What does it really take to work in veterinary care beyond the exam room? 

In this powerful episode of Voices of Vital Care, Veterinary Assistant graduate Berenice Lucero shares the emotional reality of animal rescue, shelter medicine, community outreach, and affordable veterinary care in Phoenix, Arizona. 

From helping families avoid surrendering their pets to working with the Arizona Animal Welfare League during overcrowded shelter crises, Berenice reveals the unseen side of veterinary assistant careers, preventive pet care, animal advocacy, and the growing demand for compassionate professionals in veterinary medicine. 

If you're interested in becoming a veterinary assistant, working with animals, animal shelters, pet rescue, veterinary school, or learning how hands on training can lead to a meaningful healthcare career, this episode offers an honest look inside the field. 

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

What does it really take to work in veterinary care beyond the exam room?

In this powerful episode of Voices of Vital Care, Veterinary Assistant graduate Berenice Lucero shares the emotional reality of animal rescue, shelter medicine, community outreach, and affordable veterinary care in Phoenix, Arizona.

From helping families avoid surrendering their pets to working with the Arizona Animal Welfare League during overcrowded shelter crises, Berenice reveals the unseen side of veterinary assistant careers, preventive pet care, animal advocacy, and the growing demand for compassionate professionals in veterinary medicine.

If you're interested in becoming a veterinary assistant, working with animals, animal shelters, pet rescue, veterinary school, or learning how hands on training can lead to a meaningful healthcare career, this episode offers an honest look inside the field.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

Do you really need a four year degree to start a meaningful healthcare career?

In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, admissions leaders from Pima Medical Institute break down the growing shift toward career focused healthcare education and why more students are exploring alternatives to the traditional college path.

From medical assistant and dental programs to hands on healthcare training, Amanda Mariani and Bree Fulp discuss what today’s students are struggling with most: uncertainty, pressure, debt, fear of failure, and trying to figure out life at 18 years old.

This conversation explores:

• Healthcare careers that can start in under 12 months

• Why hands on learners thrive in career-based education

• The pressure high school students face after graduation

• Flexible education options for working adults and parents

• How students can stack certificates into higher healthcare degrees

• Why support systems and accountability matter in healthcare training

• Common mistakes students make when choosing a career path

• How admissions teams help students navigate finances, schedules, transportation, and life responsibilities

Whether you're a high school student, parent, career changer, or someone exploring healthcare careers for the first time, this episode offers insight into education paths many people never knew existed.

Voices of Vital Care explores the real people, pathways, and professions shaping the future of healthcare.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

Do you really need a four year degree to start a meaningful healthcare career?

In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, admissions leaders from Pima Medical Institute break down the growing shift toward career focused healthcare education and why more students are exploring alternatives to the traditional college path.

From medical assistant and dental programs to hands on healthcare training, Amanda Mariani and Bree Fulp discuss what today’s students are struggling with most: uncertainty, pressure, debt, fear of failure, and trying to figure out life at 18 years old.

This conversation explores:

• Healthcare careers that can start in under 12 months
• Why hands on learners thrive in career-based education
• The pressure high school students face after graduation
• Flexible education options for working adults and parents
• How students can stack certificates into higher healthcare degrees
• Why support systems and accountability matter in healthcare training
• Common mistakes students make when choosing a career path
• How admissions teams help students navigate finances, schedules, transportation, and life responsibilities

Whether you're a high school student, parent, career changer, or someone exploring healthcare careers for the first time, this episode offers insight into education paths many people never knew existed.

Voices of Vital Care explores the real people, pathways, and professions shaping the future of healthcare.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

What happens when a patient stops breathing… and everyone in the room looks to the nurse?

In this powerful Nurses Week special of Voices of Vital Care, Nursing Program Director Jennifer Morelli takes us inside the real pressure, responsibility, and emotional weight nurses carry every day.

From simulation labs and clinical rotations to life-or-death moments at bedside, this episode reveals what nursing school is really like, how students are trained to stay calm under pressure, and why compassion matters just as much as clinical skill.

You’ll hear:

• What nurses are thinking during emergencies
• How nursing students are trained for real-world patient care
• The emotional reality of becoming a nurse
• Why communication and confidence save lives
• The truth about accelerated nursing programs
• Career paths in nursing most people don’t know exist

Whether you're considering nursing school, exploring healthcare careers, or celebrating a nurse this Nurses Week, this conversation offers a real look into the people behind patient care.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

What happens when a patient stops breathing… and everyone in the room looks to the nurse?

In this powerful Nurses Week special of Voices of Vital Care, Nursing Program Director Jennifer Morelli takes us inside the real pressure, responsibility, and emotional weight nurses carry every day.

From simulation labs and clinical rotations to life-or-death moments at bedside, this episode reveals what nursing school is really like, how students are trained to stay calm under pressure, and why compassion matters just as much as clinical skill.

