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 ...

In 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—...

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 ...

We’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 ...

This time, we sat down with Dr. Sandra Faeh, AVMA's Immediate President, to discuss mentorship, mental health, the state of the profession, and what's next for veterinary medicine.Everything AVMA

In this episode, we explore the mental health challenges in veterinary practice with insights from Dr. Marisa Brunetti, and Danielle Baynes, writer and producer of the short film The Dog, highlighting the emotional toll of caring for b...

In 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 Ann...

Today 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.  

Today on the podcast, the 2023-24 Power of 10 Leadership Class participants share their journeys in veterinary medicine and why they sought to further develop their leadership skills! You can learn more about The Power of 10 Leadership Class an...

In 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 an...

In this episode, we hear a few important legislative updates, as well as the final word from our president Dr. Jodi Long as she prepares to end her term.

Drs. Cherese Sullivan and Adria Flowers are two veterinarians and practice owners in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cherese Sullivan graduated from Cornell University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and has worked in general practice, ...

Sherri Jerzyk, a veterinary technician in the TAMU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, developed "The Grotto" as part of her veterinary social work certificate program. Her experiences in veterin...

To wrap up the year, we hear from veterinarians and veterinary professionals about how they find joy in the tough times. We also take a look across Texas to revel in the accomplishments of our peers. Happy holidays!

During the legislative session this spring, lawmakers voted to attach the TBVME to another state agency, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the next four years. Here’s our conversation on the agency’s progress since our last u...

In this episode of veterinary vitals, we spoke with Drs. Chad Harris and Tracy McAdoo at Southwest Veterinary Symposium in September about the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation. Dr. Harris, the TVMF Board of Trus...

Practice 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 ab...

Today on Veterinary Vitals, we speak with Dr. Debra Zoran, Professor for the Small Animal Clinical Sciences department at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and Interim Director of the Veterinary Em...

Dr. Pierce is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He was an ophthalmology...

Welcome 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 bip...

With 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,...

Dr. 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...

Enjoy 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, wi...

In today’s episode, we speak with Tabitha Baibos and Tomas Reyes about their award-winning veterinary AI tool, RadAnalyzer. Tabitha is a 4th-year veterinary student at Texas A&M University and Tomas graduated from Texas A&M University i...

As the Director of Corporate Relations for Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine, TAMU Health, and the School of Engineering Medicine, Dr. Will McCauley serves as a dedicated conduit for companies seeking to partner with Texas A&M Uni...