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Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

2021 Virtual MVMA Convention Information Is Inside This Issue! A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Winter 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

Inside this issue...

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

Highlights & Actions of the MVMA Board.............................................6

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

2021 MVMA Convention Information.......................................... 15-20

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

Happenings: MVMA People and Events........................................... 4-5

New Narcan Brochure for Law Enforcement.........................................8 Veterinarians Gather for MVTRA Trail Ride . .................................. 10 Upcoming CE & Events..................................................................................12

Associate Member News Briefs.................................................................22 Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Businesses Against Liability............24 MVTA Tech Notes ......................................................................................... 26 Foundation Update ........................................................................................28 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 31-34 2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors ......................................35

On the Cover... This little Samoyed is all dressed up for a cold winter romp in the snow, but the MVMA is offering a little virtual warmth in the month of January. 2020 has been a rough year for all of us so we’ve taken an old saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, and this year you’ll be able to make it at home. After much debate and with many regrets this year’s convention will be held online in the comfort and safety of your home or office. The Membership Meeting, award presentations and Foundation event will continue (live online) along with excellent online continuing education. We highly value your membership and want you to stay healthy. So, be safe, take care and join your convention online!

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From the President-Elect It has been quite an adventure being your President-Elect for 2020. This year has brought a lot of changes and new ways of doing things for all of us. Marcy Hammerle DVM The Executive Board of your MVMA has been working hard to support you throughout 2020. As the President-Elect, one of my major jobs is to plan the upcoming MVMA convention. As you can imagine, we have gone through many different changes to these plans over the past months. We thought long and hard about all of our options, and due to the recent increase of Covid-19 numbers in Missouri, we have decided to move to a virtual on-demand conference for 2021. Our main goal is to provide a high quality of CE for our members while keeping everyone safe and healthy. We have spent a lot of time as a board talking about this decision and decided to focus on the health of our members, along with the impact on our

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practices and patients if members had to quarantine after the conference. The theme for the 2021 convention is “Making Lemonade”, a skill that many of us have gotten good at while dealing with all of the lemons that 2020 has thrown at us. This year’s virtual conference will have “on-demand” lectures. We expect to have greater than 70 hours of education on all types of topics. The on-demand format means that you can watch them on your own schedule. You have the opportunity to watch all 70 hours, which is a lot more educational content than you can attend in person at a typical conference. We do plan on having some live events also, such as our General Membership message, Awards Ceremony, MVMF silent auction $10,000 ticket contest and 50/50 raffle. We are also hoping to have live Q&A with some of our most popular speakers. Things this year may look a little bit different than we are used to, but we are sure that we will all make the best of things at this year’s conference, just like we have dealt with everything else that has come

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Registration is now open online, or use the registration form in this issue. Included with registration will be online access for the next few months, to most of the presentations in a pre-recorded on-demand format. We appreciate your understanding of the changes and your ongoing support of the MVMA. Marcy Hammerle, DVM

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our way. We are excited to share this conference with all of you. This year’s keynote speaker is Sarah Wooten, DVM. She brings a sense of humor that we can all relate to and helps us see the humor in our profession. We have a fantastic group of speakers this year that will be speaking on a wide variety of topics. They will provide education that will give us information that we can take home and apply to our practices. The MVMA and the convention planning committee have worked hard to put together a great event and we hope that everyone will attend.

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MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS

In the Midst of the Winter Chill, Find a Little Warmth...

MVMA Plans for a 2021 Virtual Annual Convention Even though the leadership and staff of MVMA had worked hard to offer members an in-person MVMA Convention in 2021, circumstances have dictated otherwise. Health ramifications of our members were top of mind, but beyond that, the government mandated quarantine requirements could severely impact attendees financially who might have been exposed to the virus at our convention and would not be able to return to their clinic. The MVMA leadership did not want attendees’ allegiance to MVMA to result in these kinds of potential outcomes. But fear not, we are taking that lemon and Making Lemonade! All the great CE, as well as the live events you’ve come to expect from an MVMA annual convention, will be available online for a greatly reduced price that reflects cost-recovery for MVMA. And new this year: in addition to the low individual registration price, a full practice registration will be offered that includes access to all aspects of the convention for all DVMs, RVTs and Practice Staff in the practice for one price. The CE will be available on-demand, so it can be viewed, and CE earned, at any time of the day, not only over the course of the convention dates, but for months afterward. We anticipate there will be at least 50 hours of continuing education offered; more than we could ever fit in an in-person program. This will be almost all fresh, new CE, available on a new state-of-art platform that is user friendly and impressively presented. 2021 Convention CE will not be available on MVMA’s traditional education portal. Highlighting the CE is our featured speaker. MVMA welcomes Sarah Wooten, DVM. Dr. Wooten is a noted client communications expert, and has spoken nationally on client communications, leadership, personal development, and of course, pets and the people who love them. Her presentation style engages viewers, whether they are pet lovers, industry leaders, practice owners, veterinarians, or veterinary technicians. We also anticipate possible live Q&A forums with various presenters where, after attendees have had a chance to view certain presentations on demand at their convenience, they can pose questions and have interactive discussions among the speakers and fellow attendees. Other live virtual events will include the traditional Foundation Reception with drawing and silent auction. Follow the excitement online with your favorite beverage in the comfort of your home as the drawing unravels and you find out if you are possibly a $100, $150, $200, $1,000, or $10,000 winner! To be in the raffle, purchase your $10,000 drawing ticket on the registration form, or contact the MVMA office. The live virtual Membership Meeting will include installation of the 2021 MVMA Board, MVMA business and state of the profession presentations. We are excited to bring the traditional Annual Awards ceremony live, complete with surprises and all! 4

All committee and other meetings will be held virtually in the evenings or other convenient times on a pre-determined schedule. The Early Career Task Force will be hosting a virtual forum for recent graduates to network and share experiences with each other. Dr. Sarah Wooten will join in as the guest speaker and facilitator. You can also join the Dean and other MU-CVM representatives for a live virtual update on the college. All live virtual events will be recorded, so attendees can view them afterward in the on-demand format at their leisure. As usual, the continuing education will be presented in multiple tracks covering companion animal, food animal, equine, soft skills, special interest, and practice management. And of course, those popular MiniTopics, will be part of the mix. Best of all, in an on-demand environment, attendees are not forced to make choices between different presentations at the same time. All of the convention presentations are accessible to all attendees, anytime. You can see the list of continuing education programs in the convention registration booklet. Again this year, the registration booklet is inside this winter issue of the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly Magazine. Online convention information and online registration can be found at www. movmaconvention.com We are planning plenty of fun interactions with our Partners for Progress: Addison Biological Laboratory, Boehringer Ingerlheim, Hill’s, MWI Animal Health, ProPartners Wealth/AVMA LIFE, Simmons Veterinary Practice Sales & Appraisals, Stopp&VanHoy CPAs for Vets, Zoetis Animal Health, NXGEN Payment Services and TheSocialDVM. Stay tuned for the ways to win door prizes and a Mizzou Yeti cooler! The MVMA hopes you join us in this year of doing what we can, with what we have. Rest assured; future conventions will return to the in-person format. These are the challenging times when we do what we must, we all partake of the experience together, and we look back with our colleagues in the years to come and say, remember the 2021 convention? Remember what we did? Remember how we did, indeed, take a lemon of a situation, and we Made Lemonade!

