2011 FVMA Advocate Issue 3

F V M A ADVOCATE Issue 3 - June/July 2011

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Conquer a Disaster with Confident Preparation

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 7 131 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, Florida 32809 407‑851‑3862 phone 800‑992‑3862 toll free 407‑240‑3710 fax info@fvma.org www.fvma.org

OFFICERS

Dr. James A. Kanzler President Dr. John Bass President-Elect Dr. Richard B. Williams Treasurer Dr. Jan Hasse Past President Mr. Philip J. Hinkle Executive Director

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Dr. Charles P. Hall District 1 - Big Bend Dr. Richard C. Sutliff District 2 - Northeast Dr. Jerry L. Rayburn District 3 - Central Dr. Donald H. Morgan District 4 - Tampa Bay Dr. Mark D. Dew District 5 - Treasure Coast Dr. Ronald W. Todd Jr. District 6 - South Florida Dr. Richard M. Carpenter District 7 - Southwest Dr. Michael Epperson District 8 - Northwest Dr. Christine M. Storts District 9 - Space Coast Dr. Ernest C. Godfrey AVMA Delegate Dr. Stephen Shores AVMA Alternate Delegate Ex Officio Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis, Dean College of Veterinary Medicine

FVMA STAFF

Brenda Eggert Brader Communications & Public Relations Director Sandra P. Brooks Accounting/Membership Director Amber Coon Executive Administrative Assistant Ralph E. Huber Industry Relations Director Erin Pratt Meeting & Events Coordinator Beni Jean Price Financial/Membership Coordinator Kevin R. White Multimedia Art & Design Director

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hanks to all of you who took part in our 82nd annual conference. The meeting was a great success, in a large part, due to the efforts of our tireless Executive Director Phil Hinkle and his hardworking staff. Much credit also goes to Dr. Ernie Godfrey who continues to orchestrate an excellent continuing education program. We are very fortunate to have such great people working on our behalf.

The annual conference marked the beginning of my term as president. One of my first duties was to attend the sophomore Coating Ceremony at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Two weeks later, I was back in Gainesville for the graduation of the senior class. Both occasions were very uplifting. The students are so enthusiastic and happy about becoming veterinarians – it is a reminder to us just how lucky we are to be part of such a great profession. It was also reassuring to meet all these capable young people. It appears our profession will be in good hands.

My next assignment was not so uplifting. I attended the Board of Veterinary Medicine meeting in Orlando. It is not pleasant to hear complaints about our colleagues. It became evident, that even though we try to do everything right, we all make mistakes. My “take away” from the meeting was to try to have better communication with my clients, and to document everything thoroughly.

Despite the nature of that meeting, I would recommend our members attend them whenever possible. If nothing else, it will make you more aware of potential pitfalls that can happen to anyone in practice and, maybe help prevent an appearance before the board. Attendance at the meeting will also provide five hours of continuing education approved by the board.

In this issue of the Advocate, we once again discuss the issue of disaster preparedness. The recent spate of natural disasters around the world should give us pause, and hurricane season is upon us. Dr. Terry Clekis, chairman of our disaster response committee, has been organizing workshops presented by local associations. They are designed to gather data and implement plans for local response when bad things happen. After all, it’s not if, but when.

Our legislative efforts have expanded under the guidance of Dr. Steve Shores.

What we previously pursued during legislative session has become a year-round effort. It is important to make new friends in Tallahassee, as well as maintain our relationships with legislators who have helped us in the past. All of us who have friends or clients who serve in state government need to nurture these relationships and make them known to our legislative committee members so they can call on you when help is needed.

Our profession is facing many challenges, so I look forward to a busy year. I want to thank the FVMA staff for helping me cope with my new position. We are all here to promote animal health and well being, public health and the advancement of the veterinary profession.

James A. Kanzler, DVM FVMA President

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IN THIS ISSUE 4 |

Conquer a Disaster with Confident Preparation

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FVMA’s New Officers Installed

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FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference – Called Tremendous Success

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Annual Awards Are Presented at 82nd FVMA’s Annual Conference

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The FVMA Congratulates the UFCVM Class of 2011

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Sophomores Don White Coats, Seniors Grasp their D.V.M. Degrees

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UF CVM Students Benefit from Second ‘Closing the Gap’

Father of UF CVM, Dr. E.T. York, Dies The late Dr. E.T. York, a former state university system chancellor, University of Florida provost and vice president of agricultural affairs, died April 15 in Gainesville after a long illness.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Dr. York led the effort to establish the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, which opened its doors in September 1976. Dr. York was honored by the college for that work and his commitment in 2006 with the Special Service Award, one of the college’s highest honors.

