Podcasts about banfield pet hospitals

Dr. Alea Harrison is the Chief Medical Officer of Banfield Pet Hospital where she supports the practice's 3,600 veterinarians across 1000 hospitals throughout the United States to deliver high-quality, preventive care to millions of pets every year.Dr. Harrison has been with Banfield for more than 17 years. She started as a veterinarian in the practice's hospitals in 2006 and has had progressive leadership roles. Her personal experience treating pets and listening to pet owners helps her identify the best tools and strategies to make best-in-practice treatment decisions informed by the latest medical research, Banfield's own data, and values of inclusion and wellbeing. She's also a strong advocate for getting more women and minorities into STEM careers and leadership positions.Contact Info:Dr. Alea Harrison - GuestAlea Harrison (LinkedIn)Julie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)Julie Berman (LinkedIn)Send Julie a text!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I absolutely LOVE being the host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs", where I interview women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. It has been such a blessing to share stories of incredible, inspiring women since I started in 2020. If you have benefitted from this work, or simply appreciate that I do it, please consider buying me a $5 coffee. ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/julieberman Thank you so much for supporting me -- whether by sharing an episode with a friend, attending a LIVE WWCJ event in Phoenix, connecting with me on Instagram @womencooljobs or LinkedIn, sending me a note on my website (www.womenwithcooljobs.com), or by buying me a coffee! It all means so much.

Check out the latest careers at Mars: http://www.maltesers.co.uk/lighten-the-load Episode Guest Meet Adam Grant, General Manager at Mars Wrigley UK. Adam Grant is General Manager (GM) of Mars Wrigley UK, a role he has held since 2021. Mars produces some of Britain's most loved brands, from Ben's Original to Sheba and Maltesers. As General Manager for Mars Wrigley UK and overall lead for Mars' UK business, Adam Grant is navigating innovative product development and sustainability initiatives across the business. With 25 years' consumer goods industry experience, Adam joined Mars Wrigley from Danone, where he spent 17 years, most recently as Regional GM - Danone Dairy UK, Belgium, Netherlands and Ireland, where he led the team to deliver significant growth in sales and category share. Passionate about mentorship both within and outside the business, Adam volunteers for ORT, a charity working with A Level students to provide mentoring and support around career and A level choices and PSALT, an organisation championing and mentoring under-represented talent at the early stages of their careers. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Finding Your Passion and Purpose 08:22 Exploring Job Opportunities in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry 15:31 Joining an Apprenticeship Program for Career Development 19:03 Creating and Launching a New Product 23:51 Making a Difference and Leaving a Positive Impact 26:45 Embracing Curiosity and Continuous Learning 27:45 Finding Joy in Your Work Episode Partner Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With over $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 115,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Over the past eight episodes of Not Just Fluff, we've had so much fun answering your pet questions and sharing advice from Banfield veterinary professionals. We've learned so much, and we wanted to take the time to recount some of the highlights! In this episode, Hannah recalls some of her favorite moments from season one and tips for animal lovers to keep top of mind. Do you have a question for the show? Reach out to us at podcast@banfield.com and we just might answer it on a future episode! We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show. Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®. Follow us on social media! Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital Instagram: @banfieldpethospital TikTok: @banfieldpethospital

One experienced doctor's toxic behavior is jeopardizing team morale and driving away staff and new graduate veterinarians. In this episode of the Uncharted podcast, practice management expert Stephanie Goss and Dr. Erica Pounds from Banfield Pet Hospital dive into a critical issue faced by many practice leaders: dealing with toxic behavior from a team member. The episode begins with a heartfelt email from a frustrated practice leader detailing the challenges their practice has faced since losing several doctors after a corporate buyout. Stephanie and Dr. Pounds explore actionable strategies to address this issue effectively. Let's get into this episode! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Erica Pounds is the enthusiastic Program Manager for Team-based Care with the Veterinary Affairs Team at Banfield Pet Hospital. Since graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, she has climbed the ranks at Banfield, taking on pivotal roles such as Chief of Staff, Area Chief of Staff, and Interim Director of Veterinary Quality. Erica has a fervent passion for learning and particularly cherishes opportunities for leadership development. Outside the office, Erica's life is full of adventure and creativity. She's not only the supermom to four amazing boys and a partner in crime to her husband in the bustling world of superheroes and soccer, but she also finds joy and tranquility in quilting. Her sewing room is her sanctuary, a place where colorful fabrics and intricate designs come to life, providing a perfect balance to her dynamic professional life.

If your pet stays indoors, is spaying or neutering still important? In a word, yes.Spaying or neutering is an important part of preventive pet care with many positive impacts, from behavior to health to reducing the burden on animal shelters.In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Maria Ramirez Gorton, veterinarian and Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Virginia. They discuss why it's important to spay or neuter your pet, what the procedure entails, and what you and your veterinary team can do to ensure the healing process goes as smoothly as possible.You'll also hear from special guests Kim Van Syoc, Executive Director of the Banfield Foundation and Lacey Frame, Registered Veterinary Technician and Program Manager at Banfield Foundation. Together, they dig into the important work the foundation does to impact pets in need.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show. Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media! Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital Instagram: @banfieldpethospital TikTok: @banfieldpethospital

When it comes to veterinary visits, how can you best prepare and partner with your vet?In this episode, Hannah sits down with Dr. LaToiya Templeton, veterinarian and Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Garner, North Carolina. Together, they discuss the impact a healthy partnership with your veterinary team can have on the health and well-being of your pets. They dig into developing a bond between your BFF and your veterinary team, the many facets of veterinary care, and how to prepare properly for vet visits and reduce stress for your pets.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show. Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®. Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital Instagram: @banfieldpethospital TikTok: @banfieldpethospital

Raw, veggie, senior or puppy, wet or dry ... oh my! With seemingly endless food options, it can be hard to navigate how and how much to feed our pets.In this episode, Hannah sits down with Jennifer Rodeen, Registered Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager at Banfield Pet Hospital in Lacey, Washington. Hannah and Jennifer discuss the role nutrition plays in every stage of your pet's life, what to pay attention to when choosing the right foods, and how lifestyle and environment can have an impact.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.|Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®. Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet Hospital Instagram: @banfieldpethospital TikTok: @banfieldpethospital

Our senior pets are extremely special creatures, and caring for a senior can be very fulfilling. Every stage of your pet's life comes with changes, their golden years are no different. So as your BFF trades in the zoomies for naps in the sun, what can you do to give them appropriate care?In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Andrea Sanchez, Area Chief of Staff for Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, and passionate advocate for senior pets. Together, they discuss the changes you can expect as your dog or cat enters their senior years, and preventive care practices you can adopt to help keep them comfortable, happy, and healthy. That's right – preventive care isn't just for our young pets!We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you liked about the show.Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet HospitalInstagram: @banfieldpethospitalTikTok: @banfieldpethospital

Despite the amount we talk to our pets (c'mon, you know you do it!), they just can't talk back. So, it's up to us as pet caretakers to advocate for their health and well-being. Pet owners sometimes ask why it's important to take their pets to the vet if they seem healthy. We're here to answer that question, unpack what wellness means when it comes to your BFF, and explain the differences between proactive and reactive care.In this episode, Hannah speaks to Dr. Meaghan Gilhooly, veterinarian and Vice President at Banfield Pet Hospital, and Mony Iyer, President of Banfield Pet Hospital. They'll discuss preventive care and how regular vet visits can support the health of our furry friends. You'll learn the importance of developing a relationship with your veterinary professional, and why prevention is important!This episode also reveals the origin of Not Just Fluff (and why you should probably keep your sock drawer closed if you have a puppy at home!).We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you liked about the show.Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet HospitalInstagram: @banfieldpethospitalTikTok: @banfieldpethospital

Holiday celebrations are tons of fun for humans, but can sometimes be stressful for our furry companions. Our dogs and cats are creatures of habit, and between decorations, new food, guests, and travel, they might feel out of sorts this time of year.In this episode, host Hannah Shaw sits down with Dr. Saskia Bogman, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in Castle Rock, Colorado. Hannah and Saskia discuss the environmental changes that can impact your pets over the holidays, how to plan to make sure they are safe, and how to minimize pet stress. Whether you're traveling or home for the holidays, join Hannah to uncover how to help keep your furry BFFs safe, calm, and healthy when changes occur.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you liked about the show.Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet HospitalInstagram: @banfieldpethospitalTikTok: @banfieldpethospital

Is something creepy bugging your pet?Parasites like heartworm, ticks and fleas can be scary, and infections can have lasting effects on your pet's health. All the more reason to talk about them! Silence and lack of awareness around parasites can lead to dangerous myths and misconceptions. Let's change that together.In this episode, host Hannah Shaw sits down with Dr. Michael Piccione, Area Chief of Staff for Banfield Pet Hospital Houston North. Hannah and Michael discuss all sorts of creepy crawlies that can harm your pet, common symptoms to look out for, and preventive measures you can take to protect your furry BFF.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and reviewus on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you liked about the show.Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet HospitalInstagram: @banfieldpethospitalTikTok: @banfieldpethospital

We know, we know – The idea of getting your furry BFF to sit still and let you put your fingers in their mouth? It's the last thing any of us want to do at the end of the day.It's a common misconception that stinky breath is a part of pet ownership. And while a professional teeth cleaning at the vet is important, there are also steps we can do at home to help our pet's oral health.In the first episode of Banfield Pet Hospital's new podcast, Not Just Fluff, our host, Hannah Shaw, AKA Kitten Lady, sits down with Dr. Kate Hilsenteger, Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital, and passionate advocate for oral hygiene.The pair discuss why preventive oral care is so important, and how you can incorporate it into your furry friend's routine. You'll also learn about some common signs that may point to oral pain, and how to approach oral hygiene with your pet.We hope you enjoy Not Just Fluff! If you find these conversations helpful, we want to hear from you! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you liked about the show.Learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital's Optimum Wellness Plans®.Follow us on social media!Facebook: Banfield Pet HospitalInstagram: @banfieldpethospitalTikTok: @banfieldpethospital

It may go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: we love our pets. That's why Banfield Pet Hospital created Not Just Fluff, a podcast all about animals, made for the humans who love them.Not Just Fluff is here to bring you actionable tips and smart advice from pet professionals who really understand pet care. Our host, Hannah Shaw, will sit down with pet pros to debunk common pet-related myths, share practical advice, and deep dive into some of the most common questions we hear from pet lovers. We want to empower you with the knowledge you need to give your furry friends the best care, and show them unconditional love.Get ready for helpful insights and entertaining stories about caring for your beloved pets. Get your paws on that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

