Vital News: All About SWVS With Industry Veteran Ellen Forsythe, CMP
In this episode of Vital News, we hear about Southwest Veterinary Symposium (September 23-26, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas). From how it all began to what you can expect this year, Ellen Forsythe, CMP, answers all of your questions. Support the show
19 Aug 202120min
The Only Patient That Ever Told Me What Was Wrong with Dr. Jed Ford
“I started treating monkeys 30 years ago and it all started with one out of the Helping Hands program.”In this episode, we hear from Dr. Jed Ford of Family Pet Clinic about the only patient he ever had tell him what was wrong. Dr. Ford practices on small animals and exotics in the Greater Fort Worth area. Support the show
5 Aug 202124min
Vital News: Defending Your Reputation Online
In this episode of Vital News, we hear from Elizabeth Choate, JD, the Director of Government Relations and General Counsel for TVMA, on the legislation passed in the Texas House. Support the show
22 Juli 202120min
How to Find a Mentor with Drs. Ann Macfarland and Connor Rethman
“Even though my friends and family were supportive, having someone that knew exactly what I was going through was just invaluable throughout this.”In this episode, we hear from recent graduate Dr. Connor Rethman on her journey through vet school with a mentor. We also get to see what it's like for her mentor, Dr. Ann Macfarland. She shares why mentorship is important to her and what she got out of it. Support the show
8 Juli 202128min
Vital News: Grand Opening of The Texas A&M University System Center
“What has been produced here is the best agricultural facilities outside of College Station that exist in this state.”Dr. Bruce Akey, the Director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Lab and Dr. Susan Eades, the Associate Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, give us an inside look on the grand opening of the new facilities.Support the show
25 Juni 202128min
A Big Year for Advancements in Veterinary Oncology with Dr. Zachary Wright
“That technology is just beginning to become affordable for more specialty centers to be able to provide that to their clients. So that's a huge breakthrough in the way we treat cancer. But it hasn't happened overnight. It's been a gradual process over the last decade or so.” In the first episode of season two, Dr. Zachary Wright of VCA Animal Diagnostic Clinic in Dallas, Texas shares the latest breakthroughs in veterinary oncology, the ability to create custom treatment plans and the importa...
10 Juni 202152min
Difficult Conversations about Race in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Niccole Bruno
This episode marks the final one with Dena Goldstein as your host. If you’d like to keep in touch, email Dena at DenaGoldsteinSTL@gmail.com. “Veterinary medicine, as we talked about before, is very underrepresented, and this is where I can potentially channel this energy into making that change within this profession.” Having conversations about race in veterinary medicine can be uncomfortable and far from easy. However, to Dr. Niccole Bruno of Companion Animal Hospital, it’s vital in order t...
27 Maj 202134min
Stories from a Lifelong Solo Practitioner with Dr. Tamra Walthall
“And that’s the nice thing about being solo…is it’s my decision.” Dr. Tamra Walthall, who is TVMA’s President Elect, has been a solo practitioner for more than 35 years. She opened La Vega Veterinary Clinic in Waco when she was just 28 years old. She didn’t plan on being a solo veterinarian, but it just worked out that way. In this episode, she discusses the challenges she’s faced over the course of her veterinary career, the benefits of working solo, and the lessons she’s learned along the ...
6 Maj 202140min
