Coming this fall: CE and insights to build your business
A trio of renowned speakers will headline this year’s AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, addressing strategies to help veterinary leaders nurture, motivate, and inspire strong and resilient teams.
Paired with a comprehensive CE schedule and the unveiling of the latest data from AVMA’s flagship economic research studies, these keynotes promise to make the October forum a can’t-miss event:
Leading others: Managing and mentoring the Dunning-Kruger effect in early career employees
David Dunning, PhD (psychology), will explore the challenges of mentoring and supporting new veterinarians, offering strategies to support their development while maintaining patient and team safety.
Teams for the future
Risa M. Mish, JD, will shift the focus to individuals and how they come together to deliver veterinary care and client service, guiding attendees on tactics to foster collaboration and performance.
The future of veterinary success is human
Josh Vaisman, MS (applied positive psychology and coaching psychology), will take attendees inside practice walls to gain practical takeaways on how to structure conversations and manage change in ways that engage and support the entire team.
Inspiration + practical tools
The annual Veterinary Business and Economic Forum is the premier meeting and CE event for veterinary practice leaders, industry executives, economists, and other veterinary partners, exploring the issues most critical to business success. For example:
- What to expect from the economy and how to prepare for it
- Growth opportunities and challenges in the changing veterinary landscape
- What to consider in buying or selling a practice
- Understanding your financial numbers to drive needed improvements
Every session includes a practical, customizable 3-2-1 Insight to Action Guide, equipping attendees with a blueprint to turn key takeaways into meaningful change after the event.
Registration is open for the forum, which takes place October 8-9, 2025, in Denver. Space is limited. Register today to secure your seat.
Special thanks to our presenting partner, Merck Animal Health, and premier partner, CareCredit, for their support of the 2025 AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum.
Leading others: Managing and mentoring the Dunning-Kruger effect in early-career employees

David Dunning, PhD (psychology)
Professor of psychology and Walgreen professor of the study of human understanding, University of Michigan
Teams for the future

Risa M. Mish, JD
Professor of the practice of management, Cornell University, S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
The future of veterinary success is human

Josh Vaisman, MS (applied positive psychology and coaching psychology)
Founder, Flourish Veterinary Consulting
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