Colonial Veterinary Conference - NEW DATES and LOCATION!
Due to a conflict with the Doubletree, we have had to make changes for the 2023 Colonial Veterinary Conference. After careful consideration, despite the fact that it's only in a few months, we decided to go ahead and find a different venue and these are the only dates and venue available we thought would accommodate this conference. There have been a few renovations since we were last at the Fort Magruder. We hope that you are able to join us in October and we hope to be back to December next year.
Colonial Veterinary Conference
Saturday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
"In Historic Williamsburg, Virginia"
Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center
NEW DATES AND NEW LOCATION!!!
For Hotel Reservations: Room rates start at $100 + any applicable tax (King or 2 Double rooms) guaranteed until September 23, 2023 and can be made by calling the Fort Magruder Hotel, 757-220-2250, mention group Colonial Veterinary Conference.
Speakers
Talisha Moore, DVM, DACVIM
Tracy Sheffield, CVPM and Lew Walker, SPHR
Joseph Jordan, PhD, CEO, NC Physicians Health Program, NC Veterinary Health Program
Robbie van Mullem, President, 3 Sided Media / Review Retrievers
Mike Higginbotham, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) (AM)
Kristen Marshall, DVM, MVSc, DACVECC
Elizabeth Drake, DVM, DACVD (PM)
Brittany Bryant, LVT - Sponsored by Coastal Animal Care Referral Emergency
On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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Tentative Schedule |
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Talisha Moore, DVM, DACVIM |
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8:30 am - 9:30 am : Neurologic Examination and Neuroanatomic Localization 9:45 am - 10:45 am : Neurologic Evaluation of Spinal Radiographs 11:00 am - 12:00 pm : Acute Spinal Trauma 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Common Mistakes in Neurology 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm : ‘The Down Dog’: Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disease |
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Joseph Jordan, PhD, CEO, NC Physicians Health Program, NC Veterinary Health Program |
8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:30 am - 11:30 am 1-2:30pm 3-4:30pm |
Recognizing and Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Workplace (required by NCVMB)
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Robbie van Mullem, President, 3 Sided Media / Review Retrievers |
8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Easy Steps to Reach New Clients Through Your Clinic Website and Social Media How Social Media Can Help You Stand Above Your Competition. Looking at trends in the veterinary market.
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Tracy Sheffield, CVPM and Lew Walker, SPHR |
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Human Resources Day!! 8:30 am - 10:00 am : Recruitment, Interviewing, Onboarding 10:30 am - 12:00 pm : Training, Disciplinary Actions, Termination 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : HR Horror Stories 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm : Roundtable, Questions, Answers - role playing difficult employee converations |
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Mike Higginbotham, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) (AM) |
8:30-10am 10:30-11:30am 1-2:30pm 3-4:30pm |
Disc Disease; Seizure Management
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Kristen Marshall, DVM, MVSc, DACVECC |
8:30-10am 10:30-11:30am 1-2:30pm 3-4:30pm |
Emergency and Critical Care |
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Elizabeth Drake, DVM, DACVD (PM) |
8:30-10am 10:30-11:30am 1-2:30pm 3-4:30pm |
Dermatology |
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Tracy Sheffield, CVPM and Lew Walker, SPHR |
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8:30 am - 10:00 am : Repairing the broken practice culture 10:30 am - 12:00 pm : When disaster strikes - Are you ready? 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Dealing with difficult clients 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm : Where the money leaks away |
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Kristen Marshall, DVM, MVSc, DACVECC |
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Emergency and Critical Care |
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Elizabeth Drake, DVM, DACVD (PM) |
8:30-10am 10:30-11:30am 1-2:30pm 3-4:30pm |
Dermatology |
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Brittany Bryant, LVTTechnician/Support Staff SessionSponsored by Coastal Animal Care Referral Emergency |
8:30-10am |
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment in Veterinary Medicine |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
* Times and Presenters Subject to change
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
-On-Site Registration begins on Wednesday,TBA at 4pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8am
On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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Speaker Bios...
On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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What our Attendees Say!
Mountain Veterinary Conference : I just attended the Mountain Veterinary Conference and had a great time! The speakers were the same ones you see at the huge, expensive conferences but in a more intimate, affordable setting. The local area is beautiful and lots of fun to explore - I particularly enjoyed watching the elk herds cross the roads in the mornings. The Cherokee Casino was an excellent venue - easy to navigate ... read more
Katie Gies, DVM | Attendee - white.goosedvm@gmail.com
What our Attendees Say!
