The Veterinary Project Podcast

What would happen if as Veterinarians we all decided to invest in our mental health, well-being, and personal development? It’s a great question, and one that this episode's guest vulnerably dives into with us. Dr. Horner is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi (Home of the Blues), but has called Georgia ‘home’ since 2001. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2010 and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 from the University of Georgia. She currently practices small animal relief work part-time while building the mission and vision of Resilience Rising. She is extraordinarily passionate about mental health, well-being, mindfulness, leadership, and personal development. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Horner opens up in a variety of ways as we cover: - Her vulnerable personal journey through both work and life induced mental health challenges - Learning what's normal and abnormal when it comes to Vet Med Lifestyle - Using social media in an empowering way to speak about mental health as opposed to "dumping" online - The Resiliency Rising platform from which Dr. Horner is sharing her experiences - What's keeping people, specifically Veterinarians, from investing in their personal development She and her fiance have two fur children of her own: Chance, a Golden Retriever, and Heidi, a German Shepherd, who all live together in West Midtown, Atlanta. Her favourite hobbies include running, lifting, hiking, cooking, reading self-development books, and travel. Random, fun fact: She is fully bilingual, with Spanish as her second language. Thank you to Dr. Jacqui Horner for joining us on the show. To connect further with Dr. Horner you can find her at: www.instagram.com/resiliencerisingvet  IG @resiliencerisingvet www.resiliencerisingvet.com 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 us an email at 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

Are you living an intentional life or are you just taking what life gives you? The reality is you have made a decision around goal setting whether you realize it or not. And if you're going to live life to the fullest, does it not make sense to be intentionally creating what you want as opposed to merely receiving what comes your way? In this episode of the show, Dr. Michael Bugg speaks on a subject for which he is deeply passionate about: goal setting. The statistics show that 95% of people don’t set goals. It's our aim that if you haven't been a goal setter to date, or don't have a great goal setting process in place, that this episode will inspire you to take the next step in your goal setting practice. It's time to get intentional with creating the future life you desire, as Dr. Michael Bugg shares the 5 steps in his goal setting process which includes: Visualization: - Focusing on the FEELING, Eliminating the HOW, and DREAMING about what's possible Sorting through your life pillars: - Ranking from 1-10 the three questions that help Mike narrow in on the goals to focus on Breaking your goals down: - The 12 Week Year Break your quarterly into weekly. - Dropping your recurring tasks and priorities into your weekly plan - The Sunday System Daily Habits - The Miracle Morning - One Priority - Daily Progress The best time to start is now. The best place to start is right where you are. And remember: it’s the person you become in the process of working towards achieving your goals that is the biggest benefit to you and the quality of your life. 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 us an email at 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

Would you rather be practicing veterinary medicine in a small town or in a big city? If you ask Dr. Trevor Hook, you may find yourself convinced to go with the former! Dr. Trevor Hook took his undergraduate studies in Animal Sciences at the University of Alberta and graduated with honours in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in 2011.  After graduating, he started at Central Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Ponoka, AB, where after he developed his skills out of school it didn't take long for him to question whether the grass was greener in other places. He decided to pursue other options back in the city, but quickly found himself drawn back to the shorter commutes, community relationships, and simpler life of being in a small town. In 2015 he became a partner of Central Veterinary Clinic, right before the practice expanded into a new facility in 2016. He remains at the clinic to this day and they have recently established a second location. Trevor received the ABVMA Young Veterinarian of the Year award in 2015 and was selected for the CVMA Emerging Leaders Program Program in 2018 and Central Veterinary Clinic has received multiple awards for its strong mentorship and teaching environment. Trevor has special interest in equine performance horse medicine, orthopedic surgery and dairy herd management. He lives with his wife Deserae have 3 young children and if you don't find him at work, you will find him wrestling with his kids. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, adventure racing, and really playing any sport, especially hockey In our conversation with Trevor we cover: Deciding whether or not to chase the grass that MAY be greener on the other side The pros of practicing veterinary medicine in rural communities Creating a quality clinic culture in rural mixed practices Mastering work / life integration Why you've got to keep learning to create an interesting career for yourself Trevor's open and honest take on the challenges of running and managing the business of veterinary practice Building trust with your clients (it takes time!) To connect with Trevor you can find him on social media and via e-mail: IG: @hooktrevor drhook@centralvetclinic.ca Thank you for joining us on the show, Trevor! 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 us an email at 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

