Why We Volunteer: Taking on Vet Med’s Shared Problems at WSAVA Warsaw
This week on the Veterinary Viewfinder, veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward and credentialed veterinary technician Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, join you...
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Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
Weekly podcast dedicated to tackling the toughest contemporary topics in veterinary medicine. Hosted by veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney with registered veterinary technician Bec...
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20 of 514 episodesHoliday Time Off in Vet Med: Is Seniority Fair
Should the person who’s been at the clinic longest always get first pick of holiday time off? This week on the Veterinary Viewfinder, veteri...
Credentialed Vet Techs Earned Their Week. So Why Are We Debating It?
Veterinary Technician Week is meant to recognize credentialed veterinary technicians. But somewhere along the way, has the celebration becom...
WORLD PET OBESITY MONTH: WHAT YOUR VETERINARY TEAM CAN DO
October is World Pet Obesity Month, and this episode covers what veterinary teams can do to help patients and clients better understand, pre...
Neurodivergence in Vet Med: What Actually Helps
Recognizing neurodivergence in veterinary medicine is one thing. Knowing what actually helps is another. This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and Becki...
Vet Tech Week: Oct 18-24, 2026 Celebrate the Credentials. Support the Career.
What does it look like to celebrate veterinary technicians and support the careers they’ve worked hard to build? First, a reminder: October...
Same Pet, Different Calorie Needs: Feeding After Spay or Neuter to Prevent Pet Obesity
October is World Pet Obesity Month! We need your help in collecting pet obesity prevalence data - and you can earn $50 for your team! Visit...
We Help Clients Grieve. Who Helps the Vet Team?
The sympathy card goes out. The next appointment comes in. But when a patient dies, who checks on the people who cared for them? This week,...
Fear Sells: Is Vet Med Marketing Making Problems Feel Bigger?
A missed call becomes a potential ER visit. An overwhelmed team becomes a business risk. And suddenly, an everyday practice challenge can fe...
The New Vet Med Job Isn’t What They Promised. Now What?
You accepted the new job, gave notice, and walked into what you thought was a better opportunity. Then, within days, the red flags start pil...
Clickbait, Mistrust, and the Veterinary Team Divide
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 M...
Mini Cows, Backyard Chickens, and the Veterinary Care Gap
Backyard chickens, miniature cows, goats, pigs, and other unconventional pets are showing up in suburban homes and on social feeds faster th...
Ghosted by a Vet Practice? There’s a Website for That.
Veterinary employers have long complained about applicants disappearing during the hiring process. Now, candidates who are ghosted after an...
Boundaries Aren’t Selfish—They Keep You in Vet Med
Why can taking PTO, stepping away during the holidays, leaving on time, or protecting even one hour for yourself feel like letting down your...
Beckie Asked Vet Techs What Makes Them Stay—Here’s What She Heard
Keeping skilled veterinary team members isn’t simply about letting them perform more tasks. In this episode, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mosso...
What Vet Teams Need to Know About Compounding with Wedgewood Pharmacy
Getting medications into pets sounds simple—until the patient refuses the tablet, the dose doesn’t fit, the flavor is a disaster, or the cli...
When Clients Ask AI Before They Ask You
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 cau...
500 Consecutive Weeks: The Veterinary Viewfinder Reaches a Rare Podcast Milestone
For 500 consecutive weeks, The Veterinary Viewfinder has shown up for the conversations veterinary medicine needs, from team dynamics and cr...
Why “Love Languages” Aren’t a Workplace Strategy
When was the last time you felt truly appreciated at work? This week on the Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RV...
Pride Month Is a Start. Allyship Is Year-Round.
Pride Month gives veterinary teams a chance to celebrate LGBTQ+ colleagues and clients, but real allyship has to continue long after June. T...