Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM What is the NCVEI? National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues Not for profit Joint Venture AVMA, AAHA and AAVMC (all the veterinary colleges in North America) Created to take measurable action steps to raise the economic base of our profession Recognizing that the delivery of quality care requires a sound economic foundation Collects financial/operational data from all over the nation. 100% Confidential (13,000 practices from all 50 states currently participating)

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM History of Student Involvement Iowa, Michigan (Students worked with AVMA, State VMA, and College) UC Davis, Ohio (Students from VBMA’s) Samples of Documents from Other Schools Distributed with Notes

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM How Does NCVEI Work? 20+ “Tools” Available on Web (www.ncvei.org) E.g. “Will My Fees Keep Me Afloat?” “How Well Am I Marketing My Practice Tools in Small Animal, Equine, Food Animal Enter data into the NCVEI Website Instantly Compare to US, Regional, State Averages Learn how those practices who are doing the best achieve their great results Place where veterinarians can readily share experience in solving operational, staffing or financial problems

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Why Participate in NCVEI? 85% of Veterinarians who used NCVEI report that tools helped improve practice and increase bottom line Scientific/ Empirical approach to improving management of the practice Because we are all in this to provide the best care that our patients need and deserve

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Role of VBMA With NCVEI Students trained to teach vets how to use the “tools” VBMA charges practice for students to teach them how to use website Tax deductible donation

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Why Pay VBMA if Website is Free? Students trained by NCVEI Director Students more internet-savvy Increase interaction with students who have interest in business and personal skills necessary to build a strong health care team that offers the highest standard of care Perhaps gain an associate out of this?

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Role of MVMA in This Project Assist in Advertising to Members Offer 2 hours CE to Participants Increased success in California and Missouri

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Timeline Spring/Summer 2007: Secure Funding and Compose Necessary Documents Oct. 2007: Train VBMA Members to Administrate NCVEI Nov. 2007: Send Advertisement to all MVMA members

Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM Timeline Dec. 2007-May 2008: Administer NCVEI to Massachusetts Members Phase II: (08-09): Expand (CT, VT, NH, ME, NJ, NY)

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