
Hosted by Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) · EN

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 our patients and teams.

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.

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.