Blunt Dissection
Episodes
87: Trust Is Everything: Leadership, Systems, and the Future of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Peter Weinstein
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The keen-eared among you will recognize this voice. And yes - you’d be right.This is ever-wisening Dr Peter Weinstein. (Yes, we meant Wisening, not ...
86: The Lab Is the Engine: Lessons from Dr. Fred Metzger on Practice, Profit, and Doing the Right Thing
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fred Metzger is not your typical veterinary speaker. He grew up in a convert...
85: Clients, Colleagues, and Chaos: A Survival Guide with Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debra’s story is wild. She’s worked in the courts. She’s bred Irish Setters. She’s been the PTA president (which, as she says, is like running...
Ep 84: Fluency, Failure & Feeling Alive with my coach, Mike Porteous
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Mike Porteous, a triathlon coach, open-water swimmer, and deep thinker whose approach to performance, ...
Ep 83: Scaling Goodness: Why Leadership Still Matters in Vet Med with Dr. Bob Lester
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by a truly impactful voice in veterinary medicine—Dr. Bob Lester. If you’ve ever wondered how to build something big...
Ep 82: Just Keep Swimming with Dr. Paula Yankauskas
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by an absolute powerhouse of a human being—Dr. Paula Yankauskas. A veterinarian, practice owner, and open-water swimmi...
Ep 81: World Wild Vet - Dr. Evan Antin’s Mission to Save Animals & Inspire Change
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by none other than Dr. Evan Antin—the globetrotting vet with a knack for treating everything from household pets to so...
Ep 80: Curiosity, Conservation, and Creativity: The Many Lives of Rick LeCouteur
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is a remarkable individual whose career spans decades, continents, and disciplines. Meet Rick LeCouteur—a trailblazer in veterinary ...
Ep 79: Courage Under Fire: Rescuing Animals and People in Crisis with Pen Farthing
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is nothing short of extraordinary. His story is one of courage, compassion, and an unshakable sense of purpose. Meet Pen Farthing—a ...
Ep 78: Grit, Mountains, and Medicine: Inside the Mind of Trailblazer Dr. Jasmin Paris
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Jasmin Paris—a true powerhouse in the worlds of veterinary medicine and ultra-running. Jasmin’...
Ep 77: Disrupting the Veterinary Industry: The Genesis of FenVet, with Dr. Cody Creelman
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by veterinarian, multiple practice owner and digital storyteller, Dr. Cody Creelman. Join us as we talk about Dr. Cody...
Ep 76: Veterinary Medicine to King of Online Education, with Anthony Chadwick
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by veterinary surgeon turned King of online veterinary education, founder and CEO of The Webinar Vet, musician, enviro...
Ep 75: Can Vet Heroes Get To Net Zeros? Sustainable Futures, with Dr. Jeremy Watson
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Vet Heroes Get To Net Zeros? Sustainable Futures, with Dr. Jeremy WatsonAbout the GuestDr. Jeremy Watson completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Scie...
Ep 74: Renaissance in Independent Practice Ownership: The Right Time is Now, with Dr. Matthew Salois and Martin Traub-Werner
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, we peel back the layers of veterinary medicine's current landscape, under the guidance of two of the industry's most influential figu...
Ep 73: Dr Chloe Buiting - The Jungle Doctor
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the latest episode of the Blunt Dissection Podcast, where we are honored to have the remarkable Dr. Chloe Buiting, an Australian wildlife v...
Ep 72: Change Makers - Making A Stand Against The Corporate Juggernaut with Caroline Collins & Matt Flann
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with veterinarians Matt Flann and Caroline Collins, the inspiring owners of Pennar...
Ep 71: Dr Robert Hilsenroth - Leadership, Community & Conservation
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Robert Hilsenroth. Dr. Hilsenroth was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area and graduated from the Univer...
Ep 70: Dr Ben Howitt - Conservation, Coastlines & Community - A Vet's Galapagos Journey
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we have the pleasure of being in the company of Dr Ben Howitt.Ben is the Founder & Managing Director of Pan Animalia Galápagos...
Ep 69: Change-makers - Getting Real about the Toxic Impact of Gold Standard “Care”, with Dr. Sara Pizano
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Blunt Dissection, we are doing something a little bit different. For the last six years, I have been interviewing people who are...
