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Answering all your veterinary technology related questions. 1. Grace - "Is it worth it to get a cloud system with all the bells and whistles, or should we keep it simple?" 2. John - " We went through a complete system shut down last week. No internet as well. Now it seems that Avimark is running really slow" 3. Emma - "We are in an older building and the cabling seems to be a bit of a nightmare. We have cables everywhere. We looked at working with a local company to re-wire everything and it was really expensive. Any advice?” 4. Lucas - "We are on Cornerstone currently and we seem to like it. But it seems every week we get a sales call from another cloud system. Do we run any risks by not moving to the cloud?" 5. Mia - "We have a local IT company but the problem seems that no one understands our needs. Every time we call I feel we have to re-explain everything. But we are stuck in a contract. Is there something we can do to make it better?” 6. Noah - "Any reliable and budget-friendly printers out there?" 7. Isabella - "How can we train our team to use a new cloud system without losing our minds?" 8. Oliver - "When is the right time to ditch our old PCs? What are the signs they're past their prime?" 9. Ava - "Printer setup woes—any quick tips for making it less of a hassle?"

We address all of your veterinary technology related questions. Have questions? You can submit them here to be featured on our next Live Q&A April 15th Webinar Questions - Lucca Veterinary Data Security

In this episode we answer questions about AI in vet med, emailing client issues, slow wifi and much much more. Want your questions answered on our next webinar? Go to https://lucca.vet/webinar-questions/

Dr Rothstein is the President and Co Founder of Mission Veterinary Partners. In this episode Jeff and I both talk about our love of "Type 2" fun and the learning experiences you get from pushing your body to the limits. Jeff's background and how he landed in Vet Med. And how its time we start thinking about our most important assets in the veterinary hospital, our staff.

I mean that seriously. The heart that Kathy has for end of life care is absolutely amazing and without her the end of life of my little buddy would have been so much harder. Kathy truly is a shinning lite in such a dark time for us all. I can't wait for you to hear her story. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring Pathways, Inc. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and assisted in the development of AAHA's End-of-Life Accreditation Program. Well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia, she has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, SVME, and many more. Dr. Cooney is also currently working towards board certification in animal welfare, expected by 2023, and is Affiliate Faculty at CSU where she teaches end-of-life topics and welfare.

Shawn Wilkie, President of Talkatoo, is a serial entrepreneur and technology enthusiast who can lead, sell and get things done. He has twenty years of experience in technology companies and was a finalist for Ernest & Young's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018. When he's not working, he wants to be where the action is as a volunteer firefighter and avid traveler.

About Tom Seeko Financial independence. Who doesn't want that? I believe everyone is after one thing: having the ability to CHOOSE to work and knowing they are on track to accomplish their goals. My team is built on communication, openness, transparency, and integrity. Our main objective is to educate those around us on the different habits and behaviors that are necessary to achieve the highest level of success in life. We do our best to treat every person who walks into our door like family. We believe that your interests come first and we strive to provide the highest level and quality of service. Products and investments do not accomplish financial success. Your habits and behaviors are what will define your success in the future. My calling is to help anyone who has an open mind and they are willing to take action to become the best they possibly can. My team is designed to provide that direction with an educational process and accountability. I specialize working with associate Veterinarians and owners, manufacturing and white collar business owners. If you are interested to learn what value I can add to your life please call my direct number or send me an email. I would be happy to schedule a phone conversation with you. direct (813) 434-0885 office (813) 289-3632 ext 130 tseeko@westshorefinancial.com My personal interests are soccer, fitness, billiards, quality time with family and friends, self education, fishing, clay shooting, bowling, leadership, and connecting with thought leaders. /COMPLIANCE:2021-3472/

Thom Jenkins is a vet and co-founder & CEO of PetsApp, a client engagement platform enabling veterinary clinics to offer text chat, video consultations and digital payments to pet owners.

Andrew Luna is the CEO of hound and the founder of pet care collective. He has 10 years of veterinary industry experience and has held many roles in GP, emergency, multi-site management, de novo, consulting, and veterinary software. He's hired and managed over 100 people in his career and has worked with awesome startups and teams across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Andrew is incredibly passionate about culture and people, and is working hard to unify people and build a better, brighter future in vet med.

