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2012 WVMA Convention – Saturday and Sunday Preview!
From the President The Value of a Good Consultant
Saturday Small Animal Track 1
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Meet WVMA Student Board Member Matt Slentz
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In The News Wildlife in Need of Health Care: What Veterinarians Need to Know
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Legal Briefs Veterinary Practice Record Retention Guidelines
Dr. Deb Zoran is a 1984 graduate from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she privately practiced in Phoenix, Ariz. until attending Iowa State University to complete a small animal internal medicine residency. She also became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). In 1992, she completed her PhD at Texas A&M University (TAMU). Since then, Dr. Zoran has been a faculty member at the TAMU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Currently, she is the president-elect of the ACVIM and an active member of the TAMU Veterinary Emergency Team. Dr. Zoran is an associate professor and chief of small animal internal medicine in the Department of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences at TAMU.
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Deb Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Feline Nutrition Part I & II: From Killers to Geri’s An overview of important diet related issues in feeding cats, preventing obesity, and helping cats age without losing all their muscle mass will be presented. Kitten Diarrhea: You Can Make It Stop An overview of important infectious causes, importance of diet in therapy, and key aspects of understanding diet selection will be presented. Feline Pancreatic Disease Cats are increasingly recognized to have pancreatitis, but the causes, clinical presentation, and treatment is much different than what is traditionally used for acute necrotizing pancreatitis in dogs. This talk will discuss each of these diagnostic and treatment challenges and point out important areas for practitioners to focus on in their feline patients. Feline Colon Disease and Constipation An overview of the importance of early recognition of risk factors and appropriate dietary and medical management options will be discussed. Continued on page 4 >>> 1
FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Value of a Good Consultant By Robert Klostermann, DVM
We all deal with questions in our lives where we defer to our consultants. It is important to have consultants to help us perform at our best, whether they are veterinary specialty, business or legal consultants. It is always a good idea to evaluate the worth of consultants and what we can gain from them. But how do we arrive at a consultant who is right for our situation, and do we receive value from their input? Some are accused of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. After serving my first year on the WVMA Legislative Committee, I received advice that, at times, the most expensive consultant is the least costly over the long run. The cost of consulting services is only one component. The other component is peace of mind. Does our consultant leave us with more concerns than answers? Do we walk away feeling we have just made the best decision with all information at our disposal? Is our consultant able to tie existing loose ends with our issues and
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bundle them in a way we feel comfortable? The answers to these questions may or may not leave you with increased peace of mind. My latest observation of exceptional counsel is the calming effect our new legislative counsel has had on our organization. Since starting as WVMA President-Elect and until we acquired our current legislative counsel, our office was concerned regarding the lack of legal insight to legislative issues. The entire executive board and office staff has seen the value of our new counsel and has expressed confidence in their work. In closing, I can only recommend that when seeking a consultant, do your homework, look for value, and be ready to change if you feel that consultant is not right for you.
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2012 WVMA BOARD President Robert Klostermann, DVM President-Elect
K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
Past President Steve L. Erickson, DVM District 1 Peter Gaveras, DVM District 2 Zachary Janssen, DVM District 3 Dale J. Kressin, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
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District 4 Jessica M. Daul, DVM District 5 Jane Clark, DVM District 6 John T. Been, DVM District 7 Kimberly Kratt, DVM District 8 Michael Wolf, DVM District 9 Robert Zukowski, DVM Student Rep. Marsha Bush
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Meet WVMA Student Board Member Matt Slentz
Matt Slentz grew up on a small farm in Butler, Ind. where his father and grandfather grew crops. Slentz, along with his father and brother, also raised a flock of show style sheep. When Slentz was younger, he read all of the medicine labels and inserts his family used for their sheep. On the farm, Slentz was in charge of knowing dosages for their animals. This was where his interest in veterinary medicine began. During high school, Slentz was active in extracurricular activities. After graduating, he attended Valparaiso University in Indiana as a Lilly Scholar. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology. Slentz has spent his entire life around animals and enjoys talking with people about them. “I also enjoy problem solving and medicine, and I love meshing the two together,” he added. Slentz has held numerous leadership positions throughout his college career. He is currently the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) Social Chair, CVMF Vice President, Animal Behavior Club Vice President, and co-vice president of the Small Ruminant Club. He has been a WVMA student member since the spring and encourages other students to be involved in the WVMA. “I think it is particularly important for veterinary students to be involved in the WVMA, and other
organizations like the WVMA, because the field of veterinary medicine does not exist within a bubble,” he said. “It is important for us as future health professionals to know about all of the opportunities we have for better care and education for our patients and clients.” The WVMA also provides student access to the veterinary community, allowing collaboration of resources to provide the best care possible, Slentz added. Slentz enjoys playing classical guitar, doing experimental cooking, and helping on the farm when he is able. He looks forward to serving on the WVMA Executive Board. “I see it as an opportunity to keep the WVMA Executive Board informed about the issues veterinary students are dealing with, which may have evolved since they were students. I also want to help students better understand what the future has in store for them and I see my position as an opportunity to do both of these things.” Currently, Slentz is busy getting a mix of experiences to aid him in choosing the area of veterinary medicine he wants to focus on. He is particularly interested in theriogenology and is still deciding if he wants to pursue research or a practice route. Slentz aims to become a wellrounded veterinarian through these experiences.
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Small Animal Track 2
Kurt Sladky, DVM, DACZM Dr. Kurt Sladky received his master’s degree in psychology and DVM from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to graduation, he completed a residency in zoological medicine at North Carolina State University. Currently, he is an associate professor of zoological medicine and section head of the special species health service at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Practical Anesthesia & Analgesia of Exotic Pets As in domestic species, the application of safe and effective anesthetic techniques is essential for non-domestic animal veterinarians, which will enable complete physical examinations, collection of quality diagnostic samples, and realizing successful surgical procedures with safety and efficiency. The objective of this presentation is to provide a simple approach to practical anesthetic and analgesic techniques, which can be applied to each animal group. Avian Emergency Medicine: Basic Triage and Practical Approaches for Stabilizing a Critical Bird Patient The objective of this presentation is to demonstrate easy-to-use approaches for application to avian emergency medicine for use in private practice. Techniques discussed will include sedation, fluid therapy, intubation, air sac cannulation, thermoregulation, antimicrobial therapy and more! Christoph Mans, DVM Dr. Christoph Mans was born and raised in Germany and graduated in 2006 from the University of Leipzig, Germany. In 2007, he completed an internship in avian and exotic animal medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, followed by employment in a small animal and exotic pet practice in Hong Kong. He then completed his residency in zoological medicine, which was a collaborative program between the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, the Milwaukee County Zoo and the International Crane Foundation. He has a broad general interest in zoological medicine, with a particular emphasis on dental disease, endoscopy and clinical pathology. Update on Dental Disease in Rabbits and Rodents This presentation will summarize the current knowledge on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of dental disease in rabbits and commonly kept rodents.
