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2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE PREVIEW SERIES

Veterinary technicians play a vital role on critical care and surgical teams, but are they ready to deal with large animal emergencies? Many vet tech schools barely scratch the surface on large animal care, leaving grads unprepared for this area of veterinary medicine. But when the stakes skyrocket—along the odds of injury to both human and animals—knowing how to handle any situation is vital.

In this episode, we continue our 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference Preview Series with Shana Lemmenes, who specializes in equine veterinary nursing and is a self-described emergency junkie. She joins us to talk about her own career path and give listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming sessions on large animal emergency care.

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The 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference will be the best of both worlds! Featuring 345+ hours of continuing education with 70+ expert speakers, attendees have the option of attending live and in person or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Enjoy everything the MVC has to offer by signing up for the hybrid event! To learn more and register, please visit www.mvcinfo.org.

2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE PREVIEW SERIES

Aquaculture is a growing area of veterinary medicine, but few veterinarians have extensive experience treating fish patients, making an already tricky science even trickier. According to Dr. Kevin Neves, almost everything related to fish health comes back to one thing: Water quality.

In this episode, Dr. Neves—self-described marine biologist, fish nutritionist, aquatic toxicologist, and fish physiologist—joins us as we continue our 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference Preview Series. He gives us a glimpse into what he's learned about fish medicine during his two decades of aquaculture research and shares a sneak peek at his upcoming MVC sessions.

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For show notes and to learn more about today's guest, please visit www.fullyvettedpodcast.com.

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The 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference will be the best of both worlds! Featuring 345+ hours of continuing education with 70+ expert speakers, attendees have the option of attending live and in person or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Enjoy everything the MVC has to offer by signing up for the hybrid event! To learn more and register, please visit www.mvcinfo.org.

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When it comes to emergencies, veterinary professionals need to be able to think on their feet and make fast decisions. A large part of that is knowing how to identify and interpret clinical signs, but feeling confident enough to do so accurately and quickly also has a big impact on case outcomes.

In this episode, we continue our 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference Preview Series with Dr. Christopher Byers, board-certified veterinary emergency, critical care, and small animal internal medicine specialist. He shares a sneak peek at his MVC sessions, which are aimed at providing practical approaches to some of the most common small animal emergencies the everyday practitioner encounters—and boosting their confidence in treating these cases.

To up your critical care game, sign up for Dr. Byers' Pet Animal Critical Care sessions on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. This track will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing as part of MVC Virtual. Special thanks to Dechra Veterinary Products for supporting Dr. Byers' sessions.

For show notes and to learn more about today's guest, please visit www.fullyvettedpodcast.com.

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The 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference will be the best of both worlds! Featuring 345+ hours of continuing education with 70+ expert speakers, attendees have the option of attending live and in person or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Enjoy everything the MVC has to offer by signing up for the hybrid event! To learn more and register, please visit www.mvcinfo.org.

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Inventory management is something that many veterinary practices struggle with, but when stock makes up the second-largest expense, learning how to properly manage your inventory is a necessary evil.

In this episode, Nicole Clausen of Veterinary Care Logistics joins us to share insights into the beast that is inventory management. With a little dedication and strategic planning, it doesn't have to be scary!

If you want to turn your inventory management system into a well-oiled machine, be sure to join Nicole on Friday, Feb. 18, at the 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference, where she'll dive deep into best practices, reducing inventory costs, and pricing strategies.

For show notes and to learn more about today's guest, please visit www.fullyvettedpodcast.com.

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The 2022 Midwest Veterinary Conference will be the best of both worlds! Featuring 345+ hours of continuing education with 70+ expert speakers, attendees have the option of attending live and in person or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. Enjoy everything the MVC has to offer by signing up for the hybrid event! To learn more and register, please visit www.mvcinfo.org.

It's certainly not news: Rural veterinarians are in short supply, growing ever more scarce as new graduates opt to practice in a bustling metropolis, where pets are plentiful and pay is higher. But for a select few, serving in a rural area—where everyone knows everyone, life is simpler, and community is important—has infinitely more appeal.

