Vet Launch

Vet Launch

By John Younker, DVM, MBABusinessEntrepreneurship
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Vet Launch episodes

  • Welcome to the Vet Launch Podcast

    In this introductory episode, Dr. John Younker (DVM, MBA) kicks off a year-long mission to bridge the gap between the DVM and the CEO. From the gritty reality of de novo startups to your exit strategy, Dr. Younker pulls back the curtain on every stage of the veterinary lifecycle. Whether you’re an aspiring owner or a veteran leader, this episode sets the stage for a 52-week masterclass in building a thriving, sustainable, and scalable practice.


    (00:00) Introduction

    (00:48) Who is this podcast for?

    (01:47) Bio: Early Career as an Associate Veterinarian

    (05:54) From Startup to Multi-Site Practice

    (09:05) The Unexpected Exit

    (12:44) What Now?

    (14:19) Why another Veterinary Podcast?

    (15:07) Pillar 1: The Veterinary Startup

    (15:46) Pillar 2: Growing an Established Practice

    (16:29) The Exit Strategy

    (17:36) What's coming up next week

    20 min

About Vet Launch

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As veterinarians, we are trained to handle the most complex problems in medicine and surgery. So why is it that the moment we look at a business items that we feel like we’re back in first-year anatomy?