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Donald Plumb, PharmD Dr. Donald Plumb graduated with a pharmacy doctorate degree in 1981 from the University of Minnesota and was the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s first pharmacist. He later became the hospital director for their teaching hospital. In 2004, he retired from the university. He continues to write veterinary drug references and serve as a resource for the veterinary medical industry. Medication Errors: Strategies to Reduce Them in Your Practice Medication errors occur in every veterinary practice, but this subject is rarely addressed in veterinary medicine. This presentation outlines where and how they can occur with strategies discussed to reduce their occurrence in the future. A review of the subject including definitions and the clinical and economic importance of the issue will be described. The remainder of the presentation will be devoted to describing types of medication errors and potential strategies to reduce their occurrence in veterinary practices. Veterinary Drug lnformation: What’s lmportant and More lmportantly, ls lt True? With respect to the topic, this presentation reviews from where we’ve come, where we must go, and what to do in the interim to provide the best drug therapies for our patients. The seminar will cover the subject areas within drug information with a special focus on when these areas deserve particular consideration by the clinician and options to obtain the information necessary for a given clinical case. Small Animal Track 3
Carl Williams, DVM, MA, DACVPM Dr. Carl Williams graduated with a DVM and master’s degree from North Carolina State University. After graduation, Dr. Williams practiced in a small animal clinic and then joined the U.S. Air Force where he served as a public health officer for the next five years. He worked as an epidemiologist for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services until taking his current position as State Public Health Veterinarian with North Carolina Division of Public Health. Zoonotic Disease, Protecting Yourself from the Known and the Unknown The session will discuss known zoonotic disease risks that place veterinarians at risk of illness. Specific control measures will be presented along with the benefits of incorporating these practices into the workplace. Methods of incorporation and the utility of infection control plans will also be discussed.
Jeff Bender, DVM, MS, DACVPM Dr. Jeff Bender earned his bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic University and his DVM from the University of Minnesota. He later went on to earn his master’s degree as well from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bender previously worked for the Minnesota Department of Health as an infectious disease epidemiologist. Currently, he is the associate director for the National Institutes of Health funded by the Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance (MCEIRS). He also serves on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Science Advisory Board. Dr. Bender is a professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. His primary teaching and research interests include emerging zoonotic diseases, disease surveillance, food safety and antimicrobial resistance. Update on MRSA and Pets Attendees will gain an understanding of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus issues in small animal medicine. Additionally, environmental contamination, occupational risks, and case reports describing prevention and control strategies will be discussed. Salmonella and Pet Food and Treats There are an increasing number of human salmonella outbreaks attributed to pet treats and pet foods. These have resulted in sizeable recalls and have increased pet owner concern over the quality and safety of pet food. As a result of these concerns and an increasing interest in unprocessed sources of animal feed, pet owners have turned to commercial and homemade “raw food” diets. This session will provide clinicians a summary of recent outbreaks and the continued emergence of the “raw food” industry. This information will help guide clinicians in their risk communication messages to clients. James Kazmierczak, DVM, MS Dr. James Kazmierczak received his master’s degree from UW-Madison and his DVM from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kazmierczak is the State Public Health Veterinarian with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, where he has worked as a communicable disease epidemiologist since 1988. He is also an adjunct associate professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Pathobiological Sciences at UW-Madison. Rabies – The Classic Zoonotic Disease Current rabies epidemiology and prevention measures will be described, with an emphasis on public health. Topics include pre- and post-
exposure prophylaxis, legal authority for animal testing/quarantine, risk management by species, and procedures for rabies specimen submissions to the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Zoonoses Potpourri Current various zoonotic diseases associated with companion animals will be covered, including Brucella canis infections, enteric diseases and bartonellosis (cat scratch disease). Emphasis will be on the dangers these diseases pose to owners, particularly those who are immunecompromised. Strategies for risk mitigation through client education will be discussed. Large Animal Track 1
David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM Dr. David Van Metre obtained his DVM from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed a residency in food animal medicine at the University of California-Davis in 1993. He was a member of the veterinary faculty at Kansas State University prior to starting at Colorado State University in 1999 as a clinician and professor. Zoonotic Diseases: Risk Recognition for the Practicing Veterinarian Farmers and ranchers, pet owners, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians often are the first persons to encounter infected animals. The probability of animal owners and animal health care providers serving as a sentinel of infection, a bridge of incursion, or a line of defense depends heavily upon awareness of disease risks and symptoms, targeted and appropriate preventive and protective measures, and prompt, clear communication among veterinarians, veterinary staff, those who work with livestock, and physicians. This seminar is intended to focus on the salient clinical and epidemiologic features of less common zoonoses that are endemic to the U.S. Abdominal Emergencies in Cattle An abdominal emergency is defined as a potentially fatal disease process within the abdominal cavity that is characterized by acute clinical signs. Development of a differential diagnosis and a well thought out plan for medical and/or surgical management of such cases requires meticulous, efficient integration of historical and physical examination data. This integration process will be the focus of the seminar. Challenging Cases in Small Ruminant Medicine Weight loss in ewes, common and uncommon dermatologic conditions, severe flock and herd problems involving internal parasites and anthelmintic resistance, and unexplained death loss in club lambs will comprise the cases reviewed in this seminar. These cases all involve chief complaints that are commonly encountered in small ruminant practice, and the seminar will focus on evolution of the differential diagnosis list and diagnostic process in each case. Continued on page 7 >>>
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IN THE NEWS
