Veterinary Vitals

We’re excited to announce a new segment on Veterinary Vitals! Every other Friday during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.

Advocacy

2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy Lab

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This time, we sat down with Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA's Immediate President, to discuss mentorship, mental health, the state of the profession, and what's next for veterinary medicine.

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Vet For A Day
https://www.cfvetforaday.com/

Questions With Crocker - Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/6CGF8GVqq03qS1qSPMG4hr?si=4c6bb6f2e25f4198

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In this episode, we explore the mental health challenges in veterinary practice with insights from Dr. Marisa Brunetti, and Danielle Baynes, writer and producer of the short film The Dog, highlighting the emotional toll of caring for both animals, and their owners.

The Dog

IndeVets

Not One More Vet is an initiative focusing on mental health within the veterinarian industry. Check them out.

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Andy Schwartz of the Texas Animal Commission, who at the time of this conversation was just retiring as State Veterinarian and Executive Director. Dr. Schwartz stopped by the Veterinary Vitals booth at TVMA Annual Conference & Expo to share about his time at the agency and several little-known perks of working for the state.

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Today on the podcast, we hear from two power-houses: TVMA Past President Dr. Jodi Long and AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson about their paths to leadership in the profession.  

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Today on the podcast, the 2023-24 Power of 10 Leadership Class participants share their journeys in veterinary medicine and why they sought to further develop their leadership skills! You can learn more about The Power of 10 Leadership Class and apply here by 5/17/24: https://ow.ly/VKmX50Rb2bF

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Bill Liska, TVMA’s 2024 Distinguished Career Achievement Award Winner at TVMA Annual Conference & Expo in Irving. Dr. Liska received his DVM from Iowa State University in 1973. He completed an internship and surgical residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York in 1976 and became Board Certified by the ACVS in 1980. He practiced  in Houston until 1988, when he founded one of the largest multi-disciplinary veterinary specialty hospitals in the country. Dr. Liska was awarded the AVMA Practitioner Research Award in 2009 for his canine and feline hip and knee replacement studies.

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In this episode, we hear a few important legislative updates, as well as the final word from our president Dr. Jodi Long as she prepares to end her term.

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Drs. Cherese Sullivan and Adria Flowers are two veterinarians and practice owners in Houston, Texas. 

Dr. Cherese Sullivan graduated from Cornell University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and has worked in general practice, emergency, and shelter medicine throughout her career. 

Dr. Adria Flowers received her Bachelors in Entomology from Texas A&M University in 2006 and obtained a masters in public health from University of Missouri. Dr. Flowers goal is to bring the One Health Initiative into her daily practice. 

Drs. Sullivan and Flowers share how they found each other, opened a clinic together and embody diversity and belonging in their practice.

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Sherri Jerzyk, a veterinary technician in the TAMU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, developed "The Grotto" as part of her veterinary social work certificate program. Her experiences in veterinary medicine gave her a passion for addressing mental health in the LVT population.

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