Veterinary Business Accelerator Podcast!

Veterinary Business Accelerator. Time, Profit, Freedom

“Doing something you love on a schedule you can’t control can feel the same as doing something you hate.”
— Morgan Housel

If you’re a vet practice owner, that probably hits home.  So, how do you change that?  What's the difference between feeling trapped by your business and leading with purpose—making the impact that inspired you to open your doors in the first place?

This podcast is for veterinary business owners who want to reclaim their time, grow their profits, and build a business that brings freedom—not just responsibility.
Hosted by vet business coach Dr Sam Bowden and Vet Vault host Dr Hugh Hiemstra

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From “Meh” to Momentum: A Practical Framework for Getting Unstuck
May 28, 2026

From “Meh” to Momentum: A Practical Framework for Getting Unstuck

Ever had one of those seasons where everything looks fine on paper… but you still feel flat, disconnected, or stuck? In this episode Sam and Hugh unpack what those feelings are really trying to tell you - and what to do abou...

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Sam’s Feeling “Meh”: How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk - Part 1
May 14, 2026

Sam’s Feeling “Meh”: How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk - Part 1

In one of the most personal episodes of the Veterinary Business Accelerator yet, Sam opens up about a season in his life that looked successful on the outside, but felt completely flat underneath. What started as frustration ...

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Case Study: From Burnout to Millions - A Proven Process, Small Steps, Big Wins. With Dr Tess Salmond
April 25, 2026

Case Study: From Burnout to Millions - A Proven Process, Small Steps,…

What happens when practice ownership quietly pushes you to the edge? In this episode, Dr. Tess Salmon shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her journey from a burnt out rural practice owner to building - and selling - a mul...

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The Veterinary Affordability Gap: How To Shrink It - Without Cutting Your Prices
April 3, 2026

The Veterinary Affordability Gap: How To Shrink It - Without Cutting …

Here's something we keep hearing from practice owners: We're getting feet through the door, but we're hearing a lot of 'no'. Costs of running your practice is going up. Wages are at an all-time high. So your prices have to fo...

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Your Practice, Your Game: How to Build a Lighter Business
March 19, 2026

Your Practice, Your Game: How to Build a Lighter Business

What if the pressure in your business isn’t coming from the workload...but from how you’re carrying it? In this episode Dr. Sam returns from a motorbike trip through Tanzania with a perspective most practice owners never cons...

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More Leadership Sins That Sink Your Team's Motivation
March 10, 2026

More Leadership Sins That Sink Your Team's Motivation

What really demotivates a veterinary team? It’s rarely the obvious things like workload or long hours. More often, it’s the subtle leadership habits that quietly erode motivation, accountability, and performance. In part 2 of...

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