Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. As new federal student loan caps are set to take effect in 2026, the latest AVMA data show average veterinary student debt—and debt-to-income ratios—are rising once again. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore what these financial trends could mean for long-term career sustainability, workforce access, and the future of the profession. Listen in as they take a closer look at the numbers.
Resources:
https://www.avma.org/blog/chart-month-average-dvm-debt-climbing
https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardconroy/2025/11/10/how-will-new--student-loan-caps-impact-graduate-students/
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/personal-finance/student-loan-changes-what-you-need-to-know
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
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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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Erin E. Runcan, DVM, DACT, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Prolapsed Penis in a French Bulldog.” Dr. Runcan uses a case of an intact male dog presenting with severe paraphimosis to highlight how damaging this problem can be. The good news? With prompt, straightforward treatment, most cases of paraphimosis can be resolved without much trouble.
Resource:
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/prolapsed-penis-dog-causes
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
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. What happens when pets are treated as family members or legal dependents—rather than property—under the law? In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth unpack two recent lawsuits that on the surface have nothing to do with veterinary medicine, yet could have a huge impact on its future. From liability and insurance to Spectrum of Care and access to treatment, they explore the downstream effects every clinician should be paying attention to.
Resources:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2025/12/24/new-york-attorney-sues-irs-dog-dependent/87899358007/
https://www.avma.org/blog/new-york-judge-declares-dog-immediate-family-member
https://nysvms.org/non-economic-damages-lawsuit-brooklyn/
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.

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kate Boatright, VMD, to discuss her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Tips for Managing Emergencies in General Practice.” These critical “surprises” can really throw a day off. Dr. Boatright shares her practical approach to handling emergency cases, even when you’ve got a smaller team and a fuller schedule.
Resource:
https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/veterinary-emergencies-top-tips
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
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! Join Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, as they discuss pressing issues impacting the veterinary profession. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth discuss recent rabies cases, including a transplant-transmitted human fatality and Chicago’s first rabies-positive dog in decades. They explore what these events reveal about the veterinarian’s critical role in public health.
Resources:
https://ksvdl.org/resources/news/diagnostic_insights/january2026/youtube-videos.html
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/veterinarians/index.html
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.