In this episode of the VCA Voice Podcast, Dr. Adi Oz and Dr. Negeen Najafi discuss their unique journeys in veterinary medicine and their decision to pursue internships. They share their experiences in veterinary school, their interest in different specialties, and the process of finding a small animal rotating internship program. In their conversation with Dr. Kerl, they discuss the challenges and rewards of being veterinary interns, including the transition from an academic setting to real-world practice, learning client communication skills, and building confidence as primary clinicians. They also share some of their favorite cases and the misconceptions they had about internships.

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April is Heartworm Awareness Month in veterinary medicine and in light of this important issue for pets and pet owners, Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Dr. Tom Nelson to the podcast. Dr. Nelson is the hospital director of the VCA Animal Medical Center of Northeast Alabama and has been in private practice for 45 years. Dr. Nelson is also an expert on heartworm disease and how to effectively diagnosis, treat, and prevent it in dogs and cats.

For more information on resources mentioned in the podcast, please follow the link below:

American Heartworm Society

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In this episode, Dr. Kerl welcomes Rachel Turner, a credentialed veterinary technician and one of the managers of virtual care services for VCA. Rachel shares her journey in veterinary medicine, from starting as a part-time veterinary technician to joining the virtual care team at VCA. She discusses VCA Live Chat, which supports our clients through medical triage and education 24 hours every day. Rachel also highlights the qualities she looks for in team members and the resources available to virtual care technicians, such as the Knowledge Base.

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