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Blunt Dissection

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The Blunt Dissection Podcast exists because everyone has a story worth listening to. It's the original and best interview podcast in veterinary medicine where the best minds in the various subcultures of veterinary medicine (and sometimes outside) are profiled/deconstructed so you can listen to their remarkable stories, and also learn the habits, routines, thought processes and anything else that makes these individuals so good at what they do. What’s in it for you to listen? For some, it's entertainment, for others the show offers inspiration. My hope is that once you’ve seen the pathway to success all you have to do is follow the breadcrumbs. Simple right? So what are you waiting for? Let's jump in and get to know some amazing people better. :) Sometimes funny, sometimes dark but always entertaining - welcome to the hidden world of veterinary success. Your host is Dr Dave Nicol, a veterinarian, occasional CEO, multiple time author, international speaker and mentor/coach to countless vets, nurses and managers in veterinary leadership roles across the world through VetX International.

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May 6, 2026

87: Trust Is Everything: Leadership, Systems, and the Future of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Peter Weinstein

Host Dr. Dave Nicol interviews Dr. Peter Weinstein about rebuilding trust and leadership in veterinary medicine amidst rising costs and client pressure.

March 30, 2026

86: The Lab Is the Engine: Lessons from Dr. Fred Metzger on Practice, Profit, and Doing the Right Thing

Dr. Fred Metzger is not your typical veterinary speaker. He grew up in a converted church, stocked his swimming pool with fish, and once came home to find his family had bought a cougar kitten. So yes… unorthodox is probably the right word.But behind the stories is something far more important.Dr. Fred Metzger has spent more than 30 years in the profession, built a 13-doctor hospital from scratch, and stayed when many others would have walked away. He’s seen the best of veterinary medicine - and some of the worst. And he’s not shy about saying what needs to be said.In this episode, we go deep. We talk about mentorship, consolidation, culture, and why so many good vets are quietly burning out or leaving altogether. We get into the tension between corporate systems and real-world practice - and what gets lost when leadership forgets to listen.But most of all, we talk about something deceptively simple that could change how you practise tomorrow:The lab.Dr. Fred Metzger makes the case - passionately and convincingly - that diagnostic thinking is the most underused superpower in veterinary medicine. Not as a money-making tool. But as the engine of better decisions, better medicine, and better conversations with clients.That belief has now turned into something tangible. Dr. Fred Metzger has partnered with Purdue University to launch a new clinical pathology programme - built to help vets actually understand and use the lab, not just run tests and hope for the best.You can<a href="https://www.purdue.edu/online/purdue-launches-new-online-veterinary-clinical-pathology-program-in-partnership-with-laboratory-retrievers-llc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> read more about that here.</a>There’s humour in this one. There’s a bit of fire too. And if you’re willing to reflect on your own practice, there’s a lot to take away.<h3>Episode Highlights</h3>[00:02:00] Meet Dr. Fred Metzger[00:07:00] The mentorship article that hit a nerve[00:13:00] “You’ll never be a vet” moment[00:19:00] Growing up differently[00:31:00] What success actually means[00:39:00] The mentorship gap in vet med[00:41:00] Where consolidation goes wrong[00:51:00] The lab as your superpower[01:00:00] Show the “broken car part”[01:05:00] What really drives a practice[01:15:00] Would you do it on your dog?[01:22:00] Why mastering the lab matters[01:53:00] Why we overcomplicate care<h3>Episode Links & Resources</h3><ul><li><a href="https://laboratory-retrievers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laboratory Retrievers (Dr. Fred Metzger’s clinical pathology course)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.purdue.edu/online/purdue-launches-new-online-veterinary-clinical-pathology-program-in-partnership-with-laboratory-retrievers-llc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purdue x Laboratory Retrievers Programme Launch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-metzger-dvm-mrcvs-dabvp-63a6396/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Dr. Fred Metzger on LinkedIn</a></li></ul> <h3>Want more leadership tools and straight-talking conversations?</h3>Follow me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdavenicol/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@drdavenicol</a><a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/reflection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Dave Nicol’s Practice Reflection Tool</a>The 10-minute Practice Reflection helps you see what’s creating pressure in your practice - and get clear next steps to make it easier to lead. Built from two decades of working with veterinary practice owners.<a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/reflection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Take the reflection.</a><h3>Enjoyed this episode?</h3>Leave a review on iTunes - it helps more vets find conversations like thisShare it with a colleague who needs to hear it

June 24, 2025

85: Clients, Colleagues, and Chaos: A Survival Guide with Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton

Conflict resolution expert Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton discusses navigating challenging client and colleague interactions, emphasizing emotional intelligence and boundary-setting in an interview with the host.

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What is Blunt Dissection?: The Blunt Dissection Podcast exists because everyone has a story worth listening to. It's the original and best interview podcast in veterinary medicine where the best minds in the various subcultures of veterinary medicine (and sometimes outside) are profiled/deconstructed so you can listen to their remarkable stories, and also learn the habits, routines, thought processes and anything else that makes these individuals so good at what they do.

What’s in it for you to listen? For some, it's entertainment, for others the show offers inspiration. My hope is that once you’ve seen the pathway to success all you have to do is follow the breadcrumbs. Simple right? So what are you waiting for? Let's jump in and get to know some amazing people better. :)

Sometimes funny, sometimes dark but always entertaining - welcome to the hidden world of veterinary success.

Your host is Dr Dave Nicol, a veterinarian, occasional CEO, multiple time author, international speaker and mentor/coach to countless vets, nurses and managers in veterinary leadership roles across the world through VetX International.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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