1 hr 8 min

Real World Communication in Veterinary Practice with Dr. Jim Clark The Veterinary Project Podcast

    • Self-Improvement

Dr. Jim Clark is an animal lover, entrepreneur, former multi-practice owner, clinician, and educator.  

After working in general and emergency practice for more than 20 years, earning an MBA, and serving as an owner in four ER/Spec practices, 

Dr. Clark joined the faculty of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, assuming leadership of their Professional Skills curriculum.  He currently provides instruction in communication, mental health, career planning, DEI, and business management skills.  

Dr. Clark is also a Co-Founder of the educational consulting firm Pet Practice Partners, which is dedicated to providing impactful and cost-effective evidence-based learning for the veterinary profession.

Trust us when we say Jim BRINGS IT on this show, and you're going to take away some great tools you can start using immediately to become a better communicator. 

Topics covered within the conversation include:


Dr. Clark's unique career path and professional development
Today's pet owners are more informed than ever, for better or worse
Coaching clients through the treatment plan
The WISE COACH framework
It's all about relationships!
Examples of open-ended questions and developing rapport with clients
Tools to become a better communicator in practice
"Better communication creates greater job satisfaction."
The importance of role playing
Dr. Clark's Impact Round



Thank you to Dr. Jim Clark for coming on the show! If you'd like to connect with Dr. Clark or learn more about the WISE COACH framework you can find him in the following places:

www.petpracticepartners.com

jclark@ucdavis.edu



We're now online! Check out our new website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Want to join our community of like-minded Veterinary Professionals? Send an email to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private Veterinary Project Facebook group.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

Dr. Jim Clark is an animal lover, entrepreneur, former multi-practice owner, clinician, and educator.  

After working in general and emergency practice for more than 20 years, earning an MBA, and serving as an owner in four ER/Spec practices, 

Dr. Clark joined the faculty of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, assuming leadership of their Professional Skills curriculum.  He currently provides instruction in communication, mental health, career planning, DEI, and business management skills.  

Dr. Clark is also a Co-Founder of the educational consulting firm Pet Practice Partners, which is dedicated to providing impactful and cost-effective evidence-based learning for the veterinary profession.

Trust us when we say Jim BRINGS IT on this show, and you're going to take away some great tools you can start using immediately to become a better communicator. 

Topics covered within the conversation include:


Dr. Clark's unique career path and professional development
Today's pet owners are more informed than ever, for better or worse
Coaching clients through the treatment plan
The WISE COACH framework
It's all about relationships!
Examples of open-ended questions and developing rapport with clients
Tools to become a better communicator in practice
"Better communication creates greater job satisfaction."
The importance of role playing
Dr. Clark's Impact Round



Thank you to Dr. Jim Clark for coming on the show! If you'd like to connect with Dr. Clark or learn more about the WISE COACH framework you can find him in the following places:

www.petpracticepartners.com

jclark@ucdavis.edu



We're now online! Check out our new website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project.

If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing.

Want to join our community of like-minded Veterinary Professionals? Send an email to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private Veterinary Project Facebook group.

Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

- Jonathan Leicht, DVM and Michael Bugg, DVM

1 hr 8 min