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Veterinary Business Management Assoc. at Western University-VBMA

Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) chapter at Western University of Health Sciences.

05/02/2026

A huge thank you to Dr. Madeline Zurowsky from Alliance Animal Health for closing out our year with such an engaging session, “Hollaback Pup!”

This interactive workshop on small animal general practice rechecks was incredibly valuable. Through real case discussions, we saw how thoughtful rechecks can not only improve patient care, but also help build strong client relationships and support practice growth and revenue.

Thank you for an insightful and practical session to wrap up the year! We’re so grateful for your time and expertise! 👏🏼✨

04/28/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Madeline Zurowsky from Alliance Animal Health for our last event of the year: “Hollaback Pup,” an interactive workshop focused on small animal general practice recheck exams ✨🐾

Everyone wants to nail a diagnosis—but what happens when it takes more than a 30-minute visit, or when the patient isn’t improving? This session will walk through real cases and explore how thoughtful rechecks can strengthen client relationships, improve patient outcomes, and support practice growth and revenue.

📅 Wednesday, 4/29
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp II
📚 BCP B
🍽️ Luna Grill

04/21/2026

This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer of Modern Animal, for her talk on “Care, Collaboration, and Choice”✨🐾

This session will explore how to design a business model that meets both your needs and your clients’ expectations. Through a case-based review across Modern Animal clinics, Dr. Long will highlight real-life examples of how innovative approaches come to life in practice.

We’ll revisit the “why” behind what we do, and see how spectrum-of-care conversations, virtual care, and cross-functional team work all come together to deliver high-quality care that’s right for the patient, the client, the team, and the business.

📅 Wednesday, 4/22
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP C
🥖 Panera

04/18/2026

VBMA at Open House 2026!

What an amazing day at Open House! We loved sharing what the Veterinary Business Management Association is all about—with future vets and pet badge earners!

We educated Boy and Girl Scouts on how to identify foreign objects on physical examination, by having them feel stuffed animals’ bellies with an object inside! We loved seeing their enthusiasm and answering all of their questions about examinations!

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, and to the Scouts earning their pet badges—you all crushed it!

04/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Goldstein from Lakefield Veterinary Group for an insightful talk: “Understanding Myers-Briggs Communication Styles: How and Why It Is Important in Veterinary Hospitals”

This session will explore the different preferences and decision-making styles team members bring into both veterinary school and the hospital setting. Through real, day-to-day examples, Dr. Goldstein will highlight:
✨ How communication styles show up in clinical and team environments
✨ What you may experience personally and professionally
✨ How understanding these differences can improve teamwork and patient care

📅 Wednesday, 4/15
📍 HPC Amp 2
⏰ 12:00 PM
📚 BCP B
🥗 Sweetgreen

04/11/2026

A big thank you to Michael Glauser from PetCure Inc for joining us and delivering an engaging talk on the difference between management and leadership!

We loved the reminder that leadership is more than a title, it’s an action. Your insights on the differences between management and leadership, why that distinction matters, and how it can shape our careers were incredibly valuable.

Thank you for helping our members think more intentionally about how they lead and grow as future professionals! 👏🏼✨

04/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Michael Glauser from PetCure Inc. for an engaging talk: “The Difference Between Management and Leadership”

Leading is more than having a title, it’s an action. In this session, Michael will break down:
✨ The key differences between management and leadership
✨ Why this distinction is so important
✨ How it can shape and impact your career

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your leadership mindset and set yourself apart as a future veterinary professional! 🐾

📅 Wednesday, 4/8
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP Category B
🌮 El Pollo Loco

04/04/2026

A big thank you to Dr. Zachary Houghtaling from Companion Pet Partners (Orange County) for joining us and leading an insightful discussion on “Leadership in Vet Med”

We appreciated the reminder that veterinary medicine is a complex, ever-evolving field centered on animals, but ultimately driven by people. Your perspective on leadership misconceptions, what effective leadership truly looks like in practice, and how to navigate challenging moments when our leadership is tested was incredibly valuable.

Thank you for sharing your experience and helping our members grow as future leaders in veterinary medicine! 👏🏼✨

03/30/2026

This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Zachary Houghtaling from Companion Pet Partners (Orange County) for an engaging talk: “Leadership in Ver Med” ✨🐾

Veterinary medicine is a complex, ever-evolving field centered on animals, but ultimately driven by people. This session will dive into:
🐾 Common leadership misconceptions
🐾 What effective leadership actually looks like in practice
🐾 How to navigate challenging moments when your role as a leader is tested
A great opportunity to build the skills needed to lead with confidence in your future career!!

📅 Wednesday, April 1st
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP Category B
🍛 Waba Grill

03/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Doug McInnis from Western Veterinary Partners for an important and impactful talk: “Battling Burnout and Building Resilience” ✨

This session will explore burnout and compassion fatigue in veterinary medicine, including common warning signs and how they affect both personal and professional wellbeing.

Dr. McInnis will highlight how prevention requires a balance of individual strategies, like setting boundaries and practicing self care, and supportive workplace cultures that prioritize wellbeing.

📅 Wednesday, 3/25
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP C
🥪 Jersey Mikes

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