The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

197: Becoming a successful practice owner

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stobie completed his undergraduate work at Cook College/Rutgers University before graduating from the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary...

196: CE: Canine cardiology: the practical guide to the mitral valve patient

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or reg...

195: How to approach those retirement goals

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Atkinson has 40 years of private practice experience treating dogs, cats, and pocket pets for a variety of conditions. He has been board certified sin...

194: Understanding diverse perspectives

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in North Carolina, Audrey Weaver, DVM, received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Pre veterinary medicine from Virginia State ...

193: VitalRads radiologist on how teleradiology is elevating the standard of veterinary care

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kris Brand is a staff veterinary radiologist with VitalRads, LLC Veterinary Imaging Specialists in Cypress, Texas. He completed his Doctor of Vete...

192: Improving veterinary medicine through an intersectional lense

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Nayee, DVM, (she/her) is the founder and executive director of Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative and InclusiV...

191: Meet the NJVTA president

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael is a licensed and certified veterinary technician that has been working in the  field of veterinary medicine for over 2 decades. His current ...

189: Pride, representation, and inclusion in vet med

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Hill's. Omar Farías, VMD (he/him) is was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He received his VMD from the University of Pe...

190: Four ways to curb no shows

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Best known as the “Queen of Scripts,” Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founde...

188: Pets and veterans

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jake McCormack enlisted into the delayed entry program of the United States Marine Corps in 2002 and shipped to MCR...

187: 5 feline exam tips for new graduates

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals t...

186: Let's chat behavior

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, and KPA-CTP.  She is t...

185: Who's Your Type? Transfusion Medicine

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis (Lexi) Hansen Bs, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) started her career in the veterinary industry at Morrisville State College where she received her Bachelo...

184: CE: 360 parasite protection

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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171: CE: There’s a mushroom for that!

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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183: Medical excellence: Looking at university relations, doctor mentorship, and externships

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, graduated from Texas A&M University with her DVM and MBA in 2012. She then completed a one-year rotating small animal m...

182: Tax season tips for veterinary professionals

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isaiah Douglass is a partner in Vincere Wealth Management, a fee-only financial advisory firm. He is focused on working within veterinary medicine to ...

181: What's going on with xylazine becoming a street drug?

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Simple Solutions 4 Vets Kelley Detweiler is a DEA and regulatory compliance expert who provides controlled substance an...

180: Top 5 most common referrals to the veterinary behaviorist

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine a...

179: CE: Why tapeworms matter

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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178: A day in the life of an Australian veterinary student

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My name is Liz and I'm a fourth-year veterinary student from the University of Queensland, Australia. I work casually as a veterinary nurse at a speci...

177: The power of saying no

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After seeing team after team struggle with staff morale, hospital after hospital face financial challenges, and too many incredible but disheartened v...

176: Best friends turned practice owners

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My name is Dr. Jennifer Remnes and my undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana. I double majored in Mol...

175: The Vet Blast Podcast celebrates Black History Month with Dr Courtney Campbell

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Courtney A. Campbell is a board certified veterinary surgeon who specializes in orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery. He p...

174: What's new in dentistry for 2023?

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jan Bellows received his undergraduate training at the University of Florida and doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University in 1975. A...

173: Learning more about AmeriVet

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hurley, DVM, National Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Dr. Hurley serves as AmeriVet’s National Medical Director. He receive...

172: What's new with the "Dentistry Lane" across the veterinary profession?

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Prior to becoming dental board certified, Curt Coffman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, National Specialty Director of Dentistry at Thrive Pet Healthcare, worked as...

170: Touching the untouchables: The first reactive referral center for pets with behavioral challenges

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tracy Paukette founded the first clinic dedicated to reactive pets and their families. She earned her doctorate at the Michigan State University C...

169: Coming out: Better than ever in veterinary medicine

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer has been in veterinary medicine for 23 years. She has worked in all areas from kennel, to reception, to technician and finally ended up in ho...

168: Chemotherapy as a general practitioner

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Venable is Board Certified as a medical oncologist from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Venable has always been surround...

167: Winter toxins to watch out for

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpli...

166: 5 tips to successfully navigate patient triage

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Brandt (Mattox) CVT, VTS (ECC) is the Clinical Manager of Surgery and Anesthesia at WestVet in Boise Idaho. Erica passed her VTS exam in 2009 to...

165: The true way to diagnose canine food allergies

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of ...

164: The 3 basic rules for firing a client

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Smith graduated in 2008 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Cornell University. She has worked a...

163: The complicated reality of the human animal bond

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for nearly four decades. He is an internationally recogni...

162: Veterinary oncologist overcomes cancer herself

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DR. RENEE ALSARRAF has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous ...

161: Kindness can go a long way in veterinary medicine

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylva...

160: Holiday toxins 101

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpli...

159: How to cope with surgical anxiety

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's Colleg...

158: Advances in Radiation Therapy: Treating Cancer in the Age of Star Trek

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Neal Mauldin National Specialty Director of Radiation Oncology at Thrive Pet Healthcare Medical Director of PetCure Oncology A leader in the fi...

