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We help veterinary professionals learn the skills and build happy and high performing teams that will ensure success at all stages of veterinary practice growth. From veterinary leadership training to insight surveys, explore our core services below.

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Veterinary Leadership Academy

We teach leaders at all levels in veterinary practice the skills to lead their teams with confidence and create safe, high-performing workplaces where people flourish.

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Growth Focused Recruitment

We recruit practice managers or executives with the right skills, experience and attitude to help practice owners win back time and grow their business sustainability.

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Executive Coaching

We help practice owners, managers and CEOs dream the big dreams, build the right teams and manage their practices effectively through 1-on-1 coaching with veterinary and leadership expert Dr. Dave Nicol.

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Insight Surveys

We capture and transform employee and client feedback into actionable business insight. Data-driven decision-making support for practice leaders who wish to grow successful & sustainable practices.

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Help Make Veterinary Medicine Better

Be part of the first industry-wide effort to measure and improve veterinary workplace culture. Get your free eNPS score and help drive real change.

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About Dr. Dave Nicol

Dr Dave Nicol is a veterinary leadership expert renowned for operating successful and sustainable veterinary practices. He owns Roundwood Vets and Roundwood Pet Hospice & In-home Euthanasia. Both are values-led organisations where culture comes first.

Dr Dave is a prolific author who has written three books, including "So You're A Vet...Now What?"—an essential read for new graduate vets. He has also written hundreds of influential articles and blogs, most recently a chapter on veterinary leadership for the prestigious Veterinary Clinics of North America.

Dr Dave is one of the original podcasters of vet med, hosting both "Blunt Dissection" and "The Veterinary Leadership Success Show," which have been downloaded more than 300,000 times.

He was voted VMX's Practice Management Speaker of the Year in both 2019 and 2024.

Away from veterinary medicine, Dr Dave is a competitive triathlete representing Great Britain in the 2024 Triathlon European Championships.

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Unlock 25+ Years of Veterinary Leadership Expertise

Ready to take your veterinary leadership skills to the next level? Dr. Dave Nicol brings over 25 years of real-world experience straight to your screen in a series of impactful, entertaining webinars. Each session is designed to give you the tools, mindset, and strategies to lead a successful, drama-free practice—without burning out.

Whether you prefer to tune in live or watch on-demand, these webinars will leave you feeling more confident, capable, and inspired.

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Watch My Free Webinar on the Stages of Practice Growth

With 25+ years of experience growing successful veterinary practices and coaching independent owners, I've seen what works—and what doesn’t. Join me for a live webinar where we’ll dive into the five key stages of practice growth and uncover the actionable steps you need to thrive at every stage.