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Unfiltered Vet Discussions

Take a group of people who have kicked around the veterinary space for a few minutes, toss them in a Zoom room, and see what they have to say. The discussion can lead to interesting places of discovery with key industry insights.  When we mean unfiltered, we mean it. We’re talking: deciding a topic 10 to 20 minutes before we push the record button, skipping the editing, and uploading it as is. These are our opinions on the topic at hand, and we are ready to share them. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and join in the discussion with your comments.

All Episodes

Using the ‘Let Them’ Theory to Change Your Outlook on Life
Using the ‘Let Them’ Theory to Chan…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel explores the transformative concept behind the book Let T…
00:52:41
April 25, 2025
Adding a New Kid to the Practice
Adding a New Kid to the Practice
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel explores the impact of adding a new team member to a vete…
00:22:53
April 18, 2025
Operation Efficiency
Operation Efficiency
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel delves into operational efficiency in veterinary practice…
00:22:08
April 11, 2025
Vet Inflation
Vet Inflation
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel explores the rising costs of veterinary care and its impa…
00:25:07
April 04, 2025
VCA Shutting Down Urgent Cares
VCA Shutting Down Urgent Cares
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel explores the economic shifts impacting veterinary medicin…
00:25:25
March 28, 2025
Navigating Emotions in Veterinary Medicine
Navigating Emotions in Veterinary Medic…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the hosts dive into the complexities of communication and emotional…
00:36:49
March 21, 2025
Marketing To Your Demographic
Marketing To Your Demographic
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the team explores the power of knowing your audience—whether you&…
00:27:37
March 14, 2025
The Power of Good Leadership
The Power of Good Leadership
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the team explores leadership, resilience, and teamwork through the …
00:24:00
March 07, 2025
2025s Trends in Practice Ownership
2025s Trends in Practice Ownership
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Peter, David, and Jenni explore trends in veterinary practic…
00:18:15
February 28, 2025
Predictions for 2025
Predictions for 2025
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Jenni, Peter, and David discuss predictions for the veterina…
00:21:13
February 21, 2025
Stop Acting Like a Girl - Stacee Santi
Stop Acting Like a Girl – Stacee Santi
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Stacee, and Jenni discuss Stacee’s new book, Stop Acting L…
00:43:02
February 14, 2025
The Distance/Relationship Between Practice Managers and Doctor Owners
The Distance/Relationship Between Pract…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Jenni, and David tackle the complex dynamics between veterin…
00:24:07
February 07, 2025
What Drives Great Value
What Drives Great Value
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Jenni, and David explore what drives value in veterinary pra…
00:23:58
January 31, 2025
Repeating Business Basics
Repeating Business Basics
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the hosts shift from their usual format to a conversational deep di…
00:23:19
January 24, 2025
Staff Retention
Staff Retention
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the focus is on staff retention and creating a thriving workplace c…
00:25:30
January 17, 2025
Inspire By FVMA
Inspire By FVMA
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the conversation focuses on an innovative mental health initiative …
00:23:56
January 10, 2025
New Year's Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions
The podcast episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions delves into New Year’s resolutions and goal-setting, exploring w…
00:24:11
January 03, 2025
Holiday Review: Unity
Holiday Review: Unity
In this rerun of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Jenni, and David tackle the critical topic of unity in the w…
00:24:15
December 20, 2024
Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of a Veterinary Practice Sale: Insights from Kim Delaney
Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of a…
In a recent episode of the “Unfiltered Vet Discussions” podcast, host Kelly Baltzell introduced Kim Delaney, a Cer…
00:44:55
December 13, 2024
Employees After the Sale & Honoring Them
Employees After the Sale & Honoring The…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel revisits the topic of business transitions, diving deeper…
00:24:36
December 06, 2024
The Guilt After the Sale & Coping
The Guilt After the Sale & Coping
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel delves into the final phase of a veterinary business’s li…
00:21:35
November 29, 2024
How To Make a Difference in the World and Win at Life
How To Make a Difference in the World a…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel explores the idea of making a significant impact througho…
00:26:11
November 22, 2024
The Lifecycle of a Hospital and Career
The Lifecycle of a Hospital and Career
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, our panel of veterinary professionals discuss the various “life cy…
00:25:12
November 15, 2024
Unity
Unity
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Jenni, and David delve into the topic of unity within workp…
00:24:15
November 08, 2024
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton
In this podcast episode, hosts Kelly, David, and Phil discuss emergency preparedness and response, especially foll…
00:24:42
November 01, 2024
Inflation and Pricing
Inflation and Pricing
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, Kelly, Cody, and David explore the challenges veterinary hospitals …
00:20:40
October 25, 2024
Episode 46: Social Media and Being Influenced
Episode 46: Social Media and Being Infl…
In this episode, Social Media and Being Influenced, Kelly Baltzell, Phil Richmond, Stacee Santi, Jenni George, and…
00:22:28
October 11, 2024
Episode 45: Hurricane Helene & How You Can Help
Episode 45: Hurricane Helene & How You …
In this episode, we break down the impact of the recent hurricane on the eastern U.S., with insights from Florida,…
00:31:17
October 03, 2024
Episode 44: Can You Land a Jumbo Jet?
Episode 44: Can You Land a Jumbo Jet?
In the latest discussion on "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," Kelly Baltzell, Phil Richmond, Peter Weinstein…
00:25:08
September 26, 2024
Episode 43: Protecting Your People and Peace: Firing Difficult Employees
Episode 43: Protecting Your People and …
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," hosts Kelly, Peter, Jenni, Stacee, and David discuss th…
00:18:31
September 19, 2024
Episode 42: What Is Real and Not Real?
Episode 42: What Is Real and Not Real?
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," Kelly, Peter, Jenni, Stacee, and David explore the blur…
00:23:26
September 12, 2024
Episode 41: How Do You Do It All?
Episode 41: How Do You Do It All?
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," hosts Kelly, Phil, David, and Jenni tackle the topic of…
00:21:02
September 05, 2024
Episode 40: Generational Issues in the Workplace
Episode 40: Generational Issues in the …
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," hosts Kelly, Phil, David, and Jenni dive into the topic…
00:21:50
August 29, 2024
Episode 39: How to Be Taken Seriously
Episode 39: How to Be Taken Seriously
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts Kelly, Phil, Peter, and Stacee explore the co…
00:21:05
August 28, 2024
Episode 38: Active Listening
Episode 38: Active Listening
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," Kelly, Stacee, Peter, and Phil delve into the importanc…
00:27:30
August 15, 2024
Episode 37: Narrowing the Gender Wage Gap
Episode 37: Narrowing the Gender Wage G…
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts, including Kelly, Peter, Stacee, and David, e…
00:18:00
August 09, 2024
Episode 36: Judging Jenni: Balancing Work Satisfaction & Productivity
Episode 36: Judging Jenni: Balancing Wo…
In this episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the panel, including Kelly, Peter, Phil, David, and Jenni, explores…
00:23:06
August 01, 2024
Episode 35: Imposter Syndrome
Episode 35: Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," Kelly is joined by Peter, Phil, David, and Jenni to del…
00:27:39
July 25, 2024
Episode 34: Success in Numbers
Episode 34: Success in Numbers
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts brainstorm ideas for improving marketing effo…
00:23:06
July 25, 2024
Episode 33: Veterinary Pharmacies
Episode 33: Veterinary Pharmacies
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts dive into the complexities of managing veteri…
00:29:47
July 18, 2024
Episode 32: Pet Nutrition in 2024
Episode 32: Pet Nutrition in 2024
In this episode of “Unfiltered Vet Discussions,” the hosts delve into the evolving landscape of pet nutrition …
00:24:44
July 04, 2024
Episode 31: Courage in Vulnerability
Episode 31: Courage in Vulnerability
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts explore the importance of vulnerability in ve…
00:22:46
June 27, 2024
Episode 30: International Veterinary Care
Episode 30: International Veterinary Ca…
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts explore veterinary care practices outside the…
00:24:25
June 20, 2024
Episode 29: Feeling the Pinch
Episode 29: Feeling the Pinch
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts discuss the financial pressures faced by clie…
00:23:28
June 14, 2024
Episode 28: Taking Responsibility: The Trouble with “Sorry”
Episode 28: Taking Responsibility: The …
In the latest episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," Kelly hosts a conversation with Jenni, Phil, and …
00:23:33
June 06, 2024
Episode 27: Self Criticism
Episode 27: Self Criticism
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," hosts Kelly, Phil, David, and Jenni dive into the topic…
00:23:02
May 30, 2024
Episode 26: Today is A DAY
Episode 26: Today is A DAY
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," hosts Kelly, Phil, David, and Jenni explore the concept…
00:24:37
May 24, 2024
Episode 25: Compelled to Comment
Episode 25: Compelled to Comment
In the latest episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts delve into the emotional dynamics of on…
00:22:09
May 16, 2024
Episode 24: Bear Vs. Man
Episode 24: Bear Vs. Man
In this podcast episode from "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the topic of "bear versus man" is e…
