Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

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Canine Therapeutic Joint Injections With Dr. Lenfest May 04, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Margret Lenfest, VMD, DACVSMR, CVA, to discuss a recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Canine Therapeutic Joint Injections.” Dr. Lenfest dives into the upside, downside, inside, and outside of injecting joints. She also details the most commonly used products for intra-articular therapy: triamcinolone, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma.

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: Are You the Vet in Everyone’s Contact List? Apr 27, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they swap stories about one of the most relatable experiences in veterinary medicine: being the vet in everyone's contact list. In this episode, they reflect on the calls, texts, and photo-in-a-group-chat moments that every vet knows all too well, from the truly head-scratching questions to the ones that genuinely keep you up at night. They discuss why diagnosing a pet from a blurry photo or a secondhand description is harder than it sounds, what friends and family can do to actually help their vet get them the best advice, and why—despite it all—vets really do want to be there for the people they love.

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

Disclaimer: 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.

Pharmacokinetics 101 for Veterinarians With Dr. Davis Apr 20, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jennifer L. Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA), DACVCP, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Pharmacokinetics 101 for Veterinarians.” Dr. Davis’ practical explanations will give you the right understanding about what happens to drugs once they’re given to patients—and what you should do about it. This is like your conceptual intro class about all the stuff you skip over in drug monographs: Cmax, AUC, volume of distribution, etc.

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https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-pharmacokinetics-guide

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: Will Residency Quotas Fix Rural Veterinary Shortages? Apr 13, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa, an ISU CVM graduate, and Dr. Beth examine Iowa House File 2209, explore whether residency quotas influence where veterinarians ultimately practice, and discuss alternative strategies to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce. Tune in for the full discussion.

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The Team:

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

How to Perform Autotransfusion in Veterinary Medicine With Dr. Musulin Apr 06, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “How to Perform Autotransfusion in Veterinary Medicine.” Dr. Musulin details how and when—or when not—to autotransfuse, including several expert tips and a few pitfalls to avoid.

This episode is brought to you by Zoetis.

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: Should Veterinary Pharmacy Become a Specialty? Mar 23, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and special guests Gigi Davidson, BSPharm, DICVP, FACVP, FSVHP, and Erica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, as they discuss an exciting development in veterinary pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) recently received a petition to formally recognize veterinary pharmacy as a specialty. Learn how pharmacy specialization works, why veterinary pharmacists are advocating for this recognition, and how this could strengthen collaboration and medication expertise in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians can also make their voices heard by participating in the public comment period, which is open until April 1, 2026.

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Public Comment: https://www.research.net/r/ZVCDSDQ
Petition: http://books.bpsweb.org/books/xbxc/#p=1
Press Release: https://bpsweb.org/2026/02/25/bps-receives-petition-to-recognize-veterinary-pharmacy-as-a-specialty-certification/

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The Team:

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

Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs With Dr. Cridge Mar 16, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs.” Dr. Cridge provides clarity on recognizing pancreatitis in its chronic state, contrasting it with acute disease. He then applies the same tenants of diagnosis and treatment, but tailored to this underrecognized subset of patients.

This episode is brought to you by Zoetis.

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podcast@instinct.vet

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Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: Vaccine Hesitancy in Vet Med Mar 09, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth dive into the growing conversation around vaccine hesitancy in veterinary medicine, sharing what they’re seeing in the exam room, what the data tells us about why clients question vaccines, and how cultural shifts may be influencing pet owners today.

Contact:

podcast@instinct.vet

Where To Find Us:

Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
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Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
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The Team:

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

Diagnosis & Management of Dogs With Lyme Borreliosis With Dr. Sykes Mar 02, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jane E. Sykes, BVSc(Hons), PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, DACVIM (SAIM), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosis & Management of Dogs With Lyme Borreliosis.” While still highly regional, Lyme is occurring in more places because the range of Ixodes ticks is expanding. Dr. Sykes explains what we should—and shouldn’t—do with a positive test including treatment, vaccination, and the severe circumstance of Lyme nephritis.

This episode is brought to you by Zoetis.

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podcast@instinct.vet

Where To Find Us:

Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts
YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief
Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/
Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief
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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: The Shifting Economics of a DVM Degree Feb 23, 2026

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. As new federal student loan caps are set to take effect in 2026, the latest AVMA data show average veterinary student debt—and debt-to-income ratios—are rising once again. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore what these financial trends could mean for long-term career sustainability, workforce access, and the future of the profession. Listen in as they take a closer look at the numbers.

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