VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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  The Overlooked Electrolyte: Hypochloremia Impact on Survival in CHF in Cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 17.08.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we focus on an often forgotten, but still vital, electrolyte in the management of congestive heart failure (CHF): chloride.  Sodium and potassium tend to steal the electrolyte spotlight, while chloride is over there quietly waiting for someone to notice. But perhaps that is about to change…To help us better appreciate the importance of chloride’s role in our felines with congestive heart failure, we will be reviewing a 2025 article by Lavigne et al. entitled, “Hypochloremia is negatively associated with outcomes in cats with stable congestive heart failure.”
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  The Overlooked Electrolyte: Hypochloremia Impact on Survival in CHF in Dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 10.08.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we focus on an often forgotten, but still vital, electrolyte in the management of congestive heart failure (CHF): chloride.  Sodium and potassium tend to steal the electrolyte spotlight, while chloride is over there quietly waiting for someone to notice. But perhaps that is about to change…To help us better appreciate the importance of chloride’s role in our canines with congestive heart failure, we will be reviewing a 2025 article by DeProspero et al. entitled, “Moderate to severe hypochloremia is associated with shortened survival in dogs with stable congestive heart failure.”
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  The Role of the Veterinary Technician in the Pet Insurance Industry | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 03.08.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we speak with two veterinary technicians about pet insurance: Tina T. Kapeyama, RVT, Veterinary Sales Representative with ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance Program, PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd., part of the Independence Pet Group ® Family and Jaclyn Carrington, CVT, Senior Product Underwriting Specialist with Independence American Insurance Company. Discover how veterinary teams can discuss coverage options with clients, overcome financial barriers, and leverage pet insurance to deliver optimal veterinary care. Tune in to hear more about this unique veterinary technician career path and learn how it can help more pets!
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  Core Conversations: A Deep Dive into Pet Vaccine Updates with Dr. Richard Ford | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 27.07.2026

  In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Richard Ford, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM about the updates to pet vaccination guidelines. We’ll explore the changing vaccine landscape, from leptospirosis becoming core to mitigating risks like feline fibrosarcoma. Learn how to confidently address owner concerns and build trust.Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim
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  Push-Pull Blood Sampling Through Peripheral IVCs in Dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 20.07.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a zero-blood-waste push-pull blood sampling technique using peripheral IV catheters in hospitalized dogs. Based on a 2025 study, we discuss whether this needle-free, patient-friendly method offers accurate CBC and biochemistry results to ease repeat venipunctures without compromising clinical decision-making.
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  What You Need to Know About New World Screwworm with Dr. Scott Weese | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 13.07.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Scott Weese, DipACVIM about New World screw worm prevention and treatment options in dogs and cats. Learn how to recognize the clinical signs of this invasive, flesh-eating parasite, understand its spread into Texas, and discover critical wound management and approved veterinary drug protocols.
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  When OSHA Knocks: Your Role as a Veterinary Technician in Safety Training | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 06.07.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we are chatting with Kali Marsh, RVT, compliance manager and Mark Harrison, MS.Ed., founder and president, both with Certified Safety Training (CST) about the role of veterinary technicians, assistants and CSRs on safety training. Learn what you should know regarding federal and state requirements, the impact of OSHA, SDS (formerly MSDS) and the role you have in maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, the animals we serve and their people.Sponsored By:
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  Signing off with Dr. Justine Lee andamp; Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 29.06.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discuss her upcoming retirement from VETgirl, effective July 2, 2026. Join us as we reminisce on the start of the small business back in 2012, the creation of content over the years (from all emergency critical care in 2013 to over 150+ hours a year in just about every topic), to our favorite memories over the decade plus. Rest assured, VETgirl will continue its mission to provide clinically relevant content and grow, as Garret continues to manage the amazing VETgirl team!
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  One Life to Love with Dr. Sonya Gordon | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 22.06.2026

