Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast

Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor confront whether pursuing a degree in veterinary healthcare is a good or bad idea; how staggering student debt impacts our profession both financially & emotionally; potential solutions for excessive debt, escalating college tuition, and imbalanced veterinary supply & demand. The hosts share why they joined the veterinary profession and offer some of their best personal advice.

This week host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor peer into their crystal food bowls to predict the future of veterinary medicine. The trio review the controversies, benefits, and risks of telemedicine and virtual pet care, what apps they like and use, how in-home care (mobile or housecall veterinarians and technicians) may evolve, and their dreams for the future. Share your thoughts and predictions on Facebook Veterinary Viewfinder and @VetViewfinder - Happy 2017!

Veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mosser rewind the year in veterinary medicine. The vet who shot the cat with an arrow, advances in dermatology, changes in the profession, the relevancy of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and "do-over's" are part of this week's episode. Join the conversation on Facebook at Veterinary Viewfinder and tweet us @VetViewfinder - Happy New Year!

Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor explore the dangers and dilemmas as well as the benefits and blessings of veterinary client relationships. The trio talk about setting personal and professional boundaries, what to do when a client oversteps and intrudes, and strategies to deal with tweets and texts after hours. Continue the conversation with us on Twitter @VetViewfinder and Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder. Happy holidays!

Veterinarians Ernie Ward & Cyndie Courtney with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor tackle the topic of tension between veterinary professionals and profits. We discuss the emotional toll finances take on the veterinary team, how pet insurance can help pets & vets, wellness plans, & things that made us grateful last week. Join the conversation on Facebook/VeterinaryViewfinder and Twitter @VetViewfinder

Veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with veterinary technician Beckie Mossor discuss the role and responsibility of veterinarians in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), substance abuse within the veterinary profession, solutions and advice for dealing with the current heroin and drug epidemic, as well as their weekly Pet Peeves.

Host veterinarians Drs. Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor kick off the weekly Veterinary Viewfinder podcast discussing holiday staffing woes and drama, wintertime convenience euthanasia stress, and their favorite/worst pet peeves of the season!