How Veterinary Professionals Can Build Stability, Fight Burnout, and Strengthen Their Future with Dr. Andy Roark

Smarter Vet Financial Podcast

Smarter Vet Financial Podcast
How Veterinary Professionals Can Build Stability, Fight Burnout, and Strengthen Their Future with Dr. Andy Roark
Mar 27, 2026
Florida Veterinary Advisors

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Veterinary medicine is full of passion, purpose, and pressure—but how do you build a career and a life that feel sustainable? In this episode, Tom sits down with Dr. Andy Roark to explore the mindset shifts and financial habits that help veterinary professionals create long‑term stability while staying connected to the work they love.

Andy shares his winding path into veterinary medicine, how the profession is changing, why affordability conversations must include support staff and veterinarians, and what practices can do to better support their teams. They also dig into long‑term financial health, simple strategies for investing, and why “pay yourself first” matters more than ever.

If you’re a veterinarian, practice owner, technician, or anyone working in the profession, this conversation offers meaningful perspective you can put into action.

Connect with Dr. Andy Roark by visiting his website, listening to his podcast or by finding out more info about Unchartered

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Episode Artwork How Veterinary Professionals Can Build Stability, Fight Burnout, and Strengthen Their Future with Dr. Andy Roark 39:14 Episode Artwork Episode 196 - The Hidden Problems Inside Million Dollar Mutual Fund Portfolios 23:07 Episode Artwork Episode 195 - Does Your Risk Match the Return? 28:47 Episode Artwork Episode 194 - It’s Not About Being Rich—It’s About Having Options 20:04 Episode Artwork Leading with Curiosity: Andrea Crabtree on Communication & Accountability in Vet Practices 28:14 Episode Artwork Episode 193 - Am I Financially on Track as a Veterinarian? 24:06 Episode Artwork Episode 192 - 5 of 5: The No-Fail Retirement Income Plan 26:20 Episode Artwork Episode 191 - 4 of 5: Building Wealth by Balancing Access, Taxes, and Risk 30:05 Episode Artwork Interview with Lindsey McMakin - How to Build a Thriving Veterinary Practice: Financial Literacy, Culture-Driven Hiring, and Technology 24:32 Episode Artwork Episode 190 - 3 of 5: One Habit that Builds Real Wealth 27:47 Episode Artwork Episode 189 - 2 of 5: Everything Works… Until It Doesn't 31:39 Episode Artwork Episode 188 - 1 of 5: Getting Financially Organized for Veterinarians 19:55 Episode Artwork Episode 187 - New Year. New You. 35:59 Episode Artwork From Kennels to Corporate: Dr. Jennifer Bruns on Ownership, Leadership, and PetSmart Veterinary Services 27:43 Episode Artwork Baxtr’s Mark Hines Talks About Simplifying Wellness Plans with Subscription Care 26:39 Episode Artwork Dr. Bob Murtaugh: Culture, Consolidation, and Building the Future of Vet Med 23:26 Episode Artwork Interview with Brent Mayabb - The Next Wave of Practice Ownership: Dr. Mayabb on Purpose-Driven Leadership 26:00 Episode Artwork Interview with Eric Benke - Boosting Veterinary Practice Profits with KPIs and Wellness Plans 25:28 Episode Artwork Episode 186 - Should You Pay Off Debt Faster — or Save Instead? 19:02 Episode Artwork Episode 185 - Value vs. Price: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Smarter 18:37 Episode Artwork Episode 184 - Why People Switch Financial Advisors 22:55 Episode Artwork Interview with Dr. Molly McAllister - Leadership, Energy, and Impact Beyond the Exam Room 25:46 Episode Artwork Episode 183 - Why Talking About Money Feels So Hard 26:51 Episode Artwork Episode 182 - The Biggest Problem Every Veterinarian Has in Their 60s 21:46 Episode Artwork Episode 181 - The Biggest Problem Every Veterinarian Has in Their 50s 22:55