PAWCast-Veterinary Podcast

We are LIVE in G150 at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. This will be a PAWCast that is the first of its kind with a LIVE IN PERSON audience. We will be taking your chat questions, as well as questions from the crowd about what it's like living the life of a veterinary professional and what it will take to succeed in the future of our profession. All are welcome to join! If you would like to see more content like this, let us know in the comments and be sure to subscribe!! The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Access The Video Version: https://bit.ly/3jMaSAE  To engage the processes of accountability, we have to be able to collaborate. The problem with that is that collaboration takes time, coordination, skill and effort, which means sometimes it gets put aside for the sake of something else. In this episode of the PAWCast, Ben and Dr. Riolo sit down to discuss the necessity for collaboration as well as the barriers that hold us back from actively engaging that process. Resources discussed in this episode are linked below: Creating Accountability: https://bit.ly/3CFqU7T Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber: https://amzn.to/3jNprE2 The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni: https://amzn.to/3m1QYEi The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/3CHoG7U Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast  The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Access the video version: https://bit.ly/3xptJWL We have known the entire time that we weren't the only one's trying to be the force of change in veterinary medicine, and thanks to the power of the internet, we were able to connect with Thomas Kile, a veterinary student from Washington State University to discuss his path and how he has gotten deeply involved in the VBMA. Thomas shares a similar goal of making a real difference in veterinary medicine, so we hope you enjoy our conversation. If you are interested in Thomas' podcasts, you can check them out here: VBMA Podcast feat. Dr. Carlo Riolo: https://apple.co/3y34H0m  Wild Encounters Podcast: https://apple.co/3jnKkFx  Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast   PAWCast Home Page: http://bit.ly/PAWCast  The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW  13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6  12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG  The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai  Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl  The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia  The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs  for more information!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rt2-wVC0_FU Over the last few months, PAW Health has been blessed to have Rebecca Enerson and Aimee Labrie from the MSU Veterinary School here with us on a summer long externship. As third year vet students, it was their mission to "put on the shoes" of emergency veterinary medicine and see if it is actually of interest to them. They've been able to work on their skills and knowledge base as well as make long lasting connections with those who are here and committed to serve the patient. But they also did another, unintended thing. They found their "why." The year 2020 and into 2021 was a dark one for them as vet students. Almost all learning transitioned to being online. Events ceased. Friends and colleagues began to struggle and over time, many felt as though all hope was lost. They began to wonder why they even bothered embarking on this difficult journey in the first place. This is the story of how both Rebecca and Aimee re-found their "why." We hope you enjoy it. Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast  PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q64-hvP1_9w Working the overnights as a veterinarian can be a tall task. You're typically one of very few, if not the only vet on shift within a hundred mile radius. You're only seeing critical and urgent care patients. You have to perform surgeries and attend to hospitalized patients with a high degree of both efficiency and accuracy. And you almost always have to do it while your clients wish they didn't have such a long wait time. In short, the veterinary night lift is not an easy one. It's no wonder that so many veterinary professionals prefer to work during daylight hours. So, for the crazy few that are attracted to the role, what keeps them coming back? Do they see great purpose in what they do or are they just gluttons for punishment. To find out, we have Dr. Rheannon Burris join us to discuss the last year of her time as an overnight veterinarian and how it has taken her from being a baby doctor to a true veterinary professional. This is Dr. Burris' second appearance on the PAWCast. Check out her post-externship PAWCast here: https://youtu.be/hRg4mTUeEi8  Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast  PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZbjW0bKBlVU  We know that there is a significant gap in between the demand for veterinary services and the availability of veterinary services. But, per the AVMA, we have a surplus of doctors in the profession (in small animal clinics), so that means that we have to look further. It has been reported that there are.6 CVTs for every 1 DVM in the profession. CVTs, paired with uncertified medical staff, hereby referred to as MSS (Medical Support Staff) are the hands that every doctor uses to implement patient care. That means diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, vaccines, estimates... Basically everything that happens in a veterinary clinic has to go through the hands of the medical support team before anything happens. That means that when there's a lack of skilled workers to fulfill what is necessary, patient care suffers. So how do we get more people interested and involved in veterinary medicine? We first have to make it more than just another job. Do you think working as a CVT or MSS is a viable long term career option? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast   PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast  The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW  13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6  12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG  The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai  Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl  The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia  The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6I9FZbt7058  The Washington Post recently released an article discussing the seven industries most desperate for workers. You can find that article here: https://wapo.st/2SIfwpE   This led Ben, Dr. Katie and Dr. Caroline into a discussion on whether or not the veterinary industry has problems more sourced in being short staffed or in being inefficient. If you have listened to the PAWCast in the past, you know that we are big believers in care provision models heavily focused on efficiency and availability, but we can also acknowledge that not everyone can perform veterinary medicine the way that we do at PAW Health Network. So, to understand the issue of veterinary staff shortages more effectively, this episode is a deep dive into the reality of staffing, wages, benefits and the impact of COVID-19 on the veterinary community. All the referenced articles and reports are linked below. What's your opinion? Are we actually short staffed or do you think the problems could be solved if we were more efficient in the way care is provided across the board? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! Referenced Articles: AVMA Report on The Market for Veterinary Service 2018: https://bit.ly/3hrudpv  AVMA Report on Veterinarians 2017: https://bit.ly/36a4ay0  AVMA Report on Veterinarians 2014: https://bit.ly/3ygi79j  AVMA Report on Veterinarians 2007: https://bit.ly/2TusNTa  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast   PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast  The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW  13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6  12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG  The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai  Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl  The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia  The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

