Expert Interviews

Karol Mathews, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, professor emerite of clinical studies at Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, explains the causes of acute kidney injury.

Linda Fineman, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), director of veterinary talent and knowledge strategy at Ethos Veterinary Health, talks about the leading cause of medical errors.

Panelists B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BVSc, PhD, DACVS; Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW, DECAW; Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB; and Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP, share their views about different non-COX inhibitory drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis in companion animals.

Mike Dicks, PhD, director of veterinary economics for the American Veterinary Medical Association, talks about how veterinary practice owners can be prepared for any event that has an economic effect on their practice.

They'll think they're healed well before they really are.

Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, veterinary dentist at Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery of New Mexico, LLC., gives her best tips for dental extractions.

Branding seems like a buzzword today in the veterinary profession. Marvin Meinders, DVM, MPVM, veterinary epidemiologist, explains what building your brand means.

Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, associate dean at North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, says the biggest difference between veterinary school and medical school is that veterinary school produces a product.

Panelists B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BVSc, PhD, DACVS; Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP; Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR; and Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW, provide insight on treating canine and feline osteoarthritis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and discuss dosing strategies.

Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at the University of Minnesota, talks about the most common complications veterinarians may see in patients after ovariohysterectomy surgery.

Christopher Cripps, DVM, owner of Betterbee, explains how to administer antibiotics to a beehive.

Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, executive director of the Veterinary Leadership Institute, explains what "decision science" means to her.

W. Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS, staff surgeon and owner of Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists, talks about the most exciting things going on in diagnosing and treating veterinary orthopedic conditions.

There's no question that the mental health and suicide rates are increased for those in the veterinary profession, but the real numbers are up to debate. Jason Sweitzer, RVT, DVM, chief financial officer and board member of Not One More Vet, Inc., talks about why mental health and suicide statistics in the veterinary profession have varied widely.

Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, critical care specialist and veterinary wellness advocate for Critical Care Vet Consulting, explains how to implement and maintain a self-care plan.

Oliver Knesl, BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc, BVSc, MRCVS, director of major accounts for veterinary professional services in the US Companion Animal Division for Zoetis, explains the 3 most common situations where veterinarians will have to deal with emotional support animals.

Julie Shaw, RVT, VTS (Behavior), owner and director of Stepping Stone Animal Training, LLC., in Lafayette, Indiana, explains when a case handled by a mental health care team for pets should be referred to a veterinary behaviorist.

At the 2017 American Veterinary Medical Association Convention, Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, senior manager of veterinary outreach for PetSmart Charities, attended a session that focused on the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary practitioners — specifically, burnout risk.

Panelists B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BVSc, PhD, DACVS; Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP; Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR; Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB; and Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW, discuss different approaches to treating dogs and cats with osteoarthritis in early versus advanced disease.

Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD, clinical professor of small animal clinical science at the University of Florida, founder of the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, explains the basics, history, and uses of acupuncture.

Moral stress is a huge proponent of compassion fatigue. Jen Brandt, PhD, LISW-S, assistant director of veterinary student affairs at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about ways veterinarians can relinquish control and beat moral stress.

Panelists B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BVSc, PhD, DACVS; Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP; Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW; Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB; and Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, survey the difference in osteoarthritis prevalence data between veterinary literature and clinical practice.

Oliver Knesl, BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc, BVSc, MRCVS, director of major accounts for veterinary professional services in the US Companion Animal Division for Zoetis, talks about why fraudulent emotional support animals are becoming more visible.

Marvin Meinders, DVM, MPVM, veterinary epidemiologist, describes a "prospective" resume and why you should create one.

Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), CVPP, medical director of TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals and Carolinas Animal Pain Management in Gastonia, North Carolina, explains that changing the culture and awareness of local anesthetics in veterinary medicine will come through several different avenues.

Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, consultant for the Veterinary Information Network, talks about the importance of saving for retirement while simultaneously paying off student loans.

Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB, researcher at Duke University's Canine Cognition Center and adjunct professor at North Carolina State University, talks about some of the most interesting findings in current behavioral research.

Gary Vroegindewry, DVM, MSS, DACVPM, director of One Health at Lincoln Memorial University, explains the two types questions you will be asked during a job interview.