Lunch 'n' Learn

Lunch 'n' Learn sessions help busy MVMA members obtain CE credits without having to leave work and are open to all veterinary professionals! These one-hour sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12–1 p.m. (central). Attendees receive 1 interactive CE credit.

Pricing: 
MVMA Members: FREE
Non-Member MN Licensed Veterinarian: $45/per session
CVTs, VTs, VAs: $20/per session
Non-MN Licensed Veterinarian: $20/per session

WebEx software is used to conduct the online Lunch 'n' Learn series. Join a test meeting now to ensure your device is set up properly. 

LUNCH 'N' LEARN SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 8 - Building Your Construction Team for a Successful Project
Katie Korogi, Vice President of Sales, Karkela Construction

This presentation will help walk you through the steps of creating the office/practice of your dreams It will assist in understanding and following proper codes and your equipment needs to give your patients the best care in the industry. The information provided will help you navigate the process of improving and growing your practice.

Katie Korogi is Vice President of Sales at Karkela Construction. Katie has close to 30 years experience in the veterinary and animal health design and construction industry. Karkela is in its 40^th year and has had the good fortune of consistent involvement in the veterinary community. Katie has worked on small remodel/facelifts and large ground up facilities. Karkela continues to partner with the best in the industry, including equipment providers, finance, accounting, consultants, architects, brokers and more.

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Tuesday, August 12 - Atopic Dermatitis 
Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD, Small Animal Dermatology Specialist, Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs, Merck Animal Health

Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and returned to the university for an internship in Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery the following year. She completed her residency in Dermatology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and was accepted as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2017. Dr. McKinney has a rich background in clinical practice, research, and industry consulting. Currently serving as a Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health, Dr. McKinney specializes in dermatological solutions for companion animals, including traditional therapies, parasiticides, and innovations within the veterinary dermatology space. A seasoned speaker, consultant, and educator, Dr. McKinney is dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary dermatology through collaborative research, client-focused care, and strategic contributions to the veterinary healthcare community. She is passionate about education and helping her colleagues practice excellence in dermatology.

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Tuesday, September 9 - Eye Surgery Pro Tips 
Andrew Rogen, DVM, DACVO, Owner, Vet Eye Pros

Learn techniques for upgrading your ophthalmology surgery skills! This presentation will provide detailed information about common ocular surgeries including entropion, third eyelid gland prolapse, wedge-resection, conjunctival biopsy, and more as time allows. Dr. Andrew Rogen will provide tips and tricks for each procedure to help improve your outcomes and knowledge base.

Dr. Andrew Rogen is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist. Andrew's interest in veterinary medicine began at his family's small animal veterinary clinic and on their family farm near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Those two experiences convinced Andrew that caring for animals and their people was his passion. Andrew graduated from South Dakota State University prior to receiving a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 2015. He then completed both a small animal general internship and ophthalmology specialty internship in Oregon. Dr. Rogen completed a three-year comparative ophthalmology residency program at Eye Care for Animals while working in Southern California and Wisconsin. He attained board certification from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2020.

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Tuesday, October 14 - Plan, Invest, and Exit: Financial Ideas for Every Stage of Your Practice & Life
Jon Marquet, JD, CEPA, Retirement Plan Consultant, Trust Point, Inc.
Allyson Krause, CRPP, Managing Director for Retirement Plan Services, Trust Point, Inc.

Your financial life is complicated. And not just because the public markets can be volatile. Done right, financial planning and investing requires a full analysis of your assets, goals, risk tolerances, and an understanding of your practice and exit plan. We will present an overview of financial topics. And will impart actionable information, including through the examination of a hypothetical financial planning and practice sale scenario, to allow veterinarians to identify and understand financial issues in their life and work, including:

• Investing, including tax-advantaged vehicles, time-in the market, passive versus active, asset allocations, and target-date investments.
• Financial Planning, including financial planning metrics, budgeting, taxes, social security, RMDs, and estate planning.
• Exit Planning, including the process and team necessary to prepare your practice for a successful succession or sale that realizes its full value.

Jon Marquet is a lawyer (JD), certified exit planning advisor (CEPA®), and the retirement plan consultant at Trust Point Inc. He counsels clients and prospective clients concerning a variety of personal and business wealth management issues, including wealth management issues through and after the transition or sale of a business. Jon advocates for Trust Point’s full suite of wealth management services, while also developing essential, sustainable relationships with business owners and other community members. Jon believes in the realistic and achievable opportunity that proper wealth management offers for achieving long-term financial independence and infuses his passion into his work.

Allyson Krause is a certified retirement plan professional (CRPP™) and the managing director for retirement plan services at Trust Point, Inc. She oversees Trust Point’s employer-based retirement plan services department, including issues concerning 401(k) education, technology, and investment options. Allyson takes great pride in providing businesses retirement plan solutions that enhance owners’ and employees’ financial well-being and help prepare them for their financial future.

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