The Veterinary Leadership Success Show

Episode Description In this week’s Veterinary Leadership Success Show podcast, Dr. Dave is joined by Dr. Saye Clement as they discuss the significance of self-awareness as a crucial trait for effective leadership. Dr. Saye also compares self-awareness to building muscle at the gym, stating that it is a skill that can be developed and improved upon. While some individuals may have a natural inclina...

Episode Description  Welcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, hosted by Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and seasoned leadership expert. In this week's insightful episode, Dr. Dave draws parallels between the challenges faced in competitive triathlons and the world of veterinary practice management. This gripping episode delves into the valuable lessons learned from a season spent...

Episode Description Welcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success Podcast, where Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and leadership expert, takes you on a journey of insights and practical tips in veterinary team leadership. In this dynamic and engaging episode titled "Lessons from the Triathlon: Part 1," Dr. Dave shares a captivating narrative based on his personal experience competing in a triathlon a...

Episode Description  Welcome to the Ventury Leadership Success podcast, where Dr. Dave Nicol, a seasoned veterinarian and leadership expert, delves into the crucial topic of feedback within the world of veterinary practice. In this insightful episode, Dr. Nicol breaks down the intricacies of feedback and why it is the lifeblood of any high-performing practice. Dr. Nicol begins by explaining t...

Episode Description Are you a veterinary practice owner feeling overwhelmed by the constant challenges and demands of your clinic? In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, your host, Dr. Dave Nicol, dives into the world of strategic planning for practice owners. Explore the common feelings of being out of control as a practice owner and the stressors that come with it. Discove...

Welcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, the go-to show for veterinary practice owners and managers striving to be the leaders their teams deserve. Hosted by veterinarian and leadership expert, Dr. Dave Nicol, this podcast dives deep into the critical topics of veterinary team leadership. In this episode, Dr. Dave Nicol discusses the delicate balance between setting boundaries and mai...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast. In this episode, host Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and leadership expert, takes you on a journey into the delicate balance between technology integration and the customer experience within veterinary practice. Driven by recent personal experience, Dr. Nicol dissects the pitfalls that can arise when technology is...

In this Veterinary Leadership Success Podcast episode, we're taking a practical approach to bring your practice's core values to life. Values aren't just words on a page; they're the foundation of a thriving workplace culture. Join us as we explore 10 actionable ways practices are integrating their values into their day-to-day operations. We'll cover everything from weaving values into your everyd...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast! In this engaging session, your host, veterinarian, and seasoned leadership expert Dr. Dave Nicol, delves into the crucial topic of crafting values within your veterinary practice. As a dedicated practice owner or manager, you'll discover the power of values in creating a harmonious and thriving workplace environmen...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, hosted by Dr. Dave Nicol. In this episode, the show explores the concept of values and their significance in our lives. The host dives into the definition of values, describing them as the defining beliefs deep at our core that determine our behaviors and interactions with the world around us. The episode emphasizes the importan...

Leadership is an essential element for the success of any business venture. In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and leadership expert, discusses the definition and importance of leadership in veterinary practice. He emphasizes the need for a practical definition of leadership and highlights the process of bringing people together to work tow...

Welcome to the [first] Veterinary Leadership Success Show. Today's show reveals a brand new format, a change in the guard of the presenter and a slightly tweaked name. "But why?", you call. Well, that's a very fair question and the answer is that the world is full of chat-show-style podcasts (Blunt Dissection being one of the original and best!) These shows', while great, offer very little specifi...

Episode Description  Are you interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of owning a veterinary practice? In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, our resident asker of questions, Brendan Howard, is joined by Dr. Kelly Cooper, a veterinarian who owned a practice in New Mexico and later worked at Banfield before returning to private practice. Dr. Cooper shares her j...

Do you have a geriatric cat? Have you noticed any changes in their behavior or health? In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mary Gardner about her new book "Nine Lives Are Not Enough: A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Geriatric Cat". The two discussed the importance of recognizing and addressing the health issues of older cats, a...

Episode Description  Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, Brendan Howard interviews Dr. Ryan Englar, a board-certified canine and feline practitioner and Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills at the University of Arizona's veterinary school, about the importance of communication in veterinary medicine. Dr. Englar stresses the im...

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, we had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Eidelman and Dr. Christie Long from Modern Animal, a de novo practice group with locations in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and soon in Austin, Texas. They shared their insights on the importance of transparency, intentional design, and community building in the veterinary industry. One of the key take...

Episode Description  Welcome to another episode of the veterinary business success show. In this brand new episode, we are joined by Chris DeSantis to discuss the generational differences in workplaces.  Chris DeSantis is an author, speaker, consultant, and podcast host based in Chicago. He is currently the Pricipal of CPDeSantis.com and podcast host of the Cubicle Confidential Podcast....

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, our host Brendan Howard is joined by Robert Peake to discuss the five key steps to better work management as described in the book “Getting Things Done” (GTD) by David Allen. Robert is an expert in positive transformation and loves solving meaningful problems and helping people overcome challenges to achieve their...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Murray Jelinski, a professor and Alberta chair in beef cattle health and production Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Canada.  Dr. Murray Jelinski is a highly experienced and accomplished veterinarian. With over 20 years of experience...

Feedback is an essential part of any team’s growth. People have to constantly be evolving from reviews and feedback. In this episode, Brendan Howard is joined by Certified leadership coach and trainer Marnette Falley to discuss the art of giving feedback to others.  Marnette is an ICF (International Coaching Federation) “certified executive coach, consultant, and creative problem solver who h...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. Today we are joined by Janet Hoy-Gerlach to discuss the scope of veterinary social work and its relevance to the industry. Janet Hoy-Gerlach is an Emotional Support Animal specialist helping individuals and families in need. With a deep understanding of therapy animals, she offers consultations and support in the selection, traini...

In this week's episode of ‘The Veterinary Business Success Show’, host Brendan Howard is joined by author, speaker, thought leader, and speech coach, Samara Bay.  As a sought-after speech coach, Samara coaches a whole array of clients, including top actors in Hollywood (such as Pierce Brosnan, Penélope Cruz, and Rachel McAdams), C-suite executives, candidates for the U.S. congress, and celebr...

This week's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show is bought to you by host Brendan Howard, and guest Dr. Isolde Baylor, a veterinarian, Mother, athlete, and photographer. Dr. Isolde Baylor is a 1996 UPenn Vet graduate with over 30 years of experience in small animal private practice, focusing on surgery, dentistry, and ER. As a Mom with a camera, her journey to specializing in headshots...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, our host Brendan Howard is joined by Elycia Degenhardt to discuss veterinary education and how best practices can enhance learning and development amongst their employees. Elycia Degenhardt is a certified veterinary technician who joined the veterinary profession after working as a high school teacher for four yea...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, our host Brendan Howard sits with Dr. Jeff Rothstein to discuss business ownership, management, and controlling employee expectation. Dr. Jeff Rothstein is a DVM, MBA, speaker, author, and the Co-founder and Co-president of Mission Veterinary Partners (missionvetpartners.com). He bought his first veterinary practi...