🎙️ Episode Title: Nailed It — How Vet Tech Alex Contreras Built KlipTrio From the Ground Up 🚨 Episode Highlights:In this inspiring episode of The Vet Nurse Hacker, Vicky is joined by veterinary technician, canine massage therapist, and entrepreneur Alex Contreras — the visionary creator behind KlipTrio, the world’s first 3-in-1 nail clipper with an integrated file and disposable styptic powder cartridge. Together, they dive into:Alex’s journey from vet tech to award-winning inventorThe everyday clinic frustration that sparked KlipTrio’s creationHow one traumatic nail trim became a lightbulb moment 💡Why KlipTrio is a confidence-boosting must-have for every clinic and pet parentAlex’s bold leap into entrepreneurship and his all-in approach (yes, including a tattoo!)The launch of PetTrio Charity and his powerful mission to support both pets and the people who care for them🔥 If you’ve ever cursed your way through a nail trim or dreamed of building something that solves a real clinical problem, this one will fire you up. Expect laughter, truth bombs, and a healthy dose of "you can do it too." 🛠️ What Is KlipTrio?KlipTrio is a patented 3-in-1 nail clipper designed by a vet tech for vet professionals and pet parents:Nail clipping, filing, and styptic application in one toolHygienic, disposable styptic powder cartridgesBuilt for speed, safety, and reducing patient (and human!) stress💡 Spoiler alert: It's the tool you didn't know you needed until now. 🫶 Support the MissionAlex’s work doesn’t stop at innovation. Through PetTrio Charity, he's helping fund veterinary care for underserved communities, supporting vet tech education, and advocating for accessible pet healthcare. 👉 Follow and support:Website: www.kliptrio.com | www.pettriocharity.orgInstagram: @kliptrio | @pettriocharityTikTok: @kliptrio💬 Call to Action:Loved this episode? Show some love:Hit follow on your podcast appLeave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviewShare it with a vet nurse or pet parent who hates nail trims🧠 Bonus Mention:This episode is brought to you by Uncage Me — an 8-week radical reset for the human behind the healer. If you’re ready to ditch burnout and rediscover your joy in practice, check out the course via the show notes.Chapters00:00Introduction to Innovation in Vet Med01:04Alex Contreras: A Journey from Passion to Purpose03:59The Importance of Veterinary Technicians06:47Finding Passion in Veterinary Dentistry09:19The Entrepreneurial Spirit: From Dogapy to ClipTrio11:58The Birth of ClipTrio: Addressing Pain Points in Nail Trimming14:56Designing ClipTrio: Features and Benefits17:37The Patent Journey: Overcoming Challenges21:32The Future of ClipTrio and Its Impact on Vet Med39:12The Journey of an Entrepreneur41:16Transforming Challenges into Opportunities43:59Navigating Aggressive Pets: A Case Study50:25Innovating with ClipTrio: A New Approach to Nail Trimming55:58Philanthropy and the Pet Trio Charity01:02:25Building a Community: The Human-Animal Bond01:05:47Time Management and Balancing Responsibilities01:08:33Protecting Your Energy and Space01:13:16Vision for the Future: Dreams and Aspirations01:20:26Embracing the Vet Nurse Journey01:20:26Overcoming Burnout in Veterinary Nursing

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