January E-Bulletin

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January E-Bulletin



PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Thank You.

As the new year begins, the most important message I have for everyone is Thank You forallowing me to serve as President of VetPartners. Soon, we will welcome a new President andBoard of Directors and I am confident that they will continue to navigate the direction ofVetPartners in a positive direction.

Last year presented many new challenges for all of us and I trust that 2021 will present gifts ofhope and positive indications that we can once again fully live our personal and professionallives.

VetPartners News

REGISTER: for the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, February 2-4. We hope that you will joinus as the Program Committee and the Pro-Tech Task Force continue to develop anotherawesome event.SAVE THE DATE: August 25-27. As of this moment, we are still planning an actual in-person meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.Another Thank You is in order to our members and sponsors for your patience andsupport as we continue to learn what these remarkably interesting times present.

VetPartners Connection

VetPartners continues to provide several virtual opportunities to connect. Please considercontributing to these many opportunities:

Our monthly E-Bulletin provides a wonderful opportunity for members to share somethingnewsworthy to the rest of the VetPartners family.VetPartners blogs are consistently one of the most-viewed VetPartners online offerings.VetPartners Member Spotlights are social media posts developed by theCommunications Committee. These provide a great way to learn more about each other.The Town Hall In-Depth technology series takes a deep dive into hot topics and newsconcerning today’s technology. This series was developed by the Technology &Innovation Special Interest Group as they saw an ever-growing need to educate ourmembership.Town Hall Briefs present 30-minute online opportunities to share your area of expertiseand respond to member questions.

Call to Action

The Board of Directors election ballots have been sent and voting is open until January22, 2021. Please VOTE!

I end, as I began, this message with Thank You. I am grateful to you all for your collegiality,collaboration, and friendship.

As always, please remember to remain mindful of self-care and reach out to others as that willallow us all to do more of what we love both personally and professionally… “For the good ofthe profession.”

Stay well, my friends - Deb

Dr. Deb StonePresident, VetPartners



WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

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2021 ANNUAL MEETING - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY!

JOIN US ONLINE FEBRUARY 2 - 4, 2021

The Program Committee is busy putting the final touches on the program for the 2021 VirtualAnnual Meeting. It promises to offer timely Hot Rock presentations and panel discussionscovering the hottest, most pressing issues and innovations in the veterinary industry. We willalso have plenty of opportunity. for networking (yes, it can be done virtually!)

You won't want to miss these timely panel discussions:

The Future is Meow - What does the profession look like for tomorrow’s vets, and whatdo they expect? In a veterinary landscape where mental health, work-life balance, DEIand different models of veterinary practice are all hot topics, what does the future holdfor new graduates, and what do they see as the opportunities and barriers? Moderatedby Jules Benson and Sam Schopler. Panelists include Sarah Montoya, a final year vetstudent at NCSU, and 2020 National Veterinary Business Management Association(National VBMA) President: Mario Barenas a 3rd year vet student at Cornell, took part inan internship through Vet Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA) at Nationwide this pastsummer; and Christina Tran DVM, Clinical Relations Lead Veterinarian at University ofArizona College of Veterinary Medicine, Past President of Multicultural VeterinaryMedicine Association (MCVMA)

Complete Compensation: Models that Motivate Veterinary Employees - In this panelwe will examine how veterinarians and veterinary staff are compensated, discussingwhat works and what does not work. We will look at alternative models for compensationthat motivate veterinary employees to contribute to hospital growth and profitability aswell as foster a positive team culture. Panelists include Dr. Brigette Bain, AssistantDirector of Analytics for the AVMA Economics Division; Dr. Karen Felsted, President ofFelsted Veterinary Consulting, Inc.; Dr. Wendy Hauser, Assistant Vice President,Veterinary Relations, Crum & Forster Pet Insurance group (ASPCA Pet HealthInsurance) and founder of Peak Veterinary Consulting; Brad Patton, President ofVeterinary System Services; and Dr. Peter Weinstein, Executive Director of the SouthernCalifornia Veterinary Medical Association and owner of PAW Consulting. Moderated byJoy Fuhrman

Register today to get early bird pricing and save $50!

https://www.vetpartners.org/annual-meeting/



REMINDER: VOTE FOR YOUR 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Voting is underway for the 2021 election for the VetPartners Board of Directors. Voting willremain open until the end of the day, January 22, 2021. This year you will be voting forPresident, Vice President, Treasurer and one General Director positions. Please note thatmembers may only vote one time.

The candidate statements and ballot can be found on the website at the following link:

https://www.vetpartners.org/nominations-board/

Please note that you will need to be signed into the website with your email and password toview the nominations page, and will need to supply your VetPartners Member User ID whencompleting the ballot. To find the ID, once you are logged into the website hover the curserover your name in the upper right corner, and right under your name you'll see"wa_contact_your member number". Use those numbers. Please follow the directions foundonline.

NEW SPONSORSHIP INITIATIVE - PLEASE HELP

Do you know of any companies looking to gain visibility for their products and services in theveterinary space? Help potential Sponsor Partners realize the benefits of working withVetPartners. There are so many ways in which a partnership can be mutually beneficial. OurSponsor Partners gain visibility in the veterinary space through our members, who consult andadvise thousands of clinics across the country. But more than that, sponsors are able toshowcase their products and services to our members in an educational way. From sponsors,our members learn how to best leverage their products and services and promote their usewhile we work with our clients.

And for VetPartners, our sponsors help to keep our membership and meeting registrationprices low, so that you, our members, can afford to learn and network and grow your ownbusinesses.

We are looking for additional partnerships for the 2021 year and we need your help.There are partnerships available at many levels. There are opportunities for many. What do weneed from you as our membership? We are actively seeking the names of potential sponsorcompanies and their contact person’s email. No sales for you, just some names please.

