Learn more about Fetch Long Beach and register here today! 

Of French origin and raised in equatorial Africa and Canada, Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM, CHT-V, graduated from the Uni­versity of Saskatchewan Western College of Veteri­nary Medicine, Saskatoon, in 1990. She completed a 1-year small animal rotating internship at the University of Illinois School, Urbana, and pursued a residency in neurology/neurosurgery at the university of California, Davis from 1991-1993. While on staff at the University of Wisconsin from 1994-1999, Madison, Chauvet creat­ed the Basic Science Course in Veterinary and Compar­ative Neurology & Neuro­surgery that is now known as “brain camp”. She later moved to Florida’s gulf coast where she grew her practice until its sale in 2016. Since, Chauvet has worked in practice in both Canada and the United States. She is trained in rehabilitation and certified in hyperbaric medicine. 

Over her career, Chauvet has obtained multiple business and veterinary awards, served on ACVIM and not-for-profit local committees and boards, lectured in multiple countries, authored and co-authored numerous articles and book chapters, created a educational video in rehabilitation for clients, and written a children’s book. She embraces integrating medicine styles to support the need of the patient.

Learn more about Fetch Long Beach and register here today! 

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), brings over two decades of veterinary oncology experience to her role as a trusted authority in the field. As the head of the oncology service at Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Brewster, New York, she is one of only 450 board-certified specialists in medical oncology in North America. Ettinger's expertise is rooted in her residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Sue, also known as Dr Sue Cancer Vet®, is recognized for her educational contributions and was awarded the 2019 Western Veterinary Conference Small Animal Continuing Educator of the Year. She is a sought-after international speaker, a book author, and a valuable resource for pet owners and veterinary professionals. Her "See Something, Do Something, Why Wait? Aspirate.®" campaign is dedicated to raising cancer awareness and promoting early detection.

As a prominent online figure, Dr Sue actively engages with a dedicated audience of 50,000 followers on Instagram, 47,000 on Facebook, and 25,000 on YouTube, sharing essential resources and support for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she finds joy in her role as a proud mother to 2 teenage boys and shares her home with her fun-loving yellow Labrador, Penelope. In her leisure time, she is passionate about running, traveling, and enjoying tropical beach destinations.

Learn more about Fetch Long Beach and register here today! 

Carl Palazzolo, DVM, graduated from veterinary school at Michigan State University in 1978. He practiced in Michigan for 2 years prior to moving to California in 1980. Palazzolo then worked at the Sun Surf Animal Hospital in Sunset Beach, California from 1980-1985 and then relief work from 1985-1989. He received his MBA in 1985 from Pepperdine and in 1989, purchased the Long Beach Animal Hospital. He sold that practice at the end of 2018. 

Palazzolo has been in private practice for 46 years and taught conservation medicine and wildlife digital photography since the first trip to Africa in 1986. He is also an author of PULSE digital photography articles since 2015

Learn more about Fetch Long Beach and register here today! 

Michael Shirley is Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He believes that the key to success is to hire great people, equip them with the tools they need, and then work alongside them to accomplish great things. Before opening Family Pet Health with his wife, Amy Shirley, DVM, Michael enjoyed a 16-year career in education as a 4-H agent, then as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. 
He uses his experience developing students to now train and empower his veterinary team. He also enjoys educating pet parents through social media channels, as well as his podcast, The Family Pet Podcast. In January of 2020, Michael created the Veterinary Leadership Book Club which can be found on Facebook and has more than 3,000 veterinary professionals as members.

Sheena Davis, LVT, VTS (Dentistry),VCC is a graduate of the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh, earning her AS degree in specialized technology. Upon completion of her externship at the Animal Medical Center 2004 she sat for the VTNE in 2005 and passed.

She is a New York-based veterinary technician that has over 18 years of experience in the field of small animal medicine. She earned her veterinary technician specialization in dentistry and certification in cannabis counseling in 2020. Davis enjoys lecturing at conferences, is a published peer-reviewed author, a host for the veterinary podcast “Catnip and Chill,” a board member for The Veterinary Cannabis Society, and is the owner of Big Apple LVT Consulting and Education.

Learn more and sign up for Fetch On-Demand here today! 

