Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Seizures are one of the most emotionally challenging presentations in small animal practice, often leaving veterinarians navigating both urgent medical decisions and distressed owners. In this episode, Dr. Simon Platt joins Dr. Beth to discuss how to approach first-time seizure cases, differentiate idiopathic epilepsy from cases requiring advanced diagnostics, and better support the client experience. Plus, discover where once-daily potassium bromide can fit into long-term seizure control and treatment adherence. This podcast is RACE-approved for 0.5 hours of CE credit. Earn your CE credit here . Sponsored by PRN Pharmacal Resource: https://www.kbrovet...

Regenerative medicine is no longer just for specialty centers, but knowing when and how to bring these therapies into general practice can be a different challenge entirely. In this episode of the Clinician's Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Rohit Malhotra joins Dr. Beth to break down what regenerative medicine actually comprises, which patients stand to benefit most, and what it really takes for a clinic to adopt these therapies successfully. Sponsored by Hilltop Bio Resource: https://hilltopbio.com Contact us: Podcast@instinct.vet Where to find us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts ...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Kate Boatright, VMD, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Developing Confidence in Surgical Skills.” Dr. Boatright discusses surgical confidence in general veterinary practice, exploring skill development, client communication, equipment access, and the importance of mentorship. She also shares her insights on maintaining surgical skills, navigating economic and emotional challenges, and fostering collaboration among veterinarians. Resources: https://cliniciansbrief.com/article/building-surgical-confidence-veterinarians https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/ Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@c...

