The VetStory Podcast

More Than Just a Vet Tech: Innovation, Grit, and the Birth of Clip Trio - with Alex Contreras

In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Alex Contreras — a veterinary technician turned inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist — who’s on a mission to change the industry from the inside out.
Alex shares his journey from growing up in South Florida as a first-generation Cuban American to becoming the founder of Clip Trio, a 3-in-1 tool designed to make nail trims safer, faster, and cleaner. But this isn’t just about a product — it’s about purpose.
Alex dives deep into the why behind his invention, how he turned frustration into innovation, and why he's using his success to give back through Pet Trio Charity, supporting underserved families, students, and access-to-care initiatives.
Whether you’re a technician, practice owner, or someone who just loves a good underdog story — this episode will hit you in the heart and light a fire in your gut.
https://youtu.be/4a3NoaOES2c?si=zT7tpxXeR5K4aDHQ
https://youtu.be/bWg_f0bMlTQ?si=wySXHOaMlFe3c-UL
www.kliptrio.com
www.pettriocharity.org
Alexandre@pettriocharity.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogapy/

I Didn’t Choose VetMed—It Chose Me (Literally)- with deborah-enyo-omali

What happens when your career chooses you before you choose it?
In this heartfelt episode of The Vet Story Podcast, I sit down with Nigerian veterinarian Dr. Deborah Enyo Omali, who shares her surprising—and hilarious—journey into veterinary medicine. From wanting to become a marine biologist to mistakenly enrolling in vet school, Deborah’s story is full of twists, tears, grit, and growth.
We talk about:    The pressure of choosing a "serious" career in an African household    How she accidentally became a veterinarian (thanks, dad)    Falling in love with public health and community service    The reality of being a young vet in rural Nigeria    And why grit, not just passion, is the real secret to success
Whether you’ve always known you were meant for vet med—or you’re still figuring it out—this episode will remind you that purpose sometimes finds you when you least expect it.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-enyo-omali/

The Payment Plan Shift: How Cherry Is Changing the Conversation- With Nathan Sahly

We’ve all seen it — a client hesitates, not because they don’t love their pet, but because of the price tag.
In this episode of the VetStory Podcast, I sit down with Nathan Sahly from Cherry, a platform rethinking how we talk about cost in veterinary medicine. Nathan shares his personal story of an emergency vet visit, the financial barrier that followed, and how that experience led him to Cherry’s mission.
From pre-approvals and soft credit checks to showing clients monthly payments up front, this episode dives into how shifting the way we present payment options can lead to better care, stronger compliance, and happier teams.
If you’ve ever felt awkward quoting treatment costs or wondered how to help clients say yes to care — this one’s for you.
Cherry for Vets: https://withcherry.com/veterinarian
Nathan Sahly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-sahly/
PetSmart Charities x Gallup Study (2024):https://news.gallup.com/poll/659057/pet-owners-skipped-declined-veterinary-care.aspx
Referral code: https://refer.withcherry.com/l/0RHYSGIAN37/ 

Pigs, Pedicures, and a Penis Cake Pan – Vet Tales Get Wild with Dr. Joydine Green (Part 2)

We’re back with round two of VetStory featuring Dr. Joydine Green—and this one goes completely off the rails in the best possible way.
If you thought flying cows and Bobby Clarke smiles were wild in Part 1, just wait until you hear about Gizmo the opera-singing pig, a backyard penis cake pan, and how a 600-pound boar got sedated in the most creative (and slightly horrifying) way possible.
Joydine shares more behind-the-scenes chaos from her mobile mixed-animal practice in Prince George, BC, and gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, packed with these kinds of outrageous veterinary tales.
Oh, and if you’ve never heard of “boar taint” or using testicles as an injection site… buckle up.
This episode is not for the faint-hearted, but it is for anyone who loves a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud glimpse into rural vet life.

Leadership, Adrenaline & the Search for Meaning - John Graham

Have you ever had your grandad sit you down and tell you a wild story from the past?Something like, “Back in 1950, kid, we didn’t have phones—we had fists, fire, and maybe a freighter to the Far East.”
This is one of those stories.
John Graham isn’t from the vet world, but you’re going to want to sit down for this one. From hitchhiking through revolutions and climbing Denali to dodging bullets in Vietnam, surviving a sinking cruise ship, and helping end apartheid—John’s lived a life that reads like a movie. But it’s not just adrenaline. This episode is about what happens when the thrill wears off—and you’re forced to reckon with purpose, meaning, and the person you’ve become.
We talk about:
Leadership and ego (and why John Wayne let him down)
Screaming at God in a lifeboat off the Alaska coast
Crawling out of toxic masculinity to build a life of service
This isn’t just a good story. It’s a reminder that life can change at any point—if you're willing to listen.
📘 Grab John’s book: Quest – Risk, Adventure, and the Search for MeaningThe memoir is Quest – Risk, Adventure, and the Search for Meaning, now available as an audiobook. My website is johngraham.org and the website for the Giraffe Heroes Project—the global movement I help run—is.giraffe.org.  

