The Veterinary Project Podcast

Dr. Jonathan Leicht puts on his veterinary operator hat for this week's episode covering all things veterinary suppliers! Topics covered include: Have your agreements in place well before you open a new clinic Choosing your supplier "partners" wisely It's all based on relationships Understanding the perspective of product reps from Pharma Salespeople are salespeople - so be direct! Things to consi...

**Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do with your money is your responsibility and you agree any strategies undertaken are done so at your own risk. With all the drama, headlines, and uncertain going on in the economy right now, we called on previous guest of the...

Dr. Casey Gaunt grew up in Virginia and started working at a horse ranch when he was a teenager. This created an interest in animals in general, which made him want to go to vet school.  He went to Virginia Tech for a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Poultry science before getting into vet school in 2002 at Virginia Tech (Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine).   Casey...

Dr. Kate Baker returns to the show for a second episode! Her original appearance was Episode 058, where she told us that her and the family were packing up the RV and going across the United States for some epic road tripping, so we've brought her back to reconnect on life, career, business and her recent travels. Dr Baker grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and completed her DVM at the University of...

Dr. Leicht recently had a conversation with previous Veterinary Project Podcast guest Elaine Clemenson in which she made the comment "don't believe everything you see on Instagram!" The comment stuck with Jonathan throughout the week and became the impetus for this episode. The reality is, what we see on Instagram is in most cases surface-level material designed to catch attention. It's important...

Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze Snell co-hosts with Dr. Jonathan Leicht as we welcome back Becky Taylor of BS Communication Strategies to the show to discuss the whole wide world of opportunities for Techs in Veterinary medicine.  In her characteristically passionate style, Becky dives into the topic guided by our co-hosts covering all-things Technicians (RVT's) in 2022. Areas covered include: The h...

Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you've definitely noticed the cost of things going up! Everything from gas to groceries, from utilities to clothing, life costs a lot more today than it did even a short 6 months ago.  In veterinary medicine we are not unaffected. Clinic owners, suppliers, and retailers are all feeling the impacts of rising costs.  Combined with rising inter...

As is the case in the veterinary world, a guest that we had lined up had to cancel last-minute...so like Jerry and George before them, Jonny and Mike lock in to a show about nothing! We've got some fun topics on the docket in this episode of randomness including: NHL hockey playoffs Vehicle purchases with no car inventory Mike's in the best shape of his life! Craft non-alcoholic beers Insights fro...

A graduate from the renowned Colorado State University Veterinary program, Dr. Kwane has been a California practicing vet for 22 years. He has worked in nearly every part of the profession - honing his clinical and business expertise. His journey started in ’97 as an associate and emergency clinician in San Diego. From there he climbed the ranks quickly, becoming the Chief Medical Officer of Vetco...

While we may not want to admit it at all times, as a profession there are plenty of things we still don't talk about, including perceived and real discrimination in the workplace. To discuss this topic and how we can make things better as a profession, we're welcoming to the show Dr. Katarina Purich and Dr. Natasha Kutryk, two strong female voices speaking up for improvements in the profession. Dr...

So You Want to Own A Clinic, hey? That's amazing! We've got the perfect episode for you... Dr. Jonathan Leicht has spent over 10 years in major clinic operations roles with VCA and Mosaic Veterinary Partners, and has in the past couple years taken the jump into clinic ownership himself with Bridgeland Vet Clinic. In this short, powerful episode, Dr. Leicht shares 5 lessons from his experience in c...

Friend and frequent guest of the show Dr. Tannetje Crocker makes her debut as co-host in this week's edition of the show, which features our incredible guest, Founder and CEO of MentorVet Dr. Addie Reinhard! Dr. Addie Reinhard is the Founder and CEO of MentorVet, an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for recent veterinary graduates. She is a veterinary wellbeing researc...

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engag...

Our listeners have spoken and a Part 2 on the topic of investing is in order! Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht return for a requested second discussion to follow-up on last week's 3 x 5 on the subject of investing. **Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do...

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engag...

3 Questions. 5 Minutes Each. Can Dr. Bugg handle Dr. Leicht's heat? Of course he can...cause this is a favorite subject of Mike's! In today's episode, our two co-hosts delve into the world of investing, a world which all veterinarians should be exploring and putting their hard earned money to work for the creation of a better future.  **Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this po...

When you need a pet detective, you call Ace Ventura. When you need a veterinary lawyer, you call Doug Jack! Doug Jack is a partner in Canada’s largest law firm, Borden Ladner Gervais – the only national law firm with a team of lawyers under Doug’s leadership dedicated to the law as it relates to the practice of veterinary medicine.   He is an Associate member of the Ontario Veterinary Me...

The second the public world knows you're in veterinary medicine, EVERYONE with a pet is going to want your advice! So, how do you handle this never ending onslaught of unsolicited requests? Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg have some insights and suggestions for managing this sometimes not-so-fun part of being a veterinary professional.  Amongst a couple quality rants and many laughs,...

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engag...

Isaiah Douglass is a Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Exit Planner, and Fee-Only advisor at Vincere Wealth Management. After working at a large national firm for a number of years, Isaiah left and founded a solo financial planning firm in 2018, pursuing a planning approach that was dedicated to identifying ways to grow the net worth of veterinarians. In the summer of 2020, he merged with an...

Dr. Cindy Barnes graduated from Colorado State University in 2012 with five kids in tow.   In 2015, she founded Northern Arizona's first 24/7 Emergency Animal Hospital. As a practice owner, she realized that the practice management programs available on the market were antiquated, time consuming, and anything but user-friendly. She made it her mission to create a modern, user-friendly, cloud-...

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs.   Jordan’s diverse professional interests include communit...

Dr. Bugg and Dr. Leicht dig in on James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, a book the co-hosts studied in tandem to start the year. This breakthrough book is considered the most comprehensive guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day, with the overarching principle being that small actions, done consistently over time, lead to remarkable results through the power of compounding. Top...

3rd year veterinary medicine student Saskia de Jong grew up on reserve in remote northern Ontario in an area that had more bears than it had people. She enjoys being involved in community outreach and has a fondness for working with Indigenous communities and volunteering with the Special Olympics.  Before entering vet school, Saskia studied at Dalhousie University and James Cook University,...

Dr. Gary Marshall is a multi-faceted veterinary professional with years of experience in the industry.  As a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marshall founded Island Cats Veterinary Hospital on Mercer Island, Washington in 1996. He is a mentor/coach for VetX International representing North America where he connects with many students and new gra...