Public Speaking

Dr. Smith is a noted veterinary lecturer presenting on topics of client communication and empathy. Her upcoming events include…

“Why You Gotta Be So Mean: Turning Difficult Clients into Dream Clients”
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. March 1, 2022 (virtual)

“Money Talks: How to Discuss Finances with Clients”
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine: March 8, 2022 (virtual)

“The Somogyi Effect of Boundaries”
AVMA Annual Convention: July 29- August 2, 2022

“Money Talks: How to Discuss Finances with Clients”
AVMA Annual Convention: July 29- August 2, 2022

Interested in having The Vetitude speak at your conference, school, or clinic?

Dr. Smith is available for webinars and select in-person events.

My Topics:

Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

Turning Difficult Clients into Dream Clients

Getting Clients to Trust You—Stat

Money Talks

How to Discuss Finances with Clients

5 Steps to Dominating Difficult Discussions

Vet Med is a Battlefield… But it Doesn’t Have to Be

How to Harness the Power of Empathy to Bridge the Veterinarian/Client Divide.

The Curse of Knowledge

How What You Know Can Hurt You

Other topics available by request!

Submit topics you want to learn about by contacting us

Podcasts

That Vet Life

Episode 28: Understanding Emotional Intelligence, with Dr. Lauren Smith

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Podcast A Vet

Episode 78: How to make sure you have the right Vetitude with Lauren Smith

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WhiskerTalks: A Veterinary Podcast

Dealing With People is Never Easy

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That Vet Life

Ep 109: Taming the Beast – How to Handle Difficult Clients with Dr. Lauren Smith

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The Vet Reset

Episode 27: A Lauren in Motion Will Stay in Motion, with Dr. Lauren Smith

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The Veterinarian Success Podcast

Episode 35: Lauren Smith, DVM – Stop Being So Judgmental

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“Lauren is a bright and bold voice in veterinary medicine. Her written work has resonated with thousands through her contributions to the Dr. Andy Roark website. Which I had the pleasure of editing, I also had the honor of witnessing her first major speaking engagement at Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2019, and can attest that she is going to be a force to contend with! Her focus on empathy in the profession is sorely needed and very welcomed.”

– Dr. Jessica Vogelsang

Past Events

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: How to Break-up with Toxic Clients
Eastern VMBA Summit, Online Lecture. December 4, 2021

Vet Med is a Battlefield…But it Doesn’t Have to Be: How to Harness the Power of Empathy to Bridge the Veterinarian/Client Divide
Eudamonia Conference. Online Online Lecture. November 6, 2021

Vet Med is a Battlefield…But it Doesn’t Have to Be: How to Harness the Power of Empathy to Bridge the Veterinarian/Client Divide
Washington State University VMBA, Online Lecture. Oct 19, 2021

Getting Clients to Trust You—Stat!
Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas Nevada, Sept 9, 2021

Why You Gotta Be So Mean: Turning Difficult Clients into Dream Client
Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas Nevada, Sept 9, 2021

Small Animal Practice in the US. A Typical Day and Common Case Presentations
International Veterinary Student’s Association, Pookode, Online Lecture. February 23, 2021

All By Myself: Finding Connection in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Teams Living Well Virtual Symposium, November 15, 2020

Money Talks: How to Approach Finances with Clients
Tufts University VBMA, Online Lecture. October 19, 2020

All By Myself: Finding Connection in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Teams Living Well Virtual Symposium, July 10, 2020

Mime in a Box: Defining and Setting Personal Boundaries
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 5, 2020

The Curse of Knowledge, How What You Know Can Hurt You
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 5, 2020

How to Build Resilience: And How Much Should We Be Expected to Have
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 5, 2020

Mime in a Box: Defining and Setting Personal Boundaries
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2019

How to Build Resilience: And How Much Should We Be Expected to Have
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 24, 2019

Getting Clients to Trust You—Stat!
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 23, 2019

Mime in a Box: Defining and Setting Personal Boundaries
AVMA Convention, Washington D.C., August 6, 2019

Building Better Bonds: How to Build Trust and Connect with Clients
AVMA Convention, Washington D.C., August 2, 2019

Unlearning Helplessness
Uncharted Veterinary Conference, Greenville, SC, April 27, 2019

How to Give Up the Power Struggle and Win
Uncharted Veterinary Conference, Greenville, SC, April 27, 2018

Ask me to speak at your event!

Dr. Smith is available to come in and educate, inspire, and start an eye-opening dialogue at your next event.