Dr. Angela Rollins: Expanding Veterinary Nutrition Access | Ep. 174
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In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Angela Rollins, Clinical Professor of Small Animal Nutrition at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the role of board-certified veterinary nutritionists and the growing demand for their expertise. She explains referral priorities, diet trials for gastrointestinal disease, the value of practical nutrition education, and how universities, specialty hospitals, veterinary nurses, and industry can help expand access to care. Listen now on all major platforms!
"If we want to really empower veterinarians, we need people ready to train veterinarians in veterinary colleges."
Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Rollins https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-rollins-dvm-phd-dacvim-nutrition-2436b324 is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, Clinical Professor, and Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department Head at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM and PhD and completed her nutrition residency at the University of Tennessee, and she has served as president of two leading veterinary nutrition organizations. Her research focuses on companion animal obesity physiology, treatment, and prevention. Listen to Dr. Rollins on The Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms!
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What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:57) Introduction (03:52) Becoming a veterinary nutritionist (08:27) Approaches to GI disease (15:47) Practical veterinary nutrition education (18:57) Expanding university training (24:08) Specialty practice opportunities (27:21) Closing thoughts
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