The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Glenna Mauldin, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology and Nutrition), and her team provide guidance and support for clinical research activities within Thrive Pet Healthcare, including research project design, execution, standards, and regulations.Dr Mauldin received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She completed a rotating internship and residency in medical oncology at The Animal Medical Center in New York, and a residency and master’s degree in nutrition at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in both oncology and nutrition.Before joining Thrive Pet Healthcare in early 2022, Dr Mauldin was Director of Clinical Research for PetCure Oncology. She has practiced veterinary medical oncology and nutrition for over 30 years in both private practice and academic settings, including The Animal Medical Center in New York, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and VCA Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Dr Mauldin has authored over 75 peer reviewed publications, book chapters, and scientific abstracts. She lectures frequently at regional, national, and international meetings.

Sponsored by Elanco. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: Canine Parvovirus (CPV) infection is one of the most common and serious infectious diseases of puppies and dogs younger than 6 months of age. We will discuss the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of CPV and emphasize expected laboratory changes including hematologic and electrolyte abnormalities. Exciting new treatments for CPV will be discussed including the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) which is the first and only USDA-conditionally approved monoclonal antibody treatment that targets CPV. CPMA selectively binds and blocks canine parvovirus from entering and destroying the enterocytes stopping this destructive and potentially deadly virus. Program Agenda: Overview of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) Understanding how CPV impacts our patients, our clients and our hospital staff Reviewing the diagnosis of CPV and potential pitfalls Clinicopathologic changes and monitoring treatment of CPV Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA)—a new and novel treatment for CPV Learning Objectives: Develop a differential diagnostic list of diseases affecting puppies with common presenting signs of vomiting and /or diarrhea. List the expected hematologic changes expected in patients infected with CPV. Understand the rationale and protocol used in the treatment of CPV with canine parvoviral monoclonal antibody (CPMA).

Stephen Kochis, DVM, served for nearly 25 years in various positions in veterinary medicine, including Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital and VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists. His veterinary specialties include infectious diseases, immunology and emergency medicine.As Chief Medical Officer at OHS, Kochis oversees a team of more than 100 veterinary professionals who serve pets and people at the Community Veterinary Hospital, and care for shelter pets in the medical centers at the Portland and Salem Campus. Kochis received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and DVM from Cornell University. He served on the OHS Board of Directors for three years until he joined the staff. He has served as President of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and currently serves on its Executive Board.Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, is the Veterinary Social Worker with Oregon Humane Society. Originally a Midwest native, with a BA in Organizational Communication, Kelly’s experiences have crisscrossed the entire country. She has worked in animal welfare for more than 18 years at Arizona Humane Society, Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Seattle Animal Shelter, and Oregon Humane Society.Bremken graduated in Spring 2021 with a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a certification in Veterinary Social Work (VSW). The University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Certificate Program trains MSSW students in the four areas of Veterinary Social Work. Those areas are Compassion Fatigue & Conflict Management, the Link Between Human & Animal Violence, Animal Assisted Interventions, and Animal-Related Grief & Bereavement.At Oregon Humane Society and in the Community Veterinary Hospital, Bremken is on the forefront of utilizing social work practice to attend to the human needs that arise at the intersection of veterinary medicine & animal welfare, and social work practice. She serves as Oregon Humane Society’s first veterinary social worker and is paving the way in the field for greater workplace wellbeing and community partnership.

Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP, graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into academia. Previously she was a clinical instructor of the Community Practice Service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, an assistant professor as founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, and an assistant professor at Kansas State University. In 2020, Dr Englar joined the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine as an associate professor. She leads the clinical and professional skills curriculum, which includes designing and refining the standardized client encounters for student training in clinical communication. Her active areas of research examine how clinical communication drives relationship-centered care. Dr Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside the box to develop new course materials for hands-on learners. She has published 4 textbooks as sole author in the content areas of companion animal medicine and clinical communication. Her students fuel her desire to create. They inspire her to develop the tools that they need to succeed in clinical practice. When Dr Englar is not teaching or advancing primary care, she trains in ballroom dancing and competes nationally with her instructor, Lowell E. Fox.

Sponsored by Zoetis, Inc. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Born and raised in New York City, Georgette Wilson, DVM, received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and DVM from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Wilson completed a one-year small animal internship at the University of Tennessee. She practiced in the greater New York City area for 11 years prior to entering the veterinary industry. Dr. Wilson is currently the Zoetis Petcare Medical Lead AlphaTrak 3. In her spare time, Dr. Wilson enjoys travel with her family. Note: The podcast episode references data from the Banfield State of Pet Health 2011 Report. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.dvm360.com/view/banfield-releases-major-veterinary-study-showing-spike-diabetes-dental-disease-and-otitis-externa

Dr. Bozelka is a small animal emergency and critical care veterinarian at a busy specialty and referral center in the Chicago-land area. He has been in practice since 2016 and works at a high-volume facility that offers many highly specialized services such as dialysis, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and more. Dr. Bozelka has professional interests in both cardiac and orthopedic emergencies as well as educating new grads/interns and has a love/hate relationship with wound repairs. Dr. Bozelka is a social media personality and educator with his biggest fan base being on TikTok, but also has a growing Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube following. In his personal time, Dr. Bozelka enjoys spending time with his friends, family, wife, Laura, and cats Toby and Biscotti. He also enjoys playing music, reading, playing videos games, and playing sports. Dr. Bozelka is a foodie and could probably be considered a modern-day cookie monster.

