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Veterinary Innovation Podcast

263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

The Veterinary Innovation Podcast covers the most interesting, exciting, and controversial topics in the industry today. Veterinary technology entrepreneurs Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov chat with industry leaders and innovators about the biggest challenges they’re facing - and how they’re overcoming them.

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Episodes

161 - Court Killgo | Kontak

August 04, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MB

Around 30% of calls are missed by the front desk staff at an average veterinary hospital, which can impact the amount of bookings the clinic takes. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Court Killgo of Kontak about telephony systems for veterinary clinics. Court recommends Future of IT & Business Innovations by Saeed Amidi (bit.ly/3BGd2MK). Learn more about Court at getkontak.com.

160 - Leo Trottier | FluentPet

July 28, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

What if you could better understand what your dog or cat was trying to communicate, and they knew you could understand them? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Leo Trottier of FluentPet about leveraging cognitive science to communicate. Leo recommends Gattica (amzn.to/3BiQJfP). Learn more about Leo at fluent.pet.

159 - Andrea Crabtree | FurPaws Consulting

July 21, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MB

Veterinary practices are complicated systems that can be rendered less efficient by everything from outdated technology to staff dynamics. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Andrea Crabtree of FurPaws Consulting about practice management. Andrea recommends The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (amzn.to/3okACqs) & Radical Candor by Kim Scott (amzn.to/3cumW9I). Learn more about Andrea at furpawsconsulting.com.

158 - Dr. Sonja Olson | BluePearl Veterinary Partners

July 14, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MB

While there have been tremendous strides made, veterinary medicine still has a way to go to normalize support for the well-being of staff. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Sonja Olson of BluePearl Veterinary Partners about veterinary well-being. Sonja recommends Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession by Sonja A. Olson (amzn.to/3RyjDOP) & Manifesto for a Moral Revolution by Jacqueline Novogratz (amzn.to/3ANcK65). Learn more about Sonja at bluepearlve...

157 - Andrew Luna | hound

July 07, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MB

66% of veterinary job postings are receiving no applications, highlighting that the traditional hiring process for veterinary staff isn't working. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Andrew Luna of hound about the veterinary employee journey. Sean recommends The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle (amzn.to/3aoNxUY), Patients Come Second by Paul Spiegelman & Britt Barrett (amzn.to/3yJfYWW), & Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans (amzn.to/3RfWrEU). Learn more about Andrew at hound.vet.

156 - Sean Bellefeuille | Med Dimensions

June 30, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MB

3D-printed models can give veterinarians the opportunity to practice and study difficult procedures beforehand. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Sean Bellefeuille of Med Dimensions about integrating innovative technologies into surgery and education. Sean recommends Rise 3D Printing (https://bit.ly/3aqtJAi). Learn more about Sean at med-dimensions.com.

155 - Stacy Pursell | The VET Recruiter

June 23, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MB

Veterinary clinics need to be able to deliver the sort of culture they've promoted to new hires, or they run the risk of losing them.This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Stacy Pursell of The VET Recruiter about the hiring experience for veterinarians. Stacy recommends The Success Principles by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer (amzn.to/3QFFWkW). Learn more about Stacy at thevetrecruiter.com.

154 - Dr. Theresa Bernardo | University of Guelph

June 16, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MB

Many organizations are focusing on veterinary data, but siloing that data can hinder its usefulness. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Theresa Bernardo of the University of Guelph for a conversation about unleashing the power of health data. Theresa recommends Daniel Kraft's Twitter (bit.ly/3NYEXum) & Deep Medicine by Eric Topol (amzn.to/3MUyqjk). Learn more about Theresa at uoguelph.ca.

153 - Kenichiro Yagi | Veterinary Emergency Group

June 09, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MB

There is very little standardization for veterinary nurses or technicians, including credentialing or even the name of the role. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Kenichiro Yagi of VEG: Veterinary Emergency Group about reimagining veterinary nursing. Kenichiro recommends Start With Why by Simon Sinek (amzn.to/395vGBN), The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes & Barry Posner (amzn.to/3NCQMpV), & High Conflict by Amanda Ripley (amzn.to/394ApU7). Learn more about Kenichiro at veterinaryemer...

152 - Trey Steidle | Breed Science

June 02, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MB

Proper nutrition is essential if we want our pets to live long and healthy lives, but we can't rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Trey Steidle of Breed Science for a discussion about nutrition as a wellness tool. Trey recommends Customer Centricity by Peter Fader (amzn.to/3PU4A10) & The Forever Dog by Hodney Habib & Dr. Karen Shaw Becker (amzn.to/3x2oPRr). Learn more about Trey at breedscience.com.

151 - Adrian Valente | Sunbit

May 26, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

Few things are more stressful to pet parents than needing to discuss or consider how they are going to pay for veterinary care while at the clinic. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Adrian Valente of Sunbit for a discussion about veterinary finance options. Adrian recommends Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach by Atul Gawande (bit.ly/3LValbG). Learn more about Adrian at sunbit.com.

150 - Dr. Rachel Venable | Pet Cancer Care Consulting

May 19, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MB

Six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer every year, but there are fewer than 450 boarded oncologists in the US. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Rachel Venable of Pet Cancer Care Consulting about oncology teleconsulting. Rachel recommends The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile (amzn.to/3NpudVu). Learn more about Rachel at petcancercareconsulting.com.

149 - Dr. Jennifer Welser | Mars Veterinary Health

May 12, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MB

Why is the veterinary industry not attracting as many people as it used to, and why are experienced professionals leaving? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Jennifer Welser of Mars Veterinary Health about the veterinary professional shortage. Jennifer recommends The Future of the Professions by Richard Susskind & Daniel Susskind (amzn.to/3FK2OuD) & Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (amzn.to/3sr47JG). Learn more about Jennifer at marsveterinary.com.

148 - Dr. Tannetje Crocker | Veterinary Emergency Group

May 05, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MB

There are plenty of ways for veterinarians to use their education without needing to be practicing all the time. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Tannetje Crocker of VEG: Veterinary Emergency Group for a conversation about hybrid veterinary roles. Tannetje recommends How to WIn Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie (amzn.to/3KP7SPg) Learn more about Tannetje at veterinaryemergencygroup.com.

147 - Dr. Bob Goldstein | Earth Animal

April 28, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MB

From flea and tick preventatives to plant-based proteins, there are tons of natural products that don't harm animals or the environment. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Bob Goldstein for a conversation about alternative preventative products. Bob recommends The Goldsteins' Wellness & Longevity Program by Robert S. Goldstein, V.M.D. & Susan J. Goldstein (amzn.to/3Kl3A1R). Learn more about Bob at earthanimal.com.

146 - Paul Diaz | Hire Power Consulting

April 21, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

Recruiting, a slow process that lacks transparency, has gone unchanged for decades. How can clinics fill roles more quickly and efficiently? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Paul Diaz of Hire Power Consulting about veterinary recruitment.   Paul recommends Drunk Tank Pink by Adam Alter (amzn.to/3rHl3ej). Learn more about Paul at hirepower.com.

145 - Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld | VENSA

April 14, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Many new veterinarians coming into practice don't have the support they need to grow and succeed, so strong mentorship is essential in any clinic. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld of VENSA about mentorship for new veterinarians.   Andrew recommends The Veterinary Medical Team Handbook by Andrew Rosenfeld (amzn.to/3M1fQpn). Learn more about Andrew at vensavettraining.com.

144 - Dr. Dave Nicol | VetX International

April 07, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MB

Many of the biggest stressors facing veterinary staff aren't unique to the veterinary industry: clients, coworkers, and challenging work. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Dave Nicol of VetX International about human factors in veterinary medicine.   Dave recommends Conscious Business by Fred Kofman (amzn.to/3DQqKvl). Learn more about Dave at vetxinternational.com.

143 - Alyssa Mages | Empowering Veterinary Teams

March 31, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MB

How can you keep veterinary clinic staff engaged and identify untapped leaders? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Alyssa Mages of Empowering Veterinary Teams for a conversation about training, coaching, and teaching in veterinary medicine.   Alyssa recommends Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession by Sonja A. Olson (amzn.to/3ITibkc). Learn more about Alyssa at empoweringveterinaryteams.com.

