The Veterinary Survival Show

Mark McGaunn, CPA/PFS, CFP® and Jenni George, CVPM
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The Veterinary Survival Show

We know that running a veterinary business can sometimes feel like you're fighting your way through a jungle of financial insecurity, HR nightmares, and overall business confusion. Our goal is to give you the ideas and tools you need to not just survive in this jungle but to thrive in the veterinary industry. By combining over 50 years of knowledge and experience with differing opinions and a little humor, we will help you get the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your veterinary business. Welcome to The Veterinary Survival Show with veterinary CPA and Certified Financial Planner Mark McGaunn and Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and practice owner Jenni George.

  1. 02/14/2024

    The Master Escape Plan!

    At the Veterinary Survival Show, we're here to support our listeners through all stages of owning a practice... including the one that one wants to talk about, selling. Some may call it an "exit strategy", but we prefer the term master escape plan! We know it can be scary to think about parting with your practice, but we also know how important it is to be ready for anything. In this episode, cohosts Mark McGaunn and Jenni George discuss what to consider, steps to take, and more for implement...

    51 min

  2. 12/14/2023

    Fees: the other F word!

    The Veterinary Survival Show is BACK with our latest episode! This time we're talking about fees - the other F word! What is a fee? Why are they so controversial? Are there any instances where fees are appropriate? We're not giving anything away here, so be sure to listen in as Jenni and Mark break discuss their feelings about all things fee related!

    42 min

  3. 07/14/2023

    Special Guest: Dr. Peter Weinstein

    The Veterinary Survival Show is excited to welcome Dr. Peter Weinstein to our Podcast! Listen in to hear his thoughts on the state of the today's veterinary industry and how it can (and should) change.

    39 min

  4. 06/23/2023

    Special Guest: Michael Shirley, Veterinary Leadership Book Club

    On this episode of The Veterinary Survival Show, we're super excited to chat with Michael Shirley, practice manager and founder of the Veterinary Leadership Book Club. Just like we do, Michael believes in the power of positivity, and especially how books can be an excellent vehicle for that power! He started the Veterinary Leadership Book Club (VLBC) a few years back with a handful of members, which has now grown to thousands of book lovers across the world! This episode offers a whole ...

    48 min

  5. 06/02/2023

    Your questions answered: Part 3

    It's time to answer YOUR questions again! We're back for PART 3! Co-hosts Mark and Jenni have decades of experience in their respective fields - so why not share some advice? We love answering your questions, so feel free to reach out to us at mcgaunnschwadron.com or deerfieldvetclinic.com. Be sure to listen in and learn something new!

    50 min

  6. 05/02/2023

    Special Guest: Dr. Simon George, DVM

    Regular listeners to our podcast have gotten to know Veterinary Survival Show cohost, practice owner and certified practice manager Jenni George... but what about her infamous husband Simon? She's name dropped him a handful of times, so we figured it was high-time we let him join in! We're super excited to have special guest Dr. Simon George, DVM on this week's episode! Simon tells us all about what it takes to own a successful veterinary practice from the veterinarian side of things, sharing...

    46 min

  7. 03/31/2023

    Special Guest: Dr. Jeff Rothstein, Mission Vet Partners

    Join us for this episode of The Veterinary Survival show as we get to know Dr. Jeff Rothstein, Founder and Co-President of Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP). Dr. Rothstein bought his first veterinary practice within one year of graduating veterinary school and from that built it into a multi-hospital network, The Progressive Pet Animal Hospitals (PPAH) which he merged into MVP in 2017. Dr. Rothstein has been a long-time contributing author to a number of practice management journals. He has s...

    39 min

  8. 03/13/2023

    Partnerships: 'Til Death Do Us Part?

    Does the idea of taking on a business partner scare you? If so, you're not alone... and not wrong - it's a big deal! In fact, sometimes these 'partnerships' are referred to as 'marriages'. Partnerships have great advantages, but should bot be entered into lightly. In this episode of the Veterinary Survival Show, Mark and Jenni cover 17 characteristics that a business partner should have (and a few they shouldn't have). Wondering what the pros and cons are of partnerships? We...

    53 min
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About

We know that running a veterinary business can sometimes feel like you're fighting your way through a jungle of financial insecurity, HR nightmares, and overall business confusion. Our goal is to give you the ideas and tools you need to not just survive in this jungle but to thrive in the veterinary industry. By combining over 50 years of knowledge and experience with differing opinions and a little humor, we will help you get the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your veterinary business. Welcome to The Veterinary Survival Show with veterinary CPA and Certified Financial Planner Mark McGaunn and Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and practice owner Jenni George.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark McGaunn, CPA/PFS, CFP® and Jenni George, CVPM
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Veterinary Survival Show
  • Show Website
    The Veterinary Survival Show

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