2018 Winter MVMA Quarterly Magazine

Quarterly Missouri Veterinary

Winter 2018

2019 MVMA Convention Registration Book Is Inside This Issue!

A Publication of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

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. Cynthia Vedder-Penrod President Dr. Carol Ryan President-Elect Dr. David Gourley Vice President Dr. Shelia Taylor Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Cliff Miller 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. Matthew Silvius Greater Kansas City District Delegate Dr. Chad McNeal West Central District Delegate Dr. Jessica Farris Greater St. Louis District Delegate Dr. Kacie Ulhorn East Central District Delegate Dr. Philip Brown Southwest District Delegate Dr. Catherine Hicks Southeast District Delegate Dr. Carol Ryan AVMA Delegate Dr. Chuck Barry AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Carolyn Henry MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. John Howe AVMA District 7 Representative Sonja Perry Student Board Member Katie Molind Alternate Student Board Member

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STAFF Richard Antweiler Executive Director Julie Braun Operations Manager Luann Avalos Bookkeeper Lauren Wood Public Relations Manager 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...

MVMA People & Events............................................................................. 4-5 Highlights & Actions of the Board ........................................................... 6 MVMA Newly Elected Vice President & Bylaw Changes..............8 Upcoming CE & Events..................................................................................10 Remember to Take Time for You.............................................................12 AVMA Delegate Report............................................................................... 14 MVMA Convention Registration Booklet ..........................................15 MVMA Proposes Change to Compound Drug Rules..................32 MU-CVM White Coat Ceremony...........................................................33 MVTA Tech Notes ......................................................................................... 34 Associate Member News ............................................................................35 Foundation Update ........................................................................................36 Classifieds ..................................................................................................... 39-42

On the Cover...

This horse’s nose knows where to find the best in quality continuing education, rewarding fellowship and fun events. It’s the 2019 MVMA Convention held January 24-27 in Columbia, Mo. Inside this issue of the Quarterly you will find the Convention Registration booklet with all the information and registration forms you need. You can also register online at www.movmaconvention.com.

It will be another great meeting with a chance to meet old friends and make new friendships while updating your medical knowledge... and that’s straight from the horses mouth.

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From the President-Elect The past year as President-Elect has been packed with challenging issues and many miles of travel to represent our state at the national level.

I have attended the Leadership, MVMA, Carol Ryan, DVM Heartland, and AVMA conferences and worked on committees to help analyze the problems at large. Our profession is taking a hard hit by the rising suicide rate among veterinarians. Compassion fatigue may engulf individuals that deal with high levels of compassion and empathy. There is stress from juggling work and family life, paying student loans, dealing with difficult co-workers and trying to sell a practice at retirement. Our profession needs a stress management intervention!!!

I have made this the primary focus for our next convention. It is time we slow down, BREATHE and focus on our wellbeing.

The 2019 MVMA Convention is quickly approaching. It will be held in Columbia January 24-27. It will focus on the

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veterinarian, technician, staff and the family and friends that support them. We will have amazing continuing education lectures from nationwide speakers. The large animal and equine practitioners will be intrigued by the top notch lectures. Get your USDA accreditation hours on site.

Companion animal lectures will embrace current issues in medicine. The University will help decrease stress to the veterinarian during anesthesia time by offering a dry lab. It will help simplify the use of machines and increase the understanding of principles. Lectures will focus on improving staff morale, increasing profits, decreasing stress and learn how to enjoy your life with your loved ones. Experts will ease the fear of buying in and of selling a practice. Retirement security and paying down student debt are two areas that can increase anxiety. Find out how to plan ahead. We will also host a huge job fair for veterinarians and technicians.

Dr. Andy Roark, DVM will be our keynote speaker on Saturday. He is an international speaker and is quite entertaining as he can relate to all age

groups in the veterinary spectrum. His lecture series will hone in on your medical, communication and management skills.

Dr. Rick Debowes, 2017 AVMA President’s Award recipient will present on Sunday. He has helped thousands of individuals develop the personal skills, including resilience, communication and conflict resolution that are essential in the day to day roles of a veterinarian He is an amazing, high energy speaker that will spark the positive outlook to help everyone reach their personal best.

PLEASE connect with colleagues and classmates and plan to attend the 2019 Convention. There will be time to relax, laugh and learn to love our profession to the fullest.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you in the MVMA. Sincerely, Carol Ryan, DVM

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MVMA PEOPLE & EVENTS 127th MVMA Annual Convention: Putting All of the Pieces Together T

his year’s theme and various lecture offerings takes aim at your emotional, physical and financial wellness in addition to the latest in medical information you can use in your practice. Our Convention Planning Committee is bringing the best veterinary education and latest innovations to this year’s 127th MVMA Annual Convention to be held January 24-27 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. The convention will offer our members, their families, students and practice staff a weekend of the best in education, friendship and fun. Once again this year... the convention registration book is located inside this issue of the Missouri Veterinary Quarterly. Online convention information and online registration is available at www.movmaconvention.com.

Also this year, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event.

Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including stocker cattle operations, bovine reproductive pathogens, feline parisitology, radiology, tick-borne disease, soft skills topics (mental wellbeing, estate planning), and pocket pets. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Training and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects.

In addition to the seminars mentioned, Thursday includes committee meetings, and meetings of the MVMA Executive Board and the Foundation Board.

Full registration encompasses 24 contiguous CE hours (includes Thursday sessions) across multiple tracks covering companion animal, food animal, equine, soft skills, wellness, special interest, practice management and labs. See the schedule of continuing education programs included in the convention registration booklet.

At the convention, don’t forget to drop by the Exhibit Hall where over 60 vendors will show you the latest innovations and programs in veterinary medicine, and a chance of winning one or more of many door prizes.

Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at the Foundation Reception and Drawing.

Admission is free to all (no purchase required) but Silent Auction and 50/50 participation is appreciated. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000 and many other cash prizes. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the registration form, on our website or by calling the office at 573-6368737. You need not be present to win. The drawing will take place during the Reception. Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket. Purchase a ticket by December 15 to be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing. During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent auction. If you have items you wish to donate for this auction, it would be very much appreciated. Please call 573-636-8737 to make arrangements for pick-up or mailing.

Something special: On Saturday, MU-CVM recent graduates (less than 10 years out) are invited to a reception/forum to share experiences with each other. Later on Saturday, DVM students are invited to gather for their own reception to share ideas and thoughts.

The MVMA holds its Annual General Membership Meeting and Breakfast on Saturday morning with additional continuing education workshops throughout the day.

For Veterinary Technicians and Practice Staff: Throughout the weekend, veterinary technicians will have the ability to attend the same continuing education sessions as veterinarians. Also, a technician/practice staff reception is planned for Saturday.

On Friday, you’ll want to attend the Veterinary Business Management Association/MVMA Speed Networking event where CVM students and practicing veterinarians pair up 4

for round-robin style interview sessions. Students move from table to table in this timed event. A fun and informative event for everyone. Because many fourth-year students already have post-graduation employment commitments, the event is geared to first, second and third year students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future postgraduation employment.

The MVMA welcomes Andy Roark, DVM for presentations at the General Session on Saturday morning and at other events throughout the day Dr. Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He Dr. Andy Roark is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, and YouTube show reach millions of people every month. He was voted the Practice Management Speaker of the Year at NAVC (one of the world’s largest veterinary conferences) three out of the last four years.

Again this year, Saturday evening will feature a new format to maximize exposure to the MVMA Awards presentation. There is no charge for the awards ceremony that will be presented during the pre-banquet reception. The banquet meal is still available following the awards presentation at 7 p.m. for all who wish to take that opportunity to share fellowship with family, friends and colleagues over a banquet meal. However, there will be no formal banquet program Saturday evening..

Sunday continues with the MVMA/MU CVM Breakfast With the College and another half-day of professional workshops including insightful presentations on best practices of operations for your clinic from Dr. Rick DeBowes.

Dr. DeBowes is the Associate Dean of Veterinary Development and External Relations at WashDr. Rick DeBowes ington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has for the past seven years, been involved in the development of professional leadership programs for medical professionals and led development of the Veterinary Leadership Experience (VLE) The MVMA hopes this weekend helps you explore new possibilities in your profession and in the upcoming new year with events planned to bring the best of veterinary medicine together for our members with entertainment venues for your enjoyment.

Mark January 24-27 on your calendar for this fun and educational event.

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Annual Trail Ride Welcomes Veterinarians and Friends

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he Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) hosted their annual continuing education and trail ride on September 28-30, 2018 at Panther Creek Campground, Tuscumbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA) is a relatively new special interest group of the MVMA membership. The group has met annually since 2012 during the first weekend of October. Thanks to generous sponsorships from our MVMA Partners for Progress, Bayer, BoehringerIngelheim, Merck, and Zoetis, the event is steadily growing.

Nearly 30 veterinarians, practice staff and guests enjoyed the weekend of trail riding, camping, campfire suppers and Under beautiful skies, trail riders gather for a group photo at Panther Creek. continuing education. Additional support for the trail ride was provided by the MVMA and the Missouri Veterinary Trail Riders Association (MVTRA).

Continuing education topics included: “New Information on Zelnate and BRD” Dr. Larry Hawkins, Bayer Animal Health; “A Review of Equine Anesthesia”, Dr. John Dodam, MU-CVM; and “Equine Field Surgery”, Dr. David Wilson, MU-CVM. Three hours of continuing education was approved for attendees by the MVMA Academy.

The MVTRA officers include, Rodney Chapman, DVM, Versailles, Mo., president; Marc Markway, DVM, Eldon, Mo. vice president; Dr. Mary Lamar, Rocheport, Mo., Treasurer and Julie Braun, Jefferson City, Mo., secretary.

The next Veterinary Continuing Education Trail Ride is scheduled for September 27-29, 2019. 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”.

Two MVMA Members Appointed to Missouri Veterinary Medical Board

In Memory

Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of two MVMA members to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.

Frederick W. Bendick, Jr., DVM

Dr. Maynard Bill Jones, of Versailles, was reappointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Jones is a veterinarian at the Versailles Veterinary Clinic with over 46 years of experience. He holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri.

Since 2008, he has been the Chairman of the Emergency Management and Public Health Committee of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Dr. Bill Jones Association. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, West Central Veterinary Medical Association, and serves on the Animal Orphanage Board of Directors.

Dr. Linda Scorse, of Joplin, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Scorse is a veterinarian at Cornerstone Animal Hospital in Joplin. She has over 40 years of veterinary experience. She holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri. Scorse is a member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Rotary Club, Dr. Linda Scorce and the Missouri 4-H Foundation Board.

St. Louis, Mo. Passed Away: October 2, 2018 Survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Katherine and Elizabeth; and sons Matthew and Brian.

