White Plains, NY

Veterinary Emergency Group

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Dr. David Bessler is a long-time veterinarian with experience in many specialty animal hospitals. He also spent time as a wildlife and nature educator for children, cared for reptiles at the Bronx Zoo, and taught “Introduction to Veterinary Medicine” courses to elementary school children at the American Museum of Natural History.

 

Dr. Bessler had a vision to revolutionize emergency veterinary medicine, where it focused on client and patient experience. In 2014, he purchased the first VEG hospital, which allowed him to bring his vision to life.

 

Dr. Bessler is passionate about helping people and especially loves helping children discover the same sense of wonder he feels every day. As Dr. Dave on Sesame Street, he uses his love of animals to teach children about caring for their pets.

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Topic #1: A Story of a Successful Emergency Start-up

Description: Dr. Bessler will speak about his vision to revolutionize emergency veterinary medicine, where it is focused on client AND patient experience. In 2014, he purchased the first VEG hospital, which allowed him to bring his vision to life. There are currently 12 VEG hospitals throughout the US. We plan to have 40 by 2021.

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Topic #2: Business School in Under 1 Hour: Maximizing Your Value as a Veterinarian

Description: Dr. Bessler will teach students how to maximize their value as a veterinarian and discuss Ownership of a Hospital, Understanding a Hospital's Profit and Loss Statements.

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Topic #3: Remembering Your Why

Description: Dr. Bessler's presentation encourages students to remember why they chose to become a veterinarian and how they should refrain from selling themselves short. He will talk about his ER Medicine journey and how he created the "VEG" way and now owns 12+ hospitals.

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Speaker Fees: $0

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Email: laurafriedman@veg.vet

Phone Number: (516)606-5135

Website: https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/

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