Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA
President, ALD Veterinary Consulting
Dr. Amanda Donnelly is a second-generation veterinarian with a diverse background in medicine, management, industry, speaking and business consulting. With over 20 years of experience in the veterinary profession, Dr. Donnelly understands the challenges facing practice teams and provides business solutions tailored to the individual needs of her clients.
Dr. Donnelly is a 1986 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia. In 2005, she earned her MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas and she also holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VMI) at Purdue University.
Dr. Donnelly has 15 years of experience in small animal practice and emergency medicine. In the latter capacity, Dr. Donnelly was responsible for a successful turnaround for the emergency practice she ran within a large referral hospital. Her leadership as Chief of Staff resulted in increased profitability, enhanced client service and a more satisfying practice culture.
Prior to starting her consulting firm, Dr. Donnelly served as a Technical Services Veterinarian in industry for 4 years. During this time, she developed a reputation for her outstanding communication skills, project management, leadership, and ability to build strong relationships.
In 2005, Dr. Donnelly founded ALD Veterinary Consulting to provide expertise to companion animal and specialty referral practices to help them achieve financial success within a positive, rewarding culture. Dr. Donnelly finds her greatest satisfaction in helping practice owners solve their management problems and achieve their goals.
Dr. Donnelly has published numerous articles in veterinary journals, is a contributing author for Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult and is the author of the book 101 Practice Management Questions Answered.
Well known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly has lectured on a variety of practice management topics at regional, national and international veterinary conferences including NAVC, AVMA, CVC, the ACVIM Forum, ACVS, VSIPP, and multiple state association meetings. She is a popular, dynamic speaker who always provides practical information to her audiences. In 2007, Dr. Donnelly was named “Practice Management” Speaker of the Year for the North American Veterinary Conference.
Dr. Donnelly currently serves as President-Elect for VetPartners™. She is past president of the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, and is an active member of the veterinary community and several veterinary groups.
Dr. Donnelly resides in Florida with her husband, Chris, who is board-certified in veterinary internal medicine. They share their home with a Papillon, Chloe and 3 cats, Cosmo, Bucky and Snoop. In their spare time, they enjoy cycling, hiking, outdoor activities and travel.