Veterinary Team Training

Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)•vetteamtraining.podbean.com

We bring unicorns to podcasts! Veterinary Team Training’s podcast is about developing teams. Learn techniques for helping your team, develop your own veterinary leadership skills, and become a happier veterinary team member. Let’s talk about the veterinary team!

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Stop Throwing New Employees Right On The Floor

Too many veterinary hospitals have the new employee show up in scrubs and put them right to work. They don't even know where anything is! They are set up for failure. Then they quit. Having a 90 day orientation program is important for all new hires. Get some ideas on how to start developing one today.

Dec 02, 2020•15 min•Ep. 12

The Divide in Hospital Leadership

Yes, it is true. Sometimes leadership fights. Middle managers may be excluded from conversations by more senior leadership. Supervisors talk smack about each other. When leadership is divided it's hard for the hospital team to work well together. Let's talk about the division in leadership and the importance of coming together.

Nov 18, 2020•22 min•Ep. 11

Managing Emotions in Busy Days

It's insanely busy. You are exhausted, hungry and emotionally spent. You are angry and sad all at the same time. What are some tips for managing emotions on busy days so that you can go home less stressed? Let's talk about a few.

Nov 10, 2020•20 min•Ep. 10

Negativity in Teams 101

Often I'm asked for ideas of how to convert a negative team to a positive team. There's a lot in that question to unpack. This podcast present a very high level overview on how to start tackling the negative team with some concepts that can be applied today.

Nov 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 9

My Former Toxic Employee is Ruining My Hospital Team!

Finally! The toxic team member has left, or have they? They keep talking to one or more of the team members at your hospital and causing drama. This is causing the current employees to be angry and negative. Why won't the toxic team member just leave the hospital alone? Let's dive into how to have a conversation with the current employees about being the best version of themselves.

Oct 28, 2020•19 min•Ep. 8

How to Implement Change 101

Change is hard! How do we get teams to better accept change? How do we increase buy-in? In this 101 overview of how to impact change we will address the very basics to ensure we get teams to accept change better.

Oct 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 7

Stop Bringing Your Work Home!

Exhausted at the end of the day? Feeling burned out and you need to vent? Let's talk about healthy ways to destress at the end of the work day so you can go home and leave work at work.

Oct 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 6

Veterinary Technician Week Funny Stories Relived

It's National Veterinary Technician Week and in the midst of the busy hospitals and short staffed I thought we all needed a laugh. I share some funny stories of my 20+ years as a veterinary technician. I'd love to hear yours! Contact me through: VetTeamTraining.com If you are a hard working veterinary technician or assistant, THANK YOU! You are all Rock Stars!

Oct 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 5

Reducing Stress in the Veterinary Hospital

There are a variety of ways to reduce stress in your life and at work, but they all start with recognizing what causes the stress. Let's reduce stress! This quick podcast breaks down some ideas to help yourself and your team with the stress known as 2020!

Oct 05, 2020•13 min•Ep. 4

Stop The *%#! Complaining In the Morning

There is a lot of research that shows starting your day off with positive thoughts leads to a more positive day. Why then do we walk into our hospitals and start complaining right away? How can we stop this constant bombardment of negativity? Let's talk about ways to start the day off on a positive note and its effects of doing so for the remainder of the day.

Sep 25, 2020•18 min•Ep. 3

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