In this impromptu episode of the anime bs podcast the hosts talk about the sudden passing of one the pillars of modern anime akira toriyama. Also in this cast the hosts talk about the recent mcdonalds anime promotion, ubel blat, Pon No Michi, Sandland, tower dungeon, the Great Pretender Movie, and the crunchyroll anime awards. "R.I.P Akira Toriyama…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast we continued our watch-along series. It was decided that we would do one watch along of the first episode of the anime we think is the weirdest each season. We are watching the first episode of the Delusional Monthly Magazine anime. Follow us during the cast to get our live reactions. If you don't want to wat…

In the first segment of the anime BS podcast the hosts talk about recent game announcements and trailers from the PlayStation state of play. In the second segment the hosts present the results of our 8th annual anime "GT" Awards for 2023. "Peak animation this year" Intro is "Where do we go?" by The Okamoto's (Dr. Stone: New World ED) Outro is "Nigh…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast the hosts talk about some of the shows from the fall 2023 season. In the second segment we talk about the new winter 2024 shows and give our impressions of the shows so far. "me after a 24 hour anime binge..." Intro is "Sleep Walking Orchestra" by BUMP OF CHICKEN (Delicious in Dungeon OP ) Outro is "Night Fal…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast we decided to try something new for the cast. We are watching the first episode of the protocol rain anime. Follow us during the cast to get our live reactions. If you don't want to watch along with us you can skip it all by going to minute 36 of the cast. In the second segment we talk about the 2023 game awa…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast the hosts talk about our impressions and thoughts of the anime of the fall 2023 anime season. In the second segment we talk about some recent Netflix shows that are not anime but are game centric. In the 3rd segment we talk briefly about some of the nominations made by the game awards. "this episode took more…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast the hosts talk about some of our favorite or memorable shows of summer 2023. In the second half of the episode the hosts talk about The Tokyo game show and the Nintendo direct. In a special 3rd segment we talk briefly about the Netflix live action adaption of the one piece. "2nd season probably 2025/26" Intro…

The first North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) HiVE has arrived! This week, we’re joined by Paige Allen, MS, RVT, a familiar voice to the Viewfinders, to discuss her exciting new collaboration with NAVC to usher in a new era in veterinary technician/nurse conferences. And if you use the code VIEW, you can register for only $15!Hosts Dr. Ernie…

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine’s Pain Awareness Month. This episode features one of the outstanding veterinary professionals behind this initiative, a familiar voice on the podcast, and our friend, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT…

Hypothetically speaking, have you ever encountered a veterinary staff member who added their parent’s pets to their personal account? Do those pets receive the same discounts, priorities, or privileges as other staff member’s own pets? What about calling for after-hours assistance on behalf of friends and family? Viewfinders, how far do pet care di…

The controversies began before the official opening of the 2023 AVMA Convention in Denver. One debate that resurfaced this year was expanding the scope of practice, review of licensed veterinary technicians’ roles, and their permitted professional duties. Despite having no regulatory or enforcement abilities, the AVMA proclaimed it would pledge “to…

In this episode of the anime BS podcast the hosts talk about our recent outing to Tekko 2023, and also talk about the shows of the spring anime season. In the second half of the episode the hosts talk about anime that are about to air on toonami/adultswim block, as well as all the summer 2023 anime. "Hot Anime Summer BS Style" Intro is "Song of the…

Most U.S. veterinary professionals are required to complete continuing education (CE) to maintain their professional licenses. But who chooses those CE opportunities, and who pays for them? How are you paid for time away from the clinic? Who decides when you can take CE? This week we discuss the perils and pitfalls of providing veterinary CE for em…

Veterinary medicine has a diversity and inclusion problem. While an issue that large may not be something most veterinary professionals believe they can solve, Dr. Valerie Marcano is committed to trying. This week hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, are thrilled to introduce you to one of the founders of Pawsilbilities Vet Med, Dr. Valerie…

Who would guess that choosing a software subscription or medical equipment could cause division and disharmony within a veterinary practice team? Join Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, in The Veterinary Viewfinder's latest podcast episode: "Who Decides What To Buy? Veterinary Team Decision-Making For Software and Equipment Purchases." This wee…

Who gets to go when it’s slow at your veterinary clinic? This week we tackle a tough topic rarely talked about, yet it happens in a variety of ways. Who gets to leave early can be divisive among your team if you don’t set boundaries and guidelines. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, begin with an overview of this seemingly innocuous issue…

What happens when an animal needs emergency care, and you can’t contact the owner? What if you don’t have adequate equipment or medications? Do you tell the owner? What if that animal is under your care or being boarded? What about giving a boarding pet an anti-diarrheal without explicit permission? Viewfinders, this week we’ve got a multitude of e…