142 - Clint Latham | Lucca Veterinary Data Security

March 24, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

Many veterinary clinics don't protect their data as closely as they should, which can have serious consequences. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Clint Latham of Lucca to discuss data security for veterinarians. Clint recommends Permanent Record by Edward Snowden (amzn.to/3IAACKk). Download the Ebook - 5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Hospital. Learn more about Clint at lucca.vet.

141 - Evan Maridou | Milo

March 17, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MB

Technology should be used to help make repetitive practices like client intake more efficient, leading to better experiences. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Evan Maridou of Milo about using technology to address wider issues in veterinary medicine.   Evan recommends Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (amzn.to/3CLLnbA). Learn more about Evan at getmilo.com.

140 - Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna | Heal House Call Veterinarian

March 10, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MB

House calls are experiencing a resurgence, but it can be a challenging business administratively and medically. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna of Heal House Call Veterinarian for a discussion about house call veterinary medicine.   Amanda recommends Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (amzn.to/368IxRT). Learn more about Amanda at healhousecall.com & petopia.com.

139 - Tina Wiseman | MWI Animal Health

March 03, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MB

Preventive care plans allow vet clinics to both better communicate with pet parents and increase compliance. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Tina Wiseman of MWI Animal Health about leveraging technology for practice enablement and client engagement. Tina recommends The Unicorn Project by Gene Kim (amzn.to/3vz2ADu) & Essentialism by Greg McKeown (amzn.to/3sCuYmm). Learn more about Tina at mwiah.com.

138 - Dr. Andrew Moffat | VetnCare

February 24, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MB

Providing veterinary staff with new challenges and encouraging them to learn new things can lead not only to advancement but happiness. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Andrew Moffat of VetnCare to discuss mentorship and clinical advancement. Andrew recommends Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (amzn.to/3vbbV4a). Learn more about Andrew at vetncare.com.

137 - Dr. Elliott Garber | Instinct Science

February 17, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MB

Many of the conveniences we've come to expect in human medicine around prescriptions have yet to translate to veterinary medicine. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Elliott Garber of Instinct Science about electronic prescribing for veterinarians.   Elliott recommends They Ask You Answer by Marcus Sheridan (amzn.to/36abblq). Learn more about Elliott at instinct.vet.

136 - Dr. Amy Mohl | Brief Media

February 10, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MB

How can we better support veterinarians informationally and streamline client education during appointments? This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Amy Mohl of Brief Media to discuss shifting clinical decision support to the point of care.   Amy recommends Traction by Gino Wickman (amzn.to/34Rb8uo). Learn more about Amy at plumbs.com.

135 - Dr. Adam Little | GoFetch

February 03, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 54 MB

Traditional veterinary care models may be incompatible with the needs or resources of pet owners. How might we be able to deliver more flexible access to care? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Adam Little of GoFetch about subscription care models. Adam recommends The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger (amzn.to/3GjbTct). Learn more about Adam at gofetch.ca.

134 - Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca | Mella Pet Care

January 27, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MB

The more veterinary-focused podcasts there are, the more knowledge and viewpoints are shared and the better it is for the industry. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Daniella Morgan-Pascualvaca of Mella Pet Care for a conversation about pet health podcasting. Daniella recommends The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy (amzn.to/3r07Ihs). Learn more about Daniella at mella.ai.

133 - Lizz Whitacre | Pawlytics

January 20, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MB

How can we put data generated from microchipped pets within or exiting an animal shelter or rescue ecosystem to good use? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Lizz Whitacre of Pawlytics about electronic records and data in animal sheltering. Lizz recommends Pet Nation by Mark Cushing (amzn.to/3AedAGN). Learn more about Lizz at pawlytics.com.

132 - Dr. Sungwon Lim | ImpriMed

January 13, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MB

The concept of personalized medicine is becoming increasingly important, especially when it comes to dealing with diseases like cancer. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Sungwon Lim of ImpriMed to discuss personalized medicine in veterinary oncology. Sungwon recommends The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh (amzn.to/3tkPXuI). Learn more about Sungwon at imprimedicine.com.

