"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.

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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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.

Have you ever felt like a square peg in a round hole?

This week on The Veterinary Insider Podcast hosted by Bonnie Bragdon, Dr. William Trancredi, Chief of Staff at Old Ridge Veterinary Hospital shares his journey navigating the complexities of corporate vs. independent veterinary practice. From feeling undervalued to the thrill of owning his destiny, this episode is packed with insights.

Tune in to hear his candid take on finding the RIGHT fit for YOU in veterinary medicine here: https://youtu.be/uNKpknQAHFg

0:00 - Start of Episode and Introduction to William Tancredi

2:02 - The Corporatization of Veterinary Medicine

4:49 - Vets and Client Happiness

7:48 - How does William Communicate with Clients?

9:30 - How did Dr. Tancredi get comfortable with Conflict?

13:00 - What is Williams best Google Review?

13:58 - What did it take to become a practice owner?

17:50 - Dr. Tancredi and dealing with the unknown

18:48 - Advice for Vets who were trained to be perfectionists

20:58 - A Clear vision of success

23:40 - How did Dr. Trancredi transition from school to work?

24:57 - Addicted to being the hero

26:30 - Where is Dr. Tancredi's practice located?

26:50 - How do you find time to learn more?

30:20 - AI in Veterinary Practice

34:08 - Emotional Work

39:09 - The AI and Physicians Study

43:55 - What do you call yourself?

45:22 - Is AI Sterile and Clinical?

46:50 - Advice for Veterinarians who do not like new technology

48:31 - The Best Tech platform to use

49:50 - Advice for Vet Students

50:15 - Tips for Vets

51:08 - Advice for Vets who just want to be employed

53:28 - Closing Thoughts

54:55 - End of Episode

#VetLife #PracticeOwnership #VeterinaryPodcast #VeterinaryInsider #FindYourFit #VetMed #CareerChoices

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.

Being business savvy is essential for veterinary success!

Tyler Dyer, Senior Consultant, at Merchant Cost Consulting, joins Dr. Bonnie Bragdon on the Veterinary Insider Podcast to share invaluable insights on cost reduction and financial management for independent practices. They talk about a no-risk approach to cost-cutting for vets, emphasizing the surprising impact of credit card processing fees. It's time to understand how business decisions affect your bottom line.

Discover how to make informed choices that benefit both your practice and your patients! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/QOe5qLGqfRw

0:00 - Preview

0:18 - Introduction to the Start of the Episode

0:55 - Why should veterinarians care about credit card processing fees?

2:03 - Understanding the Fees associated with the veterinary practice

3:31 - What percentage of money is going to credit card fees?

7:34 - Recent lawsuits about fees

8:46 - What do Tyler and MCC do for the industry?

10:22 - Different Payment Management Systems

12:44 - How can MCC help the business owner?

16:02 - What are some misconceptions about working with MCC?

18:45 - Should I do MCC myself?

21:06 - Mistakes Made by Bonnie

24:13 - What is PCI Compliance?

26:25 - E-Commerce and an online pharmacy advice

33:56 - Pet owners are going to pay more for care

35:19 - More about Tyler

36:25 - Who am I doing business with as a small business owner?

38:03 - How does MCC work with National and corporate Practices?

39:56 - How can an independent practice compete with a corporate practice?

42:19 - How does MCC get paid?

43:58 - Does Tyler have Pets?

45:04 - Final Thoughts

46:46 - End of Episode

#VeterinaryBusiness #CostReduction #FinancialHealth #PracticeManagement #VeterinaryInsider #VeterinaryFinance #HiddenCosts

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.