VESPA was created by a network of emergency and specialty practice managers to recognize and support the needs of emergency and specialty veterinary medicine: the practices and personnel that provide the care, the owners and managers who face unique challenges, and the pets and pet owners who come to us in a time of need.

MISSION:
Recognizing the unique needs of veterinary emergency and specialty practices. Bringing the leaders of those practices together by sharing resources, creating networking opportunities, providing support and inspiring success!

We are constantly evolving and defining our future. If you would like more information, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  with your mailing address so we can send along more details of current Member Resources. If you would like to become a member of VESPA, please print and fill out the downloadable PDF form on the Contact page of this website. Thanks!

December Member Chat ROUNDTABLE--
Performance Management: People & Productivity

On Wednesday, December 3rd, we will host a VESPA Roundtable to discuss Performance Management: People & Productivity. Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), is the president of interFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC. She will lead a discussion on how to manage your people, and help you answer the question "why won't they just do their jobs???".

Katherine will focus the discussion on the following points:

• Include Necessary Soft Skills in your Job Descriptions

• Make a connection with Coaching and Counseling

• The Importance of the 360-degree Evaluation System done RIGHT

• Help Your Employees Set Goals, and Align them with your Practice Mission

• Discipline and Termination: When it's Time to be Tough!

• The Circle of HR Tools: How all the Documents can Reflect your Expectations

You can learn more about interFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC, at www.interfacevethr.com.

Come Chat with us on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8pm EST in the NEW VESPA chat room!

(*Note: You will need to be a current member of VESPA to enter the chat room, OR obtain a Visitor's Pass prior to the event. Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information on membership or obtaining a Visitor Pass.)