Whether you're a veterinary clinic owner, working on behalf of a corporation, or a veterinary professional employee, understanding contracts is essential to knowing what each party is responsible for within a working relationship.  In this conversation, host Dr. Jonathan Leicht shares his knowledge on the subject with direction from co-host Dr. Michael Bugg. Contracts lay out the terms of how the working relationship is going to go, and having been on both sides of the contract negotiations himself, Dr. Leicht provides important insights on what employers, and employees alike, should be aware of when working out the details of contracts including: Why you want to have contracts crystal clear at the beginning of the working relationships Contract flexibility over time - if you're adding value, your employer is going to see value in keeping you on board Why if you don't ask, the answer is often no! Expected pay rates for new grads coming out of school based on current industry standards What comes first as an employee: selling your value upfront, or showing your value then negotiating later? Understanding what you are being paid on (this depends on the clinic) Understanding benefits, vacation time, and continuing education funds The different payment models for Veterinarians Why you should seek legal counsel on all contracts you are involved in (and always read the fine print!) Providing proper notice as a professional Contracts are always a conversation, so be sure to put everything on the table and talk about it.  Working through contracts may not always the most comfortable or enjoyable thing to do, but with a better understanding of the process and the components involved, we trust this episode will help you to better navigate your next contract talks. 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 us an email at 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

Brooke Bulloch is a Registered Dietitian and CEO at Food to Fit Nutrition in Saskatoon, SK. She earned a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and her work experience began with the Saskatoon Health Region in 2009, and she has been working in private practice since 2012. Today her practice is comprised of a small team of dieticians with various expertise including: gastrointestinal disorders, chronic disease prevention, plant based eating, women’s health, and eating disorders.  Brooke is an experienced media spokesperson and has been contributing to Co-op’s in store Table Magazine and online Food Blog since 2019. Since 2011 Brooke has been featured in a variety of Canadian press including: CBC radio, The Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Cottage Life Magazine, Inside Fitness, and has a monthly segment on Saskatoon’s Global News Morning.  As a working mom and business owner, Brooke values simplicity and sustainability in nutrition planning, along with a curious and flexible non-diet approach to food and eating. Our conversation with Brooke covers a number of quality topics including: What a Registered Dietitian does What the basics of nutrition are (a refresher, cause we all need more of this) - making sure you're eating enough! Differentiating between dieting and nutritional planning Brooke's parenting approach for molding children's nutritional understanding Having a healthy relationship with food, specifically, patterns of eating Recommendations for working professionals in fast-paced environments Portion control (external controls versus internal cues) Functional eating versus eating to satisfaction Intermittent fasting in relation to longevity What's the real deal around carbs and carb cravings? This truly was a jam-packed, educational conversation, so a big thank you to Brooke for coming on the show!  Did you enjoy this episode with Brooke? Find out more about what she does online and follow her on social media: Food to Fit Nutrition Inc. https://foodtofit.ca/ @foodtofit_nutrition @brookebullochrd 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 us an email at 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

Sometimes you have be willing to pause, reflect, and take a step back to find what works best for you. And this episode's guest is a testament to that line of action. Dr. Kerri Nelson grew up in Denver, Colorado. She is a graduate of Kansas State University and completed a rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. She initially started down the path toward becoming a criticalist, but made the difficult decision to leave a critical care program in New York after 6 months. She moved back to Denver and fortunately was able to reconnect with her love for emergency medicine.  After working at a large specialty hospital in a Denver suburb for 2 years, she joined “ Veterinary Emergency Group” in 2019. She is currently the Medical Director of VEG Denver, which opened in September of 2020.  Dr. Nelson loves managing critical cases, especially sepsis, metabolic and acid-base derangements, and polytrauma. She is passionate about teaching, and loves working for a company that gives her the opportunity to train newly graduated veterinarians.  In our conversation with Dr. Nelson, we cover: Making the difficult decision of leaving the critical care program in New York after 6 months Overcoming challenging work environments and doubters - was told she'd never get a job if leave. The power of positive mentorship How VEG is leading the new frontier of client-focused veterinary clinics, where owners can see and be involved in everything The role of a Medical Director at an emergency clinic Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Nelson can be found running marathons, skiing, riding horses, reading books on leadership and personal growth, and spending lots of time with family and friends. Thank you Kerri for taking the time to share with us on the show! To connect with Kerri you can find her here: Instagram: @dr.kerrinelson E-mail: kerrinelson@veg.vet 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 us an email at 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

