MVMA Quarterly - Fall 2021 by movma

Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

• A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association •

Fall 2021

MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone 573-636-8612 Fax 573-659-7175 email: mvma@movma.org website: www.movma.org BOARD OF GOVERNORS Dr. Marcy Hammerle President Dr. Edward Migneco President-Elect Dr. Matt Silvius Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer Dr. David Gourley Board Chair EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright Northwest District Delegate Dr. Jeffrey Sparks North Central District Delegate Dr. Christopher Perry Northeast District Delegate Dr. Christi Belew Kansas City District Delegate VACANT West Central District Delegate Dr. Jessica Farris Greater St. Louis District Delegate Dr. Justin Berger East Central District Delegate Dr. Julie King Southwest District Delegate Dr. Catherine Hicks Southeast District Delegate Dr. Chuck Barry - AVMA Delegate Dr. Carol Ryan - AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Carolyn Henry (Ex-officio) MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Chuck Lemme (Ex-officio) AVMA District 7 Representative Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS (Ex-officio) Moberly Area Community College Robert Schmidt Student Board Member At-Large Delegates Dr. Ashley French, Dr. Tom Rose Dr. Jessica Stroupe STAFF Richard Antweiler Senior Executive Director Julie Braun Executive Director Brette Henderson Member Relations & Event Manager Jenni Rabenau Digital Communications & Program Coordinator Kim Ralston Director of Print Communications Lori Muhlenbruch District Coordinator Michelle Gentges Executive Assistant Dawn Felger Member Data Specialist Jessica Schulte Bookkeeper 2

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Inside this issue... Happenings: MVMA People and Events........................................... 4-5 MVMA Is Back at the Fair!................................................................................6 AVMA House of Delegates Report.........................................................10 Are We In a Veterinary Workforce Crisis? . .............................. 12-13 Upcoming MVMA District Meetings/CE & Events.........................14 Is Your Bucket Empty?.....................................................................................15 Associate Member News Briefs.................................................................16 Donating to Your Community: Pet Oxygen Masks.........................18 Member Relief Veterinarians . ...................................................................18 USDA: Surveillance Framework for Zoonotic Diseases................20 Foundation Update ................................................................................ 26-27 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 29-34 2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors ......................................35

On the Cover... On our cover we have friends posing for a photo, and friendship is just one of the things our members will find at the upcoming annual convention in January 2022. In addition to the fellowship, there will be top-notch continuing education in all fields of veterinary medicine, practice management and soft skills. Let’s not forget about the fun events like the Foundation’s Drawing and Silent Auction on Friday plus the Exhibit Hall Party on Saturday. Last year was difficult for all of us and the MVMA is very happy to “Welcome Back” our members to an in-person event as we move forward into a new year.

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From the President It is hard to imagine that we are still dealing with all of the changes that have occurred over the last year and a half. We have so Marcy Hammerle, DVM much to be proud of. We have dealt with closed practices, the question of “are we essential?” (We definitely are!). We have learned how to do in-person visits, curbside visits and drop-offs. Our entire business model has had to change and adjust. Everyone has had to roll with change. No matter what your role in the industry, this has been a roller coaster for sure. From professors to industry to research and inspectors, no one has been exempt from the effect.

I think all of this shows the strength and resilience of those of us in the veterinary profession. I am more proud than ever to be part of it. The MVMA has continued to work hard to support our member veterinarians. We continue to provide guidance on all of the topics that are affecting us. We are currently working on publishing a pricing guide for our state and are having conversations to help structure the role of credentialed support staff in our practices. We continue to have discussions on diversity in the profession and better ways to serve all of our members. We have met with local authorities to discuss local government influence on the practice of veterinary medicine. These are all huge topics that affect

all of us and we are doing our best to advocate for all of you. Our legislative committee continues to monitor any changes in legislation that could affect our profession and they are always working with our allied professions and our legislators to craft laws that benefit us and the animals we serve. We are SO hopeful that we will be able to have an in-person meeting this year. That is our current plan and it is going to be a great one. We miss seeing everyone and can’t wait to see you all there. Sincerely, Marcy Hammerle, DVM

From the Secretary-Treasurer She Was A Good Dog In 2017, this column was “written” by my Pembrooke Welsh Corgi, Bella. I ran across the Quarterly Shelia Taylor, DVM from that fall as I was cleaning out my office. This cleaning effort has been an ongoing chore for several years, but this summer I was determined to get rid of stuff. It has been almost 30 years since I graduated from MU, and it was time to clean out the outdated books and (can you believe I still had these) notes from Vet school classes. Purging books and notes was cathartic. The nice thing was that most of these articles went to Purina so that they can further serve as cat litter! So they are still serving in the veterinary community.

But then, in June, my 13 year old diabetic Corgi who also had renal disease told me it was that time. What was I going to do without her? We did blood work and it was not pretty, but I thought that maybe with some fluids, she might improve. She didn’t. My colleague called me and told me that she had become comatose while they had been placing the IV catheter and I took off across town. Once there, Bella, had awakened, but I knew it was time. She slipped quietly across the rainbow bridge and I grieved. Now I know that you all have been in my shoes at some point. This dog had seen me through the death of both parents and a worldwide pandemic. I shared with my family and close friends that I had lost Bella. In all the condolences, one of my best friends (whom has had many animals that I have taken care of in the past) texted me back and said, “She was a good dog.”

Why do we do what we do in veterinary medicine? Is it just a job? Is it to just make money? (I hear many of you now laughing.) Or is it because we have a passion? A passion for our patients, our clients, our communities, our own animals and even ourselves. I believe that it is the latter. So let me encourage each of you during these trying times in our world to keep that passion and if that passion has slipped away, take time to find it once again. Hopefully, (all fingers and toes crossed) we will be back together this coming January in Columbia. I don’t know about you, but I am ready to see everyone once again face to face. Dedicated to Bodaisy’s Jazzy Bella: 2008 – 2021 She Was A Good Dog Sincerely, Shelia Taylor, DVM

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MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS MVMA Welcomes Back Members to 130th Annual Convention T he MVMA Convention Planning Committee is welcoming back members and inviting them to move forward with the best veterinary education and latest innovations to this year’s 130th MVMA Annual Convention. This year’s meeting will be held January 27-30 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention will offer our members, their families, students and practice staff a weekend of the best in education, friendship and fun. As in past years, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire fourday event. You attend the days you want to attend. Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including Small Animal Theriogenolog, Topical Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology, Updates on Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis, Feline Dermatology Updates, Cutaneous Scaling Disorders, Cutaneous Manifestation of Systemic Diseases, etc. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Certification and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects. In addition to the seminars mentioned, Thursday includes committee meetings, and meetings of the MVMA Executive Board and the Foundation Board. Full registration encompasses 24 contiguous CE hours (includes Thursday sessions) across multiple tracks covering companion animal, food animal, equine, soft skills, special interest, practice management and labs. See the schedule of continuing education programs included in the convention registration booklet. Again this year... The registration booklet will be mailed inside the winter issue of the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly Magazine in November. Online convention information and online registration coming soon at movmaconvention.com At the convention, don’t forget to drop by the Exhibit Hall where over 60 vendors will show you the latest innovations and programs in veterinary medicine, and a chance of winning one or more of many door prizes. Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at the Foundation Reception and Drawing. Admission is free to all (no purchase required) but Silent Auction and 50/50 participation is appreciated. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000 and many other cash prizes. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the registration form, on our website or by calling the office at 573-636-8737. You need not be present to win. The drawing will take place during the Reception. Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket. Purchase a ticket by December 15 to be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing. During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent auction. If you have items you wish to donate for this auction, it would be very much appreciated. Please call 573-636-8737 to make arrangements for pick-up or mailing. Something special: On Saturday, MU-CVM recent graduates are invited to a reception/ forum to network and share experiences with each other. Later on Saturday, DVM students are invited to gather for a mixer to share ideas and thoughts. The MVMA holds its Annual General Membership Meeting and Breakfast on Saturday morning with additional continuing education workshops throughout the day. For Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff: Throughout the weekend, veterinary technicians will have the ability to attend the same continuing education sessions as veterinarians. Also, a technician/practice staff reception is planned for Saturday.

On Friday, you’ll want to attend the Veterinary Business Management Association/MVMA Speed Networking event where CVM students and practicing veterinarians pair up for round-robin style interview sessions. Students move from table to table in this timed event. A fun and informative event for everyone. Because many fourth-year students already have postgraduation employment commitments, the event is geared to first, second and third year students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future post-graduation employment. The MVMA welcomes Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH for presentations at the General Membership Session Saturday morning and lectures during the day. Dr. Blackwell currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University Michael Blackwell, DVM of Tennessee. His mission is to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. Previous to this position, Dr. Blackwell served as: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee; Chief of Staff, Office of the Surgeon General of the United States; Deputy Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration and Chief Veterinary Officer, U.S. Public Health Service. During 23 years on active duty with the U.S. Public Health Service, he achieved the rank of Assistant Surgeon General/Rear Admiral. Dr. Blackwell has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, two Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medals. He is the 2020 recipient of the Avanzino Leadership Award and the 2021 Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy awardee. Again this year, Saturday evening will feature a new format to maximize exposure to the MVMA Awards presentation. There is no charge to attend the awards ceremony that will be presented after the reception. A dinner is available (ticket required) following the awards presentation at 7 p.m. for all members who wish to take that opportunity to share fellowship with family, friends and colleagues over a meal. Sunday continues with the MVMA/MU-CVM Breakfast With the College and another half-day of lectures. The MVMA hopes this weekend helps you explore new possibilities in your profession with events planned to bring the best of veterinary medicine for our members with entertainment venues for your enjoyment. Mark January 27-30 on your calendar for this fun and educational event.

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Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps and Firefighters Hold Trailer Accident Workshop

Richard Antweiler Receives 2021 VMAE National Executive of the Year Award

by Catherine M. Vogelweid, DVM, PhD

Richard Antweiler, Senior Executive Director of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, was awarded the Executive of the Year award by the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE). This national award was presented Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Veterinarians teamed up with Cole County firefighters and spent the day practicing basic rescue techniques & learning how to build a successful rescue team. The MVMA and MoVVC were honored to have Dr. Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted as our featured speaker. Many thanks to Alan Braun and the Cole County firefighters who worked with us. They were amazing participants! And special thanks to our veterinarian instructors, Drs. Bill Jones, John Fortman and Mieke Schotte who taught the hands-on practical exercises in the afternoon session. This was a complex event to organize, so special thanks also goes out to MVMA staff, Julie Braun and Brette Henderson. It was an awesome day of education for everyone!

The Executive of the Year award is the highest honor VMAE can give to the CEO of a state or allied veterinary medical association. It recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a leader respected by their members as well as by their peers and veterinary leaders nationwide. Recipients exemplify the very best in association management. Antweiler has played an active role in veterinary association management and leadership on both the state and national levels over the last 21 years. The MVMA Board of Governors and MVMA Staff nominated Richard for this prestigious award earlier this year.

MVMA/MVMF Invited to Place Item in Missouri Bicentennial Time Capsule Core lesson for the training: “It is not the EXTRICATION ITSELF that is the most important part of Large Animal Rescue training or response – it is the scene management, safety attitudes and ability to BUILD A TEAM on scene to solve the problem that is MOST EFFECTIVE in setting yourself up for success” (Tomas Gimenez, DVM, 2004).

