Episodes
17
Latest episode
Jul 2026
Language
EN-GB
Welcome to Hazlewoods 'Breaking Mews', the essential podcast for veterinary practice owners and managers. Find out more about how the Veterinary team can support you by visiting our website here .
This episode breaks down the key issues practice owners and shareholders need to consider before beginning the exit process. Drawing on their experience in guiding many through the process, Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines discuss the moment you need to start succession planning, because it’s much earlier than you think.
Partners Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines from our Veterinary team are joined remotely by Alison Lambert, Founder of Onswitch . This episode* explores what the veterinary industry could look like over the next decade, highlighting key trends shaping its future. It looks at the rise of AI driven tools such as avatar vets and triage, the potential for a skills gap, and shifting expectations among vets who are seeking practices offering more complex in house services. It also examines the need to review traditional business and revenue models, alongside changing generational behaviours, including the growing use of social media as a primary search and decision making tool. *Apologies for a few minor audio glitches in this episode, but don’t let that put you off; it’s a great conversation and well worth a listen.
Partners Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines from our Veterinary team are joined remotely by Alison Lambert, Founder of Onswitch , to discuss the current veterinary profession and share practical insight on what practices are seeing right now. The conversation covers emerging trends, ongoing pressures and what practice owners and leaders should be thinking about as we move further into 2026.
Suzanne Headington from our Veterinary team is joined by Stephanie Malone and Victoria Dorman from HCR Law to discuss key legal issues for practices, including structures, employment contracts, and commercial agreements.
Partners Suzanne Headington, Rachel Vines (both from the Veterinary Team) and Megan Lewis-Bourke (Tax Team) discuss the increase in practices looking at Employee Ownership Trusts, covering the practical aspects of the process and what it means for the team.
Suzanne Headington, Partner in our Veterinary team, catches up with Andy Hogarth from our Financial Planning team to recap on some key changes announced in the Autumn Budget and how they might affect veterinary practices and their owners.
Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines from our Veterinary team welcome Andy Hogarth from our Financial Planning team and use this episode to discuss key considerations for businesses in the early stages and that established ones can overlook.
Partners in our Veterinary team, Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines, joined by Alison Lambert from Onswitch , set the scene and talk you through the current veterinary market and what has changed in recent months.
With costs going up, it can be a challenge to remain competitive whilst still covering your costs and making a profit. Suzanne Headington and Rachel Vines from our Veterinary team, together with Alison Lambert from Onswitch , discuss how to develop a successful pricing strategy and ensure you are charging correctly.
Partners in the Veterinary team, Suzanne Headington and Mark Harwood, joined by Graham Scott, Funding Specialist at Shire Insurance and Finance Brokers , discuss succession options for veterinary practices and how things have changed in the last decade. Find out more about how the Hazlewoods Veterinary team can support you by visiting our website here .
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