Weekly podcast dedicated to tackling the toughest contemporary topics in veterinary medicine. Hosted by veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor. Candid, irreverent, provocative, educational, and occasionally funny conversations about issues that impact the veterinary profession.
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2024-11-20 |
Colorado Prop 129 Explained: Animal Law Expert Breaks Down New VPA Role In this episode of “The Veterinary Viewfinder,” hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, MPA, RVT, discuss Colorado's groundbreaking Proposition 129, which officially establishes the role of Veterinary Professional Associates (VPAs). Renowned animal law... |
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2024-11-13 | In this week's episode of "The Veterinary Viewfinder," Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, RVT, MPA, shine a spotlight on the crucial yet often unsung role of veterinary practice managers. November 10-16, 2024, is Veterinary Practice Manager Recognitio... | |
2024-11-06 |
Are Pet Owners Turning Away from Vets? Reclaiming Preventive Care In this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, RVT, MPA, dive into an urgent issue facing veterinary professionals: the decline of preventive care visits and the growing trend of pet owners seeking wellness advice outsi... |
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2024-10-30 |
When Spirits Visit the Vet: Paranormal Encounters in Veterinary Clinics Welcome to this spine-chilling episode of "The Veterinary Viewfinder!" This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser dive into the eerie world of (allegedly) haunted veterinary clinics. With Halloween around the corner, w... |
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2024-10-23 |
Appreciating Veterinary Sales Reps: Strategies for Stronger Partnerships In this week's episode of "The Veterinary Viewfinder," hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, MPA, RVT, shine a spotlight on a vital yet often overlooked part of veterinary teams—sales representatives. From pharmaceutical, lab, and food reps to distri... |
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2024-10-16 |
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of National Veterinary Technician Week 2024 In this week's episode of "The Veterinary Viewfinder," Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor tackle an unexpectedly tough topic: the controversy surrounding National Veterinary Technician Week. While this week, from October ... |
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2024-10-09 |
Natural Disasters and Veterinary Heroes: How You Can Help in Times of Crisis In this episode of “The Veterinary Viewfinder,” Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser discuss one of the most challenging and emotional issues facing veterinary professionals—natural disasters. With Hurricane Milton barrelin... |
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2024-10-02 | This week, we focus on two critical issues. First, it’s World Pet Obesity Awareness Week, October 7–13, 2024, and we need your help, veterinary professionals, to participate in our biennial Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey by signing up at PetObesityPreve... | |
2024-09-25 |
Avoiding Vet Clinic Drama: Boundaries and Professionalism on Office Message Platforms In this week's episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser tackle a modern issue affecting veterinary professionals worldwide: communication on messaging platforms like Slack and Microsoft Tea... |
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2024-09-18 |
Are You Licensed? Answering Clients' Toughest Questions About Veterinary Credentials In this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, RVT, MPA, tackle a potentially rising concern in veterinary clinics: clients questioning whether their veterinary professionals are licensed. As public awareness a... |