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Diving Deeper Into Heart Disease In Cats and Felycin-CA1 w/ Dr. Heather Davis
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common—and complex—cardiac conditions seen in feline practice with the one and only Dr. Heather Davis: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). From recognizing early indicators to understanding the latest treatment advances, this conversation is designed to help veterinary professionals stay sharp on current HCM management.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 03:00 Effects of HCM in Cats 06:14 Prevalence of HCM in Specific Breeds 07:29 Screening Options for HCM 13:25 Age Prevalence for HCM Detection 15:21 GP Brief Echo Tips 19:00 Treatment Options for HCM 21:15 What Is Felycin-CA1? 24:35 Things To Look Out For With Felycin-CA1 26:08 How Effective Is Felycin-CA1 27:55 Availability and Pricing of Felycin-CA1 30:29 How To Administer the Tablet 32:40 Other Common Questions 36:45 Outro
Quitting Forever: The Veterinarian's Guide to Financial Independence
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane are chatting with Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett from Florida Veterinary Advisors. They're talking about retirement, finances, and the good ol' student loans.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 00:25 Florida Veterinary Advisors 03:20 Retirement and Financial Independence 06:38 Taking Smart Risks as a Veterinarian 10:20 Vet Owners compared to Vet Associates 17:34 Best way to manage student debt? 27:19 New grad vets and their finances 37:34 Advice for someone thinking of going to vet school 41:02 Reaching out to Veterinary Advisors and how that would go 46:28 Why do you like working with people in Vet Med? 48:32 Outro
Protect Your Pets: How to Avoid the 10 Most Common Toxins
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker discusses updates at home and the practice, a certain coughing case in a cat, and with the holidays coming up, the top ten toxins in dogs and cats that you should be aware of.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 03:12 Updates at Home and the Practice 08:06 Coughing Cat 13:47 Checking Heart Rate in Pets 17:55 Top Ten Toxins in Dogs and Cats 25:27 What's happening in the Vet Community right now 30:47 Outro
From Horses to House Pets: Navigating a Vet Career Transition
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane talk about updates to the clinic, how vet med has changed since COVID, and answering your questions!
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 03:12 Profit Solver 08:42 How Vet Med Has Changed Since COVID 21:10 "Is it true that vet visits can be $200 just to find out your dog is high?" 24:13 "How to transition between equine vet to small animal?" 30:10 Summary
Mastering ER Stress: Proven Strategies For Staying Calm Under Pressure
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about her open concept ER, some updates with the clinic, and proven ways to handle stress in the veterinary industry.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:51 Why March Is Busy For Dr. Crocker 04:03 Open Concept ER 10:23 Vet Clinic Updates 19:39 Realistic Ways To Handle Stress In The E.R. 24:27 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane heading to Vegas for WVC, ER Cases, and answering questions from you guys!
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 01:38 VBMA Speech 04:34 Going to Vegas and What We're Planning to Look at 06:31 Cancer in Pets 12:08 "I don't feel like I'm ready to work after I graduate" 17:04 "Can you have it all when it comes to pay and hours?" 25:15 "Why do people assume veterinarian's can't make a comfortable living?" 36:35 Outro
The Danger of Impersonating a Veterinarian on Social Media
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the cold washing over Texas, the reasoning for no new episode the past few weeks, a neighborhood cat ER story, and more.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 00:56 Dealing with the cold in Texas 02:58 Why we haven't made an episode in awhile 04:09 ER Cases 09:50 Social Media Impersonator 18:05 Neighborhood Cat ER Story 25:00 "Anal gland expressions" 28:22 "The biggest problem Vet Med will face in 5 to 7 years?"
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker discusses a recent 1-star review the clinic received, her upcoming trip to VMX, and answering your questions!
