Suffering in Silence: Osteoarthritis and Chronic Pain in Cats

02/23/2022 | Dr. David Rousseau

Presented in partnership with Zoetis. Feline Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common disease that affects cats’ quality of life and we need to be able to recognize the behaviors cats display that indicate OA is present. The new science of OA pain has identified additional targets to help us manage feline OA pain more effectively. Join us to discuss tips, tools and strategies for identifying, diagnosing and treating OA pain in cats. We’ll look at current treatments for pain and explore future options such as targeting Nerve Growth Factor (NGF).

Wellbeing Study: Impact of the Pandemic on Veterinary Practitioners & Staff

01/27/2022 | Dr. Joseph Hahn, DVM

Merck’s latest wellbeing research, in collaboration with the AVMA, was released on January 18, 2022 and reveals mental health and psychological insights among Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Support Staff. Conducted in the fall of 2021, the wide-ranging Veterinary Wellbeing Study is the third survey since 2017 and the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The study had a goal to examine and bring critical awareness to the challenges impacting the veterinary profession, while highlighting the impact that the pandemic has on practitioners and staff. For the first time, the study includes responses from veterinary technicians and support staff and their perspectives on the challenges they are currently facing in work.

M3 - Medical Math Mentality

11/10/2021 | ALYSSA MAGES, BS, CVT & CAITLIN KEAT, BS, MS

Math is the subject that tends to elicit more than a few groans and let’s be honest, it can cause some serious brain cramps. But in our profession, it’s necessary, so this becomes pain with a purpose! This presentation covers the foundations of medical math from conversions to dilutions, takes a deeper dive into IVF, and culminates with CRIs. Woven throughout are some EVTips to make the process as smooth as possible in creating a math mentality instead of the math making us mental!

Mentoring: From Good To Great

08/12/2021 | DR. ADDIE REINHARD, DVM, MS

We are pleased to partner with Merck Animal Health for the August VetFuel event to bring you a session focused on the attributes outside of clinical care that a well-rounded mentor should possess, and what it takes to create a long-lasting valuable outcome for both the mentor and learner.

New Science to Change Your Approach to Parasite Control

06/30/2021 | Dr. Byron Blagburn, M.S., Ph.D.

CVP is pleased to partner with Merck Animal Health for the June VetFuel™ series presented by Dr. Byron Blagburn, M.S., Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor Diplomate (Hon.), Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, on new science about feline parasite control with a focus on feline heartworm and its importance.

Communicate to De-escalate

05/20/2021 | Alyssa Mages, CVT and Caitlin Keat

Telemedicine: Thrive, Don't Just Survive

04/22/2021 | Hilary Jones, DVM, Co-Founder & CVO of TeleTails

We are pleased to partner with TeleTails and VetBloom for a VetFuel discussion about Telemedicine. Over the last year, we have all had to make changes in how our practices operate and offer care. For many, this involved adopting new technologies, such as telemedicine. During this session we will focus on how to think about digital care in your practice, rather than just how to use it. How we implement and position virtual care is a lens to reevaluate our relationships with our work, our clients, and our communities. To thrive in veterinary medicine moving forward means leveraging these new tools and technology to help us grow client relationships and engagement, save time and stress, and highlight personal/professional wellness.

Hilary Jones, DVM, Co-founder & CVO of TeleTails

Dr. Hilary Jones graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and completed a small animal rotating internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialist, now BluePearl Downtown. During her time as a primary care and emergency clinician in New York City she was inspired to look for a better way to connect with her clients and their pets leading to the development of TeleTails. Since its launch, Hilary has been working daily with veterinary teams across the country and thought leaders such as the AVMA, AAVSB, and state associations to help veterinary medicine safely evolve digitally. She speaks on the benefits, opportunities, and economics of implementing telemedicine in veterinary practice.

Building Your Financial House

03/16/2021 | ANDREW ROTZ, CFP®, CCFC, DIRECTOR OF PERSONAL FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

As you move through your veterinary career, Andrew breaks it down from laying the foundation, to working your way up to create balance, security, and happiness in your personal and professional life. Andrew talks about smart investments, potential practice ownership, what your benefits should look like, and more.

ANDREW ROTZ, CFP®, CCFC, DIRECTOR OF PERSONAL FINANCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Andrew Rotz is a CFP® Practitioner, Certified College Financial Consultant, NAPFA member, and financial professional currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Finance. In his role as the director of personal finance and financial literacy, Andrew believes personal finance is a lifelong endeavor that is influenced by many factors including interests, abilities, values, personality, background, market conditions, and circumstances. As a financial advisor, Andrew helps students and their families know and understand their needs, wishes, wants and the world that influences them to make intentional financial and life decisions. His mission is to enrich, educate, and engage the veterinary community to achieve better financial wellness and peace of mind. Andrew is co-host of Pawcast: Navigating the Veterinary Profession, a podcast offering advice to the veterinary profession on career development, personal finance and the business of veterinary medicine. Andrew also serves his country as a US Navy Reserve officer.