If you have listened to the PAWCast at any point, you know we are big believers in the concept of accountability. We have analyzed the process of reaching mutual solutions both in the consultation room with caregivers, in the treatment area with our teams, and in meetings with our leaders. In that process, we have concluded through many trials and errors that we HAVE to start with a shared reality before we can implement any (hopefully effective) solutions. So knowing that there is a significant issue regarding the mental health of veterinary professionals, we seek to apply the same problem solving method by first establishing a professionally understood and shared reality. With that goal in mind, it is time to bring in a professional. Dr. Dustin Kieschnick received his doctorate from the joint program between the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. He is currently the Associate Director of Research of Scalable Therapeutics at the University of California, San Francisco. He has trained at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center and the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Kieschnick's research and clinical focus is on grief, trauma, and suicidality. Prior to his career in clinical psychology, Dr. Kieschnick served in the United States Marine Corps for 9 years. Dr. Kieschnick is also a contributor to the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative leading weekly support groups and one on one sessions. You can find more information on the group here: https://bit.ly/2SvPZzO In this episode, we will discuss Dr. Kieschnick's background, military experience, career path and professional understanding of the state of mental health in the veterinary industry and how that relates to our experiences here at PAW Health. What do you think is the leading contributor to the poor state of mental health for veterinary professionals? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PAWCastVeterinaryPodcast PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MSvdsr0Akp0  Have you ever been engaging with a co-worker and had someone come up to you to ask if everything is ok? The outsider to the conversation assumes that a fight was occurring when in fact, your were merely collaborating with no attention to the emotional management between each other. When you encourage maximum individuality, it can yield both great returns but also unnecessary conflict. We as individuals are difficult to understand, often times to others and sometimes to ourselves. So if you value people being themselves, what keeps them together? How do you have a unified team of individuals and not force people into a specific box of behaviors and motivators? How do you actually keep people from fighting and encourage collaboration? You do it through shared purpose. Being here to serve the same goal is the glue between a team of unique individuals. In this episode, we discuss how two very unique individuals in Molly and Caroline are able to collaborate so effectively even though they are very different from one another. We review their ADVanced Insights Assessment data to understand more effectively where their natural conflict points are and how to at LEAST manage them, if not use them to their advantage in patient care. We also review what they admire most about each other in the workplace as well as what they find most infuriating! If you are ready to take the next step in collaboration, this episode is for you. How do you collaborate with individuals that are different than you? Are you able to find common ground or do you struggle with working with them? Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

What did you want to be when you were a kid? Imagine going through the process of realizing that dream after already having a successful career and starting a family. Sometimes when you meet someone with a story so unique and so outstanding, you have to give them the platform to tell their story. That's the mission of PAWCast 62 feat. Andrea Weinrick. Andrea is a 3rd year vet student at Michigan State CVM and has a great story as a second life student. Andrea served 8 years in the military and graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from MSU in 2005. Now she is racing towards a successful career in emergency veterinary medicine with a clear sense of direction and purpose. In this episode, we discuss Andrea's path from the military to vet school, how military training compares to vet school, and how her life experience has aided and inhibited her educational experience. Would you go back to school to realize your dream? What would you do to find fulfillment? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

We've put hours of podcasts into dissecting and understanding our process. From our patient management protocols to our culture architecture and team collaboration, we have covered it all. But how does it work in real life? How does it compare to how students are being taught and how other clinics are being run? This LIVE PAWCast features Bre Demaline & Rebecca Enerson, both MSU CVM students who have been at our clinic for the last couple weeks and have been a great litmus test to the PAW Health Way. Their experience and education has made their insight extremely valuable and hope their feedback will help you better understand why we say and do the things we do! The future is now, and in the words of The Mandalorian, "This is the way." Have you been able to shift to The PAW Health Way? What are you most interested in implementing? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

