The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Veterinary teams are surveyed often, but are those surveys reaching the heart of what keeps people engaged? On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer of dvm360, sits down with Pam Hale, DVM, MBA, JM, veterinary leader and relief veterinarian; Mark Albrecht, DVM, co-founder of Eudaimonia Consulting; and Matt Albrecht, PhD, co-founder of Eudaimonia Consulting and cultural anthropologist, to discuss a diagnostic approach to culture and how it can give every team member a voice.In this episode, you’ll learn Why “you can’t buy the culture” when acquiring a practice How psychological safety supports better patient outcomes What the next generation of veterinarians looks for in a workplace How to make an open-door policy work the way it’s intended Why social science deserves a seat at the table in veterinary medicine Learn more Eudaimonia Consulting What your team won't tell you: Why good intentions aren't enough to understand your practice culture (dvm360)

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), clinical professor at The Ohio State University, and Rene Paschall, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), nutrition resident at The Ohio State University and the University of Tennessee. The conversation tackles the labels and numbers that can make pet food comparisons tricky, from protein percentages to “limited ingredient” claims. Parker and Paschall also share how VetsBowl aims to make nutrition a natural part of every visit.In this episode, you’ll learn How the idea for a single diet database became a working platform How VetsBowl defines “limited ingredient” when no universal definition exists What an “intermittent or supplemental feeding” label means for therapeutic diets How nutrition fits in as the fifth vital assessment Why the database includes over-the-counter diets too Where to find Valerie J. Parker and Rene PaschallParker and Paschall at the VetsBowl website

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, board-certified veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Mainline Veterinary Specialists, to explore why cranial cruciate ligament disease is best understood as a chronic inflammatory condition, and what that means for surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term joint health.In this episode, you'll learn Why “disease” is a better word than “injury” for cruciate tears How a whole-dog approach addresses compensatory changes beyond the knee What bilateral cruciate tears can look like in the clinic How supplements, NSAIDs, and intra-articular therapies fit into joint care Where to find Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS Steve Mehler's website Steve Mehler on TikTok

This episode is sponsored by Novaquis Animal Health and is approved for 1.0 CE Credits At Fetch Kansas City, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA talked with Kelly Sovey, DVM, CVA, and Danny Sack, DVM, about evidence-based approaches to veterinary wound management. They discussed how to assess wound healing, decide when to close a wound versus allow second-intention healing, and address factors that can stall progress—including infection, poor perfusion, tension, and patient comorbidities.The conversation also covered the 4 stages of wound healing, wound lavage and bandaging practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and the role of three-dimensional wound scaffolds.

Productive conflict starts with knowing yourself. On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Bridget Rollins, MBA, founder of Kings Consulting, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to explain how emotional intelligence helps veterinary professionals notice when they're getting triggered and get back to a calmer, more thoughtful state of mind.In this episode, you'll hear: Why triggers feel so personal, and where they often come from A reflection exercise to help you figure out what pushes your buttons How long shifts and fatigue can shorten everyone's fuse How clearing the air one-on-one can build confidence and autonomy

Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Cheryl Stout, DVM, a residency-trained zoo veterinarian, about her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to a career built around conservation. Stout discusses how she found her way into zoo medicine, what keeps her motivated to educate veterinary professionals and the public through social media, and more. In this episode Career path: Stout traces her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to internships, a residency, and a foundation in zoo medicine. The zoo med boards: A look at just how demanding the path to board certification really is. Conservation impact: Stout's "why," and the species — from African elephants to bison to kiwi — that have shaped her career. Social media outreach: Why Stout started sharing her work online, and what it's taught her about connecting with an audience - find her at safari_and_scrubs on TikTok and Instagram. Where to find Cheryl Stout, DVM https://www.tiktok.com/@safari_and_scrubs https://www.instagram.com/safari_and_scrubs/

Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP, chief executive officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about the foundation's work to improve the health of dogs. Montgomery explains why aging is a new research priority and how the Canine Health Discovery of the Year award honors breakthroughs in the field. She also describes the foundation's support for the next generation of veterinary researchers and why breed clubs are important partners. She closes with the research she's most excited about, including canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, copper-associated hepatopathy, and canine schistosomiasis.