Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. As 2025 gets underway, we’re all surrounded by messaging telling us it’s time to set goals around health and fitness–and for many of us, that can trigger some uncomfortable feelings and conversations. In this episode, Dr. Beth and Dr. Katie talk about the outsized impact our words can have on ourselves, friends, and colleagues when it comes to food, weight, exercise, and health goals and how to choose language that leaves others feeling seen and supported.Contact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Beth Molleson and Dr. Katie Berlin. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Carrie Schroeder, DVM, DACVAA, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Dexmedetomidine-Induced Bradycardia in a Great Dane.” The conversation centers around the physiological mechanisms underlying bradycardia and dexmedetomidine's biphasic blood pressure effects. Key aspects of the discussion include patient selection, drug combinations, monitoring protocols, and strategies for managing these cases, offering practical guidance on balancing dexmedetomidine’s benefits with its potential risks.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/heart-rate-veterinary-dexmedetomidineContact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Have you ever conducted a food trial only to end up with inconclusive results? Or had it cut short altogether due to compliance issues? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Sarah Ramos, DVM, DACVD, to discuss the best strategies for making food elimination trials a success from start to finish.Intended for veterinary professionals. Opinions expressed within this content are solely the speaker's and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Hill's or its affiliates.  Sponsored by Hill's Pet NutritionContact us:[email protected] to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostTaylor Argo - Producer & Project Manager, Brief StudioRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, as they discuss the pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession today. In this episode, they break down the origins and implications of Colorado Proposition 129, which created a new Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role in the state. Like many veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie were curious how such an initiative even made it onto the ballot. They also examine the potential impacts of Proposition 129 on the veterinary field, including its effect on professional roles, education requirements, and the broader future of veterinary care.Resources:https://ballotpedia.org/Colorado_Proposition_129,_Veterinary_Professional_Associate_Initiative_(2024)https://www.simparicatriodvm.comContact:[email protected] To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @CliniciansBriefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostKatie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia SpecialistDisclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Katie Berlin. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.