The VetMed Mind

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel interviews VGP Member and pet education advocate, Dr. Mondrian Contreras. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, he is the owner of the Carol Stream Animal Hospital and Central Bark Doggie Daycare. Dr. Contreras has written articles for Batavia Living Magazine and several children's books, including his most recently released story, Bubba's Bad Breath: The VetBros Take On Dental Care.

Dr. Contreras is a highly involved member of his community. He hosts an annual charity dog show event that helps raise money for pet owners undergoing various hardships by providing some financial assistance for their pets’ medical needs. Dr. Contreras is the founder of VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a 501c3 organization that helps people and their pets through education and financial assistance for pet medical care.

You can learn more about his beautiful community mission at, http://vetbrospeteducation.org or about his veterinary hospital at carolstreamah.com

Follow VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund on Facebook!

Buy his educational children's books (perfect for lobby reading!): Amazon

Learn about how he has made a difference in his community: NBC5 Making A Difference Award

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Stephanie Conlan, CVT sat down with Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP to discuss her veterinary journey that has lasted 22 years! Her interesting story has weaved from being a manager at UPS to entering the veterinary industry on the fast track! As a VGP Member, Stephanie shares her story of how Pathway Planning changed her life, her team, and the way in which she views her role when managing others. Her spirit is infectious in this episode and reminds everyone life as a practice manager can be very rewarding when you have the right people in the right seats.

You can learn more about her hospital, Pend Oreille Veterinary Service at: www.sandpointvets.com

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel interviews Dr. Niccole Bruno, CEO & Founder of blendvet, a veterinary hospital certification program in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). As an Afro-Latina, Dr. Bruno's navigation into veterinary medicine has had its share of challenges. During her career, the experiences of racism, misogyny, and stereotypical behaviors, caused Dr. Bruno to subliminally develop micro-aggressions and a sense of disengagement, for a profession she once dearly loved. Nevertheless, her perseverance prevailed and her passion for veterinary medicine resumed when she was offered the role of Medical Director, for a local New York city veterinary hospital. For roughly eight years, her sincere and dedicated service as a hospital leader fueled her heartfelt endeavors to ensure a culture of diversity and inclusiveness.

Today, Dr. Bruno continues in her efforts of diversity, equity, and inclusion through speaking engagements, mentorship, and building the pipeline of BIPOC students (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) into the profession. Following completion of the Purdue University and Inclusion program in 2020, her awareness, continual exploration and study into the diversity deficiencies of our profession, ignited her vision to create blendvet. Blendvet’s program is currently launched in academia and will be starting its first hospital program in January 2023. Dr. Bruno currently serves as an Advisory Board member for Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and Pawsibillities. In her spare time, she enjoys activities with her family, traveling, exercise, sports, and binge-watching her favorite shows. She has two pets: a dog named Jimmy Choo and a cat named Sushi Roll.

You can learn more about Dr. Niccole Bruno and blendvet at www.blend.vet

Or follow her on social media at @drniccolebruno and @blend.vet

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel sat down with VGP Member, Gina Gomez-Vidal, CVT a lifelong lover of veterinary medicine. She manages 2 general practice clinics and is getting ready to apply to vet school! Her journey in veterinary medicine has had some twists and turns but she has persevered to make her dream become a reality. Starting in the veterinary industry at 12 years old and having worked in all aspects of the hospital has certainly laid the groundwork for her to become a phenomenal veterinarian!

You can follow Gina's journey on LinkedIn

Learn more about her veterinary practices at https://www.eastvalleyanimal.com/ and https://anasazivet.com/

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

The first episode of our new season kicks off with one of our very own VGP Members! This year we have many more member stories in store for you and can not wait to share them with all of our listeners!

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel sat down with Dr. Mark Guise of Lockwillow Avenue Animal Clinic in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guise was born into veterinary medicine, literally! He started as a kid working beside and learning from his amazing father Dr. Richard "Doc" Guise. Mark has dedicated and served much of his life to Pennsylvania's veterinary medicine and agricultural community Now after 40 years in practice, it's time to hang up the stethoscope and sail into the sunset. During the episode, he discusses the challenges of trying to sell a practice and what he has learned over the years as a business owner. This story is a must-listen as it shows that in veterinary medicine you can have a beautiful legacy!

You can follow Dr. Guise on LinkedIn

Learn more about his veterinary practice at https://www.lockwillow.com

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the fantastic people of the veterinary industry.

