VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Drs. Garret Pachtinger , DACVECC and Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT discuss exciting innovations in veterinary medicine for 2026, including AI integration, personalized care, urgent care growth, and advanced diagnostics. They highlight how technology is enhancing patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and client communication in vete...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Stefanie Perry , CVT, VTS (Dentistry), owner of VetNerd Dentistry Training , who describes the journey to becoming a VTS (Dentistry), the role of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, career opportunities, and the importance of veterinary technicians in dentistry and professional associations. To gain insights...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review a recent paper by Kurogochi et al entitled “ Long-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair with Artificial Chordae and Annuloplasty for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs ”, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2025. Now, you’re unlikely to be doing heart surgery on your myxomatous mitral valve di...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we discuss the latest evidence on managing blunt trauma pneumothorax in dogs, based on a recent study out of JVECC. Tune in to learn when thoracocentesis, thoracostomy tubes, or conservative observation may be appropriate, and refresh your approach to pneumothorax management in trauma patients.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we explore how multiple-site gastrointestinal biopsies compare to traditional jejunal biopsies in the ability to differentiate between lymphoplasmacytic enteritis (LPE) and low-grade intestinal T-cell lymphoma (LGITL) in cats.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we are joined by Theresa Cosper-Roberts , RVT, CVPM, ACVE (DE), Senior Consultant – Practice Management for National Veterinary Solutions, LLC, and Simone Conwell , RVT, VTS (ECC) to discuss the importance of standardizing patient transfers and rounds. Whether you're a general practitioner referring a patient, the receiving referr...

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, discuss ways we can responsibly and respectfully have more influence on upper management. Tune in to learn how to create space for optimized listening, ensure expectations are aligned between your role a...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we discuss the latest on antiviral therapy for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) with ocular involvement, based on a recent JVIM paper. Tune in to learn how antivirals may be reshaping treatment for ocular FIP, hear practical pearls to guide your management, set clear expectations with pet owners, and refresh how you approach FI...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review the first reported case of colonic stricture formation linked to rectal Foley catheter use in a dog treated for acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome. Be aware of the potential risks of an often-overlooked supportive practice used during nursing care. Tune in to learn how this information can guide safer management of rect...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review a recent paper out of France by Robin et al entitled “ A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of complications after tracheal stenting in dogs ”. You’re probably asking – what’s a meta-analysis study, and is this podcast going to be boring and just about statistics? Well, first, a meta-analysis is an article...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we dig into the latest evidence on prognostic indicators during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in dogs and cats. Using data from the RECOVER registry, this 2025 JVECC study sheds light on which factors can help predict return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival to discharge, giving us practical tools to guide our d...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review a recent paper by Rogg et al titled “ Frequency and Progression of Azotemia During Acute and Chronic Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure in Cats ,” which was published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2025. After all, many of us are taught that we are “between a rock and a hard place” when it comes to...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in clinical pathology. Take a listen if you plan to mentor someone through the process or if you are a veterinary technician interested in becoming a VTS (Clinical Pathology).  To find ou...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Drs. Erica Thiel , Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets , and Jennifer Merlo , CVBMC, Elite FFCP-V. VP, Veterinary Affairs, Fear Free LLC about the use of the game-changing pre-visit pharmaceuticals to enhance emotional safety for pets and veterinary professionals. We often feel guilty about sedating animals. Let’s refra...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we dig into a popular question in emergency surgery: can antifibrinolytics such as epsilon aminocaproic acid (εACA) really help slow the bleed in dogs with spontaneous hemoabdomen? A recently published prospective study takes a stab at answering it, but does the data give us clarity, or perhaps more questions? Tune in as we explor...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Jason Stull , VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPM, Associate Professor in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island about Echinococcus multilocularis and the growing prevalence in veterinary medicine. Tune in as Dr. Stull reviews this potentially zoonotic parasite, how to diagnosis and treat pets with it, and how to communicat...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Sara Lister , DABT, DABVT who provides us with a critical update to increase awareness of reports of severe Apoquel ® (oclacitinib) toxicosis in dogs and cats during overdose situations. Tune in to hear about the latest updates for managing oclacitinib intoxication in dogs and cats, the clinical signs, and treatme...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Dr. Laura Kramer, PhD, DEVPC, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases at the University of Parma Veterinary School in Italy. She has focused her career on pioneering work on the Wolbachia- heartworm connection. Thanks to scientists like her, veterinarians today can treat heartworm disease more safely and more succes...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview  Randy Hall , one of our guest bloggers, a leadership coach, founder and CEO of VetLead, a veterinary hospital leadership consulting business, about how to help the culture around you improve. Tune in to learn how veterinary technicians influence a practice culture and why it matters! Sponsored By:

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with Dr. Nicola Volstad , DACVS, Chief of Surgery at VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley about how we can improve early diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Tune to learn how we can implement a multimodal approach through treatment options, lifestyle changes and the role of nutraceuticals to address osteoarthritis. Sponsored By:...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we take a closer look at a rapid disinfection technique using a thermal glass bead device for everyday veterinary tools, like suture scissors. Are we truly preventing cross-contamination between patients, or just relying on ‘good enough’? Tune in as we unpack a simple, time-saving solution that could help reduce the risk of infect...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Christopher G. Byers , DACVIM, DACVECC about SGLT2 inhibitors for the treatment of diabetes mellitus to manage hyperglycemia in cats. Tune in to know how to select the ideal feline diabetic candidate for this diabetes mellitus treatment option! Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we dig into this VETgirl’s favorite topic – toxicology! Is ropinirole (ROP) as effective as apomorphine (APO) for inducing vomiting in dogs presenting to the emergency room after ingestion of potentially toxic or foreign material? Join us as Dr. Justine Lee , DACVECC, DABT reviews the recent paper by Reeves et al entitled "Evaluat...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Drs. Anita Patel , Senior Director of Clinical Excellence and Mentorship, and Dylan Krowicki, Director of Clinical Excellence at IndeVets , about the importance of acknowledging and healing from errors. It happens, good vets make mistakes. Tune in to hear how to acknowledge and address mistakes when they are made and how to tur...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Cody Robinette , RVT, CVT, RLATG at Indiana University’s School of Medicine about the pathway to the credentials, ALAT, LAT and LATG, one can obtain through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science or AALAS. Tune in to learn about what you need to sit for these examinations and how they can enrich your c...