The Veterinary Project Podcast

The Veterinary Project is incredibly excited to present this bonus episode of the podcast in celebration of the release of co-host Dr. Michael Bugg's new book: You’re Gonna Get Peed On!: How Veterinarians Can Keep Their Dream Job from Becoming a Nightmare While Working Less and Earning More Dr. Michael Bugg, DVM, is a full-time real estate investor and veterinarian with over a decade of clinical experience in veterinary medicine. After graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, he practiced as a mixed-animal veterinarian before shifting to a small-animal general practice. Like many of his colleagues, Michael struggled with the unique demands of veterinary clinical practice. Overwhelmed and burned-out, he often felt as if his career was spiraling into a nightmare. He struggled to get ahead financially despite the long hours he spent at the clinic. His entire life was impacted by his career stress—so much so that his wife gave him the moniker Miserable Mike. This, along with working amid the early 2000’s financial crisis and witnessing once-retired veterinarians picking up shifts, motivated Michael to take back control of his life. In You're Gonna Get Peed On!, Michael shares smart solutions for the personal and financial struggles that no one warned you about in vet school. With this guide of practical advice and insights from veterinarians pulled from this very podcast, get ready to take back control from veterinary burnout and realign your life for ultimate joy and financial abundance-both inside and outside of the clinic. This conversation led by co-host Dr. Jonathan Leicht, takes you behind of the scenes of the creation of the book, as well as going deeper into areas such as: Why Dr. Michael Bugg decided to write a book The how-tos of creating, writing, editing, and publishing Mike's book "This is a really good book!" - Dr. Jonathan Leicht gives his seal of approval Challenges and tribulations along the way Who this book is for "Miserable Mike" The difference between just-thinking-about-it, to aspiring, to accomplished author: GRIT The teachability index: your willingness to learn and your willingness to accept change Beyond the book - what else is included in You're Gonna Get Peed On! Get your copy of Dr. Bugg's book today!  Visit https://theveterinaryproject.com/book/ to order now! OR Head over to Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Youre-Gonna-Get-Peed-Veterinarians/dp/1738772314 Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Amy Oliver is an experienced healthcare executive and the founder and CEO of Amy Oliver + Co where she offers trusted advisory services and professional leadership and business coaching to practice owners, leaders, academics, and organizations in health and social sectors. Amy has coached and advised hundreds of health leaders and practice owners. She is passionate about bridging the gaps around strategy, management, and leadership through knowledge translation at the crossroads of health and business. She is the founder of the Healthy Business series, the Womentum series, and the online leadership platform, The Stack. She holds an MBA with a dual concentration in Organizational Leadership and Health Administration. She is a pharmacist, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a globally certified Project Management Professional.  Amy holds certificates in Emotional Intelligence and Advanced Strategic Management and Leadership. She is a sought after keynote speaker, a member of the Speakers Bureau of Canada, has won multiple health sector and leadership awards and is a recent alumna of the prestigious Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference. If you're someone who is in leadership or are someone who is aspiring to develop your leadership skills, you're going to gain immensely from this wide-ranging conversation. Topics covered include: The evolution of Amy's career Learning to lead through owning a franchise pharmacy business Letting things go to sharpen focus and increase productivity Best practices for health care providers and clinic leaders How operational efficiencies can improve mental health in the workplace Psychological safety in the workplace - what does that actually mean How clinic owners and leaders can get real feedback from their teams 3 examples of practices improving mental health in the workplace - employee engagement, operational efficiency, and recruitment Altering our expectations around what's possible for women (and men) in the workplace Amy's Impact Round! Thank you Amy for joining us on the show! If you'd like to learn more about Amy, her company's programs and consulting, or her upcoming initiatives and opportunities you can find her in the following places: www.amyoliver.ca E-mail direct: amy@amyoliver.ca Or on Instagram @amyoliverco One more amazing thing for our listeners...if you'd like to join the Fall 2023 cohort of Healthy Businesses, Amy's got a special discount code specific for listeners of this show! Use Promo Code VETPROJECT and get an additional  10% off the registration price for the Healthy Business 10 week course: https://www.amyoliver.ca/healthybusiness Registration is already open for the fall 2023 program! Early bird pricing goes until June 1st, 2023 before increasing to full price. This discount code applies to both the early bird and the full registration fees. If you or someone you know can benefit from additional business strategy and skills while gaining confidence in a group of like minded peers, then this course is for you! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

