Each year, the VitusVet-CVPM Scholarship is awarded to one candidate who meets the stringent award criteria and is interested in obtaining the highly respected Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) credential to enhance and promote professional growth. Sarah Small, a practice manager at Colony Animal Clinic in Fairhope, AL, has been named this year’s recipient. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2012 in both small and large animal practices.
As part of the application, candidates were required to submit an article describing an innovation they either launched or planned to launch to benefit the practice and the team. According to Evan Hannscott, Digital Marketing Director, VitusVet, “Sarah’s essay was unanimously selected for its overall message. The review board felt that she clearly detailed a viable response to an issue many practices face today…communicating with clients.” Small focused on how she worked with her team to adapt client communications and make them more responsive to a technology-driven world.
“Sarah embodies the motivation, competency, and innovation, that characterize CVPMs. We look forward to seeing how her commitment to excellence in practice management will impact her career, her practice, and the profession,” said VHMA Executive Director Christine Shupe.
About the scholarship
The scholarship program was created through a collaboration between VitusVet and the VHMA to provide a deserving candidate with an opportunity to obtain the CVPM credential—the highest level of certification a veterinary practice management professional can achieve. Recipients receive:
- A waiver for the CVPM Exam Fee
- Complimentary registration to participate in the VHMA’s eleven-week CVPM Test Preparation Program, including a print copy of the CVPM Preparation Workbook and access to two VHMA Empower U Self-Assessment examinations,
- $1,000 cash toward the purchase of publications on the CVPM recommended reading list
- A complimentary VHMA membership
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have been actively employed as a practice manager for a minimum of three years, earned 18 college credits in management related courses and 48 hours of CE devoted to management, provide four letters of recommendations, and submit an article to VitusVet.
About CVPM
The CVPM credential is offered exclusively through VHMA and qualifies the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully manage the ever-changing business management of the veterinary practices. The CVPM certification program and the VHMA are exclusive of each other but go hand-in-hand in enhancing one’s professional career.
The CVPM certification process is rigorous and focuses on creating well-rounded practice managers who demonstrate a high level of expertise and who are better prepared to address the needs of practice owners. CVPM certification ensures the continuation of ongoing learning and connects like-minded professionals who share information and support.
For more information about the scholarship and the CVPM, go to https://www.vhma.org/cvpm-certification/scholarships
About VitusVet
VitusVet strengthens the connection between pet care providers and pet owners to help practices run more efficiently and ensure the health and happiness of pets. Founded in 2013, VitusVet’s complete veterinary practice communication platform streamlines appointment requests, enables text and picture messaging with pet owners, digital medical record sharing, and monitors practice performance with an easy-to-use dashboard. Learn more about VitusVet at vitusvet.com.
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