We talk a lot about the importance of rewarding and recognizing your veterinary team members, but what about celebrating them? This week we discuss the difference between benefits, incentives, and rewards and why all are essential in maintaining a harmonious and healthy workplace environment. Viewfinders, there’s much more to this topic than an “Em…

As PRIDE Month comes to a close, we wanted to share our thoughts, experiences, and tips for being a better ally for the veterinary profession’s LBGTQ+ community. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, reveal their experiences and learnings from their own LBGTQ+ advocacy efforts. Dr. Ward shares lessons from his political campaigning, and Beck…

Have you ever talked smack about another veterinary clinic? Have you ever had a client bad mouth their previous vet? This week we examine how we talk about our veterinary colleagues and how we may be inadvertently “talking trash” about each other.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, explore the intentional and unintentional ways our comment…

Do you have a boss or manager who constantly checks everything you do? Do you feel excessively supervised? Does your boss tell you what task needs to be accomplished and by when… but then watches your every move and frequently criticize your work and processes? If so, you may be micromanaged.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, begin this p…

“Sweetie, can you help me?”“Hey, Doc, can you check this out?”“Honey, that’s very kind of you.”Do any of these terms make you feel disrespected? Uncomfortable? It doesn’t matter why; if terms like these make you feel uneasy, you’re entitled to speak up. This week, we discuss inadvertently hurtful words and phrases that veterinary professionals freq…

Veterinary appointment no-shows can wreak havoc on your schedule, decrease revenue, and lower team morale. This week, we examine strategies for dealing with veterinary clients who fail to show up for their appointments.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, tackle the too-common problem of veterinary appointment no-shows. Dr. Ward shares the …

Veterinary Clinic Violence - Shively Animal Hospital Fatal ShootingThis is another conversation about violence in veterinary clinics that we wish we didn’t have to have. This week we want to discuss some of the lessons veterinary professionals can learn following the fatal shooting of a veterinary team member at the Shively Animal Hospital in Kentu…

Viewfinders, we've got lots of questions about swapping stuff with other veterinary clinics! Chances are you've asked to borrow or been asked by a neighboring veterinary clinic for medications or supplies you've run out of. How do you charge for them? What happens if you discover your price is significantly different than your competitor's? Do you …

We know there are significant health benefits to sharing your home with a pet. So why don’t more older people have a companion animal? This week, we explore the possible stigma and biases faced by seniors who could benefit from pet ownership. Viewfinders, this is a good one!Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, tackle a tough topic rarely ta…

“Lasting hope starts here.”This week, we’d like to introduce the Viewfinders to a fantastic new veterinary support organization, the Veterinary Hope Foundation. We’re thrilled to speak with one of the co-founders, Dr. Blair McConnel, and the head of the Mental Health Professionals for the organization, Krista Martin, LISW-CP, LCSW.Hosts Dr. Ernie W…

The hosts come back together to talk about standout shows of the winter anime season. we discuss what shows are postponed or rescheduled. In the second half the hosts talk about all the shows in this spring anime season, and the anime movie suzume. "Goodbye...blame crunchyroll games" Intro is "River" by Anonymouz (Vinland Saga Season 2 OP) Outro is…

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week, and we’ve got the person who started it all, Ethel Pawlak! Joins us to celebrate our amazing veterinary receptionists April 23-29 as Veterinary Receptionist Week! Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, are joined by the person who started Veterinary Receptionist Week some nineteen years ago, Eth…

This week, we’re delighted to bring you a special episode on large animal and livestock veterinary technicians featuring The Cattle Vet Tech, Meg Harrington, BS, CVT. Meg shares the latest update (and back story) on the recent changes to expand the scope of work veterinary technicians in her home state of Arkansas can perform and why she’s so passi…

There have been a lot of legal moves lately regarding the roles, regulations, and titles of U.S. veterinary technicians. This week we look closer at what’s happening in several states and why all veterinary professionals must stay informed. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, review the recent legal maneuvers in Arkansas and what impact th…

This week we’re delighted to have one of the founders of The Bridge Club join us. Catherine Haskins has spent much of her career behind the scenes in veterinary medicine, and now that she’s stepping out front, she’s got a lot to say!Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, share the mic with Catherine Haskins of The Bridge Club. In her words, T…

Chances are, if you’re a veterinary technician, you were asked for a “working interview” during the hiring process. This week, we’ve got a veterinary technician who cautions that not only may working interviews be illegal, but that may put interviewees at considerable risk. Viewfinders, you don’t want to miss this one!Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Becki…

