The People of Veterinary Medicine
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThere's one thing this podcast is all about. Amazing people doing amazing things in the Veterinary space. This is a long format podcast thats all about digging into the stories and what makes them unique and amazing! T
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Dr. Jeff Rothstein : President, Co-Founder, Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)
January 06, 2023 21:01 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBDr Rothstein is the President and Co Founder of Mission Veterinary Partners. In this episode Jeff and I both talk about our love of "Type 2" fun and the learning experiences you get from pushing your body to the limits. Jeff's background and how he landed in Vet Med. And how its time we start thinking about our most important assets in the veterinary hospital, our staff.
Dr. Kathy Cooney - One of the greatest people in Vet Med
October 13, 2022 17:49 - 56 minutes - 39.9 MBI mean that seriously. The heart that Kathy has for end of life care is absolutely amazing and without her the end of life of my little buddy would have been so much harder. Kathy truly is a shinning lite in such a dark time for us all. I can't wait for you to hear her story. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring...
Shawn Wilkie - Can you look around the room & not look at yourself?
December 09, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBShawn Wilkie, President of Talkatoo, is a serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast who can lead, sell and get things done. He has twenty years of experience in technology companies and was a finalist for Ernest & Young's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018. When he's not working, he wants to be where the action is as a volunteer firefighter and avid traveler.
Tom Seeko - Embracing the idea meritocracy
November 04, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 47 MBAbout Tom Seeko Financial independence. Who doesn't want that? I believe everyone is after one thing: having the ability to CHOOSE to work and knowing they are on track to accomplish their goals. My team is built on communication, openness, transparency, and integrity. Our main objective is to educate those around us on the different habits and behaviors that are necessary to achieve the highest level of success in life. We do our best to treat every person who walks into our door like f...
Thom Jenkins, CEO PetsApp - Pets as the natural proxy to the world
September 07, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 47 MBThom is PetsApp's very own Vet! Prior to founding PetsApp, Thom led innovative veterinary groups in the UK and abroad for years. He is also Chair of VetForum and advises companies looking to make a positive impact on society. Thom has a mini zoo at home with 3 kids, a dog and cat called Addy. Mountain gorillas are his second favourite animal at age 8 he set up a not-for-profit called The Gorilla Club.
Andrew Luna - People & Culture MUST come first
August 27, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBAndrew Luna is the CEO of hound and the founder of pet care collective. He has 10 years of veterinary industry experience and has held many roles in GP, emergency, multi-site management, de novo, consulting, and veterinary software. He’s hired and managed over 100 people in his career and has worked with awesome startups and teams across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Andrew is incredibly passionate about culture and people, and is working hard to unify people and build a better, b...
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk - ER Specialist to Veterinary Wellbeing advocate
August 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBDr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist and passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker, consultant, and locum. Marie has spent more than 15 years practicing emergency and critical care medicine in academic and private referral hospital settings. She has been primary or co-author of more than 30 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and is an Assistant Editor for th...
Dr. Jamie Freyer - Finding new outlets in Veterinary Medicine
August 09, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBFollowing her work in research at Oregon Health & Science University and a career as a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Freyer joined Wisdom Panel™ as a Veterinary Clinical and Technical Support Manager to help advance animal medicine through genetics. On an average day, you're likely to find Dr. Freyer talking pet parents through DNA health results or providing clinical counsel that informs Wisdom Panel™ products. But she also enjoys writing and digging through genetic data to discover insight...
Suzanne Cannon - starving for relationships in vet med
June 29, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBSuzanne Cannon co-founded VetBilling in 2014, after a $4000 emergency vet bill for her schnauzer’s pancreatitis catapulted her into the uncomfortable realization that many pet owners find themselves without accessible options for financing the cost of veterinary care. After a yearlong quest to uncover the roots of the problem, VetBilling was born as a collaborative effort with her life and business partner, Tony Ferraro, whose 3 decades of experience in electronic payments and receivables m...
Shannon Gregoire - Learning to celebrate the small wins
June 22, 2021 01:19 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBMy name is Shannon Gregoire and I’m a fourth year veterinary student at Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California. I completed my bachelor’s in Pre-Veterinary Science with a minor in biochemistry in my home state of Massachusetts at UMass Amherst. I’m a social media consultant, as well as a contributing author and editor for Vet Candy and Pet Candy Magazines. I’m a co-host for Vet Candy IRL podcast and host of Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire. My veterinary interes...
Dr Rob Trimble - If we're not happy now, then when?
June 04, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBDr. Rob Trimble is a future-focused veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for innovating at the intersection of medicine, technology, and organizational design. After graduating in 2013 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, he worked as a general practitioner on the central coast of California. After a move to the Bay Area, he worked in the animal health technology space, delivering veterinary housecalls for VetPronto, a pet tech startup based in San Francisc...
Dr. Leann Benedetti - It should be more about the life stuff
May 11, 2021 03:22 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBMy name is Dr. Leann Benedetti and I have been in veterinary practice for almost 25 years, starting out in mixed animal, through small animal practice and started a house call only practice in 2004. In 2010 my husband and I, with the help of my team built Georgian Bay Veterinary Hospital to support that mobile clientele. I sold GBVH in 2019, and I am still loving working in that practice 2 days a week. The rest of my professional time I spend as a Certified Professional Development Coach. ...
Debbie Boone, CVPM - Managing the Social Code
April 27, 2021 01:53 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBDebbie Boone, BS, CVPM, Fear FreeSM Certified, has worked for the veterinary profession for more than 30 years. After earning her bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University, she began as a client care representative and quickly moved into hospital administration. Debbie has experience in the management of small animal, mixed animal, specialty, and emergency practices. Debbie is considered an expert in team communication, creating positive practice culture, and...
Dr. Joy Fuhrman, CPA - Embracing the fork in the road
April 02, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOriginally from South Africa, Dr. Fuhrman has extensive experience in financial consulting and corporate accounting. As a CPA and a graduate of Colorado State University’s combined MBA/DVM program, she offers a combination of veterinary practice ownership, financial, and management skills. Dr. Fuhrman is a veterinary consultant and nationwide industry speaker. She is also a practice owner and practitioner, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University’s College of Veteri...
Kelly Baltzell - What narrative are you buying?
March 26, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 48 MBKelly Baltzell, M.A. is President and CEO of the Beyond Indigo family of companies, which she founded in 1997. Under her leadership, Beyond Indigo companies have developed all types of veterinary websites that now reach millions of people each year in multiple countries. Since 2015, Beyond Indigo has been a certified Google AdWords Partner, and works directly with Google. Additionally, Kelly has been a monthly columnist for AAHA Marketlink since 2011. She has also spoken and been publ...
Dr. Michael White - Special Forces Veterinarian
March 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBMike White currently serves as the Veterinarian in support of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Raised by two civil servants, public service was ingrained in Mike's upbringing. Though he joined a middle-market M&A firm after graduating from the University of Virginia, a call to duty and the need for fulfillment sent him back to veterinary school and into the United States Army Veterinary Corps. Mike has deployed to the middle east numerous times in support of the Resolute Support M...
Dr. Celine Leheurteux - Conservation, Plant Medicine & End of Life Care
March 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBCéline Leheurteux, DVM, CEO and founder of Vetceterra Solutions Active in small animal practice since 1999, Dr. Leheurteux is interested in the psychological aspect of veterinary practice with the purpose of optimizing relationships both within the care team and with clients. Through the years, she has developed a personalized approach to euthanasia, a defining medical act, one that has a huge impact both for the client and the veterinarian, and for which practitioners are not prepared wel...
Dr. Phil Richmond - Dealing with your inner demons
February 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBDr. Richmond is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) and is the medical director at Country Oaks Animal Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida. He currently serves as the chair of both the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Outreach and Professional Wellness & Wellbeing Committees. He is a member of the UFCVM wellbeing curriculum committee and lectures on wellbeing topics. Dr. Richmond is one of 3 co-founders of the Veterinary Wellbeing Collectiv...