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William Fales, PhD Named E.B. Pope Award Recipient by American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus William Fales, PhD and longtime MVMA member has received the 2020 American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians E.P. Pope Award. The award is the highest recognition for significant contributions to the organization and the field of veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine. Fales began serving the CVM in 1974 as a research associate in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology. From 1975 to 1981 he was an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and served as a clinical microbiologist for the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and what was then the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. In 1981 he became a tenured associate professor, and in 1986 was named a full professor. He was elected as an honorary diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists in 1992. In August of 2015 he retired from MU and accepted an adjunct appointment and was named professor emeritus.

This award is the latest of many honors bestowed on Fales. He previously received the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association President’s Award, as well as induction into the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation’s Veterinary Honor Roll. At the time of induction to the Honor Roll, Fales was the only non-DVM to be admitted. William Fales, PhD

In his E.P. Pope Award acceptance speech, Fales said, “Prior recipients of the E.B. Pope Award were giants that allowed me to stand on their shoulders and gain insight into the future. This award is truly the capstone of my career and I am delighted to accept the E.B. Pope Award. It is truly an honor to be recognized for work that I thoroughly enjoyed doing.”

MVMA Members Elect New Vice President; At-large Delegates

Hammerle

Migneco

Silvius

Taylor

On September 30, 2020, MVMA members elected Matthew Silvius, DVM, Riverside Mo., as vice-president of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Silvius will be officially installed during the association’s annual convention on January 23, 2021. Additional 2021 members of the Board of Governors include: Marcy Hammerle, DVM, president; Edward Migneco, DVM, president-elect; Shelia Taylor, DVM, secretary/ treasurer; and David Gourley, DVM, board chair. Members also elected three at-large delegates: Ashley French, DVM, Jefferson City, Mo.; Jessica Stroupe, DVM, Fayette, Mo.; and Tom Rose, DVM, Columbia, Mo.

Gourley

French

Stroupe

Rose

In Memory C.J. Bierschwal Jr., DVM Springfield, Mo. A longtime friend and member.

Passed Away: October 17, 2020 He is survived by two daughters, Betsy and Bev.

Christopher Walker Sage, DVM Butler, Mo.

Passed Away: September 26, 2019 He is survived by his wife, Roberta “Bert” Sage; and one son, Kevin Sage.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

BOARD

Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board Meeting September 27, 2020 Jefferson City, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met September 22, 2019 at the MVMA offices in Jefferson City, Missouri and virtually. The following are highlights. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried, unless noted otherwise:

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board Meeting SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 JEFFERSON CITY, MO

• The MVMA Executive Board reviewed and approved the minutes and financial reports of the association. • Discussed activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Discussed a request for endorsement of a medical procedure. Consensus was that endorsement of a medical procedure is not in the interest of the membership, and that information on certain medical procedures can be shared on the MVMA website as a resource, and in general leave review of medical procedures to national organizations. • Dr. Chuck Lemme, Dr. Carol Ryan, and Dr. Chuck Barry reported on AVMA Issues & Plans including a 42-page document on Cannabis and AVMA Health Insurance being tested in 10 states. • Approved moving forward with investigating development of an Urgent Relief Veterinarian Project that would

coordinate volunteer assistance to members in need. • Heard about the Animal Welfare Committee’s Narcan Project • Dr. Carolyn Henry, MU CVM Dean, gave an update on the MU College of Veterinary Medicine regarding COVID-19 and classes, as well as funding for the diagnostic lab. • Accountant’s Report Approval – Mr. Antweiler presented the findings of the annual audit report. • Reviewed upcoming legislative issues. • MSFQAP Survey was reviewed and will be sent out within the month. • Approved a name change for the Recent Graduate & Collegiate Task Force to the Early Career Task Force. • MVMA Power of 10 class will begin in June of 2021 with 9 planned participants. • Licensing Board Vacancies – MVMA continues to appeal for a fully up to date board. • District Program – MVMA has hosted several very successful virtual meetings. • Heard a report of the 2020 and 2021 Annual Convention planning committees. • Reviewed the election results for MVMA officers and at-large delegates. (See page 5 for results). • Conducted the anonymous ballot for Veterinarian of the Year and the new young veterinarian award, the Ortu Stella award. Results are revealed on Saturday of the MVMA convention, January 23rd. • Appointed Mr. Bruce Addison, Dr. George Buckaloo, and Dr. Caitlin DeWilde to the Foundation Board. • Wolff Volunteerism Award criteria was reviewed, and the nomination was discussed and approved. • Dr. Marcy Hammerle reported on her appointments to her committees starting in January. • Appointed to the MVMA LLC representing the association were Dr. Roger Dozier, Dr. David Gourley, Dr. Marcy Hammerle, and Dr. Ed Migneco.

Minutes of this board meeting and other committee meetings can be accessed through the MVMA website, www.movma.org under the “Volunteer” tab. 6

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MVMA Animal Welfare Committee at work in the community.

MVMA Providing Educational Resources/ Opportunities for DHSS Narcan Project

he Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Committee recognizes the strong bond between law enforcement officers and their canine partners. Missouri veterinarians play an important role in keeping these dogs healthy and responding to any emergency. Rarely, police canines may experience an opioid overdose in the field and require emergency treatment. The MVMA has investigated how we can best assist law enforcement officers with proper training to respond to an opioid emergency with their K9 with their local veterinarian. We also looked into how police officers are supplied with Narcan Kits and if there is a need for more of these kits. After polling Missouri Police Chiefs Association members and speaking with those in law enforcement we learned about a grant program through Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) called M.O.R.E. (Missouri Overdose Rescue and Education Project) that will provide any first responder with free Narcan after they complete training modules. https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/more/ is the website for more information. All the training modules can be completed online. To participate in the MORE project all officers must complete the required training and the agency must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. They typically provide 1 unit (1 unit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 box containing 2 doses) for each officer trained. MORE will also resupply as the Narcan get administered in the field.

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Veterinarians and Friends Gather for Annual MVTRA Trail Ride The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) hosted their annual continuing education and trail ride on September 25-27, 2020 at Panther Creek Campground, Tuscumbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) is a special interest group of the MVMA membership. The group has met annually since 2012 during the last weekend of September. Thanks to generous sponsorships from Merck, and MWI-Amerisource Bergen, the event met an all-time high in attendance. Over 40 veterinarians, practice staff and guests enjoyed the weekend of trail riding, camping, campfire suppers and continuing education. Continuing education topics included: “New Insights to Help Address Practical Challenges Associated With EPM”, Dr. Craig Barnett, Merck Animal Health; “Keeping Veterinary Practice Interesting”, Dr. Marc Markway, Markway Veterinary Service; and “The Do’s and Don’t of Standing Equine Dental Extractions”, Dr. Allison LaCarrubba. Three hours of continuing education was approved for attendees by the MVMA Academy. The MVTRA officers include, Dr. Laura Moon, Moberly, Mo. president; Dr. Chelsey Bell, New Bloomfield Mo., vice president; Dr. Mary Lamar, Rocheport, Mo., treasurer and Mrs. Julie Braun, Jefferson City, Mo., secretary. Riders gather for afternoon continuing

Lana Braun gives a welldeserved scratching to one of the rider’s horses.

The next Veterinary Continuing Education Trail Ride is scheduled for education. October 8-10, 2021. The association’s treasurer, Dr. Mary Lamar, noted “We promise many more unique continuing education events that are family friendly, fun, cost effective and best of all, a chance to relax outdoors with your horses and colleagues”.

