š The 12 stories everyone loved in 2025ā¦ did you miss one?
If 2025 had a highlight reel, this would be it. These are the 12 articles our community returned to most this year, the ones you saved, shared, and sent to a teammate with a quiet āread this when you get a sec.ā
Maybe you will open one between consults the next time the roster changes again. Maybe you will save this page for when the kids are finally asleep and you get five quiet minutes to think and ponder what happened in 2025 and what 2026 will have to offer. Or maybe you will fire one straight into the group chat with pure vet-world energyā¦ā6 7,ā and no further explanation needed…
š Practices That Never Struggle to Hire ā Unlock Their Secret
Ask almost any veterinary practice owner or manager what their biggest challenge is right now, and youāll likely hear it: āWe just canāt find good people.ā The shortage of veterinarians, vet nurses, and techs has become the go-to explanation. Industry forums echo with frustration. Jobs sit unfilled for months. Applications are few and far between. And when someone promising does appear, they often vanish just as quickly. The idea that āthereās no one out thereā has become a widely accepted truth.
But that truth is incomplete…
š§ AI in Vet Practices ā Smart? Yes. But Ethical? The Jury Is Still Out
You already lead a team that values high clinical standards, ethical decision-making, and compassion. And AI is comingā¦ already nibbling at the edges of diagnostics, scheduling, and client communication. The big question is no longer whether it will impact your practice, but how. Weāve unpacked where AI is genuinely adding value, where caution makes sense, and provided a foundation for those conversations without compromising the human touch that defines your care.
Imagine buying your team equipment that promises better diagnostics, higher quality imaging, or more efficient dentalsā¦with no training or instruction manuals. You wouldnāt do it, and AI should be no exception. When thoughtfully implemented, it offers real advantages. But if left unchecked, it can introduce serious risks for your patients, clients, and team. Now is the time to engage, understand the opportunities, and make sure AI strengthens your care, your culture, and your clinical outcomesā¦
š¬ 4 Revealing Interview Questions To Ask Before You Say Yes
Picture this: you walk out of an interview knowing, deep down, that this is the place where you will grow, be supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work. That clarity does not happen by chance. It comes from asking questions that reveal more than the standard āwhatās the schedule?ā or āhow much is the salary?ā
You already know your skills, qualifications, and what you want in broad terms. The real insight comes from finding out how a practice truly works day to day, how they support their team, and whether their culture aligns with your values. With the right questions, you can spot red flags early or uncover hidden opportunities that could make the role even better than expectedā¦
š± How to Recruit on Social Media ā Your Step-by-Step Guide
When it comes to veterinary hiring, the numbers speak clearly: 86% of jobseekers use social media in their search. And 93% of candidates rank social media as the top way they evaluate a clinicās culture and values. For innovative practices, this is the way forward. It is where todayās professionals are looking, and it is where your clinic can stand out as an employer of choice.
But like most good things, it is not easy. Social recruiting has to be executed with care and finesse. The clinics that see results are not just posting a vacancy and hoping for the best. They are approaching social with the same commitment they apply to patient outcomes: quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
The magic happens when you bring all the elements together in a consistent way. Each step interlocks with the others like a jigsaw, and when applied as a whole they create a presence that makes your clinic visible, attractive, and top of mind for veterinary professional jobseekersā¦
š¬ Beyond the Clinic: 7 Cutting-Edge Veterinary Roles
Picture your next role giving you broader scope, stronger purpose, and clear room to grow. From digital health and oncology nursing to fresh approaches to shelter medicine and conservation work, new opportunities are reshaping the veterinary field and opening doors that once seemed out of reach.
Whether you are building on years of experience or still shaping your path, these emerging roles offer a way to match your curiosity with real career momentum. They bring fresh challenges, meaningful impact, and the chance to stay ahead as veterinary medicine continues to evolveā¦
š± Building A Thriving Team: 6 Culture Steps That Work
Picture your team ending the week with energy left in the tank, clients remarking on how smooth everything felt, and the schedule set for the days ahead. That is the kind of momentum a thriving practice culture creates. It keeps stress low, strengthens retention, and makes recruitment less of a scramble.
You already know great medicine alone isnāt enough. The practices that flourish are the ones where culture is actively shaped, not left to chance. With the right approach, you can create an environment where people stay longer, perform at their best, and give clients a reason to returnā¦
š How Smart Practices Raise Prices & Preserve Trust
Itās time. Your veterinary prices have to increase. Costs are climbing across every part of practice life, from wages to consumables to equipment, and holding prices is no longer an option. What you need is an approach that moves the price change process from awkward and painful for everyone to one that is structured, planned, and less confronting for you, your team, and your clients.
You need a clear, step-by-step process to ensure that price increases become part of your practice rhythm, not an uncoordinated, reactive move. Premium industries such as healthcare, airlines, and even subscription services like Netflix face the same challenge. Adapt those strategies to veterinary practice, and you can raise fees with confidence, reducing resistance, and creating a rhythm that feels reasonable to both your team and your clientsā¦
š° Beyond Pay: Benefits Explained, Negotiations Made Easy
When veterinary professionals talk about what keeps them in a role, salary is rarely the first thing they mention. Extra time away from work, the chance to keep learning, flexibility in the schedule, and security for the future are the factors that consistently rise to the top. They are the elements most often linked to job satisfaction and long-term commitment across practices in the USA, UK, and Australia.
Pay sets a baseline, but it is the package around it that determines whether a role feels sustainable. Understanding how these elements work allows you to compare offers more clearly and decide which ones matter most to you. For employers, recognising their weight is the key to shaping packages that attract the right people and build teams that stayā¦
š§ Inspirational Leadership: 5 Steps That Will Get You There
Leadership in veterinary practice demands constant balance. Youāre managing patients, clients, and team wellbeing all at once, often without formal training or enough time to step back and reflect. The leaders who thrive are the ones who build awareness into everything they do, combining empathy with clarity, and setting a tone that helps their teams stay calm, capable, and connected.
Those same leaders tend to share a pattern. They communicate clearly, invite contribution, stay adaptable when challenges arise, and make development a daily habit. These arenāt abstract ideals but learned behaviours that create trust, reduce stress, and help both people and patients flourishā¦
āļø Stay or Go: Can both be right?
Every veterinary professional benefits from pausing now and then to ask a simple question: Does this still feel right? Often, itās a moment to sit back and appreciate what youāve built: a capable team, a supportive workplace, and a work rhythm that genuinely fits your life. Taking time to notice whatās working can deepen satisfaction and remind you why you chose this path in the first place.
Reflection isnāt only for when things go wrong; itās also how you make sure your career continues to align with your values and goals as they evolve. Of course, not every pause for reflection is harmonious. Sometimes thereās niggling sense that something no longer fits quite as well as it used to. By looking honestly at both the positives and the pressure points, you can see more clearly whether it makes sense to stay and build upon your current situation, or whether changing jobs might bring new energy and growthā¦
šæ Are You & Your Team Thrivingā¦or Just Getting By?
You already know what a strong team looks like. Itās the kind that handles a packed schedule without falling apart, where people actually want to show up on Monday mornings, and where your best talent sticks around. The question isnāt whether team culture matters, itās whether youāre actively building the kind of practice where top veterinary professionals choose to stay and grow.
The practices that consistently attract and retain exceptional veterinarians, nurses, and technicians share something in common. Theyāve moved past managing day-to-day chaos and started building systems that protect their teamās energy, recognize their expertise, and give them real reasons to invest in the practice long-term. These arenāt massive overhauls that require months of planning, theyāre targeted improvements that compound over time into a competitive advantage your rivals will struggle to matchā¦
šļø Stop ambushing your boss for a raise (Do this instead)
You value your job, your team, and your boss. But the fear of creating awkward tension by wanting to talk about money, a more flexible approach to scheduling, or bumping up your CPD allowance makes it tempting to stay quiet and wait for them to notice your hard work.
Waiting rarely works, but structured preparation does. Viewing this conversation as a mutually beneficial opportunity to reset expectations rather than a personal favor can help remove the emotion and help you both focus on the facts. Separating the process into setup, negotiation, and outcomes will anchor your request in undeniable value. Discover how to make it happenā¦
Closing thoughts…
Consider this your end-of-year shortcut: a tidy stack of the most useful reads for both sides of the table, building teams and building careers. Keep it bookmarked for the next time you need a reset, a confidence boost, or a practical next step.
Thanks for being part of the community this year. Hereās to a 2026 with better options, calmer weeks, and more wins you deserve to feel proud about.
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