After a Lyft driver nabbed Tux the cat in Austin, TX, her human turned to social media for help. Palash Pandey's posts went viral, a massive search ensued, and Lyft CEO David Risher hired private investigators to locate the feline.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. The unprecedented chain of events began on September 30, 2023, when Palash Pandey ordered a Lyft to take his cat, Tux, to the vet at Banfield Pet Hospital in Austin, Texas. As he made his way around the vehicle to grab Tux, who was located on the passenger side, the driver sped off. Desperate, Palash tried to contact the driver, even offered him money to bring Tux back, but to no avail. 1 Palash then turned to Reddit and Twitter X. His posts went viral, galvanizing the online community and putting pressure on Lyft who was facing a PR cat-astrophe. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. After 36 hours, private investigators hired by Lyft CEO David Risher found Tux 1.2 miles away from the vet's office, where she had been kidnapped from. She was dehydrated, covered in fleas and terrified, but otherwise unharmed. The driver has been deactivated on the Lyft platform on October 2, and the Austin Police Department are investigating the case. 2 In this episode we also discuss the legal aspect related to pets being considered property instead of sentient beings, and we look at safe alternatives to ridesharing involving human drivers: Robotaxis such as Waymo made by Alphabet and Cruise made by General Motors are looking promising. 1. palashpandey9 Need help!! Lyft driver drove off with my pet cat Reddit, October 2023 ⇤2. Cathy Free Lyft passenger says driver took of with his cat. A Huge search ensued. The Washington Post, October 2023 ⇤

Robert Ribciuc is the Managing Partner at EBITDA Catalyst. He helped establish, grew, and managed a successful advisory/consulting firm focusing on pricing strategy and analytics, go-to-market optimization, and revenue management for middle-market corporate and private equity portfolio (PE) clients in diverse industry verticals. In this episode, Robert shares the need to understand the veterinary business as a whole, from the service to the non-service products to come up with the best pricing strategy.   Why you have to check today's podcast: Understand how veterinary practice is different from other industries Consider the use of good, better, best pricing strategies when dealing with veterinary services and products Learn to holistically understand the veterinary business from the two sides -- the service and the non-service aspect to create best pricing strategies   "The hypothetical practice where the veterinarian also acts as the practice manager which the more you go up in size you have multiple practices, and then you get to these corporate entities, they try to avoid that like the plague." - Robert Ribciuc   Topics Covered: 02:31 - Robert's thoughts on what is said as unreasonable expenses in taking care of pets 07:07 - Understanding the dynamics of the veterinary practice as totally different from other industries 11:49 - How are the bigger veterinary companies leading when it comes to price increase? 14:22 - Payment schemes to consider for veterinary expenses 15:22 - How should veterinarians deal with pricing  17:19 - Staying in the veterinary business for long-term 18:17 - The concept of having a practice manager responsible for pricing, instead of the practice owner [implementing the good, better, best pricing] 22:01 - How to effectively manage pricing for the diverse range of services and products offered by a veterinary practice  27:49 - His definition of business success   Key Takeaways: "One of the trends we should talk about is adoption or non-adoption of insurance in this space and other types of concepts from pricing like subscription or wellness plans, where instead of having that one time pain that is potentially dramatic and brings you to tears, you have a tiny bit of pain every month, but hopefully short of tears." - Robert Ribciuc  “If you are one of these practices and you're selling a product, you take the case of medication that's being sold. And some of these practices sell some of the medication physically in the practice. And then there are providers like vet source, which is a way to have your online pharmacy that's like your practices ordering portal for your practice customers, that's a pretty significant part of revenue for a practice. And so there are questions over there. How do you get sophisticated with pricing in that space?” - Robert Ribciuc    People/Resources Mentioned: Blue Pearl Emergency: https://bluepearlvet.com Banfield Pet Hospital: https://www.banfield.com Mars: https://www.marsveterinary.com General Mills: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mills Blue Buffalo: https://bluebuffalo.com VHMA: https://www.vhma.org/home   Connect with Robert Ribciuc: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ribciuc/ Email: robert@ebitdacatalyst.com   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

“Leadership is critical because it shapes the culture.”-Anahita CameronHave you ever been tapped on the shoulder for a new opportunity?  Have YOU tapped someone else on the shoulder?  We don't see ourselves the way others do, and we can all benefit from people seeing potential in us that we don't see.  Today's guest has benefited from being “tapped” throughout her career, and this experience informs how she now leads the People function.My guest is Anahita Cameron, Chief People Officer for Thrive Pet Healthcare. Anahita is a change-driven healthcare and retail operations Human Resources executive with a proven track record fostering organizational growth while honoring a commitment to employees, customers, and local communities. She has deep expertise in all aspects of workforce management and prioritizes strong culture, employee engagement and retention while building meaningful relationships and collaborations cross-functionally. She has previous senior leadership experience at Aspen Dental, HealthPartners, Target Corporation, and Banfield Pet Hospitals. She maintains a lifelong commitment to community service and has served in numerous board leadership roles for nonprofit organizations.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

According to a study conducted by Kelton Research for Banfield Pet Hospital, owning a dog can positively impact career success. In fact, 83% of the C-suite executives surveyed grew up with a dog, and 78% attribute their success to owning a pet as a child. This indicates that the bond between humans and dogs can teach us valuable lessons about leadership. "Unleash the Leader in You," is the new episode of the GrownLearn Podcast, hosted by Zorina and featuring special guest Iris Grimm, a leadership coach. In this episode, we explore the unique approach of merging the wisdom of dogs with practical applications in the workplace through a concept known as "Dog-Gone Leadership." Dog-Gone Leadership brings the joy of pet ownership and the professional development of leadership together in a fun and engaging way. Join us as we share stories of how dogs have taught us important leadership skills such as loyalty, teamwork, communication, and perseverance. In this episode, Iris Grimm is also offering a free leadership play sheet on her website athttps://irisgrimm.com/divi_overlay/giveaway/. The play sheet is a useful tool that can help you apply the lessons learned in this episode to your own leadership journey. Tune in now to unleash your inner leader! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Grownlearn! We are a trusted Business Partner with years of experience in group strategy, specializing in both organic and inorganic growth. At Grownlearn, we help businesses identify new business opportunities and pursue effective strategies to achieve their growth goals. Our founder's extensive professional network of experts and mentors allows us to bring on board the right person or team based on the specific needs of the company we're working with. We work closely with management teams to assess their company's strengths and weaknesses and develop strategies to improve performance and increase profitability. In addition to our consulting work, we host the podcast Grownlearn, where we share expertise and insights on a wide range of topics, including personal development, career advancement, relationship building, financial management, and more. On our website, you'll find a range of resources to help you grow and succeed in your personal and professional life, including insightful blog posts and informative videos. Our deep understanding of business operations, market trends, and consumer behavior allows us to share insights and strategies that can help you achieve your personal and professional growth objectives. Whether you're a startup or an established business, Grownlearn can help take your business to the next level. Connect with us today to explore how we can help your business transform and grow.

February 14: Today on TownHall Linda Yang, CIO, talks with Dan Regalado, Chief Information Officer at Banfield Pet Hospital about utilizing data to improve pet health and employee retention. What is Dan's perspective on the current state of pet healthcare technology? Why are they utilizing technology to improve the employee experience? How are they able to utilize over 20 years of data to improve pet health?Healthcare needs innovative ways to address staffing shortages from clinical to IT employees. Are you curious about how technology can help support your Healthcare staff? Join us on our March 9 webinar, “Leaders Series: The Changing Nature of Work,” to explore how Health IT can be used to supplement Healthcare professionals.Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Dr. Bob Lester, CMO of Wellhaven Pet Health, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article in Today's Veterinary Business Magazine. The topic is "Home On Time (H.O.T.)" - prioritizing staff wellness and setting systems, tools and boundaries to get staff members out of the building on time. LINKS: Uncharted Veterinary Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lester remains as passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinary profession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations. After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President of Professional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester's LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication, leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors for WellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes in caring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven Pet Hospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board. He was the state delegate to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council on Education, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” for Today's Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at WellHaven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as Vice President of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easyvetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester's interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie's Jessie and Woody.

The Personalization Outbreak Podcast has released the final episode of the season. In this closing episode, Tiffany King, Vice President of People Teams at United Healthcare, talks about the importance of creating a culture of trust in order to lead your team through change. Tiffany is an HR Professional with over several years of Human Resources experience in multiple organizations such as Starbucks, Apple and Banfield Pet Hospital. Join us as we explore how to build trust within a team and create a positive environment for change.Change is hard. We all know that. But what's even harder is trying to implement change without the trust and support of your team. 

Employee retention is a big issue for companies nowadays. A lot of organizations are starting to see the importance of employee wellness and how it can help retain workers. Mel Marshall, head of People & Organization at Banfield Pet Hospital, has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to employee wellness and retention, her work at Banfield has helped the company become one of the leading general veterinarian practices in the United States, and she continues to be an important asset to their team.If you're looking to learn more about how to create a healthy and engaging work environment, this is the episode for you! We'll be discussing how Banfield uses employee wellness programs to keep workers engaged and healthy, as well as how their culture and passion for animals contributes to a strong employee retention rate.

This episode features an interview with Melissa Marshall, Vice President of People and Organization at Banfield Pet Hospital, the largest veterinary practice in the U.S. Mel is responsible for leading the people strategy at Banfield, where she serves 20,000 associates including veterinarians and their staff. In this episode, Mel discusses how to use layers of technology to support communication among employees, how to increase diversity in a predominantly white profession, and the many ways Banfield is making the veterinary profession more accessible.Quotes*”It's so important to have that human connection. One of the things that we know is that word of mouth is how connection happens [and] how community is really fostered. And so whether it's through our diversity resource groups, whether it's through our mental health and wellbeing offerings, we've really balanced low tech, medium tech, high tech to be able to create community and draw community around some of these major topics.”*”At the end of the day, what we do is for our people. It's not for the business. It's to make a better world for our people.”*”We have a mission to truly understand people for who they are, their whole selves, everything about them. Truly understand their capabilities, truly understand what's possible, versus that proverbial ‘judging a book by its cover'. I count it my mission personally to ensure that [in] any organization that I work with, people will come first. We will listen. We will listen at scale, and we will act on what our people say.” *”Relationships, relationships, relationships…the ability to partner well and successfully is going to come from having great relationships with your team, to partner well and collaborate. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work. And so the more that you can start your career with relationships at the foundation, I think will be critical.”*”The people strategy is the business strategy.”Time Stamps*[4:23] The Flight Plan: Get to know Banfield Pet Hospital*[7:38] First Class: Best EX practices at Banfield Pet Hospital*[25:21] Turbulence: EX lessons learned*[37:55] Advice for other EX leadersLinksConnect with Melissa on LinkedInCheck out Banfield Pet HospitalThanks to our friendsThis episode is brought to you by Firstup, the company that is redefining the digital employee experience to put people first and lift companies up by connecting every worker, everywhere with the information that helps them do their best work. Firstup has helped over 40% of the Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, AB InBev, Ford and Pfizer stay agile and keep transforming. Learn more at firstup.io

Dr. Jesus Aramendi was born and raised in Venezuela. He appreciated the love for animals he witnessed during an internship in America, so he moved and obtained his veterinary license in Florida. The appreciation for the human-animal bond will come full circle as it is the center of his brand-new veterinary practice, Fur Life Vets, which will open in the Fall. Dr. Aramendi spent over a decade learning and leading inside the Banfield Pet Hospitals, and his time working at Chewy gave him the business and technology skills to confidently open his own entrepreneurial veterinary practice.   To learn more about Dr. Aramendi and Furlife Vets, you can connect and follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn. Please, subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, and give a great rating and review on Apple Podcast. This helps others find the podcast as well. If you want to connect with me, the host, find me over on LinkedIn as well!

Dr. Bob Lester believes owning pets shouldn't be a luxury that few people can afford. The veterinary profession needs to think creatively about how to keep medicine accessible to pet owners across socioeconomic groups. In this episode, Dr. Lester joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article which outlines 15 new business models our profession might approach to help pets get the care they need. LINKS: Tear Down the Wall (Original Article): https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/veterinary-care-models/ Wellhaven Pet Health: https://wellhaven.com/ Uncharted Veterinary Podcast: https://unchartedvet.com/blog/ NEW Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/store/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bob Lester remains as passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinary profession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations. After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President of Professional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester's LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication, leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors for WellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes in caring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven Pet Hospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board. He was the state delegate to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council on Education, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” for Today's Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at WellHaven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as Vice President of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easyvetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester's interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie's Jessie and Woody.

Dr. Molly McAllister, DVM, MPH, Leads the veterinary function of Banfield Pet Hospital and is driven by her passion to develop future leaders in the veterinary profession.  Dr. McAllister promotes inclusive health and well-being for veterinary professionals, and works on several boards including the Human Animal Bond Association, Diversify Veterinary Medicine, and Pet Peace of Mind.  

Dr. Phil Boutet's whole life has been surrounded by veterinary medicine. His parents, wife, etc are all veterinarians. So he has a natural heart for us in the profession. In this conversation, we talk about how to establish boundaries when it's really hard to leave work and how experiences outside of vet med can help you grow. Canadian born and raised, he flew to southern California to start his long career with Banfield Pet Hospital. From associate veterinarian to medical director and to interim Vice-President and currently a director of formulary & supply quality assurance. Make sure you stay to the end to know one of his most grateful gifts he received from Banfield. Link to the YouTube conversation: https://youtu.be/3pAHrD6dYWE

Lisa Stockmon is the Chief Marketing Officer at Banfield Pet Hospitals. Lisa leads the development and execution of Banfield's innovative integrated marketing strategy, ensuring it supports the organization's strategic vision, aligns with its purpose, and drives revenue. In this episode Alan and Lisa discuss what led to Banfield's recent 400% growth in social followers and 104% increase in content interaction on Instagram. Lisa also shares the role curiosity has played in successfully engaging Gen Z in her marketing strategy. Listen to learn how to adapt to the shifting market and skyrocket your social growth. In this episode, you'll learn: Ways the pandemic has changed brands' customer bases How to strategically leverage influencer marketing on social media The importance of open-mindedness and curiosity in marketing Key Highlights [01:00] Lisa's career journey and passion project [07:00] Banfield's “b here” marketing strategy [09:00] Reaching new demographics of pet owners [15:00] Strategically leveraging influencers on social media [17:00] Experiences that define Lisa [19:00] Lisa's advice for her younger self [20:00] What marketers should be learning more about [23:00] The biggest opportunity for marketers today Resources Mentioned: Banfield Pet Hospital Lisa Stockmon Career stops: HBO, Time Warner, Time Warner Cable, Time, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, City of Hope About Banfield Pet Hospital: 1000 locations, 19,000 people Banfield Here - #BHere Marketing Strategy Banfield Pet Owner Research Banfield After Party series (YouTube) March Madness Buick Commercials highlighting women athlete performances you didn't see (AgencySpy) Progressive Commercials “Becoming Your Parents” -Parking, Home Improvement Follow the podcast: Listen in iTunes (link: http://apple.co/2dbdAhV) Listen in Google Podcasts (link: http://bit.ly/2Rc2kVa) Listen in Spotify (Link: http://spoti.fi/2mCUGnC) Connect with the Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-stockmon-0017327/ https://twitter.com/Banfield https://www.instagram.com/banfieldpethospital/ Connect with Marketing Today and Alan Hart: http://twitter.com/abhart https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhart http://twitter.com/themktgtoday https://www.facebook.com/themktgtoday/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-today-with-alan-hart/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingtoday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As president of Banfield Pet Hospital, Brian Garish leads the vision and strategic direction of the industry's leading provider of preventive care. He also serves on the board of the Banfield Foundation. Brian believes that pets, people and society are all connected and is passionate about ensuring the practice is making a positive impact on the world at large. His top priority is creating a high-performing, inclusive culture at Banfield's 1,000+ hospitals for its 19,000+ associates across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Rags to riches is a uniquely United States story. It's the American Dream of starting from humble beginnings, working hard, fighting against adversity and making something of yourself. Brian Garish embodies this ethos. Though, his version is a little different. Garish went from stocking shelves at Walgreens to becoming the president of Banfield Pet Hospital, the largest pet hospital chain in the U.S. He began his career stocking shelves at the local Walgreens pharmacy during high school. Garish dropped out of college after only a six-month stint when he was 18 years-old. It was a trying time. Back at home with his parents, he felt lost without any direction. As he explains, "At the time, I didn't see the value of sitting in class to hear about business. I wanted to do the work." A mentor at the pharmacy chain suggested that Garish focus on working hard and advancing within the organization, especially since he didn't have any other alternatives. After serving about 12 years as a manager at Walgreens, then spending more than 10 years rising from district and regional manager roles to area vice president at CVC Health, Garish is now the president of Banfield Pet Hospital, the industry's leading provider of preventive care, a division of Mars Inc.

Lately it seems you just can't get in to see your vet. A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital reveals an estimated 75 million pets in the U.S. may not have access to the veterinary care they need by 2030, with an important factor being a critical shortage of veterinarians. This pandemic pet boom has overwhelmed veterinarians nationwide, so getting an appointment with a local vet has become increasingly difficult.  So-- What is the leading cause of the veterinarian labor shortage?  Healthcare workers and those in public service-facing roles have borne the brunt of this pandemic, and that includes veterinarians. While much of our attention has been focused on the COVID-19 virus and how it affects humans, it's important to remember that animals never stopped needing medical care as well. Unfortunately, the pandemic accelerated an already worrying trend in this regard. Simply put, veterinarians are overwhelmed. According to National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households had a pet in 2021 (approximately 90.5 million families.) Yet, there are only 86,000 licensed veterinarians. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics recently went so far as to update the 2020-30 job outlook for vets – at an incredible 17%. That's almost 5,000 new veterinarians being added every year - just to keep up. On this show, we speak with Caitlin Palmer, a veterinary receptionist at a busy practice in Mississippi to learn more.   Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Lately it seems you just can't get in to see your vet. A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital reveals an estimated 75 million pets in the U.S. may not have access to the veterinary care they need by 2030, with an important factor being a critical shortage of veterinarians. This pandemic pet boom has overwhelmed veterinarians nationwide, so getting an appointment with a local vet has become increasingly difficult.  So-- What is the leading cause of the veterinarian labor shortage?  Healthcare workers and those in public service-facing roles have borne the brunt of this pandemic, and that includes veterinarians. While much of our attention has been focused on the COVID-19 virus and how it affects humans, it's important to remember that animals never stopped needing medical care as well. Unfortunately, the pandemic accelerated an already worrying trend in this regard. Simply put, veterinarians are overwhelmed. According to National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households had a pet in 2021 (approximately 90.5 million families.) Yet, there are only 86,000 licensed veterinarians. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics recently went so far as to update the 2020-30 job outlook for vets – at an incredible 17%. That's almost 5,000 new veterinarians being added every year - just to keep up. On this show, we speak with Caitlin Palmer, a veterinary receptionist at a busy practice in Mississippi to learn more.   Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Mony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation.

Welcome to the Workology Podcast, a podcast for the disruptive workplace leader. Join host Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology.com as she sits down and gets to the bottom of trends, tools, and case studies for the business leader, HR, and recruiting professional who is tired of the status quo. Now here’s Jessica with this episode […] The post Episode 325: Community Building and DEI With Melissa Marshall, VP People & Organization, Banfield Pet Hospital appeared first on Workology.

Erica Keswin is a workplace strategist who has worked for the past twenty years with some of the most iconic brands in the world as a consultant, speaker, author, and professional dot-connector. Her bestselling book, Bring Your Human to Work: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Design a Workplace That's Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World, was published by McGraw-Hill in the fall of 2018. Her second book, Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (McGraw-Hill), was published in January 2021 and made the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists. Erica's work and insights can be seen in various media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, NY Post, Forbes, Huffington Post, O Magazine, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Mogul, Conscious Company, Quartz, and Fast Company. Recent keynotes, workshops, and webinars (virtual and IRL) include the American Red Cross, SXSW, TIAA, IBM, New York Times, Hightower Associates, AllianceBernstein, Standard Industries, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Radio Flyer. Erica was named one of Marshall Goldsmith's Top 100 Coaches in 2020, as well as one of Business Insider's most innovative coaches of 2020. Please enjoy! Please visit https://nishantgarg.me/podcasts for more info. Follow Nishant: Friday Newsletter: https://garnishant-91f4a.gr8.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-garg-b7a20339/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nishant82638150 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NishantMindfulnessMatters/

Our guest is Brian Garish. Brian is the President of Banfield Pet Hospitals. Banfield has over 1,000 hospitals and over 19K associates across North America. Since taking over as president of this multibillion-dollar organization in 2017, Banfield has achieved the lowest turnover in its history and has continued to average double-digit growth year after year for the past five years, increasing revenues by over 50% since 2015. So, clearly this guy knows how to very successfully lead an organization. However, in supporting pet health, Banfield is uniquely positioned to advance human health and is committed to elevating societal wellbeing. It's this intersection of pets, people, and communities that drives Brian's strategic decision-making. As a result, his company has enacted programs to tackle student debt, put resources behind mental health and suicide awareness, and supported victims of domestic violence. Banfield aims to be a beacon for how other companies ought to behave. More about Brian Garish and Banfield Pet Hospitals Website: www.banfield.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banfieldpethospital And https://www.instagram.com/briangarish LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangarish Twitter: https://twitter.com/Banfield

Our guest is Brian Garish. Brian is the President of Banfield Pet Hospitals. Banfield has over 1,000 hospitals and over 19K associates across North America. Since taking over as president of this multibillion-dollar organization in 2017, Banfield has achieved the lowest turnover in its history and has continued to average double-digit growth year after year for the past five years, increasing revenues by over 50% since 2015. So, clearly this guy knows how to very successfully lead an organization. However, in supporting pet health, Banfield is uniquely positioned to advance human health and is committed to elevating societal wellbeing. It's this intersection of pets, people, and communities that drives Brian's strategic decision-making. As a result, his company has enacted programs to tackle student debt, put resources behind mental health and suicide awareness, and supported victims of domestic violence. Banfield aims to be a beacon for how other companies ought to behave. More about Brian Garish and Banfield Pet Hospitals Website: www.banfield.com Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banfieldpethospital And https://www.instagram.com/briangarish LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangarish Twitter: https://twitter.com/Banfield

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“If you take care of your people, everything else will follow.” - Brian Garish   In today's conversation, Brian shares about his early experiences as an employee, and how he learned early on that when leaders create a culture of inclusion around decision making, they are not only impacting the organization. They are impacting people. Brian talks about how culture is Banfield's top priority, and that if you take care of your people, everything else will follow. He explains the critical components of Banfield's strategy: equity, inclusion, and diversity; and defined health and well-being journey that is part of everything Banfield does to create a better world for their associates. Brian explains and demonstrates the importance of creating personal connections and being vulnerable as a leader, genuinely welcoming feedback from employees, customers, and the community. Under his leadership, he has brought Banfield from a company with the highest turnover to a company with the lowest turnover. His key advice for leaders? Never underestimate the impact you can have on people in society.

Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Bob Lester, columnist for Today's Veterinary Business, to discuss the corporations that are buying veterinary practices, the autonomy of the modern veterinarian, the difference in compliance culture and commitment culture, and what motivates people to go to work. LINKS: Subject article: What Corporate Gets Wrong https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/commitment-culture-compliance/ Live Workshop: The Secret Sauce to Optimizing Workflow w/ Senani Ratnayake: https://unchartedvet.com/product/the-secret-sauce-to-optimizing-workflow/ Live Workshop: 12 Steps to Critical Conversations w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bob Lester remains as passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinary profession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations. After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President of Professional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester's LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication, leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors for WellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes in caring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven Pet Hospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board. He was the state delegate to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council on Education, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” for Today's Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at Well Haven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as Vice President of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easy vetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester's interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie's Jessie and Woody.

Petaluma is sustainable and high-quality nutrition for dogs that replaces factory-farmed animal products with plant-based ingredients. Petaluma is a public benefit corporation on a mission to create a more sustainable and compassionate agricultural system for the planet, farmworkers, and animals. Petaluma was founded in 2019 by Garrett Wymore and Caroline Buck and is based in Oakland, CA. Garrett is the co-founder and chief executive officer at Petaluma. Garrett's professional experiences cover product management, R&D, corporate strategy / financial modeling, and general business operations. Before starting Petaluma, Garrett was Chief of Staff and Head of Product & Marketing at Whistle Labs, a pet tech brand that was acquired by Mars Petcare in 2016. While a part of Mars Petcare, Garrett led the pioneering Pet Insight Project, a research partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital. Pet Insight Project's goal was to identify links between dog behavior and health data to provide improved preventative veterinary care. Before Whistle Labs and Mars Petcare, Garrett was a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Co in San Francisco. Garrett graduated from Dartmouth College.

Don't Forget The Weather Predicting Pig! Dr. Page Wages, a Raleigh veterinarian loves animals so much she has 93 on her "Funny Farm" and a Weather Predicting Pig. Ellmer the Pig has some weird behavior when it's going to rain. Dr. Wages describes her big family and what she has to do every day to care for 93 animals. Listen Now Putin Enacts Epic Pet Welfare Law Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new animal welfare laws. The laws include banning petting zoos and animal fights. It also bans the killing of stray animals, which must instead be captured and placed in shelters. Also, when those stray animals are captured and taken to a shelter, they can only be captured out of sight of children and it must be recorded for public review. This was not a fast change. The law was first submitted to the Russian parliament in 2010 but was only approved and signed into law last month. Listen Now Mother of Invention Lisa Baronoff was tired of cleaning her dog's paws after winter walks in Manhattan. She became worried after her cocker spaniel got sick from the snowmelt chemicals put on sidewalks. She took her marketing background and launched her dog waders, Walkee Paws. She's on Animal Radio this week to tell us about her invention and foray into the 72 million dollar pet sector. Listen Now Link Between Executive Position and Pet Ownership We all know that vision, forward thinking, risk-taking, determination, hard work, dedication and a good game plan are what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. However, something else isn't so well known also helps. According to a new study conducted for Banfield Pet Hospitals, having a pet can actually help people become successful and better company leaders. The research found that behind most C-suite executives (which are the CEO's, CFO's, COO's), is a pet. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

AFFINITY GROUPS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, PART I: J.H. BIAS For minority groups, finding a community of peers in a highly homogenous profession can be difficult, but at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, inclusivity is all important. One of many student organizations at OSU CVM, the J.H. Bias Black Affinity Group was formed to provide a safe, supportive space for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds. In this episode, we are joined by the president of the organization, Kayla Orso, who shares insights into the black student experience, explains how J.H. Bias supports the black veterinary community, and explores ways veterinarians can come together to change the profession. In part two, we continue our "Meet the Board" series with Dr. Michelle McFadden, District 7 Representative. For show notes and more information on today's guests, please visit https://www.fullyvettedpodcast.com/episodes/32.html. WANT TO WIN A FREE REGISTRATION TO THE 2022 MIDWEST VETERINARY CONFERENCE? Listen to four FVP episodes and share your feedback for a chance to win a full ride! Deadline to enter is Sept. 1, 2021. LEARN MORE » =========================================== Special thanks to Banfield Pet Hospital for supporting this episode. Learn more about Banfield's commitment to a diverse world and browse opportunities at jobs.banfield.com. =========================================== --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fully-vetted/message

**We're taking a break for the summer! We look forward to bringing you more content about dogs and supporting your community in the fall! In part 2 of their conversation, Danielle and Dr. Jung discuss sterilizing your dog and the data behind when and why owners might sterilize their dogs. Be sure to establish a relationship with a trusted veterinarian to make the best decisions for your dog's health. Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009. Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

“There's nothing more joyful than sharing your blessings and helping others become successful"I speak with Dan Regalado, Vice President of Digital Platforms and Enterprise Technology, at Banfield Pet Hospital. Dan grew up in a small rural town of roughly 1,500 people around 500kms from Manilla, Philippines. Both of his parents were government workers, also owning rice fields as a secondary income and to help their local community.After attending university in Manilla (where his accommodation wasn't the most pleasant of experiences and he had to survive on $20 per month), Dan fulfilled a lifelong dream to move to the US.Arriving with his wife, a new-born and six bags of luggage, Dan had to work hard to get to where he is today as an accomplished company vice president, managing global teams and huge budgets. We chat about Dan's journey and touch on how he manages work/life balance through Ironman challenges, as well as why kindness, compassion and diversity should always have a space in the workplace.Dan also places a strong emphasis on staying connected to his roots – never forgetting the small town he grew up in and some of the hardships he faced along the way.I have a huge amount of respect for Dan – having worked with him I can say first-hand just how much of a great leader he is, and listening to his story, I can 100% see why that is.Thanks for sharing your journey Dan!Other episodes you may like:#23 Robert Cleave: Lessons from cycling around the world#22 Rochelle Gilburn: Finding your why#18 Luke Wigman: Injured veteran turned endurance athlete#10 Ryan Romano: Vulnerability and developing your self-identityJoin the Connections Untold community:InstagramFacebook

Danielle is joined by Dr. Angela Jung, local veterinarian, to discuss the importance of critical thinking around pet care, grain free dog food, vaccinations, preventative care, and more! Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009. Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

When Covid hit, several industries were hit hard, but some thrived immensely. One such industry that’s seen a huge uptick in business this past year has been the pet industry, as 11 million households got a new pet in 2020. Wow! That’s a lot of new family members. But Banfield Pet Hospital is here to help new pet owners manage all that animal energy. On this week’s episode, Erica sits down with Banfield Pet Hospital president, Brian Garish, to talk all things cats, dogs, and leadership in the (hopefully pet-friendly) Hybrid Revolution. With over 1000 hospitals and over 19,000 associates servicing all these new furry friends, how does Brian lead through it all? By talking to his people. Brian leads with empathy and knows that the key to an empowered, passionate workforce is one that feels heard and sees vulnerability modeled at the top. This conversation imagines an optimistic future of work, where we can continue giving our pets the “best year of their lives” indefinitely, through flexible work options. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts You can also listen to the show on: StitcherOvercast GoogleSpotify Quotes:4:23 – “When you think about being a leader in a company, and being part of the conversation of, ‘what’s the hybrid work force going to look like? what are the hybrid working conditions going to look like?’ It can’t be made with just an executive team, it has got to have your people’s voice involved in the conversation.”10:16 – “Culture is my top priority and has been my top priority. The strategic direction of the company is a second priority because strategy without empathy is a wasted idea.”10:41 – “More so now than ever, people want to be seen, they want to be heard, and they want to be understood. And we have that opportunity to do that even better.”12:30 – “The theme of our session for the year for 2020 was ‘b empowered, b passionate, and b here.’ We wanted our associates to be empowered to truly own the hospital experience and own what they needed to do to take care of each other and take care of pets and clients. The passion is about really connecting to our purpose, which is making a better world for pets. And being here is out Banfield shows up for society. Well we were thankful that that was the theme because that really anchored us in 2020 once the pandemic really started to come in.”17:35 – “We can’t be our best selves if we don’t take care of ourselves. Our hospitals and all of our associates need our leaders to be present and to be fully available. And you’re not going to be if you’re burned out.” Links to Websites or Resources, text numbers email signupsBanfield websiteErica’s websiteOrder Erica’s book, Rituals RoadmapOrder Erica’s book, Bring Your Human to Work Text ‘human’ to 66866 to sign up for Erica’s newsletter where she shares how to honor relationships well and how to bring your human to work and life.Connect with Brian:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookConnect with Banfield:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookConnect with Erica: InstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebook

Who is Jesper Frederiksen? Jesper Fredrickson was president of research and development for Danaher. Since then Jesper has served as Chief Innovation Officer at Banfield Pet Hospital, at Mars company, and then at Mars Veterinary health care. Today he is VP and Digital Executive for Velux, a Danish manufacturing company. Jesper attended INSEAD at the Syed School of Business at the University of Oxford. And now, AXII! You're going to love this one!

Anthony Guerrieri is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Banfield Pet Hospital. Anthony also serves as the President for the Banfield Foundation.

Dr. Kelly Esch is currently a Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital, Leesburg Village. She is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where she then went onto a Virginia Tech's Vet School, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Esch has known since she was a young child that she wanted to attend vet school and be a veterinarian. She has always had a passion for animals and even worked in a kennel to get more experience prior to vet school. She has been partnering with the Guide Dog Foundation to help raise puppies who then go on to be service dogs for the blind. Dr. Esch is an animal owner herself and talks about her Green-Cheeked Conure during her episode! So, click play and tune into this episode of Behind the Biography featuring Dr. Kelly Esch.

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 10th, 2021... an economic forecast from the International Monetary Fund, home price growth around the world, and a survey on having pets at work.Economic NewsWe begin with economic news from this past week, and an upbeat forecast from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF raised its 2021 U.S. economic outlook from 5.1% to 6.4%. It expects to see a slowdown next year to 4.4% which is stronger than the Federal Reserve’s 3.3% prediction. The IMF also expects that pandemic-related losses for other major economies will be smaller than what we saw after the financial crisis. It is expecting global growth to be just slightly less than the U.S. this year, and about the same next year.The IMF also expressed support for the Fed’s “go slow” policy on interest rate hikes and tapering. The IMF’s chief economist, Gita Gopinath, says: “They have pledged to, kind of, given sufficient advance warning if they are going to reverse course… so we expect that would happen.”Weekly unemployment claims jumped higher for a second week in a row. Economists had expected them to decline but the Labor Department reported 728,000 new state claims. That’s 16,000 more than the previous week. Before the pandemic, the weekly average was around 220,000. If you combine all the new and continuing benefits from both state and federal programs, the total is 18.2 million. Before the pandemic, there were less than 2 million people collecting benefits.On a positive note, job growth is surging. The government says there were 7.37 million jobs available in February. That’s up from 7.1 million in January. It says that 5.74 million people were also hired in February, and the U.S. gained another 916,000 new jobs in March. Those are all good numbers.Mortgage RatesThere’s also good news on mortgage rates. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped 5 basis points, to 3.13%. That’s after seven weeks of higher rates. Freddie Mac says that mortgage rates are lower because of a “modest decline” in U.S. Treasury yields.In other news making headlines...Worldwide Home PricesHome prices are going up around the world. International property consultant Knight Frank says that average urban home prices went up 5.6% last year. That’s up from 3.2% in 2019. Emerging markets are seeing some of the strongest price gains, including Turkey which has a few cities at the top of the list. In Ankara, the year-over-year increase is 30.2%. Ismir and Istanbul are close to that. Turkish inflation is pushing those prices higher, but other countries are seeing double-digit year-over-year increases. Cities in Russia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea are all near the top of the list. U.S. cities with double-digit price growth include Phoenix at 14.4%, Seattle at 13.6%, San Diego at 13%, Boston at 11.4%, Washington, D.C. at 10.3% and Minneapolis at 10.2%.Higher Property Taxes for HomeownersAs home prices soar, so do home values and property taxes. ATTOM Data Solutions says that U.S. property taxes rose 5.4% in 2020. The average for single-family homes in 2020 was $3,719. That translates into an effective tax rate of 1.1% but researchers say many states have much higher tax rates. The highest is New Jersey with 2.2%. Illinois is second at 2.18%. And, Texas is third at 2.15%. At the low end is Hawaii with a tax rate of .37%. CA Landlord Accepts Bitcoin for RentThe Los Angeles-based real estate company Caruso announced that it will accept rent payments in bitcoin from residential and commercial tenants. Developer Rick Caruso founded the company which is known for high-end outdoor malls like The Grove in Los Angeles and a resort near Santa Barbara.Caruso said during a CNBC interview that he hopes to create a whole ecosystem where tenants and guests can use cryptocurrency to check into a resort, pay rent, and buy things while visiting Caruso properties. He says it’s a long-term strategy that anticipates what the world might be like in the next decade, and not just the next year or five years.Pet-Friendly WorkplaceThe pet-friendly workplace could become more common as companies try to lure employees back to the office. A new survey shows that a lot of bosses realize how important pets have been during the pandemic and that many may allow pets at work.In a survey by Banfield Pet Hospital and OnePoll, half of the executives said they are planning to allow pets at the office and 59% said they would adopt policies that give employees flexibility to take care of their pets. One reason for this benevolent attitude is that 75% of the executives said that being a pet owner has made them better, more compassionate business leaders. There have also been a lot of employee requests for a more pet-friendly workplace.If you want more information about any of these stories including home price growth in specific cities around the world and property tax rates for different U.S. states, you'll find links on the podcast player page for this episode at NewsForInvestors.com.Links:1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/imf-lifts-outlook-for-global-and-u-s-growth-11617712232?mod=mw_latestnews2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/imf-backs-go-slow-fed-11617719428?mod=economy-politics3 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-move-higher-for-second-straight-week-11617886018?mod=economic-report4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-job-openings-climb-to-7-37-million-and-top-pre-pandemic-levels-as-economy-speeds-up-and-more-people-hired-11617718171?mod=economy-politics5 - http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/#6 - https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-kingdom/london-real-estate-news/real-estate-news-knight-frank-2020-global-cities-index-2020-international-home-buyer-data-covid-19-impact-on-foreign-home-buyers-12450.php7 - https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2021/04/08/property-taxes-jumped-54-in-20208 - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/rick-carusos-company-to-begin-accepting-rent-payments-in-bitcoin.html9 - https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/a-lot-more-post-pandemic-offices-are-going-to-be-pet-friendly-new-survey-says.html

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bob Lester sit down to discuss our swollen caseload and the undersized pool of veterinarians trying to see it. How did we get here? And more importantly, how do we get out? Links: More Pets, Less Vets Original Article: https://vet-advantage.com/vet_advantage/more-pets-less-vets-veterinary-professional-shortage/?fbclid=IwAR1imz5oFDLqpqnhwuc2AeOK4CCHQ4WgXaR27FtQbQ3ZEb7BTkzPhGKEWW8 Uncharted April Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bob Lester Chief Medical Officer Member Board of Directors WellHaven Pet Health Dr. Lester remainsas passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinaryprofession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University's College ofVeterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of VeterinaryMedical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations.After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President ofProfessional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College ofVeterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester's LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication,leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors forWellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes incaring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven PetHospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical ExaminingBoard. He was the state delegate to the American Association of VeterinaryState Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council onEducation, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council forVeterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” forToday's Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at WellHaven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as VicePresident of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easyvetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College ofVeterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester's interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie'sJessie and Woody.

On Campus, fans are able to return to sporting events and support Appalachian State Athletics in-person. The Appalachian reports that, because of the recent loosening of restrictions on public gatherings under Executive Order No. 195, 30% occupancy is allowed at outdoor sporting events and 15% of a sporting events maximum capacity can attend indoor sporting events. Appalachian State University allowed walk up tickets to be sold at the recent Women's Basketball game, all the while maintaining social distancing standards. In local news, Appalachian State has announced a partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital that provides a new 4-year program to train aspiring veterinarians, while also providing veterinarian care to animals in rural areas. The program will require a 70-hour course load that will teach students about veterinary technology as well as 240-hours of practical experience and 55 hours of domain specific coursework. This online program is expected to become a part of the College of Arts and Sciences in the near future. Nationally, NPR reported that Amazon warehouse workers voting to unionize received the support of President Biden in a video posted on Twitter this weekend. More than 5,800 workers are debating joining the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and, if successfully created, would be the first Amazon Warehouse union in the United States. President Biden stated that he would maintain his 2020 campaign promise to stand up for workers rights and keep a “strong employment policy” as a part of his agenda. This afternoon's weather comes from BooneWeather.com. Expect to see rain throughout the day with a high of 51 degrees. Snow flurries may begin to fall later into the night, accompanied by a low of 21 degrees and gusts of wind ranging from 15 to 45 mph.

This was definitely a full house, but a fun show highlighting Muscular Moving Men & Storage, M3 Commercial Moving & Logistic, and PetSmart. This conversation highlights very different revenue generating companies that have one common focus- growing companies with a strong culture. Whether founded in 1986 like Petsmart or 2008 like Muscular Moving Men, growing a company with a great internal culture can be imperative in company growth. The culture of these two companies helped them both succeed and continue to grow through the pandemic as well. We wish the listeners could see the guests picking up their dogs to share with the camera, but the conversation (even without the dogs) is worth listening. Although puppies and kittens are of course a perk of Petsmart, there are other parts of the culture that Dani and Lauren discuss. Petsmart has continued to progress through the pandemic, support their staff through working from home, and continuing to have passion for people and pets. Jennifer and Justin gave insight into the culture of Muscular Moving Men from the beginning and through the pandemic. They have been able to keep a strong family culture, continuing to support the staff through motivation, while keeping the customers accountable and safe as well. Both companies have growth plans for the future that also include doing good for the community as well. Founders Josh Jurhill and Justin Hodge started Muscular Moving Men to be leaders in the moving industry. Arizona natives, initially just local moving company, MMM added long distance moves, storage, commercial moving & storage and this year Junk Removal. Over the last 12 years Muscular Moving Men & Storage has expanded and seen tremendous growth focusing on amazing company culture and advancement. The staff at MMM has grown with the company with most office members initially starting in the field. According to Justin Hodge Co-Founder, “Its important that our entire staff understand how a move works and how important it is we take care of our customers on moving day.”. Fast forward to 2020 MMM has expanded into a 20,000sf warehouse, 20 trucks, a commercial & junk removal division and a staff of around 70 hard working and very talented individuals. The core values of the company have and always will be “Outstanding Service, competitive rates, Muscles for a Move Made Easy!” Justin Hodge is a 2018 Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Inductee and graduate of the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University. He is an Arizona native and Co-Founder of Muscular Moving Men & Storage which opened their doors in 2008. With sights set on nationwide expansion, Justin and his leadership team work to change the culture of the moving industry and stay in touch with the small business feel that made the company successful out of the gate. Justin is a Husband to an amazing wife and father of two beautiful kids. Jennifer Villalobos is a first generation Latina who graduated graduated from the University of Arizona & received her MBA from the University of Phoenix. Today, as an industry executive, Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 recipient & board member of multiple non profits, and now VP of Marketing for Muscular Moving Men & Storage, Jennifer inspires others to achieve beyond boundaries, never forgetting to return gratitude to those who helped lay the foundation and being a role model to her community. Follow Muscular Moving Men on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Founded in 1986, PetSmart, Inc. is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates, and how we give back to our communities. We operate approximately 1,650 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel dog and cat boarding facilities. PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products and offers unique pet services including training, pet grooming, boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp and in-store pet adoptions. Expert veterinarian care is available in many of our stores, where Banfield Pet Hospital®, operates full-service pet hospitals. These in-store pet hospitals operate independently of PetSmart and employ veterinarians who provide a full range of health care and emergency services. PetSmart, together with non-profits PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Charities of Canada, partners with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 9 million adoptions – more than any other brick-and-mortar organization. Lauren Givens is the Manager of Emerging Talent at PetSmart. Lauren has more than 9 years of progressive and strategic experience in learning, leadership and talent development, and talent acquisition. Lauren attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee where she received both her BA and MA in Communication. Lauren has worked for both for profit and not for profit retailers before she found herself at PetSmart. She is responsible for the end-to-end early career talent recruitment process that begins with development of the recruitment strategy, design and development of program content, execution of non-traditional recruitment strategies and new hire onboarding for early career talent. She is passionate about helping others see their potential and developing internal and external talent. Dani Kaufman has been with PetSmart for 5 years and currently leads the employment brand and recruitment marketing team. She is passionate about PetSmart and loves to give others a peek into #lifeatpetsmart. She also loves being a dog mom to Ace and Gizmo. Follow PetSmart on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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Episode Notes This is Receding Horizons, Episode 1, where we talk about biology, the science of life, both on Earth and in the realm of the cosmos. We also talk about dinosaurs. Our guest in this episode is Andrew Maurer. Andrew has a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, received in 2016. His research interests span comparative herpetological phylogenetics and paleobiological studies, as well as genomic mapping and comprehensive studies in Aves, Lissamphibia, and Squamata. He is currently a data entry worker at MicroGenDX in Lubbock, TX. Previously, he's been a shift lead and veterinary assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital in North Wales, Pennslyvania, and was an intern at the Harleysville Veterinary Clinic. Recorded on 8 February 2021. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:13 - Andrew Maurer 00:04:22 - Paleobiological detective work 00:12:04 - What's your favorite dinosaur? 00:14:42 - How do you determine past behavior? 00:17:14 - Paleontology and astronomy 00:18:40 - Dinosaur constellations 00:19:53 - Oldest surviving DNA 00:22:26 - Extraterrestrial reptiles 00:23:39 - Yoshi 00:24:45 - The definition of life 00:31:26 - A Prime Directive for humanity 00:37:06 - Why carbon? 00:44:51 - Life on moons 00:47:14 - A forum of scientific discussion 00:51:21 - Memetics 00:57:16 - Replicators 00:59:18 - Not the climax of creation 01:02:53 - Fermi paradox 01:05:52 - Earliest life on Earth 01:08:50 - Photosynthesis 01:10:51 - Nucleosynthesis 01:13:51 - The biomass distribution on Earth 01:21:01 - Extraterrestrial plants 01:27:44 - Cosmological natural selection 01:30:01 - Consciousness and anxiety 01:36:33 - Cosmological metal bands 01:39:15 - The frontiers of science 01:42:27 - Closing remarks 01:46:48 - Outro Sources: 00:07:51 - Spinosaurus (Credit: M. Bowler, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...) 00:08:06 - Spinosaurus (Credit: M. Witton, https://dinopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Spi...) 00:10:39 - Theropoda (Credit: ABelov2014, C. Homler, E. Willoughby, D. Bogdanov, R. Nicholls, N. Tamura, and K. Rex, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...) 00:11:00 - "Figure 2. Biogenesis and transport of melanosomes in mammalian epidermal melanocytes" (Credit: M. Fukuda, "Organizational Cell Biology", Encyclopedia of Cell Biology, 2016, https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/...) 00:13:01 - Allosaurus (Credit: F. Wierum, http://www.dinochecker.com/gallery/al...) 00:38:32 - The elements of life (Credit: Dana Berry/SkyWorks Digital Inc.; SDSS Collaboration, https://phys.org/news/2017-01-element...) Check out these awesome paleoartists and wildlife photographers: ABelov2014, https://www.deviantart.com/abelov2014 Dmitry Bodganov, https://www.deviantart.com/dibgd Julius T. Csotonyi, https://csotonyi.com/ Michael DiGiorgio, https://www.mdigiorgio.com/ Daniel Eskridge, https://daniel-eskridge.pixels.com/ Robert Nicholls, http://paleocreations.com/ Nobu Tamura, http://spinops.blogspot.com/ Frederic Wierum, https://fredthedinosaurman.artstation... Emily Willoughby, https://www.emilywilloughby.com/ Mark Witton, http://www.markwitton.com/ Related papers and books: H. C. Betts, M. N. Puttick, J. W. Clark, T. A. Williams, P. C. J. Donoghue, D. Pisani, "Integrated Genomic and Fossil Evidence Illuminates Life's Early Evolution and Eukaryote Origin", Nature Ecology & Evolution, 2, 1556-1562 (2018), https://www.nature.com/articles/s4155... J. H. Jiang, A. J. Zhai, J. Herman, C. Zhai, R. Hu, H. Su, V. Natraj, J. Li, F. Xu, and Y. L. Yung, "Using Deep Space Climate Observatory Measurements to Study the Earth as an Exoplanet", The Astronomical Journal, 156:26, 1-17 (2018), https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/aac6e2 D. Lambert, "The Kingfisher Young People's Book of the Universe", Kingfisher, (2001), https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... Q. Li, K.-Q. Gao, J. Vinther, M. D. Shawkey, J.A. Clarke, L. D'Alba, Q. Meng, D. E. G. Briggs, R. O. Prum, "Plumage Color Patterns of an Extinct Dinosaur", Science, Volume 327, Issue 5971, 1369-1372 (2010), https://science.sciencemag.org/conten... A. Sandberg, S. Armstrong, M. Cirkovic, "That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie: The Aestivation Hypothesis for Resolving Fermi's Paradox" (2017), https://arxiv.org/abs/1705.03394 A. Sandberg, E. Drexler, T. Ord, "Dissolving the Fermi Paradox", (2018), https://arxiv.org/abs/1806.02404 F. M. Smithwick, R. Nicholls, I. C. Cuthill, J. Vinther, "Countershading and Stripes in the Theropod Dinosaur Sinosauropteryx Reveal Heterogeneous Habitats in the Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota", Current Biology, Volume 27, Issue 21, P3337-3343.E2 (2017), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.09... YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieP96trrbdk

A new study from Banfield Pet Hospital® reveals an estimated 75 million pets in the U.S. may not have access to the veterinary care they need by 2030, with an important factor being a critical shortage of veterinarians. Further, with nearly 90% of veterinary professionals identifying as white according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need to not only increase the number of veterinary professionals in the U.S. but also diversify the talent pipeline is critical. Dr. Chumkee Aziz guest hosts this episode of 'the Intake' and interviews Dr. Michael Blackwell of Align Care, a national effort to increase access to care for pets in the United States.

In today's episode Danielle & Erin have another conversation with Dr. Angela Jung from Banfield Pet Hospital. The conversation focuses on the bond between humans their pets and using your empowered intuition. Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009. Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

In this episode Deb chats with longtime friend Aislynn Ross about preparing her fur babies for the newborn baby!Aislynn is the owner of Ace of Paws Dog Training based in New Jersey http://www.aceofpawstraining.com/Aislynn has always had a deep love and understanding for animals of all kinds ever since she was a little girl. However, her true intrigue for understanding canine cognition began with the adoption of her first rescue dog Apollo. Apollo was about a year and a half old, and Aislynn quickly found out for the first time what it was like to have a fearful, insecure dog. Apollo was such a sweet, loyal, loving boy to her as his owner. However within a few months of owning him, Apollo started growling and lunging at their guests coming through the front door. Aislynn soon realized this was a severe issue, and needed to be managed as soon as possible. Aislynn felt completely helpless. Every trainer seemed to be thousands of dollars, and she didn't know where to turn. This is the beginning of what sparked her interest in learning as much as she possibly could about dogs, their behavior, and the way they perceive the world around them. At the time Victoria Stilwell's “It's Me Or The Dog” was a popular show on Animal Planet and she began to obsessively watch, and to study her own dog, Apollo's, behaviors. Aislynn began to understand the importance of positive based training vs punitive training, especially when it comes to fearful, insecure dogs. Apollo had many people that loved and helped care for him, but sadly his aggressive behaviors became too severe. Unfortunately, Apollo's story did not end as a happy one. Although heartbroken, Aislynn took that experience and made it her mission to help as many people and pets as possible in Apollo's honor.After a few years Aislynn decided to take the plunge into the veterinary field and learned everything she possibly could to truly make a difference in this world. In 2011 Aislynn began as a receptionist (client service coordinator) at Banfield Pet Hospital in Marlton, NJ and worked as hard as she could to advance her career. Within four months she was promoted to Veterinary Technician (Pet Nurse), and was taught to excel as an exam room technician, phlebotomist, radiology technician, laboratory technician, among many other duties that were required of her. Six months later she was trained in surgical anesthetic monitoring (spays, neuters, dental cleanings) at Banfield Pet Hospital. In August 2012, Aislynn was hired as a veterinary technician at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, and rapidly learned how fast paced an emergency animal hospital could be. It was at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital she learned true quality care should always be a priority. She learned about emergency care, pet CPR, extensive surgical monitoring, in patient care, & how to truly help clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Most importantly, for her passion of animal behavior, she learned about proper restraint with pets in small confined spaces, and how to really be able to read body language efficiently in high pressure situations. In 2013 Aislynn began Penn Foster Career School's Dog Obedience Trainer program. Then in June 2014 she decided to take a risk and start up her own company for the first time ever, thus Ace Of Paws was born. July 2014 Aislynn decided to focus 100% of her time to Ace Of Paws, which unfortunately meant leaving the job she loved very much at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital. Luckily, the owners and staff at Mount Laurel are kind, compassionate, supportive people, and still to this day Aislynn has a great working relationship with them. In October 2014 Aislynn completed her first program in the dog trainer field and was now a Certified Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor through Penn Foster Career School. Although Penn Foster's program taught her about the use of all dog training tools and methods, Aislynn decided it was her duty to educate dog owners about the large benefits of earning their dogs trust, and the importance of having a positive based training experience together.. ​Aislynn has always believed in kindness, and treating others the way you would like to be treated. So she thought "Why would I run my business any differently?" For many years, Aislynn was told by many people that she would not get anywhere by training dogs solely positive based. Luckily deep down she knew there had to be a better way then “forcing a dog into submission” or pretending to be their “alpha”. Aislynn's goal from the beginning has been to build an entire team of like-minded individuals who truly value the bond between canine & human, and to genuinely help as many dogs and families as she can. Our mission is to educate owners, rescues, and the animal world about the importance, benefit, and the necessity of doing positive based training with their beloved companion. Aislynn is a proud member of The Pet Professional Guild, The Association For Force-Free Professionals, is a volunteer for Don't Bully Us Rescue, and is currently enrolled in CATCH Canine Trainer Academy's Master Class. Once her program is completed Aislynn will become a CATCH Certified Behavior Consultant, and will be able to take on more challenging cases as a whole. As of present day, Aislynn is a proud mommy to her new beautiful rescue girl Twixie (from Don't Bully Us Rescue). Unfortunately in December 2018 Coorise girl lost her battle with Canine Lymphoma & in November 2019 Evie girl passed away due to liver cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Garish, President of Banfield Pet Hospital, the largest veterinary practice in the United States; and Kenny Beck, Co-Founder & CEO at CEO Connection, join today's episode led by John Kerkorian, the firm's Strategic Planning Partner. Brian and Kenny discuss their backgrounds and career paths, how they see the pandemic and social justice issues affecting the companies they work with, and the challenges that lie ahead for businesses in planning for the current uncertain times.

2020 has been a strange year. Many people coped with the loneliness and uncertainty of lockdowns and quarantines by adding a furry friend to the family. Pet ownership is way up because of the pandemic and has caused the pet industry to pivot and adapt.  As the number of customers has greatly increased, the pet industry has also had to deal with pandemic restrictions and changing health regulations. The only way to survive has been to stay close to customers, adopt digital solutions and pivot.  Brian Garish, president of Banfield Pet Hospital, said that although the way of doing business is now different, the company's focus is still on building connections with pets and keeping its associates healthy while they continue to give care.  As an essential business, Banfield Hospitals has stayed open throughout the pandemic, but the store had to create new measures to keep associates, pets and clients safe. One of its major changes was introducing curbside dropoff for pets. Instead of owners walking their pets into the store, they now drop them off at the curb where a Banfield associate takes the pet into the hospital to perform the procedure and then brings them back when they are done. To help customers feel comfortable leaving their pets, Banfield built on its trustworthy reputation and increased its communication so that customers are still involved in every step of the process.  One of the most crucial aspects of pivoting during COVID has been digital transformation. Banfield was already working on a digital transformation, but it was greatly accelerated by the pandemic. Now, clients can schedule services and access their pet's records online. Everything can be done through an online portal or app to remove concerns and make clients' lives easier and simpler.  The move to digital transformation helps both clients and associates, which then leads to a better experience for the pets. Instead of being weighed down by paperwork, Banfield associates can upload notes digitally to keep owners in the loop. Banfield is also working towards a green initiative to email all paperwork and receipts instead of printing hard copies.  Garish believes Banfield's digital transformation has been effective because it is rooted in empathy. In his mind, strategy without empathy is wasted. To create the most effective digital transformation, Banfield encourages and facilitates conversations with its clients and its associates.  Digital transformation didn't come about because it was a trend or an idea executives had—it came from listening to customers and having true two-way conversations. Banfield aims to be part of its clients' lifestyles, even during a pandemic, but that can't happen without real dialogue. Those conversations have continued during the pandemic as Banfield keeps in continual communication with its clients and associates about what is and isn't working and how care can be improved.  Garish doesn't see the pandemic pivot as temporary. He believes changes made in the last nine months will forever change the company and industry and re-affirm the need to put customers at the center of everything. Instead of a standardized path, customers want individual attention.  The pandemic won't last forever, but the lasting effects of increased pet ownership will definitely stick around, and Banfield will be there every step of the way. Blake Morgan is a customer experience futurist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book The Customer Of The Future. Sign up for her new course here. For regular updates on customer experience, sign up for her weekly newsletter here. 

