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The Vet Blast Podcast is a fun, educational show for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary support team members and of course, pet parents! Learn the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine from professionals in the field! Also laugh with my guests as we share great stories of the incredible human-animal bond. No creature is too big or too small for a show designed for all!
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Brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining.
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Consume This is a Gold Award-winning podcast. It’s brought to you by Consumer NZ, hosted by Jon Duffy and Sophie Richardson. Our goal is to help you navigate the increasingly complex world we live in. For the most part we all want to make good, well-informed decisions, but it can be difficult to know what they are. We’re constantly bombarded with conflicting articles, news bulletins, social media posts and research reports. Throw in marketing and ad campaigns and it’s practically impossible ...
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Was Residecy Worth It by Dr. AckahBy Dr. Ackah
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BBB#034: Sweet Tooth - Wilbur, Baker, Hershey
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Almost everybody loves chocolate. Henry Oscar Wilbur was a Philadelphia chocolatier who was probably most famous for his small chocolate pieces with his name on the bottom. He called them Wilbur Buds and offered a spirited competition to Milton Hershey’s Kisses. Although Hershey is not buried locally, his beloved wife Kitty spent nearly three years…
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264: Bridging the gap in dentistry education
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Doug Aspros, DVM, joined the VPP team in 2015 to help develop the promise of co-ownership into a transformational reality for the profession. With his extensive experience as a clinician and practice owner and strong relationships in the wider veterinary community, he worked to improve many aspects of our partnerships and practices, focused on clin…
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ABC#064: Four More Olympians from 1904 to 1912
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An earlier episode of All Bones Considered covered the 1900 Paris Olympiad and some Laurel Hill residents who participated. This month features four more Olympians from the early 20th century. Lawson “Robbie” Robertson won medals in the Intercalated Games of 1906 in Athens and went on to become head coach of the University of Pennsylvania track and…
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263: The newer normal of communicating with clients
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Jill Clark, DVM, spent 17 years as an Assistant Director on feature films, commercials, and documentaries before changing direction and becoming a veterinarian in 1996. She practiced in a multi-doctor group of small animal practices known for creating an exceptional client experience as an associate and then as Medical Director before joining a gro…
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262: Under pressure! Everything you need to know about glaucoma
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Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO, “The Vet Eye Guy” on Instagram, and founder of Insight Veterinary Eye Care, LLC that provides continuing education and teleconsultation services. He enjoys combining his passion for ophthalmology by engaging owners and veterinarians via social media, continuing education events, and one-on-ones. Sigmund wants every veterin…
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BBB#033: Abram Winegardner Harris - A Forgotten Educator
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Abram Winegardner Harris was one of the top educators in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After he was schooled in Philadelphia and spent time with the Department of Agriculture, he served as president of the land grant school in Orono when it became the University of Maine. While there he helped establish the first gene…
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261: Pets and poverty: Visions of a better future
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After an earlier career as a carpenter and builder, Jon Geller, DVM, DABVP emeritusr graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.. After graduating, he practiced as a house call veterinarian for several years, and then embarked on a 20 year career as an emergency clinician in Colorado. During that time, Geller an…
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Social Media Marketing by Dr. AckahBy Dr. Ackah
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260: Taking pride in ourselves and workplace
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Josh Sanabria, DVM, is proudly from Puerto Rico and he came to the continental United States in 2008 to pursue his lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian. In 2012, he graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing his degree, Sanabria moved to Las Vegas to practice general and emergency veterinary med…
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ABC#063: Curtain Up! Four Early Philadelphia Playwrights
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Americans struggled to establish their own identity as they separated from the British in the early 19th century. It was a time of blossoming for American theater and its playwrights, despite their receiving little honor and even less compensation. Richard Penn Smith wrote more than 20 plays but is best remembered today for inventing much of what w…
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Dr. DJ Haeussler grew up in the Cincinnati area. He finished his undergraduate work at The Ohio State University and then received his doctorate in 2006. He then went to New Jersey where he finished two internships at Garden State Veterinary Specialists and then returned to his alma mater, The Ohio State University to complete his residency. While …
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259: Tooth be told! Partnering with dental specialists
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Amy Thomson, DVM, DAVDC, often known as “toothy”, is passionate about teeth! However, it was not always this way – she started her career in small animal practice with very minimal dentistry knowledge. She was fortunate t…
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A tale of two ideasBy Dr. Ackah
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255: CE: What's in a Number? How a Clinical Pathologist Approaches Results
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Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: This podcast will delve into the critical importance and limitations of population-based reference intervals in veterinary diagnostics. Hear directly from a clinical pathologist and Medical Direc…
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257: Best practices for placing a catheter
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Michael Natale, LVT, has been involved in Veterinary Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating from Barry Tech, Natale attended SUNY Delhi and obtained his AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. After completion, he con…
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252: CE: A Surgeon’s Perspective on Current Trends for the Management of Osteoarthritis, Part 1
