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The Vet Blast Podcast is a fun, educational show for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary support team members and of course, pet parents!  Learn the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine from professionals in the field! Also laugh with my guests as we share great stories of the incredible human-animal bond.  No creature is too big or too small for a show designed for all! 

The Vet Blast Podcast


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    393: The journey of a dog and his family: Dealing with MMVD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 28:38


    This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Whit Church, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) to walk through the full life cycle of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs, using the real case of Vinnie, a Chihuahua, as a guide.They explore how this common small-breed heart disease begins, how to catch it early, what truly helps slow progression, and how to navigate the difficult but compassionate end-of-life decisions with pet owners

    394: Nutrition on the run: Fueling the veterinary professional for steady energy and better care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 34:49


    This episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success focuses on a familiar challenge in veterinary medicine: maintaining proper nutrition during long, unpredictable workdays. As clinic schedules fill and breaks become limited, meals are often replaced with quick, convenient options.Cohosts Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, and Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, discuss how those daily choices can affect more than energy levels, including cognitive function, client communication, and team interactions. The episode also outlines practical approaches to help veterinary professionals build more consistent eating habits in a busy clinical setting

    392: Meeting clients where they are: The power of in-home veterinary care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 13:36


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Michael Natale, LVT, joins our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to share more about his career, his home-based veterinary care business, and why it is important for veterinary professionals to meet their clients where they are. 

    391: Transforming veterinary anesthesia with teleconsulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 10:26


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, to chat about his company Safe Pet Anesthesia and how it is helping veterinary clinics by offering teleconsulting services.

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    390: The 5-lever framework for a lasting veterinary career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 12:02


    Veterinary medicine can take a toll on the body and mind, especially during long, physically demanding clinic days. In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, outline the 5 levers of durability—5 practical upgrades veterinary professionals can begin incorporating into their daily routines for longer, more sustainable veterinary careers. Drawing on Shaw's concept of “Vetspan,” the conversation covers protecting the spine during long hours on the floor, fueling the body to avoid midshift energy crashes, and resetting the nervous system between appointments.

    389: Misconceptions of toxic ingestions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 18:49


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes repeat guest Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, back to the show to talk about misconceptions surrounding veterinary toxicology, including when to induce vomiting, using activated charcoal, when it is necessary to hospitalize a patient, and more. 

    388: COHAT to COPAT: Elevating veterinary dental prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 14:10


    Register for tonight's webinar, Say yes to Dentistry, here!Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, discusses the importance of comprehensive oral prevention assessments (COPAT) over traditional dental cleanings. Throughout the episode, the duo will discuss why COPAT is better than COHAT, the importantace of full-mouth radiographs, and more. All of dvm360's dental content for the month of February is sponsored by C.E.T.

    387: Five signs you're operating in catabolic energy (and don't know it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:16


    In this episode of The Resilient Vet Podcast: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discuss the impact of catabolic energy on veterinary teams. Edwards explains that the exhaustion many veterinary professionals feel is often tied less to their workload and more to the breaking-down, draining nature of catabolic energy. Although useful for short-term survival, this state becomes a primary driver of burnout when it becomes a long-term default.

    386: Teletriage and telementorship for veterinary practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:44


    On this week's episode, Shadi Ireifej, DVM, DACVS-SA, and our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, have a conversation about the evolution and impact telementorship and teletriage has on veterinary medicine,  the integration of artifical intelligence in the veterinary industry, and the industry shifting to accept telehealth after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    385: The 5 most frequently asked questions primary care veterinarians have for cardiologists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 21:22


    All dvm360's cardiology content for the month of February is sponsored by C.E.T. The content of this episode is in no way influenced by the sponsorship.On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomed Jonathan Goodwin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to the show to talk about the most common questions veterinary cardiologists are getting from primary care veterinary professionals, the answers behind them, and even a bonus 6th question. 

