Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov joins the show to talk about a recent article of his, and the wellness research he is doing in the veterinary industry. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the impacts of production-based compensation on wellness and well-being, and how veterinary teams might be compensated in a more satisfying way.

LINKS:

Article: Does Production Pay Undermine Veterinary Team Well-Being?

Galaxy Vets: An Employee-Owned Veterinary Group

Veterinary Innovation Podcast

Dr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn

Book: Great Game of Business

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Dr. Andy Roark Resources

Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course

Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course

Dr. Andy Roark Swag

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. Twelve years in veterinary medicine inspired Ivan to create Smart Flow, a workflow optimization system, and Veterinary Integration Solutions, a consultancy serving veterinary consolidators. In 2021, he founded Galaxy Vets, an employee-owned veterinary healthcare system that prioritizes burnout prevention. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Cumbria in international healthcare management. Ivan serves on the board of Galaxy Vets Foundation and co-hosts Veterinary Innovation Podcast and Consolidate That!