I was listening to the Bob Lefsetz podcast the other day. He is a long time thought leader in the music industry and has…
Author: Mike Pownall DVM MBA
I created McKee-Pownall Equine Services with my wife, Dr. Melissa McKee, in 2002. Since then we have grown to include 4 equine hospitals. Even as a veterinary student I have had a strong interest in the business side of veterinary practice. I realized that having a strong business foundation in a hospital or clinic will give the framework to hire the best vets and staff and provide the best medical care. You can’t do that if the veterinary owner hates the business side of things or if the veterinary hospital is struggling to pay its bills because of poor financial management.
How Veterinarian Compensation Impacts Practice Culture
A conversation I have been having more and more often is how best to pay veterinarians. In North America veterinarians are commonly paid on…
Oculus COVID-19 Resilience Guide Episode 21: Life As An Entrepreneur
In this episode, Mike Pownall DVM MBA talks about his life as an entrepreneur. The format answers questions that were submitted to him after…
The 2 Rules of Hiring
While needing to hire a new veterinarian, technician or receptionist seems like wishful thinking during this challenging time, it is always a good idea…
Oculus COVID-19 Resilience Guide Episode 18 – What We Are Learning About Telemedicine In Veterinary Medicine
In this episode, Dr Mike Pownall talks to Dr Scott Bainbridge of Dundas West Animal Hospital and Dr Saye Clement of the Carling Animal Hospital about their…
The Value of Leading with Values & Purpose During the CV-19 Lockdown
Last week was a milestone of sorts for my veterinary practice. We are a three-location equine veterinary practice in the Toronto, Ontario area. Each…