In this episode, host Dr. Bonnie Bragdon interviews Dr. Lisa Beagan, a tech-savvy veterinarian and founder of YourVetBox. They discuss how AI and tech innovations are reshaping vet practices, YourVetBox’s mission to streamline pet triage, and the importance of mentorship and client relationships in a world of corporate pet care.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Began shares practical insights for veterinarians on leveraging tech without losing the personal touch that keeps clients coming back. This episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about keeping veterinary care independent and innovative.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tz18tGvzInI

Learn more: YourVetBox.com | iveterinarians.org

0:00 - Preview of Episode and Introduction to Dr. Lisa Began 1:30 - What does Dr. Began's Son do in Boston? 2:45 - Going from one industry to another 5:52 - How to help the younger people in your industry learn 6:40 - Veterinary Innovation Summit 9:53 - Does new technology increase prices? 11:00 - What does VetBox have to offer? 15:01 - What should a business look for when thinking about using AI? 20:38 - How to stay within the law in your business 22:02 - Veterinarians have to be more comfortable with other sources of data 24:25 - How should New Veterinarians look at technology? 27:26 - How do we work with and mentor new Veterinarians? 28:13 - Practice Ownership 31:03 - The Veterinarian Management Group and its benefits 32:40 - Entreprenurialism 38:41 - Investor Relations and Banking 39:48 - Do you have to be perfect? 42:50 - What about private equity? 50:19 - What about Chewy? 54:18 - Closing Thoughts 55:58 - End of Episode.

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