2007-2008 Events
Meeting: Sacramento Valley Practice Managers Association (exclusive to VBMA members)
May 20th, 2008, 6:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815
916.924.4900
Sponsor: Merial
| 6:30 |
Registration and Dinner |
| 7:00 |
"Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Case Study"
Facilitator: Jon Cunnington, MBA, CVPM |
This will be an interactive workshop as teams try to determine the best course of action for the this hospital. Several Certified Veterinary Practice Managers will be present to advise and support each group’s efforts to make this hospital a star performer! The evening will provide collaborative learning opportunities with fun, healthy competition.
See the attached
flyer for more details
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Jonathan Quan by 9AM Friday, May 16th, 2008, if you are interested in attending!
Merial Dinner Presentation (exclusive to VBMA members)
May 15th, 2008, 6:30 PM
The Sterling Hotel, 1300 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
916.448.1300
Sponsor: Merial
| 6:30 |
Registration and Dinner |
| 7:00 |
Presentation: “What Every Veterinarian Should Know About Commercial Recombinant Vaccines”
Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Professor and Chair, Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison |
See the attached
flyer for more details
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Jonathan Quan by 9AM Friday, May 9th, 2008, if you are interested in attending!
Speaker: Peter Weistein, DVM, MBA
Sponsor: Hill's Pet Nutrition
Is there life after vet school?
April 17th, 2008, 1:00 PM, 1020 Valley Hall
It's never too early to think about the day you are paroled from vet school. Have you thought about what you want to be when you grow up? Think about the type of business or practice, location, case load, etc. Now how are you going to accomplish that? Sit in on the lecture for some ideas on how to get what you want AND how to identify what you want.
Click here for Dr. Weinstein's bio.
Please RSVP to
Jason Wood by 5PM Monday, April 14, 2008 with your preference of meat or veggie if you would like to attend this event. Chinese food will be available for VBMA members and pizza for non-members; if you are a VBMA member please bring your ID with the VBMA sticker to help speed up the check-in process.
Meeting: Sacramento Valley Practice Managers Association (exclusive to VBMA members)
April 15th, 2008, 12:00-2:00 PM
Piatti Roseville, 3003 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA, 95661
916.786.5678
Sponsor: Merial
| 12:00 |
Roundtable: "Implementing an Early Detection Program"
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flyer for more details
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Jonathan Quan by 9AM Friday, April 11th, 2008, if you are interested in attending!
Speaker: Jennifer Fearing, Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) chief economist
Sponsor: VBMA, Student Association of Shelter Veterinarians and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
"Doing Well Because You're Doing Good: Maximizing Your 'Double Bottom Line'"
April 2nd, 2008, 6:00-7:00 PM, 1030 Valley Hall
Jennifer Fearing received her BA from the University of California at Davis and her MA from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Ms. Fearing has given this talk at other veterinary schools with a great turn-out and a very enthusiastic response from both business club and shelter medicine club members! Some come and learn why it is possible to run a great veterinary clinic, help all the animals you want AND make a lot of money!
Please RSVP to
Gabrielle Bassin by Tuesday, April 1, 2008 if you would like to attend this event.
Meeting: Sacramento Valley Practice Managers Association (exclusive to VBMA members)
March 18th, 2008, 6:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815
916.924.4900
Sponsor: Merial
| 6:30 |
Registration and Dinner |
| 7:00 |
Presentation: “Implementing a Successful Senior Wellness Program in Your Practice”
Dave Aucoin, DVM, DACVIM, DACVCP |
Dr Aucoin is a graduate of Michigan State University and did his internship and residency at AMC in NYC. He completed a Post Doctorate Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology at New York Hospital - Rockefeller University 1983-85. Dr Aucoin served as an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University 1985-92 and Director of Interns & Internal Medicine Specialist at VCA-West LA Animal Hospital 1992-94. He then served as Senior Vice President Vet's Choice 1994-2000 and is now Chief Technology Officer at Zoasis.
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Jonathan Quan by Friday, March 14th, 2008, if you are interested in attending!
