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The Veterinary Project Podcast

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A show made by vets, featuring absolutely no pets!

The Veterinary Project Podcast sheds no hair, just light, on the areas of life that we believe the veterinary community should have a pulse on.

From enjoying the good days in the clinic to handling the tough ones - from personal improvement to professional development - from managing your money to investing in your future, we provide a veterinarian's view on a life well-lived.

Join us every Wednesday for new episodes. Stethoscopes allowed, headphones preferred!
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The Veterinary Project PodcastNov 18, 2020

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You’re going to make mistakes! Embracing imperfection with Dr. Jordan Woodsworth, DVM

You’re going to make mistakes! Embracing imperfection with Dr. Jordan Woodsworth, DVM

Tune in to our latest gripping discussion with Dr. Jordan Woodsworth where the veil on veterinary mishaps is lifted. Hosts Dr. Mike Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht delve into the seldom-discussed reality of medical errors within veterinary practices.


In a transparent conversation, Dr. Woodsworth shares valuable insights, including a personal account that addresses the complexities of handling medical mistakes with grace and professionalism.


Key Takeaways:

- Communication is Crucial: Whether with clients or your team, clear and empathetic communication is vital. It's about balancing truth and transparency with the compassion needed to maintain trust and rapport.

- Learning from Errors: Acknowledging and documenting medical mistakes can turn a negative event into a learning opportunity. It lays the groundwork for supportive practices like "morbidity and mortality rounds" which can foster team unity and improve procedures.

- Support Systems Matter: Discussing medical errors can take a toll on mental health. Establishing a solid support system, both personally and within the clinic, is essential for dealing with the emotional repercussions of these events.


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, watch full episodes on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

Mar 27, 202445:46
Real Vet Talk: Gold Standard vs Reality with Dr. Jordan Woodsworth DVM

Real Vet Talk: Gold Standard vs Reality with Dr. Jordan Woodsworth DVM

 **Gold Standard vs. A Spectrum of Care**: The discussion dives into the evolution of veterinary care standards, challenging the "one-size-fits-all" approach and exploring more individualized treatment plans, especially in scenarios with limited client funds.


In our latest episode, Dr. Jordan Woodsworth, our resident veterinary communications expert, returns to share invaluable insights from the frontlines. In this conversation, the trio dive into the art of client communication, the financial and emotional intricacies of animal care, and the importance of a solid support system for graduates.

Dr. Woodsworth urges vets to respect the gold standard but also to embrace flexibility, ensuring treatments match client capabilities and patient needs. For those grappling with industry pressure, our discussion offers a beacon of clarity, compassion, and real-world advice. Discover how to navigate the gray areas of practice with confidence on this unmissable episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast.


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, watch full episodes on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

Mar 13, 202442:58
Maximizing Clinic Success: Growth & Grit Insights with Dr. Jonathan Leicht & Dr. Mike Bugg

Maximizing Clinic Success: Growth & Grit Insights with Dr. Jonathan Leicht & Dr. Mike Bugg

In this dynamic episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast, hosts Mike Bugg and Jonathan Leicht dig into the intricacies of managing and growing a successful veterinary clinic. This candid discussion is an essential listen for both aspiring owners and veterans alike in the veterinary field looking to make real impact.


In this episode, we examine:

- The tough decisions essential for business building

- Maintaining harmony between business needs and team member well-being

- Mastery over business numbers for strategic growth

- The challenges and trade-offs encountered in scaling operations

- The power of community impact and its role in business 

- The importance of strong team dynamics, financial savvy, and technological adaptation in veterinary practices


For those eager to deepen their understanding or even have a transformative conversation about their career path, Jonathan’s offer to talk is not to be missed. Tune in to garner wisdom that could very well shape the future of your veterinary practice.


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, watch full episodes on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

Mar 01, 202430:43
From Anxiety to Alignment with Tim Collins

From Anxiety to Alignment with Tim Collins

In this episode, we delve deep into a conversation around all things anxiety with Tim Collins. 

Tim opens up about the intertwining of personal well-being and professional success, the mental burdens that come with high performance, and his journey toward embracing simplicity and flexibility. You won’t want to miss this candid and vulnerable discussion!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Anxiety as an early warning system

  • Embracing simplicity; trading possession for peace of mind

  • Tactical tools to tackle acute anxiety

  • Diving into aligned discomfort

Be sure to check out “The Anxiety Podcast” by Tim JP Collins and follow Tim here: @timjpcollins

Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, watch full episodes on YouTube, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

Feb 14, 202448:07
Embracing Vulnerability in Veterinary Medicine with Philip McKernan
Jan 31, 202449:55
Dr. Marissa Hake: The “Not so Secret” Life of a Vet Influencer: From Cow Care to Corporate Leadership

Dr. Marissa Hake: The “Not so Secret” Life of a Vet Influencer: From Cow Care to Corporate Leadership

Feeling the weight of public opinion? Dr. Marissa admits to imposter syndrome yet stands tall. Personal branding means sticking to your values, despite ‘the noise’.

In this episode, Dr. Marissa opens up about the challenges she's faced from dealing with criticism to managing a multifaceted career. Her insights into maintaining a work-life balance and how she juggles her roles at Fairlife and her personal brand will leave you inspired to find your own path.

Dr. Marissa Hake is a proud Michigan native, deeply rooted in her educational experiences at Michigan State University, where her journey in veterinary medicine and public health blossomed. Her spirit is evident as she spills her enthusiasm for her alma mater, where she completed her undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary degrees.

After wrapping up her studies in 2015, she traded in the familiar landscapes of Michigan for new horizons in Northwest Ohio, embracing the rich heritage of her husband's family as multi-generational farmers. 

Marissa's veterinary career began with a focus on the foundational stage of animal husbandry, specializing in calf care during her first five years in practice. Her dedication and expertise in this area have contributed to the wellbeing and growth of countless calves, weaving her own legacy into the fabric of agricultural life.

Marissa is passionate about communicating with consumers about modern agriculture through her personal social media accounts:

@CalfVet_ on Instagram

@CalfVet on Facebook

https://www.drhakecalfvet.com/

Her full-time job is working for Fairlife (the milk brand!) as the Director of Animal Welfare and Sustainable Farming. Additionally, she has a beef cow herd of British White Cattle.  She spends her days balancing being a farmer's wife, boy mom, Veterinarian, and Beef Producer! 

Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.



Jan 17, 202435:29
Unlocking Veterinary Wellness: Strategies for Holistic Health with Ryan Kennedy

Unlocking Veterinary Wellness: Strategies for Holistic Health with Ryan Kennedy

We're diving deep into the world of health and wellness with our esteemed guest, Ryan Kennedy. Ryan is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist as well as a passionate advocate for holistic health practices and a beacon of knowledge for those seeking a healthier, more vibrant life.

In this conversation, we dive into:

  • Optimizing sleep
  • Sensible sun exposure (and alternatives)
  • The Sauna Effect
  • Should you take the Cold Plunge?
  • How breathwork transforms lives
  • Why Identity is the key to long term behavior change

Check out Ryan’s resources at ryankennedyhealth.com, on Instagram @ryanckennedy, and his own podcast "The Ryan Kennedy Show."

Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.


