The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

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  • The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360 is a fun, educational show for veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary support team members and of course, pet parents! Learn the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine from professionals in the field! Also laugh with my guests as we share great stories of the incredible human-animal bond. No creature is too big or too small for a show designed for all!
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Episodes
  • 294: Introducing the New Order Of Veterinary Leaders
    Dec 18 2024
    Pam Hale, DVM,  MBA, JM, has held numerous high level leadership roles within veterinary medicine, from chief of staff to chief medical officer. She is a highly engaged veterinary industry consultant as an operation, start up and firm building subject matter expert.  She is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Earning her Master of Business Administration from St. George’s University.  Hale also earned in 2023 a Juris Master’s degree from Florida State University. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Georgia VMA. She serves on the Dean’s Counsel for Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine and the American Veterinary Medical Association Professional Liability Insurance Trust. She served on the inaugural board of the Wedgewood Pharmacy Advisory Board from 2022-2023. She recently joined the board of the Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics (SVME).  In addition, she is a member of Vet Partners and the CHIEF organization for women executives. She shares her home in Atlanta, GA with 5 pups and husband, Chuck (USAF veteran retired).

    George Melillo, VMD, founder and chief veterinary officer of Heart + Paw, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He has had a long career working in private practice, as a practice owner, and in corporate veterinary medicine. In addition, Melillo has also been involved in two successful start-ups in human pharmaceuticals. Melillo started Heart + Paw with a passion for the profession. His vision was to create a practice where veterinarians and veterinary care providers, who he believes have the noblest of hearts, can practice happy, healthy, and successfully. In addition, the vision for Heart + Paw was to reimagine pet care for the pet parent and create a new model of care for pets. Outside of veterinary medicine, Melillo lives with his wife of 34 years and his 12-year-old Jack Russell rescue, Pancho.

    Keith True, DVM, MBA, chose a career in veterinary medicine because of his love for animals, and a desire to pursue the many entrepreneurial opportunities the field offers. After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, True became a partner at three hospitals in the Chicagoland area. During that time, he developed expertise in orthopedic surgery and discovered a love for building successful businesses, including the foundational work of developing strong, cohesive teams. His interest in business led True to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration. True founded True Vet Potential in 2023 with a goal focused on removing the barriers to practice ownership and providing the necessary business training and coaching to help veterinarians thrive in the field of entrepreneurship. True and his wife, Lauren, are the proud parents of 4 young children and enjoy traveling the world, whether it be for marathon running or pleasure. 
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    29 mins
  • 293: Providing care everywhere
    Dec 11 2024
    Jessica Vogelsang, DVM is a veterinarian, international speaker, bestselling author of All Dogs Go to Kevin, and Chief Medical Officer at AAHA. As the founder of Pawcurious Media back in 2009, she was one of the first veterinarians to explore how the internet was going to impact the profession and build community. In that time she reached hundreds of thousands of pet owners around the world, helped launch multiple veterinary brands, and created the Veterinary Telemedicine community in response to COVID-19. In addition to her work at AAHA, she currently sits on the boards of the Mark Morris Institute, Pet Nutrition Alliance, and the Veterinary Virtual Care Association.
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    25 mins
  • 292: Increasing job satisfaction in the veterinary field
    Dec 6 2024
    Melani Seymour explains the factors that are driving younger practice owners to sell their business.

    About Melani

    Melani Seymour is a serial entrepreneur and veterinary industry change agent, dedicated to revolutionizing practice ownership and transitions. As co-founder of Transitions Elite and DVM Elite, she has worked with over 1,100 veterinary owners, positioning practices as premium assets in the market. Melani's expertise in veterinary practice growth, business strategy, and high-value negotiations has consistently transformed average practices into highly sought-after acquisitions. With a background in psychology and a passion for philanthropy, she ensures her companies contribute significantly to social good, including microfinance initiatives and local charities. Melani holds an M.Sc. from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and combines deep industry insights with innovative business approaches to unlock the full potential of veterinary practices and their owners.

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    24 mins

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