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Security Halt!#218 Deke Letson: Founder of Veterans Exploration TherapySend us a textIn this powerful episode, veteran Deke Letson shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming PTSD and the struggle to find effective mental health support within the VA system. He exposes the challenges many veterans face with overmedication and inadequate therapy options, highlighting the urgent need for trauma-focused, holistic care. Deke discusses his transition from traditional treatment to wilderness therapy, where he found healing through adventure and outdoor experiences. Veterans Exploration Therapy (VETx), the organization he is now a part of, harnesses the power of nature to create transformative experiences for veterans and their...2024-10-1446 min
VETchat by The Webinar VetThe Key To A Happy And Successful Veterinary Career - Dave Nicol | VETchat by The Webinar VetJoining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Dave Nicol, CEO & Founder of VetX International, Author of 'The Yellow Pages Are Dead' & "So You're A Vet...Now What?", and host of the Blunt Dissections Podcast.
In this episode, Anthony and Dave discuss Dave's journey from a vet to a consultant and trainer, his work in the UK, and their shared interest in technology. Dave shares his experiences working in Southeast London, moving to Australia, writing a book on social media for vets, and eventually returning to the UK to start...2024-05-2435 min
Business Beyond UsualEpisode 807 — Voices of Ross P2On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX and Story Lab return to continue the discussion about their experiences at these storytelling events. The group explores their journeys to Michigan Ross and how the moments of adversity they shared in their stories shaped their experience as prospective and current students. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: Arpit SharmaGuests: Christian Beckler, Brysan Porterfield, and Mark O’...2024-03-1456 min
Business Beyond UsualEpisode 806 — Voices of Ross P1On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX, OutX, and Story Lab review their experiences at these storytelling events. The group shares their stories and how their time at Michigan Ross has been influenced by their identities and backgrounds. Most importantly, they discuss what it means to build community and find self-fulfillment at Ross. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: Arpit SharmaGuests: Christian Beckler, Br...2024-03-071h 06
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEP 79: How Veterinary CE Turned Into a Game Then Into a ConferenceAre you looking for a fun and engaging way to learn and network with other veterinary professionals? Look no further than "Vets Against Insanity," a card game created by Dr. Sarah Wooten has become a hit at veterinary conferences and hospitals.On the Veterinary Business Success Show, Dr. Wooten and host Brendan Howard discuss the origins of the game and how it has evolved into a popular teaching tool and conference activity. Dr. Wooten shares her experience of experimenting with her material during a speaking engagement and how it inspired her to create a game that would...2023-06-2131 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEP 168: Thriving with VetXFor this week's episode of That Vet Life Show, Dr. Lianne Mellin joins Dr. Moriah.Dr. Lianne Mellin is a veterinarian who completed her graduation in veterinary medicine in2020 from The University of Queensland, Australia. In her third year, she launched the"Your Vet Lianne" YouTube channel, which features engaging content.As a general practitioner in New Zealand, Dr. Lianne is presently employed in a companionanimal clinic. Her areas of interest are soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and providing petcare advice to owners with a strong...2023-05-1722 min
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEP 77: From practice owner to Banfield executive to associate: Learning from Dr. Kelly CooperEpisode Description Are you interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of owning a veterinary practice? In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, our resident asker of questions, Brendan Howard, is joined by Dr. Kelly Cooper, a veterinarian who owned a practice in New Mexico and later worked at Banfield before returning to private practice.Dr. Cooper shares her journey of becoming a practice owner, the challenges she faced, and the importance of mentorship and coaching in her professional development. She also discusses her transition from being a practice owner to working a...2023-05-1030 min