As a profession, we have to start solving our problems together. We have to unify as veterinary professionals and implement solutions that help all of us, not just some of us. The more we isolate our clinics, the more we niche down and the more we focus on our own outcomes over the industry, the worse the problems become. On this weeks PAWCast, Dr. Carlo and Ben dissect a recommendation to limit availability and affordability within the veterinary clinic to improve the survival mode of the staff. We also discuss John Nash's non-cooperative game theory and how that thinking by professionals impacts the well being of their patients. It's time. We need to unify. We need to have each other's backs. We need to make a better future for ourselves and those around us. Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

For the first time, the PAWCast assigned homework in episode 55. Molly was tasked with drawing the lines between clinic process and our shared purpose of Serve The Patient. As any good teacher does, this week is all about the beginning of her journey in learning that method of communication and some of the initial roadblock she has faced. We use tools such as her assessment and the dichotomy of leadership to further understand those issues and relate them in a universal way to those seeking to improve their collaboration within their clinic. We also discuss the couple times Molly has had to work within the state board review process as a veterinary technician, as well as a highly unique 'Heather' case as we refer to them here at PAW. In this episode, we discuss Molly's growth plan, her path forward in improving collaboration, the things she has learned in learning by accountability, the insanity of working night shifts, and how to communicate purpose within process and why that works so well in coaching. If you are ready to take the next step in collaboration, this episode is for you. How do you find you have to adjust your communication style to collaborate best with your team? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

In all honesty, has your intuition ever been wrong? Have you ever regretted following your gut instinct? Most of the time, we try to do the 'logical' thing against our instinct for many and various reasons, however that can lead us down unfulfilling paths. In our professional lives, the 'logical' choice can lead us away from our true passions or into serving ideas that are finite in their measure. On this weeks PAWCast, Dr. Caroline and Ben tackle the idea of trusting your gut. We talk about how to listen to get more in tune with your intuition. We discuss the idea of putting a decision to a coin flip, the feeling of hoping it falls a certain way, and how to follow that instinct. We also discuss how to be selective in who you put your work into and how your intuition tells you to get out when necessary. What do you do to be more in tune with your intution? Do you listen and follow it well? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

We used to believe the goal is to get out of the hurricane that is the culture, service and talent issues that pervade our veterinary industry. But we made it out. We've escaped the hurricane, and now we realize it's not as big as we thought. We've blazed the trail, and now it's time to starting fighting the storm because the industry and its people are worth fighting for. The veterinary professional is worth fighting for. This week's PAWCast summarizes a new season of the PAWCast. We have spent 55 episodes learning and exploring the concepts that have gotten us out of the storm and into growth mindset. Now we choose the re-establish the game and to collaborate more directly with our audience. We have the tools and resources to help those who want to get out of the hurricane and fight with us and for them to understand the path out. In this episode, Dr. Carlo and Ben all discuss the history and the future of the PAWCast and how we are going to take what we have shared and learned and apply it to more specific, audience sourced questions to start to fight the storm. Simply put, we are #HereToServe, and we will do that by fighting for the veterinary industry and professional. What are you struggling to solve in your practice? Where do you see your professional career in 5 years and what do you want to know about how to get there most efficiently? Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Young veterinary professionals are nearing graduation and the beginning of their working lives. Many have already accepted their first job offers, but the status of our industry has sown significant doubt into the minds of those entering the profession in thinking they may never find a place they truly love to work. Our profession is filled with passionate, intelligent and altruistic people, but the slow death of the traditional practice and the overtaking of corporate medicine doesn't provide a lot of hope for our best and brightest. On this weeks PAWCast, we are joined by future Dr. Breanna Demaline. Bre attends Michigan State University CVM and is the president of the MSU VBMA (Veterinary Business Management Association) chapter. We have had the great opportunity to collaborate with and mentor Dr. Demaline since the beginning of her veterinary school experience, and during a recent VBMA event, she posed a great question. "What if I never find my dream practice?" In this episode, Dr. Carlo, Dr. Caroline, Dr. Bre and Ben all discuss the search for a great practice to work in and potentially purchase as well as what variables to audit while you are working to know if you're in the right place. What do you look for in a place to work or a team to work with? Do you have any deciding variables that make of break that decision? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

The life of a veterinary technician is not an easy one, especially when working overnights. It requires a way of communicating that can be difficult for some, but necessary for the patient. That means that a different type of person tends to be attracted to and thrive in the emergency and overnight practice setting. Someone who is ready to learn and coach with accountability. Someone ready to seek collaboration to implement solutions. On this weeks PAWCast, we are joined again by Molly Backlund. Molly is a CVT here at PAW as well as our Shelter Engagement Coordinator. In this episode, we discuss Molly's role as a CVT, her love for committing fully to patients in the clinic, the things she has learned in collaboration and learning by accountability, the insanity of working night shifts, and how to communicate purpose within process and why that works so well in coaching. If you are ready to take the next step in collaboration, this episode is for you. How do you find you have to adjust your communication style to collaborate best with your team? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

