For most of my career, I didn’t question whether community mattered. In fact, it was the most fundamental reason I ended up training to be a vet in the first place. Shows like All Creatures Great & Small , Northern Exposure , and even the movie Doc Hollywood seemed to stir something deep within, a desire to connect, contribute, and be part of something that mattered. I’m from a small rural community that sits atop a hill about three miles outside the golfing mecca of St Andr
Why do vets clash across generations? Discover how mentorship, empathy, and leadership can turn conflict into collaboration and build resilient, sustainable practices.
Hiring right now is brutal. Too many jobs, not enough vets, and a constant merry-go-round of people jumping ship. Most leaders throw up their hands and blame “the market.” But when you do that, you give up control. The truth? Most practices aren’t giving anyone a compelling reason to choose them. If your job ad looks just like every other one out there – full of the same old buzzwords – then vets are going to make their choice based on two things: pay and location. That’s a
