Vital News: Executive Director Chris Copeland on Retiring from TVMA
Executive Director Chris Copeland will retire from TVMA in June 2022 after 24 years at the association. Listen in as he shares TVMA's accomplishments, his hopes for the future and why he's retiring be...
16 Sep 202122min
The End of a 34-Year Career in Animal Reproduction with Dr. Kirk Esmond
Dr. Kirk Esmond, founder of Josey Ranch Pet Hospital in Carrollton, TX, is the recipient of the TVMA Companion Animal Practitioner of the year award. He received his Bachelors of Science in Animal Sci...
2 Sep 202138min
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, ...
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 ha...
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. Con...
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 D...
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 ...
10 Juni 202152min
