Strategies to Mitigate the Veterinary Shortage: A People-First Approach with Dr Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough

Julie South of VetStaff speaks with Dr. Stuart Burrough of Vet Marlborough in the final instalment of a three-part series.

Dr. Burrough discusses the strategies his clinic has implemented to mitigate the veterinary shortage and create a great place to work.

He emphasises the importance of paying staff well enough to remove money as a motivator, and shares his vision for a veterinary business that prioritises personal and professional growth.

The episode concludes with a discussion of the impact of training on employee satisfaction and clinic success.

Links mentioned in this episode
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first episode with Dr Burrough
second episode with Dr Burrough

About DISC-Flow®
DISC is a research-backed and science-based personality profiling tool used to understand our behaviours, communication styles, and work preferences. It’s about understanding what makes you – and the people you work with – tick.

Julie South is a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer, who describes DISC-Flow® profiling as being like having a cheat sheet to better understand yourself and other people. When you know this, it helps you play to your personality strengths, work better in teams, and communicate better.

If you’re keen to find out what your personal DISC type is, what type of leader you are, or what your clinic’s team composition looks like, then get in touch with Julie to find out what's involved.

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