This podcast is sponsored by Zoetis. This podcast is RACE-approved for CE credit. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.In this presentation, Dr. Liska will provide real world tips for your dermatology patients, including how to get your practice ready for Itchy Pet Awareness Month in August. Dr. Liska will present data on Apoquel’s® (oclacitinib tablet) ability to treat both itch and inflammation due to allergic dermatitis, share the lack of evidence for antihistamine efficacy for treating dogs with allergic dermatitis, and will share how to maximize success with Cytopoint®. Program Agenda: How getting it right the first time when treating canine allergic dermatitis benefits the pet, the owner and the practice Why it is important to avoid “phone fixes” to owners of itchy dogs Evidence to support that antihistamines are not effective in most cases of allergic dermatitis in dogs(1,2) Introduce Itchy Pet Awareness Month and how to get your practice ready for this important month in August. Will review what practice resources can be found on ItchyPetAwarenessMonth.com. Review the data that supports Apoquel’s ability to control inflammation due to allergic and atopic dermatitis as well as steroids(3) Will share a study supporting that some dogs with an initial partial response to Cytopoint may benefit from additional injections(4) Learning Objectives: Learn how getting it right the first time when treating canine allergic dermatitis benefits the pet, the owner and the practice, and why it is important to avoid “phone fixes” to owners of itchy dogs Understand the evidence to support that antihistamines are not effective in most cases of allergic dermatitis in dogs(1,2) Introduce Itchy Pet Awareness Month and how to get your practice ready for this important month in August. Will review what practice resources can be found on ItchyPetAwarenessMonth.com. Review the data that supports Apoquel’s ability to control inflammation due to allergic and atopic dermatitis as well as steroids(3) Evaluate a study supporting that some dogs with an initial partial response to Cytopoint may benefit from additional injections(4) References: Olivry et al. Treatment of canine atopic dermatitis: 2015 updated guidelines from the international committee on allergic diseases of animals. (ICADA). BMC Veterinary Research 2015;11:210. Hsiao YH, Chen C, Willemse T. Effects of cetirizine in dogs with chronic atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Vet Sci. 2016 Dec 30;17(4):549-553. Gadeyne C, Little P, King VL, Edwards N, Davis K, Stegemann MR. Efficacy of oclacitinib (Apoquel®) compared with prednisolone for the control of pruritus and clinical signs associated with allergic dermatitis in client-owned dogs in Australia. Vet Dermatol. 2014 Dec;25(6):512–e86. Data on file, Study No. 17SP4DER-01-01 (v.3.0), 2019, Zoetis Inc.

Dr. Stobie completed his undergraduate work at Cook College/Rutgers University before graduating from the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed an internship in small-animal medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, then went on to complete a three-year surgical residency at the University of Minnesota and earn a Master's Degree in Veterinary Surgery, Radiology, and Anesthesia. Dr. Stobie is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and completed the mini-MBA certificate program at the Rutgers School of Business. In 2000, he formed Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists (a mobile surgical and ultrasound practice) that evolved into what is today, NorthStar VETS, where he serves as Chief of Staff. Dr. Stobie also participates in veterinary management groups, providing guidance on veterinary economics and practice management. In addition, he is involved in development of new and novel surgical techniques including the dome trochleoplasty for patellar luxations in dogs and pioneered a new total hip procedure.

This podcast is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode.Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018. She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and current associate. Prior to 2006, Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Her media experience began in print when she created several monthly veterinary columns in multiple community magazines and was a frequent guest speaker for the German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog clubs of Atlanta.Upon her return to Chicago, Marks became very active in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, serving on the executive board. She was also a past board member of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and an active volunteer to the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association. Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career. She was awarded the Dr Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America’s Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac’s Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza.Marks is also very passionate about educating in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on Good Day Chicago, WGN-Pet Central, NBC Morning News, ABC, CBS, NPR, WBBM, Northwestern University media channel and many local websites. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. She is a guest contributor in multiple media campaigns for Merck, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Boerhinger-Ingelheim, Ceva, Trupanion, Aratana, ScopioVet, and Royal Canin. Marks is a regular columnist in Today’s Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, and Vetted. She is on the Advisory Board for Health Magazine and also was the host of numerous veterinary broadcasts for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC).She is a desired national and international lecturer for many of the same companies at VMX, WVC, AVMA and regional conferences, and most recently was a featured speaker at Ceva Sweden’s Derm Day, and the Royal Canin Global Symposium.Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the seventh nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional.Finally, Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and one of the newer members of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network.When Marks is not working, she treasures her time with her family and her three wonderful children: Sophia, Evan, and Madeline. Marks loves traveling, scuba diving, cooking and spending time outdoors, especially anywhere there is a beach.

