Veterinary Wellbeing Hub
Podcasts, webinars, articles & more

We are proud to share a carefully curated collection of resources dedicated to the wellbeing of veterinary professionals. Explore a diverse range of content that we’ve created over the years, all focused on wellbeing, mental health, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Dive in, learn something new, and join us in raising awareness of the key issues shaping our world today.

veterinary professional

Our theme for May & June Financial Health & Wellbeing in Veterinary Practice

Financial health isn’t just about spreadsheets, profit margins, or pricing strategies—it’s deeply connected to overall wellbeing. For veterinary professionals and practice teams, money worries can influence everything from day-to-day stress levels to long-term career satisfaction. That’s exactly why we’ve made financial health the latest focus in our Wellbeing Hub.

Our hub is designed to be your go-to space for practical, relevant, and supportive content—and we refresh it every two months with a new theme. This time, we’re diving into the realities of finances in veterinary life, offering tools, insights, and expert guidance to help you feel more confident and in control.

The Money Conversation- Clarity for leaders. Confidence for teams
*NEW* Webinar

The Money Conversation- Clarity for leaders. Confidence for teams

Veterinary practice is a high cost, people-driven business, and understanding what our time is worth is not straightforward. Before we can expect our teams to feel confident about fees, we need clarity about the numbers ourselves. In this session we will revisit the fundamentals. We will explore five core principles of veterinary finance, where profitability genuinely comes from, and what your time needs to be worth for a practice to remain healthy and sustainable.

Webinars

Three webinars to help vets manage their financial health.

Dr Karen Felsted

How do I set effective fees for veterinary services?

We’re at a point where we need to think about more sophisticated pricing strategies, what really adds value to the veterinary experience in pet owners’ minds as well as different models of veterinary care delivery for different kinds of clients.

Gillian Page, BSc RVN Cert (B&PS)

How do I turn my practice passion into profit?

It’s true that our heart is often involved in our passion but what about when our passion is also our livelihood, and one that others rely on for their employment; how do we also engage our head to achieve a desired prosperous business?

Gillian Page, BSc RVN Cert (B&PS)

The management of workflow: Improves profit and retention

Addressing workflow in practice could help to ease individual stress, increase staff well-being (aiding retention) increase client confidence and have the desired result of improved clinical outcome & business performance & profit.

Blog posts

Read our blog and get stuck in!

Blog

Is Your Veterinary Clinic "Financially Friendly"?

Being a 'financially friendly' veterinary practice isn’t about offering free or heavily discounted care or transforming into a low-cost clinic. It’s about creating an environment that empathizes with clients’ financial concerns while... Read More.

Podcast episodes

‎Enjoy more insightful VETchat episodes, chatting to influential experts from across the profession.

Anthony Chadwick & Tanya Michelsen

Are New Pet Owners Struggling To Finance Pet Health Care?

Anthony and Tanya discuss the evolving landscape of animal health research, particularly focusing on the new generation of pet owners, financial pressures affecting pet care, and the importance of trust and communication in veterinary practices.

Gudrun Ravetz & Andrew Snowball

Finances in a Crisis

Ben, Gudrun and Andrew discuss how to plan your financial future, how to build confidence around your finances, what to do in the circumstances of financial trouble and much more.

Anthony Chadwick & Sue Skeats

Save Practice Money AND The Environment: 100 Ways in 100 Days

100 Ways in 100 Days is a programme that informs and educates employees through a series of entertaining, memorable and thought-provoking lessons, all empowering them to make small changes and sustainability improvements in their everyday lives.

Wellbeing in the Veterinary Profession

Long hours linked to financial pressure

Many vets report working beyond contracted hours, often tied to workload and financial performance pressures. (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons workforce surveys)

Cost of running a practice continues to rise

Practices report rising costs across utilities, equipment, medicines, and compliance. (British Veterinary Association insights) Strong financial management is essential just to maintain current service levels.

Demand for services is increasing

The UK is home to over 38 million pets, with high demand for veterinary services continuing post-pandemic (UK Pet Food Pet Population Report 2024). Financial health helps practices scale sustainably to meet demand without overburdening teams.

Staffing is the biggest cost burden

50–60% of a veterinary practice’s turnover is typically spent on staffing costs (SPVS / VMG benchmarking reports). Financial health directly impacts workload, hiring decisions, and team sustainability.

Additional resources

Need more support? Visit Not One More Vet and Vetlife today.

Visit Vetlife.org.uk for support

Independent, confidential and free help for everyone in the veterinary community including veterinary nurses, students and non-clinical staff.

Our story

Championing Wellbeing, Driving Change

Championing wellbeing, mental health, and a brighter future for veterinary teams.

Championing wellbeing, mental health, and a brighter future for veterinary teams.

Here at The Webinar Vet, we’ve always been passionate about supporting veterinary professionals in every aspect of life and shining a light on the issues that matter most. From championing women in the veterinary field, supporting vets' mental health, to exploring women’s health and empowerment on our VETchat podcast, our goal has been to create a platform for open conversations and positive change.

We’re bringing together some of our favourite webinars, podcasts, and articles to encourage conversations around gender equality and veterinary mental health.

Our Veterinary Wellbeing Hub will be updated every two months with brand new insights, blogs, and podcasts. We hope you’ll be inspired, learn something new, and join us in pushing for progress.