Wvc Ask The Expert Podcast

This week, we welcome back for another Quick Cup of Knowledge Dr. Charlotte Lacroix. This time, Dr. Lacroix and Dr. Natalie Marks chat about one of the hottest topics in veterinary medicine, CBD. Here are Dr. Lacroix’s thoughts on how veterinary professionals should be handling client questions about CBD products and how little we truly know about their uses. She also expresses how important it is to find out more about the scientific studies that support CBD usage. For those who want to learn more about cannabis products in veterinary medicine, explore related courses taking place at WVC's 92nd Annual Conference. For more info, visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference ** About Charlotte A. Lacroix, DVM, JD** Dr. Charlotte Lacroix owns Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc., a national consulting firm advising on veterinary business and legal issues. Beginning her career as an equine veterinarian, she transitioned to law to advocate for veterinarians. With over 20 years of experience assisting veterinarian Look

In this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, Dr. Kristen Messenger joins Dr. Natalie Marks to tell us more about NSAIDs. Dr. Messenger is an assistant professor of pharmacology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She shares with us the best ways to use NSAIDs and covers some of the controversies about their use. Come hear Dr. Messenger speak at WVC's Annual Conference in February! In-Clinic Use of the Feline Grimace Scale & Acute Pain Treatment Options Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources ** About Kristen Messenger, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, DACVCP ** Dr. Kristen Messenger is an assistant professor of anesthesiology at North Carolina State University. She is a North Carolina native and completed her DVM and residency training at NCSU. She became board-certified in veterinary a

Registered veterinary technician Stephen wears many hats, and on this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, we find out more about his role as co-founder of the Veterinary Cannabis Academy. With CBDs being such a hot topic, Stephen goes over product differences, legal implications, as well as basics of what you need to know about cannabis in veterinary medicine. Mr. Cital is presenting twice at the upcoming WVC Annual Conference in February—register now or add his sessions about cannabinoids to your conference schedule! For more info, visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference **About Stephen Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, VCC, CVPP, VTS-LAM** Stephen originally started college to become a registered human nurse but did not enjoy working with humans as patients. Instead, Stephen became an RVT and then obtained certification as a Surgical Research Anesthetist through the Academy of Surgical Research followed by the designation of a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician through the American Association of Laboratory Animal

On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, we’re going to find out how to get our practices in shape and ready for the year ahead. Dr. Peter Weinstein is the executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and is a consultant who helps practices put together processes to provide a consistent experience for clients, patients, and staff. Check out the sessions led by Dr. Weinstein and his colleagues at the upcoming Annual Conference in February! For more info, visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference **About Dr. Peter Weinstein** Dr. Peter Weinstein attended Cornell University undergraduate and the University of Illinois to receive his DVM. After graduation, he worked as an associate for three years before opening his practice. While running his practice he identified the need for business acumen to make his practice successful. While managing and practicing full time, he attended University of Redlands to receive his MBA. As a result of the MBA, he was able to relocate, expand and

Dr. Michael Hargrove is a practice owner in Duluth, Minnesota, as well as a consultant who performs business evaluations for practices through Summit Veterinary Advisors. On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, he chats with our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, about how Fear Free can help practices develop both a better work environment and better financial health. Learn more about the business benefits of Fear FreeSM from Dr. Hargrove at WVC’s 92nd Annual Conference in Las Vegas! Visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference **About Dr. Michael Hargrove** Michael graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University in 1991. He has been employed by North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, MN since 1993, first as an associate, then as a partner and now as the sole owner of this 5-doctor, AAHA-certified practice. Michael completed his MBA in 2001 and has been actively involved in veterinary practice consulting since that time. He began completing veterinary practice valuations in 2003 and obtained accreditation

Among his many titles, Dr. Mark Epstein is a certified veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. In this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, he chats with our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, about how his emphasis on pain management started with a very personal journey and helped him question how we handle pain in our pet clients. Check out the educational sessions about pain management at WVC’s Annual Conference next year! **About Dr. Mark Epstein** Dr. Epstein received his DVM from University of Georgia and is the Senior Partner and Medical Director of TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals and Carolinas Animal Pain Management, a small group of AAHA-accredited practices in the Charlotte & Gastonia NC area that received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2015. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline) and is a past-president of ABVP. He is certified by the American Academy of Pain Man

