On this episode of the VCA Voice Podcast, Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Aaron Frazier, the Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. Listen in as he shares his career journey and the importance of collaborating with strong industry partners to improve veterinary healthcare. In their conversation, Aaron emphasizes the need for a healthy partnership between medical and business operations to drive quality medicine and ensure business success. He also highlights the importance of empowering teams to come up with innovative ideas. Aaron believes that by staying grounded in our values and supporting our Associates, VCA can weather any challenges that come our way.

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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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Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Dr. Lore Haug to the podcast. In their conversation, they chat about Dr. Haug's journey in Veterinary Medicine, what led to her role as an Animal Behavior Specialist, and some helpful insights for new owners of puppies and kittens.

Please check out the links below for further information on topics mentioned in the podcast:

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists https://www.dacvb.org

American Association of Feline Practitioners https://catvets.com

Fear Free Happy Homes https://www.fearfreehappyhomes.com

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior https://avsab.org

The Pet Professional Guild https://www.petprofessionalguild.com

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants https://iaabc.org

Karen Pryor academy https://karenpryoracademy.com

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Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Dr. Sharon Mix and Dr. Sydney Stein to the podcast for an intriguing episode about a rare case of rabies in Nebraska and the public health response that has taken place as a result of this case.

Dr. Mix is the Medical Director of VCA Animal Medical Center of Omaha and Dr. Stein is an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for the CDC. Throughout their conversation, they cover the key role of primary care veterinarians as the “first line of defense in public health” and that it takes vigilance to make a rare diagnosis. Rabies is a significant public health concern, is endemic in wild animals, has no cure, and keeping pets current on rabies vaccination is a crucial step to protect both pets and people. They discuss the differences in the wild animal reservoirs for rabies in the US and why the Omaha case was alarming.

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Welcome to season three of the VCA Voice Podcast! February is Dental Health Month in Veterinary Medicine and in light of this, Dr. Kerl is delighted to welcome Dr. Cindy Koons. Dr. Koons is a Regional Medical Director for VCA in the Mountain Southwest Group and is passionate about promoting dental health, which contributes to overall patient health.

Listen in as they discuss Dr. Koons' lifelong journey in Veterinary Medicine, the joys and challenges in her role as an RMD, and her experience educating colleagues and clients about sustainable oral health in pets.

For more information about dental health resources mentioned in the podcast, please visit VOHC.org

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Listen in as Dr. Kerl welcomes Dr. Phil Padrid, Senior Regional Medical Director for Specialty Hospitals for VCA Animal Hospitals. With the beginning of a new year, it's a great time to reflect on years past and Dr. Padrid has enjoyed a meaningful and fulfilling career that began as a nurse practitioner for human critical care before becoming a veterinarian, and completing training as a fellow in pulmonology, working as a faculty member in a medical school, and owning a specialty practice prior to becoming a regional medical director with VCA. In addition to leading specialty hospitals, Dr. Padrid is a world-renowned authority on pulmonary disease and is credited with introducing into the veterinary profession the use of inhaled medications to treat pulmonary disease in dogs and cats.

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