Best Powered by the NAVC Podcasts (2024)

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Bakers, Baristas and the Journey to ZooMed 56:00

8h ago56:00

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Whatever she has accomplished — moving from Brazil to the U.S., transitioning into ZooMed, founding Vetahead — Dr. Lyla Proença has made a leap of faith and deep passion to pursue her dreams. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Proença shares her journey of validating her veterinary diploma in the United States after moving from Brazil. She reve…

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Advances in the Treatment of Feline Diabetes Mellitus 41:42

7d ago41:42

41:42

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Patty Lathan about the pathophysiology of feline diabetes mellitus and some exciting updates in the treatment of diabetes mellitus including sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. They discuss the importance for veterinary practitioners to understand how these medications …

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THC Toxicity 48:15

14d ago48:15

48:15

Though rare, marijuana poisoning in pets is on the rise as the result of pet owners having increased legal access to marijuana and marijuana-infused products (both medicinal and recreational). Though the toxicity is typically mild, THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) — the psychoactive compound in marijuana that makes people high — is toxic to pets …

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Clinical Updates on Pancreatitis in Dogs 43:21

21d ago43:21

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The clinical signs of canine pancreatitis, which can range from mild to severe, can escalate rapidly. In severe cases, extra-pancreatic inflammation can lead to multi-organ failure, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and death. Until now, the standard of care for dogs with this disease has been centered on supportive care only, including flui…

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Chronic Enteropathies: Meet Mongo and Pax 29:40

28d ago29:40

29:40

Chronic enteropathy in dogs is a term that encompasses all complex gastrointestinal (GI) disorders with an unknown origin and is characterized by clinical signs lasting 3 weeks or longer. Tune in to this VetFolio Voice podcast episode to hear about two different cases, Mongo and Pax, who present with different types of chronic enteropathy. Learn ho…

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Close the Gap with a Spectrum of Care 36:18

1M ago36:18

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This is a compelling VetFolio Voice episode that examines the importance of using a “spectrum of care” approach in providing a range of viable options to clients seeking parasite protection for their pets. Because almost all pets are at risk for significant pathology caused by the major categories of parasites, year-round, broad-spectrum parasitici…

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Teamwork, Ticks and Double Trouble 49:04

1M ago49:04

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Case reports are invaluable to the veterinary community — they identify new diseases, detail new diagnoses, explore novel treatments, or, in the case of a Labrador retriever named Sammy, they illustrate how teamwork can lead to a better clinical outcome for the patient. In this fascinating case-based VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats …

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Paws and Reflect: Perspective on a Fulfilling Career as an RVT 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

Paige Allen, RVT, has had a multifaceted and noteworthy career in VetMed. Her passion for lifelong learning and for the veterinary profession is infectious and inspiring. Join Dr. Cassi and Paige in this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast as Paige reflects on her career after recently retiring. You'll hear about the different roles she's underta…

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Science-Backed Nutrition with Tail-wagging Flavor from Greenies 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Matt Panasevich and Dr. Tiffany Bierer from Mars Petcare about the science-based approach to the traditional GREENIES Dental Treats and Pill Pockets™ products, and how it applies to the nutrition philosophy of their newest launches of GREENIES SMART ESSENTIALS™ dry dog food and SMART …

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A Vision of the Future: Where Do You See Your Personal Growth? 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Join Dr. Cassi and Dr. Andy Roark in this inspirational VetFolio Voice episode as they have a wide-ranging discussion about effective leadership and how it impacts employee retention and satisfaction, the skills veterinary technicians need to move into a management role, and how to share your vision for the future of your practice. Tune in to learn…

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Leveraging Telecytology to Broaden the Spectrum of Veterinary Care 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

Are you confident in making diagnoses and treatment plans for your patients based on your in-house cytology interpretation? If it’s a struggle for you, you’re not alone. With digital cytology, you can have 24/7, same-day access to veterinary clinical pathologists who can assist with diagnostic evaluation of your patients. In this VetFolio Voice epi…

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Swamp Wives: Using Humor To Cope With Overwhelm 47:37

3M ago47:37

47:37

How do you cope with absurd pet-owner requests, client noncompliance, and the I-barely-have-time-to-shower stress of being a veterinarian, wife and mother? Tune in to this fun episode of VetFolio Voice, and hear Dr. Cassi and her BFF for life, Dr. Toffy Blaber, as they delve into grumbles of pugs, internal monologues and their newly coined term “sw…