Wildlife in Need of Health Care: What Veterinarians Need to Know By Dr. Lindsey Long, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Practicing veterinarians are frequently approached by citizens looking for assistance with sick, injured and/or orphaned wildlife. Some Wisconsin veterinarians are consulting veterinarians with licensed wildlife rehabilitators in their communities, and help provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for wild animals. Many more of the state’s veterinarians are occasionally contacted about wildlife in need and, therefore, could benefit from an update on the regulations pertaining to the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife in Wisconsin. Wildlife Rehabilitation is a Licensed Activity in Wisconsin As a result of the knowledge and experience required to responsibly rehabilitate wildlife, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a wildlife rehabilitation licensing program that permits temporary care and treatment of injured, diseased, and/or orphaned wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitats. Wildlife rehabilitation regulations can be found in state statute chapter Wis. 169, and in s. NR 19. Depending on the species being rehabilitated, DNR specific requirements as well as additional permits may be required. For instance, wildlife rehabilitators working with birds protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act must possess a Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Veterinarians Play a Key Role in Wildlife Rehabilitation in Wisconsin A Wisconsin veterinary license does not authorize the rehabilitation of wildlife. However, veterinarians may provide emergency care for wild animals, provided they are not in possession of the animal for more than 24 hours. This special exemption allows veterinarians to help concerned citizens by providing initial evaluation, initial emergency care, and stabilization of wildlife, before the animal is transferred to a wildlife rehabilitator. Veterinarians may also euthanize any wild animal where, based on their expert judgment, it is in the best interest for the welfare of the animal, when the animal is suffering from an untreatable injury or disease, or when the animal poses a significant health or safety risk. In many situations, contacts from citizens about injured or orphaned wildlife are best handled by referring the citizen directly to licensed wildlife rehabilitators in the area. A directory of Wisconsin licensed wildlife rehabilitators is available on the DNR’s Wildlife Rehabilitation webpage (dnr.wi.gov, key word “rehab”). In addition, the DNR has an orphaned wildlife webpage (dnr.wi.gov, key word “orphan”) that describes how certain wildlife care for their young and what to look for to determine if an animal is orphaned. Beyond providing emergency care for wild animals in need, veterinarians have the opportunity to assist with proper disease and conservation management for the state’s wildlife. If presented with a species that
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may be endangered or threatened or with a wild animal whose injuries may have resulted from illegal activity, veterinarians should contact the DNR’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Liaison for guidance. The same requirement for reporting certain animal diseases to the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that applies to domestic animals, also applies when a veterinarian recognizes these diseases in a wild animal. For more information on reportable diseases, visit Wisconsin’s DATCP Reportable Diseases webpage (http:// datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Diseases/Reporting_Disease/index.aspx). Species Specific Regulations As mentioned above, the identification or risk of certain animal diseases can preclude species from being rehabilitated. In Wisconsin, skunks cannot be rehabilitated nor can deer in any county within a 10 mile radius of a known CWD positive deer (captive or wild). For a complete listing of counties from which deer cannot be rehabilitated, please visit our website dnr.wi.gov, search “deer rehabilitation.” Extra-Label Drug Use Many species of animals rehabilitated in Wisconsin are game species and have hunting or trapping seasons. As harvest seasons can result in the consumption of meat from these species, please remember to keep the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) in mind. Harvest season structure for many species, ranging from squirrels, deer, and bear, should be considered as well as consumption withdrawal times before prescribing any medication. Wildlife as Pets In addition to the wildlife rehabilitation regulations, Wisconsin also has regulations regarding keeping wildlife in captivity. Many wildlife species require permits from the DNR in order to be kept in captivity. Requesting this permit before offering to examine or medically treat all wildlife will help ensure these animals are possessed legally. Permitting policies are found in state statute chapters Wis. 169, Wis. 29, and in s. NR 16. Should an issue arise, illegally held wildlife can be reported via our anonymous hotline: 1-800-TIP-WDNR (847-9367). Veterinarians can also be Consulting Veterinarians for Rehabilitators or be Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators Recognizing that veterinary care is essential to the successful rehabilitation of wild animals, the DNR requires that all licensed wildlife rehabilitators work with a consulting veterinarian who is willing to provide diagnostic and therapeutic support for wildlife being rehabilitated. The choice to be a consulting veterinarian for a wildlife rehabilitator involves serious consideration of whether the clinic has >>> continued on page 7
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Lessons Learned in Small Ruminant Practice – Part I & II In these two sessions, practical tips for common field procedures in small ruminants will be presented. These tips will include methods of restraint and field anesthesia, treatment protocols for common diseases of sheep and goats, and methods for common surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures in sheep, goats and South American Camelids. These seminars are intended to provide the mixed animal practitioner with practical methods of providing health care to these animals in a predominantly field-based setting. Large Animal Track 2
Michael Wolf, DVM Dr. Michael Wolf graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979 and has been in dairy practice since. He is owner of Country Doctors Veterinary Service in Menomonie, Wis., which was established in 1988. He served as the Northwestern Veterinary Medical Association President in 2009 and was the WVMA Convention Committee chair in 2005. He is currently the WVMA Executive Board District 8 Representative. Dr. Wolf completed the UW-Madison Dairy Health Management Certificate Program during 1997-2000. He has also been involved with transition risk assessment training, as well as Pfizer Q-Max and Lean Six Sigma training. Impacts of Heat Stress on Dairy Cattle Information will be presented focusing on the direct impacts of heat stress on transition health, milk production, reproduction, lameness and other physiological effects. Overall cow flow variations and its effects on overall dairy performance of not keeping cows in their thermal neutral zone will be discussed. Additionally, the management benefits of a yearround ventilation system will be presented. Hybrid Tunnel Ventilation Performance in a Commercial Dairy Setting In this session, the results of a hybrid tunnel ventilation system as an >>> continued from page 6 staff with sufficient experience and desire to work with wildlife, whether adequate facilities and equipment are available, and whether disease risk management between domestic and wildlife patients is possible. Veterinarians who retain animals longer than 24 hours must have a wildlife rehabilitation license, be officially identified as a consulting veterinarian working with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or have notified the DNR. Veterinarians with a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation are welcome to become licensed rehabilitators under the DNR program, which involves passing a basic examination, submitting an application,
alternate power ventilation and cooling designed to meet the needs of today’s high producing dairy cattle will be reported. Additionally, various other cooling approaches will be discussed comparing performance parameters based on air exchange, effective cow side velocity and cooling. Monitoring tools and techniques as well as economics of installation and operational costs will also be explored. Sunday Small Animal Wetlab
Jonathan Bach, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Dr. Jonathan Bach has been a clinical assistant professor at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) since 2006. He earned his DVM from the University of Minnesota in 2000. After practicing in Des Moines, Iowa, he completed an internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver, Colo. Dr. Bach completed a small animal internal medicine residency, as well as an emergency/ critical care fellowship at Tufts University in Massachusetts. He is boarded in both internal medicine and emergency and critical care medicine. Since joining the UW SVM, Dr. Bach has worked to expand the emergency and critical care service by overseeing a 24/7 emergency room and intensive care unit as section head, and coordinating four student courses. He also directs the rotating internship, emergency and critical care residency programs, the blood bank, and serves as faculty adviser for the UW SVM chapter of Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Emergency and Critical Care Procedures Lab Procedures to be covered during this lab include: thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, pericardiocentesis, nasal cannulation, esophagostomy placement, thoracostomy placement, intraosseous catheterization, and venous cut down techniques. Following a short demonstration and instruction, participants will work in small groups of two or three per cadaver to complete the procedure.
and having a rehabilitation facilities inspection. More commonly, veterinary clinics serve as a consulting veterinarian with a wildlife rehabilitator in their area and work cooperatively with them on the care of injured and sick wildlife. The DNR and licensed wildlife rehabilitators are very grateful to those veterinary clinics that provide expertise, and in many cases donate resources, to ensure that wildlife receive quality care. If you have any questions or would like an electronic version of the wildlife rehabilitation directory please contact Mandy Cyr, DNR Wildlife Rehabilitation Liaison, (715) 359-5508. For other questions, you may also contact Dr. Lindsey Long, DNR Wildlife Veterinarian, (608) 221-6337.
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LEGAL BRIEFS
Veterinary Practice Record Retention Guidelines By Brian L. Anderson, DeWitt Ross Stevens S.C.
In the February 2010 “Legal Briefs” column of WVMA News, my partner Megan Senatori wrote about the number of years for which veterinary patient records should be kept. What about other business records? When can you destroy those old bank statements and personnel files? The following are our recommendations. Permanent: Business organizational documents such as articles of incorporation and bylaws; minutes of meetings of partners, shareholders, or directors; stock certificates and other ownership records; annual corporate reports; all contracts while in effect; legal correspondence; real estate deeds and purchase documents, mortgages; leasehold improvement documents; vehicle titles, bills of sale; annual balance sheets; annual income statements; chart of accounts, retirement plan documents; Forms W-2; and tax returns. These kinds of documents should never be destroyed. The financial statements and tax returns may be useful in valuing the practice. Seven Years After Employment Termination: Personnel records, including attendance and leave-of-absence records. If a former employee were to bring an employment-related claim against you, he or she would be required to do so within the six-year statute of limitations applicable in Wisconsin for contract-law claims. Hold the records for one extra year. Seven Years After Last Patient Entry: Veterinary practice records of patients. As explained by Megan Senatori in her “Legal Briefs” column, Wisconsin requires such records to be kept for at least three years after the last entry, but better to keep them for seven years, one year longer than the statute of limitations. Seven Years: Bank account statements; bank reconciliations; completed loan-payment schedules; accounting records of cash disbursements and receipts; check registers; accounts receivable ledger and invoices; accounts payable ledger; payroll records, expense reports; vendor invoices; insurance appraisals; fire inspection reports; expired insurance policies; expired lease agreements and other contracts. Five Years: Prescription drug inventory records. Four Years After Disposition of Asset: Fixed asset acquisition and depreciation records. These records may be useful if your business undergoes a tax audit. Generally, the statute of limitations for the IRS to initiate an audit is three years. Do not destroy asset records while you continue to own the asset, even if you have fully depreciated the asset. Three Years: General (non-legal) correspondence; monthly balance sheets and income statements; receipts and cancelled checks; business credit-card receipts; bank statements; bank deposit slips; utility statements; employee time records; employment applications of individuals not hired. Records that are kept in electronic form should be retained as long as their paper counterparts. Just because electronic records take less space is not a good reason to keep them longer. One system that works well: store non-permanent written records in files or boxes, with a separate file or box for each year. Each file or box should have two labels: one for the year to which the documents relate and one for the date on which the file or box can be destroyed. Each year, on a designated clean-up date, you can destroy the documents whose destruction date has passed. Shredding the documents is better than throwing them out “as is.”
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Symptoms, Prevention & Control of Cryptosporidiosis By WVMA Public Health and Food Safety Committee
Cryptosporidiosis is a common waterborne and zoonotic infection in Wisconsin. Exposure can occur in up to 100% of veterinarians and veterinary medical technicians working with large animal species. However, companion animal clinicians should also maintain awareness for cryptosporidiosis to avoid human infection and lost productivity. Etiology:
• Most commonly the protozoal organisms Cryptosporidium parvum, C. andersoni and C.bovis, but may also be caused by other Cryptosporidium species.
Potential animal sources for human infection:
• Contaminated water (both drinking water and recreational water) is the most common source of infection for humans. • Pre-weaned dairy replacement heifers with diarrhea represent the greatest risk for infection of veterinarians, veterinary medical technicians, students and farm personnel in Wisconsin. Foals and crias (camelid neonates) also may shed Cryptosporidium oocysts. Less commonly, dogs, cats and rodents can harbor the organism.
Cryptosporidiosis in Wisconsin and the USA:
• The Wisconsin Division of Public Health reports approximately 700 human cases in the state per year. The CDC reported about 7,600 confirmed cases in 2010 and estimate 58,000 cases occur in the USA annually. • Milwaukee, WI suffered one of the largest C. parvum epidemic outbreaks in the USA. An estimated 403,000 people were affected in 1993 with an estimated total cost of $93 million dollars. The majority of economic loss from cryptosporidiosis is from lost productivity.
Route of infection:
• Cryptosporidiosis is spread via fecal-oral transmission. • Fecal contamination of public water sources has caused human epidemic outbreaks because C. parvum (as well as Cryptosporidium hominis, which spreads only among humans) is relatively resistant to chlorine sanitation.
Disease in domestic animals:
• Adult animals can shed oocysts without clinical signs. Young animals have clinical disease with acute, non-bloody diarrhea. Other clinical findings are often found (depression, anorexia, weakness, metabolic acidosis) and are related to dehydration.
