Gain a comprehensive understanding of essential financial concepts and tools crucial for managing veterinary practices effectively. This program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze financial statements, create budgets, and make informed financial decisions. You will delve into topics such as revenue and expense management, financial forecasting, strategic planning, and practice valuation.
This program will provide you with strategies and techniques to effectively manage and resolve conflicts that may arise in a veterinary practice, whether they involve staff dynamics, client interactions, or other professional relationships. Through practical training and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to communicate more openly, address conflicts constructively, and promote a positive working environment.
Delve into the principles of emotional intelligence, equipping you with the knowledge and techniques to better understand and manage your own emotions and those of your team, clients, and patients. You'll learn to cultivate empathy, build stronger relationships, and navigate challenging situations with emotional intelligence at the core. Develop the emotional intelligence necessary to excel in veterinary practice, fostering empathy, teamwork, and effective communication for improved patient care and client satisfaction.
When you enroll in the IVMA Power of 10 program, you'll delve into the art of strategic leadership tailored specifically to the veterinary profession. Gain a deep understanding of effective leadership techniques, team empowerment, and how to adapt to the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine. Thus, empowering you to steer your practice towards growth and sustainability while making a positive impact on the veterinary community as a whole.
This program is intended for current VMA member veterinarians who graduated within the last 7 years. Other candidates may be considered based on their level of interest. Enrollment is limited to 10 veterinarians per year.
Attendance and participation in the six-month program of lectures, panels, discussions, and experiences yielding lifelong, supportive relationships between cohort-members and increased engagement in organized veterinary medicine.
The real backbone of this program is the time spent together and with guest mentors during the sessions. Because of this time commitment, particularly on weekdays, it is imperative that participants’ employers are aware of and supportive of participation in this program. The VMA executive director and the facilitators would be happy to support/participate in any conversations with employers or managers to help convey the benefits of your participation in this program.
With your commitment, attendance is considered mandatory.
October 7, 2026
Welcome to IVMA and Insights Personality Training
Meeting will be held at Katz Sapper Miller CPA offices, Indianapolis.
Sponsored by Elanco.
November 4, 2026
Veterinary Well-Being Bootcamp – Dr. Elizabeth Strand
Meeting will be held at Katz Sapper Miller CPA offices, Indianapolis.
December 2, 2026
Veterinary Leadership Essentials – Emotional
Intelligence, Communication, and Feedback –
Dr. Michelle Harcha
Meeting will be held at Katz Sapper Miller CPA offices, Indianapolis.
January 8-10, 2027
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference – Chicago, IL Scholarships to attend provided by the Larry Borst Leadership Endowment through the Indiana Animal Health Foundation.
January 28-30, 2027
IVMA Crossroads Veterinary Conference – Embassy Suites, Noblesville, IN Scholarships to attend provided by the Lisa Perius Endowment through the Indiana Animal Health Foundation
March 3, 2027
Personal and Practice Finance Discussion and Personal Goal Setting
Meeting will be held at Katz Sapper Miller CPA offices, Indianapolis
This program is complimentary for IVMA members who are recent or new graduates.
To be eligible you must have obtained a DVM degree between 2020-2026.
