celebrate this milestone in podcasting history! This special episode sets the tone for an exciting new season.  Thank you to all of our listeners for making this moment possible, we couldn’t do it without you. So strap in, grab a drink, let go of the wheel, and prepare to get……UNLEASHED.  

Soon-to-be graduates from Vet school have some choices to make when it comes to next steps in their career.  Internships offer a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn specialty skills before diving into a private practice.   As her internship experience is coming to an end, Dr. Adriana Razo returns to discuss the benefits and challenges she’s encountered, advises best practice in how to choose what internship might be right for a new doctor, and how they provide a different experience from going straight to general or private practice. Caretaker’s Quencher: 1 ½ oz Gin ½ oz Elderflower Liqeuer ½ oz Lemon Juice ¼ oz Simple Syrup Shake it up! 2-3 Cucumber Slices Splash of Club Soda Serve over Ice  

Ahoy Ahoy!  Dr. Sheddy the Sailing Vet joins us aboard the S.S. Unleashed from her own vessel, Chuffed, as she traverses the Mexican Pacific coast bringing veterinary services to underserved areas.  Listen as she describes her incredible story of carving her own path in Vet Med, from disenchanted land lubber to Captain Doctor of her very own ship!   Dr. Sheddy is a testament to the will, and vision, to pursue uncanny and non-traditional methods to practice medicine and make a real difference for animals in need.  You can follow her adventures and donate to her cause at:   vettails.com https://www.patreon.com/ChuffedAdventures Instagram @dr.sheddy_the.sailing.vet   This Weeks drink: The Sailor’s Delight- (just eyeball it, for fun!) Malibu Rum Pineapple Juice Lime Juice Grenadine

Beep boop beep, veterinarians and bartenders beware, the robots are coming to take yer jobs!  While AI is an integral part of running our societies, it’s been the center of sensationalism in the news.  So what’s the reality of how it’s being used, and where is it showing up in animal care practice?   The Vets courageously trust AI to help write out show talking points. Fearlessly employ it to concoct delicious cocktail recipes. And responsibly address the way that AI acts as a helpful tool in the clinic and the profession.  Whether it’s providing better records, interpreting huge swaths of medical data, or assisting medical staff analyze samples and images to improve care, AI is becoming an integral part of treatment. Bow down before your Overlords, and be nice to your Alexa.   This week's drink from ChatGPT, the "Neural Nectar":   Ingredients: - 2 oz Botanical Infused Gin (representing the precision of AI) - 1 oz Blue Curacao (symbolizing the digital aspect of medicine) - 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur (for a touch of elegance) - 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (adding a zing of vitality)   Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine the infused gin, Blue Curacao, Elderflower Liqueur, and fresh lemon juice with ice. 2. Shake vigorously to blend the flavors and chill the mixture. 3. Strain into a martini glass to capture the essence of innovation. 4. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel for a visually appealing touch. 5. Sip and savor the Neural Nectar, celebrating the harmonious blend of technology and healthcare in a single delightful concoction. Cheers to the future of AI in medicine!      

This episode dives into a topic near and dear to Dr. Mike’s heart: humor! Salient and diverse, it’s potential to create a better visit experience for clients, and better patient outcomes, is undeniable.  Laughter is an important part of healing and creating bonds.   But not all jokes are appropriate for the exam room, so Dr. Mike prescribes a special blend of qualities to make sure the use of humor is effective, and welcome, in the doctor-client relationship.  Strap in and get ready to learn the ABCs of Virtuous Humor! This Week’s Drink: The Virtuous Humor! A Dr. Scott Special…..   Blue Curacao Malibu Rum Dark Rum Simple Syrup Orange Juice

Life is full of interruptions.  Whether on personal or professional time, being able to assess and pivot where to put your focus and resources is a crucial skill set.  The choices we make in those moments can have ripple effects through our day.   The Vets look at effective ways to manage your time, especially in an ever changing clinical environment.  From triage to treatment, our hosts discuss best practice in emergency situations, and Dr. Scott’s (patent pending!) TIMBR approach to time management, to create the best outcome for all patients with limited time and resources. This week’s potent potable:   Time Flies by High West Distillery   Bourbon Dark and White Rum Sherry Vanilla Syrup Lime Juice Apricot Brandy

Vets and pet parents come to the medical care experience with their own viewpoints and assumptions on what is necessary or practical when it concerns delivering care.  But what does it mean to give, or receive, the right treatment for our pets?   In this episode, we explore the spectrum of care, and how professionals balance what might be considered top-tier or “gold standard” treatment against what clients are reasonably able to afford. Diving into real life examples, Dr. Mike and Dr. Scott discuss how individual cases can be approached in a spectrum of care, so that every animal is able to leave the office with a plan to achieve the most healthful outcome, and best quality of life. This week’s cocktail:   The Gold Standard-   Curacao Marshmallow Liqueur  Orange Juice   (who needs ratios, just eyeball it till the fumes make your eyes water)  