    384: Resilience isn't built at work: How preshift warm-ups can help veterinary professionals thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 33:50


    In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discuss how physical and emotional preparation before shifts can help veterinary professionals become more resilient in their careers. They explain that resilience is not a "switch" one flips, nor a product that can be bought. Rather, it is a skill set developed through intentional physical and emotional warm-ups before a shift even begins.They also explore the concept of the “veterinary athlete”: The idea that surviving the physical and emotional demands of a long shift requires the same kind of intentional warm-up and training an athlete brings to game day. To help veterinary professionals build this resilience, Shaw and Edwards share tips and exercises that veterinary professionals can use to strengthen their mental and physical resilience in their roles.

    383: Veterinary medicine into fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 22:58


    Clare T Walker, DVM, discusses her dual careers of being a relief veterinarian and a novelist, where she uses her knowledge from being a veterinary professional to write thriller books featuring veterinary professionals in both books and short stories. Interested in reading some of her work? Use this link to access her short story Tooth and Nail: https://www.claretwalker.com/vet

    382: When the herd turns: A conversation on cyberbullying in veterinary medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 43:54


    Explore the impact of cyberbullying on veterinary professionals in this episode of Vet Watch with host Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (parasitology); Cert: FFC, CFV, RECOVER-ALS and special guest Heidi Pretzel. 

    381: Engineering better veterinary care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 18:40


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, This episode explores the work of Mark Besançon, DVM, in regenerative medicine—specifically canine amniotic allografts—and his vision for a future defined by AI integration and long-acting veterinary treatments. Plus, Besançon and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talk about Besançon journey to veterinary medicine and what he learned before getting into veterinary medicine that helped shape his career today. 

    374: The hidden cost of staying strong: How emotional armor protects us, and what it costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 27:35


    Veterinary medicine asks a lot of the people who practice it. To continue showing up for difficult cases, emotional clients, and challenging demands, many veterinarians learn to put on “emotional armor,” like humor and control. However, what happens when this “armor” stops protecting and starts wearing down? In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, explore how emotional armor forms, when it becomes costly, and how veterinary professionals can find a healthier balance that supports their humanity and longevity in the profession.

    380: How to handle a board complaint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 19:52


    Board complaints are a source of anxiety for many practitioners, but they don't have to be. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Beth Venit, VMD, MPH, DACVPM, to demystify the process.From debunking common misconceptions to exploring why complaints are increasing, Venit shares essential insights on what to expect and how to navigate the common pitfalls of the profession.

    379: Transforming practice culture: How individual well-being impacts the entire team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 40:20


    In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, delve into workplace culture and the role it plays in personal well-being. They explore how the well-being of each individual contributes to the collective culture and how that culture can either support or hinder the whole team. Shaw and Edwards discuss burnout and belonging, exploring what culture truly is, why it matters, and how veterinary professionals can cultivate environments where people and pets can thrive.

    378: Virtual assistants: Hype or help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 23:33


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Kelly Cronin, MBA, BS, CVT, PHR, VTS (ECC), VSPN, and our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sit down to chat about virtual assistants available in veterinary medicine, how helpful they can be to your veterinary clinic, and more. 

    366: Sweet solutions: A real-world approach to feline diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 30:52


    This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. This episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 welcomes Audrey Cook, BVM&S, MSc, MRCVS, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), to talk all things feline diabetes with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA. 

    377: From ‘I should' to ‘Why?': A different approach to burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 27:41


    “We all know that burnout in [veterinary] medicine is really kind of an epidemic,” cohost Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, begins in this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success. In this installment, Shaw and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, dig into why veterinary professionals continue to struggle with burnout despite the abundance of wellness information available.According to Shaw and Edwards, addressing burnout starts with identifying an individual's true “why,” recognizing what gets in the way, and shifting from gathering information to taking action in meaningful, personalized ways.

    376: The Bond Factor: Why stronger connections are driving technology adoption in veterinary care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 26:40


    On the first Vet Blast Podcast episode of 2026, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Lindsey Braun, vice president of research for the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, and Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA, senior veterinarian for Chewy Health, to the show to discuss survey results from a new study conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, including how many pet owners currently view pets as family, and how Chewy Health initiatives are helping to bridge the gap between clients and veterinary professionals. 

