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From Scribe to Self-Reading Practice: How AI Helps Independent Veterinary Practices Move Faster

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, co-host Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna welcomes Robert Sanchez, founder and CEO of Digital Empathy, for a forward-looking conversation on what comes after the AI scribe. Together, they explore how independent veterinary practices can use AI not only to reduce documentation burden, but also to better understand client conversations, patient needs, business blind spots, and the signals that matter most. Robert shares how AI can help practices move beyond simple efficiency and toward smarter decision-making, stronger client relationships, and more personalized care at scale. The discussion highlights why context, judgment, and human connection remain essential as veterinary teams begin using AI to surface the right information at the right time. This episode is sponsored by Ekwa Marketing, platinum sponsor of the Veterinary Business Institute. Through this partnership, veterinary practices can book a complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting, a $900 valued session designed to help practice owners step back and evaluate how their hospital is showing up online, where they may be missing growth opportunities, and what practical steps can improve visibility, competitiveness, and long-term growth. To book your complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting, visit www.veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm [http://www.veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm].

The Future of Veterinary Marketing: How Independent Practices Can Build a Predictable New-Client Engine and Compete Against Corporate Groups

In this episode of The Veterinary Business Podcast, host Angie speaks with Cebron Walker, CEO of Walker Creative, about how independent veterinary practices can attract more new clients in a changing, AI-driven marketplace. They discuss how clinics can compete with corporate groups by becoming more human, improving their online visibility, using real photos and videos, strengthening Google and social presence, and building a marketing foundation that turns attention into appointments. This conversation offers practical guidance for veterinary owners and practice managers who want to grow sustainably, build trust with pet owners, and create a more predictable new-client engine. Book your complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting here: https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm [https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm]

The Investment You Haven't Considered: How Veterinarians Are Shaping the Future of Animal Health

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, Dr. Natalie Marks, CEO of VANE, shares how veterinarians can play a bigger role in shaping the future of animal health through angel investing, advisory work, and innovation. She explains why veterinary professionals bring valuable clinical insight to startups, how VANE helps connect founders with "smart capital," and why investing in the profession can mean more than funding companies—it can also mean using your experience, network, and expertise to help build better solutions for pets, clients, and veterinary teams. Book your complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting here:https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm [https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm]

You Don't Have to Disappear to Be Good at This Work: Reclaiming Yourself in Veterinary Medicine

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Podcast, host Adeesha speaks with Joelle Flynn about burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and nervous system regulation in veterinary medicine. Joelle shares how veterinary professionals can begin reconnecting with themselves, rebuild emotional safety, and move out of survival mode without losing their passion for the work. This episode is sponsored by Ekwa Marketing. Book your complimentary Marketing Strategy Meeting here: https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm [https://veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm]

Decoding Pet Health: How AI and Behavioral Science Are Transforming Early Detection and Care

In this episode of the Veterinary Business Institute Podcast, our Co-Host Angie speaks with Dr. Ragen McGowan about how AI, connected pet technology, and behavioral science are transforming the future of veterinary care. They explore how subtle changes in behavior, litter box habits, activity, weight, and emotional wellbeing can help detect health issues earlier and support more proactive care. Dr. McGowan also shares how tools like smart litter box monitoring can help pet owners and veterinarians turn everyday data into meaningful insights, strengthening early detection, clinical decision-making, and the human-animal bond. Schedule a free 1:1 Marketing Strategy Meeting with Lila, a veteran in veterinary marketing, and gain customized insights to boost your online visibility and strengthen pet owner trust: https://www.veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm/ [https://www.veterinarybusinessinstitute.com/msm/]