Disease in humans:
• Symptoms of cryptosporidiosis generally occur 2 to 10 days after infection with the parasite. Immunocompromised adults and infants are more likely to develop moderate to severe
disease. Such individuals should consult a physician after a possible exposure to Cryptosporidium oocysts. • Symptoms include: °° Diarrhea °° Stomach cramps or pain °° Dehydration °° Nausea °° Vomiting °° Fever °° Weight loss • Cryptosporidiosis is diagnosed from stool samples. Often, multiple samples over several days are required. Direct fluorescent antibody labeling, enzyme immunoassay, immunochromatographic assays, acid fast staining and PCR are common diagnostic techniques. • Cryptosporidiosis is treated with supportive care (fluids). Nonimmunocompromised adults may be treated with nitazoxanide, a prescription drug. • Immunocompromised individuals may require intesive treatment. Prevention:
• Cryptosporidium oocysts persist in the environment for long periods of time. The most critical factor to decrease oocysts in the environment is drying and ultraviolet light. Concentrated chlorine, quaternary ammonium, hydrogen peroxide, and aldehyde disinfectant products have fair to good effectiveness to kill oocysts. • Avoid drinking untreated surface water. • Practice good hygiene – wash your hands before eating and after contact with animals with diarrhea. • Wear gloves when working with animals with diarrhea and when washing soiled clothes. • Veterinarians, veterinary medical technicians and farm workers should recognize signs of cryptosporidiosis and contact their physician if suffering from moderate to severe diarrhea. • Immunocompromised individuals and infants should avoid infected animals and people. >>> Continued on page 11
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>>> Continued from page 10 For more information:
• www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/ • dnr.wi.gov/org/water/dwg/crypto.htm • www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/factsheets/Cryptosporidiosis.htm • Feltus DC et al. (2006) Evidence supporting zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium spp. in Wisconsin. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 44;12:4303-4308 • Corso PS et al. (2003) Costs of illness in the 1993 waterborne Cryptosporidium Outbreak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Emerging Infectious Diseases 9;4:426-432 • Scallan E et al. (2011) Foodborne illness acquired in the United States – major pathogens. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 17;1:7-16
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Legal Q & A – DEA Registration Numbers By Jordan Lamb, DeWitt Ross & Stevens
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Does state or federal law regulate the distribution and dispensing of controlled substances in Wisconsin? Both. The federal and state governments work together to regulate controlled substances in Wisconsin. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a division of the United States Department of Justice, enforces the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. § 801-971). Under the CSA, the DEA is required to establish a “closed system” of control for the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances. The result is that, unless an exemption applies, any person who manufactures, distributes, dispenses, imports, exports, or conducts research or chemical analysis with controlled substances must register with DEA and track and maintain records to account for all controlled substances. Yes, the DEA relies on the Wisconsin state licensing boards to determine which practitioners are qualified to dispense, prescribe or administer controlled substances in this state. Accordingly, Wisconsin laws determine what level of authority veterinarians have with regard to prescribing and dispensing controlled substances (i.e., state law establishes what schedules veterinarians may dispense, prescribe and administer.)
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I practice at two veterinary clinics in Wisconsin. Do I need DEA numbers for each location? No, not necessarily. The CSA requires that a separate registration be obtained for each principal place of business or professional practice where controlled substances are manufactured, distributed, or dispensed (21 U.S.C. § 822(e)). DEA has historically provided an exception for a practitioner who is registered at one location, but also practices at other locations. Under the exception, the practitioner is not required to register separately for any other location at which he or she prescribes controlled substances (21 CFR 1301.12(b)(3)). However, if the practitioner maintains supplies of controlled substances, administers, or directly dispenses controlled substances at the separate location, then the practitioner must also register that location.
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I have one clinic in Wisconsin and one clinic in Minnesota. Do I need separate DEA registration numbers for each of those locations because they are in two different states? Yes. The exception described above applies only to secondary locations within the same State in which the practitioner maintains his/her registration. This is because DEA individual practitioner registrations are based on State authority to practice medicine and prescribe controlled substances. Since a DEA registration is based on a State license, it cannot authorize controlled substance dispensing outside of that State. Therefore, if a veterinarian is licensed in Wisconsin and has a DEA registration number assigned to a principal place of business in Wisconsin, she cannot use her Wisconsin DEA registration
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number to trigger the exception above and allow her to prescribed controlled substances at a clinic in Minnesota. To do so, she would need a Minnesota DEA registration number for the Minnesota clinic. The separate registration exception applies only to locations within the same State in which practitioners have their DEA registrations.
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Does every licensed veterinarian in my Wisconsin clinic need his or her own DEA registration number? No, not necessarily. The CSA and Wisconsin law allows an authorized person to act on behalf of, or at the direction of, a manufacturer, distributor or dispenser. See 21 U.S.C. § 802(3) and Wis. Stat. § 961.32. That means that non-registered veterinarians may dispense or administer controlled substances under certain circumstance, but only a DEA registered veterinarian can prescribe controlled substances. Under current law, one veterinarian may register with DEA and other licensed veterinarians in the same practice may act as agents of the registered veterinarian when they administer or dispense controlled substances at the registered location. When multiple veterinarians dispense from a common stock, it is the registered veterinarian’s responsibility to ensure that the practice generates and maintains all required records, reports and inventories as required by the CSA. DEA also expects the responsible veterinarian to utilize adequate security measures to prevent diversion. Importantly, each prescribing veterinarian must have their own DEA registration number. That means that if a nonregistered veterinarian would like to write a prescription for a controlled substance to be filled outside of the practice by a retail or online pharmacy, then the veterinarian with the DEA license for that clinic must also be familiar with the patient (i.e., show an established VCPR) and write the prescription.
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May controlled substances be stored or kept in a veterinary truck? No. Under the CSA, controlled substances must be stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet. See 21 CFR § 1301.75. This securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet must physically be at the registered location. Storing controlled substances at a non-registered location is a violation of the CSA, which carries potential civil and criminal penalties. More information can be found at: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov. The Final Rule was published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2006, Titled: Clarification of Registration Requirements for Individual Practitioners.
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CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES The WVMA has made changes to the classified ad fee structure beginning with new ads submitted for the May 2011 issue. All classified ads including veterinary relief ads will be published at the following rate: Members: First 30 words, $10. Every additional word after 30 is $1.50 per word. Non-members: First 30 words, $50. Every additional word is $1.50 per word. Ads will run 2 consecutive months, and then be removed, unless the WVMA is notified you would like to continue your ad for another 2 month run. You will be invoiced at the end of the first month during a 2 month period. Ads are placed online at the beginning of the month they are featured in the newsletter. Immediate placement of ads is an additional $25 fee. Additional $10 fee for blind box ads. SMALL ANIMAL Middleton Veterinary Hospital seeks an enthusiastic veterinarian with at least 5 years of experience to be Chief of Staff. We are a highly-regarded and progressive general practice with a well-trained team that includes 8 CVTs. We are open 7 days a week and see a varied and interesting caseload. Practicing high-quality medicine is easy in our well-equipped hospital. We utilize the most up-to-date techniques and procedures and strive to provide excellent service by treating each pet as if they were our own. Extensive equipment includes digital radiography, full in-house lab including chemistry, ultrasound, and state of the art dental suite with digital dental radiography. We are looking for a dedicated veterinarian with strong clinical, surgical and diagnostic skills in addition to outstanding communication, leadership, and team building skills. The Chief of Staff is responsible for ensuring that the highest level of care is provided to our patients and customer service to our clients. We reward our veterinarians with superior salary, bonus, and benefits including health, 401(k), CE,
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vacation, dues, liability coverage, and more. Please contact Stephanie Ragsdale, Regional Manager, at sragsdale@vetcor.com. Experienced, FT veterinarian needed for an immediate opening in our busy and well-established SA clinic in the Metro Milwaukee area. We are a clinic that believes in “going the extra mile” for our clients. Looking for someone who has the ability to interact effectively with clients and build rapport with our staff. Must have surgical skills that go beyond just routine cases. Along with seeing cats and dogs, our clinic has a specialty in exotics, so we require a DVM interested in caring for all types of exotic animals, including reptiles, birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc. Need someone enthusiastic and willing to work hard and multi-task, supported by our terrific staff. Will have to share some emergency work; we believe it provides variety and helps retain clients. Great work environment includes a new building and state-of-the-art equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, a dental machine, and an in-house lab. Our experienced staff is a great team that is fun to work with. Generous salary and benefit package, as well as buy-in potential. Email your resume to: petcare87@gmail.com. Energetic, motivated veterinarian needed to join our fun, progressive, team-oriented, SA hospital. We are an AAHA practice and recently received the “Commitment to Excellence Award” for twenty-five years of accreditation. Located in a fast-growing community on the Wisconsin River, small animals, exotics, and wild life are our patients. We are wellequipped with a 13,000 sq. ft. facility with a dental suite including digital dental radiography, ultrasound, digital radiography, surgical laser, therapy laser, inhouse diagnostics and more. If you love working with people and getting to know them, their pets and other team members like family, this is for you. Enjoy all the benefits that Madison, the Wisconsin Dells, Devils Lake State Park, and the Wisconsin River have to offer, only minutes away. No emergency call. Salary, retirement and general benefit package. Send resume or contact Dr. Joseph Kelley, E11340 County Road PF, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, (608) 643-2451, (608) 643-2647 FAX, or spsmallanimal@aol.com. PT/FT Veterinarian position open. Do you love challenge, learning, and bringing your “A game” every day? So do we! Our practice has most of the “toys” you could
want including digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, full inhouse Idexx laboratory suite, anesthesia monitor, Doppler blood pressure. We have just transitioned from paper to paper-light record keeping. We would like to add services like surgical and therapy lasers, acupuncture and chiropractic. Some emergency on-call duty is required. If you are bright, energetic, motivated and willing to learn, understand that the customer always comes first, and have a love of the outdoors, then our practice might be the match for you! New graduates will be considered. Please send resume to: northernwidvm@gmail.com or fax to (715) 627-2841, atten: Dr. Sarah Lautzenhiser. FT SA (cat and dog only) experienced veterinarian needed in SE Wisconsin. Strong internal medicine skills and preventative health care skills needed. Interest in developing surgical and dental skills highly desirable. Must be able to work independently, but plenty of staff and veterinary support is available. No evening hours or on-call hours. 4.5 day work-week. Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Send resumes and questions to SEWiVet@gmail.com. Strict confidentiality will be maintained. Veterinary Associates in Reedsville, WI is looking for a PT SA veterinarian. Reedsville is centrally located approx. 25 miles from Manitowoc, Green Bay, and Appleton. Must be comfortable with medical, dental, and surgical cases. Great client communication skills a must. Orthopedic and special species interests a plus. No evening or on call hours. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and inquiries to thruby64@yahoo.com. Look up our clinic at www.veterinaryassociatesllc.com. FT position, must be an independent worker, must be able to work nights and weekends. AAHA accredited hospital with an opportunity to gain ownership. Email resume to doctors@countryhillspets.com.* Experienced, hard-working and enthusiastic PT veterinarian needed to join our caring, highly trained and dedicated team! We are an AAHA accredited SA practice devoted to a high standard of medicine with consistent, superior customer service for our clients. Located in Kenosha, WI. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment center includes digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory and advanced surgical services including laser. Our staff consists of CVT’s as well as a highly trained support staff to make your life easy! We offer a comprehensive
