February 2018 WVMA Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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WVMA

FEBRUARY

TWENTY EIGHTEEN

Is Your Patient a Therapy Animal?

WHAT’S

INSIDE

By James Kazmierczak, DVM, MS, state public health veterinarian

From the President

From the Executive Director

Planting Seeds-Growing Tomorrow’s Veterinarians Celebrating Wins – Regardless of the Size

In the News

Legal Briefs

WVMA/OSHA Alliance

Dr. Melissa Haag Elected to WVMA Executive Board

WVMA Member Spotlight – Allison Ludwig

Marketing Beat

Dr. David Jeans Recognized as Friend of World Dairy Expo Are Relief Veterinarians Employees or Independent Contractors? Ethylene Oxide in Veterinary Hospitals

Marketing Strategies for a New Year

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Animal assisted therapy (AAT) has become commonplace in recent years. Animals that visit health care facilities as therapy animals may encounter patients who are particularly susceptible to zoonotic infections due to immune compromising conditions. Additionally, there is a potential for the therapy animals themselves to be exposed to pathogens in such a setting. Because of these risks, certain measures can be considered by veterinarians and others who care for therapy animals. Some of the recommendations below provide guidance for the attending veterinarian, while others would need to be implemented by the health care facility in which AAT is being used. Suitable and Unsuitable Animals for AAT Use • Species considerations: Animals used in AAT programs should be domestic animals that are household pets, have been in a permanent home for at least 6 months, and are least 1 year of age (ideally > 2 years old). Certain species are inappropriate for use as therapy animals because of their higher risk of causing human infections or injury. Unsuitable species include reptiles, amphibians, nonhuman primates, livestock, avians, rodents, hedgehogs, and any other animal not litter trained. Some facilities do not permit the use of cats as therapy animals. • Temperament: A temperament evaluation should be conducted to evaluate the animal’s behavior under conditions that they might encounter when in health care facilities. Reactions to strangers, crowded rooms, hugs, and other novel stimuli should be evaluated. Health Screening of Therapy Animals • Therapy animals should be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian at least once (optimally twice) per year. • At a minimum, therapy animals should be current on rabies vaccinations. Dogs that have been vaccinated with the live-attenuated Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine should not interact with patients for at least two weeks post-vaccination. • Animals should be free of dermatophytes and ectoparasites. • Animals should be free of enteric parasites, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. • Routine screening of normal animals for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), group A streptococci, or Clostridium difficile is not necessary unless epidemiologic evidence suggests that the animal might be involved in transmission. Other Animal-related Considerations • Owners should not allow therapy animals to scavenge, hunt, or drink from the toilet. • Therapy animals should not be fed raw meat, raw eggs, or other non-cooked treats such as pig ears, hooves, or rawhide chews. • Therapy animals should not be allowed to lick patients. • Animals should not visit patients during mealtimes. • The animal should not come into contact with any breaches in the patient’s skin such as sites of invasive devices, open or bandaged wounds, or surgical incisions. • If the animal needs to be placed on a bed or patient’s lap, place animal on a clean towel, sheet, or ideally on an impermeable disposable barrier - not directly on the patient’s hospital gown or bed sheets. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Planting Seeds-Growing Tomorrow’s Veterinarians Growing up on a farm in north central Wisconsin, I had a natural affinity to animals. My first passion was horses; my Dad used draft horses in the woods for making maple syrup. Later I became enamored with cows, enrolled in 4-H and showed them at the county fair for many years. This innate preference for animals was no doubt a significant factor that contributed to my career choice of a veterinarian. As a 12-year-old boy, I was amazed at the abilities and insights of our veterinarian as he attended to our animals. I was impressed at his ability to determine the pregnancy status of our cows by rectal examination. Given the challenges of artificial insemination, the rectal examination results were sort of a “report card” of our efforts. I always eagerly awaited the diagnosis, and when the cow was not pregnant appreciated advice and/or treatment to help achieve that goal. Additionally, I valued his ability to solve problems. From sorting out why a cow was sick and how to make her better, to delivering a “stuck” calf, the veterinarian left the farm in better shape than when he arrived. While this type of practice is considered “fire engine” practice, it was the norm back then. The preventive health programs that are common today were just being developed at that time. The notion of helping people with their animals appealed to me. My curiosity in veterinary medicine prompted me to seek job shadowing opportunities while I was in high school and college. Our veterinarian graciously allowed me to ride along several times. I learned quickly what a large animal veterinarian’s day was like and decided to pursue that career.

Dr. Robert Leder

Aside from my affinity to animals, my job shadowing experience ranks as the next most important factor that focused my efforts to become a veterinarian. Recognizing the importance of job shadowing, I have returned the favor to many youths considering veterinary medicine as a career. The majority of those that rode along with me while I practiced were high school or undergraduate college students. I always discussed the wide spectrum of opportunities that exist in veterinary medicine and enjoyed their conversations with them. School organized Career Days are another venue to tell young people about the opportunities in veterinary medicine. My practice associates and I have participated in many of these programs at our local high schools over the years. At the other end of the spectrum, I’ve had great fun going into kindergarten classes to share some of the things I did as a cow doctor. I always got loud gasps when I showed them a cow aspirin and a hoof nipper, the bovine version of a fingernail clipper. Young children are fascinated with animals, and frequently rank veterinary doctor as what they want to be when they grow up. I encourage you to embrace the opportunities to nurture young people’s interest in veterinary medicine. We must plant the seeds that will grow into the next generation of veterinarians. l

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Celebrating Wins – Regardless of the Size

Kim Brown Pokorny

We all have read a lot of articles, listened to speakers and discussed the very real mental health issues that face veterinary medicine. I am thankful the profession is starting to address and talk about mental health. Mental health wellness is something that is near and dear to my heart, based on my life experiences and the people I call friends and family. I think about the amount of pressure each of you are under. Debt, running a business, family, community engagement, the life cycle of your patients and so much more. I have also come to appreciate that in large, veterinary medicine is loaded with introverted individuals that put a lot of pressure on themselves to be perfect, to save every animal, to be the best parent, coworker or business owner you can be, all while keeping everything bottled inside. We are in a profession that operates at all or nothing. Do we need to be that way? Is it adding undue stress to our lives and challenging our mental health? Or, should we be celebrating the little steps forward and small wins, versus perfection right away or the selfdirected guilt of failure? I came across the story below. It hit home to me – as I too put a lot of pressure on myself to do better and be better. Then if I miss the mark, I can’t stop thinking about why I missed the mark, versus celebrating that fact I moved forward. Encouragement Gives a Lift I stopped by a Dairy Queen, purchased a sandwich, sat down in the crowded dining room next to a family celebrating their son’s basketball game over an ice-cream cake. Since the aisles were especially narrow, I soon felt like I was part of the party. “So, your team must have won this afternoon,” I commented. The little fellow smiled and wholeheartedly announced, “No, we lost 24 to 2!” “Well you must have made the only basket then,” I said. “No,” he responded, “I missed all of the eight shots I took, but three of them did hit the rim.” This child was elated, I was confused. They were celebrating because his team lost the game and because he had missed eight baskets!?!?!? Seldom am I at a loss for words, but the only response I could muster up at that moment was a blank stare (and a very large, insincere looking smile). I had absolutely no clue to as why this child was so happy. After another mouthful of cake, and still grinning from ear-to-ear, he added, “We’re having a party because last week I missed nine shots and none of them even came anywhere near to the backboard. Dad says that all of my practicing this week really paid off. I’m making progress.” – Rochelle Pennington Take time to reflect, and celebrate the little wins! l

IN THE

NEWS

Dr. David Jeans Recognized as Friend of World Dairy Expo World Dairy Expo’s (WDE) annual Friends of Expo Party was held on Monday, December 11, recognizing the efforts and contributions of WDE’s nearly 500 volunteers. The evening was highlighted with the presentation of the 2017 Friend of Expo Awards to longtime Expo supporters. Dr. David Jeans

Dr. David Jeans, has served as World Dairy Expo Ethics Coordinator for seven years. During expo week, Dr. Jeans oversees student workers and veterinary staff taking milk samples from champions, works with the ultrasound coordinator, walks the grounds monitoring cattle and exhibitors, and assists staff as ethics information and reports are generated. Through Dr. Jeans’ oversight, expo staff said they’re able to maintain high ethical standards for the world-class dairy-cattle show. l

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Is Your Patient a Therapy Animal?

