Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Veterinary Breakroom: The Pros & Cons of Wellness Plans Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Wellness plans (popularized by large corporate practices) are often touted as a means to increase access to preventive care, encourage clients to bring in their pets sooner and more often, and generate a steady stream of income for the practice. But do these preventive packages work for all practice types? Join Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth as they compare their personal experiences with wellness plan models and dish the dirt on what they love as well as what frustrates them.

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Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/cliniciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
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The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Veterinary Breakroom: The Veterinary School Landscape Jul 31, 2023

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Do you know how many vet schools there are in the United States? Did you hear there are new ones on the horizon? Listen in as we discuss the current state of veterinary education in the US, including the distributive model of education and which states are working on adding schools of their own.

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

A Tail from the Pathology Laboratory with Dr. Brown & Jessica Wilson-Hess Jul 27, 2023

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In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, clinical pathologist Dr. Holly Brown and veterinary technician Jessica Wilson-Hess share adventures from their busy laboratory, which just so happens to be situated within the walls of a booming veterinary practice. As they walk us through the curious case of Salli the beagle, they share diagnostic tips and insights into how they make their work environment fun despite the chaos of life in the laboratory.

Sponsored by Antech

Resource:

https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/keyscreen2/

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host

Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services

Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Managing Canine & Feline Seizures with Dr. Thomovsky Jul 24, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Canine & Feline Seizures.” Dr. Thomovsky explains how to triage seizure cases, prioritize diagnostics, and gain short-term control with benzodiazepines. She then expands the discussion to the selection of maintenance medications for dogs and cats, noting starting them as soon as possible.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/managing-canine-feline-seizures

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Veterinary Breakroom: Confronting Violence in Veterinary Medicine Jul 17, 2023

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. This episode contains heavy subject matter that may be upsetting to some listeners. We asked veterinarians and their staff if they have experienced violent altercations or threats of violence in their practice and the answer was overwhelmingly yes. Join us as we discuss the four different types of workplace violence and what steps we can take to keep our teams safe at work.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/violence-veterinary-practices

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction with Dr. Diaz Jul 10, 2023

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction.” Dr. Diaz covers the frustrating and multifactorial problem of anal sac disease with a focus on possible underlying causes and perpetuating factors. She discusses treatments, including topical therapy and hypoallergenic diet trials, along with routine anal sac expression and the hopefully avoidable surgery.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/anal-sac-abscess-dog-suspected-adverse-food-reaction

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

The Latest Tools in Dermatology Diagnostics with Dr. Penn Jun 29, 2023

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When it comes to itchy skin, diagnostic testing is often the key to achieving a diagnosis. Learn how the latest in AI technology is giving practitioners real-time ear and skin cytology results—without tying up the whole team in the process.

Sponsored by Zoetis

Resource:

VetscanImagyst.com

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: What Is The Gold Standard Anyway? Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Veterinary professionals often talk about the “Standard of Care” and “Informed Consent” in relation to patient care. But, do you know the legal definitions of these terms and how to properly document conversations about treatment options in your medical record? Tune in as Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa discuss how they balance offering alternative treatment plans that fit clients’ goals while still maintaining the best possible patient care.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Recurring Pruritic Skin Lesions in an English Bulldog with Dr. Detwiler Jun 19, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Ashley Detwiler, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Recurring Pruritic Skin Lesions in an English Bulldog.” Dr. Detwiler explores the overlapping symptoms and findings of various skin diseases in dogs, using the severely affected patient discussed in her article, and explains why even answers from biopsies sometimes need to be questioned. Then, she dives into a thorough discussion on pemphigus foliaceus, which is an autoimmune skin disease that you may very well encounter.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/recurring-pruritic-skin-lesions-english-bulldog

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Veterinary Breakroom: The Role of the NAVLE Jun 12, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, we’re throwing it back to the NAVLE: the test you’ve forgotten about, hope to forget about, or can’t seem to forget about no matter how hard you try! Listen in as we discuss the history of the test, our experiences taking it, and why a standardized test will never define our worth as a veterinarian.

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