PAWSitive Leadership Podcast
by pawsitiveleadershippodcast
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
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New Country, Same Calling: Navigating Immigration in Veterinary Medicine with Emily Sumner
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with immigration lawyer Emily Somner to explore the evolving challenges and complexities of navigating immigration within veterinary medicine. Moving countries is hard, becoming a veterinary professional in a new one is even harder. This episode breaks...
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From Practice to Powerhouse: Creating Value in the Veterinary Practice with Tera Eddleman
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tera Eddleman, CVA. As a Certified Valuation Analyst, Tera breaks down why creating, measuring, and tracking value is essential in a veterinary practice, highlighting the key drivers of growth and the critical details owners shouldn’t overlook. So,...
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From Team Empowerment to Industry Impact with Dr. Peter Bowie
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Dr. Peter Bowie, Veterinarian, Founder of TowardHealth Consulting and President of the California Veterinary Medical Association. Together, they explore the importance of building efficiency within the veterinary hospital, empowering team members to…
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Prioritizing Preventative Primary Care with Heather Moore
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Heather Moore, Founder and CEO of PetCentric Health, to explore why preventive primary care should be proactive, accessible, and central to modern pet healthcare. Together, they discuss how subscription based care plans can create a true win-win-win...
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Navigating Veterinary Law with Tony Mahan Managing Attorney
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tony Mahan, Managing Attorney at Mahan Law, to explore the legal side of veterinary practice. Tony breaks down the key legal considerations veterinarians face and shares insights into navigating the complexities of running a compliant and successful...
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Caring for the Caregivers: Leadership Development and Wellness in the Veterinary Hospital with Crystal Stokes
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Crystal Stokes, MA, LMFT, Founder and Managing Director of Full Circle Lab Vet Med, to explore the vital role of health and wellness in leadership development within the veterinary hospital. Together, they discuss how intentional leadership…
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Applying Clinical AI Effectively: From Concept to Clinical Impact with Dr. Lior Kerner
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with the Clinical AI Lead at Provet, Lior Kerner DVM. AI is reshaping the global workforce, and it’s beginning to make a powerful impact in veterinary medicine. Join us as we unpack how clinical AI can boost efficiency in your practice, helping veterinarians...
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Building a Financially Strong Business with Jharid Pratt CEO at Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Jharid Pratt, CEO of Granite Peak Veterinary Advisors, a CPA firm dedicated exclusively to veterinary hospitals. Together, they explore the complexities of major financial transactions, discuss strategies for streamlining back-office operations, and...
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Innovating Creative Efficiency in the Veterinary Practice with Varuna Trivedi, Director of Clinical Services at BEAM VetCare
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Varuna Trivedi, Director of Clinical Services at BEAM VetCare, for a deep dive into innovation and efficiency in veterinary practice. They explore how embracing new approaches can elevate day-to-day operations, enhance professional growth, and…
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Prioritizing Self-Wellness in Veterinary Medicine with Jeanice Wiard, CVT, MEd
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Jeanice Wiard, CVT, MEd — Founder and Director of Veterinary Wellness Education and Assistant Director of VSPN at VIN. Together, they explore the critical role self-wellness plays in veterinary medicine and share practical strategies for maintaining...
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Data Driven Insights Designed to Drive Your Success with Sheri Gilmartin
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Sheri Gilmartin, Vice President of Sales and Enterprise Solutions at Vetsource. Sheri shares valuable insights on driving in-practice success through effective data tracking. From starting simple to setting clear, actionable goals, discover how your...
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Enhancing Your Leadership Skills in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Marisa Brunetti, Chief Veterinary Officer and Practicing Veterinarian at IndeVets
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Dr. Marisa Brunetti, Chief Veterinary Officer and practicing veterinarian at IndeVets. A passionate lifelong learner, Dr. Brunetti shares how she empowers emerging leaders in the veterinary field—equipping them with the tools, mindset, and…
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Next-Level Financial Planning with Tom Seeko, CExP and CJ Burnett, CExP
In this episode, Andrea and David sit down with Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett, Co-Founders of Florida Veterinary Advisors, for a deep and practical conversation on financial clarity and independence. They explore the realities behind financial success, the importance of insurance, creating effective...
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Protecting Veterinary Futures: A Conversation with Bill Butler, CIC
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...
