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The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastThe Hidden Burden: Chronic Illness in the Veterinary Profession | Ep15The Hidden Burden: Chronic Illness in the Veterinary ProfessionFive years of constant pain, fifteen years of chronic illness, and what it’s really like to work behind the scrubs when your body won’t play along.💬 What does it mean to work in a profession built on care when your own body won’t cooperate?In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Vicky opens up about living with hemicrania continua — a rare, constant migraine condition — and fifteen years of navigating chronic illness as a veterinary nurse.She explores the invisible...
2025-10-2028 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastTicked Off: Inside The Ehrlichiosis Epidemic With Dr. Peter Irwin - Part 2 | Ep14Ticked Off: Inside The Ehrlichiosis Epidemic With Dr. Peter Irwin - Part 2📄 Episode Show Notes In Part 1 of this series, Dr Liisa Ahlstrom helped us understand what ehrlichiosis is, where it’s spreading across Australia, and why prevention is so different from paralysis tick disease.In this episode, we take the next step with Professor Peter Irwin, internal medicine specialist and one of Australia’s leading experts on vector-borne disease in dogs. Peter was directly involved in the very first confirmed cases of ehrlichiosis in the Northern Territory back in 2020, and he...
2025-09-2248 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastTicked Off: The Ehrlichiosis Episode with Dr. Liisa Ahlstrom | Ep13Ticked Off: The Ehrlichiosis Episode with Dr. Liisa AhlstromEhrlichiosis is here—and it’s not your usual paralysis tick story. In this warm, technical chat with Dr Liisa Ahlstrom, technical vet at Elanco for Seresto, we break down what ehrlichiosis is, where it’s showing up across Australia, and why prevention looks different when transmission can occur in as little as three hours. This is Part 1 (the what/where/prevention); Part 2 brings Prof. Peter Irwin for diagnostics, differentials, and nursing care.📄 Episode Show Notes Most of us on the east coas...
2025-09-1442 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastBeransa Backlash: Sorting Science from Speculation with Babs Tasker | Ep12Beransa Backlash: Sorting Science from Speculation Guest: Babs Tasker, Emergency & Critical Care Vet Nurse, Veterinary Territory ManagerHost: Vicky the Vet NurseLength: ~1 hr 21 mins🔍 Episode Summary: This episode dives head-first into one of the most contentious conversations in vet med right now: the backlash surrounding Beransa (Librela). With headlines, social media spirals, and speculation dominating the narrative, it’s time to pause, unpack the science, and get curious—not chaotic.Our guest, Babs Tasker, is a powerhouse ECC vet nurse with over 30 years in the industry and now a V...
2025-08-311h 21
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastJust a Vet Nurse, Asking to Be Seen: Laura Bennington on ECC, Leadership & Changing the Game | Ep11Just a Vet Nurse, Asking to Be Seen: Laura Bennington on ECC, Leadership & Changing the Game 🩺 Episode Summary: In this deeply honest and empowering episode of the Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast, we sit down with Laura Bennington, RVN, VTS (ECC)—Emergency & Critical Care specialist, educator, and founder of VEST (Veterinary Emergency Specialty Training).From her early days in general practice in the UK to her move to Australia, Laura shares the winding, wonderful (and at times wobbly) path that led her to advanced certification, founding her own CE platform, and becoming a fier...
2025-08-241h 16
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastSurfing C02 Waves: How to Spot Shark Fin and The Leak on a Capnograph | Ep10Surfing the CO₂ Waves: How to Spot Shark Fin & The Leak on a Capnograph 🎧 Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast – Episode 10Capnography isn’t just a bunch of squiggly lines — it’s your patient’s ventilation story, written in real time.And in this episode, we’re zeroing in on two triangle-shaped waveforms that can trip you up if you don’t know what you’re looking at: The Shark Fin and The Leak.You’ll learn:🐟 The Shark Fin – What it means when your capnograph slopes up during exhalation (hint: it’s an outflow resistance proble...
2025-08-1120 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastAsk Me Anything: Vet Nurse Hacker Confessions | Ep9🎧 Vet Nurse Hacker — Ask Me Anything: Vet Nurse Hacker Confessions Host: Vicky, VTS (Nutrition)Episode Type: Solo AMA (Ask Me Anything)🩺 Episode Overview: In this raw and real AMA-style episode, Victoria answers the juiciest questions she's received from vet nurses across the profession. From clinical confidence to imposter syndrome, burnout to boundaries, and everything in between — this episode is a vulnerable deep-dive into what it really means to be a vet nurse in 2025. If you've ever asked yourself, “Is there more to this career?” — this episode is your sign that yes, there is. So grab...
2025-08-0330 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastThe Code Whisperer: ECC, Education and Empowerment with Megan Brashear | Ep8In this powerhouse episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast, Vicky is joined by the legendary Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC) — a veterinary technician specialist, international speaker, educator, and deeply respected leader in emergency and critical care. From baby Megan’s animal-obsessed beginnings to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in veterinary nursing education, this episode explores her journey, lessons learned, and why she believes ECC nurses are absolutely superheroes. Megan opens up about:The chaotic but exhilarating early days of ECCWhy mentorship, teamwork and emotional intelligence are non-negotiable in vet medHow she navigated burnout, leadership and majo...
2025-07-2755 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastThe Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations | Ep7The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations 🩺 Episode Summary:In this heartfelt episode of Vet Nurse Hacker, Vicky unpacks the emotional reality of having hard conversations in vet med—from asking for a break, to setting a boundary, to speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. If you’ve ever cried in your car after a shift or second-guessed your voice in the treatment room, this one’s for you. Vicky walks you through the emotional labour we carry as vet nurses, how that impacts our ability to speak up, and—most importantly—how to reclaim your voice without burning...
2025-07-2029 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastNailed It: How Vet Tech Alex Contreras Built KlipTrio From the Ground Up | Ep6🎙️ Episode Title: Nailed It — How Vet Tech Alex Contreras Built KlipTrio From the Ground Up 🚨 Episode Highlights:In this inspiring episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker, Vicky is joined by veterinary technician, canine massage therapist, and entrepreneur Alex Contreras — the visionary creator behind KlipTrio, the world’s first 3-in-1 nail clipper with an integrated file and disposable styptic powder cartridge. Together, they dive into:Alex’s journey from vet tech to award-winning inventorThe everyday clinic frustration that sparked KlipTrio’s creationHow one traumatic nail trim became a lightbulb moment 💡Why KlipTrio is a confidence-boosting must-have for every clinic and pet parentAlex’s...
2025-07-131h 22
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastFrom Stethoscopes to Self-Discovery — Claire Boyle’s Simple Solutions | Ep5In this episode of the Vet Nurse Hacker podcast, host Victoria speaks with Claire Boyle, a veterinary nurse and life coach, about her journey through the veterinary profession, her transition into corporate life, and her passion for coaching fellow veterinary professionals. They discuss the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and the value of mentorship in navigating the challenges of the veterinary field. Claire shares insights from her coaching practice, Claire's Simple Solutions, and emphasizes the need for community support and personal development in the veterinary industry. Claire Boyle's journey showcases diverse career paths in veterinary nursing.The transition from v...
2025-07-061h 22
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastScrubbed In, Left Out - We Do The Work, Now Let Us Own The Title | Ep4Ep 4: Scrubbed In, Left Out - We Do The Work, Now Let Us Own The Title In this episode of the Vet Nurse Hacker podcast, Victoria discusses the critical issue of title protection for veterinary nurses in Australia. She highlights the lack of legal recognition for the title 'veterinary nurse,' which allows unqualified individuals to use the title, posing risks to patient safety and undermining the professionalism of trained nurses. The episode explores the implications of this lack of protection, the current state of title protection in Australia, and compares it with global practices. Victoria emphasizes the need for...
2025-06-2153 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastFuelling Recovery: Hospital Feeding Strategies for Renal Cats and Dogs | Ep3In this episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast, we dive into one of the most underestimated — but absolutely life-saving — tools in your hospital arsenal: nutrition support for renal patients. From cranky kidneys to even crankier appetites, feeding hospitalised cats and dogs with renal disease can feel like a never-ending battle. But don’t worry — we’ve got your back (and your syringe). We break down:The real difference between CKD and AKI (without the textbook snooze)What’s actually happening in those sad little kidneysKey nutritional goals for renal patients (and why they matter so much)Practical feeding strategies...
