Ep. 36: Chat With a House Call Practice CVPM; Meet Jamie Gonzalez

Jamie was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With her love of learning and of animals, she began her career in 2002 as a kennel assistant. Because of her enthusiasm, drive, and ability to grasp new concepts, Jamie was swiftly moved into a veterinary technician role that also included team management, inventory management, and various leadership responsibilities. Jamie is passionate about learning, organization, and leadership. Over her career, she has gained experience working in a variety of general practices, emergency, and specialty centers, and with various exotic animals. She has always been fascinated by the constantly changing industry and faces challenges with a positive outlook. One of her favorite roles in veterinary medicine has been inventory management.

In 2017, Jamie decided she wanted to pursue a career path that would leverage her 18 years of Animal Health industry experience. She began her journey to pursue an MBA through Strayer University, which she hopes to obtain by 2023. In addition, after a three-year commitment, Jamie obtained her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification in January 2021.

Over the years Jamie has had a variety of pets ranging from bearded dragons, iguanas, fish, to her four beloved feline companions, who will be remembered always. Her biggest love is her 15-year-old Siberian Husky, "Akane". "Akane" has been with Jamie for almost her whole career and serves as a loving reminder of why Jamie chose this field. Personally, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, traveling, a variety of crafts, and spending time with her family.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Jamie's journey into a COO of a house called practice
• PriVet Pet Care's legacy
• Balancing lucrative and charity work as a house call veterinarian
• What it means to be a CVPM
• Differences between an independently owned and corporate house call practice
• Jamie's top three tips on managing a house call veterinary practice

Links & resources:

• Find Jamie on LinkedIn
• Learn more about PriVet Pet Care

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• Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets. 
• Find out about the next House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference 

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Music:

In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.

Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.

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