VetPracticePro

The VetPractice Playbook

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The VetPractice Playbook is your weekly game plan for building, leading, and scaling a successful veterinary practice. Designed specifically for practice owners, managers, and aspiring leaders, this podcast from VetPracticePro dives into the real-world challenges of ownership—from team leadership and operations to growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability—so you can run a more efficient, profitable, and purpose-driven clinic. Join host Dr. Emily King alongside Jon and Cayla Bittles and Richie King every Wednesday at 9:00 AM EST as they break down the realities of practice ownership,...

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EP11 - How Overcontrol Is Limiting Your Veterinary Practice 28.01.2026 41:25

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! 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. Free Resources On Our Website: ht...

EP10 - Why Low EBITDA Hurts Your Clinic (and How to Fix It) 21.01.2026 32:17

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew dives into EBITDA; what it is, why it's important for every clinic, how to hire employees with EBITDA in mind, simple ways to save LOTS of money, and so much more. Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com/ Join Our Free Circle Community: https://tinyurl.com/2rh95fv5 Instagr...

EP9 - What “Leading Up” Really Means in Veterinary Medicine 14.01.2026 49:43

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! 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! Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com...

EP8 - How to Set SMART Goals That Actually Work in Vet Clinics 07.01.2026 39:36

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew breaks down how to turn clinic weaknesses into SMART goals that actually work, what SMART goals really look like in a clinic setting, how to break goals into quarterly milestones, and so much more! If you’re a practice owner, manager, or veterinary leader trying to reduce chaos and create real p...

EP7 - How Veterinary Clinics Escape Survival Mode 31.12.2025 29:36

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew reminisces on 2025 and dives deep into how veterinary clinics can escape survival mode through... GOAL SETTING! They discuss the difference between a survival clinic and a clinic built on purpose, how clinics confuse busyness with progress, and so much more. Free Resources On Our Website: https:...

EP6 - How To Create Year-Round Appreciation in Your Veterinary Practice 24.12.2025 27:39

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew discusses how veterinary professionals, and especially veterinary practices, can show appreciation in their clinic and their broader community through parties, traditions, bonuses, and more! Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetpracti...

EP5 - Behind the Scenes of a High-Efficiency Veterinary Clinic 17.12.2025 29:50

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew discusses the different processes that were implemented at All-Star Veterinary Clinic that took the practice from ordinary to extraordinary! Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetpracticepro/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vetpractice...

EP4 - When Generational Differences Hold Your Vet Clinic Back 10.12.2025 42:54

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew breaks down a tricky listener question about change that involves family, psychological safety, resistance, and so much more! Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com/ Join VetPracticePro's First Ever LIVE Workshop: https://vetpracticepro.com/vetpracticepro-live/ Instagram:...

EP3 - How To Ask For A Raise In Vet Med 03.12.2025 40:34

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook, the crew breaks down why having a clear strategy matters when asking for a raise—and how to approach the conversation with confidence. They explore the topic from both sides of the table, offering insight into what employees should consider and what clinic owners look for during these discussions. Free R...

EP2 - The Real Reasons Veterinary Clinics Sell to Corporate 26.11.2025 45:45

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this episode of The VetPractice Playbook the crew (mainly Richie) breaks down the many reasons why a veterinary clinic would sell to a corporate company, the do's and don'ts of selling, horror stories of corporate transitions, and more! Free Resources On Our Website: https://vetpracticepro.com/ Join VetPracticePro's First Ever LIV...

EP1 - How to Avoid a Costly Bad Hire in Vet Med 17.11.2025 38:56

Send us a question to be featured on the podcast! In this first ever episode of The VetPractice Playbook, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked drivers of a healthy, successful clinic: having the right conversations during the hiring process—on both sides of the table. From the true cost of a bad hire to the red flags that show up long before someone steps into the building, we break down...