Veterinary Breakroom: The Doctor Loyalty Dilemma

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth talk about how to flee the examination room—and we aren’t just referring to those times when a client is deep into their life story. Often, stepping away from the exam room can be critical for getting a second opinion, grabbing a favorite textbook, or just taking a moment to regroup. Tune in to see if you can relate as Dr. Alyssa & Dr. Beth offer strategies for slipping away.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-tips-escaping-examination-roomContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Hadley Gleason, VMD, MS, DACVS-SA, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Application of a Modified Robert Jones Bandage in Dogs & Cats.” Dr. Gleason explains what makes a modified Robert Jones bandage, how to apply one, and how to make it work for your patients. She also covers what to do to prevent and correct bandaging complications.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/application-modified-robert-jones-bandage-dogs-catsContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth have a candid conversation about their personal journeys of practicing veterinary medicine while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Join them in an open dialogue about everything from adjusting their duties to how they structured their maternity leaves to the unexpected scarcity of private spaces for breastfeeding once they returned to the clinic.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Localizing Thoracic Limb Lameness on Orthopedic Examination in Dogs.” Dr. Barnes covers how to assess gait for forelimb lameness. Then, she shares multiple practical tips for conducting an effective examination. Do you remember how to do a Campbell’s test?Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/localizing-thoracic-limb-lameness-orthopedic-dog-canineContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Fearful, aggressive, and unwanted patient behavior is an underappreciated job stressor in the veterinary profession. And it’s only made worse when a pet owner denies that the behavior even exists. Listen in as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth try to step into the shoes of disconnected pet owners and discuss communication strategies to get everyone on the same page.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/dog-cat-aggression-behavior-issues-clients-anxietyContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Rebecca Walton, DVM, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Indwelling Urinary Catheters.” Dr. Walton reviews some good options for where urinary catheters should be placed. She then expands on several of the potential complications—including kinking, hematuria, and the dreaded bladder rupture.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/indwelling-urinary-catheters-complications-collection-obstructionContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Wellness plans (popularized by large corporate practices) are often touted as a means to increase access to preventive care, encourage clients to bring in their pets sooner and more often, and generate a steady stream of income for the practice. But do these preventive packages work for all practice types? Join Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth as they compare their personal experiences with wellness plan models and dish the dirt on what they love as well as what frustrates them.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Do you know how many vet schools there are in the United States? Did you hear there are new ones on the horizon? Listen in as we discuss the current state of veterinary education in the US, including the distributive model of education and which states are working on adding schools of their own.Contact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostBeth Molleson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistThis podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, clinical pathologist Dr. Holly Brown and veterinary technician Jessica Wilson-Hess share adventures from their busy laboratory, which just so happens to be situated within the walls of a booming veterinary practice. As they walk us through the curious case of Salli the beagle, they share diagnostic tips and insights into how they make their work environment fun despite the chaos of life in the laboratory. Sponsored by AntechResource:https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/keyscreen2/Contact us:[email protected] Where to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing ServicesRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, MS, DACVECC, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Managing Canine & Feline Seizures.” Dr. Thomovsky explains how to triage seizure cases, prioritize diagnostics, and gain short-term control with benzodiazepines. She then expands the discussion to the selection of maintenance medications for dogs and cats, noting starting them as soon as possible.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/managing-canine-feline-seizuresContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist