Dr. Michele Forbes is the founder of Compassionate Care Animal Hospital, which is a Fear-Free certified practice, and an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited hospital, which only 15% of animal hospitals are. She worked as an emergency veterinarian for 12 years prior to opening CCAH as well as founding Spirit’s Legacy Fund in 2015. Dr. Forbes is passionate about caring for patients and clients. She enjoys making a difference in helping patients live their best lives. Outside of veterinary medicine, she shares her life with her husband, three kids, two dogs, two cats, and a variety of wildlife who mostly stay out of the garage.

 

In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Michele joins Joe Quattrone to explain why the US is about to be in an animal care crisis. Michele gives some insight into the statistics, how this happened, and what makes her animal hospital unique.

 

In-flight topics:

• The bleak statistics of where animal care in the U.S. is headed

• The cash flow of animal hospitals

• Small independent vet vs. big corporations

• Why her hospital is unique and wants to change vet culture

• Is being a vet the right way scalable?

• …and more!

 

Connect with Michele:

Michele’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-forbes-a99773202/

Michele’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drforbeez/

CCAH Website: https://www.ccahpetvet.com/

CCAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccahpetvetina2/

 

“I started Compassionate Care with the one goal of I want these amazing vet professionals to show up at work, love the team, love what they’re doing even though it’s hard. And even though there are challenges, I still want them to walk away feeling like I am part of something really special and amazing and we’re accomplishing really special and amazing things.” - Michele