“It’s because of Dr. York that the college exists today,” said Dr. Jim Thompson, interim dean of the UF veterinary college at the time. Thompson

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now serves as dean of the University of Tennessee’s veterinary college.

Dr. York’s work to establish the college dates back to 1963, when he arrived at UF to serve as provost for agriculture. As Dr. York recounted in his memoirs, “A Wonderful Journey,” he soon became aware that throughout the state there was great concern over the need for a veterinary college.

In 1967, York was appointed to represent UF in matters related to the creation of a state veterinary college.

Thanks, in part, to his efforts in 1969, the Florida Legislature designated UF as the location of the college and appropriated funding sufficient to start the planning process and hire a few key personnel, including a dean.

In early 1972, newly inaugurated Gov. Reubin Askew stated his intention to halt funding to develop the college.

Dr. York persuaded legislators to approve the funding by a margin so great that the governor could not exercise his veto power. The bill passed with more than 90 percent support from both houses.

In the 35 years the college has been operational, Dr. York remained, until recent years, involved in its activities, serving on various advisory committees. The York family contributed generously to the new UF Small Animal Hospital, which opened in November.

Information is courtesy of Sarah Carey, Director of Public Relations, UF CVM

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Conquer a Disaster with Confident Preparation

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

As we enter the most active phase of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season that runs through November 30, the state of Florida has avoided a land-falling hurricane during the past five years. It is important to remember the danger and devastation of these powerful storms. Even tropical storms can produce widespread and devastating impacts.

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lorida is the hurricane capital of the United States and no matter where you live in the Sunshine State; you are vulnerable to the effects of a hurricane. History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

Pre-season forecasts can estimate how many storms may develop within a given season, but they cannot tell where storms will make landfall.

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Other types of disasters, tornadoes and wildfires have affected Florida. Just last year, the oil rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico allowed oil to cover miles and miles of wet lands and beaches including sea life and wildlife. Wildfires, that can ignite quickly, have plagued Florida for years. The 1935 Big Scrub Fire in the Ocala National Forest was the fastest spreading fire in the history of the U.S., covering 35,000 acres in four hours. In 1956, the Buckhead Fire burned 100,000 acres in Osceola National Forest in a single day. In the drought period of 1969 to 1976, fires in the Everglades again gained national attention, with some fires reaching 50,000 acres. In July of 1998, Florida hosted the largest aerial suppression operation for a wildfire ever conducted in the United States.

Making preparations is paramount so you can protect yourself, your family, your staff and your business in the event that a tropical system or disaster threatens your area. The best way for veterinarians to make their families, staffs and businesses safer is to be prepared before a disaster of any type strikes.

Prepare for Disasters Veterinarians can prepare their businesses for the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season and other disasters now by visiting the FVMA website at www.

FVMA.org to review the FVMA seven basic steps needed to create a valuable disaster business plan.

Then create a permanent disaster business plan that can be stored forever and easily updated, making the plan permanent, yet always current. That form can be found both at www.FloridaDisaster.org and the FVMA website under Disaster Preparedness.

Florida Veterinary Corps Recruiting Volunteers

The Florida Veterinary Corps is recruiting veterinarians and veterinary technicians who are willing to volunteer their services in response to Florida animal emergencies. Founded in 2007, it is comprised of veterinarians and veterinary technicians who provide support response measures in the event of any disaster emergencies involving animals and animal health.

Volunteers may serve in veterinary infrastructure assessment teams, in triage or emergency animal treatment teams, and in animal disease surveillance or control teams under the incident command system.

Volunteers will serve only when activated under the incident command system as part of the State Emergency Response Team and adhere to all state regulations and rules. Minimal training will be completed online and during activation, as required. The training is required for credentialing of emergency responders by the Department of Homeland Security. Volunteers called upon may decline service at any time depending upon their personal needs and circumstances.

Florida has been the scene of or threatened by many natural disasters including hurricanes and forest fires, and could be threatened through the introduction of foreign emerging animal diseases; and perhaps, at some point, by potential acts of bioterrorism. These threats all affect animal health, public health and safety and our state and national economies.

In the aftermath of any emergency, veterinarians and veterinary technicians may be needed to assist local, state and national response teams in meeting the needs of our animals and people. These

professionals would be part of the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (SART), serving under Emergency Support Function (ESF) 17 and the state emergency response team. Veterinary staff may serve in assessing veterinary response capabilities and in providing for emergency animal treatment in the aftermath of a natural disaster or may serve in support of disease surveillance and control efforts in combating devastating diseases affecting Florida’s animals.

