
Veterinary Team Training
Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Show overview
Veterinary Team Training has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 101 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 39 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 25 episodes published. Published by Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC).
From the publisher
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!
Latest Episodes
View all 101 episodesYou Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Ep 110Creating a Learning Environment in Your Hospital
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.
Ep 109Retention Must be Intentional
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.
Ep 108Adult Bullying in Workplaces
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.
Ep 107The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Veterinary Medicine
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 our patients and teams.
Ep 106Psychological Safety is the Unicorn
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 psychological safety really means, why it matters, and how you can begin cultivating it in the spaces that matter most.
Ep 105How to Hire for Both Hard and Soft Skills
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.
Ep 104Why are our Veterinary Clinics Closing?
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.
Ep 103Preventing Medical Mistakes
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.
Ep 102Having a Healthy Relationship with Social Media
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.
Ep 101Creating a Better Experience for End of Life
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.
Ep 100How to Write & Publish a Book
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.
Ep 99Do Extroverts Get More in Life?
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.
Ep 98Why You Should Not Lead Like Donald Trump
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 skills needed to be an effective leader.
Ep 97Advocate for Yourself
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!
Ep 96Resolve to Take a Vacation
"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!
Ep 95Stop Being So Mean to Yourself
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.
Ep 94Stop Complaining: Action Drives Change
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.
Ep 93Is Our House Ready for a Mid-Level Practitioner?
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.
Ep 92Do You Have a Hidden Toxic Trait?
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.