Veterinary Innovation Podcast

62 - Dr. Apryle Horbal | VetNOW

September 10, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MB

Telemedicine may be relatively new for veterinary clinics, but it is an essential part of supporting veterinary workers in remote areas. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Apryle Horbal of VetNOW about providing diagnostic support for native species. Apryle recommends A Story of Conflict, Renewal, & Hope by Emmanuel De Merode (bit.ly/32gXDQW) & the Harvard Business Review (bit.ly/3imfDis). Learn more about Apryle at vetnow.com.

61 - Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | Pawcurious

September 03, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MB

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, many veterinary clinics downplayed or ignored the advantages of telemedicine. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang to talk about the service's wider adoption as a result of the pandemic. Learn more about Jessica at pawcurious.com.

60 - Christopher "Woody" Mawhinney | Pawlicy Advisor

August 27, 2020 14:30 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Despite the importance of pet insurance, only 2% of pets in North America are insured. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Christopher "Woody" Mahwinney of Pawlicy Advisor about the need for greater education around exactly what pet insurance is and does. Woody recommends What Being a Veterinarian Really Takes by Dr. Melanie Bowden (bit.ly/3hyTgG3). Learn more about Woody at pawlicy.com.

59 - Paul Camilo | Your Pets Vets

August 20, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MB

Opening a new chain of veterinary clinics is a massive and difficult undertaking - especially during a global pandemic. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Paul Camilo of Your Pets Vets to chat about scaling a clinic's culture and choosing a tech stack. Paul recommends 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed by Ric Elias (bit.ly/31drOrr). Learn more about Paul at yourpetsvets.com.

58 - Michael Hyman | Petabyte Technology

August 13, 2020 14:30 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

When many companies approach the sales process in the same way, there's an opportunity to offer a model that is better suited to specific veterinary clinics. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Michael Hyman of Rhapsody about innovation in business models. Michael recommends Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake (amzn.to/3kGQwsb). Learn more about Michael at petabyte.technology.

57 - Isaiah Douglass | ID Financial Planning and Wealth Management

August 07, 2020 02:40 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MB

One of the most important things in life is knowing how to handle money, but it can be a huge blind spot. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Isaiah Douglass of ID Financial Planning and Wealth Management about financial planning for veterinarians. Isaiah recommends Atomic Habits (amzn.to/3fxYMXm) & the 3-2-1 newsletter (bit.ly/39Y7Cg9) by James Clear. Learn more about Isaiah at idfinancialplanning.com.

56 - Dr. Aaron Wallace | Lacuna Diagnostics

July 30, 2020 15:30 - 24 minutes - 55 MB

Microscope slides are famously fragile. What if you could digitize them and instantly send them to a licensed pathologist for review? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Aaron Wallace of Lacuna Diagnostics to talk about digital cytology. Aaron recommends Deep Work by Cal Newport (amzn.to/3eOOfGU) & The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman (amzn.to/2BjOz31). Learn more about Aaron at lacunadiagnostics.com.

55 - Rivers Morrell | Vet Marketing Pro

July 23, 2020 15:30 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MB

Why would you spend your marketing budget convincing people to come to your clinic when others are already willing to do so? This week, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Rivers Morrell to dig into marketing automation, ROI, and the power of Google. Rivers recommends The Future We're Building - and Boring by Elon Musk (bit.ly/2ZKTxiE). Learn more about Rivers at vetmarketingpro.com.

54 - Dr. Andrew Heller | Independent Vets

July 16, 2020 14:30 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

Many organizations offer platforms to connect relief veterinarians with clinics, but what might an alternative look like? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Andrew Heller of Independent Vets to chat about building a company of relief workers. Andrew recommends Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (amzn.to/2CiEOCt). Learn more about Andrew at independentvets.us.

53 - John Craig | EponaTech

July 09, 2020 07:55 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

Veterinarians are happy to buy software that does useful things, but they may be too busy to learn to actually use it. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with John Craig of EponaTech about applying artificial intelligence to their veterinary imaging platform. John recommends Deep Medicine by Eric Topol (amzn.to/2VWbrws). Learn more about John at eponamind.com.

52 - Dr. Caleb Frankel | Instinct

July 02, 2020 14:30 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MB

How can we use technology to make veterinary clinics more efficient with less work? This week, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Dr. Caleb Frankel of Instinct Science to discuss his approach to workflow optimization and the importance of user experience. Caleb recommends the blogs of Paul Graham (bit.ly/2Bx0zy1) & Seth Godin (bit.ly/2YRobXe). Learn more about Caleb at instinct.vet.

51 - Dr. Chris Menges | Basepaws

June 25, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MB

Discovering the specific breed of a cat by swabbing its cheek may seem like a fun curiosity, but that knowledge may have long-term effects. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Chris Menges of Basepaws about genetic testing and applying it in-clinic. Chris recommends Thing Explainer by Randall Monroe (amzn.to/31gVFQc). Learn more about Chris at basepaws.com.

