On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with dvm360 Student Ambassador Ajay Sawant, a veterinary intern and marine conservationist. Christman and Sawant dig into the connections between animals, ecosystems, and veterinary medicine, and Sawant explains how growing up beside the Arabian Sea shaped his path toward wildlife and conservation medicine.

In this episode, you’ll learn

• How a childhood in Mumbai inspired a career in conservation
• The importance of having empathy for every species
• Why wildlife health serves as a window into ecosystem health
• Practical first steps for students curious about wildlife or conservation medicine

• Ajay Sawant's dvm360 articles
• Ajay Sawant's website

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, sits down with Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, board-certified veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Mainline Veterinary Specialists, to explore why cranial cruciate ligament disease is best understood as a chronic inflammatory condition, and what that means for surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term joint health.

In this episode, you'll learn

• Why “disease” is a better word than “injury” for cruciate tears
• How a whole-dog approach addresses compensatory changes beyond the knee
• What bilateral cruciate tears can look like in the clinic
• How supplements, NSAIDs, and intra-articular therapies fit into joint care

• Steve Mehler's website
• Steve Mehler on TikTok

On this episode of the Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, talks with Bethany Weinheimer, DVM, founder of The Evolved Vets. Weinheimer explains the difference between destination living and directional living, and why it matters in a profession heavy on checking boxes. They also talk about finding your people, protecting your energy, and bringing more positivity to veterinary medicine.

In this episode, you'll learn

• How the “I’ll be happy when” mindset shows up from preveterinary school onward
• A simple values audit using your social media feed and calendar
• What your “battery level” can tell you about showing up for patients and teams
• Why stepping into a well-being session at a conference is worth the time

• The Evolved Vets website