Quarterly Missouri Veterinary
Cliff Miller, DVM 2020 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year
A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
Spring 2020
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. David Gourley President Dr. Marcy Hammerle President-Elect Edward Migneco Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Carol Ryan Board Chair EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright Northwest District Delegate Dr. Jennifer McLain-Link North Central District Delegate Dr. Christopher Perry Northeast District Delegate Dr. Christi Belew Kansas City District Delegate Dr. Chad McNeal 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. Carol Ryan AVMA Delegate Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Carolyn Henry (Ex-officio) MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Chuck Lemme (Ex-officio) AVMA District 7 Representative Katie Molind Student Board Member Robert Schmidt Alternate Student Board Member STAFF Richard Antweiler Executive Director Julie Braun Deputy Executive Director Brette Henderson Member Relations & Event Coordinator Luann Avalos Bookkeeper
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Kim Ralston Communications Specialist Lori Muhlenbruch Program Coordinator Michelle Gentges Executive Assistant Dawn Felger Administrative Assistant Denise Colvin Museum Archivist
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Inside this issue... 2020 Convention Highlights.................................................................... 4-7 Highlights & Action of the Board . ........................................................... 8 MVMA Meets With MDA on Secure Food Supply.......................10 National Pet Week............................................................................................10 Associate Member News Briefs.................................................................12 DEA Implements Suspecious Orders Reporting System...........12 Upcoming CE & Events..................................................................................16 MVMA Committees @Work.......................................................................18 MVMA 2020 Leadership Directory (pull out & save). ........ 19-22 AVMA Delegate Report ..............................................................................24 MVMA General Membership Meeting Minutes.............................26 MVTA Tech Notes ......................................................................................... 28 Foundation Update ................................................................................ 30-31 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 34-37 2019/2020 Partners For Progress Sponsors ......................................39
On the Cover... Cliff Miller, DVM, Moberly, Mo. was honored at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 128th Annual Convention on January 25th as the recipient of the coveted Veterinarian of the Year Award. He was recognized for his lifelong dedication to his community, his clients and to the veterinary profession. Dr. Miller is past president of the MVMA and has served multiple terms in district leadership. He also serves as the chairman of the legislative committee for the association and has been very active in state legislative issues that impact Missouri’s veterinary profession and animals. He is owner/practitioner at Green Hills Veterinary Clinic in Moberly, Mo.
Cover photo by Richard Antweiler
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From the President I would like to thank each of you for entrusting me with the leadership of your association. We just finished another successful convention in Columbia and it was great to see colleagues David Gourley, DVM from across the state and across generations. I reflected as I saw the pillars of our association mentored so many of us by example. I saw the next generation excited and nervous to embark on this wonderful career. Many of us in the middle too often lose sight of the enthusiasm we had when we started and fail to reflect on the journey, and to appreciate the great profession of which we are part. I believe the next 10 years will see more change to the veterinary profession than the last 30 years combined. The humananimal bond, stronger than ever, brings many opportunities, and challenges, to the profession. The MVMA has always been important to the wellbeing of our profession,
but with changing views in society it will be even more crucial in coming years to ensure that the veterinarian continues to be the expert in advocacy issues involving pets and livestock. Social media creates stresses and challenges much different than those I faced at the outset of my career. However, the basics of professional ethics that I was taught by my mentors is unchanged. Treat others in our profession as colleagues, not as competitors. Do not be quick to judge, as the last veterinarian to look at a case has the best chance of being right. Do not badmouth colleagues and try to build yourself up by belittling others. Treat others as you would want to be treated if the roles were reversed. These basic principles are what sets us apart from other professions. And it is what needs to be reinforced through the generations. The older generations tend to think they had it much tougher, and younger generations are too soft. The younger generation tends to think the older generation is out of touch, and cannot relate to modern social pressures and challenges. In reality, as
much as things change, they stay the same. Older generations need to be objective and understand that things have changed, that fresh ideas and views are needed to advance. Younger generations need to understand that wisdom comes from experience, that even though times have changed, the lessons remain the same. Over the past several years the MVMA has identified young leaders and encouraged their participation in leadership. This assures that there is collaboration of generational leadership and assures the future of our association. It is each generations responsibility to ensure the future of our great profession. We will build on the foundation of those who have proceeded us, while embracing the future of an evolving profession and mentoring and empowering the leaders to come. David Gourley, DVM
From the Vice President The annual MVMA meeting is now behind us and I have been formally installed as your Vice-President. I have been active in the association my entire career but it is finally time to step up and Ed Migneco, DVM become an officer. I have been asked on numerous occasions to run for office, but always had a reason to say no. Well, I have recently sold my practice, and am working only part-time, so I have decided there is no better time than now to become even more active in our state veterinary association. I always enjoy attending the annual meeting. Not only has it provided top-notch continuing education, but the chance to catch up with classmates and colleagues is unsurpassed. Whenever I attend a national meeting the CE is of course very good, but I 3
am usually lost in the crowd and never make the connections I feel at the state level.
communication. It was only my first week on the job and I felt like I had contributed.
I have a lot to learn about being vicepresident and then obviously moving up the chain of command so to speak. I started at this meeting to attend as many committee meetings as possible to start to get an idea of what is involved. One of the first lessons I learned is about the importance of our legislative committee. It is very easy to sit back and allow our colleagues to do the hard work of monitoring the actions of our state leaders. It is another thing to get involved and learn firsthand what is going on and what needs to be done. One of the first things I did after our state meeting was to call the Mayor of St. Louis, my hometown. I wanted to try and speak to her about the declaw ban the city snuck through in December. I sent an email to the mayor’s office and she actually called me back the next day. We discussed the issue and at this time MVMA and the city are in ongoing
When I think about all of the great veterinarians who have come before me as leaders of our state association, I have a hard time thinking of myself in that role. But I promise to jump right in and learn all I can, and to be the best leader that I can be. It may be a bumpy ride, but I promise to do a good job. Thanks for placing your trust in me. Ed Migneco, DVM
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Convention Highlights N
Keepin’ Up and Kickin’ Back
early 600 veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and their families attended the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s 128th Annual Convention on January 23-26 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention offered over 90 continuing education lectures to participants. As last year, the convention offered flexible day-by-day registration which proved again to be a successful alternative for those who could not attend the full four-day event. The convention was sponsored by numerous companies and 60-plus exhibitors, and major support from the MVMA Partners For Progress members: Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc., Bayer Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, Covetrus, Elanco Animal Health, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., MWI Animal Health, Patterson Veterinary, ProPartners Wealth/AVMA-LIFE, Simmons Veterinary Sales, Stopp & VanHoy CPAs, and Zoetis Animal Health. Also thanks to our Affinity Programs, Nxgen and TheSocialDVM. After two days of continuing education lectures, attendees enjoyed a fun Friday evening with hors d’oeuvres, Missouri wine, a silent auction, and friendly conversation while prize winners were drawn in the annual Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing. Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Montgomery and Dr. Harland Sprouse, who decided to split the $10,000 prize, and to all of the other winners at this year’s drawing!
The round-robin event is always a hit with both students and doctors. The convention also offered a study hall room for students to “hit the books” without having to leave. Prior to the banquet, the Missouri Veterinary Technician Association held a reception for technicians and practice staff members attending the convention. In addition, the Recent Graduate and Collegiate Task Force hosted a forum where new veterinarians were able to sit down and share their post-graduation experiences and listen to guest speaker, Dr. Cari Wise. The highlight at Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, was the presentation of the 2020 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year award to Dr. Cliff Miller, Moberly, Mo.. Dr. Chuck Barry presented the award to Dr. Miller. Others who received honors during the evening included:
Dr. Joan Coates, Columbia, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2020 PresiThe Saturday morning General Membership dent’s Award by Dr. Carol Ryan, 2019 meeting saw the installation of officers for 2020. MVMA president. Newly installed officers include: Dr. David GourIn its inaugural presentation, the ley, President, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Dr. Marcy Ortu Stella Award honored Dr. Abby Hammerle, President-Elect, St. Charles, Mo.; Dr. Whiting, St. Louis, Mo. The award is Ed Migneco, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Shelia L. Taylor, MU-CVM students and association members gather for a photo presented to graduates up to 10 years Secretary/Treasurer, Springfield, Mo. and Dr. after the Student Welcome. out who are illuminating the path of Carol Ryan, Board Chair, Troy, Mo. veterinary medicine to those around them. 2020 MVMA Executive Board Members are as follows: Dr. Sonia Serad-Wright, Dr. Jessica Thiele, Jefferson City, Mo. received the Northwest District Delegate; Dr. Jennifer McLain-Link, North Central District 2020 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for Delegate; Dr. Christopher Perry, Northeast District Delegate; Dr. Matthew Silvius, her service in times of emergency during and Greater Kansas City District Delegate; Dr. Chad McNeal, West Central District after the devastating tornado that hit the Jefferson Delegate; Dr. Jessica Farris, Greater St. Louis District Delegate; Justin Berger, DVM, East City area. The award was presented by Dr. Cathy Central District Delegate; Dr. Julie King, Southwest District Delegate; Dr. Catherine Vogelweid. Hicks, Southeast District Delegate; Dr. Carol Ryan, AVMA Delegate; Dr. Carolyn Dr. Clark Fobian, Sedalia, Mo. was the recipient of Henry, Dean - MU College of Vet. Med.; Dr. Chuck Lemme, AVMA District 7 the Distinguished Legislative Service Award. It was Representative; Katie Molind, Student Representative; and Robert Schmidt, Alternate presented to Dr. Fobian by Dr. Clifford Miller. Student Representative. At-large Delegates are: Dr. Ashley French, Jefferson City, Mo.; Dr. Jessica Stroupe, Fayette, Mo.; and Dr. Catherine Webb, Moberly, Mo. Denise Colvin, Jamestown, Mo. was honored with the MVMF Distinguished Service Award. It was The convention offered a day-by-day registration with a nine-hour CE program on presented to Mrs. Colvin by Richard Antweiler. Thursday and five-hour program on Friday in addition to a six hour program on Dr. Kenton Morgan, Faucett, Mo., received the Saturday and four hours on Sunday for those who were unable to attend the usual MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award. four-day program. All convention continuing education and activities were open to The award was presented to Dr. Morgan by Dr. veterinary technicians and practice staff throughout the weekend. The convention Bruce Whittle, president of the MVMA Academy. also hosted over 90 MU-CVM students this year who were able to take a break from their classes and attend advanced educational sessions and visit with other MVMA We hope all attendees had a chance to “Keep Up members. and Kick Back”, and that you will plan to join us next year in Columbia on January 21-24 for more On Friday, veterinary students visited with practicing veterinarians during the Speed great education, fellowship and fun. Networking event sponsored by the Veterinary Business Management Association. 4
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Dr. Cliff Miller Awarded 2020 Veterinarian of the Year Due to his lifelong dedication to the health and wellbeing of his patients and to veterinary medicine, Dr. Clifford Miller, Moberly, Mo., was honored at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) 128th Annual Convention on January 25th as the recipient of the coveted Veterinarian of the Year Award. Dr. Chuck Barry, presented the award to Dr. Miller at the ceremony. 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. He is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, AABP, and AETA. Dr. Miller has mentored many veterinary students through preceptorships and enjoys teaching tomorrow’s veterinarians. He was instrumental in starting Moberly’s “HOUNDS” program which places unwanted dogs with offenders in Moberly’s prison for training Dr. Cliff Miller (left), 2020 MVMA Veterinarian of the and rehabilitation. Dr. Miller is past president of the MVMA and has served multiple terms in district leadership. He also serves as the chairman of the legislative committee Year, with the award’s presenter, Dr. Chuck Barry. for the association and has been very active in state legislative issues that impact the Missouri’s veterinary profession and animals. The MVMA Board of Directors selects the Veterinarian of the Year based on the candidate’s contributions to their community, their state, and to people whose lives they have touched.
