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Yvonne Brandenburg, CVT, RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine - Small Animal)

Founder, Head of Education, & IMFVT Podcast Host
"The advancement of our industry is one that excites me, and I look forward to the opportunity of being in the forefront of creating a better profession. 

​Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, CVT, VTS (Internal Medicine - Small Animal) is the Founder and Head of Education for Internal Medicine For Pet Parents and it's subsidiary, Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. She was the 2021 President for Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians.

Yvonne is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the state of California since 2005, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) in the state of Oregon since 2023, and obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) designation in Internal Medicine - Small Animal in 2016. She is an author and a speaker at both local and international conferences, as well as a co-host with Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine - Small Animal) of the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast.

Yvonne started working in a general practice in 2003. After seven years she decided to challenge herself and became a veterinary technology program instructor at Carrington College California. She worked as an instructor for several years, as a vet tech program director for a year, and then found her way into SAGE Veterinary Centers, a specialty hospital, in 2012 where she worked with patients diagnosed with intricate diseases and in 2021 she became a Clinical Learning and Development Specialist for the company. In January of 2023, Yvonne and the entire SAGE L&D team, joined the Veterinary Nursing Development department at NVA/Ethos as Clinical Trainers.

Yvonne has presented on subjects related to SAIM at numerous conferences and continuing education providers including American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, AVMA Convention, state veterinary and veterinary technician associations, UC Irvine Conti Symposium, in the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership, and more. (See below for a list of lectures presented.)

In 2018, she founded Internal Medicine For Pet Parents, a website designed to help educate pet owners about the diseases their pets were diagnosed with. Visit www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com for resources for pet owners.

In 2019, Yvonne realized there was a need for a place dedicated to veterinary professionals interested in small animal internal medicine and Internal Medicine For Vet Techs was born. In 2019, she and her business partner, Jordan Porter, started the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. In 2020, the company gained its AAVSB RACE approved provider status, including the IMFVT Podcast for CE hours, and added the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership site for continuing education courses and a dedicated veterinary community. Visit the membership for more information: Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership

If you'd like to work with Yvonne, please email her at Yvonne@InternalMedicineForPetParents.com
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​Podcast Hosted by Yvonne and Jordan:

​The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast  is a weekly podcast has many episodes that are RACE approved for continuing education. The podcast has over 240,000 downloads since starting and reached over 30 different countries around the globe.

Yvonne and Jordan launched the IMFVT Podcast October 2019 in honor of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week.

Membership managed by Yvonne and Jordan:

The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership launched in August of 2020 as a community for like minded veterinary professionals with a passion for veterinary internal medicine. The membership includes AAVSB approved RACE continuing education courses and a community forum for members.

​To learn more go to: ​https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/

Publications by Yvonne:

Journals and Magazines:
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Evans Syndrome: A Technician's Role 
Continuous Glucose Monitors In Veterinary Medicine

Pulse: The Official Publication of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association. February 2023. p 18. 

​Read the full article here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/scvma/pulse_202302/
"Oops, I Did It Again!" Strategies for Improving Client Compliance

Today's Veterinary Nurse; An Official Journal of the NAVC. Summer 2023, Volume 6, Number 3. pp. 16-20.

Read the full article here: https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/parasitology/parasite-prevention-client-compliance/
See articles written by Yvonne for Today's Veterinary Nurse here: ​https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/authors/yvonne-brandenburg/
Retail:
Pet Health Journal: A 6 Month Journal For Medications, Exams, & Healthy Living (Internal Medicine For Pet Parents Series)One Month Pet Health Journal: Track Medications, Treatments, and Your Cat's and Dog's Health (Internal Medicine For Pet Parents Series) Canine & Feline Seizure Journal: A Log to Track Seizures, Medications, & Vet Visits For Your Dog or Cat (Internal Medicine For Pet Parents Series) ​
​To see a full list of books published by Yvonne visit one of these online retailers:

Presentations by Yvonne:

Immune System:
Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis: Shifting Lameness
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-910924 Expiration 5/9/2024
  • IMFVT Membership June 2022, UC Irvine Conti Symposium July 2022, ACVIM June 2023, AVMA July 2023, Scheduled: SWVS September 2023
​Hepatocutaneous Syndrome: A Tech’s Guide;
  • UC Conti July 2023

Hematology:
Evans Syndrome: A Technician's Role
  • ACVIM 2017, SAGE Symposium 2018, VSPN Rounds February 16, 2020 & San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022, Tennessee Music City Veterinary Conference February 2023, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023, Scheduled: SWVS September 2023
Hematology?! Using the Stuff You Forgot (Blocked) From School
  • SAGE Symposium 2019, Tennessee Music City Veterinary Conference February 2023, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023
Going Beyond The Quick and Dirty Crossmatch
  • SAGE Veterinary Centers Internal CE 2019, 2022, San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022
Cracking the Code: Understanding Blood Chemistry
  • Scheduled: CACVT Western Slope Event October 2023 