The FVMA is assisting the Department of Agriculture in maintaining the roster of volunteers as the point of contact for calling up volunteers in a disaster. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians interested in volunteering can find the volunteer form on the FVMA website at www.FVMA.org.

Submit the completed application to the FVMA at 7131 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809, email to bbrader@fvma.org or fax to (407) 240-3710.

Questions on the Vets Corps should be directed to Dr. Terry Clekis, FVMA Disaster Chair, at (941) 745-1513 or Brenda Eggert Brader, Director of Communications, at (800) 992-3862.

The corps is a component of the Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART) under the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry.

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FVMA’s New Officers Installed at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference Award Ceremony

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

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r. James A. Kanzler of Bradenton was installed as the Florida Veterinary Medical Association President for 2011-2012 at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference held April 29 through May 1 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando. The new president-elect for 2011-2012 is Dr. John Bass of Port Orange.

“It is a duty I do take on personally,” Dr. Kanzler said of his installation as president for 2011-2012.

“Veterinarians are the most respected (professionals) and we owe it to those who have gone before us. They led by hard work and service. We owe it to ourselves to keep that going.”

Dr. Kanzler proposed what he called a “short list” of a few issues he would like to pursue during his term including a need to market veterinarians, a need for the FVMA to advertise for the profession suggesting expansion on the theme that the veterinarian is the other family doctor; a need for the FVMA to acknowledge and respond to criticism, and a need to meet University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine student issues during the year.

“The FVMA has a lot on its plate; but be sure, we will always work for veterinarians in this state,” Dr. Kanzler concluded.

President Kanzler has been a member of the FVMA for 33 years, joining in 1978 after earning his DVM from Auburn University. He started a general practice in 1980 that he limited to small animal medicine and surgery in 1985. Dr. Kanzler has been past-president of the Southwest Florida Veterinary Medical Association, served on the board of directors of Southeastern Guide Dogs for many years, served as a member of the FVMA Executive Board for five years, and member of the American Veterinary Medical Association since 1978.

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President-Elect Bass has been a member of the FVMA and AVMA since 1975 served the FVMA as its treasurer for six years and served on the FVMA College Advisory committee for more than 20 years.

A 1975 graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Bass has owned a companion animal practice in Volusia County for 35 years.

Dr. Donald Morgan of Belleair Bluffs, and Dr. Richard Carpenter of Fort Myers, have been re-elected to their respective FVMA Executive Board positions. Dr. Morgan is representative to District 4, Tampa Bay, to serve through 2014, and Dr. Carpenter, District 7, Southwest, also serving through 2014.

Dr. Michael Epperson of Fort Walton Beach has been elected as representative of District 8, Northwest, a position vacated by Dr. James Brechin who had filled the one-year unexpired term remaining in 2010 vacated by Dr. Wallace Belcher who moved to Georgia.

Dr. Corey Miller of Ocala fulfills the newlycreated position of FAEP Council representative to the FVMA Executive Board. He represents the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners, an Equine-Exclusive Division of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association that is the new entity created when the FVMA assumed the FAEP on February 25, 2011.

Dr. James A. Zettler is the newest member to the FVMA Budget and Finance Committee for 2011, replacing Dr. Jack Blackwood Jr. of DeFuniak Springs, who served from 2007-2011. According to the FVMA bylaws, members of this committee are elected for three-year terms and may serve three terms.

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FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference Called Tremendous Success

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

The Florida Veterinary Medical Association continued to uphold its tradition of successful conferences with the presentation of the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference that was held April 29 through May 1, 2011 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando.

The FVMA welcomed a crowd of more than 1,000 registered attendees for sunshine and CE who heard 63 speakers present 229 hours of education. Attendees were given the tools and resources needed to build a dynamic veterinary team able to compete and thrive in this challenging economy.

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Veterinarians, Industry Partners and University of Florida veterinary students gathered together April 29 to participate in the second annual “Closing the Gap” discussion sharing veterinary experiences and business operation information. Among the several opportunities for conference socializing was the FVMA’s Annual Awards Ceremony April 29 where dedicated members of the FVMA were honored for their contributions to the profession, and on Saturday, the annual University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni and Friends Reception was held.

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Dynamic and worldwide speaker, consultant and former Walt Disney World Company executive, Dennis Snow, presented his process for customer service and the selling of an image as the keynote speaker on Sunday, May 1 for the early-morning breakfast. He expounded on “Creating a World-Class Service Organization.”

More than $10,000 in prizes was awarded during the annual FVMA’s Cover-All Bingo Raffle on Saturday afternoon in the Exhibit Hall where more than 100 exhibitors offered attendees a two-day opportunity for face-to-face contact with industry representatives.

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little glitter and plenty of magic to the three-day conference. Continuous Exotic Animal Encounter was held in the Exhibit Hall. Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals, Inc. provided an unusual selection of visiting animals including a cockatoo, groundhog, red kangaroo and baby, sulcata tortoise, tamandua, capybara and red ruffed lemur.

World-class speakers conducting a scientific selection of continuing education courses, an abundance of exhibitors and several opportunities for socializing fun are planned for the FVMA’s 83rd Annual Conference at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina. Be sure to save these dates — May 4, 5 and 6, 2012.

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Annual Awards Are Presented at FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

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xcitement filled the ballroom room Friday, April 29 as award recipients anticipated receiving their honors at the FVMA Annual Awards Ceremony at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference held at the Buena Vista Hotel and Spa in Orlando.

Dr. James Pennington was presented the coveted Distinguished Service Award for 2011. A member of the FVMA since January 1, 1976, Dr. Pennington has served in almost every capacity available in the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. He was honored for his dedication to the organization for 35 years, his ability, knowledge and desire to share his many talents to help form and guide the FVMA, and for his dedication to the veterinary profession. A very special award, it is not presented every year.

Dr. Ralph S. Wilhelm Jr., FVMA President from 1976 to 1977 and native of Sarasota, was presented, posthumously, the FVMA’s President’s Award. Given by FVMA President Jan Hasse and the Executive Board, the President’s Award is a special recognition to honor the recipient’s dedication and service to the veterinary profession and to his community.

Nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award by Dr. Ernest Godfrey, Dr. Donald Morgan feels the veterinary profession has been very good to him. “I am very happy and thankful for receiving this award.” Dr. Morgan said. “I feel that being a veterinarian has really provided a lot of special opportunities in my life for which I am very grateful. The award is made to senior active and retired members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and to veterinary medicine.

Dr. Jerry Rayburn was named Florida Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year for 2011 by his fellow colleagues. Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Rayburn has volunteered his talents and professional veterinary services to others – agencies, organizations and the FVMA. The Veterinarian of the Year Award is presented to a member for distinguished and unselfish dedicated service to the Association for the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession.

Support staffs to the dedicated veterinarians are also honored each year by the FVMA. Danielle M. Mauragis was named the FVMA 2011 Certified Veterinary Technician of the Year. A graduate of the St. Petersburg Junior College veterinary technician program in 1989, Ms. Mauragis started working at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in the Diagnostic Imaging Department in 1990. The CVT of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by a Certified Veterinary Technician to the overall success of the veterinary practice operated or staffed by an FVMA member veterinarian.

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Dr. James E. Pennington of Melrose was presented the Distinguished Service Award by his colleagues during the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference in Orlando in April 29 to May 1. He was awarded for his dedication to the organization for 35 years, his ability, knowledge and desire to share his many talents to help form and guide the FVMA, and for his dedication to the veterinary profession.

Dr. Ralph S. Wilhelm Jr., FVMA President from 1976-1977 and native of Sarasota, was presented, posthumously, the FVMA’s President’s Award given by FVMA President Jan Hasse and the Executive Board.

Peggy Wilhelm accepted the award for her late husband and showed her appreciation to President Hasse with a hug. President Hasse was hired immediately after graduation to work in Dr. Wilhelm’s practice.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Donald H. Morgan in appreciation and acknowledgement of his impressive history of service to the FVMA. Dr. Morgan currently serves on the FVMA Executive Board as the District 4 representative.

Dr. Jerry Rayburn, FVMA District 3 Representative, was selected by his peers for the Veterinarian of the Year award. Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Rayburn has volunteered his talents and professional veterinary services to others – agencies, organizations and to the FVMA.

Significantly contributing to their communities and/or local associations, are the recipients of the Gold Star Award. Veterinarians earning the award for 2011 are, from left, Dr. Jo Ann Daniels, Dr. Morgan accepting the award for recipient Dr. James Lutz, Dr. Nadia McLean, Dr. John Maxwell accepting the award for Dr. Loren Nations, Dr. Linda Register, Dr. Mary Smart, Dr. Thom Smith, Dr. Richard Thompson, Dr. Laurie Ann Walmsley.

Brandy Hardcastle was presented the FVMA 2011 Team Member of the Year, nominated by her employer, Dr. Stephen Shores of Shores Animal Clinic. The Team Member of the Year Award recognizes the many outstanding contributions made by a special team member to the overall success of the veterinary practice operated or staffed by an FVMA-member veterinarian.

