Late for Work Because…? The Wildest HR Excuse Yet with Mike Shirley

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Shirley, the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health, to share laughs, insights, and some unforgettable stories from the world of practice management. Michael tells me a jaw-dropping tale about one employee’s excuse for being late that left him absolutely speechless. We also dive into the challenges of HR, empowering teams, and the realities of owning and growing a veterinary practice. Join me for this fun, insightful conversation—you don’t want to miss it! FamilyPetHealth familypethealth.com Veterinary Leadership Book Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/veterinaryleadershipbookclub The Family Pet Podcast www.thefamilypetpodcast.com    Michael Shirley is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health in Murfreesboro, TN. They are a privately owned small animal and exotics general practice with a team of 24 veterinary professionals including 5 FTE veterinarians. Michael is a licensed high school teacher, and he spent 16 years in agriculture education before leaving the classroom to help his wife, Dr. Amy Shirley, build her veterinary practice with a focus on creating a positive workplace culture.