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 57: Veterinarian sign-on bonuses are SO HIGH! How can you compete? With Dr. Dave NicolWelcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, we are joined by none other than Dr. Dave Nicol, CEO of VetX International, to discuss how to compete with the incredibly high sign-on bonuses for veterinarians.Dr. Dave Nicol is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience in general practice and has held several leadership roles within practice and industry. He has written three books, most recently the best-selling, So You’re A Vet…Now What? – a manifesto on how to survive as a veterinarian after graduation.He founded VetX to help...2022-11-0244 min
Blunt DissectionEp 67: David McCormick - Profit Is Not A Dirty WordOn today’s show, I’m joined by David McCormick.David is a veterinary valuation appraiser and transaction specialist, working with veterinarians throughout their ownership journey to help evaluate financial health so owners can make better decisions. To give that a better outline David, in the same way, that veterinarians look at lab tests and x-rays to diagnose disease in animals, uses financial reporting tools to diagnose and treat unhealthy practices, or helps new owners understand their numbers from the beginning. In short, he’s a veterinary business health wizard who can read the tea leaves...2022-10-271h 32
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 155: Treat the Patient, Not Just the Disease, with Dr. Gary MarshallIn this edition of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by Dr. Gary Marshall, one of VetX's very own Thrive mentors, to discuss the concept of "Treating the patient, not the disease", highlighting the common challenges faced by young veterinarians in developing treatment plans.The founder and medical director of Island Cats Veterinary Hospital (a feline-only practice on Mercer Island, Washington), Dr. Gary Marshall received his veterinary medicine degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Besides his work as a veterinarian, Dr. Marshall is also a member of our Thrive community...2022-10-2531 min
The Veterinary Project PodcastSeasons of Life and Career with Dr. Gary MarshallThis 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:
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Blunt DissectionEp 66: Dr. Peter Weinstein Flips the Mic & 'Blunt Dissects' Dr. DaveWhen I sat down for this episode of Blunt Dissection I thought it would be like any normal interview. Very quickly however I found myself in the Blunt Dissection hot seat! Being interviewed by the returning Dr Peter Weinstein. Peter takes to the mic to ask me some of veterinary medicines' most burning questions and I must say I’m a bit worried he’s trying to take over as the host of Blunt Dissection as a whole! Peter and I have a fantastic discussion on a range of subjects from avoiding mentoring meltdowns, to the importance of cu...2022-09-011h 31
Blunt DissectionEp 65: Dr Mike Petty - Managing Pain in Pets & Long Lasting Career HappinessIn today's show, we visit rural Michigan and find ourselves on a horse farm… Home to none other than veterinary pain management guru Dr. Mike Petty.Mike is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He has been the owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital since 1985. And it was here that he dedicated himself to becoming a pet pain management specialist, developing his practice to include the Animal Pain Center, a hugely popular service drawing pet owners from far and wide. Within this particular niche, Dr Petty expanded his knowledge and...2022-07-281h 23
Blunt DissectionEp64: Tasha McNerney - Preventing Pain in Pets (& People!)On today’s show I am joined by uber-technician and Anesthesia Nerds founder Tasha McNerney.Tasha is a certified veterinary technician and pain practitioner specialising in anaesthesia as well as having the distinguished diploma in utterly nerdy vet tattoos! Her veterinary journey bagan back in 1997 when she first started working in practice and has seen her rise to become one of the most inspiring advocates for animals in our profession. Tasha graduated from Michigan State University in 2003 with a degree in wildlife Biology, gained her LVT in 2006 after studying Veterinary Technology at Manor college, and in 20...2022-07-011h 30
The Whole VeterinarianDeveloping Influential Veterinary Leaders featuring Dr. Dave NicolHave you struggled to create a cohesive vetmed team? Are you having difficulty attracting the right talent? Are you confused as to why you work in a veterinary clinic that has no direction or actual leadership? Dr. Dave Nicol of VetX International is here to help us understand how vital leadership is for the health and wellbeing of the entire vet practice - both the business and the individuals working inside of it. Leadership cannot be left to chance - tune in to this episode to get insight into how and why you need to be proactive in your...2022-06-3045 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 133: The Importance of Mental Wellness, with Dr. Lianne MellinIn today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by Lianne Mellin. Like Dr. Moriah, Lianne graduated from vet school at the end of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Lianne is currently working at a companion animal clinic as a general practitioner in New Zealand. Her interests lie in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and helping owners care for their pets with a keen focus on preventative health care.Over her years at veterinary school, Dr. Lianne worked hard to build a social media presence on both Instagram an...2022-05-2447 min
