Save the dates and make your plans to join us for the 2020 Mid-Year Meeting! This is THE event for veterinary practice management consultants and industry experts. Attendees will get to learn from the best — our members — through two full days of interactive CE sessions on the current trends, best practices and lessons learned. In addition, there will be many opportunities to connect and collaborate with other leading minds in veterinary practice management. Don’t miss it!
Mid-Year Meeting
2020 Mid-Year Meeting
August 25 - 27, 2020
Kansas City, MO
COVID-19 Update
VetPartners is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation related to the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our members is paramount. As we evaluate how this ever-changing situation impacts our organization and our future plans, we must consider and comply with both federal and state travel and gathering guidelines and determine whether the Mid-Year meeting can proceed this August. As always, we will keep members updated as developments occur.
At this time, we ARE proceeding with plans to hold an in-person meeting August 25-27, 2020 in Kansas City. However, the Program Committee is also working on developing a contingency plan in the event that an in-person meeting is not advisable. We will update you as the situation evolves.
Preliminary Schedule
| Tuesday, August 25 | |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | New Member Orientation |
| 7:00 – 8:00pm | Registration and Meet-n-Greet Reception |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |
| 7:00 – 8:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Hot Rocks Program |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 5:30pm | Hot Rocks Program |
| 6:00 – 7:30pm | Reception |
| Thursday, August 27 | |
| 7:00 – 8:00am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Hot Rocks Program |
| 12:00 – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 5:30pm | Hot Rocks Program |
| 6:00 – 8:00pm | CareCredit Social |
Call For Hot Rocks Presentations Now Open!
What are Hot Rocks? The Hot Rocks program is a collection of what members are seeing and experiencing as the hottest, most pressing issues, innovations and tools for the veterinary industry. Presenters share information with fellow attendees about successful ways to help them and their clients thrive. The program format is a lively give-and-take discussion reflecting the varied disciplines within VetPartners.
Members are encouraged to develop and submit proposals for Hot Rocks presentations for the 2020 meeting!
Click the link below to fill out our survey form and submit your proposed title, abstract (max 500 words), tangible tool(s) that attendees may take home and use, and Bio (max 200 words). The Program Committee will review submissions and select proposals to meet the needs of our diverse audience. If your proposal is selected, PowerPoint slides will be requested in advance of the meeting and loaded onto the association computer to facilitate presentation sequencing.
Remember, each Hot Rocks presentation is designed for a total of 30 minutes. We ask you to present for no more than 15 minutes and include 15 minutes of group discussion, audience interaction or Q&A.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 1, 2020
Registration
Registration for the 2020 Mid-Year Meeting is now open. Register and plan to join your colleagues for two days of education, inspiration and networking! In addition to an excellent program, your registration fee includes the meet-n-greet reception on Tuesday as well as continental breakfast, lunch and receptions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Location & Reservations
The 2020 Mid-Year Meeting will take place at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, located at 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City.
Room rates are $179 single or double occupancy. Please click the link below to make your reservations on-line: