Lea-Ann Germinder | Germinder & Associates
In This Episode
In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Lea-Ann Germinder from Germinder & Associates, Inc., a Public Relations Society of America Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Missouri. With decades of veterinary industry experience and a deep focus on Responsible AI (RAI), she offers a data-driven, ethical, and actionable conversation on the rapidly evolving role of AI in veterinary practice.
Lea-Ann shares insights from her academic research, including her presentation at Cornell’s SAVY Symposium, unpacking the fears, gaps, and opportunities surrounding AI. From defining what it means to use AI “responsibly” to discussing the need for a formal “stamp of approval” for veterinary AI tools, she challenges the profession to rise to a higher standard. Listeners will gain perspective on why AI adoption is essential — not optional — for today’s clinicians, and how to engage clients with transparency and trust. Her 25-year-old platform, Goodnewsforpets.com, will continue to spotlight this vital topic.
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Lea-Ann Germinder recommends “AI Ethics“ by Mark Coeckelbergh.
Topics Covered
- Defining responsible AI in veterinary care
- Ethical gaps in current AI adoption
- Future approval systems for AI tools