This podcast episode with Dr. Hauser provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of veterinary practice management, specifically tailored for executives and leaders in the field. Dr. Hauser draws on her extensive experience to explore key challenges, including operational efficiency, team engagement, and sustainable growth. She emphasizes the critical role of data-driven decision-making, outlining how clinics can use analytics to optimize workflows and staffing. The episode also explores strategies for fostering a positive workplace culture, scaling practices through technology and process improvements, and maintaining adaptability in the face of regulatory and market changes. Throughout, Dr. Hauser provides actionable insights and real-world examples, making this a valuable resource for veterinary professionals aiming to lead their organizations through change and achieve long-term success.

This episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, hosted by Don Adeesha, focuses on redefining goal-setting and achieving sustainable growth in veterinary practices. Rhys Giannarelli, a visionary veterinary entrepreneur, shares his expertise on how small, incremental decisions drive meaningful progress, align teams, and strengthen practice performance. The discussion covers the strategic, operational, and leadership aspects of building a thriving practice, including prioritizing company goals over day-to-day tasks, fostering core values, testing new ideas safely, and leveraging mentorship and collaboration. Rhys also provides guidance on turning intentions into consistent action, creating accountability, and leading without burnout, emphasizing practical strategies for long-term, sustainable growth.

This episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, hosted by Dr. Amanda Landis-Hannah, focuses on the role of compounding in veterinary medicine. Dr. Rae Hutchins, Chief Veterinary Officer at Wedgewood Pharmacy, shares her expertise on how compounding can break barriers to treatment, enhance patient care, and strengthen the human-animal bond. The discussion covers the clinical, operational, and communication aspects of compounding, including its impact on client satisfaction, team workflow, and medication compliance. Dr. Hutchins also provides guidance on selecting high-quality compounding pharmacies and tailoring formulations to meet patient needs, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, host Don Adeesha speaks with veterinary management consultant Monica Dixon Perry about the biggest year-end challenges facing practice leaders and how to shift from reactive crisis mode to proactive planning. Monica shares practical strategies for improving financial readiness, tracking KPIs, strengthening team coordination, and building systems that reduce stress and prevent burnout. With insights on effective delegation and streamlined workflows, this conversation helps veterinary leaders confidently close out the year and set their practices up for a stronger start in 2026.

In this powerful episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, host Don Adeesha is joined by Dr. Phil Richmond, a leading voice in veterinary workplace wellbeing and founder of Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants. Together, they explore why burnout can't be solved by self-care alone—and why we must shift the focus from fixing individuals to fixing systems.

Dr. Richmond shares his personal journey through burnout and recovery, the distinction between surface-level wellness programs and genuine cultural change, and how leaders can begin creating environments that enable teams to truly thrive. If you've ever felt overwhelmed despite doing "all the right things," this episode will hit home.

In this episode, financial strategist Michelle Musacchio, CPA, breaks down the hidden leaks and financial blind spots that drain veterinary practices — and shares simple systems to regain clarity, confidence, and sustainable profit. Learn how the CATS & DOGS method, smarter bonus structures, and intentional financial habits can transform your practice's stability and growth.

In this forward-thinking episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Dr. Mark Masaro shares his journey from clinical medicine to leadership in technology and mental health advocacy. He discusses identity shifts, navigating imposter syndrome, and embracing innovation as a path to wellbeing and career expansion.

Listeners will hear how AI and digital tools can reduce burnout, why networking and mentorship are essential for non-clinical career success, and how the future of veterinary medicine will blend technology, empathy, and education to support healthier, more sustainable careers. This episode empowers veterinary professionals to explore new possibilities, prioritize mental health, and define success on their own terms.

In this eye-opening episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, margin recovery expert Mark P. Shannon reveals the hidden financial drains quietly eroding veterinary practice profits—from confusing credit card fees to unnoticed vendor markups and auto-renewed contracts. With nearly a decade optimizing payment systems and recovering lost margin for healthcare organizations, Mark explains how most clinics can reduce processing costs by 30–60% without switching software or disrupting workflows. He breaks down interchange optimization in simple terms, shares how routine expense audits uncover thousands of dollars in avoidable costs, and empowers practice owners to regain control of their bottom line, allowing them to reinvest in their teams, patient care, and sustainable growth.

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Claire Pickens, founder and CEO of Claire-ity Group LLC, shares insights on building a sustainable and fulfilling veterinary business. She discusses key mindset shifts for entrepreneurs moving from startup excitement to lasting success—highlighting how to maintain creativity, avoid early mistakes, and engage teams through dynamic business playbooks. Claire also explores balancing structure with innovation, optimizing workflows, and starting business planning with dreams and culture before the numbers, offering practical strategies to help veterinary leaders grow with purpose and clarity.

In this episode, experts Tiffany Gonzalvo and Dr. Lauren Pastewka share practical strategies to boost efficiency, strengthen team culture, and enhance leadership in veterinary practices. They discuss identifying workflow bottlenecks, balancing structure with flexibility, building psychological safety, using KPIs for growth, and managing compassion fatigue and conflict during change. A must-listen for veterinary leaders looking to create engaged, high-performing teams.