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How to Keep the Plates Spinning While Wearing Many Hats 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Tannetje Crocker delve into the difficulties and rewards of their multifaceted veterinary medicine careers during a candid and wide-ranging conversation. You won't want to miss this sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant episode that touches on everything today's veterinarians face, from own…

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Strategies for Success: Unraveling Veterinary Practice Loans 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

Are you looking for a financial solution in order to start, expand or acquire a new practice? Join VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi and Dr. Schwanda Flowers, an expert in loans for small business owners, in this informative podcast episode. They explore how to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of veterinary pr…

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Classroom to Exam Room: Client Communication From a Recent Grad 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

Communication with clients is fundamental to the success of a veterinary practice and is an important skill for every member of the team. From sharing a treatment plan to providing patient care updates to scheduling appointments to comforting concerned pet owners, effective communication is essential. Yet “real world” client communication — learnin…

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Set Yourself Up for Success as a CSR 46:30

4M ago46:30

46:30

The Client Service Representative, or CSR, is often the first contact clients (and their pets) have with the veterinary team, and they can make the difference between a thriving practice and one that struggles to be successful. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi hosts Robin Brogdon, president of VetPartners, who addresses the challen…

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Beyond Fluids: A New Endpoint for Managing CKD 34:27

4M ago34:27

34:27

Despite being routinely diagnosed, chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats can be challenging to manage, and CKD is a common cause of mortality in middle-aged and geriatric cats. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Mark Acierno about appropriate diets for these patients, including a discussion on some of the research that …

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Insight and Experiences From a VTS in Veterinary Behavior 40:56

4M ago40:56

40:56

When veterinary technicians achieve certification from an approved academy, they earn the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) or Veterinary Nurse Specialist (VNS) designation in a specific specialty area of certification. This certification gives them the tools to bring advanced expertise to their practices, clinics or hospitals. In this VetFoli…

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Managing Diabetes Mellitus with the Patient in Mind 43:52

4M ago43:52

43:52

Management of the diabetic patient can be a delicate balance of watching the numbers and considering the patient attached to the numbers. Evaluating factors like body weight, appetite and water consumption in conjunction with monitoring blood glucose is the key to effectively managing diabetic patients and avoiding overmanagement. In this episode o…

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Immunotherapy in the Treatment and Management of Canine Parvovirus 41:25

4M ago41:25

41:25

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious and devastating virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months old are the most at risk, resulting in a fatality rate greater than 90% if left untreated. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Fred Metzger discuss updates for the manage…

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Address the Stress: Nutrition Edition 26:56

5M ago26:56

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Managing a patient's stress through nutrition can be challenging but rewarding. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC, about the key nutritional management strategies to keep in mind when you are faced with a patient showing signs of stress. Dr. Pike explores the social and environmenta…

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Eye on the Future: A Look at What’s Ahead in Veterinary Medicine 46:55

5M ago46:55

46:55

Henry Ford built an affordable and reliable mass-produced car. Marie Curie discovered radium, which led to the development of using X-rays in medicine. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built a portable computer that everyone could use. What do these gifted innovators and inventors have in common? They found a way to make the world a better place with g…

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Galaxy Vet: Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before 47:46

5M ago47:46

47:46

Many veterinary professionals report feeling severe psychological distress and burnout, but what does that have to do with the famous tagline for Star Trek, “to boldly go where no one has gone before”? In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi probes Dr. Ivan Zak’s journey to explore and overcome burnout, earn an MBA, publish multipl…

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Lymphoma Lowdown 43:46

5M ago43:46

43:46

Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer and it can be tricky to diagnose and manage. Join Dr. Cassi and Dr. Jeffrey Bryan as they discuss when you should be suspicious of lymphoma, how to diagnose and stage it and what's coming down the pipeline for treatment and management of lymphoma.By Powered by the NAVC

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Deep Dive on Specialist Consults with Dr. Myles McKenna 31:22

6M ago31:22

31:22

Specialists have an essential role in veterinary medicine by ensuring the best possible health care for patients, in a variety of disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, preventive medicine, toxicology, dentistry, behavior and pathology. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Myles McKenna about the abil…

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VetConsult: Access Veterinary Clinical Answers Anytime, Anywhere 33:38

6M ago33:38

33:38

Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult covers 845 specific disorders in dogs and cats. It is designed to be a comprehensive and timely reference on canine and feline medicine and provides fast access to key information on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that veterinarians encounter in practice. In this edition of the VetF…

