Missed the live session? Watch the replay of the Veterinary Leadership and Professional Development Expert Panel, part of the Veterinary Business Institute’s Annual Expert Panel Webinar Series.
This one-hour session brings together leading experts in veterinary leadership and professional development to help practice owners, managers, and aspiring leaders build essential leadership skills, foster professional growth, and cultivate a culture of excellence in veterinary practices.
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Why Watch?
This session is essential for veterinary professionals looking to enhance leadership skills, build a strong team, and drive practice success. Gain expert insights and real-world strategies to elevate your leadership and professional development.
Veterinarian | Mentor | Public Speaker | Founder and CEO, Ready Vet Go
Dr. Dani Rabwin’s passion for veterinary medicine is as vibrant today as when she graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has built a distinguished career as a practicing veterinarian, mentorship expert, public speaker, and author. Her deep love for the profession radiates to her clients, colleagues, and the numerous veterinary and technician students, as well as early-career veterinarians, she has mentored over the years.
Recognizing the need for structured and effective mentorship in the veterinary field, Dr. Dani founded Ready, Vet, Go in 2022. The program provides tailored, six-month mentorship support for new graduates, helping them navigate the challenges of early practice while strengthening their connections to their workplaces. Her unique combination of enthusiasm, experience, and dedication makes her a trailblazer in veterinary mentorship, committed to elevating the onboarding and career development process for veterinarians.
Dr. Dani’s career journey includes over 11 years as an Associate Veterinarian at Broadway Pet Hospital, and her time at BluePearl Pet Hospice, providing compassionate in-home euthanasia services. She is also a recognized speaker, sharing her insights on mentorship, shared decision-making, and professional development at various events.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Dani lives in the Bay Area of California with her teenage son and a variety of pets. She enjoys camping, yoga, and growing beautiful flowers, finding inspiration in both nature and the connections she builds with others in the veterinary community.
Leadership Consultant | NeuroLeadership & Emotional Intelligence Expert
CEO, Best Leadership
Rob Best is a certified expert in NeuroLeadership, a science-based discipline focused on emotional intelligence and psychological safety in professional environments. His work centers on fostering environments that attract, retain, and develop top talent by creating cultures of emotional and psychological safety.
With over 20 years of experience, Rob has transformed countless organizations through leadership development, team building, and organizational agility. As the CEO of Best Leadership, Rob integrates evidence-based behavioral science with practical strategies to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential.
Beyond his expertise in leadership, Rob’s background is as diverse as it is inspiring. A former basketball player and an adventurous world traveler, he has trekked six of the seven continents. He also leads SAGE Global, a nonprofit he has served as CEO since 2002, empowering tens of thousands of teenage entrepreneurs in over 30 countries to create ethical and innovative solutions to global challenges.
Rob’s educational journey includes two bachelor’s degrees in Business and Organizational Communication, complemented by certifications in NeuroLeadership, body language, statement analysis, and deception detection. He is also a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), a testament to his dedication to continuous learning and growth. These qualifications have amplified his ability to coach leaders, guide cultural transformation, and inspire measurable improvements in business and interpersonal relationships.
As a keynote speaker and consultant, Rob’s message resonates with professionals navigating today’s challenges. He reminds leaders that resilience often starts with kindness—to themselves and others. In the words of the renowned Dr. Odie Marcovici, Rob encourages everyone to “Always be kinder than you feel.”
When Rob isn’t helping organizations thrive, you can find him mountaineering, surfing, paddleboarding, or spending time with his beloved dog. His passion for exploration, both in nature and human potential, continues to fuel his journey of learning and leading.
Leadership Coach
Owner/Principal Consultant, Southern Meridian Veterinary Consulting
With over 15 years of experience in the veterinary field, Leah Parris is a dedicated professional at the intersection of animal care and strategic leadership. A Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), she combines clinical expertise with innovative practice management to foster thriving veterinary teams and practices.
Leah’s career is marked by a passion for advocacy and mentorship. As a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), she prioritizes holistic well-being for veterinary professionals, emphasizing resilience and balance in the workplace. Her leadership extends beyond the clinic as a RACE-approved speaker and the co-founder of the Not One More Vet (NOMV) Georgia Chapter.
She founded Southern Meridian Veterinary Consulting to empower veterinary teams through coaching, interim management, and consultancy, drawing on her diverse experience in launching and managing practices. Recognized as an Emerging Leader by the Veterinary Hospital Management Association, Leah’s dedication to advancing the industry is evident in her contributions to esteemed veterinary publications.
Away from her professional life, Leah enjoys spending time by the lake with her family—including a spirited toy poodle and two turtles—exploring fitness, culinary adventures, and reading. Her commitment to enhancing veterinary practices and supporting professionals is a reflection of her belief in empathy, growth, and meaningful impact.
Founder, Peak Veterinary Consulting
Wendy Hauser, DVM is the founder of Peak Veterinary Consulting and has practiced for 30+ years as an associate veterinarian, veterinary hospital owner/doctor & operator, and as a relief veterinarian. She also has worked in the animal health industry as a pet health insurance executive and as a technical services veterinarian.
She is highly engaged as a volunteer leader. She served the American Animal Hospital Association as a member of the Board of Directors, as the Board Vice-President, and as the AAHA Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of Delegates. She serves the AVMA as a member of the Veterinary Economic Strategy Committee.
Dr. Hauser is passionate about education and innovation, and she regularly provides consulting for both industry partners and individual veterinary hospitals. She is a regular presenter at veterinary conferences, facilitating workshops on hospital culture, associate development, leadership, client relations, and operations. In addition, she has published more than 100 expert articles, and co-authored “The Veterinarian’s Guide to Healthy Pet Plans.
Other highlights of her involvement in veterinary industry organizations include:
In her spare time, Dr. Hauser enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with her dog, and reading fiction books, especially mysteries.
Webinar Moderator
Co-host, Veterinary Business Podcast
As an influential leader, Michael looks for opportunities to add value to people. He believes everybody has untapped potential, and most of us have a desire to unlock and engage this potential as we experience the adventure of life and achieve the success that matters.
Part of that success for Michael looks like empowering leaders to lead themselves and others and helping them achieve prosperity in every area of life that they can’t wait to give away to others!
Michael is a recognized Leadership and Business Advisory Coach within an exceptionally diverse range of businesses and organizational sectors.
He is also a professional mediator and facilitator. In addition, he also holds the following qualifications and designations: Qualified (Q.MED) mediator with the ADR Institute of Canada.
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