AVMA Tech Talk: Perspectives of a new veterinarian
The current generation of veterinarians holds a unique viewpoint on how technology can be used in clinical practice. Comprised largely of digital natives, these new professionals grew up alongside rapidly evolving technology both at home and in school. As they enter the profession, many of them have expectations about the technology that will be available to them in their new careers.
In this 30-minute webinar, Dr. Sam Schopler, a 2024 veterinary graduate of North Carolina State University and intern at Encina Veterinary Hospital, discusses the mindset of new veterinarians on the use of technology in practice.
Learn about various technologies that veterinary students use throughout their education, the sorts of technologies they expect to use as they enter the profession, and how practices can harness this information to help recent graduates make the transition from student to practicing veterinarian.
Learning objectives:
- Discover technologies that veterinary students use during their education, and the expectations with which they enter clinical practice.
- Compare students’ educational experiences with your practice’s current technology, to identify gaps and areas of opportunity.
- Create an adoption plan to increase use of new or existing technology in practice.
AVMA’s Tech Talk series features discussions about technology, and how veterinary professionals can use technology to improve our practices, processes, and productivity.
Dr. Christopher Doherty is assistant director for strategic business research and outreach in the Veterinary Economics Division at the AVMA. In this role he analyzes data about new and early-career veterinarians, and translates research into tools, resources, and actionable items that veterinarians can utilize and implement in their practices and careers. He earned his veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College, and his master’s degree in business administration from McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business. He also is a chartered business valuator.
Prior to clinical practice, Dr. Sam Schopler spent 10 years conducting lemur research in Madagascar and building veterinary technology with PetDesk. He is most fascinated by the ways in which technology (in particular telemedicine), corporatization, and a changing consumer attitude towards pets, are impacting the role that veterinarians play in society. He sits on advisory boards for the Veterinary Innovation Council and PetDesk.