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Matt Schiffman

Essential Reads for Veterinarians: Grow Your Practice and Leadership Skills

As an entrepreneurial veterinarian or veterinary practice leader, finding the best resources for business growth, self-development, and leadership skills is crucial. In this post, I’m sharing my top 5 must-read books for veterinarians and veterinary practice leaders that provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and personal growth tips. Whether you're looking to improve your veterinary practice management, enhance client care, or invest in your personal development as a leader, these books will empower and guide you toward success.


1) Purple Cow - Seth Godin

This book is fantastic at helping you identify your secret sauce. What makes you stand out? I found this book really helpful when I was in vet school and was creating the Clinic Notebook for 4th year veterinary students. 

Purple Cow - Seth Godin
Purple Cow - Seth Godin

2) Tongue Fu! - Sam Horn

My practice owner recommended this book to me when I first started out in clinical practice. It was such a helpful read in learning some key communication tips and secrets that I feel all veterinary professional should read it.


Tongue Fu! - Sam Horn
Tongue Fu! - Sam Horn

3) E-Myth Veterinarian - Michael Gerber and Peter Weinstein

I’ve read this book 3 times in 3 different years, and each time I get something new out of it.  This book always leaves me thinking. 


E-Myth Veterinarian - Michael Gerber and Peter Weinstein
E-Myth Veterinarian - Michael Gerber and Peter Weinstein

4) If Disney Ran Your Hospital - Fred Lee

My favorite chapter in this book was Chapter 6 - Change the Concept of Work from Service to Theater, as it really resonated with me and my background in theatre production

If Disney Ran Your Hospital - Fred Lee
If Disney Ran Your Hospital - Fred Lee

5) How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie

This book was extremely helpful in learning those soft skills with an emphasis on the customer experience. My next read is dale carnage’s second edition on entering the digital age.



How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie

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