In this dynamic episode of Just Vetting, host Peter Tanella sits down with Dr. Maya Shaposhnik Cadena, a veterinarian-turned-entrepreneur who is reimagining the future of pet care.

Dr. Cadena shares her journey from being a first-time pet parent to founding Vetted, a company designed to empower pet owners and bridge the gap between at-home care and veterinary medicine. She opens up about the challenges of navigating multiple business pivots, building trust in an industry resistant to change, and finding resilience in the face of setbacks.

Together, they explore how compassion, creativity, and persistence fueled her mission to make quality pet care more accessible — and how technology and data are shaping the next generation of veterinary support worldwide.

🐾 How becoming a dog mom to Shaw sparked the idea for Vetted
 💡 Lessons from shadowing veterinary teams and understanding both sides of care
 🔄 The realities of pivoting a startup model three times in four years
 👩‍⚕️ Why empowering vet techs and nurses is key to reducing burnout in the field
 🌍 The global vision for gamified pet care, from “Doctor Poop” to AI-driven wellness tools

👉 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, grit, and transforming personal frustration into a movement that’s reshaping veterinary care for pet parents everywhere.

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In this inspiring episode of Just Vetting, host Peter Tanella sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bauer, the new owner of Seneca Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Bauer shares her journey from working as a kennel assistant and veterinary tech to becoming the owner of the practice she’s loved since high school. She opens up about the challenges of purchasing a practice as a recent graduate, navigating financing, and maintaining strong relationships with mentors and colleagues along the way.

Together, they explore how building trust, knowing the community, and valuing every team member shaped her path to ownership — all while balancing the life-changing milestone of becoming a new mother.

🏥 How Dr. Bauer prepared for practice ownership while expecting her first child
💡 The importance of mentorship and long-term relationships in veterinary medicine
📉 Overcoming financing challenges as a young practice owner
👥 Creating a family-centered culture that values both clients and staff
🛠️ Why working with advisors who understand the veterinary world makes all the difference

👉 Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about perseverance, leadership, and balancing personal and professional milestones — and how thoughtful planning can make veterinary practice ownership achievable and rewarding.

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In this insightful episode of Just Vetting, host Peter Tanella sits down with longtime veterinary practice owner Dr. Victor Katz of Muddy Branch Veterinary Center in Maryland.

Dr. Katz shares the story behind his 2023 decision to sell 49% of his practice to trusted associate Dr. Lisa Chalberg after nearly three decades of solo ownership. From succession planning and avoiding corporate buyouts to navigating the emotional and practical aspects of finding the right partner, Dr. Katz offers a candid look into what it takes to transition ownership the right way.

Together, they explore how this shift strengthened the clinic's leadership, culture, and legacy — and how the support of VMG and the right deal team made all the difference.

🏥 Why Dr. Katz chose a private associate over corporate consolidation
 💡 How he knew Dr. Chalberg was “the one” for partnership
 📉 The financial reasoning behind taking a smaller buyout
 👥 How culture, loyalty, and HR strengths shaped the deal
 🛠️ Why the right advisors — who understand veterinary medicine — matter

👉 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about longevity, leadership, and letting go — and how a strong partnership can take your practice to the next level.

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In this inspiring episode of Just Vetting, host Peter Tanella sits down with the dynamic Dr. Lynsey Rinelli — a Medical Director at VEG in New Jersey, a working mom, children’s author, inventor, and biographer in progress. 

Dr. Rinelli shares her unique journey through veterinary emergency medicine, what drew her to exotics, and how she balances clinical leadership with creative passion projects — including her patent-pending device, “Lynsey’s Pulse Ox,” and her newly released children’s book, Goodbye for Now. 

They also discuss her upcoming biography of a heroic K9 officer, reflections on her career path, and a fun rapid-fire round to close things out. 

🦜 Why she loves treating exotics 

💡 The story behind her medical device innovation 

📖 How her daughter inspired her to write for kids 

🐾 What made her write about a real-life K9 hero 

🎯 Her advice for vets looking to pursue unconventional paths 

👉 Tune in for a conversation full of energy, insight, and creativity — and see how one vet is redefining what’s possible in veterinary medicine. 

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What really happens when a veterinarian decides to rewrite the rules of practice ownership?

In this episode of Just Vetting, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Staycheff, owner of Copley Fairlawn Veterinary Clinic, whose path to ownership was anything but ordinary. From declaring at age three that she wanted to be a vet, to adamantly swearing she’d never run her own clinic, Ashley’s journey is a testament to resilience, mindset shifts, and the power of building the right team.

Your Host Peter Tanella, Chair to the National Veterinary Law Group, and Ashley dive deep into the behind-the-scenes story of her unconventional acquisition—complete with operational hiccups, legal headaches, and a seller who wanted to disappear without a trace. But what emerged on the other side is a thriving, independently owned practice built on heart, hard-earned wisdom, and a vision to change the narrative of veterinary medicine.

Whether you’re an associate vet, a current owner, or someone exploring the leap into ownership, this conversation is a must-listen. Ashley’s honesty, grit, and clarity about the emotional and administrative challenges of owning a practice will inspire you to think differently about leadership, risk, and what it takes to truly own your future.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why Ashley swore off ownership—and what changed her mind
• The behind-the-scenes chaos of buying from an unrepresented seller
• How to lead through fear and uncertainty with the right support
• Why a strong practice manager can make or break your business
• Lessons from navigating a high-stakes deal with little seller transparency
• How Ashley is rewriting the veterinary ownership story, one decision at a time

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