Leadership: A cornerstone of veterinary practice
Discover why strong veterinary leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving practice. In this webinar, two veterinary business experts explore the leadership skills that drive practice success-improving efficiency, enhancing patient care, boosting productivity, and reducing staff turnover. Learn how effective leaders communicate, delegate, empower their teams, deliver constructive feedback, foster a positive workplace culture, and prioritize team wellbeing. You'll come away with an understanding of why even the best systems and technology fall short without strong leadership.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the fundamental role that leadership plays in a thriving veterinary practice.
- Discover key leadership behaviors (e.g., clear communication, delegation, fostering of a positive culture) that contribute to enhanced team efficiency and productivity.
- Learn how effective leadership directly influences operational outcomes, like improved efficiency, reduced staff turnover, and enhanced patient care.
| Dr. Frederic Ouedraogo is a senior economist and associate director of economics at the AVMA. In this role, he analyzes data to evaluate the veterinary workforce and assess the condition and performance of the veterinary industry. He also works to estimate economic impacts of the veterinary industry on the U.S. economy. He holds a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University. |
| Dr. Peter Weinstein teaches business and finance at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine. For more than 20 years, he has been providing small-business and corporate consulting services to veterinary practices nationwide. He has served as executive director and president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), and is a past president of the California Veterinary Medical Association. He also was president of VetPartners, a nonprofit association for veterinary business specialists. Dr. Weinstein speaks and writes extensively on practice management, team building, leadership, collegiality, marketing, and other topics focused on improving veterinary practices. He co-authored with Michael E. Gerber “The E-Myth Veterinarian—Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It.” He received his DVM from the University of Illinois and earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Redlands while managing his own practice and practicing veterinary medicine full time. |
