Tails from a Vet Tech
Tails from a Vet Tech is a podcast dedicated to highlighting, educating, and advocating for veterinary, shelter, and behavior animal professionals. Our mission is to provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment that empowers animal professionals to take care of themselves and the animals they work with. Tabitha and her amazing guests share reflections and experiences from their lives in shelter and vet med. We will have thought-provoking conversations about the ugly and beautiful moments and share success stories with the goal of supporting and inspiring others.
TFAVT is hosted by Tabitha Kucera (Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling RVT, VTS (Behavior), Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner) In addition to doing this podcast Tabitha also owns her own business, Chirrups and Chatter, and loves doing speaking engagements all around the world!
Tails from a Vet Tech
Nutrition 101 featuring Robin Saar RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
In this episode, we chat with Robin Sarr, a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition. Robin shares evidence-based insights on pet nutrition, debunks myths, and discusses common issues.
Educational Resources:
- WSAVA Nutrition Guidelines and Toolkit
- Pet Nutrition Alliance
- Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
- Royal Canin Veterinary Case Consultation - USA
- Royal Canin Veterinary Portal - Case consultations, Slim Fit, Smart Reco, Daily Allowance Calculator (Canada)
Resources from Robin:
- Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition 1st Edition by Robin Saar (Author) and Sarah Dodd (Author)
- The Microbiome and Nutrition - Article in Today's Veterinary Nurse
Robin Saar RVT, VTS(Nutrition) is a seasoned registered technologist with a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition. Her professional experience includes working in small and mixed animal practices as an RVT, and a Practice Manager, and she developed a nutrition program for a veterinary corporation. Robin is a peer-reviewed published author and recently completed the first dedicated textbook “Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition”. Robin is a Sr. Scientific Communication Technician with Royal Canin and volunteers on multiple animal nutrition organization boards. Robin is additionally completing her MSc in Animal Nutrition through Glasgow University.
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