Each week it seems we learn of another natural disaster related to, caused or worsened by climate change: wildfires, hurricanes, heat waves, mudslides, drought, flood - you name it. And these disasters affect veterinary professionals and pet parents around the world.
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Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT discuss how veterinary clinics can prepare for disasters and interruptions caused by a variety of emergency situations. They also explore veterinary professionals' responsibilities to our communities and how we can help ease anxiety in our clients should an emergency occur.
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The pair also offer advice on veterinary staff training for other emergencies such as robberies, workplace violence, and clients in peril. 
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Viewfinders, this is another example of how a little preparation can go a long way in helping others.
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If you’d like to help the Port Royal Veterinary Hospital mentioned in the podcast, check out the South Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians (SCAVT) or their GoFundMe at gofund.me/61147fc2
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Viewfinders, how are you preparing for natural disasters? Do you have emergency plans in place? Has your clinic been affected by a catastrophe? Share your tips and stories on our social media.

Is Your Veterinary Clinic Prepared for Climate Change Catastrophes?

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Vet Med on Edge: Navigating Influence vs. Influencers in Social Media

This week's discussion delves into a tough yet all-too-common veterinary practice scenario. How do you respond as a licensed veterinary professional when asked to train someone to perform tasks they lack the necessary licenses or credentials for? As healthcare professionals, we often silently grapple with such dilemmas in our clinical settings. 

Join hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, MPA, for an intriguing and potentially controversial conversation that explores the complexities and potential solutions to the issue of licensed and credentialed veterinarians or veterinary technicians training non-licensed employees to do duties your license oversees. Viewfinders, this is a good one!

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Vet Life Dilemmas: Training Non-Licensed Staff in Licensed Tasks

Choosing the perfect summer read can be challenging for busy veterinary professionals. As vacation season approaches, we’re excited to share some top book recommendations tailored for the Viewfinders. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or taking a well-deserved break, our recommendations have something for everyone.

Join hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, MPA, as they discuss their latest favorite reads. From Pulitzer Prize-winning novels to insightful self-help and leadership books, these selections are sure to captivate and inspire you and offer plenty of escapism from the hectic veterinary life!

Tune in to this episode and discover:
* Engaging fiction that offers a delightful escape
* Thought-provoking non-fiction that enhances personal and professional growth
* Books that provide both relaxation and valuable insights

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We’d love to hear your book recommendations! Share them with us on Facebook or Instagram at @VeterinaryViewfinder, or email us at VeterinaryViewfinder@gmail.com.

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Top Summer Book Picks for Veterinary Professionals: Must-Reads for Your Vacation

A tough topic you'll encounter at some point in your veterinary career is some sort of recall. These recalls and worries can be about medications, pet foods, and pet accessories, encompassing a wide gamut of products and services we recommend to the pet-owning public, and suddenly, somebody says there's a problem. This week, we want to discuss what you should do if you encounter one of these rumors or recalls and how you can better communicate with your clients and stay ahead of hysteria. 

Join hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, MPA, as they share their experiences with veterinary rumors and recalls. They offer their experiences and tips on how you should respond and why education is the foundation of better professional communication. 

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Rumors and Recalls: Responding to Negative Reports about Veterinary Products

What happens if you find out that one of your colleagues is on OnlyFans? This week, we want to talk about the exciting world of online entrepreneurship and what you should do or how you should handle all the little questions we have if you find out that one of your teammates is on the Internet in a very intimate way. The Veterinary Viewfinder is the podcast that tackles the toughest topics in veterinary medicine. I believe this qualifies, Viewfinders!

When we started this podcast over seven and a half years ago, a tough topic that we covered on the Viewfinder in the early days was, what do you do about tattoos? Should they be visible, or should they be hidden, and do you have a policy? Well, you might have more than a tattoo to worry about these days. We want to discuss what happens if you find out if one of your colleagues, employees, coworkers, teammates, or colleagues is on OnlyFans or a similar intimate or adult website.

We want to discuss communication strategies you may want to consider ahead of time because you’ll likely encounter some variation of this scenario in the near future. 

Join hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, MPA, as they share their own experiences with employees and colleagues who have worked in the adult industry and tips to prepare your clinic. 
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Is Your Veterinary Clinic Prepared for Climate Change Catastrophes?

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