Veterinary Innovation Podcast

The Veterinary Innovation Podcast covers the most interesting, exciting, and controversial topics in the industry today. Veterinary technology entrepreneurs Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov chat with industry leaders and innovators about the biggest challenges they’re facing - and how they’re overcoming them.

247 - Dr. Jason Balara | Lark Capital Group 04/11/2024

247 - Dr. Jason Balara | Lark Capital Group In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak interview Dr. Jason Balara, a veterinary surgeon and co-founder of . Dr. Balara shares insights into his journey from veterinary surgery to real estate ownership, highlighting the parallels between being a vet and a real estate investor and emphasizing the importance of creating alternative streams of income. Learn more about Lark Capital Group at . Dr. Balara recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30766853

246 - Coleen Ellis | Two Hearts Pet Loss Center 04/04/2024

246 - Coleen Ellis | Two Hearts Pet Loss Center This week, Dr. Ivan Zak and Shawn Wilkie speak with Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center. Coleen discusses her journey and passion for providing meaningful end-of-life care for pets. She highlights the importance of educating professionals and pet owners on end-of-life care. Learn more about The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care at . Coleen recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30676283

245 - Joey Campagna | CUBEX 03/28/2024

245 - Joey Campagna | CUBEX This week, Joey Campagna from CUBEX joined Dr. Ivan Zak and Shawn Wilkie to discuss CUBEX's role in transforming inventory management in veterinary clinics, and its recent innovations, including its involvement in the Safe Handling framework, which sets new standards for managing dangerous drugs. Learn more about CUBEX's solutions at . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30578648

244 - Dr. Sharon French | VetAvailability.com 03/21/2024

244 - Dr. Sharon French | VetAvailability.com This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak interview Dr. Sharon French about the creation of VetAvailability.com, its role in helping people find veterinary care, and its impact on expediting patient care. Learn more about . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30475838

243 - Ashley Koll | Lemon Collaborative 03/14/2024

243 - Ashley Koll | Lemon Collaborative In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Ashley Koll, CEO of Lemon Collaborative, about influencer marketing in the veterinary industry, and how they help both creators and businesses. Learn more about Lemon Collaborative at . Ashley recommends watching . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30363613

242 - Dr. Sarah Machell | PetPath 03/07/2024

242 - Dr. Sarah Machell | PetPath This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Sarah Machell of about the advantages of using digital care management tools in clinics and their positive impact on client experience, team workload, and financial performance. Learn more about PetPath at . Dr. Machell recommends the . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30261148

241 - Dr. Kenneth Pierce | VESPECON 02/29/2024

241 - Dr. Kenneth Pierce | VESPECON In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak speak to Dr. Kenneth Pierce from about bridging the gap between specialty vet consultants and general veterinary practices and improving patient outcomes. Learn more about VESPECON at . Dr. Pierce recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30130033

240 - Matt Russell | Petszel 02/22/2024

240 - Matt Russell | Petszel This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Matt Russell from Petszel, to discuss how their platform streamlines the post-adoption workflow by connecting animal shelters, new pet parents, and pet/vet services. Learn more about Petszel at . Mr. Russell recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/30056273

239 - Emmitt Nantz | Inventory Ally 02/15/2024

239 - Emmitt Nantz | Inventory Ally Emmitt Nantz, co-founder of , discusses how veterinary hospitals can reduce costs and take control of their inventory management on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast with Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak. Learn more about Inventory Ally at . Emmitt recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29965033

238 - Dr. Caleb Frankel | Instinct 02/08/2024

238 - Dr. Caleb Frankel | Instinct This week, Shawn and Ivan interview Dr. Caleb Frankel, the CEO of Instinct, discussing the Instinct’s recent acquisition of VetMedux and their vision for integrating their software products to optimize veterinary practice management. Dr. Frankel recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29855093

