PAWSitive Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with immigration lawyer Emily Somner to explore the evolving challenges and complexities of navigating immigration within veterinary medicine. Moving countries is hard, becoming a veterinary professional in a new one is even harder. This episode breaks down immigration, licensure, and the real life journey of practicing veterinary medicine across borders...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tera Eddleman, CVA. As a Certified Valuation Analyst, Tera breaks down why creating, measuring, and tracking value is essential in a veterinary practice, highlighting the key drivers of growth and the critical details owners shouldn’t overlook. So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Peter Bowie, Veterinarian, Founder of TowardHealth Consulting and President of the California Veterinary Medical Association. Together, they explore the importance of building efficiency within the veterinary hospital, empowering team members to work at the top of their roles, and the value and advantages of partnering with a veterinary consultant to...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Heather Moore, Founder and CEO of PetCentric Health, to explore why preventive primary care should be proactive, accessible, and central to modern pet healthcare. Together, they discuss how subscription based care plans can create a true win-win-win for veterinarians, pets, and pet parents making it easier for pets to receive consistent, high-quality...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tony Mahan, Managing Attorney at Mahan Law, to explore the legal side of veterinary practice. Tony breaks down the key legal considerations veterinarians face and shares insights into navigating the complexities of running a compliant and successful veterinary practice. Plus! Tony gives us a sneak peek at what to expect from the upcoming Veterinary E...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Crystal Stokes, MA, LMFT, Founder and Managing Director of Full Circle Lab Vet Med, to explore the vital role of health and wellness in leadership development within the veterinary hospital. Together, they discuss how intentional leadership practices support team well-being, improve retention, and create workplaces where people truly want to stay. Fr...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with the Clinical AI Lead at Provet, Lior Kerner DVM. AI is reshaping the global workforce, and it’s beginning to make a powerful impact in veterinary medicine. Join us as we unpack how clinical AI can boost efficiency in your practice, helping veterinarians and their teams save valuable time while still delivering gold-standard care to every patient. So, gra...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Jharid Pratt, CEO of Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors, a CPA firm dedicated exclusively to veterinary hospitals. Together, they explore the complexities of major financial transactions, discuss strategies for streamlining back-office operations, and highlight the value of proactive, hands-on advisory support. Emphasizing the importance of collaborati...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Varuna Trivedi, Director of Clinical Services at BEAM VetCare, for a deep dive into innovation and efficiency in veterinary practice. They explore how embracing new approaches can elevate day-to-day operations, enhance professional growth, and foster strategic thinking and adaptability. From streamlining workflows to pushing the boundaries of what's...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Jeanice Wiard, CVT, MEd — Founder and Director of Veterinary Wellness Education and Assistant Director of VSPN at VIN. Together, they explore the critical role self-wellness plays in veterinary medicine and share practical strategies for maintaining personal well-being and long-term sustainability in the profession.   So, grab your coffee or pour a g...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Sheri Gilmartin, Vice President of Sales and Enterprise Solutions at Vetsource. Sheri shares valuable insights on driving in-practice success through effective data tracking. From starting simple to setting clear, actionable goals, discover how your practice can use data to achieve consistent, measurable growth.   So, grab your coffee or pour a glass...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Dr. Marisa Brunetti, Chief Veterinary Officer and practicing veterinarian at IndeVets. A passionate lifelong learner, Dr. Brunetti shares how she empowers emerging leaders in the veterinary field—equipping them with the tools, mindset, and confidence to continue growing both personally and professionally.   So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of win...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, Co-Founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, for a deep and practical conversation on financial clarity and independence. They explore the realities behind financial success, the importance of insurance, creating effective financial exit plans, and everything in between. Tom Seeko is a Certified Exit Planner, Financial Adviso...

In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning insurance agent, Bill Butler. Bill holds multiple industry certifications, including Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Certified Workers Compensation Advisor. After serving 13 years in the U.S. Army and the Minnesota Army National Guard, Bill tran...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder, owner, and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! Together, they talk about the importance of mentorship in veterinary medicine, not just in the clinical setting but in critical thinking and mental health aspects as well. Dr. Rabwin's mentorship program has proved to be beneficial not only for newly graduated veterinarians but for the ment...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Lauren Jones, Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Software, Practice Owner at Veterinary Hospital of Chester County, Vet Ninja and Happiness Advocate. Dr Jones gave us tips not only on practice software and efficiency, but how to have a fulfilling and happy career. She clarified the keys to finding efficiencies within veterinary so...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Kelly Cooper, Veterinarian and Owner of Reality Vet Coaching and Consulting. Together they talk about what it means to be a new leader in veterinary medicine and how to tackle some of the difficult tasks that come with that role. Dr. Cooper talks about how keeping a sense of curiosity and partnership in the role will help the new leader thrive.   So,...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Rhys Giannarelli, Veterinary Practice Owner and owner of Innovative Veterinary Management Solutions where he provides veterinary leadership teams with the tools and strategies to get their practice on track  to accomplish their long term goals. Rhys gets candid with how he was able to provide a psychologically safe environment for his team that helps the...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Natalie Fayman DVM, iPEC Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, COR.E Wellbeing Dynamics Specialist, Owner of No Limits Coaching and Recovering Workaholic. Preventing and overcoming burnout in the veterinary field is a daunting task, but Natalie talks about finding the right tools to help those who know they need h...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Jennifer McFatter, CVPM, CVBL, SHRM-CP, aPHR, CCFP, FFCP. Jenn is a multi-site certified veterinary practice manager at National Veterinary Associates. Passionate about veterinary medicine and the talented people in the field, Jenn talks about her passion for taking care of the people who take care of the pets and creating and maintaining a positive cult...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Grace Ursery RVT, CVPM and owner of Vet Money Geek where she provides financial guidance and coaching for the independent owners of veterinary practices. Grace gets into the art of conveying the value in service from the patient visit to capitalizing on inventory management to what it takes to keep the hospital running efficiently.    So, grab your coffe...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Joe Chickerillo, Vice President of Sales with Chckvet, formerly known as Chckup, a fully integrated veterinary business tool that includes online scheduling, client engagement, and analytics. Together, they talk about the changes in the veterinary practice, especially in the way of improving efficiency when scheduling appointments. Taking a deeper dive i...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Paws Time Owner, Connie Gualiano about on hold marketing solutions in the veterinary practice. Being placed on hold to hear Christmas music in July is not as beneficial to the veterinary practice as you may think. Connie speaks from the pet owners perspective on how having concise, relevant information catered specifically for your veterinary practice ca...

In this episode, Andrea and David bring safety back with Jessica Molina, PHR, CVPM, ARM with Hub International. Bringing it all the way back to identifying the safety risk then creating and implementing training, then assessing staff on potential safety risks within the veterinary field. Opening the robust conversation into how we can be more proactive in preventing workplace injuries. So, grab yo...

In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dental Diva, Mary Berg BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry). Founder of "Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education," Mary gets to the root of training, education and passion behind her work in veterinary medicine. Voted VMX Veterinary Technician of the Year, Mary talks about where her career in veterinary medicine has taken her and how to never say no to an opport...