DVM Divas Podcast
By Melissa Detweiler
DVM Divas PodcastJul 17, 2020
Positive Leadership
Josh Vaisman, Co-Founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting joins us! Helping create engaged teams and a positive environment and changing our profession for the better. Learn about resiliency, being a positive leader regardless of your positions, psychological safety, and so much more. This conversation was life-changing for us!
Finishing off the episode Maria shares a cooking hack, Melissa shares 2 crazy fun life wins, and Josh joined us for the fail!
**** Prior to recording and editing this episode the cooking hack was found on tiktok and was not tried by the Divas. After the episode was edited the hack was tried and did not work! The only way it wold work is if the wooden spoon was wet but we DO NOT recommend this!****
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Pet Peeves
We all have pet peeves. In this episode, the DVM Divas go over their biggest pet peeves they have about clients!
Also, Melissa shares a finger fail, Ann has a household hack to save you time cleaning, and Maria reveals an appliance win.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Gender Bias
Gender bias is something that our industry has struggled with for some time, but what we have to say may surprise you!
Also, Melissa shares a vaccination hack, Ann has a technology fail, and Maria reveals a culinary win.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Overcoming Toxic Cultures
The term has been all over recent headlines—toxic work culture. No profession is immune and with the high stress levels that face the veterinary industry, it’s definitely a reality we for us. Listen as we discuss our own experiences with toxic environments and explore a few methods for overcoming them.
Also, Melissa shares an employee training fail. Ann has a self-care win, and Maria reveals her hack for hanging pictures with minimal wall-trauma.
Here’s the link for the Extreme Ownership book mentioned by Ann!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Referring to the ER with Jennifer Merlo-Part 2
Welcome our special guest, Dr. Jennifer Merlo, as she shares words of wisdom about referring cases to the ER. Dr. Merlo has the unique perspective of working as both GP and ER throughout her career and has a few tips for making the transition seamless!
Melissa, once again, shares a mom fail. Maria has a “romantic” win, and Jennifer reveals a fantastic hack about wrapping those catheters before sending off to the ER.
Here’s the link to written version of Jennifer’s advice! And you can find her on social at @fearfailurefaith and her blog @thefearlessvet.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Referring to the ER with Jennifer Merlo-Part 1
Welcome our special guest, Dr. Jennifer Merlo, as she shares words of wisdom about referring cases to the ER. Dr. Merlo has the unique perspective of working as both GP and ER throughout her career and has a few tips for making the transition seamless!
Melissa, once again, shares a mom fail. Maria has a “romantic” win, and Jennifer reveals a fantastic hack about wrapping those catheters before sending off to the ER.
Here’s the link to written version of Jennifer’s advice!
And you can find her on social at @fearfailurefaith and her blog @thefearlessvet.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Our Least Favorite Question
For so many of us, it’s such a dreaded question—“What would you do if it was YOUR pet?”
If you’re like us, you were probably told in school to never answer that question, or to dance around it as much as possible, but are we really helping our clients (or patients) if we avoid it? Listen to the DVM Divas as they share ways to handle the situation.
Also, Ann shares an “HR” fail. Melissa has a “professional” win, and Maria reveals her hack for keeping clinic morale up during these stressful times!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Things We Didn't Learn In School
We learned SO MUCH in vet school, but what about all the stuff we didn’t learn? Listen to the DVM Divas as they share their top tricks and tips of veterinary practice outside the hallowed veterinary school halls. Hear what their clinicians didn’t tell them!
Also, Maria shares an “unlucky” fail. Ann has a crafty COVID win, and Melissa reveals her hack for keeping her family safe during the quarantine!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Conversation In a COVID World
Since we’re living in a world that’s so very different than what we’re used to, we thought we’d record a little differently too! We opened-up the Zoom chat to our friends and listeners and had an open conversation about our current challenges.
Joining the chat are Dr. Lindsey Bailey, Dr. Gary Marshall, Dr. Tannetje Crocker, and Dr. Samantha Cavender.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Special Update
A special bonus track about the current state of our world.
Navigating the Generation Gap
New grads? Old grads? Gap grads?
Join the DVMDivas as they dig into questions Melissa received while presenting to the Iowa State Veterinary School's Veterinary Business Management Association group a few weeks ago. The students had lots of questions about working with the "older" generation.
While we decided we are NOWHERE near being the "older" generation--we did decide that we're *comfortably* in the "gap"--we're not old but we're definitely not new. This "gap" positioning gives us a unique perspective that we can all learn from!
Then as we do, we round out the episode with Maria's win turned to a fail, Melissa has a hack we all may need here shortly and Ann has a surgery win that ties in relying on what you've learned.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Too Sick To Work?
