New Leadership Challenges
Have you been promoted in your practice but feel like you don’t have a voice?
Larry understands the challenge.
Moving from veterinarian to veterinary leader is a huge transition. Suddenly you’re responsible for staff, operations, and business decisions – but nobody taught you these skills in vet school.
Here's how Larry approaches this with you:
Larry starts by listening to understand your specific leadership challenges. Are you struggling with authority? Is your team not taking you seriously? Are you overwhelmed by the business responsibilities on top of clinical work?
Then Larry works with you to develop your leadership presence and skills. This might include behavioural profiling to understand your natural leadership style, developing communication strategies that work for your personality, and creating systems to help you manage both clinical and business responsibilities effectively.
Real Example:
Larry recently worked with a veterinarian who bought into an existing practice. After their initial consultation and leadership assessment, Larry discovered her team wasn’t supportive of the necessary price increases. He designed and delivered a custom “Perception of Value” workshop specifically for her team, getting everyone aligned with the owner’s vision. Now they meet monthly for ongoing leadership support.
This personalised approach means you get exactly what you need – not a generic leadership program, but targeted coaching for your specific veterinary practice situation.
Because great veterinarians can become great leaders with the right support.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Larry starts every relationship with a conversation to understand your specific challenges. From there, he’ll recommend the right strategy that fits your situation and goals.
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about Larry van niekerk
Dr. Larry van Niekerk is the founder of Vetsquared Innovet and creator of The Veterinary Resilience Formula. With extensive experience in veterinary practice and professional development, Dr. van Niekerk brings a unique perspective to helping veterinary professionals thrive in their careers.
This isn’t just theory – it’s a practical formula that transforms how you experience veterinary practice. Combining clinical expertise with deep knowledge of emotional intelligence and team dynamics, Dr. van Niekerk has helped countless veterinary practices transform their culture, improve team cohesion, and enhance professional satisfaction.
His approach integrates evidence-based strategies with practical applications designed specifically for the unique challenges of veterinary medicine. Every day, you’re making life-and-death decisions while managing difficult clients, financial pressures, and emotional cases that would break most people.
Your profession needs resilient veterinarians who can sustain long, fulfilling careers. Your patients need you at your best. Your family needs you present and passionate.
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