Ep 32: Dr Steve Noonan - The Pursuit Of A Positive Life & Helping Others
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr Steve Noonan. Steve graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983 and by 1986 (at the tender age of 27) he owned three veterinary clinics.
Though business grew fast, life got tough and with interest rates exceeding 20% per annum Steve very quickly learned how little he knew about business. Thus began an almost 30-year practice management learning odyssey which culminated in the formation of a 12 hospital partnership and the directorship of an ultramodern 15,000 square foot hospital. He also started the Metro Halifax Emergency Hospital, one of the first emergency clinics in Canada.
More recently, Steve has explored new areas and has dramatically diversified his attention which is now split between part-time clinical work (which he still loves), coaching and mentoring his younger peers and building an entirely new venture, Lochland Botanicals, a herb farm and wellness retreat near Toronto, serving up remedies, teas, flowers, yoga, mindfulness classes and some of the best photos on Instagram!
Now, speaking of wellness I just wanted to drop a quick word from today's show sponsor which is the VetX:Thrive community.
If you are a young vet looking to find your feet in veterinary medicine, grow your confidence, avoid burnout and beat your inner imposter, then VetX:Thrive is for you. As a community member, you’ll receive 12 success-skill training modules, access to experienced mentors and incredible toolkits to help you thrive in your career.
Access to the community is available for just $25/month and if you use the promocode ‘podcast' then you will receive a further 10% discount.
Head to www.vetxthrive.com to take advantage of this offer and take control of your career.
Back to the show, Steve has felt both the highs and lows that life in practice can offer and he bears the scars on the outside and within. But from the moment I met him, one thing struck me more than anything else. Steve, has a heart the size of a house and wants to do good. His calm and steady demeanour is reflective of his thoughtful inner-self. And if you are looking for someone who has worked hard to become the best version of themselves. Or someone to pick you up when you are feeling down. Or help you find a path when you are lost. Then you’d do a lot worse than have this guy on speed dial.
Today's episode was a long time in the making and I loved every second creating it. I hope you enjoy it too. So without further ado, I offer you this conversation with my friend, colleague and mentor, Dr Steve Noonan.
View all episodes
4.9
8585 ratings
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr Steve Noonan. Steve graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983 and by 1986 (at the tender age of 27) he owned three veterinary clinics.
Though business grew fast, life got tough and with interest rates exceeding 20% per annum Steve very quickly learned how little he knew about business. Thus began an almost 30-year practice management learning odyssey which culminated in the formation of a 12 hospital partnership and the directorship of an ultramodern 15,000 square foot hospital. He also started the Metro Halifax Emergency Hospital, one of the first emergency clinics in Canada.
More recently, Steve has explored new areas and has dramatically diversified his attention which is now split between part-time clinical work (which he still loves), coaching and mentoring his younger peers and building an entirely new venture, Lochland Botanicals, a herb farm and wellness retreat near Toronto, serving up remedies, teas, flowers, yoga, mindfulness classes and some of the best photos on Instagram!
Now, speaking of wellness I just wanted to drop a quick word from today's show sponsor which is the VetX:Thrive community.
If you are a young vet looking to find your feet in veterinary medicine, grow your confidence, avoid burnout and beat your inner imposter, then VetX:Thrive is for you. As a community member, you’ll receive 12 success-skill training modules, access to experienced mentors and incredible toolkits to help you thrive in your career.
Access to the community is available for just $25/month and if you use the promocode ‘podcast' then you will receive a further 10% discount.
Head to www.vetxthrive.com to take advantage of this offer and take control of your career.
Back to the show, Steve has felt both the highs and lows that life in practice can offer and he bears the scars on the outside and within. But from the moment I met him, one thing struck me more than anything else. Steve, has a heart the size of a house and wants to do good. His calm and steady demeanour is reflective of his thoughtful inner-self. And if you are looking for someone who has worked hard to become the best version of themselves. Or someone to pick you up when you are feeling down. Or help you find a path when you are lost. Then you’d do a lot worse than have this guy on speed dial.
Today's episode was a long time in the making and I loved every second creating it. I hope you enjoy it too. So without further ado, I offer you this conversation with my friend, colleague and mentor, Dr Steve Noonan.
More shows like Blunt Dissection
View allWait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
38,421 Listeners
Fresh Air
37,797 Listeners
Freakonomics Radio
32,038 Listeners
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
14,661 Listeners
VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
381 Listeners
VetFolio Voice
41 Listeners
Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
91 Listeners
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast
3,399 Listeners
The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast
21 Listeners
The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast
141 Listeners
Clinician's Brief: The Podcast
103 Listeners
The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast
172 Listeners
Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
4,916 Listeners
Veterinary Financial Podcast
10 Listeners
The Mel Robbins Podcast
12,620 Listeners