Veterinary Business Podcast

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, host Don Adeesha speaks with veterinary management consultant Monica Dixon Perry about the biggest year-end challenges facing practice leaders and how to shift from reactive crisis mode to proactive planning. Monica shares practical strategies for improving financial readiness, tracking KPIs, strengthening team coordination, and building systems that reduce stress and prevent burnout. With insights on effective delegation and streamlined workflows, this conversation helps veterinary leaders confidently close out the year and set their practices up for a stronger start in 2026.

In this powerful episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, host Don Adeesha is joined by Dr. Phil Richmond, a leading voice in veterinary workplace wellbeing and founder of Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants. Together, they explore why burnout can't be solved by self-care alone—and why we must shift the focus from fixing individuals to fixing systems. Dr. Richmond shares his personal journey through burnout and recovery, the distinction between surface-level wellness programs and genuine cultural change, and how leaders can begin creating environments that enable teams to truly thrive. If you've ever felt overwhelmed despite doing "all the right things," this episode will hit home.

In this episode, financial strategist Michelle Musacchio, CPA, breaks down the hidden leaks and financial blind spots that drain veterinary practices — and shares simple systems to regain clarity, confidence, and sustainable profit. Learn how the CATS & DOGS method, smarter bonus structures, and intentional financial habits can transform your practice's stability and growth.

In this forward-thinking episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Dr. Mark Masaro shares his journey from clinical medicine to leadership in technology and mental health advocacy. He discusses identity shifts, navigating imposter syndrome, and embracing innovation as a path to wellbeing and career expansion. Listeners will hear how AI and digital tools can reduce burnout, why networking and mentorship are essential for non-clinical career success, and how the future of veterinary medicine will blend technology, empathy, and education to support healthier, more sustainable careers. This episode empowers veterinary professionals to explore new possibilities, prioritize mental health, and define success on their own terms.

In this eye-opening episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, margin recovery expert Mark P. Shannon reveals the hidden financial drains quietly eroding veterinary practice profits—from confusing credit card fees to unnoticed vendor markups and auto-renewed contracts. With nearly a decade optimizing payment systems and recovering lost margin for healthcare organizations, Mark explains how most clinics can reduce processing costs by 30–60% without switching software or disrupting workflows. He breaks down interchange optimization in simple terms, shares how routine expense audits uncover thousands of dollars in avoidable costs, and empowers practice owners to regain control of their bottom line, allowing them to reinvest in their teams, patient care, and sustainable growth.