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The Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast

The Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast

De : Victoria Koks
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 Welcome to the Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast, your go-to source for all things veterinary nursing! Dive into the vibrant world of veterinary life with Vicky as she uncovers the secrets, tips, and hacks that you won't find in any textbook. From heartwarming stories to practical advice, we explore the highs and lows of being a vet nurse. Whether you're looking for motivation, education, or a good laugh, this podcast is here to inspire, inform, and entertain. Tune in and discover how to elevate your career and make the most out of your journey in veterinary nursing!Copyright Vet Nurse Hacker Economie Réussite personnelle Science
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    • Ep 9: Ask Me Anything: Vet Nurse Hacker Confessions

      Ep 9: Ask Me Anything: Vet Nurse Hacker Confessions
      Aug 3 2025
      🎧 Vet Nurse Hacker — Ask Me Anything: Vet Nurse Hacker Confessions
      Host: Vicky, VTS (Nutrition)
      Episode Type: Solo AMA (Ask Me Anything)

      🩺 Episode Overview:
      In this raw and real AMA-style episode, Victoria answers the juiciest questions she's received from vet nurses across the profession. From clinical confidence to imposter syndrome, burnout to boundaries, and everything in between — this episode is a vulnerable deep-dive into what it really means to be a vet nurse in 2025. If you've ever asked yourself, “Is there more to this career?” — this episode is your sign that yes, there is. So grab a cuppa and let’s unpack the heart, hustle, and hidden truths of vet nursing.

      🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
      • The #1 Clinical Skill Every Nurse Should Master (Spoiler: It’s Not Intubation)
      • Why Victoria believes VTS titles are absolutely worth it
      • The hardest case she’s ever worked on — and how it shaped her forever
      • The two things she’d change about how nurses are treated in clinic (utilization + pay!)
      • Real talk about quitting, staying, and questioning your place in the profession
      • How she rebuilt her career after hitting rock bottom
      • The truth about burnout — how sneaky it is, and how you might not even know you're in it
      • Her hot take on resilience training (aka: stop giving us more PowerPoints while we drown)
      • Why rest is a boundary, not a reward
      • Her journey with imposter syndrome as a specialist — and how she pushes through it
      • What a typical day looks like now as a business owner and locum nurse
      • Her advice to any vet nurse thinking about walking away
      💡 Key Takeaways:
      • Advocacy is a clinical skill — and your voice matters.
      • You can absolutely step away from vet nursing and come back stronger.
      • Burnout is preventable, but only if we start recognizing it and supporting each other.
      • There is a future for vet nurses who want more — in leadership, business, education, product development, coaching, and beyond.
      • You’re not stuck. You’re expanding. That’s worth celebrating.
      🧠 Resources Mentioned:

      🌟 Uncage Me: The Radical Reset for the Human Behind the Healer
      An emotional reset course built specifically for vet nurses, techs, and vets.
      Normally $249 — get it for just $99 with the code vetnursehacker
      → Uncage Me: RESET NOW
      Learn more about Uncage Me: The Radical Reset for the Human Behind the Healer Here!

      🎙️ Episode 5 — Claire Boyle’s Career Pivot to Life Coach
      🎧 A must-listen if you’re thinking about building a career beyond the clinic.

      🐾 Connect with Vicky
      • Instagram: @vickythevetnurse
      • Email: vetnursehacker@gmail.com or @vetnursehacker
      • Companion Animal Nutrition Service: cans.vet
      • VetXIR (training + wellbeing): vetxir.com
      💬 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a vet nurse friend who needs to hear it. 💛
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      30 min
    • Ep 8: The Code Whisperer: ECC, Education and Empowerment with Megan Brashear