157: Your spay/neuter complication questions answered

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's Colleg...

156: Mental health in veterinary medicine: A marathon not a sprint

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Primm, DVM, CVPM, has spoken with students, pet owners, and other veterinarians about effective communications, marketing and the roller coast...

155: Peace of mind medicine: The importance of telehealth and virtual care in veterinary medicine

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jess is the Chief Veterinary Officer of Anipanion, a leading veterinary telehealth platform. After working in general practice, urgent care, and h...

153: How to Communicate the Benefits of Pet Insurance

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals t...

152: Practicing Narrative Medicine to Provide Individualized Care

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Fine, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian and writer who operated a house call practice for 25 years and practices integrative medicine. Her mem...

152: Finding Purpose in a Career in Veterinary Medicine

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Anderson, DVM, MBA, Executive Chairman, CityVet, Inc. attended Texas A&M University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Scienc...

152: A New Era in Continuing Education for Veterinary Professionals

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Krothapalli, DVM, MBA, is the Director of Healthcare Education for Edcetera, a leading provider of continuing education, exam prep, and licensin...

151: Updates in Cannabis and Integrative Medicine in 2022

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescu...

150: Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation: a Proactive Approach to Minimizing IVDD in Dogs

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM, (Neurology) attended veterinary school at Ohio State University and then completed a one-year rotating small animal interns...

149: Staffing Shortages and the Changing Landscape of Veterinary Medicine

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Lasus is the CEO of Heart + Paw. He is a dedicated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience strategically and aggr...

148: How Do You Even Anesthetize a Fish Anyway?

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two intern...

147: Practice Ownership in Today’s Consolidated Marketplace

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Kline, DVM, received his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University in 1986. After 9 years of private veterinary pract...

146: What You Need to Know About GFI #256 and the Changing Landscape of Compounding Medicine

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcy A. Bliss, is the CEO of Wedgewood Pharmacy, the leading compounding pharmacy for animals in the US. She is responsible for all aspects of the ph...

145: Low-stress Approaches for Pet Care to Implement in Your Clinic

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. George Melillo, VMD, Co-founder & Chief Veterinary Officer, brings...

144: Discussing DEI and Intersectionality in the Veterinary Profession

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Valerie Marcano, DVM, PhD, is a poultry veterinarian in the Carolinas as well as the co-founder and CEO of Pawsibilities Vet Med, a 501(c)3 nonprofit ...

143: 30 Years in Veterinary Dermatology with Patricia White

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patricia White received her BS degree from the University of Georgia in 1977 and her DVM from Tuskegee University's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1...

142: Moving the Needle in Vet Med with Telehealth and Virtual Care

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Lowe DVM, MBA, BSc, graduated from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior ...

141: How E-prescribing Can Save Time and Enhance Patient Safety

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Garber, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, is a specialist in Veterinary Preventive Medicine and a graduate of Tufts University and the University of Virgin...

140: How Teletriage Can Improve Efficiency and Access to Care

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shadi J. Ireifej DVM DACVS graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (...

139: The Importance of Hispanic/Latinx Representation in the Veterinary Profession

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Dueñas, DVM is an associate veterinarian at the dynamic Sunset Animal Clinic in Miami, Florida. She attended Ross University School of Veterin...

138: How to Start Your Own Veterinary Practice

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Trichel, DVM joined the Suveto team as Vice President of Ownership Opportunities. In this role she helps veterinary team members explore and navi...

137: The Top 5 Most Common Poisons Pets Ingest

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services, Pet Poison Helpline and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist ...

136: Why Pain Management is Key to Success in Veterinary Medicine

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles E. Short, DVM, PhD, DACVA, DECVAA established the programs in veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Missouri and then at Cornell Univ...

135: Good Communication is the Bridge Between Confusion and Clarity

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Nationwide Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP, graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She p...

134: The 6-Minute Spay with June Long

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

June Long, DVM has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's College...

133: How to Better Utilize Veterinary Technicians and Stop Wasting Time

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC) is a certified veterinary technician with more than 20 years of experience. She became a Veterinary Technician Specialist i...

132: The Problem with Noncompete Agreements

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Diaz is a US Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years of corporate recruiting experience in several industries. He has a deep understanding of wha...

131: Reshaping the Veterinary Industry with a People-centric Approach

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Zak, DVM, MBA, is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. Twelve years as an ER v...

130: How to Decrease Stress and Start Loving Work Again

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Teichberg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a BS in biology. In 2019, she became a Certified Veterinary Practice Mana...

129: Creating Lifelong Learners with a Transitional Leadership Philosophy

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Annika VanNoy, PhD, is a learning strategist fueled by compassion, curiosity, and dissatisfaction with the current state of adult learning in the vete...

128: A Deep Dive into Rabbit Gastrointestinal Stasis Syndrome

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laila Proença, DVM, PhD, MV, MSc, DACZM, is the founder and CEO of VETAHEAD, and has always been passionate about veterinary medicine. She is the fir...

