MVMA Quarterly - Fall 2023

Fall

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. Matt Silvius

President

Dr. Kacie Ulhorn

President-Elect

Dr. David Wilson

Vice President

Dr. Shelia Taylor

Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Edward Migneco

Board Chair

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Dr. Kenton Morgan

Northwest District Delegate

Dr. Jeffrey Sparks

North Central District Delegate

Dr. Laura Moon

Northeast District Delegate

Dr. Christi Belew

Kansas City District Delegate

Dr. Jessica Stroupe

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. Sean Byrd

Southeast District Delegate

Dr. Chuck Barry

AVMA Delegate

Dr. Carol Ryan

AVMA Alternate Delegate

Dr. Leah Cohn (Interim Ex-officio)

MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Chuck Lemme (Ex-officio)

AVMA District 7 Representative

Dr. Cliff Miller (Ex-officio)

MVMA Legislative Chair

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS (Ex-officio)

MVTA Legislative Chair

Brody Brown, Student Board Member

AT-LARGE DELEGATES

Dr. Lynn Martin • Dr. Sarah Reinkemeyer

Dr. Jason Nickell

STAFF

Julie Braun

Executive Director

Brette Frank

Member Relations & Event Manager

Jessie Schulte

Bookkeeper

Lizzie Benke

Digital Communications & Program Coordinator

Kim Ralston

Director of Print Communications

Michelle Gentges

Executive Assistant

Dawn Felger

Member Data Specialist

Lori Muhlenbruch

District Coordinator

Like most cats, our cover kitty knows how to soak up the last bit of warmth before the winter chill.

Warmth comes in many forms, and one of those is the friendship you’ll find at the upcoming MVMA convention.

It’s a great way to get out of the clinic, take a break, and meet up with old (and new) colleagues while receiving excellent 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.

Hope to see you in January enjoying the warmth of fellowship at the 2024 MVMA Convention!

From the President

It’s amazing how time flies when you are busy! My summers revolve around kid’s sports, family vacations, and the busy season at the clinics. Hopefully all of you endured your busy summers as we make our way into the fall season.

Matthew Silivius, DVM

This year for me with the MVMA has really been highlighted by a couple of our members and I wanted to point out some of the work that has been done for the organization. Dr. Cliff Miller and Dr. Carolyn Henry have both gone above and beyond for our profession and our organization.

It wasn’t until I entered the executive board that I realized how much Dr. Miller works behind the scenes to protect our professional interests in the state of Missouri. Cliff has

served as the MVMA president and continues to serve our organization as the Legislative Chair. He is constantly monitoring new bills that enter the state legislation, taking time in some instances to leave his busy clinic to travel to Jefferson City to meet with local leaders. He is always quick to jump on a zoom call with the executive board to help guide recommendations on how to move forward with bills that could impact our profession.

Dr. Carolyn Henry recently announced her decision to step down as the Dean of the Veterinary School. Working with her over the past few years has been a joy. She’s an inspirational leader, being the first woman to be the Dean. She made significant commitments to the MVMA by approving all of the faculty veterinarians for MVMA membership. Her greatest accomplishment, in my opinion, was being the Dean that received

From the Secretary-Treasurer

Growth

There is an old saying: “it is a good thing that puppies, kittens, and babies are cute; otherwise, we’d kill them”. I can attest to this as I have had a new Corgi puppy this last year. But why is this saying true? It’s simple because they have not yet grown up. There are many definitions of growth. In biology, growth is one of the hallmarks of all living things. Seeds become seedlings that give rise to mature plants capable of reproducing more seeds. Puppies, kittens, and babies grow up to become dogs, cats and adults. Growth defines the physical characteristics as things move towards maturity. It can be measured (things like weight and height) and can be perceived through the senses. Growth does not always take place in a continuous manner. (Anyone had that teenager that went from 5 foot nothing to 6 foot 1 inch seemingly overnight?) And yet, there are those benchmarks that seemingly every entity meets at some point during growth.

Can non-living things grow? Absolutely. We all want our money to grow. (Too bad there are not ‘money’ seeds. Isn’t that kind of like ‘bacon’ seeds?) So we invest our money into portfolios, CDs and the like to grow our money. Certainly as veterinarians we want our practices and our profession to grow. MVMA even has a membership committee that is dedicated to growing our membership. Why do we want these entities to grow? So that we can do more and have even more growth to do more things. Certainly there is nothing wrong with wanting this kind of growth.

What about the individual? Yes, I grew physically from infancy to a toddler to a teenager (much to my parents’ chagrin) and finally to an adult. But was that it? Absolutely not! I am still growing mentally and continue to mature in my thinking. While we are required to keep up with what is going on in veterinary medicine through our continuing education, it is a good thing to acquire new knowledge. It keeps us mentally sharp. Older individuals are encouraged to do mental exercises in order to keep the mind active and going. I recently participated in

$43 million in funding for a diagnostic lab this year. This facility will create a world class diagnostic lab we can all be proud of moving forward. The entire MVMA board is proud to have served with her.

These two individuals are just some of the great members we have in the state. They inspire me and our entire MVMA staff to be better leaders. Have a great fall and please reach out if we can assist any of you.

Matthew Silvius, DVM

a MU Extension program called WITS. It was a program that not only challenged me mentally but also made me aware of how I need to keep using the old brain to continue to grow.

So what do you do to keep growing? This past year I got a puppy (and watched her grow), gotten more involved in projects that I enjoy, and went back to work in a practice part time. However, sometimes I also just stop and smell the roses because in order to keep growing, one needs rest as well. I encourage each of you to find those things that help you grow in whatever aspect of growth you need and want. I look forward to seeing you all next January at the annual convention in Columbia. Keep on growing!

Sincerely, your Secretary – Treasurer

Shelia Taylor, D.V.M.

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Happenings...

MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS

MVMA’s 132nd Convention Will Encourage You to “Live Your Dream & Own Your Dream”

The MVMA Convention Planning Committee encourages you to live your dream by advancing your knowledge and skills while networking with fellow members. This year’s meeting will be held January 25-28, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo.

Register for the full convention or any single day or days you want to attend. Meals are included with full registration.

Full registration (Thursday-Sunday) encompasses 24 contiguous CE hours across multiple tracks covering companion animal, food animal, equine, soft skills, special interest, practice management, and technician.

Multiple labs will be conducted on bovine, equine and avian. In addition, a tactile response course and Insights Communication Assessment are all available for those pre-registered.

See the schedule of continuing education programs included in the convention registration booklet mailed inside the winter issue of the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly Magazine in November. Online convention information and online registration coming soon at www.movmaconvention.com

While attending the convention, be sure 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.

Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including black vultures, small ruminants, MU basic science review, and small-animal presentations. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance and BQA Certification, as well as, the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects. Note: All USDA accreditations will take place on Thursday.

Thursday is also packed with committee meetings, and meetings of the MVMA Executive Board and the Foundation Board.

Friday night fun 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. Purchase a ticket by December 15 to be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing.

During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent and a live auction. New this year is the Foundation’s Amazon Wishlist. See page 27 for more information and a QR code. If you have items you wish to donate for this auction, please email Lizzie at lbenke@movma.org to plan for pick-up or drop off.

Also on Friday, you’ll want to attend the MVMA Student-Vet Networking event. CVM students (mostly 1st and 2nd-year classes) and veterinarians meet and greet

to match up for mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future post-graduation employment.

Saturday begins with the Annual General Membership Meeting and Breakfast. Come early to take part in the business of your association. Join us and our keynote speaker, Betsy Charles, DVM after the General Membership Meeting and Breakfast on Saturday morning.

Elizabeth “Betsy” Charles, DVM, MA combines a wide variety of professional experiences with her love of veterinary medicine in order to help others be the best they can be. She graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She joined a performance horse practice as an associate veterinarian and then, after 3 years, served as their Imaging Center Director for another 3 years.

One of her main areas of interest is generational diversity as it applies to veterinary medicine and she has spoken on this topic at veterinary colleges around the country, various state veterinary medical association meetings, the AAEP National Convention, and the North American Veterinary Conference. She has been involved with the Veterinary Leadership Experience as a speaker and facilitator for 9 years and is now the Executive Director of The Veterinary Leadership Institute.

In addition to Dr. Charles keynote address, she will provide continuing education workshops throughout the day on Saturday, as well as, a equine lab on Sunday.

