193: VitalRads radiologist on how teleradiology is elevating the standard of veterinary care
Dr. Kris Brand is a staff veterinary radiologist with VitalRads, LLC Veterinary Imaging Specialists in Cypress, Texas. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. Matthew’s University in the Cayman Islands and clinical rotations at the University of Georgia. After a short time in general practice, Dr. Brand was accepted into the VitalRads residency program, which he completed in 2020....
23m Jun 28, 2023
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192: Improving veterinary medicine through an intersectional lense
Serena Nayee, DVM, (she/her) is the founder and executive director of Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative and InclusiVet. Based on personal experience and statistical assessment throughout veterinary school and onward, the lack of inclusion and intersectionality within veterinary medicine heavily inspired her to create Chapter VIII upon graduation from the Univer...
20m Jun 21, 2023
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191: Meet the NJVTA president
Michael is a licensed and certified veterinary technician that has been working in the  field of veterinary medicine for over 2 decades. His current role is with 2020 Imaging, a division of Konica Minolta, as their Northeast Regional Sales Manager handling business development in both veterinary and healthcare imaging. Prior to starting at 2020 Imaging, he spent 2 plus years at Patterson Veteri...
12m Jun 14, 2023
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189: Pride, representation, and inclusion in vet med
This episode is sponsored by Hill's. Omar Farías, VMD (he/him) is was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. For 11 years, he worked in small animal practice, first as an associate and later as a practice owner. While in practice, he dedicated part of his time helping several local animal welfare organizations. In 2011, He joined Hills Pet Nutr...
15m Jun 07, 2023
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190: Four ways to curb no shows
Best known as the “Queen of Scripts,” Wendy S. Myers, CVJ, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founder of Communication Solutions for Veterinarians, she teaches practical skills through online courses, onsite consulting, and conferences. Wendy was a partner in a specialty and emergency practice for 5 years. She's authored 6 books and a column for Vet...
31m May 31, 2023
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188: Pets and veterans
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Jake McCormack enlisted into the delayed entry program of the United States Marine Corps in 2002 and shipped to MCRD San Diego in 2003. He graduated recruit training and reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, for training as an Amphibious Assault vehicle operator. Upon graduation, he received orders to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for service with Bra...
17m May 24, 2023
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187: 5 feline exam tips for new graduates
Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals through creative clinic management, professional development, and quality improvement. He has a successful track record of establishing innovative care systems, mentoring programs, and social media marketing initiatives to boost brand awareness and...
13m May 17, 2023
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186: Let's chat behavior
Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, and KPA-CTP.  She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national levels and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. . She enjoys ...
27m May 10, 2023
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185: Who's Your Type? Transfusion Medicine
Alexis (Lexi) Hansen Bs, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) started her career in the veterinary industry at Morrisville State College where she received her Bachelors in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She then went on to attend SUNY Delhi to obtain her Associates in Veterinary Technology. After becoming an LVT in New York in 2016, she moved to Charlotte, North Carolina and obtained her RVT while ...
23m May 03, 2023
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184: CE: 360 parasite protection
Episode sponsored by Credelio and Interceptor Plus. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Dogs are at risk of infection and infestation from a broad array of parasites. In this podcast we discuss the importance of broad ...
17m Apr 26, 2023
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171: CE: There’s a mushroom for that!
This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS, is a 1982 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU)’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr Silver received his MS in 1976, and his BS in animal science fro...
15m Apr 22, 2023
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183: Medical excellence: Looking at university relations, doctor mentorship, and externships
Christina Moore, DVM, MBA, graduated from Texas A&M University with her DVM and MBA in 2012. She then completed a one-year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship in NYC, which is where she met her husband. Following the internship, she practiced in a private general practice in Pennsylvania before moving back to New York and into a role recruiting veterinarians for VCA. Through g...
22m Apr 19, 2023
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182: Tax season tips for veterinary professionals
Isaiah Douglass is a partner in Vincere Wealth Management, a fee-only financial advisory firm. He is focused on working within veterinary medicine to increase the net worth of veterinarians by bringing the professional and personal together. Isaiah is the host of The Veterinarian Success Podcast, which features interviews and discussions of clinical, business, financial, and personal topics in ...
