Episode 9: AI's Increasing Role at your local Veterinary Practice - Dr. Pat Welch
Hosts: Aaron, Adam Guest: Pat Welch (Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Innovator, Ethos Learning Team)  Summary: This episode explores the evolving role of AI in veterinary medicine, featuring a deep-dive with Pat Welch. The hosts discuss recent news in AI, the impact of agentic browsers, the concept of Claude Skills, and a comparative study on AI adoption in China vs. North America. The conversation also covers the future of veterinary roles, the democratization of technology, and practical advice for professionals navigating rapid change. About: Dr. Patrick Welch is a seasoned C-level executive, entrepreneur, and board-certified veterinary specialist with a proven track record in innovation, strategy, and organizational transformation. He founded VetBloom, a leading digital learning ecosystem; established a veterinary compounding pharmacy; and played a key Executive role in scaling Ethos Veterinary Health from two locations into a national network. While grounded in the veterinary industry, Patrick's passion lies at the intersection of technology, learning, artificial intelligence, and growth. He is known for driving change, building scalable platforms, and leading cross-industry collaborations that reimagine how professionals learn, work, and deliver care. In his current role, he leads innovation and clinical learning at Ethos, where he is leveraging AI and emerging technologies to transform clinical workflows, disrupt traditional learning models, and build the industry ecosystems required to drive lasting change.  Topics Covered: • 0:00 – Introduction & Guest Background (Pat Welch) • 1:00 – Pat's Career Journey: Ophthalmology, Learning, and AI • 3:00 – News Highlights: OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas and Agentic Browsers • 12:00 – Security Concerns: Prompt Injection & Browser Agents • 16:00 – Claude Skills: Customizing AI Workflows • 28:00 – Low/No-Code Automation in Veterinary Practice • 32:00 – Notebook LM: AI-Generated Podcasts and Explainers • 38:00 – Prompt Injection Risks & Security • 44:00 – Comparative Study: AI Adoption in China vs. North America • 54:00 – The Future of Veterinary Roles & AI's Impact • 1:10:00 – Pat's Career Reflections & Advice for Innovators • 1:20:00 – Building Innovative Cultures in Organizations • 1:30:00 – The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Veterinary Medicine • 1:45:00 – Timeline: The Future of AI in Veterinary Practice • 1:55:00 – The Human Element: Roles, Fulfillment, and Change • 2:05:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Pat Welch  Resources Mentioned: • ChatGPT Atlas • Claude Skills • Notebook LM • The Adoption Paradox Paper (Veterinary AI in China vs. North America) • Pat Welch on LinkedIn & Substack
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