Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

Are you making bad - and costly - mistakes when it comes to digital marketing? What about online security? Is your website underperforming or perhaps even illegal? This week co-host Dr. Ernie Ward chats with InTouch Practice Communications' Bill Schroeder about current marketing scams, slick sales tactics, and other wastes of money (and time). Beckie and Cyndie were unavailable this week and we sure appreciate Bill stepping in! This conversation is loaded with tips and good advice to safeguard your clinic’s online identity, client information, and prevent wasting money! PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST! (And leave a review on iTunes) We love our profession and want to help our veterinary professional friends! Thanks for listening!

This week co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor are evacuated from their homes during Hurricane Florence. Dr. Cyndie Courtney joins Dr. Ward (Beckie cellular service failed during recording) to discuss what it’s like to live through a hurricane. Helpful advice for any veterinary clinic affected by a natural disaster such as hurricane, flooding, wildfire, earthquake, tornado, etc. From how to prepare, what advice to offer clients, how to travel with pets, and what can you do when a dog gets bitten by a venomous snake when winds are 100 miles per hour and all roads are flooded? That, and so much more, in this week’s podcast! PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST! (And leave a review) We love our profession and want to help our veterinary professional friends! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to fall…that magical time of the school year when freshman everywhere are full of excitement, and seniors are desperate to exit. This week we examine the veterinary and veterinary technician school admission process. What’s right - and what’s wrong - and what we think we should do to make it better. What do you think about veterinary professional school admissions? What would you change? Let us know! Please share our podcast with co-workers and colleagues who you think would benefit from these discussions. Better yet, do us a solid and leave us a review on iTunes. We love making these podcasts and want to know what you think... and that you're out there! Hit us up on social media (FB, IG, Twitter). Thanks again!

Cloning pets, especially dogs, is a real thing. As in, there’s a real company really doing it RIGHT NOW. For a measly $50,000USD, you can have your favorite furry friend brought back in an exact genetic copy. This week our trio tackle the thorny ethics, sketchy morals, and scientific rigor (?) of this evolving pet medical breakthrough. From Barbra Streisand’s cloned pups to questions about the care of surrogate animal mothers, this is one podcast you will want to share and discuss with your colleagues! And wait until you hear what Dr. Ernie Ward says about the future of service and military dogs… HELP US MAKE THE PODCAST BETTER! Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast site, ESPECIALLY iTUNES. We love making this podcast, but we need your reviews to help us grow and improve. You can follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. join the conversation and share your thoughts about these topics and what you’d like to hear us tackle on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder, Twitter @VetViewfinder and Veterinary Viewfinder on the Insta. C’mon, we’re not asking for much!

MONEY!!! We sure spend a lot of time talking about the challenges of finances in veterinary practice on the podcast! This week we’re joined by our friend, veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Lisa, to discuss how to handle the rising costs of treating chronic dermatitis. Dr. Liska will explain how she talks about Cytopoint, Apoquel, and other revolutionary treatments with budget-minded clients. This is a really impactful conversation that yields many helpful tips and tricks you can use in your clinic. This episode was brought to you by our friends at Zoetis, makers of Apoquel and Cytopoint. Product information for APOQUEL is available at: www.apoqueldogs.com/apoquel_pi.pdf Zoetis is dedicated to changing the way we approach canine pruritus to protect the bonds that matter most. Visit www.ScienceofStrongerBonds.com for more. Do not use APOQUEL in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. APOQUEL may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse.

We all have someone we look up to, are inspired by, or seek to emulate. This week we share some of the people outside the veterinary profession who have taught us, pushed us to do more, and are making the world better. We talk about famous authors, teachers, friends, and more during this uplifting episode. Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Steven Kotler: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ Elizabeth Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-green-308b865/ Atul Gawande: http://atulgawande.com/ Steve Kirton: https://www.circahealthcare.com/ Tricia Montgomery: http://k9fitclub.com/ We need your support to reach more of our veterinary colleagues! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review -- especially on iTunes! Thank you for listening!

This week we speak with the founder of K9 Fit Club, a group dedicated to developing human and dog fitness programs. Tricia Montgomery shares her story with host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor. Exercise tips, weight loss, diet trends, and more are discussed in this conversation from St Louis, Missouri! We need your support to reach more of our veterinary colleagues! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review -- especially on iTunes! Thank you for listening!

