Kristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

Kristina Guldbrand grew up in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in biology with a concentration in neuroanatomy and physiology. She worked as a certified veterinary technician for 12 years before becoming an account manager for Veterinary System Services. In her role as a manager and helping clinics with their staffing needs, she discovered her love of leadership and wellbeing. Since starting work with VSS, she has received training through the International Coaching Federation and provides workshops, leadership and wellbeing coaching as well as teambuilding for practices. She continues to expand her knowledge on perfectionism, neuroleadership, adult learning techniques, communication and organizational psychology to provide up-to-date and effective techniques to her clients.

Articles by Kristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

When intentions don’t match results: why well-being plans fail

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

March 1st 2021

Find out why your plan to improve personal well-being isn’t working, and learn how to tailor your strategy for success.

Techs just wanna have fun

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

December 18th 2020

Being a technician is challenging, but a little fun can help get you through those tough days. Find out how these clinics added creativity and fun to their workplace.

How to drive change successfully in veterinary practice

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

August 4th 2020

For most businesses, implementing change is fraught with challenges. That’s why it is crucial for veterinary practice leaders to be able to answer the staff question, “What’s in it for me?”

How to lead your veterinary team during COVID-19

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

April 2nd 2020

Certified leadership and wellness coach Kristina Guldbrand shares some tips to help you keep your veterinary team connected during these challenging times.

Keeping calm and carrying on: Wellbeing tips during the COVID-19 pandemic

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

March 21st 2020

With COVID-19 interrupting life as we know it, how can veterinary teams remain calm while continuing to offer patient care? Certified leadership and wellness coach Kristina Guldbrand offers some tips.

Tips for Techs: Work in a busy ER? Here’s how to get out on time

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

February 3rd 2020

See how this technician found ways to work more efficiently and finish her shift on time (or close to it), without compromising any other team members.

When you feel stuck as a veterinary technician

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

November 7th 2019

If youre bumping up against the ceiling of a job as a veterinary technician, its time to have some fun exploring your interests and your passions and doing the work of networking (it wont be so bad). Ready to start?

3 ways veterinary professionals can reframe negative thinking

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

October 29th 2019

Some things in life you dont control. One thing in your control that might help is your own thinking. Check out these proven ways we veterinary professionals can help manage job burnout and compassion fatigue.

Diagnosis? Resentment. Rx? Healthy boundaries

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

October 24th 2019

Unless your upbringing or work experience presented an example of how to set healthy boundaries, you may not know how to establish and maintain them. When you combine the lack of boundaries with your work as a veterinary professional in a caretaker role, this can create negative emotions. Lets diagnose and treat.

5 ways to better utilize your technicians

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

October 12th 2019

A veterinary practice with skilled veterinary technicians fully using their skills is a dynamo to see in action. Get your own dynamo up and running with these tips.

Cultivating leaders in veterinary medicine (as in, you!)

ByKristina Guldbrand, CVT, BS, CSP

April 11th 2019

You dont need a leadership role in your veterinary practice to act like (and be seen as) a leader. Heres how you can hone in on this special skill today.