The Veterinary Survival Show
Episodes
50 episodes
How to Optimize Your Veterinary Clinic for Better Profit and Team Morale
In this episode, veterinary practice experts discuss how to identify and eliminate chaos in clinics by optimizing systems, team utilization, and scheduling. Learn practical strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and team satisfaction....
Mastering Practice Growth: Mid-Year Check-In
In this episode, veterinary practice experts discuss mid-year financial check-ins, team morale, practice management software, and strategies for growth and efficiency. They share insights on tax planning, inventory management, staff engagement,...
The Hidden Culture of High Performing Vet Practices: Secrets to Success
Explore the hidden culture of high-performing veterinary practices, focusing on intentionality, team dynamics, and leadership. Learn practical strategies to build and sustain a positive, productive practice environment.key topics<...
What Your CPA Isn’t Telling You What You Actually Need to Hear
This episode dives into the financial blind spots in veterinary practices, the importance of choosing the right CPA, and strategic planning for practice success. Mark McGaunn and Jenni George share insights on optimizing practice finances, buil...
Culture vs Compensation: What Keeps Veterinary Practices Together?
This episode explores the critical balance between culture and compensation in veterinary practices. Hosts Jenny and Mark share insights on how culture impacts team retention, the importance of intentional leadership, and practical strategies t...
When Your Pet Needs a Lawyer - Interview with Boston Dog Lawyer - Jeremy Cohen
In this episode, Jeremy Cohen, founder of Boston Dog Lawyers, shares insights into the niche field of pet law, including dangerous dog hearings, pet custody disputes, and the evolving legal recognition of animals as family members. Discover how...
Handling Difficult Clients Without Losing Your Cool
summaryIn this episode of the Veterinary Survival Podcast, Mark, Jenni, and Chris delve into the complexities of managing difficult clients in veterinary practice. They discuss the emotional and financial toll these clients can ta...
Pricing with Confidence: The Psychology of Your Fees
In this episode of the Veterinary Survival Podcast, hosts Mark and Jenni delve into the complexities of pricing in veterinary care. They discuss the emotional challenges veterinarians face when setting prices, the impact of financial conversati...
VMX Highlights & AI's Role in the Future of Veterinary Medicine
In this episode, Mark McGaunn and Jenni George discuss key takeaways from the VMX conference, focusing on the rise of AI technology in veterinary medicine, challenges faced by practices, the importance of team dynamics and retention, and the im...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Veterinary Practices: Efficiency Without Losing Your Culture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in veterinary medicine. It is already showing up in exam rooms, back offices, and practice management systems across the country. In this episode, Chris O’Day sits down with hosts Je...
It Depends: Vet Equipment Leases, Cash Flow, and Avoiding Bad Deals
In this episode of the Veterinary Survival Show, Mark McGaunn and Jenni George break down how veterinary practices can stay financially resilient through slow seasons, unexpected emergencies, and major equipment purchases.You will learn ...
Delegation for Your Sanity and Bottom Line: What Every Veterinarian Needs to Hear
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way to work. In this conversation, Mark McGaunn, CPA/PFS, CFP® and Partner at LGA, joins Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and hospital owner Jenni G...
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...
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...
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.
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.&...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...