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. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth talk about how to flee the examination room—and we aren’t just referring to those times when a client is deep into their life story. Often, stepping away from the exam room can be critical f...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Hadley Gleason, VMD, MS, DACVS-SA, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Gleason explains what makes a modified Robert Jones bandage, how to apply one, and how to make it work for your patients. She also covers what to do to prevent and correct bandaging complications. Re...

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 have a candid conversation about their personal journeys of practicing veterinary medicine while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Join them in an open dialogue about everythi...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes covers how to assess gait for forelimb lameness. Then, she shares multiple practical tips for conducting an effective examination. Do you remember how to do a Campbell’s test? Resour...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Fearful, aggressive, and unwanted patient behavior is an underappreciated job stressor in the veterinary profession. And it’s only made worse when a pet owner denies that the behavior even exists. Listen in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Be...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Rebecca Walton, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters.” Dr. Walton reviews some good options for where urinary catheters should be placed. She then expands on several of the potential complications—including kinking, hematuria, and the dreaded bladder rupture. Resource: htt...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Wellness plans (popularized by large corporate practices) are often touted as a means to increase access to preventive care, encourage clients to bring in their pets sooner and more often, and generate a steady stream of income for...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Do you know how many vet schools there are in the United States? Did you hear there are new ones on the horizon? Listen in as we discuss the current state of veterinary education in the US, including the distributive model of educa...

In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, clinical pathologist Dr. Holly Brown and veterinary technician Jessica Wilson-Hess share adventures from their busy laboratory, which just so happens to be situated within the walls of a booming veterinary practice. As they walk us through the curious case of Salli the beagle, they share diagnostic tips and insights into how they make their wor...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Canine & Feline Seizures.” Dr. Thomovsky explains how to triage seizure cases, prioritize diagnostics, and gain short-term control with benzodiazepines. She then expands the discussion to the selection of maintenance medications for dogs and cats, noting...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. This episode contains heavy subject matter that may be upsetting to some listeners. We asked veterinarians and their staff if they have experienced violent altercations or threats of violence in their practice and the answer was ov...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction.” Dr. Diaz covers the frustrating and multifactorial problem of anal sac disease with a focus on possible underlying causes and perpetuating factors. She discusses treatments, including topical therapy and hypo...

When it comes to itchy skin, diagnostic testing is often the key to achieving a diagnosis. Learn how the latest in AI technology is giving practitioners real-time ear and skin cytology results—without tying up the whole team in the process. Sponsored by Zoetis Resource: VetscanImagyst.com   Contact us: Podcast@briefmedia.com   Where to find us: Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts Facebook.com/clinciansbr...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Veterinary professionals often talk about the “Standard of Care” and “Informed Consent” in relation to patient care. But, do you know the legal definitions of these terms and how to properly document conversations about treatment o...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Ashley Detwiler, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Recurring Pruritic Skin Lesions in an English Bulldog.” Dr. Detwiler explores the overlapping symptoms and findings of various skin diseases in dogs, using the severely affected patient discussed in her article, and explains why even answers from biopsies sometimes need to...

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, we’re throwing it back to the NAVLE: the test you’ve forgotten about, hope to forget about, or can’t seem to forget about no matter how hard you try! Listen in as we discuss the history of the test, our experiences...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Christopher Lea, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 6 Conditions Found During Canine Rectal Examination.” Rectal examinations are always appropriate, but not uniformly applicable, so Dr. Lea discusses using clinical judgment when it comes to real-world scenarios. He reviews the checklist for...

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, it’s common for nutritional discussions to get put on the back burner. In this episode, Dr. Craig Clifford sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to explain why the nutritional needs of the cancer patient can dramatically differ from those of healthy pets and how cachexia caused by cancer warrants close attention from the general practitioner. Listen in as t...

Is the cost of care always the elephant in the examination room, or is that an unfounded assumption? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Tracey Deiss to discuss new survey results that shed light on the factors influencing veterinary recommendations and the driving forces behind pet owner treatment decisions. Dr. Deiss also shares how usi...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinary teams today. Wellness and burnout have become buzzwords in the veterinary world in recent years. But what’s the truth when it comes to the well-being of today’s veterinary professionals? Galaxy Vets conducted a study to look for those answer...

From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic’s ultrasound and how portable, point-of-care ultrasound...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM, about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia in a Dog.” To start, Dr. Bugbee explains the differences between primary and secondary cases of ITP, highlighting the platelet “cutoff” for spontaneous bleeding and some of the disease sequelae you may encounter. He then elaborates on therap...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. It seems like stories about AI chatbots are suddenly all over the news and social media, including one about a bot that purportedly diagnosed a critically ill dog with IMHA. While generative artificial intelligence models may, in f...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler Jr, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Transpalpebral Enucleation in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Haeussler discusses the common indications for enucleation, some of the typical complications, and different approaches. Then, he dives deeper into the details of the transpalpebral approach, sharing many helpf...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this episode of the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, dive into their opinions on the strict adoption requirements put in place by some rescue organizations. Spurred by Dr. Beth’s desire—and difficulty—to adopt a second dog, they discuss the pros and cons of these rules, your ability to be a good dog owner without a 6’ fence, and whether...