143: Racism & Research

144: Mini-Pod: Wellbeing Tips for Incoming First Years

145: Indigenous Medicine

Self-discipline is the ability to control one's behavior and actions to achieve goals or maintain a certain standard of conduct. It involves making &nbsp;sacrifices, staying focused, and resisting immediate pleasures for long-term benefits. Veterinarians struggle with self-discipline because we have an unpredictable job and we tend to be people pleasers. &nbsp;On this episode we discuss tools to overcome procrastination and be more self-disciplined. Contact Julie at  Buy Julie's Book on

Episode #346 - Self-discipline and Getting Things Done

Do your surgical patients need more than just a comforter and a heat source in recovery? 
Join Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior) as we talk about al the ways you can create the optimal surgical recovery area for your patients. What sights, sounds, and smells should we be trying to achieve or avoid? Its all discussed today on the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast!

About Tabitha: 
As a veterinary technician, Tabitha worked with animal rescue organizations and in general practice.  She quickly became dedicated to learning about the root causes and permanent solutions to feline and canine behavior concerns. She began to teach herself about behavior through continuing education, workshops, speaking to experts, completing her Low Stress Handling and Elite Fear Free Certifications, obtaining her KPA-CTP through the Karen Pryor Academy, and became a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through the IAABC. She has also received her Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior Designation. She is one of only 30 in the world currently!
You can find more information at: https://chirrupsandchatter.com/


Surgical Recovery and Environmental Enrichment with Tabitha Kucera, RVT,KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)

How do we feel about pig organs in people?  Its happening and the science is wild.  The worlds of veterinary medicine and human medicine collide in the discussion of this fascinating, futuristic topic.

Cat Disgusted Episode 51 Xenotransplantation

146: A Discussion on Suicide Prevention

Nicolette Nierras is the founder of Nic Nierras Wholistic Lifestyle, a coaching platform dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance, success, and inner peace through holistic methods. Nic is also the host of the You're Worthless Podcast, where she invites listeners on an introspective journey of self-worth challenging societal norms, and inspiring transformation. Her mission is to empower individuals to break free from limiting beliefs, emotional obstacles, and unfulfilling careers to create lives of purpose and abundance. Learn more about Nic at  Contact Julie for coaching at

Episode #353 - You are Worthy and Enough with Nicolette Nierras

147: LVMA and Hispanic Heritage Month

On Air: DEI and Accreditation

Nicole Dickerson is a veterinary technician specialist in emergency and critical care. Crazy shit happens in veterinary medicine and this is a place to talk about it.

Welcome to AAVMC's On Air Podcast.  This podcast is a program of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The podcast explores various issues related to the veterinary profession and provides the AAVMC an opportunity to offer ongoing programming to our member institutions as well as all veterinary professionals.  

The show is hosted by Dr. Lisa Greenhill, Chief Institutional Research Officer at the AAVMC. 

For more information about the AAVMC, visit our website at www.aavmc.org. A video version of the show can be found on YouTube, and audio only versions of this show can be downloaded on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!

Julie Cappel DVM, CCFP, is a veterinarian and an experienced life coach who helps professionals reach their goals and improve their lives.

New tracks tagged #Vetmed