The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Barbara Powers, DVM, DACVP, worked as a pathologist and researcher in cancer and radiation pathology at Colorado State University before becoming Director of CSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. At CSU, she and her colleagues validated an ELISA for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervids and established one of the country’s largest CWD testing centers. During the more than 30-year stint at C...

Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry), is a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University, an associate’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science at Redlands Community College, and another associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She received her Veterin...

Jove Jacob is a member of the dvm360 ® Student Ambassador Program and a fourth-year veterinary student from the Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur located in India. Jacob received his professional certification for animal physiology from the Indian Institute of Technology. Jacob was elected as outstanding delegate for the Continous Crisis Committee (CCC) under International Model United...

Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CAVC, is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario. She is certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. Huntingford is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehab and Fitness in Essex, Ontario Canada. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of t...

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Ashley Wood, PhD, director of research and development at Zomedica, talks with Dr Christman about the application of bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology to veterinary diagnostics, and how a new in-clinic biosensor testing platform is utilizing this technology to provide reference lab accuracy at the point of care.

Nick Nelson, DVM, MBA, has over 2 decades of experience within the veterinary industry. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master's in Business Administration from Washington State University.  At BluePearl, Nelson is responsible for operations of 100+ specialty and emergency practices across the United States focusing on balancing the fiscal needs of running a national or...

Megan Bendtzen, founder and CEO of a company called LifeBacon , is a motivational trainer, speaker, and life and business coach. She worked in the veterinary field for 14 years while studying leadership, communication, personal growth concepts, and relationships for over 18 years. Bendtzen has worked with thousands of people and delivered hundreds of impactful seminars on a variety of related topi...

Monique Y. Wells, VMD, MS, entered the University of Pennsylvania at the young age of 16, and Penn’s Veterinary School at 20. She completed this program by age 24, then proceeded directly to graduate school at The Ohio State University, earning a Master’s degree in veterinary pathobiology at the age of 28. Now, as a resident of Paris since 1992, veterinary pathologist and toxicologist, world trave...

Nick Nelson, DVM, MBA, has over 2 decades of experience within the veterinary industry. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master's in Business Administration from Washington State University.  At BluePearl, Nelson is responsible for operations of 100+ specialty and emergency practices across the United States focusing on balancing the fiscal needs of running a national or...

Suzanne Ellis, DVM is a New Jersey shore native who knew since she was 8 years of age that becoming a veterinarian was her passion.  About four years ago, Ellis proposed the idea to her clinic about offering a house call service, and became the primary doctor in the practice going out to clients’ homes for routine office visits, and, of course, euthanasia. It was during this time that she began to...

Emily Dozeman, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified emergency and critical care doctor. She is one of the managing partners and codepartment head of the emergency and critical care service at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency.  Dozeman is experienced in all aspects of emergency medicine and critical care with a particular interest in the management of polytrauma patients, sepsis, and transf...

Vernard Hodges, DVM, is a proud graduate of Fort Valley State University and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Hodges is the founder of multiple successful veterinary hospitals, but he practices primarily at Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Bonaire, Georgia. Hodges and Critter Fixer became so successful that they caught the attention of the National Geographic Channel and...

Antonio L. Bowens, DVM, is the owner of Bowens’ Locum Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Services. Bowens earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology, cum laude, in 1997 from Tuskegee University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He completed a neurology neurosurgery fellowship, as well as a private practice specialty in...

George Robinson, DVM, MSPH, is the founder and former CEO of Heartland Veterinary Partners, a Chicago-based veterinary support organization. He has over 30 years of veterinary industry experience, holding numerous clinical, business operational, and senior management roles throughout his career. 

Steve Dale, CABC, writes for veterinary professionals and pet owners, hosts 2 national radio programs, and has appeared on TV shows ranging from Good Morning America to Oprah . He is on the dvm360® Editorial Advisory Board as well as the boards of the Human-Animal Bond Association and EveryCat Health Foundation. He appears at conferences around the world. Visit stevedale.tv . 

Billie Groom works exclusively with dogs over the age of 6 months to address anxiety, aggression, and behaviors associated with adolescent and adopted dogs. Groom is also the creator of UPWARD Dogology, a scientifically proven formula adhering to the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. 

Christopher Shapley, DVM, is a specialist in veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine. He has 2 pet dogs at home, Carrie and Bogey. In his spare time, Shapley enjoys Kung Fu, surfing, camping, and archery. Shapley attended Montclair State University where he studied biology. He graduated from the Western University of Health Medicine in Pomona California and received his CVA from Chi University....

Jill Clark, DVM, founded IGNITE in 2016 with the singular goal of elevating the knowledge of veterinary teams to enhance their wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of the patients and clients they serve. Her nearly 30-year career in veterinary medicine has been dedicated to the constant improvement of veterinary outcomes and operations and has created many opportunities for the professional growth o...

Jessica Hirsch received her B.S. in Animal & Poultry Sciences and a B.S. in Psychology at Virginia Tech University.  She is a current veterinary student at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.  Hirsch shares her unique story about navigating through veterinary school with disabilities, empowering others to never give up on their dreams. 

Have you ever considered doing a career change within vet med? Dr. Priscilla Bowens joins me and shares her experience as an attorney, veterinarian, and a master's degree in public health. We also talk about diversity concerns in veterinary medicine and her contribution to our Fetch faculty. Be sure to check out her session at our upcoming virtual Fetch conference 5/13-5/15. Register at www.fetchd...

Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, is the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of EVT (Empowering Veterinary Teams), where she oversees the content development, clinical skills training, and overall vision of the company. She cofounded EVT to provide training programs, materials & coaching/learning opportunities for veterinary practices, as well as content development and training directives for veterinary indus...

Our profession has had major technological advancements over the past decade. Genomic sequencing is one of those technologies that allows both the veterinarian and pet parent to provide us with the necessary tools to work together in preventive medicine. Join me  as we speak to Lindsey Kock, DVM, market development manager for companion animal genomics at Neogen. Learn more about genomic sequencin...

Christian Capobianco is a second-year veterinary student at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, he is interested in pursuing a career in zoological, wildlife, and exotic animal medicine. He is also passionate about education and has a background in both formal and informal instruction. Christian has gained relevant clinical and research ex...

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, received his veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 2002 and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated both house-call and office-based behavior practices and is currently the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Pachel lectures regularly throughout t...

Ryan Joseph is cofounder and CEO of GoodVets. Ryan founded GoodVets in 2016 to radically shift the perception of corporate veterinary medicine and create a best-in-class customer experience. Ryan’s industry experience spans across many sectors, from Hollywood entertainment to online consumer tech.  Immediately before founding GoodVets, Ryan served as the COO and CFO of PEAK6 Best Marble, an Italia...