Mountain Veterinary Conference : I've been meaning to share my very positive review of the Mountain Veterinary Conference for months -- my apologies for not doing this sooner! The Mountain Veterinary Conference was a wonderful CE experience on all levels. There were a wide variety of high quality sessions, the setting was beautiful, the food and accommodations were excellent, and the exhibitors were helpful and informative... read more
Valerie Weiss, DVM | Attendee - vaweiss@ml1.net
What our Speakers/Exhibitors Say!
“What fun! We doubled our record for the number of copies of SMILE! sold in the first day. The relaxed atmosphere at the Fun n Sun Conference makes it easy to interact with everyone.” ... read more
Lynne Swanson, DVM | Speaker, Exhibitor - Safe Harbor Farm’s SMILE! Project
What our Speakers Say!
Thank you for having me speak this year at Sun N Fun; What a GREAT show! I have thoroughly enjoyed the kindness and hospitality shown by all. Great organization, great location, and great session topics! I urge all veterinary professionals to attend Sun N Fun next year, and not miss out on this fantastic CE event! ... read more
Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS | Speaker - jenny@practivet.com
What our Attendees Say!
I would like to extend a sincere "Thank You" to Howie and all those involved in hosting the Colonial Veterinary Conference in Colonial Williamsburg this December 2015. We attended a few years ago and were sold on this meeting for our ContEd This meeting has it all! Great speakers, wonderful hotel, delicious food, kind staff and lotsa' coffee! Howie makes sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying themselves.. The biggest impression our first time here years ago was not just the speakers, topics, and location.. but the obvious love this group has for one another AND for our Lord... read more
Dr. Donna M Gage | Running Paws Pet Hospital, McKinney, TX
What our Speakers Say!
I've been a speaker for at least a dozen meetings hosted by Veterinary Association Management in the last twenty or so years. The meetings are always well organized and managed. More importantly, the attendees are always eager to learn and happy to be there. The Lee family and all the staff are welcoming and the atmosphere is very family-friendly... read more
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, CVT, LAT | Speaker
What our Speakers Say!
Veterinary Association Management conference are intimate and interactive. As a presenter, I have the opportunity to talk about behavior issues – a significant reason for relinquishment, and also how to speak with clients about these concerns, as well as getting pets to vets, including Fear Free and Cat Friendly Practices.
Steve Dale, CABC | Speaker
What our Attendees Say!
I've been going to Veterinary Association Management's Veterinary Conferences for 16 years. They are by far my favorite. The quality and choice of speakers always suits my needs. I feel that I get the most up-to-date and thorough information. Lectures focus on practical advice we can actually use - no ivory towers here... read more
Melanie Bene, DVM | Attendee
What our Attendees Say!
My family and I have always enjoyed Veterinary Association Management's (Ralph Lee's) continuing education courses. We have been attending them now for well over twelve years. We are always very delighted to attend the courses and conferences that Veterinary Management Association hosts. The benevolence of the Lee Family always shines forth, and they make my family feel more than welcome. The veterinary courses are extremely relevant to practice, and much of the information obtained can be put into effect the day we return. The speakers are of the utmost quality and ... read more
Drs. Charles and Dawn Jones | Mercy Animal Hospital, Monroe, NC
What our Speakers Say!
Thank you so much for allowing me to speak at this past weekend's Sun N Fun conference in South Carolina. It was a great experience. Howie, Martha, Dawn and the entire Veterinary Association Management team always knows how to make a speaker feel welcomed! The conference was so well organized which is a testament to the VAM team. Thank you so much for all your kindness. It was a true honoring getting to speak to the technicians at the conference. It was a great group who stayed engaged throughout! Thank you again. I hope you are all home getting to relax a little after working so hard to make the conference so successful. ... read more
Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) | Speaker
What our Attendees Say!
I have been a veterinarian in NC since 1982. 33years. I have been getting my continuing education hours with Ralph Lee’s Veterinary Management for 28 years. My wife is a registered vet technician and we both must get yearly CE hours to continue our licenses. We have come to Ralph Lee’s Great Smokies Veterinary Conferences for last 20 years. I appreciate through the years the dedication to providing quality continuing education year after year. We enjoy the excellent speakers on subjects that are useful in regular day to day practice; comprehensive wet labs; and very affordable CE... read more
J. Michael Beck DVM and Jane Beck VMT | Emerywood Veterinary Hospital, High Point, NC
What our Speakers Say!
