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🐾VPP Homecoming 2023 – 🎉 Celebrating our Legacy & Looking to the Future Thank you to our incredible VPP community for another spectacular “Homecoming” event! It’s truly special the way our VPP community shows up for each other and connects with each other. On the first night of Homecoming amidst laughter and hugs, a pedestrian walked by our event and asked, “Is this a family reunion?” and in a way, it was 💖 Connection, collaboration, partnership, and culture are central to VPP, but what truly makes VPP special is our people. At Homecoming, we spoke about what we want our legacy to be and defined it as how we positively impact others through growth and development so they may flourish and live out our mission. As we continue to grow and evolve, we will build upon our legacy by adhering to our core values: We care, We serve, We collaborate, We do what we say, We do the right thing. The future of VPP is bright ✨ and we look forward with excitement, knowing that our collective efforts and passion will drive our vision of setting the standard for what veterinary medicine should be and preserving the heart in what we do. #VPPCommunity #VPPHomecoming #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters
Thank you to the Iowa State VBMA for hosting us and having Dr. Michelle Vitulli discuss her path to practice ownership! If you would like to learn more about externships or other opportunities with a VPP hospital, please email Ross Powell at rpowell@vetpartners.com.
🌟VPP Homecoming Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Vitulli🌟 VPP is privileged to have a team of passionate and dedicated veterinary professionals who work to provide the best care to animals across the country. As we reflect on VPP’s 2023 “Homecoming” meeting, one of the standout moments was Dr. Michelle Vitulli’s presentation on VPP culture. Dr. Vitulli is the founder and owner of Caring Hands Animal Hospital, a network of 8 hospitals in Maryland and Virginia. Through their recent partnership with VPP, Caring Hands elevated 21 associate doctors to become equity partners, turning ownership from a dream to reality. This partnership, like many VPP partnerships, allows us to not only make ownership possible for associate veterinarians but also work together toward our joint mission of keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals, sparking joy in the human-animal bond, and finding fulfillment in one another’s success. We're stronger together as demonstrated every day by our incredible community and unique partnership model. Why is VPP different? Because we care, we listen, we collaborate, and we do what we say. It's not about what is best, but what is right. Thank you to Dr. Michelle Vitulli for participating in Homecoming 2023 and sharing your valued voice and experience with our VPP community! #VPPCommunity #VPPHomecoming #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters
At VPP “Homecoming” 2023, we heard from our 🌟 incredible Medical Advisory Board (MAB) and learned what role they play in ensuring VPP stays true to our mission of keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals! VPP’s MAB is comprised of six skilled and experienced doctors/owner-partners who work tirelessly to preserve the heart of veterinary medicine at their own hospitals across the country 🐾 The MAB’s goal is to advance VPP as an organization by contributing knowledge and experience on how we improve the co-ownership model for all our practices, current and future. Part of the MAB’s mission is to help build the premier model for practice ownership and contribute to a sustaining culture of collaboration and success ✨ They serve as a voice for doctors/partners on issues around larger initiatives while individual practices retain a clear voice in matters of their own. During the MAB panel discussion at Homecoming, our representatives shared a few key thoughts regarding how they collaborate with VPP leadership to drive improvement... “They listen…they hear us every time.” “We recommend…not require.” “We inform…not enforce.” “We support…not mandate.” “VPP holds true: the best patient care is in the hands of veterinarians.” Thank you to our wonderful Medical Advisory Board for living out VPP’s mission, vision, and values every day! #VPPCommunity #VPPHomecoming #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters
#Throwback to last week at VPP’s “Homecoming” meeting when our doctors and practice managers met to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn more about development and growth. At VPP, we believe in our community and our people, and we’re committed to providing development opportunities that go beyond lecture-based experience. Through our immersive, community-focused continuing education and professional development programs, VPP doctors, practice managers, and team members can gain the practical expertise and leadership skills they need to thrive at every stage in their career. Our goal is to ensure professional development is not just a concept, but a reality for our whole VPP community. 🩺 VPP Academy: Clinical Skills - Unique educational program for doctors to learn with enhanced skills in clinical communications, canine and feline dentistry, soft tissue surgery, the business of veterinary medicine, leadership, and more. 📋 VPP Academy: Leadership - Mini Executive MBA program geared to meet the needs of VPP practice leaders and developed and delivered by Denver University faculty members. 🐾 PM Academy - Interactive training sessions for Practice Managers to introduce or reinforce essential skills and knowledge, such as leadership, culture development, effective communication, performance management, and operations essentials. 👋 Peer Groups - Opportunities for practice-leaders to build community and access wisdom and experience of their veterinary colleagu
At VPP’s annual “Homecoming” meeting earlier this month, partnership, culture, and growth were three key topics of discussion. One of the pillars of VPP’s mission is celebrating and finding fulfillment in the success of others, and our community certainly had a lot to celebrate at Homecoming 2023! One of our major successes this year was elevating 86 veterinarians from associate to partner 🎉 As a community dedicated to keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals, we know how important ownership is. Our unique partnership model is driven by veterinarian leadership, with VPP as an operational thought partner, and empowering doctors to grow their hospitals with clinical autonomy. We are so thrilled for these 86 veterinarians and proud of their dedication and passion 💖 At Homecoming, we discussed our VPP legacy, specifically, how we positively impact others through growth and development, so they may flourish and live on our mission, vision, and values ✨ By investing in, uplifting, and developing young veterinary leaders, VPP is poised to continue working toward the vision of setting the standard for what veterinary medicine should be preserving the heart in what we do. 🐾 #VPPCommunity #VPPHomecoming #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters
Thank you so much to the NC State Veterinary Business Management Association and our amazing Student Ambassador, EmmaLee Hovander, for hosting us at their lunch and learn! VPP 's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Doug Aspros, had a wonderful time meeting the next generation of doctors to discuss financial health within practices. If you are interested in learning more about externships or summer opportunities with VPP, please email Ross Powell at rpowell@vetpartners.com. #vpp #coowner #coownership #veterinarypartner #partnerships #businessexpert #vetschool #veterinarymedicinestudents #vettech #vetslife #practicemanage #vetsofinstagram #futurevet
Each year at VPP’s annual “Homecoming” meeting, we end our event with a community party centered around food, fellowship, and FUN! This year was certainly no exception. From our live band to our wacky photo booth to our amazing food and drink, our Homecoming 2023 “Block Party” was epic 🎇 Philadelphia, PA is VPP's hometown, and we honored the city of brotherly love with cheesesteaks, sports gear, Tastykake, and our very own LOVE sign 💖 Nights like this form treasured memories that strengthen our bonds and relationships while inspiring us as we work toward our vision of setting the standard for what veterinary medicine should be and preserving the heart in what we do. Today and every day, we are so proud of the strength, resilience, and compassion of our community and we CELEBRATE every person who is on this unique and wonderful journey with us. 🐾✨ #VPPCommunity #VPPHomecoming #VPP #VPPCommunityMatters #vpp #vpphomecoming2023 #vetpartners #vetmed #partnership
Last week, our VPP community had the privilege of coming together in Philadelphia for our annual “Homecoming” meeting, and the experience was nothing short of amazing! Every laugh, hug, and handshake this past weekend serves as a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community and the importance of the culture we’re building together at Veterinary Practice Partners. We opened our Homecoming meeting with a conversation on VPP’s legacy and how our unique partnership model is a vital piece of our past history, our current state, and our bright future. As VPP grows and evolves, our core values of “We care,” “We serve,” “We collaborate,” “We do what we say,” and “We do the right thing” guide us in our pursuit of keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals and finding fulfillment in one another’s success. We couldn't be prouder of the camaraderie, passion, and dedication our VPP community displayed throughout Homecoming. The energy during the weekend was electric and contagious, which is a true testament to our incredible people who work each day to further our mission of sparking joy in the human-animal bond. We are truly doing something special together 💖 Stay tuned for exciting updates, developments, and projects that will emerge from the collaborative spirit of Homecoming 2023. Cheers to our bright future ahead!
We recently asked Dr. Michelle Vitulli, original founder of Caring Hands Animal Hospital and VPP partner, “What advice would you give to veterinarians seeking pathways to practice ownership?” She responded, “Whether you are a student seeking professional support, an associate looking for a path to ownership, a hungry veterinarian ready to build your own dream practice, or a seasoned doctor nearing retirement, I encourage you to consider a partnership or employment opportunities at VPP. From onboarding to continuing education and leadership academies, VPP is shaping the future of veterinary medicine and veterinary ownership. They know that their ongoing success comes from developing and celebrating the next generation of clinical professionals.”