Jan 03, 202458:10
The Big Downtime Debate: Drs’ Mike and Jonny guide to the Holidays
Dec 20, 202338:50
Stress Wisely and Communicate Exceptionally with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Stress Wisely and Communicate Exceptionally with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology scholar, author, and resiliency expert.


She specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, personal wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance - both personal and organizational.


With over 18 years of university teaching and research experience, and as a multi-time TEDx Talk speaker, Dr. Robyne continues to create accessible and relatable materials while offering practical strategies that are realistic and sustainable.


Dr. Robyne recently joined a group of highly esteemed authors from around the globe as a 2022 Nautilus Award recipient with her debut book 'Calm Within The Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency.' Dr. Robyne has recently released her second book, Stress Wisely: How To Be Well In An Unwell World in June 2023.


In our conversation with Dr. Hanley-Dafoe, we cover:

  • Is the world actually unwell?
  • Social media - comparison masked as connection, and understanding the dual truth contained within
  • What does it mean to 'stress wisely'
  • Our biology is built on a stress system
  • The concept of an emotional home
  • "Do you want comfort or solutions?"
  • Eye-to-eye vs. ear-to-ear communications
  • Tips for communication in the digital world
  • Understanding your personal threshold tolerance and how it shifts
  • How to 'raise your thermostat' through embracing a new identity
  • How to take steps in the right direction to relieve anxiety
  • The 8 realms of wellness
  • Your success leaves clues...pay attention to what worked in the past for you


Thank you to Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe for joining us once again on the show!

If you'd like to connect with Robyne, the best place to go is her website:

www.drrobyne.ca



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Thank you for listening!


Dec 06, 202351:41
Shattering Taboos: Unveiling the Hidden Truths of Pregnancy & Maternity in the Veterinary World with Dr. Emily Singler

Shattering Taboos: Unveiling the Hidden Truths of Pregnancy & Maternity in the Veterinary World with Dr. Emily Singler

Dr. Emily Singler is a 2001 graduate of Penn State University and a 2005 graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has navigated 4 pregnancies while working in veterinary clinical practice and has been a working mom throughout the majority of her tenure as a veterinarian.   

Her career in veterinary medicine has included experience in shelter medicine, private practice, and as a relief veterinarian.  She currently works as a veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor and enjoys writing for both pet owners and veterinary professionals. Her writing interests include public health, preventive medicine, the human-animal bond, and life as a working mom. 

She is the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team, which is being published by CRC Press in November 2023.  She has spoken both virtually and in person on working in veterinary medicine through pregnancy and beyond, with an emphasis on navigating workplace hazards, workplace protections against discrimination, planning parental leave, and returning to work.  Currently, she is working toward becoming a RETAIN certified parental leave coach.

Emily is a mom of four kids, 2 dogs, and 1 cat.  She enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, and she loves horseback riding and all things llama and alpaca.  She is learning to embrace the chaos of having a big family and finds solace in connecting with others and eating chocolate.


**If you want to jump straight to the interview, skip ahead to 12:40!


After some always enjoyable banter time from Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht on everything from ChatGPT to video games, the conversation with Dr. Singler takes off covering:


  • The genesis of Emily's book
  • Why she decided to write a book
  • Researching the risks during pregnancy while working in practice
  • Discussion around leave to handle newborn care responsibilities
  • Considerations for non-birthing parents
  • Announcing a pregnancy in the workplace
  • How potential workplace discrimination arises
  • Navigating the challenges on veterinary teams that arise with pregnancy, parental leave, and child care
  • Emily's Impact Round


Thank you to Dr. Emily Singler for joining us on the show and sharing her message and insights on this important topic.


To order Dr. Singler's book, you can find it online here:

www.emilysinglervmd.com

https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Postpartum-Considerations-Veterinary-Team/dp/1032524979


To connect with Dr. Singler, you can find her in the following places:

www.emilysinglervmd.com

@emilysinglervmd





Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

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Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.

Thank you for listening!


Nov 22, 202301:00:23
Dr. Jenna Donaldson on Buying-in to Practice Ownership and Solving Market Needs with Trillium Equine

Dr. Jenna Donaldson on Buying-in to Practice Ownership and Solving Market Needs with Trillium Equine

Dr. Jenna Donaldson graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013 and has been working as an equine ambulatory veterinarian ever since.

She has practiced in Alberta, New York and southern Ontario. Today, she is a partner at Rotenberg Veterinary, an equine mobile practice based in Schomberg, ON.

Through her years working at a variety of different practices, Jenna has developed a passion for creating a sustainable work environment for equine veterinarians.


In 2022, she launched Trillium Equine Veterinary Services providing after-hours mobile emergency care to horses in southwestern Ontario.

Trillium Equine's focus is to improve the quality of life of equine vets, allowing them to stay in practice longer than might have been possible with typical on-call requirements.


In this wide-ranging conversation with Jenna we cover

  • The journey from graduation to working as an associate to becoming a partner
  • The partnership buy-in process
  • Building a great team and why it matters when buying-in to a practice
  • Difference between being an employee and an owner
  • Starting up a "side-hustle" in Trillium Equine to solve a need in the marketplace
  • Jenna's Impact Round!


Thank you to Jenna for joining us on the show! If you'd like to connect with Jenna, you can find her through Trillium Equine Veterinary Services online in the following places:

@trilliumequine

https://trilliumequine.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/trilliumequine




Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.


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Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.


Thank you for listening!


Nov 09, 202339:19
Elaine Froese, Canada's Farm Whisperer; Family Management and Tools for a Successful Life

Elaine Froese, Canada's Farm Whisperer; Family Management and Tools for a Successful Life

Elaine Froese has coached over 1000 families helping decrease their anxiety over the uncertainty of their future. She has authored 5 books, and written a column for 27 years in Grainews, and is seen in Progressive Dairy and Spud Smart magazine.

She’s a Wilson Loree Excellence in Farm Management award winner, who provides practical tools and roadmaps to find fairness in farm transition. 

Froese Family Farms near Boissevain in Southwestern Manitoba is her home base, where she farms with her husband, son, and daughter in law. At 66, her succession plan is building a team of 7 coaches to replicate her work. 

Faith Today magazine calls her “Canada’s Farm Whisperer”.

CBC radio calls her the “Dr. Phil for farmers. “

Penny, Ruby, and Read call her “Gramma.” 

Elaine understands the culture of agriculture and is gifted at helping folks see great outcomes and workable paths for their family farms. 

Her mission is to help families find harmony through understanding.


  • Who is Elaine Froese
  • The FAIR model for making transitions
  • Workplace culture, values, and making decision
  • Tools for discussing tough issues
  • Making clear your expectations and getting your needs met
  • How things change (financially) and what the career focus should be in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s
  • All things start with the question, "what do you want?"
  • Mic-drop moments that you'll want to note
  • Elaine's Impact Round!


Thanks for joining us for this incredible episode with Elaine Froese!

If you'd like to connect with Elaine you can find her online in the following places:

www.farmfamilycoach.com

www.elainefroese.com

@farmfamilycoach across all the social channels



Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.


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Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.


Thank you for listening!

Oct 25, 202345:15
State of the Veterinary Profession

State of the Veterinary Profession

Long time no see VPP listeners!

Welcome back to the show - we're so excited to be back on air!

And yes, we know, we said we'd be back in September. We've already done our 50 push-ups as punishment.

On with the show though as Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht reconnect, get reacquainted, share some personal and professional wins, and dive into the current state of the veterinary profession with its many challenges and many optimisms.


Topics covered include:

  • Welcoming the new class of students to Vet Med
  • When you realize that the Veterinary Project Podcast is helping people make big life decisions in joining the profession!
  • Dr. Jonathan Leicht updates on Bridgeland, Mosaic, 60+ hour weeks, and quality time with the family
  • Dr. Michael Bugg updates on the real estate world and a dream opportunity come true
  • Price rediscovery in clinic valuations
  • Why we're in an "operating environment" and what that means
  • Changing Locum sentiment as a result of wage changes
  • Utilization rates and the rising cost of services
  • Veterinary professionals still need to focus on their mental health


Thanks for joining us for our relaunch and we'll see you again in two weeks for another episode!


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.


If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.


Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.


Thank you for listening!


Oct 04, 202341:49
Spring turns to Summer for The Veterinary Project

Spring turns to Summer for The Veterinary Project

We're in a season of transition here at the Veterinary Project, as Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg share the moving pieces in today's episode.

With plenty of activity on the business front, along with family vacations planned for the summer, our team is shifting gears and buckling down for a summer of push combined with quality time with our families.

We wanted to share with you some of the things we've learned in making this transition, including:

  • Business ventures in the vet med and real estate investing spaces
  • Why we're taking a hiatus until September
  • The four seasons of life and how it relates to current business ventures
  • Jonny's removal of Instagram and how it positively impacted his life (and use of time)
  • Summer plans, Summer fun, and what's coming next Fall


Wishing you and your loved ones an amazing summer - we look forward to more conversations, interviews, and great guests in Fall 2023!


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.

Thank you for listening!

Jun 14, 202329:28
Sharing Your Story with Dr. Melanie Barham, CEO of Vets Stay Go Diversify

Sharing Your Story with Dr. Melanie Barham, CEO of Vets Stay Go Diversify

A big welcome back to the show to Dr. Melanie Barham! A previous guest from 100+ episodes ago, no doubt a lot has changed as she now leads the team at Vets Stay Go Diversify, an organization committed to helping veterinary professionals and employers find a great fit for what they need.

Melanie is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, speaker, educator, and mum. She holds a DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College, and an MBA in Sustainable Commerce from the University of Guelph, and a Project Management Professional designation.

Melanie has held roles in many fields of vet med including sport horse medicine, consulting, laboratory, surveillance, not-for-profit/ NGO, and charity sectors.  She founded the DVM Project, the North American branch of VSGD, and formally joined the VSGD team in September 2022.  Melanie’s MBA research focused on veterinary career paths.

Topics covered in our episode with Melanie include:

  • From the DVM Project to CEO of Vets Stay Go Diversify
  • How to craft a great story
  • The power of story for employers seeking great candidates
  • Developing your personal story as an employee seeking a great place to work
  • Why employers should ask their current employees questions why they choose / continue to work at your clinic
  • What stories aren't you telling?
  • What does the data say about our industry (employee and employer satisfaction)
  • How to renew your interest in the veterinary industry if you're feeling bored or disenchanted
  • Why do most people undersell themselves and what can we do about it?
  • The relativity of extraordinary and normal
  • Why storytelling is more "sticky"
  • Tips for crafting your story to increase connection and bridge the gap



LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniebarhamdvm/

Email: mel@vsgd.co

Website: https://vsgd.co/



Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.

Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

May 31, 202349:16
The Relationship Roundtable with Mike & Jonny

The Relationship Roundtable with Mike & Jonny

Welcome to Mike & Jonny's "Relationship Roundtable"!


In this episode, Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht are talking about relationships...and no, they did not become relationship coaches!


Personally and professionally relationships are key to success in life.


Amidst current struggles in both areas, Mike and Jonny decided to bring the subject some light to share what's working, what's not, and how they're working to get better. Through hearing their challenges we hope you'll find something helpful for you.


Topics covered include:

  • Relationships are everything!

  • Being responsible to the relationships in your personal and professional life

  • The struggles of keeping relationships in good standing

  • Time vs. attention

  • What's working for us

  • Being genuinely curious about others


Got some relationship tips for us? Send them directly - we'd love to hear from you!


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or give us a follow. 

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

May 17, 202324:21
Taking Control of Your Clinic's Tracking with Yang Shi and Cecilia Baer of VetSnap

Taking Control of Your Clinic's Tracking with Yang Shi and Cecilia Baer of VetSnap

Yang Shi, Founder and CEO, and Cecilia Baer, Director of Sales at VetSnap join us for a conversation unlike anything we've had on the Veterinary Project Podcast...

Being compliant with the controlled drugs and substances we use in veterinary medicine is incredibly important. It's also something that many clinics find time consuming, and employees find draining.

That's where VetSnap comes into play - by simplifying the tracking process and making compliance easy.

Prior to VetSnap, Yang headed up technology at National Veterinary Associates. Before that he worked in aerospace, consumer electronics product management, and management consulting. He lives in Northern California with his wife and pup, Penny.

Cecilia has worked in the veterinary industry as a technician for 13 years, then in sales for the last 9 years. She lives in Kentucky with her husband, 3 two-legged kids, and 3 four-legged kids!


Topics covered in this eye-opening conversation include:

  • Yang and Cecilia's journey to today
  • Why compliance in tracking controlled drugs and substances matters
  • Just how much time and money do poor tracking practices cost?
  • Getting clinic staff with little time to adopt new technologies
  • Having faith in the entrepreneurial journey
  • Yang and Cecilia's Impact Round!


Thank you to Yang and Cecilia for joining us on the show, sharing their stories, and illuminating us on the benefits of VetSnap.

If you'd like to learn more about VetSnap, check out their website or find them on Facebook!

https://go.vetsnap.com/

https://www.facebook.com/VetSnap



Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.

Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!


May 03, 202350:13
Your Money is Your Responsibility with Jillian Carr, BFA, CHS Founder of Steady Gait Planning

Your Money is Your Responsibility with Jillian Carr, BFA, CHS Founder of Steady Gait Planning

Jillian Carr is the driving force behind Steady Gait Planning Inc., a financial planning practice offering people in the veterinary community a place to feel educated and empowered by their financial journey.

Jillian has spent the last 16 years in the Financial Services industry, 8 of those years were working with leading financial services companies and the last 8 building Steady Gait Planning.  

Building a practice in a male dominated, antiquated world has been challenging. Jillian learned to truly follow her authentic self and ideas.  Jillian is no stranger to diversity in life and finances – watching her parents divorce at the age of 19, navigating a mother with mental illness and 15 years later seeing her dad, her career and life advisor, pass away due to complications from a traumatic brain injury all while trying to build her business during the height of the pandemic. Jillian is a designated financial advisor, an active member on the board of the advisor association, and an ally and mental health advocate in the veterinarian community.


Topics covered in our wide-ranging conversation with Jillian include:

  • Getting to the root of people's financial fears

  • Common money stories veterinarians have

  • Why people are scared to have conversations about money, especially with contract negotiations

  • Why we're afraid to talk about the money positives

  • Shifting your financial plan as your career progresses

  • Tactics for better money conversations

  • 100% responsibility motto

  • Getting actively involved in your finances

  • Jillian's Impact Round!



Thank you to Jillian for joining us for a courageous money conversation.

jillian@steadygaitplanning.com

IG: @steadygaitplanninginc


Budgeting tool mentioned in the show:

https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner


Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject.

Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Apr 30, 202345:17
Veterinary Employment Contracts in 2023

Veterinary Employment Contracts in 2023

Apr 05, 202336:13
You’re Gonna Get Peed On!: How Veterinarians Can Keep Their Dream Job from Becoming a Nightmare While Working Less and Earning More

You’re Gonna Get Peed On!: How Veterinarians Can Keep Their Dream Job from Becoming a Nightmare While Working Less and Earning More

The Veterinary Project is incredibly excited to present this bonus episode of the podcast in celebration of the release of co-host Dr. Michael Bugg's new book: You’re Gonna Get Peed On!: How Veterinarians Can Keep Their Dream Job from Becoming a Nightmare While Working Less and Earning More

Dr. Michael Bugg, DVM, is a full-time real estate investor and veterinarian with over a decade of clinical experience in veterinary medicine. After graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, he practiced as a mixed-animal veterinarian before shifting to a small-animal general practice.

Like many of his colleagues, Michael struggled with the unique demands of veterinary clinical practice. Overwhelmed and burned-out, he often felt as if his career was spiraling into a nightmare. He struggled to get ahead financially despite the long hours he spent at the clinic. His entire life was impacted by his career stress—so much so that his wife gave him the moniker Miserable Mike. This, along with working amid the early 2000’s financial crisis and witnessing once-retired veterinarians picking up shifts, motivated Michael to take back control of his life.


In You're Gonna Get Peed On!, Michael shares smart solutions for the personal and financial struggles that no one warned you about in vet school. With this guide of practical advice and insights from veterinarians pulled from this very podcast, get ready to take back control from veterinary burnout and realign your life for ultimate joy and financial abundance-both inside and outside of the clinic.


This conversation led by co-host Dr. Jonathan Leicht, takes you behind of the scenes of the creation of the book, as well as going deeper into areas such as:

  • Why Dr. Michael Bugg decided to write a book
  • The how-tos of creating, writing, editing, and publishing Mike's book
  • "This is a really good book!" - Dr. Jonathan Leicht gives his seal of approval
  • Challenges and tribulations along the way
  • Who this book is for
  • "Miserable Mike"
  • The difference between just-thinking-about-it, to aspiring, to accomplished author: GRIT
  • The teachability index: your willingness to learn and your willingness to accept change
  • Beyond the book - what else is included in You're Gonna Get Peed On!



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Mar 22, 202338:56
Amy Oliver: Unapologetically Helping Health Care Leaders and Practice Owners Live and Lead Better

Amy Oliver: Unapologetically Helping Health Care Leaders and Practice Owners Live and Lead Better

Amy Oliver is an experienced healthcare executive and the founder and CEO of Amy Oliver + Co where she offers trusted advisory services and professional leadership and business coaching to practice owners, leaders, academics, and organizations in health and social sectors.

Amy has coached and advised hundreds of health leaders and practice owners. She is passionate about bridging the gaps around strategy, management, and leadership through knowledge translation at the crossroads of health and business. She is the founder of the Healthy Business series, the Womentum series, and the online leadership platform, The Stack. She holds an MBA with a dual concentration in Organizational Leadership and Health Administration. She is a pharmacist, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a globally certified Project Management Professional. 

Amy holds certificates in Emotional Intelligence and Advanced Strategic Management and Leadership. She is a sought after keynote speaker, a member of the Speakers Bureau of Canada, has won multiple health sector and leadership awards and is a recent alumna of the prestigious Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference.

If you're someone who is in leadership or are someone who is aspiring to develop your leadership skills, you're going to gain immensely from this wide-ranging conversation. Topics covered include:

  • The evolution of Amy's career
  • Learning to lead through owning a franchise pharmacy business
  • Letting things go to sharpen focus and increase productivity
  • Best practices for health care providers and clinic leaders
  • How operational efficiencies can improve mental health in the workplace
  • Psychological safety in the workplace - what does that actually mean
  • How clinic owners and leaders can get real feedback from their teams
  • 3 examples of practices improving mental health in the workplace - employee engagement, operational efficiency, and recruitment
  • Altering our expectations around what's possible for women (and men) in the workplace
  • Amy's Impact Round!


Thank you Amy for joining us on the show!

If you'd like to learn more about Amy, her company's programs and consulting, or her upcoming initiatives and opportunities you can find her in the following places:

www.amyoliver.ca

E-mail direct: amy@amyoliver.ca

Or on Instagram @amyoliverco


One more amazing thing for our listeners...if you'd like to join the Fall 2023 cohort of Healthy Businesses, Amy's got a special discount code specific for listeners of this show!

Use Promo Code VETPROJECT and get an additional  10% off the registration price for the Healthy Business 10 week course: https://www.amyoliver.ca/healthybusiness

Registration is already open for the fall 2023 program! Early bird pricing goes until June 1st, 2023 before increasing to full price. This discount code applies to both the early bird and the full registration fees.

If you or someone you know can benefit from additional business strategy and skills while gaining confidence in a group of like minded peers, then this course is for you!


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Mar 15, 202359:20
Everything You Need to Know About Being a Locum Veterinarian

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Locum Veterinarian

After a spirited preamble on the current state of economic affairs, Dr Michael Bugg leads this conversation with the resident expert, Dr. Jonathan Leich, on all things locum.

Dr. Leicht breaks down what any locum veterinarian, or those aspiring to become one, should know. 

Topics covered in this tactical conversation:

  • Know your geography and what the going rates are
  • Negotiating rate of pay and services offered.   
  • Being a locum veterinarian is not for new grads (explanation of why)
  • Clarity on your list of exceptions before discussing rate of pay
  • Understanding where the liability lies (on the locum or on the practice)
  • Getting liability insurance
  • Have a contract - know what you're asking for and be ready to discuss it
  • Employer goals versus locum goals
  • Expectations on when you'll get paid as a locum


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Mar 01, 202331:57
Follow your Instincts! Dr. Caleb Frankel, Founder and CEO of Instinct Science

Follow your Instincts! Dr. Caleb Frankel, Founder and CEO of Instinct Science

Dr. Caleb Frankel is the Founder and CEO of Instinct Science, an organization with a mission of greatly improving modern veterinary team experiences through better technology. Instinct's practice software platforms power many of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in the industry and are focused on enhancing state-of-the-art veterinary centers by incorporating true workflow improvement, decision support, patient safety tools, and charge capture automation.

An internship-trained ER veterinarian and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Caleb also practices emergency medicine at the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, an 80-doctor referral hospital in Greater Philadelphia, PA. He previously served as Director of New Product Development at Brief Media where he led the development of products such as the Plumb's Veterinary Drugs app. 

Caleb blogs on all things technology and workflow in veterinary medicine at pickthebrain.instinct.vet.

In our wide-ranging conversation we cover:

  • Caleb's journey to the veterinary industry and Instinct Science
  • Stumbling across an internship that combined business training with vet med experience
  • The beginning of Caleb's technological innovation
  • Solving problems with software
  • The evolution of Instinct Science
  • Raising the capital to get started using the 3 Fs
  • Recruiting the founding team to get Instinct off the ground
  • Entrepreneurship: "it's an every day thing - obsession required"
  • Handling competition and differentiating yourself in the marketplace
  • Teaching yourself how to be, act, and think like a CEO
  • Caleb's Impact Round!


Thank you to Caleb for taking the time to join us on the show! For those that want to learn more about Instinct Science or connect with Caleb, best place is online and on LinkedIn:

https://www.instinct.vet/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/instinct-science/


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Feb 15, 202347:13
Travel Tips That Make Work Fun With Dr. Addie Reinhard DVM

Travel Tips That Make Work Fun With Dr. Addie Reinhard DVM

Traveling a lot with work? 

If you're like Dr. Addie Reinhard, you can relate to the challenges of work-related travel, especially after a couple years of non existent business travel as a result of COVID-19. 

Instead of trying to figure it out on her own, Dr. Reinhard put it out to her network to ask for some advice on how to best travel for work, which caught the attention of our co-hosts...so we decided to bring her back to chat on the subject!

Travel tips covered include:

  • Setting intentional time aside for yourself
  • Wake up at the same time you at home
  • Exercise!
  • Never check a suitcase
  • Focus on going deep with networking, not wide
  • If you're tired, try power naps
  • Follow-up the meaningful conversations with a handwritten card
  • Create time outdoors in nature
  • Staying on top of the work that's left at home (and noticing what broke!)
  • ...and so much more!


About Dr. Addie Reinhard:

A previous guest of the show (episode 086), Dr. Addie Reinhard is the Founder and CEO of MentorVet, an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for recent veterinary graduates. She is a veterinary wellbeing researcher, and her research focuses on developing and evaluating innovative interventions to support mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession.

Dr. Reinhard is on the research team for the third phase of the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study, a study discussed in detail throughout this episode.

In 2021, Addie completed a master’s degree in Community and Leadership Development and a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning from the University of Kentucky. She also holds a certificate in Veterinary Human Support from the University of Tennessee, and is a certified QPR instructor.


Thank you to Dr. Reinhard for joining us on the show! If you'd like to connect with Addie you can do so in the following places:

info@mentorvet.net

IG, LinkedIn: @mentorvet

Facebook: @mentorvet1


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Feb 01, 202341:51
Stepping Back to Move Forward: How to master your world in 2023!

Stepping Back to Move Forward: How to master your world in 2023!

Welcome to 2023!

Back in February 2021, Dr. Bugg shared his framework for goal setting on episode 028. It was a great episode - Go have a listen!

In preparation for the first episode of the year, Jonathan and Mike decided to go back and have a listen to hear what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what goal setting this year means for them and the veterinary community. 

Strap yourself in for some amazing stories, quality insights, and a number of laughs!

Topics covered include:

  • Acknowledging how far you've come
  • Identity-based goals vs. outcome-based goals
  • The VET acronym for success
  • Visualization - See the future you desire
  • Environment - Your physical world matters
  • Tactics - The 7 Ds

We'd love to hear what your goals are for 2023! Send us your messages on Instagram to @theveterinaryproject


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Jan 18, 202337:03
So Long to 2022 - With 2023 Comes Something New!

So Long to 2022 - With 2023 Comes Something New!

It's the festive time of year and as the holiday season enters full swing,  Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg have big news to share surrounding the show, including what things will look like in 2023!


Enjoy the episode and a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family from the entire team at the Veterinary Project Podcast!


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Dec 21, 202224:26
Navigating the Financials of the Veterinary Profession with Andrew Rotz

Navigating the Financials of the Veterinary Profession with Andrew Rotz

Andrew Rotz is a CFP® Practitioner, Certified College Financial Consultant, and NAPFA member with a lifelong mission to serve his community. In his role as the Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy at NCSU's CVM in Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrew teaches students to plan around many factors including interests, abilities, values, personality, background, market conditions, and circumstances. 

In his work with Tide & Tempest Financial Planning, Andrew helps clients and their families know and understand their needs, wishes, wants and the world that influences them to make intentional financial and life decisions. His mission is to enrich, educate, and engage the veterinary community to achieve better financial wellness and peace of mind.

Andrew is co-host of Pawcast: Navigating the Veterinary Profession, a podcast offering advice to the veterinary profession on career development, personal finance and the business of veterinary medicine. Andrew also serves his country as a US Navy Reserve officer and recently returned from a deployment to the Middle East. He is married with two sons, living in Raleigh, NC.

Topics covered in our conversation include:

  • How Andrew got started working with veterinary professionals
  • Financial foundations for students - why money matters
  • Negotiating in today's hiring landscape
  • Current excitements and fears for employees 
  • Is academia keeping up with the pace of industry innovation?
  • The financial challenges of today's modern DVM - student loan debt repayments, the cost of living, and wages
  • How "The Great Wealth Transfer" may play out in vet med
  • Aspiring clinic owners; should you buy or build?
  • What every vet professional should do with their money
  • Andrew's Impact Round!


Thank you to Andrew for joining us on the Veterinary Project Podcast!

Want to connect with Andrew? You can find him in the following places:

andrewrotz@tidetempestfinancial.com

tidetempestfinancial.com


Andrew's Podcast, "The PawCast: Navigating the Veterinary Profession" can be found on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pawcast/id1500316675


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Dec 14, 202250:13
Attracting Top Talent with Andrea Matrangolo

Attracting Top Talent with Andrea Matrangolo

Andrea Matrangolo is the Talent and Brand leader with Mosaic Veterinary Partners. She loves all things related to talent management, employer brand, and of course, animals!

Over the last 10 years, Andrea has worked with teams—primarily in Oil and Gas-- to help them attract and retain the best talent, streamline talent processes, and showcase the importance of employer brand. Andrea lives in Calgary, AB with her husband, son, and her rambunctious springer spaniel. When she isn’t chasing around her toddler, you’ll likely find her outdoors or baking up a storm.

As Director of Brand and Talent with Mosaic Veterinary Partners, Andrea brings her wealth of experience to the show this week to help other veterinary clinics attract and retain top talent for their operations. 

Topics covered include:

  • Andrea's career journey and transitioning to the veterinary industry
  • Why you must stand out in the eyes of candidates!
  • What is EVP - Employee/Employer Value Proposition
  • Employer Brand: the perception of what it's like to work at your company
  • How to build an EVP
  • Your Employer Brand works as a filter
  • Is this something you do internally or hire someone to do?
  • Nuances of the candidate experience
  • Building the "story" of a brand (and why story matters)
  • Live, don't launch, your EVP
  • Andrea's Impact Round!


Thank you to Andrea for joining us on the show. The best place to reach here is via LinkedIn at:

Andrea Matrangolo


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Dec 07, 202245:18
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Katie Ford

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Katie Ford

Dr. Katie Ford is an experienced small animal vet, having graduated from Liverpool in 2012 and gaining her RCVS Certificate in Internal Medicine in 2017. She became passionate about opening conversations up around imposter syndrome and self-doubt following her own experiences in the veterinary profession, and trained as a certified coach with further study in a number of areas, as well as publishing a series of books. 

Katie grew a following of over 18,000 across social media as @katiefordvet, and is an international and keynote speaker, both in the vet profession and beyond. She co-founded Vet Empowered in 2020, offering personal development content and group coaching services, namely to recent graduates.

As her businesses grew, she saw the importance of money mindset and financial independence, not only within her own clients but in making personal progress too. She joined VetYou as a co-director, helping to break down barriers around finances within the profession and to enable access to timely, expert financial advice. She is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Emotional Wellbeing Therapy.

