A new challenge has emerged for owners and leaders: the daunting task of recruiting new vets amidst a sea of change and self-doubt. The aftermath of COVID-19 has significantly altered the decision-mak...

Have you ever considered investing in an external coach for your team?

The expertise and external perspective provided by an external coach can help veterinary practices achieve their desired outcome...

A mistake I commonly see practice owners make when hiring is hiring to fill a gap.

It makes sense to hire for the now when you have urgent staffing needs due to a key member of staff leaving, or beca...

Here are 3 common mistakes I see veterinary leaders make when interviewing:

1. Not preparing enough.

If you don’t prepare for an interview, very simply the person sat in front of you will pick up...

When preparing to interview a prospective candidate, keep it simple and follow my P.E.C method: Preparation. Experience. Curiosity. 

P = PREPARATION

"The meeting of preparation with opportunity ge...

I recently joined the lovely Laura Mairesse on her podcast, Vet Vibes, and during our time together we pinned down the top 3 qualities of a great employer, and the top 3 qualities of a great leader.

Reactive recruitment is when you start looking for a new vet or nurse because a position has become available in your practice.

It seems logical. After all, why would you put effort into recruiting s...

There are many layers to today’s recruitment problems in the veterinary profession, but one big problem is that practices are trying to recruit the way they have always done.

When I started working w...

The key to self-development is having a growth mindset, but I think the key to developing others is a coach mindset. You see, a growth mindset focuses on your abilities, qualities, and capabilities an...

Would you like to know the secret to success when it comes to recruitment?

Well, hang around because I'm going to tell you in a moment, but I'll start with a famous quote from Henry Ford.

He said, "...