909.979.7225
Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVPM, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP
Andrea is a Southern California native and was raised in San Dimas. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in Animal Health Science in 2004. She became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2011, received her Professional in Human Resources in 2016, California Professional in Human Resources in 2017, and accomplished both her Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional in 2019. She is also Fear Free Certified. In January of 2016, Andrea received the Southern California VMA Paraprofessional of the Year Award. She is currently the owner of FurPaws Consulting in Orange, CA, where she works with practice owners and hospital managers to develop their team as well as to expand and develop their business.
Andrea also stays busy with public speaking at a variety of veterinary events and national conferences, doing what she loves - teaching, coaching, and training. She was awarded Practice Manager Speaker of the Year by Viticus in 2024. She has also published in Veterinary Team Brief, IDEXX’s Practice Life, Veterinary Practice News, and SD VMA. Her passion for veterinary medicine also keeps her busy with SoCal VMA events and the SoCal Veterinary Manager’s Network, which she co-founded and is a board member. She is a member of SoCal VMA, VHMA, and VetPartners and serves on the Board as Secretary. She is also an active board member at Platt College (Anaheim) and on the Golden State Humane Society Board.
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Andrea, along with her co-host, David Liss, MBA, CVPM, RVT-VTS host the PAWsitive Leadership Podcast. They interview guests to elevate veterinary leaders by sharing relevant content, material, guidelines, instruction, feedback, and pro tricks and tips. They deliver real-life experience, along with super smart guests, that will get you through the obstacles you are facing.
Andrea lives in Orange with her husband, Andrew, two cats dog, and her horse. She loves professional football, and the Green Bay Packers have been her favorite team since she was four years old. She is active and loves to hike and go horseback riding.
ABOUT ME
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Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training
​Need to meet compliance for 2019 SB 1343 - Harassment Training required for ALL employers with 5 or more staff members, NOT just Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Associate Veterinarians, and Practice Owners any more! Although these positions also require additional training according to the new CA laws. Are you complaint??
We have worked with Andrea for a couple of years and are always impressed with her professionalism and proactive can- do attitude. She is definitely a practice asset and we recommend her highly.
Robert Kaufman, DVM
Owner of Harbor Animal Hosptial, Torrance, CA
​It has been my pleasure to work with Andrea Crabtree over the last year in her capacity as a practice consultant for my two Southern California animal hospitals. After many years in practice, I finally feel a sense of direction and confidence in making business decisions that build a stronger practice with her wealth of experience, knowledge and energy. She has been a tireless, hands on motivator and innovator. Hiring her expertise was one of my best business decisions throughout my 33 year career!
Tom Saunders, DVM
Owner of Talega Animal Hosptial in San Celemente, CA & Golden Lantern Veterinary Hospital in Dana Point, CA
As we are putting Andrea's suggestions and recommendations into place I can see a huge difference in our day-to-day as well as the hospital's overall health. I can't say enough great things about what she's done for us
Cori Majeska, DVM
Owner of Companion Pet Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
I have consulted with Andrea on-site at our veterinary practice on several occasions concerning HR and practice management strategies. Andrea provides focused service that produces results. She has an extensive background and knowledge base and I would not hesitate to utilize her services again
Dirk B. Yelinek, DVM
Owner of Redondo Shores Veterinary Center, Redondo Beach, CA
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CONTACT ME
Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVPM, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP, Fear Free Certified
FurPaws Consulting
909.979.7225