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VetHealth PodcastBuilding Healthy Clinic Financials with Marcia MillerFinances are a part of veterinary medicine that a lot of DVMs don’t want to touch. It’s a hassle–and for a lot of folks, it’s just not a part of their skillset. That’s a problem–especially for practice owners.
In this episode, finance whiz Marcia breaks down the different phases of your financial life, how to plan for retirement, and the steps to building up financial freedom as a veterinary professional.
2024-04-1136 minVetHealth PodcastTaking the Leap of Faith with Dr. Gail GolabHow has the relationship between humans and animals shifted over the course of the last few decades? What does it mean to say yes to opportunity in the veterinary industry? This week on the VetHealth podcast, we’re incredibly excited to be joined by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the AVMA, Dr. Gail Golab.
Dr. Golab is an expert across a huge range of topics, but throughout our conversation she kept coming back to the area of VetMed that’s nearest and dearest to her: animal welfare. That’s a central thread throughout the conversation, but tune in for...
2024-02-2845 minVetHealth PodcastThe Modern Technician with Roland SeayThis week is all about the techs! Roland Seay talks Shawna through his experience on the ground- what changes he's observed over the course of his journey through veterinary medicine, how he and his team have been utilized in more and less optimal ways, and what it means to be a servant leader.
Roland's start in veterinary medicine (1:25)
Changes in the veterinary industry (5:16)
Updates pre/post-Covid (8:47)
Staying in VetMed (9:49)
Setting boundaries (12:24)
Conversations we need to have (14:38)
Advice for new grads (16:46)
Goal-setting (18:12)
What drives you? (18:56)
2024-02-1421 minVetHealth PodcastExploring Veterinary Law with Dr. Charlotte LacroixVeterinarian, attorney, professor, and business consultant Dr. Charlotte Lacroix is an expert across a dizzying range of subject matter. This week, she talks Shawna through her journey from veterinary school to law school and beyond.
Background in veterinary medicine (3:06)
Comparing VetMed and law (7:26)
Major shifts in veterinary medicine (8:11)
Self-case (11:53)
Dr. Lacroix's favorite tools (14:33)
Leading the NAVC (16:12)
Have you ever thought about leaving veterinary medicine? (17:36)
Proudest achievements (18:38)
Issues we need to be discussing (20:26)
Advice for newcomers (26:04)
Interested in veterinary law? (27:42)
What drives you? (29:45)
2024-02-0731 minVetHealth PodcastBuilding a Better Veterinary Industry with Dr. Jessica VogelsangDr. Jessica Vogelsang, Chief Medical Officer at AAHA, is uniquely placed to talk about the structural issues facing veterinary professionals. She walks Shawna through her journey from leaving VetMed to leading one of the biggest organizations in the veterinary world.
Inappropriate times that you've been asked for veterinary advice (0:00)
Dr. Vogelsang's journey to AAHA (3:15)
Major shifts in VetMed (5:41)
Self-Care (7:49)
Dr. Vogelsang's favorite tools and partnerships (11:24)
Technician utilization guidelines (13:21)
How AAHA puts together their guidelines (14:50)
Dr. Vogelsang's biggest achievements (19:58)
Leaving veterinary medicine (21:46)
What conversations do we need to be having? (24:01)
What's on the horizon for VetMed? (26:56)
Advice for new...
2024-01-3138 minVetHealth PodcastSetting Expectations with Aliyah PipalThis week's episode deals with our expectations- whether that's what we expect the veterinary world to be like when we're just starting out, or what our clients expect of their caregivers.
Our guest Aliyah Pipal has spent years on the customer service side of the veterinary world, and she walks Bryce through her experience and her recommendations.
1:10 - Aliyah's entry into VetMed
5:18 - The intensity of customer service
6:50 - Setting expectations for new hires
8:46 - Cross-training
11:44 - Reflecting on Covid
17:26 - How Aliyah takes care of herself
22:10 - Dealing with anxious clients
25:45 - Managing the trust...
2024-01-1734 minVetHealth PodcastBonus Minisode: Shawna Reflects on the New YearHard to believe it, but 2024 is here. In this quick bonus episode, Shawna explores her thoughts on the new year. What's on the horizon for VetMed? (And what are her personal resolutions?)
2024-01-1212 minVetHealth PodcastExploring the Legislative Branch of VetMed with Dr. Lori TellerWe're kicking off the new year with a huge episode. This week, Dr. Teller talks Shawna through some of the biggest topics in VetMed right now, from legislation to the role of the AVMA.
Dr. Teller's history in VetMed (1:06)
Legislation (3:23)
Testifying before congress (5:59)
Changes pre/post-Covid (7:58)
Self-care (12:48)
Favorite tools and partnerships (15:43)
Leaving or staying in veterinary medicine (18:40)
How the AVMA impacts veterinarians (20:06)
Conversations we need to have (25:42)
Advice for new vets (28:47)
What drives you? (31:12)
2024-01-0332 minVetHealth PodcastCentering Access in VetMed with Dr. Cherice RothDr. Cherice Roth has worn a lot of hats. She's worked emergency and GP, taught at the college level, and now serves as chief veterinary officer at one of the biggest companies in the VetMed space: Mars Veterinary Health.
In this episode, she breaks down her career and digs deep into conversations about diversity, access, and the role of the DVM in VetMed.
Growing up and Dr. Roth's first pet
Dr. Roth’s journey in medicine (4:31)
The major shifts in VetMed (19:15)
Self-Care (28:32)
Wine & Whisky (31:00)
Dr. Roth’s favorite tools (33:30)
What keeps you in VetMed? (35:21)
Dr. Roth's bigg...
2023-12-2053 minVetHealth PodcastTalking Resilience with Dr. Rachael KuhnHow can small practices move faster without burning out their staff? This week's guest, Dr. Rachael Kuhn, runs at the pace of an emergency room, and she can pull that off because she's built rock-solid processes for saving time and streamlining certain tasks.
She walks Shawna through her operations, digs into the struggles of of balancing work, life, and family, and shares her advice for new veterinarians entering the space.
2023-12-0529 min
VetHealth PodcastIntroducing the VetHealth Podcast with Shawna GarnerHow can veterinary professionals take care of both our teams and the communities we serve? How do we maintain trust with our clients while setting healthy boundaries? What role does new technology play and what does it take to implement developments like AI, telemedicine, and more into our clinics?
Welcome to the VetHealth podcast.
For our first episode, we're getting to know our host, Dr. Shawna Garner. She talks about the steps she takes to decompress, the major issues we should be discussing in the space, and the tools she uses to maintain a healthy...
2023-11-1531 min