Welcome to the Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit of the Year

Veterinary burnout does NOT magically fix itself! If you're experiencing it and if you want to prevent it, you must take action! Attending this event is a MASSIVE ACTION that will help you and your team members decrease burnout and maximize wellbeing!

By attending the VBP Summit of the Year, you will: 

✅ Discover the BEST strategies for beating burnout and enjoying vet med that very few people are talking about!

✅ Have the opportunity to earn up to 8.5 hours of RACE-Approved credit hours from the comfort of your home while learning how to help decrease burnout and increase wellbeing for yourself and those around you!

✅ Hear from multiple, expert speakers who are passionate about veterinary medicine, wellbeing, burnout preparedness, AND - most importantly - your success!

✅ Hear from other veterinary professionals just like you, who have completed the Burnout P.R.E.P. Certification Program and earned their Certificates of Veterinary Burnout Preparedness (CVBP). 

✅ Gain FREE and INSTANT ACCESS to the Veterinary Burnout P.R.E.P. Certification Program (There are a limited number of these! $397 Value)

✅ Meet lots of other veterinary professionals who are passionate about prioritizing their wellbeing and about helping animals!

✅ Gain peace-of-mind in knowing that you CAN have a personal life and professional life of wellbeing, while remaining in vet med! 

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Who Is This Summit For? Who Should Attend?

If you're in vet med, you are welcome to attend!

  • Veterinary Assistants and Kennel Staff

  • CVTs, LVTs, RVTs

  • Practice Managers and Other Hospital Admin

  • CSRs and Other Front Desk Staff/Receptionists

  • Veterinarians

  • Shift-Leads

  • Veterinary and Pre-Veterinary Students

  • Veterinary Recruiters and Other Vet Industry Workers

  • Veterinary Practice Owners

  • Mid-Level Practitioners🤭😲 (too soon???)

Some of the Presentations and Topics to be Covered at VBP Summit of the Year

  • How to develop and execute healthy and effective boundaries as a busy veterinary professional without letting down your clients, patients, team members, or loved ones

  • Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Training: A New Strategy for Confidently and Competently Navigating the Challenges of Life and Vet Med (1 RACE Hour: Tracking# 20-1182662)

  • Understanding and mastering the intersection of personal life and life as a veterinary professional even if there is toxicity in the people around you and your workplace

  • Beating Burnout: Break the Pattern, Leave Exhaustion Behind, Renew Your Sense of Presence (1.5 RACE Hours: Tracking# 20-1160062 )

  • How to navigate challenging economic times to maximize financial wellbeing regardless of your role and how much money you make

  • Progressive Veterinary Leadership: Placing Individual and Team Wellbeing at the Forefront (2 RACE Hours: RACE Tracking# 20-997022)

  • How to guarantee wellbeing success and make it SUPER FUN using mindfulness, non-toxic resilience, empowerment, and a support network

  • Competent Communication: The Hidden Burnout Factor No One is Talking About (2 RACE Hours: Tracking# 20-1104506)

  • Life before, during, and after getting certified in veterinary burnout preparedness (panel discussion with some of our AMAZING CVBP earners)

  • When Communication Goes Wrong! How to Prevent and Handle Conflict or Drama in the Veterinary Workplace (2 RACE Hours: Tracking# 20-1025304 )

Meet 5 of the Speakers!

More to come!

Hospital Leader; Vet Assistant; Mindfulness and Wellbeing Specialist Renee Machel

Renee Machel has dedicated over 20 years to the veterinary profession as a team leader and veterinary technician, and she is now a nationally recognized motivational speaker, mindfulness coach, certified yoga instructor, meditation guide, and co-founder of Get MotiVETed. Renee has presented to many schools and several conferences including Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, Duke University, University of Georgia CVM, NC State CVM, AVMA’s Veterinary Leadership Conference, and the AVMA Convention. She has also hosted CE seminars in the largest cities of North Carolina. Renee knows how important mindfulness-based practices are and how they can reduce stress, improve communication, and help veterinary team leaders lead inspired teams! Her areas of specialty are Self-Care, Mindfulness, Leadership, Stress Management, Gratitude, Client Communication, and Work-Life Balance! After overcoming her personal struggles with depression, anxiety and other clinical ailments from chronic stress, she is sharing her story, key skills, and knowledge to help members of the veterinary community transform their lives.