131 - Dr. David Haworth | Vidium Animal Health

January 06, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

When we can identify specific cancer mutations, we can give them a name and a treatment plan, and help make them less scary. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. David Haworth of Vidium Animal Health to discuss cancer genomics and molecular diagnostics. David recommends Enlightenment Now by Stephen Pinker (amzn.to/3HEJwGG). Learn more about David at vidiumah.com.

130 - Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov

December 30, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Veterinary staff in 2021 experienced a higher level of burnout than in 2020. How might we be able to address burnout? This week, Shawn & Ivan discuss the results of the 2021 burnout survey performed by Veterinary Integration Solutions & Galaxy Vets. Shawn recommends Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl (amzn.to/3eC91fv). Ivan recommends The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler (amzn.to/32tkH1N) & The Founder's Mentality by Chris Zook & James Allen (amzn.to/32N4OCP). The survey results...

129 - Dr. Roeland Wessels | St. Anna Advies

December 23, 2021 15:44 - 23 minutes - 54 MB

Every client you see is different, with a different amount of knowledge about veterinary medicine, so effective communication is essential. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Roeland Wessels of St. Anna Advies about veterinary client communication. Roeland recommends Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (amzn.to/3qeQivX). Learn more about Roeland at anna-advies.com.

128 - Olivier Reymond | Royal Canin

December 16, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

Modern capitalism is typically thought of in terms of financial profit, but businesses can improve many aspects of the world and still sustain themselves. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Olivier Reymond of Royal Canin about the economics of mutuality. Olivier recommends Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard (amzn.to/3E0ZRn3). Learn more about Olivier at royalcanin.com.

127 - Yang Shi | VetSnap

December 09, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MB

Many veterinary clinics have a difficult time tracking use of controlled substances. How might clinics be able to more easily track what is being used? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Yang Shi of VetSnap about controlled substance management. Yang recommends The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan (amzn.to/3pFVNmR). Learn more about how to save time, and increase compliance for controlled record keeping, at vetsnap.com.

126 - Yaroslav Azhnyuk | Petcube

December 02, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MB

What if you could speak to, engage with, and monitor your pets from outside the home, and be alerted if something important had happened? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Yaroslav Azhnyuk of Petcube about home cameras for cats and dogs. Yaroslav recommends High Output Management by Andrew Grove (amzn.to/3pgQ4nk), the Lex Fridman Podcast (bit.ly/3E8sr6V) & Keynes vs. Hayek (bit.ly/3I36Sa6). Learn more about Yaroslav at petcube.com.

125 - Dr. Clayton MacKay | MacKay Veterinary Consulting

November 25, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Over the past 70 years, innovations in the veterinary field have facilitated massive changes in the profession. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Clayton MacKay of MacKay Veterinary Consulting about the evolution of innovation in veterinary medicine. Clayton recommends The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (amzn.to/3raw0G4) & The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre (amzn.to/3HSKhx2). Learn more about Clayton at claytonmackay.com.

124 - Dr. Lauren Holtvoigt | PetDx

November 18, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MB

Despite being a major disease, we're just starting to be able to diagnose cancer in dogs early enough to create better outcomes. Dr. Lauren Holtvoigt of PetDx joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss liquid biopsy and early cancer diagnosis in veterinary medicine. Lauren recommends The Book of Joy by Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama & Douglas Abrams (amzn.to/3kIVVQQ). Learn more about Lauren at petdx.com.

123 - Dr. Ken Lambrecht | Healthy Pet Connect

November 11, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

Ensuring pets are an ideal weight is key to their long-term health and wellness. How can veterinarians help on a pet's weight loss journey? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Ken Lambrecht of Healthy Pet Connect about fighting pet obesity. Ken recommends The Inner Athlete by Dan Millman (amzn.to/3n3DJmy). Learn more about Ken at healthypetconnect.com. Find the research study that Dr. Lambrecht refers to https://bit.ly/3ktRp8Z.

122 - Dr. Addie Reinhard | Mentorvet

November 04, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MB

As they transition into their veterinary careers many graduates experience burnout. How can they be better supported? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Addie Reinhard of Mentorvet about combating burnout through veterinary mentorship. Addie recommends Coping With Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian by Nadine Hamilton (amzn.to/31tSjvw). Learn more about Addie at mentorvet.net.

