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Episode 71 – Dr. Donita McCants: A Story of Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Passion in Veterinary Medicine

Posted on September 14, 2023 |

Are you prepared to be inspired by a story of resilience and passion? Meet Dr. Donita McCants, a remarkable veterinarian who turned adversities into stepping-stones on her path to success. From battling ADHD and anxiety to overcoming financial barriers to start her mobile veterinary practice, this amazing woman is a powerhouse of determination and grit. Dr. McCants has created a successful mobile veterinary practice that allows her to give back to her community while also giving her the autonomy to create a balance that benefits her family’s well being.

Episode 70 – Organized Veterinary Medicine, Politics & Family: A Conversation with Dr. Lindy O’Neal

Posted on August 31, 2023 |

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to get involved with organized veterinary medicine? Perhaps you’ve never even considered it, but today I’m speaking with Dr. Lindy O’Neal as she shares the amazing impact that being involved in the larger veterinary community has had on her career. In our conversation, she opens up about her involvement with the AVMA House of Delegates and how these roles shape policies worldwide that influence the future of veterinary medicine.

Episode 69 – Recognizing and Addressing Toxic Workplace Culture with Dr. Marie Holowaychuck

Posted on August 18, 2023 |

Toxic behaviors have deep-seated impacts on our well-being in veterinary medicine. Systematic changes, clear expectations, workload balancing, and candid communication are crucial to crafting a productive and safer work environment. The episode, featuring return guest Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, highlights the influence of individual attitudes on a team’s environment and dives deeply into the role that leadership needs to play in creating a safer and more open veterinary workplace.

Episode 68 – The Impact of Mentorship in Shaping Veterinary Careers: A Conversation with Dr. Kate Boatwright

Posted on July 26, 2023 |

This episode, featuring Dr. Kate Boatright, furthers the conversation for the role of effective communication and mentoring in honing the skills of a new grad. Discover the advantages of having a seasoned support team and the importance of setting regular feedback times for effective mentorship.

Episode 67 – Developing Autonomy and Efficiency in Veterinary Practices featuring Stephen McLaughry

Posted on July 13, 2023 |

Today we dive into the ways that technology and workplace culture intersect when in comes to improving recruitment and retention of our veterinary employees. Stephen McLaughry, CEO and co-founder of Vet Badger, took his skills from the world of software engineering and poured them into the profession of veterinary medicine. He shares his unique journey of co-owning a small animal clinic with his wife and how it inspired him to create a platform that revolutionizes the way veterinary practices operate.

Episode 66 – How to Hold a Meeting that Your Veterinary Team Will Love featuring Dr. Kim Harmon – PART 2

Posted on June 21, 2023 |

We break down the essential questions you need to ask before planning a meeting for your veterinary team: why is it taking place, who should be present, when should it happen, and what outcomes you’re striving for. With a focus on setting expectations, starting and ending on time, and keeping your meetings on track, we guide you through pre-meeting preparations, welcoming and connecting, engaging with participants, and ensuring a productive conclusion. Learn how to make the most of your workplace meetings and share this episode with friends or colleagues who could benefit from these game-changing strategies.

Episode 65 – How to Hold a Meeting that Your Veterinary Team Will Love featuring Dr. Kim Harmon – PART 1

Posted on June 20, 2023 |

Tired of unproductive meetings that just drain your time and energy? Join us as we chat with Dr. Kim Harmon, managing partner at Fairfield Equine Associates, about transforming your veterinary team meetings into productive and enjoyable experiences for everyone, whether you work in a large or small veterinary practice.

Episode 64 – Chat GPT: A Game Changer for Veterinary Medical Records with Dr. Karen Bolton

Posted on June 8, 2023 |

Today we’re joined by Dr. Karen Bolton, an experienced veterinarian with an MBA in business management, who is on a mission to streamline the medical record keeping process!

Episode 63 – State of The Union on Equine Veterinary Practice in 2023 with Kelly and Misty

Posted on May 24, 2023 |

FUN NEW FORMAT! Listen in as Misty, Kelly and I discuss our opinions on some hot topics in equine vetmed at the moment. We are all working in spaces of equine veterinary medicine that allow us to hear from the trenches, so we brought up just a couple of things that we have been hearing a lot about lately….and we didn’t get to several major topics because there is just so much to digest. SO, if you like this format (AND if you have thoughts to add!) let me know and we will do it again and potentially throw in some guest comments or questions!

Episode 62 – Exploring Veterinary Social Work with Therapy Unleashed’s Christina Malloy

Posted on April 28, 2023 |

You get to hear about the experiences of Christina Malloy, who has been involved in many aspects of the veterinary field as she discusses veterinary social work on today’s episode of The Whole Veterinarian.

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