21m Apr 12, 2023
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181: What's going on with xylazine becoming a street drug?
This episode is sponsored by Simple Solutions 4 Vets Kelley Detweiler is a DEA and regulatory compliance expert who provides controlled substance and DEA listed chemical solutions to the veterinary, healthcare, supply chain and pharmaceutical industries operating in the public and private sectors.  She is a partner in Simple Solutions For Vets with Dr. Peter Weinstein and the coauthor of “Safe...
30m Apr 05, 2023
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180: Top 5 most common referrals to the veterinary behaviorist
Dr. Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for 2 1/2 years. She completed a 3-year residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that y...
17m Mar 29, 2023
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179: CE: Why tapeworms matter
Content sponsored by Interceptor Plus. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts (https://ce.dvm360.com/) and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of tapeworm infections to pets and pet parents, including the disconnect be...
20m Mar 22, 2023
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178: A day in the life of an Australian veterinary student
My name is Liz and I'm a fourth-year veterinary student from the University of Queensland, Australia. I work casually as a veterinary nurse at a specialist hospital and spend my spare time shadowing emergency vets, which is the career path I plan to pursue when I graduate.
16m Mar 15, 2023
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177: The power of saying no
After seeing team after team struggle with staff morale, hospital after hospital face financial challenges, and too many incredible but disheartened veterinary professionals leave the field, Dr. Ingrid Pyka concentrates on implementing much-needed change in our ever-evolving veterinary profession. Earning her DVM from Colorado State University and furthering her business training at Purdue Uni...
18m Mar 08, 2023
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176: Best friends turned practice owners
My name is Dr. Jennifer Remnes and my undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana. I double majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. Believe it or not, I was on a pre-med track throughout college and planned to apply to medical school. I quickly realized humans are gross, and I am way more passionate about an...
18m Mar 01, 2023
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175: The Vet Blast Podcast celebrates Black History Month with Dr Courtney Campbell
Dr Courtney A. Campbell is a board certified veterinary surgeon who specializes in orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery. He practices at VetSurg in Ventura, California. He is also a host, author, producer, and content contributor for Vet Candy. Dr Campbell is the host of 3  popular podcasts, Anything Pawsible, The Dr Courtney Show, and Vet Mysteries with Dr. Courtney. Dr. Cou...
23m Feb 22, 2023
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174: What's new in dentistry for 2023?
Dr Jan Bellows received his undergraduate training at the University of Florida and doctorate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University in 1975. After completing a small animal internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, he returned to south Florida, where he still practices companion animal medicine surgery and dentistry at All Pets Dental in Weston. He is certified by the Bo...
15m Feb 15, 2023
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173: Learning more about AmeriVet
Brian Hurley, DVM, National Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Dr. Hurley serves as AmeriVet’s National Medical Director. He received his education from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 1994. Since then, he has run a successful veterinary clinic in Gardner, Massachusetts, where he became AmeriVet's very first veterinary partner. Impressed with the professionalism an...
19m Feb 08, 2023
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172: What's new with the "Dentistry Lane" across the veterinary profession?
Prior to becoming dental board certified, Curt Coffman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, National Specialty Director of Dentistry at Thrive Pet Healthcare, worked as an associate veterinarian and partner in a small animal veterinary practice. Realizing that he enjoyed the dentistry portion of his GP role, he decided to seek specialty board certification. Dr. Coffman began working at Arizona Veterinary Dental ...
20m Feb 01, 2023
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170: Touching the untouchables: The first reactive referral center for pets with behavioral challenges
Dr. Tracy Paukette founded the first clinic dedicated to reactive pets and their families. She earned her doctorate at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Since 2018 her focus has been on animal behavior and stress-free handling in the veterinary environment. The Reactive Referral Center was eventually created to provide veterinary care for reactive patients....
22m Jan 25, 2023
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169: Coming out: Better than ever in veterinary medicine
Jennifer has been in veterinary medicine for 23 years. She has worked in all areas from kennel, to reception, to technician and finally ended up in hospital operational management. She served as President and COO for 6 years at a Non-Profit rescue One Love Pet Orphanage. For the last 2.5 years, she has been at Zoetis as a Diagnostic Technical Specialist where she has recently been named the Co-...
