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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Twas the Night Before Vetmas: Our Annual Lighthearted Ode to the Veterinary Profession
Twas the Night Before Vetmas: Our Annual Lighthearted Ode to the Veterinary Profession

Welcome to an annual ritual on “The Veterinary Viewfinder,” where we pause from tackling tough topics to celebrate the holidays with humor, creativity, and heart! This week, co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosser, MPA, RVT, share a special tradition: a veterinary-themed rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Beckie’s original poem captures the spirit, dedication, and sacrifices of veterinary professionals while sprinkling in some lighthearted nods to chocolate ingestions, holiday emergencies, and the camaraderie that defines the profession. From vet techs, receptionists, assistants, and managers to oncologists, orthos, and GPs—this poem celebrates everyone in the veterinary community.

Through laughter and real-life reflections, this episode is a love letter to veterinary teams everywhere. It’s a reminder of the magic you create, the lives you save, and the joy you bring to pets and their families, even during the busiest holiday season.

Take a break from the hustle, enjoy some holiday cheer, and know how deeply appreciated you are. Tune in for this lighthearted tribute that will leave you smiling and inspired. Happy Holidays from the Veterinary Viewfinder!

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More Money, More Problems - Let's Talk about the 2022 NAVTA Demographics Survey

The 2022 NAVTA Demographics survey was released during VMX 2023. This week we discuss the findings, actions we can take, and questions for the future.

Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and President-Elect of NAVTA, Beckie Mossor, RVT, take a deep dive into the findings of this critical survey. The last demographics survey was conducted in 2016, and, wow, some things have changed - and others remained, sadly, the same.

The survey results revealed the following highlights:

• The average Veterinary Technician is earning 25% more than in 2016.
• More than 70% of Veterinary Technicians have an Associates’ degree, up 16% from 2016.
• More than 1/3 of Veterinary Technicians have student loan debt, averaging $29,700/person.
• One-third of Veterinary Technicians have a second job, most often at full-time.

Viewfinders, this is an important discussion for the veterinary profession. We encourage you to share it with your colleagues, discuss your thoughts, and get involved!

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