REGISTER TODAYMVMA's annual event of the Summer!
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MEMBER DVM |
$395 |
NON-MEMBER DVM |
$499 |
MEMBER LVT/PRACTICE STAFF |
$265 |
NON-MEMBER LVT/PRACTICE STAFF |
$309 |
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Melody Martinez, CVT
Melody is the founder and principal at Acorde Consulting. She is an experienced consultant, trainer, coach, speaker, and donor organizer. She has over a decade of experience supporting small and large organizations in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors in making powerful organizational changes. Melody is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over a decade of experience in small and large animal veterinary medicine. In addition to working in small animal general practice and emergency and critical care, she worked as a Senior Animal Caregiver at Farm Sanctuary, overseeing the ongoing medical care of 800 rescued farmed animal residents at their New York shelter. Melody continues work in veterinary medicine as a relief technician and as a volunteer at animal sanctuaries and organizations that increase access to veterinary care for communities experiencing poverty. She frequently speaks to classrooms and mentors K-12 students interested in careers working with animals. She proudly serves on the board of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA).
Kathy Engler, DVM, DABVP
Dr. Engler received her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Following graduation she worked as a small animal clinician in a progressive general practice in Washington for 5 years before joining Banfield in 1996. Dr. Engler became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 2001 and recertified in 2011 & 2022. During her 18-year career with Banfield, she was a Chief of Staff; a Medical Advisor consulting with doctors on ongoing cases and building medical education; Sr. Director of Veterinary Career Development building veterinary on-boarding and development programs; and a Medical Director for 14 – 26 hospitals. Dr. Engler joined Dechra in September 2014 as a field-based Professional Services Veterinarian. She enjoys walking her dog, volunteers as a sled-dog-race vet for the Kuskokwim 300, and volunteers for the Leavenworth County Humane Society.
Rebekah Mack, DVM, DACVIM-SAIM
Dr. Rebekah Mack is a board-certified small-animal internist (DACVIM-SAIM). After completing her residency in 2014, she spent several years in a private referral practice in Greenville, SC. She joined IDEXX in 2017 as an internal medicine consultant and served as the medical affairs specialist for the renal franchise from 2018-2021, with a current role as the Senior Manager of Global Medical Education Development. She is currently a candidate for a master’s in education and is focused on adult learning and leadership.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
The MVMA room block at Great Wolf Lodge is full and the discounted group rate has expired.
ADDITIONAL NEARBY HOTEL OPTIONS
MVMA does not have a negotiated discount/group rate at the list of properties below
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 3701 N Country Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684 231.922.7900 Website 2.1 miles from conference location |
Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City 3615 W South Airport Rd. West Traverse City, MI 49684 231.929.1800 Website 1.7 miles from conference location |
Park Place Hotel & Conference Center 300 E State St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231.946.5000 Website 3.0 miles from conference location |
CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENTS:
Sunday, June 25
Annual Welcome Reception
Network with colleagues and friends for an informal evening on Great Wolf's beautiful lawn. Enjoy food and cocktails under the tent or by the firepit. The Welcome Reception is included with your attendee registration fee. Guests are welcome though pre-registration and a fee for each guest is required.
Monday, June 26
Traverse City Pit Spitters vs Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game
Game Time: 7:05 pm
Enjoy a beautiful Northern Michigan Summer evening of baseball at Turtle Creek Stadium. MVMA has reserved the Pit-Spitters Porch (along the first baseline) for GLVC attendees and their guests!
Additional fee and registration for attendees and guests are required
Your purchase includes:
Additional details and when/where to load transportation will be provided to registered participants at a later time.
CURRENT AGENDA:
(all times/information subject to change)
Sunday, June 25
Noon - 5 pm |
Registration Opens |
1: 15 - 5 pm |
OPENING SEMINAR Culture and Common Dynamics in the Workplace
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6 - 7 pm |
Annual Welcome Reception |
Monday, June 26
7 am - 4 pm |
Registration |
7 - 8:15 am |
AVMA Breakfast - Space is limited |
8:30 - 11:30 am |
SEMINAR Learning the tools and language needed to shift workplace culture and practices towards equity and inclusion.
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8:30 - 11:30 am |
SEMINAR
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8:30 - 11:30 am |
SEMINAR
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11:30 am - 1 pm |
LUNCH |
1 - 4 pm |
SEMINAR
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1 - 4 pm |
SEMINAR
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6 - 9:30 pm |
Social Event/Outing |
Tuesday, June 27
7:30 am |
Registration |
8:30 - 11:30 am |
SEMINAR
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8:30 - 11:30 am |
SEMINAR
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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact the MVMA at [email protected] or call (517) 347-4710 for more information.