Endocrine System:
Continuous Glucose Monitors: How To Use Them In Your Practice
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-886608 Expiration 11/1/2023
  • SAGE Symposium October 2021, IMFVT Membership November 2021, California RVT Association December 2021, San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022, Arizona Veterinary Technician Association 2022, IMFVT Membership October 2022, TVMA Annual Conference & Expo March 2023. Scheduled: SWVS September 2023 (including lab)
A Tech’s Guide to Managing the Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patient
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-926312 Expiration 7/25/2024
  • ACVIM Forum June 2022, NVA October 2022, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023, AVMA July 2023
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Too High For Too Long
  • San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022
Diabetes: Too Much of a Sweet Thing
  • Scheduled: CACVT Western Slope Event October 2023 
Too Much or Too Little of the Big 3 – Adrenals, Thyroid and Pancreas – Part 1 & 2 
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 2 hours CE for Non-Interactive Distance: 20-926314 Expiration 7/25/2024
  • SAGE Symposium 2020
Addison’s: Hypo Adrenals and The Great Pretender
  • ​IMFVT Membership September 2022
Cushing’s: Hyper Adrenals and Pot Bellies;
  • Scheduled: CACVT Western Slope Event October 2023

Gastrointestinal System:
“Normal” Cat Vomiting: There’s No Such Thing
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-880994 Expiration 9/7/2023
  • Royal Canin August 2021, October 2021, IMFVT Membership November 2021, San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022. Scheduled: Tennessee Music City Veterinary Conference February 2023, TVMA Annual Conference & Expo March 2023, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023. Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association June 2023
Diarrhea Large Bowel or Small Bowel: The Scoop on Understanding the #2
  • San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association April 2022, TVMA Annual Conference & Expo March 2023, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023. Scheduled: SWVS September 2023
Food Intolerance: Understanding Immune Response
  • UC Irvine Conti Symposium July 2022. ​Scheduled: SWVS September 2023
Pancreatitis: When Exocrine Goes Haywire
  • AVMA July 2023

Renal System:
Renal Disease: When BUN and Creatine Are Too Much
  • Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023, AVMA July 2023​

Respiratory System:
TECH342-0421: Respiratory Diseases 
Nursing Care:
Pain: Recognize and Advocate For Veterinary Patients
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-920844 Expiration 6/21/2024
  • Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership
The Art of Anesthesia: Basic, Tips, and Tricks (lecture and lab)
Career:
Upping Your Tech Game: Being a Rock Star Tech
  • IMFVT RACE-Approved 1 hour CE for Live Lecture: 20-754617 Expiration 9/21/2022
  • Royal Canin Vet Tech Week Series October 2020, SAGE Symposium October 2021, Royal Canin October 2021, Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians October 2021, IMFVT Membership October 2021, TVMA Annual Conference & Expo March 2023, Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Conference March 2023
You've Declared You're Getting a VTS. So, Now What?
Other:
Technician Round Table and Case Presentation (collaboration)
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If you are interested in Yvonne presenting for you organization, please contact her here: Yvonne@InternalMedicineForPetParents.com
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Don't see a topic you want? Yvonne will create custom RACE approved presentations on a wide variety of topics related to veterinary medicine. Email and schedule a time to discuss your needs. 
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See the latest list of Lecture Abstracts:
yvonne_brandenburg_cvt_rvt_vts_saim_presentations_abstracts_v72023.pdf
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Podcast episodes/Interviews:

Radio Vet Nurse Podcast. December 6, 2020. "Yvonne - Small Animal Internal Medicine". Listen here: https://anchor.fm/radio-vet-nurse/episodes/Yvonne---Small-Animal-Internal-Medicine-e1l9tje/a-a88p6fe​

Vet Tech Cafe Podcast. November 14, 2021. "Jordan and Yvonne, IMFVT". Listen here: https://vettechcafe.podbean.com/e/vet-tech-cafe-jordan-and-yvonne-imfvt/

Tails from a Vet Tech Podcast. June 20, 2022. "Upping Your Tech Game featuring Yvonne Brandenburg (RVT, VTS) and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM)". Listen here: ​https://tailsfromrvt.buzzsprout.com/1887137/10758065

​Memberships:

Yvonne is an owner and active member of the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership. You'll see her presenting monthly CE's and joining the conversations in the member forums.
A member of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians since 2016, Yvonne loves to support the Academy and share her passion with like minded technicians.

She was the 2021 President: www.aimvt.com/yvonnebrandenburgeb.html 

​See her page on the Academy website here: Yvonne's speaking page on AIMVT
Yvonne supports her state organization and hopes all technicians join their state organizations and keep fighting for a better profession.

California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association
Yvonne became a member of the OVTAA in 2023 as soon as she got her Oregon license. She is passionate about supporting state vet tech associations.

Oregon Veterinary Technician & Assistant Association
As a VTS, Yvonne supports the national organization working to elevate our profession. 
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Visit National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America to learn more.
As a non-fiction author, Yvonne is a member of the Non-Fiction Authors Association. Nonfiction Authors Association
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