From Kennel to Founder: One Technician’s Journey to Leading with Heart and Hustle
With: Alexandre Contreras, Vet Tech, C.C.M.T., Innovator, Entrepreneur, and Director of the newly formed CAMCO Pet Innovations division of CamCo Commercial Inc
Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Alexandre Contreras, Vet Tech, Innovator, and Entrepreneur, whose path in veterinary medicine began with a childhood fascination and evolved into a career defined by creativity, resilience, and service. From working in the kennels to launching his own dog massage therapy service, Alexandre has built a career that blends hands-on animal care with entrepreneurial spirit. He’s the inventor of a pet nail trimming tool and the founder of PetTrio Charity, which supports animal welfare and educational initiatives in underserved communities. We dive into how persistence and leadership have shaped his journey, the challenges and rewards of bringing big ideas to life, and how he balances professional goals with the responsibilities of being a single father.
We Talk About:
💥 How Alexandre grew from kennel work to launching multiple ventures in vet med
🧠 The origin story behind his innovative pet nail trimming tool - KlipTrio
🔍 How PetTrio Charity is creating opportunities for education and outreach
🛠️ The leadership lessons and mindset shifts that fuel his success
If you’ve ever thought, “maybe I don’t have to be ‘just’ a tech ” this episode is for you.
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