Growth Mindset, Positive Self-Talk, Perseverance. Your amount of grit is the sum of four key skills. Interest, Practice, Purpose & Hope. Normally these would be believed to be tendencies or mindsets, however, if we want to get more grit, we have to first realize that each of these can be worked on and improved in ourselves. Some of us might be more naturally talented than others, but we all have the ability to stop procrastinating and reach the goals that mean the most to us and improve the lives of those around us. This is the second part of a two part series on this topic, so be sure to check out Do You Have Grit? | PAWCast Episode 53 as well! What are your to-dos in improving your grit? Which skill are you best at? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Grit - The Power of Passion and Perseverance: https://amzn.to/2PnM4n4 The Grit Scale: https://bit.ly/3m5t4Wp The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. _____________________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

"In sum, no matter the domain, the highly successful had a kind of ferocious determination that played our in two ways. First, these exemplars were unusually resilient and hardworking. Second, they knew in a very, very deep way what it was that they wanted. They not only had determination, they had direction." That is an excerpt from the book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. In her research, Angela takes a deep look into how people survive the struggle of gaining success and what it means to have Grit. In the book, she shares her research tool she coined as the 'Grit Scale' and on this week's PAWCast, Ben and Caroline review the 8 questions and provide the context to their answers. This is the first part of a two part series on this topic, so be sure to tune into the next Tuesdays with Caroline when we review the results! Links to the book and the grit scale questionnaire are included below! What did you get for a score on the grit scale? Do you think it takes grit to find success in veterinary medicine? Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Grit - The Power of Passion and Perseverance: https://amzn.to/2PnM4n4 The Grit Scale: https://bit.ly/3m5t4Wp The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

Balancing individuality and shared purpose is something that is hard for most teams to handle. We tend to enjoy assimilation and being surrounded by people that are like minded to us. However, here at PAW Health, we have been blessed with having a diverse team, and realizing that encouraging differences among staff allows us to serve the patient more effectively. On this weeks PAWCast, we welcome Molly Backlund. Molly is a CVT here at PAW as well as our Shelter Engagement Coordinator. She is also the reason we learned that valuable lesson in the early days of PAW Health Network. In this episode, we discuss Molly's path into veterinary medicine, her 'black sheep' personality, the things she has learned in communication and collaboration, the insanity of working night shifts, and most importantly, how being true to herself has allowed her to be successful and fulfilled in her professional life. If you are struggling or feeling a lack of fulfillment, this episode is for you. How are you working to define and be true to yourself? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

The transition from didactic to clinical learning is one that every vet student has to make. Each institution does it their own way, and hopefully, each student looks forward to the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned and accelerate their path towards being day one ready. We have been blessed with the honor of having Bree Kraut, DVM student from Michigan State, join us for her very first clinical rotation and externship, and she joins us for this weeks PAWCast! In this episode, discuss Bree’s path to and through vet school thus far, how she has overcome some of the obstacles she’s encountered as well as some of the wisdom she has gathered along the way. Her story is one that many students and graduates can relate to and glean insight out of in how she has been able to adjust her plan and how she has maximized on opportunities to learn in the ideal fashion for her. Bree also showed up prepared with a few questions for us about ourselves and about PAW Health which are answered at the end of the episode. If you are seeking a unique externship experience here at PAW Health, or have any questions on the transition from didactic learning to clinical learning, drop them in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

Following up on the concept and discussion of being 'Day One Ready' we invited Dr. Christina Gatta and Dr. Lauren Fenton, 2020 graduates of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinarians at PAW Health Network to share their first year of being doctors. What is the transition like going from school to being a Doctor? The process is one that can be very rough if implemented in a poor working environment, so what was done to help ease that process? Who did Dr. Gatta and Dr. Fenton lean on when they needed help. Was there a tipping point in moving from a student into being a practitioner? Have they faced down failure? What did they learn on the fly? Where were they most and least prepared? In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from their onboarding and mentorship experiences, the transition from the classroom to clinical rotations to employment, the process of gathering the confidence necessary to succeed in the field and much more. What was your first year post-graduation like? Did you start up as fast as you had hoped? What were your major roadblocks or bottlenecks to success early on? Share in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how. __________ Interested in working with the team at PAW Health Network? We are hiring at all positions in our company. If you would like to learn more, please visit http://bit.ly/PAWHealthJobs for more information!

