In this episode of "What's Up Doc?", we welcome Dr. Derek Laporte! Listen as Derek discusses the ups and downs of practice management and working with exotics in Northern Ontario, Canada. Katie and Derek dive into work life balance as a business owner, mentorship, and advice for new grads interested in exotics or GP. Find the resources mentioned in this episode below!
Chapters:
0:35 Introducing Dr. Derek Laporte
4:42 Preparing for practice ownership
7:11 Work life balance as a business owner
12:08 Exotics and mentorship
18:21 Informed Consent with clients
26:38 Students and mentorship
33:30 Advice for growth as a new grad
Resources:
Lasalle Animal Clinic, Sudbury ON, Canada
Dr. Derek Laporte LinkedIn
Email - team@lasalleac.com
About Dr. Derek Laporte, DVM
After graduating from the OVC in 2018, Derek worked as an associate Veterinarian at Lasalle Animal Clinic in Sudbury, ON Canada, until 2021 when he transitioned to practice owner. In addition to general practice Derek is one of the only doctors to work with exotics in Northern Ontario.