The association and foundation placed a letter from Dr. Marcy Hammerle, MVMA president and Dr. Roger Dozier, MVMF Museum director along with photographs of an early 1900s scapel and a modern-day laser scapel in the Missouri Bicentennial Time capsule on August 27, 2021. A project of the Saint Louis Ambassadors and the State Historical Society of Missouri, the Missouri Bicentennial Time Capsule contains items to represent the past, present, and future of Missouri organizations, institutions, businesses, and local and state government agencies. The time capsule was sealed at an event in St. Louis hosted by Saint Louis Ambassadors. The time capsule is being housed at the State Historical Society of Missouri until August 10, 2046, when it will be re-opened and shared with the public. 5

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We’re Back at the Fair! T

he Missouri State Fair did not disappoint! With a full schedule of veterinary volunteers, we greeted, laughed, and discussed a multitude of topics with fair-goers August 12-22 in Sedalia, Mo.

Over 40 members donated a day of their time reaching out to the public with information about the MVMA, answers to questions about pets, and good conversation. Our volunteers were kept quite busy throughout the event visiting with fair-goers and spreading the word about good health care for their animals. This year, the MVMA combined its booth with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. Volunteers greeted booth visitors, answered a myriad of questions, and handed out bookmarks and brochures on MVMA programs and information on pet health and welfare. Emphasis was also made on the MVMA’s Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Programs and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Animal Archives of Missouri and museum.

A big thanks goes to these MVMA volunteer State Fair Ambassadors...

Burton Schauf & Chella (Yellow Lab), Tony Martin, Shelia Taylor, Greg Houtsma, Bob Graves, Shuping Zhang, Kenton Morgan, David Wilson, Tom Lenz, Linda Hickam, John Hunt, Bob Barnett, Chad McNeal, Taylor Woods, Dennis Weaver, Ben Potter, Dave Hopson, Chuck Barry, David Hertzog , Steve Goff, Bruce Whittle, David Wilson, Susan Sczepanski & Robert (Boston Terrier), M. Bill Jones, Bill Messick, Lonnie Blum, Sally Burd, Karen Campbell-Motsinger, Mark Bock, Cody Lewis, Bev Sherman, Steve Nickell, Tom Rose, Michael Pfander & Ramsay (Native American Indian Dog), Rodney Chapman, and Clark Fobian.

Dr. Dennis Weaver(left) and Dr. Taylor Woods have been state fair volunteers for many years.

Dr. Ben Potter visits with a fair-goer while holding the newest member of the MVMA State Fair volunteers.

“Robert” (Dr. Susan Screpanski’s Boston Terrier) welcoming visitors to the MVMA State Fair booth.

Dr. Bruce Whittle(left) and Dr. Dave Wilson answering questions from one of the many booth visitors. 6

Dr. Chuck Barry (left) and Dr. Dave Hopson ready to visit with fairgoers.

A great big thank you to all of our members who helped this year. Think about joining us at next year’s fair. August 11-21, 2022

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Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

Continuing Education and License Renewal In response to many questions and the recent continuing education audit, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board is providing the following information to ensure that Missouri veterinarians are in compliance with the minimum standards for continuing education and license renewal. If you have any questions about the requirements for continuing education, please contact the Board office via email (vets@pr.mo.gov) or by phone at (573) 751-0031.

“All licensees were required to obtain the required hours of continuing education for 2020 and are required to obtain the required hours of continuing education for 2021. These hours can be obtained by any combination of live programs, webinars, electronic, computer or interactive material that is prepared or sponsored by any of the organizations defined in 20 CSR 2270-4.042 (8). Hourly limits for credits for non-scientific and publications, etc. remain in place (see 20 CSR 2270-4.042 (7)). If a veterinarian or veterinary technician is unable to obtain the required CE hours for 2021, they will need to request a waiver from the Board prior to renewal of their license. Violation of any provision of this rule shall be grounds for discipline in accordance with section 340.264, RSMo.”

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2021 Power of Ten Class Holds Leadership Workshop The newest Power of Ten class had their first Leadership Workshop June 11-13 at Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia, Mo. A weekend packed full of Communication Skills Development with the Insights Program presented by Heidi Hulon sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Dr. Ron Cott joined us to present on Servant Leadership. Fun was had with an evening out for networking, team building and good food!

Meet our 2021 Power of Ten Class: From left: Drs. Jamie Hall, Erica Nowlin, Abby Whiting, Michelle Thornberry, Lacy Allee, Sarah Reinkemeyer, Sadie Scott, Stephanie Schlotzhauer, Laura Moon, and Melissa Boldan. (Dr. Ben Potter not pictured.)

In Memory Laura Bloomfield, DVM

Memphis, Mo. Passed Away: August 25, 2020 Survived by her parents; sister, Lisa Walden; and her niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Andrew Walden.

Breanna “Bre” Killian, VM4

Columbia, Mo. (Wisconsin) Passed Away: September 11, 2021 Survived by her parents, Tom and Melony; sister, Emily and finance, Ethan.

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Dr. José Arce New President of AVMA The American Veterinary Medical Association elected a new team of volunteer leaders at its 2021 Annual Convention, including the first Latino and first native of Puerto Rico to lead the 97,000-member AVMA. Dr. José V. Arce, a veterinarian practicing in San Juan, Puerto Rico, began his oneyear term as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association on July 31st.

Jose V. Arce, DVM

“Veterinary medicine has provided me with many opportunities to meet veterinarians from all corners of the world,” Dr. Arce said. “Being elected AVMA president is an honor that comes with responsibilities. As president, I will continue to listen to our members’ concerns. I am committed to working with our leadership, our volunteers and AVMA staff to optimize the way we serve our members” Dr. Arce received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. After completing an internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency treatment at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, MA, he moved back to Puerto Rico in 1998.

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House of Delegates Report By Chuck Barry, DVM and Carol Ryan, DVM

July 29-30, 2021 Your MVMA, delegates to the AVMA met along with the representatives of 52 Jurisdictions and 18 Allied Groups for a blended online / in person meeting in Chicago over 2 days to conduct the governance business of the AVMA.

• Resolution # 9 regarding rules for AVMA elections was adopted. • Resolution # 10 regarding policy on compounding medications was referred back to the BoD and Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents.

Your association is now over 97,000 members strong. It remains fiscally sound and continues to protect the profession and promote and expand member benefits. The governmental relations division was successful in keeping the FtPOA (Wal-Mart Rx bill) from being introduced in Congress for the first time in several years. Our Trust reported on new member / clinic staff benefits in the form of Retirement Plans and a Small-Group Employee Benefits Program. Another new benefit recently introduced is no-exam, expidited issuance of Term Life Insurance of up to $500K of coverage. In addition the office of the Vice President announced a new educator outreach with the creation of a digital Community with a topic driven speaker series available to veterinary medicine educators.

• Resolution # 11 regarding research animals was adopted.

We all understand this is our profession. What we need to also realize is that it is up to us to decide who will “own” our profession. Will it be us, or will it be PETA, HUSUS or some other group. The AVMA PAC and the AVMA GRD work to educate legislators regarding issues, policies and legislation which impacts animal welfare and the practice of veterinary medicine. The AVMA PAC update clearly showed the year of Covid had a tremendous negative impact on PAC funding, If every AVMA member gave $10 the AVMA could have a tremendous impact. Currently the average is only $2 per member. Let’s be the ones that own our profession. Please consider joining me in supporting the AVMA PAC at pac.avma.org

If you have any questions regarding the AVMA, member benefits, or governance, please feel free to contact me or Dr. Carol Ryan.

• Resolution # 12 regarding the policy on antimicrobial discussions, was adopted. • Resolution # 13 regarding the policy of violative residues in foods of animal origin, was adopted. • Resolution # 14 regarding the policy on prescription drugs was adopted • Resolution # 15 regarding the role of HOD members communicating AVMA member value was referred back to the House Advisory Committee to study and provide additional tools. • Resolution # 16 regarding workplace economic, staffing, and morale issues was adopted.

Respectfully Submitted, Chuck Barry, DVM Carol Ryan, DVM

Dr. Lori Teller, from Texas, was elected president-elect for the AVMA. In addition 12 other AVMA leadership positions for the House Advisory Committee and various Councils were filled. In other business the House of Delegates addressed the 2021 resolutions #8 through #16. The following actions were taken regarding these resolutions: • Resolution # 8 regarding depopulation procedures was referred back to the Board of Directors and the depopulation committee for further review and study. 10

Drs. Chuck Barry and Carol Ryan representing Missouri at the AVMA’s 2021 Convention in Chicago, IL.

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A million thanks. Actually, over 220 million—that’s how many times NexGard ® (afoxolaner) has been prescribed.1 The only flea & tick control product indicated for the prevention of Borrelia burgdorferi infections as a direct result of killing black-legged ticks Gentle protection in a bite-sized monthly dose Proven safety for puppies as young as 8 weeks, weighing 4 pounds or more The savory beef-flavored chew that makes compliance a treat

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: NexGard is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, pruritus, lethargy, diarrhea and lack of appetite. The safe use of NexGard in pregnant, breeding, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. For more information, see the full prescribing information or visit NexGardClinic.com. 1. Data on file at Boehringer Ingelheim.

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Understanding our reality can guide us to a solution

Are we in a veterinary workforce crisis? Commentary by Matthew Salois, PhD, AVMA’s Chief Economist, and Gail Golab, PhD, DVM, MANZCVS, DACAW, AVMA’s Chief Veterinary Officer Published on August 13, 2021

hile the delta and lambda variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to challenge us, we also see hints of postpandemic normalcy with the return of some in-person meetings, reopened retail establishments, and get-togethers with extended family and friends. Despite these positive signs of recovery, many of us in the veterinary profession are still reeling, professionally and personally, from the pandemic’s effects on our practices, patients, and clients.

Stress continues to run high, and our teams are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. Our practices aren’t running in quite the same way as before the pandemic. New workflows, operating procedures, and safety protocols have been implemented. Many hospitals are operating with fewer team members and dealing with higher turnover. Emergency clinics appear to be having an especially difficult time remaining fully staffed as they are inundated with a continuous stream of patients—both urgent and nonurgent cases. Pet owners, too, are feeling the crunch. They’re having to wait longer to get appointments and to be seen for emergencies. To determine where we go from here, it’s crucial to let the data inform us. Where is this busyness coming from? Is it an aftereffect of the pet adoption boom suggested to have occurred during the pandemic? Are our teams truly seeing more patients than ever before? Or are other things happening that make it feel this way? uWas there really a ‘pandemic pet’ adoption boom? uVeterinary demand: is it skyrocketing? uPractice productivity and staff attrition uHow to solve team burnout: Addressing the root cause uAvoiding knee-jerk reactions uAdding more veterinarians uThe question of additional roles uWhat the data shows

Solutions you can implement now Clearly, there are questions that need to be answered before we can successfully understand our true veterinary workforce needs, such as the following: • Is the increase in demand for veterinary services we experienced between mid-2020 and now here to stay, or do we expect this to soften as we move through economic recovery? 12

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• What are the barriers to effective utilization of veterinary technicians, how do we ensure they are appropriately compensated, and how can we improve engagement of our veterinary health care teams to boost productivity and reduce turnover?

quality and employee wellbeing.16 Medical practices with leadership that was described as seeking to inform, engage, inspire, develop, and recognize their staffs’ efforts and accomplishments had more job satisfaction and less burnout.

