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2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE PREVIEW SERIES

Aquaculture is a growing area of veterinary medicine, but few veterinarians have extensive …

2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE PREVIEW SERIES

When it comes to emergencies, veterinary professionals need to be able to think on their feet and make fast decisions. A large part of that is knowing how to identify …

2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE PREVIEW SERIES 

Inventory management is something that many veterinary practices struggle with, but when stock makes up the second-largest expense, learning how to properly manage your …

It's certainly not news: Rural veterinarians are in short supply, growing ever more scarce as new graduates opt to practice in a bustling metropolis, …

They say it's a small world, but it's getting more and more difficult to stand out from the crowd. Small, independent business owners have to work …

Like it or not, the world is becoming more digitized every day — and the veterinary profession is no exception. Advances in technology have elevated …

AFFINITY GROUPS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, PART II: VETERINARIANS AS ONE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR EMPOWERMENT

By now we know that the veterinary profession is arguably one of the least diverse fields in the nation. Students …

AFFINITY GROUPS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, PART I: J.H. BIAS

For minority groups, finding a community of peers in a highly homogenous profession can be …

As you probably know by now, Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to recognize the LGBTQ+ community's fight for equality and to celebrate the freedom to be yourself. And, if you've been listening to the podcast …

As part of their official duties, members of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board review a wide variety of complaints from pet owners and concerned citizens. Most are minor, some egregious, still others outside …

VETERINARY WELLBEING, PART II: PREVENTING & HANDLING CRISES

Listen to the first installment in this series » 28. Wellness in the Veterinary …

What do you get when you put empathic caregivers known to neglect their own health into a high-stress, demanding profession? The perfect storm.

At this point, we all know wellness is a big issue in the veterinary …

Earlier this month, Ohio veterinarians became mandatory reporters of animal abuse—but what does that mean, exactly? In this episode, we discuss specific provisions of the new law and tackle some of your burning …

Ohio's new law requiring veterinarians to report suspected companion animal abuse is about to go into effect. Sounds simple, but there are many shades of gray that can make reporting a complicated matter. In today's …

In this episode, OVMA Government Relations Director Michael Guastella joins Mia to discuss three major bills that were recently signed into law by …

For decades, the annual Midwest Veterinary Conference has offered an unparalleled experience for thousands of veterinary and animal care professionals from across the country and beyond: Hundreds of hours of …

Animal cruelty: It's something no veterinarian wants to see but inevitably will at some point. That's why it's so important to learn how to recognize an abused animal and how to handle such a case before it shows up at …

Though OVMA's decision to pivot its annual Midwest Veterinary Conference to a web-based platform was unlikely to surprise anyone, there are still many unknowns about the 2021 convention. In this episode, get a preview …

As the old adage goes, you should never talk about politics at the dinner table—or should you? In this final installment to our DEI series, we …

In the final installment to our DEI series, we discuss the sticky subject of handling racism from friends and family members. Tune in on Monday for …

Educating your staff about racism and setting practice policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employer—that's one thing. But …

In the next episode, we continue our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series with Dr. Mia Cary. Join us on Monday to learn how to have open and productive conversations about race with family and friends. 

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Veterinary professionals are no strangers to burnout. With so many demands on your time and attention, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s hope! All you need is to get organized. But where do you start?

In this …

Veterinary professionals are no stranger to burnout. With so many demands on your time and attention, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But there's hope! On the next episode, we'll share some simple ways for you to stay on …

When hands-on experiences are such an important part of the learning process, especially for fields like veterinary medicine, how can the education model be adapted to keep everyone safe without impacting quality? In …

The veterinary profession has historically been the least diverse field in the United States—a trend that endures even in 2020. Why do black people make up such a small fraction of the veterinary workforce (no more then …

Why is veterinary medicine one of the least diverse professions in the country? Find out next Monday as we continue our discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion with Dr. Mia Cary.

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In the introduction to our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine Series, Mia and Krysten welcome Dr. Mia Cary back to the show to break down the complicated and layered subject of racism and …

One day, a cure for cancer will be discovered—but for Dr. Michelle Harcha, "one day" isn't soon enough. Since childhood, she's been fiercely determined to do everything her power to make that goal a reality. One way she …

How long do you have to keep a patient’s records? With whom can you share records, and do you need a client’s permission? What if a client requests their records, but they have an outstanding balance on their account? …

With the plethora of studies showing a link between animal abuse and violence against humans, the evolving field of forensic veterinary medicine has …

Because animal abuse is often linked to violence against humans, veterinarians have a unique opportunity to save not only pets, but their people as …

Though mental illness has traditionally been considered a taboo topic,  the mental health (or lack thereof) of veterinary professionals has become a hot topic in recent years—and even more so as the world slowly emerges …

There's a simple way you can improve your overall wellness. Learn about this technique, along with other strategies and resources, on next week's …

In the final installment of our COVID-19 Survival Series, Dr. Ed Biggie of Feeder Creek Veterinary Services in Millersport joins us to reflect on the past three months. He talks about how his mixed-animal practice fared …

In this episode, we continue our COVID-19 Survival Series with a real-life example of how veterinarians can benefit from expanding into telehealth. Mia and Krysten talk to OVMA Member Dr. Jessica Harriman, who explains …

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we do business—but not all of these changes are negative! In fact, now is the perfect time to dive in to telemedicine, but the process can be intimidating. In …

The coronavirus pandemic has hit humanity hard in every aspect of life, not the least of which is the economy. In this episode, the third in our COVID-19 Survival Series, we sit down with veterinary financial advisor …

When very little is certain and all you can do is contemplate worst-case scenarios, how do you prevent mental health issues from spiraling? In the second episode of our COVID-19 Survival Series, host Mia Cunningham …

Even without a global public health emergency, telemedicine is an invaluable tool for any veterinarian to have in his or her arsenal. In this …

Now more than ever, businesses around the world—including veterinary practices—are worried about how to stay afloat during the uncertain and ever-changing climate. The answer? Telemedicine. Join us on Monday morning as …

Veterinary medicine is known to be one of the whitest professions in America, which can create fertile ground for discrimination and marginalization. In this episode, PRIDE Veterinary Medical Community's CEO, Dr. Mia …

Studies have shown that being an active member of a trade organization makes professionals more successful than their non-member colleagues. But how …

CBD products seem to be everywhere—from beauty salons to grocery stores to the internet—and rumors of its virtues have spread from coast to coast. …

It's a well-known fact that post-graduate education—especially veterinary school—is expensive, and crippling student loan debt has become a hot topic …

Crippling student loan debt has become a hot topic of discussion in the veterinary community—as well as how to tackle the problem. Tune in to the …

In the inaugural episode of Fully Vetted, hosts Mia Cunningham and David Frash sit down with OVMA President Dr. Ellen Yoakam to discuss African swine …

African swine fever is devastating pig populations in other countries, but has not yet spread to the United States. Tune in to the inaugural episode …

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is pleased to present Fully Vetted, a brand-new podcast for OVMA members and the Ohio veterinary community. …