50 - Dr. Jonathan Lustgarten | VCA

June 18, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MB

You can have all of the data in the world, but it's not going to do any good unless you can apply what it teaches. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Jonathan Lustgarten of VCA about veterinary informatics and using data to answer questions. Jonathan recommends The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost (bit.ly/37GnAKA). Learn more about Jonathan at vcahospitals.com.

49 - Catherine Haskins | The Bridge Club

June 11, 2020 14:30 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MB

Today's world is more connected than ever, but are we actually connecting with others? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Catherine Haskins, co-founder of The Bridge Club, about building a veterinary community with a focus on relationships and engagement. Catherine recommends Work Like a Producer by Bonnie Curtis (bit.ly/2MN43P3). Learn more about Catherine at thebridgeclub.com. Check out Catherine's book, Nicknames, at amzn.to/3fcQEfh.

48 - Dr. Jay Price and Ethan Ott | Southern Veterinary Partners

June 04, 2020 15:20 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MB

Every veterinary clinic is different, so how can a consolidator manage disparate clinics? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Ethan Ott and Dr. Jay Price of Southern Veterinary Partners to discuss the innovations in overseeing a consolidated network. Jay recommends Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman (bit.ly/2AA4KbM). Learn more about Ethan & Jay at southernvetpartnersllc.com.

47 - Dr. Courtney Campbell | Innovation in Being a Veterinarian

May 28, 2020 15:38 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MB

What you do for a living and how you do it doesn't need to consist of the same thing everyday. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Courtney Campbell about finding new opportunities and directions for your career within the veterinary space. Courtney recommends Wildhood by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers (amzn.to/2zHhz3E) & What Being a Veterinarian Really Takes by Melanie Bowden (bit.ly/2ZLgJ0o). Learn more about Courtney at myvetcandy.com.

46 - Karla Engel | Pet Pawse

May 21, 2020 10:05 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MB

Being examined by veterinarians can make dogs anxious, and that might lead to an unsafe situation. This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan speak with Karla Engel of Pet Pawse about the process of developing a product to reduce pet anxiety during examination. Karla recommends Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell (amzn.to/2WQPhN3). Learn more about Karla at petpawse.com.

45 - Julie Legred and Beckie Mossor | Virtual Veterinary Shows

May 14, 2020 17:44 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MB

Can veterinary trade shows flourish, even with the restrictions of Covid-19? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan welcome Julie Legred & Beckie Mossor of this weekend's Vet Team Global Stream conference to discuss creating a virtual veterinary trade show. Beckie recommends Unlocking Us by Brené Brown (bit.ly/2T2B5yk). Learn more about Julie & Beckie at vtgsconference.com.

44 - Scott Ijaz | VetGuardian

May 07, 2020 10:45 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MB

We often forget how dangerous veterinary medicine can be - that even just taking the vitals of an uncooperative animal can carry risks. This week, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Scott Ijaz of VetGuardian to talk about developments in remote health monitoring. Scott recommends Sick in the Head by Judd Apatow (amzn.to/2A08zqa). Learn more about Scott at vetguardian.pet.

43 - Kevin Maher | VetMeasure

April 30, 2020 06:25 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MB

Wearables have seen a surge of adoption over the past several years, with many companies researching the medical applications for humans. Kevin Maher of VetMeasure joins Shawn & Ivan this week to talk about wearable devices in the veterinary sphere. Kevin recommends The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (amzn.to/39rZN0L). Learn more about Kevin at vetmeasure.com.

42 - John Dillon | GuardianVets

April 23, 2020 07:19 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MB

In the age of COVID-19, veterinary practices are rushing to deploy telehealth solutions and curbside care, but is there a right way? Shawn & Ivan speak with John Dillon of GuardianVets about the importance of integrating telehealth into your practice. John recommends How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek (bit.ly/2IGGXHI). Learn more about John at guardianvets.com.

41 - Dr. Ericka Carroll

April 16, 2020 07:34 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MB

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, how can veterinary clinics continue to give animals care without putting their staff at risk? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Ericka Carroll to discuss clinic workflow in a time of social distancing. Ericka recommends Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (amzn.to/2xyKm9G) and All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot (amzn.to/2ymQT7f).

40 - Nicole Clausen | Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network

April 09, 2020 14:52 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MB

As important as it is to a clinic's finances, many employees are not fans of inventory management. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Nicole Clausen of the Veterinary Inventory Strategy Network to talk about the difference that enthusiasm can make. Nicole recommends The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. (amzn.to/39W2ZkQ). Learn more about Nicole at veterinaryisn.com.

