The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Productive conflict starts with knowing yourself. On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Bridget Rollins, MBA, founder of Kings Consulting, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to explain how emotional intelligence helps veterinary professionals notice when they're getting triggered and get back to a calmer, more thoughtful state of mind.
In this episode, you'll hear:

Why triggers feel so personal, and where they often come from

A reflection exercise to help you figure out what pushes your buttons

How long shifts and fatigue can shorten everyone's fuse

How clearing the air one-on-one can build confidence and autonomy

This episode is sponsored by 4CYTE

What is 4CYTE, and how is it used? Our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, explores these questions to Mindy Cannon, MBA, director of sales, marketing, and partnerships at epiq Animal Health. Throughout their conversation the duo covers the supplement's plant-based formulation and its active ingredient, Epiitalis. Plus, Cannon also explains how the dose depends on the animal's weight and how practices can carry the supplement in the clinic or where to point clients interested in trying to product.

Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Cheryl Stout, DVM, a residency-trained zoo veterinarian, about her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to a career built around conservation. Stout discusses how she found her way into zoo medicine, what keeps her motivated to educate veterinary professionals and the public through social media, and more.
In this episode

Career path: Stout traces her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to internships, a residency, and a foundation in zoo medicine.

The zoo med boards: A look at just how demanding the path to board certification really is.

Conservation impact: Stout's "why," and the species — from African elephants to bison to kiwi — that have shaped her career.

Social media outreach: Why Stout started sharing her work online, and what it's taught her about connecting with an audience - find her at safari_and_scrubs on TikTok and Instagram. 

Where to find Cheryl Stout, DVM

https://www.tiktok.com/@safari_and_scrubs

https://www.instagram.com/safari_and_scrubs/

This episode is sponsored by The Farmer's Dog

Clients are asking about fresh dog food, but there are still some misconceptions surrounding these diets out there. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talked with Brandon Stapleton, DVM, head veterinarian and vice president of animal healthcare at The Farmer’s Dog, live at Fetch Kansas City.
Throughout the episode, they discuss what separates gently cooked fresh food from raw diets, what digestibility and “human grade” actually mean, and how fresh food may affect hydration. Stapleton also explains how individually portioned meals can take the guesswork out of weight management and how highly palatable, complete and balanced food can help senior, cancer, and postoperative patients keep eating.
You can also watch this episode on dvm360.com!

Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP, chief executive officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about the foundation's work to improve the health of dogs. Montgomery explains why aging is a new research priority and how the Canine Health Discovery of the Year award honors breakthroughs in the field. She also describes the foundation's support for the next generation of veterinary researchers and why breed clubs are important partners. She closes with the research she's most excited about, including canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, copper-associated hepatopathy, and canine schistosomiasis.