Veterinary Team Training

Do first impressions actually matter? They do and they are more important now more than ever. This podcast jumps into why first impressions of your hospital and yourself matter and how to make yours stand out. We all judge others based on our first impression and its important to take control of your first impression.

Culture is the queen of your hospital, but what exactly is culture, and how do you create it intentionally? In this episode, we'll explore the key elements that shape veterinary team culture and the daily actions that strengthen or weaken it. This episode will address strategies to build a workplace where people want to stay, grow, and succeed together.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle is inside your own head telling you that you can’t or that it's terrible. Self-doubt, fear, and constant negative thoughts can quietly sabotage you. In this episode, I'll discuss how being your own worst enemy shows up, why it happens, and how to break free from patterns that hold you back. It’s time to start becoming your own strongest ally.

These young kids don't want to learn! I have too many newbies and no time to train! This podcast breaks down how to start creating a learning environment in your hospital so you can develop a culture of training and learning.

Are you struggling to retain your staff? Then this podcast is for you. Let's dive into some data driven ways to retain veterinary staff and actionable items you can take to keep your staff happy and employed at your hospital for a long time. Stop losing staff! Start retaining them.

Bullying is more common than many realize in our workplaces. This podcast talks about systems to put into place to prevent bullying, but also what to do if you are being bullied. 

This podcast dives into the hot button topic of AI in veterinary medicine from what it solves to what it complicates. I explore my own AI journey and how AI can boost diagnostic speed, streamline workflows, help with marketing and support clinical decisions. I also unpack the risks and valid fears that comes with AI. It's a candid look at where tech meets veterinary care, and what that means for o...

What’s the secret ingredient for a thriving hospital culture, low staff turnover, fewer medical errors, and a team of unicorns that truly shines? Psychological safety. Whether it’s your workplace, your home, your community, or the country you live in, psychological safety lays the foundation for healthy conflict, strong relationships, and resilient teams. In this episode, we explore what psycholog...

Which is more important?  Hard technical skills or soft personality like traits? The answer is both, but hiring for both is not often what happens during an interview. This podcast shares some insight into the difference between these two and how to interview for both. 

Private, corporate and non-profit veterinary hospitals seem to be closing left and right.  Why are our veterinary clinics closing? This podcast review the key ingredients to what makes a veterinary hospital successful and the failures of those that close. 

What are some of the things you can do to prevent medical mistakes?  There are some simple, life saving things, all veterinary professionals can do to prevent medical mistakes. This podcast reviews the failed systems in veterinary medicine that results in medical errors. 

Did you know that it's possible to have a healthy relationship with social media? Did you know it can decrease anxiety and increase mental health if used appropriately? It can also cause anxiety, depression and result in higher chance of suicide if used incorrectly. This podcast addresses some key things you need to do if you want to have a healthy relationship with social media. 

Saying goodbye is never easy, and unfortunately, the way veterinary professionals handle end-of-life care can sometimes fall short. This podcast explores practical steps that every hospital can take to enhance the care provided to both clients and pets during their most difficult moments.

Got an idea? Think you want to write a book? I'll explore my own journey and what you should know to get your book from an idea to print!  This podcast will review why to write a book, publishers versus self publishing, how much money you may make and how to advertise your book. 

Are you an introvert who feels like extroverts get more in life than you?  You're not alone. This podcast will dive into whether extroverts get more raises, better promotions or more perks in veterinary medicine. Let's look at the differences between these two personality traits.

Prominent leaders are frequently observed, analyzed, and written about. Managers, supervisors, and business owners often derive valuable insights from public figures to enhance their own leadership skills. This podcast examines the leadership qualities of Donald Trump, focusing on the first 30 days of his second  presidency term. It draws parallels between his actions as a leader and the actual sk...

Do you want to ask for a raise? How about being utilized more in your current role? What about a promotion? Advocating for yourself is hard. This podcast reviews the basic steps to advocating for yourself so you can get what you deserve!

"I don't have time for a vacation." " No one else can do my job." "We're too short staffed to allow anyone to take a vacation." Stop making excuses on why you or others cannot go on vacation. Employers: Your employees need to go on vacation so have a good policy. Employees: Use your vacation time!  Owners/Managers: Stop making excuses. RESOLVE TO TAKE A VACATION!

Most people struggle to be kind to themselves. Without knowing it, most degrade, deflect, downsize and detract from who they are and their amazing accomplishments. The author of this podcast is notorious for it! Let's talk about healthy self talk and how little words can make a big impact on how we and others view us. We need to learn to be nicer to ourselves.

It's election time here in the United States and millions of individuals are voting, an action that drives change. Do actions really make change happen? What can you do if you're not in a leadership position to impact change in your hospital? Let's talk about action to make change in the veterinary profession.

Is veterinary medicine ready for a new vet tech position? Is the current state of our profession ready with all the tools and resources needed for it to be successful. In this episode I talk about what a mid-level practitioner is and my thoughts on whether our career house is ready for a new guest. 

We often think about toxic traits like gossiping, bullying, and negativity. What about those on our team that are carrying around hidden toxic traits that may not be as obvious? Maybe you have one of these traits and are contributing to a less ideal workplace. Let's dive into 4 of the less known toxic traits. 

Failure sucks. It doesn't feel good and in 2024 I have failed to complete most of my goals I set out to do. What is failure, how is it defined and how can we move past it when we do fail?

Do only the wealthy have good mental health or access to better resources? I created this podcast after a post on my facebook page sparked conversation around this topic.  I did a deep dive into research and share my thoughts along with the data of mental health, money and happiness.

Mentoring another individual can seem time consuming and too much responsibility. Many individuals back away from it because of that reason, but without knowing it most people are mentoring others every day. This podcast reviews what mentoring is and formal versus informal programs. You are likely a mentor to someone and you don't even realize it.