This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Andrew Ciccolini from Serenity Vet, a new relief platform that uniquely combines a marketplace connecting veterinarians with employers and a business suite featuring financial planning tools for both. They discuss why relief work is growing, how Serenity Vet differentiates itself with features like the clinic profitability calculator and scheduling tools to prevent burnout, and AI-driven predictability for shift fulfillment.

Learn more about Serenity Vet.

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini recommends “Crossing the Chasm, 3rd Edition: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers (Collins Business Essentials)” by Geoffrey A. Moore.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Chuck Rich from Greysteel to discuss current trends in veterinary real estate, including the sale-leaseback model, navigating corporate acquisitions, and strategies for practice owners to unlock equity and plan for retirement or expansion.

Learn more about GreySteel.

Chuck Rich recommends “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Ryan Salvino, the co-founder of VetTalk Software, about their automated client education system that integrates with veterinary practice management systems. Ryan shares how VetTalk improves compliance, reduces staff workload, and ensures better pet care through pre and post-appointment educational care plans.

Learn more about VetTalk.

Ryan Salvino recommends "Attack the Day: Kirby Smart and Georgia's Return to Glory" by Seth Emerson.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Dr. Emily Hubbard, the Chief Medical Officer at Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), to talk about fostering healthy communication, conflict resolution, and leadership in veterinary practices. Dr. Hubbard shares how VIP supports autonomy, empowers hospital teams, and advances the veterinary field through innovation.

Learn more about Veterinary Innovative Partners.

Dr. Emily Hubbard recommends focusing on one’s own mental health.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Rory Lubold, Founder of Affordable Pet Labs, a company dedicated to making diagnostic testing more accessible and affordable for pet owners nationwide. They discuss breaking barriers to veterinary care — both in terms of cost and accessibility — and how their in-home blood collection and at-home testing kits benefit pet owners and veterinarians alike.

Learn more about Affordable Pet Labs.

Dr. Rory Lubold recommends “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life” by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Aoife Caulfield, Partnerships and Acquisitions Lead at Village Vets Ireland, to talk about building partnerships, challenges of consolidating practices, innovative practice ownership models, and the future of veterinary in Ireland. She also shared insights on the importance of leadership, networking, and aligning with like-minded partners for sustainable growth.

Learn more about Village Vets.

Aoife Caulfield recommends events like London Vet Show.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Suvi Irvine, Clinical Development Manager at Blue River PetCare, to discuss how AI innovations provide a path forward to increasing efficiency, reducing burnout, and improving care access without compromising staff well-being.

Learn more about Blue River PetCare.

Suvi Irvine recommends YouTube - AI Creativity: Genius or Gimmick?

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Price Fallin, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Otto (formerly TeleVet), where he shares the journey of Otto, a leading workflow automation platform. He discusses the challenges of rapid growth, the impact of COVID-19, and how automation can unlock new opportunities for veterinary practice efficiency.

Learn more about Otto.

Discover more about The First Principles Method Explained by Elon Musk.

Price Fallin recommends Scaling Lean: Mastering the Key Metrics for Startup Growth by Ash Maurya.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Joseph Faiella, Chief Commercial Officer at Moichor, to discuss advancements in veterinary diagnostics using AI technology. Joe explains how Moichor provides fast, reliable cytology and pathology results, offering a flexible, affordable, and accessible diagnostic option for practices of all sizes. 

Learn more about Moichor.

Discover more about Ted Talk "An ER doctor on triaging your "crazy busy" life" by Dr. Darria Long.

Joe Faiella recommends "The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable" by Patrick Lencioni.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Ryan Leech from First 100 Consulting, a veterinary industry consultant and host of The Bird Bath podcast. Ryan shares insights from his consulting experience, discusses the intricacies of veterinary industry trends, technological advancements, and the effects of AI on the field.

He also explores future expectations for market consolidations and strategic moves by large firms, as well as potential challenges posed by advanced AI tools and their use by non-experts.

Learn more about First 100 Consulting.

Ryan Leech recommends Marques Brownlee on YouTube.