Finding Your Tribe at TVMA Annual Conference with Dr. Jodi Long
Dr. Jodi Long graduated from Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and started her career in Houston in 2003. She now serves as the General Practice Mentor Veterinarian for National Veterinary Associates. As someone who has attended many TVMA events over the years, we hear from her about what makes our Annual Conference unique and how newcomers can find their tribe. Support the show
14 Feb 202311min
Can the State Turn the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Around?
In this episode, we hear a preview of the February issue of Texas Veterinarian magazine. Can the State Turn the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Around? by Steve Levine reveals historical challenges at the TBVME and the agency's wake up call for big change.After the reading, we catch up with Trent Hightower, TVMA's General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, to hear his thoughts on the proposed changes.Support the show
23 Jan 202322min
Leading the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners with Brittany Sharkey
New executive director of TBVME, Brittany Sharkey, JD, discusses steps the agency is taking to better service Texas veterinarians and the industry.Support the show
21 Dec 202223min
Advocating For Senior Pets with Dr. Heidi Lobprise
Dr. Heidi Lobprise graduated from Texas A & M University in 1983 and became a board certified veterinary dentist in 1993. In 2003, she joined the Veterinary Specialty Team of Pfizer Animal Health, and in 2010, she became the Senior Technical Manager for Virbac Corporation. She helped organize, and was the first president of, the International Veterinary Senior Care Society, whose mission is to provide resources targeting the complete health care needs of senior pets to the veterinarian, t...
28 Nov 202215min
Legislative Session Kick-Off with Trent Hightower
In this episode of Veterinary Vitals, we hear from Trent Hightower, General Counsel and Director of Legislative Affairs at TVMA about upcoming legislation that impacts the veterinary profession.Support the show
12 Nov 202220min
Research of Impact for Bovine Respiratory Disease with Dr. Robert Valeris-Chacin
Today on Veterinary Vitals, I speak with Dr. Robert Valeris-Chacin, assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Valeris-Chacin was recently awarded a $100,000 grant through Texas A&M AgriLife Research from the USDA-NIFA Animal Health and Disease Research Capacity Program. The grant will be used to research associated pathogens of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).Support the show
20 Okt 202219min
Reading: Veterinary Research in the Texas Panhandle by Dr. John August
Season 4 Premiere: In order to bring you more quality episodes about what’s happening in Texas veterinary medicine, we’re offering you a sneak peak into TVMA members’ exclusive benefit, Texas Veterinarian magazine. Each month, we'll select an article from the magazine to share with you as a reading on the podcast. Starting with this article from Dr. John August, the Carl B. King Dean of the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine, entitled “Veterinary Research in the Texas Panh...
4 Okt 202215min
Everything New at 2022 Southwest Veterinary Symposium with Tina Garcia, CMM
In this episode, we hear from Tina Garcia, CMM, CMP, the Executive Director of Southwest Veterinary Symposium, on what attendees can look forward to at the event this year. SWVS is in Fort Worth this year, September 22nd - 25th. Support the show
16 Juli 202215min
