Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. We are excited to welcome the first Veterinary Breakroom guest, Chloe Ciarrocchi, PharmD, RPh, DICVP, in today’s episode. Veterinarians and pharmacists work together almost every day to make sure our patients get the medications th...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Incisional Biopsy of Oral Tumors.” Dr. Boston explains why tissue biopsy is definitively better than aspiration of oral tumors and shares some good tips for how to get the most out of your samples. She also discusses how to set the specialist up for success w...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the pros and cons of universal licensing and how license portability might improve access to care by making it easier for veterinarians to move or practice in multiple states, especi...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Measuring Vertebral Heart Scale in Cats.” Dr. Estrada reviews exactly what the vertebral heart scale is, how to measure one, and what constitutes normal in cats. She also discusses the limitations and how to get the most out of your feline VHS effort...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It’s no secret that veterinary technicians are crucial in the veterinary clinic, but we want to know: what do vet techs wish they could say to their vets? And how can we show our appreciation? Join us in the breakroom as Dr. Beth a...

Life in the veterinary clinic isn’t for the faint of heart. Between aggressive pets, overworked staff, and heart-wrenching cases, frustrations are easy to come by. In this Partner Podcast episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Cindy Barnes, a former practice owner, to discuss simple ways to reclaim your joy and make the day-to-day less stressful, including how advances in software tech...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (Large Animal), DACVCP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Lower Urinary Tract Infections.” Dr. Dowling breaks down the diagnosis of bacterial cystitis—and how often it’s overdiagnosed—along with reviewing the current categories of sporadic vs. recurrent bacterial cystitis. She also provides...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. We’ve all heard the stereotypes: Millennials feel too entitled, Gen X is cynical, and don’t even get us started on Boomers. These stereotypes often make their way into our workplace relationships, and we’re curious to know: do they...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Measuring Vertebral Left Atrial Size in Dogs.” Dr. Estrada reviews the 2019 consensus guidelines in sharing the history of this new measuring tool. She then explains how to use it, along with the VHS, to screen for cardiomegaly and determine which dogs should b...

As therapeutic options for pain control continue to grow, it’s important—but not easy—to stay up to date on all the ways to help your arthritis patients. In this Partner Podcast episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson talks with leading veterinary pain expert Dr. Robin Downing about how to implement the most complete and effective strategies for pain control, as well as how to communicate with pet owners...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. We all make mistakes. But in the medical field, errors can have serious or even deadly consequences. The challenge becomes how to deal with those events and understand them in a way that is constructive. Join Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Bet...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Daniel Langlois DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), and Harry Cridge MVB, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS, to talk about their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs.” Dr. Cridge and Dr. Langlois comprehensively review this condition from both referral and general practice perspectives. They navigate the confusing topic of diagnosing pancreati...

Has your day ever been derailed by a fractious patient? We get it, but just because your patient is stressed doesn’t mean you need to be. In this Partner Podcast episode, host Dr. Beth Molleson talks with anesthesiologist Dr. Lisa Ebner about overcoming the challenges we face when it comes to providing adequate and safe sedation. You’ll get the inside scoop on the latest fast-acting canine sedativ...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. 2020 brought some major changes to veterinary clinics, including wider adoption of telemedicine practices out of necessity to provide care when the doors were closed. Now that most practices are back to in-person visits, what is th...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Euthanasia Protocols.” Dr. Cooney discusses sedation versus anesthesia protocols, commonly and less commonly used routes of administration, and how to make the event about the pet. She shares a number of helpful tips and vital details to ensure that the...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, we discuss cyberbullying: when an online accusation or review results in a targeted attack on a veterinary clinic or staff member. Listen in as we discuss recent cases of cyberbullying in veterinary medicine, ho...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kristyn D. Broaddus, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Acute Lameness in a Pointer.” The case involves a dramatic—but less common—orthopedic injury: Achilles tendon rupture. Dr. Broaddus works us through every aspect of this injury, including surgery and the role of custom braces. Resource: https://www.clinic...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Taking a vacation is shown to promote well-being, increase productivity, and improve patient care. So why is it so hard to get out of the clinic? Start daydreaming about your next trip as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth exchange views on l...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Douglas Palma, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Chronic Coughing in a Yorkshire Terrier.” Dr. Palma emphasizes when to suspect chronic bronchitis, how to exclude it from other relevant differentials, and which aspects of treatment are most important. He also shares some very practical tips for steroid use and r...

Did you know that anesthetic complications occur most commonly during the recovery phase? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson talks with general practitioner Dr. Tracey Deiss and anesthesiologist Dr. Tamara Grubb to break down the 4 phases of anesthesia and how each is critical to a smooth and successful recovery. You’ll get practical tips on how to avo...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Student loans are a particularly hot topic this summer, as the COVID-19 repayment pause is set to expire, and rumblings are being heard from Capitol Hill about potential loan forgiveness proposals. Join us in the breakroom as we di...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katherine Bennett, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Locoregional Anesthesia Complications.” Dr. Bennett shares her knowledge about using local blocks to your patient’s advantage, including when to use lidocaine versus bupivacaine (but not mixing) and how these drugs actually work. She also details the problems...

Conversations surrounding nutrition can be met with resistance with even the most well-meaning pet owners. Join host Dr. Beth Molleson as she has a conversation with long-time practice owner Dr. Lon Randall about his tips and solutions for improving communication and compliance when it comes to dietary adherence and food transitions. You’ll also hear about how Dr. Randall makes getting trusted pet...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Analgesia Combinations for Common Surgical Procedures.” Dr. Kruse-Elliott takes what we already have in the clinic—opioids, NSAIDs, local anesthetics, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine—and explains how we can get them to join forces. She also shares us...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In any high-stress career, maintaining healthy professional boundaries becomes a critical safeguard against burnout. Join us as we discuss what boundaries we have in place in our clinics, on social media…and with the friends we hav...