Vet Med Wellness + Leadership Podcast

#076: Stepping into Leadership with Dr. Sarah Gillings

Are you entering a leadership position? Today, Dr. Sarah Gillings shares her leadership development journey and offers insights on how others...

#076: Stepping into Leadership with Dr. Sarah Gillings

Leadership creates an opportunity for lasting impact. Dr. Sarah Gillings shares insights on her own leadership development journey surrounding critical skills, expectations, and supporting your team.

#075: Bridging the Generation Gap in Vet Med With Dr. Craig Clifford

Dr. Craig Clifford discusses bridging generational gaps in veterinary clinics, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, collaboration, and understanding among Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z for a healthier work environment.

#074: New Options For The Veterinary Community with Tedd Trabert and Dr. Bill Wagner

AVP offers new options and opportunities for ownership in the vet-med community. Today I am joined by Tedd Trabert and Dr. Bill Wager from Associated Veterinary Partners, a network of veterinarian-owned hospitals offering co-ownership opportunities and preserving local practice autonomy.

#073: Realigning Your Team with Meghan Bingham

Today I have a powerful and emotional conversation about resilience with Jake McCormack, Leadership Trainer at VPP. Jake draws comparison across his experiences a retired Marine Corps Combat Veteran to those in the vet med space and the need he saw to support the mental health of veterinary professionals.

#072: From Combat Veteran to Supporting Leaders in Vet Med with Jake McCormack

#071: Money Conversations with Rachel and Suzanne

Let’s talk about money! It’s an important but hard to have conversation when it comes to the veterinary industry. Professionals and experts when it comes to the monetary side of vet med, Rachel Lemcke and Suzanna Cannon talk about their contributions in the field and perspectives when it comes to the effect of vet costs and access to care.

#070: Thriving in Veterinary Practice Wellness with Smarter Vet Financial Podcast

Today I am the interviewee! Enjoy this interview I did with the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast. Tom Seeko and I have a conversation on employee retention, wellness, and development in veterinary medicine. We also talk about my journey and the creation and purpose of Full Circle Lab.

#069: Chipping Away at Access to Care with PetSmart Charities & Dr. Robyn Jaynes

Can increased access to care impact veterinary compassion fatigue? PetSmart Charities, the nonprofit arm of PetSmart, focuses on increasing access to veterinary care for pets nationwide, addressing significant financial, geographic, and professional barriers. In a conversation with Robyn James, the director of veterinary affairs, we explore innovative solutions like payment plans, food bank partnerships, and diverse treatment standards to support pets and their owners effectively.

#068: Hope For A Path Forward with Veterinary Hope Foundation

This episode features perspectives from a variety of voices of the Veterinary Hope Foundation, including Elizabeth Chosa, Laurie Fonken, Ami VanDeventer, and Trish Oberdorf. They provide a 360 view of the VHF mission and address the vital question of happiness in veterinary careers. VHF fosters support, prevention, and community, emphasizing hope for all veterinarians.

#067: Get MotiVETed with Renee Machel

It’s time to Get MotiVETed! Listen as I talk with founder of Get MotiVETed, Renee Machel. She shares everything GMU has to offer from coaching to self paced courses. You can feel the passion from Renee as we discuss this incredible support component for the vet med community.

#066: Take Control Of Your Career with Steve Oehley

You can have a rewarding career in vet med in or out of the clinic! Steve Oehley shares his story of burnout to fulfillment. Now, Next Step Vet helps others through personalized strategies based on their strengths. He explains the top three points of his 12 week coaching process and shares tips for how any individual can find renewed professional fulfillment, navigate challenges and build sustainable, rewarding careers.

#065: Collaboration Over Conflict for Pet Lovers and Animal Service Industry Workers with Debra Hamilton

In the animal service industry conflict is impossible to avoid. Attorney Mediator, Debra Hamilton specializes in helping animal lovers and animal service industry workers in resolving conflict in a peaceful way to the benefit of everyone including the pet. She shares tips to diffuse situations and reduce conflict whether you’re a client, breeder, or veterinarian.

#064: AI as a Tool to Reduce Burnout in Veterinary Medicine with Ryan Leech

AI, you might be a fan or maybe a cynic…maybe both? It’s an incredible technology, and Digitails has integrated it into their system to benefit vets and reduce burnout! I talk with Ryan Leech about how to use their AI tool, Tails, and the opportunities this creates in the veterinary industry.

#063: Navigating Euthanasia with Dr. Pam Johnson

Euthanasia is a deeply sad reality of the day-to-day of veterinary care. With 30 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Pam Johnson has started a new consulting business, Veterinary Mastermind. She talks with us about the important topic of Euthanasia and how vets can help themselves and their clients navigate the grief of these difficult decisions.

