Listen "COS - 226 - Does Production - Based Pay Undermine Veterinary Team Well - Being?"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov joins the show to talk about a recent article of his, and the wellness research he is doing in the veterinary industry. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the impacts of production-based compensation on wellness and well-being, and how veterinary teams might be compensated in a more satisfying way.
LINKS:
Article: Does Production Pay Undermine Veterinary Team Well-Being?
Galaxy Vets: An Employee-Owned Veterinary Group
Veterinary Innovation Podcast
Dr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn
Book: Great Game of Business
(Links to Amazon.com are affiliate links and help support the show)
Dr. Andy Roark Resources
Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course
Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course
Dr. Andy Roark Swag
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. Twelve years in veterinary medicine inspired Ivan to create Smart Flow, a workflow optimization system, and Veterinary Integration Solutions, a consultancy serving veterinary consolidators. In 2021, he founded Galaxy Vets, an employee-owned veterinary healthcare system that prioritizes burnout prevention. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Cumbria in international healthcare management. Ivan serves on the board of Galaxy Vets Foundation and co-hosts Veterinary Innovation Podcast and Consolidate That!
LINKS:
Article: Does Production Pay Undermine Veterinary Team Well-Being?
Galaxy Vets: An Employee-Owned Veterinary Group
Veterinary Innovation Podcast
Dr. Ivan Zak on LinkedIn
Book: Great Game of Business
(Links to Amazon.com are affiliate links and help support the show)
Dr. Andy Roark Resources
Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course
Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course
Dr. Andy Roark Swag
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. Twelve years in veterinary medicine inspired Ivan to create Smart Flow, a workflow optimization system, and Veterinary Integration Solutions, a consultancy serving veterinary consolidators. In 2021, he founded Galaxy Vets, an employee-owned veterinary healthcare system that prioritizes burnout prevention. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Cumbria in international healthcare management. Ivan serves on the board of Galaxy Vets Foundation and co-hosts Veterinary Innovation Podcast and Consolidate That!
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