Even without a global public health emergency, telemedicine is an invaluable tool for any veterinarian to have in his or her arsenal. In this episode, the first in the COVID-19 Survival Series, Dr. Aaron Smiley joins Mia and David to discuss what telemedicine is, how to implement and use it effectively, and the wide range of benefits that  persist beyond the current coronavirus pandemic.

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

Now more than ever, businesses around the world—including veterinary practices—are worried about how to stay afloat during the uncertain and ever-changing climate. The answer? Telemedicine. Join us on Monday morning as we sit down with Dr. Aaron Smiley to learn how to implement and monetize telemedicine services.

Veterinary medicine is known to be one of the whitest professions in America, which can create fertile ground for discrimination and marginalization. In this episode, PRIDE Veterinary Medical Community's CEO, Dr. Mia Cary, joins us at the Midwest Veterinary Conference for an inspiring conversation about how that's changing and why diversity and inclusion are so important. 

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

Studies have shown that being an active member of a trade organization makes professionals more successful than their non-member colleagues. But how can you get involved? In this episode of Fully Vetted, Mia and David sit down with AVMA District V Representative and longtime OVMA volunteer, Dr. Robert Knapp, to learn about his commitment to "paying it forward" in the veterinary community. 

In the second part of the program, David talks with OVMA District 2 Representative, Dr. Amanda Wagner, to learn more about why she has taken on a leadership role in the Association.

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

CBD products seem to be everywhere—from beauty salons to grocery stores to the internet—and rumors of its virtues have spread from coast to coast. With this growing popularity, veterinarians have been fielding questions from curious clients who want an alternative method to cure Fluffy or Fido of their ailments. But with CBD's murky legal standing, how do you answer those questions?

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

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It's a well-known fact that post-graduate education—especially veterinary school—is expensive, and crippling student loan debt has become a hot topic of discussion in the veterinary community. A large part of tackling the problem is to give students the tools they need to understand and manage their finances. 

In this episode, Amanda Fark and third-year student Becca McKee from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine join Mia in studio to discuss the college's recent Financial Summit.

In the part two, the hosts introduce Emma Ranney, OVMA Student Representative for the Class of 2022 who also serves on the Board of Directors.

Finally, OVMA Communications Director Krysten Bennett offers listeners a preview of the latest issue of the OVMA Observer.

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

Crippling student loan debt has become a hot topic of discussion in the veterinary community—as well as how to tackle the problem. Tune in to the next episode of Fully Vetted to find out how Ohio State is helping its students be proactive in managing their debt.

In the inaugural episode of Fully Vetted, hosts Mia Cunningham and David Frash sit down with OVMA President Dr. Ellen Yoakam to discuss African swine fever (ASF). Although it has not yet been detected in the United States, the possibility of its appearance has become a hot topic of conversation in the veterinary community. Dr. Yoakam explains the ramifications of the disease, as well as what is currently being done at a state and federal level to help mitigate the risk of ASF spreading.

Also, as part of the recurring segment Meet the Board, David sits down with OVMA President-Elect Dr. Greg Hass to learn a little more about our incoming president.

More information and show notes available at http://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/.

African swine fever is devastating pig populations in other countries, but has not yet spread to the United States. Tune in to the inaugural episode of Fully Vetted next week to find out what's being done in Ohio and across the country to ensure it stays that way.

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to present Fully Vetted, a brand-new podcast for OVMA members and the Ohio veterinary community. Get a sneak peek now, and tune in every other week starting Jan. 13, 2020, for a new episode!

Learn more at www.fullyvettedpodcast.com.