University of Minnesota
Veterinary Business Management Association
Category 4 - Career & Personal Development
Your 5 Year Plan to Success
Dr. Joe Whalen
Companion Animal Hospital
Meeting Date: 3/3/2020
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Knowing Your Worth & Negotiating For It!
Dr. Jessi Farris DVM, MBA
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Meeting Date: 10/28/2020
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How to Build a Career You'll Love
Dr. Kate Boatright, VMD
From NVA Series
Meeting Date: 11/19/2020
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Student Loans 101 for Veterinary Students
Garret Colao
North Star Resource Group
Meeting Date: 1/12/2021
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Continuing Education and Leadership Within Specialty Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Myers
From BluePearl Referral & Emergency Pet Hospital
Meeting Date: 2/24/2021
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Balancing Zoo Medicine & Academia
Dr. Trent
UMN CVM & Como Zoo
Meeting Date: 10/12/2021
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Business Certificate Week: Student Loans for Veterinary Students
Garret Coalo
NorthStar Resource Group
Meeting Date: 11/2/2021
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Increase Your Client Base and Compliance with One Powerful Word
Dr. Dan Bieck
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Meeting Date: 11/16/2021
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10 Suggestions For Making the Most of Your Externships
Dr. Coston
NVA NorthStar Resource Group
Meeting Date: 1/11/2022
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Director of Engagement : Destiny Smith
Planning for Retirement: How and What to Save and Invest
Ryan Gargaro
Northwestern Mutual
Meeting Date: 1/11/2022
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Preparing to Enter the Job Market
Paul Diaz
Hire Power Consulting
Meeting Date: 2/22/2022
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Negotiation Basics - Why being a VBMA member is valuable
Dr. Jessi Farris
Meeting Date: 9/16/2022
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Understanding Your Credit Score
Ryan Gargaro
Northwestern Mutual
Meeting Date: 11/09/2022
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How to Network on LinkedIn
Dr.Jill Lopez
Vet Candy, LLC
Meeting Date: 1/31/2023
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Networking for Success
Dr.Jessi Farris
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Meeting Date: 09/19/2023
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Financial Planning for Veterinary Graduates
Mr. Ervasti
R2 Financials
Meeting Date: 11/09/2023
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Your Brand: Building a Resume and Cover Letter
Dr. Bob Lester
Meeting Date: 11/21/2023
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How VBMA Can Get You Your Dream Job
Dr. Joe Thurston
River Valley Veterinary Services
Meeting Date: 9/17/2024
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VBMAxLVMAxVOICE: The Importance of Communication and Cultural Competence
Dr. Leslie Juarez-Law
West Loop Veterinary Care
Meeting Date: 10/1/2024
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The Myth of Time Management: How to be Productive and Not Get Overwhelmed
Michael Falconer
Craig Road Animal Hospital
Meeting Date: 10/9/2024
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The Transition from Student to DVM
Dr. Kaitlyn Evans
VCA
Meeting Date: 1/29/25
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Navigating Non-Clinical Careers in Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Ricky Walther
Pawlicy Advisor
Meeting Date: 3/27/2025
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Navigating Parenthood and the Veterinary Profession
Dr. Heidi Mittelsteadt
Lakefield Veterinary Group
Meeting Date: 4/1/25
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