This week, we sit down with Veterinary Nutritionist and Manager of Scientific Communications for Hill's Pet Nutrition Dr. Catherine Ruggiero, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), to discuss the emerging science behind some of Hill's newest gastrointestinal diets. *This episode is intended for veterinary professionals*

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Trina Hazzah, a board-certified oncologist and expert in cannabis medicine for pets. Dr. Hazzah shares her journey from traditional oncology to using cannabis to improve the quality of life for pets with cancer. As president of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, she educates veterinarians and pet owners on the safe use of cannabis in veterinary care. Tune in for insights on the benefits, challenges, and future of this innovative approach to pet health.

In this episode, we explore a study highlighting the powerful impact of collaboration between general practitioners and specialists in extending the lives of patients with congestive heart failure. Dr. Justin Carlson, board-certified cardiologist and founder of The Animal Cardiology Center in Brooklyn, NY, joins us to break down the study and discuss how early intervention and coordinated care between GPs and specialists can lead to remarkable outcomes for patients.

In this episode, we dive into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of veterinary medicine—palliative care. Dr. Stephanie Silberstang, Founder and Veterinarian at Gentle Journey Vet Care, joins us to explore how palliative care plays a vital role in a pet’s journey through serious or terminal illness. She shares her expertise on how veterinary teams can provide compassionate support to both pets and their guardians during these challenging times. Whether you're familiar with palliative care or just starting to learn about it, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing a patient's quality of life through thoughtful, comprehensive care.

(00:00) Intro

(02:20) What is palliative care?

(03:40) Inspiration for a focus on palliative care

(05:00) How does palliative care collaborate with general practice? 

(09:00) What can pet parents expect during a palliative care consultation?

(13:30) Access to palliative care

(15:30) How to discuss palliative with clients

(19:20) Changing the “gold standard”

(20:45) When is the time to focus on quality of life?

(26:00) Learning from our clients

(28:00) Support for vet professionals

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! To celebrate, we’ve put together a special episode featuring two of our very own Area Lead Nurses, Amanda and Sofia. They share their inspiring journeys, reflecting on the paths that brought them to where they are today. Along the way, they offer valuable advice for new technicians and explore what the future might hold for our profession.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alex LoPinto, board-certified ophthalmologist and founder of the Veterinary Eye Center in NYC, to discuss the most effective treatments for corneal ulcers. Dr. LoPinto shares his expertise in managing these cases and offers valuable advice for general practitioners on supporting patients with non-healing ulcerations. Tune in to learn how treating eye conditions doesn’t have to be intimidating and how you can better care for your patients' ocular health.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:30) Approaching Corneal Ulcer Treatments

(05:00) Safety of Ophthalmic Examinations 

(09:00) Intentional Clinic Design

(11:00) The Design of the Eye 

(17:50) Which Antibiotics to Reach For

(24:30) Novel Approaches to Corneal Ulcers 

(27:55) Clinic Conversations

(28:25) When to Not Use Certain Eye Diagnostic Tests

(29:26) Which Eye Lubricants Are Best?

(31:18) When to Use Serum? 

In this episode, we’re joined by Melyssa Allen, a double board-certified lifestyle medicine professional and health and wellness coach, to discuss the well-being challenges faced by veterinary professionals. Melyssa shares her unique approach to supporting veterinary teams through therapeutic lifestyle interventions that promote mental, physical, and emotional health. Drawing from her experience as an animal trainer and transition to well-being coaching, Melyssa offers valuable insights into preventing burnout, balancing mental and physical health, and creating a healthier work environment for the entire veterinary team. Tune in for practical strategies and resources that can make a real difference in your daily life.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Melyssa's Journey into VetMed

(05:45) Controlling What You Can

(09:45) Methods to Mitigating Mental Stress

(17:13) Resource Gathering for Teams

(24:32) The Future of Well-being in VetMed

This week we sit down with NYC-based Cardiologist Dr. Justin Carlson to discuss the recent opening of his state-of-the-art Cardiology center, The Animal Cardiology Center, as well as some exceptionally curated questions from our team of associates.

Welcome to Season 2! Join us this week as we discuss all things dentistry with Dr. Jordan Ford, Founder of Prism Veterinary Desitry in Manhattan. We tackle topics like; the state of dentistry in Veterinary Medicine, when and how to refer dentistry cases, and how we communicate the value of dentistry to our clients. 

Join a group of passionate Veterinary Nurses discusses the big deal about utilization in our field. Rasheeda Persue and Feliza Lopez from the Bond Vet Medical Operations team chat about their trials and tribulations navigating the landscape of Veterinary Medicine as LVTs and how we can do better as an industry to acknowledge them.