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IT’S WHAT’S UP FRONTTHAT COUNTS!

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

TWO-DAY REGIONAL CONFERENCEYou’ll learn how to:• Avoid costly mistakes when selecting, training,

and managing your team• Get the latest updates on Federal and State

Laws• Effectively deal with personnel issues• Create a productive and motivated workplace

Presented byMark Opperman, CVPM

Sheila Grosdidier, SCP

SPECIAL THANK YOUTO OUR SPONSORS:

Mark Opperman and Sheila Grosdidier have more than 50 years’ of experience between theminthefieldofveterinarypracticemanagement. You’ve heard them speak at conferences such as Fetch, VMX, and Western Veternary Conference and you’ve seen their articles in Veterinary Economics, First Line, DVM360 and many others. They consult with veterinarians on a daily basis and understand the need for good, reliable advice on personnel management concerns as it relates to a veterinary practice.

MARK OPPERMAN, CVPMSHEILA GROSDIDIER, SCP

WHAT ATTENDEESARE SAYING

“It gives invaluable information for all levels of management. The conference was fantastic. I learned so much and the resources will help me take this information back to the practice. This is a seminar that keeps on giving!” - Mary Beth Soto, Practice Manager

“Clear and concise. The material was well presented with great ideas. This was a good opportunity to network with other practice managers.” - Laurie Fudge, Practice Manager

“Go, go, go! You will get all of the tools you will need for managing and building your teams!” - Rhonda LaBelle, RVT, Practice Manager

VMC’s nationally acclaimedseminar is coming to a

location near you!

HUMAN RESOURCESBOOT CAMP

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2018SEMINAR LOCATIONS

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Toachievemaximumbenefit,thisseminarisintendedfor practice owners, practice managers, and key staff members. Each participant will leave with an action plan toimplementimmediatelybackattheoffice!

San Francisco, CA February 22 - 23 Atlanta GA March 26 - 27 Minneapolis, MN May 7 - 8 Baltimore, MD July 9 - 10 Syracuse, NY September 24 - 25 Dallas, TX November 12 - 13

LodgingVMC has arranged for a limited number of hotel rooms tobeheldatadiscountedrateonafirst-come,first-served basis. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservations - mention the “VMC, Inc. Group Block”. VMC cannot guarantee room availaibility.

For hotel information, including group rates and other details, please visit: vmc-inc.com.

DAILY SCHEDULE

DAY ONE 9:00AM to 4:00PM Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:00a.m.

DAY TWO 8:00AM to 4:00PM Continental breakfast begins at 7:00a.m.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This course meets the requirements for 11 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians, practice managers and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval. NOTE: some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories (AAVSB RACE Provider No. 177).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ONLY $685 per personRegistration is limited and advance registration is recommended-spacesfillquickly!Feeincludesallworkbook materials, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks both days.

Fee does not include lodging or parking expenses.

ATTENDEES CAN REGISTER

Registration ConfirmationWithin 10 business days of registration, registrants will receiveaconfirmationreceiptwithspecificeventdetails.

Hotel InformationThe event hotel location and information is available on ourwebsiteandwillbeprovidedonyourconfirmationreceipt. VMC, Inc. may have a special room rate with the hotel. Note: VMC cannot guarantee hotel room availability.

Cancellation PolicyYou may cancel your registration up to 10 business days before the seminar. Your registration fee will be refunded, but there will be a $25 service charge. If you need to cancel fewer than 10 business days prior to the seminar, you may send a substitute from your practice or transfere your registration to another seminar of your choice within 24 months. If you fail to attend without advance notice, your tuition will be forfeited.

• Common HR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Compensation, Benefits and What to Expect in the Future

• Motivation and Delegation • Disciplinary Process and Goal Planning

• The Hiring Process

• Policies & Procedures | Employee Manual

• Performance Planning, Evaulations and Incentive Programs

DAY TWO

This powerful two-day seminar will focus on important personnel issues facing veterinary practices. Developing a top-quality team can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. Here is your opportunity to make it cost-effective. This program will enable you to walk out with the knowledge and resources of an HR superstar.

DAY ONE

We’ll teach you how to achieve your HR goals, gain insightaboutreal-worldsituations,andfindpracticalsolutions. Learn the secrets of retaining valued team members and creating a workplace culture that’s positive and productive, making your practice the clinic of choice!