Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots

Howdy, Idiot Army!!! This week, we have the opportunity to speak with the vet from the San Fransisco Zoo, Dr. Ian, and get to hear about how vet med works in the zoo world. He is incredibly likable, from starting off pandering to our exhaustive Icelandic following, talking six seven (if you're over the age of 17, you may have zero idea what this means), why zoo conservancy is so important (and saves animals), and helping explore why all of Dr. Kent's friends are A-holes. We also discuss working on site, challenges that arise, mental health of animals (not just physical), and the unfortunate fact that "69" isn't funny anymore. Listen in. There is a semi abrupt ending-we had such a fun time with Dr. Ian that we ended up inadvertantly having a two part episode. Check in next week for the back half, and if you're in the San Francisco area, check out thier zoo. It is quite amazing, and Dr. Ian's tireless dedication is a huge reason for this. San Francisco Zoo & Gardens: www.sfzoo.org

So, starting off, quick note. Cory the Common Idiot is no longer on the show. He will not be a part of anything going forward. Moving on, this week Associate Producer Idiot Beth and Kent the Doctor Idiot bring on some fine folks from Almost Home Humane Society in Lafayette, Indiana. Brittany Tommila, director, and Lacie Eastman, the medical team manager, talk with the Idiots about the challenges, struggles, and creativity of medicine in a shelter. They talk about how they can string a budget, improv medical procedures, and still show the love and compassion each animal needs, including taking on ones that would be put down somewhere else. They also talk fundraising, and while it's too late for this year's event, they talk about the yearly St Patrick Day's .1k. Yes, you read that right. Even Kent can do that. And there's beer at the end!! If you are interested in donating, hearing about other events, getting ready for next year's .1k, volunteering, or getting a new pet, please check them out at https://www.almosthomehumane.org/ You can also find them on Insta and Tiktok at @almosthomehumane Facebook at Almost Home Humane Society (Lafayette) If you've made it this far...do you realize that April 1 is tomorrow? Just unfortunately, wasn't on a Tuesday... Cory will return, much like an MCU hero, next week.

We don't wanna brag, but The Idiots got to have a sit down with Dr. Emily King, TikTok Influencer and veterinarian extraordinaire, and it was a great time. They discuss pets, faith, family and vet care, as well as being overshadowed by Johnny (this will make sense, trust me), why all vet clinics should have a social media team ("your client should know you before they know you"), and the responsibility an influencer carries when people listen to their words. Dr King is great about showing a world via social media that is digestable and interesting for both client and vet pro sides. Don't just take our word for it, check her out below. She will amaze you! Oh, also, Kent and Emily discover they share a common employer in a "small world" moment. https://beacons.ai/dr.emilyking https://www.all-starvet.com/

See the previous week for all the apropros show notes. This is the second half of the episode we started last week, and we dive into "Birds", "Lake Placid", "Anaconda", and "Jaws". Animals, movies, and buzzed conversation. What more could you ask for? How about making fun of chiropractors, Kent "getting better" about arguing with stupid people online (he hasn't), and a discussion of why starting a gun fight at a dog park is in bad taste.

Are you ready for a Tuesday matinee with the Idiots, plus their buddy Bill (Aka 152 award winning director, writer, film producer, lawyer, animal enthusiast, possible serial killer, kung fu fighter, and lover of the ladies William R. A. Rush...who strangely enough, wasn't in a hurry to be done with the Idiots, hence a two part episode) talk animals in film. The trio discuss film techniques, why working with animals is a problem (dogs tend to be too happy), and then venture into 3 classic films that involve real animals and how some of their most iconic scenes were shot. Interspattered with "Cujo", "Ghost in the Darkness", and "The Edge", they touch on other topics like why you shouldn't watch the documentary "Zoo" for family movie night, the cruel world of hyenas, penguins, ducks, cats, and lions, and why rhino hunting is actually a conservation effort worth backing, and you can still make fun of billionaire's pee pees. Also, they end on a cliffhanger, so you'll want to tune in next week for the exciting conclusion of "Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots". Will the friendships they made along the way be the real treasure? Will Kent kill Cory? Will Cory kill Kent? Will Bill just watch with popcorn clutched as they duke it out? See you next week! Find Bill's most excellent work at: www.ogcinpro.com [email protected] Instagram @originalcinematic Find Group on Tubi at: https://tubitv.com/movies/100047989/group And find Bill's other works illegally uploaded on YouTube. You can also purchase, if you really want to help the art, at Apple or Prime

