The growing number of TV programmes which feature vets and veterinary practices would suggest a healthy interest and expenditure on veterinary services, specially for pet animals.We have seen major investment in practice with a continuing demand from corporate investors seeking to purchase veterinarypractices. Retail sales point to steady growth in consumer spending on pets and a healthy industry with veterinary practice owners operating small businesses in financial good health.Successful veterinary conferences around the world, with many hundreds of enthusiastic delegates and a wide range of commercial exhibitors offering pharmaceutical, diagnostic, consultancy, business and other services, would all suggest a very healthy industry.But appearances can be deceptive.The first few paragraphs in this ebook highlight some of the concerns that I have read and heard expressed by veterinary practice owners, managers and employee around the world. Some months ago, I created a series of online video presentations specifically designed for veterinarians seeking a career in practice. The series title was How to be a Veterinary Practice Hero and is still available for immediate access by subscribing members of my VeterinaryBusiness.org website. Since then I have become aware that much of the advice offered in the video presentations was equally suitable for practice managers, veterinary nurses, technicians, receptionists and other support staff currently employed by or seeking a career in veterinary practice.I have always believed that the majority of people who seek a career in practice follow a vocation to look after the health and welfare of animals. I’m confident that’s still the case but I am equally sure that a vocation, professional skills and commitment are not enough to ensure success. Clinicians and non-clinicians alike, also need to have some understanding of the business of veterinary practice to achieve their individual personal and professional aspirations.This eBook is for them all – and for you In this e.Book I’m going to tell you how to take control of your practice career and find the right practice for you, to develop your professional skills and with animal owners queuing up to seek your advice, the enthusiastic support of your boss and other practice colleagues and an income worth double what you might otherwise have expected.Is all that possible? – of course it is.Here’s how: