Lauren Chalwell

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 they hear...

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 simply because they...

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 might have...