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.

32 - Dr. Marie Holowaychuk 02/13/2020

32 - Dr. Marie Holowaychuk Burnout is one of the largest issues in veterinary medicine today, but there's a significant stigma around it. This week, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk sits down with Shawn & Ivan for a very important discussion about identifying and working to overcome burnout. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/13140626

31 - Danielle Lambert | Snout School 02/06/2020

31 - Danielle Lambert | Snout School Many veterinary clinics know that they should be on social media, but they often don't have a strategy. This week on the podcast, Shawn & Ivan speak with Danielle Lambert of Snout School about how clinics can grow their business through social media. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/13047302

30 - Dr. Cindy Trice | Relief Rover 01/30/2020

30 - Dr. Cindy Trice | Relief Rover Being a relief veterinarian offers a lot of benefits, but it also comes with its own unique challenges. This week, Shawn & Ivan sit down with Dr. Cindy Trice of Relief Rover to talk about building a community and helping them become better businesspeople. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12953099

29 - Dr. Aaron Massecar | Translational Medicine Institute 01/23/2020

29 - Dr. Aaron Massecar | Translational Medicine Institute Is the best way to innovate to bring people from different disciplines together? This week on the show, Dr. Aaron Massecar joins Shawn & Ivan to speak about his work in fostering innovation, where things are going, and the changing demands of consumers. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12863888

28 - Sam Ginn | Vetspire 01/16/2020

28 - Sam Ginn | Vetspire Growing up, Sam Ginn of Vetspire realized that a few extra software tools didn't help his veterinarian mother get home any earlier. This week on the show, he joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about building a better practice management system from the ground up. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12771113

27 - Dr. Julien Renard | Vetstoria 01/09/2020

27 - Dr. Julien Renard | Vetstoria How can a veterinary clinic or business grow? This week on the show, Julien Renard of Vetstoria joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about using data to gauge return on investment, the intricacies of operating internationally, and the importance of convenience. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12682415

26 - Steven Eidelman | Modern Animal 01/02/2020

26 - Steven Eidelman | Modern Animal What if a veterinary clinic was able to offer the best care, but get everything antiquated out of the way? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Steven Eidelman, founder of Modern Animal, to discuss how to modernize the veterinary clinic. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12596078

25 - Emily Dong | Pawprint 12/26/2019

25 - Emily Dong | Pawprint Despite their necessity, veterinary records are a huge hassle to look after - even more so when switching to a new veterinarian. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Emily Dong of Pawprint to explore how digital records can save time for everyone. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12532865

24 - Dr. Aubrey Kumm | Guava AI 12/19/2019

24 - Dr. Aubrey Kumm | Guava AI We've heard for decades that artificial intelligence is the future, but when is that future? This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Dr. Aubrey Kumm, a veterinarian and neuroscience researcher who uses AI to power GuavaVet, a veterinary recruitment platform. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12470822

23 - Dr. Tara McCarthy 12/12/2019

23 - Dr. Tara McCarthy Your health is one of the most precious things you have, but the rigours and stresses of veterinary life mean that we don't take care of ourselves like we should. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Tara McCarthy about how to stay healthy. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12377456

22 - Lisa Hu | Roo.vet 12/05/2019

22 - Lisa Hu | Roo.vet Is locum work the way of the future when it comes to preventing burnout? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Lisa Hu, the CEO of Roo, for a discussion about empowering veterinarians to work where they want and when they want. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12290321

21 - Bruce Truman | BLT Consulting 11/28/2019

21 - Bruce Truman | BLT Consulting There are more pets than ever before, but owners are seeking providers of care outside of the independent veterinary practice. This week, Bruce Truman of Babelbark joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss how adapting new technologies helps clinics stay competitive. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12211589

20 - Maciej Wojcik | VetMedSolutions 11/21/2019

20 - Maciej Wojcik | VetMedSolutions E-collars are ubiquitous because of their effectiveness, but the "cone" is big, bulky, and unwieldy. In a live recording from the New York Vet Show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Maciej Wojcik of VetMedSolutions to discuss alternative recovery garments. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12122804

19 - Dr. Rory Lubold | Paion Vet 11/14/2019

19 - Dr. Rory Lubold | Paion Vet The subscription model has become incredibly popular through companies like Netflix. Could a similar model be applied to veterinary medicine? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Rory Lubold of Paion Vet about the potential of subscription medicine. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/12034349

18 - Tony Cairo | Anipanion 11/07/2019

18 - Tony Cairo | Anipanion Telemedicine is an extremely broad category, one with many different functions and approaches. On this week's episode, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Tony Cairo of Anipanion to talk about the different segments that companies are targeting in telemedicine. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11952755

17 - Dr. Thom Jenkins | Gula 10/31/2019

17 - Dr. Thom Jenkins | Gula Taking a pet into a veterinary clinic is a high-effort action, and so pets are sometimes seen far later than they should have been. This week, Shawn & Ivan discuss lowering barriers through telehealth with Gula CEO & Co-Founder Dr. Thom Jenkins. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11861897

16 - Nick Kurgansky | Next In Line 10/24/2019

16 - Nick Kurgansky | Next In Line The notion of scheduling appointments has been around for hundreds of years, and yet it is an incredibly inefficient process. This week, Nick Kurgansky, the CEO of Next In Line, joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss the strength of digital scheduling. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11773088

15 - Dan Eisenstadt |Terravet Real Estate 10/17/2019

15 - Dan Eisenstadt |Terravet Real Estate Everyone's had that one bad landlord - but what if you could actually do something about it? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Daniel Eisenstadt, CEO & Chairman of Terravet Real Estate Solutions, to chat about veterinary real estate. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11684363

14 - Dr. Chip Ponsford 10/10/2019

14 - Dr. Chip Ponsford The lean methodology has been used to revolutionize operations in manufacturing and health care, but can it be used in the veterinary world? This week, Dr. Chip Ponsford joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss the value of continuous improvement. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11596058

13 - William Griffin, VMD 10/03/2019

13 - William Griffin, VMD Veterinary clinics are not often thought of as businesses, but as with everything else they need to be managed. This week on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. William Griffin about systems and processes for people management. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11506100

12 - Stephen Cital 09/26/2019

12 - Stephen Cital The negative reputation of cannabis has long prevented innovation in alternative medical applications. This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Stephen Cital of ElleVet Sciences for a crash course in cannabinoids. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11391476

11 - Dr. Aaron Smiley | Vetcor 09/19/2019

11 - Dr. Aaron Smiley | Vetcor Having a mentor - someone with experience that you can learn from - is important in any field. This week, Dr. Aaron Smiley joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about the importance of veterinary mentorship, and an innovative new approach for connecting people. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11319776

10 - Dr. Barry MacEachern | Burnside Veterinary Hospital 09/12/2019

10 - Dr. Barry MacEachern | Burnside Veterinary Hospital The goal of veterinary marketing is to drive more business to your clinic - but can there be too much of a good thing? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Dr. Barry MacEachern, who speaks about his adventures in television. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11228606

09 - Brendan Lynch | VCA 09/05/2019

09 - Brendan Lynch | VCA There's a perception of large companies as slow to adapt to change and not in search of innovation, but is this actually the case? Brendan Lynch, VP of Digital Strategy for VCA, is on the show this week to chat about innovation within large organizations. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11134874

08 - Dr. Stacee Santi | Vet2Pet 08/29/2019

08 - Dr. Stacee Santi | Vet2Pet Smartphones have become an integral part of the lives of most everyone, yet veterinarians definitely aren't taking advantage. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Stacee Santi, the owner of Vet2Pet, about using apps to connect clinics with clients. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/11041862

07 - Jamie Moodie | Vetsdirect 08/22/2019

07 - Jamie Moodie | Vetsdirect Making a phone call is more efficient than traveling to a clinic, so why do pet owners need to come to a clinic for even the smallest issue? This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Jamie Moodie, Managing Director of Vetsdirect, about telehealth. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/10941305

06 - Dr. Frank Marchell 08/15/2019

06 - Dr. Frank Marchell In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Frank Marchell about the efficiency created by technology. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/10880939

05 - Randy Valpy | LifeLearn 08/08/2019

05 - Randy Valpy | LifeLearn This week on the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn and Ivan are joined by Randy Valpy, President and CEO of LifeLearn Animal Health, on how to make sure your web marketing helps your practice stand out against the rest. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/10721567

04 - Dr. Justine Lee | VETgirl 08/01/2019

04 - Dr. Justine Lee | VETgirl Shawn & Ivan are thrilled to welcome the CEO of VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education, Dr. Justine Lee, in an exploration of utilizing new media as part of a business' core offerings. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/10708589

03 - Dan Espinal | Rarebreed Veterinary Partners 08/01/2019

03 - Dan Espinal | Rarebreed Veterinary Partners Clinic consolidation is one of the most important issues facing the veterinary industry. On this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Dan Espinal of Rarebreed Veterinary Partners joins Shawn & Ivan to shine a light on the practice. /episode/index/show/veterinary-innovation-podcast/id/10691426

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