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SUMMARY:Communicating Value and Building Your Bench
DESCRIPTION:Venue Information:\nWhen you turn right onto Training Hill Road\, the parking lot will be the first one on your left.  You can park anywhere in that parking lot except for the first two rows that have signs for faculty and staff only.  Chapman Hall will be on your right after you make the turn from Training Hill Road.\nCHAPMAN HALL\nCT State Middlesex Campus Map \n  \n \nJoin us for our Winter Meeting\nFeaturing Anthony Pierlioni\nTopics:\nLet Them Lead – Preparing the Hospital for Success When You Leave \nLeading our team effectively involves giving our team members the autonomy to make decisions and act as leaders\, regardless of their current job role. Participants will discover the power they have to delegate and grow the skills of their team members. Roleplay conversations will help attendees see how things might play out in their hospitals\, as they provide opportunity for the members of their team to take the next steps in their growth. Attendees will leave the session having identified their own bench and/or the steps needed to start building their bench in the future. \nCommunicating Value to Veterinary Clients \nEffectively communicating the value of the care\, services\, and products we provide in veterinary medicine is an ongoing struggle in our field. Attendees of this program will learn skills to effectively communicate value to their clients and will identify their personal struggles with and solutions for communicating value effectively. An emphasis in our conversations is placed on the understanding of the cost of running a veterinary practice. \nSpeaker:\nAnthony Pierlioni\nAnthony’s professional career began in social work\, which provided great value in his later career change to veterinary medicine. He has managed several veterinary practices\, including large specialty and emergency animal hospitals. His most popular book\, Veterinary Leadership Through Fresh Eyes – A Social Worker’s Approach to Veterinary Management\, was published in 2023. Anthony specializes in communication skills and developing and facilitating instructor-led trainings. He travels internationally leading seminars\, facilitating workshops\, and supporting aspiring public speakers and writers in the veterinary and conservation fields. \nThank you for our Sponsors!
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/feb-2026/
LOCATION:CT State Community College\, 100 Training Hill Road\, Middlesex\, CT\, 06457\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:You Say More Than You Think- Janine Driver
DESCRIPTION:VMCC ANNUAL MEETING\n\n \n\nFEATURING:\n \nJanine Driver is the CEO of the Body Language Institute\, the NY Times Best-Selling author of YOU SAY MORE THAN YOU THINK and top business-seller YOU CAN’T LIE TO ME\, an international trainer\, an award-winning keynote speaker\, and a retired ATF Investigator. \nJanine spent over 16 years as a federal law enforcement officer within the Department of Justice and now shares her cunning people-reading skills and verbal judo with thousands who work in the field of executive leadership\, law enforcement \, finance\, law\, human resources and sales; as well as the ATF\, FBI\, CIA\, and DIA. \nJanine has been ranked #1 in the “Inspiration” category in the World’s Top 30 Body Language Professionals and has been named one of the top twenty educational trendsetters in the meetings industry by Meetings Today magazine. Janine is a popular media guest on NBC’s TODAY Show\, Live with Kelly and Mark\, Court TV\, CNN Morning Show\, MSNBC\, and more. She is often quoted in publications\, such as the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, Cosmopolitan and Psychology Today. \nJanine’s corporate clients include top companies in the Fortune 500. We invited Janine to be with us today because We asked Janine to join us today to expand our knowledge on leadership and body language. \nFUN FACT: In the mid 90s while Janine worked as a Public Information Officer for ATF in NYC\, in the World Trade Center\, she did stand-up comedy at night. She even opened for Robin Williams\, Chris Rock\, and Ray Romano at Stand-up New York Comedy Club. \nTopics:\nYou Say More Than You Think – Based on her New York Times Best seller\nNew Body Language to Enhance Leadership\nInnovative Thinking\nInterviewing\nThank you to our SPONSORS!\nThank you to our GOLD SPONSOR\n \nThank you to our SILVER SPONSOR\n \nThank you Purina for sponsoring our Comedian and Happy Hour\n \nThank you to our sponsors\n \n 
