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Veterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 7Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our May 2 update.Contact Trent Hightower at:thightower@tvma.org(512)610-6656Support the show2025-05-0203 minVeterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 6Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our April 9 update.Contact Trent Hightower at:thightower@tvma.org(512)610-6656Support the show2025-04-0804 minVeterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 5Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our February 21 update.Contact Trent Hightower at:thightower@tvma.org(512)610-6656Support the show2025-02-2606 minVeterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 4Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our February 15 update.AdvocacySupport the show2025-02-1508 minVeterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 3Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our January 17 update.Advocacy2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the show2025-01-1704 minVeterinary VitalsThe Weight of CareIn this episode, we dive into the legislative battles shaping the future of veterinary medicine with Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations. From the push for mid-level practitioners to the fight over VCPR—and whether it’s a good idea to let your chiropractor take a crack at your pet’s joints.REGISTER: 2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the show2025-01-1022 minVeterinary VitalsTrent Talks: 2Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our December 13 update.Advocacy2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the show2024-12-1303 minVeterinary VitalsIntroducing: Trent TalksWe’re excited to announce a new segment on Veterinary Vitals! Every other Friday during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA’s General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Advocacy2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the show2024-12-0606 minVeterinary VitalsProtecting Human & Animal Health at TAHC with Dr. Andy SchwartzIn this episode, we hear from Dr. Andy Schwartz of the Texas Animal Commission, who at the time of this conversation was just retiring as State Veterinarian and Executive Director. Dr. Schwartz stopped by the Veterinary Vitals booth at TVMA Annual Conference & Expo to share about his time at the agency and several little-known perks of working for the state.Support the show2024-05-2925 minVeterinary VitalsThe Stories We Tell Ourselves with Drs. Jodi Long and Rena CarlsonToday on the podcast, we hear from two power-houses: TVMA Past President Dr. Jodi Long and AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson about their paths to leadership in the profession. Support the show2024-04-3037 minVeterinary VitalsThe Distinguished Career of Dr. Bill LiskaIn this episode, we hear from Dr. Bill Liska, TVMA’s 2024 Distinguished Career Achievement Award Winner at TVMA Annual Conference & Expo in Irving. Dr. Liska received his DVM from Iowa State University in 1973. He completed an internship and surgical residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York in 1976 and became Board Certified by the ACVS in 1980. He practiced in Houston until 1988, when he founded one of the largest multi-disciplinary veterinary specialty hospitals in the country. Dr. Liska was awarded the AVMA Practitioner Research Award in 2009 for his canine and feline hip and knee replacement studies.Support the...2024-03-1839 minVeterinary VitalsEmpowering Practice Managers with Susan Driever, CVPMPractice Manager Recognition Week is November 12-18, 2023! This week was created to bring attention to the often-unsung heroes who empower veterinary medical providers to devote their focus to patient treatment and outcomes. Have you thought about how you can appreciate your practice manager this week?FUN FACT: Practice Managers can now use their CE with TVMA toward their CVPM!In this episode of Veterinary Vitals, we speak with Susan Driever, CVPM about what it takes to earn your CVPM and be a successful practice manager. Susan is a Course Facilitator for the Veterinary Hospital Managers...2023-11-1319 minVeterinary VitalsThe Impacts of Illicit Xylazine with Dr. Lori TellerWelcome to the season 5 premiere of Veterinary Vitals! This season begins with a timely update from Dr. Lori Teller, AVMA past-president and TVMA past-president, on illicit xylazine. AVMA helped develop, introduce, and build support for the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which seeks to keep the drug's legitimate veterinary uses under the current prescription status. Support the show2023-10-0518 minVeterinary VitalsState of the Association with Troy AlexanderWith more than a year at TVMA, Executive Director Troy Alexander reports on the State of the Association. From