The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS, chief medical officer of Rx Vitamins, has made it his mission to educate veterinary professionals about the importance of integrating nutraceuticals in traditional veterinary medical protocols. Dr. Silver is an active member of the Cannabis Clinicians Society, vice president of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, and former president of the...

Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, is board certified by American Veterinary Dental College and American Board of Veterinary Practitioner. He is the current president of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry. Dr. Bellows practices veterinary dentistry at All Pets Dental in Weston, Florida.  Bellows is also the author of "Small Animal Dental Equipment Materials and Techniques, 2nd Ed" and "Fel...

With years of experience, Steve Pustela and Derrick Ossi know a thing or two when it comes to financial planning. Working as financial advisors, the duo assist many young veterinary professionals struggling with student loan debt. Be sure to tune into this episode as they offer up some invaluable nuggets that can help shape the financial future of your veterinary career! 

On this episode, Jack DeWees shares his voyage into the veterinary field through his bandage art. Originally working on the human side of the medical world, DeWees started by making 3-D figures out of coband for pediatric patients as a way to make them smile during challenging times. Follow his art journey on his Instagram page @bandageartists and listen for more on how this amazing concept sparke...

Mariacamila Garcia Estrella is currently a second-year Veterinary Student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. As an upcoming participant in the Diversity Panel for the November Fetch conference, Garcia Estrella discusses the mental resilience it takes to navigate through the veterinary medical field as a Latinx student. Listen to learn more on her inspiring story.  

As the creator of Teef! ( https://www.teefhealth.com/site/ ), Microbiologist, Dr. Emily Stein shares some helpful nuggets on defining what a microbiome is, along with different treatment modalities for preventative care against the development of dental disease in both humans and animals alike. Take a listen!

Dr. Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, has extensive clinical training in all aspects of veterinary neurology/neurosurgery with a neurosurgical certification from the ACVIM. His special interests include advanced MRI neuroimaging techniques and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures. Wininger is also the founding and current treasurer of Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, an organization committed to uni...

Check out my conversation with Andrew Luna, who is the head of sales (North America) at Vetstoria. Vetstoria is the world’s #1 veterinary appointment booking engine. Driving millions of bookings annually in 20 countries and funneling hundreds of millions in revenue for our partnered clinics. Listen for some awesome information on how to use Vetstoria at your practice! 

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, I got a chance to speak with Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, veterinary surgeon and dvm360 editorial board member, Dr. David Dycus. His areas of particular interest are in fracture traumatology, fracture biomechanics, osteoarthritis, total joint replacement, and stifle stabilization. Tune in to learn more about the incredible story of his vet...

Meet Dr. Antonio L. Bowens, owner of Bowens' Locum Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Services (BLVNS). Learn more on his inspiring story as he shares his journey in veterinary medicine and finding his niche in the veterinary neurology world.

This week I chat with founder of Flourish Veterinary Consulting, Josh Vaisman.  Josh is a certified compassion fatigue counselor.  He believes all veterinary professional deserve to feel fulfilled by their work, each and every day. Through his company, Flourish Veterinary Consulting, he combines more than 20 years of veterinary expertise, a master's in applied positive psychology and coaching psyc...

This week I have the honor in chatting with Michael H. Jaffe, DVM, MS, DACVS, Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. We chat about an integrative and multi-modal approach to managing dogs with osteoarthritis. For further questions for Dr. Jaffe,  Email: mhj95@msstate.edu .   Enjoy the show! 

Welcome Clint Latham J.D., founder of Lucca – a veterinary data security platform – as he discusses the growing need for cybersecurity due to the current rise in cyber threats since COVID-19. Learn what steps to take and what to look out for in order to protect your practice, clients and patients! Visit  www.lucca.vet for more on this cybersecurity platform and the meaning behind the name! 

As the host of two nationally syndicated radio shows and as an acclaimed pet journalist, animal behavioralist Steve Dale, CABC, shares some breakthrough feline research and offers a sneak peek at some of his upcoming Fetch talks that he will co-present with WSAVA One Health Committee Chair Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM). 

Welcome Dr. Kristin Welch to todays episode as she breaks down 5 constructive tips to help in emergency and critical care. Dr. Welch not only is the CEO of DVM Stat Consulting, but her substantial training, credentials and experience in emergency and critical care has allowed her efforts at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC), to become the only Level I-certified emergency care center in...

Dr. Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, (SAIM), DACVN is a clinical associate professor in the Small Animal Internal Medicine and Nutrition division at Ohio State University. She will be presenting at the upcoming fetch conference, speaking on the following topics: Nutritional Management of the Comorbid Kidney Disease Patient, Nutritional Approach to Chronic Enteropathies I: What Diet is Best?, and Nutri...

My colleague, Dr. Allen Schoen, is a holistic integrative veterinarian who is the father of holistic veterinary medicine.  Dr. Schoen is the host of his show, "Awakening With Your Animal Family" on Awake TV.  Find out what it means to be a CALM pet parent and a veterinarian who embraces it!

Dr. Ashley Bourgeois and Dr. Chris Pachel share their experiences as being a veterinary dermatologist and veterinary behaviorist, respectively. We also get to tease out an incredible LIVE virtual event for their talk at our upcoming Fetch Virtual Conference 8/26/20-8/31/30.  Register at www.fetchdvm360.com for details!

Be sure to check out the wonderful Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and her husband John Meyer, PhD, in our upcoming virtual fetch conference happening August 26-31st ! Between Shadles contributions towards interpersonal communications and her extensive background on the human-animal bond, paired with Dr. Meyers gift in communications, allowed both to share with us valuable insight within the veterinary field...

Tune in and listen to Dr. Jacqueline Whittemore, from the University of Tennessee, as she will be answering those burning digestive tract questions in veterinary medicine (specifically companion animals) in our upcoming virtual fetch conference ! Dr. Whittemore graduated from the University of California, Davis College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After two years in small animal general practic...

Head over to www.fetchdvm360.com to register for our virtual fetch conference!  It's a mega one that keeps growing!  Here I chat with veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois & veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel!  We tease out their virtual live event on feline behavior -vs- feline dermatology?  There's a gray zone between. . is it OCD?  Is it atopic dermatitis or something else?  F...

I have the honor in chatting with pro pet blogger, social media influencer and president of Dog Writer's Association, Carol Bryant.  Carol has been a pet parent advocate for years.  She has been featured on Oprah radio, has received numerous awards and is the founder of Wigglebutt Warriors, the fundraising arm of her company, Fidose of Reality.  She is an avid Cocker Spaniel lover and I am proud t...

In this episode, I have the privilege in speaking with my colleague, Dr. John Geller. We talk about street veterinary care, a growing service that is in much need of help and education. Dr. Jon Geller is an emergency veterinarian and hospital director at the Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo. He is board-certified in Canine and Feline Medicine. He is also the c...

I chat with CEO, Emily Dong, of SnoutID.  Find out how integrating technology such as this offers a touchless curbside check-in and efficient patient intake process.  Visit www.snoutid.com  

Our journey into vet school is different for everyone and inspirational to all.  Meet 2nd year veterinary student from Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary School, Christopher Hollingsworth.  His journey is an incredible one and I am proud to call him a friend and colleague.  Be sure to check in with Chris at our virtual fetch conference at the end of August.  He will be moderating an incredible...