Episode #80 — Silja Schiller-Moumtzidis
The People of Animal Health Podcast
From Boardroom to StraysSilja Schiller-Moumtzidis joins The People of Animal Health Podcast to share her journey from global corporate leadership to ending pet homelessness. As Co-Founder and CEO of Zero Stray Pawject, she explains scalable prevention models, municipal change, police training, and purpose-driven leadership reshaping animal welfare worldwide today globally.
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Episode #79 - Jon Ayers
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Ayers Beyond Adversity Jon Ayers shares his extraordinary journey from scaling IDEXX into Animal Health’s most valuable company to redefining purpose after a life-altering accident. He unpacks AI’s impact on Veterinary medicine, industry consolidation, and feline health and offers hard-won leadership lessons on resilience, innovation, and shaping the future of care across science and conservation.
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Episode #78 - James T. Penrod
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Protecting Public Trust James T. Penrod discusses leadership and innovation in Veterinary regulation as Executive Director of the AAVSB. He shares insights from decades working with regulatory boards, advancing licensure standards, and modernizing association management, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how regulation protects public trust while supporting a stronger, future-focused Veterinary profession nationwide.
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Episode #77 - Dr. Christine Staten
The People of Animal Health Podcast
The Staten Standard Dr. Christine Staten shares her journey from solo ambulatory veterinarian to owner of a thriving, two-location mixed animal practice. She discusses leadership, mentoring future veterinarians, earning an MBA, and helping practice owners build sustainable businesses that deliver more time, freedom, and fulfillment inside and outside the clinic for modern professionals.
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Episode #76 - Dr. Cristiano von Simson
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Science Meets Saddle Dr. Cristiano von Simson, Head of Marketing and Veterinary Services at Virbac US, shares insights from 30+ years in Animal Health. From equine practice to global leadership, he explores innovation, industry evolution, cross-functional teamwork, and the passion for animals and people that continues to drive his remarkable career.
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Episode 75 - Dr. Bob Lester
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Lester’s Leadership Lessons Dr. Bob Lester shares his path from mixed animal practitioner to co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of WellHaven Pet Hospitals, offering insights on leadership, the double bottom line, innovation in Veterinary education, and the evolving human-animal bond that continues to shape the profession’s future in meaningful and lasting ways.
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Episode #74 - Dr. Christine Royal
The People of Animal Health Podcast
The Royal Treatment Dr. Christine Royal, Vice President at Merck Animal Health, shares her journey from Veterinary practice to industry leadership, highlighting her passion for innovation in companion animal and equine care and her commitment to empowering Veterinary teams while advancing the future of Animal Health through mentorship, research, and compassionate leadership.
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Episode #73 | Dr. Rustin Moore
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Moore Than Medicine Dr. Rustin M. Moore, Dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his journey in Veterinary medicine, insights on equine health, the One Health approach, disaster response, and the power of the human-animal bond. A visionary leader, he continues to inspire innovation, compassion, and collaboration across the profession.
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Episode #72 - Dr. Scott Campbell
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Designing Compassionate Systems Dr. Scott Campbell is a visionary veterinarian and entrepreneur who redefined pet care through innovation, ethics, and sustainability. From transforming Banfield into a global network to pioneering Hannah the Pet Society, he shares insights on scaling with compassion, designing systemic solutions, balancing data and empathy, and shaping the future of Veterinary medicine and pet ownership.
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Episode #71 - Dr. Jason Epstein
The People of Animal Health Podcast
Pets, People, PurposeDr. Jason Epstein, Executive Medical Director at My Pets Wellness, shares his journey from Charleston roots to leading multi-state Veterinary operations. He offers insights on compassionate care, mentoring clinicians, and strengthening doctor-client-patient bonds—along with stories of family life, travel, and adventures with his loyal miniature Australian shepherd, Moxie.
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Renowned veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward shares insights on pet health, Veterinary innovation, and global advocacy. As founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and editor of Veterinary Clinical Obesity, he discusses advancing medical standards, promoting wellness, and shaping the future of Veterinary care through leadership, education, and compassionate action.