Topics covered include:

  • Katie's story
  • The impetus of imposter syndrome
  • Are you focused on proving yourself to others?
  • Discrediting the voice in your head
  • Fundamentals of developing self-worth - start with what truly matters to you
  • Taking action in alignment with what matters to you
  • The stages of competence
  • "There" is not an external place, it's an attitude
  • Katie's Impact Round!


Big thank you to Katie for joining us on the show! To connect with Katie, you can find her in the following places:

IG: @katiefordvet

www.katiefordvet.com

FB: Katie Ford Consulting & Coaching

IG: @vetempowered

www.vetempowered.com



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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Nov 30, 202252:12
Money Matters: Recession Edition with Isaiah Douglass

Money Matters: Recession Edition with Isaiah Douglass

**DISCLAIMER**

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do with your money is your responsibility and you agree any strategies undertaken are done so at your own risk.


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Signs are pointing in the direction of a recession, so we thought it prudent to bring back a previous guest, Isaiah Douglass, to provide some insights on what veterinary professionals should consider doing in today's economy!


After working at a large national firm for a number of years, Isaiah left and founded a solo financial planning firm in 2018, pursuing a planning approach that was dedicated to identifying ways to grow the net worth of veterinarians. In the summer of 2020, he merged with another financial advisor and became a partner in Vincere Wealth Management.

Isaiah is a Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Exit Planner, and Fee-Only advisor, as well as the host of the weekly Veterinarian Success Podcast, which interviews and discusses topics related to the clinical, business, financial, and personal lives of veterinarians. He is deeply involved in speaking within veterinary medicine, having talks with students, on podcasts, in video interviews, and as a guest at the Veterinary Financial Summit conference.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The hot dog stand fable
  • Where's the line between economic reality and "the noise"
  • What Isaiah's hearing from veterinary clients from coast to coast
  • Choosing your response to recession conditions
  • Financial planning considerations for veterinary professionals in today's economy
  • Understanding bonds and the bond market
  • What else can you own other than stocks and bonds?
  • Portfolio reallocation and why it's important
  • Thoughts on interest rates
  • Final words from Isaiah


Thank you to Isaiah for coming back on the show! If you'd like to connect with Isaiah you can do so online at:

isaiah@vincerewealth.com

https://www.vincerewealth.com/


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Nov 23, 202257:24
Dropping the Ball, Casting a Vote, and Investing in Today's Marketplace

Dropping the Ball, Casting a Vote, and Investing in Today's Marketplace

Dr. Michael Bugg is running solo this week with Dr. Jonathan Leicht on vacation, so he decided to take to the mic to drop some fire on 3 key topics that were worthy of illumination!

What topics might you ask? Well, here's the high-level notes:

DISCLAIMER: Investment and financial topics shared in this episode are not to be taken as financial or investing advice and are solely the opinions of the hosts of the show. Please consult your professional financial or investment planner for advice related to these subjects. 

  • Dropping the ball (temporarily) by design
  • Casting a vote (in the right direction)
  • Prioritize your time this holiday season
  • Get a handle on how you behave at the extremes (of economic markets)
  • Thoughts on today's investment world including stocks, crypto currencies, and real estate investing
  • Exercise extreme due diligence
  • There will be excellent opportunities
  • Leverage works both ways - be mindful of the cost of borrowing


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Nov 16, 202228:44
Maximizing the Power of Mentors

Maximizing the Power of Mentors

Mentors come in many forms.

Whether connecting directly with them day-to-day (like a boss or manager) or never connecting them with all (someone you follow on social media), mentors play critical roles in shaping our thoughts and actions, while showing us the path we have yet to walk. 


In this episode, Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht discuss the importance of mentors, types of mentor relationships, and how to maximize the mentor/mentee relationship to create win-wins for everyone involved. 


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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Nov 09, 202231:47
Tales of Change Management

Tales of Change Management

If there's one thing that's for certain, it's that things change!

In this week's episode, Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg share practical frameworks and strategies, along with some current real-life situations, for how to manage change. 

Topics covered include:

  • What prompts change?
  • Change out of desperation vs change from inspiration
  • Minimizing lag time between decision making and action
  • Reviewing the game tape to see what's working (or what's not)
  • It's normal for change to feel uncomfortable
  • Not making a decision is also a decision
  • How do you roll out change (personal example from Dr. Leicht)
  • Evaluating the results of change
  • Always be evolution



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Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Nov 02, 202226:25
So You Want to Be a Rock Star?

So You Want to Be a Rock Star?

Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg continue on last week's conversation of Short Term vs. Long Term decision making, while shedding some light on the current economic state of North America. 

With signs pointing towards recession (if not already being there), those who make smart decisions today will set themselves up for rock star status - personally and professionally - on the up-cycle in years ahead.

Topics covered include:

  • The #1 investment to make in economic downturns that is guaranteed a significant return
  • Work to learn vs. work to earn
  • Is it time to side-hustle?
  • Taking on debt vs. the no debt policy
  • Elevating from employee to business ownership
  • Return on lifestyle


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Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Oct 26, 202229:02
Long Game vs. Short Game

Long Game vs. Short Game

Amidst Dr. Bugg's big news, we've got another episode for y'all this week on making decisions related to career and life!

Jonny and Mike bat around the challenge of making decisions from the perspective of long term vs. short term gains, and why having an eye to both the future, and the now, is important. 


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Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Oct 19, 202219:50
Having an Impact and Staying Curious with Dr. Megan Sprinkle

Having an Impact and Staying Curious with Dr. Megan Sprinkle

Dr. Megan Sprinkle is a board-eligible veterinary nutritionist who attended Auburn University for veterinary school and the University of Missouri for her clinical nutrition residency. She worked at Royal Canin US as a teacher and consultant for 5 years before recently joining BSM Partners, a consulting group helping businesses succeed especially in the pet industry. She's also the president-elect for the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition.

Megan lives with her husband and Great Dane in Savannah, GA where one of her favorite things to do is to produce her podcast called Vet Life Reimagined.

In today's free-flowing conversation, Megan and our hosts dive into:

  • Who is Dr. Megan Sprinkle?!
  • How the early obsession with dolphins led to greater things...
  • The career challenges of specializing in veterinary nutrition
  • Building value, confidence, and having an impact
  • Why start (and what drives) the Vet Life Reimagined podcast?
  • Doing what you want versus "this is what I'm supposed to do"
  • Training your mindset
  • Megan's Impact Round!


Thank you to Megan for joining us on the show! For links to all that Megan is up to, including her podcast, check them out below:

BSM Partners: https://bsmpartners.net/

American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN): https://aavnutrition.org/

Vet Life Reimagined YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0CGUH0QmzarnRvisB6Lmg

Vet Life Reimagined on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vet-life-reimagined/id1617455211


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Oct 12, 202246:53
Does Veterinary Medicine Have A Future?

Does Veterinary Medicine Have A Future?

Coming off a trip to the Veterinary Innovation Summit in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jonathan Leicht discusses his experience, insights, and key takeaways around the future of veterinary medicine. 