Dr. Tina Tran - Are you an ally?
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBDr. Christina V. Tran is a first generation Filipino-American raised outside of Chicago, Illinois. After completing her undergraduate degree at University of California, Davis, Dr. Tran received her veterinary degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has spent the majority of her professional career in small animal private practice -- as a full-time associate, relief veterinarian, and house call practice owner. In addition, Dr. Tran has worked in shelter medicine and ...
Nicole Clausen - Embracing the Veterinary Community
January 29, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBNicole Clausen, CSSGB, CCFP, CVBL has over 13 years of experience in the veterinary industry with over 10 years in small animal practice. She worked her way up from receptionist to Operations Manager in various clinics and understands the intricacies and internal workings of a successful practice. A common theme she noticed in hospitals across the country was a lack of inventory management, clarity, and control, whereas her focus was to create a viable, profitable system where there w...
Sarah Rumple - Breaking the barriers of a broken home
January 22, 2021 16:48 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBSarah's start in the veterinary industry came in 2011, when she was hired as the marketing copywriter for the American Animal Hospital Association. In her nearly 5 years there, she fell in love with the profession and learned how to "speak veterinary" fluently. By 2016, the need for standout veterinary writing became obvious to Sarah, so she started her company, Rumpus Writing and Editing. From blogs and social media posts to editorials and advertising copy—whether pet owner- or indus...
Alyssa Mages BS, CVT - Be the pebal that starts the wave
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAlyssa is the CVO of Empowering Veterinary Teams. With over 16 years in the veterinary field and a lifetime of thinking outside of the box, Alyssa is the go-to-gal for developing content & ensuring skills are taught and messages heard. When she's not creating, teaching or saving furry lives, she's hanging out with her family - amazing hubby, 2 small yet spectacular humans & training her blind Cane Corso pup. Try and keep up with her, she's always on the go! https://www.empoweringvete...
Colin Carr - Going Against the Stream
January 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBColin Carr is the founder and CEO of CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. Colin has been involved in commercial real estate since 2000 and personally completed over 1,000 transactions. Colin educates thousands of healthcare professionals, administrators, business owners a...
Jamie Camp BBA/BS, CVPM - The Abundacne Mindset in the Veterinary Practice
December 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJamie has worked in the veterinary industry since 2005. Worked in several clinics as an assistant/technician, client service representative, and manager for single doctor practices, multi-doctor practices, corporate practices, privately owned practices, and an emergency clinic. Received her CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) certification in August of 2017. Jamie created Veterinary Practice Consulting, LLC in February 2020. I am doing consulting for various areas of the veterinar...
Brandon Hess CVPM CCFP - Learning from life's tragedies
December 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWith a degree in Psychology, and a background in managing companion animal practices, as well as an award-winning AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty practice, Brandon brings a great deal of hands-on experience to the VetSupport team. Other facts about Brandon include: He earned his certification as a compassion fatigue professional (CCFP) in 2016. Brandon and his wife, Michelle live in the Cincinnati area with their 3 dogs and 4 cats. When he’s not working, you can find him pursui...
Mira Johnson, CPA - From Slovakia to American Veterinary CPA partner
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBMira Johnson is a partner at the JF Bell Group. Helping veterinary practices thrive through a better understanding of your financial goals. To find out more about Mira and the JF Bell Group go to https://jfbellgroup.com/
Dr. H Howells - Vet Med Physics and playing music in Mexico
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBDr. H Howells is the founder of Agents of Change Coaching, end of life veterinarian and staff member at the Colorado veterinary medical association. H has one of those amazing stories that I could listen to for hours on end. To find out more about Dr. H and the work she is doing check out agentsofchangecoaching.com
Dr. Jenifer Chatfield - Learning to wake up Happy
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBHost and Producer Jenifer Chatfield at "Is this a thing? Veterinary Translations for Pet Owners!" on Youtube. DVM 360, Fetch & Viticus group speaker. Host and Co-Producer of the VetCandy Podcast and former Veterinary Practice owner.