What is in it for you? Those who submit leads that turn into sponsorships will be rewardedwith 50% off of your dues in your next membership renewal cycle. The sponsorship mustbe agreed to, signed and paid for before your reward will be available. Please note thisopportunity is for sponsorships only, not exhibitors.

Help VetPartners continue to provide the best in programming and benefits for ourmembers and collateral for the veterinary community by helping us attract newpartnerships.

To submit a potential sponsor contact, please email [email protected]. Feelfree to submit any questions to this email address as well.

Thank you in advance for helping VetPartners and our members continue to thrive.

https://www.vetpartners.org/nominations-board/




UPDATES FROM COMMITTEES & SIGs

Ethics CommitteeEthics committee quote of the month – “Always do right. This will gratify some people andastonish the rest.” Mark Twain

Membership Committee The membership Committee is looking for new members. If you are interested please reach outto Stacy Pursell.

Opportunities CommitteeThe Opportunities Committee is looking for new members. If you are interested please reachout to Stacy Pursell. We are also seeking help from members to identify potential new sponsorpartners for 2021 (see notice above.)

Technology & Innovation SIGThe Tech SIG has been working on our goals for 2021! We have been batting around lots ofideas that we will share with you all soon. We are a fun group with lots of laughter, cutting edgeideas and always have room for more people! Come talk to us at the annual meeting or [email protected]. Speaking of the annual meeting, we look forward to seeing youthere!

Valuation CouncilOn the VetPartners Valuation Council call this month, we adopted the new membershiprequirements and scheduled the first 3 2021 RACE programs. We also created a new taskforce to discuss and organized a questionnaire for PPP transactions for valuations. Our nextcall is February 9th where Glenn Hanner will discuss the updates on the new PPP regulations.






MEMBER NEWS

Jeff Thoren and Terri Malcolm, MD are offering a free 90-minute masterclass, "Bringing YES,AND to Your Clinical Setting" on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Designed for bothhuman and veterinary healthcare professionals, participants will learn to apply "Yes, And" andthe basic principles of improvisational theatre to thrive in challenging times. Register here.

Joy Fuhrman presented a free .5 Hour RACE-Approved Online CE Course, “Missed Charges:A Modern Approach to Revenue Capture” which is hosted on the new ASPCA® Pet HealthInsurance Veterinary Resource Center. Available here.

Peter Weinstein, along with fellow veterinarian Phillip Nelson, have launched a new Podcast,"Peter & Phil's Courageous Conversations." On the Podcast they discuss their uniqueperspective on pivotal societal issues affecting America today. Join Peter & Phil's CourageousConversations Podcast - then start a courageous conversation of your own!

Andrea Crabtree recently had the following article published in Practice Life - "Boost YourStaff's Mental Health by Adopting a Preventive Care Model." Andrea has also launched a newPodcast, called the PAWSistive Leadership Podcast. Check it out here.

Debbie Boone just launched a 3 part live communication workshop for veterinary teams. The 3part series begins with Part 1. Basic Communication, Part 2. Avoiding and Resolving Conflictand Part 3. Dealing with Reactive People. This workshop is for the entire veterinary team tohelp improve client service and team culture. Email Debbie Boone or visit her website for moreinformation.

Sandy Weaver has a new book coming out on January 29th. Happy Vet Happy Pet: Caringfor Your Pet's Caregiver is a unique approach to the issue of suicide in the veterinarycommunity. It's designed to help clients understand how they (often inadvertantly!) cause theirvets distress, how not to do that anymore and what to do if they suspect someone is in suicidaldesperation. For more information and to order, go here.

FROM OUR PARTNERS

The pandemic has dragged on longer than anyone thought possible when practices first saw animpact in March 2020. The changes put in place that were "new" at the time are now "just howwe do things." The Insiders' Insights Monthly Management Survey last addressed this topic inJuly 2020—this month's survey looks at how practices are coping now (five months later) andwhat kinds of changes they have seen.

Read the full report, VHMA December 2020 Insiders' Insight

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https://www.centerforworkplacehappiness.com/happy-vet-happy-pet

https://members.vhma.org/resource/resmgr/insiders__insight_2020/VHMAInsidersInsightDecember2.pdf



The AVMA Trust

Supporting the veterinary profession is our passion. For over 60 years, the AVMA PLIT andAVMA LIFE Trusts have proudly provided AVMA members with professional, business, andpersonal insurance solutions. The Trust program strives to help members manage and mitigatethe risks associated with today’s veterinary practice, while also catering to the individual needsof the people who make up this profession. With plans ranging from professional liability,business insurance, life and disability, and group retirement for individuals and practices of alltypes and sizes, the Trust takes pride in offering coverage for veterinarians at every stage oftheir career – from veterinary school through retirement.

We invite you to Discover the Trust.

Virtual Fear Free Pet Behavior SymposiumFebruary 20-21, 2021

Featuring renowned Fear Free founder Dr. Marty Becker, SF SPCA leading Board-CertifiedVeterinary Behaviorists Dr. Jeannine Berger and Dr. Wailani Sung, and a variety of Fear Freeexperts from the veterinary and shelter world, this virtual symposium will focus on the practicaland environmental concepts of Fear Free as well as the latest strategies and processesdemonstrated in veterinary clinics and shelters today. Pet Guardian audiences will be treated toinsights on how Fear Free practices can elevate animal interactions at home and in pet careenvironments.

Register to learn about the most relevant veterinary, shelter, and pet care practices andinnovations happening today.

https://protect.avmaplit.com/vetpartners

https://conferenceondemand.net/spca/fearfree2021



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