Episodes

There is very little standardization for veterinary nurses or technicians, including credentialing or even the name of the role. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Kenichiro Yagi of VEG: Veterinary Emergency Group about reimagining veterinary nursing.

Proper nutrition is essential if we want our pets to live long and healthy lives, but we can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Shawn & Ivan are joined by Trey Steidle of Breed Science for a discussion about nutrition as a wellness tool.

Few things are more stressful to pet parents than needing to discuss or consider how they are going to pay for veterinary care while at the clinic. Shawn & Ivan welcome Adrian Valente of Sunbit for a discussion about veterinary finance options.

Six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer every year, but there are fewer than 450 boarded oncologists in the US. Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Rachel Venable of Pet Cancer Care Consulting about oncology teleconsulting.

Why is the veterinary industry not attracting as many people as it used to, and why are experienced professionals leaving? Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Jennifer Welser of Mars Veterinary Health about the veterinary professional shortage.