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A podcast for everything a Veterinary Manager needs to know to get the job done. We’ve been there and know how hard it is and are here to help by sharing our knowledge and expertise to elevate you! This podcast is for YOU - the veterinary practice manager, supervisor, leader. We want to elevate you by equipping you with relevant content, material, guidelines, instruction, feedback and pro tricks and tips. We will deliver real-life experience, along with our super smart guests, that will get you through the obstacles you are facing today, with some bloopers and blunders along the way, to remind you that you are not alone.
Episodes

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
How to Turn Your Job into a Lifelong Career with Dr Kelly Cooper
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Kelly Cooper, Veterinarian and Owner of Reality Vet Coaching and Consulting. Together they talk about what it means to be a new leader in veterinary medicine and how to tackle some of the difficult tasks that come with that role. Dr. Cooper talks about how keeping a sense of curiosity and partnership in the role will help the new leader thrive.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Empower and Align: Focusing on What Matters to Transform Your Veterinary Practice
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Rhys Giannarelli, Veterinary Practice Owner and owner of Innovative Veterinary Management Solutions where he provides veterinary leadership teams with the tools and strategies to get their practice on track to accomplish their long term goals. Rhys gets candid with how he was able to provide a psychologically safe environment for his team that helps them work together to make decisions that best align with their practices core values.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
The Limit Does Not Exist - Combating Turnover and Burnout in the Veterinary Practice
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Natalie Fayman DVM, iPEC Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, COR.E Wellbeing Dynamics Specialist, Owner of No Limits Coaching and Recovering Workaholic. Preventing and overcoming burnout in the veterinary field is a daunting task, but Natalie talks about finding the right tools to help those who know they need help but don't know where to start.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Leadership and Management - Elevating the Role of the Practice Manager
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Jennifer McFatter, CVPM, CVBL, SHRM-CP, aPHR, CCFP, FFCP. Jenn is a multi-site certified veterinary practice manager at National Veterinary Associates. Passionate about veterinary medicine and the talented people in the field, Jenn talks about her passion for taking care of the people who take care of the pets and creating and maintaining a positive culture to nurture high-performing veterinary teams.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Profit isn't a Bad Word in Vet Med with Grace Ursery RVT, CVPM
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Grace Ursery RVT, CVPM and owner of Vet Money Geek where she provides financial guidance and coaching for the independent owners of veterinary practices. Grace gets into the art of conveying the value in service from the patient visit to capitalizing on inventory management to what it takes to keep the hospital running efficiently.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracewursery/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Checking Up on your Client Engagement with Joe Chickerillo
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Joe Chickerillo, Vice President of Sales with Chckvet, formerly known as Chckup, a fully integrated veterinary business tool that includes online scheduling, client engagement, and analytics. Together, they talk about the changes in the veterinary practice, especially in the way of improving efficiency when scheduling appointments. Taking a deeper dive into the conversation of embracing the fear of change, Joe talks about learning to let go of the norm and lean into efficiency so that we can save time, grow the practice, and help more pets.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joechick/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Paws Time Owner, Connie Gualiano about on hold marketing solutions in the veterinary practice. Being placed on hold to hear Christmas music in July is not as beneficial to the veterinary practice as you may think. Connie speaks from the pet owners perspective on how having concise, relevant information catered specifically for your veterinary practice can provide your clients with valuable education that they may not receive at every visit.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this episode, Andrea and David bring safety back with Jessica Molina, PHR, CVPM, ARM with Hub International. Bringing it all the way back to identifying the safety risk then creating and implementing training, then assessing staff on potential safety risks within the veterinary field. Opening the robust conversation into how we can be more proactive in preventing workplace injuries.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-molina-60834449/
https://www.hubinternational.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dental Diva, Mary Berg BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry). Founder of "Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education," Mary gets to the root of training, education and passion behind her work in veterinary medicine. Voted VMX Veterinary Technician of the Year, Mary talks about where her career in veterinary medicine has taken her and how to never say no to an opportunity.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
mlberg@btcveted.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Preparing Your Veterinary Practice for Selling with David McCormick, CVA
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
In this episode Andrea and David chat with David McCormick, CVA with Simmons and Associates about prepping your practice for sale. David gets in the weeds with how managers can be an intricate part of preparing the practice owners exit strategy and participating in a smooth transition to new ownership.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfmcc/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/