VETMEDTEAM SURVEY VPN survey VetMedTeam, one of the most trusted sources for online Continuing Education (CE), needs your help. In order to provide better access to CE learning opportunities and cover the most current educational topics, we need you to provide your expert input by taking the following survey. The valuable information you share will help us develop the course content you need most and determine the potential for new live, in-person educational events in partnership with Veterinary Practice News. By entering the VetMedTeam Survey Sweepstakes, you have a chance to win a $250 VetMedTeam course gift certificate. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time! 1. What is your primary job function? (check one) Veterinarian Veterinary Technician Veterinary Assistant Receptionist/administration Practice/hospital owner or manager Other (please specify)Other (please specify) 2. How do you currently get your approved CE credits (RACE, VHMA, etc.)? (check all that apply) Industry conferences Association event/online Manufacturer/supplier events Independent online courses (like VetMedTeam) Live seminars/workshops Local college Other (please specify)Other (please specify) 3. Do you pay for CE courses for your staff? Yes No The following questions are related to attending live education/industry events. 4. How often do you or your staff attend an industry event? Monthly Quarterly Every 6 months Annually Bi-annually Never 5. How likely would you be to attend or send staff to an educational event the rest of this year? Unlikely Possibly Likely Very Likely 6. How far would you or your staff travel for an industry event that you are interested in attending? (check the furthest) Locally only 50 miles 100 miles 200 miles Anywhere in the US 7. If the event requires overnight or air travel, how important is that it be in a family or vacation destination? Not important Somewhat important Important Very Important 8. When deciding on attending an event, what is the greatest factor? Location Educational session content Companies exhibiting Who is putting the event on Duration 9. If you or your staff were to attend an educational event within regular commuting distance, what would be the ideal format? Mornings Afternoons Full Day 2-3 consecutive days 10. Would you be interested in attending an event that included a hiring or career fair component? Yes No The following questions are related to course topics and content. 11. How likely would you be to enrol yourself or your staff in a blended course (combination of live and online) that offered a live component in your area? Unlikely Possibly Likely Very Likely 12. What medical CE courses would you or your staff be interested in taking related to the following topics? (check all that apply) 3D Printing (uses of) Analgesia Anesthesia Avian Medicine Canine Medicine Cannabis/CBD Compassion Fatigue Compounded Drugs Cytology Dentistry Dermatology Diagnostic tools Determining correct instrument/equipment Training in proper usage Emergency and Critical Care Endocrinology Equine Medicine Exotic Pet Medicine Feline Medicine Forensics Hematology Hereditary Diseases Immunology/Immunotherapy Infectious Diseases Neurology Nutraceuticals Nutrition Obesity/Diabetes Obstetrics Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Pain Management Palliative Care Pet Behavior Fundamentals Pharmacology Radiology Rehabilitation Equipment Use (mobility) Laser therapy Hydrotherapy Everyday techniques to incorporate rehab Respiratory/GI Soft Tissue Surgery Urology Other (please specify)Other (please specify) 13. What practice management CE courses would you or your staff be interested in taking related to the following topics? (check all that apply) Receptionist Training Best Hiring Practices Building Better Teams Building Better Websites Building Client Loyalty Buying a Practice Communications Skills Employee Incentive Programs Employee Retention Employee Training Marketing Essentials Practice evaluation Professional Wellness Selling Your Practice Setting fees Social Media Strategies Strategies for Collaboration and Success Strategies to Increase Revenue Succession Planning Telemedicine Other (please specify)Other (please specify) 14. The following are locations we are considering for educational events. Please check all locations you would consider attending or sending staff to: Austin, TX Charleston, NC Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Greensboro, NC Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Nashville, TX New Orleans, LA Phoenix, AZ Pittsburgh, PA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA San Antonio, TX Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO Other (please specify)Other (please specify) Entry Form Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The information you have provided will help us create better CE courses and opportunities. Please complete the following form to be entered into the VetMedTeam Survey Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a $250 VetMedTeam course gift certificate. By entering the Sweepstakes you agree to the following Rules and Regulations. Name Clinic/Company Name Address City State Phone Number Email Address Submit