developments with the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to the opening of a new veterinary school at Texas Tech University, Mr. Alexander shares the challenges and successes in organized veterinary medicine.This is the season finale of Season 4! Season 5 will begin this Fall. We welcome feedback and ideas for the podcast. Email awood@tvma.org.Support the show2023-06-2325 minVeterinary VitalsSocial Media for Veterinary Practice with Dr. Tannetje' CrockerDr. Crocker is a speaker and social media personality. She works as an ER veterinarian for veterinary emergency group in Dallas and owns Alta Vista Animal Hospital. She supports fellow veterinary professionals and educates the pet-owning public through her various endeavors. Dr. Crocker is also a TVMA member and serves on several committees.Support the show2023-06-0916 minVeterinary VitalsReducing Fear and Stress in Perioperative Care with Dr. Ralph HarveyEnjoy this sneak peak of Dr. Ralph Harvey's CE session from TVMA Annual Conference. Dr. Harvey currently works as a consultant in practice and industry promoting best medicine, including Fear Free practices, and new advances in patient care, with a focus on the management and relief of animal pain and suffering. Dr. Harvey formerly taught anesthesia and pain management in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has served as the section head for the Small Animal Surgical Services and as a member of t...2023-05-0535 minVeterinary VitalsImproving Medical Quality with Dr. Richard StoneDr. Richard Stone, Vice President of Medicine at Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, discusses improving medical quality in veterinary medicine. Dr. Stone received his DVM from Texas A&M University in 2004, and completed a Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency Program at The University of Georgia in 2011. Dr. Stone ensures regional and local medical leaders across the country can deliver on the BluePearl promise of remarkable care. He is also the recipient of the 2023 TVMA Medical Specialty Practitioner of the Year Award. Support the show2023-03-2825 minVeterinary VitalsEducating Through Comedy with Walter "Skinni Go Live" Brown, RVTgWalter Brown, RVTg is an Emergency and Critical Care specialty veterinary technologist, social media public figure, influencer, comedian and founder of SKINNI GO LIVE LLC. Walter combines his background in veterinary medicine with comedy to bring education and relief to veterinary professionals around the world. When he isn’t devoting time to his brand, Walter works as a veterinary technologist program liaison for United Veterinary Care, where he cultivates relationships with veterinary technology programs and provides veterinary technology students with opportunities and resources to pave the way for future career interest. This episode is...2023-03-1523 minVeterinary VitalsFinding Your Tribe at TVMA Annual Conference with Dr. Jodi LongDr. Jodi Long graduated from Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and started her career in Houston in 2003. She now serves as the General Practice Mentor Veterinarian for National Veterinary Associates. As someone who has attended many TVMA events over the years, we hear from her about what makes our Annual Conference unique and how newcomers can find their tribe. Support the show2023-02-1411 minVeterinary VitalsCan the State Turn the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Around?In this episode, we hear a preview of the February issue of Texas Veterinarian magazine. Can the State Turn the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Around? by Steve Levine reveals historical challenges at the TBVME and the agency's wake up call for big change.After the reading, we catch up with Trent Hightower, TVMA's General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, to hear his thoughts on the proposed changes.Support the show2023-01-2322 minVeterinary VitalsLegislative Session Kick-Off with Trent HightowerIn this episode of Veterinary Vitals, we hear from Trent Hightower, General Counsel and Director of Legislative Affairs at TVMA about upcoming legislation that impacts the veterinary profession.Support the show2022-11-1220 minVeterinary VitalsReading: Veterinary Research in the Texas Panhandle by Dr. John AugustSeason 4 Premiere: In order to bring you more quality episodes about what’s happening in Texas veterinary medicine, we’re offering you a sneak peak into TVMA members’ exclusive benefit, Texas Veterinarian magazine. Each month, we'll select an article from the magazine to share with you as a reading on the podcast. Starting with this article from Dr. John August, the Carl B. King Dean of the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine, entitled “Veterinary Research in the Texas Panhandle”.Support the show2022-10-0415 minVeterinary VitalsAddressing Mental Health Before It Affects Your