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist and passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker, consultant, and locum. Marie has spent more than 15 years practicing emergency and critical care medicine in academic and private referral hospital settings. She has been primary or co-author of more than 30 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and is an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She is also co-editor of the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Outside of veterinary practice, Marie is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and has completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for professionals. She facilitates wellness workshops and retreats for veterinary clinics or organizations and offers individual or group wellbeing sessions for veterinary team members. Marie has Compassion Fatigue Training from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, as well as Mental Health First Aid Training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Marie is also a certified life coach and writes a monthly blog and e-newsletter on pertinent issues related to veterinary wellness. She has authored dozens of articles and recorded a multitude of podcast interviews related to personal and professional wellbeing. When she is not working, Marie enjoys practicing yoga, reading, hiking, and strength training, as well as spending time with family and friends. For more information, please visit www.marieholowaychuk.com or follow Marie on Facebook (@DrMarieHolowaychuk), Twitter (@DrMHolowaychuk), LinkedIn (@DrMarieHolowaychuk), or Instagram (@MarieHolowaychuk).

Following her work in research at Oregon Health & Science University and a career as a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Freyer joined Wisdom Panel™ as a Veterinary Clinical and Technical Support Manager to help advance animal medicine through genetics. On an average day, you're likely to find Dr. Freyer talking pet parents through DNA health results or providing clinical counsel that informs Wisdom Panel™ products. But she also enjoys writing and digging through genetic data to discover insights that help people provide better care for their pets. A dog mom herself, Dr. Freyer has two Shelties, Ailean and Reggie. The former excels at dog sports (e.g., fast CAT, agility, herding, conformation) and even earned a spot on AKC's top 20 list for fastest Shelties! Outside of her pet-related passions, Dr. Freyer loves to sing, having spent several years as a part of the Portland Symphonic Choir. You may also find her dragon boating with her team out on the Willamette river.

Suzanne Cannon co-founded VetBilling in 2014, after a $4000 emergency vet bill for her schnauzer's pancreatitis catapulted her into the uncomfortable realization that many pet owners find themselves without accessible options for financing the cost of veterinary care. After a yearlong quest to uncover the roots of the problem, VetBilling was born as a collaborative effort with her life and business partner, Tony Ferraro, whose 3 decades of experience in electronic payments and receivables management became the foundation upon which VetBilling was built. The company's mission is to keep pets and their families together, by reducing economic euthanasia and surrenders driven by pet owners' frequent inability to absorb the upfront cost of acute, surgical, or emergency veterinary care. To that end, VetBilling equips veterinary practices with a cloud-based payment management platform that enables them to provide in-house payment and budgeting plans to the approximately 60% of clients who fall into what Suzanne calls the “black hole” – they are ineligible for conventional credit-based financing, but their income is too high to qualify for charitable assistance. Behind the scenes, VetBilling's team of payment support specialists ensures that pet owners successfully fulfill their payment obligations by tracking and monitoring payments, and providing immediate, supportive interventions if a payment fails. Representing VetBilling, Suzanne is an active participant in organizations and initiatives seeking to develop sustainable solutions to the problem of financial access to care. The company has sponsored events for the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition/Program for Pet Health Equity at UT Knoxville and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. Suzanne has presented or contributed to panel discussions on the topic of financial access to care for Maddie's Fund, Cornell University's Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship, VetPartners, and the Veterinary Science Technology Program at SUNY-Delhi. Suzanne holds an M.S. in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University of Maryland and an M.A. in Jewish Studies from Baltimore Hebrew University. Owing to her prior professional background as a pastoral counselor and hospital chaplain, Suzanne is passionate about helping veterinarians and pet owners find ways to navigate financial discussions and identify workable payment solutions in an atmosphere of emotional safety. Outside of VetBilling, Suzanne is a devoted dog and horse mom who loves being outdoors when she isn't reading 5 books at the same time! She spends her free time at the barn caring for her horse Chase, or in the saddle hacking out across the woods and fields of central Maryland near her home in Westminster. She also enjoys exploring the rural landscape near the home that she and Tony share with their two dogs - Scout, an Otterhound, and Finch, a miniature schnauzer.

My name is Shannon Gregoire and I'm a fourth year veterinary student at Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California. I completed my bachelor's in Pre-Veterinary Science with a minor in biochemistry in my home state of Massachusetts at UMass Amherst. I'm a social media consultant, as well as a contributing author and editor for Vet Candy and Pet Candy Magazines. I'm a co-host for Vet Candy IRL podcast and host of Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire. My veterinary interests include emergency medicine, preventative medicine, nutrition and entrepreneurship. I volunteer with nonprofits in the LA area bringing care to animals in need and partner with a shelter's foster program. Outside of school I ride my horse Bella back in MA, I love exploring new places from beaches up into the mountains. I am an avid espresso connoisseur and love cooking healthy plant-based food for a busy lifestyle. You can follow my journey @drshannondvm on all social media platforms!

