Veterinary Vitals

"It's important that we ask women. Sometimes women want to do it, but they are not sure if they would be welcome." While the demographics of the veterinary medicine profession have shifted over the past 30 years from one comprised mostly of men to one that is majority female, something hasn't kept up with this trend: leadership. Only one-third of the TVMA Board of Directors is...

2019-2020 TVMA President Rick Wall, DVM, steps down from his leadership post on February 29, 2020. During his tenure, he focused on several issues: the aftermath of TVMA's stance on the possible second veterinary school in Texas, the launch of TVMA's "Roadshow" membership drive and how the profession faired following the 86th session of the Texas legislative session. In this ep...

"It's never a convenient time for the board to show up, but sometimes the board shows up early in the morning when things are really rushed around a veterinary practice." If the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) were to come to your clinic unannounced today to perform a compliance inspection, would you be ready? In this episode, Don Ferrill, DVM, JD, outlines how v...

When Bo Brock, DVM, moved to Lamesa, Texas, for a job in 1992, he was asked to write about veterinary medicine for the local paper. No one was reading his articles, so he turned to humor. His first funny article was so good that it was picked up by dvm360. dvm360 asked him to be a regular contributor. After writing for them for many years, he turned all of the dvm360 articles into a book called Cr...

"As much as I loved practice, and I loved my patients and my clients, I kind of felt like I didn't really quack like the other ducks." Finding your niche and a place of belonging in veterinary medicine doesn't always happen immediately. That was the case for Gayle Millard, DVM, who transitioned from practice life to the industry world in the middle of her career. Juggling her n...

Licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) can significantly benefit veterinary practices, from increasing revenue to enhancing wellness among veterinarians. In this episode, David Sessum, LVT, tells his story of becoming an LVT, explains why veterinarians should utilize LVTs in their practices and outlines the many benefits of doing so. Are you an LVT listening who isn't a TVMA member? Join TVMA...

Can veterinarians sell CBD products to clients? Our General Counsel Elizabeth Choate, JD, answers this question and helps veterinarians make informed decisions.  Do you have legal questions? Contact Elizabeth Choate, JD, at echoate@tvma.org or (512) 452-4224. To share podcast story ideas, please contact host Dena Goldstein at dgoldstein@tvma.org.  Support the show

When practice owners are ready to retire and sell their clinics, they are faced with several options. Here’s a story of how one veterinarian chose to sell his clinic to a corporation and coped with the experience. Do you have a story to tell? Email host Dena Goldstein at dgoldstein@tvma.org. Support the show

Many veterinarians believe success in the profession is owning their own practices. However, success can come in many forms. Two veterinarians share how they redefined success in veterinary medicine.  Do you have a story to tell? Email Dena Goldstein at dgoldstein@tvma.org.  Support the show

Veterinary Vitals is a show that gives listeners an inside scoop into the lives of veterinary professionals in Texas, legislative issues facing the profession and how trends like technology impact those in practice. With episodes that center around what it’s like selling your practice to a corporation and the legalities of CBD products for pets, there’s something on the show for everyone. Support...