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 ..read more

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 Po ..read more

In this episode we explore the high emotional stakes of our profession and the need for courageous conversations. Philip reminds us that fulfillment transcends career accomplishments, challenging us to reflect on our internal dialogues. He shares stories of personal awakening and the critical role of self-compassion. Join us in this episode as we confront the uncomfortable but necessary questions and push towards a future aligned with our true selves. The veterinary community needs more of these discussions! In this episode you’ll be challenged with such questions as: What is the REAL cost o ..read more

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 veteri ..read more

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. Si ..read more

Dr. Kate Baker returns to the show for a second episode! Her original appearance was Episode 058, where she told us that her and the family were packing up the RV and going across the United States for some epic road tripping, so we've brought her back to reconnect on life, career, business and her recent travels. Dr Baker grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and completed her DVM at the University of Tennessee in 2012. She then completed a rotating internship and Clinical Pathology residency and became board certified in 2016.  Dr. Baker currently works as a veterinary educator and diagnostic ..read more

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 leade ..read more

Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze Snell co-hosts with Dr. Jonathan Leicht as we welcome back Becky Taylor of BS Communication Strategies to the show to discuss the whole wide world of opportunities for Techs in Veterinary medicine.  In her characteristically passionate style, Becky dives into the topic guided by our co-hosts covering all-things Technicians (RVT's) in 2022. Areas covered include: The huge opportunities in Vet Med for RVTs Mobilizing RVTs: what does this even mean? The gap for RVTs: working directly with clients People doing more of the work they want to = Greater retention! The le ..read more

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 ..read more

While we may not want to admit it at all times, as a profession there are plenty of things we still don't talk about, including perceived and real discrimination in the workplace. To discuss this topic and how we can make things better as a profession, we're welcoming to the show Dr. Katarina Purich and Dr. Natasha Kutryk, two strong female voices speaking up for improvements in the profession. Dr. Katarina Purich is a 2014 WCVM grad who’s been in mixed animal practice in rural Alberta for 8 years. A lifelong animal lover, she’s passionate about learning all the weird and wonderful facts of ve ..read more