Graduates10 years or less out, you’re in luck! Saturday evening you will have a small group experience with Dr. Betsy Charles during the MVMA Early Career Forum. Recent graduates are invited to a reception/forum to network and share experiences with each other and hear a plethora of real-life knowledge and experiences in this laidback forum with Dr. Charles.

Later on Saturday, DVM students are invited to gather for a mixer to ask questions of early career veterinarians in a round-table event.

Betsy Charles, DVM, MA

For Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff: Throughout the weekend, veterinary technicians will have the ability to attend the same continuing education sessions as veterinarians, as well as, a technician track on Sunday. Technicians are invited to attend the MVTA Reception on Saturday evening with swag and refreshments. Saturday evening’s events are the highlight of the weekend. Start out with an MVMA members reception and get ready to attend the infamous MVMA Awards Ceremony where presentations are made to highlight some of the unsung heroes in the profession. Stick around after the awards ceremony for fellowship with family, friends, and colleagues. A meal is available with a purchased ticket but not required for the awards presentations. It is included with full registration if selected on the registration form.

Sunday continues with the MVMA/MU-CVM Breakfast with the College and another half-day of lectures and multiple labs. The MVMA hopes this weekend helps you explore new possibilities in your profession with events planned to bring the best of veterinary medicine to our members and fun events for your enjoyment. Mark January 25-28 on your calendar.

Dr. Leah Cohn Named Interim Dean of University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

By Tracey Berry, MU-CVM Communications

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Latha Ramchand announced today that Leah Cohn has been named interim dean for the MU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Cohn previously served as the interim associate dean for academic and student affairs in the CVM. The appointment was effective Aug. 1. Cohn earned a bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee and then undertook specialty training and earned a doctoral degree at North Carolina State University. She is a board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine and has been section chief of small animal internal medicine at the MU Veterinary Health Center for more than 15 years. She also served as associate chair for the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from 2008 until 2022.

Cohn is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading researchers on the tick-borne disease Cytauxzoon felis, commonly known as bobcat fever.

A national search for a permanent dean will begin right away with plans to name a permanent dean by the start of the spring 2024 semester.

Dr. Cliff Miller Awarded MU-

CVM Dean’s Impact Award

On Wednesday, May 31st, Dean Emeritus Carolyn Henry presented Dr. Cliff Miller, a member of the CVM class of 2000, with a Dean’s Impact Award at his clinic in Moberly. Dr. Miller has worked to strengthen the bonds between MVMA and the college and was instrumental in securing funding for the VMDL expansion and other capital projects.

Dr. Miller is owner/ practitioner of Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, LLC, Moberly, Mo. He is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in Kansas City, he opened Green Hills Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in Moberly in 2003. The awards, established in 1993, honor faculty, staff and individuals from outside of the college for sustained and significant positive impact on CVM programs.

In Memory

Kevin G. Dooley, DVM

Hartsburg, Mo.

Passed Away: July 15, 2023

Survived by his wife, Judy and three daughters; Katie, Laura and Debbie

Robert Wray “Bob” Leech, DVM

Higginsville, Mo.

Passed Away: August 1, 2023

Survived by his daughters; Kristan and Tammy.

Patricia J. Luedders, DVM

Columbia, Mo.

Passed Away: July 1, 2023

Survived by her two sons and a daughter.

Dr. Carolyn Henry with Dr. Cliff Miller.

Making Friends at the Fair!

It was a fun time at the fair with MVMA members making new friends with lots of questions at the association’s booth during the Missouri State Fair, August 10-20 in Sedalia, Mo. Almost 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 and encouraging children that they can be a veterinarian, too. Something new this year was a “Future Veterinarian” photo backdrop where fairgoers could take a memory home with them. 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, coloring pages, 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 Veterinary Museum.

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

Paul Smith, Burton Schauf, Greg Houtsma, Bruce Whittle, Steve Nickell, Dave Wilson, Ken White, Dennis Weaver, Shelia Taylor & “Lizzy” (Pembroke Welsh Corgi), Karen Campbell, Charlotte Rathert, Taylor Woods, Ken Vroman, Linda Hickam, Philip Falch, Chuck Barry, David Hopson, Linda Scorse & “Lisa” (Border Collie), David Rybolt, Susan Sczepanski & “Barclay” (Lab Mix), Barry Stuart, Lynne Keyes, Roy Davis & “Mollie” (Blue Heeler/Aust. Shepherd Mix), Lonnie Blum, Mel Falk, M. Bill Jones, Terry Mitchel, Kitty Barnett, Mark Bock, Tony Martin, Clark Fobian, Rodney Chapman, Erica Nowlin, Tom Rose, Michael Pfander & “Ramsey” (Native American Indian Dog), Sally Burd, Debbie

A great big thank you to all of our members who helped this year.

Think about joining us at next year’s fair. August 8-18, 2024

Leach and Chad McNeal.

From left: Dr. Clark Fobian, Dr. Tom Blumhorst, Kathy Blumhorst, Dr. Cliff Miller, Rita Fobian, Julie Braun, and Dr. Leah Cohn during the annual Governor’s Breakfast at the fair.

Lana Braun gives “Lizzy” a gentle scratching during her time visiting the MVMA booth.

Dr. Barry Stuart, Dr. Susan Sczepanski with “Barclay’, and MU-CVM veterinary students, Gracie McIntosh and Kaelyn Johnson.

All smiles...Dr. Charlotte Rathert and Dr. Shelia Taylor (with “Lizzy”) visit with fairgoers during their shift.

Something new at the fair was the “Future Veterinarian” photo backdrop at the booth. A big hit with the kids.

House of Delegates Report

By Chuck Barry, DVM and Carol Ryan, DVM

AVMA Convention • July 13-14, 2023 • Denver, Colorado

Your AVMA House of Delegates met in Denver Colorado, July 13 - 14 to conduct the business of the AVMA. Your AVMA is now over 102,000 members strong and continues to work to enhance member benefits and support and strengthen our profession.

The HOD deliberated over one house manual change, nine resolutions, and two Veterinary Information Forum topics Resolutions and Results:

Resolution 10—Safeguarding Care for Animals with Veterinarian-Led Teams This resolution was adopted as amended.

Resolution 11—Supersede Policy on Canine Devocalization This resolution was adopted.

Resolution 12—Revised Policy on Docking of Lambs’ Tails. This resolution was adopted as amended.

Resolution 13—Revised Policy on Tail Docking of Cattle. This resolution was adopted.

Resolution 14—New Policy on Sheep and Goat Castration This resolution was referred back to Board of Directors for further consideration by the Animal Welfare Committee.

Resolution 15—New Policy on Sheep and Goat Disbudding and Dehorning. This resolution was referred back to Board of Directors for further consideration by the Animal Welfare Committee.

Resolution 16—Revised Policy on Physical Restraint of Animals This resolution was adopted as amended.

Resolution 17—New Policy on Canine Hybrids. This resolution was adopted as amended.

Resolution 18 – Statement to the Profession. This resolution was adopted as amended. Missouri supported the actions on all of these amendments.

VIF Topics and Results.

VIF Topic—Spectrum of Care: The Why and Barriers to Implementation This VIF topic was referred to the Board of Directors for consideration on the following actions: additional investigation, collaboration with stakeholders, coping potential research needs, consideration of development policy or position statements, and member resource development.

VIF Topic—Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine: The Greening of Veterinary Workplaces

This VIF topic was referred to the BOD to develop a best

practice list regarding sustainability, explore collaboration with other One Health stakeholders and academic institutions regarding sustainability, develop a Sustainable Practices Certificate, review internal processes and systems of AVMA to increase sustainability.

Elections

Vice President: No election, Jennifer Quamen enters 2nd year as VP

President Elect: Sandra Faeh Butler was voted as AVMA next President Elect.

House Advisory Committee: Juan Amierio, Lindy O’Neal, Theresa Killiher, and Doug McIinnis ran for the HAC vacancies. All four candidates were voted into the HAC position.

Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents – Microbiology: Melissa Bourgeois

Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents - Private Clinical Practice Predominately Equine: Steven Dow

Council on Public Health – Human Health: Sara McReynolds

Council on Public Health – Animal Health: Sara Margrey, ONE VACANCY REMAINS

Council on Research – Private Clinical Practice: Miles Theurer

Council on Research – Veterinary Medical Research: Kathryn Shelton, Philippe Baneux, Charley Cull, Mila Kundu

Council on Veterinary Service – Private Practice –Predominately Equine: Barbara Crabbe

Council on Veterinary Service – Private Practice –Predominately Food Animal: Lacy Fahrmeier

Campaign Announcements

President Elect: Michal Bailey announced his candidacy for President Elect.

