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27 Jul

Posted at 01:07h in CEO Conjecture
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VMAE | Summer Conference 2018 in Denver has concluded – but I’m still enjoying the warm feeling that results from spending time with such a great collection of colleagues, and I’m still excited about all the great information that came forward from VMAE “messengers!’ In case you couldn’t be present, or just need a synopsis as a reminder of what you experienced, here’s a recap: The conference convened with the awards luncheon on Friday, during which VMAE members and invited guests congratulated these award winners: Best in the Business –...

19 Jun

Posted at 02:06h in VMAE Meetings
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Several VMAE members, and marketing consultant Christopher O’Toole of Breightly, have been working since last fall to develop value proposition statements about VMA membership – statements that serve as conversation starters and that you can weave into your marketing materials. The VMAE | Summer Conference 2018 program has been adjusted to start at 8 AM on Saturday, July 14 so Chris and the task force can reveal the results of this work while you enjoy a delicious, hot, plated breakfast. Details are in the downloadable brochure describing the VMAE |...

19 Jun

Posted at 01:18h in VMAE Resources
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VHMA and VMAE recently announced a strategic partnership to launch a four-part webinar series, Boosting Your Financial IQ to Maximize Fiscal Performance, designed to elevate the financial literacy of those involved in veterinary management.  Members of VMAE are encouraged to make the webinar series visible to your VMA – the webinars are provided at no charge, and each webinar features an expert in veterinary economics. In the May 25 announcement, VMAE provided resources for executives that can be used to create awareness about the webinar series with your members. Note: The webinar...

19 Jun

Posted at 01:15h in Veterinary News
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Introducing the first in a series of “Lead & Learn” webinars, AVMA’s Dr. Mia Cary noted that “the red thread of the webinars in this series is all about leadership – specifically about providing you the expertise, knowledge and skills to serve as a leader in your practice or in your community.”  The inaugural webinar, recorded for future access, featured Zenithson Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP on Veterinarians: Leaders in educating clients and public regarding assistance animals.” The live webinars are open to all; recorded webinars will live behind the AVMA...

19 Jun

Posted at 01:03h in Veterinary News
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Just like their four-legged companions are to their owners, workers of companies considered pet friendly are more loyal and feel more connected to the company's mission than workers of other companies. A survey by Nationwide, in partnership with the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), finds that 90 percent of employees in pet-friendly companies feel fully engaged in their work compared with 65 percent of workers of other companies. A pet-friendly company is defined as one that allows workers to bring their pet to work at least once in a while or...

19 Jun

Posted at 00:53h in Veterinary News
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In an opinion piece on food safety published by Fortune, Neil Olson – a veterinarian and the dean of St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine – states that the “U.S. faces a severe shortage of veterinarians.”  He writes that “Every time Americans eat a cheeseburger without falling ill, they have veterinarians to thank” while noting that “there aren’t enough veterinarians to guarantee the safety of our food supply.  Read more....

19 Jun

Posted at 00:38h in Association Management
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Red flags such as a 6.3% decline in total donors and a 2.4% dip in total revenue year-over-year in the first quarter indicate charitable giving in the US could be slowing, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Elizabeth Boris of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute says it may be too early to declare a decline in giving, citing tax code changes that may have bumped up 2017 giving and the fact that most donations are made in the year's final quarter.  Read more.  Credit: The...

01 Jun

Posted at 13:04h in Peer to Peer EXTRA!
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Earlier this week, Banfield Pet Hospital released its 2018 State of Pet Health Report, which explores the science behind allergic dermatitis in pets and sheds light on flea, atopic and food allergies. This is the largest report of its kind, capturing medical data from more than 2.5 million dogs and 505,000 cats cared for by Banfield in 2017. With food allergies in humans being reported at an all-time high, veterinarians are seeing pet owners become increasingly concerned about food allergies in their pets. However, according to the report, food allergies are diagnosed...

25 May

Posted at 22:13h in VMAE News
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The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) – organizations that share a commitment to help veterinary practices thrive – have entered into a strategic partnership that will deliver a series of online financial seminars available to your members at no charge. VHMA and VMAE are launching a four-part webinar series, Boosting Your Financial IQ to Maximize Fiscal Performance, designed to elevate the financial literacy of those involved in veterinary management. The webinars will be delivered from 1-2 PM Eastern time on these topics and dates: Financial...