Erin Maegerle is currently in her second year at Rowan University, enrolled in the inaugural class of the Schriber School of Veterinary Medicine’s 3+4 BSDVM program. A 2023 magna cum laude graduate from Egg Harbor Township High School, she has been working in various roles in small animal practices in South Jersey since she was 16. Maegerle is also involved in a research lab at Rowan, studying the behavior of wildlife species in South Jersey. Growing up at the Jersey Shore, she developed a lifelong fascination with horseshoe crabs and is eager to learn more about their ecology and conservation. A passionate and accomplished musical theatre enthusiast, she recently starred as Philia in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" with Fool Moon Theatre Company in Margate, NJ. Maegerle also has a Shih Tzu named Phineas, a cat named Herman, and a variety of reptiles and is looking forward to a long and exciting career in veterinary medicine.

Learn more and sign up for Fetch On-Demand here today!

Greg Bishop, DVM, is here to draw some humor into veterinary medicine. A practicing veterinarian with a knack for storytelling, Bishop is also an author, speaker, cartoonist, and the illustrator of more than half a dozen beloved children's books.

Known for his playful, yet well-researched approach, Bishop's recipe involves education and entertainment in equal proportions. He spices it up on his weekly blog, SasquatchPaw.com, with humorous and insightful takes on animal science, medical culture, and the absurd corners of modernity.

A polished and versatile writer, he's also the official cartoonist for Veterinary Practice News, and submits cartoons monthly to The New Yorker. He's a restless creative, and an award-winning speaker and scientific writer. Bishop is here to entertain all audiences, great and small.  

Learn more and sign up for Fetch On-Demand here today.

Ashley Randall, DVM, brings her passion for animal care and advocacy for underserved communities together as the founder and CEO of Muse Veterinary Group. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in 2009,  Randall quickly became a rising talent treating pets at The Village Vets of Decatur. Her skills in surgery, dentistry, and emergency medicine speak for themselves.

Yet her vision stretched beyond building an individual practice. Randall dreamed of creating opportunities for the next generation of vets, especially vets of color, to carry on the legacy of care in their neighborhoods. In 2015, she took a bold step - purchasing and renovating a defunct clinic to establish the West End Animal Wellness Center. Serving over 6,000 clients, the Wellness Center became a pillar in a vibrant local community.

Now Randall is taking her advocacy work further with Muse Veterinary Group. By acquiring respected black-owned clinics, she preserves their legacies while empowering new vets to learn from the best.

Her own journey lights the way, from Tuskegee graduate to practice owner to an entrepreneur building bridges between communities. At Muse, she's creating space for women of color to excel in a field where representation matters.

Meet the vet rewriting the script and honoring the past while cultivating the talents of the future. Her drive to open doors for others is what makes Randall a leader worth watching and supporting. We're proud to have her vision guiding the way at Muse Veterinary Group.

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, is an Ohio native and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. While attending Cornell, she earned numerous awards, including the Dermatology Service Award for her aptitude in clinical dermatology and her research on Malassezia otitis externa. After graduation, she completed an internship at the VCA Berwyn and Aurora animal hospitals in the Chicago area, where she was awarded the Intern Abstract Award for her presentation on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Griffin returned to Cornell in 2007 for a residency in dermatology and, after completing her residency training program, served 1 year as an instructor of dermatology, teaching fourth-year clinical students and lecturing to underclassmen on bacterial, fungal, and immune-mediated skin diseases. Griffin became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in August 2010 and joined the Animal Dermatology Group. She has a special interest in fungal and immune-mediated skin diseases, as well as feline and equine dermatology. She enjoys lecturing to fellow veterinarians, mentoring residents, and teaching the veterinary students who extern with her. Griffin also stars in the Nat Geo WILD television series Pop Goes the Vet With Dr Joya, which highlights the challenging and mysterious cases she encounters in veterinary dermatology. Griffin always strives to care for her patients as if they are her own pets and loves building a long-lasting relationship with their pet parents. Outside of work, Griffin enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is married to Forrest Cummings, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), a veterinary internal medicine specialist, and they have 3 children: Caden and boy/girl twins Coby and Carter. They have a kitten named Donut and 2 dogs, Guri and Magic. Griffin loves traveling, eating the delicious meals her hubby cooks for her, and working out. 

Greg Echols, DVM, is a small animal relief veterinarian providing service to pets in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Competitive bodybuilding and powerlifting are 2 of his favorite things to pursue outside of veterinary medicine. 

Sponsored by AVMA Trust. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.

Program Description:

This podcast covers the rising trends and common causes of Veterinary Professional Liability (Malpractice) and Veterinary Board Complaints. We will also discuss what veterinarians can do to help avoid claims and how to protect themselves if they are faced with a Malpractice claim or License Complaint. 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the most common causes of veterinary malpractice and Board complaints and what can be done to help avoid claims.
• Recognize that good medical record keeping and documentation is the most important defense if you are faced with a claim.