compensation package: salary, paid time off for CE, vacation and 401K plan. No after-hour emergencies. Email resume to wendyt@wolf-merrick.com.* PT veterinarian needed for alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Waukesha County. Apply to: Blind Box 12SA02, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr. Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.* We’re a new practice located in the shadows of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. Our doctor and owner is overworked and needs to catch up on her life. Now that the practice is thriving, we are looking for a doctor to work 10-20 hours per week on a flexible schedule. This position will eventually become FT, as client numbers increase. We are averaging 75 new clients monthly and have a current client base of 2400. We have ample support staff and all the fun toys to go along with it. Our staff is experienced and we all make a point of having fun while providing exceptional care. Confidence, communication skills and a sense of humor are a must (we can train you to do the rest). New graduates welcome to apply. Think this is the right fit for you? Send your resume to Sarah at: sarah@ parksideanimalcarecenter.com or check out our website at: www.parksideanimalcarecenter.com.* FT/PT veterinarian needed for established SA practice. Must be proficient in soft tissue surgery and canine/ feline medicine. Please e-mail resume to rlauridsen@ wi.rr.com or mail to Oconomowoc Animal Hospital, N56W39325 Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066.* Rehabilitation veterinarian needed for our fully equipped, 10,000 sq. ft. emergency/critical care and specialty hospital in Milwaukee. We have Critical Care specialists, a board certified surgeon, board certified internal medicine specialist and a board certified dentist. We also provide technical and support staff that provides the highest quality care to our patients, pet owners and referring veterinarians. The ideal candidate will be a DVM with post-graduate training in rehabilitation therapy (CCRP) or (CVMRT). Applicant must have a strong interest on how massage and neurology are used as part of the rehabilitation process. Must possess communication skills and enjoy working in a stimulating and challenging environment. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Please e-mail your resume to Dr. Marla Lichtenberger, marlavet@aol.com.*
Appleton 5 doctor SA practice is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated PT associate. Excellent support staff with wonderful clients. We are a busy practice offering varied caseload. No after-hours emergencies. Reasonable work schedule with Saturday morning. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please send resume to: North Heights Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1001 West Northland Ave., Appleton, WI. (920) 739-7816.* The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) is a growing referral practice consisting of a fast-paced environment, interesting and challenging caseload, a robust emergency service, and a full complement of veterinary specialties. We currently have an opening for a FT veterinarian for our emergency service. A PT weekend position is also available for the right candidate. Both our 16,500 sq ft Waukesha facility and our 4,400 sq ft Grafton facility are equipped with modern diagnostic capabilities combined with beautiful and spacious work environments. The position splits time between both locations. Enhancing the facilities are a team of specialists in Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology and Diagnostic Imaging (including CT, MRI, Ultrasound). Marshfield Labs, a full diagnostic veterinary laboratory, also compliments the team in the Waukesha location’s lower level. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Qualified applicants must have a background in emergency medicine, internship training or equivalent practice experience, strong organizational skills, good leadership qualities, and an ability to work well within a team. To submit a resume, please contact: Jessie Core, Human Resources Director, 360 Bluemound Road, Waukesha, WI 53188. Phone: (262) 309-6942 ext. 131. Fax: (262) 542-0805. E-mail: jcore@wvrc.com.* Looking for experienced veterinarian for Advanced Animal Hospital located in Milwaukee County. We offer excellent salary and benefits. Please email resume to dhillondvm@gmail.com.* Experienced, FT veterinarian needed for an immediate opening in our busy and well-established SA clinic in the Metro Milwaukee area. We are a clinic that believes in “going the extra mile” for our clients. Looking for someone who has the ability to interact effectively with clients and build rapport with our staff. Must have
surgical skills that go beyond just routine cases. Along with seeing cats and dogs, our clinic has a specialty in exotics, so we require a DVM interested in caring for all types of exotic animals, including reptiles, birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, etc. Need someone enthusiastic and willing to work hard and multi-task, supported by our terrific staff. Will have to share some emergency work; we believe it provides variety and helps retain clients. Great work environment includes a new building and stateof-the-art equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, a dental machine, and an inhouse lab. Our experienced staff is a great team that is fun to work with. Generous salary and benefit package, as well as buy-in potential. Email your resume to: petcare87@gmail.com.* Chicago Road Veterinary Clinic seeks to add 4th veterinarian for a PT position. Clinic located in the growing city of Oak Creek, WI. Send resume to chicagoroadvet@gmail.com.*
LARGE ANIMAL FT MA practitioner with an emphasis on dairy wanted to join our four person practice in southwest Wisconsin with excellent outdoor recreation opportunity. Prefer an associate with interest in future partnership. Interest in bovine production medicine is desirable. On-call time shared equally. Submit resume to claydean@mwt.net.
MIXED ANIMAL Vet needed for mixed practice, mostly SA some equine. Details on Vet Career Network. Send resume or email: lmehoke@gmail.com, Website: www.fredoniavetclinic.com. FT MA practitioner with an emphasis on dairy wanted to join our four person practice in southwest Wisconsin with excellent outdoor recreation opportunity. Prefer an associate with interest in future partnership. Interest in bovine production medicine is desirable. Ultrasound, truck, and other equipment will be provided. On-call time shared equally. Salary and benefits will be competitive. Interested applicants should submit resume to Blind Box 12MA01, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.*
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RELIEF Providing you with reliable veterinary relief service has been my business for the past 13 years. I’m proficient with medicine cases, soft tissue surgeries and have great client communication skills. Leave message Dr. Barb Korte, (608) 269-3357, email: beachcomber57@centurytel.net.* Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, 15 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (608) 834-8172, macdjc4209@aol.com.* Dependable, 20+ years experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com.* Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work. Expect reliable, compassionate, thorough service. Please contact Susan Heath, DVM (920) 470-5351 or sheathdvm@yahoo.com.* SA relief vet since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264.*
Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com.* Experienced SA clinician available for work in central and western Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, D.V.M. Email: nleverance@network2010.net or call (608) 617-9408 or (608) 429-9408. * Accommodating SA relief veterinarian in southcentral WI. Reliable and communicative, broad range of experience. Willing to travel. Call Katie Frank, (608) 335-9521 or email katiefrankdvm@yahoo.com. Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul. danhaus@gmail.com.* Communicative, productive SA veterinarian available for relief work in the cities, surrounding areas. Licensed in MN/WI. Experienced in surgery, medicine, dentistry, staff management. Outstanding customer service, client-building skills. Victori Ribeiro, MS, DVM, (651) 503-0482; neyx0003@umn.edu.* SA and equine relief work. 21 years experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 267-7443 or twinoaks@tds.net.* AAHA veterinarian with 20+ years experience available for relief work in NW WI. Excellent diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills, Contact: David Wiltrout, DVM, (715) 462-9475, or email: dvmweepaws@aol.com.*
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SA relief Veternarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. * Dependable SA relief veterinarian available to work in Madison area. Certified in veterinary spinal manipulation therapy. Please call or email: Brooke Lewis, (262) 496-9857 or brookedvm@gmail.com.* Quality relief care since 1992. Special interests include surgery and dermatology. Personable, reliable service.