John M. Koch, DVM

Cape Girardeau, Mo. Passed Away: September 28, 2018 Survived by his wife, Judy; and sons James, Jeffrey and Jonathan.

James R. Seelbach, Sr., DVM

St. Louis, Mo. Passed Away: September 11, 2018 Survived by his sons, James, Kevin and Keith.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE

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Highlights and Actions of the MVMA Executive Board Meeting September 23, 2018 Columbia, Mo. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association met September 23, 2018 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.

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• Reviewed the Strategic Plan • Approved a liability form to provide to members to be used when hosting students for preceptorships or volunteers.

• Reviewed plans to go before the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to change rules related to stocking compounded drugs to be administered in the clinic.

• Discussed the feasibility of future employer tuition underwriting agreements between a clinic and a student. This will be investigated further.

• Approved Dr. Steve Strubberg to join Dr. Terri Chapman to represent MVMA on the college admissions committee.

• Determined the recipient of the Veterinarian of the Year through a secret ballot.

• Approved appointments of Foundation Board Members Dr. Phil Brown, Dr. Scott Fray, Dr. Marcy Hammerle • Heard a report of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine by Dean Carolyn Henry.

• Heard a report of the Foundation which included an announcement that the Foundation’s live auction in January will include a commemorative MVMA Henry Rifle.

• Heard a report of the AVMA Delegates • 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.

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On September 30, 2018, MVMA members elected Marcy Hammerle, DVM as vice-president of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Hammerle will be officially installed at the association’s annual convention in Columbia, Mo. on January 26, 2019.

In addition, members approved the following bylaw changes concerning: 1) Consistent References to Policy Manual 2) Expand Input on the Slate of Candidates 3) Reflect Re-structure of Membership Committee 4) Clarify Use of Discounts and Incentives 5) At Large Delegates 6) Alternate Delegates 7) Student Board Member 8) Transition from MAVP to MVMA Academy 9) Reserve Fund

A link to the complete bylaw changes can be found on the MVMA website under “Latest News”.

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March 2019 TBA Student Lunch and Learn. The MVMA visits the MU-College of Veterinary Medicine for lunch and to discuss legislative issues with MU-CVM Students. Held at the college’s campus in Columbia, Mo. TBA MVMA Veterinary Day at the Capitol. Members gather at the MVMA office and move to the Capitol Building meeting with Missouri legislators. A great way to give your thoughts on legislative issues affecting veterinary medicine in Missouri. More information to come.

A complete list of upcoming events can be found at www.movma.org.

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Good Advice from the AVMA & Your MVMA

Remember to Take Time for You. Compassion Fatigue

Stress Management

o you feel emotionally numb or drained at the end of the day? Do you enjoy your work but feel like you have nothing left to give? If so, you might be suffering from compassion fatigue – and if that’s the case, you’re not alone.

tress is normal in the day-to-day life of a veterinarian. From juggling the competing demands of work and family, to diagnosing and treating critically ill patients, to dealing with difficult co-workers or employees, to making ends meet financially while paying off a mountain of student debt and trying to save for the future, we face stressful situations every day. But it is well known that too much stress can have negative effects on health.

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Undoubtedly, the veterinary medical field attracts individuals who demonstrate a high level of compassion, empathy, and drive to care for others. Overall, veterinarians and other animal caretakers report a high level of satisfaction in their work; the caregiving work that we do rewards us with compassion satisfaction – a joy or sense of achievement found in helping and caring for others. However, repeated exposure to traumatic events (such as abuse, illness, and euthanasia) can lead to compassion fatigue.

Compassion fatigue and burnout are similar but not interchangeable. Compassion fatigue – also known as “vicarious trauma,” “secondary traumatic stress” or “secondary victimization” – is the result of a medical caregiver’s unique relationship with a patient, through which empathy allows the caregiver to “take on the burden” of the ill or dying patient.

Veterinarians are very much at risk for compassion fatigue. Like other caregiving professionals, they deal with death and illness on a daily basis.

They have to deliver bad news to clients, deal with animal cruelty, and see clients struggle to balance financial needs with the needs of their pets. Research shows that veterinarians face ethical dilemmas three to five times per week, and such moral stress is a primary contributor to compassion fatigue.

Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue

Feelings of apathy and isolation are at the top of the list of symptoms of compassion fatigue. But they are far from the only ones. This insidious disorder can cause problems both psychological and physical. Common symptoms of compassion fatigue can include: Bottled-up emotions • Sadness and apathy • Inability to get pleasure from activities that previously were enjoyable • Isolation • Difficulty concentrating • Feeling mentally and physically tired • Chronic physical ailments • Voicing excessive complaints about your job, your manager(s) and/ or co-workers • Lack of self-care, including poor hygiene and a drop-off in your appearance • Substance abuse or other compulsive behaviors such as over-eating or gambling

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The Mayo Clinic suggests four strategies for coping with stress: Avoid • Alter • Accept • Adapt In some instances, you may be able to avoid stress altogether; in others, you might be able to alter your situation. But there may be other times when you simply need to accept things the way they are, or alter your own thinking or behavior..

Taking time every day to relieve stress also is vital.

How you do that is up to you, and there are a wide range of possibilities. A good starting point is this stress checklist of basic stress-relief measures that anyone can utilize.

Stress management can include meditation, yoga, expressive writing, mindfulness, or affirmations. Dr. Daniel J. Siegel demonstrated this simple breathing exercise proven to increase both physical and mental well-being during a keynote address at the 2016 AVMA Convention. Stress reduction also can come from physcal exercise, playing games with your family, spending time with friends, or finding 15 minutes of quiet time to be alone. Since most of us got into the veterinary profession because we love animals, it can mean taking 15 minutes extra each day to spend quality time with your pets. (We all know the value of the Human-Animal Bond; you can leverage it to help relieve stress during your day!) It doesn’t matter what approach you choose – as long as it works for you.

One approach that can help throughout the day is to try to become mindful of moments when you start to feel stressed, and take immediate action to manage that stress. Breathe deeply, take a five-minute break from what you’re doing, or take a quick walk to give yourself a change of scenery. If you’re about to have a difficult conversation with a client or co-worker, take 15 seconds before you walk into the room, and just breathe deeply and prepare yourself mentally. If a situation or someone’s comment has made you angry, try to use positive thinking or the power of humor to reshape your attitude. Learn to recognize the symptoms of stress, and take immediate action when you find yourself becoming tense.

If you are showing signs of compassion fatigue or stress, talk to your peers who have experienced the same feelings, take time for yourself, try relaxation techniques and do a little research at www.avma.org by looking up “compassion” & “stress” in its search bar. There are many more suggestions to help with your well-being.

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AVMA Delegate Report

By Carol Ryan, DVM - AVMA Delegate and Chuck Barry, DVM - AVMA Alternate Delegate

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ur AVMA is a dynamic organization. The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical orga- nizations in the world, with more than 91,000 member veterinarians worldwide engaged in the art and science of veterinary medicine. It is hard to imagine where our profession would be without the guiding force of the AVMA. The AVMA Annual Convention was held in July in Denver, Colorado with over 9,000 veterinarians and technicians in attendance. The two days prior to each convention are packed full of organized veterinary medicine. Leaders scrutinize innumerable topics affecting our industry. The AVMA has a representative delegate and alternate delegate from each state. They attend the Regular Annual Session of the House of Delegates along with every allied group that you could imagine which enhances the framework of the veterinary profession. Many dignitaries are present from around the globe. The issues are of great relevance and they reflect our ever changing world. We are truly blessed to belong to such a wonderful profession.

Here are a few policies that were laid into action: Foot and Mouth Disease: The AVMA will continue following the devastating effects of the disease and supports the United States government developing a vaccine bank to be utilized in the event of an outbreak. Resolution 5: Promotion of Responsible Breeding of Companion Animals with Inherited Disorders. A resolution was passed Dr. John Howe (center) with Dr. promoting responsible dog breeding and a reduction in heritable problems was adopted as amended Chuck Barry and Dr. Carol Ryan. by the House. Student Debt: Student debt will be analyzed in detail. A motion was approved to recommend to the Board of Directors that the AVMA investigate and promote strategies for private practitioners to assist students and recent graduates in managing the cost of their education with hiring incentive packages. The HOD approved a motion to recommend to the Board of Directors that the AVMA investigate methods to make available financial advisor(s) to help veterinary applicants, students, and recent graduates manage the cost of education. A motion was approved to recommend to the Board of Directors that the AVMA investigate the development of a low interest loan program for veterinary students that is financially sustainable for the AVMA. These were a few on the long list of topics.

The delegation elected Dr. Grace Bransford at the AVMA Vice President, Dr. John Howe as the AVMA President Elect and Dr. John de Jong presides as the AVMA President.

The AVMA will meet again in January 2019. If you have a concern, question, or idea regarding how your AVMA can better serve our profession, please contact us. Thank you for allowing us to represent the state of Missouri at the national level.

We're thankful for the pets in our lives, and the vets that take care of them.

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missouri Veterinary Medical Association annual convention January 24-27, 2019 Holiday Inn Executive Center 2200 I-70 Drive Southwest, Columbia, Mo. 65203

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Putting the Pieces Together 127th MVMA Convention

2019 Convention Schedule...

Thursday, January 24, 2019:

Saturday, January 26, 2019:

Various Times 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.

11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

1:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

MVMA Committee Meetings Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing) Board Meeting MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Buffet Lunch Concurrent CE Sessions Missouri VMA Executive Board Meeting MSFQAP Training Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Board Meeting MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Program

Friday, January 25, 2019: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

12:10 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

1:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MVMA LLC Board Meeting Continental Breakfast Exhibit Hall Open MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Missouri Veterinary Medical (Licensing Board) Meeting Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Past Presidents Luncheon Concurrent CE Sessions Veterinary Student Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Party VBMA “Speed Networking” Kids Fun Night Program (see pg. 4 for details) Foundation Reception, $10,000 Drawing, Silent Auction, $10,000 Drawing (Dinner on your own.)

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Membership Meeting/Breakfast Sponsored by IDEXX MVMA Registration Desk Open Informal Gathering for Spouses, Partners and Friends Concurrent CE Sessions Exhibit Hall Open Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall MVMA Academy Business Luncheon Sponsored by Patterson Veterinary Concurrent CE Sessions Anesthesia Lecture/Dry Lab (Held at MU-CVM ) See page 13.

MVTA Technician/Practice Staff Reception Recent Grad Reception Christian Veterinary Mission Reception Kids Fun Night Program (see pg. 4 for details.)

MVMA Reception MVMA Awards Ceremony Banquet Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side

Sunday, January 27, 2019: 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.

