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Veterinary Support Staff Suicides: An Issue We Need to Discuss Oct 31, 2018

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A recent North Carolina veterinary technician's death by suicide prompted us to explore the issues of depression, substance abuse, and suicide among veterinary support staff. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor share their thoughts and experiences with veterinary staff suicides, what our profession can do to help, and what you can do to aide a colleague. Please share this podcast with anyone you think could benefit. Resources mentioned in this podcast: 1-800-273-TALK (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) Suicide is preventable. Get free help now. Text CONNECT to 741741 https://www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/PeerAndWellness/Pages/Wellness-Gatekeeper-Training-for-Veterinarians.aspx https://www.facebook.com/groups/2249260498635880/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/S4SPrivateGroup/ https://www.navta.net/default.aspx https://www.navta.net/news/422562/NAVTA-announces-the-formation-of-the-Veterinary-Team-Wellbeing-Task-Force-July-2018.htm Avma.org/workplacewellness

EPISODE 100! Recaps & Favorite Moments from our First 100 Podcasts! Oct 25, 2018

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100! THANK YOU! It's hard to believe we've recorded 100 episodes of our podcast! We owe it all to you, our loyal listeners and colleagues. This week we celebrate by recapping behind-the-microphone stories and share some of our favorite moments of the past two years. Welcome to our podcast party! Want to give us present we'd really love? A review on iTunes! Thank you again for your loyal support!

Chernobyl Veterinarian Dr Jennifer Betz Oct 17, 2018

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This week we expose you to a radioactive topic: What happened to the dogs and cats left behind in Chernobyl? Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Betz, knows firsthand the current conditions of the canines and felines living in the Chernobyl disaster area. We were positively radiating during this episode, and the fallout of our conversation will leave you glowing! (I’ll stop now.) YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Please help us by LEAVING A REVIEW ON ITUNES! This is how we grow and reach more of our veterinary colleagues. Your one-minute review MEANS THE WORLD TO US! (At least our podcast world.) Seriously, we need more reviews! We’ve been at this TWO YEARS, so the least you can do is…. Click on five stars? THANK YOU! Dr. Jennifer Betz’s information: http://cleanfutures.org/ https://cleanfutures.org/projects/dogs-of-chernobyl/ https://www.gofundme.com/dogs-of-chernobyl http://www.veterinaryventures.com/

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! Oct 15, 2018

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This week, we have a special THANK YOU to the AMAZING VETERINARY TECHNICIANS that make the world better! During October 14 - 20, 2018 celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week with us!

The Pros and Cons of Production-based Pay for Veterinarians Oct 10, 2018

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Pro-sal, production-based, merit-based - these are a few of the terms used to describe the increasingly common method used to pay veterinarians (and some veterinary technicians, as you’ll find out). What are the pros and cons of paying veterinary professionals on a percentage of revenue generated basis? Are your veterinarians gaming the system? Dr. Ernie Ward shares an experience you might not realize happens in many clinics, Dr. Cyndie Courtney relates her personal experiences, and Beckie Mossor, RVT reveals what veterinary clinic support staff really think about their doctors being paid based on the revenue they generate. This is a candid conversation about a highly controversial - and rarely openly discussed - element of working in veterinary medicine. If you like these podcasts, do us a favor and write a couple of sentence review on iTunes! It helps us grow and engage more of our colleagues to make our profession better.

Veterinary Viewfinder 097 - Have Animal Rescue Requirements Gotten Ridiculous? Oct 03, 2018

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Have you, a friend, family member, colleague, or client ever been denied a pet rescue adoption? Are some animal rescue groups inadvertently encouraging people to go through breeders and pet stores due to cumbersome requirements? We asked our social media channels, and apparently this is a bigger problem than we realized. This week our trio tackles the thorny issue of what makes an appropriate animal rescue protocol, our thoughts on how to improve the process, and tales from the real-world on heartbreaking (and confusing) pet rescues. PLEASE LEAVE US AN ITUNES REVIEW! Your subscriptions and reviews help us reach more veterinary colleagues and create better content. THANK YOU!!!

LIVE from Hurricane Florence: How to Help Clients & Clinics during Natural Disasters Sep 19, 2018

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This week co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor are evacuated from their homes during Hurricane Florence. Dr. Cyndie Courtney joins Dr. Ward (Beckie cellular service failed during recording) to discuss what it’s like to live through a hurricane. Helpful advice for any veterinary clinic affected by a natural disaster such as hurricane, flooding, wildfire, earthquake, tornado, etc. From how to prepare, what advice to offer clients, how to travel with pets, and what can you do when a dog gets bitten by a venomous snake when winds are 100 miles per hour and all roads are flooded? That, and so much more, in this week’s podcast! PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST! (And leave a review) We love our profession and want to help our veterinary professional friends! Thanks for listening!

Fixing Veterinary Professional School Admissions: Interviews, Experience & Finances Sep 12, 2018

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Welcome to fall…that magical time of the school year when freshman everywhere are full of excitement, and seniors are desperate to exit. This week we examine the veterinary and veterinary technician school admission process. What’s right - and what’s wrong - and what we think we should do to make it better. What do you think about veterinary professional school admissions? What would you change? Let us know! Please share our podcast with co-workers and colleagues who you think would benefit from these discussions. Better yet, do us a solid and leave us a review on iTunes. We love making these podcasts and want to know what you think... and that you're out there! Hit us up on social media (FB, IG, Twitter). Thanks again!

Cloning Pets - Controversies & Questions about this Latest Medical Miracle Sep 05, 2018

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Cloning pets, especially dogs, is a real thing. As in, there’s a real company really doing it RIGHT NOW. For a measly $50,000USD, you can have your favorite furry friend brought back in an exact genetic copy. This week our trio tackle the thorny ethics, sketchy morals, and scientific rigor (?) of this evolving pet medical breakthrough. From Barbra Streisand’s cloned pups to questions about the care of surrogate animal mothers, this is one podcast you will want to share and discuss with your colleagues! And wait until you hear what Dr. Ernie Ward says about the future of service and military dogs… HELP US MAKE THE PODCAST BETTER! Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast site, ESPECIALLY iTUNES. We love making this podcast, but we need your reviews to help us grow and improve. You can follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. join the conversation and share your thoughts about these topics and what you’d like to hear us tackle on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder, Twitter @VetViewfinder and Veterinary Viewfinder on the Insta. C’mon, we’re not asking for much!

Confronting the Cost of Chronic Dermatitis - Da Money Talk with a Veterinary Dermatologist Aug 29, 2018

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MONEY!!! We sure spend a lot of time talking about the challenges of finances in veterinary practice on the podcast! This week we’re joined by our friend, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Lisa, to discuss how to handle the rising costs of treating chronic dermatitis. Dr. Liska will explain how she talks about Cytopoint, Apoquel, and other revolutionary treatments with budget-minded clients. This is a really impactful conversation that yields many helpful tips and tricks you can use in your clinic. This episode was brought to you by our friends at Zoetis, makers of Apoquel and Cytopoint. Product information for APOQUEL is available at: www.apoqueldogs.com/apoquel_pi.pdf Zoetis is dedicated to changing the way we approach canine pruritus to protect the bonds that matter most. Visit www.ScienceofStrongerBonds.com for more. Do not use APOQUEL in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. APOQUEL may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse.

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