  In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Sonya Gordon, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) about practical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) staging without echocardiography. Learn about the critical stage B1-B2 transition, insights from the EPIC study on pimobendan, home monitoring with resting respiratory rates, and emerging innovations in technology for confident preclinical disease management.Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim
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  The State(s) of Heartworm Incidence: What does the latest AHS Survey Show? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 15.06.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Marisa Ames, DACVIM (Cardiology), who is president of the American Heartworm Society (AHS). Here she shares findings from the latest AHS heartworm incidence survey–including factors behind the spread of heartworm disease–and discusses how veterinarians can utilize the AHS map and protect patients from this serious but preventable disease.Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society
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  Implementing a CT Scanner into General Practice with Dr. Ernie Ward | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 08.06.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Ernie Ward discusses integrating CT scanners into general practice. Dr. Ward explains how this move closes the gap between suspicion and certainty, transforming diagnostics. He covers implementation, financial impact, and how in-house CT improves patient outcomes, enhances team satisfaction, and builds client trust.Sponsored By: Antech
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  The Long Road to Becoming a VTS (Surgery) with Cathy Mann | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 03.06.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Cathy Mann, RVT, VTS (Surgery), (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist in surgery! Tune in to hear about how to achieve this prestigious credential, how you can help mentor someone towards this achievement, or what doors open once you acquire this credential!
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  Chatting with Dr. Rob Pope, the Forrest Gump of Veterinary Medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 01.06.2026

  In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview the Forrest Gump of veterinarians, Dr. Rob Pope. Be inspired and go the distance (over 15,700 miles!) by tuning in to learn about motivation, perseverance, and devotion to pets and people!
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  Feline Panleukopenia Testing: Are Dog and Cat Parvovirus POC Kits Interchangeable? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 25.05.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a study on using canine-specific parvovirus tests for feline panleukopenia. The study found near-perfect agreement between canine and feline point-of-care kits from two manufacturers, giving clinicians a reasonable screening option when a feline-specific test is unavailable.
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  Smarter Care Starts at Home: What Pet Tech Means for Clinicians and Clients | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 18.05.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Ragen T.S. McGowan, Pet Behaviorist at Purina, discusses how veterinarians and pet owners can use at-home pet tech like activity trackers and litter box analytics to detect early signs of diseases such as CKD and arthritis. She highlights real examples, client engagement strategies, realistic device expectations, and the promising future of smart pet technology in veterinary care.Sponsored By: Purina
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  Mastering Chronic Dermatology in Veterinary Practice with Dr. Tom Lewis | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 11.05.2026

  In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Thomas P. Lewis, DACVD shares expert guidance on managing chronic dermatology diseases in pets. He highlights common mistakes, such as overuse of antihistamines, stresses the importance of food trials and proper diagnostics, and offers tips for improving client communication and antimicrobial stewardship. Enhance your dermatology case management today!Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo
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  Unique Model for Maximizing Veterinary Technician Utilization | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 06.05.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview interview Dr. Douglas Cifranick, owner and veterinarian of the Woof Doctor on Wheels, a unique high-tech mobile veterinary care model and Jessica Lee, LVT about how their unique model for maximizing veterinary technician utilization. Tune in to learn how this team serves a larger population of pets by empowering the use of technology and ambulatory services!
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  Sugar Crash, Seizures, and the Good News About Long-Term AEDs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 04.05.2026

  In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review new 2025 data on insulin-induced hypoglycemic seizures in dogs and ask whether seizures at presentation translate into poor long-term neurologic outcomes and need for continued antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy. Tune in for a practical look at insulin-induced hypoglycemic seizures, who benefited from antiepileptic drugs, and how this study can help guide stabilization, monitoring, and discharge decisions in these dogs.
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  The Why, When and How of Activity Restriction During Heartworm Treatment with Drs. Andy Moorhead and Uri Donnett | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 27.04.2026

  In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Andy Moorhead, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University and Uri Donnett, Chief Veterinarian, Dane County Humane Society in Madison, Wisconsin discuss the why, when and how of activity restriction during heartworm treatment. There’s more to canine heartworm treatment than administering medications to eliminate adult heartworms. Activity restriction of patients during treatment is a factor that’s critical to treatment success, BUT facilitating this kind of lifestyle change—even though temporary—can be challenging for both veterinarians and clients.Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society
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  Heartworm Mythbusting: Helping Clients Separate Facts from Fiction | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts 20.04.2026

  In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Chris Adolph, MS, ACVM and Cindy Culpepper debunk common heartworm myths, addressing client misconceptions on prevention, treatment, and risks for dogs and cats. In an age of digital and social media, pet owners today can become both informed AND misinformed about heartworm disease. This can present significant challenges when practitioners need to explain this complex disease —and how pets should be screened, protected, and treated. Listen now to enhance your heartworm discussions!Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society