VETgirl podcast spotlights upward influence in veterinary practice

VETgirl’s latest continuing education podcast turns from clinical skills to workplace influence, with Dr. Justine Lee interviewing veterinary leadership coach Randy Hall on how team members can have more influence with upper management in their practice. The episode is positioned as the third installment in a four-part series on leadership and communication, and centers on practical ways to raise concerns, shape decisions, and communicate upward “responsibly and respectfully,” rather than framing influence as confrontation. Hall brings a veterinary-specific leadership background through VetLead, the consulting company he founded after prior senior roles in animal health and corporate learning. (podchaser.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the topic lands at a time when retention, culture, and psychological safety remain central workforce issues. Industry leadership resources from AAHA and other veterinary organizations have increasingly emphasized trust, communication, resilience, and emotionally intelligent leadership as core operating skills, not soft extras. That makes “managing up” relevant beyond personal career development: when technicians, associates, and frontline staff can surface operational problems clearly and credibly, practices are better positioned to address burnout risks, workflow friction, and client-service breakdowns before they become staffing problems. (aaha.org)

What to watch: Expect more veterinary CE and consulting content to keep shifting toward leadership, communication, and culture skills as practices look for practical answers to workforce strain and team retention. (vetlead.com)