A longtime veterinary technician feels trapped under an inexperienced new manager, and the entire team is slipping into frustration and burnout as leadership crumbles around them. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dig into the real challenges of working under a difficult boss in veterinary medicine. They explore why imperfect leaders are inevitable, how emotional overload can intensify conflict, and what practical steps veterinary professionals can take when their manager is unprepared or unwilling to lead. From root cause analysis and setting boundaries to protecting your purpose and choosing whether to stay, shift, or leave, this conversation brings clarity to one of the most common and painful issues in practice life. If you or your team are struggling with leadership strain or workplace tension, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap forward. Let’s get into this episode!

Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2026

If your clinic is growing faster than your systems can keep up, you’re not alone. The truth is, most veterinary leaders are fighting the same battle of trying to coach teams, improve communication, and reduce chaos while still keeping up with patient care. That’s exactly what Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2026 is built to solve.

Join us Friday, January 16 in Orlando, the day before VMX kicks off, for a one-day immersive experience that will transform the way you lead. You’ll start with a career audit to uncover your strengths and blind spots as a leader, then dive into Andy Roark’s hands-on Coaching and Accountability workshop to learn how to grow your people and actually get follow-through. You’ll also join Maria Pirita’s dynamic Team Communication session to tackle the real conversations holding your clinic back.

Walk away with proven tools, new friends, and the kind of clarity that will change how you lead forever. Tickets are limited and this event always sells out. Grab your spot now at unchartedvet.com.

Upcoming events: https://learn.unchartedvet.com/pages/events

All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet

Do you have something that you would love Andy and Stephanie to discuss on the podcast? If so, send us a message through the mailbag! Submit it here: unchartedvet.com/mailbag

When your veterinary clinic starts growing faster than your systems can handle, it can feel like you’re constantly putting out fires instead of leading with confidence. In this episode of The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive into the realities of veterinary clinic growth, sharing how to move from survival mode to sustainable leadership. They explain why rapid expansion often creates burnout, miscommunication, and reactive management, and how to rebuild structure, culture, and accountability that support your team as it scales. Whether you’re a practice owner opening a second location or a manager struggling to keep up with new demands, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to grow your hospital without losing your mind. Let's get into this episode!

Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2026

If your clinic is growing faster than your systems can keep up, you’re not alone. The truth is, most veterinary leaders are fighting the same battle of trying to coach teams, improve communication, and reduce chaos while still keeping up with patient care. That’s exactly what Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2026 is built to solve.

Join us Friday, January 16 in Orlando, the day before VMX kicks off, for a one-day immersive experience that will transform the way you lead. You’ll start with a career audit to uncover your strengths and blind spots as a leader, then dive into Andy Roark’s hands-on Coaching and Accountability workshop to learn how to grow your people and actually get follow-through. You’ll also join Maria Pirita’s dynamic Team Communication session to tackle the real conversations holding your clinic back.

Walk away with proven tools, new friends, and the kind of clarity that will change how you lead forever. Tickets are limited and this event always sells out. Grab your spot now at unchartedvet.com.

Upcoming events: https://learn.unchartedvet.com/pages/events

All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet

Do you have something that you would love Andy and Stephanie to discuss on the podcast? If so, send us a message through the mailbag! Submit it here: unchartedvet.com/mailbag

Veterinary professionals often pour time, money, and energy into certifications that don’t always deliver the results they expect. In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark and Maria Pirita, CVPM break down how to decide if becoming a certified veterinary assistant, technician, or manager is truly worth it. They explore how to weigh the financial, emotional, and career impact of credentialing and share how to talk with your leaders before committing to any program. You’ll walk away with a realistic framework for evaluating your return on investment, setting clear goals, and understanding what professional growth really looks like in today’s veterinary field. Let's get into this episode!

Ready to stop chasing accountability and start building it?

If you’ve ever felt like you’re repeating yourself, trying to get your team to follow through, or carrying the whole clinic on your shoulders, Andy Roark’s workshop at Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2026 is for you. Join us on January 16 in Orlando for a one-day, high-impact experience where you’ll learn how to build a culture of accountability that actually works.

This isn’t a series of lectures. You’ll also take part in a hands-on leadership audit to uncover what’s holding your team back, then dive into interactive coaching sessions that show you how to empower your staff to make decisions, follow through, and communicate clearly. Come learn with Andy, connect with people who are building better teams, and walk away with tools you can use the moment you get back to the clinic.

Seats are limited. Claim your spot at www.unchartedvet.com and start leading with confidence today.

Upcoming events: https://learn.unchartedvet.com/pages/events

All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet

Do you have something that you would love Andy and Stephanie to discuss on the podcast? If so, send us a message through the mailbag! Submit it here: unchartedvet.com/mailbag