39. What it means to be a woman in today’s veterinary industry, with Sarah Baker, DVM

With women now constituting more than 80% of veterinary industry professionals, the industry is radically different from last generation's status quo. While there are more opportunities for women than ever before, female representation among hospital owners and executives still lags behind the curve. In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Sarah Baker, DVM and owner of Lane Veterinary in the Chicagoland area, to learn about her journey to hospital ownership. She recently opened her animal hospital and proudly obtained the Fear Free Certification and American Animal Hospital Association accreditation within months of opening her doors. She currently holds a seat on the board of directors at the Hinsdale Humane Society, frequently fosters pets, and feels passionately about supporting animal rescues. She'll offer advice for aspiring animal hospital owners and explain: How she arrived at the decision to pursue a career in veterinary science and open a hospital How to build a supportive team and delegate tasks to set your hospital up for success Why work-life balance is a two-way street that can help employees AND hospital owners thrive Why qualities like empathy position women as strong business owners and leaders Why there is a need for more female representation in leadership positions in the veterinary industry Are you ready to take the next step in scaling up your practice ownership dreams? Visit getprovide.com. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.