      Ep 8: The Code Whisperer: ECC, Education and Empowerment with Megan Brashear
      Jul 27 2025
      In this powerhouse episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker Podcast, Vicky is joined by the legendary Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC) — a veterinary technician specialist, international speaker, educator, and deeply respected leader in emergency and critical care. From baby Megan’s animal-obsessed beginnings to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in veterinary nursing education, this episode explores her journey, lessons learned, and why she believes ECC nurses are absolutely superheroes. Megan opens up about:
      • The chaotic but exhilarating early days of ECC
      • Why mentorship, teamwork and emotional intelligence are non-negotiable in vet med
      • How she navigated burnout, leadership and major life change
      • What keeps her in love with ECC, even after two decades
      • Why techs teaching techs is the legacy she's most passionate about
      • Her favourite topics to teach (spoiler: bring on the acid-base nerds!)
      Packed with honesty, humour, real-life stories (including auto-transfusing blood in a white boxer at 3AM), and practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone in the veterinary profession—especially those curious about ECC, leadership, or public speaking.

      💡 Topics Covered:
      • Megan’s vet tech origin story
      • ECC highs, heartbreaks, and what makes it magical
      • The truth about burnout and working “invincible” shifts
      • The transition from floor to education and leadership
      • Training tips and in-the-moment learning in emergency settings
      • Her journey to becoming an international educator and speaker
      • Advice for vet nurses wanting to get into public speaking
      • The secret to longevity in vet med (hint: it involves peanut butter & good people)
      • Rapid fire: scrub pocket surprises, chaotic shifts, theme songs & more
      🧠 Key Takeaway:
      “You can do this—you just may need to make a few changes. You don’t have to push so hard all the time. The knowledge will come. You’ll get there.” — Megan Brashear
      🔗 Connect with Megan:
      Catch Megan at upcoming conferences like VMX and IVECCS, or come say hi at her next international speaking engagement—she promises she actually loves talking to people, even as an introvert.

      Follow Vicky@vickythevetnurse and @vetnursehacker and learn more at www.vetxir.com
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      56 min
    • Ep 7: The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations

      Ep 7: The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations
      Jul 20 2025
      The Vet Nurse's Guide to Brave Conversations 🩺 Episode Summary:
      In this heartfelt episode of Vet Nurse Hacker, Vicky unpacks the emotional reality of having hard conversations in vet med—from asking for a break, to setting a boundary, to speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. If you’ve ever cried in your car after a shift or second-guessed your voice in the treatment room, this one’s for you. Vicky walks you through the emotional labour we carry as vet nurses, how that impacts our ability to speak up, and—most importantly—how to reclaim your voice without burning out or burning bridges. With practical tools like the SANE Method, grounding strategies, and easy-to-remember scripts, this episode is your go-to guide for building brave conversations that honour your humanity. 🧠 What You'll Learn:
      • Why hard conversations feel unsafe (hint: it's not about confidence)
      • How emotional labour affects our ability to advocate for ourselves
      • The SANE Method to prepare what you want to say
      • Scripts and phrases to hold your ground without conflict
      • Nervous system regulation tools for before and after the convo
      • How to reflect, reset, and reclaim your power—even if it felt messy
      🛠️ Tools & Takeaways:
      • SANE Method: Situation, Action, Need, Emotion
      • Box breathing & grounding anchors
      • Mantras to stay calm: “I am safe to speak. My needs matter.”
      • Broken record technique for holding boundaries under pressure
      • Reflection questions to build self-trust post-conversation
      🧡 VetXIR + Uncage Me
      If this episode landed deep—if you’re ready to go from just surviving to showing up with confidence—explore VetXIR for in-clinic skill building, or join Uncage Me, the emotional reset course for the human behind the healer. 📱 Connect with Victoria:
      Instagram: @vickythevetnurse
      Podcast IG: @vetnursehacker
      Website: vetxir.com 💬 Listener Love:
      “If this episode resonated, or you're processing your own brave convo, DM me on IG or leave a voice note—I'd love to hold space for you.” 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with the vet nurse who needs to hear it.
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      30 min
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