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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 Oct 19, 2022
Disrupting Veterinary Medicine with Christine Stafford
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this episode with Christine Stafford, President-Partner of Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and Co-Disruptor with Stafford Brooks Consulting, Andrea and David dive into how she reimagines veterinary medicine. Christine, a co-disrupter, talks to us about what disrupting vet med looks like and what she and her team are doing to change practice cultures. Heading up an all-female owner and leader team, she has a unique perspective on how to run a supportive, sustainable, and enjoyable veterinary hospital. She also digs into her leadership philosophy and active steps leaders can take to recreate their own practices through active listening and more.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
In this episode, Andrea and David interview Jenny Matthews, CVT, CVPM, founder and owner of Matthews Veterinary Solutions. Jenny brings insight to several areas of the practice, including inclusive team decision-making, empowering our teams to be creative problem-solvers allowing them to do their jobs, and elevating our teams through supportive education. Jenny talks to us about how to integrate a philosophy of Change Management into our practices.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Learn more about our guest, Jenny Matthews, CVT, CVPM
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Leadership Development with Betsy Charles
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Hold on to your hat in this episode when Andrea & David interview Betsy Charles, MA, DVM, Vice President of Learning and Leadership Development at Mission Veterinary Partners. Betsy discusses how being curious and taking part in creative conversations and connections can make us less likely to be judgmental, and instead, help to develop relationships. Skills that we overlook as managers in veterinary medicine are listening and connecting with the team that helps us facilitate high-performing teams.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Guest Links:
https://veterinaryleadershipinstitute.org/about-us/board-of-directors/elizabeth-betsy-charles/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-charles-b961004
Our Links:
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Recession, Inflation, & Employees with Meg Oliver
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
In this CAN'T-miss episode, Andrea and David interview Meg Oliver, CVPM, Practice Manager Cicero Animal Clinic about her recent article about recessions that talks about rising costs, pricing, staff shortages, burnout, and more (see link below). Meg takes us through how inflation and the threat of recession can have an impact on our teams as well as our clients. She gives pointers on how to plan for economic slowdowns and budget for things like employee raises, price increases, and challenging conversations with client compliance.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
https://vetsuccess.com/blog/us-economy-recession-what-veterinary-practices-should-keep-an-eye-on/
Our Links:
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Veterinary Medicine Through the Lens of a CSR with Caitlin Palmer
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
This episode will get you giggling! Andrea & David talk with Caitlin Palmer, the Desk Wench, comedic actress turned Veterinary CSR at Animal Healthy Clinic in Mississippi. Caitlin shares how Practice Managers can support the front-line team. She also gives some advice on de-escalating upset clients, and when it is time to let a client go to support the rest of the team. Caitlin shares how she can make a HUGE difference with client education and client service with just a small amount of training.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Integrating FUN in Your Veterinary Practice with Megan Bendtzen
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
This episode is packed with FUN as Andrea & David interview Megan Bendtzen, the founder of TheDoctorOfFun.com. Megan integrates business meetings, team training, and team-building exercises with FUN to better impact retention, learning, and engagement. Megan talks us through how to have FUN in stressful situations or when dealing with trauma and sick patients. She walks us through maximizing effectiveness and increasing productivity in order to have the biggest impact on the bottom line AND with our teams. It's time to get serious about having FUN!
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Why the Veterinary Practice NEEDS a Digital Presence with Bill Schroeder
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In this episode, Andrea & David chat with Bill Schroeder the owner of InTouch Practice Communications about all things digital marketing for the veterinary practice. Bill talks to us about what the heck some of these marketing terms mean, how to handle some of the more complicated parts of digital marketing, and getting the basics done. This is the "How-To Guide" by the expert.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Building an Empowered Team with Mary Lopez
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
In this episode Andrea & David interview Mary Lopez, BHS, BBM, MOL, the Practice Manager, and Area Manager for NVA. Mary talks about the importance of employee engagement, culture building, and empowering the team in her veterinary practices. She shares the how-to motivate our teams and sees a successful commitment to the organization through positive culture and environment. When our workplace is healthy, so are our teams.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Connect with Mary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryslopez/
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Veterinary Team Training with Dr. Sanjay
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
This episode is all about training the veterinary team with Dr. Sanjay Mangabhai, the founder of the VETT Method. Andrea & David chat with Dr. Sanjay about why he sees team training as the most important investment in the practice. Living and practicing in the UK is not so different from the US, and Dr. Sanjay shares some of the similarities and differences, and what can we learn from each other. He shares his secret sauce, the 6 R Key Points that should be in all training. And how getting training right can be a huge asset to efficiency in the practice.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
We would love for you to connect with us!
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media:
Website: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Challenges Big and Small with Jayde Quigley, Chief Operations Officer
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
In this episode, Andrea & David interview Jayde Quigley, MBA, CVT, CVPM, SPHR, the Chief Operations Officer at Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota. Jayde tells us the BIG problems she faces at her huge specialty practice. She also shares the small obstacles as well - something we all face as practice managers, regardless of the size of our practices. Jayde describes how she holds her leadership team accountable which in turn, keeps their team in check. She dives into some of the biggest challenges the veterinary profession is facing and how we can overcome and come out ahead. Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
We would love for you to connect with us! Check out our links below.
Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAWSitiveLeaders
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pawsitiveleaders/
Furpaws Consulting: https://www.furpawsconsulting.com/
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/
To learn more about our social media:
Dog Days Consulting Website: www.dogdaysconsulting.com
Rhonda Bell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabellcvpm/