If you’ve ever thought “support sounds great, but it doesn’t work in the real world”, you’re not being negative - you’re being honest.

Veterinary medicine isn’t short on advice.
What it’s short on is support that actually fits the realities of the job.

Long days. Constant interruptions. Emotional load. Responsibility that follows you home. And the feeling that if you stop holding everything together, it might all fall apart.

So what does meaningful support in vet med really look like?

When “Work-Life Balance” Feels Like a Myth

Many vets and practice managers don’t struggle because they lack passion.

They struggle because they care deeply - about their patients, their teams and their clients - and feel constantly pulled in every direction.

You might recognise this:

• Firefighting problems all day
• Being interrupted before finishing your own work
• Supporting everyone else while running on empty
• Wondering if being a good leader means sacrificing life outside work

It can start to feel like balance is something other people manage - not something that’s possible in your role.

Why Generic Support Falls Short

Most leadership or wellbeing advice fails vets for one simple reason:
it doesn’t account for the context you work in.

Veterinary leadership happens:

• Under time pressure
• In emotionally charged situations
• With limited margins for error
• While juggling people, performance and care

Support that truly helps has to be:

• Practical, not theoretical
• Grounded in real examples
• Flexible enough to fit your day
• Built around how vet practices actually operate

Anything else just adds another thing you “should” be doing - and another reason to feel you’re falling short.

What Real Support Actually Feels Like

The most effective support doesn’t give you a script.
It gives you confidence.

Confidence to:

• Trust your instincts
• Try new approaches with your team
• Set boundaries without guilt
• Lead in a way that aligns with your values

It comes from having:

• Clear structure
• Honest conversations
• Individual feedback
• Space to test ideas and reflect

And importantly - someone who understands vet med well enough to challenge you without judging you.

You Don’t Need Fixing - You Need the Right Tools

One of the most important things to hear is this:

Nothing is “wrong” with you.

The challenges you’re facing aren’t a personal failure - they’re a predictable result of working in a demanding profession without being taught the skills needed to navigate it sustainably.

The good news?
Skills can be learned quickly. And even small changes create big shifts.

A 20% improvement in one area - communication, boundaries, leadership confidence - can completely change how work feels day to day.

Support That Doesn’t Leave You Alone Again

Support shouldn’t end when a course finishes or a conversation ends.

Real change happens when:

• Learning is followed by implementation
• You’re supported while applying new skills
• You’re not left alone to “figure it out”

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s progress - with encouragement, accountability and understanding along the way.

Our Hope for You

More than anything, we hope you recognise this:

• You are not alone
• The challenges you face are shared by many in this profession
• Everything we talk about is fixable

With the right support, it’s possible to:

• Feel re-energised rather than drained
• Lead without losing yourself
• Build a practice - and a life - that feels sustainable

Support in vet med shouldn’t ask you to change who you are.
It should help you become more of who you already are - with less cost to yourself.

Feel Supported with The Lost Vet

At The Lost Vet, we help you find your passion and purpose again. 

You’ll have:

• The job you always dreamed of
• More time for you and your friends and family, hobbies and interests
• Increased profit and growth with less stress
• An empowered team
• Clients that truly value the service and advice you provide

Don’t take our word for it, contact us today to find your passion and purpose again.