Animal Conditions Requiring Temporary Exclusion Participation in AAT activities should be delayed for at least one week beyond resolution of the following conditions in the animal: • Vomiting or diarrhea • Urinary or fecal incontinence • Respiratory infections • Treatment with nontopical antibiotics or immunosuppressive medications • Open wounds • Ear infections • Acute moist dermatitis (”hot spots”) • Estrus Human Patient Considerations Policies should be in place at the health care facility to address the following issues. • Patients should wash their hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after touching the animal. Hand hygiene prior to contact reduces the risk of reverse zoonoses, especially transmission of MRSA from patients to animal. Humans can be colonized with MRSA and be asymptomatic. • Do not let patients kiss the therapy animal or feed it any treats. • Certain patients are not candidates for AAT. These include patients who: - Are asplenic (due to a high risk of severe Capnocytophagia infection) - Have tuberculosis, ringworm, giardiasis or amebiasis - Are colonized by or infected with Salmonella, Campylobacter, group A strep or MRSA Readers who are interested in more detail on this subject are advised to read the article “Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities” in the American Journal of Infection Control 2008, Volume 36(2), pages 78-85. l

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LEGAL BRIEFS

Are Relief Veterinarians Employees or Independent Contractors? By Stephen A. DiTullio, DeWitt Ross & Stevens s.c. One of the more confusing and technical areas of employment law is in regard to classification of independent contractors. This issue has arisen in many veterinary practices, particularly in regard to whether relief veterinarians should be classified as employees or independent contractors. This article provides a starting point for the detailed analysis that is required regarding the proper classification of relief veterinarians and other workers in your veterinary practice.

staffing flexibility and fewer legal protections for actual independent contractors rather than employees. However, these benefits may be outweighed by the risks. Furthermore, it is important to note that even if a relief veterinarian or other employee prefers the independent contractor status, government agencies and courts do not consider such preferences in their analysis. Indeed, oftentimes workers will testify that they want to be treated as independent contractors, but such testimony is generally given no consideration in this area of the law.

Whether a worker for any Wisconsin business is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor involves a detailed evaluation pursuant to a myriad of tests that have been implemented If an employer is incorrect with its misclassification, there are many under federal and Wisconsin law. While all of these tests include the negative potential consequences, including but not limited to liability important factors of whether and to what extent the business directs exposure for: and/or controls the worker, there are nuances and additional different • Unpaid minimum wages, overtime and even liquidated factors to each of these tests. Moreover, the application of facts to the damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and tests by governmental agencies and courts is not always a commonWisconsin law. sense interpretation. As a result, many employers in all industries • Unpaid federal and/or state taxes based on lack of W-2 including veterinary practices often get it wrong in regard to the withholdings. classification of independent contractors. • Unpaid Wisconsin unemployment compensation insurance Various governmental agencies are responsible for enforcing the law through audits of employers regarding such classifications. At the federal level, the IRS and Department of Labor are the two most likely agencies to audit employers that use independent contractors. At the State of Wisconsin, it is the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) that is most likely to conduct such an audit. Significantly, the current state of the law in Wisconsin is confusing because the DWD has three divisions – Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and Equal Rights Division – each of which has a unique independent contractor classification test. As such, in Wisconsin, it is possible that a worker could be classified as an employee for workers compensation purposes (the most stringent test under Wisconsin law), but as an independent contractor for unemployment compensation and equal rights purposes. However, that is not meant to imply that the tests under the DWD unemployment compensation and equal rights divisions are easy to meet. They certainly are not! Rather, it is more reflective of the fact that the nine-part workers compensation test in Wisconsin (set forth below) is extremely difficult to satisfy. Furthermore, veterinary practices should be aware that private law firms are interested in the issue of whether an employer may have misclassified independent contractors. Such issues often arise in individual claims and/or class action lawsuits brought by current and/ or former workers who were purportedly misclassified. These lawsuits can be difficult and expensive to defend. Obviously, there are benefits for a business to classify workers as independent contractors, including potentially lower labor costs,

withholdings. • Unpaid Wisconsin workers’ compensation insurance withholdings and potentially related damages connected to a workplace injury of an incorrectly classified independent contractor. • Unreimbursed employee expenses. • Failure to provide benefits to which employees would be entitled. • Coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

To provide a better perspective of this issue, the following is the test under Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation law. All nine of these factors must be fully satisfied in order for a worker to be properly classified as an independent contractor for Wisconsin workers compensation purposes: • Maintains a separate business with his or her own office, equipment, materials and other facilities. • Holds or has applied for a federal employer identification number with the IRS or has filed business or selfemployment income tax returns with the IRS based on the work or service in the previous year. • Operates under contracts to perform specific services or work for specific amounts of money and under which the independent contractor controls the means of performing the services or work. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Ethylene Oxide in Veterinary Hospitals By Leslie Ptak, Department of Labor/OSHA compliance assistance specialist Veterinary hospitals might be surprised to learn that their medical equipment sterilization units probably use one of the most harmful chemicals that OSHA regulates. Ethylene oxide (EtO) is a toxic, flammable and highly reactive chemical. This article will focus on veterinary hospitals’ need to address potential employee exposures to EtO. EtO is the agent used in the processes that sterilize reusable medical equipment. Manufacturers of the sterilization equipment take great care to limit the amount of EtO used in their equipment and to engineer redundant controls that ensure employee exposures to EtO are as low as possible. When an EtO exposure does happen, it is usually because there was an equipment failure, employees or the contractors who service the equipment, did not understand how the equipment worked or they did not understand how to respond when an alarm went off. • Employees entered a room known to have an EtO leak; however, their direct reading device was not calibrated properly and their exposure was higher than they realized. • An employee mistook an EtO alarm indicating a leak for a buzzer indicating an equipment cycle change. The employee opened a door releasing EtO into the room. • An employee did not close a bleed off valve during an EtO tank change. The leak continued undetected for about 20 minutes until another employee noticed a visual alarm. • The manufacturer was contacted as room levels were found to be 20 ppm EtO. The technician investigating the situation determined that a missing seal in the line from an empty tank was the source of the leak. • A technician overloaded the sterilizer trays resulting in the equipment not working properly. A leak resulted.

concentrations at or above the OSHA action level or in excess of the excursion limit under expected conditions that will cause the greatest possible release. Where do employers get this objective data? For veterinary hospitals, the most likely source will be the manufacturer of the EtO sterilizing equipment. Manufacturers often conduct their own assessments to ensure that their product meets the OSHA standard2. Contact your representative at the company and asked them if they have data showing that employees are not exposed to EtO during its regular intended use. If you decide to use the manufacturer’s assessment, OSHA requires that you obtain their records of the assessment. Objective data records must be kept as long as the employer relies on the data to demonstrate that monitoring is not required. The types of information that should be kept include: • The source of the objective data • The testing protocol, results and/or analysis of data • The exempted operation and corresponding information supporting the exemption • Any other data relevant to the operations, materials, processes, or employee exposures covered by the exemption