Dr. Rob Trimble is a future-focused veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for innovating at the intersection of medicine, technology, and organizational design. After graduating in 2013 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, he worked as a general practitioner on the central coast of California. After a move to the Bay Area, he worked in the animal health technology space, delivering veterinary housecalls for VetPronto, a pet tech startup based in San Francisco. In 2016, he co-founded Fuzzy Pet Health, a subscription-based, veterinary house call company that was built upon a virtual care and telemedicine platform. Currently, he's serving as the Executive Director for the Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy, a nonprofit organization that's on a mission to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship from within the veterinary profession, starting with veterinary students. He likes small towns, big waves, authentic conversation, and working with business leaders to prepare their organizations for a future of rapid change.

My name is Dr. Leann Benedetti and I have been in veterinary practice for almost 25 years, starting out in mixed animal, through small animal practice and started a house call only practice in 2004. In 2010 my husband and I, with the help of my team built Georgian Bay Veterinary Hospital to support that mobile clientele. I sold GBVH in 2019, and I am still loving working in that practice 2 days a week. The rest of my professional time I spend as a Certified Professional Development Coach. My goal is to provide the humans of veterinary medicine with the emotional and mental support and skills to be resilient and to build a sustainable, fulfilling career. I am also a daughter, wife, and mom to two young men now 19 and 21 years old. We share our house with our cat Smokey and our shelter ‘foster fail’ who has been with us about a year now named ‘Foxy’.

Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM, Fear FreeSM Certified, has worked for the veterinary profession for more than 30 years. After earning her bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University, she began as a client care representative and quickly moved into hospital administration. Debbie has experience in the management of small animal, mixed animal, specialty, and emergency practices. Debbie is considered an expert in team communication, creating positive practice culture, and developing monthly paid wellness plans for veterinary practices. Her business, 2 Manage Vets Consulting, helps practices develop extraordinary team communication and business skills, enhancing patient care, improving profitability, and increasing practice value. She strives to improve the lives of animals by using her expertise to improve workplace culture and the well-being of veterinary professionals. Major national and international animal health organizations, including AVMA, OVMA, CanWest, WVC, NAVC, AAHA, Patterson Veterinary Supply, Zoetis and more, consistently seek Debbie out for her skills as a trainer and speaker. She has been published in numerous veterinary publications and currently serves as a member of the VetPartners Board of Directors as their Vice President, the Fear Free Advisory Board and Speakers Bureau. She was a past member of the AAHA LINC committee, which selects the AAHA Board of Directors. She is currently hosting a new vodcast called The Bend which invites guests to share their stories of triumph over adversity.

Originally from South Africa, Dr. Fuhrman has extensive experience in financial consulting and corporate accounting. As a CPA and a graduate of Colorado State University’s combined MBA/DVM program, she offers a combination of veterinary practice ownership, financial, and management skills. Dr. Fuhrman is a veterinary consultant and nationwide industry speaker. She is also a practice owner and practitioner, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Kelly Baltzell, M.A. is President and CEO of the Beyond Indigo family of companies, which she founded in 1997. Under her leadership, Beyond Indigo companies have developed all types of veterinary websites that now reach millions of people each year in multiple countries. Since 2015, Beyond Indigo has been a certified Google AdWords Partner, and works directly with Google. Additionally, Kelly has been a monthly columnist for AAHA Marketlink since 2011. She has also spoken and been published in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. Kelly graduated from George Washington University with a degree in international affairs and economics and received her master’s degree in counseling and psychology from St. Mary’s.

Mike White currently serves as the Veterinarian in support of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Raised by two civil servants, public service was ingrained in Mike's upbringing. Though he joined a middle-market M&A firm after graduating from the University of Virginia, a call to duty and the need for fulfillment sent him back to veterinary school and into the United States Army Veterinary Corps. Mike has deployed to the middle east numerous times in support of the Resolute Support Mission, and has engaged in subject matter expertise exchanges with veterinary and working dog programs throughout South America, Europe and Africa. Mike is currently transitioning out of Active Duty service and will be working a mixture of private practice and emergency medicine in the DC metro area. He is joined by his amazing wife, their new son, and their forever puppy Hallie.