121 - Dr. Douglas Aspros | Veterinary Practice Partners

October 28, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MB

What are the most important issues in veterinary medicine, and how can they be addressed without impacting access to care? This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Douglas Aspros of Veterinary Practice Partners to chat about the Veterinary Innovation Council. Doug recommends Pale Fire by Vladimir Nobokov (amzn.to/3mji0Xs).

120 - John Honchariw | Companion

October 21, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MB

It takes a lot of dedication and patience to train a dog well. However, machines don't need either, and they provide a wealth of useful data. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with John Honchariw of Companion about training dogs with motion sensor technology. John recommends The Interspecies Internet by Diana Reiss, Peter Gabriel, Neil Gershenfeld & Vint Cerf (bit.ly/3E0bmLY). Learn more about John at joincampanion.com.

119 - Victoria Johnson | VetCT

October 14, 2021 19:30 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MB

Given how busy the average veterinary clinic is, it can be hard for veterinarians and technicians to find the time to pass their knowledge along. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Victoria Johnson of VetCT about microlearning for veterinary professionals. Victoria recommends Who by Geoff Smart & Randy Street (amzn.to/3FCYay2). Learn more about Victoria at vet-ct.com.

118 - Dr. Quincy Hawley | Get MotiVETed!

October 07, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MB

Burnout is incredibly prevalent in the veterinary industry, so how can veterinarians learn to identify risk of burnout and cope with stress? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Quincy Hawley of Get MotiVETed! about well-being in veterinary medicine. Quincy recommends the Wallace D. Wattles Trilogy by Wallace D. Wattles (amzn.to/3iGLMTM). Learn more about Quincy at getmotiveted.com.

117 - Lorien Clemens | PetHub

September 30, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

One of the biggest worries about pet ownership is that your pet will go missing, and while there are methods to identify and track lost pets, they are imperfect solutions. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Lorien Clemens of PetHub about digital ID tags. Lorien recommends Start With Why by Simon Sinek (amzn.to/2XXTj9m) & Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (amzn.to/39NSqmz). Learn more about Lorien at pethub.com.

116 - Kelly Cronin | VetTechLife

September 23, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MB

There are several things that veterinary staff need to do to keep clinics running that they likely never learned in school. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Kelly Cronin of VetTechLife for a conversation about innovative veterinary training programs.   Kelly recommends Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo (amzn.to/3CBzVxZ). Learn more about Kelly at vettechlife.com.

115 - Jeff Barnes | Aimalojic

September 16, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MB

The idea of filtering human blood to remove toxins is not new, but applying that concept to veterinary medicine can help save lives. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Jeff Barnes of Aimalojic about blood filtering devices for veterinary medicine. Jeff recommends Zoobiquity by Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers (amzn.to/3nCTjGO). Learn more about Jeff at aimalojic.com.

114 - Aaron Oaks | United Pet Care

September 09, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MB

Even though 75% of the workforce has a pet at home, only 2% of those pets are insured. Why such a disparity, and how can we increase the rate of adoption for insurance? This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Aaron Oaks of United Pet Care to discuss pet benefits. Aaron recommends Pet Nation by Mark L. Cushing (amzn.to/3nduyk1) & The Lean Startup by Eric Reis (amzn.to/3BQanwG). Learn more about Aaron at unitedpetcare.com.

113 - Janel Young | Pet Owner Diary

September 02, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 49.1 MB

More and more, creating and maintaining a loving relationship with a pet is becoming the primary reason for many to have one. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Janel Young of Nava Pets about the differences between pet parents and pet owners. Janel recommends Dogs (bit.ly/3ydFoZ7). Learn more about Janel at petownerdiary.com.

112 - Dr. Beth Davidow | The Veterinary Idealist

August 26, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MB

Empowering clinic employees to reduce areas of friction can result in a higher-quality medical experience for all, This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Beth Davidow of the Veterinary Idealist to talk about improving the quality of veterinary medicine. Beth recommends Radical Candor by Kim Scott (amzn.to/3DcC2JP). Learn more about Beth at vetidealist.com.