The People of Animal Health Podcast

Compassion Meets Action Dr. Edna May discusses her journey through Veterinary medicine, shelter and community care, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. She explores expanding access to veterinary care, keeping pets with the families who love them, leading with kindness, and creating meaningful change for animals and communities

The Street Vet Dr. Kwane Stewart talks about his remarkable Veterinary career and the experiences that inspired Project Street Vet. Known as "The Street Vet," he shares lessons about homelessness and the human-animal bond, overcoming professional burnout, rediscovering purpose, providing Veterinary care without judgment, and expanding a humanitarian mission across communities throughout the country.

Behind the Camera Rick Dowlearn discusses his fascinating career telling stories about animals and the people who care for them. He shares lessons from producing popular Veterinary television programs; building trust with animal care professionals; leading creative teams; connecting audiences with meaningful animal stories; and launching his newest project, The Animal Show with Gozer & Rick.

Beyond the NumbersMartin Traub-Werner talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the evolving role of data and financial management in Veterinary medicine. He shares insights from founding VetSuccess and VetBooks, helping independent practices improve financial performance, and investing in entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions throughout the Animal Health industry.

Hospice with Heart Dr. Mary Gardner discusses her remarkable journey from software development to becoming a pioneer in Veterinary hospice and geriatric pet care. She shares insights into senior pet wellness, end-of-life decision-making, the human-animal bond, technology's role in Veterinary medicine, and how compassion and education are transforming care for aging pets and their families.

Future Intelligence Board-certified Veterinary internist Dr. Neil Shaw shares his remarkable journey from co-founding BluePearl Veterinary Partners to leading Mars Veterinary Health and launching SignalPET. He discusses leadership, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence in Veterinary medicine, innovation, and his vision for the future of Animal Health and specialty Veterinary care.

Purpose Before Position Dr. Chris Carpenter shares his remarkable journey through Animal Health, pharmaceuticals, and Veterinary leadership. He discusses parasite prevention, mentoring future veterinarians, innovation, leadership, and the evolving Veterinary profession, while offering practical wisdom, career advice, and valuable insights for professionals, students, and aspiring leaders across the industry.

The Next Frontier Jeremy Halperin shares his journey from technology leader to entrepreneur in Veterinary medicine. He discusses scaling Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, the evolution of data-driven decision-making, and the future of AI in animal health. Jeremy also explores how MeasureVet is helping practices turn insights into meaningful action.

From Disney to DeanJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Mark Stetter, dean of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, as he shares lessons from leading world-class Veterinary institutions and Disney's Animal Kingdom. We explore One Health, wildlife conservation, innovation in Veterinary medicine, and leadership strategies for addressing global health and sustainability challenges.

Veterinary VisionaryGene O'Neill, CEO of the North American Veterinary Community, shares how he helped elevate NAVC to a global leader in Veterinary education and digital learning. He discusses leadership, innovation, Vetfolio's growth, the future of Veterinary continuing education, and professional development for Veterinary professionals worldwide.