Stop Surviving and Start Leading with Practical Solutions for Overwhelmed Practice Owners

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Running a veterinary practice can feel like a constant race from one urgent problem to the next. Between patient care, team management, financial pressures, and personal responsibilities, it’s easy for practice leaders to get stuck in crisis mode.

In this expert-led webinar, experienced veterinary leaders share practical strategies to help you step back, regain control, and lead your practice with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. You’ll learn how to identify the patterns keeping you reactive, strengthen your operations, empower your team, and build a more sustainable practice that supports both your professional goals and personal well-being.

This session is designed for veterinary practice owners, managers, and leaders who are ready to move beyond daily firefighting and create a future-ready clinic that works with them—not against them.

Key Takeaways

• Move from reactive to proactive leadership
  Identify the patterns that keep you stuck in crisis mode and learn how to shift toward a more strategic, forward-thinking approach.
• Create operational clarity in your practice
  Discover ways to streamline systems, improve delegation, and build processes that keep your clinic running smoothly—even when you’re not there.
• Lead without burning out
  Learn how to set clearer priorities, manage your energy, and create space for the responsibilities and goals that matter most.
• Empower your team to take ownership
  Explore leadership habits that build trust, accountability, initiative, and stronger day-to-day decision-making across your team.
• Build a more sustainable practice model
  Gain insight into how to design a practice structure that supports your long-term vision instead of constantly draining your time and energy.

Christine Staten, DVM, MBA

Owner, Adobe Veterinary Center | Founder, Veterinary MBA

Dr. Christine Staten is a seasoned veterinary entrepreneur with over two decades of experience as a mixed animal practitioner and clinic owner. Based in Tucson, Arizona, she is the solo owner of Adobe Veterinary Center, a thriving multi-doctor practice with two locations and a 50-member team serving both large and small animal clients.

Christine’s journey began with a passion for animals nurtured through 4-H and an early career as a Labor & Delivery technician. After earning her veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1999, she joined her childhood vet and eventually helped grow the practice into a regional fixture in mixed animal care.

Driven by a deep commitment to mentorship and professional development, Dr. Staten hosts over 30 veterinary student externs annually and leads two educational events through her non-profit: Future Practitioner’s Weekend and the Horse Owner Education Seminar.

In 2023, she earned her MBA from Louisiana State University and launched Veterinary MBA, a consultancy dedicated to helping fellow veterinary professionals build sustainable businesses and reclaim work-life balance.

A dynamic leader, educator, and mentor, Christine brings clarity, energy, and lived experience to every room she enters—while balancing life as a wife, mother of five, grandmother of six, and a real estate dabbler with commercial, rental, and Airbnb ventures.

Connect with Jordan:

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• Website

Shelley Johnson, CVPM, MSSL

Sr. Manager of Education & Training, Patterson Veterinary

Shelley Johnson is a recognized leader in veterinary practice management with over 30 years of experience empowering veterinary teams through education, leadership, and culture transformation. As Sr. Manager of Education & Training at Patterson Veterinary, she has dedicated her career to developing veterinary professionals and fostering resilient, high-performing teams.

With a foundation in veterinary hospital administration and consulting, Shelley has spent decades delivering practical business strategies to practices across the country. She is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), former President of VetPartners, and an award-winning member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), where she was honored with the President’s Award in 2015.

Shelley’s leadership at Patterson includes the design and delivery of innovative training programs through Patterson Veterinary University, where she continues to mentor thousands of veterinary professionals in management, communication, and team dynamics.

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Executive Leadership, Shelley combines deep industry insight with a passion for inspiring the next generation of veterinary leaders. Her mission remains clear: to help others grow, lead with authenticity, and find joy and success in their veterinary careers.

Meghan S. Bingham, BA, CVPM

Veterinary Advisor, Granite Peak Associates

Meghan S. Bingham is a proven veterinary operations consultant and certified practice management expert who has dedicated nearly three decades to transforming veterinary practices into high-performing, efficient, and profitable businesses. With a passion for empowering teams and optimizing operations, Meghan has guided veterinary organizations of all sizes—from single-doctor clinics to multi-location groups—toward sustainable success.

Currently serving as a Veterinary Advisor at Granite Peak Associates, Meghan collaborates with CPA teams and veterinary professionals to streamline processes, enhance revenue streams, and position practices for long-term growth. Her hands-on, personalized approach ensures that practices not only thrive operationally but also foster healthy, engaged teams.

Previously, Meghan served as Senior Operations Manager for Valley Veterinary Care, where she supported 24 hospitals with process-driven initiatives that elevated business performance at every level. Earlier in her career, as Practice Manager at West Alabama Animal Clinic, she helped grow the practice from a single doctor to a 12-doctor team—establishing it as the largest non-specialty veterinary clinic in the Houston area.

Meghan’s leadership is widely recognized across the veterinary industry. She is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), a former two-term Board Member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, and President of a leading regional practice managers’ group. Named a Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Emerging Leader and a Veterinary Practice Manager of the Year finalist, she has also contributed her insights through national publications, industry blogs, and RACE-accredited continuing education for companies like Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco, and Idexx.

Trusted by veterinary professionals nationwide, Meghan Bingham continues to be a go-to resource for practices seeking smarter operations, stronger teams, and lasting profitability. Her approach centers on transparency, education, and empowering veterinary leaders to achieve their goals with confidence.