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:10 A 1-Star Review at our practice 06:55 Chisholm Challenge 10:16 Going to VMX 17:12 Great researchers, not great speakers 21:04 Hiring outside help or creating marketing in-house 23:57 What made you want to do social media and how did you gain your following? 29:37 Do you ask every owner for consent when it comes to their pets, ultrasounds, X-rays, etc.? 32:03 Outro
Happy New Year and welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker is flying solo while Shane is out traveling, however, she takes a look back on 2024 in veterinary medicine while also looking ahead to 2025.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 Where Shane is at 01:12 End of year vacation 02:04 Profits and How We Balance Raises for Our Employees 08:30 Top Breeds Seen in ER 12:34 Resolutions for 2025 14:59 Conferences for this year 17:34 "Tips for handling pregnancy and practice" 25:34 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane talk about golf, abandoned pets, and some of the most wild veterinary stories you've ever heard.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 How we're doing 03:41 Abandoned Cat 05:33 Difference between heartworm in cats and dogs 08:37 Story of person who brought dog in for surgery 17:12 The most wild stories of what clients have asked you to do 25:28 Questions from listeners 28:02 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the holidays, working ER during the holidays, a new trend on social media called #WomeninMaleFields, and more.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:14 What we're going to talk about 01:42 How long until your spouse turns the heat on 03:34 Watching your pets during the holidays 06:51 Pets we were attached to growing up 09:17 #WomeninMaleFields 28:05 Comments from viewers about their experiences 33:15 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss what they've been up to the past few weeks, the dangers of Proposition 129 out of Colorado, touch on tips for opening your own practice, and more.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:25 Where We've Been 01:50 75 Day Challenge 06:21 Proposition 129 17:10 Dog With Hundreds Of Cysts 20:44 Tips For Opening Your Own Practice 28:13 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker is with Dr. Molly, and they're talking about the cost of vet care and discussing the ins and outs of why it can be so expensive.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 00:31 Questions with Crocker Intro 01:36 About Dr. Crocker 03:48 Influencer Story 07:10 Dr. Crocker’s response 09:53 Why you shouldn't bring an emergency to your GP Vet 15:38 The cost reality of Veterinary medicine 25:24 Why does an ER specialty practice cost more than a GP? 31:31 Perception of value 40:53 Having to make a financial euthanasia decision 48:22 Planning for your dog’s breed 51:33 Importance of Pet Insurance 59:18 Final Thoughts/Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane talk about their trip overseas and what they did over there, behavioral euthanasia and the term itself, social media and more.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 02:35 Why We Were Overseas 11:00 Cases Nights with Students 12:37 Behavioral Euthanasia 19:32 Social Media 22:31 What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? 27:25 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss one of their recent finance meetings, updates on the clinic's culture, follow up on the acupuncture treatment from last week, and more.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The Crocker's Recent Finance Meeting 04:12 Culture Issues At The Clinic 07:30 Shane Surprises Dr. Crocker With A New Project 10:04 Following Up On Last Week's Acupuncture Treatment 12:20 The Harry Potter Veterinary Conference 15:18 How To Handle Behavioral Euthanasia 16:24 Outro 33:12
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane their favorite and least favorite classes in (vet) school, the pros and cons of different leadership styles, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Dr. Crocker's Recent Travel To Vet Conferences 04:06 Missing Dog With Rabies Tag Case 10:10 The Crockers Favorite Classes In (Vet) School 11:22 The Crockers Least Favorite Classes In (Vet) School 14:52 Different Leadership Styles 17:02 Do Vet Clinic Owners Value Money More Than Pets? 23:02 Outro 34:02
Mastering Social Media for Veterinary Success w/ Harrison King
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker is joined by her producer, Harrison from King Media, to discuss how a veterinarian or veterinary clinic can make a real splash in the industry with social media.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 How Dr. Crocker And Harrison Met 06:04 How To Get Staff Members On Board With Social Media 10:22 How To Portray Your Clinic On Social Media 13:08 The Importance Of Comedic Content 15:38 Establishing Yourself As An Expert In Vet Med 16:42 How To Keep A Brand Consistent Across Platforms 19:42 Worrying About Negativity On Social Media 23:26 Harrison's Favorite Platform As A Consumer 34:26 Harrison's Favorite Platform For Making Content 35:02 Are There Too Many Podcasts Out In The World? 35:45 Outro 37:40
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss a heartwarming ER case, why KPIs are so important, what to do if a dog or cat hates nail trims, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 A Heartwarming ER Case 04:40 Why KPIs Are So Important 09:10 Looking And Comparing Our Hospital To Industry Standards 11:58 What To Do If Your Dog Hates Nail Trims (@jessica_rabbit) 18:34 Outro 27:42
Diving Into The Nitty Gritty Of Vet Med w/ Dr. Emily King And Richie King
Welcome to a very special episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane are joined by Dr. Emily King and her husband Richie King! Together they co-founded All-Star Veterinary Clinic and are here to not only discuss the ups and downs of practice ownership but what they'd like to see changed in the veterinary industry.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The King's Background 03:14 What Caught Shane Off Guard The Most When Buying A Clinic 08:42 Growing A Clinic As One Veterinarian 12:22 All-Star Veterinary Clinic's Online Pharmacy 16:18 Why Dr. King Wanted To Become A Practice Owner 21:56 Toxicity In Vet Med 25:50 The Debt-To-Income Ratio 29:00 Predicting A Shift In The Vet Med System 40:48 The Growth Model Of All-Star Veterinary Clinic 43:04 Our Best And Worst Decisions In Vet Med 48:14 Outro 57:36
Should Vet Clinics Discount Services For Rescue Animals?