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Over 70 Hours of On-demand Continuing Education. Membership Meeting, Awards, MVMF Drawing and Silent Auction all presented live online. Registration information is included in this issue of the Quarterly Magazine.

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mark your January 21-24, 2021 MVMA Virtual Annual Convention 129th MVMA Virtual Annual Convention. Held this year at your home or office. On-demand CE. Membership Meeting, Awards, MVMF Drawing and Silent Auction presented live online. Registration information included in this issue of the Quarterly Magazine.

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Registration Booklet

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Annual Convention January 21-24, 2021 At Your Home or Office â&#x20AC;˘ Anywhere, USA

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Online Live Events... Online LIVE Events Schedule!

You will not want to miss the chance to be reminded what your association is all about. We know nothing is comparable to the in-person connections and feelings we all get from being together. The least we can do is bring us all together to share in the moments that highlight the core values of the association and its members.

Early Career Veterinarian Forum – Veterinarians graduated 2011-2020 Friday, January 22, 6:00-7:00 PM Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Early career veterinarians (up to 10 years out) will want to join in the fun at this online event just for you. Join your colleagues online in this interactive forum and presentation by Dr. Sarah Wooten, “Declassified: The secret to unstoppable self-confidence”. Dr. Wooten says “it’s everything I wish I knew when I was a young vet”. She is a noted client communications expert, and has spoken nationally on client communications, leadership, personal development, and of course, pets and the people who love them.

Student-Graduate Forum: Tales from the Other Side” Friday, January 22, 7:30-8:30 PM - DVM Students Only Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim 2020 was anything but ordinary! Grab your computer and your favorite drink and join us for an informal Zoom social about life after graduation. Choose a Zoom Room to fit your interest and let’s talk.

MVMA Membership Meeting Saturday, January 23, 1:00-2:00 PM Watch your MVMA governance in action as the Membership Meeting takes an online live format this year. Installation of the 2021 MVMA Board, MVMA business and state of the profession presentations, recognition of new Lifetime Members.

MVMA & MU-CVM Update from the College Saturday, January 23, 2:15- 3:00 PM Join us for an update from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing and Silent Auction Saturday, January 23, 3:30 – 5:00 PM Follow the excitement online with your favorite beverage in the comfort of your home as the drawing unravels online and you find out if you are possibly a $100, $150, $200, $1,000, or $10,000 winner! To be in the raffle, purchase your drawing ticket for $100 on the registration form, or contact the MVMA office. Purchase of a ticket is not required to attend. Note: Cash prizes will be prorated in the event all tickets are not sold. So, tell your friends!

We don’t want to forget the Foundation Silent Auction! You will have the opportunity to enter bids for several wonderful items over multiple days at this online auction. Silent Auction donations would be much appreciated. Call the MVMA office at 573-636-8612 for details if you have a donation.

MVMA Awards Ceremony Saturday, January 23, 5:30-6:30 PM Join fellow colleagues online to discover this year’s award winners including the coveted “Veterinarian of the Year”. This online version will mirror the traditional awards ceremony, surprises and all!

Questions/Information If you have any questions or need further information about the 2021 Annual Convention, please contact: Missouri VMA, 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, phone (573) 636-8612 or fax (573) 659-7175, or email to mvma@ movma.org.

Featured Speaker...

Highlighting the CE is our featured speaker. MVMA welcomes Sarah Wooten, DVM. Dr. Wooten is a noted client communications expert, and has spoken nationally on client communications, leadership, personal development, and of course, pets and the people who love them. Her presentation style engages viewers, whether they are pet lovers, industry leaders, practice owners, veterinarians, or veterinary technicians. Her keynote presentation is entitled “Awakening Resilience”. In her own words, “I am a 2002 graduate of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and a member of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists. I have 16 years of experience in small animal general practice, and 10 years experience of writing and speaking. You may have seen me speak at veterinary conferences in the states or internationally, including Fetch, VMX, AAHA, AVMA, Canwest, or WVC to name a few. I love entertaining and educating the veterinary audience in unconventional ways, including using the game I co-created with my partner in crime, The Social DVM - Vets Against Insanity, to teach lessons (and have fun!). The topics I am most passionate about include customer service and communication, leadership development, and personal development.

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2021 MVMA Virtual Convention Registration Form REGISTRANT’S NAME ____________________________________________________________________ (Check one.) ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________ DVM PhD CITY/STATE/ZIP:________________________________________________________________________ Collegiate RVT CVA TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________________ Email: _________________________________ Practice Staff Vet. Tech. Student

REGISTRATION FEES

Convention registration fees include 24/7 access through April 2021 to over 70 hours of new pre-recorded, on-demand CE presentations plus on-demand access to recordings of all the live virtual events.

Full Clinic Registration Fee Includes full registration and access for all clinic (single location) staff, including DVMs, Technicians, CVAs, Assistants and others. Practice will be asked to provide names and emails of each registrant. MVMA Member Clinic ..........................................................................................................................

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Continuing Education Overview Companion Animal

Updates on FIP Treatment in the Age of COVID - Leah Cohn, DVM – 1 Hour CE Small Animal Medicine Updates: what’s new? - Leah Cohn, DVM – 1 Hour CE Gastric Protectants: Guidelines for use - Leah Cohn, DVM – 1 Hour CE Urinary Incontinence - Leah Cohn, DVM – 1 Hour CE Managing Mitral Valve Disease 2019: ACVIM Consensus Recommendations - Clarke Atkins, DVM - 1 Hours CE - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Consult With a Cardiologist - Clarke Atkins, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Canine Heartworm Disease: Resistance and Beyond, 2020 - Clarke Atkins, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Systemic Hypertension in Cats - Clarke Atkins, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Dental Antibiotics and Related Issues - Richard Meadows, DVM – 1 Hour CE - MU CVM PDN Therapy and other Anti-inflammatory Compounds of Interest - Richard Meadows, DVM – 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Mizzou VHC Dental Cases - Richard Meadows, DVM – 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Case Presentations from Fall 2020 - Richard Meadows, DVM – 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Food and the Skin: What is the Evidence? - Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM - 1 Hour - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Management of Constipation in Cats - Susan Little, DVM – 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Selecting the Best Urinary Food - Catherine Ruggiero, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Back to Basics: Nutrition Edition - Tiffany Barraza, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Common and Uncommon Oral Diseases in Dogs and Cats - John Lewis, DVM -1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Recognizing and Treating Sebaceous Adenitis - Help for Scaly, Stinky Dogs - Karen Campbell-Motsinger, DVM - .5 Hour CE - MU CVM Orthopedics – Knee - David Hutcheson, DVM - .5 Hour CE - MU CVM Current Treatment Strategies for Canine Cranial Cruciate Disease - Bryan Torres, DVM - .5 Hour CE - MU CVM FeLV/ FIV Testing - Amie Burling, DVM - .5 Hour CE - MU CVM Urinary Tract Infections in Small Animals - Tamara Gull, DVM - .5 Hour CE - MU CVM Hematology and Cytology for the General Practitioner: How to get the most out of your sample - Saundra Sample - 2 Hours CE Suffering in Silence: Osteoarthritis and Chronic Pain in Cats - Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS - 1 Hour CE Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats - Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD - 1 Hour CE Canine Heartworm Disease: What We Thought We Knew, What We Know Now - Chris Adolph, DVM, MS - 1 Hour CE Heartworm 2020: Resistance, Research Updates, Clinical Insights - Chris Adolph, DVM, MS - 2 Hours CE Tick Talk: Knowledge Worth Spreading - Jessica Rodriquez, DVM, PhD; Karen Stasiak, DVM - 1.5 Hours CE Managing Itchy Dogs – Best Medicine - Jay Crisman, DVM; Natalie Marks, DVM; Lindsay McKay, DVM -1 Hour CE

