Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jason Bleedorn, DVM, MS, DACVS, and Bryce Talsma, DVM, to talk about their recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Osteoarthritis Treatment Options for Geriatric Dogs.” Dr. Bleedorn and Dr. Talsma each share their evidence and experience to guide us on how body condition, drugs, supplements, and even exercise can positively impact these painful o...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Katie Berlin, DVM, and Alyssa Watson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go , a mentorship program and community for early career veterinarians, joins the podcast to discuss how already-too-busy veterinarians (let’s face it, that’s all of us) can still...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Søren Boysen, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles on the benefits and limitations of POCUS in general practice. Using point-of-care ultrasound is becoming more accessible, and Dr. Boysen details the questions you can expect to answer and the confidence you’ll gain by adopting this modality.  He also gives a helpful ex...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Katie Berlin, DVM, and Alyssa Watson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. In this episode, they're joined by Dr. Erica Wassack, Associate Pharmacy Officer at Instinct Science. Together, they explore the collaborative dynamics between veterinarians and pharmacists, offering insights from both sides of the pharmacy...

Can mushrooms play a role in supporting immune health in veterinary patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth and Dr. Brad Roach explore the science behind mushrooms and beta glucans, their immune-boosting properties, and the latest options in veterinary supplements. Dr. Roach shares what we know about these powerful fungi and how they can be integrated into tod...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Osteoarthritis Treatment Options for Geriatric Cats.” Recognition of arthritis in cats is growing. Dr. Barnes imparts a feline-centric view on medications, supplements, weight loss–and even surgery–to help our creaky, old cats. Resources: https://www.cl...

Do you ever feel like your days in the clinic could run smoother? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde to join her in a discussion on how veterinary teams can work smarter, not harder, by maximizing the potential of the team’s veterinary technicians. From understanding state-specific legal boundaries of the veterinary technician role t...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. This week, Dr. Katie and Dr. Alyssa take a few moments to acknowledge that the rapidly changing social climate in the United States is hard on a lot of us, particularly on colleagues and friends who are members of marginalized communities....

Allergic patients can be some of the most frustrating cases in veterinary medicine—for veterinary teams, owners, and patients alike. When a patient has an allergic flare, how do we treat the patient, address pet owner concerns, and work to prevent future flares? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Anthea Schick answers this big question, shares her go-to strategies, and offer...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Sampling Techniques in Veterinary Patients." Dr. Seitz breaks down the key techniques for obtaining high-quality diagnostic samples, compares fine-needle aspiration with the nonaspirate (woodpecker) technique, and shares best practic...

What does it truly mean to be a leader in the veterinary profession? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Christina Moore and Dr. Paige Baker to explore the many facets of veterinary leadership—from leading teams and providing mentorship in the clinic to stepping into leadership roles across the broader industry.  Sponsored by Indevets Resource: indevet...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. You never know what will walk through the door in general practice. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie reflect on some of their recent zebra cases, sharing challenges, surprises, and key takeaways—plus a few practical tools you j...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Charlie Pye, DVM, DVSc, DACVD, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Cutaneous Lymphoma in an American Pit Bull Terrier Crossbreed.” Dr. Pye covers all the essential background for cutaneous lymphoma, which can mimic many other skin diseases. She also gives practical tips for performing skin biopsies, runs through treatment options,...

Ready to refine your approach to managing feline chronic kidney disease (CKD)? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth asks Dr. Stacie Summers, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, to share her expert insights into the often-overlooked role of uremic toxins in feline CKD. Listen in as they discuss why uremic toxins matter, their impact on the systemic health of CKD patients, and evidence-based...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Alyssa Jenkins, DVM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 3 Recent Advances in Feline Diabetes Management.” Dr. Jenkins starts with a feline diabetes mellitus refresher, including the comparison between it and type I/type II diabetes in humans. She then details the major new things for diabetic cats: SGLT2 inhibitors, longer-ac...

More and more veterinary professionals are embracing a spectrum of care approach–that is, the philosophy that “best medicine” means the care that best fits the pet and family in front of us, even if it’s not the most advanced care available. But, how do we do that without feeling even more vulnerable to lawsuits, board complaints, and angry online reviews? In this special episode, host Katie Berli...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, to discuss her recent  Clinician’s Brief  article, “Stabilization of Cats With Urethral Obstruction Prior to Referral.” Dr. Thomovsky highlights the importance of recognizing early signs of obstruction, performing prompt physical examinations, and managing associated electrolyte imbalances, including the...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. In a busy clinic, an unanswered call to a client can cause more than mere frustration. The pet may be under anesthesia or their condition may have worsened, leaving the team in urgent need of client input. Tune in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr....

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Jennifer Granick, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Times to Reconsider Antibiotic Prescriptions.” Dr. Granick discusses scenarios where antibiotics may be misused, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying causes of these conditions and the potential harm of unnecessary antibiotic u...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. As 2025 gets underway, we’re all surrounded by messaging telling us it’s time to set goals around health and fitness–and for many of us, that can trigger some uncomfortable feelings and conversations. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. K...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Carrie Schroeder, DVM, DACVAA, to discuss her recent  Clinician’s Brief  article, “Dexmedetomidine-Induced Bradycardia in a Great Dane.” The conversation centers around the physiological mechanisms underlying bradycardia and dexmedetomidine's biphasic blood pressure effects. Key aspects of the discussion include patient selection, drug combination...

Have you ever conducted a food trial only to end up with inconclusive results? Or had it cut short altogether due to compliance issues? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Sarah Ramos, DVM, DACVD, to discuss the best strategies for making food elimination trials a success from start to finish. Intended for veterinary professionals. Opinions expressed w...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. In this episode, they break down the origins and implications of Colorado Proposition 129, which created a new Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role in the state. Like many veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians, Dr. A...

When a new drug class enters the veterinary world, first comes the excitement…then comes the learning. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM, answers your most frequently asked questions when it comes to using a novel drug class in the treatment of feline diabetes mellitus: the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor. Tune in as she explains when, how, an...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Elizabeth Layne, DVM, DACVD, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Topical Therapies to Minimize Systemic Antibiotic Use.” Dr. Layne emphasizes the critical role of topical treatments in veterinary dermatology and their potential to reduce reliance on systemic antibiotics. She explores a variety of therapies–including chlorhe...