Best VMD Podcasts (2024)

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#240 Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ - Veterinary Medicine Catch-Up 52:53

4h ago52:53

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Today I’m joined by a repeat guest Dr. Phil Zeltzman - a polymath and veterinary surgeon. He’s joined me on episode #42 and #107. He is the co-founder of Chronos and SURGE. Chronos is a remote back-office solution for veterinary practices. SURGE is a community of “MOBILE SURGEONS HELPING MOBILE SURGEONS”. Phil always a pleasure to connect and I g…

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Ep. 67: Social Media Marketing for Solopreneur Mobile Vets; Finding Clients, Buying Followers (Don’t!), AI, & SEO- Meet Jamie Keane 55:50

4d ago55:50

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Jamie Keane founded Be Spotted and the NYC dog community, Dog Spotted. Through her experience growing Dog Spotted to over 10.8k followers of pet parents, she has taken that experience to teach fellow pet entrepreneurs how they can do the same. She finds it important that pet entrepreneurs are empowered to market themselves as their unique voice, pe…

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#239 Radio Show: Investing Q&A 27:36

24m ago27:36

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In this episode I opened up some questions to the Facebook Group and broader Instagram following and took those questions and answered them on this week's show. I'd always encourage folks to talk to a professional before making any decisions, again these are my opinions and not investment advice. The questions were as follows: What should the ideal…

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#238 Embrace the Volatility: Life, Work, and Investing 23:10

9d ago23:10

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In this radio show, I share a bit about where I am and what's happened over the past handful of months. The podcast has always been a labor of love, and the labor part has been the element most felt recently. I hope you can take something away from it, and excited to share some great conversations and updates soon! Our Sponsors GuardianVets (be sur…

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Ep. 66: Part 2: Mobile Vets Gone Wild!: Thinking Way Outside The Box; Meet The Wilderness Vet, Dr. Caroline Murray 40:25

17d ago40:25

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Dr. Caroline Murray, aka, The Wilderness Vet, was born in Australia, brought up in England, and has lived in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, so she is a professional wanderer and explorer. She feels happiest on top of a horse and/or on a mountain in the remote wilderness somewhere hot and has worked, traveled, and volunteered extensively in the UK…

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Ep. 65: Part 1: NZ Mobile Vet Practice, Flying Dogs, Jungle Primates, & Mongolian Ponies; Meet The Wilderness Vet, Dr. Caroline Murray 42:49

1M ago42:49

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Dr. Caroline Murray, aka, The Wilderness Vet, was born in Australia, brought up in England, and has lived in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, so she is a professional wanderer and explorer. She feels happiest on top of a horse and/or on a mountain in the remote wilderness somewhere hot and has worked, traveled, and volunteered extensively in the UK…

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#237 Lauren Jones, VMD - Resetting the Narrative on Veterinary Care 54:33

24d ago54:33

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In this episode, I’m rejoined by Dr. Lauren Jones she first joined me about a year ago in episode #190 - so for her full background go check out that episode. Dr. Jones owns Animal Hospital of Chester County and is a Director of Veterinary Medicine for Shepherd Veterinary Software. Lauren shares her new role within Shepherd and updates from our las…

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Ep. 64: Location-Based Mobile Scheduling & Routing, House Calls in Hawaii & Israel, Plus A Candid & Humanizing Conversation Beyond Mobile Practice (TW): Meet Dr. Barr Hadar & Eyal Zukovsky of Kumba 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Dr. Barr Hadar is Kumba's Co-founder and Chief Veterinary Officer, a scheduling and routing tool for mobile vets. He has previously had an independent house call practice out of his car in Hawaii, focusing on end of life in care and general practice. Dr. Barr is currently actively engaged in the intersection of technology and veterinary medicine. H…

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#236 Rhys Giannarelli - Working to Practice What You Preach 47:32

1M ago47:32

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Rhys Giannarelli who is the owner of Point Grey Veterinary Hospital in British Columbia. Rhys and his wife Dr. Carmen Chan have three veterinary hospitals in a very competitive market but have thrived as a private business. He joined me in episode 103 back in 2021. We talked about competing and beating corporate practices - growing to multiple loca…

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Zach Skow: A Story of Addiction, Dogs, Triumph, Service, and Love 1:41:17

2M ago1:41:17

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You can also listen to this podcast on lovedog.com OUR SPONSOR JOPE Hip & Joint Chews, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility. Guest Zach Skow Hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster Producer and Editor John LaSala LINKS MARLEY'S MUTTS PAWSITIVE CHANGE MIRACLE MUTTS THERAPY …

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#235 Ryan Whitley - Building for Veterinary Medicine 37:27

2M ago37:27

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In this episode, I’m joining by Ryan Whitley VP of Business Development at RWE Design Build. RWE is #1 Animal Health Builder In U.S. with over 400 projects completed. Their projects have won several DVM 360 Merit Awards and Hospital Design of the Year. They have been in business over 25 years. So Ryan and team have seen, built, and consulted on a l…

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E:13 HOMECOMING: THE JOY FROM BEING PRESENT WITH OUR DOGS | An interview with Tara Brach 1:31:55

2M ago1:31:55

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Visit our website lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop **** OUR SPONSOR JOPE Hip & Joint Chews, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility. **** ABOUT TARA BRACH Tara Brach’s teachings b…

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Ep. 63: Part 3: Things You Can & Can’t Control, Single Parenting, & Building Your Personal Team; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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#234 - Veterinary Innovative Partners: Reimagining Veterinary Medicine 46:23

2M ago46:23

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Alright today I’m joined by two guests from Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), a network of 40+ veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across nine states. Dr. Brett Shorenstein & Dr. Don Costlow. Dr. Shorenstein is a practicing veterinarian with 10+ years of experience. Previously an investment banker in NYC, he left the industry to follow hi…

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E:12 How Much is That Doggie in the Window? The cruelty of puppy mills and how to avoid them 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

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SHOW QUOTE In the state of Colorado: "93% — that's a huge number! — 93% of the puppies that come in from out-of-state and are sold through the pet stores come from puppy mills or puppy mill brokers. 93%!! So that tells you that if you're going into a pet store, you are almost certainly getting a puppy from a mill." Pam Dickerson, President, Colorad…

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Ep. 62: Part 2: You Can’t Be All Things To Everyone All The Time; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 39:00

3M ago39:00

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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#233 - US Consumer & Veterinary Conversations - Preparation 30:12

3M ago30:12

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In this radio show I review and update what the US Consumer looks like in regards to financial health. There were a variety of factors that lead to this being the focus of the week, but a recent conversation with an experienced practice owner was the ultimate push to ensure I recorded this episode. Links to the various links and data sources below.…

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Ep. 61: Part 1: An Herbalist Cottage In the Woods, Doula for Veterinary Moms, & Rejection Of Western Medicine As Trauma; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 47:14

3M ago47:14

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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E:11 Part 2: A Holistic, Integrative Approach To Better Pet Health and a Longer, Happier Life 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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FROM THE SHOW "There's no reason that our dogs need to live only two-thirds of their lifespan . We can make a difference." | Dr. Randy Aronson Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Join us in Denver at Bigsby's Folly, a craft winery, on June 2nd for a podcast recording in front of a live audienc…

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E:10 Combining Integrative and Allopathic Medicine Often Leads to Better Outcomes. Part 1 with Randy Aronson, VMD, CCRT, CVA 1:32:07

4M ago1:32:07

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Quote From The Episode "Our pets are living two-thirds of their normal lifespan . . . I'm not just trying to make your dog live to 15. I want it to be healthy through those 15 years." Dr. Randy Aronson Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Join us in Denver on June 2nd for a podcast recording in…

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#232 Radio Show - The FIRE movement is BROKEN... 36:31

4M ago36:31

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In this episode, I dig into the FIRE movement. Unless you live under a rock you likely know what FIRE is. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It’s a movement that started back in 1992 when authors Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez used the term in their book, Your Money or Your Life. Their book asks readers to question how they think …

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Ep. 60: Escaping the Hamster Wheel and Unlearning the 'Corporate Mindset' With Dr. Eve Harrison; A Conversation With Real Talk Unleashed 56:05

4M ago56:05

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Welcome to today's episode, where we feature a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Eve Harrison. As a guest on the Real Talk Unleashed podcast, Dr. Harrison shares her inspiring journey of pursuing house calls and helping fellow veterinarians embark on their own house call journeys. With her extensive experience in the industry,…

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#231 Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell, DVM - The Upward Spiral 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

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On this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell she is veterinarian business owner and High Flow Coach & Consultant. She talks about #business, #wellness, #flowstate, #leadership, and #teamculture. Her experience in the trenches and through growth and leadership as an owner make this a fun conversation to get into. We discuss the foll…

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E:9 SEPARATION ANXIETY: AN INTERVIEW WITH MALENA DEMARTINI, CTC, CDBC 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

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Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop For The pup in our store on lovedog.com: Woof & Wear: The Shop Support The Podcast with a donation here. Dog thanks you . . . and so do we! **** SHOW SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR: 3CW: Colorado Citizens For Canine Welfare: A group of remarkably devoted h…

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Ep. 59: Special episode from House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual conference! Hooman & Veterinary Private Practice: What Does a Revival Of Prohibitions On the Corporate Practice Of Medicine Mean for Veterinary ... 44:06

