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

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

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– California RVT supervision levels (direct vs indirect)

– California emergency exception criteria

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Season 2, Ep. 4

#RVT #CaliforniaRVT #VetTechNerdParty

Do you ever wonder why you doubt yourself even when you're clearly crushing it?

Join host Mallory Dickinson with Jenn, Julia, and Erin for a hilarious, honest, deeply relatable dive into imposter syndrome in vet med. From perfectionism and people-pleasing to skill doubt and comparison traps, this episode breaks down the mental battles techs face daily — with humor, vulnerability, and zero sugar-coating.

Packed with real stories, emotional truth, and light-bulb moments, this one hits home for anyone who's ever thought, “Should I even be here?”

🎧 What you'll discover:

– The 5 types of imposter syndrome every vet tech encounters

– Why perfectionism & overpreparing fuel burnout

– Skill doubt, confidence crashes & the “super-tech myth”

– How environment, culture & mentorship shape self-trust

– Practical, encouraging ways to reframe your inner critic

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners

– Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone battling imposter syndrome or burnout

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Being brave: confidence as an action, not a feeling

00:42 – Welcome back: drinks, chaos & today’s topic — imposter syndrome

04:02 – The 5 types: perfectionist, expert, soloist, superhero, natural genius

10:17 – Burnout patterns: overworking, overdoing & unrealistic expectations

13:09 – Skill doubt, second-guessing & the anxiety–competence loop

17:20 – Comparison traps: “super techs,” memory wizards & muscle-memory skills

24:03 – Clinical gaps, specialty jumps & when your brain lies to you

31:08 – Growth vs. discomfort & learning to thrive in the gray

40:02 – Why culture matters: training, mentorship & psychological safety

53:11 – Fighting imposter syndrome: reframing, receipts, small wins & community

1:13:56 – Final thoughts: you're not a fraud — you're a badass vet professional

🔔 Stay Connected:

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

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📥 Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com

Season 2, Ep. 3

#VetTech #VetLife #VetTechNerdParty

Why do some vet techs thrive in corporate while others run straight back to private practice?

In Part 2 of this conversation, host Mallory Dickinson joins Jenn, Julia, and Erin to continue unpacking the real differences between corporate and private veterinary medicine. Building on the stories, frustrations, and laughs from Part 1, this episode dives deeper into leadership breakdowns, employee treatment, burnout triggers, and the surprising culture shifts that happen when ownership changes hands.

Packed with chaos, candid storytelling, clinical insight, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is the perfect follow-up for anyone navigating the realities of working in today’s vet med world.

🎧 What you'll discover:

– How corporate vs. private leadership actually impacts team morale

– Why mentorship, structure, and trust matter more than written protocols

– The relationship between burnout, underutilization, and pay ceilings

– How “family-style” private practices differ from corporate HR systems

– What new grads should look for when choosing their first clinic

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners

– Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone deciding between corporate and private practice

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Cold open chaos: “Are you not entertained?” & spritzers

05:15 – Corporate pros: benefits, CE, equipment & real HR vs. private gray areas

10:02 – Protocols, “recipes,” and when critical thinking actually matters

17:04 – Private practice realities: owner illness, family stress & spillover into staff

24:03 – Title protection debates, OTJ “techs,” and scope-of-practice fights

29:01 – RVT exams, alternate route war stories & imposter syndrome

42:09 – Pay, burnout, multiple jobs & why techs stay too long in bad situations

52:57 – ESOP and employee-owned models: profit sharing, shares & a better path forward

1:10:38 – Corporate vs. private for newbies: how to choose your first clinic

1:13:44 – Final thoughts, bathroom-cry confessions & closing cheers

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

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

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Season 2, Episode 2

#VetTech #VetLife #VetTechNerdParty

What really happens when a thriving private veterinary hospital gets bought out by a corporation? Join host Mallory Dickinson and co-hosts Jenn, Julia, and Erin for the explosive Season 2 premiere of Vet Tech Nerd Party. In this brutally honest episode, the crew finally spills the tea on their clinic’s corporate buyout — the shocking mismanagement, emotional fallout, and lessons every vet pro should hear.

Packed with laughs, jaw-dropping stories, and heartfelt reflections, this episode is a must-listen for vet techs, animal lovers, and anyone navigating the changing world of veterinary medicine.

🎧 What you’ll discover:

– The inside story of a real-life corporate takeover in vet med

– How decades-long family clinics are vanishing overnight

– Why leadership failures destroy staff morale and client trust

– The emotional toll on teams when hospitals lose their identity

🐾 Who will love this episode: – Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners – Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone curious about the future of private veterinary practice

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + Season 2 kickoff

01:00 – Catching up after summer break & Beerfest stories

02:10 – The truth about our hospital’s corporate buyout

06:00 – How a pillar of the community fell apart

10:00 – What happened when ownership changed hands

17:00 – Staff walkouts & clients noticing the shift

25:00 – Controlled drugs and chaos behind the scenes

35:00 – Losing trust and watching a legacy fade

47:00 – The final days and closing the doors for good

59:00 – Corporate vet takeovers by the numbers

1:09:00 – Looking ahead to Part 2 (corporate vs private)

🔔 Stay Connected:

– Like this video if you learned something new!

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

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

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Season 2 Ep. 1

#VetTech #VeterinaryPodcast #VetTechNerdParty

Is the day after a holiday the real emergency season?

Join host Mallory Dickinson and co-hosts Jenn, Julia, and Erin for a festive, chaotic, and surprisingly real holiday episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party—ugly sweaters, clinic holiday schedules, post-holiday ER stories, and the behind-the-scenes realities vet teams face this time of year.

Packed with laughs, relatable moments, and hard-earned perspective, this one’s for vet techs, animal lovers, and everyone who’s ever said “they were fine yesterday…”

🎧 What you'll discover:

– How clinics actually split holiday shifts (and why it gets messy)

– The real “holiday surge”: pancreatitis, foreign bodies, chocolate toxicity, and more

– Why the day after the holiday is often worse than the holiday itself

– The emotional side of the season: euthanasia, finances, and compassion fatigue

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners

– Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone surviving holiday chaos with pets at home

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Ugly sweaters, holiday drinks, and “Christmasified” intros

04:45 – Holiday clinic scheduling: sign-ups, trades, and fairness drama

10:15 – The real surge: why the days after holidays hit hardest

15:40 – Post-holiday cases: ornaments, tinsel, and foreign bodies

21:10 – Pancreatitis season: prime rib, grease trays, and trash raids

27:10 – Out-of-town emergencies + why holiday clients can be extra stressed

33:40 – The heavy reality: euthanasia spikes, waiting for family, and money pressure

40:15 – Holiday hazards: chocolate toxicity, tree water, lights, and mouth burns

46:30 – Pets as gifts: what not to do + worst “starter pets” for kids

52:10 – Mini science break: why pets act insane during the holidays + guest chaos stories

58:55 – Festivus wrap-up, final story, and goodbye to the year

🔔 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.

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

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📥 Contact: info@pacificlensstudios.com

Season 1, Ep. 19

#VetTech #VetMedHumor #VetTechNerdParty

What happens when Vet Tech Nerd Party teams up with Ready Vet Go?

Join hosts & RVTs Mallory Dickinson, Julia Hamilton, and Jenn Graney for a Season 2 kickoff collab that dives deep into mentorship, burnout, and the unique partnership between veterinarians and RVTs.

With Ready Vet Go’s founder Dr. Dani Rabwin, DVM, this episode blends humor, honesty, and expert insights on how mentorship can transform veterinary medicine.

Whether you’re a vet tech, student, or seasoned vet, this collab brings laughs, truths, and encouragement to everyone in the field.

🎧 What you'll discover:

• How Ready Vet Go is changing mentorship for new vets nationwide
• The real impact of burnout (and how to survive it)
• Why techs are essential mentors to veterinarians, too
• Laughter, cocktails, and the messy but beautiful side of VetMed

🐾 Who will love this episode:

• Veterinary technicians & assistants
• Veterinary students & recent graduates
• Veterinarians seeking mentorship and team support
• Animal lovers & pet owners curious about vet life
• Vet Med pros who need humor and community

🎬 Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome back to VTNP Season 2 🎉
• 00:16 – VTNP x Ready Vet Go collab kicks off
• 03:20 – Bloody Mary garnishes gone wild (beef jerky straw?!)
• 06:00 – Mentorship that flows both ways: vets & techs
• 10:30 – Burnout in vet med: the hard truths
• 18:00 – New grads entering real-world clinics
• 25:00 – Learning from mistakes & sharing them openly
• 33:40 – Why RVTs are vital to mentorship in clinics
• 46:00 – Rekindling joy when instructors lose the spark
• 56:00 – Science break: mentorship literally rewires the brain
• 1:00:30 – Wrap-up & future field trip collab plans

🔔 Stay Connected:

