Only one veterinary medicine expert currently serves in Congress. And in January, Congressman Dr. Kurt Schrader ends his tenure representing Oregon's 5th congressional district. Before he goes, he's urging our profession to get more involved in public service to protect our practices and our patients. Don't miss our 3-part podcast series exploring the necessary role of animal health professionals in public policy and how to get started. In part 1, Dr. Cassi speaks with Mike Bober from the Pet Advocacy Network about his experience in preparing people to serve in office. Looking ahead, part 2 will feature an interview with Congressman Schrader himself.

In this podcast, three veteran veterinary technicians explore veterinary nurse empowerment through a round table discussion. Brynn Hogan and Carolyn Spivock of VCA join VetFolio’s Samantha Sacasa as they speak candidly on tough topics such as accountability, burnout and work culture.

In this podcast Dr. Cassi and Dr. Logan Funk discuss electrocardiographic interpretation as it pertains to arrhythmia diagnosis in both primary care and emergency settings. Additionally, acute management strategies for tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias are reviewed.

This podcast will review the unique aspects of OA diagnosis and management in feline patients and introduce Solensia as an FDA approved, targeted therapy for reducing OA pain in cats. Client education and multimodal management are also discussed.

In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Ashlee Moore will define the different types of disasters that could affect your practice and how to be prepared to tackle anything that comes your way. Topics include insurance options and more.

Veterinary medicine is a field that offers an incredible number of diverse opportunities from general practice and specialty medicine to industry and public safety. In this episode, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Natalie Lamneck explore another one of those opportunities - mixed animal practice. Learn about one veterinarian’s experience in this interesting and varied type of practice.

The transition from veterinary school to practice can be extremely stressful, and the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study found that wellbeing is lowest among young veterinarians. Mentorship plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of veterinarians. In this podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Addie Reinhard, a veterinary wellbeing researcher, about the latest research on mental health and wellbeing within the profession as well as MentorVet, a growing evidence-based initiative to support early-career veterinarians.

In this podcast we dive into the fascinating link between nutrition and behavior. Topics include the brain/gut connection, the role of the microbiome, how to support a healthy gut and the role of nutrition in anxiety and other conditions.

Want to Learn More on this topic? Check Out Dr. Pike's Webinar Nutritional Impact on Behavior on VetFolio https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/nutritional-impact-on-behavior

In this podcast Dr. Cassi chats with Dr. Khursheed Mama about options for sedative medications that may be used prior to general anesthesia or to facilitate completion of diagnostic and minor procedures. We’ll discuss individual drug characteristics, and how to individualize sedation protocols for the patient at hand.

Want to earn CE from this podcast? Be sure to log into VetFolio and take the quiz to qualify for your CE credit! https://www.vetfolio.com/courses/selecting-sedating-drugs-in-dogs-and-cats-a-dialogue-podcast-and-quiz

Performing a successful euthanasia requires multiple considerations starting from providing support and information in the beginning to ensuring quality aftercare. In this podcast, Dr. Cassi and Dr. Kathleen Cooney discuss the importance of research-based education surrounding euthanasia concepts and techniques in order to help practitioners feel confident in their abilities and ensure a peaceful and fulfilling experience for all involved.