Imagine with me for a moment. You go into an abandoned amusement center, urban adventuring, and you see a tank full of greenish fluid. Your flashlight reflects off the glass as the sun sets through broken windows on the other side of the room, and that's when you see it-the silhouette of a giant shark, suspended in time, waiting for her adoring public to return. Rosie is seen, and she's both terrifying and vulnerable. This was a moment that was the catalyst for Rosie's return. Rescued by geologist extraordinaire, palientologist, world traveler, owner of Crystal World, board and/or consult for multiple museums, and all around amazing and down to earth dude (basically everything any kid wanted to be when they grew up) Tom Kapitany, she was given a new lease on life. She is slowly being preserved for future onlookers, and she is a mirror to the human spirit. Please, listen to her story. Also, side note, we are still planning to release a bunch of videos eventually, and it will make this episode even better. Tom gave us a tour of Crystal World, and as much as we try to describe, it's much better seen than heard. However, the conversation was just too good to get rid of, so apologies for some of the parts that need to be seen. Just take our word for it, the venture to Victoria Australia. If Rosie's story has touched you, please consider donating to the GoFundMe, or at least, sharing it on your socials. https://www.gofundme.com/f/rosie-the-shark https://www.crystalworld.com.au/rosie-the-shark/

Good morrow, Idiot Army. This week we have another excellent guest, a friend of recent guest Dr Raffaela Lesch, and super genious from The University of Vienna (yes, Cory and Kent were disappointed to find out this is not where tiny hot dogs come from) Dr Jim McGetrick comes on to discuss social cognition and inequity aversion with dogs, and other animals. They discuss reactions in animals seeing other companions who get more, or less, of treats and how they react, how running tests is as much making sure your own bias is removed as making sure the dogs in the tests aren't smarter than you, and coop with humans, among other topics. Also, it wouldn't be a VM4IBI episode if we didn't have any issues- No, the Idiot Associate Producer Beth did not quit half way through, but her microphone did. You'll notice her sudden silence...she was with us in spirit...or something. Anyway, check out Jim's links, he has some incredible work with multiple focuses and animals. University of Vienna profile page: https://becogbio.univie.ac.at/people/scientific-staff/jim-mcgetrick/ Researchgate profile page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jim-Mcgetrick Google scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=wQsURuAAAAAJ&hl=en

Happy Tuesday, and welcome back. All three Idiots are present to talk about Prions (pronounced Pry-Ons, unless you don't like the taste of Freedom, then it's Pree-Ons) and how folded proteins can affect the brain. Other notable moments is Cory doing a (sounds like a capella but the mic did not pick up his guitar over his voice...you'd think the Idiot Musician would know how mics work, but apparently not) parody of "Mad World" and The Doctor Idiot having the bejeezus scared out of him by his mom.

Are you ready for some really cringe jokes that make Dr. Kent want to play in traffic, followed by some really great and inciteful discussions about horse medicine? Then we've got an episode for you. This week, The Idiots talk with Dr. Natalie Lord (who does not turn water into wine, much to our disappointment) about the fun, the frustration, the pride, and the problems with being a horse vet. Most is done ambulatory, so travelling on site, and sometimes the trips can take up nearly the entire day. However, it is rewarding, always.

Welcome welcome! This has been a crazy season. The first half was as long as our longest season. We took a break, and now we are back again. Man, it always feels good to take some time off. While it may not seem like it, the three Idiots really put in a lot of effort, and it takes a lot of effort to sound this relaxed, honestly. We're proud of what we do, but sometimes the batteries need to recharge. Anyway, that aside, we are joined by Kristi, franchisee/owner of Hounds Town Fayetteville. We talk about the care that goes into making sure your pooch has the best time at doggy daycare and boarding, the behind the scenes so people can get a grasp just how hard and time consuming this job can be, the joys of the grind, and somehow, we all stay on topic because Kristi is as much a music and record nerd as Cory. If you are in the Fayetteville area, Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots highly recommends Hounds Town Fayetteville (I'm sure all the locations are top tier, they have a great vetting and training process, but Kristi is a friend and we trust her 100%, since she is a peak human). Check them out on Facebook or Instagram@houndstownfayetteville, or call them at 910-853-0234.

