The Veterinary Business Symposium
Your Key to Thriving in the New Normal
Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th October 2023 Auckland
Numbers are strictly limited
Are You Tired of Your Veterinary Business Controlling Your Life?
Join over 500 Veterinary Practice Owners and Managers across New Zealand and Australia that have transformed their veterinary business after attending one of Lincoln’s 2-day symposiums since 2011.
This 2-day live and face-to-face Leadership Training Event is specifically for New Zealand's Veterinary Practice Owners & Managers.
Find out what truly successful veterinary practice owners do differently and learn how to do it too.
“Lincoln Leadership training has changed the way I function, both inside and outside of the workplace, to a degree that I would not have considered possible prior to starting. The benefits to staff retention, staff satisfaction, engagement have been extraordinary. Turnover and profits have increased dramatically as a result. Was it hard work? No, it was fun. Very educational and very enlightening, but most especially very worthwhile. I would strongly recommend any practice to invest in Lincoln Leadership training, you won’t regret it.”
Dr Paul Eason – Director, Franklin Vets, Pukekohe
When is it?
Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th October 2023
Where is it?
Rydges Formosa Golf Resort, Beachlands, Auckland, New Zealand
Special Offer pricing, AUS$697 saves $300 from the regular price of AUS$997
Got a question?
Give Chris a call on: +61 447 664 716
If you get voicemail - don't be shy!
Leave a message and he will call you back.
Is your business working for you, or are you working for it?
As the veterinary service demand spurred by the pandemic subsides, many practices face negative growth, compounded by inflationary pressures, staff shortages, rising interest rates, and dwindling consumer confidence.
However, a select group of veterinary businesses continue to flourish by integrating strong leadership and astute business strategy.
Join us for the Veterinary Business Symposium, a transformative 2-day event designed to provide a blueprint for unlocking the full potential of your practice.
Over 48 hours, immerse yourself in experiential learning alongside like-minded peers and gain the essential tools for a prosperous and sustainable veterinary business.
Lincoln Institute of Veterinary Business has more than a decade of experience in empowering veterinary professionals through leadership development, strategic business support, and non-clinical education. Our extensive network spans 27 countries, offering invaluable insights into the success drivers for the veterinary profession.
What you need to know about this event…
To resolve a problem, you must first fully appreciate what the problem is. To accurately appreciate the current state of our industry we will be sharing key findings and insights from our 2021 Global Sustainability Survey.
Successfully tackling a challenge requires the right mindset.
At Lincoln Institute of Veterinary Business, we view the current landscape through the lens of opportunities, NOT obstacles.
Einstein was right. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity.
This workshop will focus on thinking differently. Results require committed action.
We appreciate you’re busy and have extremely limited time and energy for implementation. We will only present proven strategies that you can execute on quickly.
What you will get out of the Symposium…
The Veterinary Business Symposium will provide you with a blueprint to create an engaging, sustainable, and commercially prosperous business. Whether you are in companion animal, production or mixed practice, we will provide the mindset, skills, and strategies to consistently out-perform your competition.
At the end of the two days, you will walk away with:
The skills to motivate and engage your people.
How to eliminate the stress and frustration of people management. Learn how to have difficult conversations with confidence and transform conflict from angst to asset.
The ability to develop and empower your people so you can step back and let them do the heavy lifting for you.
An understanding of the data you require to develop sound business strategy. Walk away from the grind of surviving day to day in a reactive posture. Proactively take your business on the trajectory you have always dreamed of.
Learn the financial levers you can pull to improve the commercial performance of your business rapidly and dramatically.
“We all face the issues around recruitment, having those difficult conversation with staff, accountability, and leading people through change. Having the tools to improve in these areas has been very powerful. As well as personal development and satisfaction, the financial rewards are huge. We’ve got a return on our investment many times over. ”
Dr Stuart Burrough – Practice Owner, Vet Marlborough, Blenheim
Who is this event for?
This 2-day event is for Veterinary Business Owners and Managers:
Who are passionate about the well-being of the team they lead.
Would like their team to treat the business like it’s their own.
Would enjoy greater confidence and less frustration managing the performance and behaviour of their staff.
Appreciate the peace of mind afforded by a stable and sustainable work force.
Desire a highly profitable practice that can afford to pay its people well and the freedom to invest in education, facilities, and equipment without checking the account balance regularly.
