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Andrea Crabtree

Andrea Crabtree

CVPM

Andrea is a Southern California native. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in animal health science in 2004. She has received certifications as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (2011), Professional in Human Resources (2016), California Professional in Human Resources (2017), Senior Professional in Human Resources (2019), and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (2019). In January of 2016, Andrea received the Southern California VMA Paraprofessional of the Year Award. She is currently the owner of FurPaws Consulting.

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Run Your Practice

Veterinary Business Management 101: What Practice Managers Need to Know

Running a successful and profitable veterinary practice requires more than quality patient care and excellent client relations. Successful business management …

Andrea Crabtree

| 6 minute read

| Oct 11, 2021

Woman working on a laptop with dog sitting on her lap.

Manage Your Team

Reasons Why You Should Become a CVPM

Do you want to push your career to the next level in the field of animal care, but you aren't …

Andrea Crabtree

| 5 minute read

| Jun 23, 2021

Group of black Labrador puppies.

Manage Your Team

How to Improve Your Practice Culture During Chaotic Times

Many practices that were busy prior to COVID-19 have seen an even greater spike in activity, due to increased demand …

Andrea Crabtree

| 5 minute read

| Apr 30, 2021

African American man taking a picture with his dog.

Communicate with Clients

3 Keys to Driving Client Loyalty Through Accessible Preventive Care

How can you increase the amount of preventive care your clients invest in while also improving client loyalty? Building …

Andrea Crabtree

| 5 minute read

| Jan 13, 2021

Senior dog giving her paw to the owner.

Manage Your Team

Boost Your Staff's Mental Health by Adopting a Preventive Care Model

Nearly every aspect of daily life has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the mental health of …

Andrea Crabtree

| 5 minute read

| Dec 01, 2020

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