Ep. 15 Making Waves in Veterinary Medicine with Kelly Cronin

In this episode of Leading Veterinary Teams On Air, host Suzanne Thomas welcomes Kelly Cronin, a veterinary technician specialist with over 30 years of experience across multiple roles. Kelly shares her journey from a shift lead to VTS in ECC to VP of operations, and how continuing education and community building became central to her career. She discusses the challenges and solutions in leadership, the importance of delegation and trust within teams, and how she reinvents herself through diverse entrepreneurial ventures. Highlights include Kelly's initiatives like CE on the Sea and her unique vacation rental business, which showcase her ability to integrate personal passions with professional growth. This episode offers valuable insights for veterinary leaders looking to foster a more inclusive, empowered, and dynamic work environment.00:00 Introduction to Leading Veterinary Teams01:10 Meet Kelly Cronin: A Veterinary Powerhouse02:42 Kelly's Leadership Journey06:10 Balancing Leadership and Technical Skills08:40 The Importance of Team Dynamics13:24 Delegation and Empowerment in Veterinary Teams18:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges23:46 Self-Examination and Setting Boundaries30:42 Intent and Grace in Leadership34:48 The Impetus for Writing My First Book37:09 The Birth of CE on the Sea39:30 Impactful Experiences and Connections48:22 Reinventing Myself in the Profession52:14 Exploring Opportunities Beyond Vet Med59:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:01:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Facts01:04:08 Final Thoughts and Resources🌟 Connect with Kelly LinkedIn: @kellylynncroninhttps://linktr.ee/kellylynncroninhttps://vettechlife.com/Kelly’s Book: https://a.co/d/fxpmymTCronin’s Castles: https://croninscastles.com/VetTechLife Financial Fitness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565420814266226/🎧 Subscribe to Leading Veterinary Teams On Air for real talk, tactical tools, and conversations that challenge the old-school way of leading in vet med.Join the Leading Veterinary Teams Community: https://leading-veterinary-teams-community.mn.co/plans/1907700And if this episode resonates, share it with a colleague, Subscribe, and leave a review — it helps more veterinary leaders find the show and join the movement toward a more inclusive and empowered profession.