Date: October 14, 2026Attorney: Peter H. Tanella

🎧 New Episode Out Now!

John Younker, DVM, MBA joins Peter Tanella, Esq. on Just Vetting for an engaging conversation about veterinary entrepreneurship, practice ownership, leadership, and the realities of building and scaling a successful veterinary business.

After losing the opportunity to purchase the practice where he worked as an associate, Dr. Younker turned that setback into motivation, launching his own veterinary hospital and ultimately growing it into a thriving multi-location organization. Along the way, he learned firsthand the challenges, risks, sacrifices, and rewards that come with ownership.

The discussion explores startup strategy, financial management, leadership development, workplace culture, and the critical transition from clinician to CEO. Dr. Younker also shares powerful lessons on resilience, delayed gratification, team engagement, and why successful practice owners must develop systems that allow their businesses to grow beyond themselves.

From launching a startup and navigating practice growth to successfully selling a veterinary organization and founding VetLaunch, this episode is packed with practical insights for veterinarians, practice owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

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To learn more about VetLaunch and connect with Dr. John Younker:
🎧 VetLaunch Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. John Younker, DVM, MBA

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