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Thirty veterinary management professionals recently earned the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) designation from the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA).1 The designation was earned voluntarily by professionals who passed the organization’s assessment process.2
The CVPM credential is a recognized sign of professional achievement and excellence and is known as the highest level of certification for veterinary practice managers. It is awarded to veterinary practice managers who demonstrate the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully operate veterinary practices. Those who earn the title can use “CVPM” after their name on all forms of address, including business cards and letterhead.1.2
The November 2023 VHMA CVPM class includes Amanda Adams, Megan Corinne Brammer, Alex Brannon, Peggy Bryan, Laura Buonpastore, Amy Countryman, Shelby Dunse, Leslie Elizabeth Flood, Teresa Jackson, Candiss Jaques, Michelle N. Johnson, Brianne King, Sherri Krauss. , Audrey Xuan Laroche, Talia L Lucernoni, Dana Mazur, Tracy Olds, Stephanie M. Powell, Lynnzie Rasmussen, Kristie Toloudis, Tammy McGahan Tyndall, Guy Robert James Uhler, Wendy Van Horn, Lor A. Voogt, Aimee Walker, Kristen M. Webb, Jillian D. Winland, Michelle D. Wright, Margie M. Zimmer, and Sarah Zurmond.1
Before taking the CVPM exam, candidates must meet practice management experience requirements and demonstrate that they have acquired sufficient formal education and continuing education credits. Offered electronically to registered candidates in North America, the rigorous CVPM exam tests candidates’ knowledge in areas relevant to practice management. These topics include human resources, law and ethics, marketing, practice organization and finance.1
Veterinary managers with a CVPM designation received increased compensation compared to non-CVPM managers, according to 2023 VHMA data. The Compensation and Benefits Investigation Report, which surveyed 620 respondents among the organization’s members. The data shows that practice managers with the CVPM designation earned 4.2% more in annual salary and hospital administrators with a CVPM designation received 17.5% more in annual salary.3
The references
- Thirty veterinary practice managers obtain the prestigious CVPM title. Press release. Association of Veterinary Hospital Directors. November 20, 2023. Accessed November 21, 2023. https://www.vhma.org/blogs/vhma-admin/2023/11/20/cvpm-class-november-2023
- About CVPM certification. Association of Veterinary Hospital Directors. Accessed November 21, 2023. https://www.vhma.org/cvpm-certification/about-certification
- VHMA announces the release of the 2023 VMHA Manager Compensation and Benefits Survey Report. Press release. November 16, 2023. Accessed November 21, 2023. https://www.vhma.org/blogs/vhma-admin/2023/11/16/2023-managers-compensation