In this episode, Dr. Scott Pendleton of Heritage Veterinary Clinic in Hopewell, Ohio, recounts his experiences as a rural veterinarian, what's changed over his 30-year career, and has stayed—and might always stay—the same. He also explains some of the less-obvious differences between city life and country life, offers advice for individuals interested in working in an underserved area, and shares his predictions for the future of rural veterinary medicine.

For show notes and more information on today's guest, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/36.html.

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They say it's a small world, but it's getting more and more difficult to stand out from the crowd. Small, independent business owners have to work harder than ever to set themselves apart from big corporations in order to attract not only clients, but staff members. And with ever-increasing demands on veterinary practices to manage both the medicine and the business itself, stress is at an all-time high. Now more than ever, veterinarians need a place to find shelter from the storm. 

That's exactly what Harbor—an online community for the veterinary profession—is designed to provide.

In this episode, Harbor ambassador Thamires Nunes introduces us to this new platform for veterinary professionals and students. We explore Harbor's networking and mentorship capabilities, discuss how Harbor supports veterinary wellbeing, and find out how Harbor is giving back to the profession.

In part two, we continue our Meet the Board series with Dr. Scott Pendleton, AVMA alternate delegate for Ohio.

For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/35.html.

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Like it or not, the world is becoming more digitized every day — and the veterinary profession is no exception. Advances in technology have elevated the level of care you can provide your patients, as well as making your day-to-day practice faster, easier, and more efficient.

That too is the goal of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which is increasing its efforts to educate practitioners on the benefits of electronic certificates of veterinary inspection (eCVI). Despite the availability of simple-to-use apps and innovative software, most of Ohio's veterinarians continue to submit paper-based health certificates to ODA—a process that is time consuming and tedious for both sides, not to mention more prone to inaccuracies and errors.

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Summers, interim state veterinarian at ODA, joins us to explain why eCVIs are not only easier to use, but vital to ensuring animal health. He describes the benefits of eCVI apps, talks about pain points and workarounds, and discusses how Ohio veterinarians can make the switch.

In part two, we continue our Meet the Board series with OVMA District 1 Representative Dr. Suzanne Savage of Toledo.

For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/34.html.

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AFFINITY GROUPS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, PART II: VETERINARIANS AS ONE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR EMPOWERMENT

By now we know that the veterinary profession is arguably one of the least diverse fields in the nation. Students and faculty at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine are working hard to change that through student-run affinity groups, but the road ahead is long and difficult. 

In today's episode, we sit down with student leaders of the OSU chapter of VOICE to learn how the organization supports minority groups that have historically been overlooked and underrepresented. They share why diversity is so important, discuss the delicate process of responding to and reversing racism, and offer ways YOU can have a positive impact on the profession—now and in the future.

For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/33.html.

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AFFINITY GROUPS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, PART I: J.H. BIAS

For minority groups, finding a community of peers in a highly homogenous profession can be difficult, but at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, inclusivity is all important. One of many student organizations at OSU CVM, the J.H. Bias Black Affinity Group was formed to provide a safe, supportive space for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. In this episode, we are joined by the president of the organization, Kayla Orso, who shares insights into the black student experience, explains how J.H. Bias supports the black veterinary community, and explores ways veterinarians can come together to change the profession. 

In part two, we continue our "Meet the Board" series with Dr. Michelle McFadden, District 7 Representative.

For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/32.html.

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Special thanks to Banfield Pet Hospital for supporting this episode. Learn more about Banfield's commitment to a diverse world and browse opportunities at jobs.banfield.com.

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As you probably know by now, Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to recognize the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality and to celebrate the freedom to be yourself. And, if you've been listening to the podcast regularly, you also know that veterinary medicine is considered to be one of the least diverse and perhaps one of the most conservative professions in the country.

Dr. Mia Cary, CEO of Pride VMC, is one of many on a mission to change that. Over the past year, she's joined us on the show for some tough conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary field. In today's episode, we've collected highlights from those discussions to reinforce the importance of DEI in veterinary medicine and to raise awareness of the struggles minority groups face in a largely homogeneous profession.

For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/31.html.