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In this episode, Mike Pownall DVM MBA and Joop Loomans DVM PhD, both partners in Oculus Insights, discuss business education for veterinarians. They touch on the value of business education as well as the logistics of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this episode, Dr Mike Pownall talks to Dr Scott Bainbridge of Dundas West Animal Hospital and Dr Saye Clement of the Carling Animal Hospital about their experience implementing and using telemedicine in veterinary practice. 

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Matters Podcast join Mike Pownall DVM, MBA and Katie Ardeline, CHRP from Oculus Insights as we discuss some Human Resources subjects that are especially important to veterinary practice owners and managers today.

We delve into the subjects of employees working from home, a veterinary leadership success story and a proposal from the government of offering 10 days sick leave to employees. We also review our wins and fails in HR from the past couple of weeks. Enjoy.

In today's episode, Dr Mike Pownall talks with Jesse Reiter, President and CEO of Reflex Integrated Inc., a leading provider of specialized IT services for veterinary hospitals. They centre their conversation around ways to secure your veterinary practice from digital intruders. 

Find out more www.reflexint.co

In this episode, Mike Pownall DVM MBA welcomes Melanie Barham DVM PMP MBA Candidate, a friend and colleague, who is doing some amazing things with and for veterinarians. Together they discuss, among other things,  the DVM Project and the Global Veterinary Career Summit

In this episode, Katie Ardeline and Sue Armstrong, of Oculus Insights, take the podcast on a Human Resources and Coaching tangent. Together they discuss how leaders can prepare to have conversations with their staff during this COVIS-19 crisis. 

In this episode, Dr Mike Pownall had the opportunity to speak with Colleen Best, a colleague and previous guest to the podcast. Together they discuss compassionate leadership and it's importance while running a veterinary practice with special focus given to how we can be compassionate leaders during this COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this episode, the tables are turned and Dr. Mike Pownall becomes the guest. Regular guest and Oculus Insights Human Resource Specialist, Katie Ardeline talks to Dr. Pownall about his experience owning and running a vet practice during the COVID-19 crisis. 

In this episode, Dr Mike Pownall, Katie Ardeline and Sue Armstrong discuss 2 articles, listed below, surrounding how to help employees deal with frustration and grief during COVID-19 crisis. 

How to Help Employees Deal With Frustration During COVID-19

That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

In this episode, Dr. Mike Pownall talks to Dr. Marie Holowaychuk. It is Dr. Holowaychuk's mission to increase awareness about mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession. Marie dedicates her time and energy to spreading the word regarding wellbeing and inspire veterinary professionals to make lasting changes in their lives. She shares her knowledge and personal practices to help veterinary professionals cope with the chaos of COVID-19. 

Webinar: Coping with the Chaos of COVID-19 

http://www.marieholowaychuk.com/