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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 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/

Wednesday May 25, 2022
Digital Marketing and Branding in the Veterinary Practice with Eric Garcia
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Andrea and David interview, Eric Garcia, Co-Founder of SimplyDONE Tech Solutions and Fidu, social media, digital marketing, and branding guru. In this episode, Eric shares how to handle negative reviews and how to properly solicit positive reviews. He breaks down digital marketing like a boss, how he does a digital detox, and the best way to use social media for client education. Eric is the Co-Founder of Noodle U, digital CE like you've never seen. He shares the Noodle U story with us.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, 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 May 11, 2022
Efficiency in the Veterinary Practice with Bret Canfield
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
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/

Friday Apr 22, 2022
Covetrus brings Bruce Dell to talk all things Compounding & Pharmacy
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Hold on to your pharmacy until you listen to this interview Andrea & David have with Bruce Dell, DPh with Covetrus Compounding. Bruce tells us all about what compounding is, the regulations that govern us around compounding, and how to make compounding a MUST have in your pharmacy toolbox for clients and patients. We talk about the hot topics surrounding compounding, successful marketing and practical ways to confidently compound in our practices.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, 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 Apr 06, 2022
Branding vs Marketing for the Veterinary Practice with Robin Brogdon
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Sharpen your pencil and get ready to take some notes in this interview Andrea and David have with Robin Brogdon, MA, the CEO of Blueprints Marketing Group. As a previous Practice Administrator and a marketing guru, Robin talks about the difference between marketing and branding and why we need either one as busy as our practices are right now. As fast as the digital marketing era moves, Robin shares how busy practice managers and owners can stay current, how to track ROI, and steps to manage it all.
Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, 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 Mar 23, 2022
Labor, Expense, or Investment? With Terry O’Neil
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
In this episode, Andrea & David speak with Terry O’Neil, CPA, and Partner at KSM. Terry is a former practice owner, administrator and now serves veterinarians and managers as a CPA in the veterinary department for KSM accounting. He consults and provides guidance to veterinary hospitals in all aspects of accounting, finance, and operations. We chat about managing employee labor, dealing with rising wages, how to staff correctly and smartly, and how to see labor as an investment rather than an expense. Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
To learn more about our guest please check out the following links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/katz-sapper-&-miller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katzsappermillerllp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ksmcpa
Learn more about the PAWSitive Leaders Podcast: 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 Mar 09, 2022
Work-Life Balance and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Ivan Zak
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In this episode, Andrea and David interview Dr. Ivan Zak, CEO of Galaxy Vets and Veterinary Integration Solutions. Dr. Zak speaks on DVM compensation models, consolidation, compensation, and its effect on our teams and managing work-life balance as a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and business owner. Dr. Zak is highly influential and has produced some academic work on veterinary burnout and strives for the industry to become more sustainable. Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!
Our Guest:
Ivan Zak, DVM, MBA, CEO of Galaxy Vets; Founder of Veterinary Integration Solutions
Our guest's SM handles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ivan-zak/
https://twitter.com/IvanZak
https://www.instagram.com/galaxyvets/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/galaxyvets/
https://twitter.com/GalaxyVets
https://galaxyvets.com/
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 Feb 23, 2022
Savvy Financial Planning with Tom Seeko, CExP and CJ Burnett, CExP
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Tom and CJ of Florida Veterinary Advisors about all things business and personal finance. 401Ks, IRAs, cash flow management, oh my! So many practice managers and owners are not taking advantage of planning for current and future (think retirement) financial needs. Tom and CJ’s expertise in this area is invaluable and they specialize in the veterinary industry! For practice owners and managers alike, this episode is not one to miss. Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Importance of Team Training with Amy Newfield, MS, CVT VTS-ECC
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
In this episode, learn all about training the veterinary team as Andrea & David interview Amy Newfield, MS, RVT VTS-ECC, Director of Veterinary Nursing Leadership at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), owner of Veterinary Team Training, & author of “Oops, I Became a Manager”. Amy discussed the importance of good team training and the benefits training brings to the practice and the individuals. Amy digs in deep identifying areas our practices need more training, she discusses how to create a Train the Trainer position, the logistics of developing a team training program, and measuring outcomes. You won’t want to miss this one! Join us, grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, 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/