Please call Robert Patyk, DVM, at (262) 567-2832. Or email: robert.patyk@att.net.*
RELIEF NEEDED SA clinic seeking relief veterinarian approximately once a week for routine surgeries and general help. Please contact aaron@animaldoctormuskego.com if interested. Experienced food animal practitioner desired for relief work at our 7 doctor clinic from August 2012 until May 2013. Flexible schedule and duties. Pay based on experience. Exceptional staff and friendly clients. Please call or email for more information. Dr. Jill Janssen (608) 963-4347 or jillclintkane@gmail.com.
TECH/STAFF FT CVT Immediate opening in our three-doctor AAHA certified SA hospital located in the north suburban Milwaukee area. We’re looking for a personable, hardworking, responsible and above all else, caring individual with excellent nursing skills. Prefer experienced technician with good radiographic and lab technique, ability to assist in surgery, perform dental cleanings, and have confidence with multiple species venipuncture and animal handling. We offer a flexible schedule and a generous benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. If you are looking for a friendly working environment and wish to become a member of our devoted animal health team, please contact us via fax at (414) 352-3393 or e-mail: parkpet@att.net. The Wisconsin Humane Society – Ozaukee Campus is seeking a PT CVT at our brand new, state of the art shelter in Saukville, WI. Duties include, but are not limited to: surgery prep, anesthesia, post op care, treatments, dentistry, radiography, vaccination, blood draws, computer entry, and maintaining clinic area. Candidates must be positive, flexible, and work well with coworkers and the public. If interested, visit the employment link at our website www.ozaukeehumane.org/employment and fill out an application. FT CVT position available in our 3 Doctor Small Animal practice located 15 miles west of Green Bay. Join three other CVT’s and one Veterinary Assistant in delivering quality medicine and compassionate care to our loyal
clients. Must be an honest, reliable, self-motivated team player that gets along well with others. Our practice and decision making process is based on our core values of Excellence, Education, Friendliness and Integrity. If these values describe your practice philosophy, please e-mail your resume to pvcinfo@netnet.net. We are a rapidly growing practice relying on a teamenvironment to provide progressive, state-of-the-art care. Ideal candidates are skilled, energetic technicians with emergency experience or those willing to learn. Technical development and full use of your technical skills is expected. Our technicians and assistants provide input and assist with all aspects of patient care. Evening and weekend hours are required. Compensation package including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, personal days, retirement plan, CE, and uniform allowance. LVSEH is an equal opportunity employer. Email your resume to career@lakeshorevetspecialists.com. SA practice in SE Wisconsin looking for PT/FT CVT. Send resume to Decorah Animal Hospital, 555 E. Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095. SA house call practice in the Fox Valley looking for FT, experienced CVT. Great opportunity in a unique practice setting with an appreciative clientele. Duties include traveling with doctor on house calls, setting up appointments, and practice management. Duties also include surgery, dentistry, and radiology in a clinic setting. No weekends or evenings. Must enjoy working closely with clients. Excellent pay for excellent CVT. Learn about the practice at www.daveriedldvm.com. Send resume to housecallsvet@new.rr.com, Attn: Julie, or mail to House Calls Veterinary Service, 691 S. Green Bay Rd., #200, Neenah, WI 54956.* FT CVT wanted to join our AAHA Accredited hospital. We are a fast paced, well equipped facility offering you a chance to utilize all of your skills. Our hospital is progressive and we take pride in maintaining high standards of care. New physical therapy equipment, in house ultrasound and digital radiology are just some of the exciting ways we make the most of our CVT’s abilities. We offer paid time off, health and dental insurance, holiday pay, a retirement plan and more. Please send resumes to Country Hills Pet Hospital N4415 Hwy 45 Eden WI 53019 or doctors@countryhillspets.com. No phone calls please. Seeking experienced Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist for PT positions at Creature Comforts. Duties to include all aspects of client and patient care. We offer house calls, office calls and alternative medicine. Please see our website www.creaturecomfortsveterinary.com for more information about who we are!. Submit resumes to housecallvet@sbcglobal.net.* PT, possible FT, Assistant or CVT wanted for a busy SA AAHA practice in Kenosha, WI. Wolf Merrick Animal Hospital is well equipped and offering excellent benefits. Email resume with cover letter to wendyt@wolf-merrick.com.*
area. 4 days/week, no weekends. Needs excellent social skills. Send resume to foxvalleycatdoc@gmail.com.*
Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.
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2009 Companion Therapy Laser 10 watt Class IV. Excellant condition. Clinic is upgrading and needs to sell. Contact Wolf River Vet for more details. (920) 9822733 or tmiller@wrvet.com. Dental / Multi-purpose Table. Stainless pan with ss grate & metal cover, over door & drawer cabinet. Faucet w/ sprayer included. $350. Waukesha area. Contact: dosigmond@gmail.com. Older 7 ft. PortaVet unit in good condition, with/without 2005 Dodge Dakota club cab. Call Bill Nussdorfer, (608) 269-2002, email billnussdorfer@centurytel.net.* For Sale: Bowie Cavalier 6 insert in great condition with water, day/night heater and fridge. Contact housecallvet@ sbcglobal.net for more information or (262) 206-4591.*
PRACTICE FOR SALE Sold! SA practice for sale in SW Wisconsin near the Iowa line. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. New Listing! Northwest Wisconsin about an hour from St. Paul. Mixed practice grossing over $700K. Real estate value is $300K. Purchase all for $425K. This is a super deal. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Holistic SA practice Milwaukee-Chicago corridor. Well equipped with revenue $525K. Offered at $425K.
When buying or selling a veterinary practice, count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display ad this issue. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Under contract: SA practice for sale in Wausau area. Revenue $900,000/year. Hospital is beautiful and nicely equipped. Excellent cash flow! Buy practice and RE for $805,000. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Under Contract! North side of Milwaukee SA practice for sale grossing $900,000. This is a “must see” opportunity. Practice and real estate offered at $1.1M. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 3806872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* For sale or lease. Veterinarian in Northern Wisconsin wishes to take a permanent vacation. New, energy efficient, tornado proof, 2300 sq. ft. clinic on three acres. Moderate real estate taxes, minimal equipment, and appreciative clientele. Terms negotiable. Dr. Julian Lang: (715) 532-5636 or (715) 868-5636 pm.* Under Contract! Fox River Valley area SA practice grossing over $850,000. Excellent location. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 3806872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.*
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