Podcasts about veterinary teaching hospital

Dr. Lauren Forsythe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. She is also a diplomat of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Dr. Forsythe graduated from the University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She earned her MBA in 2024 from the University of Illinois. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Forsythe spent three years at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist followed by four years at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Service Head. In addition to her teaching position, Dr. Forsythe is a co-author of the book Drug Compounding for Veterinary Professionals and provides consulting services to veterinary practices through her company Foresight Pharma Solutions. Her services are based on pharmacy-related needs such as controlled substance regulatory compliance, compounding, hazardous drug handling, and medication error prevention.  Topics covered in this episode:  Dr. Forsythe's journey to veterinary pharmacy The importance of compounding in veterinary medicine Transdermal medications for cats Regulatory insights for house call vets Navigating online pharmacies and prescriptions Links & Resources:  Learn more about Dr. Lauren by visiting the Foresight Pharma Solutions website Find Dr. Lauren on LinkedIn The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan!  Find out about The House Call Vet Academy online CE course   Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison   Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets.  Get House Call Vet swag!  Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference  Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Chronos  O3 Vets  Rekindling w/ Julie Squires This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel

In this episode of the EquiConnect Podcast, host Dr. Mike Pownall welcomes Dr. Esther Millares from McKee Panel Equine Services - Campbellville to discuss the emerging field of orthobiologics. The conversation delves into the definition, applications, and benefits of orthobiologics like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), IRAP, and ProStride for treating equine musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Millares explains how these regenerative therapies work, their advantages over traditional treatments, and common misconceptions. The episode emphasizes the importance of consulting veterinarians for proper diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.Dr Esther Millares started her professional career after graduating in 2012 in Madrid, Spain where she did an equine rotating internship at the Alfonso X El Sabio Veterinary Teaching Hospital. During this time, her interest in sport medicine and equine surgery increased and she decided to pursue a career in sports medicine.She then started a second internship at Paton & Martin Veterinary Services in Vancouver, Canada, an equine clinic with a large orthopedic and lameness caseload. During this experience, she was afforded the opportunity to work with elite sport horses that suffered a range of orthopedic injuries and allowed her to refine her lameness skills.Afterwards, she completed a two-year Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship and a one-year Equine Field service Fellowship (Junior specialist) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of California-Davis, USA. Dr. Millares then enrolled in an Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program (ACVSMR Practice Experience), completed a certification in acupuncture by the Chi Institute in Florida, and achieved a kinesiotaping certification by Equi-Tape. During her time as a fellow and resident, she was able to develop some interest in research studies, which motivated her to pursue a Master of Sciences (MSc) at the University of Montreal (UdeM). Following graduation of the MSc, she was hired as an equine clinician at the veterinary teaching hospital (CHUV) of the University of Montreal and continues collaborating as a veterinary researcher at the Equine Asthma Research Laboratory of the UdeM.During her time as a veterinarian, she has taken many different opportunities to learn and become very proficient at the diagnosis of basic and complex lameness, regenerative medicine, diagnostic imaging, routine medicine procedures, and acupuncture among others.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Equi Connect Podcast00:37 Meet Dr. Esther Millares02:28 Understanding Orthobiologics04:21 Types of Orthobiologics07:40 Clinical Applications and Benefits09:43 Cost and Frequency of Treatments12:46 Myths and Misconceptions14:45 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFor more information visit www.mckeepownall.ca or email info@mpequine.com

Otitis externa is a common condition in dogs and cats and one requiring much veterinary input to treat and manage. To share some of her thoughts on the disorder, European veterinary dermatology specialist Irina Matricoti joins the Vet Times Podcast.