Working in a veterinary clinic can be stressful and downright depressing at times. A positive leadership team and support structure can make your job more enjoyable and meaningful. This week we’ve got Josh Vaisman to discuss his survey called “Leadership & Workplace Experience Study: The Impact of Positive Leadership on Veterinary Teams.” Viewfinde…

Many veterinary professionals are familiar with Class IV or “cold” laser therapy for pet patients suffering from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The challenge many pet parent face is bringing their dog or cat to the vet clinic for regular treatments. This week, MedcoVet’s CEO, Alon Landa, joins us to discuss how veterinary professional…

Title protection for medical professionals, particularly veterinary technicians, continues to be an issue in the US. This week we’re joined by two of our favorite - and outspoken - vet tech friends, Stephen Cital and Liz Hughston. They review a recent article they co-authored titled “Why title protection matters:A look at where we’ve been, where we…

This week we’re proud to bring you a conversation with a fundamental change agent within the veterinary profession, Paige A. Allen, MS, RVT. Paige has guided both veterinary technician organizations and held the highest office in the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) - FOR TWO TERMS! This week she shares her story and vision for the future…

What happens when a team member needs to bring their pet in during recovery or to avoid a behavioral problem at home? Where do you keep it? Who cares for it? Is the employee charged? How long can they bring their pet? What happens if you run out of space? If they’re sick, when are they examined? These are but a few of the potential problems that ar…

In the first half of this episode we talk about the resent Nintendo Direct and discuss the premiers. And in the second half of the cast the hosts talk bout the winter 2023 anime season. From sequels and shorts, to OVA's and new shows. "Return of the plants" Intro is "Tombi" by Kvi Baba (Trigun Stampede OP) Outro is "Night Falls(Ending)" by Taku Ino…

Chances are you’ve received at least one unsolicited plea for veterinary medical advice from a friend, family member, or some random person on social media. How do you respond politely and professionally? How do you set boundaries with folks in the “real world?” This week we look deeper into one of the more frustrating - and stressful - aspects of …

Applying for a Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS), work promotion, or a new job can be daunting. This week we talk to Heather Carter, MPS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), about the process to apply for a VTS and how to land that new job or new title!Host Dr. Ernie Ward is flying solo this week as Beckie Mossor, RVT, has an unexpected last-min…

It's not often you get to talk with a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, eleven-time New York Times Best-Selling author, human performance expert, and a dear friend. Viewfinders, we are thrilled and honored to bring you another exclusive interview with the extraordinary Steven Kotler to talk about his new book, "Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad…

The 2022 NAVTA Demographics survey was released during VMX 2023. This week we discuss the findings, actions we can take, and questions for the future.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and President-Elect of NAVTA, Beckie Mossor, RVT, take a deep dive into the findings of this critical survey. The last demographics survey was conducted in 2016, and, wow, some th…

This week we’re recording live from the world’s largest veterinary conference - VMX, in Orlando, Florida! We cover the happenings, who’s here, and our vision for the future of VMX.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, are recording live from the floor of VMX 2023. They’re joined by over 27,000 veterinary professionals interested in learning …

In the first half of this episode we talk about some standout shows from the 2022 fall anime season. And in the second half we have out annual anime awards. Can you believe that we have been doing our yearly awards show since 2016? (Note: In the cast i said 5 seasons, its not...) This is the 7th year of us showcasing anime....maybe we should bet on…

As we begin a new year, many veterinary professionals set goals to become professional writers, speakers, or influencers. This week we share our advice for aspiring future leaders and lessons we’ve learned that may accelerate your progress.Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, review their journeys into the world of veterinary writing and sp…

What better way to spend a New Year’s Day than visiting a veterinary emergency clinic - as a patient and client! Our very own Beckie Mossor, RVT, had to take her doggo to the ER on New Year’s Day, and she gained a lot of insight into how you can provide better patient care and client service. Viewfinders, there are a lot of good lessons in this wee…

Predicting the future is tough…but we do it anyway every year! This week hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, discuss some of the topics and trends they believe veterinary professionals will be talking about in 2023 and beyond.Viewfinders, we hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for listening in 2022, and we hope to shar…

Happy holidays, Viewfinders! This week we’ve got a special rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” written by our very own Beckie Mossor, RVT!‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the clinicNot a creature was stirring, but there’s always a cynic.“Seems awful quiet,” they said; Oh yes, they did dare,For at that very moment, they k…

If your social media is anything like ours, you’ve seen a lot of questions and concerns about the upcoming National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Board of Directors elections. You may have also been following Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown (vavsd.org (http://vavsd.org)) and their efforts to have the American V…