Dr. John Howe is the current president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, he talks about the One Health Initiative and how veterinarians, as public health officers, work to protect our pets and in turn protect the whole family. **About Dr. John Howe** Dr. John Howe is the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Howe is a 1977 graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Howe started a solo mixed-animal practice in North Branch, Minnesota. In 1984, he sold the practice and moved to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. There he established North Country Equine and Large Animal Medical Center, which evolved into North Country Veterinary Clinic, a five-doctor mixed-animal practice treating large and small animals, birds, exotics, cervidae, aquaculture and some large cats. In addition to wellness programs, services provided include orthopedics, laser surgery, dentistry and ultrasound. North Country Vet

As we prepare for the 2020 WVC Annual Conference, we start to delve into the conference theme, “Discover Your Why.” On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, Dr. Natalie Marks speaks with Dr. Jessica Vogelsang about how she has expanded her work beyond the everyday practice and how important it is to push your personal brand to keep finding what you really love about the profession. To discover new passions and learn how to incorporate your unique strengths into your career like Dr. V has, head to the 2020 Annual Conference themed "Discover Your Why." For more information visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources ** About Jessica Vogelsang, DVM** Dr. Jessica Vogelsang is one of the most widely read veterinarians on the web. A graduate of the prestigious UC Davis

On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, we welcome Dr. Doug Kratt, the president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Kratt tells our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, about the ways AVMA is working to do more for their 93,000 members and what the future looks like for veterinary professionals. Come network and take part the veterinary community with organizations like AVMA at WVC’s 92nd Annual Conference. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference. Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About Douglas Kratt, DVM** Dr. Douglas Kratt, a 1998 graduate of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, is a small animal practitioner from La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he and his wife, Dr. Kimberly Kratt, own Central Animal Hospital. Prior to his election as AVMA president-elect, he served as Wisconsin's delegate in the AVMA House of D

As an attorney and veterinarian, Dr. Charlotte Lacroix brings a wealth of experience to this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge. Dr. Natalie Marks and Dr. Lacroix talk about what you need to do when you are preparing to sell and how to know if a corporate or private sale is right for your practice. For practice owners who want to learn more about practice management, come to Annual Conference in 2020 to hear more from professionals like Dr. Lacroix. For more info, visit: https://www.wvc.org/conference #AC2020 **About Guest Charlotte A. Lacroix, DVM, JD** Dr. Charlotte Lacroix owns Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc., a national consulting firm advising on veterinary business and legal issues. Beginning her career as an equine veterinarian, she transitioned to law to advocate for veterinarians. With over 20 years of experience assisting veterinarians in all areas, her expertise is companion and large animal and multi-specialty practices. Dr. Lacroix lectures extensively on veterinary business and legal issues,

Dr. Amanda Donnelly joins us on this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge to talk about effective strategies in client communications. She tells our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, about the importance of CSRs learning to convert incoming calls from potential clients into appointments. Learn more about practice management like client communications and more at the 92nd Annual Conference in 2020! Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference. Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA ** Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She earned her MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas and also holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VMI) at Purdue University. Video Player She began

On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, we take a look ahead by taking a look back. We’re just a few short months away from the 2020 Women’s Veterinary Summit at the WVC Annual Conference. This week features a conversation Dr. Natalie Marks had with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk and Dr. Jennifer Brandt. They talk about why perfection is an unattainable goal and how workplace happiness starts with taking care of yourself. Want to attend a Women's Veterinary Summit yourself? Register for WVC's 92nd Annual Conference to learn with other female veterinary professionals at the Women's Veterinary Summit in 2020. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference. Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About The Guest** Dr. Brandt is the AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing and Diversity Initiatives. She received her Ph.D. in Social Work and her Master o

With the growing interest in learning about the depletion of bee populations as well as the increase of amateur beekeepers, veterinary professionals can learn more about how to handle and care for bees. Dr. Terry Kane joins us on this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge to talk about what we need to know about bees. This Bee Lab described by Dr. Kane was given at the 91nd Annual Conference this year. Check out similar educational sessions and more at the next Annual Conference in 2020! Register now at https://www.wvc.org/conference Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources ** About guest Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS ** Dr. Terry Ryan Kane graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She also holds an M.S. Ecology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. There she stud

