Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast podcast

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

07.18.2023

171 Nutritional Management of Hepatic Disease

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Join us in this exciting podcast episode as we dive into the world of pet nutrition and hepatic disease management! Get ready...

07.11.2023

170 Nutritional Management of GI Disease

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode of the Internal Medicine for Vet Techs Podcast, we will explore the topic of Nutritional Management of GI Disease,...

07.04.2023

169 Nutritional Management of Diabetes

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We delve into the importance of nutritional management in pets with diabetes mellitus. We explore the definition of the disease, discuss dietary...

06.27.2023

168 Nutritional Management of Renal Disease

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Discover essential insights into managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets through proper nutrition, including therapeutic renal diets, protein restriction, mineral balance,...

06.20.2023

167 Nutrition Basics in Veterinary Medicine

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We explore the fundamental concepts of nutrition and its critical role in supporting the health and well-being of our beloved pets. In...

06.13.2023

166 Metaldehyde Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Today, we're diving into a topic that sounds a bit like a heavy metal band, but trust me, it's no rock and...

06.06.2023

165 Estrogen Toxicity in Dogs

Join Yvonne Brandenburg RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Estrogen! You know that hormone that can affect your emotions, hair, skin, and everything in between. We even learn that it affects...

05.31.2023

164 NSAID Toxicosis in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory toxicity in pets! We can see this effect dogs, cats AND Ferrets! So what exactly happens in the body when...

05.23.2023

163 Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets Part 2

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Part 2! This week we are discussing different types of rat bait that can cause harm, but in a different manner than...

05.16.2023

163 Rodenticide Toxicity in Pets Part 1

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: BLEEDING! Well… something that may cause bleeding. But, there was so much information about different baits we had to do a part...

05.09.2023

162: Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Xylitol toxicity and where we can find this additive. Also known as Burch sugar, so it can be tricky! But what does...

04.18.2023

161 Chocolate Toxicity in Pets

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: One of my favorite things! CHOCOLATE!!! And I was blessed to have a recent personal refresher on chocolate toxicity. Let’s talk about...

04.05.2023

160 Ringworm in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: YVONNE IS BACK!! YAY! And we are rounding out this series with the good old ringworm! Not an actual worm, but a...

03.22.2023

Bonus: Basic First Aid for Pets

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey AGAIN since Yvonne is still moving about the west coast. So Bailey and I...

03.14.2023

159 Giardia in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Wellllllll…. We are talking with my daughter Bailey since Yvonne needed some time off to move. How dare her right? So I...

03.08.2023

158 Toxoplasma gondii

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Bacteria friends! This particular bacteria can infect pretty much any warm blooded animal and is found everywhere! Let’s learn about it! ...

02.28.2023

157 The Plague: Y Pestis in Dogs and Cats

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: THE PLAGUE… insert scary photo here. Buuuut… it is a bacteria, meaning it can be treated! Treatment is key! ...

02.14.2023

156 Dog Parks and Parasite Exposure

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne’s favorite things… PARASITES. We are starting off with the risks of parasitic burdens that can develop from visiting dog parks, but...

02.07.2023

155 Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well we start out discussing spring time and groundhogs, welcome to that education! Eosinophilic Bronchopneumopathy is an inflammatory process that can cause respiratory...

01.31.2023

154 Kennel Cough

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Question of the Week Has any veterinary professional been diagnosed with Kennel Cough? Resources We Mentioned in...