23m Jan 17, 2023
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168: Chemotherapy as a general practitioner
Dr. Venable is Board Certified as a medical oncologist from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Venable has always been surrounded by animals growing up on a farm in the Midwest. She obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri and graduated cum laude. After veterinary school, Dr. Venable pursued further training as a small animal intern at the University...
18m Jan 10, 2023
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167: Winter toxins to watch out for
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to veterinary outreach and daily operations of P...
13m Jan 05, 2023
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166: 5 tips to successfully navigate patient triage
Erica Brandt (Mattox) CVT, VTS (ECC) is the Clinical Manager of Surgery and Anesthesia at WestVet in Boise Idaho. Erica passed her VTS exam in 2009 to become 1 of the first VTS (ECC) in Idaho. She served as the president of the Idaho Society of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants for 10 years. She is passionate about emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, feline medicine, and the profession...
19m Jan 03, 2023
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165: The true way to diagnose canine food allergies
Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California, location in 2011. She became a di...
26m Dec 22, 2022
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164: The 3 basic rules for firing a client
Dr. Smith graduated in 2008 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Cornell University. She has worked as a small animal associate veterinarian and relief emergency medicine veterinarian. Dr. Smith is also a speaker and writer who has contributed articles to well-known veterinary and medical websites such as KevinMD and Dr. Andy Roark and has spoken...
23m Dec 20, 2022
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163: The complicated reality of the human animal bond
Dr. Doug Mader is a triple board-certified veterinary specialist and has been a veterinarian for nearly four decades. He is an internationally recognized speaker, has written three best-selling medical textbooks, numerous book chapters and scientific publications. He has had long standing pet columns in the Long Beach Press Telegram, Reptiles magazine, and the Key West Citizen. Dr. Mader is the...
23m Dec 15, 2022
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162: Veterinary oncologist overcomes cancer herself
DR. RENEE ALSARRAF has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on the national level. She completed a medical oncology residency in New York City at The Animal Medical Center. She lives in Montclair, New ...
20m Dec 13, 2022
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161: Kindness can go a long way in veterinary medicine
Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital.  Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicin...
20m Dec 08, 2022
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160: Holiday toxins 101
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to veterinary outreach and daily operations of P...
17m Dec 06, 2022
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159: How to cope with surgical anxiety
June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and was formally trained at the ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance in 2016. She routinely performs approximately 30 to 40 surgeries a day and has completed approximately 30,000 sterilization surgeries during her career. ...
16m Dec 01, 2022
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158: Advances in Radiation Therapy: Treating Cancer in the Age of Star Trek
Dr. Neal Mauldin National Specialty Director of Radiation Oncology at Thrive Pet Healthcare Medical Director of PetCure Oncology A leader in the field of veterinary radiation oncology, Dr. Mauldin is one of the only triple-boarded veterinarians, certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. He has treated more than 2,000 pets with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) si...
18m Nov 29, 2022
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157: Your spay/neuter complication questions answered
June Long, DVM, has been a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeon for more than 6 years. She graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and was formally trained at the ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance in 2016. She routinely performs approximately 30 to 40 surgeries a day and has completed approximately 30,000 sterilization surgeries during her career. ...
14m Nov 24, 2022
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156: Mental health in veterinary medicine: A marathon not a sprint
Kathryn Primm, DVM, CVPM, has spoken with students, pet owners, and other veterinarians about effective communications, marketing and the roller coaster that is private practice. She has a social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and enjoys interaction with others about her passions, animals, and communication. She is owner, founder, manager, and chief veterinarian at Applebroo...
32m Nov 22, 2022
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155: Peace of mind medicine: The importance of telehealth and virtual care in veterinary medicine
Dr. Jess is the Chief Veterinary Officer of Anipanion, a leading veterinary telehealth platform. After working in general practice, urgent care, and house call settings across northern California, she started working with veterinary startups in 2016. She now advises veterinary startups in addition to providing telehealth consulting to private practices. When she’s not working, Dr. Jess is paint...
