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Vet Sessions

Tiffany Durzi
Veterinary Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
Veterinary Diagnostics
Animal Welfare
Veterinary Education
Animal Health
Feline Health
Pet Loss
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Exotic Animal Medicine
Otitis
Veterinary Social Work
Canine Health
Veterinary Nutrition
Spectrum Of Care
Antigen and Antibody Testing
Infectious Diseases In Animals
Community Medicine
Pain Management
Access To Veterinary Care

Vet Sessions is a Canadian veterinary medical podcast based out of Guelph, Ontario. This podcast is for anyone interested in learning more about small animal veterinary clinical medicine and especially primary care. Follow along with Dr. Omar Khan, Dr. Shannon Gowland, and Dr. Tiffany Durzi as they tackle common clinical questions and dissect what it means to be a primary care veterinarian. Podcas... more

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Latest Episodes

Tune in as Dr. Shannon Gowland and Dr. Melissa Horne discuss the importance of inclusivity and communication. Dr. Horne is the Advisor of Organizational Culture at OVC. Dr. Horne is an expert in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and holds a PhD i... more

In episode 2 of season 6 Dr. Omar Khan welcomes Dr. Emily Brouwer for her first Vet Sessions appearance and returning guest Dr. Shane Bateman. Dr. Brouwer and Bateman describe their new veterinary forensics rotation, now offered at OVC for fourth yea... more

Welcome to Season 6 of Vet Sessions! To start off the new season we are welcoming our new dean, Dr. Julia Montgomery! Listen in to the conversation as Dr. Tiffany Durzi welcomes Dean Montgomery to Vet Sessions and OVC! Dr. Montgomery started her 5 ye... more

Dr. Matt Kornya and Dr. Shannon Gowland continue their conversation on chronic kidney disease management. Answering the questions: what to do, when to do it, and why it matters within the IRIS stages! Be sure to listen to the previous episode before ... more

Dr. Matt Kornya joins Dr. Shannon Gowland to discuss everything chronic kidney disease! We are happy to have Dr. Kornya return to Vet Sessions for this two part conversation exploring CKD diagnostic markers, IRIS Guidelines, and management strategies... more

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... more

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 p... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Horne
Advisor of Organizational Culture at OVC
Ontario Veterinary College (OVC)
Episode: S6E3 Inclusive Communication with Dr. Melissa Horne
Dr. Shane Bateman
Emergency and critical care specialist; advocate for animal welfare
University of Florida (training background); Veterinary Forensics practitioner
Episode: S6E2 Veterinary Forensics with Dr. Emily Brouwer and Dr. Shane Bateman
Dr. Emily Brouwer
Veterinary anatomic pathologist; forensic pathology focus
Animal Health Laboratory; University of Guelph
Episode: S6E2 Veterinary Forensics with Dr. Emily Brouwer and Dr. Shane Bateman
Dr. Julia Montgomery
New Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College
Ontario Veterinary College
Episode: S6E1 Welcoming Dean Montgomery
Dr. Matt Kornya
CKD expert guest
Episode: S5E14 CKD with Dr. Matt Kornya Part 2
Sarah Baert
Board-certified diplomat of the American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW)
University of Guelph, Animal Care Services
Episode: S5E12 Lab Animal Medicine and Animal Welfare with Dr. Sarah Baert
Katie Clow
Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College
Ontario Veterinary College
Episode: S5E11 Veterinary Sustainability Alliance with Dr. Katie Clow
Alex Chan
Faculty of Neurology at the Ontario Veterinary College
Ontario Veterinary College
Episode: S5E10 Management of Status Epilepticus with Dr. Alex Chan
Dr. Hannah Godfrey
Pet Nutrition researcher focusing on feline obesity and choline supplementation
OVC Clinical Pet Nutrition
Episode: S5E9 Pet Obesity Updates with Dr. Hannah Godrey and Shawna Morrow

Hosts

Omar Khan, DVM
Host of Vet Sessions; affiliated with Vet Sessions and Ontario Veterinary College contexts across episodes.
Shannon Gowland, DVM
Co-host and primary host in multiple episodes; repeatedly referenced across episodes.
Tiffany Durzi, DVM
Host and guest across many episodes; often linked with Ontario Veterinary College contexts.

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S5E11 Veterinary Sustainability Alliance with Dr. Katie Clow
Q: What does sustainability mean in veterinary practice, and how does it relate to reducing carbon emissions without compromising animal care?
She explains that sustainability involves changes to practice that reduce negative environmental impact and carbon emissions while maintaining high standards of animal care. The goal is to implement behavioral and operational changes that are evidence-based and do not sacrifice patient health, with co-benefits including improved clinic wellness and potential business advantages.
S5E11 Veterinary Sustainability Alliance with Dr. Katie Clow
Q: Tell me a little about yourself and what's been happening in the last couple of years in your world.
Dr. Katie Clow explains that her work has increasingly focused on sustainability in veterinary medicine, driven by climate-related changes in disease patterns and animal health. She describes a shift toward becoming part of the solution by mitigating climate change and adapting practices to protect patients while also exploring the broader impacts on clinics and teams.
S5E5 Coping with Pet Loss with Sarah Bernardi Part 1
Q: How can veterinarians help people through feelings of guilt related to euthanasia?
Veterinarians can provide perspective by explaining that the responsibility for the pet's pain lies with the disease and not the decision to euthanize, and remind clients that they are caring for their pet through this difficult process.
S5E5 Coping with Pet Loss with Sarah Bernardi Part 1
Q: What should veterinarians consider when talking to clients about preparing for the loss of their pet?
Veterinarians should meet clients where they're at, as the conversation can be overwhelming for them when facing pet loss, and build rapport swiftly even if they are new to the client.
S5E4 Dentistry Curriculum at OVC with Dr. Kate Wycherley
Q: How are we preparing our students for veterinary dentistry?
Dr. Wycherley explains the challenges and the new curriculum changes being made to improve dentistry education at OVC.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vet Sessions

What is Vet Sessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Vet Sessions is a Canadian veterinary-focused show that discusses practical, clinical questions in small animal practice, often tying in real-world practice management, education, and pet owner communication. Across recent episodes, topics span feline CKD guidelines, lab animal welfare, clinic sustainability, emergency seizure management, obesity and nutrition, novel treatments for conditions like FIP, heartworm management, and public health themes such as zoonoses and community medicine. The format blends expert veterinary insight with practical takeaways for primary care clinicians, students, and clinic teams, frequently anchored by the Ontario Veterinary College community and sponsor-supported initiatives. A standout aspect is the consis... more

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Recent guests on Vet Sessions include:

1. Melissa Horne
2. Dr. Shane Bateman
3. Dr. Emily Brouwer
4. Dr. Julia Montgomery
5. Dr. Matt Kornya
6. Sarah Baert
7. Katie Clow
8. Alex Chan

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