Dr. Abby Whiting Receives Inaugural Ortu Stella Award
Dr. Joan Coates Honored with 2020 MVMA President’s Award
Dr. Abby Whiting, St. Louis, Mo., received the MVMA’s inaugural Ortu Stella Award. The award was presented to Dr. Whiting by Dr. Sarah Meineka, chair of the MVMA Recent Graduate and Collegiate Task Force.
The MVMA’s annual President’s Award is given to individuals who were instrumental to the President’s efforts to advance the veterinary profession for the betterment of animal health in the state. Dr. Carol Ryan, MVMA past president, presented this year’s award to Dr. Joan Coates.
Dr. Whiting is a 2011 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently employed at a busy multi-doctor small-animal clinic in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her work as a veterinarian she is also a moderator for Not One Dr. Abby Whiting (left), recipient of the 2020 More Vet (NOMV) which strives to prevent Ortu Stella Award. The award was presented veterinary suicide. Her by Dr. Sarah Meineka. interests include: care of working/performance dogs, dentistry, pain management, team building, leadership training, and soft skills development. The Ortu Stella Award is given to graduates up to 10 years out. The recipient must in some way shine brightly, aid comrades in navigating the veterinary profession, assist in illumining the path for those around them, and/or demonstrate that they habitually strive to rise to the occasion.
Dr. Joan Coates (right), with her Presi-
Dr. Coates specializes in dent’s Award. 2019 MVMA President, Dr. neurology and neurosur- Carol Ryan, made the presentation. gery and is Section Head of the Neurology & Neurosurgery Section/Service at the MUCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, Mo. She is a member of the MVMA Wellbeing Task Force and was instrumental in developing the “Wellbeing Webinar”. The webinar is a presentation to bring help and awareness in the prevention of suicide among veterinarians.
Join fellow MVMA members at the Holiday Inn Executive Center for our next convention in Columbia, Mo. on January 21-24, 2021 for more education, fellowship & fun. 5
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2020 MVMA Officers Installed During Annual Convention
From left: Newly installed MVMA officers with Dr. John de Jong, American Veterinary Medical Association, immediate past president; Dr. David Gourley, president, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Dr. Marcy Hammerle, president-elect, St. Charles, Mo.; Dr. Edward Migneco, vice-president, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Shelia Taylor, secretary-treasurer; and Dr. Carol Ryan, board chair, Troy, Mo.
Dr. Edward Migneco Installed as 2020 MVMA Vice President Dr. Edward Migneco, St. Louis, Mo. was installed as vice-president at the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Annual Convention held January 23-26 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. As vice-president, Dr. Migneco will chair the MVMA’s Statewide Membership Committee, serve as a member of the Budget Committee, and fulfill the responsibilities of the president and Edward Migneco, DVM president-elect in their absence. Dr. Migneco graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1986. He purchased Hillside Animal Hospital, in St. Louis, MO. Recently, he sold the practice but continues to practice on a part-time basis. He is a member of the MVMA Advisory Committee to MU-College of Veterinary Medicine and other association committees and is on the board of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation. In 2002, Dr. Migneco was awarded Veterinarian of the Year by the MVMA, and this was followed in 2007 by the Hartz National Veterinarian of the Year award. Dr. Migneco has worked tirelessly with numerous rescue groups. These groups include, but are not limited to Gateway Pet Guardians, APA, Nooterville, OPSPOT, Guardian Angel Bassett Rescue, and Tenth Life Cat Rescue. 6
MVMA Academy Installs Officers; Dr. Kenton Morgan Receives 2020 Distinguished Service Award The MVMA Academy installed officers for 2020 at their business luncheon held January 26 during the MVMA convention at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. Incoming officers are: Dr. Julie King, president and Dr. Caitlin DeWilde, vice president.
Dr. Bruce Whittle (right), 2019 Academy president, receives a service award from Dr. Julie King, 2020 president.
Dr. Kenton Morgan, Faucett, Mo., received the MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Morgan by Dr. Bruce Whittle, president of the MVMA Academy.
Dr. Morgan is an equine technical service veterinarian at Zoetis. He is a native Dr. Kenton Morgan (right) receives the of northwest Missouri and Academy Distinguished Service Award from Dr. Bruce Whittle. received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri in 1983. He spent 11 years in private practice in Missouri, Kansas and Idaho.
Denise Colvin Honored For MVMF Distinguished Service Denise Colvin, Jamestown, Mo., received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF). Richard Antweiler, MVMA Executive Director, presented the award to Mrs. Colvin. Mrs. Colvin joined the Award winner, Denise Colvin, (right), with Richard staff of the association/ Antweiler, MVMA Executive Director. foundation as Museum Archivist in 2008 providing passionate service to one of the foundation’s major missions: Educating Missourians through the tool of our Missouri Veterinary Medical Museum. The museum houses over 3,000 artifacts in dozens of exhibits in which she played a major part in developing over the years.
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Past Presidents Luncheon...
Sharing Memories & Lasting Friendships Past presidents gathered at the MVMA convention on January 25th to share highlights of their term in office and discuss the future of veterinary medicine. Pictured starting with front row, left to right: Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Frankie Bowers, Dr. Rodney Chapman, Dr. Roger Dozier, Dr. Ed Migneco, Dr. Marcy Hammerle and Dr. Carol Ryan. Second row, left to right: Dr. Ken White, Dr. Bud Hertzog, Dr. Chip Kammerlohr, Dr. Bruce Whittle, Dr. Cindy Penrod, Dr. Chuck Barry, and Dr. Michael Pfander. Third row, left to right: Mr. Richard Antweiler, Dr. Craig Payne, Dr. Ron Cott, Dr. Steve Strubberg, Dr. Cliff Miller, Dr. Dave Prigel, Dr. R.C. Ebert, Dr. Ken Vroman, Dr. John de Jong (AVMA past president), Dr. Mel Falk, Dr. David Gourley and Dr. Clark Fobian.
Dr. Jessica Thiele Receives William Wolff Volunteerism Award
Dr. Clark Fobian Receives Legislative Leadership Award
Dr. Jessica Thiele, Jefferson City, Mo. was presented the MVMA’s 2020 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award for her service in times of emergency to veterinary medicine in Missouri. The award was presented to Dr. Thiele by Dr. Dr. Jessica Thiele (left) with the 2019 William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award. The award was preCathy Vogelweid, chair of the MVMA’s sented by Dr. Cathy Vogelweid (right). Emergency Management & Public Health Committee.
The Distinguished Legislative Leadership Award was presented to Clark K. Fobian, DVM, Sedalia, Mo. by Dr. Clifford Miller. The award is presented to an MVMA member for legislative leadership consistent with the Dr. Clark Fobian (left) is congratulated by Dr. MVMA mission, Clifford Miller for receiving the 2020 MVMA Legislative Leadership Award. the protection of animal health and welfare, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources and the advancement of public health.
Dr. Thiele’s organizational abilities and leadership skills were certainly tested on May 22, 2019, when an F-3 tornado touched down in Jefferson City, causing significant damage to many homes and apartment buildings. Under her leadership, the Jefferson City Animal Shelter was receiving disaster-displaced pets on May 23, within one day of the tornado touchdown, with the shelter ultimately providing care for 39 pets.
Dr. Fobian is past owner/practitioner at Thompson Hills Animal Clinic, Sedalia, Mo. He is a 1977 graduate of the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a past-president of both the MVMA and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). He has served on numerous committees for both associations and received the 2006 MVMA Veterinarian of the Year Award.
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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE
BOARD
Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board Meeting January 23, 2020 Columbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met January 23, 2020 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri. The following are highlights. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise: • The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the minutes and financial reports of the association. • Reviewed the Strategic Plan
Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board Meeting JANUARY 23, 2020 Columbia, MO
• Heard a statement from AVMA Vice President candidate Sandra Faeh, DVM. • AVMA Immediate Past President John de Jong, DVM, and MVMA Delegates to AVMA Carol Ryan, DVM and Chuck Barry, DVM reported to the board. Items included AVMA’s Foundation donations to Australia in the midst of the wildfires there, and updates on AVMA’s declaw policy, opioids and cannabis issues, euthanasia guidelines, and AVMA’s work with airlines & government on regulations for service and emotional support animals.
• Also heard report of Missouri VMA’s representatives’ visits to Congress in Washington last summer. • Heard a report of legislation and policy currently active in the Legislative Committee. • Reviewed the activities of an MVMA delegation of members who visited with legislators in mid-January regarding the need for funding of the University of Missouri Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. • Heard a report of the Rural Veterinary Task Force charged with reviewing information in the media regarding large animal veterinarians, recommending actions the MVMA should consider regarding the future of large animal veterinary medicine in Missouri. • Reviewed plans for the 2021 convention in Columbia, Missouri. • Set Policy for out-of-state residents applying for collegiate membership • Reviewed and approved previous board action approving to send to the General Membership meeting a proposal for a small dues increase beginning May of 2020. • Acknowledged the Social DVM as an Affinity Partner with MVMA • Recognized the Market Veterinary Forum as a replacement for the Health and Regulatory Committee meeting Sunday morning of the convention. • Took note of the MVMA Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 4 in Columbia, and the next Power of 10 Class beginning in June, 2020. • Heard a report of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine by Dean Carolyn Henry. • Hosted the Mo. Veterinary Medical Board for a question and answer session. • The Board also reviewed the minutes of all MVMA committees and other entities.
Minutes of this board meeting and other committee meetings can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org under the “Volunteer” tab. 8
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Veterinarians may be called upon to assist their clients.
Food Animal Producers Should Have Secure Pork Supply Plan for FAD Readiness by Julie R. Braun, MVMA Deputy Executive Director MVMA staff attended the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) after-action report and improvement plan on Friday, November 15, 2019 after the MDA attended the 14-state African Swine Fever exercise. There were several veterinarians in attendance at the after-action report and improvement plan. One of the ways MVMA offered to help was to inform our members of the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Plan. Veterinarians can help prepare themselves and their producers for a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) outbreak such as foot and mouth (FMD), classical swine fever (CSF), and African swine fever (ASF) by having a SPS Plan. Veterinarians may be called upon to assist their clients in creating/filling out the Secure Food supply plans, especially the biosecurity evaluation portion. Participation is voluntary. Having the SPS Plan implemented prior to a FAD outbreak enhances coordination and communication between all stakeholders. It is intended to speed up a successful FAD response, and eventually enable the issuance of animal movement permits after the extent of the outbreak is understood. This will support continuity of business (COB) for pork producers and allied industries who choose to participate.
For more information and resources to share with your pork producers, visit www.securepork.org/veterinarians. Though this meeting was geared toward swine, there are plans in place that will help with a FAD across other food animal species. Go to: http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Secure-Food-Supply/ for more. Ultimately, the goal of each different plan is to encourage a farm to lay the groundwork for business continuity in the face of an outbreak. The plans require the farm to have knowledge (and readily accessible records) of deliveries and movement (food, supplies, animals, people) as well as other accesses to the farm (rodent control, service personnel, etc.) and diagnostic data. The plans also require a thorough knowledge of the on-farm biosecurity and an enhanced plan that can be enacted in the face of an outbreak. The plans will help with business continuity for a farm that is AFFECTED (within the control zone, within a control state, etc.) but not INFECTED with the disease. Because of the biosecurity protocols included in the plans, they are also less likely to be infected with the disease. 10
National Pet Week May 3-9, 2020
Over the years, everyone has celebrated National Pet Week. Veterinary clinics across America have hosted everything from fun runs, dog washes and most unusual pet contests during the first full week of May since National Pet Week launched in 1981. National Pet Week is a week of education, fun, and a focal point for celebration in the community. National Pet Week is scheduled for May 3-9, 2020, with the theme “Pets & Vets the Perfect Duet”. Missouri veterinarians, their hospitals and clinics, and communities are encouraged to celebrate National Pet Week.
Simple Tips for Celebrating National Pet Week In Your Clinic Throw a party — Everyone loves a party. Host an open house in your clinic. Give a behind the scenes tour, have refreshments, and play a few games that will help your clients see that veterinarians do much more than keep their companion safe from disease…they keep humans safe from disease, too. Visit www.petweek.org for information on tools to help your clinic become part of the celebration. Coloring and Essay Contest — Pets inspire creativity. Sponsor a coloring or essay contest with your local library, restaurant, schools, and or churches. A simple solution if you are short on time and manpower is to copy pages from the AVMA coloring books and other classroom materials. For some inspiration, visit: https://ebusiness.avma.org Community Outreach — Get the entire community involved with these fun activities: Initiate a pet visitation program for hospitals, extended care homes and hospices; adopt an animal at the local zoo; participate in a local shelter adoption program; bring the National Pet Week message into the classroom. Career videos, lesson plans and supplemental materials are available at low or no cost from the AVMA. Fundraise — Sponsor a fundraiser like a dog wash, a fun run, or food drive. Donate proceeds to a foundation for a disease or human-animal bond research, fund a scholarship for a local veterinary student, or help local humane programs.
For more infomation on National Pet Week, go to http://www.petweek.org.
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AVMA UPDATE
DEA Implements Reporting System for Suspicious Orders Requirement applies to requests from one registrant to another All U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants, including veterinarians, are now required to design and operate a system to identify suspicious orders they receive from another registrant – such as another veterinarian – and to report those suspicious orders to the DEA. In this context, an order includes a request from another veterinarian to transfer a controlled substance from one practice/location to another – for example, the transfer of ketamine. The good news is that the impact on veterinarians who are DEA registrants and veterinary practices should be negligible, and compliance should be relatively straightforward. The AVMA has developed a template that can be used as a resource when developing a system. Why is this reporting necessary? The reporting requirements were established in a law passed last year by Congress: the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, also known as the SUPPORT Act. The DEA recently launched the Suspicious Orders Report System (SORS), a centralized database required by the law, where DEA registrants who distribute controlled substances must report suspicious orders from other registrants. The reporting requirement applies anytime a registrant, including a veterinarian, is asked to provide a controlled substance to another registrant under circumstances identified as suspicious. Suspicious orders include requests from another DEA registrant for controlled substances of unusual size, those devi(continued on page 14.) 12
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News Briefs
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Covetrus Script Assist leverages machine learning and practice management records to quickly identify where gaps in medical care reside, particularly in areas like preventative medications. Once a prescription is “created,” the veterinarian or delegate will have minimal steps in order to get a prescription to the client for fulfillment on their storefront. For those interested in learning more about Covetrus Script Assist, visit http:// bit.ly/CVETSA. Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced the acquisition of Ethos Diagnostic Science, a veterinary reference lab business dedicated to serving leading specialty animal hospitals, the greater veterinary community and researchers with accurate, reliable results. Having entered the veterinary reference laboratory space through the acquisitions of both Phoenix Lab and ZNLabs in 2019, Zoetis continues to grow its diagnostics presence to offer comprehensive and enhanced value to veterinarians in the U.S. Ethos Diagnostic Science performs testing for all veterinary species in hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, endocrinology, serology, cytology and histology. It aims to provide the highest quality results in rapid turnaround times, while advancing the field of veterinary diagnostic medicine.
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ating substantially from a normal pattern, and orders of unusual frequency, as well as orders that seem suspicious to the receiving registrant for any other reason.
The DEA advises that the system to identify suspicious orders should be maintained in writing and could be requested during an inspection.
How to report suspicious requests The reporting requirement and SORS online database are solely for reporting requests for transfers of a controlled substance from one DEA registrant to another that seem suspicious. If a request to transfer a controlled substance to another registrant does not raise suspicion, there is no need to report it.
A veterinarian only needs to register for the database when they need to file a report of a suspicious order.
The system also is not for reporting any activity related to the administration, prescribing, or dispensing of controlled substances in the ordinary course of veterinary practice. Veterinarians should not use it to report suspicious or drug-seeking behavior by clients. If a veterinarian believes a request to transfer a controlled substance to another practitioner is suspicious, the veterinarian should take the following actions: • Do not supply the controlled substance. • Report the order to the online database (SORS). • Document the circumstances of the request that pre- cipitated the report to SORS, and retain that infor- mation with your system records.
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AVMA template helps you meet the requirements The AVMA has developed a template that can be used by AVMA members who are veterinary DEA registrants when developing a system for reporting suspicious orders. It’s intended only as a resource. The template includes a fact sheet outlining the reporting requirements. The DEA also has developed an FAQ page to help registrants understand the reporting system and its requirements: DEA Suspicious Orders Report System (SORS) Q&As The DEA will develop rules that will be published in the Federal Register, and AVMA will review the rules and respond as appropriate. Because this is a new program, it’s very likely DEA guidance will change over time.
The MVMA will keep our members informed if and when new DEA guidance rules are developed.
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March 2020 17 MVMA Veterinary Day at the Capitol. Members start
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the morning by discussing bills of interest and tips for informing legislators. A great way to give your thoughts on legislative issues affecting veterinary medicine in Missouri.
April 2020 4 MVMA Leadership Conference. To be held 8:30-4:30
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at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. Free registration and lunch. 5 hours of CE. Focuses on issues and challenges in the veterinary profession, telemedicine, MVMA strategic planning, etc. Sign up throught the movma.org calendar of events. 4 33rd Annual MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit. To be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW, Columbia, Mo. 65203. Auction, great fun and food. 5 MVMA Board Meeting. 18 MU-CVM Open House. Join CVM students in opening the college’s campus to visitors. Lots of exhibits, entertainment, and educational fun.
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May 2020
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2-3 MU Dental CE Weekend. University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine, 1520 E. Rollins St., Columbia, MO 65211. Practical information/skills for both DVMs and Vet Techs/Vet Assistants. For more information, see Calendar at www.movma.org. 3-9 National Pet Week. Get your clinic involved by celebrating the human/animal bond. Go to www.petweek.org. See page 10 for more information on how you can get your clinic and clients involved.
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Lots of exhibits, entertainment, and educational fun. More information coming.
April 4, 2020 MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit 33rd Annual MU-CVM Gentle Doctor Benefit. To be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW, Columbia, Mo. 65203.
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Our Committees@Work Animal Welfare Committee
Sunday will be Drs. Elizabeth Giuliano and Lynn Martin on the topic of Equine Ophthalmology. There will not be a fall equine dentistry seminar held in 2020.
Various issues relating to animal welfare were discussed.
The committee discussed the chiropractic bill that has been introduced in the Missouri legislature for 2020 (HB1313) that would allow licensed chiropractors to provide animal chiropractic services with no veterinary supervision. The most pressing issue involving equine veterinarians across the United States seems to be methods of euthanasia and carcass disposal. In many areas, carcasses that had been euthanized with pentobarbital are not accepted by renderers. Our goal is to get communication out to the members regarding accepted alternative methods of euthanasia and resources for carcass disposal.
The MVMA Animal Welfare Committee met at the MVMA Convention on January 25, 2020. • The proposed Declaw Ban in St. Louis was discussed. Questions regarding whether or not the mayor had signed the bill, when will it go into effect, details on what is and is not allowed and what are the proposed penalties were raised. Answers to those questions are being sought and will be reported to the membership. • Because of the increasing interest in shelter medicine, it was recommended that presentations and mini-topics on shelter medicine be presented at next year’s conference. It was also recommended that the 2020 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference October 92020 be added to the MVMA events section. • Narcan kits were discussed and the suggestion made that perhaps there were other groups within the MVMA that would be interested in them and that a joint project could be undertaken. • A number of horse related topics and pending federal legislations were discussed including: • The Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Bureau issue where numbers on the range have reached the critical level of 106,000 horses and burros. Far above the 27,000 animals the government believes the land can support. An additional 50,000 horses are in short and long term holding after being removed from the range • The Horse Integrity Act of 2019 is a bill aimed at federal take over of drug testing for race horses in all race horse jurisdictions. The AVMA and AAEP oppose this legislation. • Santa Anita Race Track breakdown: Although there was not an increase in the annual number of horses suffering catastrophic injuries at Santa Anita in the last year, most occurred in a short period following severe rainfall. Investigations are ongoing but damage to track surface and predisposing issues such as undetected microfractures seem to be the issue. The California Horse Racing Board is making changes to mitigate the problem. • The Prevent all Soring Tactics Act of 2019 is a bill aimed at increasing oversight and penalties for the soring of Walking Horses. It has passed the U.S. House and on its way to the U.S. Senate. The AAEP and AVMA support it • The Safeguard American Foods Exports Act of 2019. This act is aimed at preventing the processing or export of horses for human consumption. Both AVMA and AAEP oppose the legislation on welfare grounds. • The goal of the committee is to make the membership aware of welfare issues in all species and provide suggestions on where the MVMA should take an active role or position on both state and national issues affecting animal welfare.
