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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 22 MIN

Veterinary Breakroom: Are You the Vet in Everyone’s Contact List?

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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they swap stories about one of the most relatable experiences in veterinary medicine: being the vet in everyone's contact list. In this episode, they reflect on the calls, texts, and photo-in-a-group-chat moments that every vet knows all too well, from the truly head-scratching questions to the ones that genuinely keep you up at night. They discuss why diagnosing a pet from a blurry photo or a secondhand description is harder than it sounds, what friends and family can do to actually help their vet get them the best advice, and why—despite it all—vets really do want to be there for the people they love. Resource: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/how-will-i-know_rev_mar2024ms_0.pdf Contact: [email protected] Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Beth Molleson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they swap stories about one of the most relatable experiences in veterinary medicine: being the vet in everyone's contact list. In this episode, they reflect on the calls, texts, and photo-in-a-group-chat moments that every vet knows all too well, from the truly head-scratching questions to the ones that genuinely keep you up at night. They discuss why diagnosing a pet from a blurry photo or a secondhand description is harder than it sounds, what friends and family can do to actually help their vet get them the best advice, and why—despite it all—vets really do want to be there for the people they love. Resource: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/how-will-i-know_rev_mar2024ms_0.pdf Contact: [email protected] Where To Find Us: * Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts * YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief * Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief * LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ * Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief * X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: * Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host * Beth Molleson, DVM - Host * Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist Disclaimer: This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

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