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Agenda
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A Closer Look at Canine Communication
Melissa Spooner-Raymond12
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Making Body Language Your Superpower
Karlene BelyeaI Read it On the Internet, Myths and Misconceptions about Pet Nutrition
Speakers
Raij Naik
DVM, DACVIM at PurinaDr. Raj Naik graduated from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He went on to complete a rotating medical and surgical internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Thereafter, his love of nutrition brought him to the University of Tennessee to pursue specialty training in small animal clinical nutrition. Shortly after completing his residency, Raj joined Nestlé Purina. As a Veterinary Communications Manager and one of several board certified veterinary nutritionists at Purina, Raj serves as a liaison between Purina and the veterinary community. Outside of his work at Purina, Raj serves as a Member at Large on the Board of Regents for the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. In his free time, you will find Raj cooking or hiking with his wife, Elisabeth, and dog, Aspen.
A Closer Look at Canine Communication
Speakers
Melissa Spooner-Raymond
LVT, VTS (Behavior), BS, KPA-CTP, TAGteach Level One, Elite FFCP (Veterinary)- at Mission Veterinary PartnersMelissa is passionate about and deeply involved in the community of veterinary behavior and training. She has worked in general medicine, behavioral specialty medicine, and a nonprofit organization. Her focus now remains with Mission Veterinary Partners, where she can combine the knowledge that she has gained from her bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration, becoming a certified training partner through Karen Pryor Academy, as well as her certifications as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior and an Elite certified Fear Free professional. Melissa is on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau, a Fear Free Advisory Panel member, and a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant. Melissa enjoys sharing her behavioral knowledge with fellow veterinary professionals, training enthusiasts, and loving pet parents, whether through presenting at conferences, writing articles, teaching staff in veterinary hospitals, or working one on one.
Making Body Language Your Superpower
Speakers
Karlene Belyea
VP of Wellness at MVPAs Vice President of Wellness, Karlene is passionate about working with groups to improve culture, communication and wellbeing in the workplace. She is a certified Everything DiSC trainer and speaks nationally to groups on behavioral styles, generational differences, body language, creating positive work cultures, leadership, wellness, work/life integration and brain training. Prior to her position as Chief Culture Officer of MVP, Karlene was CEO of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association for 15 years and has more than 30 years of experience in management. She has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from Michigan State University, so she can cheer for whoever is winning. For fun, she sings and plays keyboards for a band called Rear View Mirror.
Speakers
Melissa Spooner-Raymond
LVT, VTS (Behavior), BS, KPA-CTP, TAGteach Level One, Elite FFCP (Veterinary)- at Mission Veterinary Partners
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Karlene
Belyea
VP of Wellness at MVP
As Vice President of Wellness, Karlene is passionate about working with groups to improve culture, communication and wellbeing in the workplace. She is a certified Everything DiSC trainer and speaks nationally to groups on behavioral styles, generational differences, body language, creating positive work cultures, leadership, wellness, work/life integration and brain training. Prior to her position as Chief Culture Officer of MVP, Karlene was CEO of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association for 15 years and has more than 30 years of experience in management. She has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BA from Michigan State University, so she can cheer for whoever is winning. For fun, she sings and plays keyboards for a band called Rear View Mirror.
Raij Naik
DVM, DACVIM at Purina
Dr. Raj Naik graduated from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He went on to complete a rotating medical and surgical internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Thereafter, his love of nutrition brought him to the University of Tennessee to pursue specialty training in small animal clinical nutrition. Shortly after completing his residency, Raj joined Nestlé Purina. As a Veterinary Communications Manager and one of several board certified veterinary nutritionists at Purina, Raj serves as a liaison between Purina and the veterinary community. Outside of his work at Purina, Raj serves as a Member at Large on the Board of Regents for the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. In his free time, you will find Raj cooking or hiking with his wife, Elisabeth, and dog, Aspen.
Melissa
Spooner-Raymond
LVT, VTS (Behavior), BS, KPA-CTP, TAGteach Level One, Elite FFCP (Veterinary)- at Mission Veterinary Partners
Melissa is passionate about and deeply involved in the community of veterinary behavior and training. She has worked in general medicine, behavioral specialty medicine, and a nonprofit organization. Her focus now remains with Mission Veterinary Partners, where she can combine the knowledge that she has gained from her bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration, becoming a certified training partner through Karen Pryor Academy, as well as her certifications as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior and an Elite certified Fear Free professional. Melissa is on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau, a Fear Free Advisory Panel member, and a Fear Free Practice Certification Consultant. Melissa enjoys sharing her behavioral knowledge with fellow veterinary professionals, training enthusiasts, and loving pet parents, whether through presenting at conferences, writing articles, teaching staff in veterinary hospitals, or working one on one.