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The Veterinary Roundtable

The Veterinary Roundtable

A Pets & Animals , Kids & Family and Science podcast

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Welcome to The Veterinary Roundtable! This podcast revolves around listener's questions and concerns regarding anything and everything vet med related. The hosts, Dr. Ashlyn Duckwall, Dr. Emily King, and Courtney Allan try their hardest to answer each and every listener question and inquiry to the best of their ability... and have a few laughs along the way. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays at 9AM EST on all podcast services along with YouTube! Want to be featured on the show? Ask your question or send your inquiry by messaging us on social media, sending us a text message, or emailing theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!

Newest episodes

Do Dogs Go to Heaven? A Catholic Priest Explains Heaven, Pet Loss & Euthanasia w/ Father Andrew

1 hr 18 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, and Allie welcome Father Andrew Morand to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about faith, veterinary medicine, and the relationship between humans and animals! Do animals have souls? Do our pets go to heaven? Is euthanasia morally wrong? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions the ladies explore with Father Andrew as they dive into the intersection of religion and veterinary medicine. Join the conversation as they discuss the emotional weight of pet euthanasia, navigating grief and loss, understanding animal suffering, and how faith can influence the difficult decisions veterinarians and pet owners face every day. You won't want to miss this one! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Meet Father Andrew 04:40 How Animals Shape Our Spiritual Lives 08:44 Do Pets Have Souls? 14:12 Will I See My Pet Again? 18:18 Balaam’s Donkey and Animals in the New Creation 21:04 What to Tell a Child Asking “Is My Dog in Heaven?” 25:24 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Pets? 29:39 Euthanasia, Guilt, and Stewardship 33:03 What the Catechism Says About Animals 39:20 When a Client Asks to Euthanize Too Soon 43:30 Living Your Faith at Work 50:10 Pricing, Giver Syndrome, Compassion Fatigue, and Self-Care 01:02:48 Moving Between Rooms: Handwashing, Prayer, and Box Breathing 01:12:33 Signs After a Pet Passes: Butterflies and Cardinals 01:16:15 Outro 

The 200th Episode Extravaganza: Vet Med Controversies, Untold Stories & What's Next

1 hr 9 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, Courtney, and Allie celebrate a HUGE milestone on the pod, and this episode is unlike anything they've done before! Join the ladies as they look back on 200 episodes of veterinary medicine, unforgettable conversations, controversial opinions, and everything they've learned along the way. After 200 episodes, what's changed? What have we learned about the veterinary profession, and where do we hope to be by episode 300? Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're joining us for the first time, this celebration is for YOU. Thank you for being part of The Veterinary Roundtable community and helping us reach this incredible milestone! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:59 The "VRAs" 18:32 Agree or Disagree 26:13 The Scruffing Cats Debate 28:30 Should Pet Insurance Be Required? 31:16 How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host? 37:09 Time Capsule: What 200 Episodes Changed 42:12 Hopes for Episode 300 and the Toxic Positivity Debate 44:20 The Next 100 Episodes and Why Controversial Guests Decline 48:57 Stories We Couldn't Tell Until Now 56:43 Lightning Round 01:05:23 Dream Guests 01:09:11 Outro 

Why Non-Rebreather Circuits on Every Patient Is a Safety Problem

48 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Imagine putting a giant dog on the same non-rebreather circuit as a tiny one. A listener’s clinic does exactly that for every patient, and the Veterinary Roundtable hosts break down why it’s a safety problem, from CO2 rebreathing to flow rates, and how to push back on “it doesn’t make a difference.”  Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:42 Listener Question: non-rebreather circuits on every patient 09:54 Pits, Peaks, & Peculiars 18:31 Vet burnout survey 21:31 Higher-concentration skin infection drug approved for dogs 24:01 Nashville vet who failed the licensing exam repeatedly 26:21 Tales from the Trenches 28:43 Case Collections 38:26 Agree/Disagree 44:12 Listener Inquiry: Advice for a vet student starting clinics 48:00 Outro

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Do Dogs Go to Heaven? A Catholic Priest Explains Heaven, Pet Loss & Euthanasia w/ Father Andrew

1 hr 18 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, and Allie welcome Father Andrew Morand to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about faith, veterinary medicine, and the relationship between humans and animals! Do animals have souls? Do our pets go to heaven? Is euthanasia morally wrong? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions the ladies explore with Father Andrew as they dive into the intersection of religion and veterinary medicine. Join the conversation as they discuss the emotional weight of pet euthanasia, navigating grief and loss, understanding animal suffering, and how faith can influence the difficult decisions veterinarians and pet owners face every day. You won't want to miss this one! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and Meet Father Andrew 04:40 How Animals Shape Our Spiritual Lives 08:44 Do Pets Have Souls? 14:12 Will I See My Pet Again? 18:18 Balaam’s Donkey and Animals in the New Creation 21:04 What to Tell a Child Asking “Is My Dog in Heaven?” 25:24 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Pets? 29:39 Euthanasia, Guilt, and Stewardship 33:03 What the Catechism Says About Animals 39:20 When a Client Asks to Euthanize Too Soon 43:30 Living Your Faith at Work 50:10 Pricing, Giver Syndrome, Compassion Fatigue, and Self-Care 01:02:48 Moving Between Rooms: Handwashing, Prayer, and Box Breathing 01:12:33 Signs After a Pet Passes: Butterflies and Cardinals 01:16:15 Outro 