2025-06-0949 min
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastFrom Scrubs to Start-ups: Bri Harding’s Journey Beyond the Clinic | Ep1In this very first episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker podcast, we sit down with the brilliant and down-to-earth Bri Harding — a vet nurse who turned her big ideas into bold action. From the hustle of clinic life to launching a tiny home Airbnb and creating an online puppy school, Bri shares her inspiring journey of building not just one, but two businesses from the ground up. We chat about the challenges, the mindset shifts, and the surprising wins that came with stepping outside the comfort zone. Whether you're dreaming of starting a side hustle or simply curious about what’s po...
2025-06-091h 18
The Vet Nurse Hacker PodcastGood Nurse, Bad Day — How to Not Let One Shift Define You | Ep2Had a shocker of a shift? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not a bad nurse because of it. In this episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker, we’re getting real about those days when nothing goes right — the vein you just can’t hit, the case that haunts you, the moment you break down in the treatment room. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s something every vet nurse has felt (even the ones who look like they’ve got it all together). We’ll chat about:Why one bad day doesn’t define your skills or your wo...
2025-06-0917 min
Die Woche - der funk-PodcastUSA-Update, warum Kamala brat ist & mehr HIV-Infektionen in DeutschlandWir schauen zurück auf die Woche — und schon wieder sind die USA das Hauptthema. Nach dem überraschenden Rückzug von Joe Biden ist seine Vizepräsident Kamala Harris als potenzielle Kandidatin der Demokraten ins Rampenlicht gerückt. Und das Internet ist einfach völlig ausgerastet. Was der “brat summer”-Hype ist und wie Harris den jetzt für sich nutzt, erklärt uns Victoria Reichelt von unserem Politik-Format DIE DA OBEN!. Und mit dem USA-Experten Dr. Marco Overhaus von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik klären wir unter anderem, wofür Kamala Harris überhaupt steht und wie Trump auf seine neue Gegner...
2024-07-2650 min
Historia UniversalisHU325 - Mörtel, Koks und Waffenlärm: Wilhelm-Heinrich von Nassau-SaarbrückenIn dieser Folge berichtet Flo über … nun ja, über Wilhelm Heinrich von Nassau-Saarbrücken – und vieles mehr. In 346 Exkursen, die bis ins Mittelalter zurückreichen, beschäftigen wir uns mit der Geschichte einer Dynastie, mehrerer Länder und einer Stadt. Regionalgeschichte ist manchmal gar nicht so regional.
Wir würden uns freuen, wenn ihr eure Stimme für unser bald anstehendes „History-Duell“ abgeben würdet! Das könnt ihr hier tun: https://historia-universalis.fm/historyduell/
HISTORIA UNIVERSALIS wird von uns komplett allein produziert. Moderiert und geplant wird der Podcast von Elias, Florian, Oliver, Victoria und Karol. Da das sehr...
2024-01-281h 44
1 plus 1 – Freundschaft auf ZeitIna Müller und Moritz Neumeier: Drogen, Kinder und HundeIn Folge 1 gleichen Sängerin Ina Müller und Comedian Moritz Neumeier ihre Definition von Freundschaft ab.
Es geht um schreiende Kinder, Blindenhunde, Koks und Till Reiners. Ob sie Schlendern gemeinsam zur Olympischen Disziplin machen, wird sich in den nächsten Folgen zeigen.
Der Anfang ist gemacht und: Es läuft.
Lass uns gerne eine Bewertung da! Feedback, Freundschaftsbriefe & liebe Grüße an: 1plus1@swr3.de.
Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden Mittwoch auf SWR3.de, in der ARD Audiothek und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Mehr Infos zum Podcast gibt es auf SWR3.de.
Den Podcast Talk ohne Gast von Mor...
2022-08-101h 11
Radio Vet NurseVictoria Koks - Be Your Best SelfIn this episode I caught up with someone who always leaves me feeling sparkly and motivated - Vic. Where do we start? Vic is Australia's first VTS Nutrition and she exudes intelligence and self-awareness. She was almost literally born and raised in a vet clinic.
Vic has a rare combination of clinical skills teamed with an intimate understanding of the veterinary business. If you're working in a leadership position or someone with an interest in nutrition, you're going to get a lot from this interview. In fact, anyone needing a little oomph to get them across the finish line of...
2020-11-011h 50