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Supportive Mentorship in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Dani Rabwin
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...
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Prioritizing Happiness in Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Lauren Jones
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...
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How to Turn Your Job into a Lifelong Career with Dr Kelly Cooper
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...
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Empower and Align: Focusing on What Matters to Transform Your Veterinary Practice with Veterinary Practice Owner Rhys Giannarelli
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...
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The Limit Does Not Exist - Combating Turnover and Burnout in the Veterinary Practice with Dr. Natalie Fayman DVM, iPEC Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner
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...
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Leadership and Management - Elevating the Role of the Practice Manager with Jennifer McFatter CVPM, CVBL, SHRM-CP, aPHR, CCFP, FFCP
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…
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Profit isn't a Bad Word in Vet Med with Grace Ursery RVT, CVPM
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...
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Checking Up on your Client Engagement with Joe Chickerillo
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...
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Let's Paws on That: On Hold Marketing Solutions for Veterinarians with Paws Time Owner, Connie Gualiano
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...
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Bringing Safety Back: Identifying Risk Encounters and Proactively Making Safety a Priority with Jessica Molina, PHR, CVPM, ARM
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...
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Getting to the Root of the Issue: The Importance of Training in Vet Med with the Dental Diva, Mary Berg BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry)
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...
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Preparing Your Veterinary Practice for Selling with David McCormick, CVA
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...
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The Importance of Veterinary Attorneys with Mary Mongioi
In this episode, Andrea & David interview Mary Mangioi, BA, JD with Veterinary Practice Group at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP. Mary talks with us about the importance of having a good relationship with your practice attorney. She explains different types of buying & selling practices, real…
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Vet Med with Dr David Bessler & David Glattstein of VEG
In this episode, Andrea & David interview Dr. David Bessler, CEO, and David Glattstein, President, the co-owners and founders of Veterinary Emergency Group, or VEG. Bessler & Glattstein talk about what they are doing to shake up veterinary emergency medicine, creating an exciting and rewarding...
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Practice Management Software Selection with Nancy Dewitz
In this episode with Andrea & David, they talk with Nancy Dewitz about Practice Management Software selection for a veterinary practice. Nancy educates us on the importance of selecting the right PMS, the importance and cautions on AI, and third-party software integrations. This is one you won't...
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Paws for Thought: Inside the World of Veterinary On-Hold Messaging with Connie Gualiano
Join us on this episode of the Pawsitive Leadership Podcast as we sit down with Connie Gualiano, the owner and founder of PawsTime, a company that creates custom and unique on-hold messages for your practice. With 18 years of experience in the message-on-hold industry, Connie brings a wealth of...
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Bitcoin and Veterinary Medicine with Isaiah Douglass
Andrea and David are joined by special guest Isaiah Douglass, a financial advisor and expert in bitcoin, to discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency and veterinary practices. As bitcoin and other digital currencies continue to gain popularity, veterinary practices are exploring how they can...
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Leadership in a Veterinary Practice with Heather Pendergrast
In this episode, Andrea & David talk with Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, and the CEO of Synergie Consulting about all things leadership in a veterinary practice, including culture, KPIs, critical goals, and difficult conversations. As an author, technician, leader, manager, presenter, and...
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Exploring Contracts with Randy Trammell, ESQ
Come hang out with Andrea and David as we explore the world of contracts in veterinary medicine with the extraordinary Randy Trammell, Esq! Randy explains the three things you should look for in any contract, owning a veterinary clinic as a non-DVM, common legal mistakes, and much more. Things…
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Unlocking the World of Veterinary Pharmacy with Dr. Lauren Forsythe
Join Andrea and David as they delve into the fascinating world of veterinary pharmacy medicine with the insightful Dr. Lauren Forsythe. We explore the crucial realm of DEA compliance, discuss the distinctions between human and veterinary medicine, provide guidance on navigating the often complex...
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The Importance of Mentorship with Dr. Dani Rabwin
In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Dani Rabwin, DVM, Founder & CEO of Ready, Vet, Go, & associate veterinarian at VCA Broadway Animal Hospital about the importance of mentorship. Dr. Rabwin shares how mentorship is key to recruiting and retention with new and recent graduates. She digs...
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The Importance and Growth of Shelter Medicine with Dr. Jennifer Hawkins
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hawkins, the Executive Director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of shelter medicine within the veterinary industry, discussing its remarkable growth and…
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Creative Leadership with Caroline Brookfield
In this episode, Andrea & David interview Caroline Brookfield, DVM, relief veterinarian, speaker, and stand-up comedian. We talk about how creativity can be vulnerable and rewarding at the same time and what creativity looks like in a veterinary practice. Dr. Caroline talks with us about how to...
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Cybersecurity in the Veterinary Practice with Will Lindus
In this episode, Andrea and David chat with Will Lindus, Director of Operations at IT Guru about all things cybersecurity. Will talks with us about phishing, antivirus, ransomware, RATS, quishing, and more! We learn what these are and how to keep our practices safe! Join us, grab a cup of coffee,...
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What Relief Veterinarians Can Do For Your Practice with Cindy Trice
In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Cindy Trice, DVM, Founder & CEO of Relief Rover, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of KickIt Pajamas, & Relief Veterinarian. Dr. Trice talks with us about how to find a Relief Veterinarian that fits your practice and how Relief Rover can work for…
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Leadership in a Veterinary Practice with Rob Best
In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Rob Best, CVPM, CFN, CEO at Best Leadership for the second time on the show. Rob talks with us about Psychological Safety, Organizational Culture and Agility, and Influencing Human Behavior. We talk about HOW leaders can care for people, our employees,...
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DEI in Veterinary Leaders with Shandell Maxwell
You are not going to want to miss this episode! Andrea and David interview Shandell Maxwell, PhD, CEO at Byrd and Maxwell Coaching Institute, and Practice Manager at Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital. Shandell talks about her experience as a subject matter expert as a veterinary leader in diversity,...
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Changing Leadership with Christine Stafford
In this episode, Andrea and David have a repeat guest, Christine Stafford, Co-Disrupter and President Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty to talk more about leadership in the veterinary space. Christine gives many examples, tools, and stories about how she is making leadership changes in her...
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Veterinary Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
In this episode, Andrea and David interview Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a Veterinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Advocate, Speaker, Consultant, and Criticalist with Reviving Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Marie talks with us about how she recognized her mental health was suffering, what she did to work...
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Leading People in Vet Med with Jeff Katcherian
In this episode, Andrea & David talk with Jeff Kathcherian, Ph.D., owner of Only Cremations and SSO Medical Waste Management about leading people in veterinary medicine. Jeff's education and training in anthropology and intercultural diversity give a different lens on how vet med has its own...
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How to Make Marketing Work for Your Practice with Kelly Baltzell
In this episode, Andrea & David have a chat with Kelly Baltzell, the CEO, and founder of Beyond Indigo, to talk all things marketing in veterinary medicine. Kelly tells us how to make a practice website, data, and marketing work FOR the business to create relationships and generate revenue…
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Conversation About the Veterinary Industry Through a Fresh Lens with Sam Schopler
In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Sam Schopler, a third-year veterinary student at North Carolina University and a Veterinary Alliance Director at pet Desk. Sam is starting his career in vet med and has a unique perspective on our industry. Sam also has an entrepreneurial mindset and...
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The Role of Economics in Veterinary Medicine
Andrea and David talk with Matt Salois, Ph.D., with Veterinary Management Groups about the veterinary profession through the lens of a labor economist. Matt tells us about how veterinary practices can ready themselves for a 'slow-cession', he dives into 5 factors affecting the veterinary…
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Using AI to Increase Efficiency with Karen Felsted
In this episode, Andrea and David talk with Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA, the Founder of PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting, about integrating AI into the veterinary space. How managers can increase practice efficiency, freeing up our teams to work on other revenue-generating...
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Supporting Vet Teams with Mental Health Wellness with Missy Filarecki
Andrea & David chat with Missy Filarecki, CVPM, CCFP, and Practice Manager at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in NY. Missy shares her story of what led her to become a Compassion Fatigue Professional and how that training has helped her better support her team with mental health wellness. Missy…
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Engaging Clients in the 21st century with Mary Schwartz
Andrea & David have a great chat with Mary Schwartz, CVT, Senior Solutions Consultant at Pet Desk about leadership in veterinary medicine as an allied industry partner. Mary is on FIRE and passionate about leadership in practice. We talked about everything under the sun including what's next for...
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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.
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