44. Established veterinarians share advice for aspiring and new hospital owners

With Dr. Dan Markwalder, DVM, and Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM

Thirty years ago, if you were starting or acquiring your first animal hospital, it was common to introduce yourself to competing owners to seek their advice.

Now, there are many other informative resources for aspiring hospital owners.

This week, we're embracing traditional ideals, introducing two established providers in animal care to discuss what they’ve learned from their professional journeys and what they would do differently if they were to do it all over again.

Meet our guest

Dr. Dan Markwalder, DVM has been a veterinarian for 33 years and, for 28 years, has owned and operated a number of companion animal hospitals in and around the Chicagoland area. Now he’s partnered with Mission Veterinary Partners as their chief veterinary officer.

Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM has worked in the field of veterinary medicine from an early role as a 15-year-old kennel kid to a hospital owner. He has assumed leadership roles, including presidencies at Southern California VMA, California VMA, and Vet Partners. Currently, he is also teaching business and finance at the Veterinary College of Western University of Health Sciences.

In this episode

How animal hospital ownership has become more complex and complicated over the years
What common myths about hospital ownership are holding back potential owners
Why building a successful hospital requires strong leadership, a clear vision, and a supportive team
How to ensure your industry partners position you for long-term success
What resources are available to help aspiring hospital owners achieve their goals

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