Kendra the Vet Tech

Kendra, RVT, and Kasey, LVT, breakdown the demographic survey conducted by NAVTA in 2022. Hear two technicians out in the workforce discuss their thoughts on the the survey conclusions and the issues  found along the way. Big takeaway: salary is still an issue despite a seemingly positive spin on salary increase. Burn out, fatigue and mistrust still plague our ranks. What do these two technicians think are some solutions to the problem? What are some glaring issues that were maybe a little downplayed?  How can we, as a whole, move our profession forward? 

Kendra, RVT, chats with members of the Missouri Veterinary Technician Association about the proposed mid-level practitioner role in veterinary medicine. Jessica, RVT, & Stephanie, RVTg, VTS-Neuro, talk about MOVTA's stance that the role would be premature at this time. All parties are in agreement this would be a huge step forward at some point in time, but that time is not now. Currently, there are more pressing matters such as title protection, standardization & scope of practice that need to be resolved first. Join in for some great conversation that includes the standard chats (though abbreviated this time) about career paths and stick around for the tech tips at the end!

Kicking of 2023 & Season 4 in style! Join Kendra (RVT) as she chats with Molly (RVT, VTS-EVN) about working as large animal RVTs. Hear about how their pasts have shaped them into the technicians they are today (in the present) working in tandem to provide care for their patients. With Molly working on the day surgical team and Kendra caring for the hospitalized surgical (and internal medicine) patients overnight, this dynamic duo hashes out a recent case from intake to surgery to post-operative care. Stick around to hear about their future goals and where their careers are taking them. You won't want to miss this new spin on the Kendra the Vet Tech podcast. 

Kendra, RVT, chats with Kasey, LVT, about her life and times as a credentialed veterinary technician. After experiencing the worst of times while she was a new technician, she makes it her mission to be the best mentor possible. You can't listen to this one and not catch Kasey's very contagious, upbeat energy! Listen in as she tells her story moving from emergency medicine to relief work to remote relief work (with still some in clinic relief on the side). Her story makes a beautiful full circle as she has finally gotten out of her own way and made it to her goal of starting some instruction in the veterinary technology space. 

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Join Kendra (RVT) & Ashley (RVT) as they play a little catch up after graduating together from Maple Woods Veterinary Technology in May 2015.  Currently, Ashley is working as a credentialed veterinary technician recruiter. With lots of travel and appearances her physical workplace changes daily. What is it like to be a vet tech recruiter? Are there certain things to think about before applying for such a position? Hear them also chat about dealing with imposter syndrome and educating the next round of veterinary technicians.  

A talk based around Inspiration, Perseverance, Wellness. Hear about some of Kendra's journey as an RVT and working mother. As she reflects on some of the big lessons from past podcast episodes, Kendra ties in some of her own recent life experiences and how they have shaped her into the technician that she is today. Bring some tissues and join in!

Kendra (RVT) chats with M. Hayden (RVT) about the long road that led to publishing their own veterinary cardiology all-in-one resource book for veterinary technicians. 
From a unique backstory (that includes a personal conversation with Ellen Pompeo!), to bouncing around through a few career paths, they finally found veterinary technology. After some heavy searching over an extended period of time, M. finally found their fit in veterinary nutrition. In the mean time, all the energy from tutoring in the past,  and COVID & job hunting stress was put to good use in creating a fantastic resource for VTNE studying. With the lofty goal of releasing a book for each system, their ultimate goal is to create user friendly resources for veterinary technicians that are an all-in-one guide. 

Kendra (RVT) chats with Melissa (LVT, VTS-ECC) about her long history in veterinary medicine. After 24 years, pushing through burn out, learning to set boundaries, and some major achievements, Melissa is still going strong and sharing her wisdom with others. Her journey started in emergency medicine after setting up her own tuition reimbursement deal with her employer, she didn't stop there. Obtaining her VTS-ECC credentials made her the first in her state of South Carolina to do so. Hear all about the good times and the bad and what keeps her coming back for more after all these years. 

A new perspective on wildlife rehabilitation! Kendra (RVT) chats with Katie (RVT) about her career as a credentialed veterinary technician working in sea turtle rehabilitation. Bringing  a lifelong dream to fruition was not an easy process for Katie. Hear her story about making herself the best candidate possible to obtain her dream job working with sea turtles. What are some great steps to take towards working with exotics? What is a day to day like in the life of a sea turtle rehabilitation facility? What do you feed a sea turtle?! Learn the answers to all of these questions and so much more as Katie shares her journey. 

Kendra (RVT) chats with Lucy (RVT) about her unique journey through veterinary medicine. The major take away: you must begin at the beginning and establish your OWN path. Everyone's story is a little different and Lucy's story is the living proof. After moving to the U.S. from the UK, literally starting her career path all over, and learning the hard lesson (over and over again) that traditional practice roles are not for her; Lucy imparts her hard earned wisdom about finding your way through veterinary medicine. All of her advice is worth sticking around for!