The 200th Episode Extravaganza: Vet Med Controversies, Untold Stories & What's Next

1 hr 9 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, Courtney, and Allie celebrate a HUGE milestone on the pod, and this episode is unlike anything they've done before! Join the ladies as they look back on 200 episodes of veterinary medicine, unforgettable conversations, controversial opinions, and everything they've learned along the way. After 200 episodes, what's changed? What have we learned about the veterinary profession, and where do we hope to be by episode 300? Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're joining us for the first time, this celebration is for YOU. Thank you for being part of The Veterinary Roundtable community and helping us reach this incredible milestone! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:59 The "VRAs" 18:32 Agree or Disagree 26:13 The Scruffing Cats Debate 28:30 Should Pet Insurance Be Required? 31:16 How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host? 37:09 Time Capsule: What 200 Episodes Changed 42:12 Hopes for Episode 300 and the Toxic Positivity Debate 44:20 The Next 100 Episodes and Why Controversial Guests Decline 48:57 Stories We Couldn't Tell Until Now 56:43 Lightning Round 01:05:23 Dream Guests 01:09:11 Outro 

Why Non-Rebreather Circuits on Every Patient Is a Safety Problem

48 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Imagine putting a giant dog on the same non-rebreather circuit as a tiny one. A listener’s clinic does exactly that for every patient, and the Veterinary Roundtable hosts break down why it’s a safety problem, from CO2 rebreathing to flow rates, and how to push back on “it doesn’t make a difference.”  Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 04:42 Listener Question: non-rebreather circuits on every patient 09:54 Pits, Peaks, & Peculiars 18:31 Vet burnout survey 21:31 Higher-concentration skin infection drug approved for dogs 24:01 Nashville vet who failed the licensing exam repeatedly 26:21 Tales from the Trenches 28:43 Case Collections 38:26 Agree/Disagree 44:12 Listener Inquiry: Advice for a vet student starting clinics 48:00 Outro

AI in Veterinary Medicine, Toxic Cat Food & a Goat Story Gone VERY Wrong!

51 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a GROSS tale from the trench, AI adoption in veterinary medicine doubling, breaking into veterinary assisting from aquatic medicine, chemicals being found in cat food, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:17 Peaks, Pits, and Peculiars 15:35 California’s New Law, Patient-Specific VCP 19:11 AI Adoption in Veterinary Medicine Doubling 22:26 Heavy Metals and Chemicals in Cat Food 24:33 Tales from the Trenches 27:42 Case Collections 33:31 Agree/Disagree 41:33 Breaking Into Vet Assisting From Aquatic Medicine 45:45 Why Patients Over 15 Pounds Go On A Rebreather 50:51 Outro

Veterinary Care for the Homeless: Breaking Barriers, Building Trust & the Mission Behind Project Street Vet

54 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome guests Dr. Kristen Schmidt and Rose Kendall to discuss anything and everything regarding Project Street Vet; heartwarming patient stories, licensing fears, how to volunteer, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Project Street Vet: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:00 Founding Project Street Vet in Georgia 05:27 First Outreach, What to Pack & Word of Mouth 13:28 Stories That Stuck: Polar Bear & Laurie 16:37 Earning Trust by Showing Up 18:23 “Should They Own a Pet?” & Barriers to Care 23:18 Spectrum of Care 26:19 Pushing the Boundaries of Street Medicine 29:06 Referrals & Funding 30:51 Bringing “No Judgment, Just Help” Back to the Clinic 36:13 Handling Fractious Pets & the Rabies Priority 39:36 Licensing Fears & Incremental Medicine 43:04 Volunteering 44:50 Emotional Toll & Burnout 49:07 How to Help & Final Takeaways 

