Karen Bolten, DVM, MBA

Veterinarian. Business Strategist. AI Enthusiast. Fixer of Veterinary Business Stuff.

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I entered veterinary medicine believing that practicing great medicine and working hard would be enough to build a fulfilling life. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. 

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Despite running a thriving equine practice, sleepless nights on call, and missing my pets' lives, I still found myself struggling to achieve even modest financial goals—things I thought a doctor’s income would easily cover.

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Determined to find answers, I dove headfirst into business education, earning an MBA and uncovering solutions to challenges I once thought were insurmountable. Along the way, I sold my equine practice, explored unexpected corners of vet med (small animal and shelter med), and discovered a passion for solving complex problems—preferably with a touch of innovation, and a good dose of AI.

Today, I combine my veterinary experience, business expertise, and love of tech to help veterinary professionals streamline operations, attract ideal clients, and reclaim their sanity. Whether through consulting, speaking, online courses, or digital tools, my goal is simple: to make the business side of vet med less confounding and a lot more rewarding.

Because chaos isn’t a strategy—but I can help you build one that works.