PhD. Social Work; Focus - Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Postvention Barry Feldman

Dr. Feldman is a nationally-recognized researcher, trainer, and educator in the field of suicide intervention and prevention. He is a sought after trainer and speaker on the topic of suicide prevention and response in public safety settings. In addition, Dr. Feldman provides technical assistance to schools and universities across the country to help in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and strategies to prevent suicide. Dr. Feldman is regarded as a principal presenter on mental health and suicide risk for professional groups such as physicians, mental health workers, and veterinarians. Dr. Feldman holds a research appointment with the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs and conducts suicide prevention-related workshops and in-service training sessions for police officers and other law enforcement personnel, mental health clinicians, educators, and other health care providers. He is also an approved trainer for the American Academy of Suicidology, the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, and a certified trainer for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. He is a former Chairman of the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Feldman completed his bachelors of science at the University of Massachusetts in Law and Psychology, and he obtained his PHD in Clinical Psychology at Boston College.

Veterinarian; Personal and Professional Development Specialist Quincy Hawley

Dr. Quincy Hawley graduated from NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine with his D.V.M. in 2013. After graduating, he spent 5 years working for Banfield Pet Hospital in Fayetteville, NC, and now serves as a part-time veterinarian on weekends, the President of the NC Association of Minority Veterinarians, and he also serves on the NC State CVM Admissions Committee. After overcoming his own wellbeing struggles, Dr. Hawley has developed a huge passion for improving wellbeing in the veterinary profession, and he has devoted the rest of his veterinary career towards making poor wellbeing and abnormally high suicide things of the past for the veterinary community! Putting action behind his desires, Dr. Hawley co-founded Get MotiVETed, a company that provides wellbeing solutions for all members of the veterinary community. Through Get MotiVETed, Dr. Hawley aims to help the veterinary community pursue personal development, mindfulness, and the highest levels of self-care. He has two daughters, 7 dogs, 5 chickens, and an evil blue-crowned conure named, Jack (aka Satan lol). He is married to Dr. Kershaw-Hawley, who is also a veterinarian and wellbeing enthusiast (Tuskegee University CVM 2013).

Speaker, Veterinarian, Author Sonja Olson

Dr. Sonja Olson grew up in Maryland, USA. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on exotic animal and conservation medicine. Her professional path led to over 25 years of practicing clinical small animal and exotic emergency medicine. Her professional journey included formal teaching and mentorship of other veterinary professionals. Despite her best efforts to stay holistically healthy along the way, burnout and the physiologic impacts of that difficult work caught up with her. This lived wisdom, combined with the intentional seeking of evidence-based mental health/well-being skills and certifications, have fortified her resolve to offer care and support for those in the veterinary field. Today, Sonja lives in Vancouver, WA and her current full-time role is as Veterinary Wellness Educator & Coach for her own business, Heartstorming Wellness LLC. Through her innovative 1:1 'heartstorming sessions,' keynote presentations, and resilience-focused writings, she shares practical tools to manage change, enhance self-awareness, and foster meaningful connections. She specializes in helping individuals and teams within the veterinary field navigate stress, find balance, and cultivate emotional well-being. Combining evidence-based coaching, mindfulness, and her clinical expertise, Dr. Olson creates compassionate, transformative spaces that empower her clients to thrive both personally and professionally.

Speaker, Chief Empowerment Officer Michael Shirley

Michael Shirley is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Family Pet Health in Murfreesboro, TN. Guided by his belief in hiring great people, equipping them with the tools they need, and empowering them to thrive, Michael is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that supports both professional and personal well-being. Before opening Family Pet Health with his wife, Dr. Amy Shirley, Michael spent 16 years in education, serving as a 4-H agent and later as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. This background instilled in him a passion for teaching and community engagement, which he continues as a volunteer leader for the Rutherford County 4-H Poultry Club and as an elected member within his local county government. Michael is excited to share insights on leadership, wellness, and the importance of building empowered teams in veterinary practice.

