Veterinary Innovation 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.

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.

This week, Dr. Neil Shaw joins Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast to discuss SignalPET's approach to veterinary diagnostics, offering rapid radiographic interpretations and integrating AI technology to deliver comprehensive reports quickly and affordably.

Learn more about SignalPET at signalpet.com.

Dr. Shaw recommends Clinical Signs In Small Animal Medicine by Dr. Michael Schaer.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak interview Dr. Jason Balara, a veterinary surgeon and co-founder of Lark Capital Group. Dr. Balara shares insights into his journey from veterinary surgery to real estate ownership, highlighting the parallels between being a vet and a real estate investor and emphasizing the importance of creating alternative streams of income.

Learn more about Lark Capital Group at larkcapital.com.

Dr. Balara recommends "Who Not How" by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy.

This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Shawn Wilkie speak with Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center. Coleen discusses her journey and passion for providing meaningful end-of-life care for pets. She highlights the importance of educating professionals and pet owners on end-of-life care.

Learn more about The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care at iaahpc.org.

Coleen recommends From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks.

This week, Joey Campagna from CUBEX joined Dr. Ivan Zak and Shawn Wilkie to discuss CUBEX's role in transforming inventory management in veterinary clinics, and its recent innovations, including its involvement in the Safe Handling framework, which sets new standards for managing dangerous drugs.

Learn more about CUBEX's solutions at cubex.com.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak interview Dr. Sharon French about the creation of VetAvailability.com, its role in helping people find veterinary care, and its impact on expediting patient care.

Learn more about VetAvailability.com.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Ashley Koll, CEO of Lemon Collaborative, about influencer marketing in the veterinary industry, and how they help both creators and businesses.

Learn more about Lemon Collaborative at lemoncollaborative.com.

Ashley recommends watching CNN Hero of the Year, Dr.Kwane's speech.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Sarah Machell of PetPath about the advantages of using digital care management tools in clinics and their positive impact on client experience, team workload, and financial performance.

Learn more about PetPath at mypetpath.com.

Dr. Machell recommends the TED Talk - Clay Christensen: The Jobs to be Done Theory.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak speak to Dr. Kenneth Pierce from VESPECON about bridging the gap between specialty vet consultants and general veterinary practices and improving patient outcomes.

Learn more about VESPECON at vespecon.com.

Dr. Pierce recommends Failing Forward by John Maxwell.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Matt Russell from Petszel, to discuss how their platform streamlines the post-adoption workflow by connecting animal shelters, new pet parents, and pet/vet services.

Learn more about Petszel at petszel.com.

Mr. Russell recommends WSJ Podcast - OpenAI, Sam Altman & Mira Murati (10/20/23).

Emmitt Nantz, co-founder of Inventory Ally, discusses how veterinary hospitals can reduce costs and take control of their inventory management on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast with Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak.

Learn more about Inventory Ally at inventoryally.com. Emmitt recommends ‘The Goal’ by Eliyahu Goldratt.

This week, Shawn and Ivan interview Dr. Caleb Frankel, the CEO of Instinct, discussing the Instinct’s recent acquisition of VetMedux and their vision for integrating their software products to optimize veterinary practice management.

Dr. Frankel recommends founder biographies by Walter Isaacson.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Richard Markell, the VP of Strategy-M&A at Altano Group-North America, to discuss the unique aspects of equine practice and explore how consolidation in vet med can create a professional collaboration with a focus on maintaining the individual culture of each practice.

Dr. Markell recommends The Medical Futurist newsletter.

Unfortunately, cancer is one of the leading causes of death for dogs in veterinary medicine. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak hear from Dr. Alejandro Bernal of PetDx about how they are addressing the challenge of early cancer detection by providing veterinary professionals with special tests.

Learn more about OncoK9 at oncok9.com.

Dr. Bernal recommends "The One Truth" by Jon Gordon.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Yang Shi from VetSnap to talk about their achievement of reaching 1000 customers and their recent entry into the hardware business, and explore the trends in controlled drug logging compliance.

Learn more about VetSnap at www.vetsnap.com

The equine industry struggles with paper-based record-keeping, which is inefficient, inaccurate, and risky. Equine MediRecord's founder, Pierce Dargan, discusses the digitization of veterinary compliance documentation for racehorses with Shawn Wilkie and Ivan Zak.

Learn more about EMR at equinemedirecord.com.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Dr. Nick Lloyd, a veterinary surgeon and founder of Vet XML Consortium. Dr. Lloyd shares his experience at the London Vet Show, highlighting the latest innovations in the veterinary industry, key players, and technologies that are making a positive impact on practice management and client communication.

