Another episode of Vet Truck Confidential with Doctors Kelly Zeytoonian, Misty Gray and Stacey Cordivano. These experienced equine veterinarians share their insights on essential equipment, financial planning, and smart investments when starting a practice, providing a practical roadmap for new and aspiring practice owners.

• Starting a practice requires careful consideration of essential equipment versus nice-to-have items
• Dental equipment provides excellent ROI with minimal maintenance requirements
• Digital radiography immediately legitimizes a new practice, especially in competitive markets
• Smaller investments like professional emails, websites, and software can significantly enhance client perception
• Alternative ultrasound options can replace larger units for many applications
• Gastroscopes often struggle to justify their investment unless you're in a specialty or racetrack practice
• Financing options include manufacturer payment plans, distributor delayed billing programs, and personal loans
• Total startup costs for a well-equipped mobile practice with modest salary: approximately $250k over three years
• Collaboration with other veterinarians through equipment sharing can reduce initial investment needs
• Professional software like G Suite and Canva offer cost-effective ways to appear established and organized

If you're considering practice ownership and have questions, reach out to us directly or suggest topics for future episodes. We're happy to dive deeper into specific areas in upcoming installments.

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It's likely that everyone could use a tune up on the idea of their personal brand. Listen in as Kelly, Misty and Stacey talk through their thoughts on personal and professional branding. It's an exercise that, honestly, none of us have done in awhile! We may be solid on our core values but clearly we still need some clarity in other areas ;)

We discuss the crucial interplay between personal branding and veterinary practice, emphasizing authenticity and connection. Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on how to integrate their unique traits into their professional identity.

• Importance of personal branding in veterinary medicine
• Personal vs professional branding in practice
• Strategies to enhance client relationships through branding
• Adapting communication styles for varied client needs
• Using core values as a starting point for your personal brand

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This episode centers around the evolution of equine veterinary careers and personal missions - highlighting how three colleagues redefined their paths with the support of community and programs like Decade One. Through candid conversations, Stacey, Kelly, and Misty explore the challenges of finding fulfillment in a demanding profession and the importance of collaboration, personal growth, and sustainability in veterinary practice.

• Discussion on personal career evolution from vet school dreams to current realities
• Introduction to Decade One and its role in fostering community among veterinarians
• Sharing journeys of career transformation and embracing flexibility
• Conversations about the challenges faced by recent graduates in equine practice
• Insights on the significance of mentorship and supportive networks
• The creation of Sustainability and Equine Practice Seminars as a response to industry needs
• Plans for future collaborations through Decade One and the Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar series
• Encouragement to pursue personal fulfillment and redefine veterinary paths

Find out more!
www.decadeonevet.com
www.sepseminars.com
AAEP Scholarship for Decade One Membership

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