Developing Confidence in Surgical Skills With Dr. Boatright
From Clinician's Brief: The Podcast by Clinician's Brief
May 18, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 375
About this episode
Dr. Boatright discusses developing confidence in surgical skills within veterinary practice.
In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Boatright, VMD, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Developing Confidence in Surgical Skills.” Dr. Boatright discusses surgical confidence in general veterinary practice, exploring skill development, client communication, equipment access, and the importance of mentorship. She also shares her insights on maintaining surgical skills, navigating economic and emotional challenges, and fostering collaboration among veterinarians. Resources: * https://cliniciansbrief.com/article/building-surgical-confidence-veterinarians * https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/ Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist
People in this episode
Host: Alyssa Watson
Guest: Kate Boatright
Topics covered
- surgical skills
- veterinary practice
- mentorship
- client communication
- skill development
Keywords
- surgical confidence
- veterinary surgery
- skill development
- mentorship
- client communication
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