Amy Newfield is the owner of Veterinary Team Training, which offers online medical leadership education for veterinary professionals. After starting in a rural general practice with one doctor, Amy has worked for almost every business sector, including private, corporate, non-profit, academia, and federal government. After obtaining a master’s degree in leadership and management, she published the award-winning and best-selling books Oops, I Became a Manager and Oops, My Team Is Toxic. She was recently awarded her fourth Speaker of the Year award for the VMX 2025 Conference. Amy still pulls floor shifts in an ER hospital.
10:15 AM–11:15 AM
Starting a Wellbeing Plan for Your Hospital
Every hospital should have a wellbeing plan (that goes beyond yoga and pizza parties for your team). In this session, we will talk about why wellbeing plans are important and how to create one of your own so that it’s effective for your team.
11:25 AM–12:25 PM
Understanding the Generational Gap
“Kids these days.” We hear it said all the time. Are the younger generations really that lazy or unproductive? How do older generations stack up? This lecture is important to anyone who works with various age demographics. Attendees will learn about the differences and similarities between generations, and how to communicate with and coach individuals across all generations.
1:55 PM–2:55 PM
Creating and Maintaining Your Culture
This lecture will explore the essential role culture plays in the success, sustainability, and satisfaction of a veterinary hospital. Participants will learn how intentional leadership, clear mission and values, and consistent daily practices create an environment where team members feel valued, clients feel connected, and patients receive exceptional care. The lecture will cover practical strategies for building culture from the ground up, maintaining it during times of growth or change, and protecting it from negativity or drift.
3:05 PM–4:05 PM
Effective Time Management for the Veterinary Professional
Description Do you struggle with time management? Then this lecture is for you! Time management is important for every veterinary professional. This lecture will dive into the science of time management and cover tools to help keep yourself on track.soon!
4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Embracing Conflict
Most people work hard to avoid conflict. As a result, gossip and negativity simmer within the workplace. This lecture focuses on how to deliver feedback, embrace conflict, and make conflict a productive part of your work environment. Learn how to embrace conflict rather than run from it!
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