5 Reasons to Attend!

There are many, but here are 5 of our Faves!

  • Make Veterinary Burnout a Thing of the Past!

    Learn the tools, tactics, skills, strategies, principles, and best resources for preventing and overcoming veterinary burnout!

  • Thrive Despite the Challenges of Life and Vet Med

    No matter what challenges are thrown your way, you will be able to continue to enjoy your life and the veterinary profession!

  • Achieve and Maintain Your Wellbeing!

    You don't have to leave vet med to achieve freedom from burnout! It's possible to be in vet med and have abundant wellbeing, inner peace, and freedom from burnout!

  • Longevity in Living Your Passion!

    Don't let the challenges of life and vet med knock you off of your path to living your passion helping pets and their people! You deserve to LIVE YOUR PASSION!

  • Develop a Support Network and Find Friends!

    We have over 1,500 like-minded veterinary professionals in our community and hundreds will be attending this event! Meet some cool people! Learn about their successes and struggles! Make new life-long friends!

Vet Med Can and Should Be Enjoyable! We'll Show You the Way at VBP SOTY 2025!

✅ If you're ready to take your life and veterinary career to new heights...

✅ If you're ready to learn the no fluff, no b.s. strategies for making sure your wellbeing is👌...

✅ If you're ready for an entirely new way of looking at life and vet med that will allow you to enjoy most days despite the challenges that are thrown your way...

✅ If you're ready to fully embrace your passion career of being a veterinary professional without sacrificing your wellbeing...

✅ Then this will DEFINITELY be one of the best investments you've made in a very long time! 



What Past Attendees Have to Say:

👉 "Dr. Hawley was incredible, I would love to continue to hear things from him in more depth."

👉 "Loved how interactive the speaker was, with lots of great analogies and quotes! Very different from burnout talks I have heard in the past, which was refreshing!"

👉 "The speaker was very inspirational and motivational. He was the embodiment of happiness and goals."

👉 "This was a great talk, and I loved how relevant it is to our profession. I also loved how the talk was easy to understand."

👉 "I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for your time and wonderful presentation last night. I've included some feedback I've already received which has been amazing!" Hayleigh E., Meeting Planner


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  • FREE Instant Access to the Vet Burnout PREP Certification Program ($397 Value)

    Want to help yourself and others prevent and overcome burnout? Our Veterinary Burnout P.R.E.P. Certification Program was created to help you do just that! The program includes up to 15 RACE credits and you will join hundreds of veterinary professionals worldwide who have earned their CVBP (Certificate of Veterinary Burnout Preparedness).

  • Lifetime Access to the Summit Recordings ($297 Value)

    Want to reference the talks after the summit ends? Or maybe you missed one of the sessions? No worries! With this bonus you'll be able to pull up the recordings and binge watch them at no additional charge! This is a limited time bonus! The recordings will be $297 after the event ends!

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"This program has really changed my life and I plan on moving forward with changing others' life within my practice, and even outside my practice. There is so much burnout in society, that these life hacks can solve. What an incredible mission in life. I have found purpose through this journey with Get Motiveted University." - Jess J. (Veterinary Nurse)

Jess is one of many veterinary professionals who have earned their CVBP (Certificate of Veterinary Burnout Preparedness). Join Jess and the others and get instant access to the CVBP program when you reserve your seat to the VBP Summit of the Year!
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What You're Getting When You Take Action Today

✅ Up to 8.5 RACE-approved credits


✅ Multiple Dynamic, Skilled Speakers


✅ Free Access to Recordings 


✅ Free Instant Access to the Veterinary Burnout P.R.E.P. Certification Program 


✅ Amazing Early Bird Pricing (only $67)

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Past Attendee Testimonials

"Would definitely recommend..."

