Dr. Sonya Gordon | Cardiac Education Group
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In This Episode
Veterinary medicine is under pressure — burnout is rising, paperwork is overwhelming… Could AI be the tool that finally gives veterinarians back their time and confidence?
In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Sonya G. Gordon, a professor of cardiology and the Eugene Ch’en Chair in Cardiology at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science. With her unique perspective as both a clinician and educator, Dr. Gordon reframes AI as a trusted ally, not a threat.
She explains how AI scribes are saving veterinarians hours of recordkeeping, why AI-assisted imaging can sharpen accuracy in cardiology and radiology, and how new tools like the FDA-cleared Canine Beat stethoscope may help detect murmurs earlier and more reliably. The discussion also covers how AI is a valuable asset in academic settings, helping students learn more efficiently and engage with content in new ways. Just as importantly, Dr. Gordon also stresses the importance of validating new technologies, advocating for a future where AI tools annotate and assist rather than operate as a “black box” that erodes professional oversight.
Dr. Gordon recommends the movie Happy Gilmore 2 for a laugh, as sometimes you just need to be silly and laugh at the end of the day.
Topics Covered
- AI in Veterinary Education
- AI-Powered Scribes
- AI in Imaging & Cardiology
- The Future of Vet Med