Veterinary Vitals

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the veterinary profession with its own set of challenges, and each veterinary practice faces its own unique issues. In this episode, acclaimed veterinary practice consultant Karen Felsted, DVM, CPA, MS, CVPM, outlines the most common issues and how veterinarians can address them. Topics covered include the following:

• Taking Care of Your Veterinary Team Physically, Emotionally and Financially
• What and How to Communicate with Clients 
• Operational Changes to Reduce Exposure 
• Expense Control and Preparing for a Possible Recession

Dr. Karen Felsted is a consultant for PantheraT: https://www.pantherat.com/ Any inquires can be sent to [email protected]

We will continue to offer COVID-19 updates on our website as well as through social media and e-blasts. We are here for you, so please do not hesitate to contact our office at 512-452-4224 or [email protected].

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“If I just had someone in my ear who understood what I was going through. I find comfort in podcasts. I listen to a lot of them because it’s people who have shared interests.” 

If you’ve been enjoying this podcast, you will probably like the podcast by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It’s called My Veterinary Life and is co-hosted by Marci Kirk, DVM. In this episode, Dr. Kirk shares the origin of this podcast, what it entails and her veterinary career path. You can find the My Veterinary Life podcast wherever you get your podcasts. 

Dr. Marci Kirk is the AVMA Assistant Director For Recent Graduate Initiatives | Membership and Field Services. 

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"It's important that we ask women. Sometimes women want to do it, but they are not sure if they would be welcome."

While the demographics of the veterinary medicine profession have shifted over the past 30 years from one comprised mostly of men to one that is majority female, something hasn't kept up with this trend: leadership. Only one-third of the TVMA Board of Directors is made up of women, and it wasn't until this year that the TVMA Executive Committee has more women than men. In this episode, Lori Teller, DVM, and Nancy Turner, DVM, explore why this trend exists and what we can do to help more women take on leadership roles in the profession.

Dr. Lori Teller is a past president of both the Texas and Harris County Veterinary Medical Associations and currently serves on the AVMA Board of Directors. Dr. Teller works at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine as the Clinical Associate Professor of Telehealth.

Dr. Nancy Turner served on the TVMA Board of Directors for Dallas County and recently stepped down from her post on the Executive Committee. She works for ReadiVet, an in-home health care provider.

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2019-2020 TVMA President Rick Wall, DVM, steps down from his leadership post on February 29, 2020. During his tenure, he focused on several issues: the aftermath of TVMA's stance on the possible second veterinary school in Texas, the launch of TVMA's "Roadshow" membership drive and how the profession faired following the 86th session of the Texas legislative session. In this episode, he gives listeners a closer look at his presidency. 

Dr. Wall practices at Animal Clinics of The Woodlands and Center for Veterinary Pain Management and Rehabilitation.
http://www.animalclinicsofthewoodlands.com/
http://www.vetrehabcenter.com/

Do you want to get to know the Executive Committee? Click here to learn more: https://www.tvma.org/About-Us/Executive-Committee

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"It's never a convenient time for the board to show up, but sometimes the board shows up early in the morning when things are really rushed around a veterinary practice."

If the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) were to come to your clinic unannounced today to perform a compliance inspection, would you be ready? In this episode, Don Ferrill, DVM, JD, outlines how veterinarians can be prepared for this likely situation. If you need legal assistance for your veterinary practice, you can contact Dr. Don Ferrill at 817-878-0579 or [email protected]. For quick answers to your legal questions, contact our General Counsel Elizabeth Choate, JD, at [email protected] or 512-452-4224.

One way to be prepared is to perform your own compliance inspection by downloading this form: https://www.veterinary.texas.gov/documents/enforce/2018%20Individual%20Licensee%20Inspection%20Form%20pdf.pdf

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When Bo Brock, DVM, moved to Lamesa, Texas, for a job in 1992, he was asked to write about veterinary medicine for the local paper. No one was reading his articles, so he turned to humor. His first funny article was so good that it was picked up by dvm360. dvm360 asked him to be a regular contributor. After writing for them for many years, he turned all of the dvm360 articles into a book called Crowded in the Middle of Nowhere: Tales of Humor and Healing in Rural America. In this episode, you'll learn what the first article was about and how writing about something funny each month shifted his perspective on life.

If you'd like to read Dr. Brock's book full of humorous stories, you can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Crowded-Middle-Nowhere-Healing-America-ebook/dp/B01GGKCHOE

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"As much as I loved practice, and I loved my patients and my clients, I kind of felt like I didn't really quack like the other ducks."

Finding your niche and a place of belonging in veterinary medicine doesn't always happen immediately. That was the case for Gayle Millard, DVM, who transitioned from practice life to the industry world in the middle of her career. Juggling her new job and work schedule with motherhood wasn't easy, but it came with some unique benefits. 

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Licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) can significantly benefit veterinary practices, from increasing revenue to enhancing wellness among veterinarians. In this episode, David Sessum, LVT, tells his story of becoming an LVT, explains why veterinarians should utilize LVTs in their practices and outlines the many benefits of doing so.

Are you an LVT listening who isn't a TVMA member? Join TVMA today. Visit https://www.tvma.org/Membership/LVTs or contact our Membership and Marketing Manager Donna Eberhart at [email protected] or 512-452-4224.

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Can veterinarians sell CBD products to clients? Our General Counsel Elizabeth Choate, JD, answers this question and helps veterinarians make informed decisions. 

Do you have legal questions? Contact Elizabeth Choate, JD, at [email protected] or (512) 452-4224. To share podcast story ideas, please contact host Dena Goldstein at [email protected]. 

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When practice owners are ready to retire and sell their clinics, they are faced with several options. Here’s a story of how one veterinarian chose to sell his clinic to a corporation and coped with the experience.

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