Dr. Christy Skoglund (Veterinarian)

"Dr. Hawley and Renee were awesome in their presentation to us. I learned so much and got inspired to change my ways. Would definitely recommend it to any veterinary (or non-veterinary) professional. Grateful that they are helping our community - thank you! I look forward to practicing what you taught us."

"Seriously, you're amazing!"

Shannon N. (anesthesia/surgical technician)

“Seriously, you're amazing. I think all of vet med needs to hear this content right now.”

"Thank you so much for sharing your story."

Dr. Lara Berland (Veterinarian)

“Thank you so much for sharing your story. I think the idea that we can't delegate our own wellbeing is the most important part. As vets we are calling on the public to be more respectful/appreciative/etc which is important but it is more important that we start with our own inner happiness first.

"Your purpose is clear..."

Melody Martinez (CVT)

“I'm so glad you're here Dr. Hawley. We need your voice to help guide so many of our peers out of those dark spaces. Your purpose is clear. Thank you.”

"You just made my work day 10x better..."

Brandy Kerr (Veterinary Diagnostics Technician)

“You just made my work day 10x better today. Thank you! Was listening while doing labs and felt much more chill than usual lol. I'm recommending this talk to my boss, she's a practicing vet and owner and also her own practice manager right now so she has severe burnout and needs this hardcore. My boss talks about the suicide epidemic in vets often and it's so messed up, thank you for doing talks like this to try and fight back against that 🧡🧡”

"... completely captivated everybody in the room..."

Elizabeth C. (Texas A&M VBMA Past President)

“Dr. Hawley had the unlucky speaking time of 10 am on a Saturday, but he completely captivated everybody in the room. He was very positive, energetic, and gave an easy to follow message with some key points to take. His talk wasn't overwhelming with statistics and information. He made it very practical by breaking things down and telling stories about himself and his colleagues. I definitely recommend for an upbeat, positive experience.”

"I am so appreciative..."

Rachel Stephensen (DVM)

“Circumstances the same, but so many similarities in my life. I am so appreciative that you are able to articulate this so well for us!”

"I wanted to thank you and Renee so much for two incredible presentations..."

Colleen R. (UGA VBMA Past Vice President)

“I wanted to thank you and Renee so much for two incredible presentations today. You guys are fabulous and really got students thinking about their wellbeing (especially the 1st years as they have no idea what is coming for them)! Thank you both for sharing your stories, as so many of us have our different paths taken in Vetmed...and most of them have been quite the "scenic routes". I will definitely be starting you guys’ podcast and joining the Get MotiVeted community and facebook group.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are the sessions RACE approved?

    Some are, and some aren't. At this time, we currently have 8.5 hours of RACE-approved content!

  • Do I have to attend the entire event to get the RACE credits?

    You do NOT need to attend all of the lectures. You can attend whichever lectures you want. For the RACE-approved talks, you WILL need to attend the entire session in order to receive RACE credits for that session.

  • Past wellbeing talks I've been to have focused on things like eating healthy, working out, yoga, taking more vacation, and going to the spa as the best strategies for having wellbeing. Is that what this event will cover?

    While all of those strategies are (or can be) good things to do for your wellbeing, we recognize that there is far more to beating burnout and maximizing wellbeing. Therefore, the focus of our content will NOT be on things like exercise, diet, yoga, vacation, and going to the spa. Though, a vacation and a massage does sound super good right now! lol

  • What is the price per ticket?

    The normal price is $297/ticket. However, we are doing awesome sale prices for our early bird special for as little as $67/ticket! We only have a limited number of these. We also have payment options, where you can split up your payment so that you can secure your seat without hurting your pockets!

  • Is there a refund policy?

    Yes! You can secure a refund up until 7 days AFTER the event! That way, if you think the event sucks, you can get your money back! No buyer's remorse allowed (we've all been there before where you spend money and wish you hadn't)! We're sure you'll find value in the summit, but in case you don't -> no worries!

  • Who are the speakers?

    The main speakers and hosts of the event will be Dr. Quincy Hawley, Renee Machel, and Dr. Barry Feldman. We will be announcing the other speakers over the next couple of months!

