UVP - 299 - When Layoffs Hit Hard With Rebecca Rose

The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast

This Practice Manager, like many, is not looking forward to letting someone at their practice go but what makes this particularly challenging is that this person has already expressed financial concerns. This week, Stephanie Goss is joined by Rebecca Rose, an RVT, CCC (Certified Career Coach), and CPEP (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional), as they discuss how to navigate this conversation. With over 40 years of experience, Rebecca shares her insights on dealing with layoffs, the importance of employee handbooks, and maintaining a compassionate yet professional demeanor during challenging discussions. They also explore the emotional aspects of leadership and provide practical tips for handling tough conversations with empathy and clarity. Rebecca Rose's impressive career spans nearly four decades, during which she has managed veterinary clinics, collaborated with industry partners, authored articles and books, and facilitated engaging team workshops. Recently appointed to the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine as one of the first RVT Members, Rebecca's enthusiasm for professional development is contagious. She is dedicated to supporting veterinary teams in reaching their highest potential and believes in building a healthy, sustainable career in veterinary medicine through memorable storytelling and interactive courses. Rebecca's extensive experience and dedication make her the perfect guest for this episode, offering valuable advice on handling difficult conversations and supporting veterinary teams with empathy and professionalism. Let's get into this episode... LINKS 🌟 Transform Your Leadership Skills with the Leadership Essentials Certificate: https://unchartedvet.com/certificates/ Looking to enhance your leadership capabilities? The Leadership Essentials Certificate program is designed to fortify your foundational skills and propel your career forward. This program comprises seven targeted courses, including Understanding The Trust Economy, Strategic Planning: Vision and Core Values, Communication Styles: DiSC, and more, each crafted to help you excel in managing single or multi-site veterinary practices. Whether you're new to leadership or looking to refine your expertise, choose the full certificate or individual courses to match your career trajectory. Advance your leadership potential now! 🌟 Looking to protect your canine patients against parasites? Look no further than Simparica Trio, sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets. The first chewable to offer triple protection from heartworm disease, ticks and fleas, and roundworms and hookworms. It's also FDA approved to block infections that may cause Lyme disease by killing deer ticks. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. Sarolaner belongs to the isoxazoline class, which has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions. The most common side effects were vomiting and diarrhea. Visit SimparicaTrioDVM.com for full prescribing information. All Links: linktr.ee/UnchartedVet Do you have something that you would love Andy and Stephanie to discuss on the podcast? If so, send us a message through the mailbag! Submit it here: unchartedvet.com/mailbag