I've participated in several Veterinary Association Management continuing educational meetings and they are all top notch. Each meeting has it's own look and feel. The one consistent thread is excellent speakers and great topics/content being presented. I will be planning a family vacation around Fun N Sun veterinary conference. It's a must do for anyone looking for good CE and creating great memories with the family... read more
Paul Camilo, CVPM | Veterinary Consultation Services, LLC
What our Exhibitors Say!
The Center of Veterinary Expertise has had the pleasure of participating in Colonial Veterinary conference on several levels, sponsorship, vendor as well as providing speakers over the last three year. Howie and his team always ensure a positive, warm, and successful experience. We look forward to supporting the Colonial Veterinary Conference for many more years to come.
Danielle T. Russ | LVT, BS, BA, AS, Hospital Manager, the COVE, Suffolk, VA
What our Attendees Say!
It is not a small thing when gathering your CE credits that the meetings be orderly, well presented, convenient, accessible. Cudos to the Colonial Team. It was an all-around good experience.
Rob McBrayer, DVM | Palmetto Vet Hospital, Ridgeland, SC
What our Exhibitors Say!
I have been a equipment manufacturing design consultant for Snyder Mfg. for over 30 years. I have been attending the Ralph Lee's meetings for over 20 years of that time. The Ralph Lee's meetings are different than the standard veterinary conference meetings that are available. The meetings are designed to be very family friendly. The attendees and exhibitors are treated with more respect than any other of the veterinary meetings I attend. The smaller venue will also give everyone an opportunity to build long term relationships in the industry.
Ralph Ihde | Snyder Mfg., New Sharon, IA
What our Attendees Say!
I plan each year's continuing education requirements around Ralph Lee's Great Smokies Veteirnary Conference. The program venue is especially nice, this time of year, in Asheville, N.C. The Lee family (Howie, Martha and the crew) are most accommodating. They've always made this a pleasurable, meaningful experience. I secure a copy of the conference notes each trip. These notes serve as valuable information for me as I care for my patients on a daily basis. The saddest part, for me, is when the meeting concludes. Soon, I'll be planning for the 2016 conference.
Dr. William “Bill” Martin | Central Veterinary Hospital, Knoxville, TN
What our Exhibitors Say!
The Lees' vet meetings are some of the best...and I attend a lot of them! As both a veterinarian and an exhibitor I get the best of both worlds at these events.... Great Continuing Education and Great attendance to the exhibit booth. I attend every one I possibly can.
Dr. Dan Moore, DVM | Vet Assured, Unicoi, TN
What our Speakers Say!
I have lectured for Veterinary Association Management for the last 4 years and they consistently have wonderfully organized, informative and practical conferences for practicing small animal veterinarians. With a relatively small group of attendees ... read more
Kristin Welch DVM, DACVECC | CRITICAL CARE, CHIEF OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Exhibitors At The Conference
Please visit these Exhibitors at the Conference to see the latest and best products and services for your veterinary practice:
MicroVet Diagnostics |
ServiceVet Technologies |
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Micro Vet Diagnostics |
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Science Inc |
Pet Health Pharmacy |
ServiceVet Technologies |
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Visbiome® Vet |
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On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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Conference Hotel Information
Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
For Hotel Reservations: Room rates start at $100 + any applicable tax (King or 2 Double rooms) guaranteed until September 23, 2023 and can be made by calling the Fort Magruder Hotel, 757-220-2250, mention group Colonial Veterinary Conference.
On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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Area Information
Williamsburg, Virginia
"Discover Colonial Williamsburg and immerse yourself in the 18th-century capital city of Virginia. See all that the Revolutionary City has to offer, explore our Art Museums, or engage in recreation at our companion Resort properties. From revolution to romance, things are constantly changing here, creating a unique experience for our guests. Opportunities for adventure abound, but how you choose to spend your visit is up to you..."
On-Site Registration is Now Available!
You can register Online now or On-Site, Walkins are Welcome, or
click here to download the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with payment!
Register before October 1st, 2023 to take advantage of the Early Registration Discount!
Veterinarians $450.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
Technician, Receptionists, Support Staff $250.00 (before 10/1/2023) |
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One (1) Day Registraion is now available for $250.00! |
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