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How to Elegantly Extract Teeth (Yes, Even Those Teeth!) 34:42

6M ago34:42

34:42

When Ben Franklin famously said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he could have been referring to preventive dental care in dogs and cats. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Jan Bellows, a multi-board certified veterinary dental specialist. They discuss preventive dental care, including how to obtain t…

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Current Trends for Managing Osteoarthritis: A Surgeon’s Perspective 54:09

6M ago54:09

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Osteoarthritis (OA) in pets have reportedly been on the rise for years. How can veterinary professionals reverse the trend and achieve a better outcome for their patients? In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Davis Dycus about the pathophysiology of OA, objective scoring measures for evaluating OA in a patient, important…

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In the Company of Colleagues: Vet Tech Edition 38:23

7M ago38:23

38:23

VMX 2023 was the largest conference and expo in the NAVC’s history. Thousands of veterinary professionals from all over the world came to Orlando, Florida, to learn, network and have fun. It was the perfect opportunity for our staff veterinary technician, Sam Sacasa, to be on the Expo Hall floor and talk to her peers. In this edition of the VetFoli…

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That Didn’t Go as Planned! (Unexpected Challenges and Joys in VetMed) 47:20

7M ago47:20

47:20

Your days in the clinic can be chaotic, messy and just plain hard. On top of that, your professional identity has become intertwined with your personal one, affecting your well-being. Sometimes, nothing in the clinic goes according to plan, leaving you overwhelmed. But before you leap to the conclusion that this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcas…

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Advances in Managing CKD-associated Anemia in Cats 18:41

7M ago18:41

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a cat can be difficult for the veterinary practitioner to treat, and for the pet owner, it is a disease that requires day-to-day management. One of CKD’s complications, nonregenerative anemia, often contributes to the death or euthanasia of an affected cat. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, Dr. Shelly Vaden joi…

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A New Treatment Option: Moving Dogs from Lagging Behind to Leading the Walk 35:12

7M ago35:12

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New Treatment for Canine OA In this VetFolio Voice podcast, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Tamara Grubb about a new species-specific monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA to control osteoarthritis pain in dogs.By Powered by the NAVC

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Dry Eye in Dogs – Types and Treatments 56:13

7M ago56:13

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Dry eye — keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) — is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in dogs and can become a very uncomfortable and painful condition for the patient. Tune in to this episode of VetFolio Voice as Dr. Cassi hosts two board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists to chat about the different types of dry eye and how to identify them, …

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Being an Antimicrobial Steward While Treating UTIs 32:17

8M ago32:17

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Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for pets with urinary tract infections (UTIs), but antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a real-life dilemma that presents a One Health challenge to veterinary clinicians. VetFolio Voice podcast host Dr. Cassi discusses the latest guidelines for treating UTIs in small animal patients and important pharmacological c…

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CKD 101: Evaluating and Treating Feline Patients 31:16

8M ago31:16

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats. Though it can show up more dramatically and be an emergency, it usually develops over time and affects older feline patients. CKD is not a curable or reversible disease, but early detection, support and treatment can improve the cat’s quality and length of life by slowi…

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Multimodal Management of Equine Osteoarthritis 42:11

8M ago42:11

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There is no cure for equine osteoarthritis (OA), and once arthritic changes have started in a horse, they cannot be reversed. However, a multimodal management plan can slow progression of the disease. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, earn CE and discover how to improve the comfort and quality of life of your equine patients by learning about…

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Food Quality and Consistency: The Key To Success in Shelter Pets 31:37

8M ago31:37

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Proper nutrition is a crucial part of helping pets in a shelter prepare for a better life when they are adopted. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, host Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Cody Dressler about the importance of quality and consistency in foods for shelter pets, including resources for shelter feeding programs. Learn about the American Ass…

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Scribenote: The Future of Veterinary Medical Records 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

Medical records have often been referred to as “the source of truth,” and they serve many purposes for veterinary practitioners and their patients. In a perfect world, medical records provide all the details about the patient’s history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results, pre- and postoperative care, prescribed medications, and the patient’…

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Flipping the Script: A Look Inside Dr. Cassi’s House Call Practice 32:17

