Episode 5: AI and Empathy, Transforming Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Christopher Pinard
Release Date: 10/23/2025
AI's Increasing Role at your local Veterinary Practice - Dr. Pat Welch
Veterinary AI Brief
Hosts: Aaron, Adam Guest: Pat Welch (Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Innovator, Ethos Learning Team) Summary: This episode explores the evolving role of AI in veterinary medicine, featuring a deep-dive with Pat Welch. The hosts discuss recent news in AI, the impact of agentic browsers, the concept of Claude Skills, and a comparative study on AI adoption in China vs. North America. The conversation also covers the future of veterinary roles, the democratization of technology, and practical advice for professionals navigating rapid change. About: Dr. Patrick Welch is a seasoned C-level...
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Episode 1: An introduction; AI Possibilities and Challenges for Veterinarians
Veterinary AI Brief
Welcome to the first episode of The Veterinary AI Brief! In this kickoff conversation, Robert, Adam, and Aaron take you inside the AI explosion and what it means for veterinary professionals right now. We cover: - What AI agents really are, and how they’ll soon handle everything from estimate follow-ups to workflow automation. - The launch of ChatGPT’s Learning Mode and its implications for personalized CE and mentorship. - What’s likely coming with GPT-5, and why this next leap could be a game-changer for everyday workflows. Whether you’re a curious vet or an ambitious builder, this...
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Episode 2: Assessing ChatGPT 5
Veterinary AI Brief
In this episode of the Veterinary AI Brief, co-hosts Robert, Adam and Aaron discuss the transformative implications of recent AI advancements, particularly the release of GPT-5. Robert and Adam delve into notable AI developments, including Google's Genie 3 and OpenAI's latest release, exploring the potential of these tools in the veterinary field, emphasizing its role in diagnostics and client communication. The trio announces plans to invite veterinary specialists to evaluate AI's utility in clinical cases, addressing its strengths and limitations on the podcast. The hosts also consider AI's...
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Episode 3: Radiology, with Dr. Ryan Appleby
Veterinary AI Brief
Episode 3: Radiology, with Dr. Ryan Appleby 4 subscribers 0 Share Download In this episode of AI for Vets, hosts Robert and Dr. Adam Little are joined by Dr. Ryan Appleby, a board-certified veterinary radiologist, to explore the evolving role of AI in veterinary medicine. The conversation dives into how AI is being adopted in veterinary radiology, highlighting the differences in regulation and innovation compared to human medicine. Dr. Appleby explain that...
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Episode 4: AI in General Practice - Communications and Diagnostics
Veterinary AI Brief
What happens when a practicing veterinarian takes AI out of the hype cycle and into the exam room? In this episode of The Veterinary AI Brief, we’re joined by Dr. Bill Tancredi, practice owner and early AI adopter, to explore how large language models are reshaping his veterinary workflows. From softening emotionally charged client communications to expanding diagnostic differentials, Dr. Tancredi shares real examples of AI as a practical colleague - not a replacement. We dig into the difference between accuracy and usefulness, why the “jagged frontier” of AI matters for medicine, and...
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Episode 5: AI and Empathy, Transforming Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Christopher Pinard
Veterinary AI Brief
AI and Empathy, Transforming Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Christopher PinardThe team welcomes Dr. Christopher Pinard, a board-certified veterinary oncologist and AI entrepreneur. The conversation dives deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and oncology, exploring how AI is revolutionizing cancer care for pets, improving accessibility, and personalizing treatment. Dr. Pinard shares insights from his research, the challenges of integrating AI into veterinary practice, and the importance of empathy in both human and machine interactions. The hosts and guests discuss the future of...
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Episode 6: Innovations and Ramifications in AI and Wearable Tech
Veterinary AI Brief
In this episode of the Veterinary AI Brief, hosts Robert Sanchez, Aaron Massacre, and Dr. Adam Little discuss the latest developments in AI and wearable technology and their implications for the veterinary industry. After a brief hiatus, the hosts return to share personal updates before diving into the main topics. They explore the new sentiment analysis feature from vet rec, the challenges of AI hallucinations, and Meta's unveiling of AI-powered glasses and wristbands. They also touch on the broader ramifications of these technologies for the veterinary field, including AI coaching and...
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Episode 7: Revolutionizing Pet Care with Jon Ayers
Veterinary AI Brief
Guest: Jon Ayers (former CEO, IDEXX Laboratories) Hosts: Robert Sanchez, Dr. Adam Little, Aaron Massecar We unpack the 75-page Companion Animal AI Report led by Jon Ayers - why leaders across corporates, suppliers, and innovators aren’t disputing its core provocations, and how fast the ground is moving under veterinary medicine. We dig into the client power shift, independents vs. corporate adoption dynamics, why “PIMS as the center” is fading, and how AI is already changing risk, pricing, and the day-to-day practice of care. Key takeaways (the “so what”) Treat AI as an...
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Episode 8: The Day ChatGPT walked into the Exam Room, with Dr. Andy Roark
Veterinary AI Brief
This episode of The Veterinary AI Brief gets real the moment a client in a euthanasia consult says, “I’m going to ask ChatGPT what to do.” From that human, high-stakes scene, guest Dr. Andy Roark (Uncharted Veterinary Conference; longtime pulse-check for practitioners) joins hosts Robert Sanchez, Adam Little and Aaron Massecar to unpack what AI is doing to the identity of general practice - and how to keep care human. We start with the U.K. CMA’s push for price transparency and ask whether bottom-up tech in North America will force similar change. Rourke argues the danger isn’t...
info_outlineAI and Empathy, Transforming Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Christopher PinardThe team welcomes Dr. Christopher Pinard, a board-certified veterinary oncologist and AI entrepreneur. The conversation dives deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and oncology, exploring how AI is revolutionizing cancer care for pets, improving accessibility, and personalizing treatment. Dr. Pinard shares insights from his research, the challenges of integrating AI into veterinary practice, and the importance of empathy in both human and machine interactions. The hosts and guests discuss the future of veterinary medicine, the role of data, trust, and regulation, and offer practical advice for practitioners and pet owners navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
00:00 – Empathy in AI: The Surprising First Response 00:25 – The Future of Pet Owners and AI Tools
01:05 – Introducing Dr. Christopher Pinard
02:00 – The Evolution of Oncology in Veterinary Medicine 03:00 – Chris’s Journey: From Vet School to AI Entrepreneur
05:00 – Translational Medicine: Lessons from Human Oncology
07:00 – AI in Research: Protein Folding and Drug Development
10:00 – How AI is Accelerating Cancer Research
13:00 – Personalized Care and Predictive Oncology
16:00 – Remote Consultations and 3D Tumor Scanning 20:00 – Computer Vision and Automated Tumor Detection 25:00 – Trust, Data, and the Challenges of AI Adoption 30:00 – Regulation, Benchmarks, and Transparency in AI Tools
35:00 – The Future of Veterinary Practice: Collaboration and Education
40:00 – Final Takeaways and the Call for AI Literacy