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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 osteoarthritis is a complex disease that impacts quality of life for many of our canine patients. Part 1 of this podcast series will focus on the epidemiology of this disease, the importan…
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Tiffany Ayres, CVPM, has worked in the veterinary field for more than twenty-five years in an array of leadership positions. She initiated her veterinary career at a small Pennsylvania mom and pop veterinary hospital with…
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BBB#032: Philadelphia's Jazz Lodestar - Dennis Sandole
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Dennis Sandole was one of the best kept secrets in jazz. Born Dionigi Sandoli in South-Philadelphia-born, his teaching techniques were sought by Art Farmer, James Moody, Benny Golson, Jim Hall, and especially John Coltrane, who became his most famous student. Coltrane spent hours practicing daily to master the material that The Maestro gave him and…
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Matthew C. Edson, DVM, CVPM, MRCVS, was named founding Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University in June of 2021. Founder and owner of Rancocas Veterinary Associates, a multi-doctor, multi-location mix…
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Test run of this new formatBy Dr. Ackah
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253: Cultivating veterinary excellence – mentorship and culture
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Katie Fish, DVM received her undergraduate degree at the University of Buffalo and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She was a small animal general practitioner for 16 years before transitioning to be…
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ABC#062: Three More Philadelphia Magazines - Graham's, Peterson's, and Lippincott's
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Philadelphia has always been the magazine-publishing capital of the United States. It reached its pinnacle in the 1840s, 50s, and 60s when three popular magazines – Graham’s, Peterson's, and Lippincott's - all came into existence. Graham’s was the best, even though it only lasted a few years. George Rex Graham would wheedle articles out of Longfell…
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251: CE: Osteoarthritis in cats: diagnosis and treatment options
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Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: Osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) is the most common cause of chronic (maladaptive) pain in cats but is underrecognized by owners and therefore many cats go untreated. Up to 92% of a…
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Controlling The Narrative w/ Dr. Omar Akmal
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Controlling The Narrative w/ Dr. Omar Akmal by Dr. AckahBy Dr. Ackah
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Frank Bozelka,DVM, 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 o…
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Thinking about a switch from corporate dentistry to private practice ownership? Dr. Dontra Scott shares her experience ✨ This episode of Tooth be Told also dives into the booming market for specialists like endodontists in the beautiful city of Houston Texas. ️Considering a career in dentistry? Dr. Scott offers valuable advice for navigating the co…
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249: Making the ER experience a low stress experience
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing for 24 years. He is currently the chief veterinary nursing officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director …
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BBB#031: Gladys Hall & Russell Ball - Glamourizing Early Hollywood
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It wasn’t long after movies became ubiquitous in America that movie fan magazine appeared. Eventually there would be more than 20 of them. Gladys Hall had a stellar reputation as a “safe” interviewer who could be depended on to tell a good story without any scandal. Her interview with Hungarian actor Bela Lugosi is one of the strangest things you c…
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248: I know that dog has chronic pain, now let's convince the owner
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Michael Petty, DVM, is a 1980 graduate of the veterinary school at Michigan State University. As the owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Pain Center in Canton, Michigan; he has devoted his professiona…
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Eric has served over 20 years in the financial industry and co-owns a national financial planning company dedicated to serving the needs of healthcare owners. He has personally had over 20,000 conversations with practice owners at every phase of ownership. He has published countless articles, videos, and podcasts on various financial topics and is …
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en 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 vet…
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We have more view questions and hope we can get more questions to answer. Please email your questions to Realdentists@gmail.com. #dentalhealth #dental #electrictoothbrush #flossingBy Dr. Ackah
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ABC#061: Play Ball!, Part 3 - Four More Baseball Pioneers at Laurel Hill
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Henry Walter “Slick” Schlichter started as a bantamweight and a boxing promoter who became a sportswriter and then partnered with Black baseball pioneer Sol White to organize the best Negro league team in the country at the turn of the 20th century. Cub Stricker was a good fielding 2nd baseman with a hot temper who was arrested on the field to avoi…
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246: Responsible home burial and pentobarbital hazard
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Nominate your Veterinary Hero here today!: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f10fd96-aec7-45cb-96c5-07ed9967021f/summary?locale=en Céline Leheurteux has been a veterinarian in small animal practice in Canada since 1999. Putting beloved pets in plastic bags after euthanasia was causing her stress and inner turmoil. She created EUTHABAG to help familie…
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Hidden Costs of a Non-Diverse Smile: How Lack of Representation Hurts Your Teeth w/ Dr. Liala Hishaw
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Imagine being one of only four dental students from a minority background in your entire class. This was the reality for a dentist who highlights the critical need for diversity and inclusion in the dental field. Her story, along with the work of organizations like Diversity in Dentistry, sheds light on the challenges and opportunities to create a …
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245: Training plans – activity stacking that doesn’t involve the kitchen sink
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For most her entire veterinary career, Jessica Molina has not only been a veterinary professional but a military spouse navigating her career through naval relocation, which offered her the opportunity to work in several practices around the country. Like many managers, she's held just about every position in a clinic along the way. She is a Georgi…
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Shocking! Dentists Reveal Why Their Kids Might NEVER Follow in Their Footsteps!
