The Veterinary
Viewfinder
Candid conversations on the issues shaping veterinary medicine.
The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, have co-hosted their award-winning weekly veterinary podcast since 2016. Each week, they “tackle the toughest topics in veterinary medicine,” highlighting controversial issues and trending news, introducing veterinary key opinion leaders and provocateurs, and offering solutions to the myriad challenges facing the veterinary profession.
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Two perspectives, one profession
Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM
A veterinarian, author, and longtime advocate for pets and the profession. Founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and the World Pet Obesity Association, and a familiar voice across national media.
Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT
A registered veterinary technician, educator, and advocate known for advancing the technician profession and for practical, people-first conversations about everyday veterinary work.
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America’s 250th Means More Booms, More Noise, and More Vet Med Prep
America’s 250th birthday is not shaping up to be a typical one-night July 4th celebration. With fireworks and community events expected to stretch across July 3, 4, and 5 (and expect some noise even earlier), Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, are urging veterinary teams to prepare now for an extra-long, extra-loud holiday weekend.
This episode focuses on what clinics can do before the booms begin: check medication inventory, reach out to clients early about noise-aversion plans, remind pet owners not to wait until the last minute, and prepare for closed clinics, overwhelmed ERs, and staffing challenges.
Ernie and Beckie also discuss holiday risks beyond fireworks, including lost pets, outdated microchip information, travel stress, barbecue hazards, cannabis exposure, and pets in unfamiliar vacation environments.
It’s a timely reminder that this year’s July 4th isn’t just July 4, and vet teams can help clients, patients, and colleagues avoid preventable chaos.
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