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 36: Leadership Actions and Their Effects On Veterinary Practice Culture, with Dr. Dermot and Dr. DaveIn today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, host Brendan Howard is joined by VetX’s very own ‘Head of Veterinary Partnerships and Research’, Dr. Dermot McInerney, and our founder and CEO, Dr. Dave Nicol, to discuss everything you need to know about their Leadership and Culture Study: Leadership Actions and Their Effects On Veterinary Practice Culture.Research from the study found a definitive link between leadership and practice culture. The study, carried out during SPVS-VMG Congress 2020 (UK), and FetchDVM360 Conference (USA), collected data from veterinary leaders (practice owners, managers, etc) to establish whether their ability...2022-05-1835 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 131: VEERing Towards A Brighter Future, with Dr. Dave NicolIn today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, host Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by VetX's very own founder and CEO, Dr. Dave Nicol to discuss everything you need to know about VetX’s Veterinary Employment, Engagement, and Retention (VEER) Survey.The survey seeks to single out those common factors which lead to career satisfaction in the veterinary space. Conversely, it seeks to define those common factors which lead to career dissatisfaction.As industries across the board continue to reel from the impact of the Great Resignation, Dr. Dave hopes that this...2022-05-1024 min
So You Want To Be a Vet?Careers Fair: VetX and Education with Dr Dave NicolWelcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Dave Nicol, a small animal GP. We chat to Dave about his university experience, his clinical career (including working in Australia!) and his role working in VetX International where you can find more wider resources here VetX International - Veterinary Leadership & Professional Skills Courses
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a brand new FREE...2022-04-251h 03
Blunt DissectionEp 61: The Time of Your Life with Dr Adam ChristmanOn today’s show, I’m joined by vet, author, social media personality and potentially the biggest Doxie & Disney cheerleader in the world, Dr. Adam Christman.
Adam gained his Bachelors in Animal science from Rutger University in 2000 before going on to study veterinary medicine at Iowa State where he graduated in 2004. He is also a rare breed vet holding an M.B.A from Aspen University.
Adam’s career kicked off at lightning pace, initially working in his hometown practice where he ended up the chief of staff (while also working ER and relief shifts). He’s scratched his altruistic itch wor...2022-02-251h 21
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 118: Work/Life Balance. Does it exist? With Dr. Gary MarshallIn today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews VetX’s very own Thrive mentor, Dr. Gary Marshall.
Dr. Gary Marshall graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989 and for the last 25 years has been working as the Founder and Medical Director of Island Cats Veterinary Hospital - a Feline Exclusive Practice on Mercer Island, Washington.
Alongside his job as a veterinarian, Dr. Gary is a mentor and helps mentor the VetX community as our resident North American mentor for our Thrive community. The sessions take place monthly ‘zoom’ sessions and are completely free - i...2022-02-0837 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 117: The Making Of A Mentor - Dr. Kirsten Ronngren’s Mentorship StoryIn today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast host, Dr. Moriah McCauley interviews locum veterinarian and mentor, Dr. Kirsten Ronngren.
Dr. Kirsten’s journey into veterinary medicine began as a child when she began shadowing and helping her mum (a small animal practice veterinarian) at her practice. Following in her mother's footsteps, Kirsten graduated as a veterinarian from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduating, Dr. Ronngren began working in a feline-only practice where she was mentored by Dr. Gary Marshall (one of VetX International’s very own mentors).
Following this, Dr. Kirsten went on to practi...2022-02-0138 min
Blunt DissectionEp 60: Stop, Start, Less, More with Dr Andy RoarkMy first Blunt Dissection episode of the year kicks off with veterinarian, podcaster, international speaker, author, media personality, founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference, and of course good friend, Dr. Andy Roark.
Dr. Andy graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Florida in 2008 and since then has been changing the pathway of veterinary medicine through his many outlets and talents.
Over the past 10 years, Andy has poured himself into life as a veterinarian, as well as being an award-winning columnist for DVM360, a veterinary speaker for Dr. AndyRoark.com ‘a veterinary social hub’, and most recently he founded Uncharted Vete...2022-01-271h 14
The Uncharted Veterinary PodcastUVP 162 The Leadership Actions that Drive CultureThis week, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Dave Nicol talk about Nicol’s co-authored research piece Leadership Actions and their Effects on Practice Culture. They discuss the importance of culture, why it is so rarely prioritized, what effect increasing corporatization is having on veterinary workplace culture, and which actions leaders take (or don’t take) that most directly impact clinic culture.
LINKS:
Leadership Actions and their Effects on Practice Culture: https://www.vetxinternational.com/new-study-reveals-link-between-specific-leadership-actions-and-veterinary-practice-culture/
VetX International: www.vetxinternational.com
Dr. Dave Nicol on Twitter: twitter.com/drdavenicol
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr Dave Nicol is a veterinarian with more than 20 year...2022-01-2651 min
The Veterinary Project PodcastIt Might Get Weird with 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...2022-01-1949 min
The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science#59: Culture. With Drs Dave Nicol and Dermot McInerneyCulture. It can be hard to put your finger on it, yet in the setting of a vet practice, it permeates the work areas, floats into reception and beyond and ricochets off the walls. You can feel it when you walk in the door. Long ago I sat in the reception area waiting for my interview at a practice where I ended up spending many years of life. I distinctly remember sitting there and thinking: "I don’t like the feel of this place." It took me more than a decade to figure out that what I felt that day...2022-01-061h 03
Veterinary Financial PodcastLeadership Secrets of the Best Managed Practices - Dr. Dave NicolWe asked Dave Nicol, veterinarian, business leader, and founder of VetX International, about his recent leadership study, the importance of having a vision statement in veterinary practices, tackling toxic practice cultures, and how culture affects a practice’s bottom line.- What were the goals of the Leadership Actions and Their Effects on Veterinary Practice Culture study?- What were the main findings of the study?- What makes a clearly defined vision statement?- How do practice leaders begin to craft a vision statement?- How much time sh...2022-01-0454 min
Blunt DissectionEp 59: A Slingshot Round Adversity - 2021 HighlightsIf 2020 was the year that got away, 2021 was the year where we bounced back. It too came with huge uncertainty and challenges and life in practice was played out against a depressing narrative of burnout and talent loss. With uncertainty still rife, and vet med at what feels like a dangerous tipping point, what can, indeed, what must we do to move forward?
One of the answers I suspect is already in play - hiding in plain sight. Resilience, that of talked about but seemingly elusive quality is borne out of adversity and in the past 2 years you’ve been bu...2021-12-231h 00Veterinary Financial PodcastFrom Total Burnout to Reshaping the Profession - Dr. Ivan ZakWe asked Ivan Zak, veterinarian, founder of Smart Flow, Veterinary Integration Solutions, Galaxy Vets, and passionate advocate for the wellbeing of veterinary professionals, about his newly released Burnout Study in the Veterinary Profession, the correlation between goal setting and burnout, how employers can help teams improve work/life balance, and why he founded Galaxy Vets.- What the main findings of the Burnout Study in the Veterinary Profession are- How employers can help their teams improve work/life balance- How Ivan recommends to set goals- What Ivan learned...2021-12-0745 min
The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science#56: Ready, set... with Dr Moriah McCauleyIt's the end of the academic year, and around the world, thousands of final year vet students are facing the start of their careers. It's an exciting time with a lot of optimism, but likely also a fair whack of anxiety. There are so many major decisions to make, and you've heard so many scary stories about life as a vet?!