If you do not have objective data for the equipment used at your facility, you will need to have air monitoring done to evaluate employees’ 8-hour time-weighted average and 15 minute excursion exposures. Your results will determine whether you need to comply with OSHA’s ethylene oxide standard. • If neither the 8-hour TWA action level nor the excursion limit is exceeded, then the employer is finished with the assessment. Additional personal monitoring only has to be done if there has been a change in the production, process, control equipment, personnel or work practices that may result in new or additional EtO is described as having an ether-like odor. Since the level of EtO exposures to EtO. needed to detect the odor is much higher than OSHA’s permissible • If the action level is exceeded but less than the PEL, then the exposure limits1, if an employee can smell EtO, they would be exposed employer will need to implement air monitoring, medical to a level above the permissible limit. examinations, labeling, and employee information and training (beyond the regular hazard communication requirements). What an employer has to do to comply with the OSHA Ethylene • If the levels are at or above the 8-hour TWA permissible Oxide standard (1910.1047) depends on the levels of EtO to which exposure limit of 1 ppm, then the employer needs to develop their employees are exposed. Inhalation is the primary mode of and implement a comprehensive program that includes at a exposure, so OSHA’s first requirement is for employers to do an initial minimum: a written compliance program, regulated areas, assessment of employees’ full shift and excursion exposures. This engineering controls and work practices, periodic monitoring, assessment is mandatory. It does not matter how large the EtO unit is leak detection equipment, medical surveillance, emergency or how often it is used, if a veterinary clinic uses EtO in their practice action and fire prevention plans, respiratory protection, they must assess employees’ exposures. personal protective equipment, signs and labels, information Does this mean that air monitoring of the employees must be done? and training and recordkeeping (for air monitoring and medical The answer is “it depends.” An employer is exempt from the standard records). This program continues until two air monitoring and is not required to conduct employee exposure monitoring if surveys taken seven days apart show employee exposures to be “objective data” demonstrates the processing, use, or handling below the action level. of products containing EtO are not capable of releasing EtO in 1 The odor threshold of EtO is between 200-420 ppm. A odor threshold is the minimum concentration of a substance at which a majority of test subjects can detect and identify the characteristic odor of a substance. While odor thresholds can serve as useful warning properties, they must be used cautiously because olfactory perception varies among individuals. Source: Safeopedia. 2 Objective data might include specific information generated by an individual employer or obtained from chemical manufacturers, industry studies, or trade association that documents why your facility’s processing, use or handling of EtO would not result in workplace concentrations exceeding the action level or excursion limit

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Ethylene Oxide in Veterinary Hospitals

Leak detection is an important part of protecting employees. If your employees’ exposures are over the permissible exposure limit you must have a schedule for routine leak detection surveys. If your employees’ exposures are below the action level, you might find it helpful to test equipment such as sterilizers, pipes, tanks, and fittings at least every two weeks to confirm that there are no leaks. Portable EtO gas-detection meters are available to check for leaks around equipment, such as sterilizers, tanks, fittings, and pipes that contain EtO. Leak testing is generally performed using hand-held EtO detection meters. The Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program, which is at no cost to employers and confidential, is a great resource for getting the exposure assessment completed. Contact them directly at 800-947-0553. Ethylene oxide is a liquid at temperatures below 51.3ºF and it is corrosive. If there is a possibility for EtO to splash in the eyes of employees, then a plumbed eyewash station is required. If liquid can get on employees’ skin, then a personal protective equipment

assessment needs to be done to determine if protective eyeglasses, gloves or gowns are necessary for employees handling the EtO. Any records generated from air monitoring or medical surveillance conducted in accordance with 1910.1047 must be maintained by the employer. Exposure records need to be maintained for 30 years. Medical records need to be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years. The OSHA standard for record maintenance is 1910.1020. OSHA might not be the only agency that regulates you with regard to your EtO use, especially if you are discharging EtO to the outside air. Whether a veterinary clinic needs to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding EtO depends on whether they are an outpatient clinic or their patients remain overnight. Contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. They can check to see of your business needs a permit and help you with resources if you do. See the contact information for them in the Resources section.

Resources • The ethylene oxide standard provides a wealth of information on EtO and how it is used in workplaces. Although the actual standard (1910.1047) is dense with legalese, there are four appendices written in plain language. Appendices A and B are most useful in explaining the requirements. Copies of all five of these documents are linked here. o 1910.1047 standard https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_ document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10070. o App A – Substance Safety Data Sheets https://www.osha.gov/pls/ oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10071. o App B – Substance technical guidelines https://www.osha.gov/pls/ oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10072. o App C – Medical surveillance guidelines https://www.osha.gov/pls/ oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10073. o App D – Sampling and analytical methods https://www.osha.gov/pls/ oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10074. • There are three excellent OSHA publications that help employers navigate the 1910.1047 standard. o The first is Ethylene Oxide (Et)): Understanding OSHA’s Exposure Monitoring Requirements (OSHA 3325-01N 2007). It is available as a PDF here, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_ethylene_oxide.pdf. o The second is Small Business Guide for Ethylene Oxide (OSHA3359-04 2009). It is available as a PDF here, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/ ethylene-oxide.pdf.

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o The third is an informational fact sheet titled Ethylene Oxide and is all about EtO and the OSHA standard. It is linked here, https://www.osha. gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/ethylene-oxide-factsheet.pdf. OSHA has a Hospital eTool that addresses the hazards of hospitals and one section is dedicated to EtO. A link is here, https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ hospital/central/central.html#exposuretoethyleneoxidegas. The Access to employee exposure and medical records standard is here, https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_ table=STANDARDS&p_id=10027. A link to OSHA’s web page on personal protective equipment is here, https:// www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html. Take advantage of the free and confidential Wisconsin Consultation Program for assistance with the initial exposure assessments and any follow-up action. They can be contacted at 800-947-0553 and 608-226-5240. Their web site is linked here, http://www.slh.wisc.edu/occupational/wiscon/. Contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Small Business Environmental Assistance Program for clarification of their EtO rules at 855-8893021 or DNRSmallBusiness@wisconsin.gov . Their web site is here, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/smallbusiness/. This brochure has a short summary of the EtO requirements: https://www.epa. gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/brochure_sterilizers_3_7_08.pdf Here is the EPA page with all rule information: https://www.epa.gov/stationarysources-air-pollution/hospital-ethylene-oxide-sterilizers-national-emission-standards.

Table 1. OSHA Ethylene Oxide Exposure Limits per 1910.1047 Exposure limit

Description

Permissible Exposure Limit

1 ppm

This is an 8-hour (or full work shift) sample that represents the maximum average EtO levels that an employee should be exposed to.

Action Level

0.5 ppm

The “action level” is the 8-hour exposure level that triggers certain actions under OSHA’s EtO standard. If an employee’s 8-hour sample result is equal to or greater than the action level, the employer must start certain required activities such as exposure monitoring and medical surveillance.

Excursion limit (15 minutes)

5 ppm

This is a 15-minute (short-term) sample that represents the maximum EtO exposure level that an employee may be exposed to for a short period of time.

The OSHA and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Alliance developed this fact sheet for informational purposes only. It does not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor. l

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Are Relief Veterinarians Employees or Independent Contractors?

• Incurs the main expenses related to the service or work that he or she performs under contract. • Is responsible for the satisfactory completion of work or services that he or she contracts to perform and is liable for a failure to complete the work or service. • Receives compensation for work or service performed under a contract on a commission or per job or competitive bid basis and not on any other basis. • May realize a profit or suffer a loss under contracts to perform work or service. • Has continuing or recurring business liabilities or obligations. • The success or failure of the independent contractor’s business depends on the relationship of business receipts or expenditures. This is a very hard test to meet and there is a decent likelihood that many relief veterinarians do not meet all nine factors. Many

relief veterinarians play a role of simply filling a temporary need at a veterinary practice during a maternity/paternity leave or other temporary situation. In most other aspects, the relief veterinarian operates as a temporary replacement for a regular employee. Such a relationship in many circumstances will not satisfy the Workers Compensation test and may not satisfy many of the other tests. A thorough evaluation of your contract with any independent contractors, particularly with relief veterinarians, as well as the actual practical aspects of those relationships, is highly recommended for all veterinary practices using independent contractors. Furthermore, it is imperative that all veterinary practices are familiar with the other applicable tests under federal and state law as the Workers Compensation test set forth above is distinct from other federal and Wisconsin tests. Taking these steps will not only help to ensure that past problems or misconceptions are recognized and addressed, but to also maximize that classifications are correct in the future. l

Dr. Melissa Haag Elected to WVMA Executive Board By Bailey Quam, WVMA communications and project specialist

Dr. Melissa Haag, of Dane, is a 2012 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation she has worked in the livestock division of Lodi Veterinary Care. A member of the WVMA since her first year of veterinary medical school, Dr. Haag believes it’s important for veterinarians to stay involved and up to date on current issues facing the profession.

Dr. Melissa Haag

“Despite having busy lives, I believe it is important for veterinarians to participate in organized veterinary medicine and play an active role,” she says. “If we all sit back and solely focus on our individual jobs, we are likely to lose out on opportunities to help one another remain successful as a profession.“ When asked what she thinks the most important issues facing veterinary medicine are, mental health stability is the first one she listed. “Amongst our entire professional group, I worry about the mental health stability of veterinarians. Multiple different sources of stress seem to affect many veterinarians in various ways,” she says. In her opinion, sources of stress include high debt load and an inability to pay back the debt in an efficient manner, increasing pressure from entitled clients that seem to value information on their Google search more than information from their veterinarian, social media slandering, compassion fatigue, veterinary practice transition from the older generation to the younger and difficulty in creating a work/life balance.

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Specific to livestock veterinary medicine, Dr. Haag is concerned about the training of lay people in large animal veterinary procedures. “Some veterinarians are being pressured to train individuals in pregnancy exams/diagnosis, displaced abomasum surgeries, and advanced reproductive techniques,” she says. “Additionally, feed companies/AI companies/etc. all seem to be training and soliciting their own experts in various consultation roles. It is challenging to remain competitive in a market that seems to want to replace almost every aspect of a large animal veterinarian’s job.” As a female large animal veterinarian, mother and dairy farmer, Dr. Haag believes she has a diverse perspective to bring to the WVMA Executive Board. “I wear many different hats and seek to support the agricultural community’s best interests, especially as it pertains to veterinary medicine,” she says. “Additionally, I think that my personality lends itself to working well in a group setting where important decisions need to be made. I practice veterinary medicine in a large clinic and am familiar with needing to work cohesively with many different personality types. I tend to internalize and analyze different viewpoints before drawing my own conclusions.” Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Haag is passionate about dairy farming and dairy genetics. She is active on her family’s farm, enjoys riding her horses, attending family gatherings and taking her daughters to their music or sporting events. Dr. Haag will represent District 5, which consists of Dane and Columbia counties. l

WVMA Member Spotlight – Allison Ludwig By Bailey Quam, WVMA communications and project specialist

WVMA Student Member, Allison Ludwig graduated from Iowa State University in 2015 where she majored in Animal Science with a strong interest in vision science research. The strength of the ophthalmology services and vision science drew her to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine where she began in the fall of 2015. Ludwig is currently completing the first Allison year of her PhD in the combined DVM/PhD Ludwig program in the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. Students in the combined degree program spend their first two years in the DVM curriculum, then step out for four years to complete their PhD before returning to the DVM curriculum for their third and forth years. “My new graduation date is 2023,” says Ludwig. “It still feels really strange to say I’ll be in school that long.” The lab Ludwig is working with is using stem-cell based technologies to produce retinal cell types in vitro to study retinal disease and cellbased therapies for blindness in animal models of retinal disease. “We’re able to reprogram adult cells, like you might get from a blood sample or skin biopsy, into stem cells and use them to grow optic vesicle-like structures (OVs) that resemble the developing retina,” explains Ludwig. “From these OVs we can grow different types of retinal cells, and we focus primarily on producing photoreceptors, which are light-sensitive cells of the retina that are crucial to vision.” Ludwig is particularly interested in studying how these cells act in animal models of retinal disease and what effects they might have on vision, with the goal of working toward developing therapies for patients with blinding retinal diseases. After graduation, she would like to specialize in veterinary ophthalmology and continue to use basic science to expand treatment options for inherited eye diseases of both humans and animals as a clinician scientist at a university.

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“The combined DVM/PhD program is uniquely suited to my career goals, since it has allowed me to gain experience with mentoring, working toward a common translational goal, and delving into the basic science that’s essential to understanding the field of vision science,” says Ludwig. “I get to train in the all the areas I am passionate about at the same time, which has been a really rewarding experience for me.” While pursuing her PhD, Ludwig has maintained her WVMA membership and is currently serving on Convention Committee. “Serving on this committee has been a very gratifying experience, as I’ve been able to be involved in planning and facilitating the annual convention each year,” Ludwig says. “Seeing the amount of time and effort that goes into planning educational events has given me a strong appreciation for the events WVMA offers to students.” Ludwig also credits her WVMA membership with helping her get involved in the veterinary community in Wisconsin and feeling like she is more than just a student passing through. While in veterinary school, Ludwig has had the opportunity to be involved in the OccuPaws/Journey Together service dog programs coordinated through the Oshkosh Correctional Institute. This program allows students to apply what they have learned in veterinary school by teaching program members while also learning about canine behavior and service dog training. “This has been a really eye-opening and rewarding experience that I hope to continue in the future,” she says. As Ludwig navigates her way through her PhD program, she is thankful for her Class of 2019 classmates and the two years she spent with them in veterinary school. “Now that I have left the class, I value the moments I had with my classmates even more,” she reflects. “The Class of 2019 has some incredible people in it, and having their support and continued friendship during my first year of graduate school has made all the difference in the world.” l

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Marketing Strategies for a New Year By Kelsey Tardew, Botham, INK. Constant changes in trends and technology make marketing an everevolving challenge. And with changes in both these areas comes changes in what and how audiences consume marketing messages. Understanding who your clinic is speaking to is the first step in understanding the marketing strategies that you should implement to best reach that audience.

but also to increase your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) ranking, which makes your website more visible online. Blogs are also easily shareable on social media to help increase engagement within your target audience.

While we are in the age of technology, the printed word is not lost and should not be ignored. Practices’ whose target audiences Consider asking questions like: What type of media are our clients might include a segment age 45 and older should consider sending most likely to use (local TV, printed brochures, social media, billboard, occasional printed newsletters via U.S. mail, placing copies in your radio, others) and what information do they care most to receive? lobby or waiting area as well. Electronic versions that contain the Relating your marketing content to your target audience is the only same or similar information can also be shared via an email list and/ or via social media outlets. way to build a brand and see a positive return on your marketing investment. It’s something the marketing world refers to as, ‘the right Blogs can include opinion pieces, recommended pet food brands, message to the right audience at the right time.’ tips on how to spot an allergic reaction or how best to care for animals in changing weather conditions. Newsletters can serve as Below are a few topics to consider as you brainstorm marketing messages and strategies for reaching the right audience via the right convenient updates for your current clients by including upcoming events, specials your practice is offering and new technology. If marketing channels. you believe that both a blog and newsletter would be useful, try Social media presence including the blog posts as a portion of the newsletters you create. Social media is a must. Social media is considered one of the most engaging, effective and readily available marketing tools. Facebook, Partnership with local non-profit organization Creating a marketing partnership with local non-profit organizations Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest are just a selection of social media offers many benefits. Collaborating with others tends to help outlets out there. If you’re just dipping your toes into social media, create better and unique content, while exposing your practice focus your time and creativity on a single outlet and become an expert in it before moving on to another. It is better to be amazing at to a fresh audience. For clinics who work with household pets, consider reaching out to your local humane society. For practices one than mediocre at three. that concentrate on large animal health, try collaborating with Facebook is an easy first step simply because of the volume of people organizations whose mission you are passionate about--perhaps the in varying age ranges who engage in this platform. You have the local FFA chapter- and consider sponsorship or other involvement. option to post basic information about your practice, share photos You might plan a fundraising event for the organization and at the of your furry patients, post events and invite guests, place ads and same time have the opportunity to promote your practice. Think of it much more; there is little you can’t do with Facebook. as doing well by doing good; associating with a non-profit that aligns If your practice is heavily concentrated in the large animal or with your values will raise awareness for both parties while making a agriculture community, Twitter is a great social media tool to difference within your community. consider. Twitter is much simpler in that it shares snippets of Creating effective marketing strategies for your target audience information in 280 or fewer characters, but offers the option to post photos, share articles, videos and more. Simple does not mean is essential in increasing your practice’s growth. Keep in mind, Twitter is any less effective if it is being used to communicate with an the above topics just scratch the surface of marketing potential strategies. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and get audience that you know is ‘listening.’ creative. Consider reaching out to a professional in the marketing No matter the outlet, an important aspect of social media is the field to help pinpoint effective strategies more efficiently. However, ability to be authentic. Authenticity is extremely effective in the with enough consistency, creativity and patience, the right marketing marketing world, especially for service-related businesses. Share strategies, if implemented well, will drive results and pay measurable your practice’s story and the people involved in contributing to your dividends. clinic’s success. No matter the audience, putting a face to a name Kelsey Stokstad is an account manager with Botham, INK., a Mount creates a sense of trust that is invaluable in building your brand. Horeb-based marketing, public relations, and strategic planning Blogs and/or newsletters firm that specializes in branding. Learn more at bothamink.com. l Creating monthly or even weekly blog posts for your practice’s website is a fantastic way to not only show your clinic’s expertise

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CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES All classified ads, including veterinary relief ads, will be published at the following rate: Members: First 35 words, $20. Every additional word after 35 is $1.50 per word. Non-members: First 35 words, $65. 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. Priority placement of ads is an additional $25 fee. Additional $10 fee for blind box ads.