This week for our Quick Cup of Knowledge, we’re learning more about inappetence. Dr. Craig Clifford is a boarded veterinary oncologist who tells us about the three types of inappetence, some of the causes, and how to talk to our clients about what they should be noticing when their dog is suffering from inappetence. If you’re hungry for more knowledge about oncology, see the Advanced Surgical Oncology course taking place in Las Vegas this December. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources ** About Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM ** Dr. Craig Clifford has been board certified in medical oncology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine since 2003. He joined Hope Veterinary Specialists in 2012 as a medical oncologist and Director of Clinical Studies, and has played an integral role in

Veterinary professionals are called on to help all kinds of animals, and this past year’s WVC Annual Conference featured a honeybee lab. This week, Dr. Natalie Marks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Applegate, president of the Honeybee Consortium, to find out what happens at the lab as well as how veterinarians can help fledgling beekeepers. This Bee Lab describes by D.r Applegate was given at the 91nd Annual Conference this year. Check out similar educational sessions and more at the next Annual Conference in 2020! Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference. Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources ** About Dr. Jeffery Applegate** Dr. Applegate received his DVM degree from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. Upon graduation, he completed a one-year internship at Animal Medical Center in New York City, before

On this Quick Cup of Knowledge, Dr. Dawn Boothe talks about the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine. It’s been the hottest topic in veterinary medicine for the past few years, and now we’ll get the latest on the use of CBD with animals. Dr. Dawn Boothe is double boarded in internal medicine and pharmacology. She tells us about where we stand in regards to the legality of using these products on animals as well as how veterinary medicine can expect to be using them in the future. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About the Guest Dr. Dawn Boothe ** Dr. Dawn Boothe received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1980 and she is among the first class of diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (1991). She currently directs the Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory at A

On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, we welcome in boarded veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Terah Webb. Dr. Webb tells our host, Dr. Natalie Marks, that although many clinics will not have an expert in ophthalmology on staff, there are many ways a practice can do a better job of handling the day-to-day ophthalmologic care of their patients with the right equipment and proper training. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternVetConference. Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About the Guest Dr. Terah Webb ** Terah Webb is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at MedVet Columbus as well as the Pharmacy Committee Chair for all MedVet locations. Dr. Webb attended The College of Wooster where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 and The Ohio State University where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2002. Foll

We’re very proud to have renowned veterinarian and speaker Dr. Sue Ettinger on this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge with Dr. Natalie Marks. Dr. Sue tells us that while people always think her job must be depressing, she actually finds the opposite to be true. She works to give her patients a longer and fuller life and finds it very rewarding. She also gives advice on how to speak to clients about a cancer diagnosis. **About the Guest - Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)** Dr. Sue Ettinger is a practicing veterinary cancer specialist, international speaker, book author, and vlogger (video blogger). She is one of approximately 400 board-certified specialists in medical oncology in North America and currently practices at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in medical oncology at the Animal Medical Center in NYC in 2003. She was voted the 2019 Western Veterinar

We’re very proud to have renowned veterinarian and speaker Dr. Sue Ettinger on this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge with Dr. Natalie Marks. Dr. Sue tells us that while people always think her job must be depressing, she actually finds the opposite to be true. She works to give her patients a longer and fuller life and finds it very rewarding. She also gives advice on how to speak to clients about a cancer diagnosis. **About the Guest - Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)** Dr. Sue Ettinger is a practicing veterinary cancer specialist, international speaker, book author, and vlogger (video blogger). She is one of approximately 400 board-certified specialists in medical oncology in North America and currently practices at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in medical oncology at the Animal Medical Center in NYC in 2003. She was voted the 2019 Western Veterinar

On this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, Dr. Herron chats with Dr. Natalie Marks about the ways we can recognize subtle signals that animals are giving us. What does it mean when a dog rolls onto it’s back, yawns, or licks lips? Knowing these subtle signs can help manage exams and teach clients the best ways to interact with their pets. Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV.... Check out our FREE Resource Library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads! https://www.wvc.org/resources **About the Guest - Dr. Meghan Herron** Dr. Meghan Herron is a clinical assistant professor and head of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Herron graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in zoology in 1999 and is a 2005 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in small animal general practice, and also as a clinical instr