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. Lunch 'n Learns are open to all veterinary professionals! The one-hour sessions are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (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. 

2024 LUNCH N LEARN SCHEDULE


Tuesday, April 9-Safety in Equine Practice
Nina Mouledous, DVM, Trust Representative, AVMA Trust 

Equine practice carries unique challenges that differ from other veterinary disciplines in many ways. One difference is the increased risk of injuries for both people and patients while working with and treating horses. The large size and flight or fight response of equine patients creates an environment which can increase injury risks for all involved in and around the veterinary incident. presentation will focus on who is at risk of injury, types of injuries that occur and how to prevent injuries by implementing a strong safety culture in practice. Safety in veterinary practices is important because the less human and patient injuries that occur will result in a happy, healthy, and productive team, clients, and horses.

Dr. Nina Mouledous joined the AVMA Trust as a Trust Veterinarian in June of 2008. In her role, Dr. Mouledous speaks to AVMA members insured through the Trust’s programs, answering questions related to malpractice allegations and practice situations. She reviews professional liability claims, assists in the defense by identifying experts and appraisers, and advises the insurance broker and underwriters about new developments in veterinary medicine. Additionally, Dr. Mouledous visits several colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States annually, represents the AVMA Trust at various veterinary conventions and speaking engagements each year, and contributes to the Trust’s publications. Dr. Mouledous is a 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine. Born and raised in New Orleans, Dr. Mouledous secured her first job as an associate veterinarian at a unique small animal, exotic, and equine practice in the French Quarter. Four years later, she relocated to Chicago and started her equine practice in 1989. Dr. Mouledous was the owner and sole practitioner for nineteen years of Equine Veterinary Services, Ltd, a mobile practice that specialized in Thoroughbred racehorses at Hawthorne Racecourse (Chicago, Illinois) and Arlington Park (Arlington Heights, Illinois).  During her career, she served as a consulting veterinarian for the Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation as well as a board member for the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association.

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Tuesday, May 14-Hydrolyzed Diets: Theory, Practice, and Real-World Experience
Stephanie Warren, DVM, Scientific Services Veterinarian, Royal Canin 

Pet foods that contain hydrolyzed protein ingredients have been very successful over the past 20+ years, and even life-saving in some cases. Yet veterinarians may not know exactly how and why these diets are formulated, and how to best use them for cats and dogs with various health issues. In this presentation we will discuss the concept of hydrolysis and how hydrolysates are incorporated into pet diets, performing elimination diet trials and review the research studies in which hydrolyzed diets were used. 

Dr. Stephanie Warren is a Scientific Services Veterinarian for Royal Canin, serving as a scientific liaison between the veterinary community and Royal Canin throughout the Midwest. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Stephanie worked in small animal general practice in Chicago, IL, where she further cultivated her love of nutrition that began early on in her college career. Stephanie is passionate about the key role nutrition plays in preventing and managing disease in companion animals, so she is thrilled by any opportunity to share nutrition knowledge and practical applications with colleagues. Stephanie and her family, along with their two dogs, Copper and Lua, call Downers Grove, Illinois home.

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Tuesday, June 11-Maximizing Eye Exams
Andrew Rogen, DVM, DACVO, Owner, Vet Eye Pros

Eye exams are a routine feature of a thorough physical examination. Most clinics have ophthalmoscopes and other tools dedicated to identifying ocular problems; however, these instruments and their use can be difficult and finicky. Resistant patients can make the task even more challenging. In this presentation, we will discuss how to perform a detailed ocular exam, utilize the tools at your disposal, and tips on improving your eye exam and diagnostic skills.

Dr. Andrew Rogen is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and owner of Vet Eye Pros. 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 and attained board certification from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2020. Andrew is excited to share his ophthalmology knowledge and tips on how to improve eye care for your veterinary patients.

