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05.20.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Women, Wages, & a Look at Gender Equality
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. With women veterinarians outnumbering men since 2009, we asked: Is this one field where women have achieved...
05.13.2024
Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs with Dr. Pachel
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs.” Dr. Pachel explores the challenging factors surrounding these cases, both leading up to the...
05.06.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Is There Media Bias Surrounding the Cost of Veterinary Care?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When a reporter for the New York Times recently issued a request for individuals to share their...
05.02.2024
New Dermatology Study Results that May Surprise You with Dr. Bateman
When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining...
04.22.2024
Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms with Dr. Kaplan
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM (Parasitology), about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms via Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.” Resistant hookworms are no longer...
04.15.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Spotlighting the Referral Partner Relationship
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the...
04.08.2024
Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Hayes
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting...
04.04.2024
Idiopathic Epilepsy & the Role of Potassium Bromide with Dr. Fred Wininger
Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips...
04.01.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: When You’re the Patient, Not the Practitioner
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s...
03.25.2024
Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography & Ultrasonography with Dr. Seitz
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how...
03.18.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Re-Entering Practice After a Hiatus
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the...
03.14.2024
Overcoming the Financial Burden to Care with Dr. Callie Harris
The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits...
03.11.2024
Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog with Dr. Tolbert
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog.” Dr. Tolbert explains the differences between gastroesophageal reflux...
03.04.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: A Different Kind of Vet Tech
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa shares her recent experience at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade...
02.26.2024
Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs with Dr. Babbitt
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Samuel Babbitt, DVM, DAVDC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs.” In this lively discussion, Dr. Babbitt shares his...
02.19.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Are We Obligated to Discuss the Option of Pet Insurance?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, they debate the role of the veterinary team when it comes to pet owner...
02.12.2024
Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi with Dr. Tobias
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi.” Dr. Tobias shares the challenges and successes in diagnosing and treating Ella, a...
02.05.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: Rethinking the Link Between Pets & Happiness
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, they consider the thought-provoking question: Do pets truly make us happier? Inspired by a...
01.29.2024
Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications with Dr. Tarricone
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS(SA), to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, "Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications." Dr. Tarricone discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some of...
01.22.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: One Veterinarian’s Struggle with the Decision to Rehome
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. As veterinarians, we often feel the weight of responsibility when faced with animal-related challenges, especially when they...
01.15.2024
Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis with Dr. Chu
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Candice P. Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis. Dr. Chu discusses the most common reasons veterinarians skip...
01.08.2024
Veterinary Breakroom: 5 Tips for the Recent Veterinary Graduate
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. A career in veterinary medicine isn’t for the faint of heart, and often there’s no tougher time...
12.28.2023
A Fresh Look at Canine Sedation with Dr. Besancon
Procedural sedation isn’t what it used to be. With the advent of new drug options and the Fear Free® movement, the way we think about sedation in practice is changing. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host...
12.18.2023
The Facts Behind the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Headlines with Dr. Weese
In this special episode, host Beth Molleson, DVM is joined by Clinician’s Brief Editor in Chief and infectious disease expert Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, FCAHS, to answer many of your burning questions about the current state of canine infectious...
12.11.2023
Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs with Dr. Barnes
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes presents her stepwise approach to evaluating a...
12.04.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: The Art of Altering a Colleague’s Treatment Plan Without Judgment
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the delicate subject of altering long-term treatments or...
11.30.2023
Canine Lymphoma: Overcoming Treatment Hurdles & Maximizing Patient Options with Dr. Ettinger
We all know it too well: that sinking feeling when we see the golden retriever scheduled for “check lumps on neck.” But we can do more than ever to treat canine lymphoma with a novel drug. In this episode of...
11.27.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Establishing a VCPR Remotely
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss the ramifications of establishing a veterinary–client–patient relationship without...
11.20.2023
Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats with Dr. Forsythe
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Lauren R. Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats.” Dr. Forsythe shares the pharmacist...
11.13.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: How Teachers Shape Us Beyond the Classroom
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the lasting impact of favorite—and least favorite—teachers on...
11.06.2023
Growling Behavior in Dogs with Dr. Hauser
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Hagar Hauser, DVM, DACVB, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Growling Behavior in Dogs.” Growling is a normal form of canine communication, and sometimes it can be a...
10.23.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Reasons For & Against Recording Appointments
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa engage in a thoughtful discussion about the wisdom and...
10.16.2023
Skin Biopsy for Diffuse Dermatologic Disease in Cats & Dogs with Dr. Drake
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth R. Drake, DVM, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Skin Biopsy for Diffuse Dermatologic Disease in Cats & Dogs.” Dr. Drake explains how to make good use of punch...
10.12.2023
Clearing Common Dietary Elimination Trial Hurdles with Dr. Tinsley
Dietary elimination trials seem simple enough on paper, but real life often throws curveballs. In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Tinsley sits down with host Dr. Beth Molleson to discuss best practices for executing a...
10.09.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Where Does the Duty of Care End?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The recent state of the veterinary profession has left some communities with limited access to veterinarians, particularly...
10.02.2023
Diagnosing & Treating Myasthenia Gravis with Dr. Bailey
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kerry Bailey, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing & Treating Myasthenia Gravis.” Dr. Bailey covers this condition from top to bottom, everything from the different...
09.25.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Exiting the Exam Room
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth talk about how to flee the examination room—and we...
09.18.2023
Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats with Dr. Gleason
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Hadley Gleason, VMD, MS, DACVS-SA, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Gleason explains what makes a modified Robert Jones...
09.11.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Navigating Parenthood & Practice
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth have a candid conversation about their personal journeys of...
08.28.2023
Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs with Dr. Barnes
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes covers how to assess gait for forelimb...
08.21.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: When Owners Deny Pet Behavioral Issues
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Fearful, aggressive, and unwanted patient behavior is an underappreciated job stressor in the veterinary profession. And it’s...
08.14.2023
Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters with Dr. Walton
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Rebecca Walton, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters.” Dr. Walton reviews some good options for where urinary catheters should be placed. She...
08.07.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: The Pros & Cons of Wellness Plans
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Wellness plans (popularized by large corporate practices) are often touted as a means to increase access to...
07.31.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: The Veterinary School Landscape
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Do you know how many vet schools there are in the United States? Did you hear there...
07.27.2023
A Tail from the Pathology Laboratory with Dr. Brown & Jessica Wilson-Hess
In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, clinical pathologist Dr. Holly Brown and veterinary technician Jessica Wilson-Hess share adventures from their busy laboratory, which just so happens to be situated within the walls of a booming veterinary practice. As...
07.24.2023
Managing Canine & Feline Seizures with Dr. Thomovsky
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Canine & Feline Seizures.” Dr. Thomovsky explains how to triage seizure cases, prioritize diagnostics, and gain short-term control with...
07.17.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: Confronting Violence in Veterinary Medicine
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. This episode contains heavy subject matter that may be upsetting to some listeners. We asked veterinarians and...
07.10.2023
Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction with Dr. Diaz
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, DACVD, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction.” Dr. Diaz covers the frustrating and multifactorial problem of...
06.29.2023
The Latest Tools in Dermatology Diagnostics with Dr. Penn
When it comes to itchy skin, diagnostic testing is often the key to achieving a diagnosis. Learn how the latest in AI technology is giving practitioners real-time ear and skin cytology results—without tying up the whole team in the process. Sponsored...
06.26.2023
Veterinary Breakroom: What Is The Gold Standard Anyway?
Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Veterinary professionals often talk about the “Standard of Care” and “Informed Consent” in relation to patient care....

