The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

A small animal veterinarian for 16 years and a mom for 15, Emily Singler is a graduate of Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and a transplanted Floridian. She has worked in shelter medicine and private practice and now does relief work with IndeVets and writes in her “spare time.” She has strong interests in public health, preventive medicine and...

Ane Uriarte is a diploma holder of the European College in Veterinary Neurology (ECVN). She started her studies in Spain but graduated as a veterinarian in Paris, where she did her general internship and neurology residency. After obtaining her ECVN diploma, she worked for 8 years in a private hospital on the outskirts of London before she moved to Massachusetts in 2017, where she was an assistant...

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP, has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006.  She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in euthanasia training for the AVMA, AAHA, IAAHPC, HABRI, the Fear Free program, and is Founder and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Aca...

Mita Malhotra is the Vice President of Chewy Health at Chewy, Inc. She joined the company in 2018. As vice president and general manager, Mita leads Chewy’s journey to delivering a world-class healthcare experience to pets, pet parents, and partners through a customer-focused approach.  Malhotra is a seasoned leader who brings over 15 years of retail and e-commerce experience to Chewy. She has a p...

Sandy Weaver is an author, consultant, and professional speaker who works with veterinarians to foster happier hospital cultures and more resilient teams. A citizen-scientist in the fields of neurology, neuroplasticity, and positive psychology, she gives individuals tools they can begin using right away to create more personal success and happiness. Her avocation is dog sports—she's an AKC judge a...

Brendan Lynch has focused his career on redefining what’s possible. He is an innovator and brings his strategic and operational experience to his work. He has a track record of successfully starting, growing, and operating new ventures and divisions for Fortune 1,000 companies. For the last 8 years, he has brought his enthusiasm and leadership to VCA Animal Hospitals. He is currently the VP of Inn...

Barbara Powers, DVM, DACVP, worked as a pathologist and researcher in cancer and radiation pathology at Colorado State University before becoming Director of CSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. At CSU, she and her colleagues validated an ELISA for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervids and established one of the country’s largest CWD testing centers. During the more than 30-year stint at C...

Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry), is a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University, an associate’s degree in Laboratory Animal Science at Redlands Community College, and another associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. She received her Veterin...

Jove Jacob is a member of the dvm360 ® Student Ambassador Program and a fourth-year veterinary student from the Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur located in India. Jacob received his professional certification for animal physiology from the Indian Institute of Technology. Jacob was elected as outstanding delegate for the Continous Crisis Committee (CCC) under International Model United...

Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CAVC, is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario. She is certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. Huntingford is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehab and Fitness in Essex, Ontario Canada. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of t...

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Ashley Wood, PhD, director of research and development at Zomedica, talks with Dr Christman about the application of bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology to veterinary diagnostics, and how a new in-clinic biosensor testing platform is utilizing this technology to provide reference lab accuracy at the point of care.

Nick Nelson, DVM, MBA, has over 2 decades of experience within the veterinary industry. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master's in Business Administration from Washington State University.  At BluePearl, Nelson is responsible for operations of 100+ specialty and emergency practices across the United States focusing on balancing the fiscal needs of running a national or...

Megan Bendtzen, founder and CEO of a company called LifeBacon , is a motivational trainer, speaker, and life and business coach. She worked in the veterinary field for 14 years while studying leadership, communication, personal growth concepts, and relationships for over 18 years. Bendtzen has worked with thousands of people and delivered hundreds of impactful seminars on a variety of related topi...

Monique Y. Wells, VMD, MS, entered the University of Pennsylvania at the young age of 16, and Penn’s Veterinary School at 20. She completed this program by age 24, then proceeded directly to graduate school at The Ohio State University, earning a Master’s degree in veterinary pathobiology at the age of 28. Now, as a resident of Paris since 1992, veterinary pathologist and toxicologist, world trave...

Nick Nelson, DVM, MBA, has over 2 decades of experience within the veterinary industry. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master's in Business Administration from Washington State University.  At BluePearl, Nelson is responsible for operations of 100+ specialty and emergency practices across the United States focusing on balancing the fiscal needs of running a national or...

Suzanne Ellis, DVM is a New Jersey shore native who knew since she was 8 years of age that becoming a veterinarian was her passion.  About four years ago, Ellis proposed the idea to her clinic about offering a house call service, and became the primary doctor in the practice going out to clients’ homes for routine office visits, and, of course, euthanasia. It was during this time that she began to...

Emily Dozeman, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified emergency and critical care doctor. She is one of the managing partners and codepartment head of the emergency and critical care service at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency.  Dozeman is experienced in all aspects of emergency medicine and critical care with a particular interest in the management of polytrauma patients, sepsis, and transf...

Vernard Hodges, DVM, is a proud graduate of Fort Valley State University and the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Hodges is the founder of multiple successful veterinary hospitals, but he practices primarily at Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Bonaire, Georgia. Hodges and Critter Fixer became so successful that they caught the attention of the National Geographic Channel and...

Antonio L. Bowens, DVM, is the owner of Bowens’ Locum Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Services. Bowens earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology, cum laude, in 1997 from Tuskegee University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He completed a neurology neurosurgery fellowship, as well as a private practice specialty in...

George Robinson, DVM, MSPH, is the founder and former CEO of Heartland Veterinary Partners, a Chicago-based veterinary support organization. He has over 30 years of veterinary industry experience, holding numerous clinical, business operational, and senior management roles throughout his career. 

Steve Dale, CABC, writes for veterinary professionals and pet owners, hosts 2 national radio programs, and has appeared on TV shows ranging from Good Morning America to Oprah . He is on the dvm360® Editorial Advisory Board as well as the boards of the Human-Animal Bond Association and EveryCat Health Foundation. He appears at conferences around the world. Visit stevedale.tv . 

Billie Groom works exclusively with dogs over the age of 6 months to address anxiety, aggression, and behaviors associated with adolescent and adopted dogs. Groom is also the creator of UPWARD Dogology, a scientifically proven formula adhering to the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy. 

Christopher Shapley, DVM, is a specialist in veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine. He has 2 pet dogs at home, Carrie and Bogey. In his spare time, Shapley enjoys Kung Fu, surfing, camping, and archery. Shapley attended Montclair State University where he studied biology. He graduated from the Western University of Health Medicine in Pomona California and received his CVA from Chi University....

Jill Clark, DVM, founded IGNITE in 2016 with the singular goal of elevating the knowledge of veterinary teams to enhance their wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of the patients and clients they serve. Her nearly 30-year career in veterinary medicine has been dedicated to the constant improvement of veterinary outcomes and operations and has created many opportunities for the professional growth o...

Jessica Hirsch received her B.S. in Animal & Poultry Sciences and a B.S. in Psychology at Virginia Tech University.  She is a current veterinary student at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.  Hirsch shares her unique story about navigating through veterinary school with disabilities, empowering others to never give up on their dreams.