VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we’re diving into a hot topic: managing pancreatitis in dogs. More specifically, we’re taking a closer look at an outpatient treatment protocol. Let’s face it, treatment for pancreatitis can be prolonged and expensive, often requiring hospitalization, intravenous (IV) fluids, antiemetic therapy, nutritional support, analgesics, an...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we review practical recommendations from veterinary microbiologists on how to optimize diagnostic sample submissions in small animal practice. Ever wonder if that swab, tissue, or fluid you're sending off is actually giving the lab what they need? Submitting high-quality samples—with the right handling, context, and communication—...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM, about praziquantel resistance with tapeworm parasites. Tune in to find out everything you need to know to ensure your patients are adequately protected against these gastrointestinal parasites! Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we talk to Dr. David Dycus , MS, CCRP, DACVS, paid consultant for Elanco Animal Health, about a real-life approach to osteoarthritis management in dogs. NSAIDs are the cornerstone for reducing pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Tune in to learn about effective options for the management of canine osteoarthritis! Sponsored By: Ela...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we’re diving into a recent study that may reshape how we manage feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), especially  around treatment dosing and duration. With growing success using antiviral therapy for this once considered “universally fatal” disease, we now have the opportunity to refine our protocols based on real-world outcomes....

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Ashlie Saffire , DAVBP (feline practice), discusses Felcyin-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets), an FDA conditionally approved treatment option to slow the progression of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats manufactured by PRN Pharmacal . HCM is known as the silent killer in cats! Tune in to find out if Felycin-CA1 i...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview  Randy Hall , one of our guest contributors, a leadership coach, founder and CEO of VetLead, a veterinary hospital leadership consulting business, about how to continue growing your career as a veterinary technician. Tune in to level up! Sponsored By:

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we dive into what we currently know about post-arrest care and survival following veterinary CPR. It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since the RECOVER Initiative brought us the first, standardized, evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines. Many of us have probably experienced the adrenaline - and relief! - of successfull...

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we chat with Jenessa A. Winston , DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Associate Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the Ohio State University about the importance of microbiome for and beyond, gut health. What is the microbiome, and what type of gastrointestinal (GI) microorganisms are we talking about? How does GI microbiome apply to us in c...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Nick Jeffery , BVSc, PhD, MSc, DECVS, DECVN, Professor in Neurology and Neurosurgery from Texas A&M on a recent study by Freeman et al entitled “ Percutaneous enzymatic chemonucleolysis of intervertebral disks appears safe and effective in treatment of acute-onset paraparesis and paraplegia in small dogs ,” pu...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast , we interview entomologist Dr. Lyric Bartholomay  and American Heartworm Society (AHS) board member Dr. Tom Nelson about the many changes that are occurring in the heartworm vector landscape, as well as the resulting impact on how the AHS views the risk of heartworms in the U.S. They also offer important and practical tips to help practitioners mana...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we investigate whether small dogs with IVDD can regain ambulation following conservative management. Is surgical intervention the only treatment recommendation for non-ambulatory dogs presenting with loss of deep pain nociception? Tune in with us as we review a prospective study reporting on the conservative management of small, n...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Jennifer Sager, RVT, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) (ECC), Regional Nursing Director, with VEG ER for Pets, and the only veterinary technician contributing author on The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Small Animal Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring Guidelines 2025 . Tune in to hear...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Drs. Christina Moore , MBA, and Dani Cimino , about how AI is increasing veterinary efficiency and decreasing burnout! Tune in to find out how you can incorporate AI ethically and effectively into your practice and decrease your and your team's burnout, improve clinical efficiency, work-life balance, and clinical excellence! So...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier , DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on aortic thromboembolism (ATE) in dogs. While this seems like a "cardiology" or emergency critical care problem, ATE is a classic presentation for the "down" dog. That said, ATE in dogs is entirely different from cats—in everything from signa...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Andrew Eschner, Regional Director of Veterinary Professional Services with Boehringer Ingelheim about all things ticks Lyme disease! Tune in to find out how long it takes to transmit Borrelia burgdorferi to a dog after its been bitten? How long will it take a dog to show positive on a test? When will that dog start to show...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we explore whether intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is truly necessary after feline donation by reviewing the prospective study, " Intravenous fluid therapy compared to no treatment following blood donation in cats: a randomized controlled trial.' Many of us were taught (or have routinely seen) the protocol of administering IV fluid...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we’re tackling a hot topic: how long should dogs with bacterial pneumonia remain on antimicrobials? While traditional recommendations from the 2017 ISCAID ( International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases) guidelines advise 4-6 weeks of antimicrobial treatment, we acknowledge that strong veterinary evidence has been...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , we dig into the findings of the JAVMA publication, Needle sharpness is minimally affected by vaccine vial puncture, which challenges a long-standing and widely followed practice in veterinary medicine - changing needles between drawing up a vaccine and injecting it into an animal. Is this something we should be doing? Tune in to f...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Vaidehi Paranjape, DACVAA discusses the key takeaways from the 2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats . As one of the peer reviewers of the publication, Dr. Paranjape highlights the importance of hydration assessment, fluid type, rate selection, and changes in fluid rates during anesthesia.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast , Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discusses the cutting edge updates from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) that you can't miss for your clinical day-to-day operations. Tune in to hear more abo...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Anna K. McManamey , DACVIM (Cardiology) about what to do if you hear a heart murmur in a dog or cat. Asymptomatic heart diseases can be silent killers--challenging to diagnosis and treat. Tune in to learn about the five ACVIM recognized stages of canine myxomatous mitral valve disease and feline cardiomyopathy, when we shou...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Anita Patel, DVM, Senior Director of Clinical Excellence and Mentorship, and Carolina Baquerizo, DVM, mentee and practicing veterinarian with IndeVets, about the importance of mentorship. Mentorship creates stronger bonds that transform sustainability in the veterinary profession. Tune in to find out how to maximize your mentor...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Kristi Lehman , MSW, LISW, CCFP about the importance of compassionate detachment in part 2 of this two part series. Listen to find out about how to find balance to preserve your wellbeing, increase your level of self-care, elevate your compassionate resilience and ultimately improve longevity in the veterinary industry. Sponsor...

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast , we interview Dr. Richard Ford, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM about the complexities of feline leukemia (FeLV) virus infection and how those complexities impact decisions made in clinical practice. Tune in to gain an understanding of this complex infection, what the prevalence of FeLV is in the United States, and what we can do to help prevent it! Spon...