Diabetic dogs and cats are among the most time-intensive patients to manage in small animal practice—and the owners of these patients often feel that weight, too. Dr. Jocelyn Mott joins this episode of the Clinician's Brief Partner Podcast to share her real-world approach to managing diabetic patients, from navigating that first overwhelming conversation at diagnosis to interpreting continuous glucose monitor data, adjusting insulin doses, and knowing when to refer to a specialist. Sponsored by Adapet Resource: https://www.adapetmedical.com/for-veterinarians/ Contact us: Podcast@instinct.vet Where to find us:...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss a case out of Australia—where an owner helped drive development of an mRNA vaccine for their dog’s mast cell disease—that has sparked big questions in the exam room. In this episode, they unpack the implications for clinical practice, client expectations, and how veterinarians can navigate conversations around emerging, highly personalized therapies. Brought to you by Zoetis Resources: https://news.unsw.edu.au/en/meet-the-man-who-designed-a-cancer-vaccine-for-his-dog https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/care-is-your-calling/ Contact: podcast@instinct.vet <...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Margret Lenfest, VMD, DACVSMR, CVA, to discuss a recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Canine Therapeutic Joint Injections.” Dr. Lenfest dives into the upside, downside, inside, and outside of injecting joints. She also details the most commonly used products for intra-articular therapy: triamcinolone, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma. Resources: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/tji-dogs-best-practices https://www.simparicatriodvm.com Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ Instag...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they swap stories about one of the most relatable experiences in veterinary medicine: being the vet in everyone's contact list. In this episode, they reflect on the calls, texts, and photo-in-a-group-chat moments that every vet knows all too well, from the truly head-scratching questions to the ones that genuinely keep you up at night. They discuss why diagnosing a pet from a blurry photo or a secondhand description is harder than it sounds, what friends and family can do to actually help their vet get...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jennifer L. Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LA), DACVCP, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Pharmacokinetics 101 for Veterinarians.” Dr. Davis’ practical explanations will give you the right understanding about what happens to drugs once they’re given to patients—and what you should do about it. This is like your conceptual intro class about all the stuff you skip over in drug monographs: Cmax, AUC, volume of distribution, etc. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-pharmacokinetics-guide Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa, an ISU CVM graduate, and Dr. Beth examine Iowa House File 2209, explore whether residency quotas influence where veterinarians ultimately practice, and discuss alternative strategies to strengthen the rural veterinary workforce. Tune in for the full discussion. Resources: https://www.myvetcandy.com/blog/2026/2/19/iowa-house-bill-would-set-residency-requirement-for-isu-veterinary-medicine-program https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1956561 https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/17/house-bill-would-set-residency-requirement-for-isu-veterinary-medicine-program/ Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “How to Perform Autotransfusion in Veterinary Medicine.” Dr. Musulin details how and when—or when not—to autotransfuse, including several expert tips and a few pitfalls to avoid. This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. Resources: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/autotransfusion-veterinary-guide https://www.simparicatriodvm.com Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and special guests Gigi Davidson, BSPharm, DICVP, FACVP, FSVHP, and Erica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, as they discuss an exciting development in veterinary pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) recently received a petition to formally recognize veterinary pharmacy as a specialty. Learn how pharmacy specialization works, why veterinary pharmacists are advocating for this recognition, and how this could strengthen collaboration and medication expertise in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians can also make their voices heard by participating in the public comment period, which is open until April 1, 2026. Resources: ...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs.” Dr. Cridge provides clarity on recognizing pancreatitis in its chronic state, contrasting it with acute disease. He then applies the same tenants of diagnosis and treatment, but tailored to this underrecognized subset of patients. This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. Resources: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/pancreatitis-1 https://www.simparicatriodvm.com Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth dive into the growing conversation around vaccine hesitancy in veterinary medicine, sharing what they’re seeing in the exam room, what the data tells us about why clients question vaccines, and how cultural shifts may be influencing pet owners today. Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/sh...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Jane E. Sykes, BVSc(Hons), PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, DACVIM (SAIM), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosis & Management of Dogs With Lyme Borreliosis.” While still highly regional, Lyme is occurring in more places because the range of Ixodes ticks is expanding. Dr. Sykes explains what we should—and shouldn’t—do with a positive test including treatment, vaccination, and the severe circumstance of Lyme nephritis. This episode is brought to you by Zoetis. Resources: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/canine-lyme-borreliosis-diagnosis-management https://www.simparicatriodvm.com Cont...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. As new federal student loan caps are set to take effect in 2026, the latest AVMA data show average veterinary student debt—and debt-to-income ratios—are rising once again. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore what these financial trends could mean for long-term career sustainability, workforce access, and the future of the profession. Listen in as they take a closer look at the numbers.Resources:https://www.avma.org/blog/chart-month-average-dvm-debt-climbinghttps://www.forb...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Erin E. Runcan, DVM, DACT, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapsed Penis in a French Bulldog.” Dr. Runcan uses a case of an intact male dog presenting with severe paraphimosis to highlight how damaging this problem can be. The good news? With prompt, straightforward treatment, most cases of paraphimosis can be resolved without much trouble.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/prolapsed-penis-dog-causesContact:podcast@instinct.vetWhere To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: Linked...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. What happens when pets are treated as family members or legal dependents—rather than property—under the law? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack two recent lawsuits that on the surface have nothing to do with veterinary medicine, yet could have a huge impact on its future. From liability and insurance to Spectrum of Care and access to treatment, they explore the downstream effects every clinician should be paying attention to.Resources:ht...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Boatright, VMD, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice.” These critical “surprises” can really throw a day off. Dr. Boatright shares her practical approach to handling emergency cases, even when you’ve got a smaller team and a fuller schedule.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-emergencies-top-tipsContact:podcast@instinct.vetWhere To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/PodcastsYouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefFacebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBriefLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/Instagram: @Clinicians.BriefX: @Clin...

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss recent rabies cases, including a transplant-transmitted human fatality and Chicago’s first rabies-positive dog in decades. They explore what these events reveal about the veterinarian’s critical role in public health.Resources:https://ksvdl.org/resources/news/diagnostic_insights/january2026/youtube-videos.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/veterinarians/index.htmlContact:podcast@instinct.vetWhere To Find Us:Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podc...

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Andrea C. Eriksson De Rezende, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Cat.” Dr. Eriksson De Rezende covers a variety of presentations, the full list of diagnostics including NT-proBNP, the virtues of sedation, and therapies ranging from the mainstays to that new sirolimus drug. Following this case-based exercise, they go well beyond the basics when it comes to HCM and thromboembolic disease in cats.Resource:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-catContact:podcast@instinct.vetWhere To Find U...