"Just Vetting" with Peter Tanella Episode 12: Building a Community Practice with Justin Toth, DVM скачать в хорошем качестве

"Just Vetting" with Peter Tanella Episode 12: Building a Community Practice with Justin Toth, DVM

In this episode of "Just Vetting", host Peter Tanella sits down with Dr. Justin Toth for a candid, thoughtful conversation about veterinary ownership, leadership, and what it really takes to build a practice that lasts. Dr. Toth shares his journey from a curious, mechanically minded kid outside Atlanta to the owner of Dallas Highway Animal Hospital — a multi-doctor practice rooted deeply in its community. From early exposure to veterinary medicine through a trusted family veterinarian, to navigating practice ownership at a young age, he reflects on the decisions, risks, and relationships that shaped his career. With honesty and humility, Dr. Toth opens up about the realities of ownership — learning leadership through experience, making costly mistakes, and discovering that strong culture and trust matter just as much as clinical excellence. He speaks openly about building teams, earning buy-in, and why listening often leads to better outcomes than leading by decree. Throughout the conversation, he explores how veterinary medicine has evolved — from the human-animal bond to technology, client expectations, and the shifting future of the profession — and what those changes mean for practice owners and associates alike. He reflects on: ✨ Finding his path into veterinary medicine — and why early mentorship mattered ✨ Transitioning from associate to owner at a young age, with the support of the right partner ✨ Learning leadership the hard way — and the “PhD” that comes from real-world mistakes ✨ Why practice culture is one of the hardest — and most important — things to get right ✨ Involving teams in decision-making to build trust, accountability, and buy-in ✨ The business lessons behind wellness plans, pricing, and sustainability ✨ How technology and the evolving human-animal bond are reshaping client expectations ✨ What ownership means beyond finances — legacy, community, and long-term impact ✨ Creating thoughtful ownership pathways for associates as the industry shifts ✨ Where veterinary medicine may be headed next — and why another reset could be coming From early career choices to decades-long community relationships, Dr. Toth offers a grounded, experience-driven perspective on what it means to lead a veterinary practice with intention, adaptability, and heart. Whether you’re an associate considering ownership, a practice owner refining your leadership style, or a veterinarian thinking about legacy and longevity, this episode delivers insight, reassurance, and hard-earned wisdom from someone who’s lived every chapter. #Veterinary #JustVetting #VetLeadership #PracticeOwnership #VeterinaryMedicine #IndependentPractice #PracticeCulture #LeadershipJourney #BusinessOfVeterinary #Mentorship #VeterinaryFuture #PeterTanella