Get to know Bea Monteiro, a globally recognized veterinarian with a passion for pain management and animal welfare. Bea's journey began in Brazil, followed by further education and professional experiences in Scotland and Canada. She holds a PhD in Chronic Pain from the University of Montreal and is the current chair of the Global Pain Council for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). With an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behavior and a Postgrad Diploma in International...

Get to know Bea Monteiro, a globally recognized veterinarian with a passion for pain management and animal welfare. Bea's journey began in Brazil, followed by further education and professional experiences in Scotland and Canada. She holds a PhD in Chronic Pain from the University of Montreal and is the current chair of the Global Pain Council for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). With an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behavior and a Postgrad Diploma in International...

Sometimes creating change means taking things into your own hands. Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai, celebrated equine practitioner in Thailand, reflects on her efforts to bolster animal care demands, and what that means for veterinary medicine in Southeast Asia.

Dr. Alexandre Merlo, a veterinarian in Brazil who specializes in companion animals, talks about the increasing standards of veterinary care in Brazil and creating opportunities for change in the industry.

Our discussion on pet pain management continues as Dr. John Innes and Dr. Duncan Lascelles look to the latest innovations happening in this space.

Managing pain is difficult enough for humans, but what about pets? Dr. John Innes and Dr. Duncan Lascelles delve into their experience in pet pain management and share insights into this common, yet complex health challenge.

In any industry that’s constantly evolving, flexibility is key. Renowned veterinarian, Dr. Eleanor Green, returns to talk about adapting to the shifting landscape of veterinary care, including the need for improvements in digital spaces and mental health awareness.

Trailblazing veterinarian, Dr. Eleanor Green, reflects on her entrance into veterinary medicine as a woman in the 1970s. Hear about her experience, some of the changes she’s seen throughout her career, and steps the industry needs to take to improve diversity and inclusion on all levels. 

Dr. Maggie O'Haire is an Associate Professor of Human-Animal Interaction in the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. In her role she studies the ways that humans with animals and puts science evidence-based data behind those interactions and how they impact the humans and the animals.

Steve Feldman is President of the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute and an advocate in the areas of wildlife conservation, animal welfare, healthcare and education. This week we discuss the important work HABRI is doing to better understand the human-animal bond, the expanding research topics it’s covering and its impact on both policy and clinicians.

Vernard Hodges & Terrence Ferguson are affectionately known as The Critter Fixers. They sat down with Mike in between taping their hit Nat Geo show to discuss what it takes to run a successful veterinarian hospital in rural Georgia and how they are paying it forward by inspiring and educating kids on what it takes to become a vet.

Mark Cushing is Founder & CEO of the Animal Policy Group. Mike and Mark discuss the role TV played on the growth of pet ownership, the impact Millenials are having on veterinarians, and the role that policies play in the continued ownership of pets.

Dr Marty Becker is the founder of Fear Free which works to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Marty and Mike talk with me about the evolution of the human-animal bond, how that has shaped veterinarians since we both started practicing in the mid-80s, and what role his fear free initiative is playing in that growth.