The Veterinary Survival Show
We know that running a veterinary business can sometimes feel like you're fighting your way through a jungle of financial insecurity, HR nightmares, and overall business confusion. Our goal is to give you the ideas and tools you need to not just survive in this jungle but to thrive in the veterinary industry. By combining over 50 years of knowledge and experience with differing opinions and a little humor, we will help you get the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your veterinary business. Welcome to The Veterinary Survival Show with veterinary CPA and Certified Financial Planner Mark McGaunn and Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and practice owner Jenni George.
Episodes
38 episodes
The Master Escape Plan!
At the Veterinary Survival Show, we're here to support our listeners through all stages of owning a practice... including the one that one wants to talk about, selling. Some may call it an "exit strategy", but we prefer the term master escape p...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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51:23
Fees: the other F word!
The Veterinary Survival Show is BACK with our latest episode! This time we're talking about fees - the other F word! What is a fee? Why are they so controversial? Are there any instances where fees are appropriate? We're not giving anything awa...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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42:20
Special Guest: Dr. Peter Weinstein
The Veterinary Survival Show is excited to welcome Dr. Peter Weinstein to our Podcast! Listen in to hear his thoughts on the state of the today's veterinary industry and how it can (and should) change.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:39
Special Guest: Michael Shirley, Veterinary Leadership Book Club
On this episode of The Veterinary Survival Show, we're super excited to chat with Michael Shirley, practice manager and founder of the Veterinary Leadership Book Club.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:43
Your questions answered: Part 3
It's time to answer YOUR questions again! We're back for PART 3! Co-hosts Mark and Jenni have decades of experience in their respective fields - so why not share some advice? We love answering your questions, so feel free to reach out to us at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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49:54
Special Guest: Dr. Simon George, DVM
Regular listeners to our podcast have gotten to know Veterinary Survival Show cohost, practice owner and certified practice manager Jenni George... but what about her infamous husband Simon? She's name dropped him a handful of times, so we figu...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:57
Special Guest: Dr. Jeff Rothstein, Mission Vet Partners
Join us for this episode of The Veterinary Survival show as we get to know Dr. Jeff Rothstein, Founder and Co-President of Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP). Dr. Rothstein bought his first veterinary practice within one year of graduating veter...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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39:11
Partnerships: 'Til Death Do Us Part?
Does the idea of taking on a business partner scare you? If so, you're not alone... and not wrong - it's a big deal! In fact, sometimes these 'partnerships' are referred to as 'marriages'. Partnerships have great advantages, but should bo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:58
You can't have CULTURE without the CULT!
The Veterinary Survival Show is back! This episode is all about the culture of your veterinary clinic... the 'culture' that can sometimes feel like a 'cult'. But is that a bad thing? We don't think so! We're looking at the 'good' side of cults ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:42
Getting Your Administrative Ducks in a Row (part 2)
Back by popular demand, it's time to get MORE administrative ducks in a row! Admin DOES NOT have to be overwhelming, but it certainly should not be overlooked. The Veterinary Survival Show is back to guide listeners through new admin concerns a...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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46:24
Special Guest: Nicole Clausen - Veterinary Care Logistics CEO
Does the word "inventory" fill you with dread? If so, then you've come to the right place! On this episode of The Veterinary Survival Show, co-hosts Mark and Jenni sit down with Nicole Clausen, CEO and founder of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:51
Getting Your Administrative Ducks in a Row (part 1)
If you're a veterinary practice owner or manager (and if you're not, we're willing to bet you know one!), you know how much can be on your plate at once. Managers and owners are constantly wearing several metaphorical hats throughout the day. B...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:32
The Changing Landscape of Veterinary Medicine
Change: sometimes it's scary, sometimes it's great, but one thing for sure: it's inevitable. Change is happening all around us, and that includes within the veterinary community. From changing policies to changing employment mentalities, Mark a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:16
Super Strategies for a Better Bottom Line
What are you doing to improve your bottom line? If that question caused you to panic as you struggle to come up with an answer, this episode is for you! In this episode of The Veterinary Survival Show, co-hosts Mark and Jenni cover 'common sens...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:33
Marketing: Don't Just Set it and Forget it!
Marketing-- where would we be without it? Marketing is an important aspect to every business, but it's definitely not as simple as it sounds. Who are you trying to reach, and why? What's the best way to market your veterinary clinic? What...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:15
Personality Types and Why They Matter
How familiar are you with your employees? Sure, you know their name and role within your clinic, but do you really know them? This episode of the Veterinary Survival Show takes on a long-awaited topic: personality types.Jenni t...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:42
Special Guests: Brad Berg and Heather Rinkol - PacWest Bank
The Veterinary Survival Show welcomes guests Brad Berg and Heather Rinkol of PacWest Bank. Loans for veterinary practice owners can be intimidating, but with specialized lenders like Brad and Heather by your side, you won't have to worry. Our g...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:51
The Importance of Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures might not seem like the most exciting part of your vet hospital or clinic, but there's no doubt they're super important! Policies and procedures bring order to the workplace, and consistency to your patient care. Cohosts...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:46
Profit Solver: A Year In Review
Regular listeners of The Veterinary Survival Show will remember our previous chat about Profit Solver, the veterinary-specific program designed to boost profit. Steve Castillo, CEO of Profit Solver, was t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:38
Your questions answered: Part 2
You've got (more) questions, we've got (more) answers! On this episode of The Veterinary Survival Show, cohosts Mark and Jenni answer more questions on a broad range of topics. Ever wondered if you c...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:53
Special Guest: Colin Carr - CARR Healthcare Realty
This week The Veterinary Survival Show sits down with Colin Carr of CARR Healthcare Realty for a highly educational interview. Colin has been in the real estate game for a long time, but that's not the only reason why we love chatting with him....
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:01
When to Say Goodbye: Client Edition
Nightmare clients - we've all had them. Whether they're unwilling to pay a bill, refusing to follow your protocols, or acting inappropriately in your clinic, those clients that 'keep us up at night' are never fun. If you've ever dealt with a cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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39:55
Special Guest: Sean Coyle, Simmons Northeast
The Veterinary Survival Show welcomes guest Sean Coyle of Simmons Northeast, to chat with co-host Mark McGaunn. Sean has been part of Mark's trusted group of financial professionals for close to a decade. He has worked as an advisor to veterina...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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40:12
What Can We Learn From Corporate Veterinary Medicine?
What do most small practice owners think of when they hear "corporate veterinary medicine"? Cookie-cutter hospitals with no 'home town feel'? If you think corporate hospitals are 'the enemy', then you'll want to listen to this episode of The ...
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Episode 15
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40:43