PURPOSE:
To expand student awareness and knowledge through scheduling speakers and organizing seminars to cover relevant topics to veterinary practice which lie outside the current veterinary medical curriculum, with an emphasis on business management, finance, leadership, marketing, law, and communication skills. To increase student and veterinarian interest and awareness regarding their financi
al affairs, entry into the job market, personal management skills, and opportunities that are available to persons with a DVM degree. To involve students and veterinarians in discussions with knowledgeable veterinary practice management consultants and advisers. To provide a forum for learning life skills and the principles of successful business management. NATIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
The national business certificate program is a great way to set yourself apart from other veterinarians when its time to look for that first job. VBMA's nationally recognized business certificate program provides students with professional training in the following four categories:
Category 1: Business Finance
Category 2: Business Operations, Management, & Ownership
Category 3: Business Leadership Skills
Category 4: Career and Personal Development
For more information on this unique program please contact one of our officers. YOU SHOULD JOIN VBMA IF:
You have no background in business
You have a business background but want to learn more and help others learn
You want to understand your contract
You want to rock your job interview
You want to understand the veterinary industry and get ideas for future jobs
You want to meet practice owners and find career prospects!
