{"id":2936,"date":"2025-08-19T01:51:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/software.covetrus.com\/apac\/?p=2936"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T01:39:34","slug":"navigating-the-vet-practice-start-up-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/software.covetrus.com\/apac\/veterinary-insights\/article\/podcast\/navigating-the-vet-practice-start-up-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Vet Practice Start-up Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In our third episode, we explore what makes a successful veterinary practice from the ground up. We chat with Luke, a seasoned locum vet and clinic founder, about the lessons he\u2019s learned through the start-up journey and what he considers non-negotiables when building a thriving clinic.<\/p>\n<p>From strong teams and smart hiring to future-proof design and tech-driven efficiency, Luke shares how leadership, planning, and innovation all come together to create sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/esUpH3wjuyw?si=bzK8S4asO7dJ3fro\" width=\"560\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2KVxWYLFz3WYGeIbevyyLu?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #021660;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">1. Luke learnt from his time locum-ing that the right people and team members in the clinic are critical. Rewarding performance and great staff, as opposed to losing them and running the risk of having no vet, can typically hurt the bottom line much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">2. Communication and certainty in strategy and the future direction of the practice are important, and there\u2019s an opportunity for leadership to do a stronger job of communicating this to practice staff so that they can be motivated and inspired to do their best work and stay with the practice long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">3. Self-awareness for practice owners and directors is important in structuring and planning teams, to quickly understand strengths and weaknesses, and then hire for those areas where there are weaknesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">4. Thinking outside of your practice and ensuring that you\u2019ve got a large network of peers can be helpful in address staffing challenges, and discussing or implementing strategies to improve. Instead of only thinking of nearby practices as competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">5. Non-negotiables for Luke in setting up a new clinic included: fitout and construction contractor focused on clinic workflow, separate dog and cat waiting areas for dogs and cats to cater to anxious pets, adequate parking and an open treatment area to stimulate teamwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">6. Technology and future proofing were key to Luke during planning to drive efficiency. This included a fast and stable internet connection, solar panels to reduce energy consumption and cloud-based veterinary practice management software, Covetrus Ascend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #021660;\">7. 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