Derek Laporte on Practice Ownership in Northern Ontario

In this episode of "What's Up Doc?", we welcome Dr. Derek Laporte! Listen as Derek discusses the ups and downs of practice management and working with exotics in Northern Ontario, Canada. Katie and Derek dive into work life balance as a business owner, mentorship, and advice for new grads interested in exotics or GP. Find the resources mentioned in this episode below!Chapters: 0:35 Introducing Dr. Derek Laporte4:42 Preparing for practice ownership7:11 Work life balance as a business owner12:08 Exotics and mentorship18:21 Informed Consent with clients26:38 Students and mentorship33:30 Advice for growth as a new gradResources:Lasalle Animal Clinic, Sudbury ON, CanadaDr. Derek Laporte LinkedInEmail - [email protected] Dr. Derek Laporte, DVMAfter graduating from the OVC in 2018, Derek worked as an associate Veterinarian at Lasalle Animal Clinic in Sudbury, ON Canada, until 2021 when he transitioned to practice owner. In addition to general practice Derek is one of the only doctors to work with exotics in Northern Ontario.