In this episode, Laura Javsicas, VMD, DACVIM, and Anna Hood, DVM, CVMMP, joined us to discuss maternity leave policies in equine practice. Both guests are practice owners who have taken maternity leave and managed employees who have taken maternity leave. They shared their thoughts about the importance of paid leave, offering flexibility for associates after giving birth, and optimizing communication with clients and the practice team.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 126:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guests: Laura Javsicas, VMD, DACVIM, and Anna Hood, DVM, CVMMP
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Rachel Liepman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), talked about her experience creating a brand identity for her practice, EquIMed Equine Veterinary Services, in Carefree, Arizona. She described the process of creating a logo and tagline, shared how having a strong brand identity allowed her to attract the right clients to her practice, and explained how she navigated starting a solo practice after many years as an associate.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 125:

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

In this episode, Drs. Kim Allshouse, DVM, and Kyle Clark, VMD, joined us to discuss alternative track residencies. Both guests gained experience in general practice before deciding to specialize. After being out of academia for years, they each decided to pursue an alternative track residency while continuing to practice.

In the episode, both veterinarians describe their biggest challenges with pursuing a residency while working full-time, as well as their favorite things about the experience.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 124:

• Hosts: Dr. Amy Grice and Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly ([email protected]) | Connect with Carly on LinkedIn
• Guests: Drs. Kim Allshouse, DVM, and Kyle Clark, VMD
• Podcast Website: The Business of Practice

In this episode, Jeff Blea, DVM, joined us to discuss the dangers of medical records that don’t measure up to state regulations. He emphasized the need for complete, factual, accurate, and contemporaneous medical records, as well as the importance of being familiar with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act. He also said that technology, technicians, and templates can increase efficiency when creating medical records.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 123:

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

In this episode, Fred Nostrant, DVM, shared his experience serving as a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Team Veterinarian. In this role, Nostrant has had the opportunity to travel around the world and care for top sport horses. He talked about his typical competition routine, travel arrangements for horses and humans, challenges he has encountered on the job, and his favorite memories.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 122:

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

In this episode, Dr. Martha Mallicote discusses educational loan planning in light of recent changes to federal loan policies.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 121:

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

In this episode, Jesse Tyma, DVM, DACVS, shared her perspectives on people-pleasing as an equine veterinarian. She explained that people-pleasing is often rooted in fear and is a learned behavior. She offered suggestions for overcoming your people-pleasing tendencies and reflected on how she manages conflicts and difficult conversations as a people-pleaser.

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Business of Practice Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 120:

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

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