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Splitting Vaccines and Half-Dose Heartworm: When Cutting Corners Creates Workplace Tension

Splitting Vaccines and Half-Dose Heartworm: When Cutting Corners Creates Workplace Tension

FromVeterinary Viewfinder Podcast


Splitting Vaccines and Half-Dose Heartworm: When Cutting Corners Creates Workplace Tension

FromVeterinary Viewfinder Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever worked in a veterinary clinic that split vaccine dosages? What about recommending half-dose heartworm or flea preventives? Ever stray so far off label that you felt uncomfortable? If you’ve ever encountered one of these dilemmas, you don’t want to miss this episode! (Although you may need to turn the volume down, so your boss doesn’t hear.)

Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, share real-life stories of vet practices that may have pushed a little too far beyond the scientific and moral boundaries of veterinary care.

Importantly, the pair discuss the impact of observing these uncomfortable acts on our mental health and physical well-being. In fact, they speculate these “tiny tensions” are a major contributor to veterinary burnout.

Our hosts offer practical, although potentially painful, advice for anyone seeking to “stand up against” a questionable clinic protocol or practice.

Viewfinders, this is yet another good discussion of a complex - and confounding - problem in veterinary medicine. It’s a good one!
Released:
Sep 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Weekly podcast dedicated to "tackling the toughest topics in veterinary medicine." Hosted by veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor. Candid, irreverent, provocative, educational, and occasionally funny conversations about issues that impact the veterinary profession.