Jillian sits down with Dr. Greg Andrews: equine veterinarian, industry leader, and founding force behind Mosaic Veterinary Partners, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting career in veterinary medicine.

With over 37 years in practice, Dr. Andrews shares stories from the early days of equine medicine—working out of a tin shack, relying on hands and intuition before advanced diagnostics—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, mentorship, and business.

But this episode goes far beyond clinical practice.

We dive into:

• Why mentorship matters (and what happens when you don’t have it)
• The biggest financial mistakes veterinarians make and how to avoid them
• Why “buy stuff” might be the most underrated advice in vet med
• The power of equity, real estate, and thinking beyond your paycheck
• Why you should never try to be the cheapest vet in the room
• How communication is often the hardest (and most important) skill to master

Dr. Andrews also shares hard-earned lessons on truth-telling with clients, building confidence early in your career, and creating a life that balances both intellectual and financial growth.

Whether you’re a student, associate, or practice owner, this episode is packed with practical insights and a few bold opinions that might just change how you think about your career.

About Dr. Greg Andrews

Dr. Greg Andrews is an Equine Veterinarian who has practiced in the Calgary area for 37 years and previously held the position of CEO at Canada’s largest equine practice, Moore Equine Veterinary Centre. In 2016, Dr. Andrews and a group of like-minded veterinarians founded Mosaic Veterinary Partners which he led as CEO until late 2022. Dr. Andrews is now involved with the Mosaic team as Executive Chairman and is proud to be ICD.D certified by the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Throughout his career, Dr. Andrews has been the President of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, and Western Canadian Association of Equine Practitioners, and has been involved with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Equine Canada. He has served on the advisory boards of the University of Calgary’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Andrews both initiated and chaired Business Infusions Ltd., a leading equine software provider, and served as Board Chairman of CNAD Ltd., a private bioinformatics/genomics company based out of Calgary and Austria. In his spare time, Dr. Andrews loves nothing more than letting nature challenge his body on his bike or skis, and is equally as passionate about challenging his mind through his board and business engagements.

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