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 who's ever been hissed at by a polydactyl with a death wish.

🐾 What you’ll discover:

• The dark truth behind induction boxes and cat stress
• Fear-free medicine: where it works and where it flops
• Tales from the shelter trenches with a few feline miracles
• Empathy burnout and student breakdowns
• Vet tech hacks for fractious cats (hint: towels are better than cat bags)
• Hospital cat heroes and hilarious field stories

👥 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary technicians and assistants
• Students navigating clinical rotations
• Shelter and rescue workers
• Pet owners curious about feline behavior
• Anyone who’s ever cried over a cat

🐾 Stay Connected:

• Like this video if you’ve ever pulled blood on a cat in a backpack!
• Share your feline chaos stories in the comments.
• Subscribe & tap the bell to never miss a Nerd Party night.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We’re not okay — and that’s totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Bluebell Foundation for Cats
• Gabapentin, Trazodone, Pregabalin (Bonqat)
• Fear-Free Emergency Protocols
• ThunderShirt-style cat wraps

🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms

📲 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📩 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 12

#CatMedicine #FearFree #VetTechLife #ShelterMedicine #BoxDown #CatStories #VetMedRealTalk #HospitalCats #VeterinaryEthics #VetTechHumor #AnimalRescue #PolydactylCat #EuthanasiaDebate #BluebellFoundation #FelineBehavior #MeowMeowJuice #GabapentinForCats #VetTechNerdParty #PacificLens

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:

• The science behind cats acting like miniature tigers
• Why veterinary technicians experience more injuries from cats than other animals
• The hilarious debate: Are cat owners really more neurotic than dog owners?
• Coyotes, cat CPR, and decoding the mysterious "Jesus butt" phenomenon
• Real, uncensored vet tech stories about clinic life, emotional burnout, and coping with humor
• Cat care tips, fun facts, dark humor, and relatable moments fueled by wine and friendship

🐱 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary professionals looking for relatable stories and community
• Cat owners seeking entertaining insights into cat behavior and health
• Animal lovers craving authentic behind-the-scenes vet med humor

😹 Join the fun:

• Drop your wildest cat story in the comments!
• Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay connected with our quirky vet community.
• Ready to laugh until you cry (or plan a funeral)? You're in the right place!

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay — and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 11

#VetTechNerdParty #VetTechLife #CatFacts #FunnyCats #CatBehavior #VeterinaryHumor #CatPodcast #VetTechHumor #AnimalLovers #CatOwners #VetLife #CatsOfInstagram #CatCareTips #VeterinaryMedicine #PetHealth #QuirkyCats #PacificLens

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!

🎧 What you'll discover:

• The unbelievable client who froze her pet during the day and slept with it at night
• The infamous Client Consent Cooler — our gabapentin-inspired cocktail to ease client interactions
• Creative ways vet techs avoid difficult client conversations (yes, even faking surgery!)
• Insights on emotional burnout, gallows humor, and coping mechanisms in veterinary clinics
• Real, raw vet tech stories about pet grief, stress management, and why we still love our chaotic jobs

🐾 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary technicians looking for relatable stories and community
• Veterinary professionals needing a good laugh and validation
• Animal lovers curious about behind-the-scenes vet life and humor

🍸 Join the party:

• Drop your craziest client story in the comments!
• Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay connected with our quirky vet community.
• Grab your drink, buckle up, and navigate the chaotic yet rewarding world of veterinary medicine with us!

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay — and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep.10

#VetTechNerdParty #VetTechLife #VeterinaryStories #FunnyVetStories #VetTechHumor #VeterinaryHumor #ClientGabapentin #PetCareStories #VetBurnout #AnimalLovers #VetLife #CrazyClientStories #VeterinaryMedicine #PetHealth #GallowsHumor #VetCommunity #PacificLensStudios

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 client communication

– Essential career-boosting tips for aspiring and seasoned vet techs

– Must-know advice for certifications, continuing education, and niche specialties

– Rapid-Fire Rounds: Dr. Fishenfeld’s favorite surgical instruments (and one she can’t live without!)

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians seeking real-world advice and community

– Veterinary professionals who appreciate humor and candid discussions

– Animal lovers curious about authentic veterinary medicine stories

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Dr. Fishenfeld’s Recommended CE Courses: www.vettechce.org

– Mallory’s Clinic Management Guide: www.clinic101.com

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 9

#VetTech #VeterinaryTechnician #VeterinaryHumor

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 careers

– Impactful cases that keep vet techs motivated

– Lessons learned from real clinic moments

– Strategies for combating burnout

– The power of teamwork and compassion in vet med

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians (LVT, RVT, CVT)

– Vet tech students seeking authentic career insights

– Animal lovers curious about real veterinary stories

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 8

#VetTech #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTechLife

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

– Why rescue animals truly make the best companions

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & veterinary assistants

– Pet adopters & animal rescue supporters

– Wildlife conservation enthusiasts

– Anyone who enjoys feel-good animal stories

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 7

#AnimalRescue #WildlifeRescue #PetAdoption

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 coping strategies

– The importance of support and checking in with colleagues

– Humorous stories to lighten the veterinary realities

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Vet techs and veterinary assistants

– Veterinary professionals navigating clinic challenges

– Animal lovers curious about behind-the-scenes vet life

– Anyone needing a laugh combined with meaningful insights

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 6

#VetTech #VetMedLife #VeterinaryMedicine

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 by pets

– The science behind why pets eat strange objects

– Tips on preventing foreign body emergencies

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Vet techs and veterinary professionals

– Animal lovers seeking humorous vet stories

– Vet students and veterinary assistants

– Anyone fascinated by veterinary medicine

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Rixology Drink Recipes

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 5

#ForeignBodyFrenzy #VetTechLife #AnimalER

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, and maggots

– Elephant seal encounters that could ruin your social life

– Dogs vomiting lasagna (and why Olive Garden orders spike after)

– Necropsy knives as cake cutters—why not?

– Maggot horror stories and the skunk head that turned to soup

– Tips for handling smells that haunt your dreams

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians

– Vet tech students

– Veterinary professionals with strong stomachs

– Pet owners who appreciate dark vet humor

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your gross clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Check out our drink recipes on Rixology

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 4

#VetTechNerdParty #VetTechLife #VetTechStories

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 and boundary-setting with clients

– Behind-the-scenes laughs, tears, and TMI moments only vet techs understand

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Vet techs and veterinary professionals needing a good laugh

– Animal lovers curious about vet clinic chaos

– Anyone who's battled "Dr. Google" or nightmare pet owners

– Vet med students seeking real-world insights

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

– Drop your questions or share your clinic stories in the comments.

– Subscribe & hit the bell icon to never miss an episode.

Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay—and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios

📥 Contact: [email protected]

ep. 3

#VetTechLife #VetMedUnfiltered #VeterinaryPodcast