#062: From Vet Tech to Manager: Pro Tips with Sydney Wandix

While Sydney Wandix is a licensed vet tech, she spends her days working as an expansion manager. We have a great conversation where she emphasizes the opportunities available in the vet med field as well as sharing tips for those new to the industry.

#061: Stress Resilience with Dr. Natalie Fayman

Dr. Natalie Fayman understands stressed out veterinarians because she was one. She shares her full circle story with a positive intelligence epiphany. We discuss stress resilience and how veterinary professionals can overcome the stress of their careers to find passion and love for their industry again.

#060: Healthy Habits for Veterinarians with Kirbie Be

From overworked and utterly exhausted to feeling her best and overflowing with energy, Kirbie Be shares her journey to building healthy habits. Kirbie is a veterinary health coach and living example of the impact of learning healthy skills. She explains how the simple act of taking care of yourself can transform your life and improve your job performance.

#059: Humor and Happy People at Effingham Vet Clinic with Dr. Chad Ely and Colleagues

SignalPET is a revolutionary AI technology that will boost veterinary confidence, reduce stress, raise level of care, AND reduce costs. Founder, Dr. Neil Shaw explains how this technology works and will improve the lives of everyone in the veterinary space including vets, specialists, pets, and their owners.

#058: Revolutionary Technology to Boost Radiology and Support GPs with Dr. Neil Shaw

#057: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Dr. Rachel Venable

Dr. Rachel Venable is the owner of Pet Cancer Care Consulting, a teleconsulting firm where she works in the veterinary oncology industry with veterinarians and clients. When it comes to talking about pet cancer and other illnesses, it’s almost never easy. Dr. Venable shares her tips on navigating those difficult conversations and supporting the client, the pet, and the provider.

#056: Closing The Gap Between Vet Med and Technology with Daniel Valdes

Daniel Valdes and his work as a project manager for Celeritas Digital puts at the forefront the power of accessible technology in the vet med space. In our conversation Daniel shares how they use technology to ease veterinarian pain points as well as an important app in collaboration with NOMV.

#055: Embodied Leadership: Lead Effectively By Aligning Your Body and Needs with Dr. Corey Blake

Burnout is often not a result of the career we choose but of how we approach it. Dr. Corey Blake is an Embodied Leadership expert. She explains how embodiment can impact your role as a leader in veterinary medicine. She shares real tips on how to introduce this to your practice as well as getting started with your own mind-body connection.

#054: Reconnecting Your Passion in VetMed with Dr. Ashlee Bruewer

Dr. Ashlee Bruewer’s story is not unlike many other veterinarians. The pressures and expectations in the field led Dr. Bruewer to her rock bottom. She shares how coaching helped her rediscover and reconnect with her passion for veterinary medicine. And don’t miss the 5 strategies from Dr. Bruewer to help new or struggling veterinarians on a similar path.

#053: Booster Pet: Building Sustainable Systems in Vet Care with Dr. Katie Cutter

Dr. Katie Cutter is the CEO of Booster Pet. In her Booster Pet clinics, she has found a way to build sustainable systems in vet care that don’t only increase clinic profits but also increase happiness among staff, clients, and patients.

#052: Vet Owned and Led Clinics: The Path to Building and Keeping Wealth in the Veterinary Industry with Dr. Keith True, Dr. George Melillo, and Dr. Pamelar Hale

Vets can have it all! That’s the message from Dr. Pamelar Hale, Dr. George Melillo, and Dr. Keith True, who want to spread the word about building and keeping wealth in the veterinary industry. These three passionate vets want to encourage veterinarians to take on leadership in the field and build wealth that will not only benefit their careers but also their families and their communities.

#051: Alleviate Veterinary Workload and Help More Pets with Dr. Chmiel and Dr. Willerton

MySimplePetLab was co-founded in 2019 by Dr. Chmiel and Dr. Willerton. This diagnostic and care kit company was created by mirroring advancements in human healthcare to reach pets faster and alleviate pressure in the field. The founding doctors join me to discuss the impact of MySimplePetLab on not just pets but the field as a whole.

#050: Developing a Culture of Learning with Dr. Sally Ryan

When it comes to wellness, financial stability can be a source of stress, and your real estate situation can really impact this. Real estate in the veterinary health care space can involve a really nuanced discussion. Rahul Chhejed is the leader of Matthews Real Estate, Healthcare Division. He shares some crucial tips, inside information, and advice on seeking a trusted advisor if you have questions about selling or buying property in the veterinary space.