After a spirited preamble on the current state of economic affairs, Dr Michael Bugg leads this conversation with the resident expert, Dr. Jonathan Leich, on all things locum. Dr. Leicht breaks down what any locum veterinarian, or those aspiring to become one, should know.  Topics covered in this tactical conversation: Know your geography and what the going rates are Negotiating rate of pay and services offered.    Being a locum veterinarian is not for new grads (explanation of why) Clarity on your list of exceptions before discussing rate of pay Understanding where the liability lies (on the locum or on the practice) Getting liability insurance Have a contract - know what you're asking for and be ready to discuss it Employer goals versus locum goals Expectations on when you'll get paid as a locum We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Dr. Caleb Frankel is the Founder and CEO of Instinct Science, an organization with a mission of greatly improving modern veterinary team experiences through better technology. Instinct's practice software platforms power many of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in the industry and are focused on enhancing state-of-the-art veterinary centers by incorporating true workflow improvement, decision support, patient safety tools, and charge capture automation. An internship-trained ER veterinarian and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Caleb also practices emergency medicine at the Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, an 80-doctor referral hospital in Greater Philadelphia, PA. He previously served as Director of New Product Development at Brief Media where he led the development of products such as the Plumb's Veterinary Drugs app.  Caleb blogs on all things technology and workflow in veterinary medicine at pickthebrain.instinct.vet. In our wide-ranging conversation we cover: Caleb's journey to the veterinary industry and Instinct Science Stumbling across an internship that combined business training with vet med experience The beginning of Caleb's technological innovation Solving problems with software The evolution of Instinct Science Raising the capital to get started using the 3 Fs Recruiting the founding team to get Instinct off the ground Entrepreneurship: "it's an every day thing - obsession required" Handling competition and differentiating yourself in the marketplace Teaching yourself how to be, act, and think like a CEO Caleb's Impact Round! Thank you to Caleb for taking the time to join us on the show! For those that want to learn more about Instinct Science or connect with Caleb, best place is online and on LinkedIn: https://www.instinct.vet/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/instinct-science/ We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Traveling a lot with work?  If you're like Dr. Addie Reinhard, you can relate to the challenges of work-related travel, especially after a couple years of non existent business travel as a result of COVID-19.  Instead of trying to figure it out on her own, Dr. Reinhard put it out to her network to ask for some advice on how to best travel for work, which caught the attention of our co-hosts...so we decided to bring her back to chat on the subject! Travel tips covered include: Setting intentional time aside for yourself Wake up at the same time you at home Exercise! Never check a suitcase Focus on going deep with networking, not wide If you're tired, try power naps Follow-up the meaningful conversations with a handwritten card Create time outdoors in nature Staying on top of the work that's left at home (and noticing what broke!) ...and so much more! About Dr. Addie Reinhard: A previous guest of the show (episode 086), Dr. Addie Reinhard is the Founder and CEO of MentorVet, an evidence-based mentorship and professional development program for recent veterinary graduates. She is a veterinary wellbeing researcher, and her research focuses on developing and evaluating innovative interventions to support mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession. Dr. Reinhard is on the research team for the third phase of the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study, a study discussed in detail throughout this episode. In 2021, Addie completed a master’s degree in Community and Leadership Development and a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning from the University of Kentucky. She also holds a certificate in Veterinary Human Support from the University of Tennessee, and is a certified QPR instructor. Thank you to Dr. Reinhard for joining us on the show! If you'd like to connect with Addie you can do so in the following places: info@mentorvet.net IG, LinkedIn: @mentorvet Facebook: @mentorvet1 We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info about the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project, or follow us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can be sent to our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we'll catch you again in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

Welcome to 2023! Back in February 2021, Dr. Bugg shared his framework for goal setting on episode 028. It was a great episode - Go have a listen! In preparation for the first episode of the year, Jonathan and Mike decided to go back and have a listen to hear what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what goal setting this year means for them and the veterinary community.  Strap yourself in for some amazing stories, quality insights, and a number of laughs! Topics covered include: Acknowledging how far you've come Identity-based goals vs. outcome-based goals The VET acronym for success Visualization - See the future you desire Environment - Your physical world matters Tactics - The 7 Ds We'd love to hear what your goals are for 2023! Send us your messages on Instagram to @theveterinaryproject We're online! Check out our 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 a message to us on Instagram @theveterinaryproject 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 our Instagram, @theveterinaryproject. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you in 2 weeks for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast!