19m Nov 17, 2022
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153: How to Communicate the Benefits of Pet Insurance
Matt McGlasson is a passionate, customer-focused leader in the Animal Health industry with over 17 years of experience in leading multiple hospitals through creative clinic management, professional development, and quality improvement. He has a successful track record of establishing innovative care systems, mentoring programs, and social media marketing initiatives to boost brand awareness and...
21m Nov 15, 2022
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152: Practicing Narrative Medicine to Provide Individualized Care
Karen Fine, DVM, is a small animal veterinarian and writer who operated a house call practice for 25 years and practices integrative medicine. Her memoir, The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life and Mortality is forthcoming in March 2023 from Penguin Random House. She is also the author of the textbook Narrative Medicine in Veterinary Practice...
20m Nov 10, 2022
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152: Finding Purpose in a Career in Veterinary Medicine
Andy Anderson, DVM, MBA, Executive Chairman, CityVet, Inc. attended Texas A&M University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He attended Harvard University and received a Master of Business Administration Degree. Anderson worked in the corporate finance industry and private equity for eight years at firms including Donaldson, Lufkin & ...
25m Nov 08, 2022
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152: A New Era in Continuing Education for Veterinary Professionals
Katie Krothapalli, DVM, MBA, is the Director of Healthcare Education for Edcetera, a leading provider of continuing education, exam prep, and licensing programs. Krothapalli and her team are passionate about developing tools and resources for veterinary and human healthcare professionals to help them reach their career goals. Katie is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. She graduated from Aubu...
15m Nov 03, 2022
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151: Updates in Cannabis and Integrative Medicine in 2022
Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet expert who has been caring for animals for over 20 years. Angela owns and operates Fire Flake Farm, her animal rescue farm, as well as her two locations of a natural pet salon and shop, Beautify the Beast, and is founder of CBD Dog Health, which offers high quality, all-natural medical cannabis products designed specifically for pets
20m Nov 01, 2022
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150: Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation: a Proactive Approach to Minimizing IVDD in Dogs
Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM, (Neurology) attended veterinary school at Ohio State University and then completed a one-year rotating small animal internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina. He joined the VRC team in 2020. Tracy's special interests include IVDD treatment and management, atlantoaxial instability management, management of inflammatory CNS diseases, and...
20m Oct 27, 2022
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149: Staffing Shortages and the Changing Landscape of Veterinary Medicine
Dave Lasus is the CEO of Heart + Paw. He is a dedicated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial executive with extensive experience strategically and aggressively scaling business operations, footprint and financial results for rapidly growing companies. Lasus employs a dynamic background in QSR, Veterinary, Multi-site retail/service, Consulting and Real Estate Development companies to craft both ...
19m Oct 25, 2022
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148: How Do You Even Anesthetize a Fish Anyway?
Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he is currently an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain...
22m Oct 20, 2022
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147: Practice Ownership in Today’s Consolidated Marketplace
Paul Kline, DVM, received his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M University in 1986. After 9 years of private veterinary practice, Paul pursued an opportunity to work in community development in Central Asia where he spent 8 years living and working in Mongolia. Initially he served as a field worker, training Mongolian veterinarians in new medicine and surgery techniques, he...
17m Oct 18, 2022
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146: What You Need to Know About GFI #256 and the Changing Landscape of Compounding Medicine
Marcy A. Bliss, is the CEO of Wedgewood Pharmacy, the leading compounding pharmacy for animals in the US. She is responsible for all aspects of the pharmacy operation and for leading the delivery of extraordinary business results. In 2018 Wedgewood Pharmacy acquired Diamondback Drugs, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Formerly the executive vice president of Business Operations and Marketing, Bliss...
24m Oct 13, 2022
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145: Low-stress Approaches for Pet Care to Implement in Your Clinic
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. George Melillo, VMD, Co-founder & Chief Veterinary Officer, brings more than 35 years of veterinary experience to Heart + Paw. In 2018, he co-founded Heart + Paw, bringing to life his lifelong commitment to animals and the people who serve them. Heart + Paw is now one of the fastest growing veterinary care, groomin...
19m Oct 11, 2022
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