This is why we're having this conversation with Dr Moriah McCauley. Moriah is on the other side of this breakwater between student life and vet life. Just more than a year out of vet school, still k...2021-11-221h 06
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 107: The Handover with Dr. Dave and Dr. MoriahExciting things are happening! In today’s episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show, we have a special announcement, VetX International has acquired the 'That Vet Life' Podcast. The podcast, curated by Dr. Moriah McCauley will be combined with our 'The Veterinary Career Success Show' to make our very own 'That Vet Life' podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Dave Nicol is officially handing over the podcast ‘baton’ to Dr. Moriah McCauley.
Dr. Moriah has been a regular co-host on 'The Veterinary Career Success Show' and hosted her own podcast 'That Vet Life' in 2018 whilst a student at the Royal (dick) School...2021-11-0923 min
Business Beyond UsualRoss Weekly 11/8/21: Armed Forces Association and VetXWelcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome a special guests. This week, Alex, Kevin, and Preston chat with guest James about his background, his position as the president of the Armed Forces Association, and the AFA's upcoming VetX event.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.Hav...2021-11-0819 minVeterinary Financial PodcastCreating Your Own Path to Success - Dr. Eve HarrisonWe asked Eve Harrison, full time house call vet, owner of a concierge veterinary practice, and founder of the House Call Vet Academy, about how she decided to become a house call vet, her experience in concierge medicine, and why she started the House Call Vet Academy course.- How Eve became a concierge vet- What is the difference between a house call vet and a concierge vet?- How someone becomes a concierge client- How Eve sets boundaries with her clients- How Eve has managed...2021-11-0245 min
Blunt DissectionEp 57: Prof Liz Mossop - Growing Tomorrow's VetsOn today’s show it is my pleasure to be joined by one of the most influential and innovative people in steering global veterinary education, Professor Liz Mossop.
Liz graduated from the Edinburgh Vet School in 2000, and following several years in mixed practice jumped, and I do mean jumped, headlong into academia, taking up a new post as lecturer in Clinical Veterinary Education at the University of Nottingham in 2006, the same day as her students arrived!
She was part of the team that created a new model for educating vets and delivered a de novo curriculum based on applied learning wi...2021-10-271h 30
Blunt DissectionEp 56: Dr Mandisa Greene - Inspiring Inclusivity and Diversity For AllOn today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Mandisa Greene, the first black president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, here in the UK.
Raised in Trinidad, Mandisa grew up surrounded by animals and aspired to become a vet from an early age. However, her path into veterinary medicine wasn’t easy. Mandisa faced rejections from all her university applications on her first attempt. But luckily for us, she didn’t let rejection get in her way and, after first completing a degree in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Mandisa was accepted to study veterinary medicine at Edinburgh’s Royal Dick...2021-10-071h 25
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 106: Finding a Little Happy Every Day In Vet MedicineThis episode of The Veterinary Career Success Show is a lighthearted conversation between VetX International CEO and Founder, Dr Dave Nicol, and small animal veterinarian Dr Moriah McCauley.
In the episode, they list the three ways that help them get through a day of practice.
Dr Moriah’s being:
- Dancing
- Tea
- Jokes
And Dr Dave’s being:
- ‘The Top Five’ game
- Coffee
- Driving/commuting
Listen in to find out more about Dr Dave and Dr Moriahs “The little moments of desert oasis in the maelstrom of a day in the life of a vet”.2021-09-1618 min
Blunt DissectionEp 55: Dr Robin Downing - Analgesia For The SoulOn today’s show I’m joined by the woman with potentially the new Blunt Dissection record (Sorry Sheilah) for the number of letters after a name, Dr. Robin Downing, DVM, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, CVA, MS in Clinical Bioethics.
Robin, who will be familiar to many of you, graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, (where she obtained a degree in English) in 1981 and later from the University of Illinois: College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986.
