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Episode #35

AI in Veterinary Practice – Where Are We Going?

About this Episode

As a kid, Mitch Sigley watched his veterinarian parents come home late night after night – not because of emergencies, but because of paperwork. That image stayed with him. Today, he is the founder of VetNotes, an AI scribe purpose-built for veterinary teams, and one of 12 startups selected for the 2024 Techstars Sydney cohort .

In this episode, we sit down with Mitch to talk about what he has learned, and why he believes the future of the profession isn’t just about working harder – it’s about working differently.

We discuss the real numbers behind AI scribes: the 5-10 minutes saved per consult, the hours of time clawed back each day, and how VetNotes was trained on over 10,000 pieces of veterinary-specific data..

But this conversation goes beyond time savings. Mitch shares his vision for an “AI intelligence layer” that transforms client communication, practice efficiency, and accuracy of patient workup.

Whether you are already using an AI scribe or still typing notes at 8pm, find out what we can achieve in the exciting AI space!

This podcast is intended for veterinary professionals only. The discussions, opinions, and information presented on this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They are based on the professional experience and research of the hosts and guests. This podcast is not intended to provide veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for individual pets. If you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health, please always consult your own registered veterinarian.

Your Host

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Dr Philip Judge

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Stud MACVSc (VECC; Medicine of Dogs)

Guest Speaker

Mitch Sigley

CEO and Founder of VetNotes

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Dr Philip Judge

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Clin Stud MACVSc (Vet. Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs)
Philip graduated from Massey University in New Zealand in 1992, and spent 7 years in small animal practice before undertaking a 3-year residency in veterinary emergency and critical care at the University of Melbourne in 1998.

Following his residency, Philip worked for nearly 6 years at the Animal Emergency Centre in Melbourne, becoming the Senior Veterinarian at the centre in 2004. In 2006, Philip undertook a 1-year surgical externship before moving to Townsville to take up the position of Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care at JCU.
Philip is also co-founder, and director of Vet Education Pty Ltd (www.veteducation.com) – one of Australia’s leading providers of online continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

Philip has published numerous manuals and guides concerning emergency medicine, including a CRI manual, haematology and biochemistry interpretation guide, emergency anaesthesia guide, and a ventilation therapy manual for small animals, in addition to being published in peer reviewed literature.

Philip’s key interests in veterinary science include respiratory emergencies, ventilation therapy, envenomations and toxicology.