You may have heard of animal chaplains. They are spiritual caregivers who provide support and comfort to individuals who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal or who are facing difficult decisions related to their pets' health and wellbeing. And then there's Scott Campbell, veterinary chaplain. Veterinary chaplains are rare in the United States. Scott is one of just a handful of these trained professionals who provide emotional and spiritual support to veterinary staff, in addition to pet guardians and the animals in veterinary settings. There are even fewer of them affiliated with a university, and Scott practices his craft at Washington State University, just down the road from me in Pullman, Washington. A veterinary chaplain's role may seem similar to that of a chaplain in human healthcare but individuals like Scott focus specifically on the unique challenges and emotional experiences within the veterinary medicine realm. Scott joins me on the podcast today to share his journey into veterinary chaplaincy and his passion for supporting the emotional well-being of pets, pet guardians and the world-class team at WSU, affectionately known in these parts as WAZZU. We talk about the challenges faced by the veterinary profession, including its high suicide rates, and how his own experiences are motivating him to establish the American Association for Veterinary Chaplains. Have a listen as Scott shares how he aims to alleviate the emotional burdens of the veterinary community and foster healing for those of us who suffer as our companion animals need care. What to listen for How Scott ensures WSU clients feel comfortable and heard Why a veterinary chaplain must be prepared to address a variety of belief structures The evolution of companion animals as family members in society What Scott finds more rewarding about veterinary chaplaincy Scott hosts a series of events called Celebration of Life and Remembrance for our Animal Companions for pet guardians to grieve and honor the lives of their precious babes. The event will feature a Remembrance Garland Ceremony, during which participants write messages on ribbons and attach them to a garland that's hung outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at WSU in Pullman. The next one is set for Saturday, April 13, at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. It starts at 10:30 a.m., doors open at 10 a.m. and Scott suggests it's a good idea to arrive early to prepare a ribbon for the garland. A social hour follows from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/support

About the Episode: In this enlightening episode of Real Talk Unleashed, we are privileged to engage in a deeply insightful conversation with Trish Haak, a licensed clinical veterinary social worker. Join us as we delve into the heart of veterinary social work and its transformative impact on both veterinary professionals and pet owners. As advocates for increased awareness of what the veterinary community is experiencing, we explore with Trish the importance of shedding light on the realities of veterinary medicine. To empower our listeners, Trish offers a wealth of resources for suicide awareness training, and guidance on finding veterinary social workers who can provide support. She shares her own journey to becoming a veterinary social worker, fueled by her own experiences and her passion for nurturing the well-being of both animals and their caregivers. Join us in this incredibly impactful episode as we uncover the profound world of veterinary social work with Trish Haak, and discover the transformative impact it has on veterinary professionals, pets, and pet owners. About Our Guest: Trish Haak is a veterinary clinical social worker located in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital within the VM-CVM to provide support, crisis intervention, grief education, and referrals and resources to animal owners.  She works as a member of the veterinary health care team to support difficult decision-making, end-of-life care, and the grieving process.  She provides workshops and rounds on wellbeing, effective client support and communication with veterinary students, staff, interns, residents, clinicians, and faculty.  She received her Master's of Social Work in Clinical Practice at the University of Washington-Seattle and Veterinary Social Work Certification at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.  She is also a Certified Social Worker in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional.  She has provided mental health services within hospital, university, school, and research settings to a wide range of ages.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, dogs, and chickens, or teaching yoga, running, swimming, and gardening. Resources: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/https://hsq.dukehealth.org/tools/ https://jedfoundation.org/resource/signs-your-friend-might-be-struggling-emotionally/https://veterinarysocialwork.org/https://qprinstitute.com/https://www.livingworks.net/asisthttps://axon.avma.org/page/wellbeing-courseshttps://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/crm

Skin cytology is quick, inexpensive, non-invasive and can be applied to several lesion types. To accompany her article in issue 28 of Vet Times, dermatology specialist Irina Matricoti joins us for this Vet Times Podcast to explain more. _ “Skin cytology – practical tips for first opinion practitioners” was published in Vet Times Volume 53, Issue 28, Pages 6-10, and is available at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/skin-cytology-practical-tips-for-first-opinion-practitioners/ _

