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WE'RE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER
But everyone's journey is unique
Here you can see examples of independent vet practice development stories – our clients personal and professional journey’s – told in their own words.
This page is designed to illustrate that we are all on a collective journey. It’s about realising what you want to improve in your vet practice, taking the right steps to achieve it and gaining valuable skills, friendships and lessons in the process.
Together, we’re creating great places to work!
Diane’s Journey
Loving life in leadership
Like many of our Platinum and Mastermind members, Diane has become a positive influence in the profession and created a great place to work. Throughout her journey on the Platinum Academy, which she has now graduated, her priorities were people development, business strategy and financial performance. With an amazing team and an award-winning practice, Diane is enjoying veterinary life, leadership and everything in between.
ROBIN’S JOURNEY
From surviving to thriving
Robin joined Vet Dynamics because he was committed to making certain changes in his practice that he’d wanted for some time. Being part of a Platinum group, provided Robin with support and accountability, which enabled and empowered him to make leaps forward with his practice in less than a year. The result? A happier team, better client experience and a more financially stable business. Robin now has more time to look to the future, to develop and equip his fantastic team, and to enjoy the many benefits of running a successful veterinary business.
JOSH AND CLAIRES JOURNEY: Part 1
No mountain too high for Beacon View Vets
Josh and Claire reached out to Vet Dynamics right at the beginning of their ownership journey and completed our Start Up Academy. Opening a practice at the start of the pandemic was a momentous challenge but they‘ve gone from strength to strength. They soon took the next step of joining the Platinum Academy where they refined their solid foundations further. What Josh and Claire have built, has become an inspiring practice which could be described as a true “beacon” in the veterinary world.
JOSH AND CLAIRES JOURNEY: Part 2
Mastery, autonomy and progress
Claire and Josh have so much more confidence now as leaders, having gained so much learning from our curriculum and the experiences of other leaders in the Platinum community. An outstanding work environment and culture, means their team continue to take on more responsibility, while thriving at the same time. They’ve graduated the Platinum Academy and have transitioned onto our Mastermind Academy to maintain the progress they’re achieving and to really perfect their leadership skills.
RUTH AND DREW’S JOURNEY: Part 1
Shared vision, experience and insights
The directors of Rowan vets, Ruth and Drew, had already done a lot of work around leadership and team development before coming to us. They joined the Platinum Academy for the community, structured development and to plan and execute all their ideas in a systematic way. They found other members experiences in practice (the good and bad) really useful and used the benefit of others’ experiences to their advantage; developing their team and practice even further. Ruth and Drew bring various members of their team to attend specific Platinum meetings to help share our philosophies back in the practice.
RUTH AND DREW’S JOURNEY: part 2
Expansion and upgraded digital capabilities
MANDY AND JEREMY’S JOURNEY: PART 1
Change for the better
Mandy and Jeremy run a large mixed practice in the beautiful foothills of the Lake District. They joined our Platinum Academy looking for ways to do things differently. Having embraced all the teachings and insights, they worked with us to implement changes needed. By taking regular time ‘out’ of the business, they’ve been able to work ‘on’ it, driving the business forward at pace. In a modest amount of time, they’ve improved whole practice communication, team culture and dynamics and practice profitability. Proof that belief in your vision, hard work, and dedication pays off.
MANDY AND JEREMY’S JOURNEY: PART 2
More time, more profit
By 18 months into their Platinum journey, Mandy and Jeremy are enjoying the benefits of having developed their team. Now with the right people, in the right place, responsible for one thing and doing it well, Mandy and Jeremy are free to focus on the areas they choose, communication has improved, and they’ve achieved the financial stability they needed.
Mandy & Jeremy’s Journey: Part 3
No more Octopus Management for us!
Now 3 years in, Mandy and Jeremy have graduated the Platinum Academy and have progressed onto our Mastermind Academy. They’ve established financial stability and growth. They’ve developed an effective management team that can confidently make decisions and manage the practice operationally in their absence. And they’re looking ahead at possibly adding a branch practice. Their goals now include consolidating, refining, and building on the strong foundations and community relationships they’ve established. No more octopus management here!
KATE'S JOURNEY
From good to great to exceptional
Kate joined us more than 10 years ago, just before buying her then, 1.2 vet practice. During this time, she’s grown a beautiful small family as well as an exceptional vet business. Having expanded in recent years, Kate opened an additional surgery, recruited more vets and was one of the country’s first membership only practices, inclusive of consults. As a long-standing member of our Mastermind Academy, and recipient of the prestigious ‘Sheridan Award’ in 2021, Kate is an inspirational woman, now positively influencing the independent community, her peers, and the wider veterinary profession. We’re very proud of the part we play in hers and husband Howard’s story.
Richard’s Journey
Finding equilibrium after a vicious cycle
Richard and his business Partner spent years chasing their tails, going in circles trying to make progress. For them, the Platinum journey was the only pathway that worked and set them free. It worked so effectively for Richard because he committed fully to the programme – even completing the painstaking task of filling in his 3-year plans! The Partners embraced the lessons, the advice and the philosophies and have never looked back since.
Mark's Journey
A return, so much more than financial
To the rest of the world, Mark was following the Platinum journey. To those that know him well, Mark had embarked on an enormous journey of self-discovery. He knew he was investing in himself as well as his people and practice and to use Mark’s own words, “the return is so much more than financial”. As well as developing his leadership skills and a high performing veterinary business, Mark has achieved balance. A better work-life-fit, where he can enjoy much more time at home, and less time at work.