Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the Dr. Staten nail trim debacle, an update on clinic renovations, treating environmental allergies in pets, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00An Update On Clinic Renovations 04:48Rude Client Story 08:34The Dr. Staten Nail Trim Debacle 12:06Listener Question 18:10Outro 27:58

Welcome to a special episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane are joined by the wonderful Dr. Christine Staten where she discusses her veterinary journey to owning an eleven doctor practice, her clinic processes, if it gets easier owning a practice, her pay tier system for staff members, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Dr. Staten's Veterinary Journey 01:42The Philosophy Behind No Nail Trims 05:38Private Practices vs Corporate Practices 07:44The Support Staff Pay Tier System 13:08When Does It Get Easier Owning A Practice? 16:26Communication Tools In A Practice 18:24Dr. Staten's Call Center 21:24The Balance Between Small Animal And Large Animal Care 25:38Dr. Staten's MBA Journey 31:54Dr. Staten's Online Courses 35:40Outro 41:16

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane the potential ban on non-compete agreements, ways to prevent splenic tumors, the correlation between cost and advancements in veterinary medicine, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Non-Competes Are Being Banned 02:08A Recent Hemoabdomen Case 12:40How To Prevent Cancer In Pets 19:41The Correlation Between Cost And Medicine Advancements 22:28Outro 28:46

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss veterinarians and their business sense, the infamous Dr. Evan Levine, answer a question regarding comparisons in vet med, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Veterinarians And Their Businesses Sense 04:04Let's Talk About Dr. Evan Levine 11:32Listener Question 23:00Outro 33:24

Welcome to another guest episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Pokard spills everything there is to know about being an exotic veterinarian; the challenges, examining different animals, husbandry mistakes, how exotic pets visit the clinic, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Dr. Pokard Just Bought A Practice 01:54Understanding How Exotic Pets Visit The Clinic 05:50The Animals That Dr. Pokard Has Worked With 08:45How Often Should A Bearded Dragon Be Seen? 10:18What Dr. Pokard Recommends Feeding Ferrets 13:08How To Examine A Hedgehog 15:18Challenges Dealing With Exotic Owners 16:24Dr. Pokard's Worst Injury 19:20How Dr. Pokard Became An Exotics Veterinarian 21:12Do Clients Pay Well For Their Exotics? 25:22A Day In The Life Of An Exotic Veterinarian 29:44Husbandry Mistakes With Exotic Pets 32:08Outro 36:25

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the European government getting involved in vet med pricing, Dr. Crocker's recent emotional ER case, handling sexism in vet med, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00European Government Involved In Vet Med Pricing 02:18Dr. Crocker's Emotional ER Case 05:10Listener Question 09:55Going Back To A Vet Clinic Where You Were In A Different Position 11:06Handling Sexism In Vet Med 14:56Outro 22:42

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss their new x-ray machine, being comfortable with change, the importance of team culture, understanding personalities, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The New X-Ray Machine 00:38The Number of Phases In The Renovation 01:20Does Shane Have His MBA? 05:29Shane Has Shingles 07:40Listener Question 09:08Being Comfortable With Change 10:32The Importance Of Team Culture 11:21Using Google Forms 12:04Using CE 14:00Changes Made At Our Clinic 14:58Understanding Personalities 17:28Overcommunicating 19:09Frustrations As A Young Veterinarian 21:33How To Achieve Buy-In From Staff 25:10Outro 26:42

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one... while attending the Western Veterinary Conference this year Shane and I interviewed multiple veterinarians for future podcast episodes. The second episode in this series is with one of my good friends, Dr. Molly Brinkmann (@drmollysays)! The three of us discuss why Dr. Molly started social media, her ADD/ADHD hacks, why she still loves veterinary medicine after so many years, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:11Who Is Dr. Molly Brinkmann? 00:56Why Dr. Molly Started Doing Social Media 01:58Why Dr. Molly Wants To Be A Practice Owner 07:52Has Dr. Molly Ever Had Issues With Management And Social Media? 13:30Dr. Molly's ADD/ADHD Hacks 17:47Dr. Molly's Husband's Involvement In Opportunities 23:25Why Dr. Molly Still Loves Vet Med After So Many Years 29:42Do Comfort Rooms Help With Euthanasias? 32:1642:48 Outro