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12:00 Noon 12:05 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College MVMA Registration Desk Open Concurrent CE Sessions Check Out 2020 Convention Planning Committee Meeting MVMA Job Fair

Have a Safe Trip Home!

gain this year, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event. You attend the days you want to attend. Due to this format, it is important to wear your name badge to all CE sessions, social events and the exhibit hall. Your name badge contains the days you are attending plus all meals you have purchased. See the registration forms on pages 8-9.

This year’s convention welcomes Andy Roark, DVM for enlightening presentations at the General Session on Saturday morning and at other events throughout the day, and Dr. Richard DeBowes who will be lecturing during the Sunday Soft Skills track.

Dr. Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. Dr. Roark was voted the Practice Management Speaker of the Year at NAVC (one of the world’s largest veterinary conferences) three out of the last four years.

Richard M. Debowes, DVM, MS, DACVS, is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of the Professional Life Skills program at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is co-founder of the Veterinary Leadership Experience and currently oversees the Dr. Andy Roark practice management curriculum at WSU. He continues to teach leadership and the clinical communication courses at WSU. Thursday seminars include a variety of topics including cattle operations, bovine reproduction, parisitology, radiology, tick-borne disease, pocket pets, equine laser, mental wellbeing, and estate planning. In addition, there is Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Training and the MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Seminar packed with short, informative presentations on a variety of subjects.

• Win or lose, you don’t want to miss the fun and excitement at Friday’s Foundation Reception, Drawing and Silent Auction. Admission is free but small donations are accepted to help defray costs. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, and many other cash prizes. Drawing tickets are $100 and can be purchased through the registration forms on pages 8 and 9.

• Veterinary students should plan to attend the “Student Welcome Reception” on Friday afternoon to help you navigate through the Dr. Rick DeBowes convention and make the most out of the event. On Saturday evening, we’re having a student mixer for current veterinary students.

(See page 7 for more.)

• Again this year! The convention’s entire CE program is open to veterinary technicians, practice staff, and technician students. (See registration forms on pages 8-9). Also, plan to attend Saturday’s Missouri Veterinary Technician Association’s Reception held prior to the MVMA Banquet.

• Attendees are encouraged to sign up on the registration form to be part of Friday’s VBMA Speed Networking where practicing vets and university students get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin, networking event. Because many fourth-year students already have post-graduation employment commitments, the event is geared to first, second and third year students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future post2 graduation employment.

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General Information & Social Events...

Hotel Reservations

A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for the Missouri VMA at Holiday Inn Executive Center. The convention rate is $126.95 plus tax 13% state tax (subject to change) and $1.95 hotel service charge). This rate includes in-room wireless high speed internet service. To guarantee the MVMA hotel convention rate, make reservations

by January 3, 2019. After this date, reservations will be taken on a space available basis. Call Holiday Inn Executive Center 1-800-HOLIDAY. Ask for Group Block VMD. There will also be a link on the MVMA convention website, movmaconvention. com, where you can make your room reservations. To contact the hotel directly, call 1-573-445-8531. Holiday Inn Executive Center is located at 2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO. 65203.

Convention Registration

Again this year, you can build your own program. The convention will offer an option to register for any day or days you want to attend, or register for the entire four-day event. You attend the days you want to attend. See the registration forms on pages 8-9.

Due to this new format, it is important to wear your name badge to all CE sessions, social events and the exhibit hall. Your name badge contains the days you are attending plus all meals you have purchased.

You can register for the convention online (students must register online) at movmaconvention. com. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards are accepted. Registration, advance or on site, is required for admission to the convention.

Advance registration must be postmarked by January 8, 2019 or faxed or registered online by January 11, 2019 to receive the discounted fee. Full four-day veterinarian registration includes admittance to the continuing education sessions, breakfast and lunch on Friday, Membership Meeting and breakfast and lunch on Saturday, MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast With the College on Sunday, refreshment breaks, and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.

The Proceedings are available for download at no charge approximately one week prior to the convention through the new MVMA Convention app. Pre-registered attendees will receive an email with information on how to download the app. You can download the abstracts to your laptop or tablet.

Attendees can also pre-purchase a printed copy of the Proceedings. See registration form on page 9 for pricing.

Cancellations and Refunds

No refunds will be made after January 11, 2019. Refunds will be made only if the registrant contacts the Missouri VMA office by January 11, 2019 requesting reimbursement.

Name Badges

Please wear your name badge at all Convention functions.

Name badges are required for meals, admission to all CE

sessions, social events, and exhibit hall. Children who do not have a name badge will be admitted if they are accompanied by an adult.

Continuing Education • Thursday, January 24 - 9 hours • Friday, January 25 - 5 hours • Saturday, January 26 - 6 hours • Sunday, January 27 - 4 hours Total 24 hours

Veterinary Students Students are invited to attend all four days of the Convention at no charge (meals not included). Register online at movmaconvention.com. There is no paper registration for students. Be sure to attend the Student Welcome on Friday afternoon & Student Mixer and Taco Bar on Saturday after the evening awards ceremony.

Students are also encouraged to attend the MVMA Academy Lunch on Saturday (select meal on registration form if planning to attend). The Academy is the continuing education arm of the MVMA and sets a high standard for education that is consistent with the ideals of the veterinary profession.

Veterinary Technicians, Practice Staff and Technician Students The convention’s entire CE program is open to veterinary technicians, practice staff, and technician students. See the registration forms on pages 8-9. A special veterinary technician & practice staff reception is held on Saturday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Don’t miss out!

Special Needs If you have a disability that may affect your participation in this meeting or need special dietary requirements, please see the registration form. Special rooming needs due to a disability should be requested from the hotel when making reservations. We will contact you to discuss accommodations. We cannot assure the availability of appropriate arrangements without early notification, but every effort will be made to meet your needs. A nursing mother’s room will again be available throughout the convention.

Questions/Information If you have any questions or need further information about the 2019 Annual Convention, please contact: Missouri VMA, 2500 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, phone (573) 6368612 or fax (573) 659-7175, or email to mvma@movma.org

Bring the Family!

Plan to bring the entire family to the 2019 MVMA Convention in Columbia with a wide variety of activities to appeal to all.

The Downtown District offers many unique shops, galleries, theatres, and eateries. For a close-by shopping experience, the Columbia Mall with major retailers is within walking distance from the hotel. For more information on what the city has to offer, go to www.visitcolumbiamo.com.

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Social Events, Meal Functions & Tickets...

Friday, January 25 Veterinary Student Welcome Reception & Photo Friday, January 25, 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Veterinary students, be sure to join us for a welcome reception. Enjoy the company of your fellow classmates along with seasoned professionals who will be on hand to help you navigate your way through the convention. A group photo will be taken.

Exhibit Hall Party Friday, January 25, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. Come relax at the end of the day and get to know all the exhibitors better at the Exhibit Hall Party, planned for Friday evening. MVMA’s Partners for Progress will be distributing drink tickets, while they last, for the cash bar. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to visit all the booths during this fun event.

VBMA-MVMA Veterinarian/Student Speed Networking Event Friday, January 25, 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. A chance for practicing vets and university students to quickly get acquainted in this practical, painless round-robin networking event. Be sure to mark the box at bottom of registration form. While this won’t be the place for hiring a new graduate, it’s a great place to establish preceptorships and exchange knowledge between practioners and students! See Kibbles n’ Bits on page 7 for more information.

MVMA Kids Fun Night/Childcare - Friday & Saturday Friday, January 25, 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Saturday, January 26, 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. Be sure to sign up for this year’s Kid’s Club Program There will be organized activities including crafts, movies and dinner on both Friday and Saturday evening.

There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner. Please be sure to sign up on the registration form. Also, if your child or children will be attending, stop by the registration desk in the lobby upon arrival to sign in and complete the necessary paperwork. (See page 7 for more.)

Don’t forget the Foundation Silent Auction. You will have the opportunity to enter bids for several wonderful items at the Foundation’s Reception on Friday. As the bidding heats up, you won’t want to miss the final opportunity to write in your bid at the last minute. Silent Auction donations would be much appreciated.

Call the MVMA office at 573-636-8612 if you have a donation..

Saturday, January 26 MVMA Membership Meeting and Breakfast Saturday, January 26, 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. Join your colleagues for a great breakfast bright and early while you participate in the governance of your association. The breakfast is included in four-day convention registrations. Be sure to include your intention to attend on the registration form.

Informal Gathering over Coffee Saturday, January 26, 8:30 A.M. Spouses, friends and partners will want to once again renew old acquaintances and make new friends on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Recent Graduate Forum Saturday, January 26, 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Before the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, we’re having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). See details under Kibbles & Bits on page 7.

Missouri Veterinary Technician Association Reception Saturday, January 26, 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Join fellow veterinary technicians and practice staff for a reception prior to the MVMA Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the MVTA.

Christian Veterinary Mission Reception Saturday, January 26, 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Drawing and Silent Auction

Renew acquaintances and make new friends during this time for fellowship, including an enlightening presentation and light appetizers. There is no cost for the reception. Sign up on the registration form on page 9.

Friday, January 25, 5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

MVMA Reception

Be sure to purchase your ticket for a chance to win $10,000, payable at the Convention! Tickets are $100 and you will have a chance to win many other cash prizes. The drawings will 4

take place during the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation Reception. Support your Foundation by purchasing a ticket on the registration form. Purchase your ticket by December 15 for a chance to win $100 in the early bird drawing. (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!

Saturday, January 26, 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. Join collegues and students prior to the awards presentation for this fun reception.

MVMA Awards Ceremony

Saturday, January 26, 6:30 - 7:00 P.M.

An Invitation for Students

Join fellow colleagues to discover this year’s award winners including the coveted “Veterinarian of the Year”. Again this year, the evening will feature a new format to maximize exposure to the MVMA Awards presentation. The awards will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. In addition to the awards, we will also Dr. Bill Jones, 2018 MVMA have the Class of 2019 Power of 10 Veterinarian of the Year. graduation ceremony. The banquet meal is still available, with a ticket, following the awards presentation at 7 p.m. for members who wish to take that opportunity to share fellowship with family, friends and colleagues over a meal (see below). However, there will be no formal banquet program Saturday evening.

MVMA Banquet Meal

Saturday, January 26, 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Saturday evening’s Awards Ceremony, held at 6:30 p.m., will be followed by a banquet where colleagues, family and friends can enjoy each other’s company over a delicious meal. Purchase your ticket on the registration form.

Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side Saturday, January 26, 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Feed your stomach and your mind. Join fellow MU-CVM students for a taco bar and roundtable discussion with select recent graduates.

Get valuable tips for navigating into your post-graduation veterinary careers.

Sunday, January 27 MVMA & MU-CVM Breakfast with the College Sunday, January 27, 7:00 - 7:45 A.M.

Join us Sunday morning for a buffet breakfast with colleagues and hear an update from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine and the MVMA.

MVMA/VBMA Job Fair

DVM Students: Please join us...

Sunday, January 27, 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. The MVMA/VBMA Job Fair offers veterinarians and practice staff a venue to discuss employment options with prospective employers.

The event will be held in the exhibit hall (Expo Center) at the Holiday Inn.

On Friday

Student Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Party VBMA Speed Networking (1st, 2nd & 3rd year students) MVMF Foundation Drawing & Silent Auction

Your Passport to the Convention.

Your name badge is a very important piece of attire for the convention. Don’t forget it! You will need it to attend CE sessions, social events and meals.

Individual event/meal tickets will not be printed. All your information is included on your badge, so please wear it proudly.

It also includes your bidder number for the lively Foundation Silent Auction held Friday evening.

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n Sunday morning, we are pleased to have Dr. Richard DeBowes speaking on best practices of operation for your clinic in this insightful lecture series.

Dr. Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

Richard M. Debowes, DVM, MS, DACVS, is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of the Professional Life Skills program at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

A 1979 veterinary graduate of the University of Illinois, Dr. DeBowes has practiced in both private small animal practice and equine practice settings.

“Pet owners often don’t see those of us in scrubs or white coats For over 39 years, Rick has worked with and led small and large as real people. They don’t understand the pressure we put on multidisciplinary veterinary health care and organizational teams. ourselves to serve them and their pets. They don’t realize that HOTEL BANQUET AND MEETING FACILITIES MAP Working with his colleague, Dr. Kathy Ruby, he helped organize, the people working in their veterinarian’s office are there for all develop and fund a professional leadership program for both the right reasons. They just don’t know… but they want to.” incoming Washington State students (Cougar Orientation and “And on the veterinary side, feelings of isolation and exhaustion Leadership Experience: COLE) and more broadly, for the global run rampant. So many of us are laboring away in our own little profession of veterinary students, technicians, practitioners and clinics and believing we are the only ones who struggle with feelfaculty from around the world. This latter program, the Vetings of uncertainty, insecurity, inadequacy, stress, or burnout.” erinary Leadership Experience (VLE) was co-developed with experts in experiential education and colleagues from across the Dr. Roark received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from profession and presented annually through 2012 as the AVMA the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and P VLE to colleagues from around the world. Rick currently overwas voted the Practice Management Speaker of the Year at MEETING FACILITIES MAP sees the practice management curriculum and continues to teach NAVC (one of the world’s largest veterinary conferences) three in the leadership and the clinical communication courses at the out of the last four years. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

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events and meals is your name badge. The badge lists the days you are attending and the meals you have purchased. It also has the all-important bidder number for the Foundation’s Silent Auction. Please remember to wear your badge.

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Recent Graduate Forum.... Before the Awards Banquet on Saturday,

we’re having a Forum for Recent Graduates (up to 10 years out). Be enlightened as recent grads discuss the transition from student-doctor to doctor. Dr. Andy Roark will be making a special presentation to the group entitled “Built to Last, Thriving for the Long Term”.

Student Mixer: Stories from the Other Side.... Also on Saturday evening, join fellow MU-CVM students for a taco bar and roundtable discussion with recent graduates. Valuable tips for navigating into your post-graduation veterinary careers. Register online at movmaconvention.com.

Over 60 Booths in the Exhibit Hall.... Your chance to view the

latest innovations in veterinary medicine and technology while renewing old friendships and making new ones. Don’t forget the Exhibit Hall Party at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon before the Foundation Reception and $10,000 Drawing!

Bring the Family.... The Columbia Downtown District offers many unique shops, galleries, theatres, and eateries. For a closeby shopping experience, the Columbia Mall with major retailers is within walking distance from the hotel.

The University of Missouri campus offers two very nice museums and a variety of activities throughout the year. For more information on what the city has to offer, go to www.visitcolumbiamo.com.

And don’t forget Kid’s Night.... This year’s Kid’s Fun Night Program includes crafts, movies and dinner, on both Friday and Saturday evening. Katie Castle is our childcare specialist and has been in charge of our kids program for many years. Rest assured that your child will be in good hands with Katie.

There will be lots of fun for 4-12 year olds and the admission of $20 per child per night includes dinner.

Please be sure to sign up on the registration form. Also, if your child or children will be attending, stop by the registration desk in the lobby upon arrival to sign in and complete the necessary paperwork.

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five courses covering preventing disease introduction and spread, animal disease tracecability, foreign animal disease, exotic avian disease and bovine trichomoniasis. See “CE Overview” for days and times.

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Association/MVMA Speed Networking event where CVM students and practicing veterinarians pair up for round-robin style interview sessions. Students move from table to table in this timed event. A fun and informative event for everyone. AGAIN THIS YEAR! Because many fourth-year students already have post-graduation employment commitments, the event is geared to first, second and third year students seeking mentorship, preceptorships, and contacts for future post-graduation employment. Sign up on Registration Form.

After the event, everyone is invited to the Foundation’s Reception, Silent Auction and Drawing .

Last year’s “Speed Networking” was met with a very positive reaction on both sides of the table, and we’re bringing it back again. Don’t miss this fun, enlightening chance to talk with the veterinarians of the future at this year’s convention.

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2019 MVMA Convention Registration Form (Veterinary Students Must Register Online .)

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REGISTRANT’S NAME (for name badge):__________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP:________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________________ Email: _________________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST’S NAME (for name badge):_______________________________________________________

DVM PhD RVT CVA Practice Staff Vet. Tech. Student

REGISTRATION FEES *(Form must be postmarked by January 8, 2019 or faxed by January 11, 2019. After January 11, register on-site at the convention registration desk.)

1. Full Convention Registration Fee (Thurs. - Sun.)

By Jan. 8

On Site After Jan. 11

MVMA Member or member of other state VMA ..................................................................

$315.00

$345.00

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Non-MVMA Member .............................................................................................................................

$460.00

$505.00

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2016 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$215.00

$245.00

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2017 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$115.00

$145.00

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2018 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member .............................................................

$0.00

$0.00

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First-time MVMA Member (2018 Membership Year) ..........................................................

$0.00

$0.00

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Retired Member or Lifetime Retired Member ........................................................................

$145.00

$160.00

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MVMA Lifetime Member .....................................................................................................................

$245.00

$270.00

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Veterinary Technician/Practice Staff/CVA.....................................................................................

$215.00

$315.00

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Veterinary Technician Student (Does not include meals) ..............................................

$0.00

$130.00

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(Veterinary Students Must Register Online .)

2. Select Full Convention Reg. Meals (Thurs. - Sun.)

TOTAL $

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Number of Tickets

SUBTOTAL $

THURSDAY LUNCH – Buffet ..................................................................................................................

______X $ 0.00

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THURSDAY LUNCH GUEST– Buffet .................................................................................................

______X $25.00

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FRIDAY BREAKFAST .....................................................................................................................................

______X $ 0.00

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FRIDAY BREAKFAST GUEST ...................................................................................................................

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SATURDAY LUNCH – Buffet ...................................................................................................................

______X $ 0.00

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SATURDAY LUNCH GUEST – Buffet ..................................................................................................

______X $28.00

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SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY MemberS – (Sponsored by Patterson Veterinary) ............................

______X $ 0.00

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SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY GUEST ..........................................................................................

______X $28.00

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SATURDAY BANQUET (See page 5 for evening schedule.) .......................

______X $41.00

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Sunday - MU-CVM & MVMA BREAKFAST - Buffet.................................................................

______X $ 0.00

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Sunday - MU-CVM & MVMA GUEST BREAKFAST - Buffet................................................

______X $20.00

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FRIDAY LUNCH – Buffet ............................................................................................................................

FRIDAY LUNCH GUEST – Buffet ...........................................................................................................

FRIDAY PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH (Invitation Only).................................................................

SATURDAY BREAKFAST – Membership Breakfast (Sponsored by IDEXX) ...................................

SATURDAY BREAKFAST GUEST – Membership Breakfast ...............................

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Complete sections 3 and 4 of Registration Form on next page. Mail or fax both pages.

Mail or fax both pages 8-9.

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FRIDAY ............................................................................................................

$120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

SATURDAY..................................................................................................... $120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

SUNDAY........................................................................................................... $120.00 $155.00

$165.00 $195.00 _________

Note: 2018 DVM Graduate who is a State VMA Member, First-time MVMA Member (2018 Membership Year), and Veterinary Technician Student, register under Full Convention Registration on page 8 for best price.

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SUBTOTAL $

THURSDAY LUNCH – Buffet ................................................................................................................... ______X $25.00 FRIDAY BREAKFAST ..................................................................................................................................... ______X $20.00 FRIDAY LUNCH – Buffet ............................................................................................................................ ______X $28.00 FRIDAY PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCH (Invitation Only)................................................................... ______X $ 0.00 SATURDAY BREAKFAST – General Membership Breakfast ................................................. ______X $22.00 SATURDAY LUNCH – Buffet .................................................................................................................... ______X $28.00 SATURDAY LUNCH ACADEMY Members & Potential Members ........................ ______X $28.00 SATURDAY BANQUET ............................................................................................................................... ______X $41.00 Sunday MU-CVM & MVMA BREAKFAST - Buffet..................................................................... ______X $20.00 SEVERE DIETARY RESTRICTION q___________________________________________________

_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

Please list any food restrictions here.

TOTAL $ _________

Labs

Check if attending SATURDAY ANESTHESIA DRY Lab (Open to DVM & RVT. Limited to 25 participants.

Held at MU-CVM. See page 13.) (Dr. Keith Branson and Dr. Alex Bukoski) ....................... q $ 0.00 SUNDAY Avian Influenza Sampling Certification (Bill Pittenger) ............. q $ 0.00

Foundation Drawing

Quantity:

$10,000 FOUNDATION DRAWING TICKET (Early Bird Drawing Dec. 15th)................

______X $100.00

SUBTOTAL $ _________ _________ _________

Proceedings Book and Childcare PROCEEDINGS (Printed Book) Note: Free online & app download with registration..... ______X $40.00 FRIDAY NIGHT CHILDCARE (5:00-7:30 p.m.) .............................................................................. ______X $20.00 SATURDAY NIGHT CHILDCARE (5:30-9:00 p.m.) ....................................................................... ______X $20.00

Other Events (Check box if attending.)

Mail or fax both pages 8-9.

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qMSFQAP Training qRecent Graduate Forum qChristian Veterinary Mission Reception qVBMA Speed Networking (Preceptorships , Mentorships & Post-graduation contacts) qVeterinary Technician Reception qMVMA/VBMA Job Fair - My clinic or business is interested in receiving information on the Sunday afternoon Job Fair.

4.

