Vetfolio - Veterinary Practice Management And Continuing Education Podcasts

Senior pets require a bit more thoughtful care. This VetFolio Voice podcast talks trends with aging and disease in senior and geriatric patients. We’ll explore Eastern and holistic medicine and discuss some very simple solutions to improve quality of life and comfort in our aging patients. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! www.vetfolio.com/courses/7-hacks-for-improving-the-comfort-of-senior-pets-podcast-quiz

Both benign and malignant oral tumors are common occurrences in dogs. The key to successful therapy is early detection and intervention. In this podcast, Dr. Alexandra Gareau discusses practical clinical approaches to canine oral tumors in general practice. She’ll cover excisional vs incisional biopsies, the importance of clinical staging prior to definitive treatment and the prognosis of different tumor types.

This VetFolio Voice podcast episode focuses on the benefits of perioperative vomiting prevention protocols for the pet, pet owner and practice. The discussion covers adverse events, recovery, return to feeding, and the revenue impact on the practice.

This podcast discusses the general workup for canine lymphoma as well as the need for phenotyping and why much of this can be performed in the primary care setting. Interested in receiving CE credit for this podcast? Click here to access the quiz on VetFolio!

In this preventative medicine podcast Dr. Richard Meadows discusses the current state of vaccine compliance. He’ll offer tips and tricks for getting dogs and cats vaccinated when that client is hesitant, and discuss the value of vaccine and wellness visits.

Dr. Tamra McArdle discusses some of the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy for pet owners as well as recent research examining communication styles and techniques that can help pet owners feel heard when voicing concerns for their pets and address those concerns in a way that keeps pets and owners safe and protected.

Only one veterinary medicine expert currently serves in Congress. And in January, Congressman Dr. Kurt Schrader ends his tenure representing Oregon's 5th congressional district. Before he goes, he's urging our profession to get more involved in public service to protect our practices and our patients. Don't miss our 3-part podcast series exploring the necessary role of animal health professionals in public policy and how to get started. In part 1, Dr. Cassi speaks with Mike Bober from the Pet Advocacy Network about his experience in preparing people to serve in office. Looking ahead, part 2 will feature an interview with Congressman Schrader himself.

In this podcast, three veteran veterinary technicians explore veterinary nurse empowerment through a round table discussion. Brynn Hogan and Carolyn Spivock of VCA join VetFolio’s Samantha Sacasa as they speak candidly on tough topics such as accountability, burnout and work culture.

In this podcast Dr. Cassi and Dr. Logan Funk discuss electrocardiographic interpretation as it pertains to arrhythmia diagnosis in both primary care and emergency settings. Additionally, acute management strategies for tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias are reviewed.

This podcast will review the unique aspects of OA diagnosis and management in feline patients and introduce Solensia as an FDA approved, targeted therapy for reducing OA pain in cats. Client education and multimodal management are also discussed.

In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Ashlee Moore will define the different types of disasters that could affect your practice and how to be prepared to tackle anything that comes your way. Topics include insurance options and more.

Veterinary medicine is a field that offers an incredible number of diverse opportunities from general practice and specialty medicine to industry and public safety. In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Natalie Lamneck explore another one of those opportunities - mixed animal practice. Learn about one veterinarian’s experience in this interesting and varied type of practice.

The transition from veterinary school to practice can be extremely stressful, and the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study found that wellbeing is lowest among young veterinarians. Mentorship plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of veterinarians. In this podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Addie Reinhard, a veterinary wellbeing researcher, about the latest research on mental health and wellbeing within the profession as well as MentorVet, a growing evidence-based initiative to support early-career veterinarians.

In this podcast we dive into the fascinating link between nutrition and behavior. Topics include the brain/gut connection, the role of the microbiome, how to support a healthy gut and the role of nutrition in anxiety and other conditions. Want to Learn More on this topic? Check Out Dr. Pike's Webinar Nutritional Impact on Behavior on VetFolio https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/nutritional-impact-on-behavior

In this podcast Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Khursheed Mama about options for sedative medications that may be used prior to general anesthesia or to facilitate completion of diagnostic and minor procedures. We’ll discuss individual drug characteristics, and how to individualize sedation protocols for the patient at hand. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/selecting-sedating-drugs-in-dogs-and-cats-a-dialogue-podcast-and-quiz

Performing a successful euthanasia requires multiple considerations starting from providing support and information in the beginning to ensuring quality aftercare. In this podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Kathleen Cooney discuss the importance of research-based education surrounding euthanasia concepts and techniques in order to help practitioners feel confident in their abilities and ensure a peaceful and fulfilling experience for all involved.

In today’s busy veterinary practices it can be difficult to find time to complete a full dermatology diagnostic workup. This podcast will discuss when it is appropriate to complete an abbreviated version of the workup and when the full workup is necessary. Additionally, optimizing patient comfort with Apoquel and Cytopoint will be discussed.

UTIs are a common reason for the use of antimicrobials. But what defines successful treatment? And why do some infections seem almost impossible to resolve? Join Dr. Dawn Boothe and Dr. Cassi as they take a case-based approach to discussing treatment while applying the principles of antimicrobial stewardship. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/everything-you-never-knew-about-treating-utis-podcast-and-quiz

The liver is a critical organ for many physiological processes including nutrient metabolism, lipid and cholesterol balance, vitamin storage, endocrine signaling, immune system support, detoxification and drug metabolism. Diagnosing the exact cause of liver cell damage is challenging and can involve advanced testing and invasive diagnostic procedures. And even with appropriate testing many cases do not determine a definitive underlying cause. Carefully selecting and implementing nutritional and supplemental support for the liver can be a strategy to help with essential detoxification, ameliorating liver cell injury, and reducing chronic changes. Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/supporting-liver-health-and-detoxification-in-our-pets-with-supplements-podcast-and-quiz

In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Schwanda Flowers and Dr. Cassi dive into the concept of work/life balance. They will discuss how work/life balance applies to everyone regardless of age, gender and profession, and look at best practices to maintain a healthy work/life balance.