Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, we are joined by Eric Miller - the Co-Owner and Chief Financial Advisor of Econologics Financial Advisors - to discuss financial management in veterinary businesses. Eric takes pride in helping practice owners become the financial heroes of their own stories and has taken this passion to over 600 families in the past decade. During this time, he’s had over 15,000 conversations with practice owners regarding mone...
Oct 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 56
Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. Today, we are joined by Dr. Virginia Corrigan, as she discusses the outline of the new Bachelor's degree program she founded in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University. Dr. Virginia earned a B.A. in Zoology with a minor in Neuroscience from Miami University in 2006, her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, and her Master of Public Health degre...
Oct 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 55
Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, Brendan Howard is joined by Jordan Porter to discuss the importance of two things: excellent communication, and relaying information to pet parents before any tests and procedures are conducted. In 2008, Jordan graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute at Bradford School in Columbus, Ohio with an associate degree in veterinary technology. She currently serves in three different organizations, serving at...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min•Ep. 54
In today's episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, we are joined by Dr. Gregg Kuehnel, a small animal veterinary practitioner, and author. In this episode, Brendan and Dr. Gregg discuss the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - the annual dogsled race run in March between Anchorage and Nome, in the US state of Alaska. Dr. Kuehnel has been volunteering in race activities for the past four years and discusses his experiences and lessons he's learned so far. He also talks about the challenges he ...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min•Ep. 53
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard sits with Liz Barton to discuss how menopause affects the careers of women in the veterinary field. Unlike other biological issues affecting women, menopause is a subject rarely discussed - not only in the board room but also in normal social spheres! This episode discusses the symptoms of menopause (including hair loss and insomnia), its effects on the progression of women’s careers, and how it can be disastrous to both ...
Sep 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 52
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Aditya Simha to discuss leadership traits as exhibited in the popular Harry Potter novels. Dr. Aditya is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Simha obtained his PhD in Business Administration at Washington State University, a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technol...
Sep 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 51
Patient safety is presumably one of the top priorities in every medical setting. However, errors still occur despite various measures put in place by the clinic management. In today’s The Veterinary Business Success Sho, Brendan Howard is joined by Tracy Sheffield to discuss proper ways of increasing patient safety and the benefits associated with such practices. Tracy is a seasoned practice administrator having served as a practice Administrator at Wimberley Veterinary Clinic for more than 31 y...
Aug 31, 2022•31 min•Ep. 50
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we are joined by Russ Laraway to discuss the essentials of effective management in the veterinary business and beyond. Russ Laraway is a management expert with 28 years of expertise. Before setting foot in the private sector, Russ served as a commander in the Marine Corps. As a Wharton Business School graduate, Russ has served as The Industry Director at Google, Vice President of SMB Business at Twitter, Chief People Officer at Qualtric...
Aug 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 49
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by Sridhar Ramaswamy to discuss alternatives to Google. Sridhar is an exceptional engineer focused on translating data into revolutionary tech businesses. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of Neeva, an ad-free and deeply personal consumer-focused search service built with privacy at the foundation. As the former head of Google’s advertising business, Sridhar has unparalleled experience leveraging data insights into gam...
Aug 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 48
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify If you are interested in starting your practice firm in the veterinary field, whether you are a practitioner or not, then this episode is for you. In the episode, our seasoned resident asker of questions, Brendan Howard, sits with Stith Keiser to discuss the props and meaningful insights involved in starting a veterinary business. Stith is a seasoned business leader having graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Business Management and Finance. He has previ...
Aug 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 47
Marketing is a common practice in most veterinary businesses. However, the majority of veterinary businesses are yet to fully take advantage of digital marketing. In this episode, our host, Brendan Howard, sits with Kyle Klement to discuss key points managers and owners of veterinary practices need to know so as to maximize the full potential of digital marketing. Kyle Klement is a specialist in Digital Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Team Leadership, Prospecting, Networking, and Helpi...
Aug 03, 2022•36 min•Ep. 46
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by Tom Seeko, a financial advisor, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, which works with veterinarians and practice owners across the United States, helping them with the next step in their financial plan. Tom’s focus within the Veterinary field started in 2014 and became approved to provide continuing education in the state of Florida in 2017. To reach more people, he became an approved RACE pro...
Jul 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 45
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by locum RVT Julie Kerr. Julie Kerr is a Registered Veterinary Technologist based in Whitehorse Yukon, licensed with British Columbia and Alberta VTA’s. She is an alumnus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic where she graduated in 2012 having successfully taken a two-year veterinary technology program. In this Episode, Julie speaks about her career as an RVT and why she decided to become a locum practitioner. She describes the chall...
Jul 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 44
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard holds a discussion with Krista Magnifico on her recent animal rescue mission trip to Ukraine. Dr. Magnifico earned her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. From vet school, she bought a veterinary clinic in northern Maryland where she practiced surgery for cats and dogs. After seven years in general practice and successfully growing her practice, Krista envisioned a...
Jul 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 43
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Jeffrey Davis to discuss the concept of Wonder and its effects on one’s personal and professional life. Jeffrey Davis helps teams and individuals stay flexible, buoyant, and genuinely connected in this new world of work. He is an author, team culture consultant, innovation & thought leader strategist, speaker, and CEO of Tracking Wonder Consultancy. His latest book TRACKING WONDER: Reclaiming a Life of Me...
