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 advocate for our profession, you won't want to miss this one! 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Guest Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-prendergast-rvt-cvpm-sphr-aa907048/

https://www.viticusgroup.org/animal-health

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 get heated in this episode so be sure to tune in! 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-trammell-82938099/

https://mahanlaw.com/about-us/randy-d-trammell-esq/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 process of securing prescribed medications when commercial pharmacies reject your requests, and shed light on the art of compounding and how you can and can't do it in your practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the pharmacy side of veterinary medicine. 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laureneichstadt/

https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/

https://illinois.edu/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 into why it is important for veterinary practices to create a program in their practice and what should be included with mentorship. 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-rabwin-18034b217/

https://readyvetgo.co/

https://pethospice.bluepearlvet.com/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 its pivotal role in animal welfare. Dr. Hawkins also shares her invaluable insights on the significance of community outreach in building strong veterinary networks and fostering positive change. We also we explore the transformative power of looking through different lenses as leaders, providing a fresh perspective on leadership in the world of veterinary medicine. 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hawkins-9b294924/

https://www.scvma.org/leadership/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 rebound after a tough day using a creative space and how creative leadership is a tool that managers can use to lead their teams to be more creative and productive. 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-brookfield/?originalSubdomain=ca

https://carolinebrookfield.com/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamlindus/

https://itguru.vet

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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 you. Dr. Cindy gets into relationships with Relief Vets, and how "dating" can lead to a great marriage! 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-trice-9464566/

https://reliefrover.com/

https://kickitpajamas.com/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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, and how leaders can lean-in to conversations.

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Show Links:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbest13/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com  

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, equity, and inclusion, DEI. Shandell challenges us to find out what kind of leader we are, why we pivot by leaning in or stepping out because of our past experiences, and what we can do to practice DEI in a different approach. 

Join us, grab a cup of coffee, or pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the session! Stay happy and sane!

Guest Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shandellmaxwell/

Website: https://byrdmaxwell.com/

Practice Manager: https://tustinlegacyanimalhospital.com/

Our Links:

Website: https://www.pawsitiveleaders.com/  

To learn more about our social media: http://www.dogdaysconsulting.com