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The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 is a fun, educational show for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary support team members and of course, pet parents! Learn the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine from professionals in the field! Also laugh with my guests as we share great stories of the incredible human-animal bond. No creature is too big or too small for a show designed for all!
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This episode is sponsored by Dechra. On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, Emily Estrada, RVT, and Nastaia Kanaci Chica, RVT, take a deep dive into how technician‑driven diagnostics, smart flea control, and compliance‑friendly ear and skin therapies can turn even the most frustrating dermatology cases into long‑term success stories.
Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC), discuss the strategic use of food as a primary reinforcer in canine training, emphasizing its effectiveness due to its high value and ease of delivery. They define positive reinforcement as the process of increasing a desired behavior by adding a rewarding stimulus. Pachel highlights the critical role of timing, noting that rewards should be delivered immediately to be most effective. He also explores non-food reinforcers, such as engaging activities or favorite objects, and the use of secondary reinforcers like clickers or verbal cues to bridge the gap between a behavior and its reward.
This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Whit Church, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) to walk through the full life cycle of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs, using the real case of Vinnie, a Chihuahua, as a guide.They explore how this common small-breed heart disease begins, how to catch it early, what truly helps slow progression, and how to navigate the difficult but compassionate end-of-life decisions with pet owners
This episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success focuses on a familiar challenge in veterinary medicine: maintaining proper nutrition during long, unpredictable workdays. As clinic schedules fill and breaks become limited, meals are often replaced with quick, convenient options.Cohosts Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, and Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, discuss how those daily choices can affect more than energy levels, including cognitive function, client communication, and team interactions. The episode also outlines practical approaches to help veterinary professionals build more consistent eating habits in a busy clinical setting
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Michael Natale, LVT, joins our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to share more about his career, his home-based veterinary care business, and why it is important for veterinary professionals to meet their clients where they are.
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, to chat about his company Safe Pet Anesthesia and how it is helping veterinary clinics by offering teleconsulting services.
Veterinary medicine can take a toll on the body and mind, especially during long, physically demanding clinic days. In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, outline the 5 levers of durability—5 practical upgrades veterinary professionals can begin incorporating into their daily routines for longer, more sustainable veterinary careers. Drawing on Shaw’s concept of “Vetspan,” the conversation covers protecting the spine during long hours on the floor, fueling the body to avoid midshift energy crashes, and resetting the nervous system between appointments.
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes repeat guest Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, back to the show to talk about misconceptions surrounding veterinary toxicology, including when to induce vomiting, using activated charcoal, when it is necessary to hospitalize a patient, and more.
Register for tonight's webinar, Say yes to Dentistry, here!Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, discusses the importance of comprehensive oral prevention assessments (COPAT) over traditional dental cleanings. Throughout the episode, the duo will discuss why COPAT is better than COHAT, the importantace of full-mouth radiographs, and more. All of dvm360's dental content for the month of February is sponsored by C.E.T.
In this episode of The Resilient Vet Podcast: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discuss the impact of catabolic energy on veterinary teams. Edwards explains that the exhaustion many veterinary professionals feel is often tied less to their workload and more to the breaking-down, draining nature of catabolic energy. Although useful for short-term survival, this state becomes a primary driver of burnout when it becomes a long-term default.
On this week's episode, Shadi Ireifej, DVM, DACVS-SA, and our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, have a conversation about the evolution and impact telementorship and teletriage has on veterinary medicine, the integration of artifical intelligence in the veterinary industry, and the industry shifting to accept telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic.
All dvm360's cardiology content for the month of February is sponsored by C.E.T. The content of this episode is in no way influenced by the sponsorship.On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomed Jonathan Goodwin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to the show to talk about the most common questions veterinary cardiologists are getting from primary care veterinary professionals, the answers behind them, and even a bonus 6th question.
In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discuss how physical and emotional preparation before shifts can help veterinary professionals become more resilient in their careers. They explain that resilience is not a "switch" one flips, nor a product that can be bought. Rather, it is a skill set developed through intentional physical and emotional warm-ups before a shift even begins.They also explore the concept of the “veterinary athlete”: The idea that surviving the physical and emotional demands of a long shift requires the same kind of intentional warm-up and training an athlete brings to game day. To help veterinary professionals build this resilience, Shaw and Edwards share tips and exercises that veterinary professionals can use to strengthen their mental and physical resilience in their roles.
Clare T Walker, DVM, discusses her dual careers of being a relief veterinarian and a novelist, where she uses her knowledge from being a veterinary professional to write thriller books featuring veterinary professionals in both books and short stories. Interested in reading some of her work? Use this link to access her short story Tooth and Nail: https://www.claretwalker.com/vet
Explore the impact of cyberbullying on veterinary professionals in this episode of Vet Watch with host Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (parasitology); Cert: FFC, CFV, RECOVER-ALS and special guest Heidi Pretzel.
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, This episode explores the work of Mark Besançon, DVM, in regenerative medicine—specifically canine amniotic allografts—and his vision for a future defined by AI integration and long-acting veterinary treatments. Plus, Besançon and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talk about Besançon journey to veterinary medicine and what he learned before getting into veterinary medicine that helped shape his career today.
Veterinary medicine asks a lot of the people who practice it. To continue showing up for difficult cases, emotional clients, and challenging demands, many veterinarians learn to put on “emotional armor,” like humor and control. However, what happens when this “armor” stops protecting and starts wearing down? In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, explore how emotional armor forms, when it becomes costly, and how veterinary professionals can find a healthier balance that supports their humanity and longevity in the profession.
Board complaints are a source of anxiety for many practitioners, but they don't have to be. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM, to demystify the process.From debunking common misconceptions to exploring why complaints are increasing, Venit shares essential insights on what to expect and how to navigate the common pitfalls of the profession.
In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, delve into workplace culture and the role it plays in personal well-being. They explore how the well-being of each individual contributes to the collective culture and how that culture can either support or hinder the whole team. Shaw and Edwards discuss burnout and belonging, exploring what culture truly is, why it matters, and how veterinary professionals can cultivate environments where people and pets can thrive.
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Kelly Cronin, MBA, BS, CVT, PHR, VTS (ECC), VSPN, and our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sit down to chat about virtual assistants available in veterinary medicine, how helpful they can be to your veterinary clinic, and more.
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