Vetgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Amanda M. Shelby, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Dr. Amy Kaplan-Zattler, cVMA, DACVECC, MRCVS discuss all things IV catheter placement and care. Tune in to hear about Dr. Kaplan and Amanda's talk about their findings and preference on catheter flush frequency, heparin or non-hepatized saline for flush, aseptic scrub techniques and more!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we discuss the potential development of an autoimmune response against platelets following live virus infection from canine influenza, and separately following vaccination with distemper (DA2PP) vaccine. Have you ever wondered before in your immune-mediated thrombocytopenic patients whether or not recent vaccination could have been the inciting factor for this autoimmune condition? Well, Williams et al. sought to get us the veterinary evidence that can tell us if viral infection or vaccination can cause this autoimmune dysregulation in our canine patients as described in their article entitled “Effects of Canine Influenza Infection and DA2PP Vaccination on the Development of Platelet-Associated Immunoglobulins and Platelet Counts in Dogs.”

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Erica Reineke, DACVECC discusses the prevalence of acute kidney injury and outcome in cats who ingested lilies when they are treated as inpatients compared to outpatients. If we treat our feline nephrotoxicant patients outpatient, will it decrease survival? Tune in to learn what you need to know regarding lily exposure in cats when deciding to treat them in or out of the hospital!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Michelle Evason, BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS, Global Director of Veterinary Clinical Education at Antech, and Dr. Jimmy Barr, DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer at Antech, part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, discuss vector borne disease including spectrum of care. Screening dogs for vector-borne disease pathogens, like Lyme and Heartworm, occurs annually in veterinary clinics across the US and Canada. Listen in for updates on innovations and practical pearls on pet-owner communication & shared-decision-making across the diagnostic spectrum of care.Sponsored By: Antech, MARS

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Brian Cavanaugh, co-founder and partner at VetValue talks about the importance of planning practice ownership exit transitions. A successful transition away from practice ownership involves more than just deciding to 'sell my practice.' Tune in to learn about resources available to you as you explore and navigate your next transition!Sponsored By: VetValue

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the American Heartworm Society (AHS) heartworm treatment protocol used in dogs in a recent study by Romito et al. entitled “Efficacy and tolerability of the American Heartworm Society therapeutic protocol in dogs affected by heartworm disease without caval syndrome.” Heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, is one of the most common and important parasites in dogs, but also affects cats, as well as a myriad of other animals, including ferrets. This disease is totally preventable with the regular administration of macrocyclic lactone drugs; however, not every animal gets these preventives.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Rochellie Cortés-Martínez, LVTg, CVT, MBA about the value of bilingualism for members of the veterinary care team. Listen to learn about the importance of connecting with clients in their preferred, native language to improve the client-patient-veterinary professional relationship! Some of this podcast is recorded in Spanish.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on myasthenia gravis in dogs and cats. What exactly is myasthenia gravis, and what's the classic presentation in dogs and cats? Tune in to learn how we diagnose it, what the typical signalment is, and most importantly, how to treat myasthenia gravis!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Aliya Magee, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), on next steps to consider when you diagnosis a patient with feline heartworm disease. Tune in to find out what the latest American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines on feline heartworm management say about managing patients with this disease!Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the findings of a retrospective study on the comparative outcomes of medical versus surgical management of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in cats. Is there a difference in outcomes for cats with IVDH who are conservatively medically managed compared surgical management? Tune in to find out!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Marisa Brunetti, Chief Veterinary Officer at IndeVets, who dives into the pressing need for stronger leadership in veterinary medicine. From mentorship programs to formal leadership training, she explores how we can create clear pathways for veterinarians to step into leadership roles. Dr. Brunetti shares insights on overcoming barriers that limit career growth, the role of structured mentorship in bridging the leadership gap, and why leadership training should be a priority in vet med. Plus, she highlights the critical roles of resilience and emotional intelligence in leadership and offers three actionable steps to build a more inclusive, supportive, and future-focused profession. Tune in to learn all this and more as we talk about how we can empower the next generation of veterinary leaders.Sponsored By: IndeVets

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM on the latest American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines on feline heartworm management. Tune in to hear about the latest methods for diagnosis and preventing feline heartworm disease!Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Emily Riemer, a life coach, on how we can improve our work-life balance in veterinary medicine. Why is achieving work-life balance so crucial for veterinary professionals, especially in an emotionally and physically taxing field like ours? Tune in for some strategies and "life hacks" to help improve our work-life balance, like setting boundaries between our work and personal lives, implementing self-care into our daily routines (despite our busy schedules), and how to disconnect from work!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Holly Brown, ACVP discusses the importance of performing in-house diagnostics (IHD) - commonly known as point-of-care (POC) diagnostics - as part of routine patient care and patient differential diagnosis. In-house diagnostics include urinalysis, CBC, serum chemistries, parasitology and cytology evaluations...all key diagnostics that can be performed at the clinic with the resources you have! Tune in to learn more about the advancements and benefits of performing in-house diagnostics.Sponsored By: Antech, MARS

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Khris Keller on his experience with diagnosis and treating acute onset pancreatitis. Often thought of as an around the holidays disease, it can be challenging to diagnose acute onset pancreatitis, as clinical signs can overlap with other diseases. The most common clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or that 'Ain't doing right' (ADR). Tune in to fine-tune diagnosing, supportive care, and treatment options for this disease!Sponsored By: Ceva Animal Health

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview past president of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia (AVTAA), Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)(Clinical Practice-Exotics), and AVTAA executive secretary, Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in anesthesia and analgesia. Take a listen if you plan to mentor someone through the process or if you are a veterinary technician interested in becoming a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia).  To find out more information about becoming a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) be sure to check out their website HERE.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, DACVIM discusses the role of antioxidants in pet food. Are you curious about the antioxidants vitamin C, D, B12 and Omega fatty acids? Tune in to learn how you can best guide the pet owners towards a diet inclusive of antioxidants that can improve the health of their pet.Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) of Minnesota Veterinary Neurology on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs. When it comes to IVDD in dogs, what types affect dogs, and when can we medically versus surgically manage it? Tune in to find out what the classic signalment is for dogs with IVDD, and if ALL dogs need surgery for IVDD! Learn all things neuro here!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Kristi Lehman, MSW, LISW, CCFP about the occurrence of compassionate detachment for veterinary team members in part 1 of this two part series. Compassionate detachment or compassion fatigue can happen especially if you provide end of life care services. Listen to find out about how to find balance to preserve your wellbeing and longevity in the veterinary industry while remaining compassionate to pets and their people!Sponsored By: Blue River PetCare

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Dryden, DVM, PhD on all things parasitology. Tune in as we talk about what you need to know to stay up to date on about changing insights to heartworm disease prevention and resistance to this life-threatening disease!Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim