Dr. Christine Staten

about

The people in this field are passionate, resilient, and deeply compassionate. I’ve had the privilege of practicing and owning a mixed-animal hospital for more than two decades, and I can tell you firsthand: running a clinic isn’t easy.

I’ve made great decisions that propelled our practice forward and I’ve made mistakes that cost us time, money, and peace. Both have been powerful teachers. That’s why I’m passionate about engaging other practice owners in honest conversations so you don’t have to repeat the hard lessons and can move faster toward the kind of business (and life) you actually want.

dvm, mba

“I love veterinary medicine and I believe it’s the best profession in the world.”

why veterinary mba

At the age of 50, I went back to school for my MBA. I wanted to run my business better, and I knew something had to change. What I learned didn’t just apply to Fortune 500 companies, it was practical, actionable, and immediately transformed how I led my team, managed finances, and created systems that finally worked.

That’s when Veterinary MBA was born.
This isn’t theory. This is real-world business education, tested in a 10-doctor, 50-team-member, 2-location practice in Tucson, Arizona.

My mission is simple: to help veterinary practice owners thrive by giving them tools, systems, and strategies that actually work in real clinics with real people.

because your practice should give back more than it takes

A Glimpse of My Life

When I’m not in the clinic or teaching through Veterinary MBA, you’ll usually find me surrounded by family. I’m married, a mom to five kids, and a grandmother to six. Family is what keeps me grounded and reminds me why this work matters.

I also love dabbling in real estate, from student rentals to an Airbnb to commercial properties. It’s another way I’ve learned to think like a CEO, diversify income, and make intentional business decisions. These are lessons I bring back to veterinary practice ownership.

I live unapologetically unbalanced with a busy life, a growing business, and a deep belief that you can thrive in this profession without sacrificing what matters most.

what you’ll find here

If you’re a practice owner, here’s what I know about you:

  • You love your patients and your people, but you’re tired of carrying all the weight yourself.

  • You want more profit, but you also want more peace.

  • You don’t just want to run a clinic, you want to build a sustainable business that gives you time back for your life.

Through the Veterinary MBA, I help you:

  • Lead with clarity so your team finally follows through.

  • Streamline operations with systems and playbooks that free you up.

  • Plan strategically so you stop reacting and start running your practice on purpose.

  • Create profitability with margin for your business and for yourself.

I’m unapologetically passionate about this profession because I know what’s possible when we run our practices well. When owners thrive, teams thrive. And when teams thrive, patients and entire communities benefit.

If you’re ready to build a practice that works for you, not against you, you’re in the right place.

A personal note..

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