I sit down with Mariana Dalto—marketing strategist, AI consultant, and business transformation pro. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, and operations, Mariana has a knack for helping business owners cut through the tech noise and actually put AI to work.

We get into why so many business owners (maybe you too) hesitate to dive into AI, how to deal with the madness of thousands of new tools, and why you don’t need to be a tech genius to get started. Mariana shares her straightforward six-step process for bringing automation and AI into any business, plus some real-world advice on spotting easy wins, reducing overwhelm, and getting your team on board.

We talk about prompt engineering, practical tips for using chatbots, and simple workflow tweaks that can save you serious time and money. If you’re curious where to start, or you’ve been dragging your heels on AI, Mariana’s got you covered.

Tune in, take notes, and be sure to check out her podcast, The Mariana Dalto Show, for more ideas and inspiration.

On this episode of Vet Story, we finally welcome Dr. Marybeth Feutz after a year of missed connections and failed recordings. Fifth time’s the charm—and you’ll be glad we didn’t give up. Rhys and Marybeth dig into her now-famous story of The Great Cow Escape, an epic Indiana saga involving a rogue cow, overtime chaos, animal control, and the local police sharpshooter.

It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and just plain hilarious. Marybeth shares every wild twist—from chasing cattle through cornfields and neighborhoods to dealing with parenting on the fly—plus what happens when you’re left holding the fort while everyone else is off hunting in Montana. Fair warning: This episode is for grown-ups only.

Buckle up for a chaotic ride through rural Indiana, some hard-earned laughs, and a reminder of why every clinic eventually builds a proper cow barn.

Heads up—there’s explicit language, plenty of laughs, and real-life lessons you don’t want to miss.

What if your clinic could answer client questions, book appointments, and guide decisions—even while your team is off the clock?

In this episode of The Vet Story Podcast, I’m joined by Celio Ramos, automation expert and founder of LeadFuse, to talk about the next evolution in client communication: AI-powered chatbots tailored for veterinary practices.

Forget outdated website forms and clunky FAQ pages—Celio’s AI chatbot integrates with your website, learns your SOPs, and delivers accurate, friendly, and on-brand answers 24/7. Whether it’s late-night appointment questions, care concerns, or prescription refills, this bot shows up—every time.

In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Alex Contreras — a veterinary technician turned inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist — who’s on a mission to change the industry from the inside out.

Alex shares his journey from growing up in South Florida as a first-generation Cuban American to becoming the founder of Clip Trio, a 3-in-1 tool designed to make nail trims safer, faster, and cleaner. But this isn’t just about a product — it’s about purpose.

Alex dives deep into the why behind his invention, how he turned frustration into innovation, and why he's using his success to give back through Pet Trio Charity, supporting underserved families, students, and access-to-care initiatives.

Whether you’re a technician, practice owner, or someone who just loves a good underdog story — this episode will hit you in the heart and light a fire in your gut.

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What happens when your career chooses you before you choose it?

In this heartfelt episode of The Vet Story Podcast, I sit down with Nigerian veterinarian Dr. Deborah Enyo Omali, who shares her surprising—and hilarious—journey into veterinary medicine. From wanting to become a marine biologist to mistakenly enrolling in vet school, Deborah’s story is full of twists, tears, grit, and growth.

We talk about:

Whether you’ve always known you were meant for vet med—or you’re still figuring it out—this episode will remind you that purpose sometimes finds you when you least expect it.

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We’ve all seen it — a client hesitates, not because they don’t love their pet, but because of the price tag.

In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Sahly from Cherry, a platform rethinking how we talk about cost in veterinary medicine. Nathan shares his personal story of an emergency vet visit, the financial barrier that followed, and how that experience led him to Cherry’s mission.

From pre-approvals and soft credit checks to showing clients monthly payments up front, this episode dives into how shifting the way we present payment options can lead to better care, stronger compliance, and happier teams.

If you’ve ever felt awkward quoting treatment costs or wondered how to help clients say yes to care — this one’s for you.

Cherry for Vets: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-sahly/

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We’re back with round two of VetStory featuring Dr. Joydine Green—and this one goes completely off the rails in the best possible way.

If you thought flying cows and Bobby Clarke smiles were wild in Part 1, just wait until you hear about Gizmo the opera-singing pig, a backyard penis cake pan, and how a 600-pound boar got sedated in the most creative (and slightly horrifying) way possible.

Joydine shares more behind-the-scenes chaos from her mobile mixed-animal practice in Prince George, BC, and gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, packed with these kinds of outrageous veterinary tales.

Oh, and if you’ve never heard of “boar taint” or using testicles as an injection site… buckle up.

This episode is not for the faint-hearted, but it is for anyone who loves a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud glimpse into rural vet life.

Have you ever had your grandad sit you down and tell you a wild story from the past?

This is one of those stories.

John Graham isn’t from the vet world, but you’re going to want to sit down for this one. From hitchhiking through revolutions and climbing Denali to dodging bullets in Vietnam, surviving a sinking cruise ship, and helping end apartheid—John’s lived a life that reads like a movie. But it’s not just adrenaline. This episode is about what happens when the thrill wears off—and you’re forced to reckon with purpose, meaning, and the person you’ve become.

We talk about:

Leadership and ego (and why John Wayne let him down)

Screaming at God in a lifeboat off the Alaska coast

Crawling out of toxic masculinity to build a life of service

This isn’t just a good story. It’s a reminder that life can change at any point—if you're willing to listen.

📘 Grab John’s book: Quest – Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning

In this hilariously unfiltered episode of Vet Story, I sit down with my mate Joe Cigarillo—aka the tall, younger Joe Pesci of the veterinary tech world. We dive into why the vet industry is more fun than dentistry, how Check Vet is flipping online booking and communication on its head, and the power of real-time automation in client engagement.

No scripts, no filters—just two loud extroverts bantering about swearing in Canada, culture clashes, and the tech that’s quietly making practices wildly more efficient. If you’re tired of polite vendor pitches and want a dose of truth with a side of sass, this one’s for you.

Trigger warning: May cause spontaneous laughter and FOMO for practices still using paper books.

What do hockey dreams, flying cows, knocked-out teeth, and a mobile vet clinic in the snowy wilds of Canada have in common? Dr. Jodyne Green.

In this hilarious and jaw-droppingly candid episode, we sit down with Jodyne—owner of Green Mobile Veterinary Services in Prince George, BC—to talk about her journey from prairie kid with NHL ambitions to mixed animal vet wrangling bulls and preg-checking cattle in Sasquatch country.

She shares the unforgettable story of how a preg check on Boxing Day turned into an emergency dental visit, how she rocked Vegas with a Bobby Clarke smile and a broken leg, and why practice ownership still fires her up after 19 years.

Oh—and yes, there’s a pig in a penis cake pan story on the horizon.

If you're in vet med or just love a good laugh with a side of grit, you’re going to love this one.

Stay tuned for part two... it only gets better.