Dr. Peggy Callow, Co-chair Dr. Tom Lenz, Co-chair
Equine Committee
The Equine Committee met at the MVMA Convention on January 23, 2020. The dates for the summer equine meeting had not been set at that time but have since been scheduled for the weekend of July 18-19, 2020. Drs. Kent Allen and Abigail Velting will be presenting a lecture and wet lab on Saturday. The speakers for 18
-Dr. Bruce Whittle, Chair
Membership Committee
The MVMA membership committee met on Saturday, January 25, at the 2020 MVMA convention in Columbia, Mo. Members present included: Drs. Gourley, Hammerlee, Stohs, Stroupe, Wilson, Migneco, and Falk. Richard Antweiler and Julie Braun from the MVMA office were also present. Our committee discussed the ever-changing demographics of the veterinary profession and the need for detailed data to track our members, so we as an organization can better serve and meet the various need of the membership. We are developing a new registration application that gives us this necessary information. Please answer all requested data. This data we collect will help us meet our strategic goals of the MVMA by helping us understand the views and needs of the members and initiate action to address those needs. (Goal # 1 of Strategic Plan), and to encourage an engaged, broad -based membership. (Goal # 3), which we hope will increase our membership numbers and the value our members receive from their MVMA membership.
Dr. Mel Falk, Chair
Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program Committee
The Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program (MSFQAP) Committee met at the MVMA Convention to discuss the future of the program. Topics discussed included things we are doing well, but also how to move the program forward to address the evolving needs of the cattle producers, cattle buyers, and veterinarians. Looking to the future we hope to keep the program on the forefront of the industry. Some ideas suggested were only allowing double vaccinated, weaned and preconditioned calves, requiring producers and veterinarians to be certified in Beef Quality Assurance, and more effective ways of communicating when MSFQAP certified calves will sell to potential buyers. Prior to making any changes to the program, the MSFQAP committee intends to survey those currently participating for input as to how they are utilizing the program currently and how they feel the program can be improved for the future. We anticipate this survey will be available in the coming months and would appreciate as much input as possible to help us shape the future of this program.
Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Dan Tappmeyer, Chair
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2020 Leadership Directory MVMA Executive Board Officers President David L. Gourley, DVM 9493 Highway N, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-926-6277 • davidgourleydvm@hughes.net
East Central District Justin Berger, DVM 16320 County Road 8410 Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-7100 • muledoc@fidnet.com
Chuck Lemme, DVM AVMA District 7 Representative 819 Fernwood Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com
President-Elect Marcy Hammerle, DVM 265 Spring Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 636-561-9122 • marcydogdoc@sbcglobal.net
Southwest District Julie King, DVM 29 N. Wintergreen Rd Branson, MO 65616 Tel: (417) 337-9777 • king84.jk@gmail.com
Katie Molind Student Board Member 802-595-3305 • kmmfb@mail.missouri.edu
Vice President Edward Migneco 5325 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-645-2141 • emigneco0887@gmail.com
Southeast District Catherine Hicks, DVM 1600 Highway 53, Poplar Bluff MO 63901 573-686-1281 • cahicks@semo.net
Secretary-Treasurer Shelia L. Taylor, DVM 2878 S Eldon Ave., Springfield MO 65807 417-447-8245 • shelia9012@yahoo.com
Ashley French, DVM 2224 Weathered Rock Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-634-2223 • DVMFrench@gmail.com
At-Large Delegates
Board Chair Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr., Troy, MO 63379 636-327-6488 • Rhodesgang@yahoo.com
Jessica Stroupe, DVM 293 Highway 5 and 240 Fayette, MO 65248 660-248-3382 • manicmiler@gmail.com
District Delegates
Catherine Webb, DVM 1000 W. Hwy 24 Moberly, MO 65270 660-263-2636 • webb.cat.dvm@gmail.com
Northwest District Sonia Serad-Wright, DVM 20994 St. Rt K St. Joseph, MO 64505 816-364-1089 • soniaserad@gmail.com North Central District Jennifer McLain-Link, DVM 1706 Clay St. Chillicothe, MO 64601 660-646-3670 • jennifer.link.dvm@gmail.com Northeast District Christopher Perry, DVM 309 N. 5th Edina, MO 63537 660-676-5010 • chris.n.perry@gmail.com
Alternate District Delegates Northwest District Tyler Rolofson, DVM 1302 W. Hwy. 71, Savannah, MO 64485 816-324-4838 • trolofsondvm@gmail.com North Central District Jeff Sparks, DVM 231 E. Lockling Street, Brookfield, MO 64628 660-258-3308 • jsparks1980@icloud.com
Ex-Officio Members
Kansas City District Christi Belew, DVM 3025 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64108 816-931-4930 • drbelew@uhanimalhospital.com
Carolyn J. Henry, DVM Dean, MU-College of Veterinary Medicine 1600 E. Rollins Rd., W-203 Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-3768 • henryc@missouri.edu
West Central District Chad McNeal, DVM 1201 Thompson Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301 660-827-5310 cmcneal@thompsonhillsanimalclinic.com
Carol Ryan, DVM AVMA Delegate 224 Deer View Dr., Troy, MO 63379 636-327-6488 • Rhodesgang@yahoo.com
Greater St. Louis District Jessica Farris, DVM 4540 Flora Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 19 314-540-8546 • jfarrisdvm@gmail.com
Charles Barry, DVM AVMA Alternate Delegate 227 S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg MO 64093 660-422-7839 • chuck.barry63@gmail.com
Robert Schmidt Alternate Student Board Member rrs6yb@mail.missouri.edu
MVMA Committee Members Advisory Committee to the College of Veterinary Medicine Rodney Chapman, DVM, Chair, West Central Christopher Baughman, DVM, Northeast Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central Terry Ann Chapman, DVM, West Central Donna Clayton, DVM, GSLVMA Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central Carolyn Henry, DVM, West Central Clinton Jones, DVM, Southeast Deborah Leach, DVM, West Central Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Forest Miller, DVM, Northwest Ryan Montgomery, DVM, North Central Ronald Palmer, DVM, Northwest Darrell Payne, DVM, West Central Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Kaitlin McDaniel, Member-Student Animal Welfare Committee Peggy Callow, DVM, Co-chair, Southwest Tom Lenz, DVM, Co-chair, Greater Kansas City John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis Frankie Lynn Bowers, DVM, Southwest Rachael Cohen, DVM, Non-resident Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Cia Johnson, DVM, Kansas City Lawrence Kovac, DVM, Kansas City Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central Chelsea Mathews, DVM, West Central Cynthia McDowell, DVM, Southeast Jamilon Niemann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Erin Reiter, DVM, West Central Jean Schmidt, DVM, West Central Sadie Scott, DVM, Out of State Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kristen Wischmann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Abbie Knudsen, Member-Student Jamie Woodworth, Member-Student (continued next page.) 19
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Convention Planning Committee Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair Caitlin DeWilde, DVM John Dodam, DVM Jessica Farris, DVM Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT David Gourley, DVM Melissa Gourley, DVM Joanne Kramer, DVM Jennifer McLain-Link, DVM Edward Migneco, DVM Dawn Mrad, DVM Cynthia Penrod, DVM Nicholas Perez, DVM Julie Rutherford, RVT Carol Ryan, DVM Matthew Silvius, DVM Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM Emergency Management and Public Health Committee Cathy Vogelweid, DVM, Chair John Bates, DVM, Greater St. Louis Peggy Callow, DVM, Greater St. Louis Peggy Fisher, DVM, Southeast Ashley French, DVM, East Central Dana Gillig, DVM, West Central Stephen Goff, DVM, Northwest John Holste, DVM, West Central David Hopson, DVM, East Central Steven Howerton, DVM, Southwest Bill Jones, DVM, West Central Marie Kerl, DVM, West Central Karen Kreiensieck, DVM, West Central Charles Massengill, DVM, East Central Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Kenneth Moorman, DVM, Greater St. Louis Christine Nagel, DVM, Greater St. Louis Stephen Patterson, DVM, Northeast Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Howard Pue, DVM, East Central Gerald Rainey, DVM, Northwest Thomas Rouse, DVM, Southwest Rachael Schulte, DVM, West Central Loren Schultz, DVM, West Central Sonia Serad-Wright, DVM, Northwest Randel Smith, DVM, Southeast Tyler Sneft, DVM, West Central Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Christina Venner, DVM, North Central William Wolff, DVM, West Central Sydney Young, Member-Student Equine Committee Bruce Whittle, DVM, Chair, North Central Christy Buckley, DVM, Non-resident Dane Frazier, DVM, Southwest Natasha Frost, DVM, Out State Amanda Gruber, DVM, Kansas City Catherine Hicks, DVM, Southeast Patricia Homeyer, DVM, East Central John Houtsma, DVM, West Central David Leighr, DVM, Kansas City Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central 20 20
Kenton Morgan, DVM, West Central Dawn Mrad, DVM, Greater St. Louis Lauren Pastewka, DVM, East Central Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Melissa Siegrist, DVM, West Central David Wilson, DVM, West Central Legislative Committee Clifford Miller, DVM, Chair, Northeast Gregory Boyer, DVM, East Central James Fallert, DVM, Southeast Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central Robert Hertzog, DVM, Kansas City Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Stacy Martin-Beamer, DVM, Northwest Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest Lynn Martin, DVM, West Central Kaitlin McDaniel, DVM, West Central Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Rachael Schulte, DVM, West Central Sadina Scott, DVM, Kansas City Melissa Siegrist, DVM, West Central Matthew Silvius, DVM, Kansas City Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, East Central Kenneth Vroman, DVM, West Central Bruce Whittle, DVM, North Central David Wilson, DVM, West Central Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Program Committee Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Chair, East Central John Bolinger, DVM, West Central Roger Borgmeyer, DVM, West Central Voyd Brown, DVM, Southwest Karen Chandler, DVM, West Central John Groves, DVM, East Central Joseph Iliff, DVM, Northeast Richard Kent, DVM, North Central Brent Lower, DVM, Southwest Tony Martin, DVM, West Central Charles Massengill, DVM, East Central Justin Nash, DVM, East Central Jason Nickell, DVM, Kansas City Craig Payne, DVM, West Central Darrell Payne, DVM, West Central Christopher Perry, DVM, Northeast Ed Powell, DVM, Northwest Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Steve Strubberg, DVM, East Central Membership Committee Mel Falk, DVM, Co-chair, Kansas City Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Co-chair, Greater St. Louis Jessica Farris, DVM, Greater St. Louis Dan Goehl, DVM, Northeast David Gourley, DVM, Southwest Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Cindy Penrod, DVM, East Central Jonathon Renfro, DVM, Kansas City Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jill Stohs, DVM, Kansas City Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central David Wilson, DVM, West Central