#049: Solving Financial Stress by Understanding Veterinary Real Estate with Rahul Chhajed

#048: Meditation and Mindfulness for the Veterinary Team with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

Introducing a mindfulness practice into your personal routine or with your veterinary team can make a huge difference in your mindset and mental health! Dr. Marie Holowaychuk joins me to share and advocate for meditation practices that can greatly benefit veterinary wellbeing. Even if meditation is not your speed, Dr. Holowaychuk has information on the research, the benefits, and how even small mindful habits can make an impact.

#047: Supporting Veterinary Teams with Dr. Liz Barton

Even though she was doing okay, after co-founding WellVet and her vet parent support group, Vet Mums, Dr. Liz Barton, a UK Vet shares she has learned so much. Dr. Barton shares about the wellbeing toolkit for veterinary teams, the benefit of extrinsic resilience through peer support, and the impact caring for yourself can have on you vet career, friendships, and family life.

#046: Handling the Veterinary Workforce Crisis with Dr. Bob Lester

Listen Here:One of the major impacts on veterinary mental health is the veterinary workforce crisis. Dr. Bob Lester, an accomplished veterinary...

#045: Honoring the Connection and Spirituality of Caring For Animals with Dr. Bruce Silverman

Listen Here:A core strength of those in the veterinary industry is our ability to create deep connections with our animal patients. Dr. Bruce...

#044: A Refreshing Take on Customer and Clinic Staff Communication with Kassandra Erven

Listen Here:“Be the change you wish to see in the world." This Ghandi quote is one that I think really encompasses the conversation I had in this...

#043: Finding Opportunity in the Vet Industry with Tiffany Riley

Listen Here:There are studies that prove that owning your own business can reduce your rate of burnout. Tiffany Riley, a licensed Vet Tech in...

#042: VET MED – Thriving with Disabilities: A Conversation with Dr. Christina Kaye

Listen Here:Today l am discussing disability as a veterinarian and student with the remarkable Dr. Christina Kaye. Dr. Kaye is a talented...

#041: Reinventing Veterinary Care with Dr. Brandon and Dr. Seth

Listen Here:Today I talked to two veterinarian friends and business partners, Dr. Seth Bleakley and Dr. Brandon Prince, who met during their early...

#040: The Other Side of Hope with Dr. Caitlin Vaughn

Listen Here:Feeling lost, numb, dreading your day, and overall burned out? Dr. Caitlin Vaughn, a veterinary professional and founder of Unlocking...

#039: Suicide Prevention: Know the Risks and Warnings with Cheyenne Williams

Listen Here:With this podcast, I truly hope to reach and improve the lives of veterinarians and other professionals in the industry. Today I am...

#038: VET MED – Creating Change for a Happier Veterinary Industry with Dr. Craig Prior

Listen Here:Dr. Craig is a 39-year veteran of the industry and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Including insights that track the entire span of...

#037: Building Wealth as a Veterinarian with Dr. Pamelar Hale

Listen Here:“You’re just in it for the money”, a statement heard in clinics around the country that hits with a sting for veterinarians. But are...

#036: Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine with Galaxy Vets

The war in Ukraine is still ongoing and the effect on animals, pet owners, and veterinarians in the country is serious and shocking. The Galaxy Vet Foundation, the non-profit arm of Galaxy Vets, has started an initiative to help Ukraine by providing FREE telehealth to pet owners. Director of the foundation Dr. Andrew Ciccolini and telehealth volunteer Dr. Kelly Cooper, share about this program and how you can help these animals and owners in war-torn Ukraine.

#035: Trauma Informed Leadership and Care with Dr. Phil Richmond

Listen Here:Dr. Phil Richmond’s early career in the veterinary field quickly became overwhelming from self-imposed overworking and overextending,...

#034: Culture and Cash with Andrea Tschakert

Listen Here:With 27 years as a Veterinary Medicine professional, Andrea Tschakert has seen the industry change, morph, and come back. She describes...

#033: From Toxic Vet Culture to Manifesting Mentorship with Dr. Amanda Ensor

Listen Here:As a new veterinarian post-graduation in 2012, Dr. Amanda Ensor had bright expectations and big goals for her career. Unfortunately, her...

#032: Developing and Supporting Hospital Leaders with Dr. Shannon Bass

Listen Here:Dr. Shannon Bass wears a lot of hats in both her personal life and even more so in the veterinary field after working in almost every...

#031: Vetcelerator: Offloading Burnout-Causing Responsibilities While Keeping Full Ownership of Your Practice with Dr. Ira Gordon

Listen Here:Most veterinarians enter their practice because they love medicine and patient-client care… not because they love the details of running...