A common idea being utilized in veterinary schools is the concept of graduating students that are "day one ready." Although it is a great sentiment, some details of what it actually means to be day one ready have been ill defined or missed entirely. So what does it actually mean to be day one ready? What are the expectations of clinic owners of those recently graduated? How much knowledge do you have to have at the ready to walk into a consultation with your clients? What skills do you need to be a productive member of the team? How will you succeed? In this episode of the PAWCast, Tuesdays with Caroline edition, we explore the concept of being day one ready, and how the only thing that is necessary to succeed in your first days, weeks and months, is a great mindset. Knowing how to learn and trusting the process of improving your abilities each day is equally if not more important than the didactic knowledge you obtained in vet school. Primarily though, it's about setting the standards between you and your employer. What are you expecting in terms of education and a reasonable start up timeframe. How will questions be received in the clinical setting? What deliberate steps will be taken to ensure a base level skill set to be built upon. The early days of a career in veterinary medicine can be very chaotic. What will you and your team do to make order out of the chaos? What are you seeking out of your employer as a veterinary professional? Let us know in the comments! Like, Share and Subscribe! PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/2NPzgoW 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

Mentorship has become a standard expectation for graduation DVM students in their first years in practice. There is a lot of power in mentorship in accelerating careers towards success and improving patient care. However, as the term has been used more and more, we have forgotten a simple question, what is mentorship?This question is one that needs definition and constant refinement as it varies person to person, mentee to mentee and mentor to mentor. We are all likely to have different expectations as mentees and mentors, so why are we leaving the success of that relationship up to chance? Why are some of us expecting the other party to contribute their entire selves while the other contributes little to nothing?In this episode of the PAWCast, we are blessed to have Dr. Katie Niksich join us in the studio as we discuss the balance of mentorship and how to best set the bounds of the relationship that has the greatest potential to propel a young veterinary professional's career forward. We discuss the utilization of values as defining characteristics of the relationship and getting expectations in writing just as clear as any contract for employment.Mentoring can be a great asset when implemented well. It can be a major detriment to everyone when it is out of balance.What are you seeking in a mentor? Do you believe in using a mentorship agreement prior to job offer acceptance? Let us know in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast AAHA Mentoring Guidelines: https://bit.ly/374xgzo Strive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

"Will I be good enough in the clinic? I struggle with comparing myself to my classmates as I have very little experience in clinics and am not as experienced as them."This question is one that lives in the heads of almost every veterinary student we have the opportunity to interact with. It seems like no matter what the situation, they believe they are completely behind their peers. In reality, the arduous process of simply getting into vet school is one that proves that you are a massive distance in front of the crowd. There might be 100 people near you, but there are thousands behind you. Hold your head high. You've earned it.In this episode of the PAWCast, we are blessed to have our now new FULL TIME veterinarian Dr. Caroline Rauschendorfer join us in the studio as we discuss the struggle of insecurity as a vet student and in practice. We discuss how the education system has shifted away from one that is purpose driven to one that is power driven, how to take as much control as you can given a less than ideal circumstance, training your mind and body on how to handle struggle and suffering and maintaining your patience while you learn and grow.Primarily though, if you're worried about comparing yourself to others in vet school, f*** em. Focus on improving yourself a little bit from who you were yesterday and over time, you will be far better than if you concern yourself with catching your 'competition.'How do you compare yourself to others? Do you find it helpful? What do you do to control your expectations of yourself? Let us know in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Strive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

A star mentor is the person or people who is ready, willing and able to help improve your confidence so that you are more able to improve your competence. These people are typically your best trainers, but not always viewed as the highest producers. Their tendency to lead from behind allows them to be taken for granted, even though they are the glue that holds the entire team together. Star mentors are an ideal combination of confidence and competence. They can perform their job duties well and will both actively and passively guide others to success. They will often become the standard to which others aspire to be.But what about when confidence or competence are lacking? What is the result of role or cultural risks? Are we creating imposter syndrome without knowing it?In this episode of the PAWCast, we explore the details of the confidence/competence grid and what it means to be a star mentor, as well as how to setup a veterinary clinic to use this information to collaborate, problem solve and implement solutions.This is the third of a three part series on the star chart.Do you struggle with confidence even though you know you can do what you have to do? Like,Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Strive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The PAWCast is a semi-weekly veterinary podcast devoted to sharing the ideas of how to be a force of change in the veterinary profession. Those who will find this content helpful will be those who appreciate and wish to implement change for the better in their professional lives. These skills and techniques can be applied at any level of experience or influence, and are the things that have led PAW Health Network to over 250% growth in 3 years. Our industry needs help, and you are the force of change. Let us show you how.