Ep 68: Martin Traub-Werner - Power to the People!
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by Martin Traub-Werner. Martin is the founder and former CEO of Vet Success, a business helping practice owners im...
Ep 67: David McCormick - Profit Is Not A Dirty Word
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by David McCormick.David is a veterinary valuation appraiser and transaction specialist, working with veterinarians th...
Ep 66: Dr. Peter Weinstein Flips the Mic & 'Blunt Dissects' Dr. Dave
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I sat down for this episode of Blunt Dissection I thought it would be like any normal interview. Very quickly however I found myself in the Blunt...
Dr Mike Petty - Managing Pain in Pets & Long Lasting Career Happiness
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, we visit rural Michigan and find ourselves on a horse farm… Home to none other than veterinary pain management guru Dr. Mike Petty....
Tasha McNerney - Preventing Pain in Pets (& People!)
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I am joined by uber-technician and Anesthesia Nerds founder Tasha McNerney.Tasha is a certified veterinary technician and pain pract...
Ep 63: Rob Pope - Becoming Forrest - One Vet’s Epic Run Across America
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Blunt Dissection, we’re joined by the real-life Forrest Gump, Rob Pope. Rob is best known for being the first person to...
Ep 62: Dr Sarah Boston - Dedication, Improvization & Actualization
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now after a short intermission, on today’s show, we’re back. And I’m joined by Canadian veterinarian, comedian, author, and cancer survivor Dr. ...
Ep 61: The Time of Your Life with Dr Adam Christman
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by vet, author, social media personality and potentially the biggest Doxie & Disney cheerleader in the world, Dr. Adam...
Ep 60: Stop, Start, Less, More with Dr Andy Roark
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My first Blunt Dissection episode of the year kicks off with veterinarian, podcaster, international speaker, author, media personality, founder of the...
Ep 59: A Slingshot Round Adversity - 2021 Highlights
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If 2020 was the year that got away, 2021 was the year where we bounced back. It too came with huge uncertainty and challenges and life in practice was...
Ep 58: The Street Vet - Dr. Jade Statt
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr. Jade Statt, cofounder of Street Vet a charity caring for the pets of homeless people. Jade graduated from Glas...
Ep 57: Prof Liz Mossop - Growing Tomorrow's Vets
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show it is my pleasure to be joined by one of the most influential and innovative people in steering global veterinary education, Profess...
Ep 56: Dr Mandisa Greene - Inspiring Inclusivity and Diversity For All
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Mandisa Greene, the first black president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, here in the UK. Raised i...
Ep 55: Dr Robin Downing - Analgesia For The Soul
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by the woman with potentially the new Blunt Dissection record (Sorry Sheilah) for the number of letters after a name, D...
Ep 54: Dr Marty Becker - Fighting For A Better Future For Pets & People
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joining by Dr. Marty Becker. Also known to the public as “America’s Veterinarian,” Marty is a genuine titan of vet me...
Ep 53: Exhausted to Extraordinary with Dr Sharon Grossman
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by Dr Sharon Grossman. Dr. Grossman is a Psychologist, Life Coach, and Speaker, who is an expert in Emotional Intellig...
Ep 52: Megan Brashear - Career Pivots on the Road to Happiness
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Megan Brashear. Megan initially went to college as a History major, with the objective of teaching high school st...
Ep 51 - Dr Fabian Rivers - Inclusion & Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by Dr Fabian Rivers. Fabian is an exotics vet, TV personality, social activist, and philosopher. Hailing from Birming...
Ep 50: Dr Peter Dommett - an Incredible Farming & Transforming Ecosystems Story
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Pete Dommett. Pete graduated from the Onderstepoort school of veterinary medicine in South Africa. A born adve...
Ep 49: Dr Lisa Lippman - Carving Your Own Path in Veterinary Medicine
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by the socially savvy Dr Lisa Lippman. Lisa is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in th...
Ep 48: Dr Molly McAllister - Leading & Living with Purpose & Humanity
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by one of the most senior vets in the United States, Dr. Molly McAllister. Molly graduated from Oregon State Vet Scho...
Ep 47: 2020 - Messages From The Year That Got Away
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is the 2020 end of year review. Normally it is my job to interview and tease apart the life of interesting people from around the world...
