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...

Recruitment in the veterinary profession is tough right now. So much so, that I’ve heard practices joke that their ideal candidate is “a vet with a pulse”.

Eek!

One of the most expensive mistakes yo...

Recently I was invited to speak on the lovely Laura Mairesse’s podcast Vet Vibes. She asked me, “What is the recipe for a successful recruitment process?” and I wanted to share my response with you he...

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...

Like many practice owners, leaders, and managers right now, it's highly likely you're feeling stressed out, tired, and powerless when it comes to hiring new people. 

The last couple of years has magn...