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What does it take to go from practicing veterinary medicine to building and scaling a successful business?

In this episode of the Smarter Vet Financial Podcast, Tom Seeko sits down with Dr. John Younker, DVM, MBA, veterinarian, entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Vet Launch.

Dr. Younker shares his journey from emergency medicine to practice ownership, including how he helped grow a veterinary hospital, opened his own clinics, scaled to multiple locations, and ultimately navigated a successful practice sale. Along the way, he discusses leadership, systems, business growth, and what veterinarians should consider when exploring ownership opportunities.

Topics discussed include:

• Transitioning from clinician to entrepreneur
 • Building systems that support growth
 • Leadership lessons from scaling a team
 • Practice ownership realities and challenges
 • Preparing a business for long-term flexibility and value
 • Why veterinarians should understand the financial side of their practices

Whether you're considering ownership, currently running a practice, or simply curious about the business side of veterinary medicine, this conversation offers valuable insights from someone who has experienced the journey firsthand.

Learn more about Dr. John Younker and Vet Launch:

• LinkedIn: Dr. John Younker, DVM, MBA - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-younker-dvm-mba/ 
• Vet Launch Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts - https://www.youtube.com/@thevetlaunch 

Smarter Vet Podcast-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/

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