Veterinary Innovation Podcast Veterinary Innovation Podcast

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Chris Kelly, Managing Partner and Publisher for Antelligence. Chris discusses the evolution of veterinary publishing, industry trends, including generational changes, inflation and financial pressures, challenges and opportunities in managing large veterinary groups, and the current state of the veterinary market.
 
Learn more about Antelligence, which publishes The Fountain Report, the Veterinary Student Insider, Pet Care Weekly, the Enterprise Practice Directory, and sponsors the Bird Bath Podcast.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Dr. Karen Whala, co-founder of CodaPet, to discuss how her platform connects pet owners with freelance veterinarians to provide in-home euthanasia services. Dr. Whala shares her journey from the burnout of traditional veterinary practice to founding CodaPet  - At Home Pet Euthanasia.
 
Learn more about CodaPet by visiting codapet.com/vets. 
Dr. Whala recommends “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dori Fussmann, Founder of “The Vets”, and most recently, of “The Pawsitivity Network”. Dori shares his journey into veterinary medicine and how The Pawsitivity Network aims to address mental well-being challenges within the industry.
 
Discover how focusing on mental health can improve team dynamics and overall clinic success with The Pawsitivity Network.
Dori recommends "The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Stephanie Morley, a serial veterinary entrepreneur and president of Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices. They discuss the Vetlen Pouch, a new local drug delivery device that helps professionals administer antibiotics directly into a wound, allowing them to control the quantity and frequency of antibiotic doses.
 
Learn more about Vetlen.
Discover how innovations can increase efficiency with the Vetlen Pouch.
Dr. Stephanie Morley recommends the Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy video.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Marty Becker, the founder of Fear Free, to chat about how professionals and owners can help animals free from stress while visiting veterinary clinics. Dr. Becker talks about the Fear Free program that provides veterinary professionals and pet owners with the knowledge and tools to care for a pet’s physical and emotional well-being.
 
Learn more about the Fear Free initiative. 
Discover how innovations can increase efficiency with Fear Free Happy Homes and Fear Free Shelters.
Dr. Marty Becker recommends “Masters of the Air” by Donald L. Miller.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Brett Shorenstein, a practicing veterinarian and co-founder of Veterinary Innovative Partners, a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals, about how they focus on positive workplace culture, high standards of care, and the use of technology to enhance efficiency and reduce burnout. Dr. Shorenstein introduces Viva, a new mentorship program offering structured support and personalized training for new veterinarians.
 
Learn more about the Viva mentorship program.
Discover how innovations can increase efficiency with the Vet Tech Development Program.
Dr Brett Shorenstein recommends “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek.