Veterinary Innovation Podcast Veterinary Innovation Podcast

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.

This week, Shawn and Ivan discuss end-of-life care and aquamation with Dr. Faith Banks from Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services. Dr. Banks explains the benefits of aquamation services over traditional cremation and addresses various aspects of her business, including how it operates, its relationship with local veterinarians, and the positive reception it has received from the veterinary community.
 
Learn more about the aquamation services at mmvhs.ca.
Dr. Banks recommends "The Art of Racing In the Rain" by Garth Stein.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Johnna Devereaux, the Chief Nutrition Officer at Bow Wow Labs, to talk about the Bow Wow Buddy safety product, its core customers, what was the point of launching it, and customer feedback. They also discuss the new Epic Chew Supplement that provides all the benefits of chewing for oral health plus the added benefits of antioxidants for immune support.
 
Learn more about Bow Wow Labs at bowwowlabs.com.
Shop Epic Chew and The Bow Wow Buddy.
Johnna recommends "Psycho-Cybernetics" by Maxwell Maltz.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Sebastian Gabor, co-founder of Digitail, to chat about the state of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine. They discuss the findings from the 2024 study, a collaborative effort with AAHA that delved into the perspectives of the veterinary community regarding AI. Additionally, Sebastian introduces Tails AI, Digitail's new AI-powered veterinary assistant, highlighting its transformative impact on veterinary workflows.
 
Learn more about the AI Survey with AAHA.
Discover how your practice can save time and optimize workflows with Digitail's AI capabilities.
Sebastian recommends "How To Change" by Katy Milkman.

This week Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Derrick Garrett, the visionary behind Zoundz: Therapeutic Sounds For Pet Anxiety, an app-based solution for reducing pet anxiety through sound therapy. Derrick explains how certain music parameters can positively impact dogs and cats and what role Zoundz plays in stressful pet professional environments and pet parent’s homes.
 
Learn more about Zoundz at zoundzforpets.com.