Jamie O'Kane CPA CTC - Learing to say YES to yourself
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBHelping Women-Owned Vet Practices Thrive | Advanced Tax Savings | Business Podcast Host - The Abundant Beans. https://jeokanecpa.com/
Isaiah Douglas - The Power of taking a chance on yourself
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIsaiah's mission: • Change the dynamics of advice and how it is given to dentists and veterinarians. • Focus on the most significant assets dentists and veterinarians have, which is their skillset and businesses. • Identify and grow net worth for clients to help them accomplish their goals in life. • Support the community of Fee-Only and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ advisors who are changing the industry of financial advice. Website: www.vincerewealth.com Podcast: www.veterinariansuccessp...
Dr. Jan Bellows - Board cert dental specialist & endurance sports enthusiast
October 16, 2020 15:23 - 1 hour - 68 MBDr. Jan Bellows has devoted his veterinary career to help animals and veterinarians through dental education. Dr. Bellows received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University and after completing a small animal internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, worked as a small animal practitioner at Hometown Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic in Weston, Florida. In his pursuit of his goal to make greater contributions to his patients and the veterinary profession, Dr....
Dr Shadi Ireifej - The doctor behind VetTriage
October 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBDr Shadi is a board certified surgeon and the doctor behind VetTriage. Dr. Shadi is truly pushing the boundaries of telemed to bring better care to patients all across the US.
Dr. Steve Manyak - Bringing the passion back into your practice
October 02, 2020 12:28 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBDr Steve is a Veterinary Hospital Owner, Entrepreneur & Technology Thought Leader.
Dr. Aubrey Kumm the man behind NAVC's Retriever App
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBDr. Kumm is the founder and CEO of Guava Ai. He developed the first veterinary specific algorithm-based recruitment platform for the profession. GuavaVet’s disruptive technology enables matched veterinary employers and job seekers to connect on demand and without the need for intermediaries. Dr. Kumm as director of veterinary surgeries within the Companion Care / Vets4Pets group in the United kingdom as well as member and also chairperson of the group’s veterinary representative body, the Jo...
Dr. Adam Christman - The Man behind DVM360 aka MJH Life Sciences
August 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBDr. Christman is an MBA graduate with public speaking appearances regarding customer service, team building, leadership and organizational culture. Board member & treasurer to the NJVMA. Adjunct professor of human anatomy & physiology and veterinary assistant program. Social media influencer. Host of the Adam Christman Show! He also hosts the Vet Blast Podcast. Instagram @Adam_Christman
PetDesk's CEO - Taylor Cavanah
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIn this episode we sit down with PetDesk's CEO Taylor Cavanah. I'm always fascinated with the why people get into Veterinary Medicine. We talk about how he grew from a failed app company to one of the industries top Communication and Reminder Services for the Veterinary Industry. https://PetDesk.com
Craig Spinks & Josh Vaisman - Two of the greatest people in Veterinary Medicine
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBJosh and Craig are two of the greatest people that I know in the Veterinary Industry. There are a lot of firsts on this episode. The first 3 person podcast, the 1st episode to go over the 1hr limit. Hold on they're getting longer! Hahaha. I wanted to welcome you into our monthly 'man date' as we call it. Where we get together and talk about the challenges facing our respective businesses.
Maria Pirita - She is the reason you need a good practice manager
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBSome of the best practices I have worked with have amazing practice managers. Maria is one such PM. In this episode we talk about how she was able to work her way up from receptionist to practice manager. Then to being the catalyst for her practice to have one of their busiest months on record during one of the most uncertain of economic times. They say to surround yourself with smart people. Maria is one of those people that I want to surround myself with.
Debbie Boone, CVPM - Cracking the secrets of southern hospitality
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBI'm so excited to have Debbie Boone on this weeks episode. Debbie is a true exemplification of southern hospitality. In this episode we dig into Debbie's background running a family restaurant that was at the center of the community. The lessons that she learned and how she later was able to transfer her customer centric focus to veterinary medicine. As well as all the trial and tribulations that she has learned along the way. If you would like to learn more about Debbie you can find her at...
Martin Traub-Werner: The man behind Veterinary Practice Data
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBMartin dressed up as a businessman for Halloween when he was seven. Since then, he’s spent almost 40 years refining his skills and honing his craft. Today he’s a dedicated owner of VetSuccess focused on providing the most value he can to his clients and...
EP16: Dr Cindy Trice - Cancer Survivor to Start up of the Year
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this episode we dig into the amazing story of Dr. Cindy trice and how she was able to overcome her battle with cancer and go on to be awarded with the Start Up of the Year award at VMX 2020; Relief Rover. Relief Rover was created in 2017 out of a...
EP15: Dr. Casara Andre - Going beyond CBD & THC & compiling the sum of the parts
May 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBAs the Founder of Veterinary Cannabis Education & Consulting, Dr. Andre is dedicated to providing practical education and harm reduction training to the emerging veterinary cannabis field. She firmly believes that scientific curiosity can and will...
EP14: Steve Schade - From NASA to practice management advocacy
April 17, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBSteve is originally from Massachusetts. In 2004, he moved to Orlando, FL where he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. He then attended graduate school at the University of Colorado-Denver and the University of Houston Clear Lake. In 2011, Steve accepted a position at the NASA-Johnson Space Center managing morale and welfare programs for the JSC workforce. While at NASA, Steve was selected as Mission Commander for a 7 day, 7 night deep space simulatio...
EP14: Steve Schade - From NASA to practice management advocacy
April 17, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBSteve is originally from Massachusetts. In 2004, he moved to Orlando, FL where he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. He then attended graduate school at the University of Colorado-Denver and the University of...
EP13: Dr. Katie Woodley - Helping pets thrive naturally
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBDr. Woodley holistic veterinarian who believes holistic medicine is the key to unlocking true health for our pets. Are you tired of hearing there is nothing more you can do for your pet? Are you being told holistic medicine doesn't work? Dr. Woodley is here to partner with you to provide you the answers and care you are seeking for your pet. There is no better time than now to help your pet thrive and live a long and vibrant life!
EP13: Dr. Katie Woodley - Helping pets thrive naturally
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBDr. Woodley holistic veterinarian who believes holistic medicine is the key to unlocking true health for our pets. Are you tired of hearing there is nothing more you can do for your pet? Are you being told holistic medicine doesn't work? Dr. Woodley is...
EP12: Craig Spinks - One way you can pivot during Corona Virus to build community
March 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWhile this episode was recorded way before we had any idea that there would be this crazy pandemic called COVID19 I feel the episodes release date is very timely. Right now there are millions of people stuck at home and looking for a way to stay connected with their community. You are your practice can be a part of that community through the use of video. In this episode we talk with Craig Spinks the founder of Veteos a Veterinary video production company all about how to leverage video in y...
EP12: Craig Spinks - One way you can pivot during Corona Virus to build community
March 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWhile this episode was recorded way before we had any idea that there would be this crazy pandemic called COVID19 I feel the episodes release date is very timely. Right now there are millions of people stuck at home and looking for a way to stay...
EP11 : Brad Patton - By doing my job right, I should put myself out of business
March 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBBrad Patton is the founder of VSS ( Veterinary System Services) a relief staffing firm for veterinary clinics and hospitals. www.HelptheVet.com Brad has extensive history in the veterinary Industry. While working for one of the leading hospitals in the...
EP10: Dr. Jason Nicholas- The art of mastering preventive medicine
February 21, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDr J as he is called has a very unique story in that he went to Vet School in the UK, which means he has a BVM instead of a DVM. In this episode we talk about the unique advantages of attending vet school aboard and how Dr. J is working to change the landscape of preventive medicine. For more info you can visit his website at www.preventivevet.com