Digital badges show practice managers' credentials, expertiseMarch 10, 2020A new online tool from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) allows practice managers to digitally share their certified veterinary practice manager (CVPM) certification with colleagues and potential employers.
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VetSuccess metrics open to VHMA membersJanuary 28, 2020Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) has partnered with VetSuccess on a union that will provide its members with information to help grow their practices.
OVMA, VHMA to host Great Ideas ConferenceJune 13, 2018The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association in association with the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association will host the Great Ideas Conference in Collingwood, Ont., June 20-22. The event includes "how-to" sessions on a range of practice and life management topics, including human resources management, communication, marketing, and more. Mary Gardner, DVM, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, is among this year's speakers. In her lecture series, Dr. Gardner will explore the unique care of aging and geriatric patients, and discuss the role veterinarians play in preparing a client for the loss of their pet. The first installment of a three-part series by Dr. Gardner was recently featured in Veterinary Practice News ("Caring for the Geriatric Pet" can be found online here.) Other speakers include Jason Coe, DVM, Ph.D., who will discuss issues surrounding communication in the clinic, and offer strategies for how to navigate difficult conversations with clients and communicate effectively with staff, as well as Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, who will host a series related to personal health and wellness, including advice on how to avoid career burnout and maintain a proper work-life balance. New this year, the …
Veterinary Hospital Managers Association opens management prep courseMay 4, 2018 The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) has launched an online test preparation study program for individuals pursuing Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification or otherwise interested in refining and expanding their management skills. The course's outline, content, and correlating assignments were developed directly from the CVPM Task Analysis Outline and Recommended Reading List. Participants will receive a print copy of the CVPM Preparation Workbook, which will serve as a guide throughout the course and continue as a valuable workplace resource after the program concludes. Facilitated by Jessie Merritt, CVPM, the program covers five essential management domains identified by the CVPM certification course: Human resources Law and ethics Marketing Organization of the practice Finance The course explores veterinary management concepts common to both U.S. and Canadian practices. While only U.S. federal law is discussed, the workbook includes a list of Canadian federal laws as reference for managers working in that country. The program will run for nine consecutive Saturdays, from June 2 to July 28. Online meetings will be held for durations of 90 minutes beginning each morning at 8 a.m. Pacific time. Students will be given a workbook assignment after each meeting, as well as assigned readings from …
