Unhinged and On Call
Unhinged and On Call
Podcast Description
Confessions from the Vet Truck! Every shift has a WTF moment. More laughing, less charting.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the chaotic and unpredictable world of veterinary medicine, covering themes such as emergency care, humorous mishaps, mental health challenges, and the importance of community support. Specific episodes share wild stories like a horse rescue from railroad tracks, explosive abscess incidents, and experiences of compassion fatigue and burnout among veterinary professionals.
At Unhinged and On Call, we bring you the heart and humor of veterinary medicine—from the barnyard to the back of the clinic. Our hosts Dr. Chelsea Luedke and Trish Wilhelm, RVT are the perfect veterinary duo who take clinical care—and comedy—seriously. With decades of combined expertise in all aspects of veterinary medicine, we’re “on call” to deliver the real-deal insights in every episode.
Nicole Samson: A Journey through Veterinary Medicine and Self-Care. In this episode, the hosts have an in-depth conversation with Nicole Samson, an RVT from Colorado. They explore Nicole’s extensive experience in veterinary medicine, covering her roles in ER, internal medicine, and specialty nephrology and urology. Nicole shares unique insights into advanced procedures like percutaneous cystolithotomy and suburethral bypass surgery. The discussion also delves into the challenges of mental health in the vet profession, emphasizing the importance of self-care and therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The episode combines professional anecdotes and personal growth stories, highlighting the significance of well-being in a demanding field.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
04:44 Meet Nicole Sampson: A Journey in Vet Med
06:13 Specialty Medicine and Nephrology
07:16 Innovative Procedures in Veterinary Medicine
14:45 Crazy ER Stories: The Maggot Infestation
18:23 The Start of a Nightmare
19:01 The Maggot Infestation
19:39 The Aftermath and Recovery
22:34 Reflecting on ER Experiences
23:58 The Importance of Self-Care
27:47 Therapy and Tools for Coping
29:01 Looking Forward
32:49 Conclusion and Farewell
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