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VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

CONGRESS 2011

27th – 29th JANUARY

AT

CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL, KENILWORTH

Further details will be available soon - but put the date in your diary!

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VPMA Congress 2010 Enjoys Record Attendance

Press Release

February 2010

The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is celebrating after record attendance led to the annual 2010 congress being closed to further registrations. The event, which took place just outside Oxford , was the 16th annual congress, providing a programme of lectures to inform delegates about all aspects of veterinary practice management and development. The VPMA Congress attracts practice managers and decision makers from across the country.

Highlights included an inspirational opening talk from Pete Goss, International Yachtsman, former Royal Marine and winner of a Legion d’Honneur for saving another sailor in the middle of a race after turning his yacht round and sailing into hurricane force winds for two days. He definitely fulfilled expectations of an exciting opening event and Iain Lorraine , VPMA Congress President for the VPMA commented, “Over one hundred and twenty delegates sat mesmerized by his stories and adventures for over an hour and are still talking about it!”

In addition to interesting lectures, workshops and debates delegates could also engage in extending their social networks and enjoying the ambience of congress. A networking party attracted 70 delegates and 150 attended a dinner dance.

As Iain leaves the VPMA he will prove a hard act to follow having seen council adopt incorporation at the AGM and launch a new member benefit in the shape of an on-line forum hosted by Vetpol (www.vetpol.co.uk) which will allow virtual networking, idea generation and help foster cooperation between like minded professionals all year round.

Incoming President Rebekka Fiorani was delighted to see how successful VPMA congress was this year and has set herself a challenging brief for VPMA Congress 2011, “Next year we have some exciting plans to roll VPMA Congress out to a wider audience. We aim to broaden our appeal and have planned highly relevant lecture streams that will appeal to vets, nurses and experienced practice managers alike. Practice management is something many of us find ourselves doing – as a veterinary nurse who has recently bought into a practice I’ve been in that position and continue to find my skills being developed across a range of disciplines. Next year’s congress aims to energise, enthuse and educate and will help everyone with an interest in managing a practice or thinking about their future, learn those vital skills. Watch this space!”

Press Contact: Susan McKay Tel 01284 386891 susan@companionconsultancy.com