What if I don't have it all figured out when it comes to practice ownership? In this episode of the Let's Vet Together Podcast, Courtney speaks with Dr. Erica Esser, Managing Owner of the newly opened West Loop Veterinary Care in Streeterville, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL! Dr. Esser talks about her journey from veterinary school to opening her own practice, and how she navigates the world of practice ownership as a first-time owner. From the business influence of her parents, to drawing from her diverse experience in veterinary medicine, to listening to How I Built This with Guy Raz of NPR, if you're wanting to step into practice ownership yourself, Dr. Esser serves as your reminder that you don't need to have it all figured out to be a successful owner of your future.

To connect with Dr. Esser, you can find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-esser-06112685/
To check out West Loop Veterinary Care in West Loop or Streeterville, visit: https://westloopvet.com/

If you're graduating vet school in May, what's your next step? In this episode, Courtney sits down with Dr. Catherine Foret and Dr. Rob Trimble. As the leaders for the upcoming Harbor GO program, Dr. Foret and Dr. Trimble take a deep dive into Harbor GO, and explain why they are so excited for this industry-first opportunity. From graduation to ownership, Dr. Foret and Dr. Trimble walk through the details of what makes Harbor GO so special for graduates looking to start their careers owning their futures, both professionally and personally.

Interested in learning more about GO? Get GO-ing at https://harbor.vet/go
If you want to talk more about the program or ask questions, connect with our guests on LinkedIn!
Dr. Cat Foret: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-foret-four-a-61a2482a/
Dr. Rob Trimble: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtrimble/

How have the mentors in your life impacted you? In this episode, Courtney sits down with Dr. Heather Loenser, Suveto's Chief Veterinary Officer. As the leader for Learning & Development amongst Suveto network veterinary professionals, Dr. Loenser is the perfect person to talk to about mentorship and what the relationship between mentee and mentor should look like. From professors to bosses, Courtney and Dr. Loenser share the special relationships they've had that helped shape them into the people they are today, both professionally and personally.

Interested in learning and development with Dr. Loenser? Connect with her on LinkedIn!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-loenser-dvm-59771635/

How do you get buy-in from your veterinary team when it comes to social media? In this episode, Courtney speaks with Kat Ryan and Caila Desroches from Dix Hills Animal Hospital in New York about going viral on social media and the process it took to get there. From getting buy-in from the team, to creating a media specific Slack channel, Kat and Caila share their tips and tricks to running social media at a veterinary hospital. 

Check out Dix Hills Animal Hospital on your favorite social media platforms!
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dixhillsanimalhospital
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dixhillsanimalhospital/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DixHillsAnimalHospital

It is ok to not be ok. In our first ever episode, Courtney speaks with Susan Carney, Well-being Manager at Suveto, about what well-being means and looks like in the veterinary industry. From the fundamentals of well-being to the National Crisis Hotline, there's a lot to learn about how we can work to be well as veterinary professionals. 

Well-being Resources: https://suveto.com/well-being-resources/ 
Connect with Susan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-carney-891a5ba7/