Podcast
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Hosted by Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachinger, DACVECC · EN
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts. With VETgirl, you can learn clinical veterinary medicine with style, passion, and efficiency! VETgirl is designed for veterinary professionals who have time poverty and are on the run. Who has time to read journals or sit through hours of lectures? Download the podcasts you want to listen to, and get clinical tips within just a few minutes of listening! We'll help get you the facts you need in a convenient way! Want more information? Go to JoinVETgirl.com.
18episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Push-Pull Blood Sampling Through Peripheral IVCs in Dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
6d ago00:10:44Tap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a zero-blood-waste push-pull blood sampling technique using peripheral IV catheters in hospitalized dogs. Based on a 2025 study, we discuss whether this needle-free, patient-friendly method offers accurate CBC and biochemistry results to ease repeat venipunctures without compromising clinical decision-making.
Transcribe →What You Need to Know About New World Screwworm with Dr. Scott Weese | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
2w agoTap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Scott Weese, DipACVIM about New World screw worm prevention and treatment options in dogs and cats. Learn how to recognize the clinical signs of this invasive, flesh-eating parasite, understand its spread into Texas, and discover critical wound management and approved veterinary drug protocols.
Transcribe →When OSHA Knocks: Your Role as a Veterinary Technician in Safety Training | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
3w agoTap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we are chatting with Kali Marsh, RVT, compliance manager and Mark Harrison, MS.Ed., founder and president, both with Certified Safety Training (CST) about the role of veterinary technicians, assistants and CSRs on safety training. Learn what you should know regarding federal and state requirements, the impact of OSHA, SDS (formerly MSDS) and the role you have in maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, the animals we serve and their people.Sponsored By:
Transcribe →Signing off with Dr. Justine Lee andamp; Dr. Garret Pachtinger | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
4w agoTap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Drs. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC and Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT discuss her upcoming retirement from VETgirl, effective July 2, 2026. Join us as we reminisce on the start of the small business back in 2012, the creation of content over the years (from all emergency critical care in 2013 to over 150+ hours a year in just about every topic), to our favorite memories over the decade plus. Rest assured, VETgirl will continue its mission to provide clinically relevant content and grow, as Garret continues to manage the amazing VETgirl team!
Transcribe →One Life to Love with Dr. Sonya Gordon | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Jun 22Tap to summarizeIn this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Sonya Gordon, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) about practical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) staging without echocardiography. Learn about the critical stage B1-B2 transition, insights from the EPIC study on pimobendan, home monitoring with resting respiratory rates, and emerging innovations in technology for confident preclinical disease management.Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim
Transcribe →The State(s) of Heartworm Incidence: What does the latest AHS Survey Show? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Jun 15Tap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we chat with Dr. Marisa Ames, DACVIM (Cardiology), who is president of the American Heartworm Society (AHS). Here she shares findings from the latest AHS heartworm incidence survey–including factors behind the spread of heartworm disease–and discusses how veterinarians can utilize the AHS map and protect patients from this serious but preventable disease.Sponsored By: American Heartworm Society
Transcribe →Implementing a CT Scanner into General Practice with Dr. Ernie Ward | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Jun 8Tap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Ernie Ward discusses integrating CT scanners into general practice. Dr. Ward explains how this move closes the gap between suspicion and certainty, transforming diagnostics. He covers implementation, financial impact, and how in-house CT improves patient outcomes, enhances team satisfaction, and builds client trust.Sponsored By: Antech
Transcribe →The Long Road to Becoming a VTS (Surgery) with Cathy Mann | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Jun 3Tap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Cathy Mann, RVT, VTS (Surgery), (Anesthesia & Analgesia) about the long road to becoming a veterinary technician specialist in surgery! Tune in to hear about how to achieve this prestigious credential, how you can help mentor someone towards this achievement, or what doors open once you acquire this credential!
Transcribe →Chatting with Dr. Rob Pope, the Forrest Gump of Veterinary Medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
Jun 1Tap to summarizeIn this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview the Forrest Gump of veterinarians, Dr. Rob Pope. Be inspired and go the distance (over 15,700 miles!) by tuning in to learn about motivation, perseverance, and devotion to pets and people!
Transcribe →Feline Panleukopenia Testing: Are Dog and Cat Parvovirus POC Kits Interchangeable? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
May 25Tap to summarizeIn today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a study on using canine-specific parvovirus tests for feline panleukopenia. The study found near-perfect agreement between canine and feline point-of-care kits from two manufacturers, giving clinicians a reasonable screening option when a feline-specific test is unavailable.
Transcribe →