Practice Pulse Blog

The Nominating Committee of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. presents the following Slate of Nominees for the Offices of the Board of Directors for the 2021-2023 term. The term shall commence at the conclusion of the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting. The annual membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. PRESIDENT - Jessica Speas, CVPM, SPHR, PHRca, read more...

Former VHMA President Sandra Brown Wiltshire, AAS, BS, MLT, LVT, CVPM, recently spent time with VHMA staff and shared her insights into VHMA and her recollections of her term as president.  Sandra, a licensed veterinary technician is currently Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Technology Program at State University of New York Ulster County Community College Campus. Question: You have a long history read more...

Marathon runners know that the final leg of a 26.2-mile race is the most challenging. Nearing the finish line, runners are mentally and physically drained and struggling with “hitting the wall.” Those who race smart and have realistic expectations, understand course conditions, and monitor the environment can conquer the wall and cross the finish line. A year unlike any other Dealing with Covid-19 has been a feat of endurance---similar to running read more...

We have to talk. Not only do we have to talk, but we must also talk to our staff and employees to ensure that our practices are protected from incidents and developments that may compromise and threaten health and safety. During the past year, we have witnessed more unprecedented, unsettling, and shocking events than many of us have seen in a lifetime. A combination of health threats, natural disasters, and social, political, and economic upheavals read more...

VHMA had the pleasure of catching up with Owen E. McCafferty, CPA, CVPM, FACFEI, CFF, CGMA, who served as VHMA president from 1993-1994. Owen shared his memories, insights, and advice for VHMA as it celebrates 40 years. Below you will find his musings on a range of association-related topics. Question: If not for VHMA, where would practice management be today? OM : As my good friend Mark Opperman read more...