The VetStory Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Jordan Morelli to talk about selling a veterinary practice. Jordan is a corporate lawyer who works with veterinarians and practice owners across Canada. He helps with incorporations, leases, employment agreements, practice purchases, practice sales, succession planning, and the legal pieces that come with owning a clinic. We talk about the differenc...

In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Harkey from Bank of America to talk about veterinary practice financing and what doctors need to know before stepping into ownership. Cameron works in veterinary lending across the upper Midwest and helps veterinarians with practice acquisitions, startups, real estate loans, and ownership financing. We talk about what the loan process looks like, when to sp...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Frank Niles to talk about leadership, burnout, public speaking, and what it takes to build real influence in veterinary medicine. Frank shares his perspective on why Vet Med can be hard to break into, why credentials may open doors but do not replace connection, and how case studies, storytelling, and lived experience help build credibility. We also talk about...

What does “fair” pay actually mean in vet med And can a practice pay people what they deserve while still staying healthy and profitable In this episode, Rhys sits down with Josh Vaisman from Flourish Veterinary Consulting for a candid conversation that started with a spicy LinkedIn thread and turned into something way more useful. They unpack what positive leadership really is (hint: it is not fa...

Shane Gentry is the owner of Sally Said So, a professional dog training company that is exclusively veterinarian referred. And it all started with him living in his car behind a grocery store. In this episode, Shane breaks down how one tech gave him a chance, how that turned into a referral system that scaled across North Carolina, and what it takes to build a team with standards that do not bend....

In this episode of Vet Story, Rhys sits down with Lucy Nash, RVT and Community Partnership Manager at Hound, for a candid and fun conversation about the realities of veterinary medicine. Lucy shares her wild “DIY ambulance” story, how burnout shaped her career path, and why proper utilization matters more than pay for many vet techs. Together they dig into why technicians often feel underused, wha...

Full Video: https://youtu.be/6EydCfQe8-4 In this practice management episode I sit down with Joe Chickerillo from Chck Vet to break down a simple way to build and run a real budget using metrics that matter. I walk through my coach scoreboard versus player scoreboard framework so your team always knows if we are winning today while leadership keeps the bigger goals on track. We cover forward booki...

Full video: https://youtu.be/UiuxwTr7xJE In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jeff Mann, a practice owner just outside Charlotte and CE speaker, for an honest and insightful chat about how to start each day at full capacity. Jeff shares his Core Four Reset and his plan to recruit 30 veterinarians for a 30-day pilot. We talk about simple and practical ways to make every day more intentional, from th...

I sit down with Mariana Dalto—marketing strategist, AI consultant, and business transformation pro. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, and operations, Mariana has a knack for helping business owners cut through the tech noise and actually put AI to work. We get into why so many business owners (maybe you too) hesitate to dive into AI, how to deal with the madness of thousands of...

On this episode of Vet Story, we finally welcome Dr. Marybeth Feutz after a year of missed connections and failed recordings. Fifth time’s the charm—and you’ll be glad we didn’t give up. Rhys and Marybeth dig into her now-famous story of The Great Cow Escape, an epic Indiana saga involving a rogue cow, overtime chaos, animal control, and the local police sharpshooter. It’s unfiltered, unpredictabl...

What if your clinic could answer client questions, book appointments, and guide decisions—even while your team is off the clock? In this episode of The Vet Story Podcast, I’m joined by Celio Ramos, automation expert and founder of LeadFuse, to talk about the next evolution in client communication: AI-powered chatbots tailored for veterinary practices. Forget outdated website forms and clunky FAQ p...

In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Alex Contreras — a veterinary technician turned inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist — who’s on a mission to change the industry from the inside out. Alex shares his journey from growing up in South Florida as a first-generation Cuban American to becoming the founder of Clip Trio, a 3-in-1 tool designed to make nail trims safer, faster...

What happens when your career chooses you before you choose it? In this heartfelt episode of The Vet Story Podcast, I sit down with Nigerian veterinarian Dr. Deborah Enyo Omali, who shares her surprising—and hilarious—journey into veterinary medicine. From wanting to become a marine biologist to mistakenly enrolling in vet school, Deborah’s story is full of twists, tears, grit, and growth. We talk...

We’ve all seen it — a client hesitates, not because they don’t love their pet, but because of the price tag. In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Sahly from Cherry, a platform rethinking how we talk about cost in veterinary medicine. Nathan shares his personal story of an emergency vet visit, the financial barrier that followed, and how that experience led him to Cherry’...

We’re back with round two of VetStory featuring Dr. Joydine Green—and this one goes completely off the rails in the best possible way. If you thought flying cows and Bobby Clarke smiles were wild in Part 1, just wait until you hear about Gizmo the opera-singing pig, a backyard penis cake pan, and how a 600-pound boar got sedated in the most creative (and slightly horrifying) way possible. Joydine...

Have you ever had your grandad sit you down and tell you a wild story from the past? Something like, “Back in 1950, kid, we didn’t have phones—we had fists, fire, and maybe a freighter to the Far East.” This is one of those stories. John Graham isn’t from the vet world, but you’re going to want to sit down for this one. From hitchhiking through revolutions and climbing Denali to dodging bullets in...

In this hilariously unfiltered episode of Vet Story, I sit down with my mate Joe Cigarillo—aka the tall, younger Joe Pesci of the veterinary tech world. We dive into why the vet industry is more fun than dentistry, how Check Vet is flipping online booking and communication on its head, and the power of real-time automation in client engagement. No scripts, no filters—just two loud extroverts bante...

What do hockey dreams, flying cows, knocked-out teeth, and a mobile vet clinic in the snowy wilds of Canada have in common? Dr. Jodyne Green. In this hilarious and jaw-droppingly candid episode, we sit down with Jodyne—owner of Green Mobile Veterinary Services in Prince George, BC—to talk about her journey from prairie kid with NHL ambitions to mixed animal vet wrangling bulls and preg-checking ca...

In this episode of Vet Story Podcast, we’re diving deep into vetrepreneurship with none other than Dr. Peter Weinstein! 🏥💼 Dr. Weinstein is a veterinary industry leader, speaker, and advocate for independent practice ownership. We chat about: ✅ The future of vet med entrepreneurship ✅ Why fewer vets are stepping into ownership—and how to change that ✅ Startup vs. buying an existing practice –...

In this episode of Vet Story Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Rebecca Fox, a hospital administrator by day and a rockstar drummer by night! 🎶🥁 Rebecca shares her journey from VetMed receptionist to hospital administrator while balancing her passion for music, including rocking the VMX Talent Showcase 2025. She also spills an unbelievable forensic mystery involving a frozen dog at her...

Full Video: https://youtu.be/0S4W9rc8x9k In this episode of VetStory, I sit down with my good friend, Melissa Toppkins Lewis, a veterinary management consultant and self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. From standing in traffic to save an injured cat to encountering a man who believed he was a feral cat, Mel has seen it all. We dive into the wild, bizarre, and sometimes downright chaotic moments from he...

I sat down with my good friend and fellow vet, Jamie McGill Worsley, to hear about one of the most unforgettable (and stinkiest) experiences of her career. From running a multi-location veterinary practice in Ontario to performing an unusual surgery on a skunk—this episode is packed with laughter, surprises, and a whole lot of regret. We dive into the reality of vet life, the chaos of managing mul...

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Shirley, the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health, to share laughs, insights, and some unforgettable stories from the world of practice management. Michael tells me a jaw-dropping tale about one employee’s excuse for being late that left him absolutely speechless. We also dive into the challenges of HR, empowering teams, and the realities of ownin...

In this episode of Vet Story, I sit down with Mike Falconer, a veteran practice manager who runs three hospitals in the heart of Las Vegas. From managing 15 doctors to dealing with armed clients, blackmail letters, and even the occasional slot machine idea, Mike shares some of the wildest stories I’ve ever heard. We talk about the challenges of recruiting in vet med, the importance of protecting y...

In this episode of VetStory, I sit down with Keith to unpack his ambitious vision for reshaping veterinary practice ownership. Keith introduces his "Three-Headed Monster" approach: empowering future practice owners, creating innovative startup models, and revitalizing independent practices. We discuss the challenges of modern vet med, from fears of ownership to work-life balance concerns, and how...