Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

Latest Episodes:

THE THINGS WE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IN VETERINARY PRACTICE Apr 07, 2017

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What are the things you need to survive your busy days in veterinary practice? What rituals, superstitions, quirks and oddities do your doctors and team members have? What are the best pens, shoes, and scrubs? Veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor dish on daily dilemmas, their craziest superstitions, what items go missing most often in our clinics, and so much more in this hilarious and revealing episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Global Pet Expo 2017 - The Cool, Zany, and Just Plain Head Scratching Mar 29, 2017

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Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward visits the 2017 Global Pet Expo sponsored by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in sunny Orlando, Florida. Co-hosts Dr. Cyndie Courtney and Beckie Mossor, RVT inquire about the latest products and highlights of the convention. Neon cat litter, new OTC dewormers, a world of tech and trends, and the world's first (and only?) birdy bra are just of few of the topics in this week's podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter at @VetViewfinder.

What We Wished We had Learned in School Mar 22, 2017

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It's a hard knocks life. In this episode, veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor share some of the hard lessons they wished they'd teach in school. At least you'll have the chance to learn these oftentimes painful lessons from the comfort of your listening device... Join us at Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Pet Loss, Grief, & Our Own Stories Mar 15, 2017

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Veterinarian and co-host Dr. Ernie Ward, fresh from the loss of his beloved 15-year old dog, Sandy, shares his story with Dr. Cyndie Courtney and Beckie Mossor, RVT in this special episode. The team discusses the grieving process, how we help our clients, team members, and colleagues cope with euthanasia and losing a dog, cat, horse, hamster, or other animals. They also talk about why grieving for a pet is so intense, the importance of corpse viewing, whether or not other pets should witness or observe a deceased pet, burial and death rituals of animals, disenfranchised grief, and some of their toughest losses, both professionally and personally. Share your stories on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and Twitter: @VetViewfinder.

Live from WVC 2017 in Las Vegas Mar 08, 2017

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This week Beckie Mossor, RVT reports from the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. Drs. Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney inquire about the world's second largest conference, buzz and busts, Elvis sightings, why isn't anyone posting on social media, where are the best spots to nurse an infant and dine (not necessarily at the same time, bonus points if possible), and so much more in this week's decidedly Vegas episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

THE HUGE PROBLEM OF PET OBESITY - 2016 U.S. PET OBESITY SURVEY RESULTS & CONTROVERSIES Mar 01, 2017

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Pet obesity in the U.S. continued to steadily increase last year, affecting nearly 59% of cats and 54% of dogs, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). During their ninth annual survey, APOP also found pet owners and veterinary professionals disagreed on key pet food issues such as the benefits of corn and grains, value of raw and organic diets, and the best sources of pet nutritional advice. Veterinarian and APOP founder Ernie Ward, Dr. Cyndie Courtney, and Beckie Mossor, RVT talk about these issues and more this week! Follow us on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder or Twitter @VetViewfinder

Girls Rule The Vet World - Facing Gender Issues in the Veterinary Profession Feb 22, 2017

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Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor ponder gender inequality in the veterinary profession. Today an estimated 70% of veterinarians and 95% of support staff are females. Is this too much? Why has this occurred? Why are women veterinarians and medical doctors paid less than their male counterparts? What about maternity and paternity pay? Do pet owners have more confidence in male veterinarians? Why are strong female leaders viewed as "b&*^%$" ? These questions and more in this week's episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Love In The Veterinary Profession - Our Spouses Tell All Feb 14, 2017

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This week our hosts are joined by their spouses for a special romantic Valentine's Day edition. Dr. Ernie Ward and his wife, Laura, talk with Dr. Cyndie Courtney and her husband, Mike, along with Beckie Mossor, RVT and her hubby, Timmy. The trio dish on how they met, the perils of dating a veterinary professional, the best bits and grossest stories, and advice for keeping romance alive while caring for animals. Share your love stories with us at Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Live from The North American Veterinary Conference: The Good, Bad, and BIG Feb 08, 2017

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Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward & Beckie Mossor, RVT report live from The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in Orlando, Florida while host Dr. Cyndie Courtney is stuck in Kansas. Topics include the name change to VMX, long walks, Robin Roberts and Darius Rucker, hot topics, tattoos, emerging trends, controversies and confusions and... NO (real) STARBUCKS! Will our hosts survive and remain (somewhat) coherent?

Continuing Education: Where, How, Who Goes, & Who Pays For It? Feb 01, 2017

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Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor ask, "Are we getting the best CE for our bucks?" Which is better, in-person or online CE? Who pays for it? How do you get time off for CE? What's the best conference swag & what's your favorite 2016 CE lesson? Tell us thoughts at Facebook.com/VeterinaryViewfinder & @VetViewfinder