Atkinson has 40 years of private practice experience treating dogs, cats, and pocket pets for a variety of conditions. He has been board certified since 1992 with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Atkinson is experienced in case review for malpractice claims and has provided in-court expert witness testimony. In his spare time, Atkinson performs stand up comedy and improve.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Audrey Weaver, DVM, received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Pre veterinary medicine from Virginia State University in 2008. She went on to obtain her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University in 2014. After graduating, Weaver completed a 1yr ER-focused rotating internship In Chandler, Arizona. She continued working as an emergency/critical care veterinarian in Arizona, California, and Maryland until 2021. Some of Weaver’s veterinary interests include educating clients, fear-free/low stress handling techniques, pain management, fluid resuscitation, wound care, radiology/ultrasonography, and chronic kidney disease management. ​Dr. Weaver works hard so her fur-children Marilyn (elderly schnauzer), Ozil (middle aged dachshund mix), Talullah (a long hair kitty goddess), and Rhaegal Dracarys (an adorable hearing-impaired/deaf kitten) can live comfortably. When she’s not tending to her “flock” you can find her building LEGO creations, watching anime/MCU/Harry Potter, reading manga, playing board games, meditating, or spending time with her beautiful support system made up of biological and chosen family, friends, and colleagues.​

Dr. Kris Brand is a staff veterinary radiologist with VitalRads, LLC Veterinary Imaging Specialists in Cypress, Texas. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew’s University in the Cayman Islands and clinical rotations at the University of Georgia. After a short time in general practice, Dr. Brand was accepted into the VitalRads residency program, which he completed in 2020. He was born and raised in Canada.

Serena Nayee, DVM, (she/her) is the founder and executive director of Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative and InclusiVet. Based on personal experience and statistical assessment throughout veterinary school and onward, the lack of inclusion and intersectionality within veterinary medicine heavily inspired her to create Chapter VIII upon graduation from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has previous experience as a medical director in the for-profit small animal veterinary urgent care sector, which inspired her to pursue development of accessible urgent care, after reflecting on the need for access to urgent clinical care and education among marginalized groups. Dr. Serena hopes to make urgent care and other specialty sectors within veterinary medicine more representative and accessible via incremental care and inclusive education.

Michael is a licensed and certified veterinary technician that has been working in the field of veterinary medicine for over 2 decades. His current role is with 2020 Imaging, a division of Konica Minolta, as their Northeast Regional Sales Manager handling business development in both veterinary and healthcare imaging. Prior to starting at 2020 Imaging, he spent 2 plus years at Patterson Veterinary and before that with Wedgewood Pharmacy. Before sales, Michael was the nursing supervisor at a multi-doctor veterinary practice in his home state of New Jersey.Michael obtained his Master of Business degree from Capella University in 2019 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2005 from Delaware Valley University. After graduating from Delaware Valley University, he went on to work ten years in public safety with the county sheriff’s office prior to returning to his passion in veterinary medicine.Besides his full-time position with 2020 Imaging, Michael has taught at various levels of academia, specifically on topics in anatomy and physiology and business courses.

This episode is sponsored by Hill's.Omar Farías, VMD (he/him) is was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. For 11 years, he worked in small animal practice, first as an associate and later as a practice owner. While in practice, he dedicated part of his time helping several local animal welfare organizations. In 2011, He joined Hills Pet Nutrition as a professional consulting veterinarian and moved his family to New York City. In his progression at Hill's, Dr Farías has held positions of increasing responsibility and currently serves as a senior manager of scientific and academic affairs for Hill's Pet Nutrition. Farías serves as board member for Pride Veterinary Medical Community as president elect and as board member for the Mark Morris Institute. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri with his husband Paul, his Chihuahua La Chispa and his cat Desilu.

Best known as the “Queen of Scripts,” Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founder of Communication Solutions for Veterinarians, she teaches practical skills through online courses, onsite consulting, and conferences. Wendy was a partner in a specialty and emergency practice for 5 years. She's authored 6 books and a column for Veterinary Practice News magazine for 10 years. Wendy is a certified veterinary journalist and RACE CE provider. Visit YouTube.com/csvets and Csvets.com for more.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jake McCormack enlisted into the delayed entry program of the United States Marine Corps in 2002 and shipped to MCRD San Diego in 2003. He graduated recruit training and reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, for training as an Amphibious Assault vehicle operator. Upon graduation, he received orders to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for service with Bravo Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion. In April 2005, he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with Regimental Combat Team 5, Team Gator.In 2006, he re-deployed back to Camp Fallujah in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon return to the States, Jake served as an instructor at the Assault Amphibian School and graduated Resident Professional Military Education, Martial Arts Instructor Course, and Amphibian Unit Leader Course. He was also submitted, and subsequently selected, for Meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant.His next assignment would take him to Dallas, Texas, where he served as both a canvassing recruiter and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of 2 different recruiting stations in the Dallas area. Upon completion of his tour of recruiting duty, he would receive orders to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.While serving at multiple units aboard the Air Station, Jake was selected again for promotion to his current rank of Gunnery Sergeant. His final set of orders would take him to Kansas City, Mo to serve on the Inspector-Instructor staff for a Reserve unit.During his time in Kansas City, Jake took charge as the coordinator for the Toys for Tots campaign of the greater Kansas City area for 2019 and 2020. He directly coordinated the efforts of over 600 volunteers and more than 500 local non-profits to raise and collect a combined total of over $1.5 million dollars of monetary and toy donations that were distributed to more than 75,000 local children.In addition to this, Jake has served as a veteran Ambassador for the Boot Campaign, a nationally recognized veteran’s non-profit that supports programs to assist in health and wellness of our returning veterans. He has traveled all over the country speaking about the issues veterans face after returning home from deployments, as well as his own personal story dealing with the aftermath of combat.He is deeply passionate about people and developing capable leaders that understand the burden of leadership as well as the responsibilities that go with it. He is a staunch believer that no other element of success is as critical as the ability to take care of your people, and to inspire them to do great things.Over the course of his career, Jake has received 5 Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals, one with Combat distinguishing device for valor, a Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct medal with silver star (sixth award), and numerous unit awards. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife of 15 years and his 14-year-old son, pursuing most any outdoor activities. They also share their home with 6 dogs and 4 cats.

Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals through creative clinic management, professional development, and quality improvement. He has a successful track record of establishing innovative care systems, mentoring programs, and social media marketing initiatives to boost brand awareness and humanize Veterinary Medicine. Matt brings a versatile skill set that allows him to transform any role he steps into. His collection of experience also differentiates him because he has led and grown other professionals in a variety of different environments. Within his current role as Chief Medical Officer & Medical Director, he built and rolled out a mentoring program to help the transition for first-year doctors, including effective goal-setting, communication skills, financial advising from a CFP, doctor best practices, and other personal and professional development topics. Dr. McGlasson is a Certified Fear Free Practitioner, Certified “Cat Friendly Veterinarian” by AAFP, and a member of the AVMA, VHMA, and AAFP. He currently serves as the Northern Kentucky Representative on the Executive Board of the KVMA, serves on the Veterinary Advisory Board for BasePaws, and the editorial advisory board for dvm360. As a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, he represents a group of fewer than 40 DVMs in the United States with the CVPM certification. His articles have been featured in dvm360 magazine and he has spoken at national veterinary conferences on the topics of practice management, practice culture, social media utilization, and finding joy in veterinary medicine.

Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, and KPA-CTP. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national levels and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. . She enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions which leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human. She is a Fear Free certified speaker and coach, a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant, serves on the board of Pet Professional Guild’s cat committee, and the host of the podcast, Tails from a Vet Tech. Tabitha has helped to develop training and behavior programs for various veterinary hospitals and shelters and works as a consultant for many shelters and private veterinary practices.

Alexis (Lexi) Hansen Bs, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) started her career in the veterinary industry at Morrisville State College where she received her Bachelors in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She then went on to attend SUNY Delhi to obtain her Associates in Veterinary Technology. After becoming an LVT in New York in 2016, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and obtained her RVT while pursuing her dream of working in emergency medicine. In 2020 she relocated to the Raleigh-Durham area to join the emergency and critical care department at BluePearl in Cary, NC. Working alongside three criticalists she was able to obtain her VTS(ECC) in 2021. Over the last year she has transitioned into a leadership role as the emergency and critical care technician manager. She works closely with their in-house technician trainer to ensure her and her team are always practicing the best standard of medicine. When she is not busy at work, she is spending time with boyfriend, two pit bulls, baking, or gardening.

Episode sponsored by Credelio and Interceptor Plus. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode.Dogs are at risk of infection and infestation from a broad array of parasites. In this podcast we discuss the importance of broad spectrum parasite control to protect the health of dogs, including internal parasites like heartworm, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms, and external parasites like fleas and ticks. Many of these parasite pose a zoonotic risk but all can be controlled by implementing comprehensive, 360-degree protection.Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) is Regents Professor and the Krull-Ewing Professor in Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma State University, where she is active in veterinary parasitology teaching and oversees a research program that focuses on zoonotic parasites and tick-borne diseases. She earned a BS from Cornell University, a DVM from Virginia Tech, a PhD in veterinary parasitology from the University of Georgia, and is board certified in veterinary parasitology through the American College of Veterinary Microbiology. She is co-director of the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology and past-president of both the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists and the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Dr. Little has authored more than 150 publications on veterinary and human parasites and tick-borne disease agents. She is an outstanding veterinary educator who has received two Excellence in Teaching Awards from the national Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) and been recognized as a Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist by the AAVP.

This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode.Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS, is a 1982 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU)’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Silver received his MS in 1976, and his BS in animal science from CSU in 1974, with honors. Dr Silver serves as chief medical officer of RxVitamins, and was chief veterinary officer for one of the largest vertically integrated hemp companies in the United States. Dr Silver has been providing post-graduate, continuing education classes to veterinarians, both domestically and internationally, for the past 20 years, primarily speaking on the value of integrating nutraceuticals into conventional veterinary medical protocols. Considered one of few experts in veterinary cannabis, Dr Silver has authored the book Medical Marijuana and Your Pet. Additionally, he has contributed 4 textbook chapters in 2 Springer publications on veterinary cannabis in the past 2 years. Dr Silver has written a peer-reviewed and published article for animals.com titled The Endocannabinoid System of Animals. Dr Silver is vice president of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine and past president of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association He has served on the board of directors of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and with the Hemp Feed Coalition. Dr Silver is a founding member of the Veterinary Cannabis Society and a member of the Cannabis Clinicians Societ

Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, graduated from Texas A&M University with her DVM and MBA in 2012. She then completed a one-year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship in NYC, which is where she met her husband. Following the internship, she practiced in a private general practice in Pennsylvania before moving back to New York and into a role recruiting veterinarians for VCA. Through great mentors, she joined Thrive Pet Healthcare over six years ago. With Thrive's rapid growth, she has experienced significant professional growth and has worn many hats including sole recruiter, Senior Director of Recruiting, and her current role, Sr. Dir. University Relations and Doctor Mentorship - her dream job. In her spare time, she loves to hike, read, and play outside with her husband, Oliver, & two children, Magnus and Olina, as well as her two furry kids (dogs), Frankie and Baxter.

Isaiah Douglass is a partner in Vincere Wealth Management, a fee-only financial advisory firm. He is focused on working within veterinary medicine to increase the net worth of veterinarians by bringing the professional and personal together. Isaiah is the host of The Veterinarian Success Podcast, which features interviews and discussions of clinical, business, financial, and personal topics in the lives of veterinarians. He actively speaks within the veterinary medicine industry via students, podcasts, video interviews, and conferences.

This episode is sponsored by Simple Solutions 4 VetsKelley Detweiler is a DEA and regulatory compliance expert who provides controlled substance and DEA listed chemical solutions to the veterinary, healthcare, supply chain and pharmaceutical industries operating in the public and private sectors. She is a partner in Simple Solutions For Vets with Dr. Peter Weinstein and the coauthor of “Safeguarding Controlled Substances” published by AAHA. Kelley has spoken on international platforms including the United Nations and continues to speak and write for various industry associations, organizations and publications. Kelley serves on the Board of Directors for Backbone Software, a supply chain management company for regulated industries based in Silicon Valley, and the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association providing regulatory guidance and advisement on legislation. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, is a husband, father, pet parent, veterinarian and leader He has been involved with virtually all aspects of veterinary practice from a 15 year old kennel kid to a hospital owner. Organized veterinary medicine has been a passion as well with various roles and leadership and presidencies of Southern California VMA, California VMA, and Vet Partners. He is a published author, most notably of the E-Myth Veterinarian: Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It. Currently, among other things, he is teaching business and finance at the Veterinary College of Western University of Health Sciences. He likes to think of himself as a free thinking change agent and disruptor who, because he has a daughter in veterinary school, is working for an even better veterinary profession in the future.

Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for 2 1/2 years. She completed a 3-year residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that year. During her residency, she was awarded the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row. In 2005, she went to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to volunteer in the efforts to help animals stranded by Hurricane Katrina. She has owned Florida Veterinary Behavior Service since 2007. Dr. Radosta is a sought-after national and international speaker. She has written chapters for textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat; Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics. She has published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science, The Veterinary Journal, and the Journal of Veterinary Behavior and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. She served on the Fear Free Advisory Board and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force. Interviews with Dr. Radosta have been published in: Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, O Magazine, Catster, Good Housekeeping, Sun Sentinel, Washington Post, Real Simple, WebMD, and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk. Dr. Radosta has participated in tracking, obedience, herding, and therapy dog work with personal dogs–always Rottweilers. Currently, she shares her life with a wonderful husband, Scott, and her daughter, Isabella as well as Maverick, her Labrador Retriever, and Chewie her cantankerous black cat. Dr. Lisa Radosta is one of only 90 veterinary behaviorists in the world. She is also a world-class lecturer, author, and teacher who has helped hundreds of pets with emotional and behavioral issues.

Content sponsored by Interceptor Plus. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode.In this podcast, we discuss the importance of tapeworm infections to pets and pet parents, including the disconnect between how our profession traditionally views tapeworms and the way many clients feel about them. New strategies to identify and control tapeworm infections in pets are also described.Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) is Regents Professor and the Krull-Ewing Professor in Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma State University, where she is active in veterinary parasitology teaching and oversees a research program that focuses on zoonotic parasites and tick-borne diseases. She earned a BS from Cornell University, a DVM from Virginia Tech, a PhD in veterinary parasitology from the University of Georgia, and is board certified in veterinary parasitology through the American College of Veterinary Microbiology. She is co-director of the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology and past-president of both the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists and the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Dr. Little has authored more than 150 publications on veterinary and human parasites and tick-borne disease agents. She is an outstanding veterinary educator who has received two Excellence in Teaching Awards from the national Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) and been recognized as a Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist by the AAVP.

My name is Liz and I'm a fourth-year veterinary student from the University of Queensland, Australia. I work casually as a veterinary nurse at a specialist hospital and spend my spare time shadowing emergency vets, which is the career path I plan to pursue when I graduate.

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 [email protected]

My name is Dr. Jennifer Remnes and my undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana. I double majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Believe it or not, I was on a pre-med track throughout college and planned to apply to medical school. I quickly realized humans are gross, and I am way more passionate about animals. I was inducted into the Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society in 2014. I graduated from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 following completion of my clinical year at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. The wonderful small town of Chambana gifted me with endless country nights at Kams I’ll never remember with friends I’ll never forget. The small Spice Island of Grenada will forever remain a second home for me. I was fortunate enough to experience an authentic Caribbean culture, obtain a PADI scuba certification and bring home the world’s most handsome souvenir—my heart dog and Papillon, Nutmeg. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Yes, Chicago, Chicago—not the burbs. I grew upa few miles west of Wrigley Field, and I’m absolutely ecstatic that I witnessed a CubsWorld Series championship within my lifetime. Hey Chicago, what do you say? I live in the Windy City with my husband, Brad, and our Great Pyrenees rescue, Ophelia.Hi! My name is Dr. Jessica Trice! I graduated from Waubonsee Community College with an associate degree in Biological Sciences. I then received a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in Animal Science and AgriculturalConsumer and Environmental Sciences. I graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.My multifaceted career has led me to wear many various hats in veterinary medicine,including Chief of Staff and Medical Director. I have also served as a member of theMedical Advisory Board for the Midwest and led a Mentorship Program for veterinarystudents and new DVM graduates. I proudly collaborated with Banfield Pet Hospitaland co-authored a children's book called "My Very, Very Busy Day." You may have also viewed one of my many television media segments featuring pet current events, health and preventative care.My long time passion of incorporating integrative medicine with conventional veterinary medicine finally became a reality when I received my certification of Veterinary Acupuncture along with Herbal Medicine through the Chi Institute. Additionally, I also earned certification as a Veterinary Chiropractor in the specialized area of Applied Kinesiology through the Health Pioneer Institute. Together, we can take a whole-pet approach to your pet’s therapy. My collaborative techniques blend Western medicine with holistic approaches to treatment.

Dr Courtney A. Campbell is a board certified veterinary surgeon who specializes in orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at VetSurg in Ventura, California. He is also a host, author, producer, and content contributor for Vet Candy. Dr Campbell is the host of 3 popular podcasts, Anything Pawsible, The Dr Courtney Show, and Vet Mysteries with Dr. Courtney. Dr. Courtney has been dedicated to veterinary journalism for the past 10 years. He had the honor of co-hosting Pet Talk, a first of its kind talk show on Nat Geo Wild. He is a recurring veterinary health correspondent expert on programs such as WebMD, The Rachael Ray Show, CBS’s The Doctors, Home & Family, KTLA, and other daytime talk shows. He was awarded the Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award at the Global Pet Expo in 2020. He shares his life between veterinary surgery, veterinary journalism, and exploring the depth of the human-animal bond. He’s looking forward to new possibilities in 2023.

Dr Jan Bellows received his undergraduate training at the University of Florida and doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University in 1975. After completing a small animal internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, he returned to south Florida, where he still practices companion animal medicine surgery and dentistry at All Pets Dental in Weston. He is certified by the Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine and feline) since 1986 and American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) since 1990 He was president of the AVDC from 2012 to 2014 and is president of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry. Dr Bellows’ veterinary dentistry accomplishments include authoring 5 dental texts including, The Practice of Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Effort (1999), Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques (2005, second edition 2019), and Feline Dentistry (2010, second edition 2022). He is a frequent contributor to DVM Newsmagazine and a charter consultant of Veterinary Information Network’s dental board since 1993. He was also chosen as one of the dental experts to formulate the American Animal Hospital Association’s Small Animal Dental Guidelines published in 2005 and updated in 2013 and 2019

Brian Hurley, DVM, National Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary PartnersDr. Hurley serves as AmeriVet’s National Medical Director. He received his education from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 1994. Since then, he has run a successful veterinary clinic in Gardner, Massachusetts, where he became AmeriVet's very first veterinary partner. Impressed with the professionalism and impact AmeriVet had made on his business, he began consulting for AmeriVet Veterinary Partners in 2017 while still overseeing his practice, Gardner Animal Care Center. Then in 2018, Brian was appointed as AmeriVet's medical director.Louis DelGiudice, DVM, DACVECC, National Emergency Specialty Director at AmeriVet Veterinary PartnersDr. DelGiudice has been in private practice emergency medicine since 2002. Dr. Delguidice has worked at emergency/specialty hospitals in California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Louis has been involved with the training of interns, and emergency/critical care residents. In addition, he has served on several committees for both the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and the Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society.

Prior to becoming dental board certified, Curt Coffman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, National Specialty Director of Dentistry at Thrive Pet Healthcare, worked as an associate veterinarian and partner in a small animal veterinary practice. Realizing that he enjoyed the dentistry portion of his GP role, he decided to seek specialty board certification. Dr. Coffman began working at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists (AVDS) as a relief veterinarian and ultimately completed his residency training at the hospital. Today, Dr. Coffman is an AVDS partner, and the hospital has grown to encompass four locations across Arizona! Within Thrive Pet Healthcare, Dr. Coffman has launched a Dental Growth Program, a year-long training initiative to build more competent and confident dental champions across Thrive’s network. The program includes extensive training, including 30 hours of continuing education, with an opportunity to participate in a hands-on training at the Dental Growth Symposium at the end of the program. With the demand for pet dental services growing, Dr. Coffman is particularly passionate about helping current and future veterinarians deepen their dental training – something students spend very little time on in veterinary school – to improve the industry. As a member of Thrive Pet Healthcare’s Specialty Directors Board, Dr. Coffman supports training and mentorship opportunities for new and prospective dentists, recruits top talent, and ensures team members can truly thrive.Dr. Coffman is the author of multiple publications in the field of veterinary dentistry and enjoys lecturing and presenting dental education topics to doctors and veterinary technicians. He has been fortunate to be invited to lecture and teach across the country and around the world. This pairs well with his interests outside of the office including traveling, food/wine, and golf.

Dr. Tracy Paukette founded the first clinic dedicated to reactive pets and their families. She earned her doctorate at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Since 2018 her focus has been on animal behavior and stress-free handling in the veterinary environment. The Reactive Referral Center was eventually created to provide veterinary care for reactive patients. Many of these patients had previously been fired from other veterinary clinics or unable to seek veterinary care due to their reactivity. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Paukette enjoys speaking events and working with her team to provide education and hands on training sessions within individual clinics.