Food Animal Field Anesthesia and Pain Control - Dusty Nagy, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim Examination and Diagnosis of Neurologic Disease in Cattle - Dusty Nagy, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim Non-BRD Respiratory Disease in Cattle - Dusty Nagy, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim Fluid Therapy in Food-producing Animals - Dusty Nagy, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim Ultrasonography in Bovine Reproduction-Part 1 - Scott Poock, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Ultrasonography in Bovine Reproduction-Part 2 - Scott Poock, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Abortion Pathology - Fred Williams, DVM - 1 Hour CE New Developments in Bovine Pinkeye - Bruce Addison, PhD - Sponsored by Addison Biological Laboratories - 1 Hour CE Practical Immunology Review for Practitioners - Mark Hilton, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Elanco Nutrition 101 for Cow-calf Veterinarians - Mark Hilton, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Elanco Providing Cow-calf Nutrition Consultation in Veterinary Practice - Mark Hilton, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Elanco How to Retire a Millionaire Guaranteed - Mark Hilton, DVM - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Elanco Inventory Management - Eric Rooker, DVM - 1 Hour CE Marketing the Rural Food Animal Practice- Eric Rooker, DVM - 1 Hour CE Bull Breeding Soundness Dietrich Volkmann, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Common Causes of Infertility or Fetal Loss - Dietrich Volkmann, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Trace Minerals and the immune system - Part 1 - What do they do, how do they fit into the innate immune system and what happens when they are out of balance? - Lourens Havegna - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by MultiminUSA Where do trace minerals fit into the acquired immune system, how do they impact vaccination and how do we supplement effectively? - Lourens Havegna - 1 Hour CE – Food Animal - Sponsored by MultiminUSA (continued next page.)

Continuing Education Overview Food Animal Continued

Large Animal Toxicology - Tim Evans, DVM - 1 Hours CE - MU CVM Antimicrobial Use in Food Animals - John Middleton, DVM - .5 Hours CE - MU CVM Mini Pig Medicine - Cory Bromfield, DVM, Pamela Adkins, DVM, Rachel Oman, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM

Equine Equine Dentistry: Case Studies - Bruce Whittle, DVM - 2 Hours CE Dental Diagnostics: The use of oral endoscopy, radiography, and CT to diagnose and treat equine dental disease Alison LaCarrubba, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Dental Extractions - Alison LaCarrubba, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Anesthesia and Sedation in Mules and Donkeys - Martha Scharf, DVM & John Dodam, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Toxicology - Tim Evans, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Wounds - Part 1 - Megan McCracken, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Wounds - Part 2 - Megan McCracken, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Diarrhea/Colitis in Horses - Lane Clark, DVM & Phil Johnson, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Lameness - Part 1 - Kevin Keegan, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM Equine Lameness - Part 2 - Kevin Keegan, DVM - 1 Hour CE - MU CVM

Practice Management Mindful Management 201 - Sarah Wooten, DVM - 1 Hour CE Mindful Management 202 - Sarah Wooten, DVM - 1 Hour CE 10 Things You Didn’t Know, That You Didn’t Know About Women in Business - Rene Cope - 2 Hours CE Veterinary Technician utilization for improved practice revenue, medical care, client satisfaction, and quality of life. Chris Morrow, DVM - 1 Hour CE A Strategic Approach to Inventory Management - Part 1 - Nicole Clausen - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy A Strategic Approach to Inventory Management - Part 2 - Nicole Clausen - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy A Strategic Approach to Inventory Management - Part 3 - Nicole Clausen - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy Tax Planning for Veterinary Practices in the New Legislative Environment Keith VanHoy - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy Rethinking Inventory Management - Amanda Easley - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by MWI Veterinary Supply

Soft Skills Keynote Presentation: “Awakening Resilience”. - Sarah Wooten, DVM - 1 Hour CE The Anxious Leader: Dealing with Anxiety - Ryan Smith & Jen Quammen - 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by Veterinarian Coaching Building The Happiness Centered Business - Ryan Smith & Jen Quammen - 1 Hours CE - Sponsored by Veterinarian Coaching Mental Health First Aid - Shelia Taylor, DVM - 1 Hour CE Time Management & Work Life Balance - Justine Lee - 1 Hour CE– Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Techniques to Manage Emotions and Minimize Burnout - Tad Coles - 1 Hour CE

Special Interest

COVID-19 - Current Impacts and Updates on Employment Law Looking Into 2021-2020 as a Year of Learning - Emily Cantwell 1 Hour CE - Sponsored by GPM, LLP What Can be Gained from the Collective Experience of COVID-19 in the Employment Law Arena? - Emily Cantwell - 1 Hour CE Sponsored by GPM, LLP COVID Impact on Emergency Animal Sheltering - Cathy Vogelweid, DVM - .5 Hour CE Medical Records Update - Carol Ryan, DVM - 1 Hour CE Legislative Update - Cliff Miller, DVM & Sean Edwards, JD - 1 Hour CE Missouri Department of Agriculture Update - 1 Hour CE

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What Coverage is Your Practice Missing? BUSINESS OWNER’S POLICY

This coverage helps replace or repair your building, equipment, furniture, computers and more. PLIT’s policies are unique in that they protect you against one of the most common causes of damage at veterinary practices— your patients.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Your employees are the strength of your practice. This coverage protects your workers financially if they’re injured on the job.

Let’s talk about how we can manage risk at your practice. 800-228-7548, option 4 21

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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY

Even the most disciplined practices can face allegations of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful employment operations. This provides coverage for legal defense fees and indemnity (compensation) for wrongful employment practices claims.

DATA BREACH

The average data breach costs $214 per record! Data breach coverage responds to the loss, theft, accidental release, or accidental publication of sensitive records.

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First responders may utilize the Narcan not only to respond to an overdose victim, but also on their staff, including canines if they experience an opioid overdose or overdose symptoms. They currently have over 500 hundred first responder agencies that are participating in the project. Unfortunately, veterinarians do not qualify for this program.

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This grant is currently approved up through September 2021. Karen Wallace is the project director and her email is karen.wallace@ health.mo.gov. Karen has been quite helpful and is very excited to work with the MVMA on Narcan resources for canine officers. There may be a need in rural areas to educate first responders about the MORE program that will supply training and free Narcan Kits.

Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc. is pleased to announce an additional package size for MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes. In addition to the current jar of 100 wipes, the product will now be offered in a foil pouch containing 10 oral wipes; MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes, 10 pack.

After discussion with Karen, we believe the MVMA’s time would be best spent creating educational resources and opportunities to train law enforcement officers and veterinarians on how to treat a police canine opioid overdose. The MORE program does not have any specific training related to canine opioid overdosage treatment.

Simmons & Associates, a company specializing exclusively in veterinary practice sales, appraisals, brokering and consultation, announces the release of the third edition of Your Veterinary Practice — Buying, Selling & Merging. The book is published by the Simmons Educational Fund and is designed to assist veterinarians with practice valuation and ownership transition.

Our goal is to provide MO DHSS an informational brochure and video on how to respond to an opioid overdose in a canine and use Narcan in the field. This information will be distributed with the kits and also available on the MVMA website. In the future, we would love to assist with any hands-on training educational opportunities for both veterinarians and law enforcement officers.

