VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

Latest Episodes:

In-House Diagnostics with Dr. Holly Brown | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Holly Brown, ACVP discusses the importance of performing in-house diagnostics (IHD) - commonly known as point-of-care (POC) diagnostics - as part of routine patient care and patient differential diagnosis. In-house diagnostics include urinalysis, CBC, serum chemistries, parasitology and cytology evaluations...all key diagnostics that can be performed at the clinic with the resources you have! Tune in to learn more about the advancements and benefits of performing in-house diagnostics.
Sponsored By: Antech, MARS

Acute Onset Pancreatitis in Emergency Practice: One Veterinarian's Experience | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Khris Keller on his experience with diagnosis and treating acute onset pancreatitis. Often thought of as an around the holidays disease, it can be challenging to diagnose acute onset pancreatitis, as clinical signs can overlap with other diseases. The most common clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or that 'Ain't doing right' (ADR). Tune in to fine-tune diagnosing, supportive care, and treatment options for this disease!
Sponsored By: Ceva Animal Health

The Long Road To Becoming a VTS (Anesthesia andamp; Analgesia) with Jody Nugent-Deal andamp; Darci Palmer | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Apr 02, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview past president of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia (AVTAA), Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)(Clinical Practice-Exotics), and AVTAA executive secretary, Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in anesthesia and analgesia. Take a listen if you plan to mentor someone through the process or if you are a veterinary technician interested in becoming a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). To find out more information about becoming a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) be sure to check out their website HERE.

The Role of Antioxidants in Pet Food with Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, DACVIM | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, DACVIM discusses the role of antioxidants in pet food. Are you curious about the antioxidants vitamin C, D, B12 and Omega fatty acids? Tune in to learn how you can best guide the pet owners towards a diet inclusive of antioxidants that can improve the health of their pet.
Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

A Review of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs with Dr. Missy Carpentier | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 24, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs. When it comes to IVDD in dogs, what types affect dogs, and when can we medically versus surgically manage it? Tune in to find out what the classic signalment is for dogs with IVDD, and if ALL dogs need surgery for IVDD! Learn all things neuro here!

Compassionate Detachment with Kristi Lehman Part 1 | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Kristi Lehman, MSW, LISW, CCFP about the occurrence of compassionate detachment for veterinary team members in part 1 of this two part series. Compassionate detachment or compassion fatigue can happen especially if you provide end of life care services. Listen to find out about how to find balance to preserve your wellbeing and longevity in the veterinary industry while remaining compassionate to pets and their people!
Sponsored By: Blue River PetCare

Talking All Things Parasitology with Dr. Michael Dryden | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 17, 2025

Show notes

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD on all things parasitology. Tune in as we talk about what you need to know to stay up to date on about changing insights to heartworm disease prevention and resistance to this life-threatening disease!
Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim

Clinical Toxicology Updates with Dr. Tina Wismer, DABT, DABVT with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, we interview Dr. Tina Wismer, MS, DABVT, DABT, Senior Medical Director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, based out of Urbana, Illinois about the biggest toxicology updates veterinary professionals need to be aware of! Tune in to learn the evidence-based, clinically applicable toxicology updates that save lives... from the difference between activated charcoal and cholestyramine to using fluid therapy in the poisoned patient, you'll want to tune in!
Sponsored By:

The Long Road To Becoming a VTS (Clinical Practice) with Rebeccah Vaughan andamp; Lorelei D'Avolio | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 05, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview the president of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (AVTCP), Rebeccah (Becky) Vaughan, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) (Clinical Practice-Can/Fel) and Lorelei D’Avolio, CVT, LVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-Exotics), CVPM, who currently serves as the AVTCP Director. In this episode, we discuss the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in clinical practice. Take a listen if you plan to mentor someone through the process or if you are a veterinary technician interested in becoming a VTS (Clinical Practice). To find out more information about becoming a VTS (Clinical Practice) be sure to check out their website HERE.

Owner-assisted Recovery and Early Discharge After Surgical Treatment in Dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Mar 03, 2025

Show notes

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss a potential way to help smooth out surgical recovery in those tricky brachycephalic patients. Listen along to hear the benefits one study found in having owners present to help recover their canine companion following airway surgery, as supported in the veterinary journal article, "Owner-assisted Recovery and Early Discharge After Surgical Treatment in Dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome."