Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, have co-hosted their award-winning weekly veterinary podcast since 2016.

Each week, they “tackle the toughest topics in veterinary medicine,” highlighting controversial issues and trending news, introducing veterinary key opinion leaders and provocateurs, and offering solutions to the myriad challenges facing the veterinary profession.

 

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Colorado Prop 129 Explained: Animal Law Expert Breaks Down New VPA Role
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 attorney Mark Cushing, a leading voice in shaping veterinary legal frameworks around the U.S., joins the conversation.  

Proposition 129 introduces VPAs, a new position aimed at expanding the scope of veterinary teams. Mark Cushing shares his perspectives on Prop 129 as he is driving between law conferences to break down the specifics of this legislation, dispel common misconceptions, and explain its implications for clinics, clients, and the future of veterinary care. From addressing workforce shortages to potential challenges in implementation, this episode unpacks it all. 

Whether you’re a clinic owner, credentialed veterinary technician, or a curious veterinary industry professional, this discussion offers valuable insights into how this legislation could influence veterinary practice nationwide. Tune in to learn what Prop 129 really means for veterinary teams and how it might shape the future of the profession. 

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National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is Oct. 12, 2022 - We Need Your Help!

Veterinary colleagues, we need your help with the 2022 US Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey! Sign up today at PetObesityPrevention.org.

This week hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT discuss how veterinary professionals can help gather information on pet obesity rates in the US this October. The duo discusses findings from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) 2021 Pet Owner Weight Management, Nutrition, and Pet Food Survey, including current pet parent attitudes on grain-free diets, DCM, best sources of pet food information, and much more!

We need your help with this year’s survey. Our primary goal is to enroll as many veterinary clinics and professionals to collect BCS and body weight information. In addition, we ask that you share the Pet Owner Survey on your social media to help us better understand contemporary attitudes and opinions on pet weight loss, food, and how we can better help pets achieve (and maintain) a healthy body condition.

PRIZES! Did we mention prizes? The veterinary professional that submits the most pet data will win a YETI COOLER! The clinic that submits the most pets will receive an IPAD! We’ll also give away several prizes to random participants, including BASEPAWS GENETICS TEST KITS! Stay tuned to APOP’s Instagram and Facebook for additional details and prizes! Be sure to sign up by October 12!

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