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S8. Ep. 4. Diverse Veterinary Models – Access to Veterinary Care



Learn how pet ownership continues to grow along with the need for affordable, accessible veterinary care. Aimee Gilbreath, MBA, President of PetSmart Charities, shares her passion for the importance of expanding access to care for all, highlighting the reality that more than half of US dogs and cats do not receive adequate veterinary care. Aimee discusses why subsidized care through grants is not sustainable and advocates for alternative models of veterinary medicine. 


S8. Ep. 3. Diverse Veterinary Models – The Whole Health Approach to Veterinary Care



Explore the concept of Whole Health Veterinary Care with Whitney L. Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM and Petco Chief Veterinarian. Focusing on the five dimensions of pet health and wellness, Dr. Miller discusses how to partner with and empower pet parents to provide better well-being for their companion animals. 


S8. Ep. 2 Diverse Veterinary Models – Convenient Care



Pet ownership continues to grow as does the need for convenient veterinary care. Lauren Olavessen, DVM, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at PetIQ, shares her passion and thoughts around easy access to convenient veterinary care, emphasizing the importance of preventative medicine. 


S8. Ep. 1. Diverse Veterinary Models – Value-Based Veterinary Care



In this episode, featuring Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at MARS Veterinary Health, we delve into the concept of Value-Based Veterinary Care. Dr. Welser presents a case for change and why it makes sense to consider a value-based approach in the future to benefit both pets and people. 


S7. Ep. 3. Building Trust in a Crisis: The Emergency Room Setting



No one wants their pet to need emergency services – so how can you establish trust in such a stressful, intensely emotional situation? Featuring, Jimmy Barr, DVM, DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer for BluePearl, we tackle how your emergency veterinary healthcare teams can use client-centered communication to build trusting relationships.


S7. Ep. 2. Don’t Play Telephone: Better Care Through Collaborative Conversations



During this roundtable discussion, find out how collaborative communication between specialty/emergency hospital teams and the referring veterinary community helps establish strong partnerships, exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Join us as we hear from the following speakers:

Stacy Burdick, DVM, DACVIM
Clinical Advisor, NVA Compassion-First

John Paulson, DVM
Managing Veterinarian at Shoreline Central Animal Hospital,
Vice President, Medical Advisory Board, NVA (GP)

Val Washington
Vice President of Customer Development, NVA Compassion-First


S7. Ep. 1. Talking Through Tough Situations: Strengthening Veterinary Communication



In this episode, get the basics on how to work through the tough situations you and your healthcare teams face on a daily basis – internally and with pet owners. Jane R. Shaw, DVM, PhD, a recognized expert in veterinarian-client patient interactions, Associate Professor of Veterinary Communication, and Director of Veterinary Communication for Professional Excellence at Colorado State University, guides us as we explore how to communicate more effectively.


S6. Ep. 2. Let’s Talk Tech – Innovation is Changing the World of Veterinary Medicine



Veterinary medicine is changing – and fast. Technology plays a big role. So, what’s next? In this episode, we peer into the future with Dr. Caleb Frankel, Founder and CEO of Instinct Science, as he shares his thoughts on current trends and ideas moving forward. We also cover how technology can help with COVID-related challenges at veterinary practices.


S6. Ep. 1. Navigating COVID Fatigue in Veterinary Medicine



This episode features Dr. George Melillo, Co-Founder and Chief Veterinary Officer at Heart + Paw. He shares with us how he has guided his team through the pandemic – and how we can work through COVID fatigue with veterinarians, their healthcare teams and pet owners.


S5. Ep. 1: Fecal Exams Made Methodical: Exploring VETSCAN IMAGYST



Join us for an interview-style discussion with Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Global Diagnostics at Zoetis. Together, we explore the new VETSCAN IMAGYST system and how it provides easier, more methodical fecal examinations.


S4. Ep. 2: Managing Dermatology Cases – A Team Sport?



Want pets and their owners to live happier, healthier lives? The solution is skin deep – and it’s a team effort. In this episode, Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Portland, highlights the need to involve all healthcare team members when managing dermatology cases.


S4. Ep. 1: For Pets We Want to Pet: Advancements in Veterinary Dermatology



Nothing disrupts the human-animal bond more than trying to relieve an itchy dog’s symptoms. So we’re kicking off the new season by discussing new advancements and research in veterinary dermatology with Lindsay McKay, DVM, DACVD from VCA-Arboretum View Animal Hospital.


S3. Ep. 4: Charting the Veterinary Career Path



Dr. Molly McAllister details her path to becoming the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Veterinary Affairs at Banfield – as well as the skills she needed to succeed.


S3. Ep. 3: Skillful Interventions: Overcoming Leadership Challenges



Dr. Sharon Rosh, Director of Veterinary and Professional Affairs at Zoetis, shares how to overcome some of the challenges of leading veterinarians. She brings her perspective as a veterinarian working in industry and reveals which leadership skills have been critical for success.


S3. Ep. 2: Neuroleadership: What Is it, and How Can it Make You a Better Leader?



The task of leading veterinarians, and veterinary healthcare teams, comes with a unique set of challenges. Rob Best, Director of Leadership Development from VCA, reviews factors for success and discusses neuroleadership – the application of findings from neuroscience to the field of leadership. Learn how you can use this scientific approach to better engage your teams.


S3. Ep. 1: Starting the Leadership Journey with Care



Episode 1 kicks off the new season with Dr. Jess Trimble, previous Chief Veterinary Officer at Fuzzy Pet Health. Dr. Trimble discusses life as a leader in a startup company, her focus on self-care, and her views on telemedicine.


S2. Ep. 3: Selecting Parasite Prevention Protocols



There are many choices available for parasite prevention. Dr. Claire Walther talks about how to provide pet owners with customized care for parasite protection.


S2. Ep. 2: Simparica Trio Tips and Ticks



Dr. Chris Adolph talks about ticks and the use of Simparica Trio. Dr. Adolph reviews the changes in ticks’ geographies, transmission of tick diseases and how Simparica Trio can help prevent tick-borne diseases.


S2. Ep. 1: What is New with Heartworm Disease?



Listen to Zoetis parasitologist, Dr. Jessica Rodriguez, discuss what is new with heartworm disease. In this episode, we will discuss heartworm compliance, resistance and treatment. This is a good place to start to make sure you are the most up-to-date with heartworm disease knowledge.


Special Edition Paws and Reflect: COVID 19-A Veterinarian’s Perspective



This is a special edition from Paws and Reflect with Zoetis. This edition features interviews with three different Zoetis specialists who give unique perspectives on COVID-19 and veterinary medicine. Topics covered include social distancing and the veterinary clinic, veterinarians on the front line of the pandemic, zoonotic diseases, coronaviruses and a look at vaccines.


Paws & Reflect Coming Soon!



Paws and Reflect with Zoetis is a podcast is a fun and educational podcast about what is new with Zoetis. Do you only have a few minutes a day for veterinary medical education, updates on disease states and to learn about new products? Do you want to learn in a fun and engaging way? Do you like podcasts? If your answers to any of these questions is yes, then Paws and Reflect with Zoetis is for you!

Each podcast will provide you with updates on disease states and teach new product knowledge in a fun interview style. Our interviewer, Dr. Kim Farina, asks your most relevant questions while making the podcast enjoyable. Zoetis makes learning fun!