Veterinary Today Podcast
Episodes
From X-Ray to Ultrasound: Building Stronger Imaging Skills in Practice
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly King, CVT, shares her unique path into veterinary medicine and why imaging became her professional passion. Now at Veterinary Diagnostic Cent...
Everything You Need to Know About the VTNE: Eligibility, Prep, and Test Day Tips
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are a veterinary technician student gearing up for the VTNE, a practice owner mentoring a vet tech hopeful, or a CVT who has been putting ...
Innovating Veterinary Education: A Conversation with Mark Acierno, DVM
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veterinary Today, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Acierno, Associate Dean at Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine...
The Art of Fear-Free Veterinary Care
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sally Foote dives deep into the world of low-stress veterinary care, sharing techniques that reduce animal aggression and staff i...
Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in Veterinary Clinics with Alyssa Brown
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Alyssa Brown, a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLATg), ...
The Veterinary Education Journey with Dr. Coretta Patterson
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Coretta Patterson, an esteemed veterinarian with a passion for teaching and curriculum development. Dr. Patterso...
Revolutionizing Mentorship in Veterinary Care with Dr. Addie Reinhardt
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veterinary Today, Dr. Addie Reinhardt, Founder and CEO of MentorVet, discusses the evolving role of mentorship in veterinary care. ...
Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine: Community Outreach & Career Exploration with Dr. Shannon Greeley & Dr. Allyson Harris
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Shannon Greeley and Dr. Allyson Harris as they discuss the incredible impact of community outreach programs designed to engage high school st...
Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Made: Practical Leadership Habits for Veterinary Teams
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Quammen, DVM, MPH, AVMA President-Elect (2025–2026) joins Veterinary Today from the ISVMA Annual Conference to talk about leadership th...
Veterinary Leadership in Transition: Dr. Matt Bussan Passes the Gavel to Dr. Kate Brucker
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Veterinary Today, we sit down with Dr. Matt Bussan, the outgoing president of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Associa...
HPAI in Illinois: What Veterinarians Need to Know Right Now
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to impact animal health across the U.S.—and Illinois veterinarians play a critical role in early ...
What is One Health, and How Does it Impact You?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One Health is a global, collaborative goal that seeks to understand how everything in our world is connected to each other.One Health as a multi-secto...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Legislation, Education, New ISVMA Member Categories
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and learn about key issues that affect the veterinary profession in Illinois and, in turn, you and your practice!Dr. Sandra Faeh, President, A...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Illinois' New, Proposed College of Veterinary Medicine
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Midwestern University in Downers Grove will be the home of Illinois’ proposed second college of veterinary medicine and teaching hospital.Not since ...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Veterinarian and Stand-Up Comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald at 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“You just can’t make this stuff up!”Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP, PhD, brings a light-hearted veterinary stand-up comedy Keynote presentation at...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Mark Ernst, Illinois' State Veterinarian - H5N1, Asian Longhorned Tick
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging developments surrounding the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) into our nation’s dairy supply are ongoing and ever-changing.Meanwhile, Illin...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Matthew Allender Talks Turtles, Zoonotic Diseases and Zoo Veterinary Practice
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you consider wildlife … specifically wildlife medicine and research … that’s a world as big as all of the outdoors!Dr. Matthew Allender, Cl...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Northgate Pet Clinic Clinical Trials Program
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An innovative veterinary pharmaceutical clinical trials program has been operating at a central Illinois pet clinic for more than 10 years, allowing p...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Using Social Media to Enhance Your Hospital's Community Image
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is a free marketing tool in which any veterinary clinic or hospital can easily use! Instantaneous outreach and promotion are important to...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Brad Ryan, 141st Annual Convention Keynote Speaker
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Work/Life balance, and how we handle stress in both personal and professional worlds is always present and, for some, can be a constant challenge.In t...
Veterinary Today Podcast: The State of Rabies in Illinois
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Illinois veterinarians have a significant role as mandated by state regulation in reporting suspected rabies cases in pets and humans.Reported rabies ...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Increasing Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practices in Your Hospital
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine is prevalent in teaching hospitals, general veterinary practices, field operations and emergency refe...
Veterinary Today Podcast: How GFI 263 Impacts Veterinarians and the Public Beginning in June
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The US Food and Drug Administration Guidance for Industry #263, or GFI 263, goes into effect nationally in the US in early June 2023. The new mandate ...
Veterinary Today Podcast: Practice Act, HB1533 and More Important ISVMA Issues 4.25.23
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inaugural Podcast: The ISVMA has been working closely with the State of Illinois regarding appropriate language within the update of the Veterinary ...