The VetMed Mind

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, Dr. Jill Clark and Shawn McVey discuss their adventures together and Jill's unbridled force of positive nature in veterinary medicine. Dr. Jill Clark is a veterinarian with broad experience in veterinary hospital operations and employee development that ranges from individual client interactions to driving broad corporate initiatives, innovative learning design,...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind, two larger than life veterinary speakers and friends talk about life in the profession. Dr. Adam Christman is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360® — an MJH Life Sciences® company — who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenti...

Ke aloha mai   and we are back for 2024! In this episode of the VetMed Mind, we take a trip down memory lane with Shawn McVey and Dr. Jasen Trautwein. Dr. Jasen Trautwein is one of the visionaries behind Veterinary Growth Partners. He has dedicated much of his career to building and creating veterinary industry business models that support practitioner growth in positive and fulfilling ways....

In this Season Finale episode of the VetMed Mind, Shawn McVey and Ian Mathey discuss what it means to be successful in veterinary medicine and life. Thanks to his military service and prize-winning Team Roping career, Ian Mathey learned early on that working hard and never giving up would be integral to his success. That mindset, coupled with his extensive background in sales and business manageme...

In this episode of VetMed Mind, Rachel Teichberg interviews Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, PCM, CDMP.  Rhonda discovered her passion for veterinary medicine as a potential career path, but it was her decision to become a professional veterinary manager that truly transformed her life. In 2006, she completed her business management degree at Western International University, and in 2015, she obtained he...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: We had the opportunity to meet Dr. Krista Williams and Sandra Coleman, two wonderful representatives from LifeLearn Animal Health, which is one of the preferred vendors of Veterinary Growth Partners. Rachel thoroughly enjoyed her conversation with them, where they discussed LifeLearn Animal Health's passion for continuous learning and creating valuable content....

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg and Dr. Gary Richter discuss his unique journey into holistic veterinary medicine. Dr. Gary Richter, is a distinguished veterinarian, international bestselling author, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic, and he understands the benefits of both conventional and holistic treat...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg has a delightful conversation with VGP Member Dr. Donita McCants. This remarkable veterinarian earned her Bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the esteemed University of Georgia back in 2011, and then embarked on an exciting journey at Tuskegee University, where she completed her Veterinary training in 2015. She has a heart of gold and...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg chats with VGP Member and Office Manager, Michelle King from Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic. Since 2005, Michelle has dedicated herself wholeheartedly to this noble profession. In 2008, Michelle transitioned into management roles while nurturing her fervor for veterinary practice management. It was destiny that brought Dr. Greenway into Michel...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Join Rachel Teichberg on this edition of VetMed Mind as she discusses the fascinating journey of Dr. Brennan McKenzie in the field of veterinary medicine. Dr. McKenzie's path has been nothing short of incredible, with majors in both Biology and English literature, along with extensive fieldwork with pinnipeds. He went on to complete a master’s degree in animal b...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel gets real about wellness with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a board-certified small animal emergency, and critical care specialist who is also a passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. Dr. Holowaychuk is not only committed to the well-being of the veterinary team but also serves as a yoga and meditation teacher, wellness coach, and facilitator of work...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Shawn gets nostalgic about his financial journey! Live Oak Bank played a pivotal role in Shawn's veterinary business journey and he was excited to sit down and speak with DC Castillo from Live Oak Bank. Hailing from the charming coastal town of Wilmington, NC, DC has been a valuable Live Oak Bank team member for over six years. With his extensive knowledge of th...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Dr. Caitlin DeWilde stops by the VetMed Mind to talk with Shawn McVey, MA, MSW about her passion for veterinary business, especially marketing. She founded The Social DVM, a consulting firm helping veterinary professionals learn how to manage and grow their social media, online reputation, and marketing strategies. She earned her DVM from the University of Illin...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Shawn McVey, MA, MSW interviews VGP Member, Michael Shirley from Family Pet Heath. Michael is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health in Murfreesboro, TN. He believes the key to success is hiring great people, equipping them with the tools they need, and then getting out of their way. Before opening Family Pet Health with his wife, Dr. Amy Shirley, Mi...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: This was a special edition for Veterinary Growth Partners and the VetMed Mind. Rachel was lucky enough to sit down with vetmed communication skills and FRANK training educator Jane R. Shaw, DVM, PhD. She is a recognized expert in veterinarian-client-patient interactions. Dr. Shaw received her BS from Cornell University in 1990, DVM from Michigan State University...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel interviews VGP Member and pet education advocate, Dr. Mondrian Contreras. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, he is the owner of the Carol Stream Animal Hospital and Central Bark Doggie Daycare. Dr. Contreras has written articles for Batavia Living Magazine and several children's books, including his most recently relea...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Stephanie Conlan, CVT sat down with Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP to discuss her veterinary journey that has lasted 22 years! Her interesting story has weaved from being a manager at UPS to entering the veterinary industry on the fast track! As a VGP Member, Stephanie shares her story of how Pathway Planning changed her life, her team, and the way in which...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel interviews Dr. Niccole Bruno, CEO & Founder of blendvet, a veterinary hospital certification program in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). As an Afro-Latina, Dr. Bruno's navigation into veterinary medicine has had its share of challenges. During her career, the experiences of racism, misogyny, and stereotypical behaviors, caused Dr. B...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel sat down with VGP Member, Gina Gomez-Vidal, CVT a lifelong lover of veterinary medicine. She manages 2 general practice clinics and is getting ready to apply to vet school! Her journey in veterinary medicine has had some twists and turns but she has persevered to make her dream become a reality. Starting in the veterinary industry at 12 years old and havi...

The first episode of our new season kicks off with one of our very own VGP Members! This year we have many more member stories in store for you and can not wait to share them with all of our listeners! In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel sat down with Dr. Mark Guise of Lockwillow Avenue Animal Clinic in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guise was born into veterinary medicine, literally! He sta...

Our last episode of 2022 is closing out the first season of the VetMed Mind! The next season kicks off on January 2023! In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Shawn and Rachel spent time learning and reminiscing with Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM. Debbie and Shawn have known each other for many years traveling the speaker circuit of the veterinary industry. Debbie has worked for the veterinary profession fo...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg interviews Dr. Jill Fournier of Sunrise Veterinary Services. Dr. Jill Fournier is a small animal veterinarian in Rural northern Michigan who has owned the clinic for almost 9 years. During the interview, she reflects on how far she has come from her early days as a lonely practice owner, with a husband going through chemo while raising 2 small c...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL interviews Dr. Emily Anhalt, a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the CoFounder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, your gym for mental health. She studied psychology at the University of Michigan and attained Masters's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California. Dr. Anhalt has conducted extensiv...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Shawn McVey, MA, MSW interviews a long-time entrepreneur friend, Dr. Dani McVety. Dr. McVety found her calling while volunteering with human hospice before veterinary school. Just months after graduation she founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Tampa, Florida, now a nationwide network helping families say goodbye to their beloved pets in the comfort of home...

In this episode of the VetMed Mind: Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL interviews Veterinary Growth Partners member, Laura Cauthen, DVM, owner and founder of Animal Medical Center of Tyler. Dr. Cauthen and her staff are committed to offering the highest quality veterinary care while having a little fun in practice. Her team-building vacations, appreciation games, and commitment to core values has been i...