The People of Animal Health Podcast

Empowering Practice Stith Keiser shares insights on empowering Veterinary practice owners to enhance team dynamics, client care, and profitability. As an adjunct faculty member and industry leader, Stith also discusses rural practice strategies, professional development, and his passion for building sustainable Veterinary legacies.

Top of the Hill Dr. Karen Shenoy, Chief Veterinary Officer for Hill's US, shares insights from her extensive Veterinary career, spanning roles in small animal practice, wildlife rehab, and Veterinary innovation. Discover her passion for mentorship, dedication to animal health, and the unique journey that shaped her leadership in Veterinary medicine.

A Standing Ovation Dr. Joel Parker shares his journey from a new private practice owner to a leader in "Owner-Independent" Practice™ management. He reveals the strategies that transformed his practice and now fuel Parker Business Solutions' mission to create thriving, Standing Ovation Practices.

True to Form Bruce L. Truman, founder of BLT Technology and Innovation Group, has leveraged over three decades of experience in pet technology to advise companies on industry navigation and strategic partnerships. A founding member of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, Bruce shares insights on innovations, future trends, and advice for entrepreneurs entering the evolving pet technology lands...

Therapeutic Effect Dr. Black is a leading expert in Animal Health biotechnology, currently serving as CEO of Gallant Therapeutics, where she pioneers stem cell therapies for pets. With over 18 years in biotech, she has extensive experience in regenerative medicine, having led R&D, corporate development, and commercialization efforts at top companies like Medicus Biosciences and VetStem Biopharma

The Best of The Best Rob Best, a neuroleadership and emotional intelligence expert, is a leader in unlocking workplace potential through cognitive science, identifying key behaviors for leaders, and developing strategies for innovative organizational cultures. He's also gained tremendous insights from leading SAGE Global, as well as gleaning lessons from working with Ndaba Mandela and Kobe Bryant.

One Health for All A distinguished teaching associate professor at Kansas State University's Olathe campus, Dr. Paige Adams has a rich background as a large animal veterinarian and research scientist. In addition, Dr. Adams specializes in arbovirus research and vaccine development, bridging the gap between animal and human health through innovative education and professional development.

Trusting the Process Emmitt Nantz, with nearly two decades in the Veterinary field, has worked at Banfield and Galaxy Vets, improving operations and satisfaction. Holding an MBA, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Project Management Certification, he co-founded Inventory Ally to optimize Veterinary inventory management, reducing costs and streamlining processes.

Taking Flight Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, with over 30 years of experience and a background as a retired Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, has held roles at USDA, FDA, and CDC. Currently, she is Delta Air Lines' first in-house veterinarian, promoting safe animal travel. She is also a licensed veterinarian in Georgia and New York.

Comic and Veterinary Relief Matt Asciutto, a former improv comedian and polymer designer, transitioned to Veterinary Medicine after graduating from the University of Tennessee. He now works as a full-time relief veterinarian across six states and is focused on starting a practice in Fort Collins, Colorado; editing his book; and hosting "The Greatest Profession" podcast.

The Business of Helping Others During a successful career, Dr. Nahama's talent in business development and marketing, skills in critical thinking and analysis, and passion for seeking solutions through collaboration have all profoundly impacted Life Sciences within the Animal Health industry.

Head of the Class Few have built a career as respected and as diverse as Dr. Lairmore, who has used his position in various leadership roles with prestigious organizations to not only advance the interests and evolution of Veterinary Medicine, but also to promote cooperation and collaboration among those striving to achieve excellence in the field.

Grass Roots Trailblazer With an impressive career in Veterinary Medicine spanning four decades, Dr. Nelson has not only made incredible contributions to higher education and a tremendously positive impact on people's lives through his exemplary leadership and his passions, but he's also helped to establish two Veterinary Colleges in the United States.

Everyday Hero With a heart for people and a passion for animal health, Dr. Teller has managed to combine both to build a stellar career advancing the interests and scope of Veterinary Medicine while at the same time recognizing that the lasting benefits of the profession are rooted in serving others less fortunate than herself.

Bridge to the Future With a gift for communication and a passion for driving progress within the profession, Catherine Haskins has fueled her desire for helping others by not only tackling the most important issues of the day, but also through her efforts to prepare Veterinary medicine for the future.

Patent Twist of Fate Guided by a series of seemingly random events, Dr. Jarecki-Black's career path as a physician led her to a Ph. D. in Molecular Biology, to creating the first recombinant vaccine in the Animal Health industry, and eventually to a stellar career as an Intellectual Property attorney with experience in both private and corporate practice.

Face the Pet Nation Mark Cushing has paired his proficiency for strategy and his affinity for education to build an impressive career as a lawyer consulting and lobbying for Animal Health and Veterinary organizations, and he's also an accomplished author ("Pet Nation").

Pet Therapeutics with a Purpose  Driven by a life-long ambition and proactive personality, John Lai has melded his interest in technology and his sharp business instincts to helm an emerging biomedical device company that's helping to transform the world of pet therapy and health.

Brain for Business, Heart for Animals Dr. Rothstein has combined his interest in business, his passion for medicine, and his love of animals into a unique and impressive Animal Health career helping veterinarians succeed both in practice and overall within the profession.

Herald of the Heartland Spending most of his life and career in the Midwest, Dr. Richardson cultivated a love of animals at a young age and turned it into one of the most respected and heralded careers in Animal Health.

Passion for Preventing Pain Imbued from an early age with a love for animals, Dr. Horter has been at the forefront of pain prevention and management while at the same time working to strengthen the bond between humans and their furry friends. 

Youthful Spirit of Service From a very young age, Dr. Carithers knew that a career in animals was in his future, and since that time, his love of both pets and people have helped him forge a very impactful and impressive career in the study of parasitology.

Intentional Innovation A visionary entrepreneur and business owner, Innovetive Petcare co-founder Mark Ziller has built an impressive track record of success in the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession by focusing on being intentional about building a great company culture.

Big Data and a Bigger Purpose  While helping to transform the Animal Health industry with data and analytics application, Chris Ragland, CEO at Animalytix, recognizes that real and lasting change results from the building and fostering of human relationships.

A High-Standard of Excellence A highly acclaimed teacher and surgeon Dr. Richardson has built an impressive career in veterinary medicine, combining his love of knowledge with a passion for research in the pursuit of advancements and breakthroughs in Pet food and nutrition.