Lauren S. Grider Veterinarian and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

05/15/2025

In today’s episode, Lauren and JJ talk about rabies in human organ transplant recipients and the spectrum of care in veterinary medicine.

12/11/2024

In this week’s episode, Lauren and JJ investigate a case of respiratory distress and coughing in a dog. Part 1 of 2.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

In this week’s episode, Lauren and JJ cover part 2 of the case of Benny the cat!

10/31/2024

In the first episode of season five, Lauren and JJ welcome neurologist Dr. Jill Narak back to the podcast to discuss one of her special interests: zombies! Listen to the 2024 Howloween Spooktacular now on your favorite podcasting platform!

10/19/2024

Spending the weekend at the VetSouth conference, learning all the veterinary ophthalmology things!

10/18/2024

Season 5 premieres with the 2024 Howloween Spooktacular on 10/30! See you there! 🎃

08/31/2024

Hi everyone! Our timeline for Season 5 will be a little different than usual. JJ and Ben have been experiencing a series of family emergencies. They are both okay! But recording will be spread out a bit, so we might have some variation in release dates/times. We don’t quite know what that will look like right now, but we are working hard to balance self-care and podcasting. We are hoping to still have the Howloween Spooktacular episode this year! I will provide updates as soon as we have them. We’ll see you soon! - Lauren

06/22/2024

is offering a new therapy group!
Announcing a new assertiveness skills group in Huntsville!
Learn how to:
✅ use simple, effective communication strategies
✅ set boundaries and advocate for needs
✅ use personal values to guide choices and behaviors
✅ manage anxiety about practicing assertiveness
✅ respond to negative feedback in helpful ways
When: Wednesdays at 6 PM, July 17 - August 14, 2024
Where: Common Ground Therapy Cowork, 604 Davis Circle SW, Huntsville, AL
Facilitator: Lauren S. Grider, ALC, NCC, CCFP
Clinical Supervisor: Jane Sweeney, LPC-S
Cost: $125 total for the five-week therapy group
Discounts available for students and healthcare workers.
The group is open to adults aged 19 years and up.
Email [email protected] to sign up.

01/23/2024

I am proud to announce that after spending the last 2.5 years completing the master's program in clinical mental health counseling at the University of North Alabama, I graduated in December and have been approved as an Associate Licensed Counselor in the state of Alabama as of today! In related news, I am also excited to announce the opening of HappyCat Counseling LLC, my new therapy practice. I have social media pages established on Facebook and Instagram for the business. The business' website should be active in the next 24-48 hours. I plan to start seeing clients on Tuesday, January 30th at Common Ground, a therapy co-work space near downtown Huntsville, AL. Jane Sweeney, LPC-S, of Sojourner Counseling in Madison, AL will be providing my clinical supervision. I plan to continue veterinary practice as a weekend emergency clinician through my veterinary relief business, and I plan to continue Introvets Podcast. (So, yes, I will still be a veterinarian.) Give me a follow over at my business' page if you'd like to stay up-to-date, and feel free to share it as well!

09/21/2023

is pleased to offer a 5-week career counseling group for 9th-12th grade high school students. Participants will use solutions-focused approaches to identify fulfilling career choices and to develop professional communication and wellness skills. Career assessments will be used to encourage exploration of a range of career options that reflect each participant’s values, skills, and life goals. Total cost for the five week course: $35. High school students in grades 9-12 are welcome. Participants must be at least 14 years of age to attend. Completion of a brief, confidential screening questionnaire is required prior to admission to the group. Participants are encouraged to commit to attending each of the five weekly sessions. Registration closes October 6, 2023. Contact: [email protected] or 256-212-0118 (text or call). Facilitated by Lauren S. Grider, CCFP, graduate student intern in clinical mental health counseling supervised by Maggie Futch, LPC.

08/19/2023

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08/18/2023

🐾 order here: https://apparel-lab.printavo.com/merch/introvets 🐾 - Check out this awesome artwork of the feline chili pepper rating system! Created for us by Stacey Schrimsher ♥️