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
EP11 - How Overcontrol Is Limiting Your Veterinary Practice
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In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew breaks down why overcontrol is one of the most common, and costly, leadership traps in veterinary medicine. What made you successful early on as a leader may now be the very thing limiting your growth, your team’s development, and your clinic’s long-term impact.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:29 The Cost of Not Delegating
06:20 Examples When Leaders Don’t Let Go
08:03 Becoming the CEO of an Organization
10:01 Setting Guardrails
13:10 Handling Mistakes
16:37 Misconceptions About Delegating
25:35 Consequences of Not Delegating
30:10 Letting Go of the Financial Side
33:27 Roundtable Replay
39:45 Overview
40:46 Outro
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