VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we are chatting with Kali Marsh, RVT, compliance manager and Mark Harrison, MS.Ed., founder and president, both with Certified Safety Training (CST) about the role of veterinary technicians, assistants and CSRs on safety training. Learn what you should know regarding federal and state requirements, the impact of OSHA, SDS (f...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Drs. Garret Pachtinger , DACVECC and Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT discuss her upcoming retirement from VETgirl, effective July 2, 2026. Join us as we reminisce on the start of the small business back in 2012, the creation of content over the years (from all emergency critical care in 2013 to over 150+ hours a year in just abo...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Sonya Gordon , DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) about practical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) staging without echocardiography. Learn about the critical stage B1-B2 transition, insights from the EPIC study on pimobendan, home monitoring with resting respiratory rates, and emerging innovations in technology for confident p...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with Dr. Marisa Ames , DACVIM (Cardiology), who is president of the American Heartworm Society (AHS). Here she shares findings from the latest AHS heartworm incidence survey–including factors behind the spread of heartworm disease–and discusses how veterinarians can utilize the AHS map and protect patient...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Ernie Ward discusses integrating CT scanners into general practice. Dr. Ward explains how this move closes the gap between suspicion and certainty, transforming diagnostics. He covers implementation, financial impact, and how in-house CT improves patient outcomes, enhances team satisfaction, and builds client trust. Spon...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Cathy Mann, RVT, VTS (Surgery), (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist in surgery! Tune in to hear about how to achieve this prestigious credential, how you can help mentor someone towards this achievement, or what doors open once you acquire this credenti...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview the Forrest Gump of veterinarians, Dr. Rob Pope . Be inspired and go the distance (over 15,700 miles!) by tuning in to learn about motivation, perseverance, and devotion to pets and people!

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review a study on using canine-specific parvovirus tests for feline panleukopenia. The study found near-perfect agreement between canine and feline point-of-care kits from two manufacturers, giving clinicians a reasonable screening option when a feline-specific test is unavailable.

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Ragen T.S. McGowan , Pet Behaviorist at Purina, discusses how veterinarians and pet owners can use at-home pet tech like activity trackers and litter box analytics to detect early signs of diseases such as CKD and arthritis. She highlights real examples, client engagement strategies, realistic device expectations, and th...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Thomas P. Lewis , DACVD shares expert guidance on managing chronic dermatology diseases in pets. He highlights common mistakes, such as overuse of antihistamines, stresses the importance of food trials and proper diagnostics, and offers tips for improving client communication and antimicrobial stewardship. Enhance your dermato...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview interview Dr. Douglas Cifranick , owner and veterinarian of the Woof Doctor on Wheels , a unique high-tech mobile veterinary care model and Jessica Lee, LVT about how their unique model for maximizing veterinary technician utilization. Tune in to learn how this team serves a larger population of pets by empoweri...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review new 2025 data on insulin-induced hypoglycemic seizures in dogs and ask whether seizures at presentation translate into poor long-term neurologic outcomes and need for continued antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy. Tune in for a practical look at insulin-induced hypoglycemic seizures, who benefited from antiepileptic d...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Drs. Andy Moorhead, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University and Uri Donnett, Chief Veterinarian, Dane County Humane Society in Madison, Wisconsin discuss the why, when and how of activity restriction during heartworm treatment. There’s more to canine heartworm treatment than administ...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Drs. Chris Adolph , MS, ACVM and Cindy Culpepper debunk common heartworm myths, addressing client misconceptions on prevention, treatment, and risks for dogs and cats. In an age of digital and social media, pet owners today can become both informed AND misinformed about heartworm disease. This can present significant challenges wh...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Diccon Westworth , BVSc, DACVIM (Neurology) from VCA Animal Care Center (ACC) of Sonoma County on what we can do to practice more sustainably when it comes to our veterinary clinics. Dr. Westworth leads the Sustainability “Green” Team at ACC and is on the board of directors at the not-for-profit V...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with Dr. Rochelle Low , MaS, MHL, Global VP of Quality and Patient Safety for Mars Veterinary Health about the importance of medical error reporting. Tune in to learn about near misses, how to implement a medical error reporting system, and how to empower the veterinary care team towards solutions to reduce harmful a...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview  Randy Hall , a leadership coach, founder and CEO of VetLead, a veterinary hospital leadership consulting business, about proven strategies to create more happy days in veterinary medicine. Discover how veterinary professionals can boost workplace happiness, improve team culture, and drive positive change for lasting...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Ashley Bourgeois , DACVD who shares a dermatologist’s perspective on common GI food allergy mistakes in pets. She discusses often-missed diagnostic steps in chronic pruritus with GI signs, pitfalls in diet selection, key factors in diet compliance, expected outcomes, and her top three non-negotiables for managing chronic dermatology...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review a recent paper by Lo et al. entitled “ Dual therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban in cats with thromboembolic disease .” If you hate seeing cats present to you screaming from saddle thrombus, you’ll want to pay attention. This newest evidence of dual vs. monotherapy therapy with antithrombotic agents may change how yo...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review new 2025 data on mechanical ventilation in dogs and explore whether outcomes for patients undergoing positive pressure ventilation are improving. Tune in for a practical look at survival data and what it means for everyday ICU decision-making and conversations with pet owners.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review new 2025 data on hyperkalemia management in blocked cats and whether insulin-dextrose, bicarbonate, or beta2-agonists outperform IV fluids in reducing serum potassium and creatinine 4 hours post-treatment. Tune in for a quick breakdown of what these findings mean for your real-world blocked cat-protocols.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Kelly Foltz, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), co-author of Perceptions and Experiences of Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Technicians/Nurses, and Veterinary Technician Specialists , discusses key predictive factors influencing burnout, job fulfillment, and long-term career interest of non-DVM veterinary professionals. Dive into insight...

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with William Doxey about everything veterinarians need to know about the DEA’s requirements regarding reverse distribution for controlled drugs. Ensure you are meeting DEA requirements when handling expired controlled drugs or drugs that need to be returned.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine , MSc, PhD, DECAR who discusses the importance of Apgar scoring for newborn puppies and kittens. He highlights its role in early detection of neonatal distress, improving survival rates, and promoting structured teamwork during C-sections and neonatal care.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we’re talking about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)! In the last few years, antivirals have completely flipped the script on what used to be a largely fatal disease - reported response rates are climbing! As we scramble to give these cats a fighting chance with evolving antiviral protocols, clinicians around the world are shar...