With Dr. Bugg leading the chat, Dr. Leicht shares:

  • Connecting with previous podcast guests in person
  • Reviewing the "gold standard" of veterinary medicine
  • Why the vet-centric model is no longer possible
  • The statistics for what consumers and spending on veterinary care
  • The concerning statistics behind professionals in the industry
  • What options do we have to make things better?
  • Increased utilization of veterinary techs
  • Telehealth opportunities 
  • "Adapt or die!" 
  • Who in the veterinary industry is TRULY self-aware


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Oct 07, 202233:45
Exhaustion versus Execution: Balancing Getting Things Done with Rest & Recovery Practices

Exhaustion versus Execution: Balancing Getting Things Done with Rest & Recovery Practices

Following up on the previous couple weeks of conversations surrounding entrepreneurship with our co-hosts, as well as repeat guest Dr. Gary Marshall, Mike and Jonny toe the line between execution and getting things done at the expense of feeling exhausted.


Topics covered in this wide-ranging follow-up conversation include:

  • Developing clinic culture, including healthy boundaries balanced with professional expectations
  • Work life balance: real or not real?
  • Tips for ensuring rest and recovery time
  • Creating awareness around rest and recovery routines
  • Rest and recovery routines: what's working and what's not for Mike and Jonny
  • The vets set a wager...


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Sep 28, 202235:31
Seasons of Life and Career with Dr. Gary Marshall

Seasons of Life and Career with Dr. Gary Marshall

This week we're catching up with fan favorite and multiple time guest, Dr. Gary Marshall!


In this catch-up conversation with Dr. Marshall we cover:

  • The seasons of life - differences between where Gary is at and where Dr. Leicht is at
  • "Not being exhausted suits me" - dissecting Dr. Marshall's attention-grabbing social media post
  • Removing the weight of clinic ownership
  • Reduced hours, increased satisfaction, different lifestyle
  • Thoughts on where our industry is at relative to the start of 2022
  • What's upcoming for Gary


Connect with Gary on Instagram:

@it.might.get.weird


About Dr. Gary Marshall:

Dr. Gary Marshall is a multi-faceted veterinary professional with years of experience in the industry.

As a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marshall founded Island Cats Veterinary Hospital on Mercer Island, Washington in 1996. He is a mentor/coach for VetX International representing North America where he connects with many students and new graduate veterinarians on a consistent basis. With his position as Adjunct Professor for Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, there are several veterinary students receiving part of their clinical training at Island Cats.

Dr. Marshall is a Past-President of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association and still serves on the Board of Directors. He also has previously served as Vice-Chairman of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and currently serves as one of two representatives from Washington State in the House of Delegates for the American Veterinary Medical Association.

In 2020, he was appointed to the Advisory Group of the Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession, a joint venture of the AVMA and AAVMC.

At the end of 2020, Dr. Marshall was elected to the Board of Directors of the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative. He has really enjoyed working with the women on the board and the experience has helped him refine what allyship can and should look like.


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Sep 21, 202233:57
Entrepreneurship: What's Working and What's Not

Entrepreneurship: What's Working and What's Not

Like a couple of classic entrepreneurs fitting in a podcast episode when time allows, Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht catch up for an episode in the midst of the end-of-week push in their respective lives. 

Fittingly reflective of the recording situation, Mike and Jonny take this episode to share insights from their entrepreneurial journeys - both their current struggles and current successes in their lives as business owners. 

Talking points include:

  • Dr. Leicht's and Dr. Bugg's current areas of struggle
  • Recognizing when your team needs you at a different level
  • Learning to say NO!
  • The red flag of "busy"
  • Dr. Leicht's and Dr. Bugg's "what we're doing well!"
  • Outsourcing household tasks
  • Optimizing calendar usage 

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Sep 14, 202231:01
Reminiscing on the First Year of Vet School

Reminiscing on the First Year of Vet School

With the return of the school year and a new wave of first year's entering vet school, Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht take a walk down memory lane and reminisce on their first year experiences, including some insights on how to make this life-changing experience the best it can be.

Talking points include:

  • Why "the competition is over"
  • Bonding with classmates, pranks included
  • Learning doesn't just take place in the classroom
  • What's most memorable
  • Intentionally creating magical moments


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Sep 07, 202229:13
The Promise and the Danger of AI

The Promise and the Danger of AI

Ryan Appleby is an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the Ontario Veterinary College.  He completed veterinary school and a rotating internship at OVC.  He then completed an imaging internship in San Diego at and a residency in diagnostic imaging at NC State university in Raleigh North Carolina.  

Ryan was boarded by the American college of veterinary radiologists in 2019 and rejoined the team at OVC at that time.  His research interests include the use of artificial intelligence in veterinary imaging, clinical applications of advanced ultrasound technologies.  He is passionate about teaching and started the website obivet.com in 2021 to provide global access to high quality veterinary educational content in a micro-learning format.

*Note: We recommend you take a quick read of the journal links provided below that are referenced off the top of the show!*

In this episode, Ryan and the guys discuss the impact of AI in veterinary medicine, veterinary imaging and clinical applications including:

  • What is artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine?
  • Explaining how AI works
  • Applications AI can positively impact
  • Driving forces behind the development of AI
  • Factors that we should be considering around utilization of AI
  • How can we prove AI validity to make it fit for practice
  • Is AI benefitting the patient?
  • AI smarter than human intelligence: yay or nay?
  • Deployment of AI in practice
  • Where can AI go from here


Journal links:

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/8/javma.22.03.0093.xml

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/ajvr/83/5/ajvr.22.03.0038.xml


To reach Ryan directly, you can find him here:

IG: @applebydvm

Twitter: @applebydvm

Ryan@obivet.com

rappleby@uoguelph.ca


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Aug 31, 202247:39
A Vet for All Seasons with Dr. Elliott Garber

A Vet for All Seasons with Dr. Elliott Garber

Dr. Elliott Garber is a specialist in Veterinary Preventive Medicine and a graduate of Tufts University and the University of Virginia. He led and trained teams in clinical practice for eight years while in the military, including three years as veterinarian to the Navy SEALs and their working dogs. His science thriller, The Chimera Sequence, was published in 2015. Elliott built and sold an 8-figure e-commerce and marketing agency before joining Instinct to launch the veterinary industry's first electronic prescribing software.

In our conversation with Dr. Garber we cover:

  • Working as a veterinarian in the US military
  • Scratching the "animal" entrepreneurial itch, from e-commerce to software
  • What financial independence looks like for Elliott and his family
  • Putting the financial puzzle pieces together
  • Instinct Science - what is it, and why it matters
  • Transitioning into a start-up company as a DVM
  • Designing with ease in mind
  • What are the key features, advantages, and benefits of Instinct
  • Elliott's Impact Round!


Want to learn more about Instinct Science or connect with Dr. Garber? Here's where to go:

Online: www.instinct.vet

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottgarber/


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Aug 24, 202253:29
Dr. Tannetje Crocker Buys a Clinic!

Dr. Tannetje Crocker Buys a Clinic!

Back again for another round with Dr. Tannetje Crocker and this time she has big news to share....She's become a veterinary clinic owner!!!

In this episode we hear all about:

  • How the opportunity to purchase a clinic arose
  • Why she made the decision to move forward into clinic ownership
  • Details of the deal and the clinic
  • What the due diligence of buying the clinic looked like
  • Negotiations
  • The freedom to take her ideas and run with them
  • Buying a veterinary clinic WITHOUT being the lead vet!
  • Making leadership decisions with the long-term vision in mind
  • Day-to-day priorities for the first year of ownership
  • Community support
  • Final thoughts


Thank you to Tannetje for taking the time to visit us again on the show, and congratulations on the great news!


