Vetgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discusses how to determine if your veterinary patient needs oxygen therapy. Is your patient tachypneic, orthopneic, or dyspneic? Utilizing subjective and objective data such as a "minimalistic" (stress-free) exam to pulse oximeter or arterial blood gas (ABG), we can determine if oxygen therapy is warranted in your patient. When in doubt, do no harm and utilize supplemental (e.g., flow-by) oxygen while you're trying to figure it out! Tune in next week to learn about different methods of delivery oxygen to your veterinary patient - regardless if you're in general practice, emergency practice, or specialty practice! Special shout out to Melanie Newton, CVT VTS (ECC) for her assistance with this podcast!

In today's VETgirl podcast, we talk with Dr. Lisa Powell, DVM, DACVECC, Manager, Telehealth and ER Engagement at BluePearl Veterinary Partners and Dr. Jessica Kerley about their study entitled "Retrospective evaluation of the incidence of presumed feline urethral obstruction during a prepandemic year compared to a pandemic year." During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners were working from home... and we were swamped in the veterinary clinic and ER! Was there a true increased incidence of feline urethral obstruction (UO) in male cats during this time period? (Let's admit it - cats were likely stressed from having their human pet parents home 24-7!). Or was this just due to the increased number of overall emergency feline cases seen in the veterinary clinic? Tune in to learn more!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Erica Emmett, LVT, Chief Inspiration Officer & Founder or FYR Consulting discusses how and why you need to build your emotional intelligence. First, what is emotional intelligence (EI), and how does one build their EI? More importantly, what are some tools veterinary teams can use to help build their team's EI? Tune in to learn more about building your non-medical intelligence!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) on dentistry life hacks, Part 2! If you're doing dental procedures in your veterinary patients, you'll want to tune in to learn the importance of using the right equipment and using it properly (from using loupes to full mouth radiographs to better client communication!). She'll leave us some tips on what to discuss at the follow up dental appointment, and the importance of client education to help with pet owner compliance. When in doubt, make sure to check out Part 1 HERE first!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Debra Olbrich, MS, DVM, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health on Feline Leukemia (FeLV). How common is FeLV, and which types of cats are at risk? How hard is FeLV to diagnose, and should we be vaccinating cats for FeLV? Tune in to learn what you need to know about updating your vaccine protocol to include FeLV vaccination!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC discuss how to manage and treat the feline urethral obstruction patient. From rapidly identifying the hyperkalemic feline patient to stabilizing them with IV fluids and pharmacological intervention to unblocking them, tune in to learn more about the blocked cat!

In today's VETgirl podcast, we talk with Randy Hall, a consultant and leadership expert who helps veterinary practices, as well as fortune 1000 businesses, become more productive and more successful and also helps them build teams that are happier and more engaged. Tune in to learn some of the biggest challenges veterinary practices are facing today, how to deal with the stress and burnout that seems to be more prevalent now, and what we can do to solve the staffing problem right now!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Samantha Cantor and Dave Shuey, LMSW, DMA on how to set healthy boundaries in veterinary medicine. As veterinary professionals, we often fail at this, resulting in poor work-life balance. Setting healthy boundaries figures prominently in the list of often-prescribed self-care practices. Veterinarians, with their compulsive desire to heal that crosses multiple species, are uniquely prone to not only losing control of what they let in or keep out of their lives, but also to the deeper loss of any sense of “lines of distinction” between their individual needs and their perceived obligations. It turns out that boundaries describe a dynamic system of “Yes” and “No”, of “In” and “Out”, and how one relates to it has a deep effect on a person's sense of worth and self-preservation. Tune in to learn some important talk about drawing lines of love that benefit ourselves and our veterinar

