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Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Happy Client Service Representative Week! On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Jill Clark DVM, chief visionary officer at IGNITE and cofounder of The North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists, to explore how CSRs are evolving from “just receptionists” into revenue generators, client loyalty architects, and true patient advocates.  Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special offer from Clark and the team at IGNITE!

This episode is sponsored by Nationwide. The episode is a Vet Blast podcast with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Emily M. Tincher, DVM, dives into the spectrum of care and the vital role of client service representatives in helping pet families navigate financial, logistical, and emotional trade-offs in treatment options while emphasizing non-judgmental communication, pet insurance, and creative, accessible care plans. You can also watch the video version of this podcast now on dvm360.com. 

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! On this episode, Connor Barich DVM, MPH, shares his journey to becoming a veterinarian, including his educational path, transitioning to relief veterinarian work, and his upcoming venture into practice ownership with host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA.

This episode is sponsored by Elanco Animal HealthAdam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), on this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, presented by dvm360 to unpack the biggest myths about parasites in dogs and cats, including why year-round prevention is non-negotiable. Throughout the episode, the duo dives into why “indoor-only” and “seasonal” thinking puts pets and families at risk, and how tapeworms and other under-the-radar parasites can signal broader health and zoonotic concerns.

Nominate your veterinary hero here today!On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, our host Adam Christman, MBA, DVM, and welcomes Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, to the show to chat about the physical and mental challenges veterinary professionals face in the industry, plus the need for systemic changes to address burnout and injuries in veterinary clinics.  

In this episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, the focus shifts from motivation to what actually sustains healthy habits. Hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP discuss why relying on motivation often falls short, and how small, consistent changes, supportive environments, and realistic expectations can help veterinary professionals build lasting physical and emotional resilience.

In this episode, proudly supported by Royal Canin, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Lacey Lee, DVM, to deconstruct the complexities of feline diabetes—from identifying high-risk demographics to implementing modern management strategies. Throughout the episode, Lee shares that obesity is a critical challenge in feline health, as it can increase a cat's risk of developing diabetes, why prevention begins when the patient is a kitten, and how prioritizing high nutritional standards and an active lifestyle early on, owners can build a strong foundation for long-term health. You can also watch this episode as a video on dvm360.com!

This episode is sponsored by Dechra. On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, Emily Estrada, RVT, and Nastaia Kanaci Chica, RVT, take a deep dive into how technician‑driven diagnostics, smart flea control, and compliance‑friendly ear and skin therapies can turn even the most frustrating dermatology cases into long‑term success stories.

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC), discuss the strategic use of food as a primary reinforcer in canine training, emphasizing its effectiveness due to its high value and ease of delivery. They define positive reinforcement as the process of increasing a desired behavior by adding a rewarding stimulus.  Pachel highlights the critical role of timing, noting that rewards should be delivered immediately to be most effective. He also explores non-food reinforcers, such as engaging activities or favorite objects, and the use of secondary reinforcers like clickers or verbal cues to bridge the gap between a behavior and its reward.

This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim In this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sat down with Whit Church, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) to walk through the full life cycle of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs, using the real case of Vinnie, a Chihuahua, as a guide. They explore how this common small-breed heart disease begins, how to catch it early, what truly helps slow progression, and how to navigate the difficult but compassionate end-of-life decisions with pet owners

This episode of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success focuses on a familiar challenge in veterinary medicine: maintaining proper nutrition during long, unpredictable workdays. As clinic schedules fill and breaks become limited, meals are often replaced with quick, convenient options. Cohosts Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, and Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, discuss how those daily choices can affect more than energy levels, including cognitive function, client communication, and team interactions. The episode also outlines practical approaches to help veterinary professionals build more consistent eating habits in a busy clinical setting

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Michael Natale, LVT, joins our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to share more about his career, his home-based veterinary care business, and why it is important for veterinary professionals to meet their clients where they are. 

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, to chat about his company Safe Pet Anesthesia and how it is helping veterinary clinics by offering teleconsulting services.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, welcomes repeat guest Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, back to the show to talk about misconceptions surrounding veterinary toxicology, including when to induce vomiting, using activated charcoal, when it is necessary to hospitalize a patient, and more. 

Register for tonight's webinar, Say yes to Dentistry, here! Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DABVP, FAVD, and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, discusses the importance of comprehensive oral prevention assessments (COPAT) over traditional dental cleanings. Throughout the episode, the duo will discuss why COPAT is better than COHAT, the importantace of full-mouth radiographs, and more. All of dvm360's dental content for the month of February is sponsored by C.E.T.