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Should Dentistry Be Your Child's Dream?This summary explores the challenges of dentistry as a career choice, especially for children of dentists.Pressure and Passion: The text ponders if dentist parents pressure their kids into the profession.Happiness Factor: It questions if dentistry leads to happiness, considering the American ideal of work-life…
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BBB#030: Grayce Nottage Nicholas - Black Is Beautiful
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Grayce Nottage-Nicholas was an older sister of Civil Rights activist C. Delores Tucker, but she made a name for herself as a teacher, parole officer, police detective, and beauty queen at a time when women of color were not welcomed to traditional beauty pageants. In this episode I tell you about the evolution of beauty pageants, how pigmentocracy …
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Nominate your veterinary hero today. Fueled by her passion for making a positive impact in pets’ lives, Dr. Whitney Miller (she/her/hers) serves as Petco’s Chief Veterinarian. In that role, she is the lead veterinary subject matter expert advising Petco as a health & wellness company and overseeing the company’s standards of excellence in animal ca…
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Inside Job: Life within the implant industry with Myra Haynes
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This summary explores Myra Haynes' unique path in dentistry and her consulting firm's insights into the dental implant industry.Early Days and Education: The summary dives into Myra's experience as a Zimmer representative, highlighting a focus on educating general dentists and specialists about dental implants, a treatment with a limited role for g…
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243: Empathy and sympathy: A delicate dance in the exam room
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Nominate your veterinary hero here. Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into academia to advocate for companion animal primary care. She debuted as an Instructor …
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Shining a Light on Dental Hygienist : A Deep Dive with Kari Carter Cherelus RDH
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Shining a Light on Dental Hygiene: A Deep DiveThis episode dives headfirst into the world of dental hygienists! We'll explore the current trends and challenges hygienists face, from the booming hygienist temping industry to the ongoing hygienist shortage.We'll hear about what hygienists value most in their careers, including compensation and partne…
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ABC#060: Three More Women Who Changed Philadelphia
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Woman have played a major but underrecognized role in our Nation’s history since its inception. *London-born Esther DeBerdt Reed married a man who became George Washington’s right-hand man and switched her Tory allegiance to become a radial patriot; the organization she founded to provide some relief to the soldiers fighting for her freedom didn’t …
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Ron Nelson serves as Executive Vice President of Covetrus Care Plans, a leading wellness plan and program management solution at the forefront of the veterinary industry, driving compliance, pet owner loyalty and practice revenue. With a career spanning over 10 years in the veterinary industry, Nelson brings a wealth of experience focused on wellne…
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You Won't Believe What's Causing Your Dentist's Burnout (It's Not What You Think!)
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This episode delves into the complex issue of dental burnout, exploring its contributing factors and potential solutions. We discuss the realities of working with corporate dental groups, the challenges dentists face, and the importance of informed career choices. We also explore financial management for dentists and the viability of dental practic…
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Dr. Jason Balara is the CEO and Co-founder of Lark Capital Group, and host of the Know Your Why Podcast. Jason is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience and training in his field. He additionally has many years of experience in real estate investing on the residential side with single family fix and flips and small multifamily rentals. As a…
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This episode dives into the world of children's dental health, focusing on the importance of establishing good habits early on to prevent issues like cavities, teeth grinding, and tooth decay.We'll explore:Baby teeth development and care: Learn about the emergence and importance of baby teeth, proper brushing and flossing techniques for young child…
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In 1985, the City of Philadelphia did something unheard of in the United States – it dropped a bomb on one of its neighborhoods. The resulting fire killed 6 adult and 5 child members of a radical primitivist environmental anarchic group called MOVE. The fire spread along Osage Avenue, destroyed more than 60 homes, and left 250 men, women, and child…
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240: Wellbeing for everyone in the clinic
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Michael Natale has been involved in Veterinary Medicine for over 10 years. After graduating from Barry Tech, Michael Natale attended SUNY Delhi and obtained his AAS in Veterinary Science Technology. After completion, he continued his education and obtained his BS in Science, Technology, and Sociology with a double minor in Business Management and E…
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