A star leader is the individual(s) on your team that is exceptionally clear in what they need to do, why is matters, and then executes their tasks consistently. These people are typically your highest producers, but not always the best mentors. They're ready to run out in front of the pack, to be the trailblazer and the pace setter, but are not always great at showing other people the ideal path.Star leaders are an ideal combination of consistency and clarity. Pair that with high performance and high potential, you have an absolute all star on your hands.But what about when consistency and clarity are lacking? Who's job is it to fix the problem? Who implements the plan? How to we avoid global risks?]In this episode of the PAWCast, we explore the details of the consistency/clarity grid and what it means to be a star leader, as well as how to setup a veterinary clinic to use this information to collaborate, problem solve and implement solutions.This is the second of a three part series on the star chart, so like and subscribe for the next episode on star leaders.Do you have a story about being promoted into a role you couldn't succeed in, even though you were great at the job you had?Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Strive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia 

Veterinary teams need high performers, so everyone is looking for a silver bullet employee or doctor either on their team or as an outside hire. But, before we can even get close to that, we have to know what a star player is, as well as what it isn't.Star players are an ideal combination of high potential and high performance. They can do a lot, and they do it well. They integrate into and engage with process well. They align with the team's shared purpose and core values.But not everyone will be a star player. Some of us are backbones. Some of us are problem children. Some of us are...Icebergs.In this episode of the PAWCast, we explore the details of the performance/potential grid and what it means to be a star player, as well as how to setup a veterinary clinic to have the processes necessary to CREATE star players.This is the first of a three part series on the star chart, so like and subscribe for the next episode on star leaders.What are you doing to be a star player or to become one? Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Strive:Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia 

Engaging tough communication and conflict is not an easy thing to do, but it is a necessary thing to do. That means that it is worth doing well. The first step though, is agreeing on WHY you want to do it. Who or what are you going to go through that struggle for. If you share that with your team, nothing can stop you.Then its all about try, fall, adapt and improve. There is nothing wrong with trying and falling. That is one of the best ways to learn. But when you fall, you have to collaborate. You have to work with your team in establishing a shared reality, owning your mistakes, giving and accepting forgiveness and then developing inclusive and well rounded solutions and plans.This episode of the PAWCast is all about the process of collaborating with your veterinary team to understand your problems and communicating your way into great solutions.You can do this. Your patients need you too.What are you doing to improve collaboration and communication on your team? Share your story in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Strive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia 

Imposter Syndrome is a mindset that has penetrated the veterinary industry more than we realize. It seems like every new graduate is talking about it before they even have a chance to prove they AREN'T an imposter in the workplace.We would argue that there isn't a problem with imposter syndrome, rather, that there is a problem in perspective. We are simply looking around more than we are at ourselves.Developing a system that allows you to have a goal, but to focus on the process of achieving that goal sets the stage for you to make incremental, consistent improvements. Comparing yourself to the person you were yesterday is a fair judgement.So stop comparing yourself to those that are around you.How do you do that? You make a plan. Set your goals in stone and your plans in sand. Learn how to be adaptive and adjust as you move forward. Read resources on improving your perspective and your skill sets. Get a mentor that will help you shorten the learning curve.Don't focus on the last step. Focus on the next step.What are you doing to limit imposter syndrome? Share your thoughts in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCastStrive: Life is Short, Pursue What Matters by Tim Hiller: https://amzn.to/3mCFyU3 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy Morin: https://amzn.to/38rMXk6 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson: https://amzn.to/2KGGhGG The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia

COVID-19 has had a significant negative impact on millions of people. It is not something anyone wanted to have happen and it's negative effects should not be minimized.However, there has been an interesting shift in the mindset and buying behavior of our clients since the inception of the pandemic. Folks that are typically not accepting of ideas that are new and different are being forced into welcoming change in everything they do. With that change in mindset, we see that as an opportunity to adopt change into your clinic, especially in two specific ways.One is going to be adoption of a triage based model in your practice. COVID has created a necessity for people to limit any and all barriers to income generation. This makes the 'schedule' based harder to implement for the sake of the patient. Clinics around us are books two to four weeks out, which has swelled our same day case load significantly. If clinics are able to increase availability, clients are almost certainly sure to be grateful and more willing to provide care for their patients.Two is the implementation of a standard patient separation protocol. First, if you elect a triage based system, this is a protocol that is necessary to ensure proper medical monitoring. However, the necessity of curbside care has opened the door to the idea of speaking with clients without them holding their patients and simply not paying attention. We integrated patient separation years ago and have seen that consultations are more effective and treatment plan compliance is significantly higher. It is also more effective for the learning of new staff, and less stressful for the overwhelming majority of patients that receive care are our clinic.Do you see yourself realizing this opportunity for change, or are you excited to get back to the way things were? Share your thoughts in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

Over the last couple of weeks, I have had a word stuck in my head. Relentless.I've been on a mission to figure out what it takes to thrive in the emergency veterinary setting. All of the reading and contemplation I have done seems to have led me to this word. To have a purpose that you believe in so strongly that you are RELENTLESS in the fulfillment of that mission. So many companies, teams and individuals have mastered this art, but it seems to be something that is missing pretty significantly in the veterinary world, even though we have one of the most tangible purposes of any industry. It's simple. Serve the Patient. Be relentless in your pursuit. The rest will follow.Do you agree that this is the difference maker for us in the veterinary industry? Share your thoughts in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3qDkIai Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

In light of her recent promotion here at PAW Health Network, Dr. Janessa Thompson joins the PAWCast to share a bit of her story, how she got into veterinary medicine, her path to PAW, and her path to becoming Medical Generalist.Have you had similar experiences in practicing vet medicine? Share your story in the comments.Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

The reason so many people cite self-awareness as a critical trait to success is because without it, it is almost impossible to notice the subtle failure mindset. If you don't catch it early, it will impact every part of your life, your work, your family, and your mental health.In this episode of the PAWCast, Dr. Carlo and Ben discuss the tell tale signs of the subtle failure mindset and the detrimental effects it has.Find the creating accountability document here: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Do you know of a time you lost to the subtle failure mindset? Share your story in the comments. Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: https://amzn.to/3dw9izl The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

Wait, there's value in tattling? Well, sort of...Week two of the return of the PAWCast takes a deep dive into what we refer to as the snitch loop and how it passively perpetuates the failure and victim mindsets. This can lead directly into a lack of performance and you might not even know it is happening.Be sure to check out the mind map to this concept here: http://bit.ly/PAWCastHave you ever caught yourself in this loop? Share your story in the comments.Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCastThe Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdyTraction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjcExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

Finally! The PAWCast Returns!What an absolutely wild ride it has been since episode 35. We opened our new clinic, and held on for dear life as we survived a summer of over 50% growth from last year.Stress, sweat and effort was the only thing that pushed us through. We didn’t choose survival mode, it chose us. So we take it, and learn from it. We become better. But before we do, we have to understand what just happened.This is just the beginning.Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCastThe Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdyTraction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjcExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

This week, Ben Carlo and Caroline continue the discussion on star players and dead end jobs, and how we see that process unfold in real life. We also explore what PAW does to inhibit that process from occurring starting all the way at interviewing, and through employment with us.If you feel like you are in a dead end job, self-assess to ensure you aren't the problem, then get out. You are more of an asset than you realize, and you can use that to gain more fulfillment in your life.Have you had a dead end job? Let us know in the comments!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS

Have you ever started a sentence unsure of where it was going to go, and then end up in a great place?In this weeks PAWCast, Dr. Carlo and Ben go on a bit of a journey in discovering how many structures are creating dead end jobs, and limiting the capacity for star players to shine the way that they should be able too. This discussion revolves around our star chart, and is the first in a three part PAWCast series on this topic, so be sure to subscribe to catch the next two, as well as a bunch of other great content coming soon!In this episode, we discuss the role of performance vs. potential, and how you can start to integrate the star chart in the assessment of yourself and your organization.PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS We would love to hear your thoughts. Let us know in the comments!

What does it mean to fail forward? How does that work in practice?This week, Ben Carlo and Caroline discuss the idea of utilizing a failure to advance your skill set and abilities. Constructing an environment that allows for the safe failure is paramount to the success of this as vulnerability can only thrive in a safe environment. Once you have that, how do you use your missteps to project yourself forward? A few case stories and insights are shared so be sure to watch through to the end!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCastThe Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdyTraction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjcExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsSHow have you failed forward? Let us know in the comments!

Brazen: To be recklessly bold; daring.This week on the PAWCast, we sit down with Ashley Brazen, a 4th year vet student from MSU, at PAW on a Tier III mentorship. We discuss her experience in clinic, in school and many of the ideas that she hopes to integrate into the practice she will be working at post-graduation.All of the ideas discussed in this episode are reinforced with the resources we have on our website. If you are curious about the resources discussed in this podcast, you can find them here: http://bit.ly/PAWCast Curious about a mentorship experience for yourself? Send us an email! PAWCast@pawhealth.netThank you to Ashley for sitting with us for this PAWCast, and thank you Michigan State CVM for crafting a great class of veterinarians.Do you have questions, thoughts or ideas? Leave a comment and let us know!

Re-uploaded due to corrupted file.If I could tell my college self one thing, what would it be?This week, Ben and Caroline get a little philosophical in thinking about what they would do if they could go back and try to coach their college selves. Some great stories and insights are shared so be sure to watch through to the end!Like, Share and Subscribe!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS What would you tell your college self? We would love to hear your thoughts. Let us know in the comments!

