144: Is Independent Veterinary Practice Still Worth It? - The Veterinary Leadership Success Show | Lyssna här

Independent practice ownership can be one of the most rewarding things you do in veterinary medicine.

It can also chew you up if you build it badly.

So, is it still worth it?

I think it is. But not for everyone, and certainly not if your plan is simply to buy yourself a more exhausting job.

In this episode, I take an honest look at the reality of independent practice ownership, why I still believe so strongly in it, and what practices need if they're going to thrive.

We get into freedom, community, leadership, profit, culture and the systems that stop everything falling back onto the owner.

And I finish with some important questions to ask yourself before deciding whether ownership really is the right path for you.

Done well, independent practice can still be a brilliant gig.

But you've got to build it to work for you, not just everyone around you.

Episode Outline:

[00:00] Is independent practice still worth it?

[00:10] The reality of ownership

[03:10] Why I still believe in independence

[06:00] The power of community

[07:40] The independent advantage

[10:40] What independents need to thrive

[12:20] Profit has to reward the risk

[16:50] Build a practice that doesn't depend on you

[18:30] Reasons to pause before owning

[22:45] Are you prepared to lead?

Want to Build an Independent Practice That Works for You?

Owning a practice shouldn't mean carrying everything yourself forever.

If you own an independent veterinary practice, or you're thinking about ownership, I can help you get clearer on what you're building, what's getting in the way and where to focus.