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Understanding Veterinary Wage Growth
Why wages feel confusing in veterinary medicine — and how clinics can build fair, sustainable pay structures Across the veterinary industry, conversations about wages are becoming increasingly common — and increasingly complex. Clinic owners are navigating rising operational costs, recruitment pressures and staff expectations for higher pay, while many veterinary professionals feel uncertain about how wage increases are determined or why their salary doesn’t always match what
Lauren Chalwell
2 hours ago9 min read


Your Best Clinician Might Be Your Worst Leader
Why technical brilliance doesn’t always translate to great leadership in veterinary practice Veterinary medicine is a profession built on skill, dedication and years of technical training. From the moment someone enters the industry — whether as a vet or nurse — they are taught how to diagnose, treat, operate and care for patients. What we don’t often teach is how to lead people. And yet, every day across the industry, talented clinicians are promoted into leadership roles si
Lauren Chalwell
5 days ago7 min read


Reactive Rosters Are Costing You More Than You Think- How Veterinary Clinics Can Take Back Control of Staffing
Let’s start with the facts. We’ve all done it. Posted a FB message that went something like: “URGENT – Looking for Locum tomorrow” 🚨 “HELP! Need nurse cover today” “Anyone free this weekend? Need sole charge vet” FRONTLINE VET STAFFING has quietly become reactive for many clinics across the country. But here’s what every manager needs to know: That’s not okay. Need = Stress = Paying inflated casual rates is not a strategy — it’s completely avoidable. At corporates, your team
Lauren Chalwell
Mar 15 min read


Where have all the leaders gone?
The work-from-home conundrum and its quiet impact on Veterinary team culture Over the past few years, working from home has become normalised across many industries. In some sectors, it’s an unquestioned benefit. In veterinary practice, however, the conversation is far more complex. Unlike many professions, veterinary teams don’t get the option to work from home . Nurses, vets, receptionists and support staff must be physically present to care for patients, support clients a
Lauren Chalwell
Jan 173 min read


Nurse Consults: A Strategic Solution for Sustainable Growth in Independent Vet Clinics
In today’s veterinary industry, independent clinics face mounting challenges: overflowing appointment books, rising client expectations, workforce shortages, and financial pressure. Many clinics are looking for practical, scalable ways to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen team engagement, and boost revenue — without burning out their veterinarians. One of the most effective strategies gaining traction is the intentional implementation of nurse consults — clinical appoi
Lauren Chalwell
Jan 14 min read
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