August - 2020

Dr Dave's Blog & Podcast Homepage

Est 2009

All of my Podcasts and blogs are
published here each week.

Somewhat more sporadically, I publish blogs, vlogs and other media here, with my monthly podcast - Blunt Dissection each month too.

If you ever have a question you'd like an answer to then here's a great place to submit it. The best way is to send in a short video of you asking the question - if you want to do this and get a response then I'd ask that you follow using the format below closely:

1. State who you are and where you are from.
2. Ask your question as concisely as possible, it must be under 30 seconds long.

3. Upload your video using this form.

Blunt Dissection Ep 43: Debt & Money - The Elephant in the Room of Veterinary Medicine

Dr Dave Nicol

Blunt Dissection Ep 43: Debt & Money - The Elephant in the Room of Veterinary Medicine

On today’s show I’m joined by not one, but two awesome guests as we take on the towering elephant in the room of veterinary medicine - MONEY! More specifically, DEBT! To dissect this huge issue we have a two for one deal where I’m joined by vets and financial experts Dr. Meredith Jones and Dr. Phil Zeltzman. Meredith is an ER doctor from Virginia, host of the Debt Free Vets Facebook group, and was able to pay off her entire student debt in less than five years post-graduation

Freewheelin' Ep 88: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Leader

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 88: 3 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Leader

Eek! The three mistakes new veterinary leaders make! Leaders often get promoted because of their technical prowess, but lack the essential leadership skills they need to be successful in their new role. Transitioning from vet to leader is especially hard; you can get stuck in that clinical grind and forget to lead your people! Are you a new veterinary leader? Looking to gain direction and become the leader your team deserves? Avoid these three classic mistakes new leaders mak

Freewheelin' Ep 87: How Do I Get Off The Hamster Wheel In Veterinary Leadership?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 87: How Do I Get Off The Hamster Wheel In Veterinary Leadership?

Are you a veterinary leader who is stuck in the clinical grind? Can’t seem to find enough hours in the day to properly lead your team? How can you get off of this perpetual hamster wheel?! In this episode of Freewheelin’, Dr Dave talks you through how to become an effective veterinary leader through prioritising, managing your time and altering your mindset. Follow these tips, and you will begin to build a practice culture and become the leader your team deserves. If you woul