CE & Events

Blue Heron Consulting is proud to be an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE Provider. We offer several RACE-approved CE adventures, workshops, and webinars each year.

Browse future events below and we’ll meet you there.

Practice Management Masterclass
June 26, 2025 | Nashville, TN
at VETgirl U
$599/person

BHC SPEAKER

Join Blue Heron Consulting at the 2025 VETgirl U Practice Management Masterclass! Stith Keiser and Dr. Mel Striyle will guide you through the essentials of running a successful veterinary practice. This 7-hour master class will teach you what you need to know about running a successful veterinary practice.

From understanding P&Ls and KPIs to learning strategies to influence the bottom line, you’ll be a master after this hands-on, case-based, small group practice management workshop.

This is perfect for both practice managers and practice owners (or those aspiring to be!).

Plus, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and 7 hours of RACE-approved and CVPM-qualified CE credits! Don’t miss out on this transformative experience.

Wilderness CE Series – Pack Trip
July 18-21, 2025 / July 23-26, 2025 / July 28-31, 2025
Jackson Hole, WY
$3,700/person

ALL-INCLUSIVE!

Trek through the Teton Wilderness Area with Blue Heron Consulting! Take in a skyline that never ends, networking you’ll always remember, and knowledge that will truly make a difference. Whether you’re a veterinarian, practice manager, or hospital team member, this experience will give you the tools you need to return to your hospital ready to make strides and see results.

This trip is for outdoor enthusiasts! If you are looking for a true wilderness experience with the ability to completely disconnect, this adventure is for you!

Practice Manager Foundations
24-Week Course
2025 Dates Coming Soon!

COURSE

This immersive course covers the foundations every practice manager needs to help their hospitals thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to your role, each class offers tools, resources, and insight that can take any practice from good to great.

Each week offers expert virtual instruction, discussion, and application through a deep dive into three core management tracks: leadership, finances, and operations.

Practice Manager Foundations Course

As a new practice manager, with no background in vet med, Foundations showed me the right questions to be asking. Structure of a clinic, learning from other perspectives in the class, deep diving into leadership, financials, and payroll… I only wished I could have taken this course before we opened our clinic!

Wilderness Pack Trip

BHC’s pack trips are some of the most fun I’ve had in a business setting. It’s an incredible experience to get out in the wilderness, away from the distractions of the day to day practice, constant emails and phone calls, and to learn from other veterinary professionals.

Aspiring to Thriving: Practice Ownership Workshop

Fantastic event. I loved how inviting and intimate the atmosphere was. I truly felt like BHC has a vested interest in my success. The content was engaging – the games were really fun. The opportunity to meet and engage with other attendees was so valuable. The accomodations and meals were excellent. I’m so happy I attended this event!

Wilderness Lodge Retreat

This was an excellent experience in multiple ways! Very constructive atmosphere, and a lot accomplishments were made. The free time was a blast too. The highlight of the trip was the bonding experience had by those on our team, and with our coaches/mentors. I feel like the foundation built at this retreat will serve us for a long time. I couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Aspiring to Thriving: Practice Ownership Workshop

I would recommend! I feel like the junior leaders of my team that attended got a lot out of the experience and we all came away energized and with a plan to implement some of what we learned. Thank you for a great time!

Wilderness Pack Trip

The BHC pack trip is a MUST for veterinarians and their staff looking to progress both personally and professionally. There are few opportunities that allow four days to connect with colleagues, nature, and yourself. Being removed from daily distractions allows for genuine conversation, reflection, and planning.

Wilderness Lodge Retreat

The whole trip was incredible. The learning content was tailored to us, and I felt like it was well prepared. BHC was also a huge help when it came to the strategic planning portion, weighing in on opportunities they felt like we could seize, while not pressuring us to do something that worked for them.

Wilderness Pack Trip

The educational content of the trip is packaged in a way that’s digestible and beneficial, and not only that, but the BHC crew helped us build a structured timeline and list of action items to put what we learned into practice. Within six months of returning from our summer pack trip, we had implemented all the changes and improvements that came out of the discussions and education we gained. We’ve seen an increase in our level of medicine, upgraded the culture of our practice, and have capitalized on growth opportunities that were going unclaimed beforehand.

Wilderness Lodge Retreat

I felt encouraged, challenged, and motivated. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow, especially for our leaders and management.

Wilderness Pack Trip

The pack trip was exciting in so many ways. I will return every year, as long as I can! This Miami girl was challenging herself to live out in the wilderness for a few days (never having truly camped a day in her life), and it was a truly life-changing experience. The landscape was absolutely breathtaking, and BHC made sure we packed everything we needed to keep comfortable over the chilly nights. They coordinated such a beautiful and informal approach to our CE time and one-on-one time while we were at camp.

Aspiring to Thriving: Practice Ownership Workshop

Would absolutely recommend! I already have! It’s so inspiring and encouraging to meet so many people that are not just interested in practice ownership, but many of them are already striving towards it. Everyone had their own unique experience and it allowed a good opportunity for discussion and collaboration. This workshop provided a valuable foundation for my path toward practice ownership! While I still have much to learn, I’m leaving here with a better grasp of what it takes to be a successful practice owner. I’m confident that anyone who desires practice ownership would benefit from attending the BHC Aspiring to Thriving workshop.

Wilderness Pack Trip

I came prepared for this trip to be super fun, and hopefully educational so I could return to the practice and implement a few new things. But I came away having had the time of my life, along with an incredibly well thought out plan to improve my practice. This experience has become something that I look forward to year after year, both for the insane amounts of fun we have, but also for the benefits of learning from and brushing shoulders with other industry professionals from across the country. I could not recommend this pack trip enough. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that you’ll want to repeat yearly after your first trip.

Wilderness Lodge Retreat

It was fun and educational. There were a few key ideas that came from the discussion that, if implemented, will pay for the trip many times over.

Wilderness Pack Trip

While this is a backcountry adventure, accommodations far exceeded my expectations for a backcountry trip – food and rest were plentiful and enjoyable. Outdoorsy or not, this trip is designed to meet your needs to move forward in your career!

Aspiring to Thriving: Practice Ownership Workshop

Anyone looking to buy-in, buy-out, or start should attend a conference like this! Very good background to help put a person in a position to succeed. Networking with everyone and getting to know why they were there and trying to understand their area of “expertise” then dig into that and learn what I could was the highlight of the event.

Wilderness Pack Trip

The stories shared by the firelight, by both cowboys and staff, had us all rolling. And I can’t say enough about the outfitter company – these gentlemen were so professional, were tremendous guides and cooks, and custom fit me for a horse based on my experience, so that I was as confident as possible on our daily rides. I met veterinarians and practice managers from across the company, who shared their passion and heart for what they do. We all worked together, learned so much about how to run our companies, and became friends. I encourage everyone to participate in this incredibly unique CE!

Wilderness Lodge Retreat

Would recommend! Very productive working atmosphere with rich personal time to clear one’s mind, and come back to another working session with a clear mind.

Wilderness Pack Trip

I never expected to get so much out of this trip when signing up. I enjoyed the environment/unique experience of packing into the mountains, however the CE knowledge and networking opportunities gained is invaluable. Hands down a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. I left with a new sense of determination and excitement for being in the veterinary profession, and a new found appreciation for being part of my practice. BHC did an excellent job with putting this together.

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