313 - When Asking 'Do You Want To Go Home ' Hurts More Than It Helps

When the clinic schedule looks light, should the practice owner send techs home to save costs—even if it means stretching the remaining team thin? In this episode of The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive into a manager’s dilemma: balancing payroll concerns with patient care and staff morale. They share actionable steps for addressing these staffing challenges head-on, including how to communicate with leadership, gather input from the team, and propose solutions that keep the clinic running smoothly. This is a must-listen for veterinarians, practice managers, technicians, and the whole veterinary team looking to tackle real-world workflow issues and support their clinic’s success. Let’s get into this episode!