Heartworm Disease In Dogs And Cats With Dr. Craig Prior
In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT talks with Dr. Craig Prior, veterinary board member of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) on the dangers of heartworm disease. If your dog or cat isn't on a monthly pill to prevent this, find out why it's so important and not just a ploy by your veterinarian!
BIO:
Dr. I. Craig Prior is the previous owner of VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital, an eight doctor practice in Nashville, TN; and former owner/partner in three BluePearl emergency hospitals in Middle Tennessee. A 35 year veteran, Dr. Prior’s professional interests include all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, as well the operations and metrics of well managed practices.
Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Prior represented Australia at the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville Tennessee before graduating from the University of Queensland in Brisbane with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1984. He moved to the United States in 1985.
Dr. Prior is the immediate past-president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPCvet.org).
He shares his veterinary and business knowledge as a practice management consultant, and through speaking engagements throughout the country including NAVC & WVC, sitting on advisory boards and guest appearances with various national media outlets.