Growing up, Sam Ginn of Vetspire realized that a few extra software tools didn't help his veterinarian mother get home any earlier. This week on the show, he joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about building a better practice management system from the ground up. Sam recommends The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner (amzn.to/370SQCT). Learn more about Vetspire at vetspire.com.

How can a veterinary clinic or business grow? This week on the show, Julien Renard of Vetstoria joins Shawn & Ivan to talk about using data to gauge return on investment, the intricacies of operating internationally, and the importance of convenience. Julien recommends The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge (amzn.to/2NaO6CJ). Learn more about Vetstoria at vetstoria.com.

What if a veterinary clinic was able to offer the best care, but get everything antiquated out of the way? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Steven Eidelman, founder of Modern Animal, to discuss how to modernize the veterinary clinic. Steven recommends Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard (amzn.to/2QfrHpQ) and The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts (amzn.to/2QIrpab). Learn more about Modern Animal at modernanimal.com.

Despite their necessity, veterinary records are a huge hassle to look after - even more so when switching to a new veterinarian. This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Emily Dong of Pawprint to explore how digital records can save time for everyone. Emily recommends The Rare Find by George Anders (amzn.to/2tRzNwg). The article Emily mentioned is available at go.nture.com/37dLqvF.Learn more about Pawprint at getpawprint.com.

We've heard for decades that artificial intelligence is the future, but when is that future? This week, Shawn and Ivan speak with Dr. Aubrey Kumm, a veterinarian and neuroscience researcher who uses AI to power GuavaVet, a veterinary recruitment platform. Aubrey recommends The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (amzn.to/2tuFn7r) and Hot Seat by Dan Shapiro (amzn.to/2Sb8BCz). Learn more about GuavaVet at guavavet.com.

Your health is one of the most precious things you have, but the rigours and stresses of veterinary life mean that we don't take care of ourselves like we should. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Tara McCarthy about how to stay healthy. Tara recommends The Carpenter by Jon Gordon. (amzn.to/2YFtyXw) Learn more about Southport Animal Hospital at southportah.com.

Is locum work the way of the future when it comes to preventing burnout? This week on the show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Lisa Hu, the CEO of Roo, for a discussion about empowering veterinarians to work where they want and when they want. Lisa recommends Platform Revolution by Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne & Sangeet Paul Choudary (amzn.to/2DNcJQX). Learn more about Roo at roo.vet.

There are more pets than ever before, but owners are seeking providers of care outside of the independent veterinary practice. This week, Bruce Truman of Babelbark joins Shawn & Ivan to discuss how adapting new technologies helps clinics stay competitive. Learn more about Babelbark at babelbark.com.

E-collars are ubiquitous because of their effectiveness, but the "cone" is big, bulky, and unwieldy. In a live recording from the New York Vet Show, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Maciej Wojcik of VetMedSolutions to discuss alternative recovery garments. Learn more about VetMedSolutions at vetmedwear.com. Visit us online at veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @VetInnPodcast and Facebook @VeterinaryInnovationPodcast.

The subscription model has become incredibly popular through companies like Netflix. Could a similar model be applied to veterinary medicine? This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Rory Lubold of Paion Vet about the potential of subscription medicine. Learn more about Paion at paionvet.com. Visit us online at veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @VetInnPodcast and Facebook @VeterinaryInnovationPodcast.