Culture Programs for Veterinary Practices
Thriving hospitals start with thriving teams
The Culture Your Team Deserves
Design systems that make people want to stay
Create shared values and vision
Build trust across departments
Reduce turnover and compassion fatigue
Improve morale and motivation
Strengthen teamwork and communication
Reduce turnover and boost morale
Culture isn’t a poster on the wall it’s how your team treats each other when the clinic’s slammed, the phones won’t stop ringing, the day’s already gone sideways, and you’re not there to direct the circus.
We help veterinary teams build strong, healthy cultures that can handle the hard days and celebrate the good ones. Our work blends behavioral science with hands-on experience to help teams thrive in the real world of veterinary practice. Headlined by our exclusive “Culture Analysis & Renovation Blueprint” program as well as workshops, strategy sessions, and a little humor, we’ll help you create a workplace that feels connected, supportive, and aligned with your mission.
The Big Picture
Healthy culture doesn’t just happen - it’s cultivated. We’ll help you define what your hospital stands for, align your team around it, and make sure your daily habits reflect the kind of environment you want to build.
What We Offer
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We listen, observe, and collaborate closely with your team to understand what’s working, what’s not, and what’s getting in the way.
From there, we guide you through clear, sustainable changes that strengthen trust, communication, and daily habits. The process is supportive, evidence-backed, and built to create lasting impact — not a short-term burst of good intentions that fade by next week.
What We Do
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We offer culture audits, team workshops, and leadership sessions that address real issues — not buzzwords or surface-level fixes.
Our work blends behavioral science with veterinary insight to help teams communicate more honestly, navigate conflict with more skill, and build norms that support better workdays. Everything is practical, grounded, and designed to shift how people actually show up for one another.
Who It’s For
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Veterinary hospitals and hospital groups, leadership teams, and managers who want to strengthen connection, communication, and morale across their organization.
This is for teams that know culture isn’t a side project - it’s the foundation for how people work, support one another, and deliver excellent medicine. If you’re ready for a workplace that feels healthier, steadier, and more human, this is for you.
Culture Drift
When values slip out of view, teams lose their sense of direction; reconnecting to shared principles brings cohesion back to the workplace.
Change Blockers
We help teams adapt to new processes or leadership without losing trust, momentum, or morale.
Burnout & Fatigue
Morale improves through strategies that support wellbeing, reduce turnover, and make veterinary work more sustainable long-term.
Low Morale
Meaning and motivation often fade under the weight of daily demands, but they can be rebuilt with intentional habits and renewed purpose.
Communication Breakdown
Misunderstandings, crossed signals, and daily friction make teamwork harder than it needs to be; practical tools and shared language restore flow.
Leadership Disconnects
Gaps between managers and staff create confusion and frustration; aligning expectations helps everyone feel seen, heard, and supported.
Unclear Values
Teams struggle when they’re unsure what the organization stands for; defining values — and turning them into daily behaviors — brings clarity.
Lack of Recognition
When effort goes unnoticed, motivation erodes; meaningful appreciation systems reinforce contribution and strengthen morale.
The real-world challenges we help solve
Every team faces cultural challenges that shape how people communicate, connect, and show up each day. These are the issues that get in the way of doing great work — and the ones we help resolve with clarity and care.
From the Horse's Mouth
From local clinics to multi-location networks, our clients have seen how clarity and collaboration can change everything. Here’s what happens when veterinary teams start working in sync.
Ben Donati, VMD
Co-Founder & CEO | Apex Vets
Geri Lake-Bakaar, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
CEO | Evolution Veterinary Specialists
Rae Hutchins, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Chief Veterinary Officer | Wedgewood Pharmacy
