Join Dr. Cody Creelman, a veterinarian who grew up on a ranch in Northern Alberta, as he shares his inspiring journey from a ranch volunteer to founder of Fen Vet, a revolutionary three-practice clinic. After facing uncertainty in his career, Cody redefined the veterinary experience, driven by three core strategies: a 7-star customer experience, a thriving practice culture, and relentless innovation.
In this episode, Dr. Creelman dives deep into the realities of modern veterinary care, shedding light on the challenges pet owners face, the perception that vet care is inaccessible, and how Fen Vet strives to change that narrative. With a strong belief in respect and kindness for all, Cody explains how veterinarians can alleviate anxiety not just for pets, but for the humans who love them.
Learn about the Fen Vet partnership with Parachutes for Pets, how social responsibility shapes their mission, and why community outreach is so important in veterinary care. Cody also opens up about the business side of vet med, the changing corporate landscape, and the balance between providing value-based care and keeping veterinary services affordable.
Whether you’re a pet owner, a vet professional, or someone curious about the future of animal care, this conversation will inspire and challenge you to rethink how we care for our furry companions.
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About Companions & Champions
Anyone who has ever had a pet knows one thing inherently—pets aren’t just like family. They are family.
On Companions & Champions, a PFP podcast series, we take listeners on a journey celebrating the human-animal bond between a champion in their industry and their companion(s). In this series, we hear about the trials and tribulations of our champions and discuss the many ways pets change our lives both inside and out.
Released every other Thursday, this series focuses on conversations between our hosts, Melissa David, Founder & Executive Director at Parachutes for Pets, and Chris Cederstrand, Motivational Speaker, Team Canada Alumni & Athlete Ambassador, as they talk with local Calgarians and guests from around the world about the impact animals have had on their lives.
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