Redefining Leadership in Vet Med — Beyond the Veterinarian
Leading Veterinary Teams is a space where hospital managers, vet techs/nurses, supervisors, and anyone ready to lead their team meet with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
You don’t need another generic leadership course. You need a roadmap built for real-life veterinary teams.
Founded by Suzanne Thomas, BA, BS, LVT, CCFP, CVBL, and longtime veterinary leader, Leading Veterinary Teams exists to help you build emotionally sustainable, efficient, and empowered practices — without sacrificing your values or your team’s wellbeing.
We coach and train rising leaders, hospital managers, and credentialed technicians to lead with confidence, kindness, and candor. Whether you're new to management, navigating burnout, or trying to build a team that actually works together — you're in the right place.
This is not your typical leadership platform.
Vet med has a leadership problem—and it’s not just about the doctors.
Leading Veterinary Teams exists to support the people holding our hospitals together: managers, veterinary technicians/nurses, support staff, and emerging leaders who are ready to step into real, practical, empowered leadership.
Because leading isn’t about your title — it’s about impact.
Mentorship & Coaching
Fractional leadership support or 1:1 mentorship designed to meet your role and goals — whether you're running one hospital or a district.
The Vet Leader Lab (Launching Soon)
A low-cost leadership hub packed with resources, micro-trainings, and templates to support your day-to-day challenges.
The Whole Team Way
Free templates, scripts, guides, and practical tips for new and growing leaders.
Podcast
Honest conversations and quick insights for the modern veterinary leader.
Future Programs
CE-approved certificate in leadership for veterinary technicians and managers
“Train the Trainer” mentorship program for senior vet techs/nurses & leads
Company packages for hospitals or RDOs ready to scale sustainable leadership
Who We Help
You belong here if you're...
A credentialed veterinary technician ready to lead beyond the back
A hospital manager navigating team conflict or burnout
A new or aspiring multi-site leader who didn’t get formal training
A veterinary professional who wants to lead differently — and sustainably
What makes Leading Veterinary Teams different?
We focus on empowering you to be the leader you wish you had
Our Mission is to empower veterinary professionals through mentorship, education, and practical tools that foster confient leadership, effective teams, and emotionally sustainable workplaces.
Our Vision is a veterinary industry where EVERY team member is seen, supported, and equipped to lead - resulting in healthier teams, better patient care, and lasting careers.