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About

Speaker. Author. Consultant. Friend.
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.

Well known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly was named the 2023 Practice Management Educator of the Year for the Western States Veterinary Conference. She has also twice been named Practice Management Speaker of the Year for the VMX Veterinary Conference. 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 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.
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She began her professional career with 15 years of experience in small animal practice and emergency medicine. In the latter capacity, Dr. Donnelly was responsible for a successful turnaround for the emergency practice she ran within a large referral hospital. Her leadership as Chief of Staff resulted in increased profitability, enhanced client service and a more satisfying practice culture.

Prior to starting her consulting firm, Dr. Donnelly served as a Technical Services Veterinarian in industry for 4 years. During this time, she developed a reputation for her outstanding communication skills, project management, leadership, and ability to build strong relationships.

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.

Dr. Donnelly lives in Nashville and shares her home with her beloved long-haired dachshund, Gidget. When not working, she enjoys hiking, outdoor activities, traveling to new destinations, watching football (Go Chiefs and Titans) and spending time with family and friends.
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.

Dr. Donnelly lives in Nashville and shares her home with her beloved long-haired dachshund, Gidget. When not working, she enjoys hiking, outdoor activities, traveling to new destinations, watching football (Go Chiefs and Titans) and spending time with family and friends.
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.

Dr. Donnelly lives in Nashville and shares her home with her beloved long-haired dachshund, Gidget. When not working, she enjoys hiking, outdoor activities, traveling to new destinations, watching football (Go Chiefs and Titans) and spending time with family and friends.

I enjoyed your sessions at the WVC meeting. Having spoken quite a bit myself, I appreciated that you were in command of your subject and your presentation was fluid and polished. Although the topic was not new the presentation was not a recycling of current thinking, rather your content was up to date, new and fresh from your own experience. I kept thinking, “I need my team to be here to hear this!

Mike Falconer
Hospital Administrator - Craig Road Animal Hospital

I love every part of Amanda’s book. It is full of valuable information written in such a way that is easy to understand and implement. Absolutely fantastic for anyone in the veterinary field and so valuable to myself as a manager. Answers all my questions and even the questions I didn’t know I had.

Michelle
Practice Manager

It was a pleasure to sit in on Dr. Donnelly’s classes at the Midwest Veterinary Conference. I brought back to our clinic so much useful information that I am going to review with everyone at our next staff meeting. I have been bursting at the seams to fill them in on everything I learned. Thank you for all your resources.

Annette, seminar attendee
MVC, Columbus, OH

Services

Practice Consultations
Dr. Donnelly combines her wealth of knowledge as a veterinarian and business consultant with her problem-solving skills to help practice owners develop a positive culture, improve employee engagement, enhance profitability, and attain their goals.
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Leadership Coaching
Are you tired and frustrated at work? By sharing her experience and expertise, Dr. Donnelly helps veterinarians and managers lower their stress as they learn how to improve their leadership and better communicate with their team.
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Client Communications
Would you like to improve client compliance and loyalty? Dr. Donnelly brings her passion for the Human-Pet bond to her presentations and workshops as she trains team members how to hone their communication skills so they can help more pets get the care they deserve.
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