Vet Life Reimagined – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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Vet Life Reimagined's host, Dr. Megan Sprinkle welcomes Dr. Andy Anderson.

About the Guest: Dr. Andy Anderson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon, but veterinary medicine was a second career. Dr. Anderson first followed his father's path into business skills learning the oil industry and investments. Today, Dr. Anderson takes his amazing business knowledge and love for veterinary medicine to help veterinarians grow what he calls, comprehensive prosperity or success. Dr. Anderson is the executive chairman of CityVet and Arista Advanced Pet Care. Dr. Anderson has also recently published a book showing veterinarians the path to prosperity in his book called, The Prosperous Veterinarian.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
The Prosperous Veterinarian website
The Prosperous Veterinarian book
Psychology of Money book
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

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Vet Life Reimagined guest: Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Nefedova

Dr. Sasha Nefedova was born in Russia to physician parents, and her early life was filled with international moves and learning multiple languages. She completed her veterinary degree at the University of Melbourne and worked in various clinical settings before finding her true passion in business. This podcast episode covers the challenges of uniting the important pair of clinical knowledge with business acumen, the importance of networking, and the evolving veterinary landscape in Australia. Join us as we explore Sasha's insights into the significance of financial management in veterinary practice and university settings and the future of veterinary medicine.

Resources:
💡Vet Life Reimagined Podcast Website: http://vetlifereimagined.com/
🟥 Gift guide for veterinary people:  http://vetlifereimagined.com/gift-guide/
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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Nefadova's Journey
01:31 Early Life and Family Background
05:47 Educational Path and Early Career
10:08 Transition to Business and Leadership
15:52 Balancing Veterinary Medicine and Business
21:56 Challenges and Cultural Differences in Veterinary Practice
27:47 Understanding the Veterinary and Medical Systems
29:25 Communicating Between Business and Veterinary Teams
32:44 Career Journey and Corporate Role
35:01 Mentorship and Personal Growth
42:53 Skills from Veterinary Practice in Management
45:27 Future of the Veterinary Industry
50:22 Gratitude and Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, financial advisors and hosts of the Smarter Vet Financial podcast, discuss the importance of financial clarity in the veterinary profession. They share their personal journeys into finance, emphasize the significance of financial habits and behaviors, and how these play a role in veterinary careers. The duo also highlights common financial missteps, the evolution of financial mindsets in the veterinary field, and the importance of matching with the right financial advisor. Additionally, they stress the value of planning for career and personal success while managing finances effectively. Their new book, 'Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs', offers guidance for veterinary professionals. 

Resources:

• Episode on YouTube
• Florida Veterinary Advisors YouTube channel
• Florida Veterinary Advisors website
• Megan Sprinkle's episode on the Smarter Vet Finacial Podcast
• Book _ Unleashed: The Financial Clarity Every Veterinarian Needs

00:00 Introduction to Vet Life Reimagined
00:04 Meet the Financial Advisors: Tom Seiko and CJ Burnett
01:55 Tom Seiko's Journey into Finance
04:50 CJ Burnett's Path from Music to Finance
08:29 The Importance of Financial Habits and Behaviors
13:13 The Evolution of Financial Mindsets in Veterinary Medicine
20:06 Advice for Veterinary Students and New Graduates
24:34 Understanding Financial Statements
25:03 Financial Strain on Veterinary Technicians
25:49 Lifestyle vs. Income: A Vet Tech's Dilemma
26:33 Increasing Your Value in the Veterinary Practice
29:01 Balancing Lifestyle and Financial Goals
35:13 The Importance of Financial Conversations in Relationships
39:19 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this episode, we welcome Virginia Corrigan, DVM, an equestrian childhood dreamer who has taken a unique journey to follow her passion for veterinary medicine. Virginia is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Master of Public Health degree and a residency in advanced canine and feline practice.

Episode highlights:

1. Virginia's Veterinary Career Journey: Virginia shares her inspiring story of how she went from an equestrian childhood dreamer to a veterinarian and educator. She talks about the twists and turns in her journey and how she eventually ended up as the Program Director of a new Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State University.
2. Learnings from Veterinary Medical Education: Virginia shares her insights on what she learned from her veterinary medical education experience and how it has shaped her views on advancing veterinary education.
3. Becoming the Program Director: Virginia shares how she became the Program Director of a new four-year online Bachelor's program in veterinary technology. She talks about her vision for the program and how she leads the charge to provide veterinary technicians with a comprehensive and flexible education.

Join us as we delve into the world of veterinary education and explore the future of this exciting field with Virginia Corrigan, DVM. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leaders in the field and learn about the latest advancements in veterinary education.

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Justin McLash is a Canadian veterinarian who recently left clinical practice. He continually challenges himself to live out his goals and values. He will soon complete an MBA and recently joined TELUS Health. 

 In his new role, he helps drive the expansion and operations of veterinary services across Canada, specifically digital-first solutions via the MyPet virtual consultation platform. This is intended to increase access to care, provide better patient outcomes, and supplement primary caregivers in the veterinary industry. Justin is passionate about the health and welfare of the veterinary profession and giving back to an industry that has given him so much. 

 Episode highlights include:

●      Discovering the power of education and its impact on one's career.

●      The importance of taking time to pause and reflect on life and career.

●     The value of surrounding yourself with influential people.

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Episode Description: 

Laci Schaible, DVM thrives on learning and isn’t afraid to pave a path if the right one for her is not there. She was Banfield's youngest Chief of Staff at the time, and she started multiple businesses inside and outside of the veterinary industry including an early veterinary telehealth platform, Vet Live. We can all learn from her ability to be a forward-thinker. 

As a warning, we discuss someone who died by suicide towards the end of the episode, so if you’re not in a place to hear about that, please consider waiting to listen or stop halfway. Laci has grown from a lot of adversity and has much wisdom to share.

Episode highlights include:
● Laci Schaible became the youngest Chief of Staff at Banfield because she asked.
● The $4 program for prescription drugs that Laci implemented as a part of a philosophy that had pet owners following her across state lines and built team morale.
● Laci Schaible evaluated risks and drew on the expertise of those smarter than her to launch her own businesses. 
* Why Laci decided to go to law school. 

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Vet Life Reimagined guest, Ruth Goins, a vet student and diversity advocate, discusses tips for other vet students and everyone's role in making this a diverse profession.

Episode highlights include:
● What inspired a career change from tech start-up to veterinary medicine?
● Growing up as one of the few mixed-race families in a neighborhood
● How does Ruth Goins advocate for diversity in the veterinary field without getting pigeonholed as the "diversity person"?

💡 UC Davis Vet article on Ruth Goins: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-veterinary-student-elected-president-national-board-focused-diversity 

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Episode Description: 

 Vet Life Reimagined guest, Dr. Kate Baker is a veterinary pathologist and entrepreneur, having created a successful Facebook community, pathology app, and now Vet Hive, a community for veterinary professionals. She is respected for her compassionate personality and her entrepreneurial zeal in building safe and prosperous communities.

Episode highlights include:

•  Exploring unique paths in veterinary medicine and how to find exposure to specialties such as pathology and embryology.
• Examining the creative process of thinking outside the box when it comes to job hunting and career progression.
•  Things do not have to be bad to explore change
• Taking a leap of faith and transitioning from a full-time job to an entrepreneurial career in the middle of a pandemic.

Connect with Dr. Kate:

Instagram: 

Facebook Group:

Pocket Pathologist: 

VetHive 

Kate's Etsy shop: 

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 Vet Life Reimagined guest, Shannon Gervais, is a registered veterinary technician RVT in Canada with over 22 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She has worked in veterinary pharmaceutical sales, was a manager and director with VCA Hospitals, and is now head of People Operations with Galaxy Vets. Shannon is passionate about helping animals and people in veterinary medicine thrive.
 
 We talk about the importance of listening, allowing people to grow and develop, and believing in people’s best intentions. Shannon is a wonderful human, so onto the conversation.  

Episode highlights include:

●      What is the evolution of veterinary medicine over the years?

●      How can one find their unique passion in veterinary medicine?

●      What communication and people skills do veterinary professionals need to succeed?

Resources:

Galaxy Vets
Episode with Ivan Zak
Episode with Craig Mosley

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About the Episode

Our guest is Dr. Douglas Mader, who is triple board certified in AVBP, zoo, and exotics. As part of his exciting career journey, he has appeared on Animal Planet, National Geographic, Discovery, and more caring for the pets of celebrities to school children. He loves to write and has written textbooks, articles, and scientific publications. Recently, he published a memoir of one of his early years in clinical practice in inner-city Los Angeles during the LA riots. He is a wonderful storyteller and I believe fellow veterinary professionals will very his stories relatable.

He is passionate about teaching and the human-animal bond. So you will learn about his early career journey, his wisdom of the human-animal bond, and his why for writing his book The Vet At Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an inner-city animal hospital. 

Find Dr. Doug Mader at the VMX conference, Jan 14-18, 2023 in Orlando for a book signing. And I will be at VMX 2023 too! 

Resources

Doug Mader's website

Amazon affiliate link for Dr. Mader’s book

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