PAYMENT INFORMATION Name of Registrant (Please print) ____________________________________________________________________________ Type of Card: Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Check enclosed

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MISSOURI VMA, P.O. BOX 6935, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102-6935 or Register Online (www.movmaconvention.com)

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Are you a veterinarian or practice staff member looking for employment?*

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association & Veterinary Business Management Association

January 27, 2019 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn Executive Center, Expo Center, Columbia, MO *Check the box on registration form for more information.

Visit Tim, Terry & the Mule Club... plus cvm’s raptors & blood donor dogs at this year’s Convention!

Look for them in the Exhibit Hall area.

From left: Dr. Bob Youngquist, Kinsey Holdmeyer, Carley Brucks, Rebecca Belter, Katy Kaufman, Anna Hilker, Dr. John Dodam. The mules from left: Kate, Molly, Terry, Tim.

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Continuing Education Overview Thursday, January 24

Food Animal

Science on the Forefront

1:00-1:50 pm

2:00-2:50 pm

3:00-3:50 pm

6:30-10:30 pm

Challenges & Rewards Associated With Working Stocker Cattle Operations Ken Blue, DVM Sponsored by Elanco

Challenges & Rewards Associated With Working Stocker Cattle Operations Ken Blue, DVM Sponsored by Elanco

Safety and Efficacy of Vaccines for Bovine Reproductive Pathogens Dan Givens, DVM Sponsored by BoehringerIngelheim

Preventing The Introduction of Infectious Diseases

by Bulls or Artificial Insemination Dan Givens, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim

Missouri Stocker Feeder Quality Assurance Program (MSFQAP) Training

The MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Program (See below)

My next appointment is a what?

Preventive care and common diseases in selected nontraditional pets.

Thorasic RadiographyA Review-Part 1 Kristen O’Dell, DVM Sponsored by Radiologic Resources

Thoracic RadiographyA Review-Part 2

Feline Parasites: It’s more than just fleas.

Chris Adolph, DVM Chris Adolph, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis Sponsored by Zoetis

You Will Never Look at Ticks the Same.

DVM Mental Mental Health Experiences Health First Aid and Service Use Shelia Taylor, DVM Among Veterinary Professionals Kerry Karaffa, PhD Tamara Hancock, PhD

Interpretation of the Capnograph Kevin Cummings, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

It’s the little things that count.

Renal Physiology In the Clinic Eileen Hasser, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Melissa Ferry, DVM Estate Planning, Practice Purchase Tips Wes Hentges Sponsored by ProPartners Wealth

5 Ways to Reduce Financial Stress in Your Practice.

Keith VanHoy, CPA Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy

Post-presentation 2:00-2:50 p.m.

Wes Hentges Polo Room

Post-presentation 3:00-3:50 p.m.

Keith Van Hoy Polo Room

Insulin Signaling In Companion Animals Doug Bowles, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

The Latest Advances in Regenerative Medicine Michael Cissel, DVM Sponsored by AniCell Biotech

2:50-3:20 p.m. Break

Wellness and Soft Skills

11:00-11:50 am

11:50-12:50 p.m. Lunch

Companion Animal

10:00-10:50 am

Kristen O’Dell, DVM Sponsored by Radiologic Resources Compassion Fatigue Brian Patrick, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Use of Class 4 Therapy Laser In a Mixed Equine and Small-Animal Practice Marc Markway, DVM

The MVMA Academy Mini-Topics Must be registered for convention to attend.

Join us for 4 hours of CE credit from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 for short, informative discussions on a variety of topics • Moderator:Other Dr. Bruce Whittle Cash bar and dry snacks this year. Events Marc Markway, DVM • “Use of Class 4 Therapy Laser In a Mixed Equine and Small-Animal Practice” Everett Mobley, DVM • “Client Communications” Pamela Helm, DVM • “Bee Medicine” Kerry Karaffa, PhD • “Making Sense of Mental Health Services” Other George Fischer, DVM • “How did we get here? - Veterinary Medicine Events in Missouri”” Angela Tennison, DVM • “Talking ‘bout My Generation” Lynn Martin, DVM • “Equine Medicine” The MVMA Academy is the continuing education arm of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Its members are those MVMA members who have met the Academy’s membership requirements and have applied for Academy membership.

You need not to be an Academy member to attend this seminar, but are invited to join.

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Continuing Education Overview Friday, January 25 8:40-9:30 am Partners for Progress Presentations

Companion Animal Track 1

Wellness

Equine

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MWI - Amerisource Bergen Travis Williams

Zoetis Chris Adolph, DVM

Purina Veterinary Diets Probiotic Therapy in Dogs and Cats - John Gagne, DVM

10:00-10:50 am

11:20 am-12:10 pm

1:20-2:10 pm

2:40-3:30 pm

AGI: Vomiting/diarrheaPart 1 Todd Tamms, DVM Sponsored by Royal Canin

AGI: Vomiting/diarrheaPart 2 Todd Tamms, DVM Sponsored by Royal Canin

AGI: Vomiting/diarrheaPart 3 Todd Tamms, DVM Sponsored by Royal Canin

AGI: Vomiting/diarrheaPart 4 Todd Tamms, DVM Sponsored by Royal Canin

QPR – QPR Gatekeeper Training – Your role in helping to prevent suicide Marcy Hammerlee, DVM Sponsored by Stopp & VanHoy

The Healer’s Art: An Innovative Elective at the MU CVM Jill Luther, DVM & Francesca Tocco, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Finding Meaning in Veterinary Medicine Groups: Implementation in Your Community Jill Luther, DVM & Francesca Tocco, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Practice Management Brian Patrick, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Compliance with State & Federal Controlled Substance Laws Michael Boeger Sponsored by BNDD

Practice Management Brian Patrick, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Are Your Medical Records Top Notch?

Carol Ryan, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Redefine Your Retirement Denton Zeeman, MBA, CVA Sponsored by RedTire

Missouri Legislative Update Cliff Miller, DVM Sean Edwards, JD Sponsored by Patterson Veterinary

2:10-2:40 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

Food Animal

ProPartners Wealth Wes Hentges

12:10-1:20 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Special Interest

Boehringer-Ingelheim Kristen Williams, DVM

10.50-11:20 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

Practice Management

(9:30-10:00 a.m. Break in Exhibit Hall)

Veterinary Medicine and the Law Sean Edwards, JD

USDA Accreditation Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, USDA Program, and Reportable Diseases Charlotte Clifford-Rathert Sponsored by USDA

Dairy Transition Cow Medicine - Part 1 Bradly Mills, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Dairy Transition Cow Medicine - Part 2 Bradly Mills, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Pig Veterinary Medicine for the General Practitioner Todd Price, DVM

Show Pig Vet Med for the General Practitioner Todd Price, DVM

Equine Immunology Refresher Kenton Morgan, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy” What’s new?

Kenton Morgan, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Equine Vaccination Recommendations: What’s the standard of care?

Kenton Morgan, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Strangles: A new look at an old problem.

Kenton Morgan, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Veterinary Student Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Party VBMA “Speed Networking” Foundation Reception, $10,000 Drawing, Silent Auction

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Continuing Education Overview Saturday, January 26 8:40-9:30 am

(9:30-10:00 am Break in Exhibit Hall)

“Sharpen Your Axe” - Andy Roark, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, MWI Amerisource Bergen and Care Credit

General Session

This session will be presented to all tracks.

10:00-10:50 am Partners for Progress Presentations

Companion Animal Track

Bayer Animal Health Brian Patrick, DVM

2:40-3:30 pm

3:40-4:30 pm

Leptospirosis: What you don’t see can hurt.

Leah Cohn, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Where do you stand?

Leah Cohn, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Tick-transmitted Pathogens in MissouriPart 1 Leah Cohn, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Tick-transmitted Pathogens in MissouriPart 2 Leah Cohn, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

How to Drive Change in Your Practice (even if you’re not the boss) Part 2 Andy Roark, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, MWI, Care Credit

Jedi Mind Trick – Getting Your Colleagues to do What You Want Andy Roark, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, MWI, Care Credit

Working with the Cash Strapped Client Andy Roark, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, MWI, Care Credit

Food Animal

Equine

MU-CVM (25-minute talks)

Labs Held at MU-CVM Other Events

Sponsored by MDA

How to Drive Change in Your Practice (even if you’re not the boss) Part I Andy Roark, DVM Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, MWI, Care Credit USDA Accreditation: Module 6: Exotic Avian Diseases Rose Massengill Sponsored by USDA

USDA Accreditation: Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, DVM Sponsored by USDA

3:30-3:40 p.m. Break

1:20-2:10 pm

2:10-2:40 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall

11:20 am-12:10 pm

Missouri Department of Agriculture Updates

Special Interest

Patterson Veterinary Rachel Crackle, DVM

Elanco Animal Health Jeannie Espey, DVM

12:10-1:20 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Practice Management

(10:50-11:20 am Break in Exhibit Hall)

USDA Accreditation: Module 12: Animal Disease Traceability Rose Massengill Sponsored by USDA

The Amazing Immune System: Review and Updates Amelia Woolums, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Immunity in Calves and Stockers: What’s the latest?

Amelia Woolums, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Keys to the Effective Vaccination of Calves Amelia Woolums, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Factors of Bovine Respiritory Diseases in Pre-weaning Beef Calves Amelia Woolums, DVM Sponsored by Bayer

Essentials to the Equine Ophthalmic Examination Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Treatment Modalities For Common Equine Ophthalmic Diseases Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Equine Ocular/ Periocular Neoplasia Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

What’s your equine ophthalmic diagnosis and plan?

Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Clinical Pathology Chuck Wiedmeyer, DVM

Clinical Updates on HPA Axis Disorders Amy DeClue DVM

Topical Tx for Dogs w/ Methacillin-Resistant Staphylococcal Skin Infections Karen CampbellMotsinger DVM Sponsored by Bayer

How to…Semen Evaluation For The Practitioner Dietrich Volkman DVM

Current Oncology: Clinical Trials Brian Flesner DVM Lindsay Donnelly DVM

Current Treatment Strategies for Canine Hip Dysplasia Derek Fox, DVM

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Alison LaCarrubba, DVM

Food Animal Pathology Daniel Shaw DVM

Anesthesia Lecture/Dry Lab (Limited to 25 - Held at MU-CVM - Transportation on your own.)

