Podcasts kids Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast What We Are (and Are Not) Looking Forward To in 2019

What We Are (and Are Not) Looking Forward To in 2019

Published: Dec. 26, 2018, 10 a.m.

b'Happy 2019! This week we share some of the things we are - and are not - looking forward to in 2019 for veterinary professionals. Host veterinarians Ernie Ward and Cyndie Courtney along with registered veterinary technician Beckie Mossor discuss the veterinary nurse initiative (VNI), telemedicine, organized veterinary medicine, corporate practices (and find out why Dr. Ward calls the future of veterinary medicine \\u201cthe \\u2018Walmartization\\u2019 and \\u2018Amazonation\\u2019 of the profession\\u201d) and upcoming medical advancements. Dr. Ernie Ward shares why he believes veterinarians need to fight for animal welfare ("and end factory farming!") and cautions about economic uncertainty in 2019. Find out which host\\u2019s family may be expanding, and which may be contracting! \\n\\nEnd the year by leaving us a review on iTunes! It means the world to us!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!'