Vet Sessions
Episodes
S5E12 Lab Animal Medicine and Animal Welfare with Dr. Sarah Baert
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Baert joins us this episode to talk about lab animal medicine and what animal welfare means in the veterinary world. Dr. Baert is board cert...
S5E11 Veterinary Sustainability Alliance with Dr. Katie Clow
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Earth Month! This week we welcome back Katie Clow for a special Earth Month episode on a topic that affects every corner of veterinary medicine:...
S5E10 Management of Status Epilepticus with Dr. Alex Chan
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello listeners! This week we’re excited to welcome OVC neurologist Dr. Alex Chan. Dr. Chan is an Associate Professor at the Ontario Veterinary Coll...
S5E9 Pet Obesity Updates with Dr. Hannah Godrey and Shawna Morrow
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Vet Sessions! In this episode, we’re joined by two members of the OVC Clinical Pet Nutrition team to explore the latest updates in f...
S5E8 FIP Treatment Updates with Dr. Lindsay Ormesher
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Vet Sessions, we chat with Dr. Lindsay Ormesher, who is completing her residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ormesher talks all about felin...
S5E7 Discontinuation of Immiticide with Dr. Andrew Peregrine
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Vet Sessions, we’re joined once again by Dr. Andrew Peregrine, who has had many previous appearances on the show. This time, we d...
S5E6 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever with Dr. Scott Weese
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a restful holiday season. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Scott Weese, a veterinary...
S5E5 Coping with Pet Loss with Sarah Bernardi Part 1
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two part episode, Sarah Bernardi, RSW, MSW, shares her journey as a veterinary social worker, exploring the emotional complexities...
S5E4 Dentistry Curriculum at OVC with Dr. Kate Wycherley
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Omar Khan sits down with Dr. Kate Wycherley, who is an Assistant Professor in Small Animal Primary Health Care an...
S5E3 Community Medicine with Dr. Lynn Henderson
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lynn Henderson joins us to talk about the growing field of community medicine and how it’s helping reshape both veterinary care...
S5E2 Reflections on Failing then Passing the NAVLE with Dr Nicole Iarusci
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr Shannon Gowland as she chats with OVC Graduate Dr Nicole Iarusci. Nicole shares her insights about the challenging experience of failing the N...
S5E1 Canine Mast Cell Tumors with Dr. Paul Woods
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a new season of Vet Sessions! Thank you listeners for continuing to support us, we can't believe we are starting Season 5! This week, ...
S4E15 Hill's Pet Nutrition Weight Care Program with Shoshana Verton-Shaw RVT and Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have that one patient who can't seem to lose weight no matter what you try? This week we have two guests, RVT Shoshana Verton-Shaw and Dr. Adronie Ver...
S4E14 Cancer Biomarkers for Early Detection with Dr. Geoffrey Wood
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how the tests we perform on patients came to be? Join Dr. Omar Khan and Dr. Geoffrey Wood as they discuss microRNA's and gr...
S4E13 Spaying and Neutering Pets with OVC Theriogenologist Dr. Michelle Caissie
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder when you should be spaying or neutering an animal? Well look no further as who better to ask than OVC's own Theriogenologist, Dr. Michelle...
S4E12 Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice with Dr. Jane Shaw & Dr. Jason Coe
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 2 special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! We have Dr. Jason Coe who some of you may remember from our podcast about the AVM value...
S4E11 Blocked Cats with Dr. Matt Kornya
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Kornya is back with us this week to talk all about urinary obstructions in cats! Dr. Kornya breaks down the causes, symptoms, and most import...
S4E10 Otitis with Dr. Liz Goodale
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Liz Goodale explores veterinary otitis, a common ear issue affecting pets. Dr. Goodale discusses the different types of otitis in...
S4E9 Value Matrix with Dr. Jason Coe
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we invite Dr. Jason Coe to dive into the Value Matrix, a powerful visual aid that’s transforming shared decision-making in vete...
S4E8 Feeding Tubes with Dr. Sarah Abood
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious as to how feeding tubes can help improve patient care? Join us this week on Vet Sessions as Dr. Omar Khan chats with Dr. Sarah Abood about all...
