The Veterinary Project Podcast

So You Want to Own A Clinic, hey? That's amazing! We've got the perfect episode for you... Dr. Jonathan Leicht has spent over 10 years in major clinic operations roles with VCA and Mosaic Veterinary Partners, and has in the past couple years taken the jump into clinic ownership himself with Bridgeland Vet Clinic. In this short, powerful episode, Dr. Leicht shares 5 lessons from his experience in clinic ownership, including: Lesson 1: The Grind is Real Lesson 2: "Oh shit!" Moments from Areas You Didn't Expect Lesson 3: Finding Areas You Surprisingly Love Lesson 4: How Far Forward You Need to Plan Lesson 5: You Live and Die by Your Team Find out more about Bridgeland Vet: https://bridgelandvet.com/ @bridgelandvet We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please follow / 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

Friend and frequent guest of the show Dr. Tannetje Crocker makes her debut as co-host in this week's edition of the show, which features our incredible guest, Founder and CEO of MentorVet Dr. Addie Reinhard! 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. Topics covered in this conversation include: Where we're at and where we're going as a profession Mental health of veterinary professionals The surprising impacts of COVID-19 on the profession Breaking down the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study What is burnout? Taking responsibility for your career satisfaction, mental health and wellbeing How can employers improve mental health and wellbeing? 4 things that predicted good mental health and wellbeing for vets (from the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study) Setting a positive example for early-career veterinarians The toxicity of gossiping and client-bashing - even worse than you think! Everybody can do one thing... Dr. Reinhard's Impact Round! Check out the full Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study here: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/about-us/veterinary-wellbeing-study Thank you to Dr. Addie 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 on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please follow / 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. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engagement and social accountability in the veterinary profession, clinical communications, inter-professional work in the area of animal welfare, and elevating the quality and perception of well care for cats and dogs. Jordan’s work in Northern Saskatchewan is an area of true passion, and she strives to use her role as a veterinary educator to provide opportunities for veterinary learners and practitioners to develop and practice culturally safe approaches to veterinary care.  Her personal interests include lake time with her husband, 2 kids and dog, traveling and enjoying nature, and eating and cooking amazing food. In the 4th and Final Edition of this 4 part mini series, we're wrapping up with empathy, which includes discussion on: How communication in intimate relationships varies from work relationships Imposter syndrome and heated conversations What is empathy? Do you need to take on someone else's feelings in order to show empathy? Why empathy is humbling Opportunities to express empathy - how do you do it? Empathic statements Empathy in practice Jordan's communication challenge! To connect with Dr. Woodsworth you can find her via email: jordan.woodsworth@usask.ca We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on 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

Our listeners have spoken and a Part 2 on the topic of investing is in order! Dr. Michael Bugg and Dr. Jonathan Leicht return for a requested second discussion to follow-up on last week's 3 x 5 on the subject of investing. **Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do with your money is your responsibility and you agree any strategies undertaken are done so at your own risk. After updates from Dr. Leicht on the current state of his newest clinic, our co-hosts dive into investing-focused questions including: What main areas and trends the Doctor's have invested in Developing multiple verticals: interconnected investment and business activities Assessing the biggest risks ahead and protecting against them How staffing shortages pose a threat to vet med investments Return on time or return on investment? We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please rate and follow 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. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engagement and social accountability in the veterinary profession, clinical communications, inter-professional work in the area of animal welfare, and elevating the quality and perception of well care for cats and dogs. Jordan’s work in Northern Saskatchewan is an area of true passion, and she strives to use her role as a veterinary educator to provide opportunities for veterinary learners and practitioners to develop and practice culturally safe approaches to veterinary care.  Her personal interests include lake time with her husband, 2 kids and dog, traveling and enjoying nature, and eating and cooking amazing food. In Part 3 of this 4 part mini series, we're talking about active listening, including: Active listening = reflective listening Using open-ended questions to show active listening Should you label feelings as a listener? Ways to word your questions and statements effectively to show that you hear what they're saying The 3 steps to prepare yourself to actively listen Reflecting back what you've understood Word tracks you can use to get into deeper communication Jordan's communication challenge! Look out for the 4th and final part of this mini series coming out soon! To connect with Dr. Woodsworth you can find her via email: jordan.woodsworth@usask.ca We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on 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

3 Questions. 5 Minutes Each. Can Dr. Bugg handle Dr. Leicht's heat? Of course he can...cause this is a favorite subject of Mike's! In today's episode, our two co-hosts delve into the world of investing, a world which all veterinarians should be exploring and putting their hard earned money to work for the creation of a better future.  **Disclaimer** The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute financial advice and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. What you do with your money is your responsibility and you agree any strategies undertaken are done so at your own risk. Topics covered in this episode include include: Investing systems Evolving your investment strategy as your life evolves Automating funds towards investments The purpose of an opportunity fund Hitting home runs and understanding tail events The psychology of dealing with gains and losses when investing We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please rate and follow 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!

