Helen Sanderson said she was keen to acknowledge the contribution made to the association by the former presidents.

Presidents past and present gather for anniversary dinner

Past presidents of the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) joined the current president recently for a dinner to mark the 21st anniversary of the organisation.

The evening, held at the Il Convivio restaurant in London, saw members of the VPMA council join a group of past presidents, some founding members of the association, for the birthday celebrations.

Current VPMA president Helen Sanderson said she was keen to acknowledge the contribution made to the association by the former presidents, many of whom are still prominent in the management world today.

“I’d like to say a heartfelt thank-you to our past presidents in guiding the VPMA towards this important anniversary. As well as leading our association, they have actively driven the evolution of practice management as a profession.

"Much of the knowledge that we draw on day-to-day in our role as practice managers has come directly from them and we are grateful for their generosity in sharing their wisdom over the years.”

The association has grown from tiny beginnings to over 800 members, with membership available to anyone with an interest in veterinary practice management and knowledge disseminated through regional meetings and forums.

The VPMA, together with the Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons, will hold its annual business and management congress in January 2015, where non-members are also welcome. 

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