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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The Frightening Future of Veterinary Antibiotic Resistance with CSU's Dr Dan Taylor
Antibiotic resistance is an issue that affects every veterinary and human healthcare provider. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Antibiotic resistance is a very real existential threat for humanity.
The problem is many small animal veterinarians don’t see themselves as responsible or contributing to antibiotic resistance. This week we’ve got a veterinary expert who research proves small animal vets and vet techs are part of the problem — and solution.
Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT are joined by a veterinarian who has been conducting research on veterinarian and veterinary technician’s attitudes toward prescribing antibiotics. Dr. Dan Taylor recently successfully earned his PhD at Colorado State University and discusses some of his findings.
Dr. Taylor also shares how he found his passion for this topic after years of general practice and even a stint as food inspector, and why this topic is even more important after the Covid pandemic.
Dr. Taylor gives practical advice for the common scenario of a pet parent demanding “But you’ve got to give my pet SOMETHING!” The trio also review communication and treatment options to dispensing antibiotics, and why vet techs are essential in calming nervous pet parents (and young vets!) worries about not giving an antibiotic.
Viewfinders, this is another tough topic that small animal veterinary professionals need to talk more openly about. How do you handle pet parents who “want some medication” or “just refill his last antibiotic prescription?”
If you want to learn more about Dr. Dan Taylor’s current research project evaluating pet parents’ attitudes toward antibiotics, email him at: dantaylordvm@gmail.com
Welcome to this spine-chilling episode of “The Veterinary Viewfinder!” This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser dive into the eerie world of (allegedly) haunted veterinary clinics. With Halloween around the corner, we’re exploring the paranormal tales that have left many veterinary teams wondering if they’re truly alone during those late-night shifts.
From shadowy figures seen after-hours to strange, unexplained noises echoing through clinic halls, our colleagues across the country—and beyond—have shared their supernatural experiences. These ghostly tales range from curious spirits seemingly checking in on patients to spooky apparitions that might make even the bravest veterinarian shiver. Join us as we delve into these mysterious occurrences that some veterinary teams encounter, especially during Halloween.
This episode isn’t just for thrill-seekers; it’s a look at how these supernatural events can “shape” the “spirit” of teams working in veterinary practices, strengthening their “chains” as staff members share their creepy experiences. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode will have you hooked—and maybe a little spooked! Tune in for a ghostly good time as Ernie and Beckie tackle one of the most “spirited” topics we’ve ever covered on “The Veterinary Viewfinder.”