One very special flat coat retriever has a tongue with the power to save a life. Every person who has a devoted and loving pet knows the strong binding affection that is shared between the caregiver and the animal known as the human-animal bond. Debbie Huffer of Largo has her loving friend, Bella Mia, to thank for her own life when Ms. Huffer fell in her kitchen, severely cutting her head and becoming unconscious. Bella Mia was awarded the FVMA Pet Hero Award for 2011.

Gold Star award winners are FVMA members who have significantly contributed their time and energy to the FVMA or their local associations for the advancement of veterinary medicine. They must have been members active in FVMA for at least the past three years.

Those presented the award this year included Dr. Jo Ann Daniels, Dr. James D. Lutz, Dr. Nadia McLean, Dr. Loren T. Nations, Dr. Michael J. Pridgeon, Dr. Linda Register, Dr. Mary Smart, Dr. Thom A. Smith, Dr. Douglas J. Spiker, Dr. Richard S. Thompson, and Dr. Laurie Ann Walmsley.

In September 2010, 221 puppies from Puerto Rico destined for a national adoption event were housed in a temporary shelter in Bushnell prior to transport to New York. Unfortunately, several of the imported puppies were infected with parvovirus and distemper virus while in Puerto Rico resulting in transmission of these infections to the majority of the puppies in the temporary shelter. The puppies were quarantined in the first state-mandated quarantine for dogs in Florida.

In recognition of those FVMA-member veterinarians who participated in caring for those puppies, the FVMA awards committee wanted to honor those dedicated veterinarians with a special Community Service Award. Those presented this award included Dr. Carla Channell, Dr. Lisa Centonze, Dr. Cynda Crawford, Dr. May-Li Cuypers, Dr. Madalyn (Lynn) Duffy, Dr. Steven J. Elliott, Dr. David F. Griffin, Dr. R. Bruce Keene, Dr. Shannon Kennedy, Dr. Sarah K. Kirk, Dr. Julie Levy, Dr. Tina B. Merritt, Dr. Timothy J. Porter, Dr. Kenneth Reeves and Dr. Terry G. Spencer.

Dr. Stephen Shores shares a congratulatory moment with Brandy Hardcastle, his employee, who was awarded Team Member of the Year.

Debbie Huffer of Largo is one fortunate woman who had her life saved by her very special flat coat retriever, Bella Mia. Bella was awarded for her devotion of the human-animal bond and received the FVMA Pet Hero Award.

Danielle Mauragis, CVT working at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was the recipient of the CVT of the Year Award. She is congratulated by Dr. Glen Hoffsis, dean at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

In September 2010, 221 puppies from Puerto Rico, destined for a national adoption event, were infected with parvovirus and distemper virus in Puerto Rico, resulting in transmission of the infections to the majority of puppies in a temporary shelter. Quarantined in Florida, several FVMA-member veterinarians participated in the caring for those puppies. The FVMA presented a special Community Service award to those veterinarians. Those present to accept their awards are from left, Dr. R. Bruce Keene, Dr. May-Li Cuypers, Dr. Carla Channell, Dr. Madalyn (Lynn) Duffy, Dr. Sarah K. Kirk, Dr. Shannon Kennedy, Dr. Lisa Centonze, Dr. Steven J. Elliott and Dr. Terry G. Spencer.

