VHMA 2007 Annual Meeting and Conference

October 4-7, 2007

Sheraton Nashvile Downtown, Nashville, TN

Thursday, October 4, 2007

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Conference Registration

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception (cash bar)

Friday, October 5, 2007

8:00 a.m. - Conference Registration

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Lecture Session - "How To Build A Better You"

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch with Exhibitors
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. - General Membership Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Reception/Dinner (optional)

Saturday, October 6, 2007

8:00 a.m. - Conference Registration

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Lecture Session - TRACK 1 - "Simple Solutions to OSHA Problems" and  "Regulations for the Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy"

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Lecture Session - TRACK 2 - "Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements," "Budgeting" and "Developing and Implementing Hospital Protocols" 

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch with Exhibitors

5:15 p.m. - CVPM Informational Meeting

7:00 p.m. - Off-site event

Sunday, October 7, 2007

8:00 a.m.  - Conference Registration

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - CVPM Annual Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lecture Session - "Dear Dr. Vet..." - The Manager's Role in Responding to Licensing Board Investigations" and "Horns of Dilemma - Legal Consequences for Veterinary Ethical Breaches"

*the schedule is subject to change

Important Reminders...

* Meeting room climates vary, so wear layered clothing to ensure your personal comfort.

*  Please be considerate of all participants by limiting use of beepers and cellular phones to emergencies only.

*  Suggested dress for the conference is business casual.