You’re Not Supposed to Do it All
You became a veterinarian to help animals.
Not to run payroll.
Not to mediate staff issues.
Not to juggle budgets, marketing, and maintenance calls.
Yet here you are—doing it all.
The truth is, most veterinarians aren’t trained to manage a business.
And from what I’ve seen in my work, what makes you an excellent doctor—your attention to detail, your high standards, your hands-on approach—can make you a struggling manager.
Perfectionism doesn’t scale. Micromanaging burns you out.
Leadership isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about knowing when to delegate, trust, and bring in the right support.
That’s not weakness, it’s wisdom.
When you step back and let others manage operations, finances, and staffing, you reclaim your time and your energy for what you do best: medicine.
If you’re ready to start leading with more ease and less exhaustion, I’ve put together resources that can help, starting with my sample practice manager job description.
