Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

We go global this week with a look at veterinary practice in the U.K., Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and Hungary. Special guest veterinarian Dr. Mark Hedberg joins Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie, Mossor, RVT for a look at some of the differences in veterinary clinics with a vet who has practiced around the world. Why are vets called "surgeons" in the U.K.? What is it like to practice in the Middle East? Why are Hungarian vet clinics closed most of the day? How can you become a globe-trotting veterinarian or veterinary technician? Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Reality TV veterinarians are everywhere these days. But how "real" are these "reality" vets? Are they good or bad for the profession? How are television and online videos affecting standards of care, costs, and public perception of veterinary medicine and surgery? Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with Beckie Mossor, RVT tackle TV vets and more on this episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Do veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff make good patients? Do we know too much, ask too many questions, demand too many answers of our own doctors and nurses? Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney along with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor dissect our own human health care experiences and share how we treat MD's and RN's when they turn to us for care. What do we love, and hate, about visiting our own physicians? How can veterinarians learn from the good, and bad, of the human health care system? Join us on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

What are the things you need to survive your busy days in veterinary practice? What rituals, superstitions, quirks and oddities do your doctors and team members have? What are the best pens, shoes, and scrubs? Veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor dish on daily dilemmas, their craziest superstitions, what items go missing most often in our clinics, and so much more in this hilarious and revealing episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward visits the 2017 Global Pet Expo sponsored by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in sunny Orlando, Florida. Co-hosts Dr. Cyndie Courtney and Beckie Mossor, RVT inquire about the latest products and highlights of the convention. Neon cat litter, new OTC dewormers, a world of tech and trends, and the world's first (and only?) birdy bra are just of few of the topics in this week's podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter at @VetViewfinder.

It's a hard knocks life. In this episode, veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor share some of the hard lessons they wished they'd teach in school. At least you'll have the chance to learn these oftentimes painful lessons from the comfort of your listening device... Join us at Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Veterinarian and co-host Dr. Ernie Ward, fresh from the loss of his beloved 15-year old dog, Sandy, shares his story with Dr. Cyndie Courtney and Beckie Mossor, RVT in this special episode. The team discusses the grieving process, how we help our clients, team members, and colleagues cope with euthanasia and losing a dog, cat, horse, hamster, or other animals. They also talk about why grieving for a pet is so intense, the importance of corpse viewing, whether or not other pets should witness or observe a deceased pet, burial and death rituals of animals, disenfranchised grief, and some of their toughest losses, both professionally and personally. Share your stories on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and Twitter: @VetViewfinder.

This week Beckie Mossor, RVT reports from the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. Drs. Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney inquire about the world's second largest conference, buzz and busts, Elvis sightings, why isn't anyone posting on social media, where are the best spots to nurse an infant and dine (not necessarily at the same time, bonus points if possible), and so much more in this week's decidedly Vegas episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Pet obesity in the U.S. continued to steadily increase last year, affecting nearly 59% of cats and 54% of dogs, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). During their ninth annual survey, APOP also found pet owners and veterinary professionals disagreed on key pet food issues such as the benefits of corn and grains, value of raw and organic diets, and the best sources of pet nutritional advice. Veterinarian and APOP founder Ernie Ward, Dr. Cyndie Courtney, and Beckie Mossor, RVT talk about these issues and more this week! Follow us on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder or Twitter @VetViewfinder

Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor ponder gender inequality in the veterinary profession. Today an estimated 70% of veterinarians and 95% of support staff are females. Is this too much? Why has this occurred? Why are women veterinarians and medical doctors paid less than their male counterparts? What about maternity and paternity pay? Do pet owners have more confidence in male veterinarians? Why are strong female leaders viewed as "b&*^%$" ? These questions and more in this week's episode. Join the conversation on Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder.

This week our hosts are joined by their spouses for a special romantic Valentine's Day edition. Dr. Ernie Ward and his wife, Laura, talk with Dr. Cyndie Courtney and her husband, Mike, along with Beckie Mossor, RVT and her hubby, Timmy. The trio dish on how they met, the perils of dating a veterinary professional, the best bits and grossest stories, and advice for keeping romance alive while caring for animals. Share your love stories with us at Facebook/Veterinary Viewfinder and on Twitter @VetViewfinder.

Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward & Beckie Mossor, RVT report live from The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) in Orlando, Florida while host Dr. Cyndie Courtney is stuck in Kansas. Topics include the name change to VMX, long walks, Robin Roberts and Darius Rucker, hot topics, tattoos, emerging trends, controversies and confusions and... NO (real) STARBUCKS! Will our hosts survive and remain (somewhat) coherent?

Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor ask, "Are we getting the best CE for our bucks?" Which is better, in-person or online CE? Who pays for it? How do you get time off for CE? What's the best conference swag & what's your favorite 2016 CE lesson? Tell us thoughts at Facebook.com/VeterinaryViewfinder & @VetViewfinder

Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor ask, "Is the veterinary profession the least diverse on the planet?" What are some of the current challenges to diversity in the veterinary healthcare fields, how can we encourage more diverse student populations, and how can we prepare veterinarians for the future? We'd like to hear your thoughts! Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and @VetViewfinder

Veterinarians Drs. Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor explore whether or not veterinary healthcare teams provide the same level of pet care they ask of their clients? What if a team member disagrees with a clinic's or veterinarian's recommendations or protocol? These questions along with each host's biggest struggle of caring for their own pets.