Each month there will be at least one opportunity for you to connect with colleagues and fellow VECCS members to connect, brainstorm and share! Each ‘Mingle‘ will have a unique theme or topic and a moderator who has in-depth, applicable experience to get the meet-ups going; but ultimately our members will have the floor!
These are casual meet-up opportunities to give our members a safe space to talk freely and respectfully to each other about all things veterinary. Grab a cocktail, dinner, coffee, whatever floats your boat and feel free to hop in or out at your convenience.
December 2024
11dec11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – December 2024VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: Effective Teams: How to Optimally Utilize Your Doctors, Nurses, and Assistants
Description: This webinar will discuss the benefits and barriers to optimal utilization of veterinary teams from the veterinary technician and veterinarian point of view. We will review the results of two recent utilization studies that identified top barriers and possible disconnect between veterinary technicians and veterinarians before offering concrete strategies for improvement. We will also explore how to enhance communication, improve job satisfaction, and ultimately provide better patient care through optimal utilization of veterinary teams.
What You’ll Learn:
· The importance of leveraging your team’s strengths for a more efficient practice.
· Common barriers to optimal utilization from both veterinarians’ and technicians’ perspectives.
· Concrete strategies to improve role clarity, empower staff, and boost team collaboration.
Key Topics Include:
· Why effective utilization leads to better patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
· Addressing common barriers, such as role confusion and control concerns.
· Practical, actionable steps to create clear protocols, empower your nurses, and improve workflow.
Moderator: Lori Kogan, Ph.D., Nicolette Zarday, DVM, MPH, & Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
December 11, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
January 2025
08jan11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – January 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: Vet Leaders Unite: Turning Generational Diversity into a Superpawer
Description: This session explores the art of leading multigenerational veterinary teams through humor, research, and real-life anecdotes. You’ll gain practical strategies to bridge generational gaps, foster collaboration, and create a unified clinic culture. The best part? We’ll end with a roundtable discussion where you can share experiences, learn from fellow leaders, and exchange insights to tackle these challenges together!
Moderator: Susie DeCook, CVT, VTS (ECC)
January 8, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
February 2025
12feb11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – February 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
February 12, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
March 2025
12mar11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – March 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: Conflict is not a Dirty Word
Description: Client conflict is often stressful for everyone involved, and clients in veterinary emergency settings are particularly primed for conflict. In this round table discussion we will learn why the emergency setting makes conflict even more likely and consider some of the most common sources of client conflict in the ER and ICU.
Conflict is a natural process and, if well managed, can lead to better systems, protocols, relationships, patient care and outcomes. Learn the art of conflict de-escalation, facilitation, and resolution to preserve client relationships and team member mental health.
Moderator: Cat Walker, RVN, Cert IV VN, NMAS, LLB, Grad Dip (Legal Practice), BA(Hons)(International Studies)
March 12, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
April 2025
09apr11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – April 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
April 9, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
May 2025
14may11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – May 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: Becoming Blame Aware
Description: Challenge the normal approach to M&M Rounds and learning from mistakes to create a more collaborative learning environment that is “blame-aware”. This talk is for those who want to improve their M&M rounds and create a more supportive and collaborative team approach to learning that will help teams grow into the future.
Moderator: James Oldeschulte, DVM
May 14, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
June 2025
11jun11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – June 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
June 11, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
July 2025
09jul11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – July 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: Crystal Stokes, MA, LMFT
July 9, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
August 2025
13aug11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – August 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: Dr. Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CertVA, FRCVS
August 13, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
September 2025
04sep8:00 am9:00 amMonthly Meetup – In-Person @IVECCS – September 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
There is no virtual monthly mingle this month. We look forward to all the in-person mingling in San Diego @IVECCS. Monthly Mingles will resume in
There is no virtual monthly mingle this month. We look forward to all the in-person mingling in San Diego @IVECCS. Monthly Mingles will resume in October.
September 4, 2025 8:00 am – 9:00 am(GMT-06:00)
October 2025
08oct11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – October 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
October 8, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
November 2025
12nov11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – November 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: Lisa Hacker, LMSW
November 12, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)
December 2025
10dec11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – December 2025VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
December 10, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-06:00)