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss clinic renovations, a few different cases, pay transparency, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Renovation Update 02:14Dog Bite Case 04:29Paying Your Technicians Fairly Through Tiers 07:28Explaining The Different Tiers 09:04Removing Yourself From The Hiring Process 10:56Pay Transparency 13:32What If An Employee Doesn't Meet Certain Expectations? 16:34How Do You Quantify Personality? 19:24Shane's Goals For The Practice In 2024 21:20Outro 25:50

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss their WVC 2024 experience, their newest implementation at their veterinary clinic, different ways to overcome perfectionism, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00WVC 2024 Recap 00:44Shane's Removing The Waiting Room In The Clinic 10:33What Advice Can You Give To New Vets Struggling With Perfectionism? (@adrianna) 15:00The Problem With Perfectionists Not Changing Anything 17:00Pet Owners Judge Veterinarians For Their Surgeries 17:48Start To Do Work In Gratitude 20:50Dr. Crocker Requested Not To Receive Feedback Constantly 24:30Sometimes It's Better To Get More Things Done Over Being Perfect 25:25Talk To People 27:58Outro 28:36

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This episode is a special one... while attending the Western Veterinary Conference this year Shane and I interviewed multiple veterinarians for future podcast episodes. The first episode in this series is with the one and only Dr. Emily King from All-Star Veterinary Clinic. The three of us discuss if Shane could beat Dr. King at golf, Dr. King's hiring process, why Dr. King sold All-Star, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Would Dr. King Or Shane Win At Golf? 02:39 Dr. King's Surgery Suite Music 04:53How Did Dr. King Work With Her Husband For So Long? 07:25An Employee's Impact On All-Star's Success 10:00Dr. King's Bad Ideas 11:58Shane Doesn't Want Dr. Crocker Being A Bottleneck 13:22How Dr. King Handles Situations She Would've Done Differently 14:12All-Star's Core Values 15:16Why All-Star Started Using Social Media 15:58Using Social Media Has Improved Employee Retention 17:48Veterinarians Have A Hard Time Using Social Media As A Marketing Tool 19:08Dr. King's Hiring Process 21:44Dr. King Sold All-Star Veterinary Clinic 25:48All-Star Can Function Without Dr. King 32:00Did Dr. King Ever Consider Other All-Star Locations? 32:46Outro 34:50

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane recap their one hour long appointment discussion from last week, analyze why veterinarians on social media need to have a thick skin, discuss multiple tips for pre-vet students going into vet school, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Recapping The One Hour Appointments Topic 01:38Social Media Requires Having Thick Skin 06:13Listener Question (@ellisonmalakow) 09:11It's Important To Perform Well In Undergrad 10:06Ask For Help 12:13Take Easy Classes At The Beginning 13:18What Kind Of Learners Are We? 14:11Hands-On Experience Is Crucial 15:56Mentally Preparing For Vet School 22:17Outro 25:18

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane give an update on their practice renovations; the obstacles they've faced, plans for the future, what they would've done differently, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Dr. Crocker's Overnight ER Case 02:24Dr. Crocker's General Practice Renovations So Far 09:28The Next Steps For Renovating 20:23Outro 24:48

Welcome to a surprise episode of Questions With Crocker! This one is special as I sat down with Dr. Cassi Fleming at VMX to ping-pong questions back and forth. We discuss our lives as working moms, the struggles of working in the industry, and more!Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!Check out Dr. Cassi Fleming's podcast, Vetfolio Voice, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetfolio-voice/id1058677996TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRw

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the many efficiencies and inefficiencies in veterinary medicine, how to incorporate different elements of efficiency into your workflow as a veterinarian, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The Importance of Disability Insurance In Vet Med 04:32How To Become An Efficient Veterinarian 09:12Why It Matters To Be An Efficient Veterinarian 09:23The Things That Take Up The Most Time 10:18How To Measure Efficiency 13:02How Dr. Crocker Does Appointments 14:13Technology Is Underutilized 18:47Billing Efficiency 29:47Outro 32:27

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week is a special episode as Dr. Crocker visited VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo) and interviewed a whopping 23 attendees! From veterinarians, to dermatologists, to technicians, the interviews swing far and wide on the veterinary medicine pendulum.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRw

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss seven things they use to operate their veterinary clinic efficiently with little to no hiccups.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How We Operate Our Vet Clinic (@doggydoctors) 05:59You Always Need An Organizational Chart 06:41Letting Go Of Control 12:04Job Descriptions Are Important 15:37Hone In On Your Policies & ProcessesUnderstanding The Bigger Picture 20:41Meetings Are Effective When Done Right 21:01Create A 5 Year Plan 24:40

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker and Shane discuss the financial difference between a single doctor practice vs a multiple doctor practice, the financial sense of shame veterinarians feel, Shane's passion within the veterinary clinic, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Is Practice Ownership Financially Worth It? (@jmswift92) 06:19Your Personality Dictates A Lot 09:18Single Doctor Practice vs Multiple Doctor Practice 10:41Do Personal Finances Play Into It? 13:20The Financial Sense Of Shame Veterinarians Feel 15:10The Perception Of Veterinarians Working Hard vs Veterinarians Making Money 17:02What Is Shane's Passion In Owning The Vet Clinic? 20:58Outro 22:25

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker we get to learn more about Shane with a special Q&A episode; his thoughts on being married to a veterinarian, his business book recommendations, his thoughts on why owning a veterinary clinic is a unique business venture, and more.Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00The Vet Med Holiday Effect 05:24Theories On Why This Happens 06:24What Does Shane Do? 09:03When Did Shane Realize He Was Going To Be A Podcast Star? 11:42What's It Like Being Married To A Busy Veterinarian? 12:46What Is The Best/Worst Part Of Running A Vet Hospital? 14:36What Is Shane's Favorite Animal? 18:28What Business Books Would Shane Recommend? 20:35What Is Passive Income? 22:15Outro 24:47

Welcome to another episode of Questions With Crocker! This week Dr. Crocker is joined by Dr. Alex Sigmund to discuss anything and everything regarding veterinary ophthalmology!Episodes release weekly on Thursdays at 9am EST and are available on all podcast platforms including a video version on YouTube!Have a question for the podcast? Email questionswithcrocker@gmail.com for your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!Dr. Alex Sigmund: https://www.instagram.com/theveteyeguy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@questionswithcrockerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/questionswithcrocker/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClk4BQm7SRDXJpdzraAkKRwTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00How Dr. Sigmund Became A Veterinary Ophthalmologist 00:49What Animals Does Dr. Sigmund See? 02:10Veterinary Ophthalmology Is Competitive 03:46Can Dogs Get Pink Eye? (@shaypoindexter) 07:00What Is The Treatment For Chronic Eye Discharge In Senior Pets? (@shelbystevens) 08:16The Controversy With Lysine 11:12Are There Any Tricks To Performing A Better Ophthalmic Exam? 13:53Is There A Cheaper Option To Tono-Pens? 17:13When Should You Refer To An Ophthalmologist? 20:29Are NSAIDs A Good Pain Controller? 22:57Is A Ruptured Eyeball An Emergency? 24:32Dr. Sigmund's Crazy Cat Eye Case 27:46When To Perform An Enucleation 29:45Are There Any Cataracts-Solving Eyedrops? (@archiepalm) 32:11Why Are Humans And Dogs Prescribed The Same Medications In Ophthalmology (@rebeccajoymusic) 35:42What Happens When A Dog Damages Their Nictitating Membrane? (@nipmo) 37:19What Are The Success Rates On Pro-Lapsed Cherry Eyes? 39:50Dr. Sigmund's Recommended Resources (@disableddvm) 44:32Outro 48:03