The Veterinary Project Podcast

Sometimes you have be willing to pause, reflect, and take a step back to find what works best for you. And this episode's guest is a testament to that line of action. Dr. Kerri Nelson grew up in Denver, Colorado. She is a graduate of Kansas State University and completed a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. She initially started down the path toward becoming a criticalist, but mad...

When some strange case comes through that door that you’ve never seen before, do you panic? Or trust your process? 🤔 On this episode, we're diving into the world of veterinary radiology with Dr. Alex zur Linden. Dr. Alex zur Linden is a W.C.V.M 2008 grad.  He completed a rotating internship in southern California and a residency in diagnostic imaging in Ames, Iowa.  He is a diplomate of...

This week Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw joins us for one of our most in depth, tactic filled conversations.  Kristin is a double boarded surgeon and rehabilitation specialist, successful business woman, wife and entrepreneur, yet even with all this success at times she’s struggled to define her place in veterinary medicine.    Listen as she shares her non-linear journey through the indust...

We're kicking off 2021 on The Veterinary Project Podcast with a conversation around health and fitness with Personal Trainer Brad Posehn. Brad is a graduate of the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He has spent the last 11 + years training several athletes in the NHL, KHL, AHL, NLL, NCAA, as well as the National and Provincial level in various sports such as volleyball, fig...

20 interviews, 841 minutes of recorded audio, and a whole lot of fun! It's been an enjoyable time delivering The Veterinary Project Podcast, and as 2020 winds down Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht take a look back on both the past 10 episodes of The Veterinary Project Podcast and the year as a whole. In this short and sweet episode, Mike and Jonathan share: Insights from each co-host's per...

In this edition of The Veterinary Project Podcast we're sitting down with the President of Mosaic Veterinary Partners and former CEO of Moore Equine Veterinary Centre, Dr. Greg Andrews. Dr. Greg Andrews is an equine veterinarian who has practiced in Southern Alberta for 35 years. Until recently he was the CEO of Moore Equine Veterinary Centre, the largest equine practice in Canada. He is currently...

Why not have your cake and eat it too?   That’s exactly what Dr. Sarah Bater has done with her veterinary career! Combining her love of clinical practice and her desire for continual learning and a deeper understanding, Sarah splits her time between clinical practice and teaching veterinary students. Sarah was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK, and is one of four children (and a real group of...

Dr. Lauren Adelman earned her veterinary degree from the University of Calgary in 2012 where she was part of the inaugural class.  Following graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital followed by a one year specialty internship in emergency and critical care at North Carolina State University. Dr. Adelman then moved to Knoxville where...

In this weeks episode, Kate Simon, RVT, VTS (ECC) shares her journey from being fired at her first job to completing her VTS in 2017 becoming one of the top .1% educated technologists in North America. Kate leads a team of passionate individuals, helps guide the veterinary profession as a member of multiple veterinary councils and is not afraid to share her opinions on how veterinary technologists...

Welcome to this edition of The Veterinary Project Podcast with Dr. Tannetje Crocker. Dr. Crocker is a 2009 graduate from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Upon graduation, she completed an equine focused internship in Southern California., then she worked as a solo equine ambulatory practitioner for three years before transitioning to small animal medicine. She cur...

This week we are excited to have another expert join us on the Veterinary Project Podcast: Vicki Pollard. Vicki Pollard is an Architect and Partner at Animal Arts and brings us a unique conversation discussing her career as both an award winning  architect and certified veterinary technician. Vicki and the team at Animal Arts specialize in veterinary hospital design, from small general practi...

Ostriches, volunteering in Africa, giving birth on the way to open a new vet clinic, and pizza for breakfast! This conversation has a little bit of everything!  Dr. Elaine Klemmensen takes us on her journey of almost 30 years in the veterinary profession. Stepping into fear along the way, Elaine and her husband Rob got intentional about the life they wanted to create. Driven by their vision,...