5M ago44:06

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Mitchell Louis Judge Li, MD is a board-certified emergency physician and founder of the advocacy group, Take Medicine Back, dedicated to taking the profession of medicine back to its ethical roots from corporate interests. Dr. Li has been an invited speaker representing physicians to the Federal Trade Commission on the firsthand effects of mergers …

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#230 Jake Jensen, DVM - A Discussion Veterinary Medicine Needs To Have 59:48

5M ago59:48

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jake Jensen, DVM, cVMA, cVSMT. Jake is a co-owner of Janssen Veterinary Clinic (JVC). JVC provides Equine & Small Animal preventative health care, lameness, reproductive, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgical appointments. Jake is local to Central Indiana and someone I've been fortunate enough to get to know pers…

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E:8 Neuroscientist Kathy Murphy Part 2: Setting Dogs up for Success in Adolescence. The Value of Training in Puppyhood. The Vital Role of Play! 1:14:58

5M ago1:14:58

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Visit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop For The pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop Support The Podcast with a donation here. Dog thanks you . . . and so do we! **** SHOW SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR: 3CW: Colorado Citizens For Canine Welfare: A group of remarkably devoted humans dedicated…

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#229 Meghan Bingham, CVPM - Obstacles for Veterinary Practice Growth 51:14

5M ago51:14

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In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Bingham, CVPM. She worked in all areas of vet med, from Kennel to Technician to Receptionist, and eventually settled in as Practice Manager where she developed the business from just one vet to a 12-doctor practice. Then she transitioned to a Senior Operations Manager position where she helped 25 Emergency, Urg…

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Ep. 58: Part 2: Camaraderie & Cultural Inclusion; Meet Dr. Priya Bhatt 28:11

5M ago28:11

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Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In ad…

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#228 Radio Show: Failure Sets the Stage for Success 36:52

5M ago36:52

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In this radio show, I discuss failure and use myself as a great example of how many shortcomings can set the stage for opportunities and "success." I call it a therapeutic session of a show. Let me know your thoughts! Our Sponsors LifeLearn GuardianVets (be sure if you reach out to mention us for 50% off your first month) OfferFirst (use code "VSP"…

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E:7 Neuroscientist Kathy Murphy, PART 1: Your Dog's Brain is Much Like Yours. The More You Know About their Brain, The Better! 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store on lovedog.com: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig…

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Ep. 57: Ozone 101 and House Call Practice; Meet Jonathan Lowe 38:09

5M ago38:09

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Jonathan Lowe is one of the foremost experts on ozone therapy for animals in the world and the author of the first book of its kind, The Essential Guide to Ozone Therapy for Animals. He is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and the founder of the International Veterinary Ozone Therapy Summit – the first event of its kind designed to bring together th…

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#227 Emmitt Nantz - Inventory Management: Increase Predictability & Margins 52:14

6M ago52:14

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In this episode, I’m joined by Emmitt Nantz. Emmitt’s been in veterinary medicine for almost 20 years, solving problems and building innovative solutions. Co-founder and visionary leader at Inventory Ally, a cutting-edge inventory management software solution designed specifically for veterinary hospitals. We’ll chat about this and a lot more. His …

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#226 Kurt Phillips, DVM - Growth by Alignment of Core Values & Mission 1:24:59

6M ago1:24:59

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kurt Phillips. Kurt and I recently connected in person at WVC. Kurt owned City Way Animal Clinics until 2021 he sold the five practices. He’s also an entrepreneurial veterinarian and business owner outside of veterinary medicine. He’s always a Hoosier Native, although he calls Bend, Oregon home now. This was a gre…

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E:6 SARA CARSON: A Conversation About Super Dog Tricks, Stardom, Training Dogs for Performance, and Life on the Road 1:00:56

6M ago1:00:56

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig & Tyler. Singl…

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Ep. 56: Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind: Moving From Perfectionism and Self-Sabotoge To Curiosity and Authenticity; Meet Ambulatory Vet, Dr. Steph Ellen Diplock 1:03:59

6M ago1:03:59

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Dr. Steph Ellen is a multi-passionate recovered perfectionist who wears many different hats, including running a life coaching business called Finding Flowstate and working as an employed equine ambulatory veterinarian. As a Mindful High-Performance Coach, Steph is wildly passionate about empowering ambitious, soul-led high-achievers to create thei…

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#225 Radio Show - What's Stopping More Private Practice Ownership... 45:57

6M ago45:57

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In this radio show, I discuss my recent LinkedIn post that got a lot of traction. #veterinarymedicine - I want to see more private practice ownership and extremely bullish on folks building this future in a variety of ways. _________________ is stopping veterinarians from wanting to own their own clinic? What's your answer? It’s a hot topic - I’ve …

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#224 Brandon Breshears - A Masterclass in Veterinary Marketing Approaches 1:08:36

7M ago1:08:36

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In this episode, I’m joined by marketing guru Brandon Breshears. Brandon helps Veterinary Practices Get Better Clients. He’s the voice of the podcast - The Veterinary Marketing Podcast. He has written tons on the topic of veterinary marketing and is published author. He’s been highly suggested as a guest and glad to finally get time to record. This…

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E:5 PAINSPOTTING: Your Dog May Be In Pain And You Don't Know It | An interview with Dr. Marie Bartling 1:39:04

6M ago1:39:04

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop The Show's Sponsors Wonder Walker & Co. The original "No Pull" harness, handmade since 2003 by the same family in Seattle. A premium quality, safer, more comfortable harness for you dog. Fig & Tyler. Singl…

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#223 Dr. Jeff Stepanek & Elizabeth Montgomery - Buy My Dad's Vet Clinic 1:00:58

7M ago1:00:58

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Dr. Jeff Stepanek and Elizabeth Montgomery join me in this episode. I connected with Liz via LinkedIn, and she's helping her father, Dr. Jeff, sell his Eau Claire, Wisconsin, veterinary clinic. This is a unique podcast that I hope you enjoy - as it's a conversation on legacy and opportunity within veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeff's story and how we be…

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E:4 Understanding Dog Aggression and What You Can Do About it 1:20:17

7M ago1:20:17

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Listen here for free or scroll to the bottom to find links to your favorite podcast app Our Sponsor Today's show is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of the highest quality, one-ingredient, human-grade dog treats that are a favorite of professional dog trainers. Pet parents are also urged to give these treats a try. Generous discounts have been arra…

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Ep. 55: Part 2: Yoga Rainbow Crystal Vet: Grief Support, APLB, and Music Emergencies; Meet Dr. Dale Krier 39:32

7M ago39:32

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Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the East Coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the ne…

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#222 Kelly Cooper, DVM - Creating a Clinic That Reflects Your Values 1:09:48

7M ago1:09:48

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kelly Cooper. Dr. Cooper is working to empower veterinary leaders to achieve success through purpose, planning, and process. She's been a practice owner, worked in various leadership roles in corporate medicine, and worked as an associate via relief work. Her industry overview is unique, and we unpack each of thos…

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Ep. 54: Part 1: Nana Banana Bandana: Mobile Clinic To IHE Practice During Covid; Meet Dr. Dale Krier 34:59

7M ago34:59

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Dr. Dale Krier is a born and raised New Yorker. She freed herself from the east coast and moved to Colorado for undergrad when she was 18, graduated from CSU in 1987, and then moved back east to be closer to her mom after graduation. She worked for 10 years at a brick-and-mortar practice. When the practice was sold to a corporation, she quit the ne…

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#221 Dr. Jessica Pucetti-Hoffman - Integrative Medicine for Life 1:09:40

7M ago1:09:40

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Puccetti-Hoffman. Dr. Jessica is a veterinarian on a mission to provide all pet parents with holistic pet care. Her journey has included finding some health and care on the human side to be impactful for her family and bringing that into the veterinary world. Why it took her time to rediscover her passion…

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E:3 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOG VACCINES 1:30:41

7M ago1:30:41

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Visit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping! Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The Shop Show Sponsor This Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of one-ingredient, human grade dog treats . . . a favorite among professional dog trainers! Description In Episode 3, hosts, Mark Drucker and D…

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Ep. 53: Part 1: House Call Acupuncture To Holistic Clinic Practice; Meet Dr. Priya Bhatt 44:04

8M ago44:04

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Dr. Bhatt is an integrative veterinarian who received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became Certified in Acupuncture (CVA) through the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is also certified in Level II Reiki and Chiropractic / Manipulation. In ad…

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#220 Bitcoin ETFs are HERE - WHY it matters & MORE 25:27

8M ago25:27

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In this show, I'll review and provide a quick update on all things bitcoin, especially after this past week's launch of the Bitcoin ETFs. I cover the following: The 11 ETFs that were launched - and pricing. Isaiah's Favorite ticker The difference between owning bitcoin directly & the ETF. Does an ETF ever make more sense to own? A trading nuance th…

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#219 Radio Show - Listener Help Wanted: Practice Ownership 19:34

8M ago19:34

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In this episode - I share some insights into what I've been thinking about and working on. I do, however, WANT & NEED your help - I'm looking for feedback and want to have conversations around what you & your peers would want. The goal is to provide the best support structure for folks looking to start their private practice journey, whether that i…

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Ep. 52: Mushroom-Informed House Call Practice🍄; Meet Dr. Josie Beug 55:48

8M ago55:48

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Dr. Josie Beug specializes in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine among other healing modalities. She earned her DVM from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. As president of the student chapter of AHVMA, she organized conferences and guest speakers in holistic veterinary medicine for the student body. For the past…

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