MWI Animal Health, a part of AmerisourceBergen and a leading distributor of animal health products, recently announced two new offerings designed to increase access to affordable veterinary care as practices and their clients grapple with the financial impacts of COVID-19.

MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes are both an effective pet care product and applicator all in one. Cleansing the oral cavity of pets is much faster and easier since the wipes are already infused with our unique zinc formulation. This taste free compound neutralizes offensive mouth odors, helps reduce the deposition of plaque and aids in gingival inflammation. Market research has found that many veterinary clinics are already repackaging MAXI/GUARD® Oral Wipes from the 100 count jar into smaller Ziplock packages. The new 10 packs can be positioned as a free sample to stimulate further sales of the 100 count jars and as a less expensive retail offering. This new size will be very popular for dental packs, new puppy/kitten packs, dental month promos, after dental cleanings, as a retail introductory size for pet owners and pet owners who travel with their pets. For more information about MAXI/GUARD® Oral Cleansing Wipes, please call 800-331-2530 or email info@addisonlabs.com.

Your Veterinary Practice — Buying, Selling & Merging is written and edited by the veterinary practice experts at Simmons who have documented many issues and statistics from veterinary practice sales, purchases and mergers for over 37 years. For more information and to purchase the book, go to www.simmonsinc.com.

Through MWI, veterinary practices can now offer the following financial solutions to their clients: Premier Pet Care Plan: The custom-built care plans provide gold standard medicine, such as vaccinations and preventative care, via monthly payments to help spread out the cost of routine products and services. Scratchpay: This simple and unique financing platform is designed to increase access to healthcare through immediate and transparent payment plans and touchless payments. The platform makes patient financing easy and transparent for practices. Clients can apply for financial support in just 90 seconds via any internet-connected device. For more information on these programs go to: www.mwiah.com.

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QUICK TIP How often should I have my hospital valued?

This is a common question we hear from practice owners a question with many differing opinions. Some advisors suggest every 3-5 years. However, we recommend having your hospital valued annually. Why so often? Your veterinary hospital is likely one of the largest, if not THE largest, investment in your portfolio. I bet you are regularly watching the balances of your other investment accounts (stocks, bonds, retirement accounts, etc.), right? Then why wouldnĘźt you also want to monitor the value of the investment you have in your hospital? Not only can you monitor this investment but it is an investment where you have a lot of control over the outcome! When we value a hospital, we provide coaching on areas of opportunity for the owner to improve the profitability and value over time. For example, here are the results from one of our clients: Valuation Date 12/31/17

Earnings ~$300,000

Profit % 9.7%

Value $1,590,000

12/31/18

~$400,000

11.6%

$2,180,000

12/31/19

~$560,000

14.1%

$3,145,000

This client listened to the advice and recommendations we provided to them each year and even more importantly took appropriate action. The results speak for themselves! We are super proud of their accomplishments!! They are thrilled!! And so are we!! We can coach you on increasing the value of your hospital so that when you are ready to sell, you can sell at the best possible price. What are you waiting for? Give us a call!

Current Listings in Missouri: 1. Central MO, 1 DVM, SA Px

2. Springfield area, 1 DVM, SA, Px

LD 2 DVM, SA Px 3. South of St. Louis, SO

**Visit our website for additional details on our listings**

Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA

Simmons Midwest * 877-322-6465 Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com www.SimmonsInc.com

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IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR MEMBERS

Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Individuals and Businesses in Response to COVID-19 Thanks to the MVMA’s team at Lathrop GPM for permisson to reprint this article. On Monday, November 16, 2020, the Missouri Senate introduced Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”)[1], which modifies provisions relating to civil actions arising during a declared state of emergency. Due to COVID-19, Missouri first declared a state of emergency on March 13, 2020.[2] As of now, the state of emergency is extended through December 30, 2020.[3] If you or your business has shifted gears to respond to COVID-19 by making a product that was not in your normal line of business, using a product in a different way, or adapting to the guidelines to limit exposure, SB 1, if enacted in its entirety, may protect you from administrative sanctions or civil liability. SB 1 may change as it moves through the Missouri Legislature. As it stands now, SB 1 applies to all claims arising from acts or omissions occurring during the declared state of emergency and all civil actions filed on or after the effective date of this act. SB 1 currently addresses three main areas:

Liability of Health Care Providers Who is covered? Health care providers who are deployed by the state to provide care necessitated by COVID-19. How does SB 1 protect you? You will not be liable for any civil damages or administrative sanctions for any failure to exercise the skill and learning of an ordinarily careful health care provider in similar circumstances in the delivery or non-delivery of such care. In addition, a health care provider will not be liable for injuries resulting from negligent conduct. How can you be held liable? To hold a health care provider liable, a plaintiff bringing a personal injury action must prove by clear and convincing evidence they sustained a serious injury as a result of the health care provider’s malicious conduct or conduct that intentionally caused damage to the plaintiff.

Liability of Products Developed in Response to COVID-19 Who is covered? Any person who designs, manufactures, labels, sells, distributes, or donates a product used in response to the COVID-19 emergency. How does SB 1 protect you? You are not liable in a civil action arising out of your manufacture, design, importation, distribution, packaging, labeling, lease, or sale of the product if you do not make the product in your ordinary course of business. If you do make the product in your ordinary course of business, you are protected if, due to COVID-19, you manufactured the product in a process that is outside your ordinary course of business or used the product in a way that is different than its recommend purpose in response to COVID-19. How can you be held liable? To sustain a claim of use or misuse of a covered product, the plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the person either 1) had actual knowledge the product was defective, there was a substantial likelihood the defect would cause the injury, and the person acted with a deliberate and flagrant disregard for the safety of others; or 2) intentionally harmed the plaintiff.

Liability of Premises Used in Emergencies Who is covered? Premise owners subject to exposure claims related to COVID-19. How does SB 1 protect you? A premise owner is not liable for exposure claims when their premises are used outside their ordinary purpose to assist in the direct response to COVID-19. Further, a premises owner is not liable for claims related to conduct intended to reduce exposure to COVID-19 if the owner operates in substantial compliance with, or is reasonably consistent with, any applicable laws, rules, regulations, or orders at the time the conduct or risk allegedly caused harm. How can you be held liable? A premise owner whose premises are used for its ordinary purpose in an emergency will be liable only if the plaintiff can prove by clear and convincing evidence the owner intentionally harmed the plaintiff without just cause or acted with deliberate and flagrant disregard for the safety of others. In general, if you changed your ordinary business activities to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and you follow the applicable state and local COVID-19 guidelines, a plaintiff alleging injury arising from health care services, products, or exposure must overcome a high standard in order to hold you liable. As with any bill, however, SB 1 is subject to change as it moves through the Missouri legislature. For more information, please contact Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group Leader Matthew Jacober, Douglas Nelson, Shoshanah Shanes or your regular Lathrop GPM contact. Each individual business and situation is unique and must be analyzed separately. If any organization has concerns regarding reopening, hosting events, its legal obligations or exposure, or other legal matters, it should consult with an attorney. 24

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Tech Notes from the MoVTA MoVTA held our annual fall conference on October 17, 2020 at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, MO. We were able to offer this CE opportunity both in person and virtually and we welcomed 78 veterinary technicians on that day. We concluded the conference with a visit from the University of Missouri Raptor Rehabilitation group and had the chance to see some of their raptors up close and personal. Thank you to all of our speakers and sponsors who made it possible! You may find a list of other online CE opportunities for veterinary technicians on our website at https://MOVTA.org.