Whether it’s in our personal or professional lives, for those of us who are naturally empathetic and people pleasers, it’s easy to find ourselves over committed, and taking care of others before taking care of numero uno.   Doctoral candidate Kelly Burich offers services and insight to the veterinary field on how we can draw necessary boundaries, for our own mental health, respectful relationships with clients, and ultimately, the best care scenario for the patients we aim to serve.   This week’s cocktail:   The Boundary (Border Crossing)   2 oz Tequila Squeeze of Lime Squeeze of Lemon Top off with Cola.   https://sitchconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcome-sitch-kelly-burich-ms-cvbl-ccfp/  

Stephanie Han returns as a 3rd year student; calmer, wiser, more balanced and attenuated to creating a better experience in the doctor-client relationship. Half the challenge (read joy) of the profession is working with clients and patients, and different folks have different needs in the communication department. Sometimes the best lessons are learned in real time, and adapting your communication style for the moment can make all the difference.  Dr. Scott trashcans this week’s libation, and Dr. Mike starts his promo reel for a side gig in liqueur advertising.  Currently taking bids for sponsorships…. This Week’s Drink Recipe:  The Sapphire Alpine Cocktail:  No need to worry about ratios  Gin Blue Curaco (or Orange Liqueur of choice and blue edible glitter) Peach Schnapps

Clients sometimes don’t realize how above and beyond their vets go for their patients. But some of you have made a real impact on veterinary staff through your acts of gratitude and generosity.  This episode, Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike reflect on some of their favorite clients, and celebrate the amazing ways they’ve shown their gratitude through the years.   Whether it’s a thank you card, a good online review, some nice bourbon, or the much preferred box of doughnuts; clients can make a real difference in the lives and mental health of the care providers of their pets.  So cheers to you, the clients whose gratitude goes above and beyond for the vets in their lives (more doughnuts please!)  

We are back celebrating Season 7!  Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike catch up after a brief hiatus and discuss what to look forward to in upcoming episodes. New drinks, returning friends, and signature banter to be sure.    This season the Docs put a focus on the client, and optimizing the experience for everyone involved with the care of our animals.  Get your ears and your cocktail shakers ready, this is the Vets Unleashed!  

The Vets Unleashed celebrates the wrap of Season 6!  Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike share their favorite episodes, favorite drinks, and lessons learned from this season.  And thanks to all of you who have listened and supported the podcast over the last several years!  Please take time to fill out this survey on our IG page to help us plan out future episodes for our return in the fall.  Cheers to Season 6, here’s looking ahead to Season 7!

In this episode we check in with return guest Stephanie Han on the conclusion to her 2nd year of veterinary school.  The gang swaps stories about the trials and tribulations of what 2nd year looks like, and how to navigate self care through a demanding program.   Cultivating the right mindset to handle the workload of vet school requires balancing discipline, ambition, and community.  And while vet school is hard, finding the application of lessons learned is both gratifying and life saving.     This episode’s cocktail:   Aperol Spritz   3 oz Aperol 3 oz Prosecco 1 oz Club Soda

Dr. Doug Mader is a triple boarded veterinarian, author, mentor, teacher, and story teller whose new book, The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner City Animal Hospital, traverses themes as diverse as One Health, Underserved Communities, Mental Health, Not One More Vet,  Business and medical interactions.     The vets discuss their role in promoting the Human-Animal Bond, going above and beyond to get animals the treatment they need, and how to prepare yourself to endure the tough days through strong social support networks.  Check out The Vet at Noah’s Ark online or at your local retailer!   This Week’s Drink:   Papa Doble   3 ½ oz Gold Rum 1 oz Grapefruit Juice ¾ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1 oz Lime Juice ½ oz Simple Syrup  

Paid time off is one thing, but the ability to take an extended leave from your job without worrying about money or insurance is something else entirely.  Dr. Scott and Dr. Mike explore the benefits and challenges of being able to take a sabbatical to rejuvenate your soul and re-evaluate where you are in your profession.   It can be hard to find the time or be offered the resources to take a sabbatical in the veterinary field. The Vets offer up some tactics to to approach the conversation with your employer, and to keep yourself covered if the possibility arises. This week’s beverage:   The Indepence Swizzle   2 oz Dark Rum 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 1/4oz Honey ½ oz Lime Juice 1 tsp Sugar   Pour over ice.  Swizzle!  

There’s a lot of options when it comes to taking care of your pets.  Whether it’s food bowls, leashes, beds, or puzzles, it’s easy to get target confusion when trying to outfit your pet with life’s necessities. Let the Vets ease your mind and give you their two cents.  With decades of experience between the two, they’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t.  Get some expert advice and treat your pet right!  

Sit down, have a drink, or a happy pill, what else do you need?  In this episode, the vets look at what it means to be happy as a person and a professional.  Are we passive in our ability to find happiness, or is it a mindset we cultivate?    We all deal with different challenges in life, whether it’s at our jobs, in our relationships, because of our health, or because of our finances.  The Doctors look at different methods they’ve learned over the years to set themselves up for happiness in life and at the workplace.  Whether it’s taking time for yourself, learning to be grateful, showing kindness to others, or building a strong social circle, there are many keys to unlock happiness. This weeks drink:   The Happy Pill:   https://www.liquor.com/recipes/happy-pill/   1 oz White Rum 1 oz Dark Rim .75 oz Pineapple Juice .75 oz Orange Juice .5 oz Lime Juice .5 oz Cream of Coconut