In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Diccon Westworth, BVSc, DACVIM (Neurology) from VCA Animal Care Center (ACC) of Sonoma County on what we can do to practice more sustainably when it comes to our veterinary clinics. Dr. Westworth leads the Sustainability "Green" Team at ACC and is on the board of directors at the not-for-profit Veterinary Sustainability Alliance. Tune in to learn if, when and how we should appropriately use non-sterile (nitrile) gloves in the veterinary clinic, and what we need to know about hand hygiene and hand health!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Rochelle Low, MaS, MHL, Global VP of Quality and Patient Safety for Mars Veterinary Health, about the importance of medical error reporting. Tune in to learn about near misses, how to implement a medical error reporting system, and how to empower the veterinary care team towards solutions to reduce harmful accidents from happening to pets!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Randy Hall, a leadership coach, founder and CEO of VetLead, a veterinary hospital leadership consulting business, about proven strategies to create more happy days in veterinary medicine. Discover how veterinary professionals can boost workplace happiness, improve team culture, and drive positive change for lasting career fulfillment. Tune in to this final podcast episode of the series to learn actionable tips for a happier, more rewarding veterinary career!

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD who shares a dermatologist’s perspective on common GI food allergy mistakes in pets. She discusses often-missed diagnostic steps in chronic pruritus with GI signs, pitfalls in diet selection, key factors in diet compliance, expected outcomes, and her top three non-negotiables for managing chronic dermatology cases in general practice. Veterinary professionals—listen now to improve your food allergy diagnostic and management skills!

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In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a recent paper by Lo et al. entitled “Dual therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban in cats with thromboembolic disease.” If you hate seeing cats present to you screaming from saddle thrombus, you’ll want to pay attention. This newest evidence of dual vs. monotherapy therapy with antithrombotic agents may change how you treat these emergent, painful feline patients!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review new 2025 data on mechanical ventilation in dogs and explore whether outcomes for patients undergoing positive pressure ventilation are improving. Tune in for a practical look at survival data and what it means for everyday ICU decision-making and conversations with pet owners.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review new 2025 data on hyperkalemia management in blocked cats and whether insulin-dextrose, bicarbonate, or beta2-agonists outperform IV fluids in reducing serum potassium and creatinine 4 hours post-treatment. Tune in for a quick breakdown of what these findings mean for your real-world blocked cat-protocols.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Kelly Foltz, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), co-author of Perceptions and Experiences of Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Technicians/Nurses, and Veterinary Technician Specialists, discusses key predictive factors influencing burnout, job fulfillment, and long-term career interest of non-DVM veterinary professionals. Dive into insights on workplace environment, respect, and contributing to animal well-being as drivers of career satisfaction. Tune in now to learn practical solutions for improving veterinary team wellbeing and retention!!

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with William Doxey about everything veterinarians need to know about the DEA's requirements regarding reverse distribution for controlled drugs. Ensure you are meeting DEA requirements when handling expired controlled drugs or drugs that need to be returned.

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, MSc, PhD, DECAR who discusses the importance of Apgar scoring for newborn puppies and kittens. He highlights its role in early detection of neonatal distress, improving survival rates, and promoting structured teamwork during C-sections and neonatal care.