Join us in this episode as we delve into Walter's extraordinary life, his passion for education, the impact of his viral content, and his hopes for the future of veterinary medicine.

About Walter Brown, BS. RVTg VTS (ECC)

Walter Brown is an Emergency and Critical Care specialty veterinary technologist, social media public figure, influencer, comedian, and founder of SKINNI GO LIVE LLC.Walter combines his background in veterinary medicine with comedy to bring education and relief to veterinary professionals worldwide. He has millions of views and continues to create viral content.

While devoting his time to SKINNI GO LIVE LLC, Walter is a veterinary technologist program liaison for United Veterinary Care. He cultivates relationships with veterinary technology programs and provides students with opportunities and resources to pave the way for future career interests. In addition, Walter has plans to develop supplemental learning courses and seminars for veterinary technology students, pet parents, and kids of all ages. His ultimate dream is to create veterinary assistant programs for inner-city schools and charter schools in low-income areas.

Walter received his veterinary technology degree from Fort Valley State University and was academically trained in emergency and critical care at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to social media influencing and education, he is an avid arachnid hobbyist. He enjoys the life stages and development of tarantulas and has a collection of over ten species.

About the Episode:

In this enlightening episode of Real Talk Unleashed, we are privileged to engage in a deeply insightful conversation with Trish Haak, a licensed clinical veterinary social worker. Join us as we delve into the heart of veterinary social work and its transformative impact on both veterinary professionals and pet owners.

As advocates for increased awareness of what the veterinary community is experiencing, we explore with Trish the importance of shedding light on the realities of veterinary medicine.

To empower our listeners, Trish offers a wealth of resources for suicide awareness training, and guidance on finding veterinary social workers who can provide support. She shares her own journey to becoming a veterinary social worker, fueled by her own experiences and her passion for nurturing the well-being of both animals and their caregivers.

Join us in this incredibly impactful episode as we uncover the profound world of veterinary social work with Trish Haak, and discover the transformative impact it has on veterinary professionals, pets, and pet owners.

About Our Guest:

Trish Haak is a veterinary clinical social worker located in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the VM-CVM to provide support, crisis intervention, grief education, and referrals and resources to animal owners.  She works as a member of the veterinary health care team to support difficult decision-making, end-of-life care, and the grieving process.  She provides workshops and rounds on wellbeing, effective client support and communication with veterinary students, staff, interns, residents, clinicians, and faculty.  She received her Master's of Social Work in Clinical Practice at the University of Washington-Seattle and Veterinary Social Work Certification at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  She is also a Certified Social Worker in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional.  She has provided mental health services within hospital, university, school, and research settings to a wide range of ages.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, dogs, and chickens, or teaching yoga, running, swimming, and gardening.

Resources:

https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/
https://hsq.dukehealth.org/tools/

https://jedfoundation.org/resource/signs-your-friend-might-be-struggling-emotionally/
https://veterinarysocialwork.org/
https://qprinstitute.com/
https://www.livingworks.net/asist
https://axon.avma.org/page/wellbeing-courses
https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/crm

In this thought-provoking episode of Real Talk Unleashed, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Eve Harrison. As a seasoned full-time concierge house call veterinarian in Los Angeles, Dr. Harrison has pioneered the practice of true veterinary concierge medicine, offering personalized care to her patients within the comfort of their own homes.

During the episode, Dr. Harrison shares her motivations for pursuing house calls and assisting fellow veterinarians in embarking on their own house call journeys. She discusses the House Call Vet Academy, providing insights into the resources and support it offers to veterinary professionals seeking to transition from clinical practice to relief or house calls.

Dr. Harrison also candidly reveals her experiences with corporations in the veterinary industry and the influence that led her to decline corporate sponsorships for her House Call Academy Conference. She provides thought-provoking advice for veterinary students preparing to enter the workforce in the coming years and offers guidance to current veterinarians who may feel disillusioned with the direction of the industry.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Eve Harrison proves to be an inspiring force for change within the veterinary industry, encouraging veterinarians to break free from the constraints of traditional practice and forge their own paths toward fulfillment and success.

Resources:

www.dreveharrison.com

www.thehousecallvetacademy.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheHouseCallVetAcademy

https://www.instagram.com/the_house_call_vet_academy/

Listen to her podcast: https://pod.link/1604252727

Book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/If-Betray-These-Words-Clinicians/dp/1586423541