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In this episode, we speak with Board-Certified Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Christopher Pinard of ANI.ML Health about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine. Dr. Pinard discusses his path into oncology, the mission of ANI.ML Health as a nonprofit AI research organization, and how advances in computer vision and language modeling are shaping the future of veterinary care....

In this episode,Talisha Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) and James A. Killeffer, MD, human neurosurgeon, discuss their collaboration on a groundbreaking case at Zoo Knoxville, the first documented spinal surgery of its kind performed on a chimpanzee. When Lu, a beloved chimpanzee, began showing signs of weakness in his hind legs, an MRI revealed a spinal tumor compressing his spinal cord. Recognizin...

In this episode, we’re diving into the vital role of veterinary cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart disease in pets. From early detection to advanced treatment options, our expert guests will discuss how specialized cardiac care can improve and extend the lives of animals. 

In this episode of Beyond the Clinic, powered by VetSpecialists, we dive into ACVIM's six different veterinary specialties . From cardiology to small animal internal medicine, we cover the key areas where specialized knowledge makes a difference. Discover when and why a referral to a Board-certified veterinary specialist might be essential for your pet's health. 

In this episode of Beyond the Clinic, powered by VetSpecialists, we take an in-depth look at the various credentials held by veterinary professionals to help you better understand the expertise they bring to your pet’s care. We’ll break down the meaning behind acronyms like VTS, DVM, and DACVIM, explaining what each set of initials represents in terms of specialized knowledge and advanced training...

In this episode we dive into what a veterinary specialist is, what you need to know before your visit, and how they collaborate with your primary care vet to create the best treatment plan for your pet. 

In this episode of Beyond the Clinic we sit down with Baye Williamson, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), Dr. Jacob Brown, physical rehabilitation veterinarian, and Kristyn Fujimoto, their client, to discuss how collaboration between a primary care veterinarian and a specialist prolonged and improved the life of her geriatric dog.

In this episode, we sit down with Renee Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) and renowned author of 'Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well'. Join Dr. Alsarraf as she guides pet owners through the steps to take when their pets are faced with a cancer diagnosis while dispelling seven common myths surrounding pet cancer. 

The Triad of Care is made up of the animal owner, primary veterinarian and veterinary specialist who communicate about the needs of your pet in order to improve their quality of life. For our second podcast episode we had Lindsay Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) sit down with primary care veterinarian, Dr. Cassi, to discuss how the Triad of Care works to ensure the best care for their patients. 

The Triad of Care is made up of the animal owner, primary veterinarian and veterinary specialist and can be thought of as a collaborative partnership that will benefit your pet’s wellness. Whether your primary care veterinarian referred you to a veterinary specialist or you went looking for one on your own, think of your visit to a specialist as an extension of your primary veterinarian’s knowledg...