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
EP9 - What “Leading Up” Really Means in Veterinary Medicine
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In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew breaks down one of the most important skillsets a veterinary professional can learn: leading up. Do you often think to yourself, "I know the issue in my clinic but my leadership team won't fix it."? This episode is for you!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:06 The Circle Community
04:11 VPB Skillsets
12:33 What Does Leading Up Mean?
14:49 Leading by Example
18:56 Failing to Lead Up
20:24 Richie's Story
21:13 Why Don't Some People Lead Up?
27:29 Controlling the Controllables
33:38 A Framework to Leading Up
43:40 Roundtable Replay
49:26 Outro
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