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The Bird Bath

The Bird Bath
Petiq
Zoetis
Chewy
AVMA Convention
Veterinary Innovation Summit
Hills Pet Nutrition
Veterinary Medicine
Healthcare Costs
Workforce Issues
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

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

• Tuskegee’s wild week versus AVMA COE

• OK State and Cornell search for new Deans

• Launching a OneHealth Studio

• Zoetis grows domestically and abroad

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• The Bird Bath substack

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Second week of November, what’d you miss in vet med?

• Digitail closes $23M Series B

• Cencora moves MWI to Other

• Medivet embraces Partners

• Chewy Claus is ready

• A New Study of Perception of Access to Care

Helpful links:

• The Bird Bath subst... more

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

• Western Vet Partners sticks with TDP and adds new Partner

• Secret Shoppers, “No trouble getting vet appointments”

• Chewy Acquires SmartEquine from Covetrus

• SKU’s CPG Accelerator

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

• Mars Petcare Biobank pays off

• HT Vista and Clinician’s Brief Lumps Study

• Royal Veterinary College back in Good Graces

• Live at VetTogether!

Helpful links:

• The Bird Bath substack

• Snout De... 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 who highlights the latest trends and news in pet health, showcasing his expertise and passion in the veterinary field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show as a vital resource for staying current on industry trends and news in veterinary medicine.
Professionals in the veterinary field appreciate the focus on business aspects alongside medical updates, appealing to both clinical and business perspectives.
The host is described as engaging and knowledgeable, making complex topics accessible and interesting.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#52
Canada/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#236
France/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#248
Italy/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#114
New Zealand/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#163
Belgium/News/Business News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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 focuses on the latest developments and trends in the pet health industry. Each episode covers a range of topics, from veterinary business updates to technological advancements in pet care, making it a valuable resource for veterinary professionals and pet health enthusiasts alike. Unique aspects of the podcast include in-depth discussions on legislative changes, industry consolidation, and innovative healthcare approaches for pets, providing listeners with insights that are both timely and relevant.

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3. The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast
4. The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast
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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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