VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today’s VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. Thomas Lewis, DACVD, paid consultant for Elanco Animal Health, about managing atopic dermatitis in 2025. In veterinary medicine, we see a lot of atopic dermatitis in clinical practice. Stay up-to-date in managing atopic dermatitis, knowing when food trials are appropriate, and what new medications help make our patients comfort...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Amanda M. Shelby , RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Dr. Amy Kaplan-Zattler , cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discuss all things IV catheter placement and care. Tune in to hear about Dr. Kaplan and Amanda's talk about their findings and preference on catheter flush frequency, heparin or non-hepatized saline for flush, aseptic scrub t...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we discuss the potential development of an autoimmune response against platelets following live virus infection from canine influenza, and separately following vaccination with distemper (DA2PP) vaccine. Have you ever wondered before in your immune-mediated thrombocytopenic patients whether or not recent vaccination could have been the inciting fac...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , Dr. Erica Reineke , DACVECC discusses the prevalence of acute kidney injury and outcome in cats who ingested lilies when they are treated as inpatients compared to outpatients. If we treat our feline nephrotoxicant patients outpatient, will it decrease survival? Tune in to learn what you need to know regarding lily exposure in cats when deciding to...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Michelle Evason , BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, and Dr. Jimmy Barr , DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discuss vector borne disease including spectrum of care. Screening dogs for vector-borne disease pathogens, like Lyme and...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Brian Cavanaugh , co-founder and partner at VetValue talks about the importance of planning practice ownership exit transitions. A successful transition away from practice ownership involves more than just deciding to 'sell my practice.' Tune in to learn about resources available to you as you explore and navigate your next transi...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review the American Heartworm Society (AHS) heartworm treatment protocol used in dogs in a recent study by Romito et al. entitled “ Efficacy and tolerability of the American Heartworm Society therapeutic protocol in dogs affected by heartworm disease without caval syndrome .” Heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, is one of the most c...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with Rochellie Cortés-Martínez , LVTg, CVT, MBA about the value of bilingualism for members of the veterinary care team. Listen to learn about the importance of connecting with clients in their preferred, native language to improve the client-patient-veterinary professional relationship! Some of this podcast is recorded in...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier , DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on myasthenia gravis in dogs and cats. What exactly is myasthenia gravis, and what's the classic presentation in dogs and cats? Tune in to learn how we diagnose it, what the typical signalment is, and most importantly, how to treat myasthenia...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Aliya Magee , DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), on next steps to consider when you diagnosis a patient with feline heartworm disease. Tune in to find out what the latest American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines on feline heartworm management say about managing patients with this disease! Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review the findings of a retrospective study on the comparative outcomes of medical versus surgical management of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in cats. Is there a difference in outcomes for cats with IVDH who are conservatively medically managed compared surgical management? Tune in to find out!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Marisa Brunetti , Chief Veterinary Officer at IndeVets , who dives into the pressing need for stronger leadership in veterinary medicine. From mentorship programs to formal leadership training, she explores how we can create clear pathways for veterinarians to step into leadership roles. Dr. Brunetti shares insights on over...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM  on the latest American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines on feline heartworm management. Tune in to hear about the latest methods for diagnosis and preventing feline heartworm disease! Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Emily Riemer , a life coach, on how we can improve our work-life balance in veterinary medicine. Why is achieving work-life balance so crucial for veterinary professionals, especially in an emotionally and physically taxing field like ours? Tune in for some strategies and "life hacks" to help improve our work-life bal...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Holly Brown , ACVP discusses the importance of performing in-house diagnostics (IHD) - commonly known as point-of-care (POC) diagnostics - as part of routine patient care and patient differential diagnosis. In-house diagnostics include urinalysis, CBC, serum chemistries, parasitology and cytology evaluations...all key diagnost...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Khris Keller on his experience with diagnosis and treating acute onset pancreatitis. Often thought of as an around the holidays disease, it can be challenging to diagnose acute onset pancreatitis, as clinical signs can overlap with other diseases. The most common clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, abdomina...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview past president of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia (AVTAA), Jody Nugent-Deal , RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)(Clinical Practice-Exotics), and AVTAA executive secretary, Darci Palmer , LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, DACVIM discusses the role of antioxidants in pet food. Are you curious about the antioxidants vitamin C, D, B12 and Omega fatty acids? Tune in to learn how you can best guide the pet owners towards a diet inclusive of antioxidants that can improve the health of their pet. Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier , DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs. When it comes to IVDD in dogs, what types affect dogs, and when can we medically versus surgically manage it? Tune in to find out what the classic signalment is for dogs with IVDD, and if ALL dogs...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Kristi Lehman , MSW, LISW, CCFP about the occurrence of compassionate detachment for veterinary team members in part 1 of this two part series. Compassionate detachment or compassion fatigue can happen especially if you provide end of life care services. Listen to find out about how to find balance to preserve your wellbeing an...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD on all things parasitology. Tune in as we talk about what you need to know to stay up to date on about changing insights to heartworm disease prevention and resistance to this life-threatening disease! Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, we interview Dr. Tina Wismer , MS, DABVT, DABT, Senior Medical Director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center , based out of Urbana, Illinois about the biggest toxicology updates veterinary professionals need to be aware of! Tune in to learn the evidence-based, clinically applica...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview the president of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (AVTCP), Rebeccah (Becky) Vaughan, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) (Clinical Practice-Can/Fel) and Lorelei D’Avolio, CVT, LVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-Exotics), CVPM, who currently serves as the AVTCP Director. In this episode, we discuss...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we discuss a potential way to help smooth out surgical recovery in those tricky brachycephalic patients. Listen along to hear the benefits one study found in having owners present to help recover their canine companion following airway surgery, as supported in the veterinary journal article, " Owner-assisted Recovery and Early Dis...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we discuss the publication " Delay of Definitive Care in Cats and Dogs with GI Foreign Body Obstruction Following Antiemetic Administration: 537 cases (2012–2020)." Are complications more common or is there a delay in definitive care where antiemetics are administered in dog and cat GI foreign body obstructive cases? Tune in to fi...