356 - Coach My Awful Leader or Find My Exit?

When you’re stuck working under a difficult veterinary leader, it can feel like the practice culture is unraveling and your team’s future is on the line. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Jenn Galvin dive into a mailbag letter from an office manager grappling with the fallout of a destructive practice owner. Together, they explore the reality of managing up, setting boundaries, deciding when to push for change, and knowing when it’s time to walk away. This conversation brings practical strategies and headspace resets for anyone facing leadership challenges in veterinary medicine. If you’ve ever questioned how to protect your team, your sanity, and your career in a difficult workplace, you won’t want to miss this one. Let’s get into this episode!

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Guest Bio:

I'm a spreadsheet-loving Veterinary Practice Manager with over 25 years of experience in the field. Growing my hospital and helping my team succeed through hard work, positive leadership, and humor is what gets me up in the morning. I'm an introverted inventory nerd that loves bratty beagles, dungeons and dragons, and the outdoors. I love sharing the mistakes I've made, and the things I've learned, with other hospital owners and managers so they can grow their hospitals, teams, and themselves!