Beth Fritzler
DVM
Friday, Sept. 22
Practical Veterinary Finance for Practice Owners and Managers
The lecture session will cover recommended financial management duties and responsibilities for owners and practice managers as well as cash vs. accrual accounting and recommended charts of accounts. The speaker will also cover how to read financial statements and understand key financial performance indicators (KPI’s) for your practice.
Board of Governors
Friday, Sept. 22
The Board’s Role, the Disciplinary Process, and Hot Topics - How They Affect You
The Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors will discuss its role, the disciplinary process and current topics that impact your practice. There will be time set aside for questions.
Tyler Primavera
DVM
Friday, Sept. 22
Are You Ignoring This Language Barrier? Why Your Clinic Needs More Spanish
Can you think of a time when a language barrier got in the way of pet care? Spanish is the second most spoken language in the USA; however, many clinics fall short of helping Spanish speaking pet parents. It’s sad, frustrating, and costly. Dr. Primavera’s talk will inform you of the many benefits of Spanish language inclusion, how to have fun learning veterinary Spanish, and include practical tips on how to serve this underserved population. Because every pet deserves the best care.
Joe Coury
Friday, Sept. 22
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Beyond the Bark: The AI Revolution Reshaping VetMed
Are you ready to venture ‘Beyond the Bark’? This session peels back the curtain on how AI is stealthily revolutionizing aspects of Veterinary Medicine. It’s a brave new world, full of surprises and uncharted territory. Will it be a utopia or a dystopia? Join us to uncover the mystery and how it will affect your practice.
Disrupting the Status Quo: A Candid Discussion of Owning What Matters
Dr. Cherri Trusheim, founder of Urban Animal, has a passion for doing things differently and believes veterinary professionals need to regain control of what they do and how they do it. In this conversation, she will delve into ideas outside the mainstream to redefine what practice ownership looks like and what it can mean within the industry. Accordingly, this discussion hopes to stir a change in anyone eager to create a different pathway – for themselves, the people working in the trenches, and the clients and animals they help.
From Pets to Profits: The Emerging Influence of Private Equity and Venture Capital in VetMed
Explore the seismic shift in the Veterinary Medicine landscape as Private Equity and Venture Capital flood in. ‘From Pets to Profits’ dissects the implications for your practice for better or for worse, unveils the opportunities, and equips you to navigate this new era of fast money and capital movement.
Cherri Trusheim
DVM
Friday, Sept. 22
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Disrupting the Status Quo: A Candid Discussion of Owning What Matters
Dr. Cherri Trusheim, founder of Urban Animal, has a passion for doing things differently and believes veterinary professionals need to regain control of what they do and how they do it. In this conversation, she will delve into ideas outside the mainstream to redefine what practice ownership looks like and what it can mean within the industry. Accordingly, this discussion hopes to stir a change in anyone eager to create a different pathway – for themselves, the people working in the trenches, and the clients and animals they help.
Danielle Alleman
DVM
Saturday, Sept. 23
The Journey, Not the Destination: Keys to Building a Sustainable Career in Veterinary Medicine
This lecture focuses on building a sustainable career in veterinary medicine. It covers key factors such as self-awareness, work-life balance, and personal values, and addresses challenges such as compassion fatigue and burnout. Whether you’re a student or an experienced practitioner, gain insights for a fulfilling career.
Keeping the Dream Team: A Guide to Employee Retention in Veterinary Medicine
This lecture provides insights and strategies to retain top talent in the veterinary industry. It covers the importance of creating a positive workplace culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and fostering open communication. Learn how to build and maintain a dream team in your veterinary practice.
Maurice Cottman
Saturday, Sept. 22
Implicit Bias – We All Have Them, Now What?
This two-hour workshop will examine the root causes of implicit biases while offering solutions for working equitably through these predispositions.
This 2-hour session will satisfy upcoming health equity training requirement for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Gary Marshall
DVM
Saturday, Sept. 22
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now!
We all have so many phases of our professional careers. Whether in practice, industry, research, education, or so many other possible roles within Veterinary Medicine, we all consider the pros and cons of potential changes to our careers many times over the years. Drs. Marshall and Bowden will help break down reasons why we do this and how we determine if we should stay or go.
Melanie Bowden
DVM
Saturday, Sept. 22
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now!
We all have so many phases of our professional careers. Whether in practice, industry, research, education, or so many other possible roles within Veterinary Medicine, we all consider the pros and cons of potential changes to our careers many times over the years. Drs. Marshall and Bowden will help break down reasons why we do this and how we determine if we should stay or go.
Dawn Ipsen
PharmD
Saturday, Sept. 23
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Balancing Our Hormones Naturally and Intuitively
As presented by a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, an overview of women’s hormonal health throughout the life span will be reviewed. We will look at wellness behaviors to naturally balance our hormones, herbal treatment options, Bio-identical hormone supplementation and discuss how we intuitively know when we’ve reached optimal hormone levels.
Lauren Schweizer
ARNP
Saturday, Sept. 23
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Balancing Our Hormones Naturally and Intuitively
As presented by a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, an overview of women’s hormonal health throughout the life span will be reviewed. We will look at wellness behaviors to naturally balance our hormones, herbal treatment options, Bio-identical hormone supplementation and discuss how we intuitively know when we’ve reached optimal hormone levels.