Lunch 'n' Learn

Lunch 'n' Learn sessions help busy MVMA members obtain CE credits without having to leave work and 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: 
MVMA Members: FREE
Non-Member MN Licensed Veterinarian: $45/per session
CVTs, VTs, VAs: $20/per session
Non-MN Licensed Veterinarian: $20/per session

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 SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 10 - Nutritional Management of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Degenerative Joint Disease
Abby Soderberg, DVM, Professional Consulting Veterinarian, Upper Midwest, Hill's Pet Nutrition

Learn about Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) and the impact these disease processes can have on our pets. This presentation provides clinical signs, tips for diagnosing, and touches on potential treatment modalities. This presentation also discusses numerous research studies and the insights gained from results. Learn how early intervention and nutrition can help improve the lives of aging pets!

Dr. Abby Soderberg earned her BS in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and her DVM from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Soderberg worked in small animal private practice for 5 years in Zimmerman, MN before taking on the role of professional consulting veterinarian for the upper midwest with Hill's Pet Nutrition in 2023. She is excited to use her experience in private practice and the Hill's mission to transform the lives of pets through nutrition. Outside of work, Dr. Soderberg enjoys traveling, reading, cross stitching, and trying new craft beers.

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Tuesday, July 8 - Building Your Construction Team for a Successful Project
Kate Korogi, Vice President of Sales, Karkela Construction

Whether you are opening a start-up practice, expanding your existing one or relocating, having the right construction team in place is essential for the successful launch of your veterinary practice. Learn more about the key stakeholders to engage and when to start to working with them to help ensure the project is done on time and on budget!

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Tuesday, August 12 - Atopic Dermatitis 
Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD, Small Animal Dermatology Specialist, Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs, Merck Animal Health

Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and returned to the university for an internship in Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery the following year. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and was accepted as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2017. Dr. McKinney has a rich background in clinical practice, research, and industry consulting. Currently serving as a Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health, Dr. McKinney specializes in dermatological solutions for companion animals, including traditional therapies, parasiticides, and innovations within the veterinary dermatology space. A seasoned speaker, consultant, and educator, Dr. McKinney is dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary dermatology through collaborative research, client-focused care, and strategic contributions to the veterinary healthcare community. She is passionate about education and helping her colleagues practice excellence in dermatology.

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Tuesday, September 9 - Eye Surgery Pro Tips 
Andrew Rogen, DVM, DACVO, Owner, Vet Eye Pros

Learn techniques for upgrading your ophthalmology surgery skills! This presentation will provide detailed information about common ocular surgeries including entropion, third eyelid gland prolapse, wedge-resection, conjunctival biopsy, and more as time allows. Dr. Andrew Rogen will provide tips and tricks for each procedure to help improve your outcomes and knowledge base.

Dr. Andrew Rogen is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist. Andrew's interest in veterinary medicine began at his family's small animal veterinary clinic and on their family farm near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Those two experiences convinced Andrew that caring for animals and their people was his passion. Andrew graduated from South Dakota State University prior to receiving a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 2015. He then completed both a small animal general internship and ophthalmology specialty internship in Oregon. Dr. Rogen completed a three-year comparative ophthalmology residency program at Eye Care for Animals while working in Southern California and Wisconsin. He attained board certification from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2020.

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Tuesday, October 14 - Plan, Invest, and Exit: Financial Ideas for Every Stage of Your Practice & Life
Jon Marquet, JD, CEPA, Retirement Plan Consultant, Trust Point, Inc.
Allyson Krause, CRPP, Managing Director for Retirement Plan Services, Trust Point, Inc.

Your financial life is complicated. And not just because the public markets can be volatile. Done right, financial planning and investing requires a full analysis of your assets, goals, risk tolerances, and an understanding of your practice and exit plan. We will present an overview of financial topics. And will impart actionable information, including through the examination of a hypothetical financial planning and practice sale scenario, to allow veterinarians to identify and understand financial issues in their life and work, including:

• Investing, including tax-advantaged vehicles, time-in the market, passive versus active, asset allocations, and target-date investments.
• Financial Planning, including financial planning metrics, budgeting, taxes, social security, RMDs, and estate planning.
• Exit Planning, including the process and team necessary to prepare your practice for a successful succession or sale that realizes its full value.

Jon Marquet is a lawyer (JD), certified exit planning advisor (CEPA®), and the retirement plan consultant at Trust Point Inc. He counsels clients and prospective clients concerning a variety of personal and business wealth management issues, including wealth management issues through and after the transition or sale of a business. Jon advocates for Trust Point’s full suite of wealth management services, while also developing essential, sustainable relationships with business owners and other community members. Jon believes in the realistic and achievable opportunity that proper wealth management offers for achieving long-term financial independence and infuses his passion into his work.

Allyson Krause is a certified retirement plan professional (CRPP™) and the managing director for retirement plan services at Trust Point, Inc. She oversees Trust Point’s employer-based retirement plan services department, including issues concerning 401(k) education, technology, and investment options. Allyson takes great pride in providing businesses retirement plan solutions that enhance owners’ and employees’ financial well-being and help prepare them for their financial future.

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