Giving Back To Your Association and Profession
 The biggest benefit that managers gain from membership in the VHMA is the knowledge and experience that our members are generously willing to share. Whether you are a new or a veteran manager, someone before you was willing to take the time to share what he or she learned to help ease the way for managers who are now walking where they walked. If you are reading this, you too are wondering how you can give back to your Association and the veterinary management profession. Here are just a few simple ways that you can give back to your fellow managers and help strengthen the value of their membership and the VHMA.
Greet new members - Each month we publish a list of new members, a call or e-mail to new members in your state or local area takes just a few minutes and is a great way to extend your personal welcome and expand your network. Visit the online Member Directory for member contact information.
Share your biography – Our online Member Profile provides a great way for others to see how you got started and what things influenced your career progression. It can be an inspiration not only to new mangers, but also to those just now looking to enter the profession. Contact the VHMA Office, admin@vhma.org, if you would like to participate in our online Member Profile.
Share a book review – Many of us read management books from all industries, some good and some not so helpful. Sharing what you have read may jump start another manager to find the information or resource they are looking for. If you have a book or resource review to share, visit our From the Manager's Bookshelf main page to submit your review/recommendation.
Share your unique forms – Ever find yourself looking for a sample policy or form? Everyone does at some point. Having a springboard to start from saves a lot of time and energy. If you have something that you think others would benefit from please share. Contact the VHMA Office, admin@vhma.org, if you have a sample to post in our online Sample Document Library.
Join a committee - the VHMA establishes committees within the strategic plan of the association. At least once each year, VHMA will initiate a call for volunteers to serve on committees. Committee volunteers play an important role in achieving an effective and progressive association. VHMA's current committees: Ethics, Industry Liaison, Marketing, Membership, Nominating, Program, and Public Relations. View our current Committee Guidelines and Mission Statements Join a VHMA Committee Here
Participate in benchmark surveys - the VHMA regularly conducts Compensation and Benefit, Practice Diagnostic and Client Satisfaction Surveys. The success of these benefits is totally dependant on member participation. All personal and practice data collected is maintained strictly confidential, only aggregate data is reported to the membership. For more information on our surveys go to our Benchmark Reports page.
Write an article – the VHMA newsletter is published monthly and features articles written by managers for managers. Members are encouraged to share something that is unique about their practice that others can learn from. For more details contact the VHMA Office, admin@vhma.org,
Become a mentor - the VHMA Mentor Program is a partnership program that offers interested managers a chance for one-on-one guidance and support. The partnership is brief and informal and can be tailored to fit the needs of both the mentor and mentee. Visit our Mentor Program page for more details.
What ideas do you have for giving back? Submit your ideas here.
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