Céline Leheurteux, DVM, CEO and founder of Vetceterra Solutions Active in small animal practice since 1999, Dr. Leheurteux is interested in the psychological aspect of veterinary practice with the purpose of optimizing relationships both within the care team and with clients. Through the years, she has developed a personalized approach to euthanasia, a defining medical act, one that has a huge impact both for the client and the veterinarian, and for which practitioners are not prepared well for during their University curriculum. Having suffered from the lack of training in euthanasia, she is committed to share her knowledge and clinical experience with veterinary teams to improve the experience of euthanasia for everyone involved in the process. In the last 5 years, she has attended international veterinary conferences and is on a mission to share the best of what she has learned in lectures on end-of-life and communication and in the clinic on her Practical Classes in Small animal Euthanasia RACE approved CE platform . As she could not find anything on the market, it appeared inevitable to design a pet body bag that would respect the bond between the vet team, the pet and the family. Ecology is a core value that guided her choices in the design of EUTHABAG; she spent years researching and developing a leakproof pouch made from recyclable material that could be incinerated without doing harm to the environment. PVC although easy to waterproof was not an option because of its toxicity and the inability to integrate recycled material. In addition, the ink used for silkscreen printing is water-based. Concerned by animal and people welfare she participated in spay and neuter clinics in Costa Rica since she graduated. Celine is a mother of 3 that loves to ride poneys when she can leave the office!

Dr. Richmond is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) and is the medical director at Country Oaks Animal Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida. He currently serves as the chair of both the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Outreach and Professional Wellness & Wellbeing Committees. He is a member of the UFCVM wellbeing curriculum committee and lectures on wellbeing topics. Dr. Richmond is one of 3 co-founders of the Veterinary Wellbeing Collective and the founder of Flourishing Phoenix, a positive veterinary wellbeing consulting practice. He has also served on the board of directors of the Florida Medical Professionals Group, an organization that supports medical professionals in recovery in the state.

Dr. Christina V. Tran is a first generation Filipino-American raised outside of Chicago, Illinois. After completing her undergraduate degree at University of California, Davis, Dr. Tran received her veterinary degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has spent the majority of her professional career in small animal private practice -- as a full-time associate, relief veterinarian, and house call practice owner. In addition, Dr. Tran has worked in shelter medicine and in academia. She served as veterinary technology faculty at Portland Community College and as veterinary technology program director at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, Dr. Tran is on faculty at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine as associate professor and Clinical Relations Lead Veterinarian.

Nicole Clausen, CSSGB, CCFP, CVBL has over 13 years of experience in the veterinary industry with over 10 years in small animal practice. She worked her way up from receptionist to Operations Manager in various clinics and understands the intricacies and internal workings of a successful practice. A common theme she noticed in hospitals across the country was a lack of inventory management, clarity, and control, whereas her focus was to create a viable, profitable system where there was only a void before. Her firm, Veterinary Care Logistics, was born out of the demand by several industry leaders to utilize her inventory system as a model throughout the country. She specializes in helping veterinary teams create a streamlined and efficient inventory management system.

Sarah's start in the veterinary industry came in 2011, when she was hired as the marketing copywriter for the American Animal Hospital Association. In her nearly 5 years there, she fell in love with the profession and learned how to "speak veterinary" fluently. By 2016, the need for standout veterinary writing became obvious to Sarah, so she started her company, Rumpus Writing and Editing. From blogs and social media posts to editorials and advertising copy—whether pet owner- or industry-facing—if it could be written or edited in the veterinary space, Sarah would do it. Today, Rumpus is a team of outstanding writers and editors who know veterinary medicine, know grammar, push limits, and deliver exactly what their clients want.

Alyssa is the CVO of Empowering Veterinary Teams. With over 16 years in the veterinary field and a lifetime of thinking outside of the box, Alyssa is the go-to-gal for developing content & ensuring skills are taught and messages heard. When she's not creating, teaching or saving furry lives, she's hanging out with her family - amazing hubby, 2 small yet spectacular humans & training her blind Cane Corso pup. Try and keep up with her, she's always on the go! https://www.empoweringveterinaryteams.com

Colin Carr is the founder and CEO of CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. Colin has been involved in commercial real estate since 2000 and personally completed over 1,000 transactions. Colin educates thousands of healthcare professionals, administrators, business owners and students on an annual basis through national meetings, conventions, study clubs, associations, universities, and webinars. CARR’s mission is to help practice owners “Maximize Your Profitability Through Real Estate®” A link to our website would be much appreciated: https://carr.us/

Jamie has worked in the veterinary industry since 2005. Worked in several clinics as an assistant/technician, client service representative, and manager for single doctor practices, multi-doctor practices, corporate practices, privately owned practices, and an emergency clinic. Received her CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) certification in August of 2017. Jamie created Veterinary Practice Consulting, LLC in February 2020. I am doing consulting for various areas of the veterinary industry including speaking engagements. I am also a member of VetPartners where I can be found for consulting or speaking engagements.

