Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Oct 30 2024 276 ep. 32 mins 193
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Maximizing Surgical Team Efficiency with Dr. Tong

Oct 30 2024 33 mins  
Does walking into a fully booked day of surgeries leave your team feeling stressed and wondering how they’ll manage it all? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth asks veterinary surgeon Dr. Kim Tong for his top tips for running an efficient surgical practice. Listen in as they cover everything from refining team communication skills to leveraging equipm

Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog with Dr. Beasley

Oct 27 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, MBA, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog.” Dr. Beasley discusses the complexities of seizure management in dogs, particularly those exhibiting fearful or aggressive behavior. She reviews the case of Bully, a young Labrador wi

Veterinary Breakroom: The Biggest Silent Crisis in Vet Med

Oct 20 2024 55 mins  
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In this special episode, Katie Berlin, DVM, talks with Liz Barton, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, MCIPR, about an often dreaded, rarely discussed, widely misunderstood health crisis that will in some way affect 100% of veterinary professionals: menopause. In one survey, 99% of women said perimenopause affected their work, and 42% said they had considered l

The Complexities of Drug Compounding with Dr. Boothe

Oct 16 2024 55 mins  
Are compounded drugs FDA-approved? Can any drug be compounded? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth asks Dr. Dawn Boothe to clarify everything a veterinarian needs to know about the world of compounded drugs. Tune in to get a clearer understanding of how compounded medication fit into the pharmaceutical landscape of small animal medicine and learn h

Vaccinations in Atypical Veterinary Patients with Dr. McArdle

Oct 13 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Tamara McArdle, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Vaccinations in Atypical Veterinary Patients.” Dr. McArdle shares key considerations for assessing vaccination efficacy and risks, including patient health, immune response, and the impact of various medications and an

Veterinary Breakroom: Creating a Culture Where Technicians Can Thrive

Oct 06 2024 36 mins  
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In honor of Veterinary Technician Week coming up, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, asked a group of veterinary technicians: What do you wish doctors in your practice did more of to help you learn, grow, and build confidence? Because swag and snacks are always good, but nothing compares to the gift of working side by side with colleague

Prostatitis in a Bernese Mountain Dog with Dr. Kutzler

Sep 29 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Michelle A. Kutzler, DVM, MBA, PhD, DACT, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prostatitis in a Bernese Mountain Dog.” Dr. Kutzler provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of chronic prostatitis. She highlights the importance of distinguishing between prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and u

Veterinary Breakroom: The Role of the Veterinary Assistant

Sep 22 2024 22 mins  
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie sit down to discuss the role of veterinary assistants amid veterinary staffing shortages. Tune in as they share their thoughts on whether veterinary assistants are being underu

Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation with Dr. Waller

Sep 15 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by fellow VetMedux colleague Jordy Waller, DVM, to discuss a recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 7 Drug Classes to Be Tapered Before Discontinuation.” Dr. Watson and Dr. Waller dissect the article from top to bottom, pulling out their most valuable takeaways. They also share their own real world experiences with weaning d

Maximizing Mobility in the Senior Patient with Dr. Alvarez

Sep 11 2024 37 mins  
When a pet owner mentions that their senior pet is “slowing down”, is that an expected sign of aging or an opportunity to ask more questions? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth chats with sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Leilani Alvarez to get advice for navigating mobility in the aging patient. Dr. Alverez offers advice on wh