The Let's Vet Together Podcast

You probably haven't taken part in an externship quite like the Harbor Externship. On this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney and Dr. Rob Trimble have a conversation with Lilia Beal-Preston, a DVM candidate at Purdue and a two-time participant of the Harbor Summer Externship experience! Reflecting on her time as a first-time extern and her time as a TA her second year, L...

Most veterinarians weren’t taught the one skill they use every day: how to effectively handle challenging conversations in practice. On this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Dr. Heather Loenser returns as a guest to speak with Courtney about the all-new Harbor Communications Workshop. Tapping into her experience as a FRANK communication coach and veterinary education leader, Dr. Loe...

What is the role of social work in veterinary medicine? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney speaks with Lis Conarton, MSW, LVT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), Director of Organizational Culture & Engagement at the Veterinary Medical Center of Central New York! Lis shares her journey through veterinary medicine and how her experiences led her to step into pursuing a...

Looking for a community of veterinary students that are interested in taking ownership of their future? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Rob Trimble, Vice President of Harbor by Suveto! Dr. Trimble talks about what Harbor is and the growth that Harbor has seen through it's programs. From the Harbor Business Experience, to their ExternSHIP, to th...

How does listening to mom and manifesting lend itself to practice ownership? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Andrew Torchia, Managing Owner of the soon-to-come Heart of Chelsea Prospect Heights in Brooklyn, NY! Dr. Torchia talks about their journey from Lancaster County, PA to opening a practice with the Heart of Chelsea Group in hustle and bustle o...

Do you know your options for practice ownership in today's veterinary landscape? In this episode, Courtney speaks with Marc Nathan, CEO and Co-Founder of Suveto, about how he began his career in veterinary medicine, and Suveto's improved Veterinary Stock Ownership Program, or VSOP®. Whether you're looking to open your own practice, become a shared owner in a hospital, or join a netw...

Is your hospital CLEAR Blueprint Certified? In this episode, Courtney speaks with Kelsey Creelman, LMSW, the CLEAR Blueprint Program Manager at Not One More Vet (NOMV), about what CLEAR Blueprint is, and what it means for a hospital to be certified. From sharing her journey through veterinary medicine, to the process it takes for a hospital to become CLEAR Blueprint certified, to all the incredibl...

How are you navigating your way through mental health and well-being in veterinary medicine? In this episode, Courtney speaks with Ashley Steele, a DVM candidate at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, about how here experiences through veterinary school helped her develop the all-new Well-being Compass Course with Harbor by Suveto. From sharing her involvement with Harbor's...

A simple act of caring makes a difference. In this episode, Courtney speaks with Dr. David Cloutier, Medical Director at Veazie Veterinary Clinic, about how one person's act of caring started a movement of care. From the beginning of the Veazie Cares Fund, to inspiring the Suveto Cares Fund, and how distributive leadership impacted the way his team provides care to their community, there is p...

How do you manage your priorities as a new grad stepping into your veterinary career? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney has a conversation with Dr. Tristen Cruz, a recent graduate from Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and one of the first doctors in Suveto's all-new Graduation to Ownership (GO) program! Dr. Cruz talks about the importance o...

Why should I volunteer? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney sits down with Joe Listo, Sr. Human Resource Business Partner at Suveto! Joe talks about his experiences volunteering at Camp Ronald McDonald, and the importance of giving back. From personal anecdotes, to the lessons he's learned through volunteering, to the professional applications of volunteering, if...

How do you prepare for your next step after veterinary school? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney has a conversation with Dr. Daiannette "Daia" Lopez, a recent graduate from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and one of the first doctors in Suveto's all-new Graduation to Ownership (GO) program! Dr. Lopez talks about how her upbringing influenced he...

What if I don't have it all figured out when it comes to practice ownership? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Erica Esser, Managing Owner of the newly opened West Loop Veterinary Care in Streeterville, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL! Dr. Esser talks about her journey from veterinary school to opening her own practice, and how she navigates the wo...

If you're graduating vet school in May, what's your next step? In this episode, Courtney sits down with Dr. Catherine Foret and Dr. Rob Trimble. As the leaders for the upcoming Harbor GO program, Dr. Foret and Dr. Trimble take a deep dive into Harbor GO, and explain why they are so excited for this industry-first opportunity. From graduation to ownership, Dr. Foret and Dr. Trimble walk t...

How have the mentors in your life impacted you? In this episode, Courtney sits down with Dr. Heather Loenser, Suveto's Chief Veterinary Officer. As the leader for Learning & Development amongst Suveto network veterinary professionals, Dr. Loenser is the perfect person to talk to about mentorship and what the relationship between mentee and mentor should look like. From professors to bosse...

How do you get buy-in from your veterinary team when it comes to social media? In this episode, Courtney speaks with Kat Ryan and Caila Desroches from Dix Hills Animal Hospital in New York about going viral on social media and the process it took to get there. From getting buy-in from the team, to creating a media specific Slack channel, Kat and Caila share their tips and tricks to running social...

It is ok to not be ok. In our first ever episode, Courtney speaks with Susan Carney, Well-being Manager at Suveto, about what well-being means and looks like in the veterinary industry. From the fundamentals of well-being to the National Crisis Hotline, there's a lot to learn about how we can work to be well as veterinary professionals.  Well-being Resources: https://suveto.com/well-being-res...