127: Building Pop Goes the Vet with Dr Joya Griffin on Nat Geo Wild

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, is an Ohio native and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. While attending Cornell, she...

126: Well-being: Breaking the Norm Because the Norm Isn't Working

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Knight Pinkston, VMD, cVMA, INHC, is happily breaking the norm as a health coach and veterinarian. She's a graduate from Wheaton College in Mas...

125: End of Life Care is not a Failure

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Gardner, DVM, Co-Founder and CIO of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia. After graduating from the University of Miami, she b...

124: One Size Does Not Fit All: Mentorship and Professional Excellence

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM, graduated veterinary school from CSU in 2004, completed a small animal rotating internship at Cornell in 2005 and compl...

123: Virtual Integrative Medicine Consults with Christopher Shapley

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Shapley, DVM, CVA, is a specialist in veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine. He has 2 pet dogs at home, Carrie and Bogey. In his spar...

122: What’s Bugging You? Updates in Veterinary Microbiology

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TEEF for Life combines the fundamentals of microbiology and molecular nutrition to improve the oral microbiome and promote dental health in a safer, r...

121: Reduce Medical Errors with the I-PASS Patient Handoff Strategy

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Barr, DVM, DACVECC, is chief medical officer (CMO) at BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital. Barr holds undergraduate and veterinary de...

120: The Charity Keeping Pets and People Together in Hospice Care

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dianne McGill founded Pet Peace of Mind in 2015 to ensure hospice and palliative care patients have the support they need for their animal companions....

119: How 1 Veterinarian Built Her Practice Around Integrative Medicine

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily C. Abraham, DVM, CVA, attended the University of Miami from 2006 to 2009, receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in 2009 with a major in Bi...

118: Artificial Intelligence Blood Smear: The Complete Hematology Story

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Penn, DVM, received his DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine after receiving his Bachelor of Science from Eastern I...

117: Why Are Gastrointestinal Parasites on the Rise in Fecal Testing?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM, started her veterinary career as a veterinary technician while getting her master’s degree in veterinary medicine with...

116: How to Save Time with Medical Records and Patient Files

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Wilkie is the CEO of Talkatoo, Inc, a one-button healthcare dictation software meant to make charts and medical records simpler and less time co...

115: Entrepreneurship: Inventing the 5-second Doppler Placement Solution

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sari Lieberman, LVT, started her career as a veterinary technician after a 20-year career as a vocalist performing with various bands in various venue...

114: Feline Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, is a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care and small animal internal medicine...

113: The Easy Way to Secure a Veterinary Doppler to a Patient

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sari Lieberman, LVT, started her career as a veterinary technician after a 20-year career as a vocalist performing with various bands in various venue...

112: How to Ace the Interview and Observation as a New Vet Graduate

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Hale, DVM, MBA, and Ryan Hart return to The Vet Blast Podcast! Hale is Destination Pet’s chief medical officer and a graduate of the Tuskegee U...

111: New Shock Wave Technology Makes Waves in Advancing Noninvasive Treatment Options

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Vitucci, DVM, CCRT, graduated magna cum Laude from John Carroll University with a biology degree. She obtained her DVM from The Ohio State Un...

110: The Future of the Veterinary Profession

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Gilbert is a fourth-year (2023) veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and a dvm360® Student Ambass...

109: How to Solve Veterinary Burnout by Measuring Work-life Balance

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Zak, DVM, MBA, is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. Twelve years as an ER v...

108: The Free Program That Has Given Over 100,000 Service Dog Eye Exams

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Miller, DVM, DACVO, graduated from Louisiana State University in 1982 and an internship in small animal surgery and medicine at Auburn University...

107: Why You Should Join a Veterinary Association ASAP

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT, LMVT, VTS (SAIM) (ECC), currently practices as a relief veterinary technician, trainer, and consultant in the San Fr...

106: New Body, New Diet with Staci Scolavino

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Staci Scolavino, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary of Medicine. Prior to veterinary school, she worked as a rese...

105: Veterinary Medicine in the Military with Zachary Tooley

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Tooley is a third-year veterinary student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a masters program...

104: Animal Pain Management: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles E. Short, DVM, PhD, DACVA, DECVAA established the programs in veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Missouri and then at Cornell Univ...

103: Veterinary Recruiting in the Age of Zoom Interviews

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Hale, DVM, MBA, Destination Pet’s chief medical officer, is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her...

102: Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Radiology with Seth Wallack

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Wallack, DVM, DACVR, is a board-certified veterinary radiologist, founder and CEO of Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego. His work in radioiod...

101: Malassezia Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Management with Paul Bloom

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), obtained his doctor of veterinary medicine degree with high honors. He was board certified with the...

100: Palliative Care: Providing A Better Death for the Animals You Were Trained To Save

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Hendricks, DVM, CHPV, is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Veterinarian and owner of Beloved Pet Mobile Vet. She was an author of the 2013 IAAHP...

99: Medical Detection Using Dogs With Cynthia Otto

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care and the American College of Vete...