Welcome to part II of our two-part deep dive interview with Dr. Devin Nobert. If you haven't listened to part I of the interview we highly recommend listening to that episode before completing this one, as it will provide context for the remainder of our conversation here. In Part II,  our conversation moves more towards Devin's healing process through the many challenges he has faced. We als...

Welcome to this week's edition of The Veterinary Project Podcast! This episode is part I of a 2-part deep dive interview with Dr. Devin Nobert. Dr. Devin Nobert was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He obtained a B.A. in Psychology at the University of Calgary before deciding to shift course and pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine.  In 2004 he moved to Saskatoon with his high school swe...

If you've ever wanted to hear about a veterinarian that has experienced adversity within her family and career, consciously decided to take charge of her life and is succeeding in 2020 then this is the episode for you! This week we have a great conversation lined up with Dr. Jennifer Koehl! Dr. Jennifer Koehl is a 2008 graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She...

Welcome to a very special 10th episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast! We thought we'd take an episode to look back, sharing some of the insights we've had in reflecting on our time getting to this point including: Some of our highlights from the guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing What we've learned about each other as partners, as hosts, and as members of the veterinary community Wh...

This week we are excited to be joined by Dr. Jaime Perkins.  Dr. Jamie Perkins is a 2017 DVM graduate and is currently a tenure track assistant professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining the Arizona-CVM, she was an Assistant Professor within the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Innovation...

This week we chat with Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM and Global Chief Medical Officer with Royal Canin to speak about personal finances and Brent’s own money journey coming out of vet school with $88,000 in debt. This episode is for anyone currently struggling with their money mindset. Additionally, it's for anyone that may be feeling unable to lift the burden of bills from their shoulders, as well as tho...

This week we're speaking with CEO and co-owner of Central Veterinary Services in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, Canada, Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell. Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell is a University of Manitoba B.Sc. Honours in Biochemistry 2007 grad, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Saskatoon, Canada) 2011 grad, veterinary clinic owner since April 2012, and most importantly, a Mom as of November 201...

This episode we're sitting down with resiliency specialist and multi-award winning psychology and education instructor Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe! Robyne specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, leadership, and personal wellness in the workplace. Described as transformational, engaging, and thought-provoking, Robyne’s keynotes provide practical strategies grounded in global research a...

This Wednesday we are joined by Dr. Helen Newton! Helen is a 2008 WCVM, Saskatoon graduate. Her story is fantastic and will be sure to resonate with many listeners this week! Helen started out in practice in Southeast Texas working in a busy mixed animal practice before traveling the world, finding love and eventually coming back to Canada where she now works as the Western Canadian Veterinary Com...

This week we’re spending time with Dr. Dan Katz. Dan is a 2016 OVC grad living and working in Calgary, Alberta. Dan splits his time between ER medicine and providing locum support in multiple GP practices.    During his time at OVC, he travelled to eleven countries with the assistance of awards, travel grants and bursaries and was president of Global Vets, OVC branch.    In thi...

Welcome back to The Veterinary Project Podcast! In this episode, Jonathan and Mike are sitting down with TedX Speaker and Practicing Veterinarian Dr. Melanie Bowden! "A veterinary practice should be like a family. Create a work place that is meaningful with a positive culture - it's an opportunity to create a community" Dr. Melanie Bowden is passionate about starting a revolution in the veterinary...

Welcome to another edition of The Veterinary Project Podcast! In this episode, Jonny and Mike are sitting down with Anesthesiologist and National Medical Director of Specialty Medicine for VCA Canada, Dr Craig Mosley. Dr. Mosley graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College where he also completed a residency and Master’s of Science program in veterinary anesthesia. He has been actively involved i...

Welcome to the 1st guest interview of The Veterinary Project Podcast! And who better to take the inaugural interview honours than the current Saskatchewan Veterinary Medicine Association (SVMA) President and owner at Weir Veterinary Services, Kent Weir. Kent comes from a long line of veterinarians (he is number 8 of 9 in the family) and was born and raised on the prairies in Lloydminster. He gradu...