Dr. Sarah Baert joins us this episode to talk about lab animal medicine and what animal welfare means in the veterinary world. Dr. Baert is board certified by the American College of Animal Welfare, one of the newest veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her Master of Science in Epidemiology before beginning her current role as a Clinical Research Veterinarian at University of Guelph Animal Care Services. Tune in as we discuss what animal welfare truly means, how it’s applied in research settings, and why it matters for both animals and the veterinary profession.

Happy Earth Month! This week we welcome back Katie Clow for a special Earth Month episode on a topic that affects every corner of veterinary medicine: climate change and animal health. Dr. Clow explores the profound impacts of climate change on our patients and communities, while sharing practical, meaningful actions veterinary professionals can take to make a difference. We also discuss the work of the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance, including the evidence-based Green Paw Program certification and the Pathways Program webinar series. All very achievable steps to help move our profession toward a more sustainable future!

Hello listeners! This week we’re excited to welcome OVC neurologist Dr. Alex Chan. Dr. Chan is an Associate Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and earned his veterinary degree from the University of Sydney, Australia. His clinical interests include neurocritical care, neuroimaging, and neuromuscular diseases, and he is passionate about veterinary education, particularly working to reduce “neurophobia” within the profession. In this episode, Dr. Chan joins Dr. Durzi to discuss practical approaches to managing and treating status epilepticus and cluster seizures, sharing insights from both clinical practice and teaching. Thanks for tuning in - this episode will definitely help your neurology knowledge "synapse" into place.