With a degree in Psychology, and a background in managing companion animal practices, as well as an award-winning AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty practice, Brandon brings a great deal of hands-on experience to the VetSupport team. Other facts about Brandon include: He earned his certification as a compassion fatigue professional (CCFP) in 2016. Brandon and his wife, Michelle live in the Cincinnati area with their 3 dogs and 4 cats. When he’s not working, you can find him pursuing his other passions of snorkeling and scuba diving

Mira Johnson is a partner at the JF Bell Group. Helping veterinary practices thrive through a better understanding of your financial goals. To find out more about Mira and the JF Bell Group go to https://jfbellgroup.com/

Dr. H Howells is the founder of Agents of Change Coaching, end of life veterinarian and staff member at the Colorado veterinary medical association. H has one of those amazing stories that I could listen to for hours on end. To find out more about Dr. H and the work she is doing check out agentsofchangecoaching.com

Host and Producer Jenifer Chatfield at "Is this a thing? Veterinary Translations for Pet Owners!" on Youtube. DVM 360, Fetch & Viticus group speaker. Host and Co-Producer of the VetCandy Podcast and former Veterinary Practice owner.

Helping Women-Owned Vet Practices Thrive | Advanced Tax Savings | Business Podcast Host - The Abundant Beans. https://jeokanecpa.com/

Isaiah's mission: • Change the dynamics of advice and how it is given to dentists and veterinarians. • Focus on the most significant assets dentists and veterinarians have, which is their skillset and businesses. • Identify and grow net worth for clients to help them accomplish their goals in life. • Support the community of Fee-Only and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ advisors who are changing the industry of financial advice. Website: www.vincerewealth.com Podcast: www.veterinariansuccesspodcast.com Veterinarian Financial Advisors Network: www.veterinarianfinancialadvisornetwork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-douglass-mba-cfp%C2%AE/

Dr. Jan Bellows has devoted his veterinary career to help animals and veterinarians through dental education. Dr. Bellows received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University and after completing a small animal internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, worked as a small animal practitioner at Hometown Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic in Weston, Florida. In his pursuit of his goal to make greater contributions to his patients and the veterinary profession, Dr. Bellows became board certified by the board of veterinary practitioners, the academy of veterinary dentistry, and became a diplomat of the college of veterinary dentistry in 1990.

Dr Shadi is a board certified surgeon and the doctor behind VetTriage. Dr. Shadi is truly pushing the boundaries of telemed to bring better care to patients all across the US.

Dr Steve is a Veterinary Hospital Owner, Entrepreneur & Technology Thought Leader.

Dr. Kumm is the founder and CEO of Guava Ai. He developed the first veterinary specific algorithm-based recruitment platform for the profession. GuavaVet’s disruptive technology enables matched veterinary employers and job seekers to connect on demand and without the need for intermediaries. Dr. Kumm as director of veterinary surgeries within the Companion Care / Vets4Pets group in the United kingdom as well as member and also chairperson of the group’s veterinary representative body, the Joint Venture Council, for 6 years. Dr. Kumm is affiliated with the Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA) in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the University of Cape Town, as neuroscience researcher and technology advisor.

Dr. Christman is an MBA graduate with public speaking appearances regarding customer service, team building, leadership and organizational culture. Board member & treasurer to the NJVMA. Adjunct professor of human anatomy & physiology and veterinary assistant program. Social media influencer. Host of the Adam Christman Show! He also hosts the Vet Blast Podcast. Instagram @Adam_Christman

In this episode we sit down with PetDesk's CEO Taylor Cavanah. I'm always fascinated with the why people get into Veterinary Medicine. We talk about how he grew from a failed app company to one of the industries top Communication and Reminder Services for the Veterinary Industry. https://PetDesk.com

Josh and Craig are two of the greatest people that I know in the Veterinary Industry. There are a lot of firsts on this episode. The first 3 person podcast, the 1st episode to go over the 1hr limit. Hold on they're getting longer! Hahaha. I wanted to welcome you into our monthly 'man date' as we call it. Where we get together and talk about the challenges facing our respective businesses.

Some of the best practices I have worked with have amazing practice managers. Maria is one such PM. In this episode we talk about how she was able to work her way up from receptionist to practice manager. Then to being the catalyst for her practice to have one of their busiest months on record during one of the most uncertain of economic times. They say to surround yourself with smart people. Maria is one of those people that I want to surround myself with.

I'm so excited to have Debbie Boone on this weeks episode. Debbie is a true exemplification of southern hospitality. In this episode we dig into Debbie's background running a family restaurant that was at the center of the community. The lessons that she learned and how she later was able to transfer her customer centric focus to veterinary medicine. As well as all the trial and tribulations that she has learned along the way. If you would like to learn more about Debbie you can find her at 2 Manage Vets Consulting https://dboone2managevets.com/

Martin dressed up as a businessman for Halloween when he was seven. Since then, he’s spent almost 40 years refining his skills and honing his craft. Today he’s a dedicated owner of VetSuccess focused on providing the most value he can to his clients and...

In this episode we dig into the amazing story of Dr. Cindy trice and how she was able to overcome her battle with cancer and go on to be awarded with the Start Up of the Year award at VMX 2020; Relief Rover. Relief Rover was created in 2017 out of a passion to help vets do what they love doing (caring for and healing animals) without giving up freedom, control, variety, and even the opportunity to experience different parts of the country and sometimes the world. It’s not the typical routine, which is why we love relief work. We get it. That’s why Relief Rover was created.

As the Founder of Veterinary Cannabis Education & Consulting, Dr. Andre is dedicated to providing practical education and harm reduction training to the emerging veterinary cannabis field. She firmly believes that scientific curiosity can and will open unexpected, exciting, and hugely beneficial opportunities within this field but also that scientific rigor and scrutiny must never be neglected.

Steve is originally from Massachusetts. In 2004, he moved to Orlando, FL where he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. He then attended graduate school at the University of Colorado-Denver and the University of Houston Clear Lake. In 2011, Steve accepted a position at the NASA-Johnson Space Center managing morale and welfare programs for the JSC workforce. While at NASA, Steve was selected as Mission Commander for a 7 day, 7 night deep space simulation mission. He moved back to Colorado in 2015 to begin his career in veterinary management. Now Steve runs and advocates for practice managers everywhere via his VPMU (Veterinary Practice Managers United) Facebook group. Where its a no holds bar any question goes for the betterment of the industry support group.

Dr. Woodley holistic veterinarian who believes holistic medicine is the key to unlocking true health for our pets. Are you tired of hearing there is nothing more you can do for your pet? Are you being told holistic medicine doesn't work? Dr. Woodley is here to partner with you to provide you the answers and care you are seeking for your pet. There is no better time than now to help your pet thrive and live a long and vibrant life!

While this episode was recorded way before we had any idea that there would be this crazy pandemic called COVID19 I feel the episodes release date is very timely. Right now there are millions of people stuck at home and looking for a way to stay connected with their community. You are your practice can be a part of that community through the use of video. In this episode we talk with Craig Spinks the founder of Veteos a Veterinary video production company all about how to leverage video in your practice. And the simple tools you have in your pocket to that can make a difference today.

Brad Patton is the founder of VSS ( Veterinary System Services) a relief staffing firm for veterinary clinics and hospitals. www.HelptheVet.com Brad has extensive history in the veterinary Industry. While working for one of the leading hospitals in the Denver Metro Area Brad saw a major gap in the Veterinary Business model and decided to do something about it. In this episode we dig into just that, how he saw a major gap in the HR side of Veterinary Medicine and how VSS is working one day at a time to not only better his business but the veterinary profession as a whole.

Dr J as he is called has a very unique story in that he went to Vet School in the UK, which means he has a BVM instead of a DVM. In this episode we talk about the unique advantages of attending vet school aboard and how Dr. J is working to change the landscape of preventive medicine. For more info you can visit his website at www.preventivevet.com

We so often talked about the journey to end a life but what happens after? How do we handle the grieving process? In this episode I invite you to join me as I say farewell to my dog, Cash, who ended his journey on Feb 8th 2020 at 6:30 pm. And what I would say to him know if he could hear me.