Mark your calendars for these upcoming Bridge Club Community events. Join other animal health pros for the discussion and learning. Source: The Bridge Club. Link. Veterinary Innovation: Who is doing what and how it will impact veterinary medicine. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT. Register < link > Medical Mysteries: Can you crack the case? … [Read more...]
CAPC’s Christopher Carpenter, DVM, talks mapping on The Bridge Club
Chris Carpenter, DVM, shared how the Companion Animal Parasite Council is using big data to help track and map parasite incidence. He emphasized the need for practices to report their findings and urged them to accept parasite migration is now multifactorial, specifically citing pet travel. Additionally, he urged practice teams to become more vocal in helping pet owners and … [Read more...]
We ARE living the new normal – Part 1, situation analysis
Comments Change management experts are returning to their themes of adaptability, including life and business always accepting change as a constant. In some ways it is refreshing. Yet the day-to-day strategy changes, coupled with statistical analysis have most people running in place awaiting what comes next. From what has been published in recent weeks related to … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club preps for WVC
Brenda and Catherine highlight their robust plans for the coming week at the Western Veterinarian Conference, including must-see events and two live events The Bridge Club is hosting while in Vegas. <link to video> Source: The Bridge Club events. Link. All access memberships are $35 for calendar 2020. Register here < link > … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club, November events start tonight
Tonight, Brenda and Catherine will join Animal Policy Group’s Mark Cushing, thought leader and animal care advocate Dr. David Haworth, and Idexx Laboratories’ Dr. Sherri Rigby to discuss data on the very real dog shortage in the U.S., its pet health and practice economics implications, and potential solutions. The conversation is live on-site at New York Vet. See other … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club discussion on the veterinary shortage
In the October 17 Bridge Club conversation, Mark Cushing, Animal Policy Group founder and Jim Lloyd, DVM, PhD, former University of Florida dean, will share new data and lead an insights-filled discussion about the near-term future of supply and demand, and what the profession can do answer the need. Source: The Bridge Club. Registration < link > Thursday, October 17, … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club LIVE at NAVC E-Summit, plus Feline Health Week
E-Summit speakers, organizers and attendees are invited to join Bridge Club members for networking and discussion, accompanied by a nightcap at Rieger Distillery. The meet-up will take place Tuesday, September 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. CDT. To register < click here >. The Bridge Club will recognize Feline Health Week September 23 through 27. Virtual events are … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club continues community engagement
Bridge Club founders Brenda Andreson and Catherine Haskins have found a niche in building value from adding a visual dimension to a conference call setting. By combining live events at industry conferences with live video conferencing, The Bridge Club is growing in reach and participation, creating a virtual community for learning and sharing animal health pro experiences and … [Read more...]
June Conversations at The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club announces its June lineup of virtual community conversation topics: 7:00 pm CDT, June 5, 2019. Can veterinarians and breeders work together? - featuring Marty Greer, DVM, and Debra Hamilton, breeder. < click here to register > 7:00 pm CDT, June 12, 2019. The real ‘ins and outs’ of implementing Fear Free – a candid discussion with Jennifer Merlo, … [Read more...]
Events coming from The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club offers a unique engagement, learning and networking opportunity for professionals. With the priority on conversations, not presentations, our community is unique, energizing and fun! April 25th @ 7 pm CST - The Ins and Outs of Being a Relief Vet - Host: Cindy Trice - Register Here! May 14th @ 6 pm CST - Don’t Feed The Angry Gods - Host: Debra Hamilton - … [Read more...]
Upcoming events at The Bridge Club
Taking advantage of internet video tools, The Bridge Club virtual community continues to engage professionals in conversations. Co-founder Brenda Andresen references the learning experiences and professional nuggets she and founding partner Catherine Haskins capture with each live event. The Bridge Club was featured in a recent article in Vet Advantage as the team prepared for … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club to honor Cavanaugh and Stephanus at WVC
Dr. Michael Cavanaugh, CEO of the American Animal Hospital Association, and Julia Stephanus, founder and president of Avviare, will be honored by The Bridge Club and be presented with a lifetime Bridge Club membership February 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bridge Club's ICON Series live event will take place during the Western Veterinary Conference and will take place from … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club gets 2019 started
Here’s the upcoming schedule of virtual or live Bridge Club gatherings that kick off 2019. Register for individual events on the website in the source link below. January 9, 7:30 pm CT: The Bridge Club’s Guide to VMXJanuary 19, 4:00 pm CT: LIVE EVENT: The Bridge Club’s Industry ICON Event at VMXJanuary 29, 7:30 pm CT: The Veterinary Nurse Initiative – Pro’s and ConsFebruary … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club celebrates veterinary techs every day of National Veterinary Technician week
The Bridge Club kicks off five consecutive days of technician-centric conversations focused on work/life balance on Monday October 15th. The schedule and links are below: OCTOBER 15, NOON CST – VET TECH WEEK: WORKING MORE THAN ONE JOB? YES, YOU CAN STILL BE SUCCESSFUL. Is work/life balance achievable? Hear from Julie Legred, CVT, and Beckie Mossor, RVT. <Register … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club ends September with ageism topic
Stacy Pursell with The Pursell Group returns to The Bridge Club for insight on landing a new job opportunity when you are older than 50 years of age this Friday September 28. Register here. The October calendar is full of more opportunities to connect and share during these unique virtual community discussions. Source: The Bridge Club. Link. Click the link to see the events … [Read more...]