When some strange case comes through that door that you’ve never seen before, do you panic? Or trust your process? 🤔 On this episode, we're diving into the world of veterinary radiology with Dr. Alex zur Linden. Dr. Alex zur Linden is a W.C.V.M 2008 grad.  He completed a rotating internship in southern California and a residency in diagnostic imaging in Ames, Iowa.  He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and is currently the section chief of diagnostic imaging at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. In our conversation we explore:  Alex's road to radiology What it means to be in a faculty position The vast scope of work available to radiologists ...And some of his personal life (which is basically just crushing weights and growing hair). 💪 Our conversation has some cool turns in it as we discuss facing adversity and trusting your process as well as setting up your environment (personally and professionally) to enrich your life. Thank you to Dr. zur Linden for joining us on the show this week! To connect with Dr. zur Linder, you can find him on Instagram helping students with additional cases (others too) @Zurlinden_radiology 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 us an email at 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

This week Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw joins us for one of our most in depth, tactic filled conversations.  Kristin is a double boarded surgeon and rehabilitation specialist, successful business woman, wife and entrepreneur, yet even with all this success at times she’s struggled to define her place in veterinary medicine.    Listen as she shares her non-linear journey through the industry, gaining experience and maturity along the path to determining her niche within her specialty. She shares her personal mission statement for the first time in order to be able to confidently say in 2021 that she has “made it”, even as she gets ready to embark on the next chapter in her veterinary career. 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 us an email at 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

We're kicking off 2021 on The Veterinary Project Podcast with a conversation around health and fitness with Personal Trainer Brad Posehn. Brad is a graduate of the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He has spent the last 11 + years training several athletes in the NHL, KHL, AHL, NLL, NCAA, as well as the National and Provincial level in various sports such as volleyball, figure skating, football, lacrosse, swimming, and golf.  As a co-founder of JB Performance Training in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Brad helped hundreds of athletes reach their goals through emphasizing proper movement patterns and catering programs to their sport and its specific demands from a biomechanical and physiological level.  Now, as the owner of Absolute Performance Centre in Calgary, Alberta he is looking to continue that trend in a positive and supportive environment. In this episode, we cover a number of health and fitness related topics that are going to help you lead the healthy life you want this upcoming year including: What Brad sees in people who stay inspired/motivated beyond January and stick to a regular fitness plan The differences between exercise and training The differences between athletes vs the everyday person How the everyday person can benefit from training like an athlete What makes an effective workout and how do you create one Debunking some of the myths around fitness Lessons learned working through COVID In one of the hardest hit industries Thank you to Brad for joining us on this edition of the show. If you'd like to connect with Brad you can find him here: Instagram: @brad.posehn www.absoluteperformancecentre.com 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 us an email at 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

20 interviews, 841 minutes of recorded audio, and a whole lot of fun! It's been an enjoyable time delivering The Veterinary Project Podcast, and as 2020 winds down Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht take a look back on both the past 10 episodes of The Veterinary Project Podcast and the year as a whole. In this short and sweet episode, Mike and Jonathan share: Insights from each co-host's perspective Themes observed from guests over the past 10 interview episodes Pros and cons of the podcasting process What's coming up in 2021! Lastly, we've got a SPECIAL INVITE for all the listeners . . . We're GOING LIVE! On Wednesday December 23rd at 5:00pm PST / 6:00pm MST / 8:00pm EST, we'll be doing a LIVE "ask the hosts" edition of the show on Instagram! Head on over to @theveterinaryproject to join us for some rum and egg nog. It's going to be a spirited affair sure to bring some cheer to your world with the holidays just around the corner - see you there! 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 us an email at 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