by Mary LeMay, NBC-HWC | Aug 5, 2025 | Leadership, Burnout
Before You Lead, Start With Safety Build stronger teams and reduce burnout with voice, trust, and safety On a busy Monday morning, a veterinary assistant notices a dosing error in a prescription but says nothing. The doctor is rushed. The front desk is overwhelmed....
by Mary LeMay, NBC-HWC | Jul 23, 2025 | Leadership
Veterinary teams are resilient—but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to stress. When a team member withdraws, shuts down, or seems on edge, it’s easy to label it as attitude. But what if we saw it for what it really is: a signal? At VSS, we believe great leadership...
by Mel Striyle DVM | Jun 11, 2025 | Leadership
Practical, playful, and purpose‑built for life in the clinic Running a hospital can feel like trying to balance a pizza box on a galloping Great Dane. You’re juggling emergencies, client concerns, inventory, staffing… all while trying to keep your team motivated and...
by Mary LeMay, NBC-HWC | May 1, 2025 | Leadership, Burnout
You know the feeling. The emotional exhaustion after a long day. The creeping sense of compassion fatigue. The nagging thought that no matter how hard you work, it’s never quite enough. Burnout has become a reality for far too many veterinary professionals—and it’s...
by Devin Corbin, BPM | Apr 18, 2025 | Leadership
Delegation Strategies for Veterinary Practice Managers: 7 Proven Steps to Empower Your Team Struggling to keep up with an overflowing task list? Feel like you’re doing everything yourself? If you’re a veterinary practice manager, mastering delegation is...
