VSPA Spring 2023 Conference St Paul, MN
VSPA Spring 2023 Conference St Paul, MN
May 16 - 19, 2023  ·  The St Paul Hotel

The VSPA Spring 2023 Conference warmly invites the owners and administrators of independently owned veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals that are not in the competitive area of a current member to see what VSPA is about by attending our conference in-person or virtually. Is that you? If so - Welcome!

Check the VSPA Member Directory - Veterinary Specialty Practice Alliance (specialtyvets.com)

All sessions are open for VSPA hospital team members, invited guests, and sponsors to attend unless otherwise stated in the session description. And most sessions will also be presented virtually.

We are available anytime by email, text, or phone, and we look forward to hearing from you. pam@specialtyvets.com  or 919.219.5210

  • Most VSPA Conference sessions are recorded and available for viewing later. Sensitive financial sessions, roundtable discussions, and the Members' Business meeting are not recorded. The recording links will be posted on the VSPA Slack Workspace by June 15th. All recordings expire in 90 days. 
  • This conference does not have RACE CEUs. Note: many State Boards accept non-RACE CEUs. A certificate of attendance is available by request. 

The conference hotel is The Saint Paul - a lovely boutique property - Reservations www.saintpaulhotel.com or 800-292-9292

Agenda
Tuesday, May 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet in the hotel GRILL bar - we will walk to a restaurant at about 6:30
Wednesday, May 17
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
What was one of the best ideas you implemented in the past year or so? We will have markers, stickers, etc., to bedazzle!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Deli Lunch
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
VSPA Members Only
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Presentation of Compiled Management Statement and Compensation Survey VSPA Members Only
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presentation of Compiled Management Statement and Compensation Survey VSPA Members Only
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Breakout discussions - In-person guests welcome
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
An independent diagnostic laboratory!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
All welcome! Networking and Reconnecting (not an "official" function)
Thursday, May 18
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Veterinarian Inspired Coverage - Protecting you through it all
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
IsoPet® presents RadioGel™ yttrium-90 Precision Radionuclide Therapy to veterinary oncologists to treat dogs, cats, and horses suffering from cancerous tumors.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Celebrating 20 years of VSPA Support - see what is new and exciting at Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM
13-minute sessions w/beverages served
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Commemorating 20 years of Nestle Purina support of VSPA!
Friday, May 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
The New Operating System for the Modern Animal Hospital
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
When an individual experiences a situation that is physically or emotionally harmful, trauma can develop and leave a lasting impact on our well-being and how we engage with the world. In this workshop we will work to:
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4 topics & breakout group reports (see description below)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Resistance to and transition to full receiving status post-COVID.
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Roundtable wrap-up & Closing Remarks -Lessons learned, action plans – etc.
5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
5:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Reception and tour of Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota. Bus DEPARTS promptly at 6pm
Speakers

Mark Decourcy

Ellie Diagnostics is the fastest growing veterinary laboratory in the US. They focus on quality and take an innovative approach to laboratory services.

Anne Feltmate

I have been at UVS for 11 years. I've worn several hats over the years as Business Manager, Practice Manager, Chief Financial Officer and now Chief Operations Officer.

Karen Reynhout, DVM

Karen is the Hospital Director and CEO of Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota and has been active in the VSPA since 2015.

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Our Generous Sponsors
Enduring Sponsor - Nestle Purina
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LOCATION
The St Paul Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Location: The St Paul Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101