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss their 18th wedding anniversary, some interesting recent ER cases, if rescue animals adopted by pet owners should receive discounted services, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane briefly discuss treatment for chocolate toxicity, the similarities and differences between pediatricians and veterinarians, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane new exciting updates on their hospital, testing out a new AI scribe app, discussing overdosing medications with your veterinarian, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 An Update On The Hospital 02:06 Testing Out A New AI Scribe App 05:15 Golfing At AVMA 11:36 Podcasting Live At AVMA 13:48 Labrador Sock Case 15:08 Listener Question 17:24 Outro 30:30
Welcome to the second LIVE episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one as it was recorded live at AVMA Convention 2024 with Dr. Jennifer Miller to discuss everything and anything related to parvovirus and the new canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody treatment.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 An Overview Of Parvovirus And CPMA 02:00 How Quickly CPMA Works 06:20 The Criteria For Using CPMA 10:22 Using Serenia, Convenia, and SubQ Fluids With CPMA 12:36 The Cost Of CPMA 15:00 Vaccine Recommendation After CPMA 21:04 Older Dogs With Parvo 23:56 Is CPMA Available In Spain? 28:18 A Version Of CPMA For Kittens 31:10 CPMA's Vial Per Weight 34:36 Is SubQ Considered Off Label? 36:44 The Effectiveness Of CPMA In Different Parvo Stages 37:36 Re-Dosing CPMA 41:24 Booster Vaccines After Giving CPMA 42:08 Outro 45:48
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about their new mobile vet unit, a wild case where a labrador ate a tampon, and answering your questions!
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 03:22 Our new mobile unit 06:25 Letting a team member go 10:08 Eloise Case 13:36 Labrador that ate a tampon 18:15 Should you have a job while in vet school? 22:07 Student Loan changes 22:53 Recommendations for balancing your social life 24:39 How do you streamline management duties and minimize time it takes to run the practice 34:54 Outro
Tips For Starting Your Own Veterinary Clinic w/ Dr. Peter Weinstein
Welcome to a LIVE episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one as it was recorded live at AVMA Convention 2024 with the one and only Dr. Peter Weinstein. This episode Dr. Crocker, Shane, and Dr. Weinstein discuss everything and anything you want to know regarding practice ownership.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 How To Start Planning For Practice Ownership 01:58 How To Find The Right People & When To Start Your Practice 07:50 Choosing The Area Where Your Practice Should Be 15:38 Securing A Loan For Your Practice 22:00 Buying Into A Multi-Doctor Practice 26:06 Two Veterinarians That Want To Start A Practice 31:40 Practice Ownership Resources 36:08 Putting Aside A Percentage Of Income For Practice Ownership 40:14 MBA Programs For Practice Ownership 42:02 Keeping Your Legacy After Selling 45:48 Outro 50:40
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss Shane being a speaker at AVMA, an itchy Frenchie case, how to handle getting rejected from vet school, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Frenchie Case 07:05 Our Favorite And Least Favorite Subjects 10:10 Corbin's Minecraft Sword 12:22 Child-Free Women In Vet Med 14:06 Outro 28:48
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss a flea infested Frenchie case, their favorite and least favorite subjects in school, the child-free women in vet med debacle, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Frenchie Case 07:05 Our Favorite And Least Favorite Subjects 10:10 Corbin's Minecraft Sword 12:22 Child-Free Women In Vet Med 14:06 Outro 28:48
Balancing Life And Emergency Medicine w/ Dr. Courtney Deer
