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The Whole VeterinarianVET TRUCK CONFIDENTIAL: What Does Growth Really Mean For Your Veterinary Practice?What does growth really mean for your veterinary practice? In this honest conversation on Vet Truck Confidential, Dr. Stacey Cordivano joins equine veterinarians Dr. Misty Gray and Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian to challenge conventional wisdom about practice expansion.The veterinary profession often glorifies the hustle, celebrating packed schedules and constant growth. But is adding more clients always the answer? Our three experienced equine practitioners reveal a potentially surprising truth: a simple 1% price increase can boost profitability by 11% without seeing a single additional patient. This insight alone could transform how you approach your practice's financial health.We...2025-08-0135 min
The Whole VeterinarianVET TRUCK CONFIDENTIAL: Navigating the First Years of Equine Veterinary Practice OwnershipAnother episode of Vet Truck Confidential with Doctors Kelly Zeytoonian, Misty Gray and Stacey Cordivano. These experienced equine veterinarians share their insights on essential equipment, financial planning, and smart investments when starting a practice, providing a practical roadmap for new and aspiring practice owners.• Starting a practice requires careful consideration of essential equipment versus nice-to-have items• Dental equipment provides excellent ROI with minimal maintenance requirements• Digital radiography immediately legitimizes a new practice, especially in competitive markets• Smaller investments like professional emails, websites, and software can significantly enhance client perception• Alternative ultrasound options can replace la...2025-07-2230 min
The Whole VeterinarianVET TRUCK CONFIDENTIAL: Thoughts on Equine Practice in 2024Here's another episode where three equine vets get to chit chatting. Thanks to Dr. Misty Gray and Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian for joining me as we dive into some recent topics and share our self-care wins.Chapters00:36Discussion on Changing the AAEP Bylaws07:04Pushback against Allowing Membership to Vote for AAEP President16:07Change Management and Bridging the Gap23:32Challenges of Being Working Moms32:35Self-Care PracticesSend a text and let me know what you think about the episode!Support the show2024-02-0135 min
The Whole VeterinarianCreating A Sustainable Equine Future in Veterinary MedicineReal talk regarding sustainability in equine veterinary medicine. For this episode, I'm joined by the co-creators of The Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar and Retreat as we share some of the highlights of the past two events. The community formed over these two very special weekends can be described as nothing other than magical. We are excited for the future of equine medicine whenever we gather with these amazing folks. Come join us as we help shape a better vetmed for our present and future colleagues.Featuring Dr. Cara Wright, 2022-04-2823 min
The Whole VeterinarianSustainability in Equine Practice Seminar and RetreatAre you fed up with the way that equine practice has been run for the past... forever? In this episode you will hear the plans for an exciting new equine-focused seminar.If you’re ready to help make changes in our industry, we want you to spend the weekend learning and collaborating with us. We know that it is possible to make equine veterinary medicine a sustainable and fulfilling career. Please join us for the Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar and Retreat being held in Seattle, Washington this October 14th-17th.Find out more an...2021-07-1520 min
The Whole VeterinarianNavigating Postpartum Depression with Dr. Misty GrayMy very good friend, Dr. Misty Gray, generously shares her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety in this week's episode. With veterinarians' mental health status already at high risk, I wanted to touch on a subject that could easily affect any one of us as we enter parenthood. If your gut is telling you that things don't feel quite right after you've brought your baby home, please discuss it with someone who loves you! I'll also attach some resources below....Dr. Gray's info!Dr. Misty Gray is a 2007 graduate of The Louisiana State University School...2020-08-2026 min