Veterinary Business Management Assoc. at Western University-VBMA

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

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Bridget Wagnon from Banfield for her talk, “Key Performance Indicators in General Practice”...
09/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Bridget Wagnon from Banfield for her talk, “Key Performance Indicators in General Practice” 🐾✨

Dr. Wagnon will walk us through key aspects of practice management, including financial analysis, strategic planning, practice innovation, and reputation management. We look forward to an insightful discussion on the business side of veterinary medicine and the tools that help practices grow and succeed!

📅 Wednesday, 9/9
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP A
🥪 West Coast Sandwiches

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Staci Brigham from Mission Pet Health for her talk, “Nothing Is Too Big: Navigating Life as...
09/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Staci Brigham from Mission Pet Health for her talk, “Nothing Is Too Big: Navigating Life as a DVM While Prioritizing Mental Health” 🐾

Life and a career in veterinary medicine can feel overwhelming at times. Dr. Brigham will discuss how to identify stressors, develop healthy ways to manage them, and prioritize mental well/being throughout your career. We look forward to an impactful and meaningful conversation!

📅 Wednesday 9/2
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP C
🥪 Lemonade sandwiches

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during club week!! We loved seeing some new and familiar faces! 🐾✨We hope...
09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during club week!! We loved seeing some new and familiar faces! 🐾✨

We hope everyone learned about all VBMA has to offer! Stay tuned in the coming months for information on how you can become a VBMA officer 👀👀

Shoutout to our incredible executive board for all of their hard work this year!! 🫶🏼❤️

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ram Singh from Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale for his talk “Mastering Client Relations a...
08/25/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Ram Singh from Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale for his talk “Mastering Client Relations and Exam Room Skills” this week!! 🐾✨

Dr. Singh will share valuable insights on building strong client relationships and navigating different levels of client communication in veterinary medicine. He’ll also walk students through practical, step-by-step exam room skills—both inside and outside the exam room.

We look forward to an engaging session focused on strengthening the communication and clinical skills future veterinarians can carry throughout their careers!

📅 Wednesday, 8/26
⏰ 12 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP B
🌮 El Pollo Loco

A huge thank you to Jose Izarpate, RVT for joining us and sharing his experiences and insights from all his years in vet...
08/23/2026

A huge thank you to Jose Izarpate, RVT for joining us and sharing his experiences and insights from all his years in veterinary medicine! 🐾

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to hear Jose’s perspective on mental wellness, resilience, and navigating the challenges that come with a career in veterinary medicine. His discussion highlighted the importance of mentorship, balance, and a supportive workplace culture in building a fulfilling and sustainable career.

Thank you, Jose, for such an engaging and meaningful conversation! And thank you to Vector for sponsoring our amazing lunch!

We’re excited to welcome Jose Izarpate, RVT for an important conversation on mental wellness in veterinary medicine! 🐾❤️...
08/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jose Izarpate, RVT for an important conversation on mental wellness in veterinary medicine! 🐾❤️‍🩹

Drawing from 24 years in the profession, Jose will share personal experiences and practical strategies for navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, and imposter syndrome while building resilience and maintaining balance.

Join us as we explore how mentorship, workplace culture, and leadership can help future veterinarians protect their well-being, sustain their passion, and thrive throughout their careers! ✨✨

📅 Wednesday, 8/19
⏰ 12pm
📍 HPC Amp 1 (downstairs!!)
📚 BCP C
🍽️ Luna Grill

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Fein to kickoff the start of a new year with her talk: “Ride The White Pony” ✨🐾F...
08/05/2026

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Fein to kickoff the start of a new year with her talk: “Ride The White Pony” ✨🐾

From dance major to board-certified internist, Dr. Fein’s journey proves that career paths don’t have to be linear. Through stories of unexpected pivots, small acts of courage, and learning to embrace the moments of “recalculating”, she’ll share how adaptability, authenticity, and the right mindset can lead to opportunities you never imagined.

We look forward to seeing all our members and some new faces next Wednesday!

📅 Wednesday, August 12th
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPC Amp 2
📚 BCP C
🌯 Chipotle

A huge thank you to Dr. Madeline Zurowsky from Alliance Animal Health for closing out our year with such an engaging ses...
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! 👏🏼✨

Join us in welcoming Dr. Madeline Zurowsky from Alliance Animal Health for our last event of the year: “Hollaback Pup,” ...
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

This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Christie Long, Chief Medical Officer of Modern Animal, for her talk on “Care, Co...
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

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