Dr. Lloyd recommends "And Then What?" by Catherine Ashton.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Chan Namgong, the CEO and Founder of Oncotect, about innovative and affordable at-home cancer screening tests for dogs. Chan shares his personal experience with his mother's battle with cancer, which served as the catalyst for creating an accessible and convenient cancer screening test for dogs.

Learn more about at-home cancer screening tests for dogs at oncotect.co

Chan recommends Elon Musk's autobiography by Walter Isaacson.

In this week's Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss with Dr. Scott Weinman the role of effective and practical time management skills in restoring control and satisfaction in a veterinarian's daily life.

Learn more about Dr. Weinman's workshops at thevetsunleashed.com.

Dr. Weinman recommends a TED Talk by Tim Urban on procrastination.

Custom orthotics for animals can be imprecise and time-consuming using traditional methods. In this episode, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss Wimba’s innovative approach to creating precise custom orthotics for animals using 3D printing technology with a smartphone with Dr. Kuba Letek, Chief Medical Officer at Wimba.

Learn more about Wimba at wimba.vet.

Veterinary professionals often face financial stress and lack tools for effective money management. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk to Habit Money's founder, Jessica Baier, about achieving financial wellness in vetmed, reducing stress, and finding peace of mind.

Learn more about Habit Money at yourfinancialhabit.com.

Jessica recommends The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky.

This week, Shawn and Ivan sit down with Dr. Serena Nayee, the founder of InclusiVet, Chapter VIII, and Vetbulance Community Care. Together, they explore the three initiatives she is involved in and discuss the synergy between the nonprofit and for-profit arms working towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine.

Learn more about InclusiVet, Chapter VIII and Vetbulance Community Care.

Dr. Nayee recommends Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

This week, Shawn and Ivan explore the potential of telemedicine with Joe Spector from Dutch to tackle challenges in accessing pet care and the shortage of veterinary professionals.

Learn more about Joe at dutch.com

Joe recommends the book "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss.

Janina Krumbeck of MiDOG Animal Diagnostics chats with Shawn and Ivan about the transformative potential of molecular-based diagnostic tools in veterinary medicine, that offer more accurate and comprehensive insights into animal health.

Learn more about Janina Krumbeck at midogtest.com

Janina recommended the book "Think Again" by Adam Grant.

In this week's episode, Shawn and Ivan discuss with Dr. Linda Black of Gallant Therapeutics the role and impact of stem cell therapies in veterinary medicine, exploring their innovative application in animal care.

Learn more about Dr. Linda Black at gallanttherapeutics.com.

Dr. Linda Black recommended "Emotional Intelligence Habits" by Travis Bradberry.

Veterinarians often face with financial management issues, and in this episode, we discuss these challenges with financial advisor Eric Miller, who offers insights on the importance of understanding the veterinary business's financial aspects to secure economic independence.

Check your financial health here: https://bit.ly/4711cZP

Mr. Miller recommends the book "The Fourth Turning" by William Strauss and Neil Howe.

Pets' health issues often go unnoticed, leading to delayed care. This week, Guilherme Coelho of Maven discusses how data and AI can be leveraged to improve pet care quality.

Learn more about Maven at maven.pet.

Mr. Coelho recommends Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore.

In this week's episode of Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn and Ivan chat with Ryan Gallagher from Scribenote about how their technology streamlines SOAP-format medical record-keeping, freeing up valuable time for veterinarians.

Learn more about Scribenote at scribenote.com.

Mr. Gallagher recommends When Breath Becomes Air Hardcover by Paul Kalanithi.

Educating professionals and effectively using AI tools can enhance various aspects, not just diagnostics and communication. Dr. Julien Labruyère from VetCT joins Shawn and Ivan to emphasize the need for educating veterinary professionals about AI's workflow and clinical benefits.

Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine.

Learn more about Dr. Julien Labruyère at vet-ct.com.

Dr. Julien recommends Gary Kasparov's TED talk "Don't Fear Intelligent Machines, Work with Them".

The veterinary care access gap is growing due to workforce shortages and appointment limitations, causing pet treatment delays. This week, Shawn and Ivan discuss with Dr. Dennis Chmiel of MySimplePetLab how the company tackles this issue with veterinary-approved test and care solutions from home.

Learn more about MySimplePetLab at mysimplepetlab.com.

Dr. Chmiel recommends Crystal Stokes's 'Vet Med Wellness + Leadership' podcast.

This week, Shawn and Ivan discover VETIGEL, invented by Joe Landolina of Cresilon, a groundbreaking plant-based hemostasis gel that swiftly stops severe bleeding in animals.