Speaker: Dr. Cori Gross
Sponsor: Hill's Pet Nutrition
"Pet Insurance and the Implications for both Veterinary Practice Management and Medicine"
February 27th, 2008, 1:00-2:00 PM, 1030 Valley Hall
Dr. Cori Gross received her veterinary degree from Washington State University in 2003. Since then, she has practiced veterinary medicine in Las Vegas and Seattle, and is presently a field veterinarian for Veterinary Pet Insurance. In addition to her DVM degree, she also has an insurance license in Washington State and is very knowledgeable in the field. Currently, Dr. Gross divides her time between educating veterinary students and hospitals about pet insurance, practicing in feline-only medicine, and volunteering at a local cat shelter.
Please RSVP to
Karen Truong with your preference of meat or veggie by Monday, February 25th, 2008.
Speaker: Dr. Byron Farquer
Ownership Transition Specialist TM
Sponsor: Hill's Pet Nutrition
"Things about buying a practice they can't teach you at Harvard Business School."
December 4th, 2007, 12:00-1:00 PM, 1030 Valley Hall
Dr. Farquer is a frequent national lecturer and author on veterinary business development and structuring, practice financial analysis, asset growth, brand image, and strategic business planning including alternative exit strategies for owners. Please RSVP to
Jason Wood with your preference of meat or veggie by December 1st.
Meeting: Sacramento Valley Practice Managers Association (exclusive to VBMA members)
November 13th, 2007, 6:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815
916.924.4900
Sponsor: Merial
| 6:30 |
Registration and Dinner |
| 7:00 |
Presentation: "Finding and Selecting the Best: Legally, Confidently, Consistently"
Holly Phillips, SPHR, Merial HR Manager
ane Rusmintratip, HR Manager Loomis Basin Vet Clinic |
This presentation provides information about what to look for when hiring employees from the perspective of Human Resources personnel at Merial and Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic.
See the attached
flyer for more details
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Abel Gonzalez by Thursday, November 8th, 2007, if you are interested in attending!
Social Event: Sophia's
Sponsor: Hill's Pet Nutrition
September 26th, 2007, 7:00-10:00 PM, Sophia's Thai Bar and Kitchen
Join the VBMA for drinks at
Sophia's Bar and Thai Kitchen (129 E Street, Davis)! VBMA members can pick up a ticket for one free drink courtesy of the VMBA upon paying dues (if you paid for multiple years, you're still eligible for a ticket!). It's a great opportunity to practice your networking skills, so we'll see you out there!
Meeting: Sacramento Valley Practice Managers Association (exclusive to VBMA members)
September 25th, 2007, 6:30 PM
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815
916.924.4900
Sponsor: Merial
| 6:30 |
Registration and Dinner |
| 7:00 |
Presentation: "Charging for the Value...Overcoming Fee Sensitivity"
Diana Duncan, CVPM |
Diana Duncan is the Regional Operations Director for VCA. Her presentation is entitled: "Charging for the Value...Overcoming Fee Sensitivity".
See the attached
flyer for more details
This event is free to all VBMA members, $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to
Abel Gonzalez by Thursday, September 20th, 2007, if you are interested in attending!
First General Meeting of the Year
Sponsor: Hill's Pet Nutrition
September 21th, 2007, 12:00-1:00 PM, 1020 Valley Hall
Join us for a FREE lunch catered by Strings Italian restaurant to learn more about how you can benefit from a business education, as well as the many membership perks available through the VBMA. Don't forget to RSVP to
Jeremy Wong for your choice of meat or veggie.
The Veterinary Business Management Association is a national organization whose aim is the business education of vets and veterinary students. The student chapter at UC Davis seeks to provide resources to those who desire veterinary business experience through lectures and workshops. The VBMA enables students to pursue their own educational interests through lectures and hands-on experiences and provides them with guidance from the best veterinary business speakers and consultants in the world. It is our ultimate goal to drastically increase the value of our members as new associate veterinarians and to provide them with the skills and experiences they need to succeed on their own career paths.