SMALL ANIMAL FT and/or PT Veterinarian wanted to join multi-doctor practice in Rockford, IL. Must have excellent people skills and a friendly, out-going personality. We emphasize service, education and empathy for our clients and patients. We pride ourselves in practicing progressive, high quality medicine and surgery. Excellent mentorship opportunities! For further details please email iggy580@aol.com. Please specify which position you are applying for. We look forward to hearing from you! www. rockfordvetclinics.com. Growing SA practice looking to expand to encompass a third veterinarian. If you like to practice high quality, compassionate and customer-driven medicine that includes digital radiography (including dental), surgical and therapeutic lasers and full in-clinic diagnostic lab with proficient support staff, then we want to hear from you! We believe in a work/life balance and central Wisconsin offers an array of opportunities from living in the city, to country life, to lake life in a matter of minutes. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. No afterhours’ emergency. New graduates encouraged to apply. Email Dr. Hofstad (Progressive Veterinary Services) at tamvet13@yahoo.com. PT/FT position for an associate veterinarian in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. Our 3 doctor practice is looking for a SA practitioner that has interest in practicing high quality medicine and surgery, with a little exotic and wildlife work thrown in for fun. We have a large, modern facility and pay a base salary with production and provide a full benefit package. We live and play in one of the prettiest places in the country, so we take lots of long weekends and encourage continuing education. We believe in giving back and are involved in our community. We send our doctors to third world countries to help train locals and treat their animals. New grads or experienced vets; single or bring a family; young or old; FT or PT. If you are willing to learn, embrace our community and

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really practice medicine, we have a job for you. All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Attn: Janet Knutson: 7665 Hwy 51 S Minocqua, WI 54548, (715) 358-4300 or send resume to janetacvc@gmail.com.

Creatures has served the community for over 30 years, come join us! Contact RLSieber@tds.net or mail to All Creatures Animal Hospital 2321 W Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI 54914

Come join an enthusiastic team, with an emphasis on client education and individualized patient care. Great clientele and patients that are family members. Prefer, one or more years of experience in general medicine, surgery and dentistry. Our focus is on preventive medicine, diagnostics and individualized treatments focused on underlying cause of the illness. Time to learn and grow in holistic integrative therapies. Benefit package includes, CE, CE days, sick days, personal days, Simple IRA, pet benefits and association dues. For more information see CareAnimalClinic.com. Please send resume to CareAnimalClinic@gmail. com or Jkusba@yahoo.com.

Veterinarian: Small Animal Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is looking to add to our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who wants to be a part of a collaborative team, practice high-quality medicine and who can deliver excellent care. Someone who is good with clients, values relationships, good people person, gets along with staff, open to learning new things, can contribute and wishes to bring their skills to the table. Interest in surgery and dental care a plus. Continuing Education is encouraged. Other added benefits include health insurance, vacation, state and regional dues, professional liability, Wisconsin and DEA licensing fees. No afterhours’ emergency duty. For more information, please visit our website at: http:// www.smallanimalhospitalllc.com/ Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@ nvanet.com.

FT or PT SA veterinarian to join our AAHA practice 35 min north of Madison in Beaver Dam. Practice high quality medicine with emphasis on wellness care and client education in a beautiful facility with wonderful staff and growing clientele. Established client base in place for new associate. In-house IDEXX lab, SurgiVet monitor, digital radiography, ultrasound, blood pressure, electrocardiography, TonoPen, bronchoscope and well-utilized CVTs. Beaver Dam is a lakeside community with a growing population located between Madison and the Fox Valley on Hwy 151. Flexible schedule with no emergency call. Future ownership potential for the right candidate. Experienced practitioners and new graduates welcome. Must have good communication skills and a commitment to practicing high quality medicine and surgery. Must also have a willingness to educate clients, be supportive of staff education and eager to share new ideas and techniques. Contact Vicky Smith DVM, at vickys_dvm@yahoo.com or Wyllow Pet Hospital, 126 Corporate Dr., Beaver Dam, WI 53916. Are you ready to love where you work? Barron Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join our team as a FT SA Associate Veterinarian. We are located in beautiful Barron, Wisconsin where every out-door activity is available for your enjoyment. We are a 5-doctor MA practice that specializes in providing high quality, compassionate and convenient care for our patients. We have a newly remodeled facility with high quality equipment that includes surgical laser, digital radiology, dental equipment with digital dental radiology, and in-house laboratory. To join our dynamic and compassionate team our ideal candidate will have strong proven communication skills, be team oriented with a focus in general medicine and a strong interest in surgery and dentistry. New graduates are welcome to apply. We offer a generous compensation package including: liability insurance, CE, PTO, licenses, dues and subscriptions. Send resume to 1bvcbookkeeping@gmail.com. Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital is excited to be hiring a FT/PT associate veterinarian. We are a progressive, well equipped, FEAR FREE CERTIFIED hospital. We are looking for an experienced individual who will aid in our continued quest toward excellence. We are a 2 doctor, companion animal practice that always strives to provide compassionate high quality care, superior client service, positive communication and attitude all within an optimum work environment - And with an all certified staff! This qualified dynamic doctor is sure to be an enthusiastic team player. No Saturdays. Great location - close to Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. Email resume to Julie Leuzinger, CVT-CVPM at juleuzi@hotmail.com. FT/PT Associate needed for family-friendly SA practice in Appleton. We are a busy 3 doctor team looking to expand. Utilize our ultrasound, digital/dental radiography and IDEXX Catalyst/Procyte. Enjoy outside interests and family time with no holiday or on-call hours and rotating Saturdays. Generous compensation package including continuing education, licensing, PLIT and Simple IRA Package. We’re seeking a client orientated team player committed to quality medicine. All

FT SA associate veterinarian sought to join our friendly supportive team in Waterloo, WI. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities to expand medical and surgical services. All afterhours’ emergencies are referred. 4 day a week schedule! Salary is commensurate with experience and generous benefits. Located a mere 15 miles east of Madison, WI. Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to orchard@ waterloovetcare.com. We would love to talk to you, for more information visit www.waterloovetcare.com or call (920) 478-3234. WVRC is one of the largest and most diverse SA emergency and referral practices in Wisconsin with 3 hospitals in the greater Milwaukee area. We are currently recruiting for a FT emergency veterinarian for our Racine hospital. A PT position would also be considered for the right candidate. WVRC is well known for providing high quality, compassionate care to our clients, patients and referring veterinarians. We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Enhancing our well-equipped facilities in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine is a team of exceptional coworkers, including a broad range of specialists, experienced technicians, and client-focused support staff. Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled and fun to be around. Large companies such as Amazon, Foxconn and Ikea have committed to southeastern Wisconsin, fueling growth of the local economies in Racine and Kenosha counties. WVRC is joining the expansion as well with a new hospital slated for opening in 2018! Located just 30 miles from Milwaukee and situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Racine is a mix of what’s best about Wisconsin and the Midwest. Here you can enjoy the cosmopolitan offerings of world-class music, dining and shopping as well as the state’s finest art museums, natural science and history museums and zoos. Unlike many cities our beaches (North Beach is one of USA Today’s Top 51 Great American Beaches!), sports fishing, sailing and biking and hiking trails are all part of the urban mix. Here you can enjoy a summer season of festivals, complemented by a winter of spectacular performing arts. Qualified applicants will have a background in emergency medicine, internship training or equivalent practice experience, strong organizational skills and an ability to work well with a diverse group of coworkers. Applicants can apply at www.wvrc.com or send resume to kari.severson@wvrc.com. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center, LLC has been supporting our animal community 24/7 for 65 years and is seeking to add a FT SA veterinarian to expand our exceptional care. Future partnership is encouraged. Brodhead Veterinary Medical Center LLC is a mixed practice, 60% SA and 40% LA. Currently an eight veterinarian practice (4 SA and 4 LA). The clinic is equipped with digital ultrasound, IDEXX ProCyte, Catalyst and SediVue, coagulation analyzer, Fuji CR radiography, digital dental radiography, two gas anesthetic machines, laser surgery, laser therapy and dental polisher/scaler. We have a technician certified in rehab, a veterinarian certified in spinal manipulation and perform orthopedic surgeries including TTAs. We have a dedicated support staff of 13 FT and 2 PT employees, which includes 7 certified technicians. SA emergency duty shared between SA doctors and LA