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the FVMA congratulates

Cherissa Abdul-Hamid

Alexandra AbramsonMooney

Kimberly Ackerman

Kristine Avilés

Gina Barron

Jessica Coon

Carrie Coffey

Jonathan Coffman

Jesse Collins

Kathryn Connor

Kate Fischman

Asha George

Christine Glenn

Sara Gonzalez

Sara Hall

Eric Johnson

Amanda Jo-Joswig

Stephanie Jourdenais

Tyrell Kahan

Amanda Millikan

Meghan Nelson

Thomas Oakes

Jessica O’Connor

Allison Schnoke

Kim Seredick

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Shannon Skevakis

Sarah Beatty

Crystal Berarducci

Lucas B

Patrick Connor

Brandon Culbertson

Abbe DeGroat

Sara Kaplan-Stein

Laura Kotinsley

Morgan Krause

Emily Kunihiro

Angela Oswald

Sherie Owens

Maximilian Polyak

Kendra Pope

Amy Stieler

Meredith Swart

Meghan Tibbs

Sandra Tisdelle

Jarvon T

Bevis

Ian Birkbeck

Deanna DeVuyst

Tobias

Renee Boyajan

Lien d’Hespeel

Van H. Brass, II

Santiago Díaz

Jennifer Burroughs

Jennifer Carpenter

Claire Caruana

Jennifer Close

Laura Diem

Jennifer Dill

Maria Donnelly

Genevieve Duncklee

Tricia Fiebrandt

Stephanie Harless

Nicole Helmers

Sandra Hiemenz

Bonnie Horowitz

Marianne Janosco

Rachel Lacey

Aron Lazerson

Jessica Leeman

Leonel Londono

Catriona Love

Jessica Mack

Jason Marano

Jonathan Mathers

Jed Powell

Michael Raposo

Alicia Reitsma

Ashleigh Rhoades

Jessica Rivera

Shannon Roff

Heather Rogers

Elijah Rooney

Jessica Van Scyoc

Morgan Vargo

Tiffani Vaughan

Michael West

Ruth West

Lara Wiseman

Ariel Womble

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Sophomores Don White Coats, Seniors Grasp their D.V.M. Degrees May Coating Ceremony Members of the Class of 2013 were honored during the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s traditional Professional Coating Ceremony on May 13 in the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony recognizes the sophomore class members for successful completion of the first two years of veterinary school and provides an opportunity for faculty and other mentors to present the students with professional white coats as a symbol of their transition into clinical rotations.

The Florida Veterinary Medical Association presents two $1,500 scholarships awarded annually to two sophomore veterinary students in the name of an FVMA-member veterinarian who is named a champion in the profession. This year’s champion is Dr. Richard T. (Bill) Goldston. Sophomore students awarded the scholarships this year were Kaleigh McVety and Katie Hogan.

Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA president, assisted by Dr. John Bass, president-elect, presented the scholarships at the ceremony.

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Sophomore veterinary students, Katie Hogan and Kaleigh McVety, were recipients of $1,500 each in scholarships presented by Dr. John Bass, Florida Veterinary Medical Association President-Elect, and Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA President. The May scholarship was given in honor of a true champion of veterinary medicine, Dr. Richard T. Goldston.

From left are Dr. Bass, Ms. Hogan, Ms. McVety and Dr. Kanzler.

Graduation Ceremony The 88 members of the UF Class of 2011 College of Veterinary Medicine received their D.V.M. degrees on May 28 at the UF Phillips Center of the Performing Arts. Nine new graduates also made history as the college’s first group to complete the D.V.M.-M.P.H. program, exiting the stage with two degrees to add to their resumes.

Lucas Bevis was the graduating senior who was presented the FVMA’s Foundation Charlie Bild Clinical Proficiency award plaque and scholarship check for $1,000 at the annual awards banquet held May 27. Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA President, presented the award.

The Charlie Bild Clinic Proficiency scholarship awards the student who shows outstanding clinical proficiency with both large and small animals. The late Dr. Charlie Bild, for whom the award is named, was a veterinarian from Miami who devoted more than 44 years to improving the welfare of animals and enhancing the veterinary medical profession.

Dr. Rick Alleman, CVM clinical pathology professor, was the commencement speaker who advised the class there is nothing more important than the opportunities the graduates will have during their lives to “show love by doing something for someone or helping someone who at some moment in time can be helped only by you, by what you do or by what you say. When these opportunities occur during the course of our jobs as veterinarians, we are truly blessed.”

Class President Kendra Pope also addressed the group and congratulated her classmates.

Article information courtesy of Sarah Carey Public Relations at UF College of Veterinary Medicine

Lucas Bevis, right, graduating 2011 senior from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was the FVMA Foundation scholarship recipient. He received the Charlie Bild Clinical Proficiency Award plaque and check for $1,000 at the annual UF CVM awards banquet held in May at the university. The scholarship is given to the student who has outstanding clinical proficiency with both large and small animals. The award was presented to Bevis by Dr. James Kanzler, FVMA President.

PLEDGE of PROFESSIONALISM

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s a student of veterinary medicine, I understand the need to develop and protect a professional identity, ethical behavior and honor. The development of this identity, a vital process in my education will help ensure that I am true to the professional relationship I establish between society and myself.

Integrity must be an essential part of my everyday life. I understand professionalism does not commence with graduation; rather it begins with my membership in the academic college community. I will strive to practice my profession with honesty and pledge to uphold these standards as I advance in my professional studies. www.fvma.org 17

UF CVM Students Benefit From Second ‘Closing the Gap’

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

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uniors enrolled in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine “closed the gap” among veterinarians, industry representatives and students by sharing dialogue focusing on topics created by the student members of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA). The annual “Closing the Gap” event is hosted by the VBMA and the FVMA at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference held this year at the Buena Vista Palace Resort and Spa in Orlando.

