# rvt — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rvt. Page: Feed: --- ## Clickbait, Mistrust, and the Veterinary Team Divide _2026-08-19 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ A headline can do more than earn a click. It can change how veterinary professionals see one another. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, examine how clickbait and rage-bait framing can deepen mistrust across veterinary teams. Using a provocative article about employee theft as a starting point, they explore what happens when practical business guidance is presented in terms of… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-507-Clickbait-Mistrust-and-Veterinary-Team-Divide.mp3) ## Mini Cows, Backyard Chickens, and the Veterinary Care Gap _2026-08-12 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Backyard chickens, miniature cows, goats, pigs, and other unconventional pets are showing up in suburban homes and on social feeds faster than veterinary care can keep pace. In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, examine what happens when owners expect a small animal clinic to help with a species the team isn’t trained, equipped, or comfortable treating. They discuss the real… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-506-Mini-Cows-Backyard-Chickens-and-Vet-Care-Gap.mp3) ## Ghosted by a Vet Practice? There’s a Website for That. _2026-08-05 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Veterinary employers have long complained about applicants disappearing during the hiring process. Now, candidates who are ghosted after an interview have websites where they can publicly report the employer. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, explore what these anonymous reporting sites reveal about hiring culture in the U.S., and perhaps in veterinary medicine. Beckie… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-505-Ghosted-by-a-Vet-Practice-.mp3) ## [Improving Anesthesia Safety with Dr. Luiz Santos DVM, PhD, DACVAA/DECVAA](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/improving-anesthesia-safety) _2026-07-31 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Morbidity and mortality remains a serious issue for veterinary patients undergoing anesthesia. Today, we are talking with patient safety expert, Dr. Luiz Santos who has some valuable insights in the importance of checklists, why time outs save lives, and the best way to lead your M&M rounds. Links to resources discussed in this episode: https://ava.eu.com/resources/checklists/… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2372365865-tasha-mcnerney-improving-anesthesia-safety.mp3) ## Boundaries Aren’t Selfish—They Keep You in Vet Med _2026-07-29 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Why can taking PTO, stepping away during the holidays, leaving on time, or protecting even one hour for yourself feel like letting down your team or the people you love? This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, unpack the guilt veterinary professionals often carry when they step away from the clinic. Their message is simple: feeling guilty is not the same as being selfish, and… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-504-Boundaries-Aren-t-Selfish-They-Keep-You-in-Vet.mp3) ## Beckie Asked Vet Techs What Makes Them Stay—Here’s What She Heard _2026-07-22 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Keeping skilled veterinary team members isn’t simply about letting them perform more tasks. In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, explore Beckie’s early University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill doctoral research into what helps credentialed veterinary technicians feel valued, utilized, and more likely to stay. The findings challenge a familiar assumption in veterinary… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-503-Beckie-Asked-Vet-Techs-What-Makes-Them-Stay.mp3) ## What Vet Teams Need to Know About Compounding with Wedgewood Pharmacy _2026-07-15 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Getting medications into pets sounds simple—until the patient refuses the tablet, the dose doesn’t fit, the flavor is a disaster, or the client physically can’t make the plan work. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, talk with Dr. Rae Hutchins and Dr. Jennifer Merlo from Wedgewood Pharmacy about how veterinary compounding can support better patient care when commercially… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-502-Wedgewood-Pharmacy.mp3) ## When Clients Ask AI Before They Ask You _2026-07-08 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ More pet owners are asking an AI agent before they call the clinic. They’re walking into the exam room with AI-generated ideas, possible causes, treatment questions, and sometimes a pretty strong opinion about what should happen next. So how should veterinary teams respond? In this 501st weekly episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, talk about what… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-501-When-Clients-Ask-AI-Before-They-Ask-You.mp3) ## 500 Consecutive Weeks: The Veterinary Viewfinder Reaches a Rare Podcast Milestone _2026-07-01 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ For 500 consecutive weeks, The Veterinary Viewfinder has shown up for the conversations veterinary medicine needs, from team dynamics and credentialed technician advocacy to urgent care, leadership, burnout, workplace culture, and the profession’s toughest debates. In this milestone episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, reflect on nearly a decade of weekly podcasting without missing… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-500-500-Consecutive-Weeks-of-Veterinary-Viewfinder.mp3) ## Why “Love Languages” Aren’t a Workplace Strategy _2026-06-24 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ When was the last time you felt truly appreciated at work? This week on the Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, are joined by Josh “Mexico Joe” Vaisman, MAPPCP (PgD), CCFP, Lead Positive Change Agent, author of Lead to Thrive: The Science of Crafting a Positive Veterinary Culture, and founder of the Flourish Academy. Together, they ask whether veterinary medicine… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-499-Why-Love-Languages-Aren-t-a-Workplace-Strategy.mp3) ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/71oI78rXL2UD) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## Pride Month Is a Start. Allyship Is Year-Round. _2026-06-17 · Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast_ Pride Month gives veterinary teams a chance to celebrate LGBTQ+ colleagues and clients, but real allyship has to continue long after June. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, talk with Stephanie Goss, CEO of PrideVMC, about how veterinary practices can move beyond rainbow stickers and build support into everyday clinic culture. Stephanie shares her path to and through veterinary… [Listen](http://cast.rocks/hosting/6490/Veterinary-Viewfinder-498-Pride-Month-is-a-Start.mp3) ## [Osteosarcoma Analgesia; What More Can We Do? with Katelyn McDonald CVT, VTS (Oncology)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/osteosarcoma-analgesia-what) _2026-06-04 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ A friend of mine recently called me up because his dog was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The dog was on carprofen and the clinician told my friend there was really nothing else they could give for pain. That didn't sound right to me so I went to Katelyn McDonald CVT, VTS (Oncology) to get the scoop. Katelyn McDonald, CVT, VTS (oncology) has been working in veterinary medicine for over 25 years. She… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2332983494-tasha-mcnerney-osteosarcoma-analgesia-what.mp3) ## [Acetaminophen's Place in Your Practice with Matt Gurney](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/acetaminophens-place-in-your) _2026-05-03 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Paracetamol is a staple in UK anesthesia practice, but in North America, it is hardly utilized. n this episode, we break down the pharmacology, species-specific considerations, and real-world case applications of Acetaminophen, of this often misunderstood drug. From when it can be a valuable tool to when it can be dangerous, we explore how to use it thoughtfully and effectively in practice. Matt… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2313785828-tasha-mcnerney-acetaminophens-place-in-your.mp3) ## [This Cat has a Murmur- Now What?1? with Dr. Gianluca Bini](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/this-cat-has-a-murmur-now-what) _2026-04-08 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ We've all been there. You need to run diagnostics, or place a catheter, but it's not going to happen without some heavy sedation. But, what do you do when you discover the feline you need to sedate has a murmur that hasn't been worked up? Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2298542123-tasha-mcnerney-this-cat-has-a-murmur-now-what.mp3) ## [Preventing Intra-op Hypothermia with Benita Altier LVT, VTS (Dentistry)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/preventing-intra-op) _2026-03-30 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Hypothermia can happen during any anesthesia procedure, but it seems especially common during dentistry procedures. In this episode we chat with Benita Altier LVT, VTS (Dentistry) to discuss how hypothermia happens and what steps we can take to prevent and correct it. Benita Altier is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and a Dental Technician Specialist. She began her career in veterinary technology… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2293611137-tasha-mcnerney-preventing-intra-op.mp3) ## [Utilizing GV 20 for Sedation Protocols with Darci Palmer](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/utilizing-gv-20-for-sedation-protocols-with-darci-palmer) _2026-02-01 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode, we’re chatting with Darci Palmer, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), about a simple but powerful tool you can add to your sedation toolbox: the GV 20 acupuncture point. Darci breaks down how and why GV 20 can help take the edge off for anxious patients, support smoother sedation, and make handling easier for both patients and staff. She shares practical tips, real-life examples,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2258184401-tasha-mcnerney-utilizing-gv-20-for-sedation-protocols-with-darci-palmer.mp3) ## [Pediatric & Neonatal Anesthesia with Dr. Sheilah Robertson BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/pediatric-neonatal-anesthesia-with-dr-sheilah-robertson-bvms-phd-dacvaa-decvaa-dacaw-decawbm-wsel-cva-mrcvs) _2025-09-02 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast we sit down with renowned veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Sheilah Robertson to tackle the unique challenges of pediatric anesthesia. When dealing with tiny kittens and puppies, Dr. Robertson shares her expertise on how physiology, drug metabolism, and peri-anesthetic care differ in young patients. The conversation covers practical… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2163259179-tasha-mcnerney-pediatric-neonatal-anesthesia-with-dr-sheilah-robertson-bvms-phd-dacvaa-decvaa-dacaw-decawbm-wsel-cva-mrcvs.mp3) ## [Surgical Recovery and Environmental Enrichment with Tabitha Kucera, RVT,KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/surgical-recovery-and-environmental-enrichment-with-tabitha-kucera-rvtkpa-ctp-vts-behavior) _2025-08-19 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Do your surgical patients need more than just a comforter and a heat source in recovery? Join Tabitha Kucera, RVT, KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior) as we talk about al the ways you can create the optimal surgical recovery area for your patients. What sights, sounds, and smells should we be trying to achieve or avoid? Its all discussed today on the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast! About Tabitha: As a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2156045922-tasha-mcnerney-surgical-recovery-and-environmental-enrichment-with-tabitha-kucera-rvtkpa-ctp-vts-behavior.mp3) ## [Inhalant Anesthesia Showdown with Jen Dupre-Welsh, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/inhalant-anesthesia-showdown-with-jen-dupre-welsh-cvt-vts-anesthesia-analgesia) _2025-07-09 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ In this episode, we’re diving into the world of inhalant anesthetics—specifically isoflurane and sevoflurane—and how they fit into a balanced anesthesia protocol. Join Tasha & VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Jen Dupre-Welsh as they break down the pharmacology, pros and cons, and clinical considerations of each agent. Whether you're a seasoned technician or just getting comfortable with gas… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2127076509-tasha-mcnerney-inhalant-anesthesia-showdown-with-jen-dupre-welsh-cvt-vts-anesthesia-analgesia.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xwvUa411WdcF) _2025-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Nutrition's Important Role in Anesthesia & Pain Management- with Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)](https://soundcloud.com/tasha-mcnerney/nutritions-important-role-in-anesthesia-pain-management-with-robin-saar-rvt-vts-nutrition) _2025-06-20 · Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds_ Nutrition is often a forgotten aspect of the overall animal healthcare experience, especially when compared to the more "sexy" specialties such as ECC and Anesthesia. However, nutrition plays a VITAL role in effecting almost all specialties and body systems of our patients. Today we talk to Robin Saar, a VTS (Nutrition) to talk about how nutrition plays a role specifically in post op recovery, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2116658775-tasha-mcnerney-nutritions-important-role-in-anesthesia-pain-management-with-robin-saar-rvt-vts-nutrition.mp3)