emergency duty shared between LA doctors. We strive to provide a family friendly practice with long-term employees. BRODHEAD COMMUNITY: Brodhead is located in south central Wisconsin, 35 miles south of Madison and also convenient to Janesville and Rockford, IL. It has a population of 3,200. Brodhead is a progressive community with a very good school system. Residents take an active role in the town and school. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary negotiable depending on experience. Benefits: Paid vacation, paid continuing education, Simple IRA retirement plan, medical reimbursement plan, national, state and local membership dues. Please email resume’s to: Kari Grossen, Office Manager kgrossen@ brodheadvets.com. Critter Care located in Plano, Illinois (30 minutes from Naperville) is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! New graduates welcome to apply! We are looking for either an experienced Veterinarian or new graduate who embodies being part of a team with a patient and client education focused work ethic. The successful candidate will exemplify a teaching philosophy and possess team building skills. Experience with orthopedic surgery and an interest in exotics is a plus, however not necessary. ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL: Critter Care Veterinary Clinic is a full-service, SA practice. Our team provides progressive, high quality medicine and care. We take the time to get to know our clients and provide a stress free environment. We are proud of our long-standing client relationships. This approach has been instrumental in Critter Care receiving the 2017 ‘Best of the Fox‘ award, as well as five-star customer review status on Yelp and Facebook. Our team of dedicated veterinary professionals consists of 3 veterinarians (10 + years of experience), 2 technicians (8+ years of experience) and receptionists. Every member of our team is important as we work together to reach our shared goal of offering the best lifelong healthcare for our patients and clients. Our caring and efficient team stays updated on the newest advances, techniques and medications to assure quality health care for your pets. We strive to always be in the cutting edge of medical, surgical and public health knowledge. Our veterinarians and clinic staff pursue continuing education and pair it with longstanding experience to provide the highest standard in veterinary medicine. SERVICES OFFERED: 4 patient exam rooms with separate surgery suite and dental area, dental, ultrasound laser therapy, digital radiography, full in-house lab, endoscopy, holistic medicine and acupuncture. More information at http://www. crittercarevet.net/ Located 50 miles west of Chicago and 10 miles west of Aurora (the second largest city in Illinois), Plano is a growing, familyoriented community that has more than doubled its size since 2000. Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com Join our growing SA practice in northern Wisconsin, a great place to work and play! We are a two-doctor full service SA practice that believes in delivery of high quality veterinary care, nurturing personal development and growth and a work culture that fosters a feeling of having a second family. We are well equipped with a full in-house lab suite, two SurgiVet Monitors, DentalAire unit, Heska IV pumps, ultrasound, digital radiology and digital dental x-ray, endoscopy and therapy laser. We have well trained team members who will allow you to be a doctor and make a difference in the lives of pets and people. We offer emergency and afterhours care and have a highly trained team of technicians available on call. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventive health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Our employees enjoy working here because we recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals and we see our clients and patients as extended family. You can find us on the web at www.antigovet.net. If you are keen to pursue this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to northernwidvm@gmail.com or fax to (715) 627-2841. A background check/drug screen will be required of the successful candidate. We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employment provider. Seeking FT associate Spring 2018 for boutique-style SA practice conveniently located between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac on Interstate 41. Our practice emphasizes preventative medicine and client education; boasts an excellent atmosphere for clients and staff; is equipped with surgical radiowave, high-speed dental drill, x-rays and fully-digitalized records. Refreshing work-life balance (no weekend hours or on-call). Strong mentorship – great position for new graduates. Positive attitude and team mentality critical. Competitive hourly salary with benefits. Submit cover letter and resume to Dr. Kim Everson at petvet.sbamc@ gmail.com. www.PetVet1.com NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS: New clinic opening in Minneapolis, focusing on providing affordable care. Fast-paced, diverse, dynamic and fun work environment. Tremendous staff support. Competitive wages with benefits. www.myaccessvetcare.com/employment/ Email resume and cover letter to info@MyAccessVetCare.com Our AAHA accredited, SA hospital is looking to add to our team! We are a 5-doctor practice that provides complete and compassionate care for

dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and pocket pet companions. We are looking for an associate to join our experienced team of doctors who will place an overall emphasis on preventive medicine and client education. PT or FT hours available. Although experience is preferred, new grads are welcome to apply! Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. More information at: http://www.thiensvillemequonsac.com/ Memorial Veterinary Clinic located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, is a busy 4 doctor practice specializing in treating companion animals and some exotics. Average tenure of staff is 11 years with 6 members greater than 15 years of service. Our ideal candidate can be either a new grad (MENTORSHIP) or an experienced veterinarian. Someone who is interested in surgery is a plus and continuing their education in order to provide excellent veterinary care to our clients and the surrounding areas. Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. Community Animal Hospital located in Stevens Point, WI is seeking an Associate Veterinarian! We are a full-service veterinary medical facility that has been in the community since 1967. We offer radiology, ultrasound, microchipping, hospice and euthanasia and a fully stocked pharmacy. Looking for an Associate to join our team! More information at http://mycommunityanimal.vetstreet.com. Send resume to Kelli. Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. Rapidly growing walk-in practice in Sun Prairie seeking PT SA veterinarian. Looking to fill in Tuesdays 11am -9 PM and one day Saturday or Sunday 9 am- 6 pm. Potential FT opportunity for applicants willing to work additional days at our sister clinic in Milwaukee. ( FT - 4 days/week for both clinics). No emergency call or hours. The ideal candidate is committed to quality patient care and building rapport with our excellent clients. Recent graduates welcome. Equipped with digital radiographs (regular and dental), surgical laser, full in-house lab and state-of-the-art anesthesia and surgical monitoring equipment. Mentoring available from experienced doctors. Excellent benefits and compensation along with production bonuses. Please email resume to drgss95@yahoo.com.* Animal Hospital of Oshkosh seeking FT/PT Associate Veterinarian in our fast-paced, 8 doctor SA practice in Fox Valley. We practice progressive medicine, low-stress handling, orthopedics and exotic medicine. Strong emphasis on client education. Must be adaptable, confident and highly-ambitious, with a positive work ethic. Basic computer skills necessary, as we are a paper-lite practice. Experience a plus. Opportunities for growth. Heavily staffed to provide DVM support needed to practice the BEST medicine. Please send resumes to jessie@ animalhospitalofoshkosh.com.* Community Veterinary Clinic is looking for a FT/PT associate veterinarian to join our well-staffed, well-regarded SA practice in beautiful Bay View. Located on the southeastern edge of the city of Milwaukee, our clinic has a strong, trusted reputation and an established, loyal and growing client base. Applicants should possess enthusiasm, compassion and strong communication skills, in order to keep up with our high standards of medicine in a fastpaced environment. Strong preventative, diagnostic and surgical skills are required, as well as an understanding and belief in the value of quality patient and client care. Our practice is equipped with ImproMed software, digital radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house lab equipment, dental high speed unit, digital dental radiography, CO2 laser and more. Excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. Email resume to cvcdoctors@aol.com.* FT/PT associate wanted to join our 3 DVM AAHA accredited practice in La Crosse, WI. We are a well-staffed, progressive practice that focuses on communication and compassionate care. Experienced DVMs or new graduates are welcome to apply. Please email resume to thompsonamc@centurytel.net.* Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists - Oak Creek is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team! About Lakeshore: Lakeshore is an independently owned, multi-specialty emergency and referral center. We have 3 practice locations in the greater Milwaukee area. Our team of over 30 doctors includes numerous emergency clinicians with years of dedicated experience. Board-certified specialties include surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, emergency & critical care, dermatology and dentistry. A certified physical rehabilitation veterinarian and several VTS-certified technicians round out our team. Our Practice: Offerings at Lakeshore include in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, on-site blood products and well equipped surgery suites. There is CT, MRI, mechanical ventilation and radiation therapy/SRS in our central Glendale location. Our emergency clinicians share in primary cases management and we work closely with our specialists to provide collaborative patient care. Lakeshore hosts CE events for our referring community, and we also

