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The Veterinary Leadership Success Show

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Short conversations with smart people with good ideas to help you run your veterinary practice more effectively. Each month, your host, Dr. Dave Nicol, puts a subject of importance to practice managers under the microscope with a subject matter expert to help you grapple with real-life management problems. Loosely arranged around the topics required to complete the CVPM, this show will help you with ideas and inspiration to take on some of the big problems and opportunities we all face in veterinary medicine.

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July 21, 2026

140: Why I Sold My Veterinary Practice

For the first time in more than 20 years, I'm no longer a veterinary practice owner.That feels strange to say.Owning practices has shaped so much of my career and, if I'm honest, a big part of who I am. So when the time came to sell my final practice, it was never simply a business transaction. It was the closing of a chapter that began back in 2005.In this episode, I reflect on that journey. The fixer-uppers, the mistakes, the lessons, leading a practice from the other side of the world, rebuilding after COVID, and the incredible people who made it all worthwhile.But this isn't really a story about selling a practice.It's about stewardship.Over the years, I've become convinced that our job as leaders is to leave things better than we found them. To create opportunities for others, help people grow, and build practices where both people and pets can thrive. Too often, success is measured by the biggest exit or the highest multiple. I think there are other measures of success that matter far more.That's why I didn't sell Roundwood Vets to the highest bidder.I sold it to the people who had already earned the right to lead it. Our Medical Director, Dr Jo, and our Practice Manager, Nikki, had been showing up day after day for the team, the pets and the community. Making them the next owners simply felt like the right thing to do.If you're thinking about the future of your own practice, your leadership, or the legacy you'll leave behind, I hope this episode encourages you to think differently about what success can really look like. Because sometimes the old has to move on so something even better can flourish.Episode Outline:[00:00] A new chapter begins[01:30] My 20-year ownership journey[06:50] Why I built Roundwood Vets[11:30] Turning around a struggling practice[14:20] COVID, leadership and rebuilding[16:00] Creating a people-first culture[19:50] The changing veterinary profession[27:00] Why stewardship matters more than profit[29:00] Selling to the team, not the highest bidder[31:10] Why representation in ownership matters[32:45] Success beyond the biggest exit[33:50] Gratitude and looking aheadWhat legacy are you building as a leader?Whether you're planning your next phase, thinking about succession, or simply trying to build a practice that's stronger, calmer and less dependent on you, I'd be happy to help.Book a 20-minute Leadership Call with me and we'll talk through where your practice is today, what's holding it back, and the leadership shifts that can help you build the future you want.<a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/book-your-call" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your Leadership Call with Dr. Dave</a>Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:Follow Dr. Dave: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavenicol/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@drdavenicol</a>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veterinary Leadership Academy</a>Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review on iTunes and share it with your veterinary colleagues!

June 24, 2026

139: Turning Your Numbers Into Better Decisions

Last week, I shared the 11 numbers I believe every veterinary practice should be tracking.But collecting numbers is only half the job.The real value comes from knowing what those numbers are trying to tell you.Because a dashboard isn't there to give you more data. It's there to help you spot problems earlier, ask better questions, and make better decisions.In this episode, I walk through how I use those 11 numbers to identify the hidden signals inside a practice. Signals that reveal whether you're dealing with a marketing issue, a leadership issue, a team capacity problem, a pricing problem, or simply a system that's starting to strain under success.When you understand how the numbers connect, you stop guessing.And when you stop guessing, leadership becomes a lot less stressful.<h3>Episode Outline:</h3>[00:00] The numbers are only the start[01:20] Signals vs data[03:00] Is marketing the problem?[05:00] When demand isn't the issue[08:30] Spotting team strain early[12:00] The hidden communication gap[15:30] Is it time to hire?[17:15] Are you charging enough?[18:20] Three questions every leader should ask[20:00] Why dashboards change everything<h3>Want to See the Signals in Your Own Practice?</h3>For years, I ran my practices using spreadsheets. That's why I built <a href="https://vetdash.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VetDash.</a>In just a few minutes, VetDash turns your key practice metrics into a simple dashboard that helps you spot problems earlier, identify opportunities faster, and focus on the numbers that matter most.<a href="https://vetdash.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start your free 30-day trial and see what's really happening inside your practice.</a><h3>Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:</h3>Follow Dr. Dave: @drdavenicolLearn more about the <a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veterinary Leadership Academy</a><h3>Enjoyed this episode?</h3>Leave a review on iTunes and share it with your veterinary colleagues!

June 10, 2026

138: The 11 Numbers That Matter Most in Veterinary Practice

When everything feels urgent, how do you know what to tackle first?It's something I've wrestled with throughout my career as a practice owner.There's always another problem demanding attention. A staffing issue. An unhappy client. A dip in revenue. A packed diary. A team disagreement.The temptation is to fight the loudest fire.But the loudest fire isn't always the most important one.In this episode, I share the 11 numbers I use to understand what's really happening inside a practice. Because when you can see the signals clearly, you stop reacting to symptoms and start fixing the causes.And that's important because this isn't really about numbers.It's about creating more clarity, more confidence, and less stress in the way you lead.When you understand what's happening inside your practice, you make better decisions, build stronger teams, and create the space to focus on what matters most: building a remarkable practice at the heart of your community.<h3>Episode Outline:</h3>[00:00] Is your practice working?[02:20] The Practice Value Chain[05:15] The 11 numbers that matter[08:00] Happy clients, healthy teams[10:20] What your numbers are telling you[13:00] Why meetings become reactive[14:30] Signals vs symptoms[15:20] Stop guessing and start leading<h3>Want to See the Signals in Your Own Practice?</h3>For years, I ran my practices using spreadsheets. That's why I built <a href="https://vetdash.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VetDash.</a>In just a few minutes, VetDash turns your key practice metrics into a simple dashboard that helps you spot problems earlier, identify opportunities faster, and focus on the numbers that matter most.<a href="https://vetdash.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Start your free 30-day trial and see what's really happening inside your practice.</a><h3>Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:</h3>Follow Dr. Dave: @drdavenicolLearn more about the <a href="https://www.drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Veterinary Leadership Academy</a><h3>Enjoyed this episode?</h3>Leave a review on iTunes and share it with your veterinary colleagues!

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What is The Veterinary Leadership Success Show?: Short conversations with smart people with good ideas to help you run your veterinary practice more effectively. Each month, your host, Dr. Dave Nicol, puts a subject of importance to practice managers under the microscope with a subject matter expert to help you grapple with real-life management problems.

Loosely arranged around the topics required to complete the CVPM, this show will help you with ideas and inspiration to take on some of the big problems and opportunities we all face in veterinary medicine.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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