Itching dogs, chronic dermatitis, frustrated clients, online myths (and bad advice) all add up to create dermatological drama in our veterinary practices! This week we chat with veterinary dermatologist Dr Dana Liska to dispel mountains of misconceptions, dispense practical diagnostic and treatment advice, and soothe our weary minds and souls when it comes to conquering chronic dermatitis! Dr Liska joins host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney plus registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor for a candid, energetic, and entirely practical guide to dealign with chronic dermatitis in your patients. We learned so much and had so much fun - and you will, too! This episode was brought to you by our friends at Zoetis, makers of Apoquel and Cytopoint. Product information for APOQUEL is available at: www.apoqueldogs.com/apoquel_pi.pdf Zoetis is dedicated to changing the way we approach canine pruritus to protect the bonds that matter most. Visit www.ScienceofStrongerBonds.com for more. Do not use APOQUEL in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. APOQUEL may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse.

Join us this week for a rapid fire session on our top tips to make your personal and professional life a little easier, more efficient, and more fun! Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor share their best quick bits of advice for veterinary practice, patient care, client service and self-care. If you enjoy fast-paced, real-world recommendations, you’re going to love this special episode! IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST, PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW. In order to keep getting fantastic guests, we need to show them some love! Take just a few seconds (seriously) to leave us a 4- or 5-start review on iTunes. THANK YOU!!!

This week the entire gang gets together - for the first time in person! - to record a special podcast from the floor of the 2018 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor go deep on CHANGE! What, how fast, should, could, and WHY change is essential for veterinary professionals. The trio talk about the recent AVMA debarking controversy, CBD usage, the veterinary nurse initiative, telemedicine/telehealth, and much, much more! We think you’ll enjoy this rapid-fire, no holds barred, and frank discussion about why change seems to take forever — or in the blink of an eye! Sorry for the noisy background… they were all veterinary colleagues! Please share our podcast with co-workers and colleagues who you think would benefit from these discussions. Better yet, do us a solid and leave us a review on iTunes. We love making these podcasts and want to know what you think... and that you're out there! Hit us up on social media (FB, IG, Twitter). Thanks again!

Where are all the registered veterinary technicians and veterinarians? More and more veterinary clinics are reporting significant challenges hiring - and keeping - qualified veterinary team members. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward an Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor review the current veterinary job market woes an doffer suggestion on finding the best employees. Dr. Ward revives his “DVM-lite” limited licensure model from 15 years ago and reviews why he believes the veterinary profession may go the way of Family and General Practice human medical doctors. Th group give advice on recruiting and hiring staff as well as pay, benefits, and creating a healthy and welcoming clinic culture to retain employees. We need your support to reach more of our veterinary colleagues! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review -- especially on iTunes! Thank you for listening!

Mandatory spay and neuter regulations, breed bans, microchip laws, and doggie DNA testing for renters - we’re seeing a wave of new animal regulations sweep the world. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor engage in a spirited discussion on whether or not animal regulations have gone too far (or not far enough), and what veterinary professionals should do to encourage better pet care. The trio tackle the recent Fort Worth, Texas pet microchipping controversy, Delta Airlines’ ban of pit bull breed emotional support dogs, DNA testing to identify dog poop, and RETRACTABLE LEASHES! Please help us by sharing our podcast with co-workers and colleagues who you think would benefit from these discussions. Even better, leave us a review on iTunes. We love making these podcasts and want to know what you think... and that you're out there! Hit us up on social media (FB, IG, Twitter). Thanks again!

This week we wrestle once again with the topic of money-guilt harbored by many veterinary professionals. This time, we explore issues around homeless people with pets, standards of pet care, pet care shaming, and more. This is an excellent roundtable on a topic most veterinary professionals must confront nearly daily. We need your support to reach more of our veterinary colleagues! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review -- especially on iTunes! Thank you for listening!

One of the most controversial pet travel topics these days is the designation of "emotional support animal" and "service animal." This week our trio, Drs. Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney, along with Beckie Mossor RVT, take to the skies, trains, and restaurants as they confront the perils of emotional support animals. What is the difference between "service animal" and "emotional support dog?" Can you really buy "fake" service dog vests on Amazon? Who’s in charge of regulating and verifying “service animals?” Why did Delta recently ban "pit-bull breed" dogs as support companions? What role do veterinary professionals play in all of this? This is a must-share episode with ANYONE in the veterinary profession. Please share our podcast with co-workers and colleagues who you think would benefit from these discussions. Better yet, do us a solid and leave us a review on iTunes. We love making these podcasts and want to know what you think... and that you're out there! Hit us up on social media (FB, IG, Twitter). Thanks again!

This week, we discuss the current global wave of corporatization and consolidation of the veterinary profession. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor review the pros and cons of working in a corporate practice, whether or not consolidation is (or ever was) inevitable, and what does this mean for the future of veterinary professionals? It's a good one... We need your support to reach more of our veterinary colleagues! Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review -- especially on iTunes! Thank you for listening!