Parents, bring the kids around for this one! They'll be excited to hear it, and for a VM4IBI first, there is no cursing at all! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, whatever you believe and celebrate. For a midseason finale, The Idiots (all three, including Merry Bethmas, the Associate Producer Idiot) talk vet med on reindeer. At least, the first half is, until Cory gets a text from a guy calling himself "Santa" and asks us to talk about his 9 reindeer. Beth, who is the Christmas Reindeer expert, teaches us even more about the reindeer that help Santa deliver millions of presents around the world each Christmas Eve night! Don't want to miss this, lest you might end up on the naughty list, like Dr Kent and Cory! Also, apologies for the sound quality for Kent's parts-he left his microphone at home, and is somehow convinced his AirPods work just as well. We will be taking a short break for holiday festivities, but will be back early 2026. This season has been groundbreaking for us in so many way, including the fact that we have already done more episodes that we typically do in a full season, have had some collossal guests, and have expanded the brand to 3 total Idiots. Also, you may hear that we have added in some advertisements. We have partnered with Libsyn and with Audacy for advertisements. We don't necessariy endorse anything that has been put with our episodes for ads, but frankly, we simply sold out. That said, we have purposely only added ads to the front and back of every episode, at least for now, as we have always aimed for our show to feel like a sit down chat, not an overly produced slick show. We appreciate all of your listeningship, and hope that you come along for the next chapter of the show. We do this because you do what you do. Thank you so much, and we'll talk with you next year.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a private and private vet clinic is? Listen in this week with our friend Dr. Xanda Fuhrken, who has been in both worlds, as we compare and contrast the worlds. We also talk about the large conglomerates that masquerade as a small town vet clinic and how to find out if they are, should you wish. We also somehow give a shout out to Shelby, Xanda's sister, so check her out on TikTok @shelbolognapepperonipizza. Worth it.

Howdy, listenerlings!! This week's episode is a fun one. Beth, The Associate Producer Idiot joins our discussion with our new friend Raffaela Lesch, PhD, who was the lead researcher in studying trends showing that raccoons are following a similar path that wolves did en route to becoming dogs. The good news, this means that trash pandas may become domesticated, possibly self-domesticated, to be pets. Ya know, little bandit masked housemates! The bad news, unless you plan to live for another 10k+ years, you likely will never own one. Does anyone have a number for a cryogenic deep freeze person? Dogtor Kent may be interested. The discussion is lively, fun, relaxed, and just an all around good time. If you want to read the nitty gritty details, check out Raffaela's research at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12983-025-00583-1 https://www.raffaelalesch.com/

Today is Giving Tuesday, and what a fortuitous timing for this episode to drop (trust me, Cory did not plan it this way, it's just stupid luck). The Idiots sit down with Gigi Tsontos and Jenny Glasgow, executive director and president of the board, respectively, of Not One More Vet, or NOMV. It's hard exactly to pin down what NOMV is, but as a very basic description, they are an incredibly important group, coalition, movement that gives veterinary professionals (from the lead doctors and owners of clinics to techs to cleaning crews) resources, education, and a collective to focus on mental health. NOMV is saving lives, enriching lives, and making the veterinary world a better place. Happier vets mean happier pets. This episode does have to talk about the dark side, the ones lost, and this helps bring more understanding and appreciation to the light. We Idiots are incredibly humbled to have been able to spend an hour talking with Gigi and Jenny about an organization they are clearly so (deservedly) proud of that the world absolutely needs. As this is Giving Tuesday, as previously mentioned, please find it in your heart, if you can, to donate to https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5BQGXT8YNKUH4. A little bit goes a long way, and they explain where some of the funds go in the episode. Vet Med For Idiots By Idiots wholeheartedly endorses NOMV and cannot say enough good about them. https://nomv.org/ www.chubbydognation.com for weightloss solutions for your pet, if they're a little on the chubby side.

So, against his wishes, Cory the Common Idiot has a cat. Her name is referred to as Silver or Silvie in the episode, but she is actually named Wobbles the Wonder Cat, because it annoys Amber, the Brain Witch Idiot. Anyway, Wobbles is extra special because she has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. This basically makes basic movements slightly...off. A wobbly kitty, if you will. The Idiots discuss her condition, almost give away the story on how she ended up in the Common Idiot's household (a story for a later time), and the condition of cerebellar hypoplasia, what it does, why it affects movements, and Kent's stupid fingers.