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/janine-driver/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Eric Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall meeting\nFeaturing Eric D. Garcia.\nLocation: St Clements Castle\, Portland\n\n\n\nTopics:\n\nRising As a Leader in Animal Health – Leadership Lessons from the Kennel to Global Stage\nLeadership doesn’t always come with a roadmap—especially in animal health. In this deeply personal session\, I’ll share my own journey of growing from behind-the-scenes roles to leading conversations on some of the biggest stages in veterinary medicine. From cleaning kennels to advising global companies\, the path wasn’t linear—but every moment along the way shaped how I lead today. \nThis session is for anyone who’s ever wondered\, “Am I ready for more?”—whether that means managing a team\, stepping into ownership\, or making a bigger impact in the profession. Through real stories\, lessons learned the hard way\, and pivotal turning points\, I’ll explore how leadership shows up in unexpected places—and how you can grow into it with purpose\, authenticity\, and confidence. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA fresh perspective on what leadership looks like in animal health (and what it doesn’t)\nLessons learned from navigating change\nEncouragement and practical advice for stepping into new roles or business ownership\nInspiration to lead from wherever you are—right now\n\nWhether you’re just starting to find your voice or ready to take your next big leap\, this session will speak to the heart of what it means to grow as a leader in this profession. \n\nBranding Beyond the Logo: Building Emotional Connections\nIn this thought-provoking session\, we delve into the transformative power of cultivating\nemotional bonds with your clients. Beyond the surface of logos and slogans\, we explore the\nnuances of creating authentic connections that evoke trust\, loyalty\, and lasting impressions.\nDiscover how to infuse your veterinary practice with values and narratives that resonate deeply\nwith pet owners\, forging a unique identity that distinguishes you in a crowded market. Through\ncompelling case studies and actionable insights\, we showcase how to curate experiences that\ntouch hearts and minds\, transcending transactions to create meaningful relationships.\nJoin us as we unravel the strategies to elevate your veterinary brand\, tapping into the emotional\nfabric that links you to the pets you care for and the clients who entrust their companions to\nyour expertise. This lecture isn’t just about marketing – it’s about nurturing connections that\nendure and inspire\, ultimately defining your practice as a beacon of compassion and\nexcellence in the hearts of those you serve.\n\nNow Hiring: Strategic Branding and Marketing That Attracts Top Talent\nDiscover the winning formula for building a veterinary practice that becomes a magnet for\nexceptional talent in our engaging session. In an increasingly competitive landscape\, it’s\ncrucial to position your practice as a workplace of choice. Join us as we delve into the dynamic\nrealm of recruitment marketing and branding\, unveiling powerful strategies that resonate with\nprospective team members.\nExplore the art of crafting an authentic employer brand that reflects your practice’s\nvalues\, culture\, and commitment to professional growth. From creating compelling narratives\nthat highlight your unique offerings to leveraging social media\, online platforms\, and networking\nevents\, we’ll guide you through proven techniques to showcase your practice as the preferred\ndestination for veterinary professionals.\nThrough real-world examples and practical insights\, you’ll gain the tools to design recruitment\ncampaigns that not only attract top talent but also resonate with their aspirations. Whether\nyou’re a practice owner\, HR manager\, or industry professional\, this session empowers you to\nforge a workplace identity that stands out\, setting the stage for a dynamic team\nthat shares your vision and passion.\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Garcia isn’t just a marketing and technology expert—he’s someone who truly understands the inner workings of a veterinary practice. His journey started over a decade ago at Veterinary Medical Clinic\, where he rolled up his sleeves as an IT Administrator\, modernizing the hospital from the ground up. He overhauled the entire network\, integrated diagnostic tools\, and implemented a new practice management system—seeing firsthand how smart technology and efficient workflows could transform patient care. Before long\, he transitioned into business management\, helping the clinic grow while keeping a strong focus on client communication and patient experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis passion for blending technology\, marketing\, and veterinary medicine led him to take on the role of Vice President at Pets Vets and You\, a veterinary-exclusive marketing firm dedicated to helping clinics connect with their communities. After selling the company\, he founded Tapir—formerly Simply Done Tech Solutions—to continue empowering veterinary teams with practical\, real-world solutions for technology\, marketing\, and client engagement. \nWith hands-on experience inside veterinary hospitals\, Eric understands the challenges that come with running a busy practice. That’s why he’s spent years guiding veterinary teams on how to use technology and digital marketing to not only attract new clients but to build stronger relationships with pet owners.\n\n\nHis work has earned industry-wide recognition. He was named VMX 2020 Speaker of the Year\, has been published in three editions of Wiley’s Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult\, and has authored over 15 chapters on technology\, digital communication\, and marketing in veterinary medicine. He also served as the former marketing columnist for Today’s Veterinary Business\, where he provided veterinary professionals with actionable strategies to improve client engagement and practice growth. As the previous program chair for conferences like VMX\, he’s played a key role in shaping the conversations that matter most to veterinary professionals. \n\nBeyond technology and marketing\, Eric has a deep passion for improving communication with cat caregivers. He has served on advisory boards for organizations such as The Feline Veterinary Medical Association (formerly AAFP) and major pharmaceutical companies\, working to help veterinary teams better understand and connect with cat owners. \nAt the heart of it all\, Eric is a problem solver and a storyteller who believes that great technology and great communication can transform veterinary medicine. When he’s not consulting or speaking at conferences\, you’ll find him flying his drone across the world\, capturing breathtaking footage\, beekeeping\, or spoiling his two geriatric pups\, Elvis and Penny. \n\nIf there’s a better way to do something\, Eric will find it—and he’ll make sure veterinary teams feel confident using it.\n\n\nWe would like to thank Boehringer Ingelheim for sponsoring this evert
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/eric-garcia/
LOCATION:Saint Clements Castle & Marina\, 1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd\, Portland\, CT\, 06480\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kellie Ollah
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our\nSpring Meeting\n  \nTopics\nTrue Stories in Veterinary Practice: This session will discuss common (and hopefully some not so common) scenarios that come up in veterinary practice.  We will talk through the different ways to address each scenario and share ideas from our own practices that work.  Topics include client complaints\, staff issues\, and ethical conundrum\nWorkplace Culture: Go from Surviving to Thriving: If you are unsure about what behaviors and/or actions constitute a hostile work environment\, or have employees complaining about a supervisor’s behavior\, or your management radar tells you that there are other employee activities/undercurrents that could result in a liability for the practice\, then you should be proactively managing the risks associated with workplace harassment and discrimination to include providing harassment/discrimination prevention training to all employees.  Now is the time to better understand the laws and requirements in order to get sharp-eyed in spotting and stamping out potential harassment and discrimination before it clouds the workplace.\nSuccessfully Managing Conflict in Your Veterinary Practice: The reality is\, you probably spend all day long with your co-workers\, almost every single day of the week—and so\, it isn’t reasonable to expect that no conflict will ever exist at your practice. It is reasonable\, though\, as well as desirable\, to create a healthy working environment\, one where conflicts that arise are managed in a functional way\, a way that allows your practice to flourish. Plus\, from a practical standpoint\, if you’re in a supervisory position\, managing conflict is simply part of your job\nFeaturing: Kellie Ollah\nBio to Come!\n  \n  \nThank you to our Sponsors!\n       
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/spring2025/
LOCATION:Waters Edge Resort and Spa\, 1525 Boston Post Road\, Westbrook\, CT\, 06498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T080000
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SUMMARY:Monica Perry-Dixon
DESCRIPTION:VMCC Winter Meeting\nFeaturing Monica Dixon-Perry\nof Berry Dunn\n(formerly known as Burzenski and Co)\n  \nTopics of the day!\nRekindling the Spark: Igniting Passion in Veterinary Professionals Amidst Ongoing Challenges\n \nWhat in the World is Happening?!?! Tackling Employee Recruiting and Retention \nMaking Data Work for You: Increasing Veterinary Hospital Revenue by Tracking Key Metrics\n \n  \n \nAs a Senior Manager in BerryDunn’s Outsourced Accounting Practice Group\, Monica brings a wealth of knowledge in guiding veterinary practices to enhance their operations\, optimize processes\, and strengthen their community impact. With nearly four decades in the veterinary field\, Monica offers a unique perspective\, balancing empathy and insight to address the needs of her clients. She collaborates closely with stakeholders to develop tailored strategies that leverage available resources while staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.  \nMonica’s expertise includes advising veterinary practices of all scales on strategies to achieve sustainable growth\, improve organizational culture\, and enhance operational performance. She is recognized for her ability to foster unity\, address complex challenges\, and navigate the evolving landscape of veterinary care to support practice owners and leaders in fulfilling their strategic vision. \nMonica’s career journey has spanned diverse roles in veterinary leadership\, from overseeing a multi-doctor hospital to serving as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Mission Veterinary Partners. Monica is a frequent speaker on the global veterinary speaking circuit and is available for speaking engagements.
