Amanda Donnelly

Amanda Donnelly

DVM, MBA

TN, US
A speaker and consultant who helps veterinarians become better leaders so they can achieve their practice goals and create practice cultures where everyone is excited to come to work.

Dr. Amanda Donnelly is a sought-after speaker, author, business consultant, and second-generation
veterinarian. Having worked in her father's practice growing up, she developed a passion for veterinary medicine at a young age. With over 30 years of experience in the veterinary profession, Dr. Donnelly understands the challenges facing practice teams. She is driven by her goals of helping veterinarians become better leaders and teaching teams how to enhance the client service experience. 

Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She earned her MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas and also holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VMI) at Purdue University.

Dr. Donnelly began her professional career with 15 years of experience in small animal practice and
emergency medicine. Prior to starting her consulting firm, Dr. Donnelly served as a Technical Services Veterinarian in industry for 4 years.

Well known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly has twice been named Practice Management Speaker of the Year for VMX. She brings her knowledge, passion and business savvy to audiences as a speaker and trainer. What makes Dr. Donnelly unique is her ability to relate to all members of the team. She combines a down-to-earth attitude with practical information to deliver programs filled with actionable takeaways.

Dr. Donnelly is the author of the book Leading and Managing Veterinary Team. She is the editor for AAHA's Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook, a contributing author for Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult and Pet-Specific Care for Veterinary Teams. Dr. Donnelly has published numerous articles in veterinary journals and writes the Talk the Talk communication column for Today's Veterinary Business journal.

Dr. Donnelly is Past President for VetPartners™ and a past president of the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and multiple veterinary associations. 

When not working, Dr. Donnelly enjoys outdoor activities, travel and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with an adorable long-haired dachshund, Gidget

Dr. Amanda Donnelly is a sought-after speaker, author, business consultant, and second-generation
veterinarian. Having worked in her father's practice growing up, she developed a passion for veterinary medicine at a young age. With over 30 years of experience in the veterinary profession, Dr. Donnelly understands the challenges facing practice teams. She is driven by her goals of helping veterinarians become better leaders and teaching teams how to enhance the client service experience. 

Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She earned her MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas and also holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VMI) at Purdue University.

Dr. Donnelly began her professional career with 15 years of experience in small animal practice and
emergency medicine. Prior to starting her consulting firm, Dr. Donnelly served as a Technical Services Veterinarian in industry for 4 years.

Well known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly has twice been named Practice Management Speaker of the Year for VMX. She brings her knowledge, passion and business savvy to audiences as a speaker and trainer. What makes Dr. Donnelly unique is her ability to relate to all members of the team. She combines a down-to-earth attitude with practical information to deliver programs filled with actionable takeaways.

Dr. Donnelly is the author of the book Leading and Managing Veterinary Team. She is the editor for AAHA's Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook, a contributing author for Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult and Pet-Specific Care for Veterinary Teams. Dr. Donnelly has published numerous articles in veterinary journals and writes the Talk the Talk communication column for Today's Veterinary Business journal.

Dr. Donnelly is Past President for VetPartners™ and a past president of the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and multiple veterinary associations. 

When not working, Dr. Donnelly enjoys outdoor activities, travel and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with an adorable long-haired dachshund, Gidget

Getting More Pets The Care They Deserve

The human-pet bond is stronger than ever and pet spending continues to go up every year. And yet veterinary visits have declined in the past 10 years. In part, this is because people have many choices for pet care and have become more cautious consumers. Unfortunately, another major factor is that pet owners still don't fully understand the value of regular veterinary visits.
In this dynamic, interactive program, Dr. Donnelly teaches teams how to maximize the opportunity during every...

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Leadership Roles to Improve Teamwork and Operational Efficiency

Do you wish your team was more efficient and productive? Are you frustrated with team members who lack initiative or don’t work well together? Do you face challenges with onboarding and training? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, this presentation is for you. In this interactive session, Dr. Donnelly outlines critical actions every leader needs to take to create a high-performance team and achieve hospital goals. She shares how to leverage the talent of your team and create...

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Discover Practical Strategies to Increase Motivation

Does anyone on your team demonstrate a lack of initiative or inconsistent job performance? Do you wish your team members were better problem-solvers? In this session, you’ll discover  causes of suboptimal motivation so you can implement the right solutions to move team members to higher levels of job performance. Attendees will learn how to communicate better to increase employee engagement and empowerment so the practice can retain engaged, motivated team members. Participants will...

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Communications That Increase Accountability and Eliminate Problem Behaviors

Often the greatest frustrations for practice leaders are inconsistent or inferior job performance as well as having to deal with any problem behaviors. In this session, Dr. Donnelly teaches communications to create a values-based culture, improve job performance, and eliminate drama in the workplace. Participants will learn how to give effective feedback, handle difficult behaviors, and unlock the problem-solving capabilities of the team. Attendees will walk away inspired to use specific...

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