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Tails from a Vet Tech Tabitha Kucera
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4.9 • 12 Ratings
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Tails from a Vet Tech is a podcast dedicated to highlighting, educating, and advocating for veterinary, shelter, and behavior animal professionals. Our mission is to provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment that empowers animal professionals to take care of themselves and the animals they work with. Tabitha and her amazing guests share reflections and experiences from their lives in shelter and vet med. We will have thought-provoking conversations about the ugly and beautiful moments and share success stories with the goal of supporting and inspiring others.TFAVT is hosted by Tabitha Kucera (Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling RVT, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner) In addition to doing this podcast Tabitha also owns her own business, Chirrups and Chatter, and loves doing speaking engagements all around the world!
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Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part II featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3)
Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall for part two of a two-part series, as they delve into the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They highlight the importance of addressing both behavioral and medical aspects of animal care. This episode emphasizes the value of reinforcing client efforts, building trust, and the crucial role of communication and empathy in veterinary practice. Additionally, Tabitha and Dr. Randall explore pain management strategies, the importance of co...
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Behavior is Medicine: The Connection Between Pain and Behavior - Part I featuring Dr. Linda Randall (DVM, KPA-CTP Tag Teach Level 3)
Join Tabitha and Dr. Linda Randall in the first part of a two-part series exploring the complex relationship between behavior and pain in animals. They delve into trigger stacking and its impact on behavior, stress the importance of understanding pain's complexity, advocate for observing behavioral changes, discuss collaborative pain management approaches, and share strategies for addressing abnormal behaviors and chronic pain while dispelling common pain myths.Episode Resources: AAHA Pa...
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Kitten Kindergarten featuring Juliette Nash
Join us in this episode as Tabitha interviews Juliette Nash, the Community Animal Training Manager at the San Diego Humane Society, to explore the crucial topic of kitten socialization. Learn about the significance of the socialization period, the effects of positive and negative social experiences, and how programs like Kitten Kindergarten teach kittens life skills and set kittens and caregivers up for lifelong success. Juliette shares her expertise on this essential early training and educa...
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Show Update!
Tabitha shares a quick update on the show and our new release schedule.New Episode coming June 17, 2024!!!Support Tabitha's work via social media: TikTok: @behaviorvettech Facebook and Instagram Support the podcast via social media: X: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT FB: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech
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Shelter Strategies for Success featuring Cameron Moore
In this episode, we delve into shelter operations with Cameron Moore, a consultant at Maddie's® Shelter Strategy and Operations. Cameron shares practical recommendations that have positively impacted shelters without requiring any extra resources. She discusses overcoming barriers involving the public and offers advice for post-pandemic challenges faced by shelters. Cameron Moore is a Maddie’s® Shelter Strategy and Operations Consultant and attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at...
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Paws & Pixels: Unleashing Digital Strategies featuring Mychelle Garrigan
Join us as we uncover the secrets to expanding your online influence, whether you're a behavior professional, veterinary hospital, or animal shelter. In this episode, we're joined by Mychelle Garrigan, founder of Firelink Digital Marketing, who shares expert insights and strategies to elevate your online presence. From effective website design to engaging social media tactics, compelling storytelling, and insightful data analytics, Mychelle provides actionable tips to reach a broader audience...
Customer Reviews
Fantastic Energy!
This is the podcast that vetmed has been waiting for! Tabitha brings a positive energy and asks all the pertinent questions. More please!