Recently we had the opportunity to host Rheannon Burris, a 4th year vet student from MSU, for a Tier III mentorship experience. She was gracious enough to sit down with us to discuss where she was at as a 'baby doctor' coming into her time a PAW, where she gained experience in her time with us, and how she feels she is closer to being day one ready moving forward.If you are curious about the resources discussed in this podcast, you can find them here: http://bit.ly/PAWCastCurious about a mentorship experience for yourself? Send us an email! PAWCast@pawhealth.net Thank you to Rheannon for sitting with us for this PAWCast, and thank you Michigan State CVM for crafting a great class of veterinarians.Do you have questions, thoughts or ideas? Leave a comment and let us know!

Getting away from the 8am-5pm highly scheduled and restrictive model can be a very difficult transition. It takes a lot of planning, work and continuous implementation. There are also a lot of forces, comfort being the strongest one, keeping you set in your current way of doing business.However, we believe that the 'good' business practices of day practice are the primary thing that is keeping your practice from being 'great.'In this episode, we discuss the two concepts critical to the success of transitioning a day practice into a new model to increase availability and affordability.Simon Sinek- The Law of Diffusion of Innovation: http://bit.ly/2OOkg85 PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS Do you have questions for us to answer on the PAWCast? Let us know in the comments or shoot us an email at PAWCast@pawhealth.net 

Like, Share and Subscribe!This week we dive deep into informed consent medicine and the idea of practicing veterinary medicine at an 'average' level. Both of these ideas are dear to us, and are also generally misunderstood throughout the industry, so be sure to listen all the way through the end!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS We would love to hear your thoughts. Let us know in the comments!

We promise we can take a joke. We don’t want to take anything to seriously.However, when you’re in the middle of the hurricane, the time for fun and games is limited. If you’re not careful, you’ll get blindsided by wind blown excuses and blame. Your culture will get overtaken by a lack of accountability.In this episode, we make a critical response to a popular industry focused video and the destructive effects of this type of satire.Original video: http://bit.ly/2tIoGG4 Credit: www.Vetstreet.com PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS We would love to hear your thoughts. Let us know in the comments!

Sometimes, you just need to discuss work, life and everything in between with your friends.New to the PAWCast, Tuesdays with Caroline! This new format will allow us to explore more topics that are fresh in our minds and address some more immediate issues that we see in day to day practice.In this episode, we cover topics including the art of triage, caregiver reviews, how to best serve the patient and euthanasia. Hope you enjoy it!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS 

Learning, Earning, Yearning.This lesson is one that has evaded recent generations, and has had a substantial impact on business growth and development, especially in the veterinary industry. In to many cases, large corporate structures in major metro markets are propping up veterinarians with large salaries presuming that is the ultimate decider of success and wellbeing, not taking into consideration the culture at the practice or the cost of living in the geographic market.In this episode, we discuss the value in investing in yourself, saving money, and avoid the inefficient and unnecessary peacocking that is occurring all around us, all with the intention of serving the patient more effectively.Gary Vee Video - http://bit.ly/2NxNpE2 PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: http://amzn.to/2nfvo2IaThe U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS 

The Veterinary Industry is dead.At least as we know it.In this episode, we discuss how a lack of availability and affordability has created a system that can't support either high quality or high quantity of patient care, and how it is time for change. It is time to get out the hurricane.Gary Vee Video - http://bit.ly/35Dqz43 PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: amzn.to/2nfvo2IaThe U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS What are you doing to get ahead of the curve? Let us know in the comments!

One thing that we have found to be very lacking industry wide is the ability to create and to communicate value within the clinic setting. So much of what a veterinarian and the medical team does can be taken for granted and lead to very undesirable results for both the caregiver and the staff.In this episode, we, with our special guest Dr. Caroline Rauschendorfer, talk about how to create value in multiple ways to not only justify what caregivers are spending their money on, but also to help combat the consistent mental health issues we see on our teams.PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: amzn.to/2nfvo2IaThe U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS How do you create value? Let us know in the comments!

As we continue the swing from culture and core values over to service and how we solve some of the great issues facing our industry, we decided to bring in another special guest, Rachel Ducat! Rachel is our Clerk of Accounts Receivable as well as our events coordinator and has a great work history that provided a great reason to come work at PAW.This week, we take a look back at how Rachel made her way to PAW. Be sure to stay through to the end for some awesome insights and advice!PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: amzn.to/2nfvo2IaThe U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS What's the best advice you've ever gotten? Let us know in the comments!

A new term was recently brought to our attention. A ‘unicorn clinic’, also known as a workplace that everyone enjoys to come to and gains fulfillment through.This idea, along with some others around it, are some of the most detrimental to our industry. To believe that a great workplace is so rare that it doesn’t really exist is truly sad, and also false.This week we discuss this ideas as well as many more.PAW Health Resources: http://bit.ly/PAWCast The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle: https://amzn.to/2lB5rdy Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2n9kvjc Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: amzn.to/2nfvo2Ia The U.S Army After Action Review by David Garvin: http://bit.ly/2lCJWsS Let us know your thoughts in the comments!