In this episode, Dr. Jim Zeliff, DVM, MBA, joined us to discuss the emergence of mid-level veterinary practitioners. In November 2024, Colorado voters passed Proposition 129, creating a “veterinary professional associate” position. After two years of training and certification, these associates would be able to practice veterinary medicine under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

The AVMA, AAEP, and many other veterinary associations are strongly opposed to this mid-level role. In the episode, Dr. Zeliff encouraged veterinarians to become involved in their state VMA to increase advocacy for equine and other sectors of veterinary medicine. In closing, he said increased utilization of licensed veterinary technicians is an important part of keeping VPAs out of equine veterinary medicine.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 119:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Jim Zeliff, DVM, MBA
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, a VIN Foundation board member and student debt expert, joined us to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of educational loan repayment. Bartels explained how the recent passage of the Big Beautiful Bill will cause the biggest change in educational loans seen in our lifetime, impacting borrowers currently in repayment and new borrowers, including those entering veterinary school in 2025 and 2026.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 118:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, a VIN Foundation board member and student debt expert
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, we talked with Ruthie Lindberg, VMD, and Justin Jornigan, DVM, about their experiences raising young families as equine practitioners and practice owners.

Both doctors have two young children and busy, growing practices. With help from their spouses, they have found ways to prioritize their families despite their busy careers.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 117:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Drs. Ruthie Lindberg, VMD, and Justin Jornigan
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Ginger Reagan, DVM, talked about her experience shifting to haul-in emergency services.

Reagan began encouraging her clients to haul into her clinic when her practice’s high emergency load was leading to burnout. This change increased efficiency and improved patient care.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 116:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Ginger Reagan, DVM
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Travis Boston, DVM, shares his thoughts on compensation for associate equine veterinarians. He describes the important developments and new ideas in compensation, highlighting the jump in new graduate salaries in the equine sector. He also emphasizes the importance of considering the total compensation package when fielding offers.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 115:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Travis Boston, DVM
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD, joined us to discuss how equine veterinarians can help their clients prevent barn fires by assessing their stables for vulnerabilities. She shared the top causes of barn fires and emphasized the importance of partnering with local fire departments.

Dr. Husted is a decorated combat veteran and retired U.S. Army Signal Officer. She provides training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the U.S. and internationally. She has published numerous critiques, techniques, and journal articles on large animal disaster and emergency rescue, horse barn fires, and heavy rescue of large animals.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 114:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Rebecca Gimenez Husted
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Jesse Tyma, DVM, DACVS, joined us to discuss her perspectives on perfectionism in equine practice.

Tyma wrote a paper on this topic that she presented at the 2024 AAEP Convention, which explored the importance of recognizing both the positive and negative aspects of perfectionism. To highlight the power of positive perfectionism, she explained the difference between good (adaptive) and bad (maladaptive) perfectionism.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 113:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Jesse Tyma, DACVS
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Ciera Guardia, DVM, joined us to talk about her experience starting an equine practice with the help of a mentor. She also discussed her paper on the "Stay Factor" presented at the 2024 AAEP Convention, which explores the importance of knowing your unique needs and having a vision for your career to stay in equine practice.

With a clear goal of becoming a sports medicine practitioner, Guardia partnered with a mentor who provided financial support and business experience to start her own practice. She explained the basics of the vested purchase model and directed interested listeners to additional resources.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 112:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Ciera Guardia, DVM
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Caitlin Dobecka, DVM, joined us to discuss how she started her veterinary practice without using credit. She also discussed her paper “The Stay Factor: Unveiling the Paths to Success in Equine Practice,” presented at the 2024 AAEP Convention, in which she explores the importance of thinking outside the box and considering individual needs and circumstances.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 111:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Caitlin Dobecka, DVM
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, we talked with Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, about the quickly changing landscape of telemedicine and its future in veterinary medicine. She discussed the important understanding of laws surrounding VCPRs and how they differ between states. She also discussed the helpful resources compiled by the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, including the interactive map that outlines each state’s current regulations on veterinary telemedicine.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 110:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guest: Dr. Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice