Solo Practice Tips | Ep. 29
In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Daly of Mid Coast Equine addresses the challenges and rewards of becoming a solo practitioner. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.

In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Daly of Mid Coast Equine addresses the challenges and rewards of becoming a solo practitioner. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.
Hear Dr. Amy Grice discuss the top points from her late 2021 survey of equine veterinarians on the state of the industry. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.
In this podcast, Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian shares her practice's success at creating veterinarian work schedules that serve the vets, the business and the clients. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.
The 2021 AAEP Convention was just loaded with great business and veterinarian wellness information! In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amy Grice about some key takeaways. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by CareCredit. Learn more at carecredit.com.
There are a lot of corporate entities investing in veterinary practices today, with interest in equine practices heating up. Is the time right to sell your practice? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Mike Pownall about what to consider when making that decision.
How do you find qualified candidates and get them hired when so many associate veterinarian jobs have languished with no takers for months (or even years)? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mike Pownall on his experience of successfully hiring associates for his veterinary practice.
In this episode, we discuss financial issues of equine veterinary practice, budgeting and preparing for retirement.
Internships can make or break a young veterinarian. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amy Grice about creating internship programs that train and retain talent in equine practices. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
What should a veterinarian do when they have too much work for one practitioner, but not quite enough for two veterinarians? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amy Grice about workload support strategies. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
Taking charge of your business and personal finances can make a world of difference in your stress. In his episode, we chat with accountant and veterinarian Marsha Heinke about personal financial wellness. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
"If we are not meeting our own needs, the only ones we are harming are ourselves.” In this episode, Dr. Colleen Best offers suggestions about how veterinarians can battle burnout. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
"Without the emergency cooperative, I would be missing so much of my life that's important to me." In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amanda McCleery about the ins and outs of developing an emergency veterinary services co-op. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
"It takes a lot of effort and time to market your equine veterinary practice, make sure what you are doing is worth the cost." In this episode, we chat with Dr. Mike Pownall about tips on marketing your equine veterinary practice to horse owners. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
In this episode, Dr. Coleen Best offers advice to veterinarians and staffs about dealing with dissatisfied clients. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
In this episode, Dr. Amy Grice discusses the important points of employment agreements in veterinary businesses. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
In this episode, Dr. Colleen Best helps us better recognize and address compassion fatigue in veterinary practice. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
Veterinarians have to pay bills and clients owe veterinarians money. This is the "working capital gap," which describes the time between when suppliers need to be paid and when payments from clients are received. In this episode, we discuss four key areas of the working capital gap with Dr. Mike Pownall. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
What does work-life balance mean for equine veterinarians? In this episode, Dr. Amy Grice discusses setting boundaries, generational differences and how the gender shift has changed the needs of vets. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
In this episode, we chat with Caitlin DeWilde, DVM, about the basics of social media marketing for equine veterinary practices. DeWilde founded The Social DVM in 2013, when she recognized the untapped potential of veterinarians to easily and affordably connect with their clients through social media. The Social DVM is the veterinary industry's only DVM-owned and -founded social media consulting firm. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at ...
Not all ethical dilemmas will land a veterinarian in jail; some will cause mental pain and anguish that can cause a veterinarians moral distress. In this episode, we talk to Barb Crabbe, DVM, who is currently involved in a bioethics master's program at the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics at Loyola University in Chicago, about the ethical challenges in veterinary practice. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
What do veterinarians need to do to get paid in a timely manner—or even get paid at all? In this episode, attorney Milton C. Toby—who is married to an equine veterinarian—offers advice on how to get legally paid. Episode transcript coming soon. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
Are you taking care of your mental, emotional and physical well-being? In this episode, we chat with veterinary social worker Jeannine Moga about how to become a more resilient veterinary practitioner. Episode transcript coming soon. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
It doesn't matter if you're a solo ambulatory practitioner or part of a large, multi-vet hospital—without growth of your client base, you probably won't survive. In this episode, we visit with Mike Pownall, DVM, MBA, of Oculus Insights to discuss tips on growing your practice. Episode transcript coming soon. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
In this episode, we visit with architect Heather Lewis, AIA, NCARB, to discuss her recommendations for how equine veterinarians should build or remodel their practice facilities to benefit future business. Read the episode transcript at http://bit.ly/TBOP_Ep6_Transcript. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products. Learn more at bit.ly/TBOP_DECHRA.
Years ago, women were discouraged from going to veterinary school, especially if they had an interest in mixed animal or equine practice. Today, the majority of veterinary students are women, and many of those women want to practice great medicine while also having a family life. In this episode, Dr. Barb Crabbe talks about the stresses and successes of being a full-time veterinarian while raising two daughters. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Looking for your next employee or position in the veterinary field? In this episode, you can learn how to start your search with the AAEP Career Center. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products.
We know that even the word malpractice is scary for good, hard-working equine veterinarians to comprehend in their practices, but the potential for malpractice complaints is real in today's society. In this episode, we cover four principles to help reduce malpractice or board complaints for veterinarians. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products.
In this episode of The Business of Practice, we focus on pandemic relief for veterinarians with Marsha Heinke, DVM, CPA, EA, CVPM. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Welcome to EquiManagement's new The Business of Practice podcast! In episode 1, we discuss Budgeting 101 with Amy Grice, VMD, MBA. We all know budgeting can be hard, whether it's for personal or business purposes. In this episode, Dr. Grice simplifies the process while helping us understand how important it is to follow a budget in order for your practice to be profitable. The Business of Practice podcast is brought to you by Dechra Veterinary Products.