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Tuesday, July 9-Open


Tuesday, August 13-Open


Tuesday, September 10-Holistic Investing and Financial Planning for Veterinarians: Your Money, Your Practice, Your Life
Jon Marquet, JD, Retirement Plan Consultant, Trust Point Inc. 
Allyson Krause, CRPP, Managing Director of Retirement Plan Services, Trust Point Inc.

“Investing is simple, but not easy.” This famous quote is as true today as when Warren Buffet said it. But with education, planning, discipline, and good advice investing and financial planning can be made a bit easier. And you and your practice can thrive. Investing and financial planning is not just about stocks, bonds, bulls, and bears. Done right, it requires a comprehensive, holistic analysis and understanding of you, your goals, and your current situation, as well as a comprehensive analysis and understanding of your veterinary practice and your ultimate plans for succession and/or sale. This Lunch n’ Learn will provide practice owners and veterinarians with a broad overview of investing and financial planning. And will impart helpful, actionable information so that you can start to identify and understand a variety of investment and financial planning issues as they present themselves throughout your life and work. Among other items, this presentation will address: investing strategies; impact of behavioral finance; basics of financial planning; preparing for exit and how to choose a financial planner.

As a Retirement Plan Consultant, Jon Marquet counsels clients and prospective clients concerning a variety of personal wealth management issues, including the intricacies and benefits of employer-based retirement plans and the steps and preparations necessary to sell or otherwise transition a business. He advocates within the community for Trust Point’s full suite of wealth management services, while also developing essential, sustainable relationships with business owners and other community members. Jon is a passionate believer in the realistic and achievable opportunity that proper wealth management offers for achieving long-term financial independence. He infuses his passion into his work. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. Before joining Trust Point, Jon practiced law for more than twenty years in Minnesota, Iowa, New York, and New Jersey. He maintains his licenses to practice law in all four states, as well as his admissions to various federal bars. Jon applies the same skills and client-centered approach as a retirement plan consultant that served him well as a lawyer. His motto is: the client always comes first. Jon is a cancer survivor who values community involvement and believes that serving others is vital.

As the Managing Director for Retirement Plan Services, Allyson is responsible for overseeing the Trust Point account management team. Under her direction, the team is an advocate and partner for our business clients and their 401 (k) plans, which includes ongoing education, technology, and efficient investment options to help attract and retain employees. Allyson and her team take great pride in providing businesses retirement plan solutions that enhance their employees’ financial well-being and prepare them for their financial future. Allyson is a Certified Retirement Plan Professional™ (CRPP™). The process included a demanding educational track and comprehensive exam. This designation further strengthens her retirement plan knowledge and industry understanding. Her dedication to this process further exemplifies Allyson’s commitment to Trust Point’s clients. 


Tuesday, October 8-MRI: Breaking Down the Love of the MRI from a Neurologist's Perspective
Melissa Carpentier, DVM, DVM, DACVIM, Owner, Minnesota Veterinary Neurology

The goal of this session is to give a general background on MRI and its importance in the successful diagnosis and management of neurologic patients. By the end of the session you will be able to understand how the MRI formulates an image, know the most common sequences that we use, and the information that the sequences are able to provide to help us best care for our patients. 

Dr. Missy Carpentier, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) has been practicing in the Twin Cities for 8 years. Her love of neurology has led her down the path of practice ownership as she is currently in the process of opening up Minnesota Veterinary Neurology in Columbus, MN, a specialty hospital specifically designed for the neurologic patient. Dr. Missy Carpentier graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship in Connecticut at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center. As her interest in neurology peaked during the internship, she then completed a one-year post doctoral fellowship in the Comparative Neurology Program at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Carpentier stayed in Missouri to pursue a three-year neurology/neurosurgery residency that was jointly performed at The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Specialty Services in St. Louis. Outside of neurology, Dr. Carpentier enjoys spending her time with her husband, her two children, their Alaskan Husky kennel of competitive sled dogs, their numerous house dogs (Aidni is by far the best), and her two off the track thoroughbred mares.


Tuesday, November 12-Vetoquinol


Tuesday, December 10-Open