The Veterinary Leadership Success Show

Our first 'The Veterinary Business Success Show' of 2023 kicks off with a distinguished animal master groomer from Philadelphia, Helen Schaefer. Helen J Schaefer, NCMG CCE is a top-ranked competitive groomer, industry speaker, and educator.  In the competition ring, she specializes in American Cockers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Bichons, and poodles, especially in the European Secondary Trim. Where...

In this week's episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Carolyn Coughlin to discuss our inner capacities for strength. Carolyn Coughlin is a co-founder, Director, and Board Co-Chair of Cultivating Leadership, a leadership consultancy whose mission it is to help leaders and organizations thrive in complexity. She is the co-author of the Unleash Your Complexity Ge...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, our host Brendan Howard is joined by Aimee St. Arnaud and Heather Cammisa to discuss payment plans and their impact on the client.  Aimee St. Arnaud is a veterinary practice owner of The Open-Door Veterinary Care and Community Pet Care Clinic. She has previously served as the Director of Programs at ASPCA and...

In today’s episode, Brendan Howard is Joined by Dr Olivia Oginska to discuss the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and its importance to team relations and the organization at large.  Dr Olivia Oginska is a veterinarian, speaker, positive psychology coach, certified workplace conflict mediator and emotional intelligence specialist. She has been immersed in the global veterinary community...

In this week's episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Lisa Sansom to discuss positive psychology and its effect on the efficiency of individuals and teams as a whole. We hear the importance of positive psychology and how to form habits that lead to it.  Lisa Sansom is a researcher, coach, speaker, corporate trainer, and psychology consultant based in Onta...

In today's episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, our host - Brendan Howard - sits with Garth Jordan to discuss a new platform where all veterinarians share their ideas on how to improve the mental well-being of staff in the veterinary field.  Garth Jordan is an accomplished C-level executive with over 15 years of diverse leadership experience growing non-profit trade and profession...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In today's episode, Brendan Howard is joined by Christina Wojtowicz - a decorated attorney and mediator. Brendan and Christina talk about conflicts among staff in veterinary clinics and the professional ways of resolving such conflicts.   Christina has worked as a law enforcement officer investigating animal cruelty, wor...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, we are joined by none other than Dr. Dave Nicol, CEO of VetX International, to discuss how to compete with the incredibly high sign-on bonuses for veterinarians. Dr. Dave Nicol is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience in general practice and has held several leadership roles within practice and indu...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, we are joined by Eric Miller - the Co-Owner and Chief Financial Advisor of Econologics Financial Advisors - to discuss financial management in veterinary businesses. Eric takes pride in helping practice owners become the financial heroes of their own stories and has taken this passion to over 600 families in the p...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. Today, we are joined by Dr. Virginia Corrigan, as she discusses the outline of the new Bachelor's degree program she founded in Veterinary Technology at Appalachian State University.  Dr. Virginia earned a B.A. in Zoology with a minor in Neuroscience from Miami University in 2006, her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from...

Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In this episode, Brendan Howard is joined by Jordan Porter to discuss the importance of two things: excellent communication, and relaying information to pet parents before any tests and procedures are conducted. In 2008, Jordan graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute at Bradford School in Columbus, Ohio with an associat...

In today's episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show, we are joined by Dr. Gregg Kuehnel, a small animal veterinary practitioner, and author.  In this episode, Brendan and Dr. Gregg discuss the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - the annual dogsled race run in March between Anchorage and Nome, in the US state of Alaska.  Dr. Kuehnel has been volunteering in race activities for the past...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard sits with Liz Barton to discuss how menopause affects the careers of women in the veterinary field.  Unlike other biological issues affecting women, menopause is a subject rarely discussed - not only in the board room but also in normal social spheres! This episode discusses the symptoms of menopause (including hair lo...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Aditya Simha to discuss leadership traits as exhibited in the popular Harry Potter novels.  Dr. Aditya is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Simha obtained his PhD in Business Administration at Washington State University, a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Neva...

Patient safety is presumably one of the top priorities in every medical setting. However, errors still occur despite various measures put in place by the clinic management. In today’s The Veterinary Business Success Sho, Brendan Howard is joined by Tracy Sheffield to discuss proper ways of increasing patient safety and the benefits associated with such practices.  Tracy is a seasoned practice...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we are joined by Russ Laraway to discuss the essentials of effective management in the veterinary business and beyond.  Russ Laraway is a management expert with 28 years of expertise. Before setting foot in the private sector, Russ served as a commander in the Marine Corps. As a Wharton Business School graduate, Russ has served as Th...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by Sridhar Ramaswamy to discuss alternatives to Google. Sridhar is an exceptional engineer focused on translating data into revolutionary tech businesses. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of Neeva, an ad-free and deeply personal consumer-focused search service built with privacy at the foundation. As the former head of...

Listen on:  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify If you are interested in starting your practice firm in the veterinary field, whether you are a practitioner or not, then this episode is for you. In the episode, our seasoned resident asker of questions, Brendan Howard, sits with Stith Keiser to discuss the props and meaningful insights involved in starting a veterinary business.  Stith i...

Marketing is a common practice in most veterinary businesses. However, the majority of veterinary businesses are yet to fully take advantage of digital marketing. In this episode, our host, Brendan Howard, sits with Kyle Klement to discuss key points managers and owners of veterinary practices need to know so as to maximize the full potential of digital marketing.  Kyle Klement is a specialis...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by Tom Seeko, a financial advisor, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Florida Veterinary Advisors, which works with veterinarians and practice owners across the United States, helping them with the next step in their financial plan. Tom’s focus within the Veterinary field started in 2014 and became approved to provide contin...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, we’re joined by locum RVT Julie Kerr.  Julie Kerr is a Registered Veterinary Technologist based in Whitehorse Yukon, licensed with British Columbia and Alberta VTA’s. She is an alumnus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic where she graduated in 2012 having successfully taken a two-year veterinary technology program.  In this Episode, Jul...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard holds a discussion with Krista Magnifico on her recent animal rescue mission trip to Ukraine.  Dr. Magnifico earned her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. From vet school, she bought a veterinary clinic in northern Maryland where she practiced surgery for cats...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Jeffrey Davis to discuss the concept of Wonder and its effects on one’s personal and professional life.  Jeffrey Davis helps teams and individuals stay flexible, buoyant, and genuinely connected in this new world of work. He is an author, team culture consultant, innovation & thought leader strategist,...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard is joined by Dr. Liz Barton to discuss how Micro-Learning can improve knowledge gain and retention in the veterinary field and beyond.  Liz has a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge and has more than 15 years of experience in the field. She has previously served as a Veterinary Surge...

In today’s episode of The Veterinary Business Success Show, Brendan Howard holds a candid conversation with Roger Haston on ‘How People Choose and Perceive Quality of Veterinary Services in Relation to Prices’.  Roger Haston is an economic expert with over 20 years of experience in various fields, including the veterinary industry. He has previously served as the President at Point Source Con...