Calendar of Events

PERMAnent Well-Being
Sunday, January 17, 2021
7:00-8:00 pm

What is well-being and how can you achieve it? This workshop focuses on the elements of well-being and how to use them to build a foundation upon which happiness, well-being and resiliency will develop.  These elements will be revisited in the other talks to ensure acceptance and understanding.  1.00 hour CE credit provided (RACE & MDVMA).

Speaker:  Heidi L. Hulon, DVM, CCFP
Beyond Product Value Regional Consulting Veterinarian
Elanco Animal Health

Sponsor: Elanco Animal Health

REGISTER NOW – this event is open to MDVMA & MDVTA members only

Download Handout for session: PERMAnent-Worksheet

Resiliency – Thriving Beyond Surviving
Sunday, January 24, 2021
7:00-8:30 pm

Resiliency is not coping, not just getting by or through a situation. Resiliency is about getting stronger and more capable from adversity.  This workshop teaches participants about the factors of resiliency and the skills needed to grow, develop and utilize it.  1.50 hours CE credit provided (RACE & MDVMA).

Speaker:  Heidi L. Hulon, DVM, CCFP
Beyond Product Value Regional Consulting Veterinarian
Elanco Animal Health

Sponsor: Elanco Animal Health

REGISTER NOW – this event is open to MDVMA & MDVTA members only

January 28, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm

Virtual Roundtable: Practice Management During COVID-19

Join your fellow MDVMA Members for a virtual roundtable designed to help folks continue to navigate their way through the COVID-19 outbreak.  Topics for discussion will be distributed to attendees prior to the event.

FREE and for MDVMA Members Only

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ENVIRONMEANT – Creating a Resilient Veterinary Team
Sunday, January 31, 2021
7:00-8:30 pm

A resilient team is built upon culture and decisions. What skills and knowledge are needed to support and strengthen your team against the difficulties of that work that you do on a daily basis?  This workshop goes over key elements of building a resilient team for a healthy and happy practice.  Elements include creating an inviting and invincible culture, supporting and strengthening your team and defining your hospital’s meaning and purpose.  1.00 hour CE credit provided (RACE & MDVMA).

Speaker:  Heidi L. Hulon, DVM, CCFP
Beyond Product Value Regional Consulting Veterinarian
Elanco Animal Health

Sponsor: Elanco Animal Health

REGISTER NOW – this event is open to MDVMA & MDVTA members only

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm

MDVMA Winter Webinar Series: SMALL ANIMAL – Dental Tips for General Practitioners & Dentistry Update
Speaker: Dr. Kendall Taney

Everyone appreciates tips and pointers on how to improve efficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of dental disorders.  A variety of topics will be discussed regarding radiographic positioning and interpretation, recommended equipment, surgical techniques, and updates to common dental disorders such as tooth resorption and stomatitis.

MDVMA Members – $25 // Non-Members – $50

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, February 8, 2021

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm

MDVMA Winter Webinar Series: EQUINE – Common Neonatal Foal Problems
Speaker: Dr. Bonnie Barr

Sepsis, neonatal encephalopathy, meconium impaction and neonatal diarrhea will be discussed. Pathophysiology, physical examination findings and the best diagnostic approach for of each problem will be reviewed. Treatment and management of these problems will also be included.

MDVMA Members – $25 // Non-Members – $50

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, February 8, 2021

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SOS – Saving Ourselves So We Can Save Others (Compassion Fatigue)
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
7:00-8:30 pm

As veterinarians, we are trained to save the lives of our patients. Yet, we receive no training in how to save ourselves against all that we face in our daily    This workshop goes into what veterinary empathic exhaustion is, the causes and risk factors, diagnosis and most importantly, treatment and prevention.  This is an uplifting talk that will provide support and hope for the marvelous caregivers that are the veterinary health care team.  1.50 hours CE credit provided (RACE & MDVMA).

Speaker:  Heidi L. Hulon, DVM, CCFP
Beyond Product Value Regional Consulting Veterinarian
Elanco Animal Health

Sponsor: Elanco Animal Health

REGISTER NOW – this event is open to MDVMA & MDVTA members only

The MDVMA Membership Committee is offering a virtual event for MDVMA members only to provide a chance to learn about new products and services from veterinary industry partners.  Four to five companies will provide 10-minute presentations on new pharmaceuticals, services, equipment, supplies, and more!  Each attendee will receive a voucher for a food delivery service such as Door Dash, Uber Eats or Grubhub.  So order your meal, sit back, relax, and learn!

Participation is limited to the first 20 registrants (MDVMA members only).  Registration must be received by Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm

MDVMA Winter Webinar Series: SMALL ANIMAL – Toxic Plants
Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Shokry

Following this presentation participants will be able to classify toxic plants based on toxic principles, identify the most common toxic plants to animals, discuss the mechanism of action, know clinical signs of poisoning, diagnose animals poisoned with toxic plants, and treat animals poisoned with toxic plants.

MDVMA Members – $25  //  Non-Members – $50

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, March 8, 2021

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Thursday, March 25, 2021: 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday, March 26, 2021: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Mid-Atlantic States Conference for Bovine Practitioners is an annual premier learning and networking opportunity.  The event will be held virtually again this year so that participants can join safely and comfortably from their home or office.

18 hours of CE credit available

Details coming soon!

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This event will be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings.  Details will be announced soon and online registration will become available in late February.

Thursday, June 24, 2021: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 25, 2021: 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday, June 26, 2021: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

MDVMA’s 135th Summer Conference is currently being planned as an in-person event.  If that should change due to the mandates on large gatherings during the global pandemic we will post updates here.

18 hours of continuing education credit available

Details and registration coming!