Learn more about VETIGEL at vetigel.com

This week, Shawn and Ivan are joined by Dr. Ricky Walther, Chief Medical Officer at Pawlicy Advisor to explore the rapidly growing pet insurance industry and how Pawlicy Advisor simplifies the insurance selection process for pet owners.

Learn more about Dr. Walther at pawlicy.com

Dr. Walther recommends the MentorVET program for veterinary mentorship and leadership development.

This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Elliott Greenwood from Chckup about how to streamline the appointment scheduling process for pet owners and veterinary practices to create a better experience for everyone involved.

Learn more about Chckup at chckup.app

Elliott Greenwood recommends Ice to the Eskimos by Jon Spolestra.

Veterinary practices encounter client conflicts and negativity. To enhance workplace culture, effective communication and hospitality training is key. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss with Debbie Boone, CVPM the advantages of employing hospitality skills in veterinary medicine.

"Hospitality in Healthcare" by Debbie Boone.

Debbie Boone recommends the book "Crucial Conversations".

Explore how the design of veterinary spaces enhances operational efficiency and customer experience. This week, Shawn and Ivan talk with Jason Sanderson of RWE Design Build about the innovative design of animal hospitals.

Learn more about RWE Design Build at rwedesignbuild.com.

Mr. Sanderson recommends "Limitless" by Jim Kwik.

This week, Shawn and Ivan interview Larry Heaton from Zomedica about the transformative potential of innovative technology in pet care and practice management. They discuss Zomedica's dedication to providing advanced veterinary technology, enhancing pet care, and supporting veterinarians in their practices.

Learn more about Mr. Heaton at zomedica.com.

This week, Shawn and Ivan discuss mobile veterinary care with Dr. Zach Mills from The Vets. Dr. Mills highlights innovative solutions to challenges faced by cat owners and individuals with busy schedules, sharing insights on modernizing pet care through technology and reducing pet stress with concierge services delivered to owners' homes.

Learn more about Dr. Zach Mills at thevets.com.

Dr. Mills recommends the book "Drive" by Daniel Pink.

Discover how social media platforms can help veterinary practices by reducing phone call times, streamlining appointment bookings, and enhancing client communication. This week, Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, founder of The Social DVM, talks with Shawn and Ivan about efficient social media marketing tactics for veterinary practices.

Learn more about Dr. DeWilde at thesocialdvm.com.

Dr. DeWilde recommends a video from Mel Robbins.

Recognizing when your cat is in pain or suffering can be difficult, as they are known for hiding their weaknesses. This week, Shawn and Ivan interviewed Ali Ganjavian of Moggie, who shared how their wearable device can track a cat's physical movement and provide valuable insights. 

Learn more at moggie.me.

Ali recommends the book 'How I Built This' by Guy Raz.

Various factors, including a lack of support and the so-called “Hero Complex” among veterinarians, can contribute to the loss of passion and emotional exhaustion in the veterinary profession. This week, Dr. Mark Johnston from the not for profit “Vets in Mind Alliance” discusses the challenges of burnout in the veterinary field and emphasizes the importance of having a community to support mental health among vets and the recent availability of and signposts to some triage tools available via the Vets in Mind website.

Learn more at vets-in-mind.org.

Dr. Johnston recommends "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek and "12 Birds to Save Your Life" by Charlie Corbett.

Pet owners frequently face challenges when it comes to accessing reliable veterinary information and connecting with local vets. In this episode, Dr. Susie Samuel from Vet Help Direct discusses how their platform enables people to easily access veterinarians' advice, enhancing the overall client experience and improving patient care.

Susie Samuel on LinkedIn.

Dr. Samuel recommends an interview with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI.

Technological advancements and access to information are reshaping the role of veterinarians today. This week, Shawn and Ivan talk to Dr. Rob Trimble of Harbor.vet and Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy about transforming veterinary student education and the future of practice ownership.

Learn more about Dr. Rob at harbor.vet. Dr. Trimble recommends The Future of the Professions by Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind.

The use of traditional plastic bags for euthanized pets is one of the issues raised surrounding euthanasia. This week, Shawn and Ivan speak to Dr. Celine Leheurteux of EUTHABAG about modernizing the euthanasia process for both veterinarians and pet owners.

Learn more about the product at euthabag.com.

Dr. Celine recommends Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard.

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant technological advances in recent times. This week, Shawn and Ivan sit down with Sebastian Gabor of Digitail to uncover the potential and applications of AI in veterinary medicine.

Mr. Gabor recommends The Power Of Moments (https://bit.ly/3Js2eop).

Learn more about Digitail at digitail.io.

Educating pet owners is an essential aspect of quality pet care. This week, Shawn and Ivan talk with Anne Tomsic of Preventive Vet to discover how educational materials in preventing pet health issues contribute to educational support and save time for the veterinary team.

Anne recommends Influence, the Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini (https://bit.ly/42w6p9B).

Helpful Links:

• Public site: preventivevet.com

• Veterinary Professional Portal: preventivevet.com/4vets

• Digital Education Subscription: preventivevet.com/veterinary/digital-client-education 

• Pet InfoRx®: preventivevet.com/veterinary/information-prescriptions

• Vetted Search (includes vetted YouTube videos to share with clients): preventivevet.com/veterinary/vetted-search

What attributes are needed to build a highly-effective veterinary clinic, given the complexities involved in owning and managing a practice? This week, Shawn and Ivan welcome Fritz Wood of H. F. Wood Consulting to discuss the attributes of high-performing veterinary practices.

Mr. Wood recommends Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.

Learn more about Fritz at fritzwood.com.

How are portable innovative X-ray devices reshaping animal care with their affordability, mobility, and elimination of the need for dedicated X-ray rooms? This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Eugene Lee of POSKOM USA about the advantages of portable X-ray machines in veterinary clinics.

Mr. Lee recommends “How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie (https://bit.ly/42cVtNP)

Learn more about Eugene Lee at pximed.com.

Burnout is a longstanding issue in the veterinary industry, and while its levels have returned to where they were pre-pandemic, there is still a long way to go to address it. This week, Shawn & Ivan discuss the results of Galaxy Vets' New Burnout Study.

Learn more at galaxyvets.com.

There are many advantages to becoming a practice owner, though veterinarians may not see it as a viable career path. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Keith True of True Vet Potential about taking control of your career through practice ownership.

Keith recommends ReThinking with Adam Grant with Emmanuel Acho (bit.ly/3MdGwoJ).

Learn more about Keith at truevetpotential.com.

Synchronous communication occurs when two people speak to each other at the same time. Why might asynchronous communication be more effective? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Oliver Viner of Digital Practice about asynchronous client communication.

Oliver recommends The Lex Friedman Podcast with Sam Altman (https://bit.ly/3NWY22Z).

Learn more about Oliver at digitalpractice.vet.

Veterinary care is expensive, and these financial barriers often get in the way of owners being able to get their pets the care they need. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Robert Parkins of myBalto about the increasing cost of veterinary care.

Robert recommends How to F*ck Up Your Startup by Kim Hvidkjaer (https://bit.ly/3VM7DvH).

Learn more about Robert at mybalto.com.

What do veterinary startup owners need to know about securing funding, and why should they consider angel investment? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Natalie Marks of the Veterinary Angel Network about angel investment in veterinary startups. Natalie recommends The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff (amzn.to/447NFyY). Learn more about Natalie at vane.vet.

Oncologists are some of the most difficult specialists for veterinarians to access. How can that access be improved? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. M.J. Hamilton of Private Veterinary Specialties about mobile oncology.

Learn more about M.J. at pvspetcancer.com, vetoncoconsulting.com, & veterinaryoncologypartners.com.

How can veterinarians who are used to the structured goals veterinary school offers create their own goals and live the lives they want? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Michael Bugg of The Veterinary Project Podcast about intentional living. Learn more about Michael at theveterinaryproject.com.

Veterinary talent is in high demand, and misalignment between people and their potential employers results in a waste of time and energy for both. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Paul Diaz of Offer First about the future of veterinary recruiting.

Paul recommends The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann (amzn.to/411z7Pe).

Learn more about Offer First at offerfirst.com.

Obtaining proof of vaccination is an everyday problem and a disjointed process, frustrating veterinarians, pet parents, and the companies that rely on access to this data. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with David Servodidio, co-founder at VetVerifi, about why such a common problem hasn’t been solved and why the timing is right to reimagine a better solution. 

Interview with Chris Redhage, Co-Owner of Nashville Soccer Club (MLS): http://bit.ly/3lVRKoU Learn more about David at vetverifi.com.

Independent clinics don't have the resources available to them that consolidator-owned clinics have. How can we connect them with these resources? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Ira Gordon of Vetcelerator about support for independent practices. Ira recommends Finding Confidence in Conflict (amzn.to/40jB1KG), Negotiate Anything (apple.co/3lEHykf), & How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (amzn.to/3yX9WkH). by Kwame Christian. Learn more about Ira at vetcelerator.com.

Dental and anesthetic forms are important documents for any practice, though they are also often messy and time-consuming. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Gonzalo Erdozain of Scout about digital dental and anesthetic forms. Gonzao recommends The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (amzn.to/3mSPcYH). Learn more about Gonzalo at scoutapp.vet.

