#153 - Dr. James Kober: The best learn from the best: a lifelong veterinarians advice on growth

Learning, adapting, and overcoming challenges are constant battles everyone has to go through several times in life. The lessons learned from these experiences are extremely important in helping us find success throughout our careers. In this episode, I talk with Dr. James Kober about some of the lessons he has learned from being a practicing veterinarian for the last 35 years, as well as some issues in the industry that he thinks need to be addressed.

What you will learn:

1. Perceptions of lifelong learning

2. Organizational strategies

3. Finding quality educational resources

4. Dealing with information overload

5. Industry issues that need more attention

6. Water quality 

Meet the guest: Dr. James Kober is a swine veterinarian in Michigan with many years of experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in animal science in 1983 and his DVM in 1987, both from Michigan State University. He also holds a master’s in science from Iowa State in Swine Production Medicine. Dr. Kober’s first job after veterinary school was at a mixed animal practice in southern Michigan. Swine made up 50% of that practice and nearly all farms utilized outdoor production. He then moved to central Indiana and practiced with Dr. Max Rodibaugh, a great mentor and a leader in the industry. In 1993 he started his practice in Holland, Michigan, which he ran for 27 years before selling it in 2020.