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Episode 4: Feline Health and Cats in Mixed-Species Practices

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Jane Brunt, DVM, executive director of the CATalyst Council and one of the leading feline practitioners in the United States who has practiced feline-exclusive medicine for more than twenty years.

Dr. Brunt has co-authored articles in several peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS). She is the former president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is currently the organization's spokesperson for the KNOW Heartworms campaign.

AAHA Podcast 4 provides you with detail about the CATalyst Council's Top 10 Cat Friendly Cities, the mission to educate about feline care and how to make your cat owners – and their pets – feel more comfortable in your mixed-species practices.

Run Time: 14:06

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Episode 3: Practice Economics: Remaining Successful in Today's Economic Crisis

This episode focuses on veterinary practice economics, covering economic trends, student debt issues, and performance strategies and metrics for measuring and maintaining a successful veterinary practice in today's economic climate. This episode features Karen Felsted, DVM, CPA, CVPM, MS and CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI).

Dr. Felsted's extensive career includes practicing small animal and emergency medicine, as well as providing accounting and consulting services specifically for veterinarians. She has been published in numerous national and international veterinary journals and has spoken at many local, national and international veterinary meetings.

Run Time: 18:40

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Episode 2: Practice Transitions: Buying, Selling and Transitioning Out

This episode focuses on Practice Transitions: Buying Selling and Transitioning Out - the focus of a program being presented March 25, which launches the AAHA yearly conference in Phoenix on March 26-29, 2009.

Dr. David Griggs joins us in this episode for an exclusive interview on the topic of practice transitions. Dr. Griggs has been a transition consultant for over twenty-eight years, and has helped veterinarians, dentists and other professionals navigate their way through over two thousand practice transitions. Dr. Griggs lectures nationally on the topic of practice valuation, associate buy-in transitions, practice sales and practice mergers. His current book from PennWell Publishers, Successful Practice Transitions, is a national best-seller.

Run Time: 10:56

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Episode 1: Welcome to the AAHA Podcast

Welcome to the AAHA podcast series presented by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Here you will find interviews and roundtable discussions with experts who will provide information to help you and your companion animal practice thrive.

AAHA is known for its standards of veterinary excellence and is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the U.S. AAHA-accredited practices are evaluated on 900 quality standards that encompass all aspects of pet care – ranging from patient care and pain management, to team training and medical recordkeeping.

Throughout the Association's 75 years, its mission has remained the same: provide veterinary professionals with the resources they need to deliver the highest standard in quality pet care.

Run time: 1:42

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