Welcome to another episode of the Veterinary Business Success Show. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Murray Jelinski, a professor and Alberta chair in beef cattle health and production Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Canada. 

Dr. Murray Jelinski is a highly experienced and accomplished veterinarian. With over 20 years of experience in the veterinary industry, Dr. Jelinski has developed a reputation as a skilled and compassionate practitioner, dedicated to providing the best possible care to his patients and students.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jelinski has been recognized for his contributions to the veterinary profession. He has published numerous articles in veterinary journals and has presented his research at conferences around the world. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.

In this episode, Dr. Jelinski discusses the need of teaching business lessons to students in veterinary school. Statistics indicate that about 40-60% of veterinarians venture into their own practices a few years after graduating. As such, there is a need to teach students the vital concepts of running businesses and most importantly, managing finances. 

Dr. Jelinski also shares his experience on students’ mindset on owning a practice versus being in the formal employment sector. He also shares his thoughts on why many students become practice owners despite not having such thoughts during their study period. 

Episode Outline

• [00:00] Episode intro.
• [01:29] Murray Jelinski explains how he started teaching business lessons in veterinary schools.
• [08:03] The effect of teaching business on Jelinski’s veterinary practice.
• [10:29] What pushbacks do you get from the students?
• [16:32] Ad Break- Learn more about our Leaders program.
• [17:50] The episode resumes with Brendan asking Jelinski if Western Canada is still unpenetrated by large chains and unpenetrated by chain-owned practices.
• [22:40] Practice and business ownership mindset of first-year veterinary students.
• [26:09] Jelinski talks about the student’s thoughts on becoming good managers and getting better managers during practice.
• [28:02] The episode wraps up.
• [28:41] The end.