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The Bird Bath

The Bird Bath
Petiq
Zoetis
Chewy
AVMA Convention
Veterinary Innovation Summit
Hills Pet Nutrition
Veterinary Medicine
Workforce Issues
Healthcare Costs
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Workforce Shortage
FTC
Lakefield Veterinary Group
Shelter Pet Adoption
FDA
Florida Veterinary Law
Covetrus
New York Times
Veterinary Industry
DVM Education

Welcome to The Bird Bath, a weekly news podcast. Join our host, Ryan Leech, as he highlights the latest news and trends in the evolving world of pet health. Stay tuned!

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Latest Episodes

First week of October, what’d you miss in vet med?

• Chewy Health and HABRI release study on The Bond

• Lupa pulls in $20M Series A

• Cornell selects Radimal

• Zoetis tackles New World Screwworm

• FTC Backtracks on Non-Competes

• NAVTA gets a seat a... more

Last week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?

• APPA’s 2025 Fish and Reptile Report

• Smalls’ new COO

• MaRS (not that one) Agritech Push

Helpful links:

• The Bird Bath substack

• NVA - Associate Veterinarian Humber Veterinary Clinic: Job De... more

Fourth week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?

• Modern Animal closes $47M Series D

• Medivet appoints former CVS deputy CEO

• Gallant passes FDA hurdle

• UC Davis huge fundraising

• Tuskegee breaks ground on $18M facility

• Live at VetForum!... more

Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med?

• NY Lawmakers propose AG Oversight on Acquistions

• LMU Orange Park receives COE Accreditation

• Gallant brings education to Practioners

• Embrace Pet Insurance Scholarship

• Tribute to my dog Wa... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Cavanaugh
Managing partner at VetValue with extensive experience advising on veterinary practice transactions.
VetValue
Episode: VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR
Linda Black
CEO of Gallant
Gallant
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Gallant $18M Series B, FDA statements, Teacher’s Pet, and Relief Burnout
Dr. Catherine Pollock
DVM recognized for her work in international shelter medicine
Episode: Live at VMX 2025!
Andrew Ciccolini
Co-founder and Chief Veterinary Officer of Serenity Vet
Serenity Vet
Episode: $300M with CUBEX, Serenity Now, Mixlab Acquistions, and VMX
Megan Sprinkle
Host of the VetLife Reimagined podcast
VetLife Reimagined
Episode: Special with Vet Life Reimagined
Alyssa Mages
Episode: Special with Vet Life Reimagined
Dr. Andy Anderson
Episode: Special with Vet Life Reimagined
Dr. Audrey Wystrach
CEO of Petfolk
Petfolk
Episode: Petfolk EXCLUSIVE, Stock Trends, LeBark James
Sam Kaplan
Sales Director for the North American Market at ProVec Cloud
ProVec Cloud
Episode: VetForum Live, Practices Everywhere, Victor Acquired

Host

Ryan Leech
Host of the podcast, providing weekly insights on pet health news and industry developments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Good Weekly Primer

    Great resource for people interested in staying up to date with trends in the business side of veterinary medicine. Once you listed for a few weeks in a row, you really start to see the industry trends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apg14850
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    I’ve really enjoyed Ryan’s podcast over the last couple of months. As a veterinary professional on the road, it is a great format to stay in the know on the latest news of our great industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Dorough
    United Statesa year ago
  • excellent!

    this pod is among a short list of pods i catch every week - love how interesting and interested and friendly ryan leech is, i get so many ideas and learn so much about the broader vet med space complementing clinical practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahda norista
    United Statesa year ago
  • The perfect Vet Med podcast

    Ryan summarizes the weekly happenings in Vet Med perfectly by balancing both business and medical updates. As a finance professional with a passion for the Veterinary Medicine industry, I can attest this is the perfect podcast for non-clinical professionals that want to stay in the know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheGoodGreene
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the content invaluable for non-clinical professionals in the pet care industry, highlighting its relevance across various career paths.
Listeners appreciate the podcast as a helpful resource for staying current with industry trends in veterinary medicine.
Ryan Leech's engaging hosting style is frequently commended, making complex topics accessible and interesting.
The podcast is recognized for balancing medical updates with business insights, appealing to a diverse audience in the veterinary community.

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VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR
Q: What has been the excitement level from the buyers to participate and engage in this platform?
Buyers are excited about the efficiency of the platform and the opportunity to work with well-educated sellers in a smooth process, with no fees for buyers to join.
VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR
Q: When are you guys launching this platform?
We are launching this fall, likely between late September to late October.
VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR
Q: What is this marketplace? What's it doing?
VetValue Connect is a cloud-based practice sale platform aimed at optimizing the process of selling veterinary practices, making it more affordable and efficient for sellers.
VetValue Connect, Merck Approval, Hill’s new Pres, OH eVCPR
Q: From your seat on the seller side as an advisor, how would you describe the current state of consolidation?
The markets remain in good condition, off their COVID highs but showing an uptick in activity this year. It's important that practice owners are represented when selling, as many leave money on the table by not using brokers.
EXCLUSIVE: Gallant $18M Series B, FDA statements, Teacher’s Pet, and Relief Burnout
Q: What is Gallant bringing to the market?
Gallant is bringing a new way to do stem cell therapy, which is disease modifying rather than just treating symptoms, aimed at becoming a standard part of veterinary care.

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This weekly news podcast provides insightful updates and trends in the rapidly evolving world of pet health. Key topics often include veterinary medicine innovations, business developments, significant industry funding, and legislative changes impacting animal care. Recent discussions highlight the intersection of technology with veterinary practices, emerging companies, and funding opportunities that strive to bolster the landscape of pet health services. Notably, the show strikes a balance between critical business insights and essential medical updates, making it a must-listen for professionals and enthusiasts alike in the veterinary space.

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Recent guests on The Bird Bath include:

1. Brian Cavanaugh
2. Linda Black
3. Dr. Catherine Pollock
4. Andrew Ciccolini
5. Megan Sprinkle
6. Alyssa Mages
7. Dr. Andy Anderson
8. Dr. Audrey Wystrach

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