September at The Bridge Club
Brenda and Catherine recently sought topic feedback from all-access members and past participants. The result is a robust set of topics for upcoming months. Here’s a look at what’s coming. August 30th, Noon MST, VMAE Member Exclusive Event: Momentum Book Club – Part 1. This is a closed event for VMAE Members. For more information, contact Catherine Haskins @ … [Read more...]
Interest grows for The Bridge Club (includes video)
The Bridge Club live and virtual venue platform now has over 800 paid subscribers. Kristen Peck, Zoetis was featured during the first live ICON event during the AVMA 2018 convention. <link to video>.A two-part discussion is scheduled with Kimberly Pope-Robinson beginning on July 31st to discuss the importance of being connected and present in this ever changing … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club to launch ICON Series
Expanding on its video-based community platform and live event strategy, The Bridge Club will launch the first event of a new ICON series during the AVMA Convention in Denver. The ICON event, featuring honoree Kristen Peck of Zoetis, will take place July 16, 2018. Advance ticket purchase and registration are required. Tickets are available now. <Ticket Link> Source: … [Read more...]
700 professionals visit The Bridge Club
Discussion at the The Bridge Club last week focused on AVMA 2018. Plus, Lori Teller, AVMA District 8 board member, shared the latest on VCPR and its role in telemedicine. She reviewed the role the VCPR plays in telemedicine and how all practices can now use it. She added: There is no reason not to engage in telemedicine There are many ways to use it: after hours, during … [Read more...]
Upcoming events at The Bridge Club
Brenda and Catherine have a robust schedule in the coming weeks. Here's a look at the currently schedule events: May 30, 2 pm CST An Ounce of Prevention: Education to Better Help Pets and Your Practice, with Host Dr. Jason Nicholas Register here June 6, 6 pm CST Who Owns The Pet Records, with Host Dr. Kerri Marshall Register here June 7, 2:30 pm CST The Economics of … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club: great topics in May
May is a good time to experience the virtual gatherings on the Bridge Club platform. Spectrum of leadership, telemedicine, Gen Z, and VCPRs will all be discussion topics. Source: The Bridge Club. May overview: Link-1. Calendar of events: Link-2. The Bridge Club is here to broaden your circle of trust and influence and connect you with fresh personal, professional, and … [Read more...]
May at The Bridge Club
The Bridge Club continues to broaden perspectives by sharing personal, professional and industry knowledge in its unique virtual community setting. May online events include: Spectrum of Leadership, a two-part series; May 2nd and 3rd at 3:30 CDT Generation Z: learn who they are and why we need to care now; May 22nd at 10am CST/11am EST. VCPRs: what this means for … [Read more...]
April ends strong at The Bridge Club
Two intriguing Bridge Club topics are left in April: Hurricane Harvey: Lessons Learned by from Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists Thu, April 19, 2018, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT Ryan Buck, president of Houston’s Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, shares lessons from Hurricane Harvey’s devastation of the 54,000-square-foot facility and rebuilding for employees, the … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club, membership has privileges
Bridge Club All Access memberships come with these benefits: Attend all virtual events, no individual event cost Attend all Bridge Club Live networking events at no additional cost Receive invitations to member-only virtual and live gatherings Receive password-protected links to all recorded Bridge Club conversations The primary objective for The Bridge Club is … [Read more...]
Telehealth Featured at The Bridge Club
Telehealth and how to put it into practice was the focus of discussions at The Bridge Club last week. Using its unique video community platform, Host Dr. Aaron Massecar talked about the potential telehealth provides to increase the quality and reach of the health care from veterinarians and veterinary support teams. Source: The Bridge Club. Massacar discussed how … [Read more...]
Engagement, experience and relevancy highlight Bridge Club activities
We posted the sell-out results of the Bridge Club event that focused on the Veterinary Nurse initiative last week. Bridge Club founder, Catherine Haskins, summarized audience interactions and Ken Yagi’s responses for AHD: The big question asked by the community was “why?” According to Yagi, the effort started with many veterinary technicians asking how the profession could … [Read more...]
Bridge Club sells out with veterinary nurse initiative topic
The Bridge Club’s March 12th topic, Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Nurse: Answers to why the credentials and title are evolving, drew a sell-out crowd to listen to Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) and Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SHPH, co-chairs of The Veterinary Nurse Initiative. They presented rationales for changing the professional titles and an overview of the … [Read more...]
Bridge Club gains momentum
No playing cards are needed to be part of this club. Participants join from their desks, living rooms and kitchen tables using their computers and cell phones. The venue replicates the roundtable discussions familiar to animal health pros at conventions and meetings. The Bridge Club has attracted interest and support from community partners. Dr. Dani McVety recently shared … [Read more...]
The Bridge Club: virtual value
Gifted Leaders founder and VetPartners President Dr. Jeff Thoren hosted an engaging Bridge Club virtual conversation, “Mind Full or Mindful? Maintaining a Peaceful Presence in a Hectic World,” February 19th. Thoren offered his go-to resources and getting-started recommendations. For those who stayed for the after-party discussion, participants revealed some terrific … [Read more...]
Up next on The Bridge Club
Join The Bridge Club virtual event, Mind full or mindful? Maintaining a peaceful presence in a hectic world: Expert: Jeff Thoren, DVM, PCC, BCC, VetPartners president and Gifted Leaders founder Topic: The practice of mindfulness. Dr. Thoren will share a very real look at challenges and benefits including suggestions to help take positive first steps. Date/Time: … [Read more...]