Lunch 'N Learn
Lunch 'N Learn sessions were developed in 2013 as a way to help busy MVMA members obtain CE credits without having to leave work. The free online one-hour members-only sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (central). Attendees receive 1 interactive CE credit.
WebEx meeting software is used to conduct the online Lunch 'n Learn series. Join a test meeting now to ensure your device is set-up properly.
2019 and 2020 Lunch 'N Learn Schedule
Looking for previous Lunch 'n Learn Sessions?
You can watch some of them on our Youtube channel found here.
Tuesday, November 12-Introduction to Bovine Fetal Gender Determination
Erika Wierman, DVM, Staff Veterinarian, EI Medical
Bovine practitioners will learn the basics of fetal gender determination via transrectal ultrasound. General concepts will be discussed, followed by numerous example images of fetuses in various stages of gestation and positions. Participants should have a knowledge of basic reproductive ultrasound interpretation.
Dr. Erika Wierman is a 2008 honors graduate of the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. Following an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, she worked in private practice until she joined E.I. Medical Imaging as the staff veterinarian. Dr. Wierman manages the education and training department at EIMI, where she teaches current and future customers as well as vet students to incorporate ultrasound into their practices.
Tuesday, December 10-Creative Kudos: Rewarding, Recognizing and Appreciating Talented Team Members
Sally Ryan, DVM, Veterinary Leadership Services
Engagement research tells us that employees appreciate recognition and rewards and that they want more of it! We also know that meaningful recognition enhances employee engagement. The challenge is that many leaders believe that they lack the time, money, creativity and skill to reward and recognize employees in a impactful way. In this webinar we will review the importance of creating a culture of appreciation. We will learn how to give praise in a sincere and impactful way. Finally, we will identify creative and practical tools for recognizing our talented and hard-working employees.
Dr. Ryan is an enthusiastic and experienced leader in the veterinary industry. She brings with her 17 years of experience as a senior leader/medical director for a multi-site emergency/specialty veterinary organization; years of hands-on veterinarian experiences in emergency, primary care and shelter settings; and serves as a professional leadership trainer/consultant.
Tuesday, January 14-Medical Insurance for Pets: What Vets Do and Don't Need to Know
Kate An Hunter, DVM, Trupanion
Medical Insurance for pets is allowing our patients to receive the best care veterinarians have to offer. With advances in diagnostics and treatments and the importance of the human-animal bond, clients want to know what options they have to afford modern veterinary medicine. Discussion of how medical insurance for pets works, what veterinarians need to know and what serving insured patients can do for your practice. Also discussed will be the regulatory issues surrounding pet medical insurance, providing clear guidelines for client education.
Dr Kate An Hunter, a local veterinarian with over 30 years in companion animal practice and 20 years as a practice owner, is now a licensed insurance agent, representing Trupanion.
Thursday, January 23-The Veterinarian's Role in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Julia Ponder, DVM, MPH, The Raptor Center, CVM, UMN
Good outcomes in wildlife rehabilitation require a strong partnership between wildlife rehabilitators and veterinarians, who fill a critical role in ensuring the best possible animal welfare. The individuals in these groups run the gamut from incredibly knowledgeable and experienced to well-intentioned with limited knowledge. Veterinarians are often uninformed about their role in the regulatory process, uncertain where to find assistance and unaware of the impacts of their decisions. This Lunch ‘n Learn presentation will provide a forum for discussion of these issues.
Julia Ponder is Executive Director of The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to being a veterinarian, she has a degree in Public Health. She brings a strong background in clinical medicine and surgery to her work in wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and research. Her focus areas include the wildlife health component of Ecosystem Health, raptors as sentinels for infectious disease and environmental contaminants, and identifying emerging issues related to raptor health and populations.
Tuesday, January 28-Triaging Wildlife
Renee Schott, DVM, CWR, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
It is difficult for a private practitioner to know which wild animals will survive the rehabilitation process to release and which won’t. This Lunch 'n Learn will use data from The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the country, to help predict which patients will make it to release and which won’t. This will help those in private practice know when to euthanize on admission and when to treat and transfer to a wildlife rehabilitator.
Renée is currently the Medical Director and a Senior Veterinarian at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRCMN), one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the country. She has been involved in wildlife rehabilitation for over 16 years and has worked at WRCMN for over 10 years. Additionally, Renée is involved in teaching courses at the University of Minnesota-College of Veterinary Medicine, is a Course Instructor for the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and is a former board member of National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association’s Board of Directors.
Tuesday, February 11-Key Performance Indicators
David Kelling, CPA, MBT, Kelling, Bocovich & Company LTD
Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are measurable values that help demonstrate how effectively a practice is achieving their business goals. Learn which KPI's to track for monitoring the health of your practice.
Mr. Kelling is a partner at Kelling, Bocovich & Company LTD. He earned his BS in accounting and finance from Mankato State University and his master's degree in business taxation from the University of Minnesota.
Tuesday, March 10-How to Avoid and Treat Extraction Complications in Dogs and Cats
Gary Goldstein, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, Lakefield Veterinary Group
General veterinary practice provides the opportunity to perform a multitude of dental extractions in dogs. Some are straight forward, while others can be quiet challenging depending on the tooth and the size of the dog. This lecture offers "pearls of wisdom" to increase your extraction proficiency and keep your patient safe. This lecture assumes a basic level of understanding for performing surgical extractions in pets.
Dr. Goldstein is Chief Medical Officer at Lakefield Veterinary Group, a private, family-owned veterinary practice that owns and operates veterinary hospitals in specific markets to better support the hospitals. Prior to joining to joining Lakefield Veterinary Group, Dr. Goldstein was Professor, Section Head of the Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service and associate medical director at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. He was responsible for medical operations, strategic planning and implementation of medical standards. He also implemented leading edge didactic and clinical programs that fostered innovation, teamwork and continuing education programs.
Tuesday, April 14-
Jessica Fox, DVM, Ralco
Tuesday, May 12-
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Tuesday, June 9-
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Tuesday, July 14-
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Tuesday, August 11-
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Tuesday, September 8-The Anorexic Rabbit
Andrew Bean, DVM, MPH, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
Anorexia is one of the most common reasons for presenting a pet rabbit to a veterinarian. In this talk we will discuss the clinical approach to the anorexic rabbit, including anamnesis, physical exam, diagnostic investigation, and therapy. Emphasis will be placed on how to triage a rabbit, assess pain, provide appropriate stabilization, and perform/interpret common diagnostic testing (eg radiology, hematology, clinical chemistry).
Andrew Bean, DVM, MPH, practice limited to companion exotic species, received his veterinary degree from the University of Minnesota in 2011, with an emphasis on small animal and companion exotic animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Bean earned a Masters of Public Health in 2014. He has worked in zoos, primary care practices, and emergency facilities around the country, settling in Virginia Beach for six years prior to his return to Minnesota. Dr. Bean is happy to be back in the Twin Cities with his wife and two young children. He is a passionate guinea pig enthusiast and in his leisure time, Dr. Bean enjoys vintage video games, naval history, jazz and classical music, birdwatching, and baking.
Tuesday, October 13-
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Tuesday, November 10-
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Tuesday, December 8-
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