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Building the VETgirl x Antech Certificate Program: Bringing Diagnostics and Clinical Education Together with Drs. Jimmy Barr and Michelle Evason
How do veterinary diagnostics and education combine to advance veterinary medicine? Tails From the Lab podcast host Dr. Holly Brown sits down to discuss clinical education, diagnostics, and more with Dr. Jimmy Barr (DVM, DACVECC), Chief Medical Officer at Antech™ and Mars Science & Diagnostics, and Dr. Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS), Director of Veterinary Education & Outreach at Antech. Antech & VETgirl are transforming veterinary care through innovative educational programs, like…
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VMX 2026 Preview: Preventive Care and Smarter Diagnostic Decision-Making
Get a first look at Antech’s VMX 2026 education program — built around the realities of clinical practice and the growing need to apply contextualized diagnostics . Join Dr. Michelle Evason (BSc, DVM, DACVIM, MRCVS), Director of Education & Outreach at Antech, and Tammi Lesser, LVT, Regional President, Mars Science & Diagnostics, North America for a behind-the-scenes preview of this year’s key themes, including…
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Preventive Care That Connects: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lopez
Preventive care isn’t just a protocol — it’s a belief system. In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Dr. Jennifer Lopez, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Antech™, shares how empathy, flexibility, and communication transform preventive care from a checklist into meaningful client conversations. Drawing from her years in practice…
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Breakpoint Breakdown: Understanding MIC Updates on your Culture and Susceptibility Reports
Board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist Meera Surendran Nair (DVM, MS, MSCTR, PhD, DACVM), Director of Infectious Disease at Antech™ and board-certified veterinary microbiologist and immunologist, joins Tails From the Lab to discuss the recent updates to antimicrobial susceptibility reporting and clinical breakpoints. She explains how these changes impact veterinary diagnostics and antimicrobial therapy decisions, helping clinicians select the right antibiotic at the right dose to…
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Creating Cultures of Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Jen Brandt
In our latest Tails from the Lab podcast episode, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to talk about what is—and isn’t—conducive to building a culture of wellbeing, the benefits, and what we can do as both individuals and hospitals. Watch the…
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Why Routine Bloodwork Matters More Than You Think
In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Drs. Holly and Brad explore one of the most overlooked tools in preventive veterinary care: wellness lab data. Together, they unpack why routine bloodwork is so meaningful and how it can guide early intervention and better outcomes throughout a pet’s life. This…
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Talking Self-Compassion with Dr. Jen Brandt
In our latest Tails from the Lab podcast episode, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to talk about cultivating compassion in your relationship with yourself and why it’s so important for veterinary professionals to be kind to themselves. Watch the conversation…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Contextualizing Spectrum of Care
What does “spectrum of care” really mean? How does it help veterinarians, clients, and patients alike? In this episode of Tails from the Lab, hosts Holly and team welcome Dr. Michelle Evason for a deep dive into contextualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Evason shares the origins of spectrum of care, its…
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Ticking the Boxes: A Vector-Borne Disease Discussion with Dr. Michelle Evason
Vector-borne diseases are on the move — changing local disease prevalence and increasing health risks for pets and people alike. In this episode of the Tails from the Lab podcast, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with internal medicine specialist and infectious disease expert Dr. Michelle Evason to explore the latest…
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Why Boundaries Matter: A Conversation on Veterinary Wellbeing
Boundaries aren’t just about saying no — they’re about protecting our wellbeing, our teams, and the human-animal bond. In this special Tails from the Lab episode for World Mental Health Day, Dr. Brad Ryan sits down with Dr. Jen Brandt, AVMA Director of Member Wellbeing Initiatives, to explore the role…
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Doug’s twist: Why healthy pets need lab work too
Even the healthiest appearing pets can be hiding underlying conditions. In this episode of Tails from the Lab, Drs. Holly Brown and Brad Ryan dive into the value of wellness testing, using Doug — a seemingly healthy rescue Mastiff — as a case study. From uncovering Lyme exposure to detecting…
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Tick Tock, Tick Tock: Why Timing is Critical to Diagnosing Your Next Anaplasmosis Case
In episode 1 of Tails from the Lab, Dr. Brad Ryan and Dr. Holly Brown discuss anaplasmosis using a real case example and dig deep into diagnostic insights that help shed light on its rise and prevalence. Tune in and learn what this means for veterinary teams across the country,…
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Welcome Back to Tails from the Lab!
We’re thrilled to bring back the Tails from the Lab podcast with our host Dr. Holly Brown and new co-host Dr. Brad Ryan! Get ready to discuss real cases with expert guests who dig deep into the diagnostic insights that help solve interesting and complex cases. We’ll also dive into…
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S2 E3: Liquid Gold
Zack, the beagle, presents for his annual wellness exam, and labwork is performed, including a CBC, chemistry, and (oh-so-fortunately) urinalysis, as part of his minimum database. Listen in as Jessica and Holly discuss Zack’s unexpected results and the options to provide a definitive diagnosis. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide…
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S2 E2: Hypercalcemia Headache Help
Inappropriate urination and lethargy lead to a concerning finding of hypercalcemia on Louie’s labwork. Listen in as Jessica and Holly tackle the ensuing diagnostics to solve this hypercalcemia headache. Disclaimer: This podcast intends to provide education and guidance with the understanding that any diagnostic testing and treatment decisions are ultimately…
