The VetPractice Playbook
The VetPractice Playbook is your weekly game plan for leading a thriving veterinary clinic and becoming the leader your future self will thank you for. Brought to you by VetPracticePro, this podcast dives into all things veterinary leadership, management, and clinic ownership so you can build a practice that runs smoother, grows stronger, and leads with purpose—while also helping you grow as a confident, effective veterinary professional.
Join host Dr. Emily King alongside Jon and Cayla Bittles and Richie King every Wednesday at 9:00 AM EST as they break down real-world challenges, share practical strategies, and give you the tools you need to better support your team, serve your clients, protect your wellbeing, and create a career and clinic you’re proud of.
The VetPractice Playbook
EP7 - How Veterinary Clinics Escape Survival Mode
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In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew reminisces on 2025 and dives deep into how veterinary clinics can escape survival mode through... GOAL SETTING! They discuss the difference between a survival clinic and a clinic built on purpose, how clinics confuse busyness with progress, and so much more.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:00 2025 Reflections
04:58 What Does a Reactive Clinic Look Like
06:50 Looking Busy is not Always Progressing
08:11 Impact of COVID on Clinics
08:45 A Telltale Sign of a Reactive Clinic
10:34 Goal-Oriented Clinics
12:36 Measuring Your Metrics
14:32 Dealing with Turnovers
16:26 Questions That Intentional Clinics Might Ask
17:35 Scheduling Your Priorities
19:00 Working On Your Business Not In It
21:42 Roundtable Replay
27:55 Outro
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