Leadership and Business for Veterinary Professionals

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-32533-7
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 255 mm x 178 mm, Gewicht: 540 g

Empowering veterinary professionals with the leadership and business skills to grow, lead, and thrive at every stage of their journey

Leadership and Business for Veterinary Professionals is a practical, empowering guide designed to elevate veterinary professionals at every stage of their career. This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between clinical excellence and operational know-how, offering a deep dive into both soft and hard skills essential for thriving in today’s evolving veterinary landscape.

With actionable insights and real-world activities woven into each chapter, readers can immediately apply what they learn—whether it’s leading with authenticity, strengthening team dynamics, or understanding the financial levers behind a successful practice.

Inside, readers will explore: - Core leadership concepts, from transformational and situational styles to leading through influence rather than authority
- Communication strategies that strengthen teams, including assertive communication and navigating difficult conversations
- Emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and techniques to foster wellness and belonging
- Career development tools such as resume writing, interviewing skills, and guidance on industry involvement
- Business fundamentals, including finance, compliance, team leveraging, practice growth, competitor analysis, and tax basics (including 1099 contractor insights)

Written by experienced veterinary leaders who have walked the walk, Leadership and Business for Veterinary Professionals delivers clarity, confidence, and a toolkit for navigating the complex, fast-paced world of modern veterinary care.

Whether you're a technician stepping into leadership, a manager refining your business acumen, or a rising professional ready to shape the future of vet med—this book is for you.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stark, Elizabeth

Montou, Ann-Marie

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xvii

Acknowledgment xix

About the Companion Website xxi

Part 1 Leadership 1

1 Stepping Up: Cultivating Leadership with Purpose 3

2 Paws and Reflect: The Power of Emotional Intelligence 23

3 The Art of the Bark: Mastering Communication in Veterinary Leadership 39

4 Beyond the Exam Room: Building and Managing Community and Culture 61

5 The Vet Team Formula: Navigating Team Dynamics and Individual Needs 79

6 Addressing the Elephant in the Hospital: Finding Confidence in Conflict 103

7 Paws, Breathe, Thrive: Wellness in Veterinary Medicine 123

8 Adding to the Pack: Resumes, Interviews, and Onboarding 137

9 The Power of the Pack: Team-Based Care in Veterinary Medicine 157

Part 2 Management 173

10 Financial Vital Signs and Business Management – Mastering the Numbers That Drive Veterinary Practice 175

11 Claws & Effect: Navigating Compliance & Ensuring Safety 199

12 Healing Fur, Feather, and Fin: Innovation and Technology in Our Field 217

13 Marking Your Territory: Competitor Analysis and Marketing Tactics 223

14 Strengthening the Herd: Your Veterinary Practice Growth Strategy in a Competitive Landscape 241

15 Tying It All Together: Leading Forward in Veterinary Medicine 253

Glossary of Terms 261

Index 265

Über Autor(innen)

Elizabeth Stark is a seasoned, licensed veterinary technician who began her career in general practice and teaching within veterinary technician academia. She has since transitioned into the corporate learning and development space, where she has led training and development initiatives across the veterinary industry. Elizabeth bringing her expertise in leadership training, onboarding strategy, and team development to support veterinary professionals nationwide.

Ann-Marie Montou is a veterinary operations leader with over 20 years of experience across clinical practice, operations, and leadership development, including the past decade in multi-site leadership. Known for her servant-leadership approach, she has overseen complex, multi-regional hospital portfolios and led initiatives focused on culture transformation, team development, and sustainable performance. Her work centers on building psychologically safe environments where veterinary professionals – and the practices they serve – can thrive with authenticity.