More than a pizza party - The truth about retention

Employee retention are the strategies veterinary practices use to prevent employees wanting to leaving. Maintaining a high retention rate is crucial, as high turnover can be extremely costly and impact team morale and ultimately the standard of patient care. Creating a healthy workplace culture that prioritises respect, professionalism and service is fundamental for improving patient care along with retention and wellbeing of the whole veterinary team.

• Understand that for retention strategies to be successful, they should be crafted with these five drivers in mind:
• Strong leadership, frequent feedback, including recognition, opportunities for advancement, competitive compensation packages, and a good work/life balance.