Growing up, Dr. Robin had a natural rapport with animals, thanks to her Grandad; and was later pushed towards pursuing her career in veterinary medicine by h...2021-08-251h 31
The Cone of Shame Veterinary PodcastCOS 94 Life Lessons from Blunt DissectionDESCRIPTION:
Dr. Dave Nicol has hosted more than 50 episodes of his popular deep-dive interview podcast Blunt Dissection, and Dr. Andy Roark wants to know what he’s learned. In this episode, Drs. Roark and Nicol discuss what it means to be successful in veterinary medicine, where the profession is going, and what their veterinary hopes and fears are for the future.
LINKS:
Blunt Dissection Podcast: https://www.drdavenicol.com/blunt-dissection-podcast
VetX International: https://vetxinternational.com/
She Works Hard for the Money - Pay Scales with Stephanie Goss: https://unchartedvet.com/product/she-works-hard-for-the-money/?fbclid=IwAR0dQml6Qr2zJHHrfcN5AJLbH_aPHt0nxU_Bh...2021-08-191h 06
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 9: Why You're Time Crushed As A Veterinary Leader and Four Things You Should Be DoingWelcome to the veterinary Business Success show with me, Dr. Dave Nicol.
In each episode, we explore ideas and subjects that can be used to better manage your veterinary practice.
On today’s show, I discuss four things a leader should be doing and why it is so hard for vets to do this.
If you are in a leadership role, this episode is for you.
As a leader, you have important things you need to do which aren’t clinical. This episode goes into detail about what these things are, including:
Thinking critically
Making decisions
Planning
Communicating
Today’s show i...2021-08-0615 min
Blunt DissectionEp 54: Dr Marty Becker - Fighting For A Better Future For Pets & PeopleOn today’s show, I’m joining by Dr. Marty Becker.
Also known to the public as “America’s Veterinarian,” Marty is a genuine titan of vet medicine with an incredibly successful career spanning not just the decades, but also the categories.
He was born and raised in potato country on a small family farm in Southern Idaho. Where his family had dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and, of course, dogs and cats. Back then the cats were mostly feral and lived in the shadows of the haystacks and farm buildings, and the dogs were outdoor-only.
Becker went to ve...2021-07-281h 34
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEP 8: Shawn Wilkie - Looking To A Tech Enabled FutureWelcome to the veterinary Business Success show with me, Dr Dave Nicol.
In each episode, we explore ideas and subjects that can be used to better manage your veterinary practice.
On today’s show, I’m joined by Shawn Wilkie to provide an entrepreneur’s perspective on the current state and future trends in technologies he thinks will impact the veterinary medicine space. In particular, we dive into the impact that Coronavirus has had on the industry.
Shawn is the CEO of Talkatoo, a dictation software helping time-poor vets get more control in their day. He is also the co-host of the...2021-07-1633 min
Blunt DissectionEp 53: Exhausted to Extraordinary with Dr Sharon GrossmanOn today’s show I’m joined by Dr Sharon Grossman.
Dr. Grossman is a Psychologist, Life Coach, and Speaker, who is an expert in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and managing burnout in high achieving professionals.
She graduated more than two decades ago with a Bachelors in Psychology and since has completed a double Masters and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Fordham University.
For the past two decades, Dr Grossman has worked with lawyers, doctors and other high-achieving professionals to help improve mental health and well-being, as all are prone to sacrificing their self-care as a result of work demands. Indi...2021-07-011h 22
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 07 - Understanding Your Numbers & Making Better Decisions with Paolo LencioniOn today’s show, I’m joined by data devotee and self-identified software nerd, Paolo Lencioni! Paolo is a bit of a unicorn, part veterinarian, former practice owner, part accountant and more recently software developer. He built Neo PMS which was acquire by Idexx. He is also one of the directors of Valuvet, Australia's leading valuation service for veterinary businesses.
But it’s his latest software venture, Profit Diagnostix, which forms the backdrop to this conversation. Profit Diagnostix is a service that provides member practices with weekly, automated data visualisations offering real-time feedback and bench-marking into team performance in veterinary clinic...2021-06-1853 min
Blunt DissectionEp 52: Megan Brashear - Career Pivots on the Road to HappinessOn today’s show, I’m joined by Megan Brashear.
