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.
Thinking practice ownership is out of reach because of student loans or a lack of business experience? Think again.In this episode of the Veterinary Insider Podcast, Dr. Christie Cornelius sits down with Robert Borcherding, VP at Panacea Financial, to break down what it really takes to become an owner.You’ll learn:• Why student loan debt does NOT disqualify you from ownership• The pros and cons of buying a practice, buying into a partnership, or starting from scratch• How to evaluate a location using pet density, competition, and real market data• What to watch out for in corporate and hybrid equity deals• Key metrics and mindset shifts for your first 180 days as an ownerRob also shares how specialty lenders think, where veterinarians actually have leverage, and why doctors hold more power in this industry than they realize.Learn more about Rob and Panacea Financial: panaceafinancial.com
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