Recent Graduate & Collegiate Task Force Sarah Meineka, DVM, Co-Chair, West Central Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Co-Chair, Greater St. Louis Marta Andelson, DVM, Kansas City Stacey Beddoe, DVM, East Central Susan Boedges, DVM, Northeast Sarah Buchanan, DVM, Southwest Peggy Callow, DVM, Southwest Ashley Chaligoj, DVM, West Central Elizabeth Farnan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelsey Fisher, DVM, West Central Natasha Frost, DVM, Kansas City Amanda Gruber, DVM, Kansas City Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Greater St. Louis Laura Harbke, DVM, West Central Laurel Harrison, DVM, Northeast Lauren Henderson, West Central Julie King, DVM, Southwest Victoria Landing, DVM, Southeast Katherine LaVallee, DVM, West Central Natalie Liberman, Member-student Andrea Lohr, Member-student Kristen McCullough, DVM, West Central Cassie Moens, DVM, West Central Kira Moore, DVM, Greater St. Louis Justin Nash, DVM, East Central Abigail Oleshchuk, DVM, Kansas City Christopher Olson, DVM, Kansas City Sonja Perry, Member-student Sarah Pierson, DVM, Kansas City Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Lauren Ross, DVM, West Central Catherine Ruggiero, DVM, West Central Kamila Sandoval, Member-student Lauren Shipp, DVM, East Central Melissa Siegrist, Member-student Lauren Smith, DVM, Kansas City Sydney Stein, DVM, Southeast Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central Andrew Swatek, DVM, Greater St. Louis Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest Michelle Thornberry, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelvin Urday, DVM, Greater St. Louis Carly Vandas, DVM, Greater St. Louis Hunter Wallace, Member-student Abigail Whiting, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kristen Wischmann, DVM, Greater St. Louis Chelsea Zorn, Member-student Rural Animal Veterinary Task Force Clifford Miller, DVM, Co-chair, Northeast Daniel Tappmeyer, DVM, Co-chair, East Central Annie Callahan, DVM, West Central Daniel Goehl, DVM, Northeast David Gourley, DVM, Southwest David Hertzog, DVM, Kansas City Sonja Perry, DVM, West Central Charlie Robinson, DVM, Southwest Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Stroupe, DVM, West Central Scope of Practice Committee Mark Lux, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Dan Brown, DVM, East Central John Clark, DVM, Greater St. Louis James Crago, DVM, East Central
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Aarah Craig, DVM, Greater St. Louis Clark Fobian, DVM, West Central John Koch, DVM, Southeast Kellien Kuschel, DVM, West Central Marc Markway, DVM, East Central Kenton Morgan, DVM, Kansas City Gary Nie, DVM, Southwest Michael Opsomer, DVM, Southwest James Schuessler, DVM, Greater St. Louis Dewey Waide, DVM, Southwest Veterinary Technician and Practice Staff Committee Marcy Hammerle, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Thomas Dorsey, DVM, Northeast Shawna Estep, RVT Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT Stephanie Gilliam, RVT Kevin Kohne, DVM, Greater St. Louis Jessica Leary, RVT Sean McCaul, DVM, Northwest Tiffany Mense, RVT Christopher Morrow, DVM, Kansas City Cindy Vedder-Penrod, DVM, East Central David Prigel, DVM, Southwest Julie Rutherford, RVT Angela Scherer, DVM, Southeast Wellbeing Task Force Abigail Whiting, DVM, Chair, Greater St. Louis Joan Coates, DVM, West Central Tad Coles, DVM, Kansas City Ginger Geeding, BCC Phillip Geeding, DVM, Northeast Kerry Karaffa, Ph.D. Brittany Kennedy, DVM, Greater St. Louis Kelly Lenhart, MSW Jill Luther, DVM, West Central Clifford Miller, DVM, Northeast Michael Pfander, DVM, Southwest Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Francesca Tocco, PhD Shelia Taylor, DVM, Southwest Elizabeth Trepp, DVM, Kansas City
MVMA District Officers East Central District President: Kerry Parsons, DVM, Sullivan, Mo. President Elect: Shannon Klepper, DVM, Beaufort, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Patricia Homeyer, DVM, Union, Mo. West Central District President: Stephanie Schlotzhauer, DVM, New Franklin, Mo. Vice President: Lauren Delaney, DVM, Columbia, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Cody Lewis, Harrisburg, Mo North Central District President: Bruce Whittle, DVM, Trenton, Mo. Vice President: Douglas Cleveland, DVM, Brookfield, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: John Sheerman, Marceline, Mo. Northeast District President: Catherine Webb, DVM, Macon, Mo. Vice President: David Hudson, DVM, Palmyra, Mo. Secretary/Treasurer: Mac Wilt, DVM, Paris, Mo
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Northwest District President: Johanna Wombwell, DVM, St. Joseph, Mo. Vice President: Tyler Rolofson, DVM, Savannah, Mo. Secretary-Treasurer: Mark Gutzmer, DVM, Saint Joseph, Mo. Southeast District President: Brian Heuring, DVM, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Vice President: Karen Fieser, DVM, Millersville, Mo. Southwest District President: Charlie Robinson, DVM, Bolivar, Mo. Secretary/Treasurer: Michael Bloss, DVM, Aurora, Mo. Kansas City District President: Stacey Nickell, DVM, Riverside, Mo. President Elect: Sadie Scott, DVM, Shawnee, Ks. Vice President: Leo Becker, DVM, Kansas City, Ks. Secretary-Treasurer: Madelaine Little, DVM, Kansas City, Mo. Greater Saint Louis District President: Kristen Doss, DVM, Manchester, Mo Vice President: Brandon Thornberry, DVM, Wildwood, Mo. Treasurer: Laura Kee, DVM, Kirkwood, Mo. Secretary: Caroline Hinrichs, DVM, St. Louis, Mo.
Roger Dozier, DVM, Museum Director Bruce Addison, DVM Trenton Boyd Caitlin DeWilde, DVM George Fischer, DVM James Montgomery, DVM Marcy Hammerle, DVM Edward Migneco, DVM Colie Payne
MVMA Academy Officers
Veterinarian of the Year Award: Clifford Miller, DVM, Moberly, Mo.
President: Julie King, Ozark, Mo. Vice President: Caitlin DeWilde, Webster Groves, Mo.
MVMA, LLC Officers Chair: Gregory Popp, DVM, East Central Vice Chair: Roger Dozier, DVM, East Central Secretary: George Buckaloo, DVM, Kansas City Philip Brown, DVM, Southwest David Gourley, DVM, Southwest Edward Migneco, DVM, Greater St. Louis Carol Ryan, DVM, Greater St. Louis Cynthia Vedder-Penrod, DVM, East Central Richard Antweiler, Executive Director
AVMA Delegate Carol Ryan, DVM 224 Deer View Dr. Troy, MO 63379 Rhodesgang@yahoo.com
AVMA Alternate Delegate Chuck Barry, DVM 227 S.E. State Rt, 13 Warrensburg, MO 64093 chuck.barry63@gmail.com
AVMA District 7 Representative Chuck Lemme, DVM 819 Fernwood Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 ISU75DVM@msn.com
Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board of Directors Philip Brown, DVM, Chair Scott Fray, DVM, Vice Chair George Buckaloo, DVM, Secretary/Treasurer Gregory Popp, DVM, Fundraising Chair
Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Michael Pfander, DVM, Chair David Hertzog, DVM, Vice-Chair Christopher Rohlfing, Public Member Linda Scorse, DVM, Member Maynard Bill Jones, DVM, Member Steve Strubberg, State Veterinarian, Ex-officio
MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Class Liaisons Natalie Liberman, 2020 Jordynne Walker, 2021 Andrea Lohr, 2022 Kendelle Puga, 2023
2020 MVMA Award Winners President’s Award: Joan Coates, DVM, Columbia, Mo. Ortu Stella Award Abby Whiting, St. Louis, Mo. Distinguished Legislative Service Award Clark Fobian, DVM, Sedalia, Mo. Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Distinguished Service Award: Denise Colvin, Jamestown, Mo. MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award: Kenton Morgan, Faucett, Mo. William A. Wolff Volunteerism Award Jessica Thiele, Jefferson City, Mo.
2020 Lifetime Members
Roger Borgmeyer, DVM Mar Doering, DVM Thomas Dorsey, DVM Robert Fortney, DVM Ronald Franklin, DVM Roger Hubner, DVM Wayne Hunthausen, DVM Donald Loden, DVM Charles Massengill, DVM Kathleen McCune, DVM R. Michael Reid, DVM Jack Roberson, DVM Lonnie Shepard, DVM Bill Shore, DVM John Sietstra, DVM John Stoltz, DVM Eliza Sundahl, DVM Mac Wilt, DVM (continued on back.)
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2019 Animal Archives Pet of the Year: “Sugar” Mixed breed dog owned by: Ted, Susan and Hope Worstell, Columbia, Mo. Veterinarian: Brandi Reeves, DVM Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital, Columbia, Mo.
Helpful Resources Agricultural Security & Operations Merrel Breyer, Agri-Security Specialist (573) 522-1802 American Assn. of Veterinary State Boards James Penrod, CAE, FASLA, Executive Director 4601 Central St., Kansas City MO 64111 816-931-1504 • 816-931-1604 (Fax) American Veterinary Medical Association 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 800-248-2862 • 847-925-1329 (Fax) AVMA Executive Board District VII Rep. John Howe, DVM 1125 E Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 john.howe@mchsi.com AVMA Governmental Relations Division 1910 Sunderland Place, NW Washington DC 20056-1642 800-321-1473 • 202-842-4360 (Fax) Drug Enforcement Administration 317 South 16th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 314-538-4600 Equine Clinic, Large Animal Clinic, & Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Teaching Hospital 900 E. Campus Dr., Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7821 • 573-882-4589 (After Hours/ Emerg.) Missouri Department of Agriculture Jefferson City Diagnostic Laboratory 101 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-751-3460 • 573-751-5279 Missouri Department of Agriculture Springfield Diagnostic Laboratory Beth Melton, Manager P.O. Box 2510, Springfield, MO 65801 417-895-6863 • 417-831-4766 (Fax) Missouri Board of Pharmacy Kimberly A. Grinston, JD Executive Director (573) 751-0093 E-mail: kimberly.grinston@pr.mo.gov Missouri Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs (controlled substances information) Michael Boeger, Asst. Administrator P.O. Box 570 1500 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 573-751-6321 • 573-526-2569 (Fax)
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Missouri Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian P.O. Box 630 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3377 • 573-751-6919 (Fax) Missouri Department of Agriculture Operation Bark Alert - Report unlicensed breeders. www.agriculture.mo.gov/animals/ACFA/ barkalert/ Missouri Department of Health Dr. Howard Pue, Public Health Veterinarian P.O.Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-6113 • 573-526-0235 (Fax) Missouri Department of Natural Resources Sharps and Medicine Disposal 573-751-5401 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Richard Antweiler Executive Director 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City MO 65109-1190 573-636-8612 • 573-659-7175 (Fax) mvma@movma.org Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation & Museum 2500 Country Club Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-636-8737 • 573-659-7175 (Fax) Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Archives 573-636-8737 • www.mopetmemorial.com Missouri Veterinary Medical Board Dana K. Fennewald, Executive Director P.O.Box 633 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-0031 • 573-526-3856 (Fax) MU-College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Carolyn Henry, Dean W-203 Vet. Med. Bldg. Columbia MO 65211 573-882-3768 • 573-884-5044 (Fax) MU-Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab 901 E. Campus Loop, Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6811 or 1-800-862-8635 USDA-APHIS-VS Dr. Jack Shere 1715 Southridge Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 Mailing address: P.O.Box 104418 Jefferson City, MO 65110-4418 573-636-3116 • 573-636-4384 (Fax)
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AVMA Annual Convention
Delegate Report
In August 2019, Dr. Carol Ryan (AVMA Delegate) and myself, Dr. Chuck Barry (Alternate Delegate), attended the AVMA Convention in Washington DC. During this meeting the House of Delegates focused on issues regarding telemedicine, cannabis use in pets, student debt, improving veterinary access to FDA approved drugs and many more pressing issues. The meeting also provided the opportunity for the AVMA’s largest ever lobbying effort. Small groups representing each State had a chance to meet with our US Senators and Representatives or their staff. In these one-on-one conversations, we explained the rationale behind the AVMA support for Association Health Care Plans and the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Plan. We likewise took the opportunity to explain why the so called “Fairness to Pet Owners Act” is misleading and unnecessary.
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference
Dr. Ryan and I recently attended the Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago on January 9th – 11th, 2020. Members of the AVMA House of Delegates met to discuss many of the on-going pertinent issues in our profession and our Association.
Heartland Veterinary Conference New Format
The Heartland Veterinary Conference is an informal gathering of 13 Midwestern states that make up AVMA Districts 5,6 and 7. Missouri is part of District 7. The Heartland Districts get together to discuss current topics, trends and concerns regarding their state associations and the profession. This year the Heartland Conference met in conjunction with the AVMA VLC. Having the Heartland Conference at the same time as the VLC meeting provided improved efficiency and cost savings while preserving the opportunity for networking and sharing of ideas between our state associations.
Membership News
As part of the HOD’s Plenary Session, delegates heard good news about AVMA membership and other developments that will benefit members. With the association’s official membership setting a record at more than 95,000 individuals, your AVMA membership is stronger than ever. The AVMA advocacy and support literally seems to grow each year spanning every age bracket and facet of a veterinarian’s career. You can check this out for yourself by logging in as a member on the AVMA website, AVMA. org.
Both the AVMA’s $25,000 donation and the AVMF’s matching donations will be made to the Australian Veterinary Association’s (AVA) Benevolent Fund. This fund provides financial assistance to veterinarians who have lost their own property due to the fires, or who have provided charitable care for impacted animals.
AVMA Health Insurance Expands
The AVMA Trust announced it is continuing efforts to expand the association’s health plan program to provide affordable, competitive health insurance to AVMA members and their employees. They are hopeful that the plan will be offered in Missouri soon.
Cannabis, Connected Care, and Student Debt The House of Delegates also explored other timely topics, such as use of cannabis in animals, connected care telemedicine, sexual harassment, student liability issues and the student debt crisis. As we all know, these are complex and complicated issues that are impacted by the changing business and legal environments which continue to evolve and develop around them. There are no easy answers for these ongoing concerns.
Finally, the HOD session was completed by voting on AVMA policy matters involving cribbing, declawing, microchips, and the use of technology in veterinary medicine. Although sometimes discussed at length, and with some minor wordsmith revisions, all of these resolutions were passed with majority support. Dr. Ryan and I will meet at the AVMA 2020 convention in San Diego CA this summer. I’m sure we will continue to focus on these and other issues. Remember we are representing you. If you have thoughts or opinions on these or other pertinent topics, we would love to hear from you. This truly is “Our Profession...Our Passion!”
Sincerely, Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Alternate Delegate
AVMA PAC Reports Success
AVMA PAC reported their new monthly giving program has been a big success amongst members. Just as with our own state Association efforts, AVMA PAC dollars help open the door to provide a chance for the AVMA to have a seat at the table and speak for its members as they share scientific knowledge and real world perspectives with the political decision makers who impact animal welfare and the legal practice of our profession. In order to continue this effort, the PAC announced a goal of $250,000 in donations for the critical 2020 election year. It encourages each member to consider making some kind of AVMA PAC donation each year.
AVMA/AVMF Work to Assist Australia
In disaster relief news, the AVMA Board of Directors announced the approval of $25,000 to aid Australian veterinarians impacted by the bush fires ravaging their country. In addition, the AVMA is encouraging its members and the general public to consider contributing to relief efforts by donating to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), which will match donations up to $50,000. 24
Top: MVMA members attending AVMA Convention. From left: Chuck Barry, Carol Ryan, Ed Migneco, Shelia Taylor, Marcy Hammerle, Kate Callaway, Marta Andelson, Laura Moon and Richard Antweiler. Bottom: MVMA Emerging Leaders. From left: Marta Andelson, Kate Callaway and Laura Moon.
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MVMA General Membership Meeting Saturday, January 25, 2020 Holiday Inn Executive Center Columbia, MO
VII. Announcement of the Election of 2020 MVMA Officers and New Board Members Dr. Cindy Penrod presented the results of the 2020 Officer Election. They were as follows: President, Dr. David Gourley President-Elect, Dr. Marcy Hammerle Vice President, Dr. Ed Migneco Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Shelia Taylor Chairman of the Board, Dr. Carol Ryan
State of the Profession Reports MVMPAC Report by Dr. Mel Falk, PAC Chair MVMA Rural Veterinary Task Force Report by Co-chairs, Dr. Cliff Miller and Dr. Dan Tappmeyer. AVMA Reports by Dr. Carol Ryan, Delegate & Dr. Chuck Barry Alt. Delegate to the AVMA AVMA Immediate Past President, Dr. John de Jong General Membership Meeting was called to order by President Dr. Carol Ryan at 7:15 a.m.
New or re-elected MVMA Executive Board Members were as follows: Dr. Christi Belew, KCVMA Delegate Dr. Julie King, SWVMA Delegate Mr. Robby Schmidt, MVMA Student Board Member
I. Minutes of Last Meeting Dr. Shelia Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, presented minutes from the January 26, 2019 MVMA General Membership Meeting held at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes as prepared and presented. Motion carried.
AVMA Immediate Past President, Dr. John de Jong, installed the new officers and board members.
II. Financial Reports Dr. Sheila, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the 2019 financial statement. As of December 31, 2019, the MVMA reported $291,119.37 in bank accounts and Certificates of Deposit, plus $194,557.85 in receivables, fixed and other assets for total assets of $485,677.22. It was moved and seconded to approve the financial statement as prepared and presented. Motion carried. III. Dues Increase Dr. Carol Ryan reported that the MVMA Executive Board, after careful deliberation of needs and resources of the association, proposed an $11 increase to regular active dues, with a prorated increase to the dues of other member types. It was moved and seconded to approve the dues increase as presented. Motion carried. IV. Executive Board Report Executive Board Chairman, Dr. Cindy Penrod presented the Executive Board Report from the Thursday, January 23, 2020 board meeting. (see board minutes) It was moved and seconded to approve the actions of the Executive Board since the last Membership meeting. Motion carried. V. Old Business There was no old business to bring before the membership VI. New Business MVMA Legislative Committee Chair, Dr. Cliff Miller presented on the current legislative session and Veterinary Day at the Capitol. Dr. Sarah Meineka, Co-chair of the Recent Graduate & Collegiate Task Force, reported on several facets of MVMA’s Leadership Development programs. 26
Newly elected At-Large-Delegates Dr. Ashley French Dr. Jessica Stroupe Dr. Catherine Webb
Receiving Retiring Board and Chair Member Plaques and/or Certificates were the following: Dr. Matt Silvius, KCVMA Delegate Dr. Kacie Ulhorn, ECVMA Delegate Dr. Philip Brown, Southwest Delegate Dr. Jill Stohs, Animal Welfare Co-chair Dr. Philip Brown, Animal Welfare Co-chair Dr. Jason Nickell, Mo. Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program Chair In accordance with the MVMA Constitution & Bylaws, Immediate Past-President Dr. Carol Ryan became the MVMA Executive Board Chairman. Dr. David Gourley presented her with a Retiring President plaque for her service to the MVMA. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Shelia Taylor, DVM, Secretary/Treasurer
In Memory William R. Henry, DVM
Stark City, Mo. Passed Away: January 21, 2020 Survived by his daughters Janet and Julie; and sons David, Dan and Greg.
Jerry L. Robertson, DVM
Sedalia, Mo. Passed Away: January 18, 2020 Survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Sarah, Laura, Paula and Alyson; and sons, Mark and James.
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MVTA has a few upcoming events. There will be at least 2 different continuing education opportunities provided for our members in 2020. First, we will host a Spring CE on April 18th in Raytown, Mo. Then, our annual fall conference will be held October 17th in Moberly, MO. Please make sure your technicians are members of MVTA so they have access to FREE CE for 2020. Please visit www. movta.org for more information on having your staff become a MVTA member.
Tech Notes from the MVTA M
issouri Veterinary Technicians Association (MVTA) board members recently attended the 2020 Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention. Here we hosted a booth and talked with attendees about technician utilization. We also hosted a technician reception (sponsored by Hill’s). Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) presented “Effect of Advanced Degree on Veterinary Technician Salary in the United States of America.” We appreciate everyone that attended this reception.
Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT MVTA President
Visit us on Facebook! Missouri Veterinary Tech-Assoc MVTA Website: www.movta.org
Veterinary Technology Programs Accredited by the AVMA CVTEA Crowder College 601 LaClede Avenue Neosho, MO 64850 417 -455-5772 Shawna Estep, RVT Director Associate of Applied Science Jefferson College 1000 Viking Dr. Hillsboro, MO 63050 636-942-3000 Dana Nevois, RVT Director Associate of Applied Science Maple Woods Community College Veterinary Technology Program 2601 NE Barry Rd. Kansas City, MO 64156 816-604-3235 Chris Morrow, DVM Director Associate of Applied Science
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) giving a presentation to veterinary technicians at their reception during the MVMA convention in January. 28
Midwest Institute Veterinary Technology Program 2 Soccer Park Rd. Fenton, MO 63026 800-695-5550 Jeffery Vemmer DVM, Director Associate of Occupational Science
And the Winners Are...
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Event Highlights from Your Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation
2020 Drawing & Silent Auction The MVMF is grateful to all those who support its mission. The annual Foundation Drawing is one way to show your financial support. Because of your generous contributions, hard work and participation, we are enjoying great success in fulfilling our goals for the good of the human/animal bond and veterinary medicine. Many thanks to all who came to the event and the many volunteers who gave their time to make this year’s event something special. Also, a big thanks to the sponsors of the Foundation Drawing event: Covetrus, Missouri Grape & Wine Board and ProPartners Wealth. Also, thanks to all of you who donated the fantastic items for our silent auction.
Top left: Dr. Harland Sprouse (left) and Jean Montgomery share the $10,000 Drawing Grand Prize. Top right: Trenton Boyd and Caitlin DeWilde came close to winning it all but sadly, no cigar. Bottom left: Dr. Ed Migneco with Silent Auction items ready for bids. Thanks to all those who donated. Bottom right: MVMA staff, Michelle Gentges and Dawn Felger, await the lucky live and silent auction winners.
Drawing Winners: Ryan Montgomery and Harland Sprouse - Grand Prize: $5,000 each
$1,000 – Joseph Swink, Keith VanHoy (Donated back to MVMF... Thank you, Keith!) and Mieke Schotte $200 – Rick Kent, Kevin Schnarre, John Bates and Alan Rohlfing $150 – John Montgomery, Pete Rucker, Steven & Laura Shifflet and Caitlin DeWilde (Donated back to MVMF... Thank you, Caitlin!) $100 – Scott Vande Griend, Shelia Taylor, Lee Hinson and Trenton Boyd (Donated back to MVMF... Thank you, Trenton!)
50/50 Winner: Virginia Shetler
Early Bird Winner: Tom Kent
Highlights and Actions of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Thursday, January 23, 2020 The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation met Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. • It was moved and seconded to approve the Agenda for the January 23, 2020 meeting. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2019 board meeting. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried. • It was moved and seconded to form a committee to review the document for the point system for grant selection. Motion carried. 2. Reappointed board members a. The following board members were previously appointed by the MVMA Board and approved by the Foundation Board: Dr. Roger Dozier Dr. George Fischer
Dr. Edward Migneco Dr. Greg Popp
b. It was moved and seconded to reappoint the following board members to the LLC Board for 2020. Motion carried. Dr. G.W. Buckaloo Dr. Edward Migneco
Dr. Phil Brown Dr. Greg Popp
c. It was moved and seconded to approve to keep the following officers for 2020. Motion carried. Chairman: Vice Chair: Secretary/Treasurer:
Dr. Philip Brown Dr. Scott Fray Dr. G.W. Buckaloo
It was moved and seconded to approve the following changes to the 2020 Committees. Motion carried.
MVMF Veterinary Honor Roll Inducts Dean Carolyn Henry On Saturday, January 25, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation (MVMF) formally inducted Dr. Carolyn Henry into the Veterinary Honor Roll. In 2018, Dr. Henry was named dean of the University of Missouri- Dr. Carolyn Henry (left) with MVMA president-elect, Dr. Marcy Hammerle. College of Veterinary Medicine. Henry, an oncology researcher, earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree at Auburn University. She joined the faculty of the University of Missouri in 1997 as an assistant professor of oncology. She has served as the associate director of research at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center since 2011. Congratulations, Dr. Henry!
“Rural Missouri ” Magazine Highlights Veterinary Museum In January, Barbara Baird and Jim McCarty from “Rural Missouri Magazine stopped by for a visit to the Veterinary Museum of Missouri and it resulted in a very nice article in the magazine’s February 2020 issue. It’s entitled, “Just What the Doctor Ordered” and gives a great overview of the museum’s history, mission and collection of veterinary instruments and oddities.
Budget: Remains the same Fundraising: Remains the same Legacy committee: Remains the same Long Range Planning: Remains the same Museum Activities: Remains the same with the addition of Ms. Cassidy Hammerle Public Relations: Remains the same Grant Task Force: Dr. Caitlin DeWilde; Dr. Marcy Hammerle, Mr. Bruce Addison, Dr. Phil Brown and Mr. Richard Antweiler SRDC Committee: Remains the same Next Foundation Board Meeting will be April 25, 2020 starting immediately after the 1:00 p.m. Honor Roll Inductions. Motion was made to invite the two at-large candidates to a future meeting. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded for the meeting to be adjourned. Motion carried. 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 the Volunteer tab.
“Rural Missouri” Magazine is published by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives and has a wide readership across the entire state. Many thanks to Barbara, Jim and “Rural Missouri” for including the museum in the magazine. 31
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The Museum has over 3,500 artifacts dating from the 16th century to the present, including: • manuscripts instructing Missouri’s first settlers how to care for their horses; • a steamer trunk filled with instruments used by a late 19th century horse doctor; • an 1870s wooden operating table for small animals • 19th century instruments, such as a wooden balling gun, a hog catcher, a Swiss trocar and farrier tools • a variety of strange and curious objects (horse pills, huge hairballs, kidney stones) Visitors touch and explore bones, animal skins, hairballs, veterinarian tools, etc., and view specimens showing the stages of a calf embryo and animal diseases. It’s a great place for children and adults of all ages to have fun. Visit us in Jefferson City, Mo. Take Highway 50 west to Highway 179. Exit and turn right. Take first right onto Country Club Drive. Go about one mile and look for us on the left. Call 573-636-8737 for more information.
The next time you’re in Jefferson City, stop by and visit...
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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 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 adminis- tered. • 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 administra- tion 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 vac- cinations 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 administer- ed; • 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, and other materials are available. 33
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Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5 Veterinarians Wanted Rural mixed animal practice seeking part time, relief, or full time Associate Veterinarian. Located near The Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks, our practice has a wide variety of clientele. Clinic is equipped with digital radiology, Abaxis inhouse lab, easi-scan ultrasound, and a dental unit with drill. Part time or relief work would be needed for routine vaccinations, surgeries, and exams. Send resume with references or email any questions to chapmanclinic@att.net. The Plattsburg Animal Clinic of Plattsburg, MO has an immediate opening for a full or part time companion animal associate. We are in close proximity to Kansas City and St. Joseph and located in small rural/suburban community. Our goal is to provide quality compassionate service. The work schedule is 4 days a week and rotating half days on Saturday. Excellent support staff. The right individual could receive a signing bonus. Good people skills, desire to establish long term client relationships and provide quality medicine and surgery. If living in or commuting to this setting seems appealing, contact Paul B. Terry, DVM at 816-930-2629 during the day or 816-930-2566 evenings or email pterry@ animalclinicpc.com NOTE: Additional Salary Information: Benefits include State and BNDD licences, liability insurance, retirement plan, medical insurance, paid vacation and CE. Progressive small animal practice in South Kansas City looking for a motivated veterinarian wanting to practice excellent quality medicine with a fun team. We are rapidly growing, developing a plan for expansion and buy-in is a possibility down the road. 34
30-40 hours a week, no weekends, no late nights and great clientele. Contact: 816941-0070 or by email: doclibby@mcahvet. net Exceptional opportunity including valuable mentoring from colleagues. Springfield, MO. Our reputation is built on providing personalized attention to clients and companions seeking a “home-like” atmosphere and high-quality medical and surgical skills. Facilities include IDEXX laboratory units, cold laser, and dental-care equipment. Be part of a team culture including skilled veterinary technicians and staff. Excellent salary and retirement benefits. Minutes from Lake of the Ozarks,Table Rock Lake and a growing city. Contact kskinnergroup@gmail.com for more information. Tilsit Road Animal Clinic is a busy mixed animal practice in Southeast Missouri. We are looking for a part or full-time veterinarian to help handle large and/or small animal patients. Facilities are available on-site for large animal haul-in patients. Please send us your resume at 2009 County Road 335 Jackson MO 63755 or email to walter.branscum@gmail.com. You may call with questions or leave a message at 573-243-2010. Mixed Animal Veterinarian: Williams Veterinary Service of Mountain Grove, Missouri is seeking a mixed animal veterinarian for its busy mixed animal practice in scenic southern Missouri, an area well known for excellent fishing, hunting, floating, hiking and a variety of outdoor activities. Practice is currently 75% food animal including beef, dairy, swine, and small ruminants. The remaining 25% includes equine, companion animal, and some exotics. We would like to grow our services toward our new
veterinarian’s interests. The clinic building was completed in April of 2019 and currently offers in-house diagnostic blood work, ultrasound, and gas anesthesia. Digital radiography will be coming in the summer of 2020. Williams Veterinary Service is located within 60 minutes of Springfield, Missouri. Applicants should be self motivated, hard working, willing to work with a variety of animals and clients, confident working alone and as a team player. Experience is not required, future partnership is an option and a mobile veterinary truck is provided. We are excited to add a veterinarian to our growing practice! Please send resume to bridgetw4@gmail.com , if you have any questions call or text Dr. Williams at (417) 349-0224. Heritage Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinarian to join our fun and energetic practice. We are an AAHA accredited practice and pride ourselves on excellent care and thorough client communication. We have a passionate, well educated, and fun staff. We strive for a well balanced and enjoyable clinic atmosphere. Our clientele trust our entire team and our team based approach to medicine. The practice is located in St Louis suburbs and has quick access to all amenities a large city would offer while still maintaining a small atmosphere (sports, concerts, museums, large events, parks, etc). We also offer: Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Discounted Veterinary Services, Continuing Education stipend, Dues and Licensing fees & a Uniform allowance. Our hospital is a place to grow as a person and a veterinary professional. We are truly a family and would love to have you join it! Please contact Dr Kim Sanford drksanford@gmail.com or 314-878-8454
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We are looking for an associate veterinarian to join our busy, well established small animal practice! Salary negotiable dependent on experience with adaptable schedule, vacation, dues and CE allowances, and no emergency duty! Our ideal candidate is one looking for a long term position to foster our loyal current and new clientele and join our long tenured team! Please feel free to call or email for further information! Cell: 573-823-8027. Email: Christy.mcpherson. dvm@gmail.com Here is a great opportunity to join a 7-doctor practice, come grow with us and work at the 2019 #1 Best Voted Veterinary Hospital in Kansas City! Eagle Animal Hospital is expanding in Kansas City and looking to add a part-time and full-time experienced veterinarian. We strive to offer the best customer experience possible, with 75 years of service to our community in Kansas City northland, we have an established clientele in place and is rapidly growing. Newly upgraded equipment which includes Laparoscopy, Ultrasound and CT Scanner along with a great support staff make for a superior work environment. Great benefits and competitive pay available. Check out our website at www.eagleanimalhospital. com. Please send resume to eaglevet4@ yahoo.com. Seeking a compassionate outgoing personality to join Falls Veterinary Care. One veterinarian working with 4 technicians. We work four days a week without any emergency, holiday or weekend hours. Would like to find a veterinarian to work one to two days a week and cover vacations and personal days. We are searching for a veterinarian that wants a long term relationship with clients and patients. Submit resume by email sfallsdvm@yahoo.com or call 636 462- 7297 Veterinarian wanted: Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, Excelsior Springs, MO. Small animal clinic with up to date medicine-digital rads, ultrasound, in house blood machines, etc. No after-hour emergencies, family oriented, small town feel. Paid CE, ample vacation time, health insurance opportunitiespractice your own medicine! Experience preferred but new graduates encouraged to apply! Visit us on Facebook-Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic. Contact Practice Manager Diane Lowery at (816)637-5612 with questions.
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The Spay Neuter Project,a high volume spay/neuter clinic located in Columbia, is seeking a veterinary surgeon. We operate 4 days per week and complete over 2,500 surgeries annually. A member of the Humane Alliance Spay Neuter Response Team, we adhere to their nationally recognized standards of care. Candidate will be required to attend training provided by ASPCA. Responsible for the care and sterilization of patients, surgeries, vaccine clinics and medical protocol. Quality patient care is foremost. Full job description at https://employers.indeed.com/j#jobs/ view?id=b8d5c24946a3. How to apply or contact for further information: Janeene Johnston, Executive Director. Email: jjohnston@spayneuterprojectmo.org. Phone: 573-397-6443 We are looking for a new associate veterinarian for a busy, well established small animal clinic in growing mid-Missouri! Adaptable schedule, vacation, dues and CE allowances, and no emergency duty! We pride ourselves in providing excellent service at a reasonable price. We have a long tenured support staff and look forward to meeting our potential new teammate! An ideal candidate is one looking for a long term position in order to foster the relationships we have with our loyal current and new clientele. Please call or email if interested in more information! Cell: 573823-8027. Email: Christy.mcpherson.dvm@ gmail.com I am looking for an associate who is very enthusiastic about practicing good veterinary medicine and who wants to meld their current knowledge with my years of learning and practical experience. In this way we both have the opportunity to continue learning and practice a higher level of medicine. I know that to continue to expand we must offer our clients new advancements in the care of their animals and to this end I am constantly trying to bring in new services that will enhance our care. This gives a new associate the opportunity to pursue a personal area of practice in which they can excel. The compensation package will include: Salary, signing bonus, Medical insurance allowance, CE allowance, AVMA dues, BNDD license, Missouri license and Paid vacation. Buy in available. Contact me at mvac@centurytel.net or call 417-934-2323 during the day or 417-9342492 in the evening.
Brookfield Veterinary Clinic is a three doctor, mixed animal practice looking for a part time or full-time associate veterinarian to practice high quality medicine and surgery. We are a progressive practice treating a wide array of animals, including dogs, cats, cattle, horses, sheep and goats. Please send resume to Brookfield Veterinary Clinic, P.O. Box 348 Brookfield, MO 64628, call 660258-3308 or fax to 660-258-3309. We are a busy small animal practice in Independence, MO looking for a part or full-time veterinarian. We offer a flexible and supportive work environment and no after hours calls. Must have a strong desire to offer excellence in patient care, enjoy a team-oriented approach to work and find satisfaction in the joys and challenges of small animal general practice. Compensation commensurate with experience. Signing bonus offered. New graduates welcome to apply. Please submit resume to jenni@jacksoncountyanimalclinic.com. Associate veterinarian needed for a two doctor small animal practice. 3.5 days a week, salary starts at $100,000 Bowman Road Animal Clinic is a well established clinic with excellent clientele, facility, support staff and environment. Applicant must have at least one year of clinical experience. Hours are 7:30-5:30 M-F and 8-12 on Saturdays. No emergency or after hour care. Benefits and stipends available in addition to salary. Email for additional info and send resume to laurenschluterman@gmail.com. Check us out at bowmanroadvet.com Growing small animal, 3 doctor practice in West Central Missouri is seeking full time / part-time associate veterinarians. Imagine working in a brand new 5800 square foot facility with a skilled, enthusiastic, 15 person support staff. We currently are about 98 % companion animal but do work with multiple species. Benefits include competitive salary, subsidized health care offer, liability insurance, qualified access to Simple IRA program, CE allowance, state license renewals, MVMA and AVMA dues, rotational emergency schedule. Please send resume with references to chuck.barry63@gmail. com, or mail to Lifetime Animal Center, 227, S.E. State Rt. 13, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Questions, call Chuck @ 660-909-1504. (continued next page.)
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We are a multi-doctor practice consisting of 2 clinics a short distance apart. We provide preventative, diagnostic, dental, and surgical services. We are looking for either a full time or part time veterinarian to join our team. Expect a four day work week plus two Saturdays each month. There are no after hours or emergency duty. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to scah@att.net. Heritage Veterinary Hospital is located in Creve Coeur, MO, and is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join their team as a full or part time Associate Veterinarian. We are a 5-doctor, AAHA certified, small animal hospital. Full-Time Benefits include: 36-40 hours per week, Health Insurance, Veterinary Services at a reduced rate, Uniform allowance, Simple Retirement Plan, Continuing Education stipend. Please email your resume to contactheritagevet@gmail. com Hannibal Veterinary Clinic in Hannibal, Missouri is seeking an enthusiastic full time veterinarian to join our growing practice. We are looking for a caring veterinarian, who is motivated with good communication skills and a desire to practice quality medicine. Candidate must be interested in all aspects of a small animal practice. Large animal interest would be a plus, but not required. The clinic has been in practice for 33 years and has an established clientele and great staff. Our practice is equipped with its own surgery suite, digital x-ray, avimark software, and abaxis in house lab. Please contact LeAnn Welch at 573-2210915 or email at hannibalveterinaryclinic@ yahoo.com Looking for a part or full time veterinarian in Independence, MO. Salary commensurate with experience. Please call 816804-2861 or email resume to jennicm01@ icloud.com. Well equipped, fast paced small animal clinic in Springfield, Missouri is seeking an associate who would like to become part of a great team. This is a good opportunity for someone who has the desire or the interest in taking over their own practice. Please email resume at awhity12@gmail.com Seven Hills Veterinary Clinic (in Southwest Missouri, south of Springfield) is hiring small and mixed (exotics and large) animal DVMs. Part-time or full-time. Our prac36
tice 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.
farm calls. Holts Summit is a bedroom community of Jefferson City, near Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks with many things to experience. If you ready for the next step in your career or just beginning your journey call, Dr. Dean Bates at 573-896-9301 or e mail at summitvet@aol.com www.summitveterinaryservices.com
Full-time veterinarian needed for a small animal practice. The Animal Medical Center of MidAmerica, operates 2 AAHA accredited non-profit full service veterinary hospitals in the St Louis area. Our facilities are modernly and well equipped with all the tools you would expect. Ideal candidate would have the same desire to practice high quality medical care and meet the expectations of clients. Our compensation is competitive to match the position. Interested applicants please send resume, cover letter and references to tarndt@hsmo.org
Small animal practice; the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America, is an AAHA accredited non-profit full service veterinary hospital in St Louis and Maryland Heights with openings for a full or part time. Our facilities are well equipped with all the diagnostic tools needed. Can accommodate interests in all aspects of practice; clinic appointments, surgery and / or pain management center. Competitive salary and benefits. Interested applicants please contact tarndt@hsmo.org.
The Corydon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time associate to join our 6 doctor practice. We are a well established mixed animal practice (50% cow/calf, 35% companion animal, 15% equine/small ruminant) located in south central Iowa. We also have a newly constructed practice (2017) in Unionville, MO. Both practice locations are fully staffed and equipped with modern technology including digital radiograph, gas anesthesia, in-house lab, ultrasounds, haul-in facility, and much more. We offer excellent mentorship for new graduates with multiple doctors available to help with your specific areas of interest. We pride ourselves in excellent cow/calf production and companion animal medicine. On call is shared equally among the doctors in the practice. Competitive salary with excellent benefits package including health, dental, IRA match, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid CE, paid professional dues, truck/ veterinary box. If interested in joining our progressive family oriented practice please submit your resume to corydvet@grm.net or mail to Corydon Veterinary Clinic, 1856 Hwy 14, Corydon, Iowa 50060. Summit Veterinary Services in Central Missouri is seeking a full or part time mixed animal or small animal veterinarian. We are a well equipped clinic serving approximately 70% small, 30% large animal with modern in house capabilities and excellent equine, bovine haul in facilities and mobile units for
Seeking a part time veterinarian in the North Kansas City area at Animal Clinic of the Woodlands. Days are flexible. Our staff is fun and energetic and our clients are very caring and compliant. The clinic has brand new IDEXX equipment, brand new portable ultrasound, digital xrays, laser therapy, hydrotherapy and much more. Please email resume to llrmrb@gmail.com or call 8168536589 for more information.
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Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff Wanted Full time Veterinary Technician needed for a busy 4 doctor small animal practice in Columbia Missouri. We have in-house diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, computerized medical records and ultrasound. Duties include running in house lab work, catheter placement, drawing blood samples, administering medications, and monitoring anesthesia during surgeries. We practice high quality veterinary medicine in a friendly and fun work environment. Offering health insurance, paid vacation, and a competitive salary based on experience. Please bring resumes by the clinic at 2504 W Worley St Columbia MO 65203 or you can call the clinic for more details at 573445-3000.
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Part Time Veterinary Technician needed for a busy 4 doctor small animal practice in Columbia Missouri. We have in-house diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, computerized medical records and ultrasound. Duties include running in house lab work, catheter placement, drawing blood samples, administering medications, and monitoring anesthesia during surgeries. We practice high quality veterinary medicine in a friendly and fun work environment. Offering a competitive salary based on experience. Please bring your resume by the clinic at 2504 W Worley St Columbia MO or call the clinic at 573-445-3000 for additional information. The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center currently has an opening for Certified Veterinary Anesthesia Technician to join our team. This position demands a high level of responsibility. Technicians assist faculty with case management, record keeping, teaching third and fourth year veterinary students and are responsible for anesthesia emergency services on an on-call basis. Go to the Veterinary Health Center webpage under About Us to search for the online application. Grantview Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our veterinary family! We are a smallanimal exclusive, 2.5 doctor practice near Grant’s Farm in St. Louis. We pride ourselves on providing a fun, positive work environment. Come join our team today! Please contact Melissa at managergah@ gmail.com Registered Veterinary Technician: Equine and small animal practice. High quality medicine. Very nice facilities. Great benefits package. Salary discussed at time of interview. If interested please submit a resume’ to homesteadvet@gmail.com. RVT Wanted: Heritage Veterinary Hospital is located in Creve Coeur, MO, and is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join their team as a part/full time Registered Veterinary Technician. We are a 5-doctor, AAHA certified, small animal hospital. Full-Time Benefits include: 35-40 hours per week, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Veterinary Services at a reduced rate, Uniform allowance, Simple Retirement Plan. Please email your resume to contactheritagevet@gmail.com 37
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Relief Veterinarian: Experienced. Past practice owner. 4 years experience as relief. I understand the importance of keeping your practice running smoothly and profitable. Dennis Johnson, vetdocone@gmail. com, 217-725-8939. Lake of the Ozarks. Available anywhere in Missouri.
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Relief Veterinarian Available: Small animal medicine and surgery relief veterinary available. 16+ years of experience with general small animal internship completed at Tufts University post-graduation. Committed to providing the best care for your clients and patients while you are away or when you have a need for an additional veterinarian. Contact: Felicia Leung, fifivet@gmail.com, (913) 738-9688. Serving Kansas City and surrounding areas Veterinary Relief Service web site: www.vetreliefservice.com
Businesses For Sale/Lease Missouri, St. Louis County: Highly respected, well-established, rehabilitation animal clinic - Fully renovated! +2,300 sq. ft. facility - Est. ADI $150 - Excellent location! Code: MO3. PS Broker; 800.636.4740; info@psbroker.com; www.psbroker.com Looking to be your own boss? Need financial help? Company willing to provide financial backing on this great opportunity. Thriving small animal practice providing veterinary services in the local community for over 20 years grossing over 600k with annual growth rate at 5%. Owner retiring and willing to stay for transition period. Please contact vetpracticeforsale2019@ gmail.com for more information. Here is a fantastic opportunity to own a highly profitable, solo doctor, small animal practice in a great location in central Missouri. The building consists of about 3,200 sf of indoor space and is very well equipped. Step right in and start reaping the rewards of ownership on day one. Practice and real estate are for sale. Contact us today! Contact Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com 877-322-6465
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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 FOUN board. 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