If you'd like to connect with Dr. Crocker, you find her online at:

www.drcrockerpetvet.com

On Instagram and TikTok @dr.tannetje.crocker


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Aug 17, 202239:36
7 Tips to Succeeding in Veterinary School!

7 Tips to Succeeding in Veterinary School!

With another school year just around the corner, Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht share their 7 tips to succeed in veterinary school on this week's episode.

Mike and Jonny highlight the following ways to make sure your veterinary school experience this year is a huge success, including:

  1. Network with everyone
  2. Collaborate over competing
  3. Travel when opportunities arise
  4. Lower your cost of living
  5. Get out of your comfort zone
  6. Revamping your study habits
  7. Shifting perspective, quit striving


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Aug 10, 202224:40
Getting Started in Real Estate Investing as a Veterinary Professional with Dr. Michael Bugg

Getting Started in Real Estate Investing as a Veterinary Professional with Dr. Michael Bugg

**DISCLAIMER**

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do with your money is your responsibility and you agree any strategies undertaken are done so at your own risk.


In this week's episode, we're picking Dr. Michael Bugg's brain on how to get started in real estate investing as a veterinary professional. 

With 10+ years of experience investing in real estate assets including residential and multi-family, Dr. Bugg shares on a variety of real estate investing topics to illuminate the possibilities for veterinary professionals who need to realize the importance investing will have on the quality of their financial future.

Topics covered include:

  • Dr. Bugg's evolution in real estate investing
  • Turning a lucky opportunity into an education
  • Real Estate Investing 101
  • Building credit (access to credit)
  • Accumulating capital for investing
  • Becoming an area expert
  • Be willing to ask!
  • Get educated, get connected
  • Learn how to analyze deals
  • Write offers

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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Aug 04, 202229:05
Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Veterinary Project Podcast with Mike & Jonny!

Celebrating 100 Episodes of the Veterinary Project Podcast with Mike & Jonny!

It has been 2 years since the idea of this podcast was born...and now...with numerous guests interviewed, conversations conducted, and experiences shared, the Veterinary Project Podcast is excited to have reached a major milestone in the show's history: our 100th episode!

To celebrate this milestone, Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg have prepared 3 questions for each other, looking back on favorite moments, guests, episodes, and stories from the past 2 years, as well as looking forward to what our future has to unfold.

To all our loyal listeners, gracious guests, and support team, we thank you for making our run to 100 a huge success!

Here's to 100 episodes - and to the next 100 to come!

- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Jul 27, 202232:16
Animal HealthLink is Transforming Telehealth and Triage, with Leilani Mustillo and Sean Neate

Animal HealthLink is Transforming Telehealth and Triage, with Leilani Mustillo and Sean Neate

When lifestyle changes forced Leilani Mustillo to consider leaving Vet med, she connected with friend and fellow industry colleague Dr. Sean Neate to discuss a solution to both the career changes she faced and an opportunity to improve Telehealth. After a couple long brainstorming sessions, Animal HealthLink was born, with the vision and mission to redefine the veterinary emergency and after-hours triage model and be the veterinary industry standard for triage.

Leilani, RVT  CEO  is a born and raised Albertan who completed the Olds College Animal Health Technology program in 2009. Since graduating, she has worked in specialty and emergency medicine in both nursing and management roles. Since 2015, she has been an instructor in Olds College's Animal Health Department.

As an advocate for RVT advancement, she has a love for mentoring and training those who are new to emergency and critical care medicine, with her favourite topic being emergency triage.

Sean grew up in Alberta and originally obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, but switched careers and graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary. After graduation, Sean completed a rotating small animal internship at a referral institution in Calgary. After spending several years in referral and emergency medicine, he moved to family practice.

Sean is currently a practicing partner in a group of veterinary hospitals in Calgary where he enjoys a mixture of clinical cases and leading teams in their growing practices.

In our wide-ranging conversation with Leilani and Sean, topics covered include:

  • Leilani and Sean's career journey
  • Creating a new path to keep involved in the profession
  • Animal HealthLink's inception
  • The benefit of Animal HealthLink's services for veterinarians and clinics
  • Transforming the way telehealth is done
  • Working within the regulatory framework in multiple States and Provinces
  • How does Animal HealthLink work?
  • The fun of starting up a veterinary business - what it really takes
  • What's got Leilani and Sean excited for the company's future
  • Leilani and Sean's Impact Round!

Thank you to Leilani and Sean for joining us on the show!


To find out more about Animal Health Link, visit or connect with them in the following ways:

https://www.animalhealthlink.ca/

info@animalhealthlink.ca

@animalhealthlink on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Jul 20, 202201:02:06
Dr. Ryan Appleby: So Vet Med Needs to Change?!?

Dr. Ryan Appleby: So Vet Med Needs to Change?!?

How do we create more conversation and drive positive change for wellbeing and self-care in our profession? 

Dr. Ryan Appleby is one of the voices actively working to shed light on this incredibly important challenge our industry faces, and in this episode we're expanding the conversation in this area with him. 

Dr. Appleby is an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the Ontario Veterinary College.  He completed veterinary school and a rotating internship at OVC.  He then completed an imaging internship in San Diego and a residency in diagnostic imaging at NC State university in Raleigh, North Carolina.  

Ryan was boarded by the American College of Veterinary Radiologists in 2019 and rejoined the team at OVC at that time.  His research interests include the use of artificial intelligence in veterinary imaging and clinical applications of advanced ultrasound technologies.  He is passionate about teaching and started the website obivet.com in 2021 to provide global access to high quality veterinary educational content in a micro-learning format.

In our conversation with Dr. Appleby we cover:

  • Ryan's background and career to date
  • The impetus for, and challenge behind, releasing his "Wellbeing in Veterinary Medicine" blog post on Obivet 
  • Why industry and organizations need to get more involved in professional wellbeing
  • External factors that inhibit self-care 
  • Should clinics and corporations flow more money towards helping staff with self-care and wellbeing?
  • Organizational vs. individual accountability for wellbeing
  • Everyone needs to get involved in order to drive change
  • People first vs. profit first - should businesses adjust their models in order to address wellbeing challenges? 
  • The "Perfect Practice Wish List" - Dr. Appleby's suggested solutions
  • Ryan's Impact Round



Check out Ryan's educational content online with Obivet:

https://obivet.com/

Twitter: @obivet

IG: @obivetce


To reach Ryan directly, you can find him here:

IG: @applebydvm

Ryan@obivet.com


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Jul 13, 202255:50
Why You Should Care About Veterinary Suppliers

Why You Should Care About Veterinary Suppliers

Dr. Jonathan Leicht puts on his veterinary operator hat for this week's episode covering all things veterinary suppliers!

Topics covered include:

  • Have your agreements in place well before you open a new clinic
  • Choosing your supplier "partners" wisely
  • It's all based on relationships
  • Understanding the perspective of product reps from Pharma
  • Salespeople are salespeople - so be direct!
  • Things to consider when entering into contracts
  • Clearly communicate when things change
  • Thoughts on contracts being shorter or longer
  • What to do if you're a small volume cline or you don't want to deal with supplier conversations


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- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Jul 06, 202236:49