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Business Certificate Program

The Business Certificate is the culmination of the material covered through the VBMA curriculum, and is a tangible representation of the knowledge ascertained by VBMA members through their time in the program. Comprising of either 16 (Business Certificate) or 32 (Business Certificate with Honors) hours of educational credit, completion of the Business Certificate develops the business knowledge of each student and readies them for a productive career in veterinary medicine as a successful associate or business owner.

 

Through interactive lectures, workshops, and events outside of the rigorous veterinary school curriculum, the Business Certificate graduate is aware and knowledgeable about the concepts of  business and personal finance, management, emotional intelligence, marketing, and more.

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The Business Certificate is founded on the following four pillars:

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Category 1: Business Finance

Category 2: Business Operations, Ownership, and Management 

Category 3: Business Leadership Skills

Category 4: Career and Personal Development 

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Each VBMA meeting is designed to fall under one of these categories to help members work toward their Business certificate or Honor's Portfolio

Honor's Portfolio FAQ

What is the Honor's Portfolio?

  • A document with questions intended to have you focus on 15 skills that are integral to building business knowledge and professional development.

  • After completion, it will be sent out to a veterinary professional in your desired field of interest.

  • You will receive personalized feedback on your answers and how you can improve on them.

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What is required to complete it?

  • 32 hours of meeting credits, 8 in each of the 4 BCP Categories 

    • The regular BCP program requires ​16 credits (4 credits per category)

  • Completion of the Honor's Portfolio

  • Revision of the Portfolio after receiving feedback from a veterinary professional

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Why should I complete the Portfolio?

  • The Honor's Portfolio is a way for you to apply the concepts you have been taught throughout your membership with the VBMA. You will be surprised how much you learn!​

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Should I complete it even if I don't want to own a practice?

  • YES!

  • Having business, finance, leadership and management knowledge makes you more employable and a greater asset to your clinic.

    • The VBMA and BCP/HP programs are becoming more widely recognized nationwide. Completing an honors portfolio may give you a leg up during the hiring process.​​

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Still have questions? 

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Check out the BCP & Honor's Portfolio Summary Document, or send us an email at mnvbma@gmail.com. 

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