What Veterinarians Get Wrong About Prescriptions w/ Dr. Alexandra Prach

1 hr 19 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Prach joins the table to discuss the gaps between veterinary medicine and pharmacy, common prescribing and compounding mistakes, formulation and absorption differences, medication toxicity concerns, DEA and NPI number confusion, the future of veterinary pharmacy, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable The Dosing Lab: https://thedosinglab.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeOckocKZz2OnDU7SKvXDL1Zn4s8VajtyrAD0UOo-FODbzC-b9NwS_KPpeN5A_aem_JJTYxsyw7MObihug9NzP3w Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:00 Dr. Prach's Path to Vet Compounding Pharmacy 06:10 Human vs. Veterinary Prescriptions & Pharmacy Training Gaps 12:45 Compounding Standards, USP Regulations, & PCAB Accreditation 15:55 The Dosing Lab & Common Prescribing Errors 23:45 Formulation Realities 34:35 Compounding Commercial Alternatives & Absorption Differences 41:45 Toxicity Concerns, Vehicle Selection, & Drug Salt Conversions 48:30 Gels, Drops, & Ointments 56:35 Monoclonal Antibodies & Handling Hazardous Medications 01:03:00 Navigating Pharmacist Requests for DEA and NPI Numbers 01:06:10 The Future of Veterinary Pharmacy 01:18:37 Outro 

Hot Takes on Veterinary Medicine & Knowing When It’s Time to Leave a Clinic

1 hr 7 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King discuss a new Asian Longhorn tick disease, rabies exposure rising in humans, a hilarious stray cat bite story, a listener inquiry around when to leave a clinic, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:16 Listener Follow-up: Pass/Fail Grading Systems in Vet School 07:06 Pits and Peaks 16:38 Asian Longhorned Ticks and Disease Transmission 20:26 Rising Human Rabies Exposures & Treatment Costs 24:46 Stray Cat Bite Story 28:34 Vet Clinic Shooting & Industry Safety Concerns 39:33 Tales from the Trenches 42:12 Case Collections 49:32 Agree or Disagree 01:00:44 Listener Inquiry: Navigating Staffing Chaos, Remote Management, & New Job Offers 01:07:22 Outro

The Veterinary-Themed Game Show Episode

36 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King do something a bit different and play a few veterinary-themed games! From "What Would You Say To The Unhinged Client" to "Who Is More Likely To..." they wanted to switch it up for one episode just for fun! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:26 "What Would You Say?" - Client Scenarios 13:22 Case Collection: Kitten Eye Abscess 19:12 Agree or Disagree: Practice Boundaries & Lipoma Supplements 23:28 Agree or Disagree: Antibiotic Overuse in Veterinary Medicine 26:00 Agree or Disagree: Is Limping a Sign of Pain? 27:19 "Who is More Likely To..." 35:26 Outro 

Can Your Standard of Care Be TOO High in Veterinary Medicine?

54 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King discuss insider information regarding PetSmart Charity Grants, pet loss helplines being disconnected, a very interesting listener inquiry surrounding the topic of standard of care, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps  00:00 Intro 02:05 Listener Follow-Up: PetSmart Charities Grant 08:55 Pits and Peaks 16:56 Pet Cognitive Decline 20:08 Pet Loss Helplines Disconnected 23:55 Diabetes Management 26:32 Case Collections 32:01 Agree or Disagree 42:16 Listener Inquiry: High Standards of Care vs. Workplace Expectations 53:53 Outro 

A Rabid Bat at Purdue, Vet Med Hot Takes & Balancing Vet School With Family

39 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Harrison and Dr. King discuss social media cancel culture in veterinary medicine, a rabid bat getting loose in the dorms at Purdue University, a wildly interesting canine blinking study, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:55 Pits, Peaks, and Peculiar 05:33 Social Media & Cancel Culture 14:43 Rabid Bat at Purdue University 17:19 UC Davis Partners with PetSmart 21:09 Canine Blinking Study 23:48 Case Collections 32:22 Listener Inquiries 38:36 Outro

How to Survive Your First Year of Vet School Without Burning Out

51 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies introduce a few new segments to the show, discuss a veterinarian in Florida operating on the wrong leg of a patient, how to not burn out in your first year of vet school, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:45 Pits, Peaks, and Peculiars 20:01 South Florida Wrong-Leg Surgery Lawsuit 24:01 Pet Food Recall and Screwworm Authorization 26:49 AI-Enabled Stethoscopes in Pets 28:30 Case Collections 36:06 Agree or Disagree 42:18 Advice For First Year Vet Students 51:21 Outro 

Attacked by a Dog at Work: Did This Vet Clinic Fail Its Employee?

34 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies recap The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE 2026, provide feedback on the UK price transparency, bring attention to AVMF scholarships, discuss how a clinic should not handle a dog bite incident, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:08 VRT Live Recap 07:30 Pits and Peaks 08:47 Copyright Lawsuit Risks 12:03 UK Price Transparency 14:31 AVMF Scholarships 16:01 Case Collection: Severe Bladder Stones 22:02 Listener Inquiry: Dog Bite & Clinic Management 33:37 Outro

Can We Trust AI in Veterinary Diagnostics? w/ Dr. Jordan Towns

1 hr 41 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! This week, the ladies are joined by the multitalented Dr. Jordan Towns... and she’s done a little bit of everything. The conversation dives into the rapidly evolving world of AI in veterinary medicine, including the risks of putting too much trust in AI-generated lab results, how AI and machine learning actually interpret cytology slides, and why these tools are best used as an assistant... not a replacement for veterinary professionals. Dr. Towns shares her incredible journey as a pentathlon athlete on the Olympic team and the story of how she found herself coaching college football games. AI, veterinary medicine, the Olympics, and college football... all in one episode! You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:20 Introducing Dr. Jordan Towns 10:35 Dr. Towns' Veterinary Career Path 12:04 The Journey into Modern Pentathlon & Team USA 17:17 How Pentathlon Works: Horses, Fencing, Swimming, & Shooting 20:28 Discovering a Passion for Clinical Pathology 24:41 Clinical Pathology vs. Anatomic Pathology Explained 27:38 How Vet History Improves Pathologist Accuracy 34:29 Teaching Philosophy: Safe Spaces & Interactive Learning 40:33 A Systematic Approach to Reading Lab Work 42:42 How AI and Machine Learning Read Cytology Slides 49:41 Concerns Over AI 57:17 FDA Regulations on Animal Medical Equipment 01:08:50 The Ideal Role of AI as an Assistant, Not a Replacement...

What Veterinarians Need To Know About The Adequan Recall

51 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies break down the Adequan recall, discuss a potential ban on non-competes, a sudden rise in employee fraud in veterinary practices and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:54 Pits and Peaks 11:55 Listener Follow-Ups: Negative Classmates & Client Gossip 17:54 Tales from the Trenches: Vet Assistant Incident 21:54 Adequan Recalls 24:43 Non-Compete Bans 28:48 Employee Fraud in Veterinary Practices 32:36 Case Collection: Chief's Mediastinal Mass 41:44 Listener Inquiries: Tech Licensing & Career Transitions 51:11 Outro 

Everything Veterinarians Need to Know About IVDD, PLDA, and Canine Spinal Surgery w/ Dr. Danielle Dugat

1 hr 4 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we welcome Danielle Dugat, DVM, MS, DACVS to pick her brain about orthopedics and neurosurgery in veterinary medicine while also deeply discussing one of her passions, Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation (PLDA). This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:03 Dr. Danielle Dugat Introduction 06:13 Dr. Dugat's Journey into Veterinary Surgery 08:41 Early Adoption of Laser Disc Ablation 10:06 Understanding Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) 12:56 High-Risk Breeds and Spine Degeneration 17:25 IVDD in Large Breed Dogs 19:00 Preventing IVDD & Lifestyle Factors 24:18 How Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation (PLDA) Works 27:55 Preventive PLDA & Patient Suitability 34:09 Risks, Recovery, and Strict Confinement Protocols 39:05 Cervical Spine Limitations & Differential Diagnoses 42:05 Financial Costs and Travel Logistics for PLDA 47:18 NSAIDs vs. Steroids & Referral Timelines 57:18 Lightning Round Questions 01:03:19 Outro

Do Pets Have Souls? Exploring Faith, Vet Med, and Pet Loss

43 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies the infamous Cyclospora outbreak, Tractor Supply buying veterinary clinics, if pets have souls, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:49 Pits and Peaks 13:29 Follow Up: Going to Vet School Later in Life 15:07 Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Fresh Produce 20:01 Tractor Supply Acquires VIP Pet Care 25:08 Midwestern Cancels Chicago Vet College Plans 26:25 Case Collections: Unblocking a Cat & Surgical Teamwork 34:22 Catholic Theology & Animal Souls 38:45 Social Media Animal Nutritionists vs. Vet Diets 43:21 Outro 

The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Before Accepting a Job at a Veterinary Clinic

25 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their biggest red flags to look for in a clinic during the hiring process while also throwing in a few pet peeves here and there! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:19 Pits and Peaks 07:19 Clinic Pet Peeves & Red Flags 09:07 Lobby's Smelling Bad 13:52 High Turnover Rate 15:01 Poor Communication 18:51 No Cat Designated Treatment Area 25:14 Outro 

Brain Ballooning in Dogs: Recognizing and Managing Increased Intracranial Pressure

1 hr 4 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss our longest tail from the trench to date, veterinary medicine possibly needing AI guardrails, cranial shape scaling in dogs, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:06 Pits and Peaks 14:13 Tails from the Trenches 40:35 AI Guardrails 45:35 Cranial Shape Scaling 52:23 Case Collections 59:00 How To Stand Out In Your Veterinary Resume 01:02:07 Taking A Risk And Owning A Vet Clinic 01:04:00 Outro

Texas Screwworm Outbreak, Rabies Rules & AI in Veterinary Medicine

45 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the New World Screwworm officially invading Texas, if volunteering is enough to make you stand out in a vet school application, the possibility of being too old for vet school, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:43 Pits and Peaks 10:15 Texas Screwworm Outbreak 12:30 Rabies and Vaccine Rules 18:16 AI Heart Murmur Detection 21:48 Case Collections 35:50 Volunteer Work For Vet School Applications 39:50 Can You Be Too Old For Vet School? 45:13 Outro 

Should Veterinary Clinics Use Remote Anesthesiologists?

