In this episode, I sit down with Alexandre Contreras, Vet Tech, Innovator, and Entrepreneur, whose path in veterinary medicine began with a childhood fascination and evolved into a career defined by creativity, resilience, and service.

From working in the kennels to launching his own dog massage therapy service, Dogapy, Alexandre has built a career that blends hands-on animal care with entrepreneurial spirit.

He’s the inventor of a pet nail trimming tool, Klip Trio, and the founder of PetTrio Charity, which supports animal welfare and educational initiatives in underserved communities.

In this episode we dive into how persistence and leadership have shaped his journey, the challenges and rewards of bringing big ideas to life, and how he balances professional goals with the responsibilities of being a single father.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- How Alexandre grew from kennel work to launching multiple ventures in vet med

- The origin story behind his innovative pet nail trimming tool - KlipTrio

- How PetTrio Charity is creating opportunities for education and outreach

- The leadership lessons and mindset shifts that fuel his success

Connect with Alexandre:

www.kliptrio.com

www.pettriocharity.org

instagram.com/kliptrio

instragram.com/pettriocharity

www.linkedin.com/in/dogapy

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