In this episode of ‘What’s Up Doc?’, we welcome Dr. Greg Bishop! Listen as Katie and Greg explore how humour, creativity, and thoughtful communication can bring levity and healing to the emotionally heavy world of veterinary medicine. From balancing profitability with authentic client care to navigating the emotional landscape of vetmed, Dr. Bishop shares practical strategies to help veterinary teams communicate more effectively and compassionately. They also unpack how trust in the profession is shifting and why now is the time to rethink how we connect with clients and each other.

About Dr. Greg Bishop

Dr. Greg Bishop is a small animal GP and emergency relief vet based in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on emergency and general practice. He teaches at a local vet tech college, writes a column on clinical communication for Veterinary Practice News, and is a sought-after speaker. He's also the creative mind behind Sasquatch Paw, an experimental storytelling and illustration platform.

Resources

• Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice by Jane R. Shaw & Jason B. Coe

• Explore Dr. Greg Bishop’s creative work at www.sasquatchpaw.com

On this episode of ‘What’s Up Doc?’ We’re excited to welcome Suzanne Thomas, BA, BS, LVT, CVT, NASM-CPT! From retail management to vetmed. Suzanne has had quite the journey beginning her career in veterinary medicine as an LVT in oncology, and working her way up to becoming a leader and mentor in the industry. Listen as Katie and Suzanne chat about clinic culture and the hottest topics in vetmed right now. Find the link to Suzanne’s book and podcast in the resources below!

Resources

• Suzanne Thomas LinkedIn
• Podcast, Leading Veterinary Teams On Air
• Book, From Competent to Capable by Suzanne Thomas, LVT

In this episode of "What's Up Doc?", we welcome Dr. Cassandra Fleming!

Listen as Cassie discusses how she navigates working as a relief vet, hosting a podcast and owning a house-call practice. Katie and Cassie delve into recent changes in the industry like access to new treatments and the evolvement of sustainability in VetMed . Find the resources mentioned in this episode below!

Resources

• Vetfolio podcast
• Vetfolio, Financial Triage for Veterinary Practices

• Unchartered Vet Resources
• Housecall Vet Academy
• The E-Myth Veterinarian, Michael E. Gerber & Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA

About Dr. Cassandra Fleming

Graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinarians, Dr. Cassie has been a practicing veterinarian since 2019. In additional to working as an occasional relief veterinarian, Dr. Cassie is also host of NAVC's Vetfolio podcast, and is owner and operator of her own house call practice in Gainesville, Florida.