In today's episode Danielle & Erin discuss dogs and COVID-19 with Dr. Angela Jung. Dr. Angie Jung is a Minnesota-born small animal veterinarian, weaving creature comforts and integrative, research-based medicine together to provide quality care to dogs and cats of all ages. She believes that the human-animal bond can lead to compassion that extends into all parts of one's life. Keeping an open line of communication with clients and partnering with them to better the lives of their pets is her continual goal. Dr. Jung has a B.S. in Zoology, a B.A. in Music from the University of Wyoming, and is a DVM graduate of the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in the veterinary field since 2000 and has worked for Banfield Pet Hospital, currently as Chief of Staff, since 2009. Find out more about Banfield at www.banfield.com

Great brands are defined as much by what they choose NOT to do as by what they choose to do. Having clear guardrails on the brand and being very specific about what actions and communications happen in the market can prevent ‘brand drag.” This is true for your personal brand as well. Exhibiting behavior and making decisions that are not thoughtful drag you off from your core brand values and create drag that gets in the way of the intentional actions that should be amplified to move your brand forward. Jayzen is thrilled to welcome the president of Banfield Pet Hospitals, Brian Garish, to the show. Brian joined Banfield in 2015 as chief operating officer, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare leadership to the organization. He is passionate about the inclusive culture at Banfield and takes a unique approach to communicating with his workforce, using Instagram as the primary tool. Guest Bio As president of the industry’s leading provider of preventive care, Brian’s top priority is creating a high-performing, inclusive culture at Banfield Pet Hospital’s 1,000+ hospitals for its 19,000+ associates across the country. Since taking over as president in 2017, Banfield has achieved the lowest turnover in its history while simultaneously growing four times faster than the broader veterinary industry. Brian believes that pets, people and society are all connected and is passionate about ensuring Banfield is making a positive impact on the world at large. This philosophy can be seen in the launch of the company’s Student Debt Relief Program, making Banfield one of only four percent of organizations offering such a benefit. To date the program has contributed over $8M to pay-off debt for veterinary professionals while helping to refinance more than $14M in student loans. In addition, Banfield recently launched the industry’s first mental health training to combat compassion fatigue for veterinary professionals as part of its holistic commitment to the health and wellbeing of all Banfield associates. Beginning his career stocking store shelves at Walgreens, Brian has never sat in a corner office or followed a traditional trajectory. This unique path has pushed him to think differently about leadership, redefining what it means to be a leader. Brian is committed to ensuring the voice of Banfield’s associates dictates the vision of the organization. With over 75% of Banfield’s workforce being Millennial or Gen Z, Brian connects directly with associates on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter to listen, engage and transform the organization. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Indiana University. He serves on the board of several nonprofits, including Metropolitan Family Services, Columbia River Economic Development Council and the Banfield Foundation as well as serving as Board Chair-elect for Classic Wines Auction. He is also a member of the Fortune CEO Initiative and CEO Connection. Brian has also completed the Burnham Rosen Interactive Leadership program, the EQ Mentor program and the Leadership at the Peak program at the Center for Creative Leadership. Brian has been featured by BBC World News, USA Today, FOX News Radio, Wirecutter and more. He resides in Camas, Washington with his Savannah cats, Ashen and Kenji. Brian enjoys reading, as well as playing tennis and basketball. To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program , please visit : https://www.leadwithyourbrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit : https://www.jayzenpatria.com Please connect on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzenpatria To connect with our guest, Brian Garish: Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter To learn more about Banfield Pet Hospital, visit: https://www.banfield.com

Today Business Property Pro Mike Gioioso heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" for a Retail Market update from Commercial Real Estate thought leader, Rob Samtmann. Rob Samtmann has been active in the commercial real estate industry as a Tenant Representation Broker or Landlord Representation Broker in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area since 1995. At present, he is now a managing Principal with Equity Retail Brokers - www.equityretailbrokers.com In Rob's career at Equity Retail Brokers he has been fortunate to work with retailers including ShopRite Supermarkets, Shoe Carnival, Gander Mountain, BJ's Wholesale Club, Babies R Us/Toys R Us, Lowe's Home Improvement, Starbucks, Friday's, Party City, Sleep Number Beds, Vitamin Shoppe, Pep Boys, Firestone, FedEx, Pet Supplies Plus, Quaker Steak & Lube, Wendy's, PDQ, Wells Fargo, Travinia, Ten Thousand Villages, Thirsty Lion, Rite Aid, Alton Lane, Capriotti's, Empire Beauty, Arby's, PNC Bank, Verizon Wireless, Sleep Number, Lou Lou Boutique, Pet Valu, Primrose Schools, Red Robin, Rumble Boxing, Applebee's, Lime Fresh, Pancheros, Outback Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesday, TGI Friday's, STS Tire, Banfield Pet Hospital, Blue Pearl Pet Hospital, C2 Education, Oportun, Rumble Boxing, Noah's, and Kindercare. Rob and Mike frequently collaborate through their participation in the Retail Brokers Network (RBN) - www.retailbrokersnetwork.com , an association of 60+ Independent Commercial Real Estate firms throughout the United States and Canada. In today's episode we chat about what's on trend in the retail drive through and pad universe, what Rob witnesses working in the current Pandemic-hobbled state of Retail, and we collect some beginner tips on Rob's favorite tech toy.... his DJI Drone! For more Business and Commercial Real Estate insider insight, please subscribe! or follow me on social @businesspropertypro. www.businesspropertypro.com Business Property Pro is the blog of Mike Gioioso, Vice-President of Brokerage at MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services. Mike is committed to serving clients in hopes of achieving their customized goals, whether or not those goals require brokerage assistance. IT'S ALL ABOUT FULL SERVICE MacKenzie's seven firms provide clients a competitive, full-service platform of offerings in leasing, sales, investment sales, tenant and landlord advisory services, corporate and business consulting, development, general construction, property and asset management, multifamily management, debt and equity capital placement, and GIS/data analytics. With more than 225 employees, MacKenzie is one of the largest, non-affiliated full-service commercial real estate firms in the Mid-Atlantic. Together, our associates prove time and again why we are the company you keep. Let's chat : hello@businesspropertypro.com

In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT interviews Dr. Kirk Breuniger from Banfield Pet Hospital on the controversy of spay and neuter. What do do you need to know and discuss with your veterinarian? EPISODE NOTES: The Controversy Of Spaying And Neutering Your Dog And Cat with Dr. Kirk Breuniger

This episode features two team members from the new digital health division at Mars Petcare, called Kinship. Betty Stearns is the Senior Product Manager of Health & Fitness at Whistle, the ultimate health and location tracker for pets, and Scott Lyle is Head of the Pet Insight Project - a team of data scientists, technologists, and vets that have partnered with Whistle and Banfield Pet Hospitals to conduct the largest population health study in pet care. In the interview, we discuss the health benefits of tracking your dog’s activity and how the Whistle products and app can unlock these benefits.Find out more about Whistle here:https://thedogbookcompany.com/whistlehttps://www.youtube.com/user/WhistleLabshttps://www.instagram.com/whistlelabs/https://www.facebook.com/whistlelabs

3C AMPLIFIED Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation As a sector, animal welfare is changing rapidly and the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is leading the movement as Arizona s premiere animal welfare organization. Community-wide, euthanasia is down a whopping 86 percent and the number of pets saved and rehabilitated […] The post 3C AMPLIFIED Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

3C AMPLIFIED Dr Steven Hansen with Arizona Humane Society and Paula Little with Banfield Foundation As a sector, animal welfare is changing rapidly and the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is leading the movement as Arizona s premiere animal welfare organization. Community-wide, euthanasia is down a whopping 86 percent and the number of pets saved and rehabilitated […]

It is Monday June 1st, Let's start the podcast! IT HAPPENED TODAY • 1925: Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig's streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games began when he pinch hit for shortstop Pee Wee Wanniger. • 1926: Actress Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in Los Angeles. • 1944: The British Broadcasting Corp. aired a coded message intended to inform the French resistance that the D-Day invasion was imminent. • 1967: The album “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles was released. • 1980: CNN made its debut. • 2007: Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian walked out of a Michigan prison, where he'd spent eight years for ending the life of a man suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. • 2008: Presidential candidate Barack Obama announced he had resigned his 20-year membership in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago in the aftermath of inflammatory remarks by his longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. • 2009: General Motors filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was the fourth largest United States bankruptcy in history. • 2013: Russia enacted a country-wide smoking ban, affecting most public places. SPECIAL EVENTS • Baby Boomers Recognition Day • Global Day of Parents • Heimlich Maneuver Day • Go Barefoot Day • Olive Day • Say Something Nice Day • World Reef Awareness Day • Hazelnut Cake Day NUMBER FOR THE DAY 55 million: Meeting a day in the U.S. NEWS ATTACK! - The CDC says if you think you had coronavirus back in December, January or even early February you didn't. - A rocket ship built by SpaceX took two Americans to the space station. - Because of rioting, Target https://corporate.target.com/press/releases/2020/05/an-update-on-temporary-target-store-closures-due-t (put a list on its website) of stores that were closing “until further notice.” - A survey shows that more people than expected experience notable skin reactions from their tattoos. - A study says that 10 minutes of vigorous exercise has proven to boost your metabolic rate for a good hour. - June is here. It's the month that gives us Father's Day and Donut Day. - Costco plans to start bringing back its legendary free samples this month with some changes. Costco execs say they are targeting a mid-June return of the freebies. - Wives, keep an eye on your man as he tackled home improvement projects. Each year… • 1,304 men puncture fingers with nail guns. • 4,535 men cut fingers on portable power saws. • 1,686 men who bruised (severe enough to go to the ER) hands using hammers. • 1,467 men punctured hands with screwdrivers. - An Idaho man drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record. David Rush, who has broken more than 100 Guinness records to promote STEM education, emptied the glass in 16.53 seconds. - According to a survey (Vancouver, Washington's Banfield Pet Hospital) 45 percent of pet owners say their household's happiness has increased while spending more time with their pets during self-isolation. - A man in Germany who was mugged got mugged two more times while waiting for police to arrive. Water Cooler Question The average person eats these just once per year. (Waffles) https://www.lowtreestudios.com (https://www.lowtreestudios.com) https://www.patreon.com/theweeklydose (https://www.patreon.com/theweeklydose) 

Host of FOX Business Network's The Claman Countdown, Liz Claman is joined by Brian Garish, president of Banfield Pet Hospital. Garish shares the three essential leadership skills that dropping out of college and going to work for Walgreens pharmacy taught him. Garish discusses his employee-driven solutions management strategies and how his company is serving its clientele during the Coronavirus.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman

“At the end of the day, people development, leadership skills, leadership development, and just making a greater impact in the profession, is definitely meaningful for me.” Our guest today is Dr. Kimberly Ann Therrien. She is the Vice President of Veterinary Quality in the Midwest Region for Banfield Pet Hospital. She is also the current president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI). We discuss these roles as well as her transition from veterinary school into the profession and then a further transition from Canada to the United States. We also dig into why leadership roles are so important to her. Dr. Therrien is one of these people you feel lucky to know! She is always elevating those around her, and we can’t wait to see what is next for her! We were so inspired by our conversation and excited to share this journey with you!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

“I know that anxiety exists. It’s real, and we do have to address it because it is different in school than it is being out on our own.”In the second episode of the miniseries for recent graduates, we sit down with the 2016 TVMA Recent Graduate of the Year: Michelle Boatright, DVM. She reveals how she overcame the challenges of being a recent graduate. One such obstacle was wrestling with feelings of doubt and anxiety. Fortunately, she found solace in her mentors during this time of transition. Once she found her footing in veterinary medicine—which involved becoming Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Webster, Texas—she eventually became a mentor. She now imparts her wisdom and experience to recent graduates. Dr. Boatright serves as the Director of Veterinary Quality at Banfield Pet Hospital in Houston. We would love to get your feedback. Please subscribe, rate the show and write a review. You also can contact host Dena Goldstein at dgoldstein@tvma.org. Be sure to follow us on social media. @texas_vma #VeterinaryVitals #TVMAPodcastSupport the show (http://www.tvma.org)

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Brian Garish leads Banfield Pet Hospitals. One of the Mars family of businesses (think M&Ms), the pet care industry is booming. More pets today than ever before are leading to a major shortage of veterinarians. And the Millennial generation, per Brian, is much more interested in pet preventative health care than previous generations of pet owners which requires more vet visits and better foods. We talk pets, vets, compassion fatigue, and the future of pet care. Plus a Mardi Gras commentary from David Webb.

Solo en Estados Unidos se sabe del aumento de 158% en el número de perros con sobrepeso y de 169% en el caso de los gatos, según estudio del Banfield Pet Hospital. En la República Dominicana, los médicos veterinarios están advirtiendo mayor asistencia de pacientes con obesidad. Escucha los consejos de la doctora Victoria Mejía para aprender cómo alimentar mejor a tu mascota.

According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among veterinarians are two to three times higher than that of the general population. We explore why this might be and talk to The Banfield Pet Hospital about the new program they released today to respond to the problem in its more than 1,000 U.S. locations. And we talk with a veterinarian and educator Melanie Goble about her experience working in this field.

Did you know your dog can be affected by lice? It's true. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Courtney Howard of Banfield Pet Hospital about flea, tick, heartworm, and lice prevention. Plus, what to do about those pesky cattails. We'll also talk about Best Friends Animal Society's NKUT Super Adoption Event coming up in May and why it's near and dear to our hearts.

“I felt like it was an impossible task, but I had a lot of support from my family”  On this episode of My Veterinary Life podcast, our guest is Dr. Michael Dibler. Dr. Dibler is a 2017 graduate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is currently an associate veterinarian with Banfield Pet Hospital. He shares with us many of the challenges he faced on the road to becoming a veterinarian and how he finds time to manage a full-time job and a very full volunteer schedule. We cannot wait to share this journey with you!Mentioned or relevant links:https://pridevmc.org/calendar/

    Just like baby names, pet names are often inspired by current pop culture.  According to data collected by Banfield Pet Hospitals, character names from the Marvel movies were super influential this year.  Marvel fans gave their pets names like Storm, Wolverine, Drax, Groot, Rocket, and Loki.   Among some more creative names for dogs are TwaiSherlock Bones, Bark Twain, Chewbarka, Droolius Ceasar and Winnie the Poodle. In the United States, the most popular names for dogs are Charlie, Coco, Daisy, Bailey, Lola Molly, and Sadie.  Cuttycrumb is an old Scots word for the sound of a purring cat.  And when your dog or cat curls up in a ball to sleep, that’s called a  kreesal, a word used to describe an untidy bundle of clothes. What’s a word for smelling something by sticking your nose in it like a dog?  Snowking.

Don't Forget The Weather Predicting Pig! Dr. Page Wages, a Raleigh veterinarian loves animals so much she has 93 on her "Funny Farm" and a Weather Predicting Pig. Ellmer the Pig has some weird behavior when it's going to rain. Dr. Wages describes her big family and what she has to do every day to care for 93 animals. Listen Now Putin Enacts Epic Pet Welfare Law Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new animal welfare laws. The laws include banning petting zoos and animal fights. It also bans the killing of stray animals, which must instead be captured and placed in shelters. Also, when those stray animals are captured and taken to a shelter, they can only be captured out of sight of children and it must be recorded for public review. This was not a fast change. The law was first submitted to the Russian parliament in 2010 but was only approved and signed into law last month. Listen Now Mother of Invention Lisa Baronoff was tired of cleaning her dog's paws after winter walks in Manhattan. She became worried after her cocker spaniel got sick from the snowmelt chemicals put on sidewalks. She took her marketing background and launched her dog waders, Walkee Paws. She's on Animal Radio this week to tell us about her invention and foray into the 72 million dollar pet sector. Listen Now Link Between Executive Position and Pet Ownership We all know that vision, forward thinking, risk-taking, determination, hard work, dedication and a good game plan are what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. However, something else isn't so well known also helps. According to a new study conducted for Banfield Pet Hospitals, having a pet can actually help people become successful and better company leaders. The research found that behind most C-suite executives (which are the CEO’s, CFO's, COO's), is a pet. Listen Now

Mark Christianson serves as Digital Experience Delivery Senior Lead, Global Services at Mars, Inc. Mark joins us on the show this week to talk about data — mountains of data — and the constant challenge to stay ahead of the needs of tens of thousands of business associates at the company to help them do their jobs better. From machine learning to natural language processing, Mark and his team are pushing their systems to unveil new insights, and he shares how his operational processes have had to evolve to support the work as well. About Mars, Incorporated Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Did you know that the changing of seasons may require a change in your pet’s diet? As we transition from summer to fall and winter, this is an important topic to discuss. Many of us believe that our pet’s diet only needs to change as they age (for example, from puppyhood to adulthood and again when they become a senior). In fact, there are many reasons why your pet’s diet may need to be altered. This week I was able to have an email exchange with Dr. Jeff Werber, a veterinarian and spokesperson for Mars Petcare. Mars is one of the leading companies in the world when it comes to pet care and pet products. Their brands include world leaders like Banfield Pet Hospital, IAMS, EUKANUBA, Pedigree and Nutro. Dr. Werber spoke to me about how the change in seasons can affect your pet’s dietary needs as well as the current pet obesity epidemic. In this week’s solo podcast that I'm doing by myself you’ll learn about the dietary needs of pets in every season and the importance of consulting with your veterinarian before making any changes to your Fido’s diet. I’ll also be discussing some of the most important things to look for (and stay away from) when shopping for a commercial pet food diet.

Maria speaks with Dr. Andrea Sanchez of Banfield Pet Hospital about canine flu. They discuss the signs to look for in case your dog has been exposed to canine flu, plus how to protect your dog from getting it.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. #AdoptDontStop

You want your pet to live long and prosper- you feed an expensive food, it has a better bed than yours, its trips to the beauty shop exceeds the pampering you receive and it has its own pet psychic- but are you addressing its essential long term health needs? What are these needs and whose advice should you seek? Ms. Jeannine Taaffe, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Banfield Pet Hospitals will explore with me their 2015 Annual State of the Pet Health Report. It has some extremely fascinating details highlighting the disconnect between what pet owners and veterinarians view as preventive health care for cats and dogs and what you can do to remedy the shortfall. Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pet Care Disconnect on Pet Life Radio.

Fish Tank Kings Are Back The star of the highly-popular Nat Geo WILD series, Fish Tank Kings, is returning to Animal Radio® airwaves to yap about his latest project; a Coy Pond for dog trainer Cesar Millan. Summer Pests The seasons are-a-changing. With the warmer temps comes a proliferation of fleas and ticks. Now, more than ever, there is an enormous choice for over-the counter prevention and treatment. How do we choose what's best for our pets? Gordon McGee of Drs. Foster & Smith has the lowdown. Snip Snip Hero Former band leader for The John Davidson Show and top dog at Natural Balance, Joey Herrick is our "Hero Person" this week. Using his own money and time, he sends veterinarians out in a $300,000 mobile surgical vehicle to spay, neuter and vaccinate animals of poverty-level guardians. Worldwide Accreditation Program For Pet Crematory Facilities Recently Animal Radio® reported problems with pet crematoriums and keeping the remains of animals separate from each other so people get their own pet's ashes back. Now the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories has announced a worldwide Accreditation Program for Pet Crematory facilities. Breed Prejudice? A Riverside County, California Sheriff's Deputy had gone onto a property to serve an eviction notice. A pitbull, was in the yard and started barking. The deputy drew his gun, presumably to shoot the dog and shot himself in the leg instead. The deputy said that the dog had come at him aggressively and that he felt that his life was in danger. The Latest Survey On Pet Health Is Out…And It Is Not Good The Pet Health Report is compiled by Banfield Pet Hospital from its records of animals seen. The report found that one in every 300 cats is infected with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV - with the majority being male cats. Infections of Lyme Disease is also up by 21-percent. More this week Next Week: Dr. Gerald Post - Kelly Carter - Aimee Cecil

Debates concerning the Affordable Care Act of 2013 have at times resembled a dog and cat fight. But what about the care we give our four legged members of the family? Are pet parents doing the best they can? Current research has shown that pet owners are increasing their expenditures of on pet food and products but are not investing in proactive wellness care for their pets. Why treats and not treatments? My guest, Dr. Sandi Lefebvre of Banfield Pet Hospitals will help to answer that question and reveal the results of the Banfield Pet Hospital 2013 State of Pet Health Report. Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - State of America's Pet Health 2013 on Pet Life Radio.

  Traveling with Fluffy or Fido is becoming more the norm as pets now frequently travel with thir familites. Yes, even on planes. But the process of bringing fluffy along can be difficult and timeconsuming and its possible, unless everything is in order you caould arrive at the airport and not have all of Fido's T's crossed or I's dotted, in which case, your pet may not be able to fly. Then what? Alsaka Airlines and Banfield pet Hospitals have teamed up to simplify the process and give you assurance everything your four legged family member needs to fly is in order, icluding a helath inspoection and all documentation. Today our guses from Alsask Air and Banfield explain the prceedure andasnswer a lt of questions about Flying with Fluffy.  

As Americans we spend more on our pets than on candy, toys and jewelry. We spend more on our pets than the combined revenues from Hollywood's motion pictures, video games, and recorded music. If pet spending in the U.S. were a country, it would be the 65 largest in the world. America is in love with its pets, no matter if they have fur, feathers, fins or scales. We dress them up. Purchase designer diets. They don't spend the day locked in the backyard -- oh no, not our babies. They have nannies. Which car we purchase is often predicated on which one best will transport our lovelies from day care to play dates. With all of this pampering you would surmise that they would be some of the healthiest critters on the globe. Alas, this is far from true. Banfield Pet Hospitals, the largest general veterinary practice network in the world analyzed their extensive data base to compile the first ever look at the state of pet health in the United States. Their findings may shock you. I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Harry Smith. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - How Healthy are America's Pets on Pet Life Radio.

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