One Roof to Rule Them All: Inside the ChckVet Revolution with Joe Chickerillo

In this hilariously unfiltered episode of Vet Story, I sit down with my mate Joe Cigarillo—aka the tall, younger Joe Pesci of the veterinary tech world. We dive into why the vet industry is more fun than dentistry, how Check Vet is flipping online booking and communication on its head, and the power of real-time automation in client engagement.
No scripts, no filters—just two loud extroverts bantering about swearing in Canada, culture clashes, and the tech that’s quietly making practices wildly more efficient. If you’re tired of polite vendor pitches and want a dose of truth with a side of sass, this one’s for you.
Trigger warning: May cause spontaneous laughter and FOMO for practices still using paper books.

From NHL Dreams to Cows on the Run – A Wild Vet Life with Jodyne Green

What do hockey dreams, flying cows, knocked-out teeth, and a mobile vet clinic in the snowy wilds of Canada have in common? Dr. Jodyne Green.
In this hilarious and jaw-droppingly candid episode, we sit down with Jodyne—owner of Green Mobile Veterinary Services in Prince George, BC—to talk about her journey from prairie kid with NHL ambitions to mixed animal vet wrangling bulls and preg-checking cattle in Sasquatch country.
She shares the unforgettable story of how a preg check on Boxing Day turned into an emergency dental visit, how she rocked Vegas with a Bobby Clarke smile and a broken leg, and why practice ownership still fires her up after 19 years.
Oh—and yes, there’s a pig in a penis cake pan story on the horizon.
If you're in vet med or just love a good laugh with a side of grit, you’re going to love this one.
Stay tuned for part two... it only gets better.

Entrepreneurship in VetMed – A Must-Listen with Dr. Peter Weinstein! 🏥🚀

In this episode of Vet Story Podcast, we’re diving deep into vetrepreneurship with none other than Dr. Peter Weinstein! 🏥💼
Dr. Weinstein is a veterinary industry leader, speaker, and advocate for independent practice ownership. We chat about:✅ The future of vet med entrepreneurship✅ Why fewer vets are stepping into ownership—and how to change that✅ Startup vs. buying an existing practice – Which is right for you?✅ The real financial benefits of ownership✅ How to set up your exit strategy from Day 1
If you're a vet looking to take control of your career, this is the episode you don’t want to miss! 🎯
🔗 Resources & Links:📌 Dr. Peter Weinstein’s Online Course: Veterinary Ownership Advocates📌 Follow Dr. Weinstein on LinkedIn
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

Drums, VetMed, and Forensic Files – A Wild Vet Story with Rebecca Fox!

In this episode of Vet Story Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Rebecca Fox, a hospital administrator by day and a rockstar drummer by night! 🎶🥁
Rebecca shares her journey from VetMed receptionist to hospital administrator while balancing her passion for music, including rocking the VMX Talent Showcase 2025. She also spills an unbelievable forensic mystery involving a frozen dog at her old clinic—yes, it’s straight out of Forensic Files! 🕵️‍♂️🐕
And if that wasn’t enough, we wrap up with a hilarious mix-up involving a very unexpected stool sample. 😂💩
Tune in for laughs, mystery, and some rock & roll in vet med!
🔗 Follow Rebecca:📍 LinkedIn: Rebecca Fox🎵 TikTok: @FOXEdrummist

The Feral Cat Man & Other Vet Clinic Oddities With Melissa Tompkins

Full Video: https://youtu.be/0S4W9rc8x9kIn this episode of VetStory, I sit down with my good friend, Melissa Toppkins Lewis, a veterinary management consultant and self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. From standing in traffic to save an injured cat to encountering a man who believed he was a feral cat, Mel has seen it all. We dive into the wild, bizarre, and sometimes downright chaotic moments from her career in vet med, from emergency clinic drama to workplace security nightmares. Plus, we chat about her upcoming move, her love for OSHA (yes, really), and what’s next for her career. Don’t miss this hilarious and insightful conversation! South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions-https://southcoastveterinarymanagementsolutions.com/ South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions - https://www.youtube.com/@southcoastveterinarymanage263