Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Prolapsed Penis in a French Bulldog With Dr. Runcan Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Erin E. Runcan, DVM, DACT, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapsed Penis in a French Bulldog.” Dr. Runcan uses a case of an intact male dog presenting with severe paraphimosis to highlight how damaging this problem can be. The good news? With prompt, straightforward treatment, most cases of paraphimosis can be resolved without much trouble.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/prolapsed-penis-dog-causes

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: Recent Challenges to the Legal Status of Pets Feb 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. What happens when pets are treated as family members or legal dependents—rather than property—under the law? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack two recent lawsuits that on the surface have nothing to do with veterinary medicine, yet could have a huge impact on its future. From liability and insurance to Spectrum of Care and access to treatment, they explore the downstream effects every clinician should be paying attention to.

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The Team:

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.

Top 5 Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice With Dr. Boatright Feb 02, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Boatright, VMD, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice.” These critical “surprises” can really throw a day off. Dr. Boatright shares her practical approach to handling emergency cases, even when you’ve got a smaller team and a fuller schedule.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-emergencies-top-tips

Contact:

podcast@instinct.vet

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The Team:

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

Veterinary Breakroom: When Rabies Shows Up Where We Least Expect It Jan 26, 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 discuss recent rabies cases, including a transplant-transmitted human fatality and Chicago’s first rabies-positive dog in decades. They explore what these events reveal about the veterinarian’s critical role in public health.

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The Team:

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

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Cat With Dr. Eriksson De Rezende Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrea C. Eriksson De Rezende, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Cat.” Dr. Eriksson De Rezende covers a variety of presentations, the full list of diagnostics including NT-proBNP, the virtues of sedation, and therapies ranging from the mainstays to that new sirolimus drug. Following this case-based exercise, they go well beyond the basics when it comes to HCM and thromboembolic disease in cats.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-cat

Contact:

podcast@instinct.vet

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The Team:

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

Practical Advice on Managing Osteoarthritis Pain With Dr. Downing Jan 08, 2026

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Every osteoarthritis (OA) patient tends to have clinicians asking the same question: what should we add, adjust, or rethink to better control pain and inflammation? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth is joined by pain management specialist Dr. Robin Downing to discuss her clinical approach to the OA patient, including how she evaluates inflammation, addresses chronic pain and sensitization, and integrates multiple therapeutic options into her management plan.

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The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Taylor Argo- Producer, Sound Editing, & Project Manager, Brief Studio

Veterinary Breakroom: A Software Solution Born From Clinic Challenges With Dr. Frankel Dec 15, 2025

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, as she sits down with Dr. Caleb Frankel, founder and CEO of Instinct, to talk about the launch of Instinct EMR for Primary Care. After years in the trenches of emergency medicine, where every second counts, Dr. Caleb Frankel grew determined to fix the software frustrations holding veterinary teams back. He reflects on insights gained from expanding into general practice, his take on responsible AI in the clinic, and his perspective on where veterinary software is headed in the next five years.

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

Veterinary Breakroom: The Rise of Monoclonal Antibodies in Vet Med Dec 01, 2025

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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, including why monoclonal antibody therapies are poised to become one of the most important drug classes in both human and veterinary medicine. In this episode, they explore the mAbs already available in practice, where the pipeline is heading, and why staying informed matters for busy clinicians who want to be prepared for the next wave of therapeutic innovation.

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podcast@instinct.vet

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