Step into the heart of Ready Vet Go as host Dr. Dani Rabwin honors the mentor who shaped his career, Dr. Mike “Buff” Buffum—veterinarian, Air Force officer, coal-miner-turned-animal-nutritionalist-turned-practice-owner, and tireless advocate for client-focused care.

In this emotionally rich episode, discover:

Mentor & Mentee Bond: How a chance meeting led to decades of shared wisdom—cowboy medicine, emergency shifts, and beyond.

Unconventional Journeys: Dr. Buff’s $10-bet GED-to-veterinary-degree story proves that opportunity favors the bold.

Building Culture: The secret behind a practice where associates thrive, clients feel heard, and teammates cover each other.

Hands-On Leadership: Why “staying involved” in daily clinic life is the most powerful management strategy.

Mentorship Pearls: Practical tips for mentors and mentees—set clear roles, share responsibility, follow up on cases, and always keep learning.

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⏱ Timestamps

0:00 Intro & Emotional Welcome

1:04 Dr. Buff’s Unlikely Vet School Bet ($10 Story)

6:00 From Navy Flight Decks to Emergency Clinics

12:19 Launching a Multi-Doctor Practice & Culture Creation

20:00 Empowering Associates & Distributed Responsibility

27:05 Investing in Ultrasound, Cytology & In-House Diagnostics

33:00 Community Engagement & Client-Centered Events

41:03 Formalizing Mentorship: Lessons for Mentors & Mentees

55:30 Final Pearls: Joy, Optimism & “Best Is Yet to Come”

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