S4E7 Managing Diabetic Patients with Dr. Erin Phillips Part 2
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. This week, please join us for part 2 of the topic of managing diabetic patien...
S4E6 Managing Diabetic Patients with Dr. Erin Phillips Part 1
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back Dr. Erin Phillips! Our guest this episode has been on several previous episodes of Vet Sessions. Dr. Phillips is a board-cer...
S4E5 Disease Surveillance in Primary Care with Dr. Lauren Grant
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know disease surveillance is important in primary care veterinary practice as well? This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Grant who teaches us all a...
S4E4 28th European Nutrition Congress with Dr. Sarah Abood
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back Dr. Sarah Abood! As some of you may recall, Dr. Abood is the recipient of the Nestlé Purina Professorship in Companion Anim...
S4E3 Spectrum of Care with Dr. Sara Ritzie
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we welcome Dr. Sara Ritzie to talk about the spectrum of care in veterinary medicine. Dr. Ritzie worked in gen...
S4E2 Pain Management in Exotic Animals with Dr. Mike Dutton
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know September was pain awareness month? This week we welcome a special guest, Dr. Mike Dutton, to chat with us about pain management in exoti...
S4E1 Veterinary Intern & Resident Wellbeing with Dr. Andria Jones
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new season of Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. On our very first episode of Season 4, we wel...
S3E18 Part 2: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome everyone to the last episode of Season 3! Join us this week to learn more about infectious disease testing with OVC's internal medicine team, ...
S3E17 Part 1: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have two special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! OVC's internal medicine doctors, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya, return to tal...
S3E16 Mass Submissions with Dr. Caitlin Evered
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mystified about mass submissions? In the dark about inking margins? Humbled by histopathology reports? Join Dr. Omar Khan this week as ...
S3E15 Exotic Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Derek Laporte
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! This week we have exotics veterinarian Dr. Derek Laporte join us virtually to talk all about his veterinary journey. Dr. ...
S3E14 Veterinary Supplements with Dr. Sarah Abood
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of supplements out there, Dr. Sarah Abood joins Dr. Tiffany Durzi this week to help us sift through the massive amount of information out t...
S3E13 Glaucoma in Cats and Dogs with Dr. Chantale Pinard
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week to talk all about eyeballs! Dr. Chantale Pinard, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at OVC teaches us all about canine and...
S3E12 NEW Treatment Guidelines for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we have a particularly hot topic to share with our listeners: a new treatment guideline for Feline Infectious ...
S3E11 All things Liver (Part 2!) with Dr. Erin Phillips
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! This week Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes back Dr. Erin Phillips to complete her series on the liver! If you haven't already, we ...
S3E10 Controversy around Grain Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Shari Raheb and Ms. Sydney Banton
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have two special guests on Vet Sessions! Please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Shari Raheb, a board-certified veterinary c...
S3E9 Echinococcus multiocularis with Dr. Andrew Peregrine
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine! As many of our listeners may know, Dr. Peregrine is an Associate Professor in clinical parasitology at...
S3E8 Feline IBD and GI Small Cell Lymphoma with Dr. Matt Kornya
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year listeners! To ring in 2024, we welcome back Dr. Matthew Kornya with Dr. Shannon Gowland. If you have a cat who seems to have endless ha...
S3E7 Behind the Microscope with Dr. Emma Stacey
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! In our final podcast just before the holidays, please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Emma Stacey. Dr. Stacey is ...
S3E6 All Things Liver with Dr. Erin Phillips
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about all things liver! Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes Dr. Erin Phillips back to talk about biliary tract anatomy, diseases, an...
S3E5 Update on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember Episode 16 from our very first season when we talked about the Avian Influenza? This week, join Dr. Omar Khan as he discusses updates ...
S3E4 Communications Training at OVC with Ms. Jen Thurtell
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews the Manager of OVC's Medical Communications Program, Jen Thurtell. Jen org...
S3E3 Everything Poo! Fecal Transplants with Dr. Allison Collier
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk everything poo! Join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Allison Collier all about fecal transplants in dogs and cats. Dr. Allis...
S3E2 Managing Proteinuria in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Erin Phillips
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews OVC's internal medicine specialist, Dr. Erin Phillips. Dr. Phillips graduated from OVC in 2014, an...
S3E1 Setting Up for Surgical Success with Dr. Will Hawker
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of Vet Sessions! On our first episode of the new season, join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Will Hawker on how to set yo...
S2E15 Hookworms in Dogs with Dr. Andrew Peregrine
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine to talk about hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in dogs with Dr. Omar Khan. Dr. Peregrine is OVC's parasi...
S2E14 Itchy Dogs with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's allergy season! Join us this week to listen to Dr. Shannon Gowland interview board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale as she talk...
S2E13 Veterinary School Advice with OVC Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Dr. Hannah Mackellar
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about what the vet school experience is like? Look no further as recent graduate of the OVC Class of 2023, Dr. Hannah Mackellar...
S2E12 Certifications for Pain Management and Rehabilitation with Dr. Tiffany Durzi
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curious to learn more about pain management and rehabilitation? Join us this week to listen to a familiar voice, one of our hosts and founders of Vet ...
S2E11 Use of Cannabis in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Kim Lambert
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! On this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with OVC graduate and Associate Registrar to the CVO, Dr. Kim Lamb...
S2E10 Veterinary Practice Ownership and Economics with Dr. John Tait
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back listeners! If you have ever considered owning a veterinary practice or getting involved in the business side of the veterinary industry, ...
S2E9 Mental Health Surrounding Euthanasia with Emily Horton, RVT
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we decided to switch gears and dive into an uncomfortable, yet critically important topic: mental health and euthanasia. To do so, Dr. Shann...
S2E8 Navigating Life as a New Graduate with Dr. Werdah Iqbal
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air, which means all across Canada, classes of student veterinarians are preparing to enter the profession very shortly. To celebrate...
S2E7 Lyme Disease and the Canadian Tick Situation with Dr. Katie Clow
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The abundance and distribution of tick populations in Ontario, as well as the whole of Canada, has changed dramatically over the last decade. With unu...
S2E6 Veterinary Opportunities in Government and CFIA with Dr. Mary Jane Ireland
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Vet Sessions! For this week's episode we wanted to take a break from clinically-focused content to look at the government industry of ...
S2E5 Managing Hypotension with Dr. Jocelyn Marchiori
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luckily, most patients undergoing general anesthesia in small animal practice are healthy and the procedures are elective. However, given the vasodila...
S2E4 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair and Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Melissa MacIver
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Family Day and welcome back to Vet Sessions! Today's episode is all about those infamous cranial cruciate injuries in our canine patients. Dr. T...
S2E3 Canine Influenza with Dr. Scott Weese
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to vet sessions! This week Dr. Tiffany Durzi had the pleasure of sitting down with veterinary internal medicine specialist and the chief ...
S2E2 Heart Murmurs with Dr. Shari Raheb
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heart murmurs: we all love to pick them out, but don't necessarily love figuring out what to do next. For many veterinarians, navigating how to share ...
S2E1 Lymphoma and Oncology Technology with Dr. Chris Pinard
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome back to the first episode of season two here at Vet Sessions. We have so much exciting and informative content to bring to ...
S1E25 Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia with Dr. Carolyn Kerr
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Opioids, as a part of a well-balanced anesthetic or analgesic protocol, are a staple in veterinary clinics worldwide. However, either because of curre...
S1E24 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson Part 2
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Last time Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with veterinary dental specialist Dr. Amy Thomson to talk about her journey in small animal denti...
S1E23 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Vet Sessions we are so excited to bring you some incredibly helpful content on small animal dentistry and specifically, feli...
S1E22 The Evolution of Veterinary Clinical Skills Training with Dr. Andria Joy
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're switching gears this week to talk about something different but very important: clinical skills training for veterinary students. So much has ch...
S1E21 Raw Food Diets with Dr. Caitlin Grant
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raw food diets seem to be a rising trend, and many clients swear by the benefits they see in their pet's skin and digestive health, or feel the diets ...
S1E20 Epilepsy and EEGs with Dr. Fiona James
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another exciting episode! This week Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with OVC neurologist Dr. Fiona James to find out her tips and tricks fo...
S1E19 The History of the Ontario Veterinary College with Dr. Lisa Cox
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although in today's society, veterinary practices appear on almost every corner, there was a time not so long ago where veterinary medicine was a nove...
S1E18 Feline Upper Respiratory Disease with Dr. Matthew Kornya
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy first day of school and welcome back to another episode of vet sessions! Even though we're sad to see summer come to an end, we couldn't be more...
S1E17 AI and Diagnostic Imaging in Vet Med with Dr. Ryan Appleby
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most veterinarians will understand the feeling of wanting another pair of eyes to confirm the diagnostic results of complicated cases. Something like,...
S1E16 Avian Influenza Outbreaks with Dr. Brian Stevens
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although infectious diseases are always making headlines, avian influenza is one virus that seems to be consistently in the news, especially lately. T...
S1E15 Gabapentin and Out-Patient Pain Management with Dr. Karol Mathews
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! We are so pleased to share part two of our interview with the renowned Dr. Karol Mathews. Last time, Dr. Mathews shared her serendipitou...
S1E14 A Legendary Journey in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Karol Mathews
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most of you know the name Karol Mathews, either through her time as a professor, or through her work in OVC's ICU as an emergency and critical care sp...
S1E13 Primary Care for Working Dogs with Charlotte Donohoe, RVT
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! While it's certainly no secret that primary care is important for our all companion animals, this is especially true for working dogs. T...
S1E12 Tritrichomonas foetus: An Underrecognized Parasite in Cats with Dr. Andrew Peregrine
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Although widely recognized in bovine medicine as a culprit of infertility and abortion, Tritrichomonas foetus isn't often added to diffe...
S1E11 Practicing Self-Compassion with Dr. Andria Jones-Bitten
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As veterinary professionals, we are known for our compassion and empathy to the animals we serve, as well as their owners. But what about compassion f...
S1E10 Robotics, AI, and more In Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Pavneesh Madan
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered how technology will integrate into the future of veterinary medicine, this is the episode for you. This week, Dr. Omar Khan si...
S1E9 Approach to Separation Anxiety with Dr. Lee Niel
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is finally here in Ontario and life has started to return to some semblance of normal, which for many people means going back to work and othe...
S1E8 Where Clients Get Their Information with Dr. Deep Khosa
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a short one but a good one! We have Dr. Tiffany Durzi in the studio with beloved OVC professor and clinician Dr. Deep Khosa to ...
S1E7 Virtual Reality in Veterinary Anatomy and Beyond with Dr. Pavneesh Madan
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Dr. Omar Khan recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the well-known, and well-loved, OVC professor and clinician Dr. Pavneesh Ma...
S1E6 Canine Corneal Ulcers with Dr. Chantale Pinard
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with the incredible veterinary ophthalmologist, and fellow OVC colleague, Dr. Chantale Pinard to ...
S1E5 Exotic Medicine to Exotic Island Survival with Dr. Omar Zaheer
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so thrilled to share this exciting, bonus episode with OVC alumni Dr. Omar Zaheer! Dr. Zaheer recently competed on the infamous TV show Survivo...
S1E4 Accessibility of Veterinary Care with Dr. Shane Bateman
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two of our incredible interview with Dr. Shane Bateman. In this week's episode, Dr. Shannon Gowland picks back up where we left o...
S1E3 From Rural Mixed Animal Practice to Emergency Medicine and More with Dr. Shane Bateman
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Shannon Gowland catches up with a colleague, and friend, Dr. Shane Bateman. Although we planned to have Dr...
S1E2 The Future of Primary Healthcare with Dr. Peter Conlon
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Peter Conlon is back for a second episode with Dr. Tiffany Durzi, this time to talk about the evolution of primary healthcare in the veterinary in...
S1E1 The History of Primary Healthcare with Dr. Peter Conlon
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Dr. Tiffany Durzi interviews the celebrated veterinary practitioner and professor Dr. Peter Conlon on the history of primary ca...
S1E0 Where It All Started
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Vet Sessions! In this intro episode our three hosts, Dr. Tiffany Durzi, Dr. Shannon Gowland, and Dr. Omar Khan delve into their backstory a...