EP33 - Equity in Vet Care, COVID Chaos & Private Practice Reality w/ Dr. Ranetta Perkins
Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re taking you inside one of the most inspiring and eye-opening veterinary journeys out there — and trust me, you’re going to walk away with a whole new appreciation for the heart, grit, and community behind vet med.We’re joined by the incredible Dr. Ranetta Perkins, a Nashville veterinarian who has done it all — from lab animal medicine and exotics to building her own small-animal practice right in the heart of downtown. We dive into what it’s really like to run an independently owned clinic in a big city, care for pets from all walks of life, and support pet parents who may be struggling, including those experiencing homelessness.Whether you're a pet parent, vet professional, or just someone who loves stories of resilience and purpose, this episode has something for you. Grab your tea, settle in, and get ready to fall in love with Little Urban Animal Hospital and the powerhouse leading it.Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email
[email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:23 Dr. Ranetta Perkins Intro04:15 Lab Animal Medicine07:00 Exotic Animal Practice10:27 Dr. Perkins’ Small Animal Practice16:20 Operating during COVID20:23 Dr. Perkins’ Staff25:06 What’s It Like Being in Downtown Nashville26:40 What Makes Little Urban Unique28:23 Pet Care for the Unhoused34:30 Private Practice Costs39:50 Knowing When to Adjust Prices41:08 Distributors Charging Fees On Products44:00 Ordering Goods as a Small Clinic46:00 People Getting Priced Out of Owning Pets49:10 Feeling Judged For Pet Care Costs50:30 Working in the Service Industry52:41 Corporate Owned Vs. Private Practice55:57 How To Compete as a Private Practice Owner1:00:03 Message for Pet Owners1:02:35 Increase in Women Practice Owners1:06 01 Social Media1:07:20 What Breed Would Dr. Perkins Be1:09:20 Vet Student Mentality1:12:03 Outro
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