Welcome to a special episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane are joined by special guest, Dr. Courtney Deer! They discuss why Dr. Deer chose emergency medicine, if emergency medicine can be overwhelming, progressing in your veterinary career, Dr. Deer's multiple hobbies outside of veterinary medicine, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Why Dr. Deer Chose Emergency Medicine 00:50 Where Dr. Deer Works 05:06 Not Following Up With ER Cases 12:26 How Overwhelming Is Emergency Medicine? 14:52 Dr. Deer's Social Media Presence 21:00 A Balanced Life While Working Emergency Medicine 25:34 Social Media Interaction 30:20 Progressing In Your Veterinary Career 33:52 Canine Respiratory Distress Overview 38:45 Outro 43:32
Three Financial Reports Clinic Owners Need To Be Using
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the Dr. Staten nail trim debacle, an update on clinic renovations, treating environmental allergies in pets, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Prolapsed Third Eyelid Case 06:16 Cat Leg Amputation Case 08:46 Clinic Renovation Update 11:44 Financial Reports To Use When Owning A Clinic 19:24 How To Run These Reports 25:35 Outro 29:00
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the Dr. Staten nail trim debacle, an update on clinic renovations, treating environmental allergies in pets, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 An Update On Clinic Renovations 04:48 Rude Client Story 08:34 The Dr. Staten Nail Trim Debacle 12:06 Listener Question 18:10 Outro 27:58
How To Run A Mixed Animal Practice w/ Dr. Christine Staten
Welcome to a special episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane are joined by the wonderful Dr. Christine Staten where she discusses her veterinary journey to owning an eleven doctor practice, her clinic processes, if it gets easier owning a practice, her pay tier system for staff members, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Dr. Staten's Veterinary Journey 01:42 The Philosophy Behind No Nail Trims 05:38 Private Practices vs Corporate Practices 07:44 The Support Staff Pay Tier System 13:08 When Does It Get Easier Owning A Practice? 16:26 Communication Tools In A Practice 18:24 Dr. Staten's Call Center 21:24 The Balance Between Small Animal And Large Animal Care 25:38 Dr. Staten's MBA Journey 31:54 Dr. Staten's Online Courses 35:40 Outro 41:16
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane the potential ban on non-compete agreements, ways to prevent splenic tumors, the correlation between cost and advancements in veterinary medicine, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Non-Competes Are Being Banned 02:08 A Recent Hemoabdomen Case 12:40 How To Prevent Cancer In Pets 19:41 The Correlation Between Cost And Medicine Advancements 22:28 Outro 28:46
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss veterinarians and their business sense, the infamous Dr. Evan Levine, answer a question regarding comparisons in vet med, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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Welcome to another guest episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Pokard spills everything there is to know about being an exotic veterinarian; the challenges, examining different animals, husbandry mistakes, how exotic pets visit the clinic, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Dr. Pokard Just Bought A Practice 01:54 Understanding How Exotic Pets Visit The Clinic 05:50 The Animals That Dr. Pokard Has Worked With 08:45 How Often Should A Bearded Dragon Be Seen? 10:18 What Dr. Pokard Recommends Feeding Ferrets 13:08 How To Examine A Hedgehog 15:18 Challenges Dealing With Exotic Owners 16:24 Dr. Pokard's Worst Injury 19:20 How Dr. Pokard Became An Exotics Veterinarian 21:12 Do Clients Pay Well For Their Exotics? 25:22 A Day In The Life Of An Exotic Veterinarian 29:44 Husbandry Mistakes With Exotic Pets 32:08 Outro 36:25
Inside the NERD Program: How to Thrive as a New ER Vet
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker talks about ER vets schedules, emergency C-Sections, and answering your questions!