  • Can we buy bulk tickets? Is there a hospital rate?

    Yes and Yes! For teams up to 20 people, you can get access to the conference and the bonuses for a single payment of $997. For multiple teams, teams greater than 20 members, if you need to buy more than 20 tickets, or if you want to split the payments, please email us [email protected] for custom pricing.

Our "Why" for Creating this Event

Simply put, ALL members of the veterinary community matter! 


Yes! You Matter! Your wellbeing matters just as much as the pets we take an oath to serve! 


Ever since we began sharing our stories of overcoming burnout, there have been people in our audiences who have come forward to express their gratitude, share their own struggles, and even share their wellbeing triumphs! This is what we LOVE! The summit will allow this on an even greater scale! We're pumped!


Some people who attend our talks or take our courses even say that our message has helped them to stay in vet med! That is fantastic!


Like you, we are veterinary professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in vet med, so we understand the challenges (and the awesomeness of making a difference in the lives of animals)!


However, we are HUMANS FIRST! Yet, so few of us have any training whatsoever in keeping our minds healthy and well! In a provocative environment like vet med where - let's face it - there are unique challenges, this can and typically does take a major toll on us physically, mentally, and emotionally.


Unfortunately, we had to learn through the School of Hard Knocks (where we earned our "PHDs = Pain, Hell, and Disaster lol) that if you're good at vet med but not so good at "human-ing" (our made-up word for thriving as a human 😂) then you can have a bad time in vet med, even though this is truly the career you were meant for!


We deeply believe the subjects of burnout preparedness and wellbeing are vitally important, and it's something we want everyone to have access to, hence this super affordable global summit that anyone can attend.


Ultimately, if we don't take care of our own wellbeing as humans and vet professionals, then we will continue to lose members of the veterinary community to other fields of work or worse. 


Therefore, it's up to each and every one of us to do all that we can to protect our wellbeing so that we can continue to serve our patients and society in the best ways possible! 

We've Spoken on the Subjects of Burnout and Wellbeing to Many Groups and in Many Places!

And now after giving over 300 talks, we can't wait to speak to you at the 2025 Veterinary Burnout Preparedness Summit of the Year!

We love speaking at conferences, universities, and in veterinary hospitals. 

However, a major reason we are creating the summit, is that we wanted to allow people from all over the world to have access to this impactful material without having to fly us out to their locations! 

While we LOVE speaking and presenting via in-person delivery, we also find a ton of enjoyment in virtual presentations! 

A Final Message From Our Company Leaders...

What role will YOU play?

As veterinary professionals it is our duty and yours to at least provide the resources and support for ourselves that will ensure that we are well, so that we can treat pets and serve clients in the best ways possible, which means we are fulfilling our purposes as veterinary professionals and humans! 


This is YOUR profession, and while it has room for improvement, vet med is still really awesome! 


It's even MORE awesome when you have the blueprints, tools, and resources to navigate the unavoidable challenges associated with personal and professional life! 


Give yourself permission to invest in yourself by attending the Burnout Preparedness Summit so that you can thrive despite the challenges thrown your way! 


Thank you in advance for investing in yourself! 


Don’t be afraid to call, text, or email us if you need anything as it relates to wellbeing! 


We’d love to hear your story and provide support where we can! 


Our Best, 


Renee Machel

Dr. Quincy Hawley 

Dr. Barry Feldman


More Attendee Testimonials!!!

👉 "I really enjoyed Dr. Hawley's perspectives and life experiences when dealing with burnout and personal challenges! Thank you for offering this series!"

👉 "I really enjoyed this presentation, it was very applicable immediately regardless of the stage of vet school we're at!"

👉 "I really appreciate all of Dr. Hawley's advice! I definitely find myself thinking through my emotions which causes me to overanalyze my feelings, so I've been worried about the possibility of burnout."

👉 "Very great presentation! Offers a lot of hope for those of us preparing to enter the workforce!"

If you're ready to roll, come join the elite group of vet professionals who are embracing wellbeing as a necessary skill and not as an optional fad!



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