The 20-Minute Consult
One Expert. One Topic. 20-minutes of Vet Wisdom.
The 20-Minute Consult is a podcast designed for veterinary professionals to explore the trends and challenges shaping the industry in 2025.
In just 20 minutes, each episode dives into a single topic, structured like a real-life consultation: identifying key issues, discussing their impact, and offering actionable solutions.
Our episodes feature voices from across the veterinary field, including practice owners, surgeons, nurses, graduates, and suppliers. Together, we discuss timely topics - whether it’s understanding regulatory shifts, implementing innovative business strategies, or adapting to workforce changes, The 20-Minute Consult delivers insights that are practical, concise, and relevant.
If you’re a veterinary professional looking to stay informed, gain new perspectives, or contribute your expertise, this podcast offers a platform to engage with the trends shaping your profession.
The 20-Minute Consult
Alan Robinson - The Future of the Veterinary Industry
In this extended episode of the 20 Minute Consult Podcast, Glenn Martin interviews Alan Robinson, founder of Vet Dynamics, discussing the current state of the veterinary industry.
They explore the challenges faced by veterinary practice owners, the importance of leadership, and the balance between altruism and profit in veterinary care.
Alan shares insights on the need for transparency in veterinary costs and the emotional challenges faced by veterinary professionals. In this conversation, they delve into the complexities of veterinary education, the challenges faced by veterinary professionals, and the innovative subscription model being implemented in veterinary practices.
They discuss the need for a shift in how veterinary care is delivered, emphasising the importance of compassion, client communication, and the potential for subscription models to alleviate financial barriers for clients.
The conversation also touches on future trends in veterinary care and offers practical advice for independent veterinary practice owners.
Key takeaways include:
- Leadership is crucial for managing the complexities of veterinary practices.
- Veterinary professionals often struggle with the balance between care and profit.
- The veterinary profession is facing a cultural shift towards corporate ownership.
- Communication skills are essential for veterinary professionals to succeed.
- Veterinary practices need to address the emotional well-being of their teams.
- The cost of veterinary care is often misunderstood by clients.
- Veterinary professionals experience compassion fatigue and burnout.
- The recruitment process for vets still favours certain personality types.
- Subscription models can provide predictable income for veterinary practices.
- Trust between clients and vets can be rebuilt quickly.
- Investing in people and their environment is crucial for practice success.
- Future trends may include more subscription models in veterinary practices.
One Expert. One Topic. 20-minutes of Vet Wisdom.