Lecture: Pulse-oximetry; NIBP; Capnography Dry Lab: Hands-on interaction with equipment Keith Branson, DVM and Alex Bukoski, DVM

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Recent Graduate Forum 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Awards Ceremony

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • MVMA Reception 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m • Banquet

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Continuing Education Overview Sunday, January 27

Companion Animal Track 1

Companion Animal Track 2

11:00-11:50 am

Itchy Dogs: A Simple Four-Step Approach to Diagnosis Jo Holzhauer, DVM & Nikko Grossapoulos, DVM Sponsored by Zoetis

Treating Allergic Dermatitis I: Janus Kinase Inhibition Jo Holzhauer, DVM Nikko Grossapoulosoetis Sponsored by Zoetis

Treating Allergic Dermatitis II: Monoclonal Antibodies Jo Holzhauer, DVM Nikko Grossapoulosoetis Sponsored by Zoetis

Ectoparasites and Allergic Skin Disease Jo Holzhauer, DVM Nikko Grossapoulosoetis Sponsored by Zoetis

To Be Announced Bill Saxon, DVM Sponsored by IDEXX

To Be Announced Bill Saxon, DVM Sponsored by IDEXX

To Be Announced Bill Saxon, DVM Sponsored by IDEXX

To Be Announced Bill Saxon, DVM Sponsored by IDEXX

Leadership Sets the Culture and Culture Makes the Practice Richard DeBowes, DVM

When Your Practice Culture Sours, Your Medicine, Your Care and Your Earnings Follow: Part 1 Richard DeBowes, DVM

When Your Practice Culture Sours, Your Medicine, Your Care and Your Earnings Follow: Part 2 Richard DeBowes, DVM

Setting a Practice Culture: It’s Simple, It’s Critical and If You are Committed to Follow Though, It’s a Game Changer Richard DeBowes, DVM

Licensing Board Forum Sponsored by MVMB

Diseases of Poultry Dan Shaw, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

Small-Animal Student Liability Issues Panel/Forum David Gourley, DVM, Sean Edwards, JD Cliff Miller, DVM

Legal Issues Associated With Operating An Agriculture Base Practice Craig Payne, DVM John Groves, DVM

Molecular Diagnostic in Equine Species Tamara Gull, DVM Sponsored by MU-VMDL

Antimicrobial Resistance in Equine Disease Tamara Gull, DVM Sponsored by MU-VMDL

Special Interest

Food Animal

Equine

Certification For Avian Influenza Sampling and Salmonella Pullorum Whole Blood Plate Testing.

Bill Pittenger Sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture USDA Accreditation Module 27: Bovine Trichomoniasis Dane Henry, DVM

Wound Evaluation and Care in Equine Practice. Part I Martha Scharf, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Other Events

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MVMA/VBMA Job Fair

10:50-11:00 a.m. Break

10:00-10:50 am

9:50-10:00 a.m. Break

9:00-9:50 am

8:50-9:00 a.m. Break

Practice Management

8:00-8:50 am

(For veterinarians and practice staff seeking employment.)

Held at Holiday Inn Executive Center, Expo Center, Columbia, Mo.

Wound Evaluation and Care in Equine Practice. Part II Martha Scharf, DVM Sponsored by MU-CVM

See you in Columbia!

Have a safe trip.

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Are you ge�ng ready to sign an equipment lease?

Read this first!

It is becoming more and more common for vendors to offer various equipment leases and agreements.

Some will give credit toward your lease payments if you purchase $XXX in supplies. Others will offer points to use against supply invoices. While some of these equipment leases appear to be a good deal, if you’re planning to sell your prac�ce during the lease term, big issues could be coming your way.

Buyers (corporate consolidators AND private par�es) typically purchase only the prac�ce assets. The debts must be se�led at closing and this includes leases. In other words, the money payable to the seller will be reduced by the amount of those debts. In some cases, this can be a significant amount of money.

In a recent transac�on, my client had an equipment lease with a well-known industry vendor and wanted to sell his prac�ce. My client was faced with a lease buy-out totaling about $300,000. The lease was somewhat new with binding language un�l 2021. Unfortunately, this means the seller will be reducing that total from the sale proceeds, a very significant hit. Deal Breaker? Well, that’s for the seller to decide.

What does this mean for you?

Here are a few points to think about prior to signing an agreement:  Do you have an exit strategy in place? If so, what is the es�mated number of years before you plan to sell?  What are the total costs to you if the contact must be cancelled?  Did you read the fine print? Some agreements will automa�cally renew unless you give advanced no�ce to cancel.  Is the equipment necessary? If re�rement is in your near future, contrary to what you might think, upgrading your exis�ng equipment may not make your prac�ce more valuable.

I would be happy to visit more about this subject if you have ques�ons. Give me a call!

**Remember to visit our website to view all current lis�ngs.** Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA Simmons Midwest * 877-322-6465 Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com

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MVMA Proposes Change to Compound Drug Rules Officers of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association went before the Missouri Pharmacy Board on October 25, 2018 in Columbia to propose a change to compounded drug rules.

The proposed rule would allow veterinary clinics to stock a supply of compounded drugs to be administered by the veterinarian in emergency situations.

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The MVMA representatives presented support letters not only from the MVMA, but from 115 individual veterinarians, the UM College of Veterinary Medicine, and the KC Pet Project in Kansas City. The Missouri Veterinary Medical Board also supported the change as well as other organizations.

At press time, the Missouri Board of Pharmacy was still in deliberation on the measure, but MVMA is very hopeful for a successful outcome.

Be watching Twitter, Facebook, the Executive Report, and Latest News on the MVMA home page: www.momva.org.

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MU-CVM Class of 2020 Celebrates the Start of Clinics

We buy great practices. We hire great people.

(Edited from MU-CVM News)

20 YEARS

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the Class of 2020’s transition into clinical rotations during the annual White Coat Ceremony, held Oct. 14, 2018, at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri.

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The MVMA president, Cindy Penrod, DVM and Richard Antweiler, executive director, presented the newly coated clinicians a veterinary cadeusus lapel pin, and on behalf of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation, a name badge for their white coats.

MU CVM students spend the first two years of their professional curriculum learning the basic sciences needed to practice veterinary medicine. They then spend 19 months in the clinical portion of their training during which they rotate through a series of required courses and electives. Under the supervision of clinicians, they work in the Veterinary Health Center’s Small Animal, Food Animal and Equine hospitals and the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, as well as undertaking preceptorships in private practices or with public agencies on their way to completing their doctorate of veterinary MVMA president,Cindy Penrod, DVM presents a lapel pin to Kelly Bosco. medicine.

The 113 members of the class selected a family member, friend or mentor to present the laboratory coat they will wear during some of their clinical rotations.

CVM Dean Carolyn J. Henry could not attend this year’s ceremony, but recorded a video greeting for the event. “Regardless of whether your work uniform remains a white coat, or becomes coveralls, scrubs, a military uniform, or even business attire, it’s truly an exciting time to be a veterinarian,� Henry said. “Our role in animal, human, and environmental health has never been more important than it is today and that role changes and expands every year. I’d encourage each of you to be ready to embrace change and the opportunities that change presents. Remember, every good thing that has ever happened in your life happened because something changed.� “As part of your clinical experiences in Clydesdale Hall and in the hospital, public and farm settings outside of the CVM, you will also become the ambassadors for our college and of our profession.

Never lose site of the importance of this role.�

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tion will be coming soon! As always, this conference will be FREE to MVTA members.

Tech Notes from the MVTA T

he 2018 Missouri Veterinary Technicians Association Conference was held at the Humane Society of Missouri this past October. Attendance was just under 100 technicians! Thank you to all the practices and companies that allowed their technicians to attend! We had several great topics that provided 5.5 CE credits for free to our members. Topics that were covered included “Contagious Disease Prevention”, “Blood Pressure Monitoring Under Anesthesia”, “Why Screen Healthy Pets? The case for Preanesthetic and Preventative Care Diagnostics”, “Alternatives to Extractions”, “Career Options for Veterinary Technicians” and the “Veterinary Nurse Initiative”. We also had several sponsors that helped make it all possible- IDEXX, Dechra, Rolling Acres and Loving Hearts.

Planning for the 2019 conference has already begun. MVTA will likely be hosting the conference in the Kansas City area. Exact location in that vicinity is still to be determined. More informa-

The next event that MVTA will be attending is the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association convention. Please encourage your technicians to attend! We will be hosting a technician reception that provides snacks as well as a guest speaker.

Left to right: Brian Royce, RVT, Katie

There are also a couple Willis, RVT and Whitney Fahrendorf, RVT. of changes happening with MVTA. One of them is that our website is currently in the process of a major overhaul. We are redoing the entire site to make it more modern and to make it where accessing the information needed is as easy as possible. Therefore, in the next month or so the www.movta.org website may be down for that reason. If you have any questions during this transition feel free to e-mail me at whitbrowntf@gmail.com.

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News Briefs

Boehringer-Ingelheim has annouced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved SEMINTRA 10 mg/mL oral solution for the control of systemic hypertension in cats, a common condition in older cats. Designed to make management of feline hypertension easier for cat owners and veterinarians, SEMINTRA is the only FDA-approved treatment for feline hypertension in an easy-to-give formulation.

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It is a common clinical problem, with up to 1 in 5 cats over the age of 7 being affected. Hypertension is most often associated with other diseases, chronic kidney disease (CKD) being the most common. Up to 2 out of 3 cats with hypertension also have CKD; when one is not managed well, it could potentially worsen the other. To learn more about SEMINTRA, visit www.semintra.com.

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Zoetis today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted an expanded indication for Cytopointยฎ, a novel monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy for the treatment of allergic dermatitis in dogs. Cytopoint is the first mAb therapy licensed to treat allergic as well as atopic dermatitis, an indication for which it was fully licensed by the USDA in 2016. Administered every four to eight weeks, one injection of Cytopoint works by targeting and neutralizing interleukin-31 (IL-31), a key protein involved in triggering itch in dogs, offering both convenience and sustained efficacy. โ This approval gives veterinarians much needed flexibility for personalized treatment of allergic and atopic dermatitis in dogs with two therapeutic approaches โ the injectable Cytopoint and the oral tablet Apoquel,โ said Thomas P. Lewis II, DVM. Addison Biological Laboratory, Inc is proud to announce the release of their next exclusive home care dental product, MAXI/GUARD Oral Cleansing Wipes. MAXI/GUARD Oral Wipes are both an effective pet oral 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. The wipes are textured to assist in the mechanical removal of plaque, but not so rough to cause damage to the gum tissue. MAXI/GUARD Oral Wipes increase owner compliance and pet acceptance.

To aid in the relief due to Hurricane Michael, Purina is sending more than 25,000 pounds of pet food and cat litter to local organizations helping with emergency response efforts for pets in the region. In times of need, Purina works with our national disaster relief partner Rescue Bank, a program of GreaterGood.org, to get pet food and litter to shelters and pet owners throughout affected areas. Purinaโ s donation will further assist with Rescue Bankโ s efforts in the southeast, as well as aid two other local organizations, including the Patriot Emergency Response Team in Panama City, FL and FloridaDisaster.org Division of Emergency Management in Jackson County, FL.

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Foundation Update Foundation Drawing Tickets On Sale Now!

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he Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation is once again inviting members, friends, and family an opportunity to walk away $10,000 richer after the MVMF Drawing to be held at the MVMA convention’s Foundation Reception on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Mo. Thanks to your support, in the past 17 years, the MVMF event has netted over $170,000 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, Search and Rescue Dog Medical Research 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.

