The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Michael Natale has been involved in Veterinary Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating from Barry Tech, Michael Natale attended SUNY Delhi and obtained his AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. After completion, he continued his education and obtained his BS in Science, Technology, and Sociology with a double minor in Business Management and Economics. His experience in Veterinary Medicine ra...

Sponsored by VEG As a career emergency veterinarian since 2003, David Bessler, VMD, has a passion for helping people and their pets when they need it most. His intense focus on families made him realize emergency care was broken and wasn’t working for anyone. Bessler took a holistic view of the ER experience, from start to finish, and from every angle, to make it better. Pets would be treated like...

Glenna Mauldin, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology and Nutrition), and her team provide guidance and support for clinical research activities within Thrive Pet Healthcare, including research project design, execution, standards, and regulations. Dr Mauldin received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She completed a ro...

Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description:   Canine Parvovirus (CPV) infection is one of the most common and serious infectious diseases of puppies and dogs younger than 6 months of age. We will discuss the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of CPV and emphasize expected laboratory cha...

Stephen Kochis, DVM , served for nearly 25 years in various positions in veterinary medicine, including Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital and VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists. His veterinary specialties include infectious diseases, immunology and emergency medicine. As Chief Medical Officer at OHS, Kochis oversees a team of more than 100 veterinary professionals who serve pets and people at...

Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP, graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into academia. Previously she was a clinical instructor of the Community Practice Service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, an assistant professor as founding faculty at Midwestern Universit...

Sponsored by Zoetis, Inc. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Born and raised in New York City, Georgette Wilson, DVM, received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and DVM from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Wilson completed a one-year small an...

Dr. Bozelka is a small animal emergency and critical care veterinarian at a busy specialty and referral center in the Chicago-land area. He has been in practice since 2016 and works at a high-volume facility that offers many highly specialized services such as dialysis, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and more.  Dr. Bozelka has professional interests in both cardiac and orthopedic emer...

This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. In this presentation, Dr. Liska will provide real world tips for your dermatology patients, including how to get your practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August. Dr. Liska will present data on...

Dr. Stobie completed his undergraduate work at Cook College/Rutgers University before graduating from the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an internship in small-animal medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, then went on to complete a three-year surgical residency at the University of Minnesota and earn a Master's Degree in Veterinary Surgery, R...

This podcast is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and t...

Atkinson has 40 years of private practice experience treating dogs, cats, and pocket pets for a variety of conditions. He has been board certified since 1992 with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Atkinson is experienced in case review for malpractice claims and has provided in-court expert witness testimony. In his spare time, Atkinson performs stand up comedy and improve. 

Born and raised in North Carolina, Audrey Weaver, DVM, received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Pre veterinary medicine from Virginia State University in 2008. She went on to obtain her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University in 2014. After graduating, Weaver completed a 1yr ER-focused rotating internship In Chandler, Arizona. She continued working as an emergency/critica...

Dr. Kris Brand is a staff veterinary radiologist with VitalRads, LLC Veterinary Imaging Specialists in Cypress, Texas. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew’s University in the Cayman Islands and clinical rotations at the University of Georgia. After a short time in general practice, Dr. Brand was accepted into the VitalRads residency program, which he completed in 2020. He...

Serena Nayee, DVM, (she/her) is the founder and executive director of Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative and InclusiVet. Based on personal experience and statistical assessment throughout veterinary school and onward, the lack of inclusion and intersectionality within veterinary medicine heavily inspired her to create Chapter VIII upon graduation from the Universit...

Michael is a licensed and certified veterinary technician that has been working in the  field of veterinary medicine for over 2 decades. His current role is with 2020 Imaging, a division of Konica Minolta, as their Northeast Regional Sales Manager handling business development in both veterinary and healthcare imaging. Prior to starting at 2020 Imaging, he spent 2 plus years at Patterson Veterinar...

This episode is sponsored by Hill's. Omar Farías, VMD (he/him) is was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. For 11 years, he worked in small animal practice, first as an associate and later as a practice owner. While in practice, he dedicated part of his time helping several local animal welfare organizations. In 2011, He joined Hills Pet Nutritio...

Best known as the “Queen of Scripts,” Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founder of Communication Solutions for Veterinarians, she teaches practical skills through online courses, onsite consulting, and conferences. Wendy was a partner in a specialty and emergency practice for 5 years. She's authored 6 books and a column for Veteri...

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jake McCormack enlisted into the delayed entry program of the United States Marine Corps in 2002 and shipped to MCRD San Diego in 2003. He graduated recruit training and reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, for training as an Amphibious Assault vehicle operator. Upon graduation, he received orders to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for service with Bravo...

Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals through creative clinic management, professional development, and quality improvement. He has a successful track record of establishing innovative care systems, mentoring programs, and social media marketing initiatives to boost brand awareness and hu...

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, and KPA-CTP.  She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national levels and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. . She enjoys hel...

Alexis (Lexi) Hansen Bs, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) started her career in the veterinary industry at Morrisville State College where she received her Bachelors in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She then went on to attend SUNY Delhi to obtain her Associates in Veterinary Technology. After becoming an LVT in New York in 2016, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and obtained her RVT while pur...

Episode sponsored by Credelio and Interceptor Plus. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Dogs are at risk of infection and infestation from a broad array of parasites. In this podcast we discuss the importance of broad spec...

This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS, is a 1982 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU)’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Silver received his MS in 1976, and his BS in animal science from CS...

Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, graduated from Texas A&M University with her DVM and MBA in 2012. She then completed a one-year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship in NYC, which is where she met her husband. Following the internship, she practiced in a private general practice in Pennsylvania before moving back to New York and into a role recruiting veterinarians for VCA. Through...