Vision Beyond Medicine: Revolutionizing Veterinary Specialist Access

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What happens when pets need specialist care but live hours away from the nearest veterinary specialist? Dr. Kenneth Pierce witnessed this challenge firsthand when he found himself the only specialist serving an enormous three-state region of the country. His solution? Create a virtual bridge connecting general practitioners with specialists nationwide.
Dr. Pierce's journey from New Orleans to becoming a board-certified ophthalmologist reveals how passion for a specialty can transform into something much larger. While studying at LSU, the language of eye diseases, surgical techniques, and diagnostic processes "turned the lights on" for him, setting him on a path through academia, private practice, and eventually entrepreneurship. His experiences across different practice settings highlighted a critical gap: while metropolitan areas concentrate veterinary specialists, vast regions of America function as "specialist deserts" where access to advanced care requires significant travel or weeks-long waits.
Vespicon emerges as Dr. Pierce's answer to this nationwide challenge. Unlike traditional telemedicine, Vespicon offers veterinary practices unlimited access to board-certified specialists through recorded video consultations across all specialties for small animals, large animals, and exotics. The subscription model removes financial barriers between veterinarians and specialist guidance, allowing practices to consult freely without passing additional costs to clients. Perhaps most importantly, the system maintains continuity by connecting veterinarians with the same specialist throughout a case's management.
Throughout our conversation, Dr. Pierce emphasizes the philosophy that guides both his business approach and advice to colleagues: "Be like water." Having clear goals while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances has allowed him to balance running a specialty practice with growing Vespicon. He credits much of his success to surrounding himself with exceptional team members who execute the vision daily, demonstrating that entrepreneurship isn't about doing everything yourself, but finding the right "who" rather than focusing solely on "how."
Ready to explore how specialist consultation could transform your practice? Connect with Dr. Pierce and the Vespicon team at VespiCon.com or on social media @VespiCon to learn how unlimited specialist access can improve patient outcomes while supporting your veterinary team's clinical co

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Chapters

1. Vision Beyond Medicine: Revolutionizing Veterinary Specialist Access (00:00:00)

2. Meet Dr. Kenneth Pierce (00:00:01)

3. Journey to Veterinary Ophthalmology (00:03:20)

4. From Academia to Entrepreneurship (00:06:02)

5. Birth of Vespicon (00:10:13)

6. How Vespicon Works (00:17:17)

7. Be Like Water: Advice for Vets (00:22:17)

8. Future Plans and Team Building (00:28:42)