Ever had a clinic moment where you thought, “Wait… is this actually legal in California?”

Join host Mallory Dickinson and co-hosts Jenn, Julia, and Erin for a hilarious, real-talk breakdown of California RVT scope of practice—what’s clearly allowed, what’s commonly misunderstood, and what can put patients (and licenses) at risk.

From direct vs indirect supervision to emergency exceptions, anesthesia induction/monitoring, and dental extractions, this episode is packed with laughs, relatable chaos, and serious professional wisdom—because “we’ve always done it this way” doesn’t protect anybody.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– Direct vs indirect supervision (what it actually means and why clinics mix it up)

– What legally qualifies as an emergency (and what “emergency” does not cover)

– Anesthesia induction + monitoring: what’s allowed vs what happens in real clinics

– Dental extractions + the flap/sectioning gray zone (and why boundaries matter)

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners

– Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone working in California vet med trying to stay sharp, safe, and within scope

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Cold open chaos + why this episode even exists (scope confusion starts early)

06:45 – Direct vs indirect supervision explained (what California actually means)

14:30 – Emergency exceptions: what qualifies, what’s allowed, and when authority ends

23:10 – Anesthesia induction reality: legality vs clinic shortcuts

32:20 – Clinic culture problems: training gaps, normalization of bad practices

41:40 – Anesthesia monitoring: alarms, troubleshooting, and patient-first thinking

50:10 – Dental extractions, flaps, and scope gray zones that burn licenses

58:45 – Final takeaways: scope = patient advocacy + PU straw surgery sendoff

🔔 Stay Connected:

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📚 Resources Mentioned:

– California RVT supervision levels (direct vs indirect)

– California emergency exception criteria

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

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📥 Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com

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