Megan initially went to college as a History major, with the objective of teaching high school students. But quickly realising that, for her, such a career was potentially an act of gross masochism she quickly pivoted. Instead, she found biology, and shortly after, veterinary technology.
Fast forward several years and Megan gained a BS in animal science from Brigham Young University, her CVT at Oregon in 2000, and became a VTS in ECC in 2004. During her career she has amassed more than 20 years of ER/ICU nursing, along the way working as a...2021-05-281h 26
Blunt DissectionEp 51 - Dr Fabian Rivers - Inclusion & Diversity in Veterinary MedicineOn today’s show I’m joined by Dr Fabian Rivers.
Fabian is an exotics vet, TV personality, social activist, and philosopher.
Hailing from Birmingham in the United Kingdom, Fabian, also known as Dready Vet, took a path less travelled to becoming a vet by undertaking his training in the Czech Republic.
So why did he go overseas to study? The answer perhaps sheds some light on why there is such a glaring mismatch between the ethnic diversity of our general population and the ethnic diversity of our profession.
As an applicant from the black community Fabian found, time and agai...2021-04-291h 23
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 05: Anti-Leadership - Are You The Villain Of Your Practice?It can be easy to point the finger at others when things go wrong - but what if the problem isn't them, but you?
Anti-leadership is what happens when leaders don't have the skills to manage their teams effectively. Many anti-leaders are oblivious to their affliction, and inadvertently become the antagonist of their own stories, causing management mayhem for those around them.
But how do you know if YOU'RE an anti-leader?
In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, I cover:
1- What is ‘anti-leadership’? 00:27
2- What are the characteristics of an ‘anti-leader’? 02:16
3- Are leaders born or made? 05:43
4- How ca...2021-04-1515 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastEp 99: Fighting the Balrog with Dr Steve NoonanDr. Steve Noonan is no stranger to anyone in veterinary medicine in North America. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983. By 1986 he and his wife, a veterinary school classmate, owned 3 clinics at the age of 27, necessitating a learning odyssey that continues to this day. He studied practice management continuously and was involved with veterinary politics at every level, serving on many committees. He chaired Veterinary Economics Committees for 12 years, overseeing extensive economic surveys of the profession and implementation of fee guides.
He has worked with most of the multi-national pharmaceutical companies either as a key opinion leader or...2021-03-1847 min
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 04: Imagineering the Future - with Dr Peter WeinsteinWelcome to the Veterinary Business Success Show with me Dr Dave Nicol. In each episode we’ll be exploring ideas and subjects that can be used to manage your veterinary practice better.
On today’s episode, I’m joined by co-author of the e-myth veterinarian Dr Peter Weinstein.
Peter is one of the most respected leaders in the profession. He’s a veterinarian, a former practice owner and is the executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association. Leadership and systems are his thing - which I was keen to talk to him about because it feels like we are at a...2021-03-1131 min
Blunt DissectionEp 49: Dr Lisa Lippman - Carving Your Own Path in Veterinary MedicineOn today’s show, I’m joined by the socially savvy Dr Lisa Lippman.
Lisa is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States. She is a regular fixture on media outlets such as Dr Oz, Inside Edition, and People Magazine as a go-to source for expertise in pet health and safety.
Whilst growing up in New Jersey Lisa developed a passion for animal care. After initially majoring in Public Relations, she was accepted into vet school and graduated from Western University. After graduation, she completed an internship in New York, the city where she curr...2021-02-261h 09
Blunt DissectionEp 47: 2020 - Messages From The Year That Got AwayToday’s show is the 2020 end of year review. Normally it is my job to interview and tease apart the life of interesting people from around the world of veterinary medicine.
But in our traditional end of year review episode, I take the time to reflect on some of my favourite clips from my 2020 interviews and consolidate the wisdom. In this year, it was very poignant to reflect on how easy it was to meet our friends and families, and to a certain extent how for-granted we all took many elements of life before COVID.