Career with Raquel LealRaquel Leal, LPC, program director at Professional Recovery Network (PRN), shares what they can do to help veterinarians with mental health or addiction issues. It’s a nationally recognized peer assistance program dedicated to helping health care professionals enter a safe, healthy recovery.Visit www.txprn.com for information on how to use this TVMA member benefit! Additional mental health resources for veterinarians are available at www.avma.org.Support the show2022-06-0909 minVeterinary VitalsHeartworm Prevention & Compliance with Dr. Tom NelsonThis episode, we hear from Dr. Tom Nelson, the Medical Director at Animal Medical Center of N.E. Alabama on heartworm prevention. Dr. Nelson comes very highly recommended for this topic from those in the TVMA network. Dr. Nelson graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine with his DVM in 1979. Dr. Nelson is considered a pioneer for his clinical work in the study of heartworm disease in cats. Listen as Dr. Nelson shares what veterinarians need to be reminded of with heartworm prevention and treatment. Support the show2022-05-2754 minVeterinary VitalsThe Power of 10 Class with Dr. Caitlin ConnerDr. Caitlin Conner shares her experience in the 2019 TVMA Power of 10 Class. Back for 2022, the leadership program will provide ten veterinarians with six leadership development sessions over a nine-month period. The program was previously limited to recent graduates, but is now open to veterinarians during any stage of their career. Participants will hear from topic experts in sessions that not only convey the key learning points about leadership, but also deepen the understanding of class members on a number of related topics. Participants will receive full tuition scholarships to the program – plus complimentary registration to the TVMA Ann...2022-02-1008 minVeterinary Vitals2022 TVMA Annual Conference & Expo with Ellen Forsythe, CMPIt’s time to meet IN-PERSON once again. We can’t wait to bring the entire veterinary community together at the hottest meeting venue in Texas, Kalahari Resort in Round Rock for the 2022 TVMA Annual Conference & Expo! We are talking some serious ‘get away’ time where you can grow professionally and provide your family a mini-vacay!Register here: https://www.tvma.org/Education-Opportunities/Annual-ConferenceSupport the show2022-02-0413 minVeterinary Vitals2022 TVMA Annual Conference with Ellen Forsythe, CMPIt’s time to meet IN-PERSON once again. We can’t wait to bring the entire veterinary community together at the hottest meeting venue in Texas, Kalahari Resort in Round Rock for the 2022 TVMA Annual Conference & Expo! We are talking some serious ‘get away’ time where you can grow professionally and provide your family a mini-vacay!Register Now: https://www.tvma.org/Education-Opportunities/Annual-ConferenceSupport the show (http://www.tvma.org)2022-02-0414 minVeterinary VitalsIntroducing TVMA's New Executive Director, Troy AlexanderAnnouncing the next TVMA Executive Director, Troy Alexander. Mr. Alexander has been involved with Texas politics since 1989. He has served bipartisan efforts in the Texas Legislature, worked as a senior executive in a state agency and with private associations. He comes to TVMA from Texas Medical Association (TMA) where he served as the Director for Legislative Affairs. In this role, he helped develop political strategy and was the lead advocate on a wide array of public health, ethics, privacy, health information technology, and tax issues. He returned to TMA in late 2010 after previously serving from 1999-2003 as Director of...2022-01-2117 minVeterinary VitalsTVMA Staff Say Goodbye to Executive Director Chris CopelandSupport the show2022-01-1422 minVeterinary VitalsThe Power of TVMA Committees with Drs. Lori Teller and Lauren BoyerIn the final episode of 2021, Drs. Lori Teller and Lauren Boyer discuss the impact TVMA committees have on the association and the profession as a whole.Support the show2021-12-0934 minVeterinary VitalsWrapping Up The Year with Continuing EducationIn this episode of Veterinary Vitals, we speak with key TVMA staffers on the continuing education they have lined up over the next 4 months. Learn about new course credits, topics and speakers that might be coming to a city near you!Support the show2021-11-1815 minVeterinary VitalsIntroducing TVMA's Director of Government Relations and General Counsel, Trent Hightower, JD.Meet TVMA's newest hire, Trent Hightower, JD, and learn about what motivates, inspires and challenges him in the legal profession. Support the show2021-11-0214 minVeterinary VitalsA Recap of SWVS 2021In this episode, immerse yourself in the sounds of Southwest Veterinary Symposium and find out what you missed. The event was a huge success, beginning with the meeting of the TVMA Board of Directors and ending with the VPAC Denim and Diamonds event.Support the show2021-10-1411 min