Our last episode of 2022 is closing out the first season of the VetMed Mind! The next season kicks off on January 2023!

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Shawn and Rachel spent time learning and reminiscing with Debbie Boone, BS, CVPM. Debbie and Shawn have known each other for many years traveling the speaker circuit of the veterinary industry. Debbie has worked for the veterinary profession for over 35 years as a manager, consultant, writer, and speaker. She enjoys using her expertise to improve workplace culture and the well-being of veterinary professionals.  Debbie hosts The Bend, a podcast that invites guests to share stories of resilience over adversity. She owns 2 ManageVets Consulting and is the President of VetPartners, the Association of Consultants and Advisors.

You can follow Debbie on LinkedIn

Learn more about Debbie's consulting at www.dboone2managevets.com

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the amazing people of the veterinary industry.

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel Teichberg interviews Dr. Jill Fournier of Sunrise Veterinary Services. Dr. Jill Fournier is a small animal veterinarian in Rural northern Michigan who has owned the clinic for almost 9 years. During the interview, she reflects on how far she has come from her early days as a lonely practice owner, with a husband going through chemo while raising 2 small children to a mom who is juggling a thriving 4 doctor practice and finding new adventures with an incredible team. Dr. Jill acknowledges many supports in her life that made this possible and how she has kept those relationships growing in a challenging industry.

You can follow Dr. Jill and her amazing team on Facebook and Instagram

Check out more at Sunrise Veterinary Services - https://sunriseveterinaryservices.com/

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the amazing people of the veterinary industry.

Have a great story that you want to tell? Let us know! Reach out to us on Facebook @VeterinaryGrowthPartners or Instagram @vgpvet

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL interviews Dr. Emily Anhalt, a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the CoFounder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, your gym for mental health. She studied psychology at the University of Michigan and attained Masters's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California. Dr. Anhalt has conducted extensive research with prominent psychologists and entrepreneurs about how leaders can improve their emotional fitness. Dr. Anhalt has matched more than 800 people into therapy and has collaborated with some of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world including Google, Asana, TEDx, Github, NASDAQ, Unilever, Bloomberg, and Salesforce.

You can follow Dr. Emily Anhalt and COA on Facebook and Instagram

Check out more on COA at www.joincoa.com

Are you a VGP Member and interested in COA? Contact our excellent customer service team to get the latest information on how COA can support your team!

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the amazing people of the veterinary industry.

Have a great story that you want to tell? Let us know! Reach out to us on Facebook @VeterinaryGrowthPartners or Instagram @vgpvet

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Shawn McVey, MA, MSW interviews a long-time entrepreneur friend, Dr. Dani McVety. Dr. McVety found her calling while volunteering with human hospice before veterinary school. Just months after graduation she founded Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Tampa, Florida, now a nationwide network helping families say goodbye to their beloved pets in the comfort of home.

Dr. McVety frequently writes and speaks for professional and lay audiences on many topics. She proudly graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and is the youngest recipient of both the college’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award (2013) and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association's President's Award (2014). She was honored to also receive the Pet Industry Woman of the Year (2017), and is the 2022 AVMA Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year.

You can follow Dr. Dani McVety on Facebook and Instagram

Check out more on Lap of Love at www.LapofLove.com

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the amazing people of the veterinary industry.

Have a great story that you want to tell? Let us know! Reach out to us on Facebook @VeterinaryGrowthPartners or Instagram @vgpvet

In this episode of the VetMed Mind:

Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL interviews Veterinary Growth Partners member, Laura Cauthen, DVM, owner and founder of Animal Medical Center of Tyler. Dr. Cauthen and her staff are committed to offering the highest quality veterinary care while having a little fun in practice. Her team-building vacations, appreciation games, and commitment to core values has been instrumental in creating a phenomenal team focused on positivity. Her veterinary story illustrates that success can include setting boundaries early. This is a must-listen for any new veterinary practice owner!

You can find the Animal Medical Center of Tyler on the web at https://amctyler.com/

Check out what the Animal Medical Center of Tyler has been up to!

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amctyler or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amctyler/

The VetMed Mind is a podcast project about sharing inspirational stories, lessons, and successes from the amazing people of the veterinary industry.

Have a great story that you want to tell? Let us know! Reach out to us on Facebook @VeterinaryGrowthPartners or Instagram @vgpvet