In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Rebecca Rose discusses her 37 year Journey in vetmed and the diverse road that led her to where she is today! Rebecca Rose, RVT, with over 37 years in the veterinary field, has authored "Career Choices for Veterinary Technicians" and held various leadership roles. Her diverse experience spans managing clinics, collaborating with industry partners, and currently serving as Outreach Specialist Manager at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. Rose is passionate about professional development, facilitating workshops, and fostering growth and longevity in veterinary ca ..read more

In this episode of The VetMed Mind Kate Duncan discusses her journey in vetmed. Alongside Shawn McVey and Rachel Teichberg, the three touch on a variety of topics including the challenges, building up a practice, and personal / professional values. With a lifelong passion for animals, from pets to wildlife, and a diverse journey through various career paths, Kate Duncan immersed in culinary arts, radio broadcasting, and eventually veterinary medicine. Born in the desert and raised on a hobby farm, her love for domestic and wild animals grew alongside her experiences. With Kate's rescue pups an ..read more

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, David Liss and Rachel Teichberg discuss how to develop growing future leaders and holding them accountable. Drawing from his professional background, David also shares insights on navigating the path forward. David Liss is a veterinary business leader with an MBA, CVPM, and RVT certifications. With a diverse background spanning the veterinary industry, David has spent the past decade serving as a veterinary education program director, hospital manager, and multi-site operations manager. He possesses skills in marketing, California-specific human resource man ..read more

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Caydence Cline and Rachel Teichberg discuss the joys, challenges, and meaningful moments that come with sharing the veterinary journey within a familial context. Caydence Cline, FFCP, embarked on her journey with the Arizona Animal Wellness Center in 2021. Even before stepping foot into AAWC, she harbored a passion for animals, inspired by her mother’s dedication to the center since 2014. Growing up amidst the bustling environment of the hospital, Caydence witnessed its evolution and success firsthand. She aims to jumpstart her college endeavors and explore ..read more

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Dr. Jill Clark and Shawn McVey discuss their adventures together and Jill's unbridled force of positive nature in veterinary medicine. Dr. Jill Clark is a veterinarian with broad experience in veterinary hospital operations and employee development that ranges from individual client interactions to driving broad corporate initiatives, innovative learning design, change management, multi-site management and strategic planning. Passion for professional education and team development through the creation of innovative, award winning learning ecosystems. An out ..read more

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, two larger than life veterinary speakers and friends talk about life in the profession. Dr. Adam Christman is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360® — an MJH Life Sciences® company — who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of a new web-based talk show, dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts. Christman also has been in private ..read more

Ke aloha mai and we are back for 2024! In this episode of the VetMed Mind, we take a trip down memory lane with Shawn McVey and Dr. Jasen Trautwein. Dr. Jasen Trautwein is one of the visionaries behind Veterinary Growth Partners. He has dedicated much of his career to building and creating veterinary industry business models that support practitioner growth in positive and fulfilling ways. Since graduating from Texas A&M University, Jason has owned multiple successful veterinary practices in addition to founding Pathway Vet Alliance and Thrive Affordable Vet Care. He currently serves ..read more

In this Season Finale episode of the VetMed Mind, Shawn McVey and Ian Mathey discuss what it means to be successful in veterinary medicine and life. Thanks to his military service and prize-winning Team Roping career, Ian Mathey learned early on that working hard and never giving up would be integral to his success. That mindset, coupled with his extensive background in sales and business management, has made Ian invaluable to VGP since he first started in 2015. Since then, Ian has focused on building lasting connections with vendors and practice owners—helping them not only define what succes ..read more

In this episode of VetMed Mind, Rachel Teichberg interviews Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, PCM, CDMP. Rhonda discovered her passion for veterinary medicine as a potential career path, but it was her decision to become a professional veterinary manager that truly transformed her life. In 2006, she completed her business management degree at Western International University, and in 2015, she obtained her certification as a Veterinary Practice Management professional. She continued to enhance her skills by earning the Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional certification in 2020, followed by the Cer ..read more

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: We had the opportunity to meet Dr. Krista Williams and Sandra Coleman, two wonderful representatives from LifeLearn Animal Health, which is one of the preferred vendors of Veterinary Growth Partners. Rachel thoroughly enjoyed her conversation with them, where they discussed LifeLearn Animal Health's passion for continuous learning and creating valuable content. It was fascinating to gain insight into the tireless efforts they put in to provide pet parents with accurate and up-to-date information. To learn more about LifeLearn Animal Health go to https://www ..read more