During the same evening, the Foundation also holds a silent auction where you can bid on many fabulous items from artwork to bicycles and everything in between.

Please note: The Foundation is in urgent need of donated items for the silent auction. If you have a donation, please call the office at 573-636-8737.

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Event Highlights from Your Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation

MVMF Board Approves Donations to Three Charities The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation has approved donations to three worthy causes at their recent board meeting. The charities are: Ag On the Move, Working Dog Enterprises and TREE House Therapeutic Riding Center.

• Agriculture Education On the Move is a ten-week handson education program identifying key classroom objectives and state standards primarily in the areas of science, math, reading and writing. Students gain an understanding of today’s agriculture and farm families, through diverse learning experiences.

• Working Dog Enterprises is conducting heat-related stress studies in Missouri on search and rescue dogs. Fifteen handler-owner certified FEMA Search & Rescue dogs that range from 18 months to nine years of age are being used for the study.

• Founded in 1975 and formerly known as Therapeutic Horsemanship, TREE House is one of the oldest and most respected therapeutic riding centers in the United States.

Programs serve clients from age 2 through adulthood who have physical, mental, emotional, social, and/or learning disabilities.

Touchdown!

Watch the KC Chiefs with discounted tickets while raising funds for the MVMF. The Kansas City Chiefs have offered MVMA members a discounted price on tickets for the 2018-19 season. Members can purchase tickets for $33 (regular price $45) and the MVMF receives $10 for each ticket sold.

Just go to: www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser/ and use promo code MOVMA to buy tickets.

Games offered include: Chiefs vs. Ravens • December 9th Chiefs vs. Chargers • December 13th Chiefs vs. Raiders • December 30th

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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.

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Classified Ads Classified Ad Policy

Ads should be submitted to Lauren Wood at lwood@movma.org or faxed to 573-659-7175 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 also run on the movma.org website.

Rates:

Members’ Ads: free (up to 70 words) Non-Members: Contact Lauren Wood at lwood@movma.org for pricing. You can also contact Lauren for commercial display advertising rates and specifications.

Closing Dates:

February 15, May 25, August 25, October 25

Veterinarians Wanted Allgood Animal Hospital in Burlington, Iowa needs two veterinarians. We have been serving the area for more than 60 years. Our ideal candidate is a team player who has a strong work ethic and values the importance of creating long-term client relationships. Skills in surgery, diagnostics, and preventative medicine are desirable and skills in exotics are a plus. Emergency on-call duties are shared. Both experienced and new graduates are welcome. Work hours are arranged to allow a quality work/life balance.

The hospital is well equipped with an experienced staff and modern equipment. Please contact us at aganho1957@aol.com or (319) 752-5983.

Brentwood Animal Hospital in Brentwood, MO is hiring for a full time and a part time veterinarian! Our AAHA-Accredited, CatFriendly and Fear-Free Certified practice is growing! We have four exam rooms, a dedicated cat-only exam room, a “comfort” room, and a separate surgical suite. Most importantly, we treat our clients, patients and staff like family. We want the highest caliber of medical treatment, patient care and client satisfaction. Experience preferred, must be comfortable with both patient examinations and common surgical procedures (spay, neuter, dental cleanings, mass removals).

Mountain View Animal Clinic seeking a full time small or mixed animal associate. The practice is 48% large animal and 52% small.

The large animal consists mainly of establishing and maintaining heard health programs and providing routine services for our clients.

We have in house lab facilities for large and small patients, as well as digital and portable x-ray facilities. We do provide emergency services for both our large and small animal clients. Compensation and benefits package is based on experience. Buy in available.

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For more information please contact me at mvac@centurytel.net. I can be reached by phone at 417-934-2323 during day or 417934-2492 in evening.

Lake Hills Veterinary Clinic in Osage Beach, Missouri is seeking an enthusiastic 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 should be interested in all aspects of a small animal practice.. The clinic has been in practice for 18 years and has an loyal, established clientele and great staff! Our practice is equipped with an updated surgery suite, new IM3 dental machine, digital x-ray, Avimark software, and abaxis in house lab equipment. This position is part time, or can be full time for the right individual.

Salary is competitive and based on experience. License dues, CE, 401K, health care benefits and paid time off included. Email: k9doc821@gmail.com Golden Valley Animal Clinic is a companion animal practice located in Clinton, MO. We are a 1 ½ doctor practice, in need of an additional doctor. We will consider any experience level though preference is given to those with 5+ years. We would also entertain prospective relief veterinarians or part-time though full-time is preferred. Golden Valley Animal Clinic offers: Generous compensation package, Flexible schedule, CE allowance, Benefits including: medical, dental, and vision options, short and long-term disability, 401 (k) retirement plan and In-house laboratory, digital radiography. Submit resumes to hdingfelder@gvanimalclinic.com or call (660) 885-7733 and ask for Dr. Haley Dingfelder.

Sinclair offers biomedical research services encompassing many species and most categories of applied human and veterinary

medicine. Staff Veterinarians are responsible for animal health and assist in studies. Duties include collecting samples, tissue, and raw data. Preparing test article for administration.

Performing medical procedures. Diagnoses and treatment of sick animals. Assisting in quarantine and animal acquisition procedures. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (D.V.M.) or equivalent is required. Valid Missouri veterinary license and accreditation certificate is required to sign animal health papers. Otherwise, no license is required to perform the other veterinary duties. AALCAM Board Certification is preferred.

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 experience would be a plus, but not required. The clinic has been in practice for 33 years and has an established cliental 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 573-221-0915 or email at hannibalveterinaryclinic@yahoo.com Wanted: Part-time Equine/Food Animal position within twenty miles Springfield, Missouri. Call 417/777-0658 Angels Vet Express in Savannah, Missouri are looking for full-time and part-time veterinarians. Seeking energetic, positive, compassionate veterinarians. We are a high quality, non-profit walk in clinic that supports M’Shoogy’s Animal Rescue Shelter, one of the nation’s first no-kill animal shelters. Competitive wages and paid time off. Please call Dan Martin DVM at 913-314-8881 or email at doc.martin6109@sbcglobal.net (cont. next page.)

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West Villa Animal Hospital PC in NE seeking associate veterinarian for 3-doctor small animal practice in Kearney, NE (on I-80). Very competitive salary and benefits. cdlarsen@ gmail.com or 308-293-1499.

Seeking a Full Time/ Part time Veterinarian for our small animal hospital located in the Springfield MO area . We offer digital X-Rays , Laser Therapy, Full in-house lab and more . We practice high quality medicine , dedicated to provide outstanding service and delivering exceptional client experience . Excellent support staff . Two to three years of experience preferred but not mandatory . Compensation package includes competitive salary , CE support , Paid vacation , Licensing Fee etc. Email resumes to confidentialvetjob@gmail.com Jones Animal Health Clinic looking for veterinarian. Full time associate and part time associate needed for busy 4 doctor practice.

We are a very progressive practice and have all the bells and whistles, (blood analyzing equipment, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, laser therapy, laser surgery, ultrasound, and more). Our recently expanded facility is small animal only. We offer a VERY competitive salary(negotiated based on experience), 401k, insurance and much more. There are no emergency hours and all holidays off.

Please contact Dr. Butch Jones from Jones Animal Health Clinic. Our phone number is 636-937-9000. You may also e-mail at jahc. clinic@yahoo.com.

Deerfield Veterinary Hospital looking for Veterinarian. Full-time associate wanted for established and growing, AAHA certified practice in southwest Missouri. Fear Free, client-oriented medicine and surgery with advance diagnostic tools including ultrasound & digital dental radiography. No after hour emergency. Salary commensurate with experience. New graduates considered. Benefits include medical and liability insurance, professional dues, continuing education, vacation and retirement plan. Dr. Edward Caldwell, 2850 S. Ingram Mill Road. Springfield, Missouri. 65804. Call 417-889-2727 or FAX 417-889-5456 or email drned@deerfieldvet.com The Veterinary Clinic of the Mineral Area is seeking an associate doctor. We have full service hospitals in Farmington and Fredericktown, MO, Our practices operate with 9-10 doctors and great support staff. We offer digital radiography, in-house blood analyzers, and large animal haul-in facilities.

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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@sbcglobal.net Florissant Animal Hospital in Florissant, MO ( just outside of St. Louis) seeks an Associate DVM to join our practice. We are a 6 doctor practice that was established in 1958 and has been AAHA accredited for over 50 years. Florissant Animal Hospital is North County’s only full service veterinary hospital offering small animal medical and surgical services, boarding and grooming. We are looking for an enthusiastic DVM to join our dedicated and experienced team. All experience levels welcome. We offer in-depth onboarding and mentoring of new hires. No on-call or after hour emergency responsibilities. Part-time or full-time hours available.

Our hospital offers a modern building with 5 exam rooms, surgery suite, 5 wards, inhouse IDEXX lab, ECG’s, state of the art dental suite and equipment, separate waiting area, boarding, and hospital wards for cats, fear free practices, complete pharmacy, Avimark software, and so much more. Excellent compensation and benefits package. More information at www.floah.com. Please submit resumes to jobs@vetrecruiting.com.

Watson Road Veterinary Clinic in south St. Louis city is seeking a full and/or part time veterinarian to join our team at a high quality and well-equipped five doctor practice.

The position’s salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, a profit sharing plan and reasonable working hours. Interested candidates should contact Missy at either (314) 644-1544 (our office’s primary phone number) or watsonrdvet@gmail.com.

House Springs Animal Clinic looking for part time associate veterinarian wanted for busy, well established small animal practice in House Springs, Missouri—25 miles SW of St. Louis. Salary based on experience and ability. Please send your resume with cover letter to drszat@ housespringsvet.com, fax to 636-671-3340, or call Dr. Janine Szatkowski at 636-671-3779.

Mt. Sterling/Rushville Veterinary Clinic is seeking a highly motivated individual for a mixed, two practice clinic. Both clinics have been newly remodeled and offer digital radiography. Haul-in facilities are available for

large animal care. Our veterinarians are provided technicians for help with treatments and we pride ourselves with customer satisfaction. Would consider small animal or large animal only preference, buy-in also a possibility. Huge potential for growth in this rural, small-town area. Salary based on experience and benefit package available. Please contact Dr. Kevin Kackley kwk58@hotmail. com.

Ark Animal Hospital is looking for an associate veterinarian and an AAHA accredited with two locations. Three veterinarians and eight technicians are ready to provide excellent mentorship and a supportive atmosphere. Digital radiography, ultrasonography, echocardiography, arthroscopy, lab, chemotherapy, regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgeries are available.

