Millions (tens of millions, even) of families in the U.S. have pets, and all the love and comfort they give us comes with a heaping helping of responsibility for their care and well being. Fortunately, there are more than 125,000 veterinarians around the country that can lend a practiced hand to ensuring our four-legged, winged, scaly and finned companions lives are healthy and happy.
Imagine how much more fulfilling and difficult the job of a veterinarian becomes, though, when they’re charged with seeing to the needs of thousands of animals representing hundreds of species.
In this episode of the podcast, we’ll chat with the Tennessee Aquarium’s long-time vet, Dr. Chris Keller, and veterinary assistant II Shelby Ferguson, about the challenges and rewards of tending to penguins, alligators, sharks and lemurs (among many, MANY other animals).
After you’re done, check out videos showing a vet’s eye view of a Sea Turtle check up, a cutting-edge cold laser therapy session and the new avenues of treatment made possible through wireless x-ray technology.
Episode cast
- Casey Phillips, Senior Communications Specialist, Host and Ardent Feline Fan
- Dr. Chris Keller, Veterinarian
- Shelby Ferguson, Veterinary Assistant II
Tune in to this episode below or check out more ways to listen on our Podcast Aquatic main page.
