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STAF112-1103: Personnel Issues Facing The Veterinary Practice Managers
INSTRUCTORS:
Susan Strattman, CVPM and Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
DATES:
November 26 - December 31, 2003
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings December 1, 8, 15 and 22; 9:30 - 11:00pm ET (USA)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Goal of the course: To enable and empower veterinary practice leaders to effectively manage hiring and personnel issues. The course will cover how to hire the "right" people for the veterinary profession, how to conduct an orientation, how to set up and maintain personnel files and information, performance planning versus employee evaluations, disciplinary action and termination procedures.
The course consists of four (4) online sessions covering discussion of personnel situations; homework reinforcing the handouts and real time sessions; interactive message boards to discuss the real time sessions and homework; and a final exam.
The course offers homework that each participant must complete during the course. The goal of the homework is to test the participant's knowledge of the material discussed in each session.
All veterinary support staff are encouraged to join the course and its discussions; however, this course is focused toward veterinary practice managers, hospital administrators, supervisors and those involved in the personnel management aspects of the practice.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
WEEK 1 - Hiring the Right People
Content: During this lecture we will discuss what to look for in an applicant. We will cover the basics of personality types and how this relates to the job positions in a veterinary hospital. We will also discuss developing a hiring team and the reasons behind involving your staff in the hiring process. We will focus on recruiting and hiring issues and methods. This session will not focus on the mechanics of an interview, but will cover suggested interview questions and techniques applicable to the discussion.
WEEK 2 - Orientation and Personnel Records
Content: This session will cover new employee orientation programs and their importance. Examples will be given of such programs. The manager's role in overseeing proper orientation as it relates to liability issues will be discussed. Personnel record keeping methods will also be covered. How to start a personnel file, what can and should be included, as well as what must be filed separately will be reviewed. We will also discuss maintaining personnel files and avoiding potential liabilities in record keeping.
WEEK 3 - Performance Planning, Evaluations and Progress Reports
Content: This session will focus on formal communication with employees. We will discuss the merits and downfalls of traditional employee evaluations. We will present the concept of performance planning. We will discuss empowering employees, goal setting, and dealing with substandard performance. This session will also cover the record keeping and liability aspects of formal communications.
WEEK 4 - Disciplinary Action and Termination
Content: This lecture will cover at-will employment, contractual employment, and how to handle disciplinary procedures. We will cover the importance of an employee policy manual, consistency in handling employee issues, and liabilities involved in disciplinary actions and termination. This session will discuss warnings, mentoring programs, retraining, documentation, and finally termination procedures.
MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Case discussions will begin 3 (three) days before the start of the course and will continue for one week following the last real time session. These discussions will be held in the VSPN CE course area.
CE HOURS: 6 CE credits
TUITION:
$96 ($86.00 early bird special if registered before November 12, 2003). Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $48.00 (upon verification of student status)
TO REGISTER:
Note: "This course has been submitted for approval for 7.5 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VIN/VSPN for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board.)
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