    375: VetSpan: Extending your veterinary career without burning out or breaking down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 31:44


    In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, delve into the concept of “VetSpan,” a term coined by Shaw, that describes the years veterinary professionals can thrive in their careers.

    374: Mental health and the use of AI in veterinary medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 18:51


    This episode is sponsored by Nationwide. In this episode, Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, reveals to our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and listeners how to ditch the negativity and turn meetings into fast, focused, and inspiring gatherings your team will actually value. Discover how to use agendas that work, celebrate wins, reinforce your mission, and turn every meeting into a mini masterclass in clinical and practice management excellence—all in service of improving the lives of patients, clients, and relationships with local communities.

    373: 5 common client mistakes that can be avoided with the pruritic patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 13:41


    This episode is sponsored by Blue Buffalo. In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, to explore the complexities of diagnosing and managing feline and canine allergies, specifically addressing clinical markers like over-grooming and recurrent otitis. The pair also discuss best practices for prescription diet trials, the critical role of comprehensive flea prevention in multi-pet environments, and more.

    372: The mind-body connection in veterinary practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 28:40


    Hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, discuss how physical sensations, like tension, fatigue, or even excitement, can serve as valuable tools for self-awareness, balance, and performance in and outside the clinic.

    371: Modern therapies for patients with chronic pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 6:09


    This episode is sponsored by Zomedica. Live from dvm360's Fetch Kansas City conference, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Nicole Westfall, MBA, senior vice president of marketing at Zomedica. In this episode, they explore the benefits of PulseVet Shock Wave Therapy and The Assisi Loop, highlighting how these innovative tools provide noninvasive, effective pain management for patients suffering from chronic conditions.

    369: Go beyond bland & hydrolyzed protein for your acute and chronic GI patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 36:27


    This episode is sponsored by Royal Canin On this episode of The Vet Blast Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA,  and  Megan Shepherd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) have an essential conversation on managing gastrointestinal (GI) health in dogs and cats. They emphasize that proper nutritional management is not just supportive care—it is a cornerstone of therapy, often overlooked or mishandled, and more. 

    370: Cardiology insights: Building on the RAPACAT Trial with a new study for cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 19:36


    Learn more and register for Fetch Encore here. On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Derek Matthews, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) to talk about Felycin-CA1, including its benefits, what previous studies have shown, and how it actually works. 

    368: What veterinary professionals need to know about in-house vaccine titering

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 21:57


    Want to hear more from Schiller? Check out her upcoming lectures at Fetch Long Beach! On this week's episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, Hunter Finn, DVM, and Noga Schiller, DVM, have a discussion on vaccine titering for pets, highlighting the advantages of using in-house tests. Christman, Schiller, and Finn explain how rapid titer testing enables personalized vaccination decisions, enhances pet care, helps veterinary practices stand out in a competitive market, and more. Learn more about Biogal Galed Labs here: https://www.biogal.com/ 

    367: Advancing pain management through integrative and multimodal approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 23:47


    On the latest Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 episode, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA sits down with Bonnie D. Wright DVM, DACVAA, to explore the cutting edge of multimodal analgesia. Wright dives into the critical need for integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic techniques for optimal pain control. 

    365: Demystifying FIP: Testing, treatment advances, and practical takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 24:24


    Learn more about Fetch Encore and register here today. On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA,  welcomes Kelly Chappell, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal), to talk about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Throughout the episode, Chappell and Christman highlight the current challenges in diagnosing FIP, the effectiveness of the antiviral medication GS-441524 for treating these patients, alternative treatments, and more. 

    362: Hyaluronic acid in periodontal treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 6:54


    This episode is sponsored by PerioVive This episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 dives deep into the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) in veterinary dentistry with Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC. Learn why HA is an essential tool for enhancing tissue healing and regeneration in periodontal pockets, extraction sites, and even emerging uses for stomatitis. Lobprise also explains the mechanism of action, proper preparation, and why HA is a cost-effective, powerful addition to dental procedures.

    364: How to decode the puppy mindset to better understand behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 28:24


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Brian Hare, MA, PhD,  to talk more about his research on dogntiion and behavior in canine patients. Throughout the episode, the duo highlights the importance of socialization, consistent training, his work at Duke University,  and more. 

    363: A multimodal approach to itchy pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 14:06


    This episode is sponsored by Vetnique On this special episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, the tables have turned and Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, our usual host, is now the guest! Join Christman and interim host Matt Bubala, president at Black Dog Productions, Inc., as they explore the spectrum of care for the chronically itchy dog. 

    360: Movement as medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 27:13


    Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, talk about how just 15 minutes each day can make work easier in this episode of The Resilient Vet.

    361: 5 common oncology mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 16:10


    In recognition of Oncology Awareness Month, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, invited Rachel Venable, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), to the show to discuss some common oncology mistakes that are being made in general practice, and how to correct them. All dvm360 oncology content for the month of November is sponsored by IDEXX. 

    359: Royal Canin sponsored 10/30

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 21:37


    This episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 is sponsored by Royal Canin In this live podcast recording of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 at our Fetch National Harbor conference, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emmanuel Fontaine, DVM, MSc, PhD, DECAR, sat down to talk about pediatric care and nutrition for the puppies and kittens coming into veterinary clinics. 

    353: Early Detection: Advancing Canine Cancer Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 39:45


    This episode is sponsored by IDEXX This podcast episode, hosted by Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, features oncologists Dana Connell, DVM, MPH, DACVIM (Oncology) and Zachary L. Neumann, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), discussing the significance of early cancer detection in dogs. The conversation focuses on the IDEXX Cancer Dx testing. The doctors explain how the test, which can be included in routine wellness exams, provides rapid results, enabling veterinarians to make timely diagnoses and improve treatment outcomes. They also touch on the importance of the veterinary team in communicating sensitive news to pet owners and the future potential of the test to screen for other types of cancer.

    358: Managing, treating, and monitoring canine diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 19:04


    This episode is sponsored by Adapet  On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes guest Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CFCP, Elite FFCP-V, to talk about canine diabetes management, including key clinical signs, challenges that teams and clients could face, such as emotional, financial, and compliance issues. The pair also takes a deep dive into monitoring strategies, including continuous glucose monitors, which can provide real time date to clients.  You can watch the video version of this episode on dvm360.com

    357: Celebrating Veterinary Technician Week with Mike Natale, LVT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 11:31


    All of dvm360's Veterinary Technician content for the month of October is sponsored by Royal Canin. Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week to all of our veterinary technician listeners out there! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Mike Natale, LVT, to talk about his journey to becoming a veterinary technician, plus why better utilization of technicians is so important.  Veterinary technicians can use discount code VETTECH50 to receive 50% off any upcoming Fetch conference. https://www.dvm360events.com/  Discount code is valid until October 18, 2025. 

    356: The Resilient Vet: A new podcast for a better life in vet med

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 20:11


    In this debut episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, share their personal journeys, explore what resilience means in veterinary medicine, and more. Read more, and watch the full video clip, here: https://www.dvm360.com/videos/the-resilient-vet

    355: Managing atopic dermatitis in canine patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 10:20


    This episode is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, talk about how important it is for general practitioners to control pruritus quickly to retain client relationships, treatment approaches based on the severity and seasonality, and more.  You can watch the video version of this podcast on dvm360.com!

    354: Modern multimodal pain management for patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 32:06


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Matthew W. Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine), CCAT, Fellow IAVRPT, sit down to discuss  multimodal pain management in veterinary medicine. Throughout the episode, the doctor take a deep dive into  innovative treatment options for pain management, from joint injections to acupuncture, plus the importance role clients play in their pets pain management. Article mentioned in the episode: https://www.dvm360.com/view/pain-management-in-veterinary-medicine-what-s-new- dvm360's Pain Awareness Month content is sponsored by Elanco. 

    352: ER medicine without the panic button

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 23:33


    Anthony R. Coronado DVM, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, on this week's episode to discuss what he considers to be the essentials of a crash cart for veterinary clinics,  plus highlights some common mistakes that can be made during an emergency case such as focusing on visible problems over potential underling conditions. 

    351: Me, we, us: Comprehensible wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 36:20


    Alex Miller, VMD, MS, serves as the Veterinary Services Manager for Blue Buffalo. He is inspired every day by the power of the human-animal bond and believes veterinary professionals are as entitled to wellbeing as the animals they care for. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Miller practiced general and emergency medicine on both US coasts before joining industry as a professional services veterinarian. A master's degree in organizational leadership set him on a path of championing the role of leadership, motivation, and realistic job design in promoting workplace thriving and offsetting compassion fatigue. A certified compassion fatigue professional, he is actively involved with numerous wellbeing organizations, including Not One More Vet, the AVMA, and MentorVet. He lives Boston, Massachusetts with my incredible wife Tamara, tenacious 7-year old, Maya, and diminutive DSH Penny. In his spare time, he enjoys slow running, cooking, and exploring the world through wine and food. Phil Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP, is a practicing veterinarian and the Founder | CEO of Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants, LLC. He advocates and consults for positive culture and individual, team, and organizational psychological health, safety, and wellbeing in veterinary workplaces. Richmond leads and is involved in state, national, and international projects for advancing workplace wellbeing and culture in veterinary medicine. He has served as Chief Medical Officer for Veterinary United. Richmond currently serves as the chair of the FVMA Professional Wellbeing Committee. He is also a member/advisor for several national committees and boards for workplace suicide prevention, psychological health & safety, and veterinary wellbeing, including those sponsored by the CDC/NIOSH, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Veterinary Visionaries, MentorVet, and Appalachian State University. Richmond is a speaker and published writer, including having co-authored “Psychological Health and Safety Guidelines” from Veterinary Visionaries. He is a frequent veterinary podcast guest and holds multiple certifications in applied positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, workplace wellbeing, psychological health & safety, trauma-informed workplaces, resilience training, behavior change, and suicide prevention. He has been awarded the FVMA Gold Star, FVMA Veterinarian of the Year, Uncharted Veterinary Community Founder's Award, Blue Buffalo Together for Pets Award, and a finalist for the US Bright Minds Veterinary Wellness Champion Award.

    350: The distributed model of veterinary school

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 31:08


    On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA welcomed his former veterinary school classmate Stacy Anderson, DVM, MVSc, PhD, DACVS-LA,  the Executive Dean of the Lincoln Memorial University Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine, to  talk about the veterinary distributed work-based program, what exactly COWBEL is, the benefits of this type of program for students and clinics, and more! 

    345: Advances in diagnosing and managing osteoarthritis in dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 21:32


    Sponsored by Elanco Elise Kelly, DVM, graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in zoology and a minor in chemistry. She earned her DVM degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, then practiced in Blue Springs, MO for 9 years before joining Elanco in 2015 as a Regional Consulting Veterinarian.  In her nine years of practice, her special interests included dermatology, small exotics, and reproductive medicine, attaining a certification in canine AI in 2012. Since joining Elanco, Kelly has had the opportunity to train intensively and speak on topics including parasitology, pain management, dermatology and immunology. She has given over 500 presentations and spoken at continuing education events including Kansas City's Frostbite and the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Conference. Kelly is Fear Free Elite, compassion fatigue and Human Animal Bond certified. She supports and works with Elanco sales representatives throughout the Midwest. She is a member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and is Vice Chair for the board of directors at the Kansas City Pet Project. She currently resides in Independence, Missouri with her husband, two children, Sheepadoodle puppy, cat, and four goats.  In her spare time, you might find her cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, boating, hiking or traveling with her family. Indication Galliprant controls pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. Important Safety Information For use in dogs only. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose. Galliprant is a non-COX inhibiting NSAID. As a class, NSAIDs may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney and liver side effects. Evaluation for pre-existing conditions and regular monitoring are recommended.  Do not use in dogs that have a hypersensitivity to grapiprant. Concomitant use of Galliprant with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids should be avoided. Concurrent use with other anti-inflammatory drugs or protein-bound drugs has not been studied. The safe use of Galliprant has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 9 months of age and less than 8 lbs (3.6 kg), dogs used for breeding, pregnant or lactating dogs, or dogs with cardiac disease. Owners should be advised to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity. Adverse reactions may include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, watery or bloody stools, and decreases in serum albumin and total protein. Click here for full prescribing information Galliprant, Elanco, and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. ©2025 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-US-25-1504