31 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King is flying solo as she discusses a chaotic tales from the trench (that involves a caved in ceiling and snakes...), new FIP treatments, the benefits of remote anesthesiologists, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Pits and Peaks 04:01 Tails From The Trenches 07:11 FIP Treatment Advancements 10:34 Pet Aging Myths 13:10 Case Collections 17:35 Indianapolis Area Recommendations 20:35 Thoughts on Remote Anesthesiologists 26:40 Thoughts on Holistic Veterinarians 30:25 Outro 

The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 6)

57 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets *apologies for the technical difficulties with the audio throughout this episode* Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're doing another mailbag and answering ONLY your questions. From what chew treats are safe for dogs to if production should go away for veterinarians to spay incontinence and so much more. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:34 Follow-Up to Candace Little 05:57 Pits and Peaks 13:51 Georgia Rabies Case Twist 18:55 Texas Screwworm Outbreak 26:43 Reference Guides or Books For Clinics 34:04 Safe Chew Treats For Dogs 37:42 Production Going Away For Veterinarians 44:31 Discussing Spay Incontinence 54:14 Figuring Out What Specialty of Vet Med You Should Go Into 57:40 Outro 

Financial Freedom for Veterinarians: How to Build Wealth Beyond Your Paycheck w/ Jerry Vaughn

1 hr 2 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we're joined by financial advisor and money guru, Jerry Vaughn, to help walk us through how to help the individual veterinary professional become financially successful. From discussing the differences between good debt vs bad debt to lowering financial anxiety to evaluating corporate veterinary sign-on bonuses and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Jerry Vaughn and Guardian Chamber LLC 06:20 Common Financial Pitfalls 08:33 Understanding Earning Income vs Building Wealth 14:17 Navigating Post-Graduation Student Debt Loads 17:02 Core Steps to a Five-Year Financial Plan 26:12 Good Debt vs Bad Debt and Credit Cards 31:58 Lowering Financial Anxiety 41:45 Automating Your Paychecks 44:43 Financial Teamwork in Marriage 53:34 Evaluating Corporate Veterinary Sign-On Bonuses 57:53 One Action YOU Can Do Right Now 01:01:46 Outro  

Fixing Vet Anesthesia, Dentistry & The Workflows Burning Out Your Team w/ Danielle Heberle, CVT

1 hr 12 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Heberle, CVT, VTS-H Dentistry,Senior Manager of Clinical Services at Midmark Corporation, to talk about why so many veterinary teams feel overwhelmed even when they love the medicine, the workflow mistakes clinics don't even realize they're making, technician underutilization in anesthesia and dentistry, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Introducing Danielle & Her Journey 09:44 Industry Patterns and Burnout 13:11 AAHA's Stay, Please Study 16:57 Best Dentistry Workflow 22:24 Overcoming Resistance to Standardized Care 29:38 Client Compliance & Preventive Care 34:15 Optimizing Clinic Physical Design 41:02 Preventing Anesthesia Mistakes 49:13 Midmark's Training Academy 54:14 Real-Life Anesthesia Simulation 01:01:55 The Future of Veterinary Dentistry 01:11:33 Outro

The Rabies Test That Ended a Vet Career Before It Started

48 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a follow up regarding the veterinary medication laws in Finland, cat to human transmission of Avian Influenza, Dr. Duckwall's case of the lost needle, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 08:32 Follow Up: Medication Laws in Finland 14:35 Pits and Peaks 20:27 Cat to Human Transmission of Avian Influenza 23:29 Horse Injury Detection System 26:40 Tales from the Trenches 28:50 Cases: The Lost Needle 34:33 The Fat Splenic Mass 40:58 Listener Inquiry: The Reality of Rabies Testing 48:51 Outro 

The Emergency Veterinary Experience w/ Dr. Carin Beene

1 hr 24 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies welcome special guest, Dr. Carin Beene, a small animal emergency veterinarian to discuss anything and everything regarding emergency veterinary medicine at VEG; types of cases, patient workflow, the client-patient relationship, navigating veterinary costs, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:54 Pits and Peaks 16:30 Dr. Carin Beene's Journey into ER 24:40 Transitioning to ER Medicine 30:07 Most Common Emergencies 34:10 Recent Trend of Not Wanting to Hospitalize Patients 37:40 Most Common Preventable Emergencies 41:03 Biggest Pros and Cons of Working as an ER Vet 52:52 Inside the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Open Model 01:04:13 Navigating Vet Care Costs 01:13:56 The Rise of Veterinary Urgent Care Clinics 01:16:27 Advice for Future ER Vets 01:24:16 Outro

Announcing The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at WVC Nashville 2026