Jul 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 42
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Dr. Liz Barton to discuss how Micro-Learning can improve knowledge gain and retention in the veterinary field and beyond. Liz has a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge and has more than 15 years of experience in the field. She has previously served as a Veterinary Surgeon at Frame, Swift, and Partners; a Veterinary Surgeon at The Cromwell veterinary group limited; Director ...
Jun 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 41
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard holds a candid conversation with Roger Haston on ‘How People Choose and Perceive Quality of Veterinary Services in Relation to Prices’. Roger Haston is an economic expert with over 20 years of experience in various fields, including the veterinary industry. He has previously served as the President at Point Source Consulting, Executive Director at Animal Assistance Foundation, Chief of Analytics at PetSmart Charities, and...
Jun 22, 2022•29 min•Ep. 40
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard interviews emotional intelligence expert, Karla McLaren. Karla has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science from California State University where she excelled with a GPA of 4.0. In 2014, she graduated from Sonoma State University with a Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction. Karla McLaren, M.Ed. is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and pioneering educator whose empathic approach to emotions...
Jun 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 39
In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, host Brendan Howard is joined by veterinary practice owner, blogger, YouTuber, and entrepreneur, Dr. Krista Magnifico. Dr. Krista is a second career veterinarian, with 17 years of experience as the owner of a small animal practice “ where wearing your heart on your sleeve and kissing every patient is our norm. We are a dedicated, compassionate group of women who work hard to make as many happy endings as fate will allow.” Before getting...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 38
The only thing certain is change, so what changes will allow you to continue to grow a thriving practice? In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by Portia A. Stewart, former editor at First Line, and perpetual advocate of veterinary team members, and creativity consultant. Portia Stewart has spent 19 years working in companion animal health media. As well as being the former editor of Firstline magazine, aforementioned, she is also the former Team Channel Direct...
May 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 37
In 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 Co...
May 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 36
In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, we’re joined by veterinary instruction designer, Ori Scislowicz. Ori has been in and out of the veterinary industry, and now she’s back in as an Education Development Specialist at Patterson Veterinary Supply. Armed with HR, PR, sales, and marketing insights carried over from her previous career, Ori’s return to vet med has given her a newfound sense of “endless creativity”. Listen in as Ori explains why your onboarding and training might be a problem...
May 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 35
In today’s episode of That Vet Life Podcast, we are joined by Walnut Lake Animal Hospital and Madison Veterinary Hospital founder, Dr. W. Andrew Rollo. Dr. Andy’s journey into veterinary medicine began at Michigan State University, where he gained his veterinary doctorate in 2004. Andy then worked as a veterinarian for four years before making the decision to buy two practices. Andy has been on the Veterinary Economics advisory board for the past several years, as well as being a contributing au...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 34
Veterinarian, author, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, and lover of all old, and grey furry friends, Dr. Mary Gardner, joins Brendan Howard in this week's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show. Dr. Mary Gardner took an untraditional route into veterinary medicine. As a self-proclaimed ‘second career’ vet, Dr. Mary Gardner started her professional career in enterprise-wide software design, implementation, and marketing. However, after nearly a decade, Mary felt the need for...
Apr 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 33
Petfood specialist, Debbie Phillips-Donaldson joins host, Brendan Howard, in this week's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show. Debbie Phillips-Donaldson is editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry, directing all content for the magazine, PetfoodIndustry.com, e-newsletters, Petfood Forum conferences, and related media and publications. She has been in the industry and with Watt Global Media, the parent company of Petfood Industry, since 2006. Previously she worked for 13 years at pet publis...
Apr 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 32
Are inventory managers the unsung heroes of veterinary clinics? Potentially… In this week's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, host Brendan Howard interviews inventory guru, Nicol Clausen. Nicole Clausen, CSSGB, CCFP has over 14 years of experience in the veterinary industry with 10 years in small animal practice. She worked her way up from receptionist to Operations Manager in various clinics and understands the intricacies and internal workings of a successful practice. She now i...
Apr 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 31
This week, host Brendan Howard is joined by the owner of PAW Consulting, president of Simple Solutions for Vets, and author of the E myth veterinarian, Dr. Peter Weinstein. Peter has had a rich, varied and successful career based in Southern California. He is a graduate of Cornell University and got his veterinary degree from the University of Illinois. After graduation, Peter worked as an associate for three years before opening his own practice. Whilst running his practice Peter, learned the h...
Apr 06, 2022•30 min•Ep. 30
This week on The Veterinary Business Success Show, communication expert, Jim Bolton, joins host, Brendan Howard. Jim’s experience in communication began at a young age, with both his parents founding Ridge Training (a US-based firm that improves business and personal relationships through skillful communication). Both his parents have also published books dedicated to improving communication skills within the workplace, including his father’s, Robert Bolton’s, well-known book, ‘People Skills’. N...
Mar 30, 2022•32 min•Ep. 29
Certified executive coach and former DVM360 Head of Content, Marnette Falley, is back again for another episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show. For those of you who don’t know Marnette, she is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) “certified executive coach, consultant, and creative problem solver who helps clients identify and activate personal and organizational strengths and overcome persistent barriers.” With over 25 years of business experience and insight-producing coaching t...
Mar 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 28
End-of-life specialist veterinarian, Dr. Kathleen Cooney is back again for another episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show. Dr. Kathleen recently joined host Brendan Howard for an episode where she discussed successful euthanasia businesses. This week, she’s back again to teach us where euthanasia after-care falls short. For those of you who don’t know Kathleen, Kathy graduated from the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and went on to specialize in advanced...
Mar 16, 2022•29 min•Ep. 27
