"If I allowed someone who barely knew me to define my potential, I’d be stuck in a role someone else thought was best for me." In this thought-provoking episode of The Veterinary Insider Podcast, Dr. Bonnie Bragdon sits down with Dr. Christie Cornelius, DVM, MBA, to discuss pivotal career decisions, the challenges of selling her veterinary practice, and the importance of independent veterinary medicine. Dr. Cornelius shares insights on maintaining resilience and boldly moving into new chapters, all while empowering her team. Hear Dr. Cornelius’s thoughts on self-trust, mentorship, and the future of independent veterinary practices as they navigate a landscape of increasing corporate consolidation. An episode packed with wisdom for independent veterinarians and anyone passionate about leadership in animal healthcare. Watch the full episode here https://youtu.be/gTHyWE4Gzzw #VeterinaryInsider #LeadershipInVetMed #IndependentVeterinary #VeterinaryPodcast #VeterinarianOwned #IVPA #VeterinaryLeadership #BoldLeadership #PracticeOwnership #ChiefVetX 00:00 - Preview of Episode 08:02 - The Value of an MBA in Veterinary Leadership 11:53 - Empowering Veterinary Leaders through Chief VetX 16:03 - The Role of Independent Practices in a Corporate World 19:55 - Building a Legacy in Veterinary Medicine 24:03 - The Importance of Community and Customer Focus 28:08 - Mindfulness and Leadership Development 31:59 - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities 36:11 - The Path to Executive Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

The podcast for veterinarians who own their medicine, their profession, and their success. The Veterinary Insider podcast is powered by the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association and hosted by co-founder and immediate past president, Dr. Bonnie Bragdon. The IVPA is the only association exclusively dedicated to keeping veterinary practice ownership a sustainable lifestyle and career option. Member benefits include discounts on products and services that drive practice profit, as well as opportunities to change the course of the veterinary profession.

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.

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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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Have you ever wondered what it takes to ensure safe travels for animals by air? On this episode of The Veterinary Insider Podcast, Dr. Bonnie Bragdon talks with Dr. Nelva Bryant, founder of When Pets Fly, about the ins and outs of animal transport and the importance of consulting with a veterinarian before flying with your pet. Dr. Bryant, an expert in animal transport, offers guidance on pet travel, including health certificates and ensuring your pet's safety throughout flights. Listen in to learn about this interesting area and how to keep your pet safe and comfortable while traveling here: https://youtu.be/5WevB5mmEXM #PetTravel #AnimalTransport #AnimalWelfare #VeterinaryPodcast #WhenPetsFly #TheVeterinaryInsiderPodcast The podcast for veterinarians who own their medicine, their profession, and their success. The Veterinary Insider podcast is powered by the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association and hosted by co-founder and immediate past president, Dr. Bonnie Bragdon. The IVPA is the only association exclusively dedicated to keeping veterinary practice ownership a sustainable lifestyle and career option. Member benefits include discounts on products and services that drive practice profit, as well as opportunities to change the course of the veterinary profession.