• Like this video if you laughed or learned something new!
• Drop your questions or clinic stories in the comments.
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Welcome to the Nerd Party. We’re not okay — and that’s totally okay.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Ready Vet Go: https://www.readyvetgo.com
• AAEVT: https://www.aaevt.org

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

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Season 1 Ep. 18

#VetTech #VeterinaryPodcast #VetTechNerdParty

Glitter spritzers & real talk. Join host Mallory Dickinson, RVT with cohosts Erin Jackson, RVT, Julia Hamilton, RVT, and Jenn Graney, RVT for a special Vet Tech Appreciation Week episode of Vet Tech Nerd Party. We unpack the controversy around Tech Week, what real appreciation looks like (beyond pizza), and swap the moments that turned us from baby techs into leaders. We also dive into anesthesia essentials (warming, monitoring, recovery) and why restraint done right changes everything 💪🐾.

What you’ll discover:

– Why Tech Week gets pushback—and how to reframe it without diluting the RVT role 🎯

– “Raises vs. cupcakes”: what meaningful appreciation looks like (staffing 👥, time ⏱️, tools 🧰, pay 💵)

– Burnout drivers & utilization: why many techs leave in the first five years and how to fix it 🔥➡️🌱

– Anesthesia must-knows: hypothermia risk 🥶

– Monitoring priorities 📈

– Patient vitals vs. machine 🐶⚖️🖥️

– Case talk: ADR cats 🚫🐈

– Blocked toms 🚫🐈

– Triage instincts 🚑

– What great restraint really does 🦴

– Mentorship & imposter syndrome: going from “I need an adult” to being the adult 🙋‍♀️➡️🧑‍🏫

– Relief vs. GP vs. specialty: where techs thrive and how protocols translate 🏥🔄

Who will love this episode:

– Vet techs (students to seasoned) 🧑‍🎓🧑‍⚕️

– Veterinary assistants and RVT educators 📚

– DVMs & practice leaders aiming to utilize techs at top of license 🩺📋

– Shelter teams seeking practical anesthesia & workflow wins 🧪⚙️

– GP teams seeking practical anesthesia & workflow wins 🧪⚙️

– Specialty teams seeking practical anesthesia & workflow wins 🧪⚙️

– Animal lovers curious about the real work behind great veterinary care 🐕🐈❤️

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 to never miss an episode.

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

Resources Mentioned:

– NAVTA burnout/utilization reports 📄

– Warming & recovery best practices from your clinic SOPs 🧣📝

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

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Contact: mallory@pacificlensstudios.com 📬

ep. 17

#vettech #veterinarytechnician #rvt #cvta

Two RVTs told me, “Don’t get into this field.” Here’s why I didn’t listen.

Join host Mallory Dickinson, RVT and cohosts Erin Jackson, RVT, Julia Hamilton, RVT, and Jenn Graney, RVT for a raw and relatable conversation with special guest Sarah—a vet tech student navigating the early stages of her career.

From jaded mentors to dream externships , corporate vs. private culture, and the financial realities of pet ownership, this episode blends humor , honesty , and heart.

Packed with laughs 🤣, real-life stories 📖, and professional insight 🩺, this episode is perfect for vet techs, animal lovers 🐾, and anyone curious about what it really takes to thrive in veterinary medicine.

🎧 What You’ll Discover:

• 🐾 What happens when your mentors warn you not to join the field
• 🏢➡️🏡 How corporate and private practices differ in culture & client care
• 💸 The financial realities of owning pets—even for veterinary pros
• 🤝 Why mentorship can make or break your start in vet med
• 🕰️ The golden age of vet med—and whether it can return
• 💪 How resilience and curiosity can keep your career growing

👥 Who Will Love This Episode:

• 🎓 Vet tech students & recent grads
• 👩‍⚕️ Early-career RVTs and veterinary assistants
• 🔄 Anyone exploring a career change into vet med
• 🐕🐈 Animal lovers curious about the behind-the-scenes reality
• 📚 Educators, mentors, and clinic managers

💬 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 🍏 | All Major Platforms

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📧 Contact: mallory@pacificlensstudios.com

Ep. 16

#VetTechNerdParty #PacificLens #VetTechLife #VetTechStudent #VetTechCareer #VeterinaryPodcast #VeterinaryMedicine #VetTech #VetTechnician #VetMedLife #VetMedProblems #VetMed #VetTechHumor #VetTechStories #VetLife #VeterinaryAssistant #VetTechSchool #VetTechCommunity #AnimalCare #PetCare #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryCareers #VetMedSupport #VetMedReality