Ep 46: Dr Caroline Murray - The Wilderness Vet
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Caroline Murray aka the Wilderness Vet. Caroline graduated from Liverpool University Vet School in 1997 and, i...
Ep 45: Laura Muir - The Vet Going For Olympic Gold
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by double European record holder, gold medalist, and Olympic athlete, Laura Muir. Laura made her debut in senior at...
Ep 44: Dr BJ Miller - Embracing our mortality for a better shot at life
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr BJ Miller. BJ is a practising hospice and palliative medicine physician in San Fransico, an author and speaker,...
Ep 43: Debt & Money - The Elephant in the Room of Veterinary Medicine
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by not one, but two awesome guests as we take on the towering elephant in the room of veterinary medicine - MONEY! More...
Ep 42: Dr Melinda Merck and the World of Veterinary Forensics
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we go on a dive into the dark side of humanity as I am joined by veterinary forensics expert, Dr Melinda Merck. Dr Merck is the...
Ep 41: Dr Lisa Radosta - Being Unbreakable (and much more besides)
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Lisa Radosta. Dr Radosta graduated in 2000 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Afte...
Ep 40: Dr Sara Pizano & Her Mission to Transform Shelter Medicine
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Sara Pizano. Sara is a Cornell Graduate and leading light in shelter medicine who has brought about enormous po...
Ep 39: Dr Saye Clement - The Veterinary Virtuoso
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Saye Clement. Saye graduated from Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph in 1993. During her career she has worked i...
Ep 38: Dr Temple Grandin
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a genuine global superstar in the world of animal health, Dr Temple Grandin. The word ‘legend’ is often overused, but when you’...
Ep 37: Dr Karen Felsted - The Veterinary Economist
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by one of the most respected thought leaders on the planet when it comes to veterinary economics, Dr Karen Felsted. ...
Ep 36: Dr Betsy Charles - Leadership & living in the tension between the good and the bad
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, which was performed and recorded in front of a live audience at Fetch Kansas City 2019, I am joined by an incredible woman, who is ...
Ep 35: Falling Back In Love - With Our Profession & Ourselves
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is the 2019 end of year review. Normally it is my job to interview and tease apart the life of interesting people from around the world...
Ep 34: Dr Sheilah Robertson - A Great Scot in America
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m delighted to welcome back (back extremely popular demand) anaesthesia, feline and end of Life care guru Dr Sheliah Robertson f...
Ep 33: Bill Schroeder - Marines, Marketing & Caring Like Crazy
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I’m joined by former US Marine turned marketing guru Bill Schroeder. Bill has a fascinating career path and attended Western Ill...
Ep 32: Dr Steve Noonan - The Pursuit Of A Positive Life & Helping Others
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr Steve Noonan. Steve graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983 and by 1986 (at the tender age of 27) h...
Ep 31: Dr Robert M Miller - Equine Veterinarian, Cartoonist, Legend
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr Robert M Miller. Dr Miller is an equine behaviourist, veterinarian, and author. He was born in New York on Mar...
Ep 30: Striving To Make Veterinary Regulation Compassionate And Empowering, with Lizzie Lockett
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I super-excited to be joined by the Chief Executive of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Lizzie Lockett. Lizzie, original...
Ep 29: A Life Less Ordinary with Jolle Kirpensteijn
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by the multi-talented Jolle Kirpensteijn. Jolle graduated from the Utrecht Veterinary School in Holland and promptly m...
Ep 28: Authentic Marketing And How It Applies To Veterinarians, with Chris Brogan
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I super excited to be joined by one of my writing and business idols, Chris Brogan. Chris is one of the original group of people w...
Ep 27: Inside The World Of A Veterinary Technician with Nicole LaForest
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m joined by Veterinary Technician, campaigner and veterinary Instagram celeb Nicole LaForest. Nicole is a co-owner, manager a...
EP 26: How Bad Do You Want It? With Veterinarian and Bodybuilder Dr. Jessica Wilson
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr Jessica Wilson. Jessica is a veterinarian and professional athlete. In fact, as of now, she holds a new record - ...
Ep 25: The Art and Science of Being A Veterinarian with Dr. James Greenwood
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr James Greenwood. James is a practising vet living and working in Bristol, England. Originally from the flat cap,...