People will always need access to veterinary care, even in times of war and natural disaster. How can we help them receive it? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Andrew Ciccolini of Galaxy Vets about telehealth for disaster response. Andrew recommends The Mission, the Men, and Me by Pete Blaber (amzn.to/3kSkOgv). Learn more about Andrew at galaxyvets.foundation.

Proper preventive care allows pets to live happy and healthy lives while ensuring that they don't often need to visit a veterinary clinic. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Rakesh Tondon of Dr. Treat about preventive care. Rakesh recommends Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara (amzn.to/3IBxkIY) & Simon Sinek's YouTube channel (bit.ly/3SDxYua). Learn more about Rakesh at drtreat.com.

Having a solid IT infrastructure is critical to the success of every veterinary hospital, though it is often an afterthought. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Baran Schultz of Shultz Technology about managed services for veterinary clinics. Baran recommends The Liberator by Alex Kershaw (amzn.to/3XWAmNN). Learn more about Baran at schultztechnology.com.

Collaboration in veterinary care not only leads to better outcomes for pets, but stronger relationships between different disciplines. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell of the Collaborative Care Coalition about collaborative care. Elizabeth recommends the works of Simon Sinek (bit.ly/2D8fyvQ). Learn more about Elizabeth at collaborativecarecoalition.org.

Cats have traditionally received far less attention from the veterinary health market than dogs. How can we better support them? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Susan Groeneveld of Sylvester AI about artificial intelligence in animal health. Susan recommends How to Speak Whale by Tom Mustill (amzn.to/3RHVO7z). Learn more about Susan at sylvester.ai. Reach out to Susan at [email protected].

Many veterinary clinics do not market themselves efficiently. How can they better leverage their websites and marketing budgets to attract more clients? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Adam Greenbaum of WhiskerCloud about veterinary clinic marketing. Adam recommends How AI Could Empower Any Business by Andrew Ng (bit.ly/3kZEEpG). Learn more about Adam at whiskercloud.com.

How might the veterinary industry be able to meet the demand for services without relying on more health care professionals? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Peter Brown of Cara Veterinary about hospitality skills in veterinary clinics. Peter recommends Master Mentors by Scott Jeffrey Miller (amzn.to/3Y1GjJJ). Learn more about Peter at caraveterinary.com.

The veterinarian shortage is having a huge impact on the industry. How do we encourage young adults interested in becoming veterinarians? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Turnera Croom of Steadfast International about mentoring future veterinarians.

Turnera recommends The E-Myth Manager by Michael E. Gerber (amzn.to/3QNQnU2).

Information about her virtual Pre-Veterinary Mentorship program and ways to contribute can be found at DrCroom.com.

There is an incredible amount of innovation happening in veterinary medicine, but businesses may be limited in what they can achieve without funding. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Rachel Sheppard of Leap Venture Studio & Academy, about veterinary startup investment.

Rachel recommends the VITALIZE Podcast (bit.ly/3GGNEs0) & Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee (amzn.to/2Ud3S1B).

Learn more about Rachel at leapventurestudio.com.

Not only are there not enough veterinarians, many veterinary clinics can't take more bookings. How can pet parents find clinics with availability? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Amy Nichols of GoodFriend about promoting independent veterinary clinics. Amy recommends Brené Brown's podcasts (bit.ly/3vo9FFO) & Rebel Talent by Francesca Gino (amzn.to/3G2yT1q). Learn more about Amy at goodfriend.com.

Every pet deserves the best care possible, but there are many situations where there are barriers preventing veterinarians from providing gold-standard care. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Kate Boatright about the spectrum of care. Kate recommends The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (amzn.to/3HTMZED). Learn more about Kate at writetheboat.com.

Millennials are the largest pet-owning population, but because many live paycheque to paycheque, paying for care is an issue. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Aimee St. Arnaud of Open Door Veterinary Collective about making veterinary care affordable. Aimee recommends Upstream by Dan Heath (amzn.to/3HzH1sA). Learn more about Aimee at opendoorconsults.org.

Innovation is largely seen as the result of efforts from startups, but older companies are uniquely positioned to innovate. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Matt McColgan of Radiation Detection Company about innovation in established organizations. Matt recommends The Impossible First by Colin O'Brady (amzn.to/3Hght3q). Learn more about Matt at radetco.com.

What are some of the ways we can help veterinary staff be more engaged in their roles and illustrate the potential for advancement in their careers? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Sean McPeck of Tier 1 Vet about veterinary leadership. Sean recommends the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (bit.ly/2WolFnt). Learn more about Sean at tier1vet.com.