VetFolio Voice

Review the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and how it can impact antimicrobial resistance. We will discuss the 5 pillars of antimicrobial stewardship: Commitment, Prevention, Detection, Optimizing Use, and Surveillance and how these can be implemented.

In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Dana Varble, CVO for the NAVC, discuss the extensive career opportunities that veterinary medicine has to offer. They address some of the reasons veterinarians may feel “stuck” in a job and offer insight into how some of these challenges have affected them in their own careers.

In this podcast, Dr. Otto breaks down the pathophysiology behind the development of osteoarthritis in our pets and discusses the role of nutraceuticals in osteoarthritis management.

Dr. Cassi and Dr. Quilling discuss the impact that mentors we encounter on our journey through veterinary medicine have on our career as a whole, and the importance of having a support system as we grow as medical professionals.

In Part 2 of our Veterinary Technician discussion with Paige Allen, MS, RTV, current NAVC Board President and educator at Purdue University School of Veterinary Nursing, we explore team dynamics, and how the veterinary nursing field has changed over the years. Don’t miss this deep discussion that builds on the conversation in Part 1.

Join Dr. Cassi as she interviews NAVC Board President and the Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Recruitment of the Veterinary Nursing Program at Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Paige Allen, MS, RVT. This discussion explores topics such as the evolution of credentialing programs, the gender balance in veterinary medicine, and even how to pay technicians what they’re wor...

In this special edition VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi interviews Veterinarian and Congressman, Kurt Schrader of Oregon surrounding the important One Health Act of 2019, (H.R. 3771) a bill he proposed in Congress that can help our nation when faced with the spread of zoonotic diseases like coronaviruses. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with NAVC’s advocacy platform, Embrace.

Some of us know exactly what we want in our careers from the moment we start out. For others of us it is more of a winding road. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Jaworski discuss finding a "niche" in veterinary medicine, even if your journey looks different from how you pictured it in the beginning.

Dr. Cassi sits down with Dave Cowan and Jeff Backus of Vet Tech Cafe to discuss some of the hard-hitting issues affecting veterinary technicians today.

Dr. Emmy Ferrell and Dr. Cassi dive into the world of veterinary forensics and discuss the relationship between animal cruelty and other abuses, a relationship the FBI has investigated and dubbed "The Link." Although there are parts of this podcast that may be difficult to hear, Dr. Ferrell does an excellent job of illustrating the vital role veterinary professionals play in identifying these case...

This podcast discusses the importance and challenges associated with client communication, specifically during the age of a pandemic. While the take-home points can be applied to any field or specialty, nutrition is incorporated as the major examples through this podcast, with weight discussions being a common example, owing to their unique sensitivities. This podcast is sponsored by Chewy Health...

Accurately diagnosing Cushing’s disease and developing effective and safe treatment protocols are challenging feats. Successful management demands clinical knowledge of available diagnostic tests and therapies and stellar client communication skills. In this episode, we chat about some practical client communication tips to reduce your clinical stress and enhance client compliance to help you mana...

Your hospital is the first line of defense against intestinal parasite infections. During the podcast we will introduce and discuss a new and innovative technology that revolutionizes fecal flotation testing at the point of care, called VETSCAN IMAGYST. Learn how you can elevate your practice’s diagnostic offerings with the latest in fecal flotation technology.

Have you ever considered specializing in nutrition? Listen in to this episode to hear Dr. Caitlin Grant describe the path that led her to a residency in nutrition and learn about what being a nutrition resident is all about.

In this episode Dr. Larry Garcia and Brandi Phillips talk about resources for disaster response training as well as community networking so we as veterinary professionals can be an asset to our clients and the rest of the community when disaster strikes.

In this episode, Dr. Larry Garcia and Brandi Phillips discuss the operations of the UF VETS team, as well as tips for preparing for a disaster as a pet owner and how we as veterinarians can help our clients prepare.

This special VetFolio Voice podcast is brought to you on behalf of the NAVC’s advocacy platform, Embrace, and outlines the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act. This act seeks to reduce veteran suicides and ensure the well-being of veterans by connecting them with service dogs as a form of nontraditional PTSD therapy. We had the opportunity to speak with Congressman John Rutherford,...

In this podcast we'll discuss when to be concerned about anorexia in dogs and cats, what separates a case of non-specific gastroenteritis from one that needs more of a work-up, and how we should treat those pets in the interim. Focus will be given specifically to the use of capromorelin (Entyce) and mirtazapine (Mirataz), and following up these patients.

The keys to success for itchy dogs and their owners include providing effective safe itch relief from the start to get owner confidence and trust. This provides a platform for a streamlined diagnostic approach and customized treatment that meets each pet and owners needs. When and how to use Apoquel and Cytopoint to support these goals.

How to make itch discussions a part of all wellness exams – it’s the #1 reason for veterinary visits. August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month, the perfect time to jumpstart the discussions with pet owners. Get the toolkit (social media posts, posters and more) at www.scienceofstrongerbonds.com/resources. When you first see an itchy dog or cat, learn how to delight the owner and not disappoint them – t...

In this special podcast, NAVC Board Director, Dr. Jonathan Townsend discusses ABVP certification: why it is important for your practice, and how to go about obtaining it.

In this podcast, Dr. Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD reviews key facts about canine atopic dermatitis. The majority of the discussion will be focused on describing current treatment options, providing suggestions for when each option might be best, and explaining how to successfully utilize multi-modal therapy.

Dr. Tamara Grubb, boarded anesthesiologist, discusses the 5 reasons why it is important to address perioperative vomiting and how injectable maropitant citrate fits into your perioperative protocols. Dr. Grubb addresses the benefits from the perspective of the patient, the practice and the pet owner.

In this episode of VetFolio Voice, recorded live at VMX, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Lester discuss his recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business about a new generation pet owners known as PetGen. They discuss who is encompassed by PetGen, how this generation of pet owners differs from previous generations, and what this means to veterinary practices.

This podcast provides the latest information you need to know about diagnosing and managing canine OA. We discuss the use of an evidence-based client checklist and an OA screening exam to help identify patients with OA as early as possible. Early diagnosis affords the opportunity to start a multi-modal treatment, which should include medical and home environment recommendations.