    349: The allergy test showdown: Skin vs blood testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 58:27


    You can also watch the video version of this episode on dvm360.com Alice Jeromin, RPh, DACVD—Before earning her DVM degree from The Ohio State University, Jeromin graduated from the University of Toledo with a BS in Pharmacy and practiced as a hospital pharmacist. She completed her veterinary dermatology residency with Patrick Breen and dermatopathology training at Procter & Gamble, Miami Valley Labs, as well as a fellowship in human dermatology at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio with Bryan Davis. Jeromin is currently an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University, lecturer at Northeast Ohio College of Pharmacy, and former practice owner of Veterinary Allergy & Dermatology, Inc. She is a former member-at-large on AVMA's Council on Biologicals and Therapeutics as chairman of the supplements and compounding committees. Along with publishing in human and veterinary journals, she authored the dermatology chapter in “Pharmacotherapeutics for Veterinary Dispensing”. Her interests include human-animal comparative dermatology and skin lipid research with publications in both areas.  Because of her pharmacist background of counseling patients, she is a strong believer in client education and maintains her website, www.purrfectpet.com, for clients to be educated with evidence-based information as well as an upcoming podcast "Speaking of Pets" The podcast is geared toward pet owners of allergic pets to provide them with accurate, evidence-based information.

    348: An entrepreneurial veterinarian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 18:44


    Alexa Romano, DVM, graduated from St. George's University in 2020, and completed clinical rotations at Louisiana State University. Her undergraduate degree was done at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband, Carmine, two dogs - Asher and Lucy, and her cat - Ellie. In the summer she can be found jet skiing or relaxing on the beach. In the fall she watches a whole lot of football. Her and her husband love to travel, eat at new restaurants, and hangout by the fire pit with their friends and family. Romano loves all aspects of being a small animal veterinarian, but really enjoys surgery and internal medicine.

    347: The invisible cost of your team and the money you forget about

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 24:20


    Rhys Giannarelli is a dedicated Multi-Site practice owner alongside his 'smarter half', his wife who is a veterinarian. He is an active member of VetPartners and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), and stays connected to the veterinary community through ongoing learning and collaboration. Like many practice owners, Giannarelli has faced his fair share of challenges. Operational inefficiencies, team disengagement, and financial pressure. You name it, he lived it. That real-world experience has shaped how he lead and how he help others do the same. Giannarelli's goal is simple, to help other practice owners shift from being stuck in the day-to-day to becoming confident business leaders. In his talks, he share practical, story-driven insights that attendees can actually use. Whether it's streamlining systems, building a strong culture, or improving profitability, Giannarelli focuses on honest, actionable strategies that help owners get back to doing what they love.

    344: The Future of Vet Care: AI, Efficiency, and the Human-Animal Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 25:36


    This episode is sponsored by Scribenote Described as a human golden retriever, Ryan Gallagher likes to help people with technology. Gallagher is an engineer by training, a founder by nature, and a lover of working hard for an important mission. He started Scribenote to help his sister Katie get home on time from the clinic. He is proud that he's finally achieved this goal, and won't stop until all veterinarians who struggle with time-consuming medical records can make it home on time for dinner.

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