1 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy your tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Saddle up for The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at Cannery Hall — the ultimate western-themed night out for veterinary professionals at WVC Nashville 2026!  Hosted by Dr. Adam Christman with special guests Sarah Parsons and Walter Brown, this one-of-a-kind live experience brings together everything you love about the veterinary community: laughs, hot topics, friendly competition, cocktails, and unforgettable moments with your clinic crew. Expect a high-energy evening featuring: A LIVE Veterinary Roundtable podcast episodeAn interactive game show packed with surprisesFree food and veterinary-themed cocktailsThousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and join us at Cannery Hall for a night of connection, celebration, and pure veterinary chaos in the best way possible. This event is proudly sponsored by Solensia™, Librela™, CoVet, Midmark, Stryker, and The Farmer’s Dog.

Why HomewardVet Failed and What It Means for Veterinary Medicine

43 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss HomewardVet closing it's doors, a gruesome dog bite tale from the trench, unique friction between two staff members in a clinic, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps  00:00 Intro 01:14 Pits and Peaks 10:13 Homeward Vet Closes 15:11 Tales from the Trenches 22:48 Case Collections 35:10 Listener Inquiries 43:21 Outro 

The Growing Concern Around Hantavirus and Household Pets

48 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss two major topics surrounding the United States right now: hantavirus and ticks. Can hantavirus spread to pets? Where did it originate from? Why are hundreds of thousands of ticks spawning from thin air? Listen to the full episode to find out! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:25 Pits and Peaks 19:50 Hantavirus 28:48 Ticks and Prevention Pushback 35:46 Tales from the Trenches 38:14 Case Collections: Demodex and Toe Amputations 46:36 Listener Inquiries 48:17 Outro

What Happened to DVMoms and Why the Community Is Breaking Down

1 hr 6 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss follow ups from the protestors storming the Beagle research facility, corporate pharmacy policies, a new tick disease, the controversy surrounding DVMoms, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:22 Follow-Up from Research Beagle Article 07:00 Corporate Pharmacy Policies 12:18 Pits and Peaks 19:41 Tick Disease 26:19 DVMoms Facebook Group Controversy 30:59 Tales from the Trenches 43:06 Case Collections 51:53 Navigating Pregnancy In Vet Med 58:07 Struggling To Find A Clinic Job With No Prior Experience 01:05:57 Outro 

How RVTs Can Handle Team Tension in High-Stress ER Settings

1 hr 15 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies a new diagnostic tool for determining canine dementia, an absolutely HILARIOUS tale from the trench, a pet owner struggling with different advice from multiple veterinarians, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:57 DVM Appreciation Week 06:02 Follow-Ups from Last Week's Episode 14:05 Pits and Peaks 24:37 New Diagnostic Tools for Determining Canine Dementia 31:01 Animal Activists at Research Lab 35:32 OTC Flea Treatment Potentially Banned in UK 43:00 Tales From The Trenches 46:54 Case Collections 57:42 Listener Inquiries: Conflicting Vet Advice 01:01:51 Listener Inquiries: Handling Conflict in High-Stress ER Settings 01:14:54 Outro

Rectal vs Ear Thermometers? Vet Debates, ER Drama & Dog Bite Safety

51 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a new kind of bladder stone in pets, TWO tales from the trenches, whether they prefer ear or rectal thermometers, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 07:35 Pits and Peaks 14:06 Increase in Bladder Stones 19:42 Tales from the Trenches 27:36 Case Collections 37:34 Sedating Aggressive and Older Dogs 43:14 Working At An Understaffed and Overworked Clinic 47:43 Ear vs Rectal Thermometers 51:34 Outro

Chewy Acquires Modern Animal: What This Means for the Future of Veterinary Care

1 hr 12 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a tales from the trench voicemail that brings awareness to dog bites, a funny follow up from the bladder stone story last week, Chewy acquiring Modern Animal, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:17 Pits and Peaks 15:25 Chewy Acquires Modern Animal Hospitals 18:32 Tales from the Trenches 32:52 Case Collections - Senior Dentals 37:31 Case Collections - Respiratory Mystery 48:55 Thoughts on Terminal Equine and Goats Lab at WSU 54:48 Processing An Outcome That Has No Clear Answer 01:12:17 Outro

The Infamous Dog Bladder Stones Surgery Tale

33 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a CRAZY tale from the trench (that is so crazy they made it the title of this episode), go into detail on their thoughts of the new IDEXX Invue, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:02 Pits and Peaks 10:36 Case Study: Abdominal Palpation 18:17 Tales From The Trenches 21:10 IDEXX InVue 22:52 Thoughts on More States Passing the VPA Legislation 30:16 Resources For Pet Owners Struggling Financially 33:07 Outro

The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 5)

