VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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What's New with Veterinary Diagnostic Innovations andamp; Cystatin B | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 20, 2024

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In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Rebekah Mack-Gertig, DACVIM and Dr. Christine Kirnos on all you need to know about what’s new with veterinary diagnostic innovations! How does innovation help make our veterinary practices more efficient, and what do you need to know to implement it more seamlessly in your clinic? Tune in to learn about Cystatin B, the newest IDEXX diagnostic test, and how to use it when detecting and treating kidney issues with your small animal patients. Tune in to learn it all here!
Sponsored By: IDEXX

The Use of Sotalol Versus Atenolol Therapy in Dogs with Severe Subaortic Stenosis and the Effects of Survival | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 18, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we’re going to discuss subaortic stenosis and the effects of medical management with two different beta-blockers: sotalol versus atenolol. This is based off a study by Tjostheim et al out of University of Wisconsin-Madison entitled “Association of sotalol versus atenolol therapy with survival in dogs with severe subaortic stenosis.”

How to Be More Efficient in Veterinary Practice with Dr. Natalie Marks | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 13, 2024

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In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ on what we can do to improve our efficiency in veterinary practice... and therefore improve our veterinary work-life balance! She'll discuss her life hacks and tips - which including working smarter, not harder - with tools like artificial intelligence to empowering your team to building your team culture. Tune in to learn how we can improve efficiency in veterinary medicine, from texting our clients to not talking to your client as much, to making sure you are utilizing your veterinary technicians while empowering them!
Sponsored By: CoVet

Putting Communication Skills into Veterinary Practice: Part 2 with Dr. Jane Shaw and Dr. Jason Coe | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 11, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we chat with Dr. Jane Shaw, PhD and Dr. Jason Coe, PhD on the importance of putting communication skills into veterinary practice. Why should you invest in developing communication skills in your veterinary practice? In this Part 2 (of 2) VETgirl communication podcast, we talk about the importance of investing in the beginning and ending of an appointment, how to involve the pet owner in diagnostic and treatment plan, and how these communication skills translate to your teams interactions! If you haven't listened to Part 1, check that out first HERE.
Sponsored By: Antech, MARS

How to Treat Multi-Drug Resistant Parasites andamp; What's Emerging with Dr. Michelle Evason | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 04, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discusses how to diagnose and treat multi-drug resistant hookworm, deal with Giardia decision-making, and emerging Echinococcus. Tune in to learn what to do about anthelmintic resistance and how to better manage Giardia cases! Learn treatment options for overcoming pesky, resistant GI parasitic infections in pets & get an update on what zoonotic parasite may be emerging near you!
Sponsored By: Antech

A Veterinary Emergency Doctor's Perspective on Feline Urinary Obstruction with Dr. Erik Zager, DACVECC | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 30, 2024

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In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Erik Zager, DACVECC on all things feline urethral obstruction related! Tune in to learn what factors predispose a cat to urethral obstruction (UO), what the analgesia plan should be, how important fluid therapy's role is, and what we should do nutrition-wise when it comes to blocked cats.
Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

Transient Myocardial Thickening in Cats: What You Need to Know About This Feline Heart "Thing" | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 28, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss transient myocardial thickening (TMT) in cats. If you just had a cat diagnosed with a heart murmur and had a cardiologist echo it, how do you know if it's TMT versus Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)? Tune in to find out what you need to know about this transient feline heart "thing!"

The Road to Vet Tech Title Protection and Scope of Practice Acts with Scott Steele | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 23, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Scott Steele, MS, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) about the long road to successfully achieving veterinary technician title protection in Kentucky and the continued efforts underway about defining a veterinary technician practice act. What do you need to know as a veterinary technician to help shape your jurisdiction's veterinary technician practice acts and scope of practice?

The Career You Love With the Support You Deserve | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 21, 2024

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In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Marisa Brunetti, VMD, Chief Veterinary Officer and Dr. Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, Senior Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets. We’re talking about importance of and need for a good system of support for veterinarians. Remember vet school when you were constantly surrounded by support, medical expertise, compassion, and a community of people who shared your passion? We’d probably get more than a few raised hands if we asked a room full of vets if, by contrast, their days now had a lot more isolation and frustration, and a lot less support and collaboration. That’s why, seven years ago, Dr. Brunetti helped create IndeVets on three firm conditions that created a radical change from what’s become the accepted standard in the vet industry. Join us as we hear from Drs. Brunetti and Moore about the radical support they provide for their vets so they can do what they love with the support they deserve.
Sponsored By: IndeVets

Feeding Home-Prepared Diets in Dogs andamp; Cats with Dr. Lisa Weeth, DACVIM (Nutrition) | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 14, 2024

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Lisa Weeth, DACVIM (Nutrition) on feeding home-prepared diets in dogs and cats. Why do owners want to cook for their pets, and has this changed over the past 20 years? How do you know if the home-prepared diets are complete and balanced, and what common nutritional gaps can be seen in home-prepared diets or recipes? Tune in to learn what your pet owners are reaching for when it comes to feeding their four-legged family members!
Sponsored By: Freshpet