As a large animal veterinarian and private practice owner, Dr. Christine Staten combines her passion for veterinary medicine with business acumen to help fellow practice owners thrive in this rewarding profession. She is dedicated to nurturing the next generation through mentorship programs for veterinary students and new graduates, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the veterinary field. Dr. Staten earned her DVM degree from Colorado State University and a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University.
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Brianna Armstrong, DVM
Dr. Brianna Armstrong is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and podcast host passionate about transforming the veterinary profession from the inside out. As medical director and co-owner of Firehouse Animal Health Center 183 in Austin, Texas, she helped grow a de novo hospital from $0 to $1 million in its first year and 70% growth the next
Kim Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Dr. Kim Johnson is a board-certified veterinary oncologist, educator, and author dedicated to compassionate, purpose-driven medicine. Combining decades of oncology experience with a passion for mentoring and supporting the well-being of veterinary professionals, Dr. Johnson has delivered hundreds of hours of RACE-approved continuing education on cancer care, leadership, and resilience. She currently provides oncology consultations for Mission Pet Health.
Jessica Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jessica Larson completed a small animal internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists and a residency at Michigan State University.
Gershon Alaluf, DVM, MBA
Dr. Gershon Alaluf has spent more than three decades in veterinary medicine—healing animals, leading teams, mentoring new veterinarians, and trying to make sense of the human side of the profession.