NEW INSIGHTS INTO VETERINARIAN WELLBEING AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT

02/03/2021 | DR. SHERYL GAMBLE, DVM, MS, SENIOR VETERINARIAN, SOUTHEAST REGION, MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH | In Partnership with MERCK Animal Health

Authenticity & Strengthening The Leadership Presence of Veterinary Women

10/27/2020 | DR. LAURA PLETZ, PRESIDENT-ELECT. WOMEN'S VETERINARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE | In Partnership with Royal Canin

Enhancing Intercultural Competency

09/29/2020 | Dr. Latonia Craig, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence, Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Understanding and Maximizing the Value of Your Veterinary Property

08/25/2020 | Daniel Eisenstadt, CEO and Chairman of Terravet Real Estate Solutions

Industry Outlook Amid COVID-19 with AVMA Chief Economist

07/20/2020 | Matthew Salois, PhD, Chief Economist, Head of Economic Division, American Veterinary Medical Association

The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on us as a society and on every industry across the globe. CVP is pleased to partner with Dr. Matt Salois, Chief Economist of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), to host a discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the veterinarian industry. Dr. Salois will present industry data and trends and share his valuable insights on how and when the veterinary industry may recover, opportunities for the future and other factors that we should pay close attention to. Dr. Salois has been using economics to translate data into insights for the veterinary industry for more than 8 years, with a strong focus on keeping pets and people healthy. Please join us in this thoughtful discussion with Dr. Salois. Matthew Salois, PhD, Chief Economist, Head of Economic Division, American Veterinary Medical Association Dr. Matt Salois is an executive-level analytics leader with experience developing research strategies and leading teams of analytical professionals to unlock actionable insights hidden inside data to deliver value to businesses and organizations while also promoting social change. He is skilled in distilling complex information into fact-based and compelling data-driven stories that are powerful and persuasive. Prior to joining the AVMA in 2018, Dr. Salois was the Director of Global Scientific Affairs and Policy for Elanco and Chief Economist, Director of Economic Research & Market Research for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Guidance for Approaching Your Financial Health with Student Debt

06/24/2020 | Andrew Rotz, CFP, CCF, Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy for NC State University's College of Veterinary Medicine

There is a financial burden with becoming a veterinarian today and many young associates, recent grads and students are faced with the challenge of managing their student debt while establishing their careers. Community Veterinary Partners is pleased to partner with Andrew Rotz, CFP, CCFP, Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in hosting this educational discussion designed to demonstrate that there are options available to help our young associates and students in managing their student debt while establishing a healthy financial life for themselves and their families. This discussion will also be beneficial for veterinary Practice Owners and Practice Managers seeking to understand the student loan repayment challenges confronting today’s young associates and new graduates. Content will include debt repayment and financial planning examples based on real-world examples and guidance on how to figure out your own approach to repaying student debt. Andrew Rotz, CFP, CCF, Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy for NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Andrew’s focus in his role as Director of Personal Finance and Financial Literacy for NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is to educate the DVM and Graduate Student populations and facilitate sound financial practices throughout the community via didactic and para-curricular working sessions in addition to one-on-one holistic financial counseling sessions. He believes that reasonable and thoughtful personal choices over extended periods lead to financially successful individuals. Prior to joining NC State University’s CVM, Andrew was an active duty U.S. Naval officer and spent time with Fidelity Investments, where he earned his Series 7, Series 63, Series 66, and Life & Health Insurance licenses, in addition to his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional credential. He continues to serve as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve as an Information Warfare Officer specializing in Space Operations while continuing his work to expand the financial literacy and wellness programs at NC State University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida while completing the ROTC program prior to his commissioning into the U.S. Navy. He earned his Certified College Financial Consultant credential to better support his students and is currently working towards his MBA at NC State University with a focus in Finance.

COVID-19 Restrictions are Loosening, Now What?

06/04/2020 | Frank Muggia, Partner, Harris Beach

The restrictions placed on businesses by local, state and national governments created a number of challenges for veterinary practices. And now, as restrictions are starting to lift, veterinary practice owners are left to figure out how to safely see patients, deliver an exemplary customer experience, protect their teams, all while not exposing their businesses. Community Veterinary Partners is happy to partner with Harris Beach to bring Frank Muggia, leading veterinary practice attorney and President of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association to veterinary practice owners to answer these questions, as well as help to provide guidance on whether or not to require clients to wear masks and if you should require temperature checks for anyone entering your facility. Frank Muggia, Partner, Harris Beach Frank is a leading veterinary attorney and is nationally known in the field of veterinary law and ethics. As an attorney for Harris Beach, he has been involved in the buying and selling of veterinary practices nationwide, is well-versed in all aspects of veterinary practice law, and counsels small animal, equine, bovine and exotic animal practices. Frank is also the incoming President of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association.

Navigating the COVID-19 Quagmire for Veterinary Practices

05/21/2020 | Frank Muggia, Partner, Harris Beach / Scott Piper, Attorney, Harris Beach

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring new levels of uncertainty to veterinary practices and navigating the complexities of protecting your staff while seeing patients and ensuring you are making sound business decisions can be daunting. Community Veterinary Partners is happy to partner with Harris Beach to bring Frank Muggia, leading veterinary practice attorney and President of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association and Scott Piper, a partner who regularly advises veterinary practices on labor and employment issues, to veterinary practice owners and industry partners to address ways veterinary practice owners can be compliant while navigating the COVID-19 quagmire, continue to see patients while protecting their teams and avoid potential missteps while taking advantage of the Federal Government’s Paycheck Protection Program.

Frank Muggia, Partner, Harris BeachFrank is a leading veterinary attorney and is nationally known in the field of veterinary law and ethics. As an attorney for Harris Beach, he has been involved in the buying and selling of veterinary practices nationwide, is well-versed in all aspects of veterinary practice law, and counsels small animal, equine, bovine and exotic animal practices. Frank is also the incoming President of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association.Scott Piper, Attorney, Harris BeachScott brings extensive private practice and in-house counsel experience in all areas of labor and employment litigation to his client engagements. He represents employers in the wide range of labor and employment law matters, from intricate employment class action lawsuits to litigation involving all types of workplace disputes such as claims of unlawful termination, discrimination, harassment, and unpaid wages or benefits. Scott’s practice includes preparing and negotiating separation packages and advising on contractual issues such as employment agreements and non-compete agreements.