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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
[TBD] Precision Medicine
Southern California Veterinary Medical Association's PULSE Magazine

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Veterinary Medical Media
TV (Regional)
Horse Tales - Episode 10
Horse Tales (Regional TV Show)
December 21, 2011

On this week's show we are back at Myrtle Beach, S.C. for the ACTHA Ride at Lakewood Campground.

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Veterinary Medical Media
TV (Local)
Equine Encephalitis a concern for horse owners this summer
WPDE News
July 2, 2012

Mosquitoes could be a big problem in our area this summer. That could lead to serious health issues and not just for humans.

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Veterinary Medical Media
Newspaper
Wet summer brings killer equine virus to Pee Dee
Florence Morning News
August 9, 2012

The rumbling of a combine with a hopper full of freshly harvested, golden corn in an Effingham field is a reminder of the great growing season the Pee Dee has had, with a warm winter allowing farmers to plant earlier to benefit from rains that lasted through the summer.

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Veterinary Medical Media
TV (Regional)
Horse Tales - Episode 36
Horse Tales (Regional TV Show)
December 6, 2012

On this week's show we are in Kingstree, S.C. for the Kingstree Trials Horse Race.

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Veterinary Medical Media
TV (Local)
Wet weather is contributing to deadly disease in horses
WPDE New Channel 15
July 17, 2013

A Grand Strand veterinarian is reporting an alarming increase this summer in a disease that's deadly to horses.

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Veterinary Medical Media
TV (Local)
Encephalitis killing Horry County horses
WMBF News
July 17, 2013

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Dozens of horses at the Rock Smith Farm in Myrtle Beach are being monitored following the deaths of several others in Horry County from equine encephalitis.

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Veterinary Medical Media
Newspaper
Beachgoers raise stink at what's left behind after annual horse ride on beach
The Sun News
November 20, 2015

It's not the recent horse ride on the beach for charity that has some beachgoers complaining – it's what's left behind.

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Business Ownership
Podcast (Guest)
Opening Your Own Equine Practice
AAEP Practice Life Podcast
September 8, 2016

Three young veterinarians dispense the lessons they have learned as new practice owners.

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Viral Video
Viral Video
Pig and a poke! Vets tap hogs with FORKS
Daily Mail UK
January 23, 2018

Bizarre footage has emerged showing vets using unusual techniques to relax huge pigs using cutlery.

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Marketing Strategy
Article (Guest Writer)
Finding Your Client Tribe
EUVets
January 1, 2019

Do you remember when you were in school, when you used to want to be friends with the cool kids? Turns out decades later those kids weren’t really that cool, and your real friends, the ones that you still keep in contact with today are sometimes the ones you least expected.

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Business Ownership
Podcast (Guest)
22 - Becoming the Business Vet, with Dr. Karen Bolten
That Vet Life Podcast
April 1, 2019

Integrative discussions with the people that Inspire, Encourage and Challenge the Veterinary Profession. Hosted by vet student, Moriah.

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Business Ownership
Podcast (Guest)
Dr. Karen Bolten @thebusinessvet
Veterinary Business Matters
August 26, 2019

In today's episode I talk with a good friend, Dr. Karen Bolten. Today, Karen shares her story of selling her equine practice to pursue her degree in business.

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Marketing Strategy
Subject Matter Expert
You Can Get Anything at Walmart – Even a Vet
DVM Insider
November 5, 2019

Earlier this year, Walmart announced the opening of more veterinary clinics in stores across the US, as well as the launch of an online pet pharmacy.

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Consumer Behavior
Blog (Guest Writer)
Non-verbal Communication, Dr. Karen Bolten
Wolff Pack Services
January 1, 2020

When I was in vet school, we had what I recall as some sort of client communication training.

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Business Ownership
Podcast (Guest)
Episode 4 (Dr Karen Bolten The Business Vet Joins the Heist) - Part 1 copy
The Practice Heist Podcast
March 11, 2021

On this episode of "The Heist," Dr. Karen Bolten (The Business Vet) joins the show to talk about the mental toll of veterinary practice ownership, the decision to go back to business school, pricing and hiring strategies, and how value chain analysis can transform how we view human capital.

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Veterinary Business, Business Ownership
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: Negotiations, Interviews, & Hiring with Dr. Melanie Barham from The DVM Project, Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
March 12, 2021

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Business Ownership
Podcast (Guest)
Episode 5 (Dr Karen Bolten The Business Vet Joins the Heist) - Part 2
The Practice Heist Podcast
March 15, 2021

Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Karen Bolten (The Business Vet), where we dive deeper into the mental health challenges of veterinary practice ownership, strategic hiring, pricing structures, the decision to pursue business school, and how value chain analysis reshapes our view of human capital.

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Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement & Efficiency
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: Inventory Management with Nicole Clausen from Veterinary Care Logistics and Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
March 19, 2021

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Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: Social Media Marketing with Cheyanne Flerx from Hey Cheyanne and Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
March 21, 2021

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Marketing Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: Ad buying, Facebook Pixel, Privacy with Brandon Breshears from Maverick Digital Marketing, The Veterinary Marketing Podcast, Veterinary Marketing Nerds and Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
March 26, 2021

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Brand Strategy
Subject Matter Expert
Understanding branding as a companion veterinary practice owner
MWI Animal Health
April 9, 2021

By definition, branding encapsulates higher-level marketing messages about who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Your brand should reflect your values and mission as providers of pet health services.

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Business Ownership, Veterinary Business
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: What we wish we had learned about business in vet school (Part 1 - Starting Practice, Difficulties, Favorite Parts) with Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
April 9, 2021

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Brand Strategy, Business Ownership
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: What we wish we had learned about business in vet school (Part 2 - Branding) with Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
April 30, 2021

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Brand Strategy
Live Panel Discussion/Audio (Host)
The Veterinary Business Hour on Clubhouse: Client Experience with Sarah Wolff from Wolff Pack Services and Dr. Angela Hofmann, TheSanDiegoDVM
The Business Vet & TheSanDiegoDVM
May 14, 2021

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Marketing Strategy
Podcast (Guest)
The Business Side of Veterinary Digital Marketing
The Veterinary Marketing Podcast
July 2, 2021

Karen Bolten from The Business Vet joins to discuss the business side of veterinary marketing, her career journey, and tips for using Instagram to grow a veterinary practice audience.

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Marketing Strategy
Podcast (Guest)
Marketing the Equine Veterinary Practice
AAEP Practice Life Podcast
August 18, 2021

Dr. Mike Pownall joins marketing specialists including Dr. Karen Bolten to discuss the what, why, when, and how of veterinary marketing strategies, goals, campaigns, and indicators of success.

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Artificial Intelligence
Podcast (Guest)
Episode 64 – Chat GPT: A Game Changer for Veterinary Medical Records with Dr. Karen Bolten
The Whole Veterinarian Podcast
June 8, 2023

Struggling with veterinary medical records? Dr. Karen Bolten explains how to streamline the process using Chat GPT technology, enhance speed and efficiency, and minimize the learning curve.

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Artificial Intelligence
Live Panel Discussion/Webinar (Panelist)
Is Too Much Tech Hurting the Human-Animal-Vet Bond?
Veterinary Business Institute
June 18, 2025

Panel discussion on how veterinary practices can thoughtfully adopt technology to support their teams, build client trust, and protect the human-animal-vet bond without sacrificing compassion.

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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine: Preparing your team for the AI shift (AI Blog Series #1)
Provet Cloud
July 11, 2025

The vast sea of AI software, integrations, and standalone tools can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to implement them all at once. Consider starting small and with intentionality to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
Veterinary AI: Opportunities, limits, and what to know now (AI Blog Series #2)
Provet Cloud
July 29, 2025

In this article, we explore the most common ways AI is being used today, how it’s redefining roles across the veterinary team, and the essential skills clinics will need to thrive in an AI-enabled future.

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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
Keeping it personal: How veterinary AI can strengthen the human-animal bond (AI Blog Series #3)
Provet Cloud
August 6, 2025

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine brings with it the potential to touch – and even transform – every area of life in the clinic, from client communication to diagnostics. In the area of practice management, AI has the power to make teams more efficient and reduce stress. So, how can veterinary teams integrate AI tools in a way that improves efficiency without compromising connection?

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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
Data security in the age of veterinary AI: What your practice needs to know (AI Blog Series #4)
Provet Cloud
August 14, 2025

Veterinary practices have largely transitioned to digital operations, resulting in the generation of more data than ever before. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine – and in many other aspects of our lives – only increases our responsibility to protect the data that powers and is produced by AI platforms. In this article, we examine what it takes to build a secure, compliant veterinary practice while integrating AI safely into daily workflows.

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Artificial Intelligence
Podcast (Guest)
The AI Wake-up Call Vet Med Can’t Afford to Miss
Veterinary Business Institute
August 21, 2025

From startup struggles during a recession to leading AI innovation in veterinary medicine, Dr. Karen Bolten shares a powerful story about transformation and tech. Dive into the practical ways AI is changing how vets work—and why it’s critical to embrace this shift now or risk falling behind.

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Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Innovation
Live Panel Discussion/Webinar (Panelist)
What the Future Demands of Veterinary Practices Across Compliance, Culture, Growth and Innovation
Veterinary Business Institute
September 24, 2025

discover what the future truly demands of veterinary practices. From evolving regulations and cultural shifts to rising client expectations and rapid innovation, today’s clinics face more complexity than ever. This powerful webinar brings together five industry leaders for a high-impact, solution-focused conversation on the pillars that define future-ready practices.

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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Matter Expert
Evaluating AI for veterinary practices: 3 essential questions (AI Blog Series #5)
Provet Cloud
October 14, 2025

From scribes to diagnostics and daily task management, more artificial intelligence (AI) tools seem to enter the veterinary market every day. Flashy marketing and lofty promises might catch your attention, but how can you determine which of these tools is worth trying, and which could cause more trouble than they’re worth?

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