Vice President: Elisabeth Boggier & Gary Marshal announced their candidacy for Vice President.

Treasurer Report

AVMA Treasurer, Arnie Goldman, is finishing his tenure as treasurer. Jon Pennell will take over as treasurer at the end of this meeting. Dr. Goldman offered a 6-year snapshot since he took office in 2017. Since that time, AVMA has experienced an increase in non-dues revenue, up 54% or $7million dollars. In that same time, AVMA grew total revenue by 34% or 12.7million. Membership grew by 12% or nearly 11k members

The AVMA‘s current operating net income is 2.7MM, broken down into an investment revenue of 9.8MM and approved strategic initiatives of 2.2MM with a total impact

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Veterinary student Student Basic Protection, Complimentary Life & Professional Liability

Thinking about what’s next Retirement, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Care

Associate veterinarian

Professional Liability, License Defense, Disability

For your life outside of the practice

Life, Home, Auto, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness

Practice owner Workers’ Compensation, Employment Practices Liability, Property and General Liability, Professional Overhead Expense

Upcoming CE & Events

September

2023

30 2023 MVTA Fall Conference at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO. This event is FREE for MVTA members and includes 5 hours of CE. Please visit our website at https://movta.org for more details

October 2023

6-8 12th Annual Missouri Veterinary Trail Ride & Continuing Education. 3 hours of CE. Held at Panther Creek Trailrides & Campground, 379 Humphrey Creek Rd., Tuscumbia, Missouri 65082. Go to movma.org Upcoming Events section for more information and to register.

15 MU-College of Veterinary Medicine White Coat Ceremony. To be held at Missouri Theatre, Columbia, Mo.

January 2024

25-28 132nd MVMA Annual Convention. Held at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. Over 24 hours of CE available for veterinarians and technicians to choose from. Watch for Registration Book to be included in the Winter issue of the Quarterly Magazine.

January 25-28

MVMA Annual Convention

132nd MVMA Annual Convention. Held at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. One-day registration available. Continuing education, exhibit hall, Awards Banquet, MVMA Drawing and Silent Auction. Watch for Registration Book to be included in the Winter issue of the Quarterly Magazine.

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on overall bottom line loss of 9.3MM. This loss was driven exclusively by investment non-performance. AVMA programming with continue as normal since AVMA keeps 100% operating revenue for 12 months in reserve. The 2023 projected net operating income is 958k, investment revenue 5.8MM, approved strategic initiatives 3.0MM, with a projected total impact on overall bottom line 2.8MM in the black. If projections prove accurate, the total impact will be far better than that.

Governmental Relations Division

Combating xylazine act: The AVMA supported the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act which would help combat the emergency threat posed by illicit xylazine while protecting veterinary access to this important animal sedative. The bill’s provisions would equip law enforcement with additional tools to stop xylazine trafficking while maintaining veterinary ability to legitimately use xylazine.

Federal advocacy overview:

- Rural Veterinary Workforce Act: VMLRP under a new name. Under tax extender package

- Farm bill: Discussions are heating up surrounding this bill, specifically the re-authorization for animal health lab network, national animal defense preparedness response program, veterinary services grant program and a number of research programs.

- Heathy Dog Importation Act: The goal will be to get this like to see this get folded into farm bill.

- Appropriations: AVMA has been successful for obtaining funds for programs and maintaining funding rather than taking cuts.

AVMA Ambassador Program: A great way to encourage engagement. This program connects veterinarians directly with members of Congress, mobilizing local, individual leaders. Ambassadors visit with lawmakers in their home state, building and nurturing relationships and ensuring that legislators hear directly from constituent veterinarians about issues that are important to the profession.

AVMA Legislative Fly In: This was a very successful Fly-In. The AVMA regularly hosts legislative fly-in events that bring veterinarians and veterinary students to Washington, D.C., for hands-on advocacy experience. Participants receive in-depth briefings about the top policy issues affecting veterinary medicine and meet with their members of Congress to advocate on those issues. These important events ensure that the voice of the veterinary profession is amplified on Capitol Hill.

PAC Update

Fondly nicknamed the Professional Advocacy Committee, the AVMA PAC enjoyed more contributions and contributors allowing the 2021-2022 election cycle to be the best yet. However, only 2% of AVMA membership donates. This is a low number compared to other large associations (Like ADA), which typically boast a 10-20% donation rate. WE can do better. Within the last election cycle $205,000 was given to members of congress. AVMA would like to remind you that we are not buying votes, rather we are buying access to a space where we can deliver our message.

Trust Update

The AVMA Trust has been serving members for over 6 decades offering protection for students, personal coverage for members and family, and now with 3 important programs for practice owners and practices of all sizes including group health care, retirement, voluntary employee benefits such as life insurance. The Trust is now offering webinars covering a wide range of topics such as the importance of record keeping, avoiding medication errors, obtaining owner consent, cyberbullying and many more.

PACCARB Update

An update was presented to the HOD regarding the Presidential advisory council on combating on antibiotic resistance bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is a complex interconnected problem that requires a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. The federal government’s response to combat bacterial resistance has been to create the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019.

The AVMA House of Delegates meeting will meet next in early January of 2024 in Chicago Illinois, in conjunction with the Veterinary Leadership Conference. The 2024 AVMA conference will be in Austin, June19-21.

If you have questions regarding AVMA policies or services, please feel free to contact either of your Missouri AVMA Delegates!

Chuck Barry, DVM Carol Ryan, DVM chuck.barry63@gmail.com rhodesgang@yahoo.com

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Animal Chiropractic Practioner

Bill Effective August 28, 2023

Senate Bill 157 – Page 36-42; 236-247

This bill defines an Animal Chiropractic Practitioner as someone who is a licensed veterinarian or a person who is licensed by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and is certified by a veterinary chiropractic organization. Allows a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) to practice animal chiropractic (as defined in 331.020 (1)(b) and 340.200 (3) (b)) on animals without supervision AFTER receiving a referral from the veterinarian with a current veterinaryclient-patient relationship as defined in the Mo. Veterinary Practice Act.

The referring veterinarian may limit the number of visits or length of treatment at the time of the referral or after consultation with the DC.

This bill authorizes the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to refuse to issue a permit or license to a chiropractor if the chiropractor has engaged in the practice of animal chiropractic without a patient referral from a licensed veterinarian with a current veterinarian-client-patient.

MVMF Museum Helps Spread the Word About Veterinary Medicine

Each year, the MVMF Veterinary Museum of Missouri is a landing spot for schools, groups and others looking for a glimpse into the history of veterinary medicine. The museum has had visitors from across the U.S., as well as, Europe and Asia. Stop by the next time you’re in Jefferson City!

Mrs. Poindexter and her 5th & 6th grade classes along with 9 parents from St. Joseph Catholic School, Martinsburg, MO visited the museum in May. (Photo by Deidre Mueller, Museum Tour Guide)

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Dosing Schedule:

Precautions:

Afoxolaner, one of the ingredients in NexGard® PLUS, is a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures. Seizures have been reported in dogs receiving isoxazoline class drugs, even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.

Treatment with fewer than six monthly doses after the last exposure to mosquitoes has not been evaluated and may not provide complete heartworm prevention.

Prior to administration of NexGard® PLUS, dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection. At the discretion of the veterinarian, infected dogs should be treated with an adulticide to remove adult heartworms. NexGard® PLUS is not effective against adult D. immitis.

The safe use of NexGard® PLUS in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated.

Adverse Reactions:

In a field safety and effectiveness study, NexGard® PLUS was administered to dogs for the prevention of heartworm disease. The study included a total of 272 dogs (134 administered NexGard® PLUS and 138 administered active control) treated once monthly for 11 treatments. Over the 330-day study period, all observations of potential adverse reactions were recorded. The most frequent reactions reported in the NexGard® PLUS group are presented in the following table.

In a well-controlled US field study consisting of 120 dogs administered NexGard® PLUS and 124 administered an active control, no dogs treated with NexGard® PLUS tested positive for heartworm disease. All dogs treated with NexGard® PLUS were negative for D. immitis antigen and blood microfilariae at study completion on Day 330.

Flea Treatment and Prevention:

In a well-controlled laboratory study, NexGard® PLUS demonstrated ≥99.8% effectiveness against adult fleas 24 hours after weekly infestations for one month.

