Expert Interviews

Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), CVPP, medical director of TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals and Carolinas Animal Pain Management in Gastonia, North Carolina, explains a few things veterinarians need to accept when it comes to pain management.

Wendy Hauser, DVM, assistant vice president of veterinary relations for Crum + Forster Pet Insurance Group, explains how to choose leaders in your veterinary practice.

You're not alone in wondering. CVC educator Dr. Dave Nicol takes on imposter syndrome.

Body language lets you get an early indicator of where the dog is, emotionally, says behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi.

David Little, CEO of Western Veterinary Conference, believes the landscape of veterinary CE is changing to become more hands-on.

Audra Farrell, Community Cares supervisor for the San Francisco SPCA, says trap-neuter-return programs vary across the country and even across states.

Behaviorist Dr. John Ciribassi says the backyard is no babysitter. Help your veterinary clients see that their dogs need emotional enrichment, not just space to run.

Tracy Dowdy, CVPM, managing director of MRG Consulting and founder of the Relationship Centered Practice Academy, explains what a relationship-centered practice is.

Cynthia Karsten, DVM, outreach veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, and Ann Enright, BVMS, MRCVS, shelter veterinarian at the Cat Protection Society of Victoria in Australia, express that it's not inevitable for animal shelters to experience feline URI.

Kat Albrect, founder of Missing Pet Partnership, talks about the partnership's newly launched program called Mission Reunite.

Staci Alonso, founder of Noah’s Animal House, talks about how Noah's Animal House is an escape plan for women in abusive relationships.

Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Garret Pachtinger shares the veterinary monitors he couldnt live without and explains why theyre so vital.

Chad Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), assistant professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Iowa State University, talks about how veterinary oncology has helped lead the growth and awareness of One Health.

Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, associate dean at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, explains which specialty in veterinary medicine he sees as the most challenged.

Christopher Scudder, BVSc, MVetMed, MRCVS, DACVIM, PhD student at Royal Veterinary College, explains the test of choice for diagnosing diabetic cats with acromegaly (hyposomatotropism).

Wendy Hauser, DVM, assistant vice president of veterinary relations for Crum + Forster Pet Insurance Group, explains why having an effective leadership team is critical for organizational success.

Dani McVety, DVM, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, talks about her journey through veterinary school and after.

Elizabeth B. Strand, PhD, LCSW, director of veterinary social work at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine College of Social Work, explains why veterinarians experience a different type of stress than other healthcare professionals.

Kat Albrect, founder of Missing Pet Partnership, says there are ways veterinarians can make microchipping more effective.

Janette Reever, senior manager of animal crimes for The Humane Society of the United States, also manages the animal fighting tip line.

1. Stop staring so much at cats, dogs. (Seriously) 2. Step up. Those patients need your advocacy!

"Place that money where it does the most good," says veterinary architect Dan Chapel.

Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, consultant for the Veterinary Information Network, talks about two tools you can use to help with your student loans: the cost of education map and the loan repayment simulator.

Chad Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), assistant professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Iowa State University, talks about how pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of veterinary oncology therapies.

Christopher Scudder, BVSc, MVetMed, MRCVS, DACVIM, PhD student at Royal Veterinary College, believes tricky to control diabetic cats should be tested for acromegaly.

Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, associate dean at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about how clients view veterinary teaching hospitals.

Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), president of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, explains what nutrition technicians should be responsible for in a veterinary practice.

Audra Farrell, Community Cares supervisor for the San Francisco SPCA, explains how the San Francisco SPCA's Mama from the Streets program works.

Kat Albrect, founder of Missing Pet Partnership, explains why microchipping is crucial for cats.

Wendy Hauser, DVM, assistant vice president of veterinary relations for Crum + Forster Pet Insurance Group, talks about the evolution of communication skills in veterinary practice.