The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

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  • 436: You can do anything, but not everything: How values-driven veterinarians find joy now

    On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talks with Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, founder of The Evolved Vets. Weinheimer explains the difference between destination living and directional living, and why it matters in a profession heavy on checking boxes. They also talk about finding your people, protecting your energy, and bringing more positivity to veterinary medicine.

    In this episode, you'll learn

    • How the “I’ll be happy when” mindset shows up from preveterinary school onward
    • A simple values audit using your social media feed and calendar
    • What your “battery level” can tell you about showing up for patients and teams
    • Why stepping into a well-being session at a conference is worth the time

    • Where to find Bethany Weinheimer, DVM
      • The Evolved Vets website 

      24 min
    • 435: Advanced Modalities in Wound Management: Evidence-Based Strategies through the 4 Stages of Wound Repair from Fetch Kansas City

      This episode is sponsored by Novaquis Animal Health and is approved for 1.0 CE Credits 

      At Fetch Kansas City, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA talked with Kelly Sovey, DVM, CVA, and Danny Sack, DVM, about evidence-based approaches to veterinary wound management. They discussed how to assess wound healing, decide when to close a wound versus allow second-intention healing, and address factors that can stall progress—including infection, poor perfusion, tension, and patient comorbidities.

      The conversation also covered the 4 stages of wound healing, wound lavage and bandaging practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and the role of three-dimensional wound scaffolds.

      1 hr 10 min
    • 435: IBD or lymphoma? Sorting out the feline GI puzzle

      On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), to talk feline lymphoma, from that "something's just off" exam to what comes next. Clifford explains how the large cell and small cell forms show up differently in the clinic, and which diagnostics give primary care teams the clearest picture.

      In this episode, you'll learn

      • Where treatment stands today and why veterinarians may soon have more options for treatment.
      • How veterinarians can work with clients on a budget when the difference between IBD and small cell lymphoma isn't clear-cut.
      • What to expect from CHOP-based protocols in cats compared with dogs.
      • Known risk factors for feline GI lymphoma, including FeLV, FIV, and secondhand smoke exposure.

      • Where to find Craig A. Clifford
        • The "Cliff's Edge" veterinary oncology podcast
        • LinkedIn
        • 15 min
        • 434: Stuck in the red zone? How veterinary teams can reset after conflict

          Productive conflict starts with knowing yourself. On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Bridget Rollins, MBA, founder of Kings Consulting, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to explain how emotional intelligence helps veterinary professionals notice when they're getting triggered and get back to a calmer, more thoughtful state of mind.

          In this episode, you'll hear:

          • Why triggers feel so personal, and where they often come from
          • A reflection exercise to help you figure out what pushes your buttons
          • How long shifts and fatigue can shorten everyone's fuse
          • How clearing the air one-on-one can build confidence and autonomy
          • 28 min
          • 433: For The Movement: A Proactive Approach to Joint Health
            This episode is sponsored by 4CYTE

            What is 4CYTE, and how is it used? Our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, explores these questions to Mindy Cannon, MBA, director of sales, marketing, and partnerships at epiq Animal Health. Throughout their conversation the duo covers the supplement's plant-based formulation and its active ingredient, Epiitalis. Plus, Cannon also explains how the dose depends on the animal's weight and how practices can carry the supplement in the clinic or where to point clients interested in trying to product.
            7 min
          • 432: Chasing conservation: Forging a path to a career in zoo medicine

            Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Cheryl Stout, DVM, a residency-trained zoo veterinarian, about her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to a career built around conservation. Stout discusses how she found her way into zoo medicine, what keeps her motivated to educate veterinary professionals and the public through social media, and more.

            In this episode

            • Career path: Stout traces her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to internships, a residency, and a foundation in zoo medicine.
            • The zoo med boards: A look at just how demanding the path to board certification really is.
            • Conservation impact: Stout's "why," and the species — from African elephants to bison to kiwi — that have shaped her career.
            • Social media outreach: Why Stout started sharing her work online, and what it's taught her about connecting with an audience - find her at safari_and_scrubs on TikTok and Instagram. 
              Where to find Cheryl Stout, DVM
              • https://www.tiktok.com/@safari_and_scrubs
              • https://www.instagram.com/safari_and_scrubs/
              • 18 min
              • 430: Fresh Thinking: The Science, Standards, and Clinical Potential of Fresh Food

                This episode is sponsored by The Farmer's Dog

                Clients are asking about fresh dog food, but there are still some misconceptions surrounding these diets out there. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talked with Brandon Stapleton, DVM, head veterinarian and vice president of animal healthcare at The Farmer’s Dog, live at Fetch Kansas City.

                Throughout the episode, they discuss what separates gently cooked fresh food from raw diets, what digestibility and “human grade” actually mean, and how fresh food may affect hydration. Stapleton also explains how individually portioned meals can take the guesswork out of weight management and how highly palatable, complete and balanced food can help senior, cancer, and postoperative patients keep eating.

                You can also watch this episode on dvm360.com!

                14 min
              • 431: Building a healthier tomorrow for dogs
                Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP, chief executive officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about the foundation's work to improve the health of dogs. Montgomery explains why aging is a new research priority and how the Canine Health Discovery of the Year award honors breakthroughs in the field. She also describes the foundation's support for the next generation of veterinary researchers and why breed clubs are important partners. She closes with the research she's most excited about, including canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, copper-associated hepatopathy, and canine schistosomiasis.
                17 min
              • 429: Beyond the medicine: What new veterinarians need to succeed

                New veterinarians face a steep climb in their first years out of school: building clinical judgment, finding their voice with clients, and figuring out how to shape a sustainable career. In this episode, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA sits down with Anthony Coronado, DVM, vice president of emergency services for Thrive Pet Healthcare, to talk through what actually helps new graduates find their footing, from trusting their training to knowing when to ask for help.

                In this episode

                • Career foundations: Coronado discusses his path from general practice to emergency medicine to national leadership, and his advice for new grads — trust your training, lean on mentors, ask for help.
                • Clinical judgment: Common early-career missteps, from skipping foundational workups to letting bias creep in, and why you treat the patient, not the test.
                • Client communication: Presenting the full range of appropriate care without presuming what a client can afford.
                • Documentation: Why accurate medical records aren't optional, and how AI and note-taking tools can ease the burden.
                • Emotional intelligence: Managing conflict, building psychological safety, and reducing burnout on a veterinary team.
                • Owning your career: Why growth is something you pursue, not something you wait for.

                  About the guest

                  Coronado began his career in general practice before moving into emergency medicine, a shift driven in part by financial pressure. From there, he progressed into leadership and partnership roles, helped develop programs at a national level, and now serves as vice president of emergency services for Thrive Pet Healthcare.
                  21 min
                • 428: Moving the Needle - Helping Pet Owners Through Vaccine Hesitancy
                  This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

                  In this episode, Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk through what clients are really worried about when it comes to vaccinations, what the safety evidence supports, and more. Plus, she also makes the case for rethinking how practices frame vaccine visits altogether—and shares the one tool she would put in every exam room.
                  29 min

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