VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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