Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

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The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association is a professional organisation for veterinarian practice managers.

The association's main objectives are to:

· Develop professional competence by offering relevant educational resources.
· Promote and define veterinary practice management as a profession; promote certification as a standard.
· Provide individuals with a network for professional connection and support. [1]

The American organisation is based in Florida and claims 2500 members. [2]

In 2018 the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) launched an online program to help prepare participants to earn their Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification. [3]

NOTE - The equivalent UK organisation is called the Veterinary Practice Management Association trading as the Veterinary Management Group [4]

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References

  1. "Our Mission and Values - VHMA". www.vhma.org. Veterinary Hospital Managers Association.
  2. "VBMA Member Page". Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
  3. "Veterinary Hospital Managers Association opens management prep course". Veterinary Practice News. 4 May 2018.
  4. "Veterinary Management Group homepage" . Retrieved 28 April 2024.