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #23!
Listen as the DVM Divas discuss the pressure and conflict of choosing to stay home from work when you’re sick. Especially in the current climate of an official world-wide pandemic, it’s more important than ever to respect our health and the health of those around us.
Melissa will share a guinea pig fail, Ann shares a re-purposing hack, and Maria shares a win about the status of her own immune system!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Best of Season 1 - Part 1
Can you believe it!?!? We hardly can!! Not only have we made it well into Season 2 but we've passed 20 episodes!! To celebrate, Maria has been compiling some of our favorite moments from the first season.
Listen along as we share the highlights of our best episodes from Season 1. We also threw in the best wins, fails, and hacks! Did we miss your favorite? Let us know! We will include it in Part 2.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Relief Work
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast!!
Listen along as Melissa begins to dig into hiring a relief veterinarian for her practice. Both Ann and Maria share their best advice for both hiring a relief veterinarian and becoming one.
Maria has an ingenious clinic hack from a listener. Ann's fail this week is one anyone who travels can relate to. And we CANNOT wait to share Melissa's big WIN! We are SO proud of her!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify!
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Difficult Conversations-Interviews
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #20
This week continues our “Difficult Conversations” series with the hot topic of interviews. What should you ask as an employer? As a job candidate? Listen as the Divas share their expertise and wisdom on this potentially stress-inducing topic!
Melissa shares a hack about self-care and work-day survival. Maria has an epic mom fail and Ann has a kick-ass clinical WIN (or maybe we should say, kick-“tail”?)
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
The Intervention
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #19
On this week’s very special episode, Ann and Maria stage an intervention with Melissa to address a very serious issue…her blatant LACK of Instagram skills!
Listen as they coach Melissa into developing her social presence and assure her that she is NOT old!
Did it work? Find out by searching @MelissaLynnDVM on IG!
And don’t forget to check out Maria’s win about her veterinary license and we share yet another amazing hack from one of our awesome listeners (just how can you hide the unmistakable Parvo smell? The answer is probably NOT what you expect!)
Also mentioned in the show:
Snout School by Danielle Lambert. Do you need help developing your personal brand? Danielle and the Snout Squad can help!
Also consider using Canva to help you build all kinds of digital templates! And Planoly for scheduling all of those posts!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Conference Dress Code
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #18!
‘Tis the season for… Veterinary Conferences!! CE is unavoidable--conferences make it a smidge more “bearable.” You get out of the office, often you get out of paying for a meal or two, sometimes you even get out of the state or country...but does that mean you get out of professional dress as well?
Listen along as this week the DVM Divas discuss CE conference dress code--should we have one "officially"? Do we need them? What are “acceptable” clothing options?
Also, Maria has the best travel hack for fellow germophobes, Melissa has a bad “fake” grandma fail, and Ann shares her best Mom win to beat cabin fever.
Interested in what Ann thinks is the BEST THING EVER for kids? Click the link--->*Cabin Fever Cure*
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Efficient Medical Records
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #17
This week’s hot topic—Medical Records. While medical records are some of the most important things we do-they also cause of a majority of our stress and frustration. Listen along as the DVM Divas discuss the different ways they handle medical records.
Melissa shares a hack she found online that will help all of us "remember" more, Maria has an epic Mom win that will really pay off and Ann shares her latest fail--of the culinary variety.
Interested in getting the medical records templates discussed in this episode? Sign up to receive your free copy!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
What's In a Title?
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #16
This week’s hot topic—what’s your title? Miss, Miz, Missus, or DOCTOR? Does it matter if it’s in print? What about on an airplane with all the strangers? Listen as the Divas weigh in.
Ann shares another GREAT hack from one of our listeners. Maria has a potentially embarrassing professional fail and Melissa has a win that only a Dr. Mom can have!
Mentioned in the show:
The Kansas Practice Act statute that indemnifies DVM’s during times of crisis…KSA 47-841
The book Melissa was reading on the plane…The Jackass Whisperer
The award-winning hack submitted by Ann’s technician:
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Bad-A Women in VetMed: Dr. Tannetje Crocker, Part 2
Part 2 is here!! For this episode, Ann continues to interview Dr. Tannetje Crocker. Listen along as we deep dive into mentorship--both mentoring and being mentored. Enjoy a laugh as they figure out that the veterinary community is always smaller than you think!
Dr. Crocker gives us the all--tips, wins and fails. She's got the best quick breakfast sandwiches, how to get blood from uncooperative kitties and a game-changing Mom Hack!
Here are links to all things Dr. Crocker! Website! Instagram! YouTube! Facebook!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re so glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Bad-A Women in VetMed: Dr. Tannetje Crocker
Listen in as Melissa and Ann of the DVMDivas interview the awesome Dr. Tannetje Crocker. Dr. Crocker's online brand is one of encouragement-no matter where you are in your #vetmedjourney. And I'm sure it is no surprise...we've got Part 1 and 2 for you!
During Part 1, we dig into Dr. Crocker's early VetMed years--chugging and marriage. She also shares how and why she started building a brand online. Dr. Crocker is such a positive force in our industry--after listening we're sure you'll be inspired too!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
The Realities of Ownership
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #13!
It’s SEASON TWO ya’ll!
Listen as the DVM Divas discuss the realities of being a practice owner. What’s great, what’s not so great, and what kinda sucks…is Melissa leaving veterinary medicine for a retail job?
Ann shares a Christmas card fail, Maria has an AMAZING hack from one of our Instagram followers and Melissa gives us a dual mom/vet win!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Bad-A Women in VetMed: The Derm Vet, Part 2
Bad-A Women in VetMed: The Derm Vet, Part I
Here in Part I, we talk about vet school, internships, residencies, working out and letting go of perfection. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed out talk with Dr. Bourgeois!
The AVMA Wellbeing Summit
In this episode, Maria shares a life fail about wrong invitations, Ann shares a life win about saying yes, and Lindsey shares a life hack for travel.
Check out www.dvmdivas.com for Wellbeing Resources.
*music credit to: www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Imposter Syndrome
Listen as Ann, Maria and Melissa discuss the hot topic of Imposter Syndrome.
In this episode, Ann shares life fail about being eliminated from all future pillow fights, Maria shares a life win about having security cameras in exam rooms, and Melissa shares a clinic hack about helping animals grip on those tables.
During the podcast Ann mentions David Goggins who is a retired Navy Seal, a motivational speaker and an author who you should absolutely check out! She also referenced the book High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard,.
Check out our Youtube page to see the hilarious video mentioned in this podcast!
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Holiday Leave
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #08.
Listen along as Ann, Maria and Melissa discuss the hot topic of the Holidays--time off, on-call and everything in between.
Also in this episode, Ann shares an "all-life stages" hack for making a bed, Maria shares her self-care fail and Melissa has her latest mom win of letting go!
And as always, here are the links for all things DVM Divas!
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
Prefer video? Check out the DVM Divas on YouTube
Thank you for joining us as we once again go beyond the stethoscope! If you're liking what you hear, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on all your favorite podcast listening platforms!
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**Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/vial-signs
Less Stress Vet School?
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #07
Listen as Ann, Maria and Melissa discuss the hot topic of an article in the Minnesota Daily Newspaper about how the University of Minnesota College of Vet Med is taking steps to lighten the stress-load of its students.
In this episode, Melissa shares a fail about clean children, Ann shares a win about a clean car and Maria teaches us an inventory hack to address expiring meds!
Other links mentioned in today’s episode:
And as always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
See the video on the DVM Divas YouTube Channel
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Professional Appearances
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #6
Listen as Ann, Maria and Melissa discuss the hot topic of professional appearances in the workplace.
In this episode, Ann shares a mom fail about a lost child, Melissa shares a win about raising your hand and being heard and Maria teaches us all about a better method for cutting pills with this week’s hack.
As always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
See the video on the DVM Divas YouTube Channel
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Creating a Cohesive Network
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode #05
Listen as Ann, Maria, Melissa (and special guest, Lindsey!) discuss the hot topic of the lack of a cohesive network within the profession.
In this episode, Maria shares a fail about self-care, Melissa shares a win about a rite of (shopping) passage with her daughter and Ann teaches us all about hiding your favorite Sharpie from your coworkers with this week’s hack.
As always, here are the links for all our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
See the video on the DVM Divas YouTube Channel
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
MD's in Vet Med
Welcome to the DVM Divas Podcast Episode # 04
Listen as Ann, Maria and Melissa discuss the hot topic of MD’s performing orthopedic surgery on shelter animals!
In this episode, Ann shares a fail about birthday traditions, Maria shares a case win and Melissa teaches us all about her “gnat-trap” with this week’s hack.
And as always, here are the links for all of our DVM Diva accounts:
The Podcast Page on DVMDivas.com
See the video on the DVM Divas YouTube Channel
We’re go glad to have you join us as we go beyond the stethoscope! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share on all your podcast listening platforms!
Listen at: Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify
*music credit to: https://www.purple-planet.com/vital-signs
Maternity Leave and Breaking the Internet
Difficult Conversations
Podcast Intro Episode
Social Media Privacy
This week, we discuss the "hot topic" of protecting our privacy on social media.
Ann will share her mom fail. Melissa has a mom win and Maria gives us a clinic hack to try now!
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