The Veterinary Project Podcast

How do you make your money? In this episode, hosts Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg break down Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant - a valuable model for seeing the four ways in which people earn money in the world.  Talking points of our conversation include: Explaining the four Cashflow Quadrants: employee (E), self-employed (SE), business owner (B), and investor (I) The pros and co...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Trisha Dowling, we dive into compassion and empathy within veterinary medicine including: How compassion and empathy link to mindfulness The difference between compassion and empathy Why “compassion fatigue” is a misnomer, but empathy fatigue is real Training compassion like a skill Developing a personal mindfulness practice for yourself Dr. Dowling’s impact...

Trisha Dowling is a veterinarian and professor of veterinary clinical pharmacology at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Texas A&M in 1987 followed by a large animal rotating internship at North Carolina State. This was followed by 2 years of practice in Ohio and North Carolina, the latter a great source of humorous teaching stories.  After a large animal medic...

Sometimes you need to step back and remind yourself to seek joy! Co-hosts Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg continue to mix it up on the Veterinary Project Podcast, this time having a free-flowing chat around the things that bring them joy. From not wearing socks to pulling teeth, from getting outside for a hike to cold beers on the patio, expect some laughs, expect some surprises, and ulti...

Juan, otherwise known as “Juancho” was born in Bogota, Colombia, but his family immigrated to Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA when he was 10 years old. Juan attended the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in biology and environmental conservation.  Juan is currently a fourth-year veterinary student at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada. He is passionate a...

Co-hosts Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht launch into an episode on Time Management in this edition of the show! In time-focused fashion, topics and tips dispensed within include: Technology hacks for busy professionals managing multiple calendars  The power of quarterly 90 day rocks Mike's perspective: time management versus focus management Why priorities must get scheduled-in first...

Trevor Throness is a veteran coach who specializes in working with growing businesses from $2 million to $2 billion in sales. He has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs, organizations, and business families across North America fix people problems, enhance communication, attract top talent and build exceptional cultures. He is the author of The Power of People Skills and has been featured in Forbes,...

Forrest Gump said it best, “Shit Happens!”   This week, Mike and Jonathan share some of their biggest medical errors as veterinarians and how they personally handled their mistakes. It's impossible to be prepared for how you're going to feel when you mess up, but as Jonathan and Mike share: You will get through it It's not so much the mistake that's made as it is what you do to handle it - wh...

What does veterinary medicine look like in a post-COVID world? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht discuss what they think is here to stay, and what's going away, in the post-COVID world. Plenty has changed in the industry as a result of COVID and our hosts dive into some of those changes, sharing their opinions and thoughts on: Curbside services Delivery services and online...

Adam Greenbaum is the CEO and founder of WhiskerCloud, a motivational speaker, and award-winning digital marketer with experience ranging from a boutique advertising agency to a national travel agency and everything in between.  Most digital marketers pride themselves on specializing in one particular aspect of marketing – social media, web design, analytics, email marketing, search engine ma...

Debt is one of the scariest 4-letter words in the English dictionary . . .  . . . or is it? Depends on what you use it for and how you perceive it that determines whether you think it's scary or as something that can be utilized. DISCLAIMER: This episode is for education and entertainment purposes only. The information contained in this episode is based on personal experiences and opinions of...

Nicole Clausen is the founder of Veterinary Care Logistics, a consulting firm specializing in inventory management for veterinary professionals.  She has over 13 years of experience in the veterinary industry with over 10 years in small animal practice, having worked her way up from receptionist to Operations Manager in various clinics prior to starting her company, which was born out of the...

Where is the world of veterinary medicine in 2021? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bugg leads a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Leicht around the current state of veterinary medicine.  With Jonathan in the thick of the industry and in the midst of the current build-out of a new clinic, the timing of this spirited conversation is certainly fitting. Topics covered include: The changing dynamics of...

Dr. Melanie Barham is a veterinarian, project management professional, and is an MBA Candidate in Sustainable Commerce. She has completed over 40 qualitative interviews with veterinarians who have made career transitions or made changes in their lives to be more satisfied in their careers. She’s counselled many veterinary professionals in negotiations, shifting mindset, and changing careers. Melan...

FULL DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER: The following episode is based on our experiences in practice to date. We are not tax experts or accountants. Please seek proper professional advice on the subject of taxes and accounting for your business. When it comes to understanding financials for veterinary clinics, it pays to ask the greatest guiding question of all: "If we bring in a dollar of revenue, what...

FULL DISCLOSURE AND DISCLAIMER: The following episode is based on our experiences in practice to date. We are not tax experts or accountants. Please seek proper professional advice on the subject of taxes and accounting for your business. When it comes to understanding financials for veterinary clinics, it pays to ask the greatest guiding question of all: "If we bring in a dollar of revenue, what...

Picking up where Part 1 left off, with Part 2 of our conversation with Clinic Owner and Current CVMA President Dr. Enid Stiles shedding more light on the CVMA, Enid's role as President within it, and the work they're doing for the Veterinary profession. We also discuss some of the challenges that COVID has put on Enid's position as a clinic owner including the use of Registered Veterinary Technolo...

Dr. Enid Stiles graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College with a DVM in the year 2000. Prior to her veterinary degree, she completed a Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) at the University of Ottawa and in 2009 she completed a Masters in Clinical Sciences (Behaviour Medicine) at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montréal. As a founding member and past President of Veteri...

This episode, we are pleased to welcome the Co-Founder of veterinary telemedicine start-up Vetsie, Dr. Steve Boyer, to the show. Dr. Boyer is a born and raised Calgarian.  He grew up with a passion for animals, and always knew he wanted to work with them.   Steve graduated from the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and jump started his career in a busy 24 hour...

Is a strong work-ethic defined as working back-to-back 16-hour days? Is a lazy work-ethic defined as a two-hour work week and the remainder of time spent on the beach? Where is the happy middle ground (or does it not exist)? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht provides musings and meanderings on the subject of work ethic. Short and sweet, this conversation weaves through the...

What would happen if as Veterinarians we all decided to invest in our mental health, well-being, and personal development? It’s a great question, and one that this episode's guest vulnerably dives into with us. Dr. Horner is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi (Home of the Blues), but has called Georgia ‘home’ since 2001. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2010 and Doctorate of Veter...

Are you living an intentional life or are you just taking what life gives you? The reality is you have made a decision around goal setting whether you realize it or not. And if you're going to live life to the fullest, does it not make sense to be intentionally creating what you want as opposed to merely receiving what comes your way? In this episode of the show, Dr. Michael Bugg speaks on a subje...

Would you rather be practicing veterinary medicine in a small town or in a big city? If you ask Dr. Trevor Hook, you may find yourself convinced to go with the former! Dr. Trevor Hook took his undergraduate studies in Animal Sciences at the University of Alberta and graduated with honours in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in 2011.  After graduating, he started at Cent...

Whether you're a veterinary clinic owner, working on behalf of a corporation, or a veterinary professional employee, understanding contracts is essential to knowing what each party is responsible for within a working relationship.  In this conversation, host Dr. Jonathan Leicht shares his knowledge on the subject with direction from co-host Dr. Michael Bugg. Contracts lay out the terms of how...

Brooke Bulloch is a Registered Dietitian and CEO at Food to Fit Nutrition in Saskatoon, SK. She earned a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and her work experience began with the Saskatoon Health Region in 2009, and she has been working in private practice since 2012. Today her practice is comprised of a small team of dieticians with various expertise including: gastrointestinal...