How do you know when it's time to walk away from a dream? As a business owner and entrepreneur, we are driven by our passions to our goals we set for ourselves. However, sometimes we have to quit and start over. Pivoting (quit by a different name) means course correcting due to either external, or internal factors. Wayne Hartley Jr., owner and founder of Happy Hearts Pet Care ATL, joins the show to share how he quit his dream of mobile grooming to start a brick and mortar business. Wayne sacrificed a lot to make it happen, but it was all because he recognized he needed the change to better connect with his mission. He gives advice on how to keep moving forward, even when you're exhausted, and how to innovate well in your business. Main topics: Moving to brick and mortar Taking risks FLIG Beaten down Innovating Main takeaway: The difference between acting out of desperation and focused intentionality, is the belief you have in yourself and the goal you're working towards. About our guest: My name is Wayne Hartley Jr. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. Pet Care has always been a passion of mine. Since I was young I've always loved animals — both learning about and taking care of them. I have graduated from THE Fort Valley State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology. I have worked in various veterinary settings from the largest multi-specialty emergency hospital to general practices, other referral hospitals, and university settings such as the University of Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When not working, I have volunteered my time at wildlife conservation centers, adoption agencies, dog daycare, cat sanctuaries, and with the Boys and Girls Club as well as Habitat for Humanity. Giving back and working with the community has always been another passion for me. It makes my heart happy to be able to be a blessing for someone else. (see what I did there). After being a veterinary technician for 7 years, I began Happy Hearts Pet Care as a mobile grooming service in 2016 and moved to a brick and mortar location in 2022. I also founded PETLANTA, a community of pet care professionals in Atlanta that come to support each other, network, teach, and give back to the community. I now have the opportunity to share my love of animals with my clients and pet owners all over the Stone Mountain and Metro Atlanta area.  Links: Previously on: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/224 Website: happyheartspcs.com Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC7v4FA7Qs1C3BaVGJ2VB2bQ Facebook: facebook.com/happyheartspetcareatl Instagram: instagram.com/happyheartspetcareatl/ PETLANTA: https://petlanta.org Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days

After seeing team after team struggle with staff morale, hospital after hospital face financial challenges, and too many incredible but disheartened veterinary professionals leave the field, Dr. Ingrid Pyka concentrates on implementing much-needed change in our ever-evolving veterinary profession. Earning her DVM from Colorado State University and furthering her business training at Purdue University, Ingrid has owned her own practice, worked as an associate and relief veterinarian, as well as held executive management roles in large corporate and non-profit hospitals. In 2011, she established IBP Consulting Services LCC to guide effective and profitable strategies. More recently, she founded VetMatch with a focus to reduce burnout and bring like-minded veterinary professionals back together - strong. A two-time TEDx Speaker, multi-award winning and internationally recognized author, Dr. Pyka promotes high-level communication pathways and effective tools. She embraces the multitude of perspectives, and, now collaborates extensively with corporate and private veterinary leaders and teams for general, specialty/emergency and mobile practices and the quickly emerging field of telemedicine. Owners/investors, managers, individual veterinary professionals alike rave about her interactive approach to establish efficient, productive and happy teams. “Long-term success of the veterinary profession (or any industry for that matter) builds from individual physical, mental and financial wellness,” says Ingrid. Ingrid remains active in veterinary academia (currently a facilitator in Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital well-being programming). Her passions also include supporting younger generations to a more empowered future. She is the immediate past-President of Imagination StoryBooks, a non-profit supporting global literacy with vision- and hearing-impaired as well as other learning challenged children. When not actively traveling for trainings and “exploring the world,” Ingrid resides in Colorado with her two cats Bert (aka Berticus or Albert) and Harvey (aka - Harvard). Contact ingrid.pyka@vetmatchPRO.com

AMC's Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews registered architect Susan Sharp, owner of Susan Sharp Design, LLC. Susan is working with a New York City design team on the 37,000 square foot expansion and renovation of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Tune in as they discuss: Why Susan decided to become an architect and focus on veterinary teaching hospital facilitiesHow Susan became involved with Schwarzman AMC's renovation and expansionUnforeseen challenges of the Schwarzman AMC projectUnique requirements for veterinary specific spacesAlso on this month's show:The "Hero Rats" helping with earthquake rescuesAnimal newsListener Q&ACall us toll-free and leave a message to have your pet questions answered on next month's Ask the Vet Listener Q&A: 866-993-8267Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

What's the difference between a manager and a leader? How do you juggle wearing all of the hats? Wayne Hartley Jr., owner of Happy Hearts Pet Care, joins the show to break down his mindset around working with his team and the role emotional intelligence plays in his business. From using fear as a motivating force, to how he views success, Wayne shares how he makes his business run. Wayne also talks about what it's like running a mobile grooming service, and all of the bumps that come with that. He gives some great advice for how he recharges and taps into inspiration when running his business. Topics on this episode: * Leader * Success * Emotional Inteligence * Mobile Grooming * Juggling everything Main take away: Self care and mental health are about putting your why back at the forefront of your mind. About our guest: My name is Wayne Hartley Jr. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. Pet Care has always been a passion of mine. Since I was young I've always loved animals — both learning about and taking care of them. I have graduated from THE Fort Valley State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology. I have worked in various veterinary settings from the largest multi-specialty emergency hospital to general practices, other referral hospitals, and university settings such as the University of Georgia's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When not working, I have volunteered my time at wildlife conservation centers, adoption agencies, dog daycare, cat sanctuaries, and with the Boys and Girls Club as well as Habitat for Humanity. Giving back and working with the community has always been another passion for me. It makes my heart happy to be able to be a blessing for someone else. (see what I did there). After being a veterinary technician for 7 years, I began Happy Hearts Pet Care in 2016. I now have the opportunity to share my love of animals with my clients and pet owners all over the Stone Mountain and Metro Atlanta area.  Links: Website: happyheartspcs.com (https://linktr.ee/HHPCS) Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC7v4FA7Qs1C3BaVGJ2VB2bQ Facebook: facebook.com/happyheartspetcareatl Instagram: instagram.com/happyheartspetcareatl/ Full show notes and transcript (https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/224)

Felix Duerr, an associate professor of Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility at CSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is interested in solving musculoskeletal problems to improve quality of life. In this episode, we focus on arthritis and the treatments and therapies that Duerr is researching to benefit both humans and dogs. We discuss why the placebo effect makes it easier to study disorders in dogs and what we can do to prevent, rather than react to, mobility issues.

Cannabis-based therapies With Dr. Stephanie McGrath, Associate Professor, Neurology at Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University today on It's A Dog's life with Angela Ardolino. Dr. McGrath is an absolute rising star in the field of veterinary CBD research and she’s leading the pack with cutting-edge clinical trials and groundbreaking discoveries about dogs with epilepsy and other neurological diseases. We’re biased because we’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr. McGrath, but we think no matter who you are, you’re bound to be blown away by this veterinary superstar. Cannabis-based therapies have been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes. They have recently gained publicity as an effective medication for use in human medicine and, as such, awareness is increasing among veterinarians and pet owners. However, side effects, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy in dogs are not known.

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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Travis Burns. Travis is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. He is a Certified Journeyman Farrier with both the Therapeutic and Educator Endorsements from the American Farriers Association. He is one of 6 Americans to become a Fellow in the Worshipful Company of Farriers by examination from the United Kingdom, the FWCF. He currently serves as the Chief of Farrier Services in the Equine Podiatry Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 

“Often people see potential in us that we don’t see ourselves and if you can kind of lean into that and just embrace that, it just opens up so many opportunities.” Our guest today is Dr. Ellen Lowery. Dr. Lowery shared so many wonderful perspectives from her time in the veterinary profession. We are so excited to announce that Dr. Lowery is in a new role since recording this episode. She is currently the Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Purdue University. What an awesome new chapter in an already amazing career! We learned so much from her and can’t wait it to share this journey with you!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Dr. Nancy Scott, veterinarian and co-owner of Horizon Veterinary Specialists, joins Dr. Bunny to discuss veterinary care and so much more.  Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a small animal specialty & emergency hospital providing 24-hour, 7-days-a-week care for your pets. Dr. Scott shares the story of how she decided to become a veterinarian, and it was quite an interesting journey!  Tune in and learn more about Dr. Nancy Scott and Horizon Veterinary Specialists.  A very informative interview! About Dr. Nancy Scott, MS, DVM, DACVECC: Nancy Scott, MS, DVM, DACVECC is a board certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in 1992 from Santa Clara University and her Masters of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Scott continued her education at the University of California, Davis where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Scott completed a rotating internship at the University of Minnesota's Veterinary Teaching Hospital then returned to UC Davis to complete her residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Scott has presented lectures on subjects including head trauma, mechanical ventilation and fluid resuscitation. After completing her residency in 2005, Dr. Scott moved to Ventura where she joined a local veterinary specialty hospital and established a renowned emergency and critical care department. She is particularly knowledgeable in critical patient anesthesia, post-operative patient management, poly-trauma and management of severe electrolyte disturbances. About Horizon Veterinary Specialists: Your pet is part of your family and deserves the highest quality in specialty and emergency care. We are passionate about what we do and are here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are committed to working closely with you and your family veterinarian to provide the best possible care for your pet. Horizon Veterinary Specialists opened on August 1, 2018. We were founded by five, local board-certified veterinary experts in their fields. Horizon Veterinary Specialists is open 24/7 for your small animal Specialty and Emergency Veterinary needs. Our hospital serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding counties. Well respected Criticalists, Dr. Sarah Gray and Dr. Nancy Scott, are both board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Together they founded Emergency Veterinary Care (EVC), an after-hours emergency facility in Ventura, in late 2016.  They were joined initially by Dr. Mary Ellen McLoughlin, a highly experienced Emergency Veterinarian. Dr. Amy Rhoades, Dr. Melissa Herrera and Dr. Theresa Ortega, all board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, joined shortly thereafter. We transitioned to Horizon Veterinary Specialists and opened its doors in August of 2018.  The five board-certified veterinarians have been providing specialty veterinary care in the Ventura community for many years and bring over 70 years of collective internal medicine, emergency and critical care experience. Contact Dr. Nancy Scott and Horizon Veterinary Specialists at (805) 856-0290 or e-mail: info@horizonvets.com Horizon Veterinary Specialists is located at 5280 Valentine Road, Suite 120, in Ventura, California. Contact Dr. Bunny Vreeland at (805) 482-8111 or E-mail: Bunny@BunnyVreeland.com Also visit: https://bunnyvreeland.org/  https://vreelandcollege.org/   https://upgradeyourlifewithdrbunny.com     https://communicatewithanyone.wordpress.com/

