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VETgirl

Clinically relevant, RACE-approved veterinary continuing education in short audio and video formats for busy vets, techs, and students.

The brief

This is the YouTube channel for VETgirl, a major online veterinary continuing education platform. The videos are a mix of short, practical "how-to" demonstrations of clinical procedures (like suturing or cage cleaning) and longer recap episodes where hosts summarize key takeaways from the main subscription-only webinars. It functions as a lead magnet and free resource, showcasing the practical, no-fluff teaching style of the VETgirl brand.

Unlike academic journals or lengthy conference lectures, VETgirl delivers information in short, digestible multimedia formats designed to be consumed "on the run." The focus is relentlessly practical and clinical, presented by a rotating cast of board-certified specialists.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

VETgirl is a subscription-based online continuing education service co-founded by Dr. Justine A. Lee and Dr. Garret Pachtinger. Both are board-certified specialists in veterinary emergency and critical care (DACVECC), with Dr. Lee also holding a board certification in toxicology (DABT). The platform provides RACE-approved, practical training through podcasts, webinars, and videos, designed for time-crunched veterinary professionals. The VETgirl YouTube channel, which this evidence is based on, offers free samples of their instructional content and summaries of recent webinars.

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Credentials & credits

  • Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT
  • Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
  • CEO & Co-founder, VETgirl (Dr. Lee)
  • COO & Co-founder, VETgirl (Dr. Pachtinger)
  • Author/Editor of multiple veterinary textbooks (Dr. Lee)
  • NAVC Speaker of the Year (2011, 2015, 2016) (Dr. Lee)

Other ventures

  • Criticalist, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota (Dr. Lee)
  • Consultant, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (Dr. Lee)
  • Clinician, Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, PA (Dr. Pachtinger)
  • International Lecturer (Dr. Pachtinger)
  • Author of 'It's a Dog's Life…but It's Your Carpet' (Dr. Lee)
  • Author of 'It's a Cat's World . . . You Just Live in It' (Dr. Lee)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    How to do a Figure of 8 Eyelid Margin Closure in a Dog

    A clear, concise example of the channel's core format: a specialist demonstrating a common but precise surgical technique.

  2. 02
    Learning with VETgirl - VETflix and Skillz Q12026

    Showcases the recap format, where hosts distill key takeaways from a dozen different webinars, covering a vast range of topics in one episode.

  3. 03
    How to Properly Clean a Veterinary Cage in Veterinary Medicine

    Highlights the platform's value for the entire veterinary team, focusing on a fundamental but critical task for veterinary technicians and support staff.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

The provided evidence is from the VETgirl YouTube channel, which consists of solo-narrated instructional videos and co-hosted recaps, not guest interviews. Therefore, an interview style cannot be determined from the material.

The YouTube channel primarily features instructional, single-presenter videos demonstrating specific techniques or co-hosted summaries of webinar content. It is not an interview show. The main audio podcast, which is part of the paid subscription, does feature long-form interviews with veterinary specialists and industry figures.

Signature segments

  • · "How-to" clinical procedure videos
  • · "VETflix & SKILLZ" webinar summaries
  • · RACE-approved Continuing Education (CE)
  • · Tagline: "On the Run"
  • · VETgirl branding and jingle

Topics covered repeatedly

Veterinary SurgeryEmergency and Critical CareVeterinary Technician SkillsPharmacologyAnesthesiaDermatologyPublic HealthClient CommunicationPractice ManagementDiagnostic Imaging
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

The YouTube videos feature various veterinary specialists, technicians (VTS), and VETgirl team members as expert presenters for specific topics. The main audio podcast interviews specialists, researchers, and notable figures in the veterinary field.

Recent guests
  • Dr. Shelby Reinstein, MS, DACVO
    on How to do a Figure of 8 Eyelid Margin Closure in a Dog
  • Dr. Amy Kaplan, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS
    on Learning with VETgirl - VETflix and Skillz Q12026
  • Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS
    on Learning with VETgirl - VETflix and Skillz Q12026
  • Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC)
    on How to Properly Clean a Veterinary Cage in Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Chris Ralphs, DACVS
    on How to Palm Needle Drivers
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
41.4K
41,400
Avg views / video
794
Trailing window
Total views
3.7M
3,684,998
Videos published
180
Sponsor readEstimated

The entire YouTube channel is a promotion for the VETgirl Elite subscription service, the VETgirl U conference, and related apps. The main audio podcast also features distinct sponsors for individual episodes, such as Boehringer Ingelheim.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who are the founders of VETgirl?
VETgirl was co-founded by Dr. Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC.
What is the format of the VETgirl podcast?
The free YouTube channel features short instructional videos and webinar summaries. The main subscription podcast includes these as well as long-form interviews with experts in veterinary medicine.
Is VETgirl still active?
Yes, the platform releases multiple new podcasts, videos, and webinars weekly, with episodes published as recently as this month.
Is this content just for veterinarians?
No, the content is designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students, with topics relevant to the entire clinical team.
How can I access the full VETgirl library?
The full library of podcasts, webinars, and other resources is available through a paid subscription on their website, vetgirlontherun.com.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]Official Websitevetgirlontherun.com
  2. [02]About Dr. Justine Leedrjustinelee.com
  3. [03]VETgirl on Top - PetVet Magazinepetvetmagazine.com
  4. [04]VETGirl Founder & CEO - Justine Lee DVM '97, DACVECC, DABT - YouTubeyoutube.com
  5. [05]Interview with COO of VETgirl, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC - YouTubeyoutube.com
  6. [06]Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC - Critical Care Specialistgarretpachtinger.com
  7. [07]VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts on Audibleaudible.com
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