• What would be the economic impact of introducing midlevel professionals, what is the right accreditation pathway to evaluate such a program, and what statutory and regulatory changes may be necessary to allow them to perform their role with the appropriate responsibility and oversight?

The stress and pressure veterinary professionals are dealing with today are both real and prevalent. While the increase in demand for veterinary care that many practices have experienced is a part of the challenge, impacts to productivity and issues of staff turnover make the situation even more difficult and complex. By taking a data-informed view that evaluates the national veterinary experience, we can be confident that the right steps are taken to successfully navigate the challenges confronting the veterinary profession. While you take steps to leverage technology, foster talent, and support your teams, the AVMA is committed to supporting you and your practice in the best ways possible.

Work is ongoing to answer these questions. And yet we also recognize that veterinary practices need approaches they can implement today to address the challenges they face. There are solution-oriented strategies in the short term that can help our practices manage today’s turbulence. It comes down to the following three things: technology, talent, and teams. • Technology: You can leverage technology to automate and streamline management and administrative processes within the practice, such as inventory control, vendor management and purchasing, accounting and financial standardization, and more. There are many digital solutions out there that can help make practice workflows more efficient (e.g., VetSuccess, AVMA Direct Connect, VitusVet). And don’t forget tools of telehealth. They support workflow and practice efficiency and provide opportunities for better client communication and care continuity. • Talent: By focusing on fostering talent, you can empower employees to perform the full range of work they’ve been trained and are qualified to do. This means offloading nonmedical tasks—such as entering data, coordinating appointments, answering phones, and record keeping—from clinical staff to nonclinical staff. Credentialed veterinary technicians, for example, should be spending less time answering phones and cleaning examination rooms, and more time administering vaccines and assisting with preoperative preparation and surgery. Look at the entire health care team to identify and tap the skills, strengths, capabilities, and passions of each team member. • Teams: We need to support our teams by creating inclusive, healthy workplaces that nurture individual and workplace wellbeing. We can start by honing our individual leadership abilities. A recent study of human medical practices showed a strong relationship between leadership 13

The bottom line: where do we go from here?

An excerpt from the JAVMA data collection article. For the full 13-page article, refer to: avma.org/javmanews/2021-09-15/are-we-veterinary-workforce-crisis.

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8-10 10th Annual Missouri Veterinary Trail Ride &

January 27-30

Continuing Education. Panther Creek Campground & Horse Trails, 379 Humphrey Creek Road, Tuscumbia, Mo. Veterinarians and their horses get together for a weekend of continuing education and trail riding. Three & Events continuing education hours available. Family and kid friendly. More information on the www.movma.org calendar. Call Panther Creek Trail Rides at 573-793-2372 to make reservations.

January 2022 27-30 130th MVMA Annual Convention. Held at Holiday Inn Executive Center,

Columbia, Mo. One-day registration available. Pick the day or days you want to attend. Continuing Education, Exhibit Hall, Awards Reception, MVMA Drawing and Silent Auction, fellowship and fun. Watch for Registration Book to be included in the Winter issue of the Quarterly Magazine.

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Now is the time to refocus so that more of us can thrive instead of just survive.

Is Your Bucket Empty? F

all in MIssouri is my favorite time of the year. The leaves turning and weather cooling is truly beautiful. It’s also a time when we can appreciate all the diversity within veterinary medicine in Missouri.

Fall is traditionally a time in small animal practices where business eases up a bit as families get their kids back to school. In production and large animal practices things are just really getting busy. I think this juxtaposition is what makes practicing in Missouri so unique. The fall and this new ”slow down” or “speed up” in business offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on our practice’s wellness efforts. These last 18 months have been challenging and veterinarians have been called upon in unprecedented ways. From public health, to food supply protection, to research, to vaccine development, and to the incredible boom in the demand for companion animal care services: veterinarians have been stretched. As always our profession is made of resilient, creative problem solvers who rise to the occasion. Perhaps you are feeling tired, burnt out, or you’re noticing your staff is tired, or the staff is dwindling to a skeleton crew. Now is a great time to reflect on personal and team centered wellness. The pathway to healthy veterinary businesses is healthy veterinary professionals. Are you taking good care of yourself? Are you an example your staff can learn from? Is your bucket empty? Or leaking? Now is the time to refocus so that more of us can thrive instead of just survive. Recently an ever growing number of client complaints and aggressive client interactions has been reported in many customer service related industries. Veterinary medicine and flight crews being among the top professionals who have responded to national surveys with a 4-5 fold increase in aggressive client interactions. This will fuel burn out, staff turnover, and financial losses. Does your practice have a plan in place to mitigate the risk and turn them into opportunities? I’ll share a few ideas I have heard from teams in the trenches. Many practices have initiated a client conduct agreement 15

which new clients are asked to sign. This agreement dictates that the client veterinary relationship is one of mutual respect and communication. Setting boundaries clearly may help the entire staff cope with these challenges. Other clinics have instituted a no tolerance policy for threatening statements or actions, including those on social media. One clinic shared with me they are debriefing once a week their challenging client conversations. They are teaching better communication and coping skills in real time. This level of communication review and rehearsal is what sets a successful practice apart from a superstar practice. One small suburban area shared with me practice managers got together and exchanged ideas and struggles: They then rallied together to work not as competitors, (there seems to be more than enough business for most of us), but as partners: leveraging the abilities of all the clinics to share the load and allow each clinic to close for a weekend and let staff have extra time away. We must all “Walk the walk”. We cannot pour from an empty or damaged bucket. Encouraging wellness behaviors in staff members may help slow the rapid exodus in paraprofessionals and help recruit new ones. Ideas shared with me include: offering discounted gym memberships, yoga coupons, coupons for meal delivery etc. Encouraging days off be really “off”, making exercise, rest, eating right, and staying hydrated priorities. I mean who among us hasn’t had a day when we didn’t stop to eat, drink, or go to the bathroom. What if we changed this paradigm a little? This used to be a badge of honor we wore proudly: perhaps if we honored being truly healthy and happy we could make that our new normal? Take some time this fall too, in the words of my mentor Dr. Fred Bendick, “ Sharpen your axe”. Refocus on your well being and that of your staff. Reach out to classmates and colleagues. Share ideas, share experiences, share support. We may be a small profession, but we are powerful beyond measure when we work together.

Abby Whiting, DVM MVMA Wellbeing Task Force

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News Briefs

In late June, Hill’s Pet Nutrition held a grand opening for a new $30 million, 25,000 square foot nutrition innovation center focused on the needs of small dogs - ‘Small Paws’ - as well as a new Engagement Center for veterinarians and other pet caregivers. The opening of the Small Paws Innovation Center makes Hill’s the only pet food company in the U.S. with an innovation center specially designed for small and mini dogs. It will be a place to study their nutrition as well as behaviors, genetics, genomics, and microbiomics to support development of food to meet the special needs of small and miniature breeds, which represent more than half of pet dogs in the U.S. and around the world. The Engagement Center will host seminars, continuing education programs and other activities for thousands of veterinary students and professionals each year. Since 1977, Simmons has been a trusted business advisor and broker to thousands of veterinarians. The company specializes exclusively in veterinary practice sales, appraisals, and brokerage. Simmons is the oldest and most experienced veterinary brokerage and appraisal firm in the nation. No individual or firm has helped more veterinarians through the process of buying or selling a veterinary practice. Simmons can help with: buying/financing a practice, selling a practice, contracts/negotiations, and exit strategies. At Stopp and VanHoy for Vets, we’re here to focus on what really matters to you and your practice, so you can provide a better level of care to the animals and people you’re working with. Many veterinarians run a very successful, profitable practice; but working with a more traditional accounting firm that doesn’t understand vets limits the advice you receive and the real change that can make a difference in your practice. If you’re merely getting your financial statements compiled and tax returns prepared, this can lead to unanswered questions. At Stopp and VanHoy for Vets, we’re here to focus on what really matters to you and your practice, so you can provide a better level of care to the animals and people you’re working with. Talk to us about: compensation levels; take home pay; understanding financial statements; high profitability and low cash flow; paying a lot of taxes (possibly too much)using profit sharing plans to keep more of your money; online accounting software such as QuickBooks or Xero … and any other struggles your veterinary practice is facing. 16

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Clinics Encouraged to Consider Donating Pet Oxygen Masks to Local Fire Departments

The Pet Oxygen Mask Project, an initiative of the MVMA Animal Welfare Committee in cooperation Dr. Michael Opsomer, Springfield, Mo. sent in this with the MVMA Emergency photo of the oxygen masks in use by firefighters. Management and Public Health Committee and the MVMA Missouri Volunteer Veterinary Corps, is working towards equipping Missouri fire trucks with pet oxygen masks. To start off the initiative, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association presented the Boone County Fire District with 10 Pet Oxygen Masks on Monday, August 10, 2015. The presentation was held at the Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters in Columbia, MO. Two local television stations covered the event.

Kits include three sizes of masks and cost $120/kit.

Equipping fire trucks with pet oxygen masks will give firefighters the proper equipment they would need when trying to revive a pet that has suffered from smoke inhalation. For added public relations benefit, arrange a time with your local news outlet to make a presentation. These kits have saved many lives when they were available. These oxygen masks were underwritten by the MVMA as a pilot project to develop a model for local veterinary clinics to replicate this project in communities throughout Missouri.

For a step-by-step guide to get your clinic involved in this great project, go to www.movma.org and click on “Resources” on the main page. 18

Below is a list of MVMA members who can stand in for you as relief veterinarians when needed.

Rachel Nolan, DVM City: Boonville, MO (Cooper County) Phone: 314-520-4123 Email: Nolanrachela@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal general practice Region: Providing relief services in Mid-MO

Here’s a great idea and a great lifesaver, and the MVMA has developed a step-by-step guide to make it easy for your clinic to donate these oxygen mask kits to your local fire departments.

The pet oxygen masks are specifically designed for animals and each kit comes with three different size masks that can be used on any size dog or cat, as well as ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, and more. The cost per kit is $120. One kit per truck.

Need Relief?

Samantha Sellers, DVM City: Springfield, MO (Greene County) Phone: (573) 359-7024 Email: drsellers@sellersveterinaryreliefservices.com Practice Type: Small Animal General Practice Region: SWMO, Will travel up to an hour away from Springfield, MO. Joanne Diaz, DVM Small Animal Relief Veterinary Service LLC City: Wood River, IL (Madison County) Phone: 618 363-8140 Email: 1reliefvet2@sbcglobal.net Practice Type: Small Animal only Region: St Louis County and surrounding areas; dual licensed in IL and MO Website: www.vetreliefservice.com Isaac McKay, III, DVM City: Columbia, Mo. (Boone County) 573-499-1610 home phone with voice mail 573-808-4316 cell phone, no voice mail Email: imckay3@hotmail.com Practice Type: Small Animal Region: Statewide Felicia Leung, DVM City - Overland Park ( Johnson County) Phone - 913-738-9688 Email - fifivet@gmail.com Practice Type - small animal relief GP and soft tissue surgery and dentistry Region: 1 hour radius of Kansas City Lynn Nicole Scott, DVM City: Springfield,Mo (Greene County) Phone: 573-881-2404 Email: Scrappyscotts@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal Can only do Fridays and Saturdays Region: Willing to travel depending on compensation Morris Veterinary Services, LLC Wayne R. Morris, DVM Email: wmorris3891@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal relief services. Region: Kansas City area-Clay, Platte, Clinton, Ray and Jackson counties.

