During this session, Dr. Allen will share her experience as the sole anesthesiologist at a specialty private practice, tasked with training specialty technicians and building a one-(wo)man service from the ground. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the role of the DACVAA in private practice, specifically in the absence of a dedicated anesthesia team and with specialists with varying levels of exposure to the specialty of anesthesiology. The lecture will include tips for successful integration into an established team, adaptation to a new (to the DACVAA) hospital, and coping with staff shortages and turnover.