9M ago32:17

32:17

Have you ever considered owning a mobile clinic and making veterinary house calls? One passion of VetFolio Voice host Dr. Cassi is her house call practice. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, we flip the mic on Dr. Cassi and turn over the hosting duties to Sam Sacasa, CVT. Sam gets Dr. Cassi to chat about the joys of being a low-volume, high-to…

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When to Reach for Apoquel, When to Reach for Cytopoint and What About Puppies? 32:39

9M ago32:39

32:39

By now, you may be familiar with Apoquel and Cytopoint for the control of pruritus in dogs with allergic dermatitis. They are both fast-acting, safe and effective, but are you certain about the best use for each one? Both are beneficial options for dogs with itchiness caused by seasonal environmental allergies, but what about puppies? In this editi…

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Insight After One Year of Use with Zenalpha 41:28

9M ago41:28

41:28

Veterinarians routinely sedate dogs in their daily practice to ensure the safety and comfort of their patients and the veterinary team, but canine sedatives carry some risk of harmful cardiovascular side effects. Zenalpha (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), which is used as a sedative and analgesic for dogs undergoing exams, cert…

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Basic Concepts of ECC for the GP 38:34

10M ago38:34

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When an emergency case comes rushing through the door of your clinic, the goal of the veterinary team is to stabilize the patient so that you can make a diagnostic and treatment plan. In this vitally important episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Armi Pigott delve into basic emergency and critical care concepts that are designed to help gen…

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A Novel Approach to Treating Canine Lymphoma for the General Practitioner 21:43

10M ago21:43

21:43

Join us for this informative VetFolio Voice podcast episode that offers tips for the general practice team who are working with clients whose dogs have received a devastating lymphoma diagnosis. Dr. Cassi, the host of VetFolio Voice, and her guest, Dr. Kimberley Galligher, give a brief overview of canine lymphoma and offer guidelines for providing …

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Solensia: Confidently Controlling Feline Osteoarthritis Pain 27:06

10M ago27:06

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When a client tells you their cat is finding it tough to jump, climb stairs and play, you understand the cat is probably coping with osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Because there is no cure for OA, the diagnosis is often devastating for a client. In this episode of VetFolio Voice, Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Sarah Graham Marra about how veterinarians, their…

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The Dynamic Nature of Shelter Medicine 27:18

10M ago27:18

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Shelter medicine is an interesting niche in veterinary medicine, one in which veterinary professionals must apply concepts of herd health to dogs and cats, all of which are related to overpopulation of both species. Shelter medicine has evolved over the past several decades and is now taught at many U.S. veterinary schools and has become a rewardin…

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Exotics 101: Down the Rabbit Hole Literally and Figuratively 45:08

11M ago45:08

45:08

The exotic pet trade is a growing industry, with the AVMA noting that an increasing number of U.S. households own a specialty or exotic pet, such as fish, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, turtles, snakes, lizards and amphibians. But what do we really know about exotic pets? Does the human-animal bond exist between these animals and…

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Nutritional Therapy in Allergic Dermatitis 44:51

11M ago44:51

44:51

This edition of VetFolio Voice podcast explores the benefits and role of nutritional support in canine dermatologic disease, with a specific focus on allergic disease. Dr. Cassi, VetFolio Voice's host, chats with Dr. Sara Ramos about the right food and plethora of available supplements that are marketed to pet owners grappling with helping their do…

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Utilizing all the Tools in Your Canine/Feline Atopy Toolbox 29:49

11M ago29:49

29:49

There’s an alphabet soup of medications and therapies available for dogs and cats suffering with atopic dermatitis, so how do you know what therapeutic course to follow to ensure a successful outcome for your itchy canine and feline patients? In this episode of VetFolio Voice, host Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Kacie Blessing, a veterinary dermatologist…

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In the Company of Colleagues: Diverse Perspectives and Experiences 30:44

11M ago30:44

30:44

In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, recorded in the midst of VMX 2023, Dr. Cassi is joined by a group of VMX attendees who discuss their experiences in veterinary medicine and what keeps them coming back every day. Their community stories are as varied as their backgrounds and career choices — these veterinary colleagues are involved in all par…

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Mom? Vet? Superhero? All of the Above! 29:55

11M ago29:55

29:55

Dr. Cassi, host of the award-winning podcast VetFolio Voice, is joined by previous guests Dr. Toffy Blaber and Dr. Ruth Ann Spinosa for some real talk on the fun, rewards and challenges of being a mom and a veterinary professional. They offer a glimpse into their lives and a perspective on balancing parenthood with their busy careers. While they sh…

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