It's the festive time of year and as the holiday season enters full swing,  Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg have big news to share surrounding the show, including what things will look like in 2023! Enjoy the episode and a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family from the entire team at the Veterinary Project Podcast! We're online! Check out our 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!

Andrew Rotz is a CFP® Practitioner, Certified College Financial Consultant, and NAPFA member with a lifelong mission to serve his community. In his role as the Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy at NCSU's CVM in Raleigh, North Carolina, Andrew teaches students to plan around many factors including interests, abilities, values, personality, background, market conditions, and circumstances.  In his work with Tide & Tempest Financial Planning, Andrew helps clients and their families know and understand their needs, wishes, wants and the world that influences them to make intentional financial and life decisions. His mission is to enrich, educate, and engage the veterinary community to achieve better financial wellness and peace of mind. Andrew is co-host of Pawcast: Navigating the Veterinary Profession, a podcast offering advice to the veterinary profession on career development, personal finance and the business of veterinary medicine. Andrew also serves his country as a US Navy Reserve officer and recently returned from a deployment to the Middle East. He is married with two sons, living in Raleigh, NC. Topics covered in our conversation include: How Andrew got started working with veterinary professionals Financial foundations for students - why money matters Negotiating in today's hiring landscape Current excitements and fears for employees  Is academia keeping up with the pace of industry innovation? The financial challenges of today's modern DVM - student loan debt repayments, the cost of living, and wages How "The Great Wealth Transfer" may play out in vet med Aspiring clinic owners; should you buy or build? What every vet professional should do with their money Andrew's Impact Round! Thank you to Andrew for joining us on the Veterinary Project Podcast! Want to connect with Andrew? You can find him in the following places: andrewrotz@tidetempestfinancial.com tidetempestfinancial.com Andrew's Podcast, "The PawCast: Navigating the Veterinary Profession" can be found on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pawcast/id1500316675 We're online! Check out our 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!

Andrea Matrangolo is the Talent and Brand leader with Mosaic Veterinary Partners. She loves all things related to talent management, employer brand, and of course, animals! Over the last 10 years, Andrea has worked with teams—primarily in Oil and Gas-- to help them attract and retain the best talent, streamline talent processes, and showcase the importance of employer brand. Andrea lives in Calgary, AB with her husband, son, and her rambunctious springer spaniel. When she isn’t chasing around her toddler, you’ll likely find her outdoors or baking up a storm. As Director of Brand and Talent with Mosaic Veterinary Partners, Andrea brings her wealth of experience to the show this week to help other veterinary clinics attract and retain top talent for their operations.  Topics covered include: Andrea's career journey and transitioning to the veterinary industry Why you must stand out in the eyes of candidates! What is EVP - Employee/Employer Value Proposition Employer Brand: the perception of what it's like to work at your company How to build an EVP Your Employer Brand works as a filter Is this something you do internally or hire someone to do? Nuances of the candidate experience Building the "story" of a brand (and why story matters) Live, don't launch, your EVP Andrea's Impact Round! Thank you to Andrea for joining us on the show. The best place to reach here is via LinkedIn at: Andrea Matrangolo We're online! Check out our 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!

Dr. Katie Ford is an experienced small animal vet, having graduated from Liverpool in 2012 and gaining her RCVS Certificate in Internal Medicine in 2017. She became passionate about opening conversations up around imposter syndrome and self-doubt following her own experiences in the veterinary profession, and trained as a certified coach with further study in a number of areas, as well as publishing a series of books.  Katie grew a following of over 18,000 across social media as @katiefordvet, and is an international and keynote speaker, both in the vet profession and beyond. She co-founded Vet Empowered in 2020, offering personal development content and group coaching services, namely to recent graduates. As her businesses grew, she saw the importance of money mindset and financial independence, not only within her own clients but in making personal progress too. She joined VetYou as a co-director, helping to break down barriers around finances within the profession and to enable access to timely, expert financial advice. She is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Emotional Wellbeing Therapy. Topics covered include: Katie's story The impetus of imposter syndrome Are you focused on proving yourself to others? Discrediting the voice in your head Fundamentals of developing self-worth - start with what truly matters to you Taking action in alignment with what matters to you The stages of competence "There" is not an external place, it's an attitude Katie's Impact Round! Big thank you to Katie for joining us on the show! To connect with Katie, you can find her in the following places: IG: @katiefordvet www.katiefordvet.com FB: Katie Ford Consulting & Coaching IG: @vetempowered www.vetempowered.com We're online! Check out our 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!