00:22:16
May 09, 2024
Episode 23: Veterinary Market Analysis
Episode 23: Veterinary Market Analysis
In the latest episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts delve into a recent overseas study titl…
00:25:02
May 02, 2024
Episode 22: Artificial Intelligence Part 2
Episode 22: Artificial Intelligence Par…
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the panel delves into the multifaceted impact of artifi…
00:23:21
April 25, 2024
Episode 21: Artificial Intelligence
Episode 21: Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the panel delves into the multifaceted impact of artifi…
00:24:46
April 18, 2024
Episode 20: Macroeconomics
Episode 20: Macroeconomics
In the latest episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the hosts delve into the macroeconomic trends aff…
00:22:07
April 11, 2024
Episode 19: CSRs
Episode 19: CSRs
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the panelists delve into the critical role of Client Se…
00:22:49
April 04, 2024
Episode 18: Training Part 2
Episode 18: Training Part 2
In this episode of "Unfiltered Vet Discussions," the panel dives into the crucial topic of training with…
00:21:25
March 28, 2024
Episode 17: Training
Episode 17: Training
As an industry, do we take the time to educate our professional and management teams appropriately?  Managing a p…
00:20:10
March 21, 2024
Episode 16: Veterinary Marketing
Episode 16: Veterinary Marketing
In the latest episode of Unfiltered Vet Discussions, the hosts underscore the common pitfalls in veterinary practi…
00:22:03
March 14, 2024
Episode 15: Euthanasia Part 2
Episode 15: Euthanasia Part 2
We must do BETTER with euthanasia communications and support. During the delicate and strained time for clients, o…
00:21:07
March 07, 2024
Episode 14: Euthanasia
Episode 14: Euthanasia
We must do BETTER with euthanasia communications and support.  During the delicate and strained time for clients,…
00:22:46
March 01, 2024
Episode 13: Team Meetings
Episode 13: Team Meetings
Transparency and collaboration can be transformative to a working environment. However, collaboration must be loo…
00:21:22
February 22, 2024
Episode 12: Convention Season
Episode 12: Convention Season
What does convention season mean to veterinary practices? With VMX completed and WVC almost here, it can be chall…
00:18:20
February 15, 2024
Episode 11: Goals and New Year's Resolutions
Episode 11: Goals and New Year's Resolu…
A month into the new year, have your resolutions begun to slide off? Perhaps being present and "in the now&qu…
00:20:43
February 08, 2024
Episode 10: Why Be Miserable?
Episode 10: Why Be Miserable?
Being unhappy, even being miserable, is a choice we consciously make. Most of the time, this can be caused by fear…
00:22:27
February 01, 2024
Episode 9: Who Had Thunk?
Episode 9: Who Had Thunk?
The veterinary industry is wrought with unpredictable evolutions and developments!  No one could have predicted C…
00:23:18
January 25, 2024
Episode 8: Silver Bullet
Episode 8: Silver Bullet
The ever-changing silver bullet in veterinary practices.  What is the “quick fix” or “silver bullet?”  T…
00:18:53
January 18, 2024
Episode 7: Change
Episode 7: Change
Change can be frightening and uncomfortable in any capacity.  But, as vets, we are groomed from the first days of…
00:25:21
January 11, 2024
Episode 6: Levers to Pull
Episode 6: Levers to Pull
Pulled levers in veterinary!  Everyone practice or hospital has a set list of KPIs and monitoring points that nee…
00:26:04
January 04, 2024
Episode 5: VC, PE and Other Acronyms New to Veterinary Medicine
Episode 5: VC, PE and Other Acronyms Ne…
VC (Venture Capital) and PE (Private Equity) are two of many new acronyms that have become part of the veterinary …
00:20:39
December 28, 2023
Episode 4: Falling Apart
Episode 4: Falling Apart
Uncertainty has become the new normal. We have gone from the uncertainty of the pandemic to a world of uncertaint…
00:18:52
December 21, 2023
Episode 3: YOU Can Be the Loneliest Person
Episode 3: YOU Can Be the Loneliest Per…
Take the time to look in the mirror. The only one you see is YOU.  That is where you need to focus. It is your ch…
00:26:25
December 14, 2023
Episode 2: Work Life (Im)balace
Episode 2: Work Life (Im)balace
The phrase has been used so often it might be considered overused.  What is work life balance?  Is it a real ter…
00:28:17
December 07, 2023
Episode 1: Change Doesn't Have to Feel Like Torture
Episode 1: Change Doesn't Have to Feel …
Our first Unfiltered Discussion: There was a study done, that shows the part of the brain that is activated during…
00:20:16
September 01, 2023

Meet the Hosts

Kelly Baltzell

Creator of Multiple Companies, Concepts, Writer & Speaker

Cody Creelman
Cody Creelman

CEO, entrepreneur, born in 1984

Jenni George
Jenni George

Certified Veterinary Practice Manager at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic

David McCormick
David McCormick

Veterinary Appraiser & Broker with Simmons & Associates

Beth Mehaffey
Beth Mehaffey

Veterinarian, Practice Owner, Entrepreneur

Phil Richmond
Phil Richmond

Founder | CEO at Flourishing Phoenix Veterinary Consultants, LLC

Stacee Santi
Stacee Santi

Veterinarian, Entrepreneur, Startup Strategist

Jess Trimble, DVM
Jess Trimble, DVM

Veterinarian with a drive to improve animal health through innovation and technology implementation in practice.

Dr. Peter Weinstein
Dr. Peter Weinstein

President, PAW Consulting, Inc.