The Veterinary Insider Podcast
The Veterinary Insider Podcast
Podcast Description
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 which drive practice profit, as well as opportunities to change the course of the veterinary profession.
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The podcast's themes revolve around veterinary practice ownership, leadership, financial management, and mentorship, highlighting topics such as succession planning, effective client communication, financial literacy for veterinarians, and exploring the impact of corporate practices on the profession.
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 which drive practice profit, as well as opportunities to change the course of the veterinary profession.
On this episode of The Veterinary Insider Podcast, host Dr. Christie Cornelius sits down with two powerhouse practice managers and veterinary advocates: Julia Tanner and Dana Minacapelli, co-founders of Pawsitive Guidance LLC. Their mission? To make operational support, leadership development, and strategic consulting more accessible for independent veterinary practices that often feel overwhelmed or underserved.
Julia and Dana share how their journey began—what started as a simple interim management solution for struggling hospitals evolved into a robust consulting model that addresses everything from hiring and pricing to culture-building and burnout recovery. They unpack the biggest challenges facing today's practice owners: post-COVID client shifts, technological disruption, leadership exhaustion, and the growing gap in accessible education and mentorship for independent clinics. From improving communication styles to designing legacy-driven cultures, Julia and Dana reveal the practical ways they help practices realign and thrive.
If you're a veterinarian or practice leader looking for clarity, support, and systems that bring joy and stability back into your clinic, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how mindset-first consulting and flexible solutions can future-proof your operations, uplift your team, and help you build the legacy you always envisioned.
🔗 Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v3dufhhWFmM🌐 Learn more about Pawsitive Guidance: www.pawsitiveguidancellc.com🔗 Visit the IVPA at iveterinarians.org
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00:00 Fostering Communication and Alignment
04:38 Identifying Industry Needs and Challenges
10:58 Navigating Post-Pandemic Transitions
18:02 Empowering Teams Through Communication
26:42 Leadership Development and Growth
32:01 The Role of AI in Veterinary Practices
39:34 Advice for Overwhelmed Practice Owners
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