Ep 24: Compassion Fatigue with Dr Bree Montana
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode marks a very big mile stone on the Blunt Dissection pathway as we reach our two year and 24 episode-th birthday! (Apologies to the E...
Ep 23: Crush Your Fear
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is the 2018 end of year review. Normally it is my job to interview and tease apart the life of interesting people from around the world...
Ep22: Mr Veterinary Communication - Dr Roeland Wessels
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I am joined by Dutch Veterinary Royalty and Communication Master Dr Roeland Wessels. Roeland graduated from Utrecht University wit...
Ep 21: Bash Halow
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Bash Halow. Bash, is one of the most entertaining speakers on the veterinary circuit, firstly because he is tear-ind...
Ep 20: UQ Vet Students Interview Dr Dave
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Normally on Blunt dissection it is my job to interview and get under the skin of the great and good of veterinary medicine, to get them to tell their ...
Ep 19: Nancy Slessenger
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Nancy Slessenger. Nancy, I’m quite confident, most of you have never heard of before. But I’m also confident tha...
Ep 18: Dr Cody Creelman Cow Vet
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am joined by Dr Cody Creelman Cow Vet. Cody, our second Canadian in a row, is cow vet “extraordinaire” growing up near Beaver...
Ep 17: Dr Susan Little
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on today’s show is cat vet extraordinaire, Dr Susan Little. Susan received her DVM from Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph and has been in ...
Ep 16: Dr Sheilah Robertson
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I’m delighted to welcome one of the most well-read, insanely qualified and awesome people in veterinary medicine you’ve most li...
Ep 15: Dr Mia Cary
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, it’s a pleasure to be joined by Dr Mia Cary. When I ask for guest recommendations from you guys, Mia’s is a name that comes ...
Ep 14: Squadron Leader Tim Davies
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, I am delighted to be joined by Squadron Leader Tim Davies, a qualified fast jet instructor for the Royal Air Force. Over his 20 y...
Ep 13: Dr Gerardo Poli
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we welcome Dr Gerardo Poli, author of the minivet guide, Emergency Veterinarian and Director at Animal Emergency Service, a busines...
Ep 12: The E-myth Veterinarian - Dr Peter Weinstein
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today I’m joined by Dr Peter Weinstein. Peter has had a rich, varied and successful career based in Southern California. He is a grad...
EP 11: Ten Of The Best
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode is a mash up from all ten of my guests from around the world in 2017. I’ve cut five of the most powerful minutes from each in...
Ep 10: Dr Andy Roark
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I am joined by my good friend Dr Andy Roark. Andy is one of the hottest properties in veterinary medicine with good reason. He’s a...
Ep 9: Dr Dani McVety
21 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show I am joined by Dr Dani McVety. Dani is the CEO and co-founder of Lap of Love, a business that delivers end of life hospice care to ...
Ep 8: Professor Stuart Carmichael
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast guest is one of the UK’s finest, Professor Stuart Carmichael. Stuart is one of the few people on earth to have headed up the clini...
Ep 7: Let's Talk About Veterinary Suicide
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Normally on Blunt Dissection, I put a person under the spotlight. But in this episode, I decided to place a subject there instead. And since you can’...
Ep 6: John Sheridan MRCVS
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is the global high priest of veterinary business John Sheridan. John, one of the profession's true trail blazers and his journey stret...
Ep 5: Women In Veterinary Leadership with Dr Karen Bradley & Dr Kim Therrien
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The first of my guests on episode five of the Blunt Dissection podcast is Dr Karen Bradley. Karen has been a vet for over twenty years and, having bee...
Ep 4: Dr Sue Ettinger "The Cancer Vet"
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today I talk with Dr Sue Ettinger aka “ The Cancer Vet”. Dr Sue is a boarded oncologist and heads up the Oncology Department at the...
Ep3: Royal Vet College - Class Of 2017
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, I visit the Royal Vet College, London to talk with five final year vet students ready to start their careers. We talk vet scho...
Ep 2: Dr Garret Turley
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we talk to veterinary entrepreneur turned private equity financier Garret Turley. Garret was one of the founders of Pet Doctors whi...
Ep 1: Dr Diederik Gelderman
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The guest on episode one of Blunt Dissection is Dr Diederik Gelderman Australian veterinary business legend, former veterinary hospital owner, current...