• The Sky Is The Limit with Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
    May 7 2024

    I can. I can. I can. That is the motto for part one of our THREE part series. Join me as Heather and I dive into her journey in vet med that led to her being THE FIRST VETERINARY TECHNICIAN that has been elected PRESIDENT of the Viticus Group (formally WVC).

    Listen in as we talk about the many different ways that our early careers in this profession can end up shaping our futures. Heather is walking the walk and doing amazing things.

    #vettechlife

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    27 mins
  • Being Agile and Resilient with Laura Olsen
    Apr 30 2024

    Season 3 is starting off with a BANG!

    Laura Olsen is a purpose-driven Executive Coach that helps leaders unlock their highest potential. She comes to the table with over 20 years of business and executive leadership experience in animal and human health, including positions in three Fortune 500 companies, Zoetis, Pfizer, and Novartis. She is known for being a passionate and authentic leader committed to delivering exceptional business results in an empathetic and inclusive way.

    In this fantastic episode Laura talks about why being agile and resilient is so important in our profession. She also dives into her thoughts on leading with compassion and empathy. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

    If you haven't yet, go give The Veterinary Optimist a like and a follow!

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    34 mins
  • From Digital Technology to Veterinary Medicine with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christie Long, DVM
    Mar 14 2024

    Season 2 Finale!

    Listen in this fantastic episode featuring Modern Animal CMO, Dr Christie Long, DVM.

    We cover everything from switching careers, spiritual signs, how to overcome adversities and what led her to Modern Animal.

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    41 mins
  • The Journey of Modern Animal with Founder and CEO Steven Eidelman
    Mar 7 2024

    Join us for this 2 part special season finale!

    Listen, Like and Share Part 1 of Season 2 Finale of The Veterinary Optimist!I was lucky enough to sit down with Modern Animal for a 2 part special. In this episode, Steven Eidelman, CEO and Founder, and I sit down to discuss where Modern Animal began. We chat about future plans and even unexpected lessons learned along the way. This conversation is a very honest point of view from a very intentional leader and a great listen!

    Thanks to all that made this journey possible. Modern Animal, like all of us, doesn't have all the magical answers for this amazing profession we work in, but they care about their people and they are working hard to be the best for their team, clients and the future of Vet Med.

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    52 mins
  • Client Fails and Never Have I Ever TECH EDITION
    Feb 15 2024

    Listen in to this fun and unique episode where I connect with a few technicians on their biggest client fails and we even play a little game of Never Have I Ever!

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    28 mins
  • Why Practicing Vet Med Feels Different Post Covid with Dr. Chris Adolph DVM, MS, ACVM
    Feb 6 2024

    Listen in as Dr. Adolph and I talk about what feels different about vet med post covid. We dive deep into topics like inflation, workload and team culture. Thanks to Chris for being a reoccurring guest on TVO. We love having you on.

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    33 mins
  • From Professional Basketball to Full Time Vet Med Student with Taylor Emery
    Jan 30 2024

    Join me for this inspirational story of Taylor's journey from the WNBA to starting a clothing line to full time vet student.

    During our conversation Taylor tells us how she finally found her way to her calling as a veterinarian, her inspiration to focus on shelter medicine, and her biggest struggles along the way.

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    32 mins
  • An Inspirational Story of Growth with Dr. Omar Farias, VMD
    Jan 15 2024

    Listen in as Dr. Farias and I talk about his journey from Vet School to Director, Scientific and Academic Affairs at Hill's Pet Nutrition and President Elect of PRIDEVMC. We talk about his journey from school back home to vet school here is the states, his view on having an open seat on his train and some of his biggest life lessons. Join us for this inspirational story of the many different places our profession can take us.

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    38 mins