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Accidents happen.

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Employee Strains, Sprains, Trips and Slips Average Cost: $8,591

Animal Bites and Attacks Average Cost: $1,585

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USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Emerging Zoonotic Diseases The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases in susceptible animals and build an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the lead agency responsible for implementing the early warning system and is inviting public comment on a Strategic Framework that outlines how the Agency will focus its efforts to prevent, detect, investigate and respond to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as other emerging and zoonotic diseases that could pose a threat to both people and animals. “Up to 75 percent of emerging infectious diseases in humans can also impact the health of animals—we’ve seen this link firsthand with COVID-19,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we have a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of disease susceptibility and transmission and build a comprehensive, data-driven system that promotes collaboration among the many experts working to protect the health of livestock, wildlife, people and pets. These meaningful changes will pay long-term dividends for the entire One Health community, as we all work together to achieve the best outcomes for people, animals and plants in a shared environment.” APHIS’ Strategic Framework (PDF, 386 KB) uses the One Health approach, which embraces the idea that complex problems that affect the health of humans, animals, and the environment are best solved through improved communication, cooperation, and collaboration across disciplines and sectors. APHIS’ immediate focus will be on expanding surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 to a wider range of animal species (including domestic species and wild animals), increasing diagnostic testing capability and capacity and conducting multisectoral investigations of new animal detections and exposures. Establishing an early warning system that will help protect both people and animals from future disease threats will 20

require a multi-year effort. USDA will build upon its existing infrastructure to implement a risk-based, comprehensive, integrated disease monitoring and surveillance system domestically, and enhance collaborations with national, regional, and global partners to build additional capacity for zoonotic disease surveillance and prevention using a One Health approach. This holistic approach will benefit all of animal agriculture and the wildlife community by expanding our ability to collect surveillance data and increase our diagnostic and epidemiologic capacity, which will better enable us to rapidly detect and respond to new disease threats and provide early warning intelligence to our public health partners. The Strategic Framework builds on APHIS’ proven expertise responding to and eradicating foreign animal disease outbreaks, such as the large-scale U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2015. By leveraging that expertise and strengthening partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others in the One Health community, APHIS can expand the federal government’s readiness and ability to respond to emerging and zoonotic diseases as needed. This investment under the American Rescue Plan will ultimately help prevent and minimize the negative impacts of COVID-19 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases on animal health, the economy, public health and food security. The Strategic Framework provides additional details and is available on the APHIS website. The Agency will also be hosting a series of webinars to give interested stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about the framework and ask questions before submitting written comments.

The 45-day public comment period closes on October 8, 2021. Interested stakeholders can submit written comments via Regulations.gov. Comments will be reviewed in accordance with Agency posting guidelines and will be viewable on Regulations.gov. APHIS will review all written comments, incorporate feedback as appropriate and share the final framework, which will serve as our roadmap for implementation.

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How do we keep up with demand? We are hearing from numerous clients that they are reaching capacity with the number of doctor hours they have available. Does this sound like you too? Many hospitals are no longer taking new clients, not because they donʼt want to help, but they simply canʼt. Our industry is experiencing a shortage of doctors or at least available doctor hours. Why is this happening? 1. Many doctors of the baby boomer generation are retiring and exiting the workforce right now. 2. The retiring doctors didnʼt think twice about working 50-70 hours per week. During their careers they were likely the sole income producers for their families while their spouses stayed home to take care of the children and household needs. Times have changed. Now we have dual income households. Compared to the older generations, the younger generations choose to spend more hours on living vs working. Many of them opt to work 30-40 hour weeks, much less than the generation before them. It is not that one generation is right, and another is wrong, it is simply that they are different. 3. The population of household pets has increased during the COVID situation dramatically increasing patients at our veterinary hospitals. Now, a new issue is beginning to surface. Not only are we hearing clients say they are short doctors, but also hear that some are facing challenges to find support staff members. Basic economics tell us that when demand exceeds supply, prices increase. The demand for hiring doctors and staff is high which correlates to employees demanding higher compensation. We are seeing some incredible compensation packages being offered. The point I want to make clear is that the demand for veterinary services is also very high. This means fees for services should also be increasing. Are you increasing your fees? If your labor costs are going up, you will need to increase your fees in order to remain profitable. When we complete valuations for our clients, we coach them on how their expenses are lining up with industry benchmarks and point out areas of opportunity. Areas where the hospital can increase their profitability and hospital value. Give us a call if youʼd like us to coach you too!

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How to Choose a Puppy.

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Missouri Veterinary Medical Association & Missouri Department of Agriculture

MVMA member veterinarians care very much about the welfare of dogs in breeding facilities in our state. We have devoted our lives to the treatment of animals and the prevention of suffering and pain. We oppose unlicensed, unregulated puppy breeders (puppy mills) in Missouri. Though great progress has been made, we

continue to encourage high standards to ensure happy, healthy puppies can be provided to individuals and families seeking companionship. Cases of neglect and bad conditions have come mainly from unlicensed breeders who are not overseen by state inspection. You can do your part to help decrease the demand for dogs raised by unlicensed breeders. Here’s how....

How To Choose A Puppy

1. A great way to pick a puppy is to go to a reputable, licensed animal shelter or rescue group. Not only are you going to get a great beloved family pet, but you are also helping to reduce the burden of unwanted pets. This is a win-win situation! Most local shelters keep a list of other area shelters and rescue groups, allowing you to find the right pet for your family even if that shelter doesn’t have what you are looking for. 2. If you decide to purchase a puppy from a responsible and licensed breeder, make sure you do your homework. If you locate a breeder through a website, do not send money without speaking to the breeder, asking to see proof of a Missouri dog breeding license, and checking references first. 3. Don’t be fooled by a well-designed website, as unscrupulous scammers will often create a professional looking, but fraudulent website designed to lure the potential puppy buyer in with cute puppy pictures. 4. If a free puppy sounds too good to be true, it usually is. 5. Once you select a breeder, screen the breeder. Ask to see at least one of the parents (the dam or the sire) of your puppy. See how the dogs in your breeder’s home interact with your breeder. Are they friendly and outgoing, or do they shy away?

6. Ask to see the environment where the puppies are housed. Is it clean? How does it smell? Are the puppies crowded? Do they have access to food and water? Do they have adequate shelter from bad weather? 7. Evaluate the puppies’ health. Do they appear happy and active? Do they have discharge coming from their eyes or nose? Do they have diarrhea? Can the breeder provide you with a medical record that indicates an exam was performed by a veterinarian and the dates and names of de-worming medications and vaccinations administered? 8. The responsible breeder will be screening you, too, looking for the best home for each puppy. 9. If you prefer a puppy from a reputable pet store, don’t buy on impulse. Call the local pet store to learn of the origin of the puppies prior to ever visiting the store. Ask for specifics such as the location and phone number of the kennel(s) or broker(s) used. Is the kennel(s) licensed and inspected? Follow the same guidelines for evaluating the environment/health of the puppy at the pet store. If the store representative cannot answer your questions to your satisfaction, you may want to look elsewhere for your new puppy. 10. Take your new puppy to a veterinarian as soon as possible to determine if it is healthy or not.

Report them! Don’t Support Them! If you suspect an irresponsible breeder, report these individuals to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Operation Bark Alert at (https://agriculture.mo.gov/animals/ACFA/barkalert/). Call the MDA at 573-751-3076 for information on licensed breeders in your area. For more information on caring for your pet, log on to: www.movma.org.

Some information included in this brochure came from the American Kennel Club and the Missouri Department of Agriculture Website.

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Sponsor a Deserving Individual Practice Staff Member or Entire Staff In a Special Way.

The Practice Staff Honor Roll expresses your gratitude to a practice staff member or your entire staff.

ou can now honor a practice staff member or entire staff for their admirable life’s work. It’s easy! Simply contribute the minimum donation to honor the practice staff member(s) you choose. Go to www.mopetmemorial.com for more information on the nomination process or call 573-636-8737. The Honoree’s picture and name will be placed on the Practice Staff Honor Roll web page within the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s website and in the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City.. They will also receive a recognition plaque or certificate at their induction ceremony at your clinic Sponsoring an outstanding practice staff member for the Practice Staff Honor Roll is a special way to support the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation and its programs and at the same time show your appreciation for a special practice staff member(s). Your donation is 100% tax deductible.

PRACTICE STAFF Honor Roll of Missouri Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-636-8737 • mvma@movma.org • www.movma.org 24

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Foundation Update Event Highlights from Your Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Foundation Drawing Tickets On Sale Now!

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he Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation is once again inviting members, friends, and family an opportunity to walk away $10,000 richer after the MVMF Drawing to be held at the MVMA convention’s Foundation Reception on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Mo. Thanks to your support, in the past 22 years, the MVMF event has netted over $330,000 for the Foundation and Museum, public relations activities and animal/public health and welfare. Your donations have helped the Foundation provide assistance to organizations such as Ag Education On-the-Move, Working Dog Enterprises and TreeHouse of Greater St. Louis. Only 300 tickets will be sold for the event, which makes your chance of winning way better than the Powerball Lottery. (Your chance with Powerball is 1 to 292,000,000.) In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, four tickets each will be drawn for $1,000, $200, $150, and $100. All non-winning tickets will be eligible for door prizes and other surprises. The price of the tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased online at www.movma.org or by calling the office at 573-6368737 or with convention registration. During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent auction where you can bid on many fabulous items from artwork to bicycles and everything in between.

Please note: The Foundation is always accepting donated items for the silent auction. If you have a donation, please call the office at 573-636-8737. 26

Veterinary Honor Roll Inducts Four New Members The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the induction for four new members into the Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri. On August 28, 2021 a ceremony was held at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Mo. to honor Drs. Evelyn Bock, Roger Borgmeyer, Frank McLaughlin and John Walker. Dr. Evelyn Bock owner/ practitioner at Southwick Veterinary Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. Upon graduation, she worked for the Humane Society From left: Robert Arrowood, Dr. Evelyn of Missouri under Dr. Bock and Dr. Edward Migneco, MVMA Suzanne Saueressig. president.

Dr. Roger Borgmeyer was raised on a dairy farm near Taos, Mo. He graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. Upon graduation, along with his wife Peggy, he opened a mixed-animal practice in California, Mo. He From left: Dr. Philip Brown, Mrs. Julie is currently retired and Braun, MVMA executive director, Dr. has sold his practice to Roger Borgmeyer, and Dr. Greg Popp. longtime associate, Dr. Mark Oerly. Dr. Frank McLaughlin grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, then served two years as an Army Medic in Hawaii. He received his veterinary degree at Kansas State University in 1962, and practiced in Tulsa, Oklahoma for two years From left: Dr. Frank McLaughlin, his before moving to St. wife, Charlene Sue, and Dr. Edward Louis. He established Migneco. Heritage Veterinary Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri in January 1974. He enjoyed practice ownership until 2003 and then continued working in the practice through 2019 for a total of 45 years. He served in all offices in the Greater St. Louis VMA and was an MVMA District Delegate.

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Dr. John Walker decided to become a veterinarian in high school and was influenced by Dr. M.D. Conrad of Plattsburg, Mo. Dr. Conrad is also a member of the Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri. Dr. Walker graduated in 1963 from the University From left: Mr. Richard Antweiler, Dr. John of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine and (Vic) Walker, and his daughters, Paula Johnson, Jocelyn Washburn, and Pam established a practice in Hilliard. Union Star, Mo. He is still practicing on a semi-retired basis. He is a member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s Academy, the Northwest Missouri VMA and the AVMA.

Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Saturday, August 28, 2021 The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation met Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the MVMA/MVMF Office/Museum in Jefferson City, MO. The following are highlights: All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried unless otherwise noted. • Reviewed and approved the agenda for the August 28, 2021 meeting. • Reviewed and approved the minutes of the April 17, 2021 meeting. • Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report. • Approved Dr. Chad McNeal to become one of the Per Annum Board Delegates. There is still another opening for this position. This is a one-year term. If you are interested in this position, contact the MVMA office. • Approved Dr. Hammerle, Dr. Brown, Dr. Fray and Dr. Montgomery terms to go until 2025. • The Grant Committee will review grant applications and decide on grants in the near future.

The footprints you leave today can lead the way for others tomorrow. Membership in the MVMF Heritage League helps build an endowment fund that will provide grants and funding for various programs to celebrate veterinary medicine while helping society. By making or pledging a donation to the Heritage League you will be ensuring the Foundation’s ability to preserve veterinary medicine’s place in history (and in the public’s mind), as a caring and vital profession. Heritage League funds will not be used for regular operating expenses. As a public charity, that supports the charitable and educational purposes and activities of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation focuses on professional and public education and animal welfare issues to further the health of animals in Missouri.

Become a part of our Heritage League, the cornerstone of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation.

The next scheduled Foundation Board Meeting is scheduled to be on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Columbia during the convention. Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www. movma.org. Go to the home page, click on Volunteer tab. Full minutes of the MVMF Board and all other boards and committees can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org. Go to the home page, click on Volunteer tab. 27

Heritage League For more information, call the Foundation at 573-636-8737, or email mvma@movma.org

MVMA’s Quality Assurance Program What Is the Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program? The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program is designed to meet the quality improvement and pre-conditioning needs of producers, feeders, and consumers. This program educates participants in immunology, animal well-being and the economics of disease. Participation in the program increases producer accountability for quality and safety of the product they sell.

How Does the Program Work? Veterinarians and producers must be certified. Veterinarians are certified by MVMA MSFQAP Committee members. Producers are certified by their veterinarian. Veterinarians and producers learn how they can influence carcass quality and consumer confidence by monitoring where and when injections are administered. Once certified, the producer may participate in the program at one of three levels (white, red or blue tag). The three-level approach allows all producers the opportunity to match their level of management and facilities to the level of participation.

Level 1: Show-Me Select (White Tag) • Participating veterinarians and producers must be certified. • Calves must be properly identified with an approved ear tag. Tag numbers will be listed on an approved certificate. • External and internal parasite control is administered. • Calves will be dehorned and healed. Calves will also be castrated with a knife and healed or verified to be steers. • Vaccinations: 7-way clostridial, IBR, BVD, PI3,

BRSV, Mannheimia haemolytica with leukotoxoid, (Histophilus is optional.) • Cattle must be born on the producer’s farm. A range of birthdates or the birthdate of the oldest calf in the group must be recorded. • Bull in and out dates will be provided. • Individual calf treatments will be recorded to include date, product, dosage, route of administration and injection site. • Vaccinations must be given no younger than four months of age and at least 21 days before sale.

Level 2: Show-Me Superior (Red Tag) • Weaned 45 days before offering for sale. • Meet Level 1 requirements - NOTE: Initial vaccinations may be given at an age determined by an attending veterinarian. • In addition, a second round of vaccinations must be given using the following guidelines: • A 7-way clostridial as well as a modified live vaccine containing IBR, PI3, BVD and BRSV must be administered; • Histophilus somni is optional; • Only one dose of Manheimia heamolytica is required if that dose is administered to calves 5 months of age or older; • The time frame between initial and second vaccinations must be a minimum of 21 days and all vaccinations must be completed at least seven days prior to sale; • If a veterinarian determines initial vaccinations should be given to calves less than 4 months of age then second vaccinations must not occur until calves are 5 months of age or older.

Level 3: Show-Me Supreme (Blue Tag) • Meet Level 1 and Level 2 requirements. • All cattle must be tested and be negative for persistent BVD infection. • Genetic information is optional.

For more information, visit the MVMA website at www.movma.org. An online MSFQAP Producer Manual, online veterinarian certification, online tag submission Part-1 and 2 Forms, and other materials are available.

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Classified Ads Classified Ad Policy

Ads can be submitted online (see “Submit an Opening” at top) or to Jenni Rabenau at jrabenau@movma.org and are due by the dates shown below. The MVMA is not responsible for omissions or errors. Member ads will be run for one issue, unless otherwise requested, up to a maximum of two issues. Non-member ads run one issue. Ads will run on the movma.org website and in the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly Magazine.

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Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5 Veterinarians Wanted We are currently looking to hire a full or parttime companion animal veterinarian. Homestead Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located in Villa Ridge, MO which is 10 minutes from both Washington and Eureka, MO. Our practice is approximately 80% equine and 20% small animal. We currently have 4 full-time equine, 1 full-time companion animal, and 1 part-time companion animal veterinarians. We are a very friendly, fun team to work with and pride ourselves on very high-quality client service, patient care, medicine and surgery. Our receptionists, technicians, and doctors are trained in Avimark, which houses our medical records. All of our veterinary assistants are experienced RVT’s that incorporate well into our standard of care. We typically average 1-2 technicians per doctor. A full-time schedule would include one day off during the week and 1-2 Saturdays (only open until noon) per month. No emergency call is expected and all of our small animal emergencies are transferred to local emergency clinics when needed. Our services range from routine care to extensive internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery. We have a CO2 cutting laser, digital x-ray, in-house Idexx laboratory equipment, K therapeutic laser, endoscopy, ultrasound, and a Tonovet. We would love to have a positive, motivated, social veterinarian to add to our group. We would prefer 5 years of experience, but the right new graduate would be considered. Interest in small ruminants and equine would be a plus as well. Salary is competitive and based on experience. We also include benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, 401K, professional dues, professional liability/malpractice insurance, long term/ short term disability insurance life insurance, and veterinary membership dues. All inquires directed to Dr. Aarah Craig at craigavet@hotmail.com Experienced Veterinarian Wanted: 4+ Years of experience preferred. Centrally located in CA to SF, Napa, and Yosemite, and has a low cost of living. Out of State? No Problem! Changes are anticipated for Jan. 1, 2022 to make obtaining a CA DVM License much more simple and quick! 29

Earning Potential of $300,000 per year. For more information please visit www.ValleyCritterCare. com. Contact: Sara Leimgruber, sleimgruber@valleycrittercare.com 925-518-9104. Associate Veterinarian needed in west central Illinois. Mt. Sterling/ Rushville Vet Clinic is looking for 1 to 2 associate veterinarians to service in our mixed animal practice. The position can be small animal or large animal, as well as mixed. The practice consists of two clinics 15 miles apart. The practice is 65% small animal, 30% large animal with the rest consisting of equine and small ruminant. Both clinics are in smaller progressive communities with very good employment and strong economies. We are a 2-doctor practice currently. Both clinics are in nice facilities with large and small animal ultrasound, digital radiography, dental, and in house Idexx CBC/ chemistry. Both clinics have large animal haul-in facilities. Mt. Sterling office also has hydraulic tilt chute. Both locations have excellent long employed staff, including licensed techs at each location. Candidate must be a team player, enthusiastic, and motivated. We strive to be a strong mentor to new graduates, but also allow you to practice your own medicine as you wish. We believe excellent service to our clients is the key to a successful practice. New graduates or experienced veterinarians welcome. Buy-in is available to the right individual. We offer a competitive salary, simple IRA, twoweek vacation, paid CE, licensing fees, liability insurance, health insurance stipend, and long-term disability. A sign on bonus of 5,000 dollars is available. A great practice and a better opportunity are yours. You won’t be sorry. Any interest in position is encouraged to call or leave a message, Dr. Kackley at 217-242-4787. Email resume to kwk58dvm@gmail.com All Creatures Pet Hospital is seeking a full-time small animal DVM to join us in providing comprehensive preventative, medical, and surgical services to our clients. We have a full in-house lab, digital radiology, dental digital radiology, endoscopy and are fully computerized. We offer a competitive benefits package for full time positions including paid CE, PTO, paid association dues,

paid liability insurance and re-licensing fees. Future buy-in potential exists. Experience preferred, but not required. Please email resumes to acph@ allcreaturesph.com or call 417-865-5367 and ask for Andrea Breckner. Farview Veterinary Hospital is looking for a fulltime veterinarian for our busy, small animal only practice. Veterinarians are responsible for routine veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, blood work, client education, spays/neuters, mass removal, and dentals. We utilize modern equipment including: Digital radiographs, Ultrasound, Modern dental machine, Therapy laser, Surgical laser. We have registered veterinary technicians for every day and plenty of assistants to help keep the fast pace going. We utilize our surrounding emergency clinics during the weekends and after hours. Current licensure in Missouri, BNDD and DEA are required. The schedule needed is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and rotating Saturdays, which are half days. Farview Veterinary Hospital has been a respected part of the Independence, MO community for over 35 years. At Farview, we focus on treating our clients like family and do our best to provide high quality service. Please contact Dr. Clark at 816-257-5454 or fvhjobs@gmail.com for more information or to apply. Benefits include 401k, vacation, health insurance, and paid licensure. Salary will be determined upon experience and interview Country Club Veterinary Hospital – Springfield, MO. Busy small animal practice in a new facility that opened in 2020. Looking for an individual to start part-time and grow into a full-time position. Willing to consider all levels of experience. Please send resumes to countryclubvethospital@ gmail.com. Mixed Animal Veterinarian needed for a newly remodeled practice in Butler, MO: We welcome preceptorships as well. We are looking for an additional mixed animal veterinarian to add to our busy multi doctor practice. Our patient mix is 60% small animal and 40% large animal (mostly Bovine). We are in a rural community approximately 60 miles south of Kansas City Metro area. (continued next page.)

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Compensation is negotiable based upon experience. The position will share emergency duties. Resumes can be sent to practice owner trentdvm@embarqmail.com. Questions can be answered by phone at 660-679-8491 This practice is part of the University of Missouri-Columbia Veterinary Health Center (VHC). The emergency clinic provides night and weekend patient care for animals that are critically ill, that are subject to change or deteriorate rapidly, and that require technically complex and time consuming treatment and monitoring. The Veterinarian on duty will ensure proper patient care is provided, referring veterinarian and client communications meet expectations, and business protocols are followed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Examine and treat emergency patients; Explain treatment protocols, including treatment risks, and estimated cost to clients Supervise staff employees, and lead them in being responsive and compassionated in providing emergency services to beloved pets; Work with VHC administrators regarding systems for payroll, hospital information, etc Work with VHC administrators and marketing staff to engage local practitioners to promote the hospital; Address business and facility concerns to ensure practice is well run, safe and presentable Provide efficient service while not compromising the level of care offered. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Shift to be discussed but will include nights, weekends and holidays. 40 hours per week. Minimum Qualifications: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and professional licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) within the State of Missouri. To apply please go to https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff. Job ID number 36612. If you have any questions or would like more information about the position please contact LeAnne Stewart at stewartle@missouri.edu. Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring Veterinarians in Kansas City, MO! Up to $40k sign-on bonus! Are you looking to flourish in an environment that emphasizes personal and professional growth? Do you believe in practicing high quality, solutionoriented medicine? Does the thought of being supported by a team of dedicated professionals and given the freedom to practice at the top of your license excite you? Do you want to push yourself, take the lead on growing your career, and have the opportunity to affect change at the hospital level and beyond? If you answered “yes!” to any of the above, we want to talk to you today! Whether you’re an experienced doctor looking for your next adventure, a new graduate seeking to find the perfect fit as you begin your career, or you’re anywhere else along your veterinary journey, the opportunity to grow with Banfield has never been better. Offering structured mentorship, outstanding benefits, powerful scheduling flexibility, and a dedicated focus on the health and wellbeing of our team, Banfield is committed 30

to your success! Sound good? Let’s chat! Reach out to Anthony Morales at Anthony.Morales@ banfield.com today to learn more about how you can #bhere and #bhappy. Reach out to Anthony Morales at Anthony.Morales@banfield.com today to learn more about how you can #bhere and #bhappy. Dr. Ivan is a 1991 Kansas State University Graduate looking for an Associate Veterinarian for her busy, constant growing, two Doctor practice. We are located 30 miles from the heart of downtown St. Louis. Easy access and central location to Jefferson, Franklin, and St. Louis County. We are a highvolume practice with focus on compassionate, comprehensive, full care facility for dogs, cats, and exotics. We extend our services to include routine visits/surgeries as well as comprehensive surgeries. Comprehensive surgeries include but not limited to: C-Sections, Exploratory Surgery, Perineal Urethrostomy, Ear Ablations, ACL Lateral Suture Technique, and Patella Repairs. We are committed to providing a wide variety of care to clients, rescues, and Jefferson County without high prices. For a new graduate this is a great opportunity to gain a ton of experience! For a skilled professional it is an opportunity to widen our clinical experiences. We have a wonderful skilled support staff, most of them have been with us for over 5 years. Salary is based on experience, with an added chance of monthly commission for a percentage above production. My current associate’s veterinarians are earning on average $100,000 yearly with their commissions. We offer paid insurance, paid CE, and paid time off. We are looking for employees we wish to foster for a lifelong relationship. We have a dedicated and helpful staff, as well as a loyal clientele base. Hoping to see you in our future! Please email resume to ivananimalhospital@gmail.com. Lake Hills Veterinary Clinic in Osage Beach, Missouri is looking for a full time associate Veterinarian. We are a rapidly growing small animal hospital who strives to cultivate long term relationships with our clients. Our support staff is dedicated to our patient’s care, and are always attending CE throughout the year. Lake Hills offers a multimodal approach to veterinary care. We offer acupuncture, Bemer therapy, essential oils and other nutraceuticals along with traditional western medicine. We recently moved into our new 4000sq ft state of the art location and includes, digital radiography, in house lab services, a surgical suite along with a separate space for dental procedures. Our staff is certified to perform ultrasounds and echo scans, so we are able to keep our patients close to home for advanced diagnostics. If you are interested in learning about our family oriented working environment, please contact us. We offer 401k, CE allowance, life, health, vision and dental insurance and 2 weeks paid vacation per year. Salary is negotiable based on experience. How to Apply / Contact: Nancy Krutzsch (office manager) Nancy.krutzsch@gmail.com or Dr. Joann Kunz k9doc821@gmail.com

The Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area is seeking an associate doctor. We have full service hospitals in Farmington and Fredericktown, MO, Our practices operate with 9-10 doctors and great support staff. We offer digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house blood analyzers, and large animal haul-in facilities. Farmington has great schools, shopping, dining and state parks. The benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid licenses, health, vision, dental insurance, retirement and continuing education allowance. Contact Kara McDowell at 573-756-9400 or email vetclinicofmineral@sbcglobal.net Are you tired of the corporate world? We are a family-owned mixed animal practice located in beautiful Washington, MO. Our clinic is growing rapidly and we are looking for a full or part time companion animal veterinarian who shares our small town values. Our clinic values high quality medicine while making sure each and every client leaves here feeling cared for and listened to. New graduates interested in a mentoring environment are encouraged to apply. We have a wonderful team of support staff, with two technicians available for each doctor. We serve a wide range of needs for our clients. Our companion animal services range from wellness exams and vaccines to soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, along with reproductive cases. Our facility is fully equipped with digital standard and dental radiography, in-house laboratory, CO2 surgical laser, 2 ultrasound machines and orthopedic equipment. This is a busy practice with diversity in casework and abundant opportunity for personal growth. Current DVM’s are willing to mentor successful candidates to expand familiarity with a variety of species’ medical and surgical needs. We offer a competitive compensation package including, health insurance, paid vacation, 401K, professional dues, malpractice insurance and a sign-on bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email resume to: contact@ fcamcvet.com CCVS is a progressive mixed animal practice with five DVMs located in a rural, small town setting just outside the greater Springfield, MO area. We are seeking to add a full time large animal associate veterinarian. The position would consist primarily of beef cow-calf and equine practice with a small percentage of dairy and small ruminant work. Clinic hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 8am to noon on Saturdays. 1/3 rotation for weekend and emergency duty with opportunity to earn additional compensation. Scheduled weekdays off to provide for work/life balance. Our clinic is equipped with a primary clinic building and a separate large animal barn. The large animal haul-in facility is advanced and expansive including an indoor hydraulic tilt chute with scales and an adjustable alleyway for cattle work, specially designed OB/Surgery chute, extensive holding pens, indoor horse stalls and stocks equipped with power dentistry equip-

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ment. We also utilize direct digital radiography, reproductive ultrasound and in house hematology and blood chemistry. ProSal compensation package with base salary determined by level of experience. Benefits include: Work truck and vet box provided, Health insurance stipend, Simple IRA retirement plan with company match, Two weeks paid vacation, Professional liability insurance, CE allowance, Licensing fees, AVMA/ MVMA and one additional association membership, Christmas Bonus, $1000 sign on bonus. To apply please email resume to drloula@gmail.com or contact Darren Loula DVM at (417) 224-4831. Harrisonville Animal Clinic is a two doctor small animal clinic. Digital radiographs, ultrasound, and in house labs available. Looking for a fulltime associate veterinarian to join our team. No after hours on call. Great work/family balance with one weekday off and every other weekend shift. Benefits include retirement plan, PTO, paid continuing education, liability insurance, and all dues license fees covered. Competitive salary. E-mail resumes to HAC21Hess@gmail.com. Overnight and Daytime Veterinarians needed. 1-3 days per week. Great pay for one nights work! 24-hour hospital servicing the Columbia MO area. Brand new hospital with new equipment, ultrasound, on-call surgeon, digital radiographs, double surgery suite, and fully staffed ER. Overnight shifts can be quiet with monitoring of hospitalized patients, or can be exciting with occasional surgeries. Experience needed. Contact Dr. Meyers at 573-777-3609 or email resume to mailbox@hortondiscovery.com Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring Veterinarians! Sign-on & Relocation Available! Are you looking to flourish in an environment that emphasizes personal and professional growth? Do you believe in practicing high quality, solution-oriented medicine? Does the thought of being supported by a team of dedicated professionals and given the freedom to practice at the top of your license excite you? Do you want to push yourself, take the lead on growing your career, and have the opportunity to affect change at the hospital level and beyond? If you answered “yes!” to any of the above, we want to talk to you today! Whether you’re an experienced doctor looking for your next adventure, a new graduate seeking to find the perfect fit as you begin your career, or you’re anywhere else along your veterinary journey, the opportunity to grow with Banfield has never been better. Offering structured mentorship, outstanding benefits, powerful scheduling flexibility, and a dedicated focus on the health and wellbeing of our team, Banfield is committed to your success! Reach out to Gregory.Spunt@Banfield.com or call/text 360.823.3526 today to learn more about how you can #bhere and #bhappy. Associate Veterinarian: Lake Pet Hospital is located at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks (Eldon, MO). 6-Doctor small animal and exotic practice 31

that sees a variety of animals including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, and pot bellied pigs. Quality mentorship, quickly expanding clinic, updated equipment, flexible schedule, competitive salary, all dues/fees paid, paid holidays/vacation, 401k, CE allowance, sign on bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, discounts and more! Check out our FB page and website! Contact us at dockat@ lakepethospital.net. Veterinarian Shelter Medicine: Open admission municipal shelter seeking full-time veterinarians, competitive compensation. Minimum Qualifications. Licensed with Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.. Obtain the following licenses for health certificates. DEA IBNDD USFA. Be self-motivated, a team player.. Good record keeping. Duties: Daily Medical Rounds:; Demonstrated surgical and medical assessment skills; Perform high-volume spay/neuter procedures, while maintaining excellent patient care.; Diagnose and treat medical conditions. Direct, conduct, evaluate treatment plans. Administer all vaccinations; health certificates. Perform humane euthanasia. New graduates encouraged to apply. https://www.governmentjobs.com/ careers/stlouis?keywords=veterinarian The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two fulltime clinical instructors/emergency doctors at our Columbia, Missouri teaching hospital. How to Apply / Contact: Details of the position can be found at: https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/ psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_ FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_ SCHJOB_FL&Action=U. Or for questions about the position contact Dr. Elizabeth Easley, easleye@ missouri.edu (573)882-7821 Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic (in Southwest Missouri, south of Springfield) is hiring small and mixed (exotics and large) animal DVMs. Parttime or full-time. Our practice includes a large animal haul-in facility, in-house diagnostics, rads and therapeutic laser, 6 exam rooms, an in-house pharmacy and two dental and surgery tables. Doctors rotate weekend shifts to allow for a work/ life balance. Interested applicants, please email your cover letter, resume and references to sarah@sevenhillsvetclinic.com. The University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine seeks applications for an adjunct instructor position in shelter medicine. Link: http:// www.hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. The applicant will contribute to the College’s goals of teaching, discovery and service to meet veterinary workforce needs by providing training for professional level students in physical examination, anesthesia, and surgery. The faculty member will also promote knowledge of progressive shelter medicine practices and enhancing the health of shelter animals. How to Apply / Contact: Link: http://www.hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic.

Do you like to get peed on by dogs? Neither do we! But when it happens (and, it does), we have a great team to laugh about it with! Want to join the fun? Kimberling Animal Hospital is hiring an Associate DVM to join the crew. We love animals, love each other, and love what we do, and we only let people who feel the same way play in our sandbox. We love high-tech medicine, and have the cool toys to prove it, including PRP and cold laser. At the helm of our phenomenal team is Dr. Ross Henry. Dr. Henry served two terms at the President of the South West Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and is a 1994 nominee for the Missouri Veterinarian of the Year. Our rockstar support staff is comprised of personnel who are all masters of their craft. From Gina and Sara, who are experts of communication to our talented team of Dr. Henry, Dr. VanAnrooy, Amy, Jessica, Tammy and Kasey who are dedicated to medical excellence. We know, this sounds like a dream. But wait, there’s more! We offer our team one of the best benefits packages available, AND we are located in Southwest Missouri on Table Rock Lake near Branson, which means you can hang out after work in a fun AND beautiful environment. Want to join us and celebrate the fun and not so fun aspects of this field? Visit our website at kimberlingvet.com, and apply at https://kimberlingvet. com/about/careers/ Pet Center Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinarian to join our busy three Doctor practice. Your diagnostic and therapeutic skills will be well utilized as you provide exceptional care for our dedicated clients. The Hospital has in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, and dental x-ray. We work four days a week and every other Saturday. Benefits: vacation, health insurance, 401K, dues and licenses. Send resumes to resumepetcenter@gmail.com Concordia Veterinary Clinic is an established and growing clinic seeking one or two mixed animal veterinarians. Our practice is where you’ll thrive amid our supportive and energetic medical team while practicing cutting edge medicine with modern diagnostic equipment. Our veterinary medical team consists of three veterinarians and seven registered veterinary technicians and assistants. You’ll have great mentoring and our knowledgeable technicians and assistants support the doctors as veterinary team leaders. Our client care staff supports our veterinary medical team and will help make your goal of practicing the highest quality medicine a reality. Our practice scope is 65% companion animal and 35% livestock, with the livestock consisting primarily of cow/calf and small ruminants. In our state-of-the-art companion animal hospital, we are equipped with gas anesthesia, digital radiography, reproductive ultrasound, tonometry, therapeutic laser, in-house pharmacy, and Idexx in-house hematology, blood chemistry, and urinalysis. Most of our production animal medicine (continued next page.)

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is performed at our clinic. Our livestock working area has well-designed loading and unloading pens, heated indoor area with a hydraulic tilting chute and digital scales. After hours emergencies are shared and because we value your time, additional compensation is paid. You get the best of both worlds as we’re located in a quaint small town that’s an easy 45 minute drive on I-70 to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits package that includes paid time off; health, disability, and professional liability insurance; MO license fee, AVMA, MVMA, and AABP membership dues; annual CE allowance; and after one year of employment an employer sponsored 401K retirement plan. If you want to practice high quality mixed animal medicine in a supportive team environment that values your life work balance, contact us to explore the opportunity to join the Concordia Vet Clinic Team. Interested candidates can contact Dr. Paul Smith or Rhonda Smith at (660) 463-2332 or email resumes/questions to concordiaveterinaryclinic@gmail.com. Nall Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our team in Overland Park, KS! We are an established small animal practice located in a convenient location, with clients who desire compassionate care for their pets. We value communication both with clients and one another and providing quality medicine for our patients. In addition, we take pride in offering our clients a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We are always learning, and recognize the importance of continuing education and consulting one another as well as specialists in order to provide the best care for our patients. There is opportunity for growth within the business, with the potential for buy-in in the near future. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Call or email Dr. Minor at 913-341-8836 or melismino@gmail.com. Seeking full-/part-time veterinarian in Springfield, Mo for a fast-paced, well-established smallanimal practice. Ideal candidate is passionate, client-oriented with a positive attitude and a desire to work with a team of caring, dedicated staff. Please email a resume to elliteras56@gmail.com. Full-time associate wanted for established and growing, AAHA certified practice in southwest Missouri. Fear Free, client-oriented medicine and surgery with advance diagnostic tools including ultrasound & digital dental radiography. No after hour emergency. Salary commensurate with experience. New graduates considered. Benefits include medical and liability insurance, professional dues, continuing education, vacation and retirement plan. Dr. Edward Caldwell, 2850 S. Ingram Mill Road. Springfield, Missouri. 65804. Call 417-889-2727 or FAX 417-889-5456 or email drned@deerfieldvet.com Young Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time mixed animal veterinarian for a well-established two DVM practice predominantly small animal with 20% large animal services in Chillicothe, 32

MO. We have just completed construction of a new 5000 sq ft hospital with all the amenities and space a new or experienced veterinarian would appreciate. Our clinic facility is open, clean, neatly maintained and equipped with four exam rooms, comfort room, large multi-station treatment areas, and dental suite. We have in-house laboratory equipment consisting of Abaxis vet scan, Abaxis S/A urine analyzer, Abaxis hematology and in house canine progesterone testing We utilize digital radiology, CO2 surgical laser, orthopedic surgeries including bone plating, therapeutic laser, and ultrasound. We have an indoor large animal facility with a hydraulic tilt chute and equine stocks equipped to practice high quality large animal medical services as well. New graduates interested in a mentoring environment are encouraged to apply. There are plenty of interesting cases to provide a fulfilling professional career with experienced support staff to work with. We pride ourselves on the high standard of veterinary care we provide in North Central Missouri. The full time position offers a competitive salary with CE allowance, paid health insurance, paid license and retirement benefits. Feel free to contact us at 573-513-6700, please email resumes to youngveterinaryclinic@gmail.com or mail to 3145 N Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601 We are a four doctor mixed animal practice located in Hermann, Missouri. Our practice is split about evenly between large and small animal patient, with the bulk of our large animal work being comprised of beef cow/calf. We are looking for a full time practitioner who enjoys practicing large and small animal medicine. Excellent communication and people skills are required. Learn more about us: www.hermannvetclinic.com Email: hermannvetclinic@gmail.com Associate FT/PT Veterinarian Wanted. Romaine Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking to hire a veterinarian to our fast growing, one doctor practice. Our clinic offers a range of different services. We offer laser surgery, digital dental and digital full body radiographs, amazing ultrasound, fully equipped lab and pharmacy. We also work with a few different veterinary specialists in dental and orthopedics. We believe in giving clients the best care for their pets’ needs. We offer boarding and grooming to go along with our personalized veterinary care. We are seeking a veterinarian who loves and respects patients, clients and medicine. Our veterinary clinic likes to spend quality time with owners to help them figure out everything that their pet needs or to get to the root of an issue or problem. Here at Romaine Creek vet we also like to further ourselves with education and learning new and innovative methods. Benefits available. Please email resumes to Drgwen@live. com. 573-486-2515 St James Veterinary Medical Center is a privately owned, predominantly small animal practice seeking to add an associate veterinarian to our team. Our facility houses the latest in technology includ-

ing digital radiology, dental radiographs, surgical laser and cautery, laser therapy, ultrasound, and large animal haul in facility! Enjoy a 4 day workweek, $80k starting salary, great benefits, paid dues, paid CE, and no weekend clinics! Please submit resumes to bryanc@stjvmc.com or contact Dr. Bryan Chitwood at 573-265-5525 Combine high-quality medicine, a stimulating career and a great quality of life! Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is a growing, progressive two doctor practice currently looking to add a parttime or full-time associate. Applicant must have excellent communication and people skills and have compassion for clients and patients alike. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Experience preferred but would consider a new graduate. Interested applicants should send their resumes to doctorwallach@gmail.com. Visit our website at www.tcvhstl.com for more information. Interested applicants should send their resumes to doctorwallach@gmail.com. Visit our website at www.tcvhstl.com for more information. Brisbane Veterinary services is looking for an associate small animal veterinarian 3-4 days a week with no weekend office hours required at this time. If you are looking for a place to practice quality medicine and surgery without limitations, this is the place for you! We have a fully staffed fun clinic that uses most everything that you would want to offer the best of care to your patients. Generous salary, dues paid, paid CE, insurance, flexible PTO, with signing or production bonus potential are just part of our package. Did I mention we aren’t open on weekends? Send your resume to Brisbanevet@gmail.com, attn Sonja if you are interested. Hawthorne Animal Hospital is a 24/7 referral, emergency and daytime/general practice located in Glen Carbon, IL. We are twenty minutes from St. Louis and are currently seeking growth with the addition of full-time Emergency/Critical Care and General Practice DVMs to “take exceptional care of pets”. We have the resources to provide the care needed. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and educational opportunities for clients. If interested in becoming a veterinarian at Hawthorne Animal Hospital, email your resume to: hr@si-hah.com Rural mixed animal practice predominantly small animal, with a growing equine clientele, along with a small amount of other large animal services. We see a wide variety of cases and have in house lab, digital radiography, and ultrasound. We currently have one full-time doctor and two part time doctors. We are looking to fill a full time position. Our hours are M-F 8am-5pm, and Sat 8am-12pm. Rotating weekends and on-call duties. Salary: Based on Experience : Base Salary with emergency bonuses: PTO, Sick leave, Continuing education allowances, 401K. Apply by email to pets4vvc@gmail.com or contact by phone - 573378-4430

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Golden Valley Animal Clinic in Clinton, MO is looking for a conscientious, motivated Associate Veterinarian. We check the boxes on all the superlatives, facility, equipment, and staff. We are truly searching for an individual who is trying to make a difference. We are offering a signing bonus up to $20,000 with a salary beginning at $85,000 for new grads – all experience and full- or part-time will be considered. We also provide comprehensive benefits, PLIT, 401(k), vacation, and paid CE. Please email Katrina Zimmer at (katrinamzimmer@ yahoo.com) for more information! Crest Animal Hospital is on the grow and we are looking for associate veterinarians to join our team. Crest is located in south Kansas City. We are a full service hospital with a concentration on quality surgery and medicine. We have permanent part time and full time positions available. We are offering a generous compensation package including PTO, health ins, continuing education, school loan assistance, matching simple ira plan, and incentives for moving. We are also offering a significant signing bonus. Please forward resumes to John R Lyle, DVM. Email: johnrlyle@gmail.com or contact by phone at 816-588-5953 Multi-doctor small animal hospital in Columbia, MO is seeking to add an associate veterinarian to their team. Full or part time position available. Full service hospital serving the Columbia community for 30 years. Please submit resume and references to rhvets@gmail.com Tired of corporate telling you how to be a doctor, then look no further. Full time associate and part time associate needed for busy 5 doctor practice located about 25 minutes south of St. Louis. We are a very progressive practice and have all the bells and whistles, (blood analyzing equipment, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, laser therapy, laser surgery, ultrasound, and much more). We just expanded our facility for three more exam rooms, bringing us up to 7. Our facility is small animal only. Our staff is nice and the environment is extremely laid back but with a top notch level of care. We have all the surroundings you will find in the larger cities. We offer a VERY competitive salary, 401k, insurance and much more. There are no emergency hours and all holidays off. Any level of experience considered. Please contact Dr. Butch Jones from Jones Animal Health Clinic. Our phone number is 636-9379000. You may also e-mail at jahc.clinic@yahoo. com. Balance Work and Family! Full or Part-Time veterinarian for Lee’s Summit, MO - AAHA Accredited practice, a beautiful hospital, fully equipped. Join a collaborative team of 26 with 4 DVMs and 6 RVTs with wonderful clients who allow us to go above and beyond for their pets. Candidate must be dedicated to the highest quality care with desire to build long-lasting relationships. We value people over procedures! We believe that to be effective @ work you need to be recharged 33

in your personal life. Experience is a plus but exceptional new graduate would be considered. Submit resumes to lakewoodanimal@sbcglobal. net or mail to Lakewood Animal Health Center 5001 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, Attn: Julie Dyer Family Owned Clinic Seeking Full-Time & PartTime Veterinarians. At Summit Veterinary Services, you’re not just a team member, you’re a part of the family. Licensed, animal-loving DVMs are invited to apply as a full-time or part-time veterinarian by submitting a resume, career goals and interests to Dr. Dean Bates at SummitVet@aol.com. Summit Veterinary Services has been proudly serving mid-Missouri for more than 25 years in the quaint town of Holts Summit, Missouri, only minutes from the state’s capital – Jefferson City, and located a short drive from the Midwest’s premier lake resort destination, Lake of the Ozarks, and the college town of Columbia. Holts Summit, which is packed with opportunities for local outdoor activities and wildlife exploration, is only 85 miles from St. Louis, home to the Gateway Arch, Cardinals Baseball, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, a world-famous zoo, botanical gardens, and much more. In 2020, Summit Veterinary Services expanded the practice with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art 6,000 square-foot facility, enhancing the clinic’s ability to care for patients by increasing capacity for boarding, surgery, and patient care, including in-house digital radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostics. To learn more about Summit Veterinary Services, visit www.summitveterinaryservices.com. Staff Veterinarian: Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is seeking a staff veterinarian. Please follow the link for information about our hospital and application link: https://amcma.org/ about/employment-opportunities. Please submit your curriculum vitae or resume to: Dr. Travis Arndt, Medical Director. Office: (314) 951-1513. tarndt@hsmo.org. Please submit your curriculum vitae or resume to: Dr. Travis Arndt, Medical Director. Office: (314) 951-1513. tarndt@hsmo.org.

Preceptorship Animal Medical Center - Looking for more hands-on experience? Check out our 2-6 week preceptorships for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Housing provided. Our busy AAHAaccredited, Fear Free Certified multi doctor hospitals are perfect for building your knowledge and skills. Determine which location suits you best and arrange your preceptorship with focus areas such as surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, integrated Veterinary Pain Management and internal medicine and case work up with clinician. Apply to: www.AMCMA.org 314-951-1534. St Louis City: 1201 Macklind Ave. St Louis, MO 63110. Dr. Nicole Fulcher : nfulcher@hsmo.org 314-9511559.

Relief Veterinarians Rachel Nolan, DVM City: Boonville, MO (Cooper County) Phone: 314-520-4123 Email: Nolanrachela@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal general practice Region: Providing relief services in Mid-MO Samantha Sellers, DVM City: Springfield, MO (Greene County) Phone: (573) 359-7024 Email: drsellers@sellersveterinaryreliefservices.com Practice Type: Small Animal General Practice Region: SWMO, Will travel up to an hour away from Springfield, MO. Joanne Diaz, DVM Small Animal Relief Veterinary Service LLC City: Wood River, IL (Madison County) Phone: 618 363-8140 Email: 1reliefvet2@sbcglobal.net Practice Type: Small Animal only Region: St Louis County and surrounding areas; dual licensed in IL and MO Website: www.vetreliefservice.com Isaac McKay, III, DVM City: Columbia, Mo. (Boone County) 573-499-1610 home phone with voice mail 573-808-4316 cell phone, no voice mail Email: imckay3@hotmail.com Practice Type: Small Animal Region: Statewide Felicia Leung, DVM City - Overland Park ( Johnson County) Phone - 913-738-9688 Email - fifivet@gmail.com Practice Type - small animal relief GP and soft tissue surgery and dentistry Region: 1 hour radius of Kansas City Lynn Nicole Scott, DVM City: Springfield,Mo (Greene County) Phone: 573-881-2404 Email: Scrappyscotts@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal Can only do Fridays and Saturdays Region: Willing to travel depending on compensation Morris Veterinary Services, LLC Wayne R. Morris, DVM Email: wmorris3891@gmail.com Practice Type: Small animal relief services. Region: Kansas City area-Clay, Platte, Clinton, Ray and Jackson counties.

Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff Wanted Veterinary Technician. Open admission municipal shelter seeking veterinary technicians. Duties: Evaluate, monitor animal health. Assists veterinarians, perform medical treatments, vaccinations. Monitor anesthesia during surgery/post op. Pre-adoption health exams. Assists veterinar(continued next page.)

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ians with euthanasia. Cleans surgery/treatment area. Monitors medical inventory and assists with ordering. Record use of controlled substances Minimum Qualifications: Completion of veterinary science program. Preferred: one year experience: shelter, veterinary office, similar environment. Current Missouri Veterinary technician license or eligible for licensure with completion in 6 months of hire. To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis?keywords=vet%20 technician. Mid-Rivers Veterinary Centre is a full-service equine hospital in Wentzville, we are searching for a Hospital Manager to join our busy practice. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related degree is preferred. 3-5 years of experience in a manager role, including customer service experience. Experience in a veterinary hospital or equine/mixed animal hospital setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus. Please follow the link below to apply: https://nva.avature.net/jo bs?jobId=6074&source=State+VMA+Job+Board &tags=julie.bradford. Pet Center Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our team. As a member of our team, you will be busy working with our three doctors to provide exceptional care for our dedicated clients. Prior experience with anesthesia, surgery, lab work, blood draws and radiology a must. You should have an outgoing personality, work well with others, and communicate efficiently. Send resumes to contact@ petcenterltd.com Westwood Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, compassionate veterinary technician to join our team. The applicant must share our love, respect and compassion for dogs and cats, be able to accomplish assigned duties while keeping pet restraint to a minimum, and have strong but easy going client and staff interaction skills. This position requires surgery and dental experience. We place high value on empathy, a caring touch, technical expertise with attention to detail, and teamwork. We are a busy four-doctor AAHA practice. We have digital XR, digital dental XR, an IM3 dental unit, IDEXX in-house labs (cbc, chemistry and automated urinalysis equipment) and a GE LOGIQ 2 ultrasound unit. We acknowledge the importance of a good work-life balance and strive to schedule accordingly. Benefits include a 401K program, paid continuing education, supplemental insurance, paid holidays, personal days and a personal pet discount. Our employment application and information about our hospital can be found at: http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/front-page/ forms-2/job-application-form/ Family Owned Clinic Seeking Full-Time & PartTime Technicians. At Summit Veterinary Services, you’re not just a team member, you’re a part of 34

the family. Licensed and non-licensed animal-loving veterinary technicians are invited to apply by submitting a resume, career goals and interests to Dr. Dean Bates at SummitVet@aol.com. Summit Veterinary Services has been proudly serving mid-Missouri for more than 25 years in the quaint town of Holts Summit, Missouri, only minutes from the state’s capital – Jefferson City, and located a short drive from the Midwest’s premier lake resort destination, Lake of the Ozarks, and the college town of Columbia. Holts Summit, which is packed with opportunities for local outdoor activities and wildlife exploration, is only 85 miles from St. Louis, home to the Gateway Arch, Cardinals Baseball, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, a world-famous zoo, botanical gardens, and much more. In 2020, Summit Veterinary Services expanded the practice with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art 6,000 square-foot facility, enhancing the clinic’s ability to care for patients by increasing capacity for boarding, surgery, and patient care, including in-house digital radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostics. To learn more about Summit Veterinary Services, visit www.summitveterinaryservices.com.

Items for Sale Eight SS shoreline cages. 24″ wide, 18″ inches high, and 28″ deep. Very Clean, like new, configured in 2X8 bank with side panels One Burton ceiling mount surgical lamp. An Abaxis blood chemistry machine and an Abaxis hematology machine. Other miscellaneous items available. Email orientmb@yahoo.com or call (314) 954-1151 for prices and photos. Dr. Leslie Reed. Located at Hillsboro, MO.63050 For Sale: LX-20SP Novapulse Surgical CO2 Laser System. In good working condition. Smoke evacuation system included. Owner retiring. $2500 or best offer. Contact: Linda Scorse,DVM 4pawzagility@gmail.com 417-437-6019

Businesses For Sale/Lease Mixed animal practice in business for 38 years located just minutes from beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Could easily transition to large, small or a specialty practice. Great established clientele. This is a complete package deal equipment and supplies sell with practice. Digital xray, Vetscan Chemistry & CBC Analyzer, complete dental cleaning station with drill , Eazi Scan Ultrasound, Chutes, Calving, surgical equipment, supplies ect. Building is located on Hwy 5 on 3 acres with option of purchasing additional. Has a 2 bedroom apartment upstairs move in ready! For more details and information, please contact Kaslyn Marriott 573-746-1925 chapmanclinic@att.net For Sale: Twenty year established, exclusively small animal practice. Vet-test Chemistry and Digital X-ray equipment, Shor-line cages. Free standing 3000 square foot building on 1.2 acres. New roof 2021. Room to expand for large animal and or grooming and boarding. Located in small Southwest Missouri town, thirty minutes from Springfield, Missouri. Call: 1-417-771-7512 for more information. Beautiful pink granite, 3 bedroom home and clinic on almost 5 acres in rural Jackson, Missouri. Nestled in a wooded acreage sitting on a major highway into town, this home has its own private well, new roof and septic. The 1950’s style ranch home has a full basement, and a 40X60 clinic next door with ceramic brick tile walls. Call (573-2432000), leave message.. $375,000.

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Families, friends, clients and colleagues can now honor a veterinarian for their admirable life’s work. It’s easy! Contact a few other interested persons to honor the veterinarian of your choice. If you like, the MVMF office can help you with a letter writing campaign. Or you may simply wish to contribute the $500.00 minimum donation to honor the veterinarian you choose. Call 573-636-8737 for information. The Honoree’s picture and name will be placed on the Veterinary Honor Roll display in the MVMF’s Veterinary Museum. They receive a recognition plaque at an induction ceremony at the Foundation’s Museum, and their biography will be archived in the museum’s historical records. Sponsoring an outstanding veterinarian to the Veterinary Honor Roll is a special way to support the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation and its programs and at the same time show your appreciation for a special veterinarian. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. The nominee must meet these guidelines: 1) Has held a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree for at least 10 years. 2) Is an MVMA member or has held appropriate membership throughout their career. 3) Has demonstrated leadership in their community and/or profession. 4) Must be sponsored by a current MVMA member. 5) Any nomination is subject to approval by the MVMF MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNboard. In extraordinary circumstances, the board may 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 suspend aspects of these guidelines. 573-636-8737 • mvma@movma.org • www.movma.org

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Classifieds

2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors

USDA: Surveillance Framework for Zoonotic Diseases

Foundation Update

AVMA House of Delegates Report

Associate Member News Briefs

MVMA Is Back at the Fair

Is Your Bucket Empty?

Happenings: MVMA People and Events

Are We In a Veterinary Workforce Crisis?