The Veterinary Project Podcast

It takes two to tango on the Veterinary Project Podcast! We had Jonny on the hot-seat in our last episode, so now the script has flipped and we're excited to get to know the other half of the show's hosting duo: Michael Bugg, DVM Michael got his start in Veterinary Medicine at a much earlier age than most, stepping into Vet school at the ripe young age of 19 and completing his DVM by 23. Getting into the profession at such a young age may suggest that Michael had his sights set on being a Vet his entire life, but as Mike shares his story it becomes clear that there were many events, experiences, and beliefs working in the background that led him to a number of defining moments - moments that ultimately led him down the path he is currently on today. Jonathan Leicht, DVM leads the interview with his co-host as we cover topics including: An introduction to Michael Bugg, DVM How an early family event changed Michael's outlook on academia Moving fast! "I guess I'm going to Vet school!" Michael's young and unique path to get to Vet school and, looking back now, how to make the most of it The importance of mentorship in the early stages of your career and during Vet school The realization of being DVM at 23. "What the hell have I done? I have to do this for 40 years?"  Why Michael felt trapped before even getting started, and why he buried the feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety Michael's personal finance manifesto...and why it turned out to be NOT true Soul searching backpacking trips in Australia and New Zealand - the spark that led to a curiosity in real estate investing Why Michael chose to invest in real estate over investing in a Veterinary clinic Burn out, depression, overwhelm, and the evolution of "Miserable Mike" Why Michael bottled up his misery for so long before finally, out of desperation, making the change How he made the change - the journey into personal development "If I want to make a change in my life, I can, if I decide to do it" What its like to face the identity crisis of no longer being a practicing Veterinarian Pivoting from Veterinary practice to helping develop wellness in Veterinary professionals What the Veterinary Project Podcast means to Michael Bugg - helping Veterinary professionals improves their lives What's next for Michael Bugg? The conscious awareness of building a personal lifestyle by design The Rapid Fire Finale! Final words of wisdom If you liked the show and want to stay in the know please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing! We'd love it if you joined us for The Veterinary Project journey and connected with our community of like-minded Veterinary professionals. Send us an email at theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private 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 - Michael Bugg, DVM & Jonathan Leicht, DVM

Welcome to the first full-length interview episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast! In this episode we're getting to know one-half of the podcast's hosting duo: Jonathan Leicht, DVM Jonathan started as a volunteer at a large Calgary veterinary hospital as a 13 year old and 20+ years later became the General Manager of that very same location. Jonathan has had a diverse career to this point filled with an equally unique pallet of life experiences which we explore in this episode. Graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009, Jonathan has gone on to practice in general and emergency settings, manage key accounts with a pharmaceutical company across the west half of North America and work his way up to the role of Specialty Director of 6 large hospitals with VCA Canada. And while we very well could have in-depth conversation with Jonathan surrounding veterinary hospital operations, management, and business strategy, this episode is focused on getting to know the man, his story, and his approach towards life. Co-host Michael Bugg, DVM leads the conversation with Jonathan as we touch on topics including: Introductory background and how Jonathan got started on the path to veterinary medicine Stories of many unique life experiences including joining the military, game ranger responsibilities in South Africa, and moving to Seattle "Framing everything as positive" Jonathan's drive behind always pushing himself..."I would rather say yes, take a chance and fail, than say no and never have had the opportunity" Overcoming fear of failure by compounding habits and empowering beliefs Being willing to take on any task - the mindset of figuring it out, getting it done, and not waiting for somebody else. The steep learning curve coming out of school and going into practice Why there is always stress involved in achieving any success from his perspective The intent behind The Veterinary Project Podcast Surrounding yourself with the right people Insights into running the day-to-day operations of veterinary businesses What's next for Jonathan Leicht? The Rapid Fire Finale! If you liked the show and want to stay in the know please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing! We'd love it if you joined us for The Veterinary Project journey and connected with our community of like-minded veterinary professionals. Send us an email at theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private 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 - Michael Bugg, DVM & Jonathan Leicht, DVM

Welcome to The Veterinary Project Podcast with hosts Dr. Michael Bugg, DVM, and Dr. Jonathan Leicht, DVM. This is a show created by vets, featuring absolutely no pets!   We've swapped out our stethoscopes for microphones to bring you real conversations, aimed to connect this amazing profession full of remarkable people. Through the sharing of our collective stories and wisdom, and connecting over the many unique challenges we face, we invite you to join our community of veterinary professionals leading intentional lives. With weekly episodes upcoming, featuring our own personal stories as well as the stories of many fellow veterinary professionals, this is a place you can coming back to, helping you connect with like-minded individuals across the industry on matters that extend far beyond the workplace.  We are committed to growing the show as we begin our launch, so if you know of others that may benefit from these discussions, we’d love it if you shared the podcast and gave us a quick subscribe and review. This helps us reach more and more listeners just like you! We appreciate your support and thank you so much for listening! Dr. Michael Bugg & Dr. Jonathan Leicht