Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter
Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine. We’ll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into internal medicine, studying for their boards, or for those of us that relate to #IMaNerd! Join us for a #VetTechPodcast today and get your learn on! #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryTechnician #VTSlife #IMFVTpodcast #IMaNerd

  1. 04/02/2024

    195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

    195 Getting Nerdy about Scientific Literature with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/   Housekeeping:   Last week’s question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered?   Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com    Next Month’s CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html    Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2

    1h 13m
  2. 03/26/2024

    194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)

    194 Getting Nerdy about Science with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)   Welcome back! Thanks for listening and making a commitment to learning. Hope you’re well.    We are your hosts; Yvonne Brandenburg   Our Guest this Week:    Christine Weaver, BS, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) Christine has been a member of the veterinary medical community for 20 years. Starting in primary care medicine in 2002, she swiftly moved to specialty medicine in the realm of veterinary neurology in 2008, and in 2012 gained her VTS in Neurology where she worked clinically and in training and education. In 2022, Christine completed her Bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health. She currently works as the Learning & Development Trailblazer for Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty.    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-weaver-82b035169/   Housekeeping:   Last week’s question of the week: shout outs Reviews: shout out Any questions to be answered?   Next Month’s CE: Pain: Recognize and Advocate for Veterinary Patients Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com    Next Month’s CE:  A Tech's Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient Saturday, May 11, 2024 Join the newsletter to get the invite. internalmedicineforvettechs.com This week we'll be discussing: Resources to learn more, labs, etc. Find the proceedings and some other resources Christine mentioned at: “Getting Nerdy with Christine Weaver, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology)” https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/sci-lit.html    Show Notes: #imfvtpodcast #vettechlife #vtslife #vettechpodcast #smallanimalinternalmedicine APA Reference for podcast episode: (update) Brandenburg, Y.; Porter, J. (Host). (2022, January 25). Diarrhea: Large Bowel or Small Bowel? The Scoop on the #2. (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes/004-diarrhea-large-bowel-or-small-bowel-the-scoop-on-the-2

    1h 11m
  3. 03/12/2024

    193 Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats

    Title of episode: Radioactive Treament; 131 in Cats   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk: WITH…. Kelly Beaudoin, LVT! She’s a credentialed veterinary technician with love for assisting with treating feline hyperthyroidism by utilizing 131 radioactive iodine treatments! Come join us as she educates us on how this treatment works to help kitties with hyperthyroidism and why we would consider it!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Animal Endocrine Clinic. (2011, April 5). Performing a Thyroid Scan on a Hyperthyroid Cat [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjSedtTv64    Barnette, C. (n.d.). Feline Hyperthyroidism: A Vet Tech’s Summary of Treatment Options. https://blog.vettechprep.com/feline-hyperthyroidism-a-vet-techs-summary-of-treatment-options Brandenburg, Y., RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal), & Porter, J., RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine-Small Animal). (2020, November 3). Feline Hyperthyroidism: Strung Out Cats (episode 056). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/size/5/?search=hyperthyroid   Bruyette, D. D. (2020, April 28). Feline hyperthyroidism: Management and options for treatment. DVM 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-hyperthyroidism-management-and-options-treatment Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary Technician. (n.d.).   G-M Pancake Detectors: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) - PDF Free Download. (n.d.). https://docplayer.net/29966064-G-m-pancake-detectors-everything-you-ve-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask.html   Hyperthyroidism in Cats. (2018, July 23). Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/hyperthyroidism-cats Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2020). LUDLUM MODEL 2200 SCALER RATEMETER. User Manual, 1–4. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M2200.pdf    Ludlum Measurements Inc. (2014). LUDLUM MODEL 5 GEIGER COUNTER. User Manual, 1–6. https://ludlums.com/images/product_manuals/M5.pdf Merrill, L. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (1st ed.). Wiley. Radionuclide Safety Data Sheet. (n.d.). UNMC Radiation Safety Manual. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/radiation-safety/appendix7_i-131.pdf    Thyroid Scintigraphy (Thyroid Scan) | Animal Endocrine Clinic. (n.d.). https://animalendocrine.com/nuclear-imaging/thyroid-scintigraphy/ Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23   Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members   Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan

    45 min
  4. 03/05/2024

    192 Calicivirus in Cats

    Title of episode: Calicivirus in Cats Category: Immune System, Respiratory   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Calicivirus in Cats. We’ll talk about the basics of the disease and also touch on Feline Calicivirus-associated virulent systemic disease - which was Yvonne’s first exposure to Calici!    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Feline Calicivirus from the Baker Institute for Animal Health, part of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/feline-calicivirus Feline Respiratory Disease Complex from Merck Veterinary Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/respiratory-system/respiratory-diseases-of-small-animals/feline-respiratory-disease-complex Disease Information Fact Sheet Feline Calicivirus from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery https://catvets.com/public/PDFs/PracticeGuidelines/Guidelines/Vaccination/FelineCalicivirus_FactSheet.pdf    Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan

    50 min
  5. 02/27/2024

    191 Leishmania in Dogs and Cats

    Title of episode: Leishmania in Dogs and Cats Category: Immune System, Parasitology, Zoonotic Disease   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Leishmaniosis in Dogs and Cats! It’s a crazy parasite that is zoonotic and not something to mess around with.    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Parasites - Leishmaniasis from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/leishmaniasis/index.html  Leishmaniasis from the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leishmaniasis Leishmaniosis in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leishmaniosis/leishmaniosis-in-dogs Leishmaniosis (Visceral Leishmaniasis) in Dogs from Merck Manual https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-dogs/leishmaniosis-visceral-leishmaniasis-in-dogs Canine Leishmaniasis: Update on Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9416075/    Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan

    50 min
  6. 02/20/2024

    190 Tick Paralysis in Pets

    Title of episode: Tick Paralysis in Pets Category: Parasites   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Creepy crawlies… and their toxic saliva??? We dive into an interesting disorder this week! Are we talking about parasites or are we talking about toxicology?! Join us as we learn what to do for tick paralysis in pets!     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Animals:  https://www.merckvetmanual.com/nervous-system/tick-paralysis/tick-paralysis-in-animals Merck Veterinary Manual: Tick Paralysis in Dogs: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/dog-owners/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders-of-dogs/tick-paralysis-in-dogs SASH Vets: Tick Paralysis:  https://sashvets.com/pet-advice/tick-paralysis/   Don’t forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan

    46 min
4.9
out of 5
98 Ratings

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The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine. We’ll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into internal medicine, studying for their boards, or for those of us that relate to #IMaNerd! Join us for a #VetTechPodcast today and get your learn on! #VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryTechnician #VTSlife #IMFVTpodcast #IMaNerd

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