54 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's all your questions and only your questions... plus a tale of the trench! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps  00:00 Intro 08:26 Pits and Peaks 14:45 Tales from the Trenches 22:40 Top Priority For Success As A Vet 26:26 Handling Clients That Can't Afford Diagnostics 31:12 One Thing We'd Change About Vet Med 37:32 Number of Litter Boxes 43:46 Managing Burnout 49:17 Why Is It Hard For Vet Techs To Find A Job? 52:26 Having No Experience With Animals In Pre-Vet 53:40 Outro 

Veterinarians Sound Alarm on Unregulated Dog Allergy Drugs

41 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss over-the-counter medications being used by pet owners with poor results, how to handle mistakes in the clinic, ways to become a practice manager, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:29 Pits and Peaks 08:15 Owners Getting Medications Without a Prescription 12:29 New Biologics 14:44 Case Collections 26:22 Training Staff & Handling Clinic Mistakes 31:27 PRP Injections 36:27 How to Become a Practice Manager 40:53 Outro

How New Federal Loan Limits Could Affect Veterinary Students

41 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a fruit gusher-like case, the new federal loan limits for vet students, updated guidance on canine chronic enteropathy, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:51 Pits and Peaks 09:45 Veterinary Students Face Federal Loan Limits 16:24 Updated Guidance on Canine Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy 19:27 Case Studies 26:30 Response to Tail Docking and Ear Cropping 29:40 Thoughts On Island Vet Schools 32:08 How Receptionists Can Make A Vet's Life Easier 41:06 Outro

The Veterinary Icebreaker Episode

51 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's ONLY icebreakers. The ladies answer everything from a patient they'll never forget to their most chaotic appointment to cases that went off the rails but worked out.  Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:47 The Patient You Would Never Forget 13:02 The Case That Humbled You 16:24 Strangest Thing You Pulled Out 18:36 The Moment You Realized Vet Med Is Hard 23:49 Most Chaotic Appointment 30:53 A Client Interaction You Won’t Forget 40:14 Case That Kept You Up But Taught You 44:55 The Moment That Made You Realize Why You Do Vet Med 47:49 A Case That Went Off The Rails But Worked Out 49:23 The Most “Only In Vet Med” Moment 51:15 Outro

The Future of Veterinary Dentistry w/ Mary Berg

1 hr 4 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! This episode is sponsored by Tartar Shield! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mary Berg, who has 30 years of experience in veterinary dental research and clinical practice and is the President of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education as we take a deep dive into modern veterinary dentistry, exploring the true value of COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment), improving dental compliance, and creating stronger client relationships through better communication and workflow. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps  00:00 Intro 03:00 What Is Beyond the Crown? 05:40 Importance of COHAT 07:12 Establishing Value for the Client 10:37 Financial Upside of Optimizing Dental Health 13:31 Percentage of Pets with Diseases 15:23 Effect of Core Procedures on Client Relationships 18:12 Improving Compliance 19:03 Repeatable Workflow for Core Procedures 24:04 Low-Cost Clinics Doing Dentals 28:38 Using CT to Look at Dental Images 30:38 Creating Buy-In for Core Procedures 32:30 Pricing in Vet Med 43:12 Recommendations for Clients 50:25 Tartar Shield’s New Toothpaste 53:51 Discharge Instructions for Patients 56:03 Dogs Getting Braces 59:29 Learning More About Beyond the Crown 1:04:20 Outro 

The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 4)

45 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Allie and Dr. King answer your questions with another mailbag episode! From how to create a positive work culture to overcoming the feeling of being behind in vet school to educating clients when they don't want to hear it... they answer it all! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:37 Trending Vet Med Topics 15:38 Advice for Aspiring Licensed Techs 19:45 Creating a Positive Work Culture 23:34 Overcoming the Feeling of Being Behind in Tech School 25:32 Advice for Techs in College 28:42 Things Techs Wished CSRs Did More Of 33:18 Educating Clients When They Don’t Want to Hear It 36:50 AI Resources That Boost Efficiency 42:35 What You Wish You Knew Entering Vet School 45:10 Outro

When Incentive Pay Crosses an Ethical Line in Vet Medicine

1 hr 0 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a thought-provoking article from AVMA, an insanely unethical tale from the trench, clarify a few points regarding cat declaws and scholarship opportunities for rural veterinarians, dive deep into a handful of interesting cases, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:15 Pits and Peaks 10:23 Trending Vet Med Topics 19:03 Tales from the Trenches 22:19 Case Collections 35:23 Listener Inquiries 1:00:15 Outro

A Roadmap for Vet Techs Returning After Years Away

55 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a whole panel of interesting cases, the AVMA potentially sugar coating the cost of veterinary school, how a former vet tech can confidently return to vet med after being away for 7 years, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:31 Pits and Peaks 14:32 Case Collections 33:10 Listener Inquiries 55:36 Outro