237 - Dr. Richard Markell | Altano Group-North America 01/25/2024

237 - Dr. Richard Markell | Altano Group-North America In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Dr. Richard Markell, the VP of Strategy-M&A at , to discuss the unique aspects of equine practice and explore how consolidation in vet med can create a professional collaboration with a focus on maintaining the individual culture of each practice. Dr. Markell recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29642553

236 - Dr. Alejandro Bernal | PetDx 01/18/2024

236 - Dr. Alejandro Bernal | PetDx Unfortunately, cancer is one of the leading causes of death for dogs in veterinary medicine. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak hear from Dr. Alejandro Bernal of about how they are addressing the challenge of early cancer detection by providing veterinary professionals with special tests. Learn more about OncoK9 at . Dr. Bernal recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29544343

235 - Yang Shi | VetSnap 01/11/2024

235 - Yang Shi | VetSnap This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Yang Shi from VetSnap to talk about their achievement of reaching 1000 customers and their recent entry into the hardware business, and explore the trends in controlled drug logging compliance. Learn more about VetSnap at /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29447043

234 - Pierce Dargan | Equine MediRecord 01/04/2024

234 - Pierce Dargan | Equine MediRecord The equine industry struggles with paper-based record-keeping, which is inefficient, inaccurate, and risky. Equine MediRecord's founder, Pierce Dargan, discusses the digitization of veterinary compliance documentation for racehorses with Shawn Wilkie and Ivan Zak. Learn more about EMR at . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29337643

233 - Dr. Nick Lloyd | Vet XML Consortium 12/28/2023

233 - Dr. Nick Lloyd | Vet XML Consortium This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Dr. Nick Lloyd, a veterinary surgeon and founder of Vet XML Consortium. Dr. Lloyd shares his experience at the London Vet Show, highlighting the latest innovations in the veterinary industry, key players, and technologies that are making a positive impact on practice management and client communication. Dr. Lloyd recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29263223

232 - Chan Namgong | Oncotect 12/21/2023

232 - Chan Namgong | Oncotect In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Chan Namgong, the CEO and Founder of Oncotect, about innovative and affordable at-home cancer screening tests for dogs. Chan shares his personal experience with his mother's battle with cancer, which served as the catalyst for creating an accessible and convenient cancer screening test for dogs. Learn more about at-home cancer screening tests for dogs at Chan recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29182168

231 - Dr. Scott Weinman | The Vets Unleashed 12/14/2023

231 - Dr. Scott Weinman | The Vets Unleashed In this week's Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss with Dr. Scott Weinman the role of effective and practical time management skills in restoring control and satisfaction in a veterinarian's daily life. Learn more about Dr. Weinman's workshops at . Dr. Weinman recommends a . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/29085708

230 - Dr. Kuba Letek | Wimba 12/07/2023

230 - Dr. Kuba Letek | Wimba Custom orthotics for animals can be imprecise and time-consuming using traditional methods. In this episode, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak discuss Wimba’s innovative approach to creating precise custom orthotics for animals using 3D printing technology with a smartphone with Dr. Kuba Letek, Chief Medical Officer at Wimba. Learn more about Wimba at . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28961573

229 - Jessica Baier | Habit Money 11/30/2023

229 - Jessica Baier | Habit Money Veterinary professionals often face financial stress and lack tools for effective money management. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk to Habit Money's founder, Jessica Baier, about achieving financial wellness in vetmed, reducing stress, and finding peace of mind. Learn more about Habit Money at . Jessica recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28801798

228 - Dr. Serena Nayee | InclusiVet | Chapter VIII | Vetbulance Community Care 11/23/2023

228 - Dr. Serena Nayee | InclusiVet | Chapter VIII | Vetbulance Community Care This week, Shawn and Ivan sit down with Dr. Serena Nayee, the founder of InclusiVet, Chapter VIII, and Vetbulance Community Care. Together, they explore the three initiatives she is involved in and discuss the synergy between the nonprofit and for-profit arms working towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine. Learn more about , and . Dr. Nayee recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28763788