Alternatively, you could of course continue doing the same as the vast majority and do the very best you can through trial and error, sweat and tears.
“After 12 years of business ownership, I’ve learnt so much that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. It’s been really good for us. I don’t feel like I have to micromanage everything anymore. Now I relax into it and it’s a huge relief.”
Dr Megan Alderson – Practice Owner, The Strand Vet, Auckland
Book with confidence:
During these times it is still possible that COVID contact can impact our best made plans.
In the unlikely occurrence that you are impacted in such a way, please be reassured that we will offer you a refund if you cannot attend the event due to COVID infection. Please also be reassured that our venue provides for a COVID safe experience.
Your Investment includes: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, workbook, and CE Certificate.
What others are saying about this event and the Lincoln Institute
"The Lincoln team succeed where other management gurus fail – it’s not about the ‘ra-ra’ and ‘walking over the coals’ motivational stuff that lasts 5 minutes. Rather, they help veterinary practice owners understand their team dynamic and help you recognise that nobody can be accountable for your practice success other than yourself. Intimate, one-on-one coaching and twice-a-year mini conferences ensure that you, your staff, and your practice will grow in all aspects - in a steady, solid and achievable way. We’re very much enjoying our Lincoln Journey."
Dr Jeremy Goldin, Owner of Bayside Animal Medical Centre, VIC
"The two days were packed with lots of information and were filled with fun laughter and learning. We liked the concepts and emphasis on growing people 'behaviourally', the focus being on everyone being a part of the learning and upskilling of our whole team was key for us. I can say there has definitely been a jump in the satisfaction, desire, and happiness of all our team as a result."
Carron Jerram, General Manager, Veterinary Specialists Auckland, New Zealand
"Seriously serious training for the Veterinary Business Owner. Learning from the best in the industry has been a real privilege and blessing. Obtaining clarity of direction and the fundamentals of Veterinary business has enhanced my focus and in return delivered serious results."
Dr Mike Woodham, Owner of Sugarland Animal Hospital, QLD
About your Presenters
Paul Ainsworth MBA Founding Director
The founding director of the Lincoln Institute, is a highly sought after executive coach, facilitator and key note presenter with a focus on stimulating organisational team and individual leadership potential Paul is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, University of New South Wales, the Royal Military College Duntroon and was awarded the prestigious Sasakawa Leadership Scholarship by the Australian Graduate School of Management’s Executive MBA program.
The Australian Army and in particular its infantry core has an international reputation as being one of the worlds toughest and most resilient military units. As an infantry officer Paul has seen international service in 5 foreign countries, culminating in leading an international military observer unit in one of the words harshest environments. Paul has safely lead teams out of crossfire, negotiated the release of hostages, reopened international borders that had been closed due to hostile acts and provided humanitarian relief to communities suffering oppression.
On resigning his commission, he was appointed Director of Property at ALDI Foods where he oversaw the roll-out of a large number of supermarkets. His appointment as their first Director in Australia ensured his place in establishing the culture of one of the world’s largest food retailers.
Paul has served as the CEO and Board Chairman of Australia’s fastest growing company (BRW Fast 100) in 2013 after an approach by the board to ‘lead a substantial change’. Paul’s capacity to lead this change in a highly competitive and complex market (electricity sector) is testimony to his ability to ‘walk the leadership talk’. Paul has over 30 years of leadership experience across all socio economic and geopolitical boundaries making him highly sought after as an instructor and facilitator to all levels of business. Paul is married with three children and resides in Sydney, Australia.
Dr Gary Turnbull BVSc (Hons) Director – Lincoln Institute
Gary is a Director of the Lincoln Institute having joined the organisation in 2014.
He is a highly recognised and respected speaker & facilitator in the fields of veterinary practice management, personal and organisational leadership and non-technical competency development, which he has presented across Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia and the USA.
Gary also spent 20 years as a companion animal clinician and Director of the East Port Veterinary Hospital, a multi-award winning and Australian Small Animal Veterinarians Accredited Hospital of Excellence situated on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.
Got a question?
Give Chris a call on: +61 447 664 716
If you get voicemail - don't be shy!
Leave a message and he will call you back.
This event is a proud collaboration initiative with our friends at Gribbles Veterinary supporting the
Veterinary Industry of New Zealand.
