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/session
CVTs, VTs, VAs: $20/session
Non-MN Licensed Veterinarian: $20/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, March 10-Building Your Construction Team for a Successful Project
Katie Korogi, Vice President of Sales, Karkela Construction

This presentation will help walk you through the steps of creating the office/practice of your dreams It will assist in understanding and following proper codes and your equipment needs to give your patients the best care in the industry. The information provided will help you navigate the process of improving and growing your practice.

Katie Korogi is Vice President of Sales at Karkela Construction. Katie has close to 30 years’ experience in the veterinary and animal health design and construction industry. Karkela is in its 40^th year and has had the good fortune of consistent involvement in the Veterinary community. Katie has worked on small remodel/facelifts and large ground up facilities. Karkela continues to partner with the best in the industry, including equipment providers, finance, accounting, consultants, architects, brokers and more.

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Tuesday, April 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, Retirement Plan Services, Trust Point, Inc.

An overview of relevant financial topics. We will provide actionable information allowing veterinarians to identify and understand financial issues as they arise in their life and work, including information concerning financial planning, investing strategies, and transition and exit planning, in part through the examination of a hypothetical financial planning and practice sale scenario.

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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Tuesday, May 12-Comparing Tick Efficacy of Monthly Oral Products
Matt Eberts, DVM, Regional Consulting Veterinarian, Elanco Animal Health

Oral tick and flea medications have revolutionized veterinary practice and many options are available. This presentation will summarize studies directly comparing drug options in regard to tick efficacy and disease prevention.

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 northwoods 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.

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Tuesday, June 9-Angus' Angst: Nutritional Management of Canine Allergic Skin Disease
Abby Soderberg, DVM, Professional Consulting Veterinarian, Upper Midwest, Hill's Pet Nutrition

We will explore a case-based approach to managing environmental and food allergies in dogs. Specifically, you will learn about the most common sources of allergens, recommended diagnostics, and available treatment options. There will be a focus on nutritional management using hydrolyzed or limited-ingredient foods for food allergies, as well as specific nutritional strategies for canine atopic dermatitis.

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 five years in Zimmerman, MN, before transitioning to her current role as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian for the Upper Midwest with Hill's Pet Nutrition. She is eager to apply her private practice experience to the Hill's mission of transforming pet lives through nutrition. Outside of work, Dr. Soderberg enjoys traveling, reading, and trying new craft beers.