Recorded from my AirBnB while at VMX, this solo episode is an honest conversation about where veterinary medicine is headed, from my view, and why leadership, not resilience, is the real issue we need to address.In this episode, I share: • What genuinely excites me about the future of veterinary medicine • The patterns I keep seeing that lead to burnout, turnover, and frustration • Why so many leadership efforts fail to create real change • How those patterns led me to build CLARITY, the Veterinary Leadership Operating SystemI also talk about what I launched this weekend at VMX: • A 5-question Leadership Blind Spot Assessment designed to help leaders identify the one thing quietly undermining their leadership • The CLARITY Toolkit, made up of three practical tools you can use like a workbook • A sneak peek into the larger CLARITY system dropping later this yearFinally, I share what’s coming next: A 3-week small-group leadership experience starting February 10th, focused on the biggest leadership leak I see—leading peopleUpcoming speaking engagements including HiVE San Antonio, New York Vet, GVScon, and a Hound webinar An open invitation for future speaking opportunities and collaborationsThis isn’t a hype episode.It’s a clarity episode.If you’re a practice owner, manager, medical director, or emerging leader who feels like something isn’t working—but can’t quite name what—it starts here.👇 Next steps mentioned in this episode: • Take the Leadership Blind Spot Assessment • Explore the CLARITY Toolkit • Learn more about the February leadership groupThanks for being here—and for doing the work this profession is asking of us.Find Suzanne:

on IG: therealsuzannethomas

on LinkedIN: @suzannethomaslvt

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In this episode of Leading Veterinary Teams On Air, host Suzanne Thomas welcomes Kelly Cronin, a veterinary technician specialist with over 30 years of experience across multiple roles. Kelly shares her journey from a shift lead to VTS in ECC to VP of operations, and how continuing education and community building became central to her career. She discusses the challenges and solutions in leadership, the importance of delegation and trust within teams, and how she reinvents herself through diverse entrepreneurial ventures. Highlights include Kelly's initiatives like CE on the Sea and her unique vacation rental business, which showcase her ability to integrate personal passions with professional growth. This episode offers valuable insights for veterinary leaders looking to foster a more inclusive, empowered, and dynamic work environment.

00:00 Introduction to Leading Veterinary Teams

01:10 Meet Kelly Cronin: A Veterinary Powerhouse

02:42 Kelly's Leadership Journey

06:10 Balancing Leadership and Technical Skills

08:40 The Importance of Team Dynamics

13:24 Delegation and Empowerment in Veterinary Teams

18:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges

23:46 Self-Examination and Setting Boundaries

30:42 Intent and Grace in Leadership

34:48 The Impetus for Writing My First Book

37:09 The Birth of CE on the Sea

39:30 Impactful Experiences and Connections

48:22 Reinventing Myself in the Profession

52:14 Exploring Opportunities Beyond Vet Med

59:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:01:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Facts

01:04:08 Final Thoughts and Resources

🌟 Connect with Kelly

LinkedIn: @kellylynncronin

https://linktr.ee/kellylynncronin

https://vettechlife.com/

Kelly’s Book: https://a.co/d/fxpmymT

Cronin’s Castles: https://croninscastles.com/

VetTechLife Financial Fitness Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1565420814266226/

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