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WALK THE WALK OF A SUCCESSFUL SPECIALTY PRACTICE
(and feel the sand between your toes)

For the 8th straight year, VSIPP continues to host the only non-scientific veterinary conference dedicated solely to the needs of veterinary specialists. In 2013 we’re doing it at one of the most sought-after conference destinations in the country – we’ll be returning to the Hotel Del in Coronado, California.
At the request of our attendees, we’re returning to the spectacular Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California.

STEP-BY-STEP, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO TAKE A GIANT LEAP FORWARD

    This year’s conference will provide you the very latest information and strategies in specialty practices marketing, operations, financial planning and human resources management.
    The information and insights you’ll receive will be based on industry best practices, experts in the field and highly successful specialty practice owners.
    This year’s conference promises to be one of the most dynamic and informative yet.

THREE PRE-CONFERENCE TRACKS OFFERED IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE

VSIPP Owner’s Forum
(additional fees apply)

The Owner’s Forum is an invitation only event addressing the ongoing needs of similar-size specialty practice management. This select group of Forum participants will delve into issues that cannot be tackled in the forum of a larger industry meeting. Participants will:

Discuss best practices
Review practice organization and structure
Share resources
Share and analyze problems and successes
Collect and compare business data
Learn to improve their practice at every level

VSIPP Emergency and Critical Care
(additional fees apply)

The Emergency and Critical Care track is specially designed for leaders of emergency and critical care practices, highlighting and addressing some of the common obstacles faced in this area of practice. Topics covered include:

Managing employees
Benchmark study on industry compensation
Improving decision making processes
Preventing and/or handling lawsuits
Expanding your business
Organizing and motivating team members

New to the VSIPP Annual Conference

One Day Management Track

This full day track is geared towards the hospital managers and administrators. These individuals are largely responsible for the overall leadership and coordinate the activities of the practice, with the objective to ensure that the patient and healthcare service programs are consistent with hospital values.

VSIPP 2013 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Roundtable discussions on marketing and client relations
Continued Corporate Talk discussions on the evolution of specialty practices
Specialty Issues seminars on marketing, operations, financial planning and human resource management
Networking opportunities at our welcome reception, numerous breakfast and lunch functions, and the themed dinner events
Every specialist wants pet owners to know they exist...we’ll make an announcement on how we’re embarking on this critically important mission

THERE ARE CREDITS AFOOT: RECEIVE R.A.C.E. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

To provide maximum value to attendees, all sessions, our panel discussion and roundtable discussions will be eligible for continuing education credits in jurisdictions that recognize the AAVSB Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).

LEAVE FOOTPRINTS. FOOT A SMALLER BILL. SAVE UP TO $150 ON REGISTRATION FEES.

From the time conference registration opens until December 21, 2012 current VSIPP registrants who refer a colleague will receive $50 as a credit on their registration fees.
Simply have a colleague enter your first and last name during online registration. You may refer up to three people - one referral earns you $50; two earn you $100 and three earn you $150.

Disclaimer:
*In order to receive a referral fee, the referred attendee cannot be a previous attendee. The referred attendee must enter your first and last name as the referrer during registration.You as the referrer must be a current registrant at the time of referral and attend the 2013 conference. Referral payment will be issued within 10 business days after the 2013 VSIPP Conference has taken place. The referred registrant must attend the 2013 VSIPP Conference and be paid in full prior to the conference dates. For attendees who paid their registration fee by credit card, referral payment will be made as a credit back to the card used to pay for registration. For attendees who paid by check, a check will be made payable to the individual or organization named on the registration payment check. Referral fees will not be paid to any individuals owing a balance for the conference. Referral fees ($150 maximum) paid are limited to the total registration fee paid by an attendee, not including any workshops, tours, track sessions or other items. Promotion ends Monday, December 21, 2012.