What's Clinician's Brief: The Podcast about?

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Clinician's Brief: The Podcast episodes:

Veterinary Breakroom: Women, Wages, & a Look at Gender Equality

Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs with Dr. Pachel

Veterinary Breakroom: Is There Media Bias Surrounding the Cost of Veterinary Care?

New Dermatology Study Results that May Surprise You with Dr. Bateman

Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms with Dr. Kaplan

Veterinary Breakroom: Spotlighting the Referral Partner Relationship

Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Hayes

Idiopathic Epilepsy & the Role of Potassium Bromide with Dr. Fred Wininger

Veterinary Breakroom: When You’re the Patient, Not the Practitioner

Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography & Ultrasonography with Dr. Seitz

Veterinary Breakroom: Re-Entering Practice After a Hiatus

Overcoming the Financial Burden to Care with Dr. Callie Harris

Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog with Dr. Tolbert

Veterinary Breakroom: A Different Kind of Vet Tech

Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs with Dr. Babbitt

Veterinary Breakroom: Are We Obligated to Discuss the Option of Pet Insurance?

Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi with Dr. Tobias

Veterinary Breakroom: Rethinking the Link Between Pets & Happiness

Identifying, Treating, & Preventing Spay & Neuter Complications with Dr. Tarricone

Veterinary Breakroom: One Veterinarian’s Struggle with the Decision to Rehome

Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis with Dr. Chu

Veterinary Breakroom: 5 Tips for the Recent Veterinary Graduate

A Fresh Look at Canine Sedation with Dr. Besancon

The Facts Behind the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Headlines with Dr. Weese

Localizing Pelvic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs with Dr. Barnes

Veterinary Breakroom: The Art of Altering a Colleague’s Treatment Plan Without Judgment

Canine Lymphoma: Overcoming Treatment Hurdles & Maximizing Patient Options with Dr. Ettinger

Veterinary Breakroom: Establishing a VCPR Remotely

Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats with Dr. Forsythe

Veterinary Breakroom: How Teachers Shape Us Beyond the Classroom

Growling Behavior in Dogs with Dr. Hauser

Veterinary Breakroom: Reasons For & Against Recording Appointments

Skin Biopsy for Diffuse Dermatologic Disease in Cats & Dogs with Dr. Drake

Clearing Common Dietary Elimination Trial Hurdles with Dr. Tinsley

Veterinary Breakroom: Where Does the Duty of Care End?

Diagnosing & Treating Myasthenia Gravis with Dr. Bailey

Veterinary Breakroom: Exiting the Exam Room

Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats with Dr. Gleason

Veterinary Breakroom: Navigating Parenthood & Practice

Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs with Dr. Barnes

Veterinary Breakroom: When Owners Deny Pet Behavioral Issues

Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters with Dr. Walton

Veterinary Breakroom: The Pros & Cons of Wellness Plans

Veterinary Breakroom: The Veterinary School Landscape

A Tail from the Pathology Laboratory with Dr. Brown & Jessica Wilson-Hess

Managing Canine & Feline Seizures with Dr. Thomovsky

Veterinary Breakroom: Confronting Violence in Veterinary Medicine

Anal Sac Abscess in a Dog with Suspected Adverse Food Reaction with Dr. Diaz

The Latest Tools in Dermatology Diagnostics with Dr. Penn

Veterinary Breakroom: What Is The Gold Standard Anyway?

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