The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 is a fun, educational show for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary support team members and of course, pet parents! Learn the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine from professionals in the field! Also laugh with my guests as we share great stories of the incredible human-animal bond. No creature is too big or too small for a show designed for all!
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September 29, 2026Episode 43427 min
434: Stuck in the red zone? How veterinary teams can reset after conflict
Productive conflict starts with knowing yourself. On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Bridget Rollins, MBA, founder of Kings Consulting, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to explain how emotional intelligence helps veterinary professionals notice when they're getting triggered and get back to a calmer, more thoughtful state of mind. In this episode, you'll hear: Why triggers feel so personal, and where they often come from A reflection exercise to help you figure out what pushes your buttons How long shifts and fatigue can shorten everyone's fuse How clearing the air one-on-one can build confidence and autonomy
September 24, 2026Episode 4336 min
433: For The Movement: A Proactive Approach to Joint Health
This episode is sponsored by 4CYTE What is 4CYTE, and how is it used? Our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, explores these questions to Mindy Cannon, MBA, director of sales, marketing, and partnerships at epiq Animal Health. Throughout their conversation the duo covers the supplement's plant-based formulation and its active ingredient, Epiitalis. Plus, Cannon also explains how the dose depends on the animal's weight and how practices can carry the supplement in the clinic or where to point clients interested in trying to product.
September 22, 2026Episode 43217 min
432: Chasing conservation: Forging a path to a career in zoo medicine
Host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Cheryl Stout, DVM, a residency-trained zoo veterinarian, about her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to a career built around conservation. Stout discusses how she found her way into zoo medicine, what keeps her motivated to educate veterinary professionals and the public through social media, and more. In this episode Career path: Stout traces her path from a childhood fascination with wildlife to internships, a residency, and a foundation in zoo medicine. The zoo med boards: A look at just how demanding the path to board certification really is. Conservation impact: Stout's "why," and the species — from African elephants to bison to kiwi — that have shaped her career. Social media outreach: Why Stout started sharing her work online, and what it's taught her about connecting with an audience - find her at safari_and_scrubs on TikTok and Instagram. Where to find Cheryl Stout, DVM https://www.tiktok.com/@safari_and_scrubs https://www.instagram.com/safari_and_scrubs/
September 17, 2026Episode 43013 min
430: Fresh Thinking: The Science, Standards, and Clinical Potential of Fresh Food
This episode is sponsored by The Farmer's Dog Clients are asking about fresh dog food, but there are still some misconceptions surrounding these diets out there. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talked with Brandon Stapleton, DVM, head veterinarian and vice president of animal healthcare at The Farmer’s Dog, live at Fetch Kansas City. Throughout the episode, they discuss what separates gently cooked fresh food from raw diets, what digestibility and “human grade” actually mean, and how fresh food may affect hydration. Stapleton also explains how individually portioned meals can take the guesswork out of weight management and how highly palatable, complete and balanced food can help senior, cancer, and postoperative patients keep eating. You can also watch this episode on dvm360.com !
September 15, 2026Episode 43116 min
431: Building a healthier tomorrow for dogs
Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP, chief executive officer of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about the foundation's work to improve the health of dogs. Montgomery explains why aging is a new research priority and how the Canine Health Discovery of the Year award honors breakthroughs in the field. She also describes the foundation's support for the next generation of veterinary researchers and why breed clubs are important partners. She closes with the research she's most excited about, including canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, copper-associated hepatopathy, and canine schistosomiasis.
September 8, 2026Episode 42921 min
429: Beyond the medicine: What new veterinarians need to succeed
New veterinarians face a steep climb in their first years out of school: building clinical judgment, finding their voice with clients, and figuring out how to shape a sustainable career. In this episode, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA sits down with Anthony Coronado, DVM, vice president of emergency services for Thrive Pet Healthcare, to talk through what actually helps new graduates find their footing, from trusting their training to knowing when to ask for help. In this episode Career foundations: Coronado discusses his path from general practice to emergency medicine to national leadership, and his advice for new grads — trust your training, lean on mentors, ask for help. Clinical judgment: Common early-career missteps, from skipping foundational workups to letting bias creep in, and why you treat the patient, not the test. Client communication: Presenting the full range of appropriate care without presuming what a client can afford. Documentation: Why accurate medical records aren't optional, and how AI and note-taking tools can ease the burden. Emotional intelligence: Managing conflict, building psychological safety, and reducing burnout on a veterinary team. Owning your career: Why growth is something you pursue, not something you wait for. About the guest Coronado began his career in general practice before moving into emergency medicine, a shift driven in part by financial pressure. From there, he progressed into leadership and partnership roles, helped develop programs at a national level, and now serves as vice president of emergency services for Thrive Pet Healthcare.
August 31, 2026Episode 42828 min
428: Moving the Needle - Helping Pet Owners Through Vaccine Hesitancy
This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. In this episode, Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk through what clients are really worried about when it comes to vaccinations, what the safety evidence supports, and more. Plus, she also makes the case for rethinking how practices frame vaccine visits altogether—and shares the one tool she would put in every exam room.
August 25, 2026Episode 42720 min
427: New Jersey's first veterinary school from a student's POV
Are you interested in becoming a dvm360 student ambassador, or know someone who is? Applications are now open for our 2026-2027 class of student ambassadors, and you can apply here today! New Jersey finally has a veterinary school, and Paul Alves is in its first class. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Paul Alvez, a member Rowan University's Shreiber School of Veterinary first cohort of students, and dvm360 student ambassador, joins host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to talk about what it's like to build a school's culture from scratch. Alves walks through Rowan's block-based curriculum and integrated exams, describes which services have opened so far at the veterinary teaching hospital, and explains why the community engagement club he leads teaches social media etiquette alongside shelter medicine and clinical skills — plus his advice to the profession: own your silly. You can also follow Alves journey through his social handle @VetMed Paul
August 18, 2026Episode 42617 min
426: What a human dentist can teach veterinary professionals
In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman welcomes a first-time guest type to the show: a human dentist. Martin R. Mendelson, FIADFE, CPC, shares the career-ending misdiagnosis that took him out of clinical dentistry for 17 months, how that experience led him into executive coaching and leadership work, and why the challenges dental teams face, from customer service to private equity pressure to imposter syndrome, mirror what veterinary teams deal with every day.
August 13, 2026Episode 4256 min
425: Interview with Dr Marty Goldstein
This episode is sponsored by Dr. Marty Pets. In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, and recorded live at Fetch Nashville, Marty Goldstein, DVM, breaks down what makes food "biologically appropriate," why heat processing and additives can do more harm than good, and how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) may be the next frontier in pet nutrition research. He also tackles common misconceptions pet parents have about home-cooked diets and explains why, when it comes to health, simplicity often wins all with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA. You can watch the video version of this podcast here !
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