PANELIST - Dr. Rena Carlson, President, AVMA
Dr Carlson is a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Carlson’s career has spanned more than 30 years including clinical work, practice ownership, university attending veterinarian, university accreditation, and academic research. She co-owned Alpine Animal Hospital, a mixed-animal practice, for 25 years. She and her partner grew the practice from two to six doctors, and designed and built a new facility in 2009.
PANELIST - Dr. Peter Weinstein, President, PAW Consulting, Inc.
Owner of PAW Consulting and is the former executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, and the former chair of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee. He teaches a business and finance course at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine.
SPEAKER - Dr. Michele Drake - Founder, The Drake Center for Veterinary Care - Co-Founder, GeniusVets
Practice Owners: Culture, Process, and Profits: Lessons from building one of the most successful independent veterinary practices in the country.
PANELIST - Mark Thompson, DVM, MBA, CCRP, President, AAHA
Dr. Thompson, practice owner of, Country Hills Pet Hospital in Eden, Wisconsin, which was the AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year in 2018.
He joined the AAHA Board of Directors in 2019, and president in 2024. While he’s been an AAHA advocate all the way back to his vet school days, Thompson’s time on the board has deepened his appreciation for all that AAHA can do.
PANELIST - Nick McCart, President, TVC
My leadership style is empowering and collaborative, I am not just leading the organization but also empowering everyone to achieve more together. I am passionate about making a real difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them, by becoming the best partner in the industry.
SPEAKER & EVENT EMCEE - David Hall - Co-Founder, GeniusVets – Director of the Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium
Practice Owners: An Emerging Market Opportunity and The Keys To Your Ensuring Your Practice Benefits in 2024
PANELIST - Matthew Salois, PhD, President, VMG
Matthew Salois, PhD is currently the President of the Veterinary Study Groups, Inc. (VSG), where he is responsible for enhancing the economic and cultural success of more than 1,800 veterinary member practices.
Most recently, Matt was the chief economist and head of the veterinary economics division at the AVMA between 2018 and 2022, where he applied his skills in economics, business, and communication to support the daily lives of veterinarians.
SPEAKER - Terry O'Neil - CPA, CVA, Partner, KSM
Practice Owners: These 4 Numbers Will Determine the Success of Your Practice in 2024
GeniusVets - Producers of the Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium
At GeniusVets it’s our mission to help veterinary practice owners meet their goals for customer service, workplace satisfaction, and profitability. We achieve this by delivering communications strategies that create alignment with the mission, culture, and expertise of the practice, and effectively attract and retain both clients and staff.
Session 1: 2-3pm
Culture, Process, and Profits
Lessons from building one of the most successful independent veterinary practices in the country
In this session Dr. Michele Drake, founder of the Drake Center for Veterinary Care in Encinitas, CA and Co-Founder of GeniusVets shares the framework she used to grow her practice to 12 doctors, 60 staff, a remarkable culture and industry-leading profit margins.
To see the replay video of this session and download Dr. Drake's slides, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Session 2: 3-4pm
An Emerging Market Opportunity
And The Keys To Ensuring Your Practice Benefits in 2024
In this session David Hall, Co-Founder of GeniusVets and author of 8 books on marketing identifies the trends that are creating the opportunity of a lifetime for veterinary practice owners over the next 2-3 years, and how to position your practice for maximum benefit.
To see the replay video of this session and download David Hall's slides, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Session 3: 4-5pm
These 4 Numbers Will Determine the Future of Your Practice
Know Them Well!
In this session, Katz, Sapper & Miller’s (KSM) Terry O’Neil walks the audience through the most impactful metrics that practice owners can use to increase profitability and create sustainable success.
To see the replay video of this session and download Terry Oneil's slides, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Session 4: 5-6pm
The Panel of Industry Presidents
The Trends, Threats, and Opportunities Facing Practice Ownership in 2024
In this session AVMA President Dr. Rena Carlson, AAHA President Dr. Mark Thompson, VMG President Matthew Salois, PhD, TVC President Nick McCart, and PAW Consulting President Dr. Peter Weinstein will answer the most pressing questions challenging independent practice owners today.
To see the replay video of this session and download the panel discussion slides, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
