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“'Cause that’s how we’ve always done it!"

This is not the best way to run a hospital or even your career. Whether there is a need for change or not, it’s about being curious and leaning into possibilities. This is a huge part of Dr. Lauren Jones’ career story. Because of her belief that there is an opportunity for good change, Dr. Jones knew early on that she was interested in owning a veterinary practice, and she ended up owning two and being a mom to two small children.

In this episode, we talk about some key characteristics of how to set yourself up for success in veterinary medicine including preparing yourself for possible change – change of all shapes and sizes. Change is how we grow as individuals and as a profession, so knowing how to do change well is crucial. Especially when we face a change that is tied to our very identity.

About the guest:
Dr. Laruen Jones graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, she worked in private practice with a special interest in canine reproduction and obstetrics. She has owned two hospitals at once and currently owns a hospital in Pennsylvania while living in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband, children, and cats.

Resources:
Dr. Lauren Jones on PetMD
Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn

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How can we joyfully have both the career we desire and be fully present with our family? Well, our guest today has found out how it works for her. Dr. Alexandra McClaughry is a practice owner of a general practice with a clinic that is open only 4 days a week, and it’s the most profitable she’s ever been. Because client communication is such a high priority, she also worked with her husband, Stephane, who is a software engineer on creating the ideal practice management tool, VetBadger that allows her to run her business efficiently and still prioritize building great client relationships with good communication.

About the guest:
Dr. Alexandra McClaughry completed veterinary school in Dublin, Ireland in 2003. She received her certification by AVMA also in 2003. She worked in mixed animal practice, a VCA hospital for 8 years, and then became the owner of Barbur Blvd Veterinary Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Dr. McClaughry co-founded VetBadger, a veterinary practice management software that prioritizes efficiency and communication.

Resources:
Episode on YouTube
Emily Sinlger's book, Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team

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"If we are pretending that parenting is not part of how we make our professional decisions, we're just being naive. "

About the guests:
Emily Singler, VMD, R-PLC is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has navigated five pregnancies while working in veterinary clinical practice and has been a working mom throughout the majority of her tenure as a veterinarian. She is also a certified RETAIN parental leave coach. Emily’s career in veterinary medicine has included experience in shelter medicine, private practice, relief, and mobile practice. She currently works as a veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor and offers coaching and consulting services to individuals and employers to improve the workplace experience for working parents in vet med.

Emily Yunker, DVM, VMRT, CVH, doula is a 2012 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary medicine. She worked 7 years in emergency medicine. Then she focused on integrative medicine and pet rehabilitation. In 2022, she started The Veterinarian Doula as a childbirth educator.

Resources

• Emily Singler's website
• Emily Yunker's website (The Veterinarian Doula)
• Episode on YouTube
• Previous episode with Emily Yunker (Audio & YouTube)
• Emily Singler's book Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team
• Emily Yunker's VETgirl article on Becoming a Veterinarian Mother: Matrescence
• Emily Yunker's VETgirl article on Perinatal Mood Disorders

www.euveterinaryce.com

Support the Show.

More Vet Life Reimagined? 💡 Find us on YouTube and check out our website.
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Looking to start a podcast? Use Buzzsprout as your hosting platform like I do! Use this link to get a $20 credit.

May 2024 Family Focus:
Register to win the giveaway!
Thank you to the May campaign sponsors:
⭐ Gold Sponsor: Vet Badger (practice management software that puts relationships first)

• Join Vet Badger's special May promotion. When you book a free demo, you will get a free copy of Dr. Emily Singler's book Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team. Click the promotion link above or give them the code SPRINKLE24

⭐ Gold Sponsor: EU Veterinary CE (intimate CE experiences in amazing European locations)

⭐ Bronze Sponsor: William Tancred...