Your staff is your practice’s most valuable asset.
They’re also living, breathing people with professional aspirations, practical needs, and a life away from the clinic. By caring for your team members—right from the start—you can fill your practice roster, provide high-quality medicine, deliver a consistent client experience, and scale your business, especially as the demand for veterinary professionals continues to exceed the available talent pool. Learn how to do just that in this helpful IDEXX guide.
What’s Inside?
Running a veterinary practice isn’t just about patient care—it’s about people. Even the most skilled team can’t do their best work if they’re stretched thin, burned out, or feeling overlooked. This guide offers a clear, realistic path to building a workplace that people want to be part of—and stay in.
Inside, you’ll find practical strategies to help you support your team, improve morale, and create a more stable, fulfilling work environment. Whether you’re navigating a staffing shortage or simply want to strengthen your culture, this guide gives you the tools to take meaningful action.
- A self-assessment checklist to spot early signs of low morale before they lead to burnout
- Ways to show appreciation and support beyond free lunches and one-off events
- Hiring and onboarding tips that reflect your values and help you stand out in a competitive job market
- Simple approaches to building team trust, offering growth opportunities, and encouraging open communication
- Suggestions for how veterinary software can ease workload and reduce daily stress
- Ideas for prioritizing mental health, flexible scheduling, and downtime—without compromising care
A thriving practice starts with a team that feels seen, supported, and valued. This guide is here to help you make that happen, one small step at a time.