Dr. Philippa Pavia is the National Director of Soft Tissue Surgery and Surgical Onchology at Thrive Pet Healthcare. Dr. Pavia is also Thrive's Vice President of Medical Operations in the Central Group and works with senior leadership to cutivate a positve hospital culture, support team growth and development, and insure exceptional medical care and client experience. She holds a degree in English Literature from Yale University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons specializing in small animal surgery.

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Dr. Mike Chaddock and Dr. Jeff Dizik serve with Julie on the board of trustees for Michigan Veterinary Medical Association's Michigan Animal Health Foundation.

Dr. Mike Chaddock received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University and an Executive Master's Degree in Leadership from Georgetown University. After private practice ownership, he worked for industry, was the State Veterinarian and Director of the Animal Industry Division for the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and was a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science serving in US Senator Mary Landrieu's office.

Dr. Jeff Dizik received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. He became the owner of Lincoln Park Veterinary Hospital in 1984 after working with Dr. E.R Zingester for a few years. He also owns Affiliated Veterinary Emergency Service - an exclusively emergency and critical care center in the Detroit area.

The MVMA's Michigan Animal Health Foundation was founded in 1969 and was created to allow those who love animals an opportunity to donate to assist in improving animal health and well-being through tax-exempt contributions. MAHF provides grants to those working on research and educational projects that help animals to have longer, better and healthier lives and advance the practice of medicine.

To Learn more about the foundation and to donate go to michigananimalhealthfoundation.org

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Lauren Berlin is a Parent Success Catalyst, Certified Coach, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and Educational Psycologist with over twenty years of experience helping families thrive. Lauren is a go-to resource for parents seeking practical, science-backed strategies such as, mindful parenting, effective communication, and stress management.

Today Lauren and Julie discuss, communication, stress-management, working parent guilt, and how communicating with parents about their children is similar to what veterinarians do in communicating with pet owners.

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