Our membership runs from June 1-May 31 of each year. Please encourage your veterinary technicians to become members of their state association! Student membership is free! If you are a hospital manager and are interested in membership for all of your technical staff we do offer group memberships. Please find more information at https:// movta.org/login/ group-memberships or email us at memberships@movta.org with any questions. A member of the MU Raptor Rehabilitation You can also find us group gives attendees a chance to see their feathered friends up close. on Facebook at @ MoVetTechAssoc. We are always looking for energetic veterinary technicians to serve within our organization. Please encourage your vet techs to become involved today! Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, MS, CCRP, VTS Legislative Chair, MVTA

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

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Midwest Institute Veterinary Technology Program 2 Soccer Park Rd., Fenton, MO 63026 800-695-5550 Jeffery Vemmer DVM, Director Associate of Occupational Science

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Foundation Update Foundation Drawing Tickets On Sale Now!

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held during the MVMA convention’s Foundation Reception live virtually on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Your Home, Anywhere, Mo.

Thanks to your support, in the past 19 years, the MVMF event has netted over $190,000 for the Foundation and Museum, public relations activities and animal/public health and welfare. This year, your donation helps the Foundation provide assistance to Ag Education On-the-Move and TreeHouse of Greater St. Louis. Only 300 tickets will be sold for the event, which makes your chance of winning way better than the Powerball Lottery. (Your chance with Powerball is 1 to 146,000,000.) In addition to the $10,000 grand prize, four tickets each will be drawn for $1,000, $200, $150, and $100. All non-winning tickets will be eligible for door prizes and other surprises. The price of the tickets are $100 each, and can be purchased online at www.movma.org or by calling the office at 573-6368737 or with convention registration. During the same afternoon, the Foundation also holds a silent auction where you can go online and bid on many fabulous items from artwork to bicycles and everything in between.

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The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation met Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the MVMA office, Jefferson City, Mo. All formal actions were moved and seconded by board members, and all motions carried unless otherwise noted. • It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda. • It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2020 meeting. • A Henry Golden Boy is going to be purchased for auction for the 2021 Foundation Reception. • The drawing tickets for the 2021 Foundation reception were distributed to board members. • It was moved and seconded to give $1,000 to Treehouse, an adaptive therapeutic riding organization and give $1,000 to Agriculture Education on the Move. • Dr. Jim Schuessler gave a report to the board on the MVMA providing a service that would provide Relief Veterinarians in the state for emergency situations. It was moved and seconded to support that relief. • Dr. Peggy Callow gave a report to the board on a NARCAN Project. It was moved and seconded that the board would support the NARCAN Project. • It was moved and seconded that Dr. George Buckaloo, Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Greg Popp and Dr. Scott Fray serve on the LLC Board in 2021. • It was moved and seconded that it will be recommended to the MVMA Board that Mr. Bruce Addison, Dr. George Buckaloo and Dr. Caitlin DeWilde’s terms be extended another three years. The next Foundation Board meeting will be held online on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

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.

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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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MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

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

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

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

BRSV, Mannheimia haemolytica with leukotoxoid, (Histophilus is optional.) • Cattle must be born on the producer’s farm. A range of birthdates or the birthdate of the oldest calf in the group must be recorded. • Bull in and out dates will be provided. • Individual calf treatments will be recorded to include date, product, dosage, route of 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 vaccinations may be given at an age determined by an attending veterinarian. • In addition, a second round of vaccinations must be given using the following guidelines: • A 7-way clostridial as well as a modified live vaccine containing IBR, PI3, BVD and BRSV must be administered; • Histophilus somni is optional; • Only one dose of Manheimia heamolytica is required if that dose is administered to calves 5 months of age or older; • The time frame between initial and second vaccinations must be a minimum of 21 days and all vaccinations must be completed at least seven days prior to sale; • If a veterinarian determines initial vaccinations should be given to calves less than 4 months of age then second vaccinations must not occur until calves are 5 months of age or older.

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

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

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Classified Ads Classified Ad Policy

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

Rates:

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Closing Dates: February 10, May 15, August 15, October 5 Veterinarians Wanted We are a full service animal hospital providing medical and surgical services for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We desire a long-term relationship with a team member who exhibits a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor. We strive to provide exceptional care to our patients and compassion to our clients so that we may all have a better quality of life, both at work and at home. We strive to be advocates in preventative care (regular physical exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention), able to address most medical and surgical ailments, as well as utilize progressive therapies (cold therapy laser, acupuncture) when applicable. We are not opposed to seeking consultation with specialists when necessary, but we also pride ourselves in being able to successfully manage the majority of our medical and surgical patients in house (including orthopedics). In addition, we are one of the few clinics in town that is happy to see pocket pets! If you would like to excel as a veterinarian and also be proud of your integral role in the community, please contact us to see if we can help you live your best life! Please submit your career goals and interests, along with a resume, to: christy.mcpherson.dvm@gmail.com. General Veterinary Clinic is a three doctor mixed animal practice that has been serving the Hannibal, Missouri area since 1985. We are looking for a veterinarian that shares our commitment to customer service. We offer digital radiography, flexible schedule, paperless practice (Avimark), in-house lab (Heska), ultrasound, large pharmacy, electrocautery and more. Benefits include over fifty years of combined mentoring, excellent compensation and 31

benefits package. Please submit resumes to generalvethannibal@yahoo.com or call (573) 221-0300 and ask for Philip Briscoe. Petco is seeking veterinarians for our new full-service, general practice Vetco Total Care hospitals in Derby and Witchita, KS.Practice high-quality medicine, your way! Excellent benefits/incentives include: Open Time Off, $3500 CEstipend, and paid parental leave! Full-Time veterinarians are eligible for a Signing Bonus/Relocation and/or Housing Stipend! Email:veterinarycareers@ petco.com & check out our website: careers.petco.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 The University of Missouri’s Veterinary Health Center at Kansas City is now hiring full-time veterinarians. This practice is part of the University of Missouri’s Columbia Veterinary Health Center (VHC). The emergency clinic provides night and weekend patient care for animals that are critically ill, that are subject to change or deteriorate rapidly, and that require technically complex and time-consuming treatment and monitoring. The Veterinarian on duty will ensure proper patient care is provided, referring veterinarian and client communications meet expectations, and business protocols are followed. Salary: $83,400$176,912 annually. Nights, weekends and holidays. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and professional licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) within the State of Missouri. Benefit Eligibility: This po-

sition is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/ benefits. If you would like more information regarding this position please contact LeAnne Stewart at stewartle@missouri.edu and to apply please visit https://hrs.missouri. edu/find-a-job/staff, Job ID 34074. New Haven Veterinary Hospital is a fullservice small animal hospital excelling in customer service and providing the highest standard of care for pets. We are seeking a full/part time Veterinarian who has the ability to make decisions and communicate clearly/effectively with team members and clientele. NHVH rewards its team members with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits/retirement package. For more details please contact us. Please e-mail resume to nhvh@newhavenvetclinic.com or call 573-237-7387 Concord Animal Hospital is a long-standing veterinary practice, located in South St. Louis County. Weekly work hours are approximately 32-36 hours per week, including 50% of Saturdays per year (8am-12 only). All doctors receive one day off during the week and only two days per week of evening hours (Until 7 pm). Pay is salary or ProSal for experienced veterinarian + a very strong benefits package. Please submit resumes to concordahinc@yahoo.com or call our office at 314-843-9055 Small animal clinic in St. Louis suburb seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian to add to our staff of three veterinar-