How To Recognize Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Dogs

52 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss recognizing cognitive dysfunction in dogs, an intense tale from the trench, learning how to not get super emotional during a euthanasia, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:37 Pits and Peaks 11:08 Trending Vet Med Topics 21:14 Tales from the Trenches 25:10 Case Collections 36:07 Listener Inquiries 52:11 Outro

Why the Netherlands Wants to Ban Incentive-Based Pay for Vets

43 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss why the Netherlands is wanting to ban incentive-based pay for veterinarians, an update on Courtney's wild animal control case, advice for a vet tech student on choosing where to work, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:41 Pits and Peaks 11:40 Trending Vet Med Topics 21:55 Courtney’s Update 24:01 Case Collections 31:40 Listener Inquiries 43:30 Outro

Vet-Approved or Just Clickbait? Unmasking Misleading Pet Health Posts

1 hr 5 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss California banning declaws, pet products being endorsed by fake veterinarians, a CRAZY tale from the trench involving a power outage, what to discuss during a vet school interview, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:47 Pits and Peaks 22:34 Trending Vet Med Topics 30:21 Tales from the Trenches 34:35 Case Collections 48:06 Listener Inquiries 1:05:23 Outro

How Vet Students Can Make a Real Impact Through Leadership

1 hr 9 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome back Dr. Duckwall with confetti, discuss a Wisconsin dog breeder no longer being eligible to supply research dogs, the NAVLE being accused of bias, a few very interested cases, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:51 Pits and Peaks 05:37 Dr. Duckwall Returns 09:18 Pits and Peaks Continued 23:07 Trending Vet Med Topics 34:30 Tales from the Trenches 39:11 Case Collections 56:10 Listener Inquiries 1:09:18 Outro

What Tucker Carlson’s Podcast Got Wrong About Veterinarians and Private Equity

46 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King is joined by her husband, Richie, to dissect a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Joe where co-founder of Dutch, Joe Spector, made a myriad of false claims surrounding veterinary professionals and the veterinary industry. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:32 The First Red Flag 05:30 Ethics in Capitalism 06:12 Insurance Coverage for Pets 08:23 Effects of Private Equity on Pet Care 11:07 Hate Spewed for the Vet Industry 13:42 What Private Equity Does 15:32 Why Mom and Pop Clinics are Cheaper 18:29 Providing Value in Vet Med 19:20 Profitability Isn’t Evil 23:26 BLS Inflation Model Flaws 26:53 Costs in Vet Med 28:41 Telehealth Limitations 32:00 The Main Goal 35:10 Logic Holes 36:49 AVMA False Scarcity 38:44 Final Thoughts 45:49 Outro

Is Vet School Admissions Out of Touch?

45 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome a surprise special guest, experience another year of veterinary-themed cocktails, discuss tips for the VTNE, the frustrations of applying to vet school (especially as an older applicant), and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:35 Pits and Peaks 09:40 Roundtable Drinks 25:10 Listener Inquiries 45:17 Outro

Can You Become a Vet Tech After Years at Home?

29 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies celebrate Christmas with a Roundtable Thriftmas segment (that you definitely DON'T want to miss), give advice on a listener wanting to become a vet tech after years of being at home, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:08 Pits and Peaks 09:29 Roundtable Thriftmas 20:12 Listener Inquiries 24:23 Tales from the Trenches 29:42 Outro

What Every Vet Should Know About Bravecto Quantum w/ Dr. Nikhil Joshi

45 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nikhil Joshi, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health! With extensive veterinary experience, he’s here to dive into everything you need to know about Bravecto Quantum. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:41 Bravecto Quantum Basics 08:06 Species of Ticks Bravecto Quantum Covers 08:43 Ideal Fit For This Product 09:54 Talking To An Owner About Coverage 11:43 What Makes the Lone Star Tick So Hard To Remove 13:43 What Happens If There Are Gaps in the Shots 14:33 How Does It Dissolve To Last a Year 17:07 Dealing with Social Media Backlash 19:38 Dogs That Aren’t Ideal Candidates For It 22:28 Precautions and Side Effects to Consider 25:03 Cost Concerns 26:38 What Should Clients Ask Their Vets 27:29 The Tick Life Cycle 30:18 Human Tickborne Disease 32:05 Does the Injection Break the Life Cycle Better 35:50 Injection Concerns 37:48 Bravecto Promise 39:46 Best Storing and Usage Practices 40:39 What Drives Owners to Make the Switch 43:05 Usage on Pets with Seizure Disorders 44:07 Final Thoughts 45:07 Outro

How Vets Build Confidence With Restraint and High-Risk Cases

1 hr 6 min

Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss how veterinary professionals can build confidence in the clinic with all animals, spaying and aborting pets (and the policy that surrounds those procedures), a SUPER interesting case that covers months, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:10 Pits and Peaks 23:08 Tales from the Trenches 28:56 Listener Inquiries 48:16 Case Collections 1:05:55 Outro

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