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Lunch 'n' LearnLunch 'n' Learn sessions were developed in 2013 as a way to help busy MVMA members obtain CE credits without having to leave work. Lunch 'n' Learns are open to all veterinary professionals! These one-hour sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12–1 p.m. (central). Attendees receive 1 interactive CE credit. Pricing: WebEx software is used to conduct the online Lunch 'n' Learn series. Join a test meeting now to ensure your device is set up properly. LUNCH 'N' LEARN SCHEDULETuesday, Jan. 14: Structuring Your Exit: Understanding & Creating a Favorable Retirement Retiring on your own timeline after decades of working while providing for yourself and the others in your life is of the utmost importance for most veterinarians. We will discuss the available exit strategies based on the ideal type, whether through an associate, an acquisition, or a corporate group. Understanding and maximizing the terms of your agreement is sometimes more important than the sticker price. Together, we will review how employment agreements are shaped so you can get favorable terms and how payout structure can vary and be expansive depending on the offer you are trying to achieve. Bret has been in the veterinary industry for over 15 years and has worked within practice management since the beginning. Being through the industry in multiple different roles, Bret has broadened his acumen to help practice owners and key staff members make crucial decisions to help impact the patients, clients, colleagues, and practice. Given his extensive background in change and practice management, Bret has the knowledge to assist practice owners with increasing their profitability while preparing to sell their practice in their preferred timeframe. Click Here to RegisterTuesday, Feb. 11: Better Care Starts with Insured Clients! Dive into the world of pet medical insurance and discover how it’s revolutionizing the way hospital teams care for their patients. Topics to be covered include: What is pet medical insurance?; Key differences between the uninsured and insured patient experience; The Stop Treatment Threshold: what is it and how does it impact your team?; How to educate and empower your clients and team. Heather has over a decade of diverse experience in the veterinary industry. She has worn multiple hats, from practice manager to outside sales, and is now a licensed insurance producer serving as a Territory Partner for Trupanion. Heather's passion lies in empowering clients and veterinarians with the insights to navigate medical insurance seamlessly, ensuring pets receive optimal healthcare. Click Here to RegisterTuesday, March 11: Money Matters: Let's Talk About What Vet School Didn't Teach You About Your Personal & Practice Financials Ever wondered what in the world banks are doing in Animal Health? They seem to pop out of every corner! The secret’s out and the veterinary industry is quickly becoming one of the most pursued fields by financial intuitions. Aside from the overwhelming love and need that our pets provide, veterinarians are highly sought after due to the stability and a “recession-proof” industry. What does that mean for you as a provider? Join Bank of America veterinary-banking specialist, Tristyn Gies, as she walks through the financial implications of practice ownership, why your money matters, and what you didn’t learn in school. Whether you’re thinking about practice ownership or already own a practice, all are welcome and encouraged to apply as we continue to break down barriers and eliminate some of the fear and stress associated with practice financials. Hi, I’m Tristyn! I’m your Midwest veterinary banking partner. I work for Bank of America Practice Solutions, a boutique department of BOFA that focuses exclusively on private healthcare and works to champion and rally behind private practice ownership. My role is to provide custom financing solutions for every aspiring and current practice owners for the majority of their big financial needs. I’ve been with BOFA since 2020 and have worked with over 100 healthcare clients. While the bank has been lending for over 25 years in this space, I believe in data, accessible education and creating a smart, supportive network to make sure all my clients and partners feel equipped and empowered to pursue their dreams. Click Here To RegisterTuesday, April 8 - The Power of Four: Introducing Credelio Quattro Matt Eberts D.V.M. is an Elanco regional consulting veterinarian for companion animals. He received his D.V.M. in 1999 from Ohio State University and completed an internship at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Teaching Hospital. After the internship, he moved to Brainerd, Minnesota to work at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, becoming medical director and co-owner. The north woods of Minnesota is a hotspot of tick infections and managing tick-transmitted disease is a pillar of practice. Matt became involved in research regarding managing and diagnosing tick-borne infections, leading to multiple publications and academic presentations. He joined the team at Elanco Animal Health in 2016. Click Here to RegisterTuesday, May 13 - TBA Tuesday, June 10 - Nutrition Tuesday, July 8 - Construction Kate Korogi, Karkela Construction Tuesday, August 12 TBA Tuesday, September 9 TBA Tuesday, October 14-Investments Jon Marquet, JD, CEPA, Retirement Plan Consultant, Trust Point, Inc. Tuesday, November 11 TBA Tuesday, December 9 TBA Tuesday, January 13 Bret Halishak, Total Practice Sales Group Tuesday, February 10 TBA Tuesday, March 10 TBA Tuesday, April 14 TBA Tuesday, May 12 TBA Tuesday, June 9 TBA Tuesday, July 14 TBA |