The Closing the Gap has evolved, in this second year, as a sharing of backgrounds, concerns and the exploring of the veterinary profession through the give and take of knowledge and advice of the practicing veterinarians. Students were given the opportunity to grasp an insight into how everyone goes through the same challenges and fears after college graduation.

Four general topics were selected for discussion. After each timed discussion session, participants again rotated to an18 2011 • FVMA ADVOCATE • Issue 2

other roundtable to discuss another topic.

All participants were able to discuss all the roundtable topics.

The four main topics included: • What do owners look for in a new graduate?

• What makes a successful practice?

• Students as their own business (what are the ways that students can make themselves more marketable?)

• Buying/selling a practice (what do you look for in a buyer?)

“The topics were to help veterinary professionals and the students talk about up and coming issues in veterinary medicine with a business emphasis,” said Shannon Skevakis, VBMA advisor and UF DVM Class of 2011. “It was a great eye opener for veterinary professionals about what the new graduate is thinking and wanting and a networking opportunity for the students.

Many students told me they have always wanted to network but didn’t know how or where to start. This program opened the doors.”

Skevakis thinks this is a “monumental program for our students and veterinary professionals. The officers of the VBMA recognize the gap of the ivory tower that students are living in while learning. We also recognize that the veterinary professionals have a lot to teach and share as well as learn what the new graduates’ arsenal of knowledge are both in the medical and real world. It is my hope and dream that this program becomes a staple in the educational system and expands to other veterinary schools.”

Before the roundtable presentation, the students were able to hear the program by Dennis Snow, customer service expert and 20-year career employee with Walt Disney World and the Disney Institute, teach service excellence.

“His presentation talked about the heart of good customer service that could be applied to all aspects of veterinary medicine whether you were going into research, large animal, small animal, exotic, etc.,” Skevakis said.

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6000SF 2 story beautiful commercial building. Prx & RE $895K (FL4E) PRICE REDUCED! Central Florida Solo dr prx gross $635K. $114 avg trx chg. Long term staff in place. New commercial growth in area. Prx & RE $780K (FL10A) Brevard County This quaint town on east coast beaches is a great place to live! 1.5 dr SA prx grossing $748K. 2100SF facility w/ 3 exam rooms sits on apprx 1 acre. Prx & RE $1,135K (FL26B) Panhandle Beautiful Emerald Coast SA, solo prx open Mon-Fri. Gross $520K & up 12% in 2010. High quality medicine practiced in an immaculate 2400SF leased facility. Avg trx chg $115. Prx only $310K (FL2D) SOLD West Palm Beach Gross $570K+ ATC $156. 4000SF facility on lake front Prx & RE $950K (FL11A) SOLD Sarasota Area 2 dr prx grosses $1.4M+. After-debt income $300K.Prx and RE $1,685K (FL31B) 1610 Frederica Road * St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Toll Free: 800.333.1984 * www.simmonsinc.com Email: rebecca@saase.com Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

VETERINARY RELIEF SERVICE: CENTRAL FLORIDA. 56 years

ASSOCIATES WANTED

Veterinary Relief Service: Tampa Bay, Orlando, and surrounding areas. Short/long term positions accepted. Internship trained

Experienced veterinarian wanted to practice 2- 2 1/2 days a week

in a two veterinarian practice in Ruskin, Fl. If interested please fax resume to 813‑645‑3336 or email to drhalott@aol.com. (Exp. Issue 3/11:6435)

Associate wanted to join a practice of excellence. Awesome

schedule with a remarkable staff! Location ~ Mount Dora, Florida, Insurance, Benefits and retirement. Full or part time. Internship and/or experience needed. 352‑735‑2006, Email Toncurtis@aol.com or Plamettovets@gmail.com (Exp. Issue 4/11:13771)

Recent University of Florida CVM graduate seeks full-time

position as associate veterinarian in small animal private practice. Ambitious, energetic, hard-working, great communication skills. Long-term employment desired. Willing to relocate. Resume available upon request. Contact jeclose@ufl.edu (Exp. Issue 5/11:19863)

UFCVM new graduate seeking a full time position as a vet-

erinary associate in a small animal practice that emphasizes quality work ethic, mentorship, and opportunity to grow within that business. Willing to relocate in the SE region of the US. Please contact Dr. Jonathan Mathers at mathersjh@cox.net or by phone at 850-933-7854. (Exp. Issue 5/11:14134)

Be a part of an award-winning animal hospital Small animal

hospital in SE Orlando, is looking for a full-time veterinarian. Well-established practice with superb support staff and loyal client base. Equipped with Digital X-ray, Class IV Therapy Laser, Endoscope, Surgical/hospital patient monitoring equipment, Blood Pressure, ECG, Pulse Oximetry, Radiocautery surgical unit, Idexx Vetlab with Catalyst and Procyte.

