11.12.25 The Power of Praise: How Proper Feedback Can Cultivate Veterinary Superheroes

As a member of the veterinary healthcare team we are just that… a team. A team that works together in a variety of situations to strive toward a common goal. When we reach that goal we are proud of our teammates and want to show them appreciation. Give them a verbal ‘pat on the back’...offer praise! Praise is a good thing…isn’t it? In this session we will dive deeper into the concept of praise and how it directly influences mindset and wellbeing. We will explore the types of praise and the scientific evidence for the most mind-set enhancing form. Attendees will enjoy playing with specific tools to empower them with this important, energizing skill.

Full Name

Andi Davison

Speaker Bio

As a Positive Change Agent with Flourish Veterinary Consulting, Andi brings with her over 20 years of experience from all facets of the profession. She has had the opportunity to be a part of the nursing, management, and leadership teams surrounding:
● Mixed animal ambulatory practice/ownership
● Large animal emergency/after hours
● Referral level equine/large animal medicine and surgery
● Small animal private practice
Andi is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and holds advanced education in both Applied Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching. To further support the profession that she loves, Andi recently began working towards her masters degree in conflict management and positive communication from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This supports her firm belief that veterinary professionals can thrive in their work and she is dedicated to being a part of their success.

Fun Fact: Andi is part of a veterinary family and her husband is DVM. She is also a
“horse girl” that loves three day eventing with her off the track thoroughbred, Boston, down in Ocala Florida.