Freewheelin' Veterinary Business Q&a Podcast

How do I manage my time? This has to be THE most common question veterinarians have! Yes, you're a vet and do some of the most valuable work on the planet. But, you also deserve a personal life. Listen to Dr Dave as he gives you 5 tips to manage your time effectively... If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Behind every successful veterinarian is often a great mentor. How can you find the best mentor for you? Do you have clear goals? How can you make the most out of the mentoring experience? Dr Dave shares his top 5 tips when it comes to choosing a mentor, getting valuable results from mentorship, and passing on your knowledge and gratitude. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Talking to clients about money can be awkward especially when you have the fear of negative comments about the price or even guilt-tripping you into lowering the price. This should not be the case. You should be an advocate for your service, not an apologist for your price! Listen to Dr Dave as he talks through these issues and why you are worth every penny of your services. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

A lot of new grads face the difficult decision on which path they want to take in veterinary medicine. It can be a super stressful time and you may feel hesitant to choose because of the perceived risks. Check out this episode of Freewheelin' to hear Dr Dave's thoughts and strategies on how to tackle this decision. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

With both our teams and clients feeling the pressures and uncertainties due to COVID-19, frustration can quickly lead to anger. Some veterinarians may have been on the receiving end of some pretty angry clients and may be left feeling hurt. But it's important to remember that this is not because these clients are bad people - they are just scared and need to be listened to. Listen as Dr Dave talks through some strategies he uses in these situations. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Social media is a powerful tool for creating your brand and showing the world how good you are at what you do. So a question I get asked a lot is "could social media be used to improve my vet career?" and "how could I expand my social media presence?". As someone who shares a lot on social media, I feel I'm in a position to give my thoughts on this. I'll be listing the pros and cons of whether you should put significant energy into building your social media presence and whether or not it will improve your employability and vet career as a whole. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

A lot of student veterinarians aren't in class right now due to the lockdown and feel that they are missing out on some crucial learning that can't be delivered well in online classes. They may be thinking about pausing their degree and pursuing something else such as an online course or in Kim's case, an MBA. Listen to what Dr Dave has to say about this issue that many of you may be facing. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Right now, I'm seeing and feeling the toxic effects of social media interactions more than ever. At this time when our human needs of certainly and connection have been shredded, there is a tsunami of ignorance, fear, and anxiety out there on social media. It is so easy to get pulled down useless rabbit holes and waste minutes and hours on senseless discussion and arguments that you will never win. Not only do these things rob you of your time, but they also hijack your mood and happiness. Watch this episode of Freewheelin' to hear my top tips for feeling better while staying connected via a device. What other strategies have you been using during these uncertain times? Let me know in the comments below! If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Telemedicine has, overnight, become a thing in practices over the world. But how do you ensure that your clients perceive the value during conversations that they historically used to get for free? I was joined by vet consultant Debbie Boone to answer this question. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Navigating between the good and the terrible, what does this sentence mean and how do you do this? Tune in to this episode of Freewheelin' where Dr Dave is joined by special guest Dr Betsy Charles for 25 minutes of de-stressing and strategies on staying positive through this lockdown. Remember you can catch Dr Dave LIVE on Facebook throughout this lockdown for Freewheelin' Lockdown Live every weekday at 3PM BST. Check out Dr Betsy Charles on Instagram @drbetsycharles and the Veterinary Leadership Institute on their website: http://veterinaryleadershipinstitute.org/

Are you worried about having motivation during vet school or a finding a purpose after you graduate? Well you shouldn’t, your purpose right now is to finish your degree and by motivating yourself to reach the goals that you can see in front of you, you will learn how to create your own purpose for after you graduate. In this week’s episode of Freewheelin’, Dr Dave answers this very question and aims to calm the stresses you may feel. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

It can be difficult and awkward to talk to your clients about the best way to continue their pet's care at home, especially when you think the client might not feel too comfortable with the idea of carrying out this treatment. How do you get around this and maximise that the client is compliant with your advice? Listen as Dr Dave talks through his strategies. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

For a lot of student vets, trying to stay on top of their clinical rotations whilst keeping up with their own research and studies can be very tough to juggle and manage. However, by prioritising and using SMART goals, you can deal with all of these things with much less stress and really get the most out of your precious time. Listen as Dr Dave talks through how to do this. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

It can be hard to balance your life between getting the best grades and earning money to fund your living costs and your degree. However, by chunking your time down you can avoid stress and be able to live a bit more comfortably. Listen as Dr Dave explains how to do this. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

The bouncing balls of veterinary medicine is a concept Dr Dave has spent a lot of time talking about with practice owners, so now is the time to share his thoughts with you in this episode of Freewheelin'. During this episode, Dr Dave covers: What the bouncing balls are, why this effect is crushing us all and what FOUR things you can do to avoid being a bouncing ball. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Many vet clinics don't have a psychologically safe and happy culture which can lead many of the team being too scared to take risks in fear of messing up and being scolded. Daniel; a practice owner in Florida wants to know how veterinary practice culture affects the bottom line. Watch as Dr Dave explains just how important being a good leader and creating a good work culture can benefit the bottom line. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

Bushfire season is always a sketchy time of year, the tinder dry bush, full of high oil plants like eucalyptus make for a highly combustible mix. Add to that some of the worst droughts on record and you get the picture of why Australia seems like it's ablaze. This year, though, things are much worse. Much, much worse. The current fires cover a staggering landmass and dwarf the fires in California and the Amazon. The environmental and economic impact is hard to quantify, but it is estimated that millions and millions of animals lives have been lost. And that's not to speak of the human cost as communities are displaced, homes destroyed and lives are lost. In this episode of The Freewheelin' Show, I talk to Aussie vet internet and TV stars Dr Gerardo Poli and Dr Alex Hynes for the lowdown on what's going on now and how we can help. Donation link to support veterinarians in Australia who are helping to care for these animals to the detriment of their practices...(and are in danger of being completely overlook

OK, Let's discuss why so many people are struggling with feeling like a fraud or an imposter and what you can do about it. In this 20 minute LIVE event I discuss: + Three reasons you feel this way. + What the result of harbouring this feeling is for your career - (spoiler it's bad). + What counter intuitive thing you need to start doing to turn things around. Now, if you liked this session, then you will probably LOVE this brand new webinar training I have recorded here. It's called 4 STEPS TO A HAPPY & SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A VETERINARIAN and you can register for free here. https://events.genndi.com/register/169105139238439985/239d922268?fbclid=IwAR1nIdHqSwym9Ldnng8iCvR2k-ayWMbzD25NcR9nZOOeB2FoLwIiJ_oUJfY

In a New Year/Christmas funk? Here's how to escape and reset to get back on track using the "3 M's" strategy. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy.

This was part of a great discussion with two titans of veterinary medicine in the US, Dr Peter Weinstein and Brendan Howard. In this clip, Dr Dave discusses the role of mentors and why we need to make this a key skill in tomorrows leaders if we’re going to improve retention and engagement of the vet workforce of today. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What?