Looking for long-term associate who loves what they do, excellent communication skills, open rapport amongst colleagues and sound knowledge of progressive medicine and surgery. Salary competitive plus performance bonus, no on-call/after hour emergencies, continuing ed, health insurance, paid time off.

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veterinary experience; 30 as practice owner, 26 as relief service. J. D. Lynch, DVM – 407‑620‑2697. (Exp. Issue 5/11:1124) and in practice for 10 years. References available on request. Small animal, some avian, aquatics, and exotics. Enjoy working with staff and clients. Contact Martha Keller, DVM at (813) 434-3070 or drkeller@faavs.net (Exp. Issue 4/11:9212)

Relief or part-time veterinarian available in the Tampa area 30 years of experience as a practice owner. Enjoy surgery and working with people, small animal only. Call Dr. Joe Priest at 813‑230‑5998. (Exp. Issue 6/11:1289)

PRACTICES FOR SALE

Animal House Calls – Small animal mobile, 13 years established; priced to sell $160,000 - $180,000. Owner entering FT politics. Friendly, moral, fun place to live, work, raise family. Dr. Kelso penkelso@yahoo.com drpkelso.com. (Exp. Issue 3/11:12996)

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was built in 1987 and has been in continuous operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a DVM who wants to strike out on his or her own. The hospital is connected to Merryfield Motel for Pets and Merryfield School of Pet Grooming. It has the marketing engine of a well established kennel and a school that grooms over 150 pets a week. This is an ideal way to be in business quickly with little capital. For more information, call Gregg Docktor, 954-771-4030 (Exp. Issue 3/11:14078)

chickasawtrailah.com. Contact Dr. Anne Scholl, email: annemealey@aol.com or fax resume to 407-384-8708.(Exp. Issue 3:1376)

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Experienced small animal Veterinarian - Founded three hospitals, excellent client communication, compassionate care and respect for your staff are of the utmost importance, anywhere in Florida R.A. Swiezy, DVM – 772‑418‑1939. (Exp. Issue 3/11:557) Relief Veterinarian available for short- term, long-term, and weekend coverage in Orange, Seminole, and surrounding counties. Experience with diverse medical caseloads; excellent record keeping. Outstanding communication skills and compassionate patient care. Call Dr. Kati Allison 352‑262‑2864 or email at kallisondvm@gmail.com. (Exp. Issue 3/11:9976) Experienced Relief Veterinarian Available For Orlando And Surrounding Areas: Small Animal practitioner with over 20 years service to Central Florida including 10 years of practice ownership. Excellent communication skills and client pleasing personality to maximize returns!

Good diagnostic, medical, and surgical skill sets. Please contact Dr. Brian K. Martin at (407) 461-3722 or bkmpetvet @aol.com (Exp. Issue 3/11:2755) Small animal Veterinarian with 40+ years experience would like relief work on the East central coast of Florida. Recently sold my practice.

W. Joe Fuller, 321‑544‑2507. (Exp. Issue 4/11:892) Experienced hard working DVM for relief work in West Palm area. Likes surgery. Call Todd Rieke @ 651‑485‑4778 or drtrieke@hotmail.com (Exp. Issue 4/11:17508) Experienced small animal veterinarian willing to serve Central Orlando, Daytona, Altamonte, Casselberry, Longwood,

Florida: Bay County–Price Reduced! 2,600sf SA w/RE. 3-exam rooms. FL50.

Broward County- SA w/RE. 3-exam rooms. FL56.

Cocoa-2,100sf SA w/RE. 2-exam rooms. FL31.

Gulf County-New Listing! SA, Freestanding leasehold facility. Newly established. FL59.

Martin County–2,950sf SA w/RE. 3-exam rooms. FL57.

Volusia County-2,800sf SA w/RE. 4-exam rooms. FL58.

Delaware: Sussex County-New Listing! 3,600sf Equine w/RE. Could easily expand into SA. RE & Practice $430K! DE1.

New Jersey: Monmouth County–Multi-doctor SA w/RE. 3-exam rooms. NJ3.

North Carolina: Buncombe County-3,000sf clinic w/RE. 3-exam rooms.

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Winter Springs and Oviedo areas. Other locations are negotiable. Excellent client communication, compassionate care and respect for your staff are of the utmost importance. Call Tiffany Lewis at 321‑332‑4949 or email: tlewisdvm@gmail.com. (Exp. Issue 5/11:10579)

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