12: Frustrated after a shift? A veterinary leadership coach says the issue may be an expectation gap

Why do so many workplace frustrations in veterinary medicine feel hard to explain? Building on episode 11 of The Resilient Vet: Mind and Body Strategies for Success, hosts Aaron Shaw, OTR/L, CHT, CSCS, and Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP, delve deeper into the hidden cost of unspoken expectations—how assumptions, unclear standards, and mismatched “mental bars” quietly erode performance, relationships, and culture. Together, they unpack why resentment is often a signal of unmet expectations, how identity can get tangled up in competence, and what practical steps veterinary professionals can take to create clarity, agreement, and healthier team dynamics.