In a separate well-controlled laboratory study, afoxolaner alone began to kill fleas four hours after initial administration and demonstrated >99% effectiveness at eight hours.

In an additional well-controlled laboratory study, afoxolaner alone demonstrated 100% effectiveness against adult fleas 24 hours post-infestation for 35 days and was ≥93% effective at 12 hours post-infestation through Day 21 and on Day 35. On Day 28, afoxolaner alone was 81.1% effective 12 hours post-infestation. Dogs in both the afoxolaner-treated and control groups that were infested with fleas on Day -1 generated flea eggs at 12 and 24 hours post-treatment (0-11 eggs and 1-17 eggs in the afoxolaner-treated dogs, and 4-90 eggs and 0-118 eggs in the control dogs, at 12 and 24 hours, respectively). At subsequent evaluations post-infestation, fleas from dogs in the afoxolaner-treated group were essentially unable to produce any eggs (0-1 eggs), while fleas from dogs in the control group continued to produce eggs (1-141 eggs).

In a 90-day US field study conducted in households with existing flea infestations of varying severity, the effectiveness of afoxolaner alone against fleas on the Day 30, 60, and 90 visits compared with baseline was 98.0%, 99.7%, and 99.9%, respectively.

Collectively, the data from the four studies (three laboratory and one field) demonstrate that NexGard® PLUS kills fleas before they can lay eggs, thus preventing subsequent flea infestations after the start of treatment of existing flea infestations.

Tick Treatment and Control:

One dog in the NexGard® PLUS group was reported to exhibit muscle tremors along with nausea and depression for one day after the Day 0 treatment. The dog remained in the study and muscle tremors were not reported after any subsequent treatments.

Contact Information:

For a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or to report suspected adverse drug events, contact Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. at 1-888-637-4251 or www.nexgardforpets.com.

For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or www.fda.gov/reportanimalae.

Clinical Pharmacology:

Mode of Action:

NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) contains the three active pharmaceutical ingredients afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel (as pamoate salt).

In well-controlled laboratory studies, afoxolaner alone demonstrated >97% effectiveness against Dermacentor variabilis, >94% effectiveness against Ixodes scapularis, and >93% effectiveness against Rhipicephalus sanguineus, 48 hours post-infestation, for one month. At 72 hours postinfestation, NexGard® PLUS demonstrated ≥97% effectiveness against Amblyomma americanum for one month.

Intestinal Nematode Treatment and Control:

Elimination of adult roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina) and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala) was demonstrated in well-controlled laboratory studies.

Target Animal Safety:

Margin of Safety:

*As pamoate salt.

NexGard® PLUS can be administered with or without food. Care should be taken to ensure that the dog consumes the complete dose and that part of the dose is not lost or refused. If a dose is missed, administer NexGard® PLUS and resume a monthly dosing schedule.

Heartworm Prevention:

NexGard® PLUS should be administered at monthly intervals year-round or, at a minimum, administration should start within one month of the dog’s first seasonal exposure to mosquitoes and should continue at monthly intervals until at least six months after the dog’s last exposure (see Effectiveness). When replacing another monthly heartworm preventive product, the first dose of NexGard® PLUS should be given within a month of the last dose of the former medication.

Flea Treatment and Prevention:

NexGard® PLUS should be administered year-round at monthly intervals or started at least one month before fleas become active. To minimize the likelihood of flea reinfestation, it is important to treat all animals within a household with an approved flea control product.

Tick Treatment and Control:

NexGard® PLUS should be administered year-round at monthly intervals or started at least one month before ticks become active.

Intestinal Nematode Treatment and Control:

NexGard® PLUS treats and controls adult hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Uncinaria stenocephala) and roundworms (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina). For the treatment of adult hookworm and roundworm infections, NexGard® PLUS should be administered as a single dose. Monthly use of NexGard® PLUS will control any subsequent infections. Dogs may be exposed to and can become infected with hookworms and roundworms throughout the year, regardless of season or climate.

Contraindications:

There are no known contraindications for the use of NexGard® PLUS.

Warnings:

Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, contact a physician for treatment advice. Keep NexGard® PLUS in a secure location out of the reach of dogs, cats, and other animals to prevent accidental ingestion or overdose.

Afoxolaner is a member of the isoxazoline family, shown to bind at a binding site to inhibit insect and acarine ligand-gated chloride channels, in particular those gated by the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby blocking pre- and postsynaptic transfer of chloride ions across cell membranes. Prolonged afoxolaner-induced hyperexcitation results in uncontrolled activity of the central nervous system and death of insects and acarines. The selective toxicity of afoxolaner between insects and acarines and mammals may be inferred by the differential sensitivity of the insects and acarines’ GABA receptors versus mammalian GABA receptors.

Moxidectin is an endectocide in the macrocyclic lactone class. Moxidectin acts by interfering with chloride channel-mediated neurotransmission in susceptible parasites, which results in paralysis and death of the parasite Pyrantel is a nematocide belonging to the tetrahydropyrimidine class. Pyrantel acts as a depolarizing, neuromuscular-blocking agent in susceptible parasites, causing paralysis and death or expulsion of the parasite.

Pharmacokinetics:

Following a single oral administration of a near-final formulation of NexGard® PLUS (at mean doses of 3.9 mg/kg afoxolaner, 18.8 mcg/kg moxidectin, and 7.8 mg/kg pyrantel pamoate) in fed and fasted Beagle dogs (10 to 21 months of age), afoxolaner and moxidectin were more rapidly absorbed in the fasted state with a time to maximum concentration (Tmax) of 2 to 3 hours.

The afoxolaner mean maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax) in the fed and fasted states were 1610 and 2200 ng/mL (CV=33 and 16%) and the moxidectin mean Cmax values were 11.1 and 15.5 ng/mL (CV=39 and 24%), respectively. The area under the curve (AUC) for afoxolaner and moxidectin were similar between fed and fasted states. Post-dose pyrantel plasma concentrations were quantifiable out to 24 hours.

Following six oral administrations of NexGard® PLUS at 1, 3, and 5X the maximum exposure dose of 5 mg/kg, 24 mcg/kg, and 10 mg/kg afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel pamoate, respectively, every 28 days in 8-week-old Beagle dogs, afoxolaner and moxidectin Tmax ranged from 2 to 6 hours. The observed mean Cmax and AUC at steady state in the 1X dose group were 2230 ng/mL and 19000 days*ng/mL for afoxolaner and 14.8 ng/mL and 55.2 days*ng/mL for moxidectin, respectively. Based on mean Cmin, afoxolaner and moxidectin accumulated by less than 4-fold at steady state. Afoxolaner and moxidectin exposure increased in a dose proportional manner between the 1X and 3X dose groups but was less than dose proportional in the 5X dose group. Pyrantel pamoate is poorly absorbed into systemic circulation. Pyrantel pamoate is intended to remain in the gastrointestinal tract to allow effective concentrations to be delivered to gastrointestinal nematodes.

Effectiveness:

Heartworm Prevention:

In two well-controlled laboratory studies, NexGard® PLUS was 100% effective against induced D. immitis infections when administered for six consecutive months.

NexGard® PLUS was administered orally at 1, 3, and 5X the maximum exposure doses at approximately 28-day intervals for six treatments to 8-week-old Beagle puppies. Dogs in the control group were sham-dosed. There were no clinically relevant, treatment-related effects on body weights, food consumption, clinical pathology (hematology, coagulation, serum chemistry, and urinalysis), gross pathology, histopathology, organ weights, or ophthalmic examinations. Mild, self-limiting diarrhea (with and without blood) was possibly related to treatment, as there were more incidences in the NexGard® PLUS groups than the control group throughout the study, including within 48 hours after treatment.

Avermectin-Sensitive Collie Safety:

NexGard® PLUS was administered orally at 1, 3, and 5X the maximum label dose to MDR1-deficient Collies once on Day 0, with a second administration to the 1X group on Day 28. Dogs in the control group were sham-dosed on Days 0 and 28. No clinical signs of avermectin toxicity were noted in any dog at any time during the study. Vomiting was observed in some dogs in the 3X and 5X groups and resolved without treatment. Diarrhea, with or without blood, was observed in some dogs in all of the NexGard® PLUS groups and resolved without treatment.

Heartworm-Positive Safety:

NexGard® PLUS was administered orally at 1X and 3X the maximum exposure doses at approximately 28-day intervals for three treatments to Beagle dogs with adult heartworm infections and circulating microfilariae. Dogs in the control group were sham-dosed. Diarrhea was observed in one dog in the 1X group and in three dogs in the 3X group, and vomiting was observed in two dogs in the 3X group. No signs of avermectin toxicity were observed at any time during the study. There were no clinical signs associated with death of the microfilariae observed in any of the dogs.

Field Safety:

In a well-controlled field study, NexGard® PLUS was used concurrently with other medications such as vaccines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anesthetics, sedatives, analgesics, steroids, anthelmintics, antiemetics, and antipruritics. No adverse reactions were associated with the concurrent use of NexGard® PLUS and other medications.

How Supplied:

NexGard® PLUS is available in five strengths of beef-flavored soft chewables formulated according to the weight of the dog (see Dosage and Administration). Each chewable size is available in color-coded packages of 1, 3, or 6 chewables.

Storage Information:

Store in original package at or below 25°C (77°F) with excursions permitted up to 40°C (104°F).

Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-554

Marketed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth, GA 30096

NEXGARD® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health France, used under license.

©2022 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. All rights reserved. US-PET-0084-2023-V2.

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Rev. 09/2022

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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 must be MSFQAP and BQA-certified by February 2024. Veterinarians are certified by MVMA MSFQAP in-person or online training. Producers are MSFQAP-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.

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A Message to Our MSFQAP Veterinarians

Dear MSFQAP Certified Veterinarians, Thank you for your participation in the Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program. We wish to make you aware a couple changes to the MSFQA Program which were agreed upon by the committee at their January 26, 2023 meeting.

VETERINARIAN BQA REQUIREMENT

Effective: February 1, 2024

We are asking all MSFQAP veterinarians to obtain current BQA certification by February 1, 2024. BQA certification is valid for 3 years and is increasingly being sought by cattle buyers. The committee believes adding the BQA requirement to the MSFQA Program will increase demand for MSFQAP calves, and keep the program at the forefront of the cattle industry. The MVMA office will need your BQA number on file to order tags after February 1, 2024.

If you have completed BQA training in the past 3 years: Please contact the MVMA office and provide them with your certification number. If you do not have your certification number it may be obtained by contacting Sydney at the Missouri Beef Industry Council at sydney@mobeef.com.

If you need to complete BQA training: Training can be completed online at: https://www.bqa.org/. The “Cow/Calf” version of BQA is most relevant the MSFQAP program, but any version will be accepted. Alternatively, BQA training will be offered in person on Thursday January 25 at the 2024 MVMA Convention in Columbia, Mo..

Once you complete BQA training don’t forget to provide your certification number to the MVMA office.

Ultimately the committee intends to require BQA certification of producers participating in the MSFQAP program at some point in the future, however the timeline for implementing this requirement has not been determined.

2. Tag Cost Increase NEW TAG COST

Members: .25 per tag • Non-members: .30 per tag

The price of tags has increased five (5) cents due to the rise in costs. This increase for members and non-members took effect February 1, 2023. The last tag increase was in 2011.

3. Change in Form Submission Requirements

LOT numbers for products used are no longer required on submission forms. The online form has been updated and the carbon copy paper forms will be updated. We will continue to use the forms we have until they run out.

As you know, the goal of the MSFQA Program is to help producers realize the value of the investment they make in raising quality feeder cattle. We hope these changes will keep the MSFQA Program at the forefront of the industry into the future. Thank you for your dedication to this program and making it successful for the veterinarians, producers, and consumers.

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Rena Carlson Elected AVMA President for 2023-24

Dr. Rena Carlson of Idaho, whose wealth of experience in more than 30 years as a veterinarian includes clinical work, practice ownership, service as a university attending veterinarian and academic research, has assumed the presidency of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Carlson, who served as President-elect for the past year, became President on Sunday, July 16 during the AVMA’s annual Convention in Denver, succeeding Dr. Lori Teller. On Friday, the organization’s House of Delegates (HOD) voted Dr. Sandra Faeh of Illinois as President-elect for 2023-2024.

In remarks to the House during Friday’s regular annual session, Dr. Carlson encouraged veterinary leaders to take steps now that will ensure the future success of veterinary colleagues and the profession overall. She called upon fellow veterinarians to create conditions that will continue to remove barriers to wellbeing and facilitate personal growth, professional development, and enhance financial success.

“Adopting a strengths-based approach in our stories and in our collective mindsets not only helps us achieve a higher level of wellbeing and better navigate the challenges we face as individuals,” she said. “It also draws more respect, trust, and interest from those we have taken an oath to serve. And that creates positive ripple effects for generations to come.”

Dr. Carlson also spoke about how the AVMA is helping members and the profession recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The AVMA has been working exhaustively on research and modeling regarding future workforce needs to ensure that the organization has accurate data to inform decisions that will affect generations of veterinarians, patients, and clients.

“As we work to solve these challenges, it’s important to do it the right way, through longterm planning, and with accurate data so that the public and the profession continue to be very wellserved,” she said. “Let’s work together to shape the future we want.”

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News Briefs

One more shot from Axiota Animal Health... Trace minerals are an essential element of the body’s immune system. With weaning time here, many producers will be giving vaccines to help protect against disease. In order for cattle to develop immunity after receiving these vaccines, the body requires proper energy, protein, and trace minerals. Unlike oral drenches, injectable trace minerals are able to reach peak quantities in the blood stream within 8-10 hours after injection assuring that the animal has the proper trace minerals for the body to produce antibodies against the antigens found in the vaccine. This fall make sure to add Multimin® 90, an injectable source of zinc, copper, manganese and selenium, to your protocol to get the most out of your vaccines. For moer information, go to www.multiminusa.com.

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MOVVC Holds Large Animal Rescue Training

Members of the Missouri Volunteer Vet Corps (MOVVC), students and faculty from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, and first-responders from the Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) trained together to learn and practice technical emergency large animal rescue procedures during a weekend operations level course on August 26-27, 2023. The class was held at the BCFPD Training Center and the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s Middlebush Farm. The class included both classroom and hands-on instruction. Faculty instructors from the CVM included Drs. Loren Schultz, Martha Scharf, Kelsey Walker, and Corrine Bromfield. Other DVM instructors included Drs. Keith Branson, Catherine Vogelweid, Bill Jones and Mieke Schotte. Chief Scott Olsen, Asst. Chief Chuck Leake, Operations Bureau Director Doug Westhoff, Clint Walker and Lee Turner were the instructing faculty from the BCFPD.

The course emphasized the importance of working as a team to combine the knowledge of veterinarians in the assessment and care of animals with the technical expertise in rescue methods and equipment that resides within the fire service. There was a large emphasis on how to work safely around animals to minimize the chances of causing injuries to either rescuers or animals. The course covered the following subjects: understanding animal behavior (in normal settings and under stress), humane handling and restraint of large animals, scene incident management & control, understanding rescues that involve water and unstable ground (ex., mud or ice), the use of lifting and hauling equipment, the containment and capture of loose large animals from trailer and transport incidents, emergency first-aid, techniques for field anesthesia, and considerations for & methods of euthanasia.

One Health Lab at MU VMDL Now Offering Rabies Serology Testing

The new One Health Lab Section at the MU VMDL is now offering rabies serology testing: both for pet export purposes (to rabies-controlled countries) and for animal non-export for vaccine titer monitoring. Plans to provide testing for human rabies vaccine monitoring are moving along, look for an announcement for human rabies serology in the coming months.

The need for specialized rabies serology and diagnostic services continues to grow. Prevention of imported rabies into rabies-controlled countries by requiring proof vaccination through rabies serology and defining the breadth of specificity of new rabies monoclonal products for use in rabies post exposure prophylaxis are just two examples of the diverse application of rabies serology testing. Both are being used in the global effort to end human rabies deaths by 2030, a plan by world health partners, WHO-WOAHFAO-GARC, launched a few years ago. Beyond these global efforts, concerns about vaccine reactions in dogs and cats have led to an increased use of rabies serology for booster vaccination decisions. And recent updates to rabies vaccine recommendations by WHO and ACIP (reduced schedules) continue to recommend routine rabies vaccine titer checks for those in occupations (or with hobbies) that bring increased risk of rabies exposure. Supplying prompt and high-quality rabies serology results is the laboratory’s primary goal.

Dr. Susan Moore and her staff, Cassidy Keating and Samantha Pralle, came to MU from KSU CVM Rabies Laboratory where she was the Laboratory Director. Together they bring over 35 years of experience in rabies serology. Dr. Moore started in the KSU Rabies Laboratory as a staff member and earned her MS and Ph.D. Pathobiology degrees while working in the lab. Her previous background in human clinical laboratory science combined with a Ph.D. allowed her to become certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director to oversee both human and animal testing. Dr. Moore serves on various advisory committees and work groups on rabies for WHO, USDA, APHL, and CDC, among others. She has published extensively and given presentations on rabies, serology, vaccines, and control and prevention measures. Rabies control and prevention is an excellent example of the One Health approach.

Dr. Loren Schultz instructing firefighters and veterinary students as they lift a trapped horse (manikin) out of a trench.

The instructors and students of the Boone County Large Animal Rescue course. Great job, all!

HowcanIremainprofitablewithalltheincreasedcosts?

Wejustcompletedanannualvaluationupdateforaclient.Eventhoughtherevenuesofthe practicegrewmorethan$250,000,theexpensesincreasedequallyasmuchandthereforethe profitofthepracticeremainedthesameastheprioryear.Unfortunately,thisresultedina lowerFairMarketValueforthehospital.Thepracticewassimplynotmanagedaswellasthe previousyear(decreaseinprofitpercentage),andthecostofcapitalwentup(risinginterest rates).

Thereisnodoubtthecostofalmosteveryproductandserviceinthemarketplaceisrising. Ourindustryisnodifferent.Productcostsareincreasing.Laborcostsareescalating.Sohow areyougoingtoincrease,oratleastmaintain,yourprofitlevel?

Theonlywaytodothisistopassalongyourincreasedcoststoyourclientsintheformof increasedfees.Historically,veterinarianpracticeownershavebeenreluctanttoraisefees, butnowyouMUSTifyouwanttobeprofitable!

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Areyouatcapacity?Isyourappointmentschedulebookedoutwellinadvance?Areyou turningawaynewclientsandpatients?Ifso,youdefinitelyhaveroomtoincreaseyourfees. Whenyouincreasefees,youmayloseafewofyour“C”and“D”levelclients,theoneswhoare notidealforyourpractice.Thisisok!Youarethenmakingmoreroominyourschedulefor your“A”and“B”clients,theonesyouandyourstaffprefertoworkwith!These“A”and“B” levelclientsbelieveinthevalueyoudeliverforthefeesyoucharge.

Monitoryourprofitabilityclosely!

Now,morethanever,itiscriticalforyoutokeepacloseeyeontheprofitabilityandvalueof yourhospital.Profitscandisappearquicklywithincreasingcosts.Withprofitbeingthe drivingforceofpracticevalue,wewantyoutogrowyourprofitsandthereforethevalueof yourhospital.Wewantyoutoreapthesebenefitswhenitcomestimeforyoutosell.

Haveyouconsideredannualvaluations,liketheoneforourclientmentionedabove?Thisis anexcellentwaytolearnaboutthestrengthsandweaknessesofyourpractice.Howdoyou knowwhattofixifyoudonʼtknowwhatisbrokenornotworking?Giveusacallifyouwant ustodeterminethevalueofyourhospitalandlearnwhatyoucandotoincreaseyour profitabilityandpracticevalue.

Tech Notes from the MoVTA

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 2023 Fall Conference at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO on September 30. This event is FREE for members and includes 5 hours of CE. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please visit our website at https://movta. org/conference-sponsorship-opportunities for more details, or email us at contactus@movta.org.

Have a career opportunity available that you would like us to post for our membership? Just email your job description to us at careercenter@movta.org and we will be happy to post it on our MoVTA Facebook page!

We would like to congratulate the Moberly Area Community College Veterinary Technology Program on receiving initial accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. We are excited to have another top-notch veterinary technology program in Missouri!

Our membership runs from June 1-May 31 of each year. Please encourage your veterinary technicians to

become members of their state association! If you are a hospital manager and are interested in membership for all of your technical staff we do offer group memberships. Please find more information at https:// movta.org/login/group-memberships or email us at memberships@movta.org with any questions. You can also find us on Facebook at @MoVetTechAssoc.

We are always looking for energetic veterinary technicians to serve within our organization. Please encourage your vet techs to become involved today!

Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS, CCRP, VTS Legislative Chair, MVTA

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Stephanie Gilliam, RVT Director

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Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Foundation Update

Win $10,000! Foundation Drawing Tickets On Sale Now!

The 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 26, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Mo.

Thanks to your support, in the past 24 years, the MVMF event has netted over $350,000 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-theMove, Missouri Patriot Paws, PAWSable Life, and PHARM Dog.” 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 and live 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. Shop our Amazon Wish List or call the office at 573-636-8737.

Veterinary Honor Roll Inducts Two New Members

The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) has announced the induction for two new members into the Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri.

On April 29, 2023 a ceremony was held at the Foundation’s Museum in Jefferson City, Mo. to honor Dr. Catherine Hicks and Dr. Michael Opsomer.

Dr. Catherine Hicks, Poplar Bluff, Mo. is owner/practitioner at Hicks Animal Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Mo.

She is a 1980 graduate of the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, Mo. She began her career working at a clinic in Crystal City, Mo. She then moved to Poplar Bluff and opened the clinic where she presently practices.

“I’ve been influenced by so many good veterinarians; some I went to school with and some I met along the way. Dr. Joe Baker has been a huge part of my career.”

Dr. Michael Opsomer, is a practitioner at Branson Veterinary Hospital, Branson, Mo.

He is a 1988 graduate of the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, Mo.

Dr. Opsomer began practicing in the Springfield and Marshfield areas of Missouri and opened his own practice in 1994. In 2016, he joined Branson Veterinary Hospital.

“At 16 years of age, I started working in a local clinic of which Dr. Greg Popp was a recent hire. Little did I know that I would follow him to Missouri and attend the MUCVM. I feel called to the profession since there was no one in my family to draw inspiration from. I worked for twelve DVMs before I got into vet school, so I was well prepared for my journey”.

From left: John Hicks, Dr. Cathy Hicks, Dr. Joe Baker and Dr. Scott Fray.

From left: Dr. Greg Popp and Dr. Michael Opsomer.

Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

Saturday, August 5, 2023 Jefferson City, Mo.

Purina Farms Donates to MVMF Through “Furever” Program

Pet owners may honor their pets who have passed by hanging their pet’s ID tag on the Remember Me Furever Pet Memorial fence in exchange for a suggested donation to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF).

The Foundation board members met at the MVMA/MVMF office for their fall board meeting. All motions carried unless otherwise noted.

• August 2023 Veterinary Honor Roll inductions were conducted

• Reviewed and approved the agenda for the August 5, 2023 meeting

• Reviewed and approved the minutes of the April 29, 2023 meeting

• Reviewed and approved the treasurer’s report

• The 2024 Foundation Silent/Live Auction & Drawing ticket event was discussed

• An Amazon Wish List has been created for members to donate items to the Foundation Silent Auction

• It was brought to the board’s attention that 2025 will be

the 25th anniversary for the Foundation event and the 50th anniversary for the Foundation

• There were over 71 people from 14 different states that visited the museum from May to July

• Voting for the 2023-2024 Animal Archive of the Year is open

• Nominations for Spring 2024 Veterinary Honor Roll are now being accepted

• The article from Missouri Life Magazine highlighting the Veterinary Museum was discussed

• Drs. Catherine Webb and Cindy Vedder were renewed as per annum board members

• The 2023 MVMF grant recipients were approved

• Nominations for the 2024 MVMF Distinguished Service Award are now being accepted

• Possible scholarship ideas were discussed

• The next Foundation meeting is scheduled for Thursday,

January 25, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO.

This memorial fence is located at Purina Farms in St. Louis, MO. If you would like to keep your pet’s ID tag, you may also purchase a replica tag from their Visitor Center gift shop with a portion of the proceeds also benefiting the MVMF. Go to https://www.purina.com/purina-farms for more infomation.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

New E-Licensure System

Professional Registration is thrilled to announce MOPRO, a new e-licensure system that will transform how more than 525,000 Missouri licensees in 300 professions do business with their licensure board. Through the use of American Recovery Act funding that was secured with the help and support of the Governor and Legislature, we will be modernizing and transforming how we conduct business for generations to come. Imagine the ability to obtain a professional license online, anywhere, anytime. This digital transformation strategically aligns with the Governor’s initiative to focus on workforce development to meet the needs of the future.