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Jeff Tinsley from the Animal Dermatology Clinic about how to diagnose and manage dogs with cutaneous adverse food reaction (CAFR). Skin and gastrointestinal (GI) issues are among the most common problems bringing dogs to the veterinary hospital-in fact, a recent clinic survey revealed that nearly 40% of dogs visit the veterinarian because of one of these two complaints-or in some cases both. Do you know what specific clinical signs and patient history typically suggest that you're dealing with a dog with adverse food reactions? What step-by-step diagnostic workup is warranted to rule in or rule out an adverse food reaction? And tune in to find out the most common mistakes made when starting an elimination diet trial!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we're joined today with Dr. Jason Johnson, DVM, MS, DACT, Vice President and Global Chief Medical Officer at IDEXX and Sherouk Fetaih, Vice President, Head of Corporate Strategy to discuss a first-of-its-kind empirical study published by IDEXX. In this publication entitled "Finding the Time: Empowering Veterinary Teams to Get the Most Out of Every Day," they discuss what "Finding the Time" was about and why they undertook this study. More importantly, what steps can veterinary practices implement to increase practice productivity? They will uncovered the most effective actions veterinary practices can take to increase productivity. Tune in as the two authors review case studies in veterinary practice productivity, and help you understand what the Practice Productivity IndexTM is. Tune in to learn the steps you can take to improve productivity in your veterinary clinic and gain time back in your day.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we're joined today by Stacey Schumacher, Executive Director at the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) to talk about the importance of spay and neuter in high-quality, high-volume clinics, and what you can do to help as a veterinary professional! So, calling all 4th year veterinary students looking for more surgery experience, as this veterinary surgical externship program may be just up your alley!* As recent data has found that the number of animals euthanized in US animal shelters has risen to a three-year high, the role of high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter clinics is more and more important. Tune in to learn about what you can do, how we can better meet all pet owners needs, and what we can do to contribute towards more responsible pet ownership.

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Susan Little, DABVP on how to manage the chronic kidney disease (CKD) feline patient. When it comes to managing chronic renal disease long term, what do veterinary professionals need to know? From IRIS guidelines to monitoring proteinuria and hypertension, to implementing phosphate binders and nutritional support, to weight monitoring and increasing free water intake, what do you need to know as a veterinarian, veterinary technician or veterinary student? Tune in to learn how the details of management of CKD makes all the difference!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Denise S. Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) on dentistry life hacks. If you're doing dental procedures, you'll want to tune in to learn the importance of using the right equipment and using it properly (from your clinic smart phone to properly holding dental instruments to save your hand grip!). She'll leave us some tips on how to get hands free dental radiographs to helping with post-operative dental pain while the patient is still anesthetized, to helping with pet owner compliance.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC discuss how technology can improve your veterinary life. What's new (or old) out there when it comes to technology that can make you more efficient in the veterinary setting? Tune in to learn more!

In this VETgirl podcast, we talk to Dr. Kristen Zersen, DACVECC, Assistant Professor from Colorado State University on canine parvovirus. Tune in learn how common this infectious disease is, why we still see it, what the prognosis is, and what the mainstays of current canine parvovirus treatment are. More importantly, learn about the newest advancement, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA), for the treatment of parvovirus? Tune in to learn it with this VETgirl podcast!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Julie Liu on feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS), a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory condition seen in cats. As a general practitioner, how should you treat FCGS? What clinical signs and physical examination findings are associated with FCGS? Most importantly, learn how to treat feline chronic gingivostomatitis, including surgical intervention, analgesic therapy, and when to refer!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Sally Ryan, Founder of Veterinary Leadership Services on how to respond to abusive client behavior in the veterinary clinic. Veterinary teams deal with a lot of stress and demanding clients on a regular basis. Tune in as we define what constitutes abusive behavior, if we've seen an increase in disruptive or abusive client behavior over the years, what the signs are of escalating behavior, and most importantly, how to deal with it!

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Jenessa A. Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine about the importance of the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome! Why does gut microbiome matter, and what is its function? How does the gut microbiome affect other body systems, and when should we care about acute or chronic dysbiosis in dogs and cats. Are there tools available to assess the gut microbiome and how accessible and reliable are they to veterinarians in practice today? More importantly, what do we do clinically when we suspect that our patients suffer from GI dysbiosis? Is it diet, metronidazole, fecal transplants or what? Tune in to learn what's new with the latest research in gut microbiome.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Ferrin Peterson, equine veterinarian and jockey, on her unique path through veterinary school, her multiple jobs (as a caretaker of someone with dementia during veterinary school, to equine ICU, to equine vet tech), to maintaining work-life balance. Tune in for this unique interview with a very amazing veterinarian! You can check her out on her Instagram too.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Mark Cousins, DABVP (Feline Medicine) about pain in cats. What does pain in the cat look like, and what is the biggest barrier to the diagnosis of pain in the cat? Why aren't we veterinary professionals more aggressive about the treatment of acute and/or chronic pain in cats? Tune in to learn about multimodal pain management in cats, and what drug differences or strategies work to help give cats some relief!