39 - Dr. Stephanie Morley | Zomedica

April 02, 2020 11:07 - 25 minutes - 58 MB

Can we apply advancements in human medicine to animals, and what does it mean to be innovative in diagnostics? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Stephanie Morley of Zomedica about how to fill gaps in veterinary medicine using existing products. Stephanie recommends Start With Why by Simon Sinek (amzn.to/2UYfszn) and First Follower by Derek Sivers(bit.ly/3awLhpn). Learn more about Stephanie at zomedica.com.

38 - Dr. Shea Cox | PetHospice

March 26, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MB

Hospice care has long been a staple care of human medicine, so why hasn't there been widespread adoption in the veterinary world? This week on the podcast, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Shea Cox of PetHospice about the need for, and utility of, hospice care. Shea recommends Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are by Amy Cuddy (bit.ly/2UItPHY). Learn more about Shea at pethospice.com.

Bonus Episode #1

March 23, 2020 19:05 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MB

Due to the events that take place in the world, changes in the workflow are expected. The business will be modified, and this episode explains what clinics can do to keep operating. Shawn and Ivan are joined by Julien Renard and Thom Jenkins to discuss what system and services employees can access from home, and what easy and quick tools can be used to ensure a smooth transition to the remote work.

37 - Lior Kuyer | SignalPET

March 19, 2020 16:44 - 22 minutes - 16.8 MB

Radiology is one of the most important functions of any veterinary hospital, but the need for a second opinion can make it highly inefficient. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Lior Kuyer of SignalPET about using artificial intelligence in radiology. Lior recommends Sapiens by Yuval Noah Hirari (amzn.to/3aeeV2k). Learn more about Lior at signalpet.com.

36 - Peter Alberti | Inulogica

March 12, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MB

How can veterinary staff ensure that pet parents are more educated and engaged in the exam room? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Peter Alberti of Inulogica about how passively sharing information about pet health creates opportunities for discussion. Peter recommends Good to Great by Jim Collins (amzn.to/38I5KWr) and How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek (bit.ly/2IGGXHI). Learn more about Peter at inulogica.com.

35 - Amanda Hoffmeyer | Fur Baby Tracker

March 05, 2020 11:34 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MB

Worried pet owners often call clinics to ask for status updates, but what if they didn't need to? This week on the podcast, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Amanda Hoffmeyer of Fur Baby Tracker to talk about the usefulness of sharing information proactively. Amanda recommends the Non-Obvious Trends Series by Rohit Bhargava (amzn.to/2wyrmHi) and the How I Built This podcast from Guy Raz and NPR (n.pr/38rPfO6) Learn more about Amanda at www.furbabytracker.com

34 - Dr. Jennifer Ogeer | Antech Diagnostics

February 27, 2020 18:57 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MB

What if we were able to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect disease several years before it manifested? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Jennifer Ogeer of Antech Diagnostics about developments in predictive diagnostic tools. Learn more about Jennifer at antechdiagnostics.com.

33 - Dan Read & Christina Zoccoli | CloserStill Media US

February 19, 2020 15:48 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MB

Conferences have been around, relatively unchanged for a long time. Is there any potential for innovation? This week, Shawn and Ivan welcome Dan Read and Christina Zoccoli of CloserStill Media to discuss their experience in running veterinary conferences. Learn more about Dan & Christina at closerstillmedia.com. Learn more about Vet Shows at vetshow.com.

32 - Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

February 13, 2020 16:54 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MB

Burnout is one of the largest issues in veterinary medicine today, but there's a significant stigma around it. This week, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk sits down with Shawn & Ivan for a very important discussion about identifying and working to overcome burnout. Marie recommends The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (amzn.to/39rZN0L). Learn more about Marie at marieholowaychuk.com.

31 - Danielle Lambert | Snout School

February 06, 2020 19:24 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MB

Many veterinary clinics know that they should be on social media, but they often don't have a strategy. This week on the podcast, Shawn & Ivan speak with Danielle Lambert of Snout School about how clinics can grow their business through social media. Danielle recommends The Passion Economy by Adam Davidson (amzn.to/2tAqzop). Learn more about Snout School at snoutschool.com.

30 - Dr. Cindy Trice | Relief Rover

January 30, 2020 19:28 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MB

Being a relief veterinarian offers a lot of benefits, but it also comes with its own unique challenges. This week, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Dr. Cindy Trice of Relief Rover to talk about building a community and helping them become better businesspeople. Cindy recommends The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki (amzn.to/2RZSkig). Learn more about Relief Rover at reliefrover.com.

29 - Dr. Aaron Massecar | Translational Medicine Institute

January 23, 2020 19:57 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

Is the best way to innovate to bring people from different disciplines together? This week on the show, Dr. Aaron Massecar joins Shawn & Ivan to speak about his work in fostering innovation, where things are going, and the changing demands of consumers. Aaron recommends How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (amzn.to/38zyL77), Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (amzn.to/38A07Ku), and Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle (amzn.to/3aCYltO). Learn more about the Translati...

28 - Sam Ginn | Vetspire

January 16, 2020 20:29 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MB

Growing up, Sam Ginn of Vetspire realized that a few extra software tools didn't help his veterinarian mother get home any earlier. This week on the show, he joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about building a better practice management system from the ground up. Sam recommends The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner (amzn.to/370SQCT). Learn more about Vetspire at vetspire.com.

27 - Dr. Julien Renard | Vetstoria

January 09, 2020 22:08 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MB

How can a veterinary clinic or business grow? This week on the show, Julien Renard of Vetstoria joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about using data to gauge return on investment, the intricacies of operating internationally, and the importance of convenience. Julien recommends The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge (amzn.to/2NaO6CJ). Learn more about Vetstoria at vetstoria.com.

26 - Steven Eidelman | Modern Animal

January 02, 2020 18:46 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MB

What if a veterinary clinic was able to offer the best care, but get everything antiquated out of the way? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Steven Eidelman, founder of Modern Animal, to discuss how to modernize the veterinary clinic. Steven recommends Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard (amzn.to/2QfrHpQ) and The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts (amzn.to/2QIrpab). Learn more about Modern Animal at modernanimal.com.

25 - Emily Dong | Pawprint

December 26, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MB

Despite their necessity, veterinary records are a huge hassle to look after - even more so when switching to a new veterinarian. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Emily Dong of Pawprint to explore how digital records can save time for everyone. Emily recommends The Rare Find by George Anders (amzn.to/2tRzNwg). The article Emily mentioned is available at go.nture.com/37dLqvF. Learn more about Pawprint at getpawprint.com.

24 - Dr. Aubrey Kumm | Guava AI

December 19, 2019 20:37 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MB

We've heard for decades that artificial intelligence is the future, but when is that future? This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Dr. Aubrey Kumm, a veterinarian and neuroscience researcher who uses AI to power GuavaVet, a veterinary recruitment platform. Aubrey recommends The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (amzn.to/2tuFn7r) and Hot Seat by Dan Shapiro (amzn.to/2Sb8BCz). Learn more about GuavaVet at guavavet.com.

23 - Dr. Tara McCarthy

December 12, 2019 15:11 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MB

Your health is one of the most precious things you have, but the rigours and stresses of veterinary life mean that we don't take care of ourselves like we should. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Tara McCarthy about how to stay healthy. Tara recommends The Carpenter by Jon Gordon. (amzn.to/2YFtyXw) Learn more about Southport Animal Hospital at southportah.com.

22 - Lisa Hu | Roo.vet

December 05, 2019 11:16 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MB

Is locum work the way of the future when it comes to preventing burnout? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Lisa Hu, the CEO of Roo, for a discussion about empowering veterinarians to work where they want and when they want. Lisa recommends Platform Revolution by Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne & Sangeet Paul Choudary (amzn.to/2DNcJQX). Learn more about Roo at roo.vet.

21 - Bruce Truman | BLT Consulting

November 28, 2019 12:44 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MB

There are more pets than ever before, but owners are seeking providers of care outside of the independent veterinary practice. This week, Bruce Truman of Babelbark joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss how adapting new technologies helps clinics stay competitive. Learn more about Babelbark at babelbark.com.

20 - Maciej Wojcik | VetMedSolutions

November 21, 2019 13:03 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MB

E-collars are ubiquitous because of their effectiveness, but the "cone" is big, bulky, and unwieldy. In a live recording from the New York Vet Show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Maciej Wojcik of VetMedSolutions to discuss alternative recovery garments. Learn more about VetMedSolutions at vetmedwear.com. Visit us online at veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @VetInnPodcast and Facebook @VeterinaryInnovationPodcast.

19 - Dr. Rory Lubold | Paion Vet

November 14, 2019 14:59 - 19 minutes - 43.5 MB

The subscription model has become incredibly popular through companies like Netflix. Could a similar model be applied to veterinary medicine? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Rory Lubold of Paion Vet about the potential of subscription medicine. Learn more about Paion at paionvet.com. Visit us online at veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @VetInnPodcast and Facebook @VeterinaryInnovationPodcast.

18 - Tony Cairo | Anipanion

November 07, 2019 23:21 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

Telemedicine is an extremely broad category, one with many different functions and approaches. On this week's episode, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Tony Cairo of Anipanion to talk about the different segments that companies are targeting in telemedicine. Tony recommends Good to Great by Jim Collins (amzn.to/2CpLJXc). Learn more about Anipanion at anipanion.com. Visit us online at veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @VetInnPodcast and Facebook @VeterinaryInnovationPodcast.

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