When you need a pet detective, you call Ace Ventura. When you need a veterinary lawyer, you call Doug Jack! Doug Jack is a partner in Canada’s largest law firm, Borden Ladner Gervais – the only national law firm with a team of lawyers under Doug’s leadership dedicated to the law as it relates to the practice of veterinary medicine.   He is an Associate member of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Hospital Managers’ Association and a charter and founding member of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association – the only Canadian to have served as its President.   Doug is a sought-after speaker on veterinary legal matters at veterinary conferences worldwide as well as the author of two books and numerous articles on the legal aspects of veterinary practice management.  He presents annual lectures on veterinary jurisprudence at Atlantic Veterinary College, Ontario Veterinary College, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (University of Calgary). He and his wife, Debbie, live near Owen Sound, Ontario with their aging Havanese dog. In his “down time”, Doug enjoys hiking (having successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro) and is an avid baseball fan (having completed a tour of every major league ball park). In this impactful conversation, topics covered include: What Doug's observing in veterinary medicine that he's never seen before (legally speaking) Shifting from the vet being in the center of the legal conversation to the consumer centric model The 2 things Vets need to do to protect themselves legally: risk management and medical records Material risk and probable risk The "Human-Animal Bond" and what that means for malpractice lawsuits Keeping proper medical records "If it ain't written down, it didn't happen!" Why we're seeing an increased amount of complaints towards veterinarians The overheated veterinary clinic marketplace and how deals with corporate groups are happening Teaching clinic owners what the sale process looks like (expectations, time, disclosure) What it means to "take a colleague to lunch" Doug's Impact Round! Big thanks to Doug Jack for joining us on the show! Connect with Doug by phone: 1-800-563-2595 Or via email: dcjack@blg.com We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on the show, our hosts, and all things Veterinary Project. If you liked the show and want to stay in the know, please rate and follow 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!

The second the public world knows you're in veterinary medicine, EVERYONE with a pet is going to want your advice! So, how do you handle this never ending onslaught of unsolicited requests? Dr. Jonathan Leicht and Dr. Michael Bugg have some insights and suggestions for managing this sometimes not-so-fun part of being a veterinary professional.  Amongst a couple quality rants and many laughs, topics covered in this episode include: Funneling communication through the right channels Giving out your personal cell phone - when to do so and when not Are you obligated to respond to a request on social media or your personal phone outside of working hours? Where to draw the line with friends and family on "free advice" Utilizing technology to filter communications with clients into your medical records The flip side of giving unsolicited advice: building incredible rapport Employer risk with developing personal connections with clients We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on 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. Jordan Woodsworth is a general veterinary practitioner, PhD candidate, and part of the Wellness and Preventive Medicine team at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Centre. She is a 2008 graduate of the WCVM and joined the staff at the VMC in 2012 to start the Wellness and Service Learning programs. Jordan’s diverse professional interests include community engagement and social accountability in the veterinary profession, clinical communications, inter-professional work in the area of animal welfare, and elevating the quality and perception of well care for cats and dogs. Jordan’s work in Northern Saskatchewan is an area of true passion, and she strives to use her role as a veterinary educator to provide opportunities for veterinary learners and practitioners to develop and practice culturally safe approaches to veterinary care.  Her personal interests include lake time with her husband, 2 kids and dog, traveling and enjoying nature, and eating and cooking amazing food. In Part 2 of this 4 part mini series, we're talking about non-verbal communication: Only 20% of communication is verbal, the remaining 80% is non-verbal Non-verbal communication: all about observation and awareness 4 types of non-verbal communication: kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage, autonomic changes Where to start in improving non-verbal communication Voice tone and pacing The importance of visual cues Close-talker or Far-talker? Sitting or standing? Personal boundaries Paralanguage: the secret sauce of communication Look for Part 3 of this mini series coming out soon! To connect with Dr. Woodsworth you can find her via email: jordan.woodsworth@usask.ca We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on 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

Isaiah Douglass is a Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Exit Planner, and Fee-Only advisor at Vincere Wealth Management. After working at a large national firm for a number of years, Isaiah left and founded a solo financial planning firm in 2018, pursuing a planning approach that was dedicated to identifying ways to grow the net worth of veterinarians. In the summer of 2020, he merged with another financial advisor and became a partner in Vincere Wealth Management. Isaiah hosts the weekly Veterinarian Success Podcast which interviews and discusses topics related to the clinical, business, financial, and personal lives of veterinarians. He is deeply involved in speaking within veterinary medicine, having talks with students, on podcasts, in video interviews, and as a guest at the Veterinary Financial Summit conference. This episode enters the world of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and the future of money. We wanted to bring Isaiah on the show to discuss these areas because of his relatedness to the veterinary profession and his wealth of knowledge on the subject. Whether you're already familiar with these topics, or brand new to the subject, Isaiah's explanations and insights will give you a better understanding of the space and all its intricacies so you can make informed decisions around what to do with your money. Topics covered include: Good money, bad money, and allocation - what's it all mean? A brief history of money The effect of inflation on real returns What is Bitcoin and how does it work (both as money and as a network)? Fiat Currency versus Blockchain How does someone "purchase" a Bitcoin? Decentralized currency - why does this matter and is it the future of exchange? The major difference between Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Centralized vs. Decentralized "Proof of work" and "Proof of stake" The point of Blockchain: to keep a good record of what's going on Why Dr. Leicht shied away from Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency at first Isaiah's Impact Round! Want to learn more or connect with Isaiah? Find him via online at: isaiah@vincerewealth.com https://www.vincerewealth.com/  We're online! Check out our website at theveterinaryproject.com for more info on 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