In this episode I went to Melbourne and had the absolute pleasure of meeting Carol Bradley. From humble beginnings as a kennel maid in 1973 Carol worked all the way up to her current role teaching and training vet students at the University of Melbourne. Carol is a Tutor in small animal surgery, and the Veterinary Skills Centre Manager and Nurse Educator. When it comes to teaching vet students Carol is also responsible for lectures and practical class supervision in the surgical discipline with a focus on aseptic and operating room technique, instruments, biomaterials, suture technique, the sterilizing process, and approach to basic surgical procedures.In Carol’s career she’s been a bit of a trailblazer in raising standards in veterinary surgical nursing, including being the first vet nurse to gain her qualification in cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization at the human hospital standard. She was also the first vet nurse to be given an academic position in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne.Carol is a popular speaker on the veterinary circuit, has a long list of publications, and even invented the Bradley Cat Lap drape. Carol loves innovation. She’s a great advocate for vet nurses and for lifelong learning; currently studying a postgrad certificate in Infection Prevention and Control through Griffith University. Not only was Carol just a delight to meet and interview, she also shared a lot of really useful, and practical, evidence based information. We’ve already made improvements at Ready Vet on the basis of what Carol had to say. As always I’ve tried to put links in the show notes to everything we discussed, so if you find yourself frantically reaching for your pen head to radiovetnurse.com and check the show notes for this episode.We discussed:· https://www.aorn.org/ - Association of periOperative Registered Nurses USA· Carol was the first veterinary nurse to apply and successfully pass the Certificate III in Health (Sterilizing for Technicians), applying the Australian & New Zealand Standard 4187 “Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and associated equipment, and maintenance of associated environments and health care facilities”, making it the first Veterinary Teaching Hospital to align with human hospital standards in the faculty’s hospital’s Central Sterilizing Service Department.· In 2013 Carol was awarded her Associate Fellow in the Higher Education Academy (Veterinary Education) from the Royal Veterinary College, London.· Carol is currently studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Prevention Control through Griffith University.· In 2008 Carol designed a range of single use veterinary surgical drapes for the largest Australian hospital supplies manufacturer, Defies Industries. The Bradley Cat Lap drape is still in use via Provet.· Carol’s recommendations for sterilizers: o Prevacuum sterilizers are better (than downwards displacement sterilizers) for hollow items and faster turnaround. o Mediquip or Device Technologies for a nice little benchtop sterilizer – must have a drying cycle. o Atherton for the very large hospital size sterilizer. o See also DLC Australia.· Recommendations for packaging: o Paper bags for soft items (cotton balls, swabs etc, no sharp items). o Laminate – window packs. Good for light instruments, not sharp. Small items/sets. o Polypropylene wraps/single use wraps. Linen around this if getting excess moisture in chamber.· Chlorhexidine is a cationic chemical, povidone-iodine is an anionic chemical and they cancel each other out.

A city boy from Denver who found his calling dealing with livestock in Gunnison, CO, Dr. Tim Holt has been challenging the status quo in the veterinary world for years. Having never touched a horse or a cow until veterinary school in 1984, Dr. Holt spent the beginning of his career treating livestock while researching Pulmonary Hypertension in bulls and cattle. Since 2004 Dr. Holt has been working with large animal livestock at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at CSU, and mentoring his students. Dr. Holt believes in focusing on client relationships, helping students understand ranch work, and helping them navigate how exactly a veterinarian survives in this world. Dr. Holt encourages his mentees to find things that they are passionate about and enjoy doing while enjoying the people you work with, which he assures us is the key to a long and happy career. In addition to his career history, we discuss the new trend of specialization, acupuncture and chiropractic treatment for livestock, and Dr. Holt’s surprising collection of tattoos.   In This Episode Tim’s amazing recount of his memorable first day on the job Focusing on pain control during surgery How Tim changed the culture around veterinary care in his small town clinic The importance of financial responsibility and life-work balance Finding pleasure in learning   Quotes “To be honest I went through vet school knowing that I would be a small animal practitioner, but yet chase the bulls with pulmonary hypertension. That was my big goal.” (9:38) “I went from a job that I truly, truly, loved to a new job I truly, truly, love. Because even though it’s not mixed animal and I miss the small animal practice, I now hang out with youth every day. And the vet students are a joy I am passionately thrilled for them and I can’t say enough about the excitement the vet students give to me.” (30:54) “If you keep adding to your world and you keep looking to do new things and you keep adding to your education and you never stop, I don’t know how you get bored with that.” (44:12) “If somebody came to me and said ‘should I be a veterinarian?’ I’m going ‘there is no better profession’” (56:49)   Links Enjoying the show? Help support Podcast A Vet on Patreon! Veterinary Loan Repayment Program   Find the full show notes here Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our free community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community!

In this episode, we talk with farrier Travis Burns. He is a Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF), holds the Therapeutic (TE) AND Educator Endorsements (EE) from the AFA, and is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (FWCF). He was recently elected as the president of the American Farriers Association. He is currently the Chief of Farrier Services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia and has been shoeing horses professionally for more than 16 years.  In this wide ranging interview, we talk about how Travis got his start, lessons he learned from his early mentors, differences between the American and British certification exams, his vision for the next two years as AFA president, and several of his memorable experiences. You'll get a lot of insight from his experiences and his thoughts on how farriers can be more unified as a profession.