227 - Joe Spector | Dutch 11/16/2023

227 - Joe Spector | Dutch This week, Shawn and Ivan explore the potential of telemedicine with Joe Spector from Dutch to tackle challenges in accessing pet care and the shortage of veterinary professionals. Learn more about Joe at Joe recommends the book . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28654093

226 - Janina Krumbeck | MiDOG Animal Diagnostics 11/09/2023

226 - Janina Krumbeck | MiDOG Animal Diagnostics Janina Krumbeck of MiDOG Animal Diagnostics chats with Shawn and Ivan about the transformative potential of molecular-based diagnostic tools in veterinary medicine, that offer more accurate and comprehensive insights into animal health. Learn more about Janina Krumbeck at Janina recommended the book . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28564157

225 - Dr. Linda Black | Gallant Therapeutics 11/02/2023

225 - Dr. Linda Black | Gallant Therapeutics In this week's episode, Shawn and Ivan discuss with Dr. Linda Black of Gallant Therapeutics the role and impact of stem cell therapies in veterinary medicine, exploring their innovative application in animal care. Learn more about Dr. Linda Black at . Dr. Linda Black recommended . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28495025

224 - Eric Miller | Econologics Financial Advisors 10/26/2023

224 - Eric Miller | Econologics Financial Advisors Veterinarians often face with financial management issues, and in this episode, we discuss these challenges with financial advisor Eric Miller, who offers insights on the importance of understanding the veterinary business's financial aspects to secure economic independence. Check your financial health here: Mr. Miller recommends the book . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28429013

223 - Guilherme Coelho | Maven 10/19/2023

223 - Guilherme Coelho | Maven Pets' health issues often go unnoticed, leading to delayed care. This week, Guilherme Coelho of Maven discusses how data and AI can be leveraged to improve pet care quality. Learn more about Maven at . Mr. Coelho recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28355684

222 - Ryan Gallagher | Scribenote 10/12/2023

222 - Ryan Gallagher | Scribenote In this week's episode of Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn and Ivan chat with Ryan Gallagher from Scribenote about how their technology streamlines SOAP-format medical record-keeping, freeing up valuable time for veterinarians. Learn more about Scribenote at . Mr. Gallagher recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28291919

221 - Dr. Julien Labruyere | VetCT 10/05/2023

221 - Dr. Julien Labruyere | VetCT Educating professionals and effectively using AI tools can enhance various aspects, not just diagnostics and communication. Dr. Julien Labruyère from VetCT joins Shawn and Ivan to emphasize the need for educating veterinary professionals about AI's workflow and clinical benefits. . Learn more about Dr. Julien Labruyère at . Dr. Julien recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28233866

220 - Dr. Dennis Chmiel | MySimplePetLab 09/28/2023

220 - Dr. Dennis Chmiel | MySimplePetLab The veterinary care access gap is growing due to workforce shortages and appointment limitations, causing pet treatment delays. This week, Shawn and Ivan discuss with Dr. Dennis Chmiel of MySimplePetLab how the company tackles this issue with veterinary-approved test and care solutions from home. Learn more about MySimplePetLab at . Dr. Chmiel recommends . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28160741

219 - Joe Landolina | Cresilon 09/21/2023

219 - Joe Landolina | Cresilon This week, Shawn and Ivan discover VETIGEL, invented by Joe Landolina of Cresilon, a groundbreaking plant-based hemostasis gel that swiftly stops severe bleeding in animals. Learn more about VETIGEL at /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28100690

218 - Dr. Ricky Walther | Pawlicy Advisor 09/14/2023

218 - Dr. Ricky Walther | Pawlicy Advisor This week, Shawn and Ivan are joined by Dr. Ricky Walther, Chief Medical Officer at Pawlicy Advisor to explore the rapidly growing pet insurance industry and how Pawlicy Advisor simplifies the insurance selection process for pet owners. Learn more about Dr. Walther at Dr. Walther recommends the . /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/28023708

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