#49 - Transforming the Vet Experience: The Role of Telemedicine in Swine
Apr 12, 2023
Veterinary telemedicine uses video calls, texts, pictures, and documents to remotely monitor and treat animals – through a screen, a veterinarian can provide advice and care instead of having to be physically present at a clinic or visit a farm. This way of working is becoming more common, especially for vets who work with farm animals. A telemedicine session can help keep things organized, record data, communicate with clients, and save time and money. In this episode, Dr. Gil Patterson discusses the use of veterinary telemedicine and technology with focus on helping vets be more efficient, organized, and happy in their routines.
Meet the guest:
Dr. Gil Patterson
Experience
○ Current: Chief Medical Officer at VetNOW-Virtual Care Solutions for Veterinary Practices
○ Past: Taxi Driver, Lifeguard, Dairy Farm Worker, Swine Vet Center, Veterinary Public Health Resident, Vet School Faculty.
Background
○ M.P.H., D.A.C.V.P.M. (University of Minnesota)
○ D.V.M. (University of Pennsylvania)
○ B.Sc., Animal Science (University of Vermont)
Hobbies: playing music (guitar, mandolin, harmonica); woodworking; fishing; hiking; skiing.
Favorite book, movie or TV series: River of Doubt (Candice Millard); the Game of Thrones series (George R. R. Martin); the Civil War series (Ralph Peters).
Favorite quote: "Don't compare yourself with other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday." – Jordan Peterson
A tip for success: As long as you live, keep learning how to live - Seneca