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 02:25 How I'm able to travel for work 05:26 NERD (New ER Doctors) 06:17 Dystocia case 13:26 C-Section if the owner agrees to spay controversy 16:29 Tips for those in NERD 22:12 LoveBaxter.com 26:04 "Advice for second years in NERD program?" 28:19 "Why did you want to be a veterinarian and not a vet tech?" 29:06 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the European government getting involved in vet med pricing, Dr. Crocker's recent emotional ER case, handling sexism in vet med, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 European Government Involved In Vet Med Pricing 02:18 Dr. Crocker's Emotional ER Case 05:10 Listener Question 09:55 Going Back To A Vet Clinic Where You Were In A Different Position 11:06 Handling Sexism In Vet Med 14:56 Outro 22:42
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss their new x-ray machine, being comfortable with change, the importance of team culture, understanding personalities, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The New X-Ray Machine 00:38 The Number of Phases In The Renovation 01:20 Does Shane Have His MBA? 05:29 Shane Has Shingles 07:40 Listener Question 09:08 Being Comfortable With Change 10:32 The Importance Of Team Culture 11:21 Using Google Forms 12:04 Using CE 14:00 Changes Made At Our Clinic 14:58 Understanding Personalities 17:28 Overcommunicating 19:09 Frustrations As A Young Veterinarian 21:33 How To Achieve Buy-In From Staff 25:10 Outro 26:42
Why We Still Love Vet Med After Many Years w/ Dr. Molly Brinkmann
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one... while attending the Western Veterinary Conference this year Shane and I interviewed multiple veterinarians for future podcast episodes. The second episode in this series is with one of my good friends, Dr. Molly Brinkmann (@drmollysays)! The three of us discuss why Dr. Molly started social media, her ADD/ADHD hacks, why she still loves veterinary medicine after so many years, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:11 Who Is Dr. Molly Brinkmann? 00:56 Why Dr. Molly Started Doing Social Media 01:58 Why Dr. Molly Wants To Be A Practice Owner 07:52 Has Dr. Molly Ever Had Issues With Management And Social Media? 13:30 Dr. Molly's ADD/ADHD Hacks 17:47 Dr. Molly's Husband's Involvement In Opportunities 23:25 Why Dr. Molly Still Loves Vet Med After So Many Years 29:42 Do Comfort Rooms Help With Euthanasias? 32:16 42:48 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss clinic renovations, a few different cases, pay transparency, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Renovation Update 02:14 Dog Bite Case 04:29 Paying Your Technicians Fairly Through Tiers 07:28 Explaining The Different Tiers 09:04 Removing Yourself From The Hiring Process 10:56 Pay Transparency 13:32 What If An Employee Doesn't Meet Certain Expectations? 16:34 How Do You Quantify Personality? 19:24 Shane's Goals For The Practice In 2024 21:20 Outro 25:50
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss their WVC 2024 experience, their newest implementation at their veterinary clinic, different ways to overcome perfectionism, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 WVC 2024 Recap 00:44 Shane's Removing The Waiting Room In The Clinic 10:33 What Advice Can You Give To New Vets Struggling With Perfectionism? (@adrianna) 15:00 The Problem With Perfectionists Not Changing Anything 17:00 Pet Owners Judge Veterinarians For Their Surgeries 17:48 Start To Do Work In Gratitude 20:50 Dr. Crocker Requested Not To Receive Feedback Constantly 24:30 Sometimes It's Better To Get More Things Done Over Being Perfect 25:25 Talk To People 27:58 Outro 28:36
The Success Of All-Star Veterinary Clinic w/ Dr. Emily King
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one... while attending the Western Veterinary Conference this year Shane and I interviewed multiple veterinarians for future podcast episodes. The first episode in this series is with the one and only Dr. Emily King from All-Star Veterinary Clinic. The three of us discuss if Shane could beat Dr. King at golf, Dr. King's hiring process, why Dr. King sold All-Star, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Would Dr. King Or Shane Win At Golf? 02:39 Dr. King's Surgery Suite Music 04:53 How Did Dr. King Work With Her Husband For So Long? 07:25 An Employee's Impact On All-Star's Success 10:00 Dr. King's Bad Ideas 11:58 Shane Doesn't Want Dr. Crocker Being A Bottleneck 13:22 How Dr. King Handles Situations She Would've Done Differently 14:12 All-Star's Core Values 15:16 Why All-Star Started Using Social Media 15:58 Using Social Media Has Improved Employee Retention 17:48 Veterinarians Have A Hard Time Using Social Media As A Marketing Tool 19:08 Dr. King's Hiring Process 21:44 Dr. King Sold All-Star Veterinary Clinic 25:48 All-Star Can Function Without Dr. King 32:00 Did Dr. King Ever Consider Other All-Star Locations? 32:46 Outro 34:50
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane recap their one hour long appointment discussion from last week, analyze why veterinarians on social media need to have a thick skin, discuss multiple tips for pre-vet students going into vet school, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Recapping The One Hour Appointments Topic 01:38 Social Media Requires Having Thick Skin 06:13 Listener Question (@ellisonmalakow) 09:11 It's Important To Perform Well In Undergrad 10:06 Ask For Help 12:13 Take Easy Classes At The Beginning 13:18 What Kind Of Learners Are We? 14:11 Hands-On Experience Is Crucial 15:56 Mentally Preparing For Vet School 22:17 Outro 25:18
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane give an update on their practice renovations; the obstacles they've faced, plans for the future, what they would've done differently, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Dr. Crocker's Overnight ER Case 02:24 Dr. Crocker's General Practice Renovations So Far 09:28 The Next Steps For Renovating 20:23 Outro 24:48
Life As A Working Veterinary Mom w/ Dr. Cassi Fleming
Welcome to a surprise episode of Questions With Crocker! This one is special as I sat down with Dr. Cassi Fleming at VMX to ping-pong questions back and forth. We discuss our lives as working moms, the struggles of working in the industry, and more!