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/monica-perry-dixon/
LOCATION:Testa’s\, 26 South Center Street\, Southington\, CT\, 06489
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Dr. Andy Roark
DESCRIPTION:Veterinary Management Council of CT\nAnnual Meeting\nWednesday November 13\, 2024\n9AM-3PM\nHappy Hour and Comic Relief after the\npresentation– See below\nComix Roadhouse @ Mohegan Sun\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\nUncasville CT 06382\n\nJoin us as Dr. Andy Roark spends the day with us to discuss:\nDriving Change in Your Veterinary Practice from 9-10 am\nTeam Buy-in Survival Guide (workshop style) from 10-12 pm\nPersuasion in Practice: Changing Behaviors in Practice (workshop style) from\n1-3 pm\n  \nFree to all current VMCC members\nNon-members $125\n\nDr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times\, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award\, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine\, and the Veterinarian of the\nYear Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians. \nThank you to our Silver Tier Sponsor\n  \n\n\n\n\nComedy Networking Event!\nFollowing the meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed to relax and have more fun after the event? Join us for a Networking Comedy Event. This will be a separate event at the same location of the meeting. This event is at no additional charge for attendee’s. Comedy show will follow our meeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAKA “The Rice and Bean Joker\,” DARREN RIVERA has been entertaining audiences for more than a decade whether it’s been colleges and universities or comedy clubs all across the United States. He has won WCCC Last Local Comic Standing\, runner-up in Funniest Comic in New England. He has opened for Jo Koy\, Aisha Tyler and Gilbert Gottfried. He’s originally from the Bronx\, spent his adolescence in Bucks County\, PA\, and started his comedy career in Hartford\, CT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComedy event is at no additional charge for attendees. Two drink tickets will be provided and cash bar after that\nSign up quickly! \nComedy Event Sponsored by:
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/dr-andy-roark/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T150000
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SUMMARY:Wendy S Myers
DESCRIPTION:Agenda for the day:\nManagement Sessions: 9 a.m. to Noon \n9:00 to 9:50 a.m. Survival Tips When You’re Short-Staffed \nYour hospital is short-staffed\, and most of us don’t believe it will get better soon. A study found 35% of veterinarians and technicians will quit in the next 3 to 5 years\, along with 27% of client service representatives. You need solutions to reduce job stress and increase productivity. What you’ll learn: \n\nGet 10 efficiency tips you can implement right now\nAsk\, “Why do we do it this way?” to identify and eliminate duplicate tasks\nStreamline processes\, cutting minutes that add up to hours\nUse technology to reduce time-sucking tasks\nSet blocks of time to efficiently complete administrative duties\n\n  \n10:00 to 10:50 a.m. How to Drive In-Clinic Pharmacy Sales \nYour team spends three hours a day processing prescription requests from third-party online pharmacies. The task robs revenue from your practice and puts stress on your overworked and short-staffed team. Up to 30% of hospital revenue comes from your pharmacy. Your staff needs to lead clients to buy medications from you. Find out how to do it. \n\nThe #1 pharmacy mistake that costs you thousands\nSet up refill reminders for preventive compliance and recurring revenue\nUse instant rebates and online store offers to beat outside pharmacies’ prices\nDrive pharmacy income with a combination of in-clinic sales\, curbside pickups\, and online store\n\n  \n11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Overcoming the “I Can’t Afford It” Objection \nBefore conversations even start\, 58% of veterinarians anticipate client objections to treatments. Why are we so terrified to talk about money? Every employee must talk to clients about money\, from presenting treatment plans to explaining fees to phone shoppers. Get training on how to confidently talk about money (without feeling guilty). What you’ll learn: \n\nHow to explain diagnoses and treatments that increase client understanding\nProject confidence through your body language and teaching tools\nScripts to talk about the cost of care\nHow to ask for signed consents for treatments and emergencies\nWays to respond when clients can’t afford care\n\n  \n1:00 to 3:00 p.m: Client Service Representative Sessions: . \n  \n  \n1:00 to 1:50 p.m. Everything You Need to Know About Scheduling \nYour schedule is a hot mess. Doctors are double booked\, clients can’t get appointments right away\, and you’re turning away new clients. It’s causing you stress and costing you lost business. What you’ll learn: \n\nWhen to send reminders and what reminders and confirmations should say\nScheduling guidelines for doctor and technician appointments\nOrganize appointments for efficient exam flow\nHow to see sick patients the same day\n\n  \n2:00 to 3:00 p.m. What to Say When Clients Challenge You \nYou’re short-staffed. You’re overbooked. Clients are jerks. Let’s save your sanity. Learn how to respond to these challenging clients: \n\nWhen clients turn into bullies and verbally abuse staff\nWhen clients arrive late for appointments and wreck your schedule\nWhen clients demand appointments\, but your schedule is full\nWhen clients argue about drug-monitoring tests for medication refills\n\n  \nMeet your consultant: \nBest known as the “Queen of Scripts\,” Wendy S. Myers\, CVJ\, has taught communication and client service skills for more than two decades. As founder of Communication Solutions for Veterinarians\, she teaches practical skills through online courses\, onsite consulting\, and conferences. Wendy was a partner in an AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency practice for 5 years. She’s authored 6 books and a column for Veterinary Practice News magazine for 11 years. Wendy is a RACE CE provider. Learn about her online courses and community at CsvetsCourses.com. \nContact: Wendy S. Myers\, CVJ\, President\, Communication Solutions for Veterinarians Inc.\, wmyers@csvets.com; CsvetsCourses.com; Facebook.com/csvets; YouTube.com/csvets \n  \nCourses are approved for 3 hours of RACE CE credit. CE certificates will be emailed post-event. Attendees will scan a QR code to download lecture notes.  Courses are approved for 2 hours of RACE CE credit. CE certificates will be emailed post-event. \nThank you to our sponsors
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/september_2024/
LOCATION:Indian Hill Country Club\, 11 Golf Street\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Amy Newfield  CVT
DESCRIPTION:VMCC SPRING MEETING\nPresented by Amy Newfield\, CVT\nAuthor of “Oops\, My Team is Toxic” and “Oops\, I Became a Manager”\n \nTopics for the day:\nTurning Negativity Around \nPreventing Burnout \n Due to limited seating and anticipated turnout\, at this time RSVP is only open to current 2024 members. We will open up individual tickets sales on March 15th 2024
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/amy-newfield-cvt/
LOCATION:Waters Edge Resort and Spa\, 1525 Boston Post Road\, Westbrook\, CT\, 06498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T080000
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SUMMARY:2024 CVMA Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association\nis pleased to welcome\nWailani Sung\, MS\, PhD\, DVM\, DACVB \nWednesday\, April 24th for a full day of CE Programming.\n  \nSpecial Evening Event for CVMA Members Only\n Cocktails & CE with Dr. Sung\nTuesday\, April 23rd\, 6:30-8:00 pm\n\n  \nWith special thanks to our generous partners \n  \nPlatinum Sponsor \n \n  \nGold Sponsors \n  \n       \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPricing \n\n\n\n\nProgram\nMember/ Technician\nNon-Member/ Technician\nHonor Roll Member\nStudent\n\n\nTues\, April 23 – Cocktails & CE\n$50\nN/A\n$50\nN/A\n\n\nWed\, April 24 – Spring Meeting\n$250\n$350\n$190\n$190\n\n\nWed\, May 8 – Behavioral Pharmacology Webinar\n$20\n$30 after 4/24\n$20\n$30 after 4/24\n$20\n$30 after 4/24\n$20\n$30 after 4/24\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER NOW\nCVMA Members\, please sign into your CVMA account to receive member pricing and information about member program benefits.   \n  \nWednesday\, April 24: Schedule for the Day \n8:00 am – 8:30 am  Breakfast  \n8:30 am – 9:30 am   How do I treat Behavioral Problems in General Practice? \n9:30 am – 9:45 am  Morning Refreshments  \n9:45 am – 10:45 am  Red Flag Puppies & Kittens: Identifying Early Behavior Problems  \n10:45 am – 11:45 am  Case Study Review (interactive) \n11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch  \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  Defiant Teens: How to Help Clients Manage Adolescent Dogs  \n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Behavioral and Health Considerations in Our Aging Pets \n3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Refreshments  \n3:15 pm – 4:15 pm:  Pre-submitted Q & As \n  \nSession Details \nHow do I treat Behavioral Problems in General Practice? \nAttendees will learn about the most common behavior problems presented to the general practitioner. They will learn how to manage and treat dogs and cats exhibiting fear\, aggression or anxiety. We will review how to address inappropriate elimination behavior in cats. We will review behavior modification techniques and the use of psychopharmacology for these specific behavior problems. \n  \n  \nRed Flag Puppies & Kittens: Identifying Early Behavior Problems \nWe will review why socialization is important for kittens and puppies and how pet parents can socialize their pets. We will also discuss how to recognize puppies and kittens that show early signs of behavioral problems. Unfortunately\, puppies and kittens displaying behavioral issues at this age will not grow out of it. We will also review recommendations to provide to pet parents with puppies/kittens with behavioral disorders. \n  \nCase Study Review  \nWe will review a case study on canine aggression\, feline aggression and canine anxiety. We will review how to take a behavioral history. What are the crucial questions to ask the pet parent? We will also review how to make a diagnosis and prognosis. We will discuss how to develop a treatment plan. We will also discuss how to select psychoactive medications. \n  \nDefiant Teens: How to Help Clients Manage Adolescent Dogs \nThe majority of veterinarians know that socialization for puppies is crucial in the development of a behaviorally well adjusted adult dog. What happens after socialization? What are potential behavioral issues that adolescent/teenaged dogs may encounter? We will discuss recommendations that will help our pet parents manage and retain these dogs through their teenager period. \n  \nBehavioral and Health Considerations in Our Aging Pets \nAttendees will learn to recognize the signs of pain\, normal aging and cognitive dysfunction in senior dogs and cats. We will review the current treatment recommendations to address cognitive dysfunction and other conditions that affect senior dogs and cats. \n  \nAsk Dr. Sung: Answers to YOUR questions  \nAttendees have an opportunity to submit questions that will be answered. Expected topics that will be covered include aggression and anxiety disorders in dogs and cats. \n  \nCocktails & CE with Dr. Wailani Sung  \nImproving the Patient Experience During Veterinary Visits  \nTuesday\, April 23\, 6:30-8pm  \nThe Inn at Middletown \n1 CE Credit \nCash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available 6:30-7:00 pm. Dr. Sung will present a one hour program 7:00-8:00 pm. \nRegistration is limited! This event is only open to CVMA members\, who are invited to bring one (1) member of their team.* \nTickets are $50 per pair \n*Please inquire at info@ctvet.org about purchasing tickets for additional team members. \n  \nPsychopharmacology for General Practitioners A Webinar with Dr. Wailani Sung  \nWednesday\, May 8th \n6:30 pm – 8:30pm  \nIn this 2-hour webinar\, Dr. Sung will take a deeper dive into the medications prescribed to treat behavioral disorders. She will review the FDA approved medications and human generic medications used to treat behavioral disorders in dogs and cats; and will go through the process of drug selection for a patient with a behavioral disorder. \nRegister today with the Spring Meeting to receive promotional pricing of $20. \n  \n  \nWailani Sung\, MS\, PhD\, DVM\, DACVB \n \nDr. Wailani Sung obtained her Master’s degree\, Doctorate in Psychology\, and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She achieved hen board certification in veterinary behavioral medicine. Dr. Sung provides behavior consultations for privately owned pets and also oversees the shelter behavior program at the San Francisco SPCA. \nDr. Sung is a co-author of the book\, “From Fearful to Fear Free”\, in which she collaborated with Dr. Marty Becker\, veterinary colleague Dr. Lisa Radosta\, and renowned trainer Mikkel Becker. Dr. Sung also co-authored a chapter in “Decoding your Cat”. Dr. Sung has been a contributor to the websites PetCoach and PetMD. Dr. Sung has written chapters for the following veterinary textbooks: Behavior of Exotic Pets; Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior\, 2nd Edition; Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline: 7th edition; Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarians and Staff\, 2nd edition; Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine. Dr. Sung was interviewed on the documentary\, Cat Tales by NOVA: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/cat-tales/ and on the Netflix documentary\, Inside the Mind of a Cat. \n 
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/2024-cvma-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Veterinary Leadership through Fresh Eyes: A social worker's approach to veterinary management
DESCRIPTION:Winter Meeting\nWednesday February 14\, 2024\nVeterinary Leadership- Veterinary through Fresh Eyes\,  A social worker’s approach to veterinary management \nTopics for the day:\n\nUnreasonable Hospitality – How do we rise above normal service and turn our baseline transactions into meaningful human connection? One size fits one client care provides us the opportunity to make a difference for our clients and our teams\, and in order to do this\, we must take what we do\, not ourselves\, seriously.   \nHiring in the New Reality – Gone are the days of hiring managers having the upper hand in the interview process. Good candidates are few and far between. We need to stop stalling the hiring process\, developing creative approaches to aligning your hiring team\, and thinking outside the box for your next hire.  \nIt’s Okay to Cry – We know that veterinary medicine is not an easy field to get started in. It is important that we support our newest team members\, who enter our field with high hopes and sometimes unrealistic expectations. This presentation talks about empathy in a relatable way for veterinary leaders\, helping us find a better approach than the standard of telling people to “toughen up.”  \nPresenter Anthony Pierlioni \nIn the fast-paced and ever-changing\, modern world\, veterinary medicine has fallen behind in several key areas. Our leaders need to find creative ways to build and support our teams\, taking proactive approaches to growing and attracting talent. There is much hope\, plenty of room\, and considerable need for forward thinking professionals to abandon the status quo and begin doing what makes sense. The morning topics : Unreasonable Hospitality\, Hiring in the New Reality and It’s Okay to Cry will weave together a new outlook.  Anthony is the Manger\, Training & Facilitation for the world’s largest veterinary organization. He joined the learning and development part of the field after years of management experience in hybrid\, GP and specialty hospitals. \nAnthony also has years of management experience in the field of social work\, which has proven quite useful in the veterinary field. In 2023\, Anthony’s book\, Veterinary Leadership through Fresh Eyes\, A Social Worker’s Approach to Veterinary Management\, was published. It details his transition to the veterinary profession after years of experience in leadership roles in social work and the NCAA. \nAnthony’s passion is animals – particularly turtles. For years\, he worked with the veterinary community during his part in developing and helping operate the Turtle Room\, a non-profit organization that works to educate the public on the plight of turtles and tortoises\, and also to preserve and conserve them. \n  \nNetworking and Breakfast begins 8:15am Program 9:00am – 12:00pm \nRSVP by 02/09/24 \nMembership is open to those involved in the management of your veterinary practice whether they involve human resources\, inventory\, or financials (owners\, practice and office managers\, technicians with management responsibilities \nAnthony will have his books available at the meeting for purchasing and signing.
URL:https://vmcc-ct.org/events/fresh-eyes/
LOCATION:Testa’s\, 26 South Center Street\, Southington\, CT\, 06489
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