So our theme for this ep...2020-12-2352 min
Blunt DissectionEp 46: Dr Caroline Murray - The Wilderness VetOn today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Caroline Murray aka the Wilderness Vet.
Caroline graduated from Liverpool University Vet School in 1997 and, in addition to her veterinary degree, holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology and a Master's in Conservation & Wildlife Medicine.
After spending the first few years of her career working in the UK, she took the opportunity to spread her wings and taste the combination of remoteness, veterinary medicine, and conservation (that became the hallmarks of her career) with a trip to West Africa to care for orphaned primates.
Wild adventures ensued, a pattern was set, and the...2020-11-261h 30
The Veterinary Leadership Success ShowEp 01 - Resolving Pet Owner Conflict with Debra HamiltonWelcome to the Veterinary Business Success Show with Dr Dave Nicol. In this brand new podcast, we’ll be exploring ideas and subjects that can be used to manage your veterinary practice better with experts in their field.
In today’s episode, we're joined by ‘Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt’ author, litigator-turned-mediator Debra Hamilton who shares why mediation is often a more cost-effective, and lower stress route to take through conflict with pet owners. Not least because it is likely to result in a more satisfactory outcome for all parties.
In an age when the threat of reputati...2020-10-1632 min
Blunt DissectionEp 43: Debt & Money - The Elephant in the Room of Veterinary MedicineOn today’s show I’m joined by not one, but two awesome guests as we take on the towering elephant in the room of veterinary medicine - MONEY! More specifically, DEBT!
To dissect this huge issue we have a two for one deal where I’m joined by vets and financial experts Dr. Meredith Jones and Dr. Phil Zeltzman.
Meredith is an ER doctor from Virginia, host of the Debt Free Vets Facebook group, and was able to pay off her entire student debt in less than five years post-graduation. She now uses the knowledge she acquired in the proces...2020-08-271h 32
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastFreewheelin' Ep 88: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a New LeaderEek! The three mistakes new veterinary leaders make! Leaders often get promoted because of their technical prowess, but lack the essential leadership skills they need to be successful in their new role. Transitioning from vet to leader is especially hard; you can get stuck in that clinical grind and forget to lead your people! Are you a new veterinary leader? Looking to gain direction and become the leader your team deserves? Avoid these three classic mistakes new leaders make, and you will be on your way to success...
For more information about VetX:Leaders, please visit this link: https://vetxinternational...2020-08-1303 min
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' PodcastFreewheelin’ Ep 86: How Do I Improve My Work-Life Balance In Vet Med?'How do I improve my work-life balance?' is a very common question in the VetX Community. However, the enigma that is 'work-life balance' is often so hard to achieve, because, everyone has a different idea of what 'balance' is in their individual circumstances. In this episode, Dr Dave discusses how you can find your very own work-life balance and lead a happy, as well as successful, career as a vet…
If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form
Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed co...2020-07-3104 min
Blunt DissectionEp 42: Dr Melinda Merck and the World of Veterinary ForensicsOn today’s show, we go on a dive into the dark side of humanity as I am joined by veterinary forensics expert, Dr Melinda Merck.
Dr Merck is the owner of Veterinary Forensics Consulting in Austin, which supports law enforcement by tackling crime scene investigation as well as the examination of live and deceased victims. She helps with large scale operations including exhumations of burial sites and examination of skeletal animal remains.
She frequently testifies as a veterinary forensic expert for animal cruelty cases around the country including the high profile and successful conviction of NFL player Michael Vick.
Th...2020-07-231h 07
Blunt DissectionEp 41: Dr Lisa Radosta - Being Unbreakable (and much more besides)On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Lisa Radosta.
Dr Radosta graduated in 2000 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for 2 1/2 years. She then completed a 3-year residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. During her residency, she was awarded the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
Dr Radosta is contributing author for chapters of many well-known textbooks including The Handbook of Behavior Problems of the...2020-06-251h 17