support active in-hospital education. Opportunities include weekly grand rounds, journal club, morbidity & mortality rounds, organized lectures and wet labs. Work Life Balance: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the greater Milwaukee area offers adventures for everyone, with low living costs. Explore the city with access to some of the best restaurants, brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. Concert lovers unite at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, just one of the many local festivals. Enjoy the great outdoors, pristine Lake Michigan beaches or hiking and biking in the surrounding state parks. This midwestern area offers so much more than you might expect! At Lakeshore, we treat you as an individual and we provide flexible schedules to support personal time away from the office. Benefits: Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation stipend, continuing education time and allowance, scrub allowance, license fees, association dues and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan. Our collaborative, communicative, and FUN team sets up apart! For more information or to apply for the positions, please contact Dr. Jacob Odders, DVM, DACVS at jodders@lakeshorevetspecialists. com or call (414) 540-6710.* Thriving SA practice in west-central WI seeks very motivated, collegial associate. Candidate should practice exceptional, efficient medical and surgical care. Attractive, well-equipped facility with excellent, energetic support staff and devoted clientele. Beautiful, quiet area near LaCrosse, WI and Coulee Region. PT or FT. Salary commensurate with experience. Numerous benefits: shared health insurance, CE, all dues and license fees. No afterhour’s emergency duties. Send resume to vetstaff@centurytel. net or Dr. Beth Deppe, Morganside Veterinary Clinic, 500 W. Wisconsin St, Sparta, WI 54656. (608) 269-2355* FT/PT position for a veterinarian in a 4 doctor full service SA practice located 9 miles west of Oshkosh. New grads welcome. No on-call required. Our practice has in-house laboratory, digital radiographs, therapy laser, surgical laser and offers a full range of services, including chiropracty. An excellent, helpful support staff makes for an enjoyable work environment. We offer a fair, competitive compensation package with opportunity for buy-in to the right individual. Located in the Fox Valley where the local economy is excellent with many entertainment and recreational options available. Send resume to: Omro Animal Hospital 645 Hawthorne Dr. Omro, WI 54963 or email omroanimalhosp@sbcglobal.net.* Oak Creek Veterinary Care, an AAHA-accredited clinic in Oak Creek, WI, seeks 3rd FT DVM with strong surgery and dental skills, high standards of medicine, exceptional client service skills and minimum 3 years’ experience as a DVM. Our rapidly growing clinic opened in January 2015 and features state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment and a full range of the newest diagnostic and treatment equipment. We offer eastern and western medicine. Benefits package. Visit oakcreekvetcare. com to apply or email resume to bryan@oakcreekvetcare.com.* ZimmVet is enhancing the veterinary experience for dogs and cats, and we need a passionate DVM to join our team. Our client testimonials and Google reviews will show you our client-focused, Fear Free-Certified approach (ZimmVet.com). With certified technicians and a full support staff, you can practice medicine with ease while having the support of two DVMs with more than 30 years of combined experience. Our modern, twoyear-old, 7200 square-foot veterinary complex is fully-loaded with the latest veterinary technology to provide the tools you deserve to practice quality medicine. Looking for a veterinary DVM career just a short 38 miles from downtown Minneapolis, but only minutes from the suburbs and country living with a competitive salary and benefits? This is your chance to bring balance back to your work/home life with a reverse commute, no emergency appointments and regular PT or FT hours. Need to relocate? No problem, we cover costs. If you have a doctorate of veterinary medicine with a passion for enhancing veterinary medicine, send your resume and cover letter to doctorkrenz@gmail.com.* Lake Geneva Animal Hospital is a SA practice located in beautiful south central Wisconsin. We are looking for a FT or PT associate to join our seven doctor team. Our practice offers a state-of-the-art, recently remodeled facility as well as a fabulous support staff. Equipment includes inhouse diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, surgical and therapeutic laser and laparoscopy. We offer incentive based pay and benefit package, as well as no afterhour’s emergency. Interested candidates should please send a resume to lgah@genevaonline.com, fax to (262) 249-4790 Attn: Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz or mail to: Lake Geneva Animal Hospital Attn: Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz 801 Townline Road Lake Geneva, WI 53147.* Come practice in beautiful Lake Country! We are a growing SA practice looking to expand with a second veterinarian. We practice high quality, compassionate medicine that includes digital radiography, therapeutic laser and full in-clinic diagnostic lab. We have a wonderful, well trained, proficient support staff. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. No afterhour’s emergency. We have family friendly hours and understand the importance of the work/life balance. Benefits are

negotiable. Please send your resume to Dr. Anna Schwister at dranna@ lakeviewanimalclinicwi.com. Please check out the Member Spotlight in the August, 2017 issue to find out more about our practice!* Countrycare Animal Complex in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a FT or PT veterinarian to join our patient oriented team. Our mission is to provide innovative and integrative veterinary care with compassion, respect and humility. We focus on prevention and wellness care with a holistic approach to medicine. Our state-of-the-art facility includes digital radiography, surgical laser, therapy laser, in-house laboratory and more. Learn more about us at www.countrycareac.com. The ideal candidate is compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated. The ability to provide a wide variety of medical and surgical care as well as excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills is required. Individual areas of special interest are also encouraged and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. Please send resume to Dr. Karen Strickfaden at Countrycare Animal Complex, 4235 Elm View Rd., Green Bay, WI, 54311 or kmsdvm@ theglobalnet.net.* Advanced Animal Hospital Group is a network of 14 veterinary clinics in the Midwest region. We are proud of our caring and dedicated employees, and we are looking for more bright and motivated individuals to add to the value of our growing practices. We are offering a relocation bonus and up to a $15,000 signing bonus, as well as a competitive base salary and production bonuses, because we believe you should be rewarded for great work. We will cover the cost of your licensing, and we have a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and a 4% 401(k) match. Excellent mentoring for veterinary professionals at any stage of their career makes Advanced Animal Hospital Group a phenomenal choice for those looking to expand their skillset in a supportive and challenging environment. Widespread clinic locations, flexible hours and a diverse staff ensure you find a fit that’s best for your continuing education. Vesting opportunities are available for business-minded veterinarians who would like to partner with our group. Advanced Animal Hospital Group has top-notch medicine and excellent facilities and equipment. We own a high-volume 24/7 emergency hospital, an integrative veterinary complex combining holistic and traditional medicine, an accommodating walk-in clinic for urgent needs and several day practices specializing in routine and orthopedic surgery, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound and diagnostic imaging and routine and preventative care. Our clients are at the heart of our practices and Advanced Animal Hospital Group thrives on the relationships we build with our clients and their pets. We listen carefully to feedback, reward our loyal clients and want our applicants to foster trust and concern for every case. Each clinic is unique and our hiring team will help you find the one best suited for your personality and your goals as a veterinarian. Many of our Southeastern Wisconsin locations are currently hiring. The Milwaukee area is a great place to relocate, as it boasts eclectic nightlife, hundreds of amazing restaurants and breweries and our museums and festival grounds are world-renowned. Our lakefront is gorgeous in the summer and trails and woodlands are ideal for winter sports, camping and other recreational activities. Milwaukee is within a 2-hour drive of University of Wisconsin-Madison and their award-winning veterinary school, veterinary board and reference services. Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs contain a dense population of pet owners and we are expanding every year to guarantee they have access to the kind of quality care Advanced Animal Hospital Group can provide. Come join us! Contact Emily Gierlich at advancedahmarketing@gmail.com with qualifications and/or inquiries.* Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic is adding a FT associate veterinarian to the team in our busy SA practice. While we see dogs and cats as a majority of our patients, we have uniquely positioned ourselves in the Madison market to be a practice focused on the special care and needs of Exotic Companion Mammals. Applicants must have prior experience caring for small mammal patients. Ongoing CE will be expected to expand knowledge of Exotic Companion Mammals through mentor-ship of the practice owner and through local and national events in order to maintain our high level of small mammal care. Our clinic has been located on Madison’s east side for over 15 years and we are in a spacious new facility that opened in 2014. We offer our clients digital radiology, inhouse laboratory, rigid endoscopy and laser therapy. You will be working with a very experienced support staff and become part of a hard-working and competent team. We offer a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, CE allowance, paid vacation and a friendly team-oriented atmosphere. Please submit a current resume or CV for consideration to manager@hpvet.net.* Oregon Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a FT associate veterinarian to our team. We are a well-established, 5 doctor practice just 15 minutes south of Madison. Applicants should possess strong preventative, diagnostic and surgical skills. Ideal associate will be compassionate, hardworking, have strong communication skills and be a team player. 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and a combination of Abaxis/IDEXX in-house lab equipment. Salary and benefits package is based on experience. If you are interested in hearing more about this great opportunity please email resume to ar@ oregonvetclinic.com.*