You’ll hear:

What nurses are thinking during emergencies

How nursing students are trained for real-world patient care

The emotional reality of becoming a nurse

Why communication and confidence save lives

The truth about accelerated nursing programs

Career paths in nursing most people don’t know exist

Whether you're considering nursing school, exploring healthcare careers, or celebrating a nurse this Nurses Week, this conversation offers a real look into the people behind patient care.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

If your dog or cat collapsed right in front of you, would you know what to do in the first 60 seconds? Most pet owners wouldn’t—and those first moments can mean everything. In this powerful episode of Voices of Vital Care, we sit down with a former first responder turned pet CPR instructor Kate Klasen of Bishop’s Mission, to break down the life-saving skills every pet parent needs but almost no one has.

From recognizing critical warning signs to performing CPR correctly based on your pet’s size, this conversation delivers practical, real-world guidance you can act on immediately.

You’ll learn how to assess emergencies, what vital signs to watch, how to build a pet first aid kit, and the biggest mistakes people make when panic sets in. Beyond the techniques, this episode reveals something deeper. How knowledge creates confidence, and how everyday people can step up in life-or-death moments for the animals they love.

Whether you’re a pet owner, considering a path in animal care, or exploring healthcare-adjacent careers, this episode shows how purpose, preparation, and quick action can make all the difference.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take 10 minutes today to learn something that could save your pet’s life. Hit subscribe, share this with a fellow pet owner, and start preparing now—because in an emergency, you won’t have time to figure it out.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

LINK TO ANIMAL Baseline Temps:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZjMrQL8DmEgjdYcPvdOKyNnEZztbhB8/view?usp=sharing

If your dog or cat collapsed right in front of you, would you know what to do in the first 60 seconds? Most pet owners wouldn’t—and those first moments can mean everything. 

In this powerful episode of Voices of Vital Care, we sit down with a former first responder turned pet CPR instructor Kate Klasen of Bishop’s Mission, to break down the life-saving skills every pet parent needs but almost no one has. 

From recognizing critical warning signs to performing CPR correctly based on your pet’s size, this conversation delivers practical, real-world guidance you can act on immediately. 

You’ll learn how to assess emergencies, what vital signs to watch, how to build a pet first aid kit, and the biggest mistakes people make when panic sets in. Beyond the techniques, this episode reveals something deeper. How knowledge creates confidence, and how everyday people can step up in life-or-death moments for the animals they love.

Whether you’re a pet owner, considering a path in animal care, or exploring healthcare-adjacent careers, this episode shows how purpose, preparation, and quick action can make all the difference.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take 10 minutes today to learn something that could save your pet’s life. Hit subscribe, share this with a fellow pet owner, and start preparing now—because in an emergency, you won’t have time to figure it out.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

LINK TO ANIMAL Baseline Temps: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZjMrQL8DmEgjdYcPvdOKyNnEZztbhB8/view?usp=sharing

What if dental hygiene isn’t just about cleanings, but about preventing disease, building patient trust, and changing lives?

In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Peacher,  Dean of Academic Innovation for Dental Hygiene at Pima Medical Institute in Houston, to uncover the truth about one of healthcare’s most misunderstood careers.

From her unexpected journey into the field to the powerful connection between oral health and whole-body wellness, this conversation reveals why dental hygienists play a critical role in modern healthcare, and why demand is growing fast.

You’ll learn:

• Why dental hygiene is more than “just cleanings”
• How oral health connects to conditions like diabetes and systemic disease
• The real day-to-day experience of working closely with patients
• How you can enter the field faster than traditional healthcare paths
• Why this career offers flexibility, stability, and long-term growth
• What kind of person thrives in this profession

Whether you're exploring a career in allied health, considering a pivot, or simply curious about opportunities beyond nursing and medicine, this episode breaks down a path you may not have considered, but should.

If you’ve been thinking about healthcare but don’t know where to start, this might be your sign.

Take the next step. Do the research. Make the call. Your future could start here.

If you’re the kind of person who wants a career that matters, this is your channel.
Subscribe and start building that future.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.

What if dental hygiene isn’t just about cleanings, but about preventing disease, building patient trust, and changing lives?

In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Peacher, Dean of Academic Innovation for Dental Hygiene at Pima Medical Institute in Houston, to uncover the truth about one of healthcare’s most misunderstood careers.

From her unexpected journey into the field to the powerful connection between oral health and whole-body wellness, this conversation reveals why dental hygienists play a critical role in modern healthcare, and why demand is growing fast.

You’ll learn:

Why dental hygiene is more than “just cleanings”

How oral health connects to conditions like diabetes and systemic disease

The real day-to-day experience of working closely with patients

How you can enter the field faster than traditional healthcare paths

Why this career offers flexibility, stability, and long-term growth

What kind of person thrives in this profession

Whether you're exploring a career in allied health, considering a pivot, or simply curious about opportunities beyond nursing and medicine, this episode breaks down a path you may not have considered, but should.

If you’ve been thinking about healthcare but don’t know where to start, this might be your sign.

Take the next step. Do the research. Make the call. Your future could start here.

If you’re the kind of person who wants a career that matters, this is your channel. Subscribe and start building that future.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.