b'PROFILEthe best possible care. Starting my ownpractice. Their passion and dedication successful practice on my terms hasis essential to the business continuing to been a powerful validation of the journeygrow and thrive.Ive undertaken in my career to date. I set myself unrealistic What advice can you share with others embarking on similar paths about findinggoals for years, doubting my fulfilment in their veterinary career? skills and business acumen. My advice is to try to identify the areas within veterinary medicine that youThankfully, Ive overcome enjoy most, hone your skills in thosethat self-doubt and am now areas, and if you feel frustrated or demoralised at any point, remindconfident in my abilities, proud yourself of the reasons you enteredof the vet and business owner the field in the first place. Dont be too hard on yourself, no one can excel atIve become.everything, and thats perfectly okay. Focus on your strengths, and dont shyWhat do you feel would most benefit job away from exploring the many differentsatisfaction in the veterinary profession, paths within the profession. Self-beliefand how could we work towards is crucialconcentrate on what youreimplementing this?good at and build from there. I believe that more flexible working hours Achieving a good work-life balance isand a standard four-day working week also essential. Surround yourself withwould go a long way toward addressing supportive friends and colleagues andthe work-life imbalance that many make time for life outside of work. Tenveterinary professionals face. Structured years ago, I dont think I could havesupport from line managers, regular imagined running my own practice, butcheck-ins, and clear opportunities for here I am. If something isnt working forprogression are also essential, as is you, dont be afraid to change course orappropriate remunerationsalary and take a risk. I spent years trying to meetbenefits that better reflect the skills and others expectations at the cost of mydemands we ask of both clinical and own well-being. Its not been an easynon-clinical staff.journey, but all of my experiences have led me to create a welcoming inclusive working environment that Im really proud of.What best sums up your approach to keeping yourself and your team motivated and engaged within veterinary careers?I believe in the importance of encouraging continuous growth and nurturing individual skills and interests. I support my team with funded continuing professional development (CPD) and ensure we have regular practice meetings and one-on-one sessions, allowing all team members to contribute ideas, voice concerns, and work together to help identify and solve problems. I try to organise regular social events, helping the team to bond and unwind.My team is united by a shared goal - to create something special within our community, and were working towards gaining FEAR-FREE accreditation for our www.inspiredvet.co.uk21'