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ians. We offer a full experienced staff, great compensation and benefits, and a fun work environment. Any experience level is welcome. Come work where you will be supported and appreciated! Please email us at managergah@gmail.com. Eagle Animal Hospital is looking to add a full-time veterinarian to our 10 doctor team. We strive to offer the best customer experience possible in our Riverside newly built 10k sq ft facility and our newly acquired Tiffany Springs location. Well established clientele in place. Newly upgraded equipment which includes Laproscopic Surgery, Ultrasound and CT Scanner along with an excellent support staff make for a superior work environment. Great benefits and competitive pay available. Check out our websites eagleanimalhospital.com and eagleanimalhospitalattiffanysprings.com. Please send resume to eaglevet4@yahoo. com. The Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area is seeking an associate doctor. We have full service hospitals in Farmington and Fredericktown, MO, Our practices operates with mutiple doctors and great support staff. We offer digital radiography, in-house blood analyzers, ultrasound and large animal haul-in facilities. Farmington has great schools, shopping, dining and state parks. The benefits include competitive salary, paid vacation, paid licenses, health, vision, dental insurance, retirement and continuing education allowance. Contact Paul Odenthal at 573-756-9400 or email vetclinicofmineral@gmail.com 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 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 are 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 The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for a Veterinarian for our Animal Shelter. This position oversees 32

all medical operations of the shelter and provides medical attention to all animals in the shelter. Our shelter hosts an average of 2100 animals per year and welcomes over 18,000 visitors per year. We have a strong organization and community support, including the local veterinarian community. We participate and practice progressive programs to include Puppies for Parole, Fast Tracking and Trap Neuter Return. For more information and to apply, go to: https://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/employment_opportunities.php Hilltop Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time associate veterinarian for a four veterinarian practice in Mount Ayr, Iowa. We are primarily cow-calf with 25-30% small animal, some equine and small ruminant work as well. You must have an Iowa and Missouri veterinary license. We have indoor livestock facilities with a silencer chute. We also have a portable silencer chute and three ultrasound units for reproductive capabilities. We do perform artificial insemination and have a breeding box as well. For small animal medicine and surgery, we have gas anesthesia, an ultrasonic scaler, an Abaxis chemistry analyzer and CBC analyzer and radiology capabilities. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to noon. The Saturdays worked are every other with one Friday off per month. After hours emergencies are shared. Salary is negotiable, based on experience, and benefits include 2 weeks paid time off, MO and IA license fee, professional liability insurance, AVMA, MVMA, IVMA and local district membership dues, annual CE allowance, phone stipend and a 3% matching IRA. Truck and mobile unit provided. Please send resumes to hilltopvetclinic@windstream.net. Feel free to contact us at 641-464-2224. Full-time associate wanted for established and growing, AAHA certified practice in southwest Missouri. Fear Free, client-oriented medicine and surgery with advance diagnostic tools including ultrasound & digital dental radiography. No after hour emergency. Salary commensurate with experience. New graduates considered. Benefits include medical and liability insurance, professional dues, continuing education, vacation and retirement plan. Dr. Edward Caldwell, 2850 S. Ingram Mill Road. Spring-

field, Missouri. 65804. Call 417-889-2727 or FAX 417-889-5456 or email drned@ deerfieldvet.com Associate veterinarian South of St. Louis (full-time and part-time needed). AAHA certified 5 veterinarian companion animal clinic in South St. Louis suburb looking for a full and/or part time veterinarian. Our staff veterinarians vary in experience from 4-32 years. Shifts have 2-3 veterinarians on duty making in house case discussions regular events and sharing of experience and knowledge common place. Full time position has salary with CE allowances, one weekday off, along with 2 Saturdays off a month, and vacation. Clinic is in its 50th year, enjoying many long-term clients and employees, with AAHA certification keeping the medicine current and challenging. Community still growing locally, and we attract clients from St. Louis city and county. 4 staff licensed technicians and large support staff help to practice quality medicine with a team approach. Located in Arnold Missouri, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Visit our web site at ArnoldAnimalHosp. com. Can inquire or send information to petfixerupper@aol.com Full time associate needed for booming small animal/exotic AAHA Accredited practice, located in the beautiful Ozarks. Base salary plus production bonus , licensing fees , continuing education, paid vacation, Insurance. Practice is currently doubling the existing 4000 square ft. Separate cat and dog facilities, laser therapy, state of the art in house lab. Fear free and Cat Friendly certified. Send resume to hospital@bestfriendsah.com Thriving, well equipped, client oriented, multiple doctor S.A. practice in Springfield, MO. Seeking an associate who is interested in developing a long term relationship with clients and practice. Please contact: awhity12@yahoo.com Well established mixed animal practice in beautiful Washington, MO, is growing and looking for a full/part time companion animal veterinarian to join our team. New graduates interested in a mentoring environment are encouraged to apply. The facility is fully equipped with digital standard and dental radiography, in-house laboratory, CO2 surgical laser, 2 ultrasound machines and orthopedic equipment. This is a

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busy practice with diversity in casework and abundant opportunity for personal growth. We have a wonderful team of support staff, with two technicians available for each doctor. We serve a wide range of needs for our clients. Our companion animal services range from wellness exams and vaccines to soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, along with reproductive cases. Current DVM’s are willing to mentor successful candidates to expand familiarity with variety of species’ medical and surgical needs. We offer a competitive compensation package including, health insurance, paid vacation, 401K, professional dues, malpractice insurance and a sign-on bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resume with qualifications, experience, and references to Dr. Hunt Tainter. Email: contact@ fcamcvet.com Mexico Road Animal Hospital is seeking a full or part time associate veterinarian to expand our seasoned four doctor team. Our clinic in St Peters, MO has been serving the surrounding communities of the greater St. Louis for over 35 years with skilled and affordable veterinary care. Our practice prides itself on our continuous growth due solely to our word-of-mouth client satisfaction and excellent reputation. We provide primary, preventative, dental, and surgical care for dogs and cats with the use of digital radiography, therapeutic laser, and our newly acquired diagnostic ultrasound. We are offering excellent salary compensation, mentorship, great hours along with no emergency responsibilities to help maintain a work-life balance, signing bonus, and even STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE as well as other perks. Come check out our unique and thriving practice! For more information or to submit your resume, please contact Dr. Kenton Hoernig via email at mrah54. hvs@gmail.com or phone 573-513-1525. Farview Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full time veterinarian for our busy, small animal practice. Veterinarians are responsible for routine veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, blood work, client education, spays/neuters, mass removal, and dentals. Farview Veterinary Hospital has been a respected part of the Independence, MO community for over 35 years. At Farview, we focus on treating our clients like family and do our best to provide high quality service. We have registered veterinary technicians for every 33

day and plenty of veterinary assistants to help keep the fast pace going. We utilize our surrounding emergency clinics during the weekends and after hours. Current licensure in Missouri, BNDD and DEA are required. The schedule needed would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and rotating Saturdays. Please contact Dr. Clark at 816-257-5454 or fvhjobs@gmail.com for more information or to apply. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, and paid licensure. Salary will be determined upon experience and interview. VCA Clayton Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! Are you looking for a clinic that allows for growth and the opportunity to practice medicine your way? The practice is located in the heart of Clayton, surrounded by plenty of restaurants and entertainment. Our clientele believe, along with us, the importance of high quality medicine. Our team is like a family who works together to ensure the best patient (and client) care possible. We have big plans for our practice, which will undergo a renovation this year! As we continue to grow our business and practice the best medication , we are looking for someone who will thrive in a changing environment and always strive for achievement. If you are wanting the opportunity to grow with a close support staff- look no further! Learn more about our compassionate team at VCA Clayton Animal Hospital!” Please visit our website https://www.vcacareers.com/ShowJob/ JobId/430911?utm_source=linkup&utm_ medium=referrer to apply for this position. Or email your resume to bre.maxwell@vca. com. Lake Hills Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is looking for a full time associate Veterinarian. We currently have one full time and 2 part time DVMs, but due to our incredible growth we are needing another doc! We are a boutique style clinic that prides ourselves on our close relationships with every client.We offer a multimodal approach to medicine including acupuncture, Bemer therapy, essential oils, and a large variety of nutraceuticals. Our clients expect high quality care.We are passionate about embracing low stress handling philosophies and methodologies in patient care. Our support staff is passionate about growing their knowledge base and attends several CE opportunities each

year. They are very dedicated to our clients and patients. We offer a fully equipped inhouse lab, digital x-ray, IM3 dental machine and scaler, acupuncture, Bemer therapy and full medical and surgical services. Our ideal candidate will possess 2 or more years of clinical experience and take pride in client interaction as well as thorough diagnostics, and supportive care. We are looking for someone who has a deep appreciation for the human-animal bond pet parents have with their pets. You can expect a regular schedule, competitive salary, and compensation package which includes health, dental, vision, matched 401k, annual CE allowance, and PTO. If you are interested in working in a positive, thriving environment where staff considers each other family, this is the clinic for you! Contact Dr. Joann Kunz atk9doc821@gmail.comor Nancy Krutzsch atnancy.krutzsch@gmail.com. Associate Veterinarian wanted at Osage Animal Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. We are a 2-doctor small animal private practice. Our motto is “ Modern Medicine....Down Home Care”. We have been in practice since 1986 and our new animal hospital was professionally designed/ built in 2010 to help us practice high quality comprehensive medicine. It has Great Equipment and lots of space. We are looking to add a full-time associate and we would be willing to explore the possible fit of part-time hours. We have experience mentoring new graduates. There are plenty of interesting cases to provide a fulfilling professional career and experienced support staff to work with. We offer: Competitive Salary, Generous Benefits Package with IRA, Shared Emergency Duties and Enjoyable Schedule. The Lake of the Ozarks is a unique area to live, work, and play. Come spend some time with us and see what we have to offer. Contact Lori- Practice Manager for more information and to set up interview. 573348-1788. 835 Hwy 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 Galloway Village Veterinary Hospital is a successful, locally-owned and managed practice focused on the loving care of our patients and their families. We offer 30 minute appointment times in order to focus on the needs of our patients and clients, as well as for the benefit We have full-time, part-time, and relief veterinarian positions available in our state-of-the-art small animal veterinary hospital. We are looking for

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similarly positive, collaborative, enthusiastic people to help us continue our high standards of care and service to the Springfield community. We offer an attractive compensation package including paid time off, CE/dues reimbursement, health insurance and a personal pet plan. Galloway Village Veterinary is fully equipped with modern exam rooms, digital records, diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography (including dental), in- house and online pharmacy, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, pain management, behavior and many other services. We provide wellness/ preventative care medicine, medical visits, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry and emergency services as well as boarding and grooming. We have a growth mindset and believe our success lies in focusing on client service, excellent patient care, professional growth for all staff, and continued improvement in our hospital operations and services offered. Our team is comprised of diverse backgrounds, qualities, personalities, and skill sets, which contribute to the success of our practice. Our ideal candidate is a veterinarian with strong communication skills, a team player, and has the desire to learn and grow while practicing excellent medicine. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship in all areas of the practice. We have a friendly, positive culture and work well together as a team while collaborating and supporting each other. Candidates who are interested in developing an area of interest or specialty within our practice are also encouraged to apply. We are always looking for opportunities to grow our services. We offer a very competitive compensation package including; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; CE Benefits; Health Insurance; Paid Certifications/ Dues; Employee Discounts If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please contact our Office Manager, Christina Bane, at christina@gallowayvet.com or call our office at (417)866-6681

Go Nationwide In Finding a Veterinarian or Technician. Place an Ad On the Veterinary Career Network Website. Go to http://careers.movma.org/ for more information.

Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff Wanted Do you have a love for animals? Do you want to work in a friendly, fast-paced environment? Are you a hard-working self34

starter? If you answered yes to these questions, then you’ll excel at being an Animal Care Giver at My Zoo Animal Hospital. Contact us at myzoovet@gmail.com. Are you a prompt, dependable self-starter with an eye for detail who thrives in a fast paced, challenging environment? Do you have any eagerness to learn and grow as a veterinary professional? If you answered yes to these questions, then you’ll excel at being a Veterinary Technician at My Zoo Animal Hospital. We offer onthe-job training for all the skills you’ll need. Contact us at myzoovet@gmail.com. The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center is looking for veterinary technicians to join our expanding Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (SAECC) Service. Join our team and put your skills to use providing excellent patient care for a variety of sick and injured pets. Please go to the following website to submit your application: https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-ajob/staff.

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Businesses For Sale/Lease Well-established one doctor practice in Raytown, MO with Real Estate. The practice is in a great location with tremendous traffic flow. Owner retiring. Priced to sell! Please contact Dave Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at 816-804-2861 or dave@tpsgsales.com for more information and reference Listing ID: MO 082820. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup. com for additional listings. 1 DVM small animal clinic with Real Estate grossing over $600k. Lots of potential. Plenty of room for growth. Please contact Dave Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at 816-804-2861 or dave@ tpsgsales.com for more information and reference Listing ID: MO 013121. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for additional listings. SOLD! Looking for access to city life while still enjoying quiet country living? Just south of St. Louis, this practice is an excellent opportunity. Financially healthy, 2 doctor, small animal clinic. Facility is well equipped 2000sf with 3 exam rooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to escape the busyness of the big city yet be just a short drive away to en-

joy it when you want to. ContactSimmons@ SimmonsMidwest.com877-322-6465 Own your own clinic/hospital. Established in 1990, this 1 DVM, small/large animal practice producing $1 million revenue. Buy or lease 6,700 sq.ft. facility. Located near Kansas City. Limited competition. Practice asking price $420,000. Contact jfraier@iagservice.com 901-326-3871 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! Simmons@SimmonsMidwest. com 877-322-6465 This is a fantastic opportunity to own your own hospital in the Springfield, MO area. This 1 DVM, small animal practice is producing nearly $600K in revenue, is financially healthy, nicely equipped, and in leased space. The area is experiencing tremendous growth which equals potential for this hospital. Don’t miss this chance to live & work in a gorgeous area. 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 FOUNboard. In extraordinary circumstances, the board may 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 suspend aspects of these guidelines. 573-636-8737 • mvma@movma.org • www.movma.org

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2020/2021 Partners For Progress Sponsors

Classifieds

Foundation Update

MVTA Tech Notes

Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Businesses Against Liability

Highlights & Actions of the MVMA Board

New Narcan Brochure for Law Enforcement

2021 MVMA Convention Information

Veterinarians Gather for MVTRA Trail Ride

Happenings: MVMA People and Events