The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

This episode is sponsored by Monarch Practice Transitions On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Chris Rocchio, DVM, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of selling a veterinary practice: keeping your team intact through the transition.

Eye problems can stump even seasoned GPs, but they don't have to. On this episode of Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with veterinary ophthalmologist Kenneth Pierce, DVM, MS, DACVO, for a crash course in everyday ophthalmology. How do you tell cataracts from nuclear sclerosis in seconds? What's the smartest way to triage a corneal ulcer? And which red flags mean "emergen...

This episode is sponsored by KLC Financial. What if you didn't have to wait until you had the cash to upgrade your practice? In this episode of Vet Blast presented by dvm360, and recorded live at Fetch Nashville, guest host Caitlin McCafferty, content producer for dvm360, and Erin Wondra, sales representative for KLC Financial, diving into the world of veterinary equipment financing and leasing, a...

In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Adam Christman sits down with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFCP  to talk all things feline enrichment. Kucera shares practical, low-cost strategies for letting cats express their natural instincts at home, from scent enrichment using silver vine and catnip to puzzle feeders that tap into a cat's innate hunt-seek-forage behavior....

This episode is sponsored by PerioVive On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, and recorded live at Fetch Nashville, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA sat down with Elizabeth Wright Smith, DVM, MS, chief veterinary officer at Periovive, to talk about the company's hyaluronic acid–based dental gel and what's next in its product lineup.  Together, the pair digs into how the gel supports...

In this special Pride Month episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Tripp Oliphant, DVM, for an honest, vulnerable conversation about growing up LGBTQIA+ in the veterinary profession.  Together they explore what it was like coming of age with little representation, the pressure to channel identity into achievement and perfectionism, a...

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA,  welcomes Debra Hamilton, JD, to the show to discuss the importance of communication in veterinary medicine. Throughout the episode, Hamilton emphasizes the need for veterinarians to build relationships with clients by asking curious questions and being transparent. 

On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Josh Sanabria, DVM, back to show to discuss what it was like for Sanabria to sell his practice.  Throughout the episode, the duo talks about the emotional and practice challenges of practice ownership, the need for a balanced life, and what it will feel like when his name is removed from th...

This episode is sponsored by NovaQuis Health. During this live recording from Fetch Nashville of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, teamed up with colleagues to break down the latest in wound care. Joined by Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA, and Kelly Sovey DVM, CVA, the trio highlighted how critical vascular preservation and tracking the precise stages of he...

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and his 3 guests Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT, Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CVA, CVPP, CCRT, and Jennifer A Repac, DVM, DACVSMR  discuss the importance of exercise therapy for dogs, emphasizing that it should be considered a therapeutic intervention from the start. 

This episode is sponsored by Zoetis. Canine osteoarthritis is far more common, and far more underdiagnosed, than most veterinary professionals realize. In a recent episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 , Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Mikayla Mayland, DVM, DACVS, to discuss the latest thinking on osteoarthritis in dogs and why early recognition matters more than ever. Throu...

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Colleen Ellis, CT, CPLP, unpack how veterinary teams can reframe euthanasia as an honor, not a failure, through better hospice and palliative conversations, thoughtful memorial options, and intentional clinic protocols. Learn practical, clinician-focused ways to support grieving pet parents while also prote...

You can register for Fetch Encore here today! On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360,  host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emmanuel Fontaine DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR , discuss the importance of microbiome development in neonatal puppies and kittens.  Throughout the episode, the duo unpacks how puppies and kittens inherit their mother’s microbiome, why C-sections and weaning...

This podcast sponsored by Virbac. In honor of Mobility Awareness Month this May, dvm360 is shining a spotlight on the movement health of veterinary patients. Joining host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is Kara Amstutz, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CVA, CVPP, CCRT, to discuss how proactive mobility care profoundly impacts the quality and duration of life for aging pets. Together, they explore the necessity of...

Learn more and register for Fetch Encore: Nutrition Virtual Symposium here today. On this week's episode,  host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Robert Ward, BVM&S, MSc, MRCVS, DACVD,  to talk all things nutrition dermatoses. Throughout the episode, Ward and Christman unpack how nutrition quietly drives many skin and coat problems in pets. From zinc-responsive dermatoses to vitamin, fatty ac...

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Cats are finally getting the low-stress veterinary care they deserve. In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Kathryn Primm, DVM, FCCP (Elite), one of the earliest Fear Free Certified professionals, to explore how feline care has transformed over the last decade. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize ho...

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Happy Client Service Representative Week! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Jill Clark DVM, chief visionary officer at IGNITE and cofounder of The North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists, to explore how CSRs are evolving from “just receptionists” into revenue generator...

This episode is sponsored by Nationwide. The episode is a Vet Blast podcast with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emily M. Tincher, DVM, dives into the spectrum of care and the vital role of client service representatives in helping pet families navigate financial, logistical, and emotional trade-offs in treatment options while emphasizing non-judgmental communication, pet insurance, and creativ...

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! On this episode, Connor Barich DVM, MPH, shares his journey to becoming a veterinarian, including his educational path, transitioning to relief veterinarian work, and his upcoming venture into practice ownership with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA.

This episode is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360 to unpack the biggest myths about parasites in dogs and cats, including why year-round prevention is non-negotiable. Throughout the episode, the duo dives into why “indoor-only” and “seasonal” think...

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, MBA, DVM, and welcomes Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, to the show to chat about the physical and mental challenges veterinary professionals face in the industry, plus the need for systemic changes to address burnout and injuries in veterinary clinics.  

In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success , the focus shifts from motivation to what actually sustains healthy habits. Hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP discuss why relying on motivation often falls short, and how small, consistent changes, supportive environments, and realistic expectations can help veterinary professi...

In this episode, proudly supported by Royal Canin, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lacey Lee, DVM, to deconstruct the complexities of feline diabetes—from identifying high-risk demographics to implementing modern management strategies. Throughout the episode, Lee shares that obesity is a critical challenge in feline health, as it can increase a cat's risk of developing diabetes, why...

This episode is sponsored by Dechra. On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, Emily Estrada, RVT, and Nastaia Kanaci Chica, RVT, take a deep dive into how technician‑driven diagnostics, smart flea control, and compliance‑friendly ear and skin therapies can turn even the most frustrating dermatology cases into long‑term success stories.

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC), discuss the strategic use of food as a primary reinforcer in canine training, emphasizing its effectiveness due to its high value and ease of delivery. They define positive reinforcement as the process of increasing a desired behavior by adding a rewarding stimulus.  Pachel highlig...