"A Ha" Moments I’m a real nerd when it comes to reading business books and articles in search of “a ha” moments that can…
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.
Hire The Smile Episode 7: Kathrin Siemer
I met Kathrin Siemer at one of our Oculus Summits in Europe around 8 or 9 years ago. One of the themes of that…
Will Your Veterinary Practice Be Unionized Next?
In 2002, my wife and I opened our equine veterinarian practice. We were very purposeful in what we wanted to achieve. Grow large enough…
What happens when? Second order thinking in the Veterinary Profession
Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of Canadian Vet Practice Magazine. I have had a lifetime’s share of uncertainty, stress and change because…
The Value of a Great Veterinary Brand
I was listening to the Bob Lefsetz podcast the other day. He is a long time thought leader in the music industry and has…
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…