This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Julia Loew, the Senior Vice President of Commercialization Services at MWI Animal Health, a division of AmerisourceBergen. Together, they discuss MWI’s shift toward technology-driven solutions and its innovative sustainability initiatives, including the sustainable tote delivery program.

Julia addresses key challenges like staffing shortages in veterinary clinics and highlights the importance of expanding access to care through technological advancements. She also shares her perspective on leadership and the future of the veterinary industry.

Learn more about MWI Animal Health.

Julia Loew recommends Great Leadership Is a Network, Not a Hierarchy | Gitte Frederiksen | TED.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Aaron Pugh, the CEO of Vet Together, about the vision for transforming veterinary conferences by creating a business-focused event tailored to independent hospitals and vendors.

He shares the unique challenges smaller practices face, the innovative conference format, how it’s disrupting traditional trade shows, and what the future holds for Vet Together.

Learn more about Vet Together.

Aaron Pugh recommends “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman and “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Elizabeth Green from VetMedux, a part of Instinct Science, to chat about the evolution of Clinician’s Brief and Plumb’s from a traditional print resource to a continuously updated digital platform, improving access to the latest drug information.

Elizabeth also delves into the role of AI in addressing current challenges within veterinary practice and innovations aimed at improving efficiency and education for veterinarians.

Learn more about Plumb’s and Clinician’s Brief.

Elizabeth Green recommends “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brené Brown.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Anna Foster, Chief of Staff at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG). They discuss how the company prioritizes both employee and customer experiences in emergency care.

Dr. Foster discusses their open-concept hospital design, allowing pets and owners to stay together during treatment, and explains how they track employee and customer experiences with innovative metrics. 

Learn more about the Veterinary Emergency Group.

Dr. Foster recommends “Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect” by Will Guidara.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Amelia Knight Pinkston, Founder of Life Boost with Amelia, to discuss her personal experience with burnout in the veterinary field and how it led her to create programs that help veterinary professionals overcome it. She shares practical strategies for addressing burnout on both individual and clinic levels.

Free (RACE-approved) resource for Beating Burnout in Vet Med.

Discover more about The Vet Med Unicorn Movement.

Join the Beat The Burnout: Life Boost for Vets Facebook group.

Connect with Amelia on Instagram.

Dr. Knight Pinkston recommends “The Angel and the Assassin” by Donna Jackson Nakazawa.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Seth Wallack, Founder and CEO of Vetology, about how Vetology combines artificial intelligence (AI) with teleradiology to streamline workflows and enhance diagnostic efficiency for veterinarians.

Dr. Wallack explains the role of AI in providing preliminary radiograph reports while preserving veterinarians’ clinical decision-making. He also highlights upcoming innovations, including faster report turnaround times and the release of feline abdomen AI.

Learn more about Vetology.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Oliver Viner, co-founder of Hello Vet, to discuss balancing technological innovation technology with practical application in veterinary clinics.

Dr. Viner shares insights on creating a more transparent and open veterinary practice model, seamlessly integrating technology into veterinary workflows, and leveraging tools to enhance patient care and client communication.

Learn more about Hello Vet.

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Christian Leutenegger, Vice President of R&D Assay Development at Antech Diagnostics, about molecular diagnostics in veterinary medicine. He shares insights on the future of diagnostics and the potential of AI in advancing veterinary care.

Learn more about Predictive Diagnostics and KeyScreen.

Dr. Christian Leutenegger recommends “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves.

In this episode of the Veterinary Innovation Podcast, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Derek Cummins, CEO and Co-founder of PetExpert, to discuss the evolution of pet insurance, its challenges, the impact of inflation, and the importance of integrating technology.

Learn how Pet Expert's innovative approach led to its acquisition by Trupanion and what it takes to succeed in the global pet insurance industry.

Learn more about PetExpert.

Discover more about Pet insurance superpowered.

Derek recommends “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia.

This week Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Douglas Brooks, COO of ABC Intelligence, about the role of data in the veterinary industry. Doug shares on how data harmonization and enrichment can unlock new opportunities for corporate practices, such as precision marketing, research collaborations, and bottom-line growth.

Learn more about Vetgenus.

Douglas Brooks recommends “A Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela” by Nelson Mandela.