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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Tough Topics and Trends in 2022 for the Veterinary Profession
Happy New Year, Viewfinders! This week our hosts preview the veterinary profession’s toughest topics and trends we predict for 2022!
Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT join in a rapid-fire discussion of the top challenges they foresee for 2022 (and beyond).
Some of the issues they discuss include:
Veterinary workforce shortages
Mental health issues (burnout, depression, compassion fatigue, substance abuse, etc.)
Veterinary staff wages and benefits
Student loans an date rising cost of DVM/RVT degrees
Inflation of vet services and products - what impacts will inflation have on patient care and client communications?
Social media complaints - We’re seeing reports of vets being charged with ethics and professional behavior violations when they engage clients online. Yikes!
Corporatization vs Independent Practices: How can we get along and compete?
Core vaccines - potential challenges post-pandemic vaccine controversies?
Politics - Veterinary Practices and 2022 Midterms
What happened to the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI)? Our continuing plea for veterinary technician Title Protection
Telemedicine - Muddy waters ahead or smooth sailing?
Brachycephalic breeds - Will US veterinary professionals speak out as they are in the UK?
CBD - definitely maybe?
Climate change
Animal welfare and Food animal production, ventilation Shutdown (VSD)
Looks like 2022 is going to be an exciting and promising year! Happy New Year, Viewfinders!
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.”