Expert Interviews

Doug Mader, MS, DVM, DABVP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology), owner of Marathon Veterinary Hospital in Florida, explains that today, pet owners turn to Dr. Google to find out what is wrong with their pet reptile.

Dr. Philip Bushby has thoughts on this now more complex question and how to work with clients to come to the best decision.

Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC, associate professor of small animal emergency and critical care at Purdue University, describes some of the top differentials for cats in acute respiratory distress. She divides this into two categories—upper and lower respiratory disease.

Hilal Dogan, BSc., founder of the Veterinary Confessionals Project, says the project accomplishes 3 main things—not feeling alone, letting go of something you’ve been holding back, and building a community.

Doug Mader, MS, DVM, DABVP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology), owner of Marathon Veterinary Hospital in Florida, says inappetence is universal across all reptiles and even some amphibians.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains how his canine Lyme disease vaccine, VANGUARD crLyme, is different from other vaccines on the market.

Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline), practice owner of the Cat Hospital of Portland, chair of the Cat Friendly Program, discusses why cats 12 years of age and older need more calories in their diets.

Leslie Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA, owner of Summit Veterinary Advisors, describes why budgets are the best way to achieve the goals you have for your veterinary practice.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, disagrees with the idea that dogs don’t show clinical symptoms of Lyme disease because he says the symptoms are just not outwardly obvious.

Doug Mader, MS, DVM, DABVP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology), owner of Marathon Veterinary Hospital in Florida, explains the main reason why so many reptiles still suffer from inappetence.

Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD, dermatologist in the Veterinary Specialty Team at Zoetis, says that most veterinarians have everything they need to diagnose just about any type of skin disease.

Hilal Dogan, BVSc., founder of Veterinary Confessionals Project, expresses why she believes everyone in the veterinary profession needs the Veterinary Confessionals Project on some level.

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, gives 3 tips on how to get through a difficult conversation you may not want to have.

Leslie A. Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA, owner of Summit Veterinary Advisors, says it is important for associate veterinarians to understand the value that they bring to the practice, the role they play in improving the quality of lives of pets, as well as the role they play as leaders.

CVC educator Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (dentistry) makes the case for patient safety.

Gary Glassman, CPA, shares an encouraging five-year trend.

Leslie A. Mamalis, MBA, MSIT, CVA, owner of Summit Veterinary Advisors, talks about why it is so important to have your financial statements set up on a veterinary chart of accounts.

Richard Marconi, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, explains that both the human and canine OspA Lyme disease vaccines were developed at the same time.

Tune in to hear about "cesspool, hot tub, pus-filled, gross" oral cavities!

Dont panic. Practice management guru Shawn McVey has advice for keeping things professional instead of personal.

If the answer to either of these two questions is "yes," then ABSOLUTELY your veterinary hospital needs to sell pet food to pet owners, according to Ernie Ward, DVM.

Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, veterinary industry liaison, speaker, consultant, says the buying of Merial by Boehringer Ingelheim has major impacts for veterinarians working in industry.

Hilal Dogan, BVSc., founder of Veterinary Confessionals Project, explains how the project has evolved since it began.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, says it’s of utmost importance to understand and respect your client’s point of view.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, expresses the importance of checking retention rates and online reviews to know whether you’re communicating with clients effectively or not.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, says it’s important to educate your clients but not overwhelm them.

Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, veterinary industry liaison, speaker, consultant, explains why she thinks the VCA and Mars merger provides a unique opportunity for veterinarians.

Sarah Wooten, DVM, member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, associate veterinarian at Sheep Draw Veterinary Hospital in Greely, Colorado, notes that when speaking with clients veterinarians speak in a different language than they would with colleagues or staff.

A veterinarian's second opinion saves a cherished pet.

Hilal Dogan, BVSc., founder of Veterinary Confessionals Project, explains how Vet Confessionals works and how you can participate.