Jennifer has been in veterinary medicine for 23 years. She has worked in all areas from kennel, to reception, to technician and finally ended up in hospital operational management. She served as President and COO for 6 years at a Non-Profit rescue One Love Pet Orphanage. For the last 2.5 years, she has been at Zoetis as a Diagnostic Technical Specialist where she has recently been named the Co-Lead for the colleague resource group Proud and Welcome. Even with being a full time colleague of Zoetis she still incorporates her dedication to veterinary medicine by serving on local boards and volunteering at local hospitals, as well as, veterinary based “give back events”.

Dr. Venable is Board Certified as a medical oncologist from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Venable has always been surrounded by animals growing up on a farm in the Midwest. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri and graduated cum laude. After veterinary school, Dr. Venable pursued further training as a small animal intern at the University of Georgia. She then completed her 3-year medical oncology residency at the world-renowned Colorado State Flint Animal Cancer Center. During her residency, she achieved a master’s degree and studied new cancer therapies and clinical trials. She continues to seek out clinical trials and cutting-edge therapies for her patients. Dr. Venable has authored numerous publications and has been a speaker on local and national levels. She is the founder of Pet Cancer Care Consulting an innovative teleconsulting service which consults with the family vet and pet owner together to give personalized responses and needed information to make an informed decision on treatments. She is also a VIN consultant and was an adjunct professor of veterinary oncology at Midwestern University. She is a member of many organizations and currently a director to the board of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. Her oncology philosophy is one of a team-based approach with the family and referring veterinarians for compassionate, individualized care, and optimal quality of life for cancer patients and their families.Dr. Venable enjoys the outdoors and being on the trail with her wonderful husband and their young daughters. Service opportunities are important to them as they volunteer at church and abroad as her husband works for a non-profit building schools in the developing world. Together they go on projects all over the globe with Be The Change Volunteers.

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to veterinary outreach and daily operations of Pet Poison Helpline. Dr. Schmid graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture/Animal Science as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Schmid has managed over 25,000 cases involving animal poisoning and has presented on leadership and various toxins at both state, regional and national conferences as well as national webinars. Dr. Schmid has published scientific book chapters on the topics of thyroid supplements, diuretic drug intoxication, xylitol intoxication, general poisoning therapy, strychnine toxicosis, Compound 1080 toxicosis, anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning, toxicities from human drugs – cardiovascular and poisonous plants: house plants and ornamentals. Dr. Schmid has also published peer-reviewed scientific articles on intermediate syndrome after suspected organophosphate poisoning in a dog, xylitol and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, as well as anesthesia induction in cats (Schmid et al. Suspected intermediate syndrome in a dog after organophosphate poisoning, JVECC. Schmid et al. Acute Hepatic Failure in a Dog after Xylitol Ingestion and Schmid et al. Mirabegron Toxicosis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study, both in Journal of Medical Toxicology. Schmid et al. Comparison of anesthetic induction in cats by use of isoflurane in an anesthetic chamber with a conventional vapor or liquid injection technique, JAVMA). Most recently, Dr. Schmid has joined the Editorial Advisory Board for DVM360.

Erica Brandt (Mattox) CVT, VTS (ECC) is the Clinical Manager of Surgery and Anesthesia at WestVet in Boise Idaho. Erica passed her VTS exam in 2009 to become 1 of the first VTS (ECC) in Idaho. She served as the president of the Idaho Society of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants for 10 years. She is passionate about emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, feline medicine, and the profession of Veterinary Technology in general. When not helping pets, teaching, or mentoring her amazing team, she enjoys anything outdoors with her husband Curtis, and her 2 children Sean and Alexandra.

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California, location in 2011. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, and ontology. In her leisure, Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, their son, and their rescue terrier mix. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work-life management through her podcast and social media presence (@theDermVet).

Dr. Smith graduated in 2008 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Cornell University. She has worked as a small animal associate veterinarian and relief emergency medicine veterinarian. Dr. Smith is also a speaker and writer who has contributed articles to well-known veterinary and medical websites such as KevinMD and Dr. Andy Roark and has spoken at vet schools and prominent conferences including AVMA and Western Veterinary Conference. She is the creator of The Vetitude, a website and social media presence that promotes improved client-veterinary relationships through empathy, healthy boundaries, and emotional intelligence.

Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for nearly four decades. He is an internationally recognized speaker, has written three best-selling medical textbooks, numerous book chapters and scientific publications. He has had long standing pet columns in the Long Beach Press Telegram, Reptiles magazine, and the Key West Citizen. Dr. Mader is the recipient of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Award, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the Fred L. Frye Lifetime Achievement Award for Veterinary Medicine. He is a seven-time winner of the North American Veterinary Community Speaker of the Year award and a four-time winner of the Western Veterinary Conference Educator of the Year award. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom. Dr. Mader is Human Animal Bond Certified and practiced in California for many years, but today lives and works in the Florida Keys.

DR. RENEE ALSARRAF has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on the national level. She completed a medical oncology residency in New York City at The Animal Medical Center. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and is married to a veterinary ophthalmologist. They have one son, whom she cherishes, as well as Dusty, her beloved, bossy, six-year-old female boxer.

Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital. Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017. Later that year, she earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Vaught’s clinical and research interests include but are not limited to respiratory disease/mechanical ventilation, sepsis, polytrauma and severe acid/base or electrolyte disorders. Dr Vaught’s priority is to provide the highest quality of care and medicine to each patient and their family. In her free time, Dr. Vaught enjoys spending time with her husband, their young daughter and their kitty.

Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to veterinary outreach and daily operations of Pet Poison Helpline. Dr. Schmid graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture/Animal Science as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.While at Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Schmid has managed over 25,000 cases involving animal poisoning and has presented on leadership and various toxins at both state, regional and national conferences as well as national webinars. Dr. Schmid has published scientific book chapters on the topics of thyroid supplements, diuretic drug intoxication, xylitol intoxication, general poisoning therapy, strychnine toxicosis, Compound 1080 toxicosis, anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning, toxicities from human drugs – cardiovascular and poisonous plants: house plants and ornamentals. Dr. Schmid has also published peer-reviewed scientific articles on intermediate syndrome after suspected organophosphate poisoning in a dog, xylitol and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, as well as anesthesia induction in cats (Schmid et al. Suspected intermediate syndrome in a dog after organophosphate poisoning, JVECC. Schmid et al. Acute Hepatic Failure in a Dog after Xylitol Ingestion and Schmid et al. Mirabegron Toxicosis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study, both in Journal of Medical Toxicology. Schmid et al. Comparison of anesthetic induction in cats by use of isoflurane in an anesthetic chamber with a conventional vapor or liquid injection technique, JAVMA). Most recently, Dr. Schmid has joined the Editorial Advisory Board for DVM360.

June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and was formally trained at the ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance in 2016. She routinely performs approximately 30 to 40 surgeries a day and has completed approximately 30,000 sterilization surgeries during her career. Over the years, she has become very comfortable performing more difficult surgeries and has mentored many veterinarians and veterinary students. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with veterinary professionals and is the creator of the online course "The Six Minute Spay," a RACE-approved, 100%-online course that uses extensive video content to teach HQHVSN techniques. Long has been married for 11 years and has 3 daughters, 1 son, and 3 spoiled senior dogs.

Dr. Neal MauldinNational Specialty Director of Radiation Oncology at Thrive Pet Healthcare Medical Director of PetCure OncologyA leader in the field of veterinary radiation oncology, Dr. Mauldin is one of the only triple-boarded veterinarians, certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. He has treated more than 2,000 pets with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) since 2010. A veterinary radiation oncologist for more than three decades, Dr. Mauldin's professional career has included clinical leadership positions at VCA Canada Western in Calgary, Canada, the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and Louisiana State University, where he serves as an associate professor and section head, therapeutic radiology for eight years. As Medical Director of PetCure Oncology since 2015, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, Dr. Mauldin provides remote treatment planning and telemedicine for facilities throughout PetCure's network of 8 radiation oncology care centers across the country.

June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and was formally trained at the ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance in 2016. She routinely performs approximately 30 to 40 surgeries a day and has completed approximately 30,000 sterilization surgeries during her career. Over the years, she has become very comfortable performing more difficult surgeries and has mentored many veterinarians and veterinary students. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with veterinary professionals and is the creator of the online course "The Six Minute Spay," a RACE-approved, 100%-online course that uses extensive video content to teach HQHVSN techniques. Long has been married for 11 years and has 3 daughters, 1 son, and 3 spoiled senior dogs.

Kathryn Primm, DVM, CVPM, has spoken with students, pet owners, and other veterinarians about effective communications, marketing and the roller coaster that is private practice. She has a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and enjoys interaction with others about her passions, animals, and communication. She is owner, founder, manager, and chief veterinarian at Applebrook Animal Hospital, opened in 1998. She obtained her CVPM in 2019 and is the world’s first Fear Free-certified professional. She has been on the Fear Free Advisory Panel since 2016 and hosts 2 popular podcasts, Nine Lives with Dr Kat and Dr Kat Gone to the Dogs on Pet Life Radio. She recently joined the Editorial Advisory Board for MJH Life Sciences™/dvm360®. Dr Primm is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education-approved national conference speaker, appearing at well-known venues like Fetch dvm360Ⓡ, VMX, Fear Free Symposia and New England Vet Conference. Dr Primm also wrote a book for pet lovers, Tennessee Tails: Pets and Their People, published in 2013. She is a blogger and media personality, granting interviews to Woman’s Day, Prevention, Health, and Forbes magazines. Art Markman, PhD is the Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology, Human Dimensions of Organizations, and Marketing and Vice Provost of Continuing and Professional Education and New Education Ventures at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written over 150 papers on topics including reasoning, decision making, and motivation. Art brings insights from cognitive science to a broader audience through his blogs at Psychology Today and Fast Company and his radio show/podcast Two Guys on Your Head. He is the author of several books including Smart Thinking, Smart Change, Brain Briefs, and Bring Your Brain to Work.

Dr. Jess is the Chief Veterinary Officer of Anipanion, a leading veterinary telehealth platform. After working in general practice, urgent care, and house call settings across northern California, she started working with veterinary startups in 2016. She now advises veterinary startups in addition to providing telehealth consulting to private practices. When she’s not working, Dr. Jess is painting, woodworking, hiking with her dog, reading with her cats, or hanging out with her husband and fellow veterinary entrepreneur, Dr. Rob Trimble.