We are certified in rehabilitation, pain management, Cat Friendly, and Fear Free. www. arkvetofliberty.com. Full or part time with competitive salary and benefits available.

Contact Dr. Tucker at ark.drtucker@outlook. com.

Bogey Hills Animal Hospital in St. Charles, MO (a suburb of the St. Louis metropolitan area) is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our enthusiastic and compassionate team (Generous Signon/Retention Bonus)! We are a small animal hospital providing primary care, dentistry and surgery for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, which has been serving the community for over 30 years. We welcome and cultivate our doctor’s special veterinary interests. If you are a go getter with strong medical skills and a desire to learn new things we want you to be a part of our practice and community.

We pride ourselves on the level of customer service we offer and value the clients feeling like they are part of our family. We offer four exam rooms, treatment area, pharmacy, grooming, paperlite medical records, inhouse lab, digital x-ray, isoflurane anesthesia, and ultrasound. Excellent compensation and benefits package. More information at http://www.bogeyhillsvet.com . Please submit resumes to smoss@nvanet.com.

Missouri Department of Agriculture has a full time Veterinarian I position located in the Southeast Region of Missouri. This is veterinary work for the Department of Agriculture in the identification, control and/ or eradication of livestock diseases. Work involves the inspection of livestock markets, slaughter establishments, hatcheries

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and breeder facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. Work also includes the investigation of infected herds and flocks and the preparation of associated epidemiology reports, the supervision of assigned Animal Health Inspectors and the promotion of division and department programs to owners, producers, market operators and other interested parties. To view the full ad go to this link https:// www.movma.org/networking/apply_now. aspx?view=2&id=512830.

Heartland Veterinary Care in Jackson, MO is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate full or part-time associate veterinarian for an established 100% small animal, two doctor practice. We offer in-house hematology & chemistry analyzers, x-ray, surgical laser, and Avimark software. We offer paid vacation/holiday, licensing fees & dues, liability insurance, CE allowance, retirement plan, and competitive salary. Minimal shared emergency schedule. Would prefer 3+ years experience, but will consider the right new graduate. Contact Dr. Paula Mohan or Dr. Jarett Seiler at 573-243-7260 or send resume to heartlandveterinarycare@yahoo.com.

Concordia Veterinary Clinic (Concordia, MO) is seeking a full-time mixed animal practitioner. The practice is approximately 50% SA and 50% LA with the LA being predominantly cow/calf. Salary is based on experience and benefits include 2 weeks PTO, health/disability/professional liability insurance, MO license fee, AVMA/MVMA dues, CE allowance and employer sponsored 401k after 1 year. Additional compensation paid for after hours emergencies. If interested, contact Dr. Paul Smith at 660-463-2332.

Three Trails Animal Hospital in Independence, MO is a full service companion animal hospital seeking a full time associate veterinarian to join our busy 4 doctor practice. Experienced and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This individual must strive to advance the quality of medicine in the practice and provide exceptional service to our clients and patients. We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package as well as a full range of diagnostic tools and a friendly and efficient support staff. If you are interested in joining our team please contact Vicki Moore, Practice Manager at vicki@ threetrailsah.com or call 816-252-5105.

Animal Clinic, PC looking for Small Animal Veterinarian. Immediate opening for an associate in a mixed practice in Plattsburg, 41

MO. Responsibilities would be small animal only. 3 to 4 days per week. Located within 30 miles of Kansas City or St. Joseph. Contact Paul Terry. E-mail pterry@animalclinicpc.com W:816-930-2629 C:816-863-3920 Animal Clinic, PC looking for mixed animal veterinarian. Immediate opening for an associate in a mixed practice in Plattsburg, MO. 3 doctor practice. 70% companion animal, 25% cow calf and 5% equine. Located within 30 minutes of Kansas City or St Joseph. Contact Paul Terry. E-mail pterry@animalclinicpc. com W: 816-930-2629 Cell:816-863-3920 Town & Country Veterinary Hospital is looking to add an associate veterinarian to work 32 hours per week. We are looking for a veterinarian who has a passion for practicing forward thinking medicine by providing them with routine preventive care as well as managing medical and surgical cases. We are a well-established, full-service small animal practice with in-house CBC and chemistry analyzers, full body and dental digital radiography, radiosurgery, therapeutic laser therapy, and we also offer acupuncture. Applicant must have at least 3 years of experience. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should send their resumes to doctorwallach@gmail.com.

Wayside Waifs is hiring for a full-time Associate Shelter Veterinarian to manage all aspects of health care and disease control for the animals owned by Wayside Waifs.

Primary functions include performing spay/ neuter surgeries on Wayside Waifs animals, providing medical assessments, and treatments to improve and ensure the health of sheltered animals. Please apply online at Waysidewaifs.org and follow the links: “About Us”, “Job Openings”, “Veterinarian”.

Mexico Animal Hospital is seeking a full time veterinarian. We are a progressive two doctor practice in the heart of rural Missouri.

Centrally located, only 40 minutes from Columbia, we have a wonderful community to practice in. The position is in a high quality mixed animal practice. Our focus is on preventive medicine, especially small animal medicine and surgery. We offering digital X-ray, in-house lab, gas anesthesia, vital sign monitor, tonometry and ultrasound within a wonderful work environment. We have an amazing support staff and great clientele.

Our practice can expand into a variety of specialties dependent upon your interest.

We are excited to help you grow in your

career. We offer a competitive salary, professional liability insurance, retirement, licensing fees, paid vacation, continuing education and professional organization dues. Send resumes to: drtreenadevault@mexiconimalhospital.com, Fax (573) 581-5093 or call (573) 721-3838.

Washington Veterinary Clinic, LLC is looking for a full time associate Veterinarian.

Applicant should be an energetic person with good client communication skills. We provide medicine, general and orthopedic surgery, Dentistry (Dentalaire Unit), radiography, ultrasound, in house chemistries and we run Infinity practice software. Competitive salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. Health and professional liability insurance, continuing education allowance and time off are included. Future buy in to the practice is possible for the right individual. New graduates are welcome. Interested applicants should send resume by email to drjohn@washingtonvetclinic.com or mail to Washington Veterinary Clinic LLC, 5585 Hwy 100 Washington, MO 63090. Phone number to call for additional information 314-974-1489.

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

Heartland Animal Hospital in Ashland, Missouri is seeking an addition to our growing team.

We have numerous positions available; parttime or full-time. All of our employees, who have worked together for many years, are cross-trained and then spend most of their time on their particular area of excellence.

We are open Monday through Saturday.

Ours is at times a fast-paced primarily small animal clinic with some large animal and equine. We are growing and looking for someone with lots of energy, the ability to think on their feet and treat our clients with the respect that they receive here as a member of our clinic family. Please e-mail us at heartlandanimalhosp1883@gmail.com or contact us via our website at heartlandanimalhosp@gmail.com.

Heritage Veterinary Hospital in St. Louis Missouri looking for a Receptionist Team Leader. We are a progressive serviceoriented practice. Candidate must posses excellent communication skills and client re(continued next page.)

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lation abilities,while paying precise attention to detail. Competitive wages commensurate with experience, includes excellent benefits.

Please apply by email to veterinarystlouis@ gmail.com Heritage Veterinary Hospital in St. Louis Missouri looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician. We are a progressive serviceoriented practice. Candidate must posses excellent communication skills and client relation abilities,while paying precise attention to detail. Competitive wages commensurate with experience, includes excellent benefits.

Please apply by email to veterinarystlouis@ gmail.com Boonslick Animal Hospital in Boonville MO. is seeking a full time veterinary technician position. Hours are M-F 8:00am-5:30pm, and some Saturdays. If interested please call 660-882-2472.

Relief Veterinarian Wanted El Dorado Springs Vet Clinic seeking relief veterinarian. Mixed animal relief/part-time veterinarian needed from May-October 2019. Work would include small animals, small ruminants, equine, dairy and beef cattle along with 2 small livestock sales. Position could become permanent if desired. Compensation negotiable.

VIP Petcare is seeking relief/contracting vets for work at our weekday and weekend non-emergency prevenative and wellness clinics. No long-term commitments, set your own schedule and refer clients to your fullservice business. For details, visit: https:// www.vippetcare.com/about-us/become-acontract-vet/. Contact Alaine Kalder alaine@ vippetcare.com 707-620-2266 In search of relief DVM for Bowling Green Veterinary Clinic to cover maternity leave from end of June to end of August. We are a rural area mixed practice, located approximately 1 hour from St. Louis. We are a four doctor practice so the case load is flexible based on your comfort level. The relief position would be full time and ideally include emergency and weekend duty. Schedule negotiable based on any help you are able to provide. Please contact Dr. Ashley Bowers at abowersdvm@gmail.com or call 573-4703508.

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Businesses Wanted

Items For Sale

We are looking for Veterinarians that are interested in selling their practice. We are looking to purchase within a 40-mile radius of Springfield. We are not a big corporation.

If you are thinking of selling, please contact us confidentially at springfieldvetclinicwanted@gmail.com.

Mobile Radiology Unit with table for small animal use and Idexx CR system; Idexx will continue to support system; radiology unit comes with thumb trigger for large animal use and foot pedal for small animal use.

918-224-1900 or lisawhite@advancedpetvet.com.

Businesses for Sale/Lease Small animal practice in Central, MO town with Real Estate grossing $500k. Owner retiring. Financing available. Please contact David Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at dave@tpsgsales.com or 816804-2861 if interested. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for more listings.

Rural southern Missouri practice with 80% small animal. Priced at $300,000 with Real Estate for a quick sale. Financing available.

Please contact David Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at dave@tpsgsales. com or 816-804-2861 if interested. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for more listings.

Mixed animal practice 30 minutes north of Kansas City, MO. Grossing over $1.2 Million. Owner and two full time veterinarians.

Very lucrative and priced to sell. Owner retiring but will stay for a transition period.

Please contact David Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at dave@tpsgsales. com or 816-804-2861 if interested. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for more listings.

Southern Missouri mixed animal clinic with 68% small animal grossing $1.2 Million with Real Estate in two locations of reasonable proximity. Very profitable and priced to sell!

Please contact David Davenport with Total Practice Solutions Group at dave@tpsgsales. com or 816-804-2861 if interested. Visit www.TotalPracticeSolutionsGroup.com for more listings.

Small animal practice for sale in the St. Louis area. Want to earn a stellar income?

Why work for someone else for small dollars when you can be your own boss and make what you are worth. Basically a 4 day work week with no weekends. Great clients. 2015 net from Schedule C (sole proprietorship) of $167923 (42% of gross) not including the rent of $36000 I paid myself. 2016 – net $232389 (49%) plus $39000 rent. 2017 – net $262158 (52%) plus $42000 rent. Call 314-630-6166.

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Veterinary Honor Roll of Missouri

Sponsor a deserving veterinarian in a special way.

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