• Ability to apply for and/or renew any professional license online

• Track license status and follow up requests

• Process payments with protection of personal information

• Download and print from the portal

• Reduce time and effort to procure a license

• Provide one true source of data

• Easy Online payment for Missourians

The greatest benefit is that it will empower applicants and licensees to have more control over their own future and destiny by vastly improving access to their application status and the ability to enter their own data into the system. This will also allow licensees to have access to their data 24/7, allowing them to obtain and renew their license faster and get them into the workforce sooner.

Incoming Veterinary Students

Gather for V.E.T. Orientation

MU CVM hosted their Veterinary Enrichment Training (V.E.T) orientation event on August 14th at the Level Up Entertainment venue in Columbia, Mo. This event gives incoming MU CVM veterinary students the opportunity to build friendships with their classmates, meet faculty and staff, and have some fun along the way.

MVMA Executive Director Julie Braun and MVMA members, Drs. Shelia Taylor and Laura Moon, spoke to the students during the MVMA sponsored event and meal that evening to introduce them to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. We are hoping these students have a

Top: Dr. Laura Moon gives “recent grad” tips to the incoming students. Bottom: Students enjoy dinner and bowling at the event.

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Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5

Veterinarians Wanted

We are a brand new, locally owned, one doctor private practice looking to expand our services. We have put together a toxic free, highly focused, fast-paced team, offering companion animal care to Springfield and its surrounding communities. Come see our innovative thinking at work with Missouri`s first Veterinary Drive-Thru exam room. Our clinic was custom designed to provide a low stress experience for our patients, clients and our staff! Come work for a boss who understands a healthy work-life balance. Schedule: Choose your owns schedule: Part-time, Full-time, First or Second Shift; 2-hour lunch break from 12:00pm to 2:00pm; PTO available; Vacation is encouraged.; Health insurance is available.; Not open on Saturday or Sunday.; No on-call. Work type: In-person. Scheduled appointments, urgent care, and emergencies. Companion Animal Medicine, 3-4 support staff per doctor. Pay range: $85,000-$187,000. Pay type-Hourly ($40$90/hour). Education:Doctorate. License/

Certification: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Contact: Logan Lea (Office Manager). Phone: 471.351.3769. Email: glenstonevet@gmail. com

Deer Ridge Animal Hospital in Jackson, MO is searching for a Veterinarian to join our family. We are located in beautiful Southeast Missouri about an hour and a half south of St. Louis. Mainly small animal medicine, surgery and dental. There is potential for Equine or Large Animal in our area if there was interest that we would fully support. Hospital is fully equipped with an in house lab, dental x-ray, digital x-ray and ultrasound, surgical and therapy laser. Buy in potential available. Minimal emergency duties. Competitive salary, ETO, paid health insurance, paid CE and dues. 4 day work week with half day on every 3rd Saturday.

Call Shelly Daume at 573-243-3200 or email shelly.daume@gmail.com for any further details.

MO Dept. of Agriculture Animal Health Division is looking for a Veterinarian in the West Central area of Missouri. Counties this position will be responsible for include: Jackson, Lafayette, Saline, Cass, Johnson, Pettis, Bates, Henry or Benton counties. Surrounding counties will be considered. This is a field and administrative veterinary position and will work out of your home. ANNUAL SALARY: $76,458.24 (additional benefits include payment of veterinary license fee, AVMA and MVMA dues, and continuing education)

For more information, go to: Missouri Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health website.

Privately owned busy small animal practice looking for a full-time associate. We are located in Park Hills Missouri, about 1 hour south of St. Louis. We are currently a 3-doctor practice with 4 registered technicians and 1 veterinary assistant. We encourage you to pursue your areas of interest, and to practice medicine how you want. We have Idexx blood and urine analyzers, digital radiographs, ultrasound, Dentalaire dental unit, and a 2-table surgery suite. Our building was renovated in 2018 and we have 6 exam rooms. We would love an opportunity to meet and show you our clinic. Our compensation package cannot compete with corporations, but our work environment is more family oriented. We do offer medical, dental, and life insurance along with paid vacation. Schedules are flexible to accommodate for life outside of veterinary medicine! No after hour emergencies and only 1-2 Saturdays a month. Contact Dr. Harding at crystaldvm@earthlink.net for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Full time associate wanted for busy mixed animal practice located in Southwest Missouri. Equipment is modern with digital radiograph, two ultrasounds, in house blood chemistry, portable radiograph, haul-in capabilities for cattle and horses complete with indoor stocks, stalls, and equine surgery room fully equipped. Truck and vet box provided. Competitive salary, insurance compensation, continuing education, emergency compensation, ample time off, malpractice liability insurance, buy in opportunity possible for the right doctor. Please send resume to: Aurora Animal Clinic, 1510 E. Church St., Aurora, MO 65605. Fax: 417-678-5728, Clinic phone: 417-6783112, Dr. Bader (practice owner) cell: 417440-0261

Rural gem of a hospital in Neosho, Missouri with great work-life balance to $140K with $10K SB.

Midway Veterinary Clinic is a high quality 4 DVM small animal practice with great worklife balance for all! We are looking for a new graduate or experienced veterinarian. We’re located in Neosho, Missouri, in the “4 State Area” of Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. We’re 25 minutes from Joplin and 1 hour from Springfield, Branson MO, and Bentonville AR. Tulsa, OK is about 2hrs away. Housing is extremely affordable ($100K for 4 bedroom home); schools are good and the community of 12,439 pop is very friendly. We’re surrounded by lakes and rivers with great fishing, biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Kids can still ride bikes on the street! About US: Your family is important to us as it is to you; our schedules are flexible (4 or 5 days) with no ER call and NO WEEKENDS! Should you need to bring your child to work, there is a huge back room with toys and a TV. We enjoy laughing and working hard; blue jeans and tennis shoes work well for us. We have a real sense of team and have each other’s backs. Join us for our monthly fish fry!

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One of our veterinarians said, “I can count on the techs to do their jobs, so I can be the veterinarian!” Another said, “I can be a mom to my girls and still be a veterinarian!” Equipment: digital x-ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, inhouse blood. We love to teach and welcome our community college vet tech students to shadow at our hospital. About You: Passion for veterinary medicine, Ability to work well with others, Reliable, Professional, Excellent communication skills, Thrive in an environment that is fun and satisfying.

Benefits and compensation: Compensation to $140K depending on experience, $10K signing on bonus, Health care and liability insurance, Continuing Medical Education, Licenses, professional journals, 3 weeks vacation, Relocation. Please send your resume to Victoria L Travis, MS, at victoria@veterinarianrecruiters. com. Please know all inquiries are confidential.

Associate small animal veterinarian wanted full or part-time for a 2-3 doctor practice in Arnold Missouri. Brand new facility, CO2 and therapy lasers, DR, dental x-ray, very flexible hours, pro-sal (associate veterinarian made $95,000 last year working avg 19 hours/week), CE, Professional Dues Paid, 401k, Highly trained professional staff that is positive, fun, and motivated! They call us their “unicorn practice.” Our mission statement is to provide the highest quality client and patient care AND a positive, fulfilling work environment where the staff can grow and live out their calling in the best way possible. Contact sherrytdvm@gmail.com

First Capitol Animal Hospital. New grads and experienced vets, set your roots in St. Charles! First Capitol Animal Hospital seeks a full-time or part-time doctor to join our 2-doctor team. Our state-of-the-art, 5 exam room hospital is equipped with advanced tools (iM3 unit, heated surgery tables, electrosurgery unit, and more!) to provide services for small animals in our community. Excellent benefits (tailored to you) and great work/life balance await! P.S. NO on-call or emergency schedule! Apply today by emailing Megan at MHenry@ westernvetpartners.com.

Welcome to Galloway Village Veterinary

We are: A small animal veterinary hospitalSuccessful, locally owned and managed - Focused on the loving care of our patients and their families. We offer: PTO, Health Insurance, Paid Certifications/ Dues, Employee Discounts, Job Types: FT/PT positions, Contract, Salary: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Benefits: Dental/Vision, Health Insurance, Life Insurance,

Employee discount, PTO, Relocation assistance, Bonus pay, Signing bonus, License/Certification:, DEA Certification (Preferred)

Contact: Dr. Jaime Kurucz, (w) 417.866.6681 , (c) 417-766-9733, drkurucz@gallowayvet. com, Christina Bane, Office Manager, (w) 417866-6681, (c) 417-763-8469, christina@gallowayvet.com.

Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic is hiring for a talented fast-paced small animal or mixed animal DVM. Located in Nixa, MO; working in a 4,000 sq ft building that includes a large animal haul-in facility, in-house diagnostics, rads and therapeutic laser, 6 exam rooms, in-house pharmacy, two dental and surgery tables. Fulltime or part-time positions available. Email cover letter, resume and references to info@ sevenhillsvetclinic.com

New Haven Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital excelling in customer service and providing the highest standard of care for pets. We are seeking a full/part time Veterinarian who has the ability to make decisions and communicate clearly/effectively with team members and clientele. NHVH rewards its employees with PTO, CE allowance, loan reimbursement, sign on bonus, retirement package. For more details please contact us. Please e-mail resume to nhvh@newhavenvetclinic.com or call 573-237-7387

R Veterinary - located in Fenton, MO is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! Full-service SA and exotic practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Benefits include: Starting salary $110-130k; Annualized production bonus (paid monthly); Sign-on bonus; Paid dues/ licenses; PTO (vacation, parental, sick leave); Medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401k with 4% match; HSA & More! Contact Alexis Tamborrino 1-314-500-1721 or apply here: https://www.romainecreekvet.com/careers

Jackson Animal Clinic - located just north of Kansas City, is a modern, mixed-animal, privately-owned veterinary practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! We offer a wide array of services for our patients utilizing updated equipment that can be found on our website (https://www.jacksonanimal.com/). Benefits include: 401k policy, PTO, health/vision/dental/disability/life insurance, paid dues/memberships, & more! Contact (816) 858-3112 or partchie7@hotmail.com for more details!

Harrisonville Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! Located on the outskirts of Kansas City, we are a SA private practice with a newly renovated

clinic as of 2021. We provide many services for our patients through conventional and preventative medicine. Benefits include signon bonus, simple IRA, PTO, paid CE/licensing fees, disability insurance, and more! Contact (816) 380-5071 or hac21hess@gmail.com for more details!

Christian County Veterinary Service, LLC is a progressive mixed animal practice with six 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 equipment. We also utilize direct digital radiography, reproductive and soft tissue ultrasounds 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 paid, AVMA/ MVMA and one additional association membership, Christmas Bonus, $1500 sign on bonus.

Contact Darren Loula DVM at 417-224-4831. Email resume to drloula@gmail.com

We are looking for a driven, patient-care oriented veterinarian who can keep up in a high volume, fasted paced clinic. We are primarily small animal but if you are willing to re-build the large animal cliental, we can accommodate that. We are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturdays 8am-Noon. Competitive salary, PTO, paid health insurance, paid CE and dues, rotating weekend and treatment schedule. Please email resume to ozarkvetclinic@yahoo. com. Thank you!

You have been to school your whole life and now what? Come to the heart of it all. Yes, Imperial Missouri. Just South of St. Louis, Missouri, beautiful green grass and trees. We have camping and rivers all around us and professional soccer, football and baseball 20 minutes away. We are the Imperial Animal Hospital. Family owned since 1986, we currently employ 7 diverse doctors and would love to bring on two more doctors. We offer 35 hours of appointments a week, (NO on call or after hours emergencies) with a weeks vacation the first year of employment. We work challenging cases all to save the planet of pets around us. We enjoy, teaching and mentoring new doctors. You will have a trained, loving, staff surrounding you to support and help you. We practice in a beautiful new building that hosts a doctor’s library, two dental suites, three surgery suits, ultrasound and all the medical toys you have dreamt about. We were ranked the fifth best animal hospital in 2019 by DVM Insider Magazine. We broke the mold, they don’t have this ranking anymore. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram or our new rebuilt website (coming soon) Imperialvets.com. You can respond to this by sending resume or interest letter to Imperialvets@gmail.com. or you are welcome to call 636-464-0777 ask for Dr. John Bates or Dr. Scott Bates.

Full-time Veterinarian wanted for Saline County Veterinary Service. This is a 3 doctor mixed animal practice (65% small and 35% large animal including equine) in Marshall, Missouri and is willing to mentor new graduates. Our clinic uses Avimark software, has digital x-ray, an IDEXX in-house lab, and a haul-in facility. Marshall is a rural community located on Hwy 65, ten miles north of I-70, halfway between Kansas City and Columbia. The area offers lots of wineries, historic tourist attractions and is only 30 miles from the State Fair. The owner is looking towards retirement. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Contact Dr. Scott Pfizenmaier or Teresa Pfizenmaier at 660-886-6812 or email resume: salinecovet@ mmuonline.net

Looking for a private owned practice that will let you pursue your own interests and practice your own medicine? Then you are looking for US! We are located 1 hour south of St. Louis in Park Hills in a semi-rural area. We are currently 98% small animal and 2% exotics, with 3 veterinarians and 4 full time registered technicians. Surgery is NOT a requirement. We have in-house Idexx LaserCyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, DR radiographs, and Sonoscape Ultrasound. Part or full time considered with

no emergencies and only 1-2 Saturdays per month. Potential for buy-in is available. Those looking for mentorship are encouraged to apply.Our compensation cannot compete with corporations, but the life/work balance, beautiful area, and awesome staff are worth it! I would love to hear from you! Contact Dr. Harding at crystaldvm@earthlink.net

Millersburg Veterinary Hospital, a full service, private companion animal practice serving Millersburg, MO, and the surrounding communities, looking for a full or part time veterinarian. Our practice values empathy, compassion, and long-term relationships with our clients. Our doctors practice medicine their own way. We offer a flexible schedule with 4 workdays a week and no scheduled weekend hours. Benefits include paid licensing fees and dues, health insurance stipend, paid CE, vacation, sick leave, a hospital wide production bonus program, and SIMPLE retirement plan. We support you in exploring new clinical practice ideas, increasing your knowledge, and traveling paths that appeal to you. Please contact Susan McCarty, DVM or Rebekah Frost, Practice Manager at 4358 State Road J, Fulton, MO 65251, by phone at 573-642-8723 or by email at rfrost@millersburgveterinaryhospital. com for more information.

Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Wanted

Meier Veterinary Clinic is a family-based practice with long-term clientele. We are looking for someone that is a self-starter with a desire to learn, team player, and multi-tasker. Job duties include but are not limited to triage, IV placement, lab work, anesthesia, and dental prophylaxis. We offer benefits for 30 plus hours/week employment. They include health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, holiday pay, personal pet discounts, retirement, and biannual bonuses. Please contact us at mvclinic@dybb.com.

Are you interested in using your RVT skills to interface with the public and help patients be seen in a timely manner? This position provides excellent customer service to the public by responding to callers. Requires at least 5 years RVT experience and veterinary knowledge to triage individual situations. Always maintains an empathetic, positive and professional public image. The goal is to improve client satisfaction and trust. Perfect for someone who no longer wants to do the physical tasks involved in most RVT positions!

Send resume/CV to Elizabeth Thompson, CVPM. Email: ethompson@hsmo.org. Phone: 314 951-1583.

Practice Staff Needed: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Previous experience or training/ education working in a veterinary facility preferred. • Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented.” • Excellent communications skills. • Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties that will be expected in the job. • Telephone and computer skills are necessary. • Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments and to accept change. Send resume to ozarkvetclinic@yahoo.com

Businesses For Sale/Lease

Northwest MO Practice for Sale. Outside of Kansas City! Real Estate is included. 3,200 SF facility with 3 exam rooms. 2022 Gross revenue approximately $800K. Solo DVM. Excellent reviews. Seller transition period is negotiable. Huge potential for growth! Contact PS Broker at 800.636.4740, info@psbroker.com, https://go.psbroker.com/MO4 (Listing MO4)

Growing freestanding Saint Louis Missouri area practice for sale. Real estate available for sale or lease. Work for yourself and take home $100,000+ profit or work for someone else and they get the $100K. If interested email DS1978MU@gmail.com or text 314583-1108.

Turn-key clinic grossing over $750K with proven historical growth and housed in a 4,800 SF state-of-the-art facility. Highly motivated owner!

For more info: Hello@psavet.com | 912-2682701 | www.practicesalesadvisors.com

Items for Sale

For Sale Agfa CR10 Complete-$4000

*PC & all needed software including Musica. Musica is a proprietary software which produces better radiographs than the competition.

*Cart for the Agfa CR10

*Touchscreen monitor, keyboard & mouse *Uninterruptable power supply if power outage during processing.

*2 14x17” cassettes.

*System is DICOM compliant, has DICOM Worklist functionality & exports JPEGS. *Like new condition, 7 years old.

*Preventative Maintenance just performed. In perfect working order.

Contact Pam Eder, Office Manager. 636-4583353 or OfficeAdmin@cherryhillsvet.net.

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