Questions With Crocker

2d ago

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane are updating us on the practice, discussing how tough the holidays can be at a practice, and misinformation popping up on TikTok. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – About Dr. Crocker 05:05 – Dr. Crocker’s General Practice 06:03 – Splenectomy Case 08:46 – Dr. Crocker’s Practice Performance 11:27 – VetMed Returning to Pre-Covid Normalcy 12:10 – The Need for Preventative Care 14:33 – Uptick in Euthanasia 16:06 – Dr. Crocker’s Difficult Case 19:12 – Choosing the Best Option in Tough Cases 22:28 – Identifying Panleukopenia 24:32 – Pets Dying from Preventable 25:40 – Misinformation on TikTok 27:02 – The VEG ER Top 5 Breeds 30:15 – Social Media Question 33:45 – Viewer Question 40:16 – Resources to Consider 41:03 – Outro

Nov 7

Send Us A Question! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common—and complex—cardiac conditions seen in feline practice with the one and only Dr. Heather Davis: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). From recognizing early indicators to understanding the latest treatment advances, this conversation is designed to help veterinary professionals stay sharp on current HCM management. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 03:00 Effects of HCM in Cats 06:14 Prevalence of HCM in Specific Breeds 07:29 Screening Options for HCM 13:25 Age Prevalence for HCM Detection 15:21 GP Brief Echo Tips 19:00 Treatment Options for HCM 21:15 What Is Felycin-CA1? 24:35 Things To Look Out For With Felycin-CA1 26:08 How Effective Is Felycin-CA1 27:55 Availability and Pricing of Felycin-CA1 30:29 How To Administer the Tablet 32:40 Other Common Questions 36:45 Outro

Oct 23

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane are chatting with Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett from Florida Veterinary Advisors. They're talking about retirement, finances, and the good ol' student loans. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Florida Veterinary Advisors 03:20 Retirement and Financial Independence 06:38 Taking Smart Risks as a Veterinarian 10:20 Vet Owners compared to Vet Associates 17:34 Best way to manage student debt? 27:19 New grad vets and their finances 37:34 Advice for someone thinking of going to vet school 41:02 Reaching out to Veterinary Advisors and how that would go 46:28 Why do you like working with people in Vet Med? 48:32 Outro

Oct 9

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker is with Dr. Molly, and they're talking about the cost of vet care and discussing the ins and outs of why it can be so expensive. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 00:31 Questions with Crocker Intro 01:36 About Dr. Crocker 03:48 Influencer Story 07:10 Dr. Crocker’s response 09:53 Why you shouldn't bring an emergency to your GP Vet 15:38 The cost reality of Veterinary medicine 25:24 Why does an ER specialty practice cost more than a GP? 31:31 Perception of value 40:53 Having to make a financial euthanasia decision 48:22 Planning for your dog’s breed 51:33 Importance of Pet Insurance 59:18 Final Thoughts/Outro

Sep 4

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about their new mobile vet unit, a wild case where a labrador ate a tampon, and answering your questions! Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 03:22 Our new mobile unit 06:25 Letting a team member go 10:08 Eloise Case 13:36 Labrador that ate a tampon 18:15 Should you have a job while in vet school? 22:07 Student Loan changes 22:53 Recommendations for balancing your social life 24:39 How do you streamline management duties and minimize time it takes to run the practice 34:54 Outro

Aug 7

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about ER vets schedules, emergency C-Sections, and answering your questions! Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 02:25 How I'm able to travel for work 05:26 NERD (New ER Doctors) 06:17 Dystocia case 13:26 C-Section if the owner agrees to spay controversy 16:29 Tips for those in NERD 22:12 LoveBaxter.com 26:04 "Advice for second years in NERD program?" 28:19 "Why did you want to be a veterinarian and not a vet tech?" 29:06 Outro

Jul 3

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane are answering your questions! Ranging from getting into vet school, vet tech and doctor pay, and talking about pet health insurance. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. 00:00 Intro 02:54 Hospital Updates 06:38 Adding a mobile component to our practice 09:24 Conferences I'll be at 10:31 "Did you feel like you might quit vet med after having children?" 13:54 "How hard was it to get into a vet school program?" 17:28 "Pushing through rotations that are not for me." 21:28 "Pet health insurance" 32:33 Outro

Jun 12

Send Us A Question! Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker is with Dr. Molly Brinkmann and Dr. Gary Marshall talking about their upcoming AVMA panel, James Herriot and whether he was lying or not, and the advancement of technology and AI in the vet field. Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube! Have a question or inquiry for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com, text us from the link above, or message on social media platforms. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:07 Early Career Development Panel announcement 03:47 Dr. Marshall's Career 08:46 Dr. Brinkmann's Career 12:05 Dr. Crocker's Career 14:15 You CAN have it all 19:31 How technology has come along and changed our practice 20:53 Really loving our clients 22:48 It's not a performance with your clients 27:53 Not all corporations are bad 29:19 James Herriot was a liar 41:05 Info for AVMA Panel 42:34 Outro