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.
