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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 Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning insurance agent, Bill Butler. Bill holds multiple industry certifications, including Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Certified Workers Compensation Advisor.
After serving 13 years in the U.S. Army and the Minnesota Army National Guard, Bill transitioned into the insurance industry, joining his family's firm, Butler and Associates. During his time there, he identified significant coverage gaps in veterinary medicine and recognized a growing need for specialized support in the vet med community.
As the founder of Butler Vet Insurance, Bill has dedicated his career to helping veterinarians and practice managers safeguard the businesses they’ve worked so hard to build—equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to secure their futures.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Dani Rabwin, DVM, founder, owner, and CEO of Ready, Vet, Go! Together, they talk about the importance of mentorship in veterinary medicine, not just in the clinical setting but in critical thinking and mental health aspects as well. Dr. Rabwin's mentorship program has proved to be beneficial not only for newly graduated veterinarians but for the mentors in the program as well, who have been in the veterinary field for 20-plus years! Her remote programs are designed to build confidence, competence, and connection to help achieve long-term career success.
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/dani-rabwin-dvm-18034b217/
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Andrea Crabtree-Wood (Host) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-crabtree-bs-cvpm-sphr-phrca-ccfp-fear-free-000a7985/
David Liss (Host) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-liss-mba-cvpm-rvt-6915743b/
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Lauren Jones, Director of Veterinary Medicine at Shepherd Veterinary Software, Practice Owner at Veterinary Hospital of Chester County, Vet Ninja and Happiness Advocate. Dr Jones gave us tips not only on practice software and efficiency, but how to have a fulfilling and happy career. She clarified the keys to finding efficiencies within veterinary software. But she also emphasized how we need to take care of each other in the veterinary practice. Dr Jones advocated for work/ life balance to counteract and work through burnout. She is all about 'remembering your why,' in everything you do. Come learn about veterinary software, happiness and more in yet another exciting episode.
So, grab your coffee or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an engaging conversation. Stay happy and sane!
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
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
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
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
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
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/