The Veterinary Project
A community of veterinary professionals inspired to
live their best lives.
New Episodes Bi-Weekly
Every other week, Dr. Michael Bugg, DVM, and Dr. Jonathan Leicht, DVM, host conversations with a broad range of thought leaders, diving into topics like building resiliency and investing in our mental and financial health to creating hybrid veterinary careers or understanding the role technology can play in practices going forward.
We know you deal with gross patient situations daily, so that’s why you won’t find any stories about unblocking a cat on The Veterinary Project!
The Veterinary Project

Have you ever noticed that most information for veterinarians is either all about pets or about getting your necessary CE credits in? Don’t get us wrong – both of those are important! But there’s more to a balanced life than just thinking about animal care and continuing education. Working to find that balance is vital in a profession that has such high burnout rates.
New Episodes Every Other Week
Latest Episodes

Amy Oliver: Unapologetically Helping Health Care Leaders and Practice Owners Live and Lead Better
Amy Oliver is an experienced healthcare executive and the founder and CEO of Amy Oliver + Co where she offers trusted advisory services and professional leadership and business coaching to practice owners, leaders, academics, and organizations in health and social...

Everything You Need to Know About Being a Locum Veterinarian
After a spirited preamble on the current state of economic affairs, Dr Michael Bugg leads this conversation with the resident expert, Dr. Jonathan Leich, on all things locum. Dr. Leicht breaks down what any locum veterinarian, or those aspiring to become one, should...

Follow your Instincts! Dr. Caleb Frankel, Founder and CEO of Instinct Science
Dr. Caleb Frankel is the Founder and CEO of Instinct Science, an organization with a mission of greatly improving modern veterinary team experiences through better technology. Instinct's practice software platforms power many of the largest and most prestigious...

Travel Tips That Make Work Fun With Dr. Addie Reinhard DVM
Traveling a lot with work? If you're like Dr. Addie Reinhard, you can relate to the challenges of work-related travel, especially after a couple years of non existent business travel as a result of COVID-19. Instead of trying to figure it out on her own, Dr. Reinhard...
Welcome To The Veterinary Project, A Community Built By Vets For Vets And Veterinary Professionals!
No matter the kind of veterinary work you do, you’ll find a place here! You’ll hear how others navigate the ups and downs and find their own groove. But most importantly, every conversation will remind you there’s a community of people who understand it all.
Jonathan and Mike have experienced the good, the tough, and the gross (anal glands anyone?). As they worked to build the best lives for themselves and their families, they found others who were eager to do the same. And one thing they heard over and over – “I had no idea anyone else was dealing with this!” And that’s when the idea for The Veterinary Project came to life.


We are Veterinarians
Meet Your Hosts
We’re veterinarians but that’s just one of the many hats we wear. We’re entrepreneurs, speakers, podcasters, lifelong learners, family oriented, and two friends looking to help other veterinary professionals find purpose and create intentional lives in and out of the clinic.
We believe you can design a life you absolutely love, and The Veterinary Project is here to give you inspiration for that journey.