The Veterinary Leader Podcast

Remember Why You Became a Veterinarian with Dr. Kwane Stewart of Project Street Vet

This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with CNN Hero of the Year, Dr. Kwane Stewart—better known as “The Street Vet.” In this continuation, Dr. Stewart and Dr. Kate Elden go deeper into the pressures, decisions, and realities facing veterinary professionals today, and explore how returning to the core purpose of the profession can change everything. Connect with Companion Pet Partners: * 🌐 Learn more about Companion Pet Partners [https://www.companionpet.com/] * 💼 Explore careers [https://www.companionpet.com/careers] at Companion Pet Partners * 📱Follow @companionpetpartners on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/companionpetpartners/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/companionpetpartners] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/companionpetpartners/] * Mentioned in this epsiode: Project Street Vet [https://www.projectstreetvet.org/] Mentioned in this episode: Explore Careers at Companion Pet Partners Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team. Companion Careers [https://the-veterinary-leader.captivate.fm/careers]

How Service Can Transform Your Veterinary Career with Dr. Kwane Stewart of Project Street Vet

What if a $3 flea treatment could change two lives? In this episode of The Veterinary Leader Podcast, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with Dr. Kwane Stewart—founder of Project Street Vet [https://www.projectstreetvet.org/], CNN Hero of the Year, and Netflix’s veterinarian—to talk about service, access to care, and why leadership in veterinary medicine often comes down to simple, human acts of kindness. Connect with Companion Pet Partners: 🌐 Learn more about Companion Pet Partners [https://www.companionpet.com/] 💼 Explore careers [https://www.companionpet.com/careers] at Companion Pet Partners Mentioned in this episode: Explore Careers at Companion Pet Partners Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team. Companion Careers [https://the-veterinary-leader.captivate.fm/careers]

How to Grow From New Grad Vet to Confident Veterinary Leader with Dr. Brittany Boitnott

In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with fellow Companion veterinarian and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Dr. Brittany Boitnott of Center Veterinary Clinic in San Diego, to talk about what it really looks like to step from vet school into practice and suddenly find yourself leading a team. Dr. Brittany shares candidly about the “training wheels off” moment of realizing she was the doctor, how strong mentorship and weekly check-ins supported her mental health, and why communication and people skills are just as critical as medicine. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode. Connect with Companion Pet Partners: * 🌐 Learn more about Companion Pet Partners [https://www.companionpet.com/] * 💼 Explore careers [https://www.companionpet.com/careers] at Companion Pet Partners * 📱Follow @companionpetpartners on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/companionpetpartners/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/companionpetpartners] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/companionpetpartners/] * Visit Center Veterinary Clinic [https://www.centerveterinaryclinic.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Explore Careers at Companion Pet Partners Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team. Companion Careers [https://the-veterinary-leader.captivate.fm/careers]

How Veterinary Leaders Can Handle Conflict, Improve Team Communication, and Build Collaboration with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk

Every team has conflict—it’s what you do with it that matters. In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, and Founder and CEO of Reviving Veterinary Medicine, to talk about how veterinary leaders can handle conflict without burning out or breaking trust. From asking better questions to assuming generous intent, Dr. Holowaychuk shares practical ways to lead through tension, build bridges between hospital teams and support teams, and keep your culture healthy even when things get hard. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode. Connect with Companion Pet Partners: * 🌐 companionpet.com [https://www.companionpet.com/] * 💼 careers.companionpet.com [https://careers.companionpet.com/careers-home] * 📱Follow @companionpetpartners on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/companionpetpartners], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/companionpetpartners] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/companionpetpartners/]. Mentioned in this episode: * Connect with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarieholowaychuk/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marieholowaychuk/] * Learn more and buy Dr. Marie's new book, A Compassionate Calling [https://acompassionatecalling.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Explore Careers at Companion Pet Partners Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team. Companion Careers [https://the-veterinary-leader.captivate.fm/careers]

How Veterinary Leaders Can Rebuild Client Trust and Lead Change in Their Hospitals with Dr. Sarah Wooten

Veterinary care isn’t just medicine—it’s people, communication, and leadership. In this episode, Dr. Kate Elden sits down with veterinarian, communicator, and educator Dr. Sarah Wooten to talk about rebuilding client trust, ending negative client talk on our teams, and driving meaningful change at the hospital level. From translating your “wish list” into business language (hello, metrics vs. KPIs) to simple scripts that lower the temperature in tough appointments, Dr. Wooten offers a practical playbook for leaders who want healthier teams, happier clients, and better medicine. Connect with Companion Pet Partners: 🌐 Learn more about Companion Pet Partners [https://www.companionpet.com/] 💼 Explore careers [https://www.companionpet.com/careers] at Companion Pet Partners 📱Follow @companionpetpartners on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/companionpetpartners/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/companionpetpartners] & LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/companionpetpartners/] Mentioned in this podcast: Dr. Sarah Wooten's website: https://www.drsarahwooten.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblh3VmNCd1B1LUFldmZxa1MtX01lLVZBMnJ3Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsZnJxT0V3dmt0ZkJzRm1vQjJKVnJ3NFhoc1pkLTR1bDlpNVBwNHVETUJkc2ZaS3BIeE9LMnNJQy1veGZDdWE0UVdhMmdXVHcwQmE2SUwxM2prQ1libmV2MHV1YjZqX01Idk9JMWVhdVZkd1MxbUhUTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drsarahwooten.com%2F&v=5KsNhf3V650] Vets Against Insanity: https://www.vetsagainstinsanity.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnpMWmlDbDhWQUJxbThKSTB5WkE3VVBKSFFXUXxBQ3Jtc0tuSjc2dS1jcVc4QjN0Ri0xWTd2bkJ4dDVQU0t2WEt5alFrM29YWEJyTzRhNXFVTV9pUWhDM3NtOUFsblFjYVlNeVZ2Z3RTWlZCLV9nMFZWa2JPWmVpRWRLRzEzSE5ScVktZkRwT1RpQm4taDRqMHRscw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vetsagainstinsanity.com%2F&v=5KsNhf3V650] Mentioned in this episode: Explore Careers at Companion Pet Partners Looking for a rewarding career in the veterinary field? Companion Pet Partners is searching for passionate veterinary leaders to join our team. Companion Careers [https://the-veterinary-leader.captivate.fm/careers]