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Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the many efficiencies and inefficiencies in veterinary medicine, how to incorporate different elements of efficiency into your workflow as a veterinarian, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The Importance of Disability Insurance In Vet Med 04:32 How To Become An Efficient Veterinarian 09:12 Why It Matters To Be An Efficient Veterinarian 09:23 The Things That Take Up The Most Time 10:18 How To Measure Efficiency 13:02 How Dr. Crocker Does Appointments 14:13 Technology Is Underutilized 18:47 Billing Efficiency 29:47 Outro 32:27
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! In this episode, Dr. Crocker and Shane are answering your questions! Ranging from getting into vet school, vet tech and doctor pay, and talking about pet health insurance.
Episodes release bi-weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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00:00 Intro 02:54 Hospital Updates 06:38 Adding a mobile component to our practice 09:24 Conferences I'll be at 10:31 "Did you feel like you might quit vet med after having children?" 13:54 "How hard was it to get into a vet school program?" 17:28 "Pushing through rotations that are not for me." 21:28 "Pet health insurance" 32:33 Outro
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week is a special episode as Dr. Crocker visited VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo) and interviewed a whopping 23 attendees! From veterinarians, to dermatologists, to technicians, the interviews swing far and wide on the veterinary medicine pendulum.
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Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss seven things they use to operate their veterinary clinic efficiently with little to no hiccups.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 How We Operate Our Vet Clinic (@doggydoctors) 05:59 You Always Need An Organizational Chart 06:41 Letting Go Of Control 12:04 Job Descriptions Are Important 15:37 Hone In On Your Policies & Processes Understanding The Bigger Picture 20:41 Meetings Are Effective When Done Right 21:01 Create A 5 Year Plan 24:40
Is Veterinary Practice Ownership Financially Worth It?
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the financial difference between a single doctor practice vs a multiple doctor practice, the financial sense of shame veterinarians feel, Shane's passion within the veterinary clinic, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Is Practice Ownership Financially Worth It? (@jmswift92) 06:19 Your Personality Dictates A Lot 09:18 Single Doctor Practice vs Multiple Doctor Practice 10:41 Do Personal Finances Play Into It? 13:20 The Financial Sense Of Shame Veterinarians Feel 15:10 The Perception Of Veterinarians Working Hard vs Veterinarians Making Money 17:02 What Is Shane's Passion In Owning The Vet Clinic? 20:58 Outro 22:25
Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker we get to learn more about Shane with a special Q&A episode; his thoughts on being married to a veterinarian, his business book recommendations, his thoughts on why owning a veterinary clinic is a unique business venture, and more.
Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!
Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 The Vet Med Holiday Effect 05:24 Theories On Why This Happens 06:24 What Does Shane Do? 09:03 When Did Shane Realize He Was Going To Be A Podcast Star? 11:42 What's It Like Being Married To A Busy Veterinarian? 12:46 What Is The Best/Worst Part Of Running A Vet Hospital? 14:36 What Is Shane's Favorite Animal? 18:28 What Business Books Would Shane Recommend? 20:35 What Is Passive Income? 22:15 Outro 24:47