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How do you manage staff anxiety about the upcoming schedule without turning away clients and compromising care? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and practice management super star, Stephanie Goss dive into a mailbag question that resonates deeply with many veterinary teams. A concerned manager writes in about their team’s growing habit of preemptively freaking out when they see a busy day ahead, leading to requests for limiting appointments and turning pets away, even though most days end up going smoothly. Stephanie Goss, with her extensive experience in practice management, and Dr. Andy Roark tackle this issue head-on, discussing the delicate balance between preparing for a busy schedule and maintaining a calm, productive work environment. They explore the common cognitive biases like catastrophizing and negativity bias that can exacerbate these fears and share actionable strategies for addressing these challenges. Together, they walk you through action steps that you can implement in your clinic to avoid this chicken little mentality. Let's get into this episode....

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