Ryan Leech returns once again to talk about our 2025 predictions. Ryan Leech is the creator and host of The Bird Bath Podcast, and joins Dr. Andy Roark this time on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to explore veterinary industry trends and predictions for 2025. They discuss corporate consolidation, AI integration, emerging pet health technologies, and the potential for significant shifts in pet ownership demographics. Ryan shares insights on the future of pet care, including advancements in pain management, diagnostics, and wearable tech. Whether you're curious about industry growth areas or preparing for upcoming challenges, this episode is packed with valuable insights for veterinary professionals navigating a rapidly evolving field.

LINKS:

Ryan Leech on LinkedIn: Connect with Ryan

The Bird Bath Podcast: birdbath.io

Business Consulting Services: First100.io

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Ryan Leech is an experienced leader with a history of growing businesses through highly scalable sales models. With a background that spans multiple industries, Ryan led sales for startups that raised over $100MM in funding and ran his own sales consulting firm. In his role at Digitail, he is responsible for overseeing collaborations and integrations with industry leaders and innovators to drive digital transformation in veterinary medicine.

In addition to his professional experience as Director of Business Development at Galaxy Vets and Hippo Manager Software, Ryan is also the host of "The Bird Bath" podcast.

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