Following SPVS Congress in January, The Society for Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) are continuing to work on delivering an exciting mix of the top topics in a variety of formats.
Here’s a taster of the live CPD coming up.
What can a vet practice do to minimise burnout for the team?
Tuesday 18 April, online at 7:30pm with Cara de Lange from Softer Success
Burnout is creating a crisis for veterinary practices.
Increased demands and external uncertainty are resulting in low productivity, and while our understanding of burnout has changed, the latest research from Softer Success and Sheffield University reveals a greater risk.
This interactive informal science backed CPD session will show you how to maintain sustainable performance during busy times.
It will also provide practical tips to avoid burnout for you and your practice and will be interwoven with energisers and micro-wellness.
Key takeaways from the 60-minute session:
- The science: Softer Success’ newest and ground-breaking research on burnout and business well-being
- How to rewire your brain to deal with uncertainty
- How to incorporate well-being as a business goal in your vet practice
- Solutions for a sustainable and healthy practice
- Energy restoration: three steps to restoring energy during challenging times
- The seven types of rest we all need
More information and booking is online.
Essential human resources updates
Thursday 11May, online at 7:30pm with Flora Neville from Citation
Stay on the front foot with people management at your practice with this CPD session.
Citation’s Associate Speaker, Flora Neville, will share insight into some of the new and expected Employment Law changes for 2023, as well as top tips and best practice guidance on building solid HR foundations.
Learning outcomes from the session:
- Insight into changes to the law expected in 2023
- Guidance on building solid HR foundations and how to review your policies, contracts and handbooks so they’re watertight and fit for purpose
- Insight into trends in employment tribunal claims
For more information and to book go to the SPVS website.
How to manage a difficult member of staff out of practice
Wednesday 24 May, online 7:30pm with Gillian McAteer from Citation
Although we hope you never need to, if you find yourself in a position where you need to dismiss an employee, you need to approach it the right way.
If you don’t follow the right procedures, it opens you up to unfair dismissal claims and costly employment tribunal cases.
Citation’s director of employment law, Gillian McAteer, will deliver a CPD session on how to approach the dismissal process fairly and legally so you can protect your business.
Learning outcomes from the session:
- How to decide on the right process – are you dealing with people who “can’t” or “won’t” do what you need them to do
- The essential steps which need to be followed
- Common mistakes that can have costly consequences
- Taking a short-cut – understanding the considerations and risks of negotiated exits
More information and booking is online.
Developing a practice culture
Thursday 29 June, 9am to 5pm in person at Holiday Inn, Bromsgrove, with Debbie Robinson from VetNetics
This full day in-person course is an essential first step in recognising, addressing and eradicating the pervasive disruptive behaviours that undermines veterinary practice culture.
The THRIVE programme is a holistic approach to team culture development using six inter-related elements.
It is designed to provide a solution for veterinary leaders who want to cultivate a professional, supportive and respectful practice culture.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the role of “culture-first” leadership so people can thrive
- Distinguish the blocks to effective communication and understanding
- Be equipped with tools to define a shared vision and core values
- Apply techniques to establish behaviour expectations in collaboration with team members
- Own the confidence to address issues before they get out of hand
- Possess a strategy to identify and improve patient, client and team care consistently
Pre-recorded CPD sessions
We also have a range of pre-recorded webinars available from a variety of industry leading experts for you to peruse at your leisure:
- Be your own boss: inspirational sessions for those looking to start a practice
- Risk assessments, from Citation
- Exiting practice on your terms, from Moore Scarrott
- Strategies to prepare for inflation and recession, from Hazlewoods
- How technology can support the efficiencies of your practice, from Veterinary IT Services
- How to write a business plan for a start up, from Shire
- How to save energy and cut costs at your practice, from Full Power Utilities
For more information on our exciting programme, and to book, visit the SPVS website.