VSPA Spring 2025 Conference, DC/MD
VSPA Spring 2025 Conference, DC/MD
May 13 - 17, 2025  ·  Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion

The VSPA Spring 2025 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)

Unless otherwise stated in the session description, all sessions are open to VSPA hospital team members, invited guests, and sponsors.

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


The conference hotel is Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion, NW DC. See the Hotel page and click on the Hotel photo or name for the reservation link.

Or use this link:          Embassy Suites RESERVATION

NOTE - the default stay is May 12-16th - make sure to change the dates at the top of the reservations page.

Agenda
Tuesday, May 13
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Please enjoy your breakfast in the Atrio Cafe - it is included in your room rate.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
NDA required - a representative from each practice required, open to all members
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NDA required - members only
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
NDA required - members only
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
NDA required - members only
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Topics: 1. 2. 3.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sponsor Networking Session - everyone requested to attend.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, May 15
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Please enjoy your breakfast in the Atrio Cafe - it is included in your room rate.
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Effective training not only ensures that team members utilize proper patient care protocols and equipment, safeguarding both the patient and the healthcare team, but also contributes to improved operational outcomes.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
This course will explore how organizations can collaborate with distance learning programs to cultivate and expand their pool of skilled technicians.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Veterinary medicine has not experienced a business recession for the last fifteen years. In this unpredictable economy, we need to find ways to be prepared for an unexpected recession.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
This session explores the role of a Veterinary Social Worker (VSW) in addressing issues like grief counseling, team dynamics, and conflict resolution while demonstrating its return on investment (ROI).
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Learn to create frameworks and scripts in order to have difficult conversations with confidence.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Hub International presents the common cyber risk challenges facing the veterinary practice as well as newly emerging risks from the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Topics: 1. Acuity (tech to patient ratio) 2. 3.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, May 16
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Please enjoy your breakfast in the Atrio Cafe - it is included in your room rate.
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Hub International presents workplace violence and the unfortunate rise in incidents within the veterinary industry.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
A lighthearted yet informative guide for employers on navigating unionization efforts legally, understanding what they can and can’t do, and keeping calm in the process.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
This talk will review the reasons for maintaining good recordkeeping so that veterinarians and staff can compare their current methods against these standards.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
This talk will help to simplify the role of the medical record and provide guidance on basic dos and don’ts including the utilization of the 3 T’s: technicians, templates and technology,
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
This talk discusses how to provide an employees discount above the IRS regulation of 20% utilizing a pet care stipend and proposes a method to utilize the payroll accruals to perform the calculations.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Topics: 1. 2. 3.
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM
5:45 PM - 5:50 PM
5:45 PM - 5:50 PM
Meet in the lobby by 5:35pm for a 5:45 sharp departure for Apex Vets, then on to Ben's house for a reception.
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tour of Apex Vets followed by a reception at the home of Ben Donati.
Saturday, May 17
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please enjoy your breakfast in the Atrio Cafe - it is included in your room rate.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Each practice asked to send one representative. NOTE: It is essential for your person to stay for the ENTIRE session. Please select a rep who is committed to the event!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speakers

Cynthia MacKenzie, DVM

Dr. Cynthia MacKenzie joined the AVMA Trust staff in 2017. She represents the Trust around the country and works with veterinarians, practice staff and veterinary students to raise awareness of .... see more

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Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015
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Location: Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion, 4300 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC 20015