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Veterinary Innovation Podcast

Jun 25, 2020

Discovering the specific breed of a cat by swabbing its cheek may seem like a fun curiosity, but that knowledge may have long-term effects. This week, Shawn & Ivan chat with Dr. Chris Menges of Basepaws about genetic testing and applying it in-clinic.

Chris recommends Thing Explainer by Randall Monroe (


Jun 18, 2020

You can have all of the data in the world, but it's not going to do any good unless you can apply what it teaches. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Jonathan Lustgarten of VCA about veterinary informatics and using data to answer questions.

Jonathan recommends The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost (


Jun 11, 2020

Today's world is more connected than ever, but are we actually connecting with others? This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Catherine Haskins, co-founder of The Bridge Club, about building a veterinary community with a focus on relationships and engagement.

Catherine recommends Work Like a Producer by Bonnie Curtis (


Jun 4, 2020

Every veterinary clinic is different, so how can a consolidator manage disparate clinics? This week, Shawn & Ivan are joined by Ethan Ott and Dr. Jay Price of Southern Veterinary Partners to discuss the innovations in overseeing a consolidated network.

Jay recommends Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman (