Podcast: Veterinary Confessions

The Tails of Truth Podcast:

What We Love & Hate in Practice: Our Veterinary Confessions

In this laid-back, laughter-filled episode of Tails of Truth, Dr. Angie and veterinary nurse, JoJo, let you eavesdrop on one of their most candid chats yet — the real talk about what they love and what secretly grosses them out in vet medicine. From eyeball stories to the oddly satisfying world of pus (yes, really!), they spill the truth about daily icks, unexpected joys, and the moments that test their boundaries. It’s the kind of unfiltered back-and-forth that reminds you vet life is as much about people as it is about pets — and a lot about staying real. Grab your tea and laugh along as they prove it’s possible to take your work seriously without taking yourself too seriously.

Key Takeaways

Every Yuck has a Yum: Even the “ickiest” parts of vet work (like pus and anal glands) can be weirdly satisfying for the right person.
Some tasks cross the line: Everyone has a boundary — for JoJo, it’s anythig eyeballs; for Dr. Angie, it’s removing them.
Client honesty matters: When pet parents come prepared (or over-prepared thanks to Google), it can actually help — not hurt — the appointment.
Communication beats perfection: It’s frustrating when you can’t find answers, but explaining why tests matter is part of good vet care.
Vet care is never just clinical: The relationships can be a huge "yum”
Balance over extremes: There’s room for holistic care and Western medicine — the goal is to choose what actually helps the animal.
Sometimes you bend the rules: Even holistic-minded folks will reach for the heavy-duty preventatives when bugs invade.
Consent & kindness matter: Using negative tools like shock collars is a hard yuck; building trust and respecting animals’ signals is a yum.