VSPA Fall 2024 Conference Denver, CO

November 6 - 10, 2024 · Magnolia Denver

The VSPA Fall 2024 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. Is that you? If so - Welcome!

Check the VSPA Member Directory - Veterinary Specialty Practice Alliance (specialtyvets.com). We are available anytime by email, text, or phone, and we look forward to hearing from you. pam@specialtyvets.com or 919.219.5210.

Also - consider attending Ascend: The Independent Summit for Veterinary Leadership on SUNDAY 11/10/2024! It is a separate event in the same location where the leaders of ALL independent veterinary practices are invited to attend. Here is the link for information and registration for the SUNDAY Ascend Summit. https://www.eventleaf.com/e/Ascend2024

**NOTE - there are no "live virtual" sessions. Recorded sessions will be available after the conference.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 6

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting

Suite 170

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Ꙭ Casual Gathering

Gather in the hotel bar for conversation and connection.

Thursday, November 7

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Members Business Meeting

VSPA NDA Members Only - Larimer/Champa

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Bio Break

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

Ꙭ Presidents Opening

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ꙭ Level Up Leadership - Growing Leaders through Coaching and Engagement

It’s not about being “the boss” or driving results; it’s about connecting with people first! When people come first, improvement in outcomes, goals, and the bottom line is the natural result. more ....

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ꙭ Lunch

Magnolia Lounge - all meals and breaks

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Level Up Leadership continued

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Bio Break

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Ꙭ Strengths & Shortcomings: A Survey Analysis of In-Hopsital Training Programs for Future Veterinary Professionals

Facilitated by Danielle Russ

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Breakout Discussions

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ꙭ Break

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Ꙭ Sponsor Networking

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Ꙭ Meow Wolf - Your journey to the unknown! $40pp

Meow Wolf immersive art experience - and memorable! Travel to the first multiversal transit station serving Earth! Explore four alien worlds joined together in a rare cosmic event – a place where memories are currency. https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver

Friday, November 8

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Ꙭ Breakfast

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ꙭ Stitch It Up! - A Mantra for Proactive Responses Under Stress

Stitch It Up! uses concepts and strategies from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to support a four-step mental approach to move individuals from a state of reactive living to a state of strategic and intentional response. more ....

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ꙭ Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Financial Statements Made Easy - how (and why) to enter your financial data!

Discover the answers to all your burning questions! See the expanded description for IMPORTANT reports to bring to unlock the secrets to maximizing your data while ensuring MgtStmt accuracy. Learn how to streamline data entry techniques. more ....

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ꙭ Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Ꙭ Beyond the Buzz: Crafting Your Tailored Marketing Strategy

In a world saturated with sales pitches, it’s time to cut through the noise. Join us as we explore the full-funnel approach to marketing, uncovering how it can .... more ....

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM

Bio break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Ꙭ Social Media Magic: Creating Compelling Content With The Help Of AI

Unlock social media success! Learn how AI can streamline your creative process, enhance your content’s impact, and save you valuable time. more ....

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Ꙭ Break

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Breakout Discussions

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Bio break

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Ꙭ Sponsor Networking

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ꙭ Reception

Saturday, November 9

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Ꙭ Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Ꙭ Placing Fear Free(TM) at the center of your Specialty/Emergency Practice

Decreased Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) of the pet creates a positive, lasting effect on the pet, the entire staff, and ultimately, the practice's bottom line. Sound too good to be true in an emergency or specialty setting? more ....

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ꙭ Financial Triage

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ꙭ Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ꙭ Breakout Discussions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ꙭ Lunch

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ꙭ Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies Tour & Reception

The bus departs promptly at 2pm. Meet in lobby by 1:50pm.

Sunday, November 10

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ascend: The Independent Summit for Veterinary Leadership

This is a separate event with special pricing for VSPA members. Please see: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/Ascend2024 for information, the agenda, and registration. VSPA members use code: VSPAmember for your special price!

Speakers

Lena Scullard

Through a variety of topics, Lena Scullard challenges people to expand their awareness, move from mindset to strategic action, and make intentional choices in order to confidently take ownership of their actions and outcomes.

Jessica Ullman

Started on my The Digital Sip journey in 2020, when COVID took a community-based optical to the ground, and where I obtained skills to build it back up through digital marketing.

Nanette Walker Smith, MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT

Courtney Hubrecht, CVPM

Katy Thomas

William Sundwall

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