the issue of increased staff turnover post-acquisition poses the most significant challenge for the consolidation of the veterinary industry. The increase is primarily associated with burnout among staff due to increased workload. Lean methodologies can help reduce such burnout. Lean management is a relatively new concept in management studies, given that the idea was established around 70 years ago . Most people associate it with Toyota’s creation framework; a system that, has empowered Toyota to turn into one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Thus, it is not a surprise that the concept has been adopted across numerous industries across the globe. Different companies are taking up the concept of lean management, given the fact that it has a positive impact on overall company performance. The concept can be applied to basically any type of business; this earns ‘lean management’ the title of a truly universal management tool. This paper will discuss how lean thinking can help veterinary consolidators to lower employee burnout hence decrease staff turnover post-acquisition.