Julie Nash, CVT, CVPM, PHR, SHRM-CP

Julie Nash is a management consultant with twenty years of experience working in veterinary hospitals. Prior to consulting, Julie spent eight years as Hospital Administrator at a ten-doctor practice which, provided general, 24 hour emergency, and specialty services.

Julie has also worked with a veterinary-specific accounting firm impacting change in over 20 practices by teaching managers and owners how to understand and utilize their financial statements to impact profitability, increase practice value, and improve organizational health. Julie has spoken at local, state and national conferences about her specific areas of expertise, which include financial management and key performance indicators, inventory management, organizational development, communication strategies, conflict mediation, employee engagement and retention, performance management, employment law, manager/owner relationships, and Manager “Moxie” skills for new managers. Also trained as a mediator, Julie can facilitate discussions that diffuse conflict in the workplace and create a healthy and productive culture of trust and accountability.

Jim Nash, MHA, CVPM

Like many managers, Jim started his leadership career a long way from veterinary medicine. He served as a Warrant Officer and Aviator during Desert Storm where he flew OH-58 Scout helicopters in an armored cavalry squadron. Jim believes that being a good leader is about being a great team member first. He also feels that the loyalty, dedication, and commitment that he learned in the military are the fundamental transferable skills that lead to success.

After completing his military service, he attended the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He then began working in the human healthcare field and had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of hospital business operations including: billing, collections, insurance contracting, reimbursement, and patient service. He decided to pursue his goal of a graduate degree while working for HCA and earned his Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration through an executive program at the University of Florida.
In 2004, Jim transitioned to Veterinary Medicine and accepted a position as the Hospital Administrator of a five-DVM general practice. Over the next four years, he helped grow and develop this Hospital into a ten-DVM, 24-hour, three-location, general, and emergency hospital. It was during this time that Jim was afforded the opportunity of practice ownership. He has also worked as a practice consultant and international speaker.
He is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of AscendVets which operates four general practices and one emergency clinic. Jim believes that we have a responsibility as leaders and managers to advocate for our industry.