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2019-12-13
Sarah Annie Guénette, veterinarian and veterinary practice consolidator, is the founding president of Wizoo, a unique veterinary concept. In this video, she talks about Wizoo's origins and describes the simplified veterinary medicine approach applied in her veterinary offices. She also discusses the distinct advantages of Wizoo's business model for staff and clients.
2019-11-28
CERTIFIED HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE VETERINARIAN Employment opportunities within veterinary medicine are diverse! Through this video interview with Lianna Titcombe, DVM, CHPV, CommuniVET™ is proud to shine the spotlight on an animal health professional who has chosen a different path. Learn about Dr. Titcombe's experience and how she contributes to the evolving needs of veterinary medicine in her role as a certified hospice and palliative care veterinarian. Meet Lianna Titcombe, DVM,...
2019-11-20
CEO OF A CANADIAN ANIMAL HEALTH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Employment opportunities within veterinary medicine are diverse! Through this video interview with Ian Sandler, DVM, CommuniVET™ is proud to shine the spotlight on an animal health professional who has chosen a different path. Learn about Dr. Sandler's experience and how he contributes to the evolving needs of veterinary medicine in his role as a CEO of a canadian animal health pharmaceutical company. Meet Ian Sandler, DVMCEO of a Canadian...
2019-10-24
TECHNICAL SERVICES VETERINARIAN AND VOLUNTEER Employment opportunities within veterinary medicine are diverse! Through this video interview with Walt Ingwersen, DVM, DVSc, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM), CommuniVET™ is proud to shine the spotlight on an animal health professional who has chosen a different path. Learn about his experience and how he contributes to the evolving needs of veterinary medicine in his role as a technical services veterinarian and volunteer with WSAVA. Meet Walt Ingwersen, DVM,...
2019-10-24
09:12 min
Featuring Karol A. Mathews, DVM, DVSc (surgery), Dipl. ACVECC
Dr. Mathews’s professional journey took a whole new turn when she chose to go back to school to pursue her studies in veterinary medicine. After working in a mixed practice for about a year, she worked on expanding her skills and knowledge, eventually giving her the opportunity to develop the emergency and critical care medicine residency program at the Ontario Veterinary College. In this video, she explains the trajectory that led her to emergency and critical care medicine and how the...
2019-06-21
09:34 min
Featuring Colleen Wilson, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Why did Dr. Wilson want to get involved in behavioural medicine? How does she hope to make a difference in animal treatment and training practices? What is her main goal when she works with owners and their pets? What are her thoughts about the Fear FreeSM initiative? Watch this exclusive video interview for answers to these questions and to find out what books Dr. Wilson recommends in relation to behavioural medicine.
2019-05-16
Oral health is a fundamental aspect of overall pet health and well-being. Although compromised dental health may not exhibit obvious clinical signs of disease, it can affect a pet’s health, longevity, quality of life, and interaction with its owner. Therefore, veterinary dentistry represents an opportunity for primary care clinics to demonstrate a high level of service and professional expertise to their clients and to positively impact patient comfort and well-being. To promote the...
2019-05-07
There's no denying the northward expansion of tick ranges, the explosive population growth of certain species such as Ixodes scapularis (especially in eastern and central Canada), and the importance of keeping tabs on them in real-time. Although a number of services are offered across the country to help the public obtain information about ticks and tick-borne diseases, most require the submission of tick specimens for examination, a process that may take a long time. In 2015, researchers...
2019-04-18
10:22 min
Featuring Julius M. Liptak, BVSc, MVetClinStud, FACVSc, Dipl. ACVS-SA, Dipl. ECVS
At what point did Dr. Liptak realize that he truly wanted to work in cancer care? How did he contribute to the development of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology? Who is his mentor and what does he find most rewarding in his work? What helps to improve an animal’s well-being after getting through surgery and how does computer-aided design help to ensure success? Watch this exclusive video interview for answers to these questions and to find out what surgical cases Dr. Liptak enjoys...