DAIRY FT dairy associate position available in our practice 1 hour south of Madison, WI. Fifty year old 5-doctor practice equipped with ImproMed software, easy scan ultrasound, bacteriology lab, chemistry machine. Services include reproduction, surgery, general herd health. Benefits include: competitive salary, paid vacation, insurance (health, professional, disability and liability), CE allowance, 401(k) and licensing. On-call shared equally. Visit our website at: www. monroeveterinaryservice.com. Please mail resume to: Monroe Veterinary Service, S.C. 1317-31st Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 or email to MVS53566@tds.net.*

MIXED ANIMAL Seeking FT veterinarian to join our 3 doctor MA practice in central WI. Our focus is quality medicine and surgery in a relaxed work environment. Excellent benefits, including 100% paid health, disability and professional liability insurances, professional dues, generous CE stipend, vacation, 401(k) matching, competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, relocation stipend. Well-equipped clinic - IDEXX in-house lab, digital x-ray, fully stocked company vehicle, excellent support staff. Very established practice, excellent clientele, with continued practice growth opportunity and future buyin potential. Great area to live and work - Big city amenities combined with small town hospitality. Send resume to Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Service, 1605 Bovine Lane, Wausau, WI 54401, email wvvs@ dwave.net or contact (715) 675-9402. 3 doctor MA (SA, beef, equine) seeks FT associate. Competitive benefits (insurance, PTO, CE etc), mentorship, fun and supportive environment. LA emergencies only. New x-ray, new ultrasound, in-house bloodwork, ambulatory truck provided. Benefits of rural community but close to Rockford, Chicago, Quad Cities, Madison. Send cover letter, resume and references to ashtonvet@ashtonvet.com. www.ashtonvet.com Chetek Veterinary Clinic seeks third veterinarian for growing practice. We believe in treating every client/patient with compassion, respect and flexibility. We learn their names, share their lives and make them part of our family. Our patients are mainly dogs, cats, horses and a few farm animals too. We take care of our clients 24/7. Don’t let fear of ER’s stop you! Mentoring always available. Extensive LA experience not necessary, if you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to teach! Salary, PTO, IRA, dues, CE, work vehicle provided. FT preferred but flexible. Email info@chetekvetclinic.com. We Care Animal Hospital, located in Clintonville, WI has an exciting opportunity for a FT veterinarian to join our thriving multi-doctor MA practice. Our practice is 75% SA (occasional exotic/pocket pets) and 25% LA (mainly equine and other farm animals). Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients and community. Get to know us better here! While we prefer candidates who are able and willing to do both SA and LA work, we will work to satisfy individual preferences. All experience levels are welcome to apply! Afterhours’ on-call duties are shared equally between doctors with incentive pay for afterhours’ calls. Clintonville, set in a beautiful, small town community is a fantastic place to live and work. It is rich in history, charm, and hometown pride. The area offers exceptional outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, hunting and fishing. This quaint town provides something unique for everyone. We are part of a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others – see what all the buzz is about! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits (including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues and liability coverage), outstanding practice teams and a family friendly atmosphere. Send resume and cover letter to rkruse@vetcor.com. Associate SA or MA doctor needed for a MA practice. New well equipped clinic and excellent staff to work with. Fully computerized with paperless medical records for 18 years. In-house clinical chemistry, hematology and bacteriology. Both regular and dental digital radiography. Also equipped with surgical laser and class 4 therapy laser. Perform most soft tissue surgery and several orthopedic surgeries. LA clients include mostly dairy herds with some beef cow/ calf herds. Ultrasound used for reproductive work. Dairy production medicine services encouraged and include records analysis, milk quality improvement, calf health management, ration evaluation and genomic testing assistance. Located in very scenic area of Southwest Wisconsin

between Madison and LaCrosse in a friendly hard working community. For more info contact drkent@rvsllc.com. MA 7 doctor practice, with satellite clinics, seeking a FT MA, LA or SA veterinarian. PT considered. Minnesota license. Strong bovine, equine, canine and feline practice with room to grow. PTO, health, and CE paid. Lake country with fishing, hunting and camping. Resume to South 71 Veterinary Clinic, 4119 Abbott Drive, Willmar, MN 56201, rtollefsrud@ gmail.com or call (320) 235-7396.* A PT/FT associate position is available in our MA practice located in Randolph, WI. LA is primarily dairy production medicine with ultrasound. Our SA medicine is supported by digital radiography, ultrasound, Heska CBC-Chemistry and dental machine. New associate position would require both SA and LA work. Competitive salary and benefit package offered. Please send resume and questions Attn: Angie via email to info@ randolphpetvet.com.*

EQUINE Built in 2011, Starlight Veterinary Clinic is fully equipped with diagnostic and treatment technology. We are looking for a FT or PT Veterinarian with standard benefits and competitive pay. Our case load is 75% SA and 25% equine. Dr. Elmer has 14 years of experience and is willing to mentor. We do routine appointments, spay and neuter surgeries, dentals, mass removals, as well as emergency appointments. Email Kelly McClyman with your resume at starlightvetclinic@yahoo.com.

RELIEF Experienced relief veterinarian for Madison and surrounding area. Professional, easy to work with and adaptable. Christie Iliff, DVM. (608) 215-3736 or Iliffveterinary@gmail.com. Iliff Veterinary Services, LLC. Experienced SA daytime & ER DVM who loves pets and people available in SE/SC Wi and NE/NC IL. David Trask, DVM, traskdr@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. 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. 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 veterinarian available for relief work, over 20 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (262) 862-1121, macdjc4209@aol.com. Reliable, competent, SA relief with over 25 years’ experience. WI license, accredited. Will travel. Capable at soft-tissue surgery and medicine. Great communication skills with clients and staff. ShortTerm Relief, LLC. Call Kate Short, DVM at (608) 963-5208 or email: windsor9917@gmail.com. Communicative, productive SA veterinarian available for relief work in western WI, 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. 20+ years’ experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Let me care for your clients and your hospital team. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@ gmail.com, (920) 988-4431. 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. SA and equine relief work. 29 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.* 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: nleverance52@gmail.com or call (608) 369-4115 or (608) 429-9408.

RELIEF WANTED June - August SA relief vet opportunity. Variety of possiblities for a schedule and housing. 2 state-of-the-art practices with loads of tools digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser, lab, plus super team to work with. Must

be excellent communicator, work independently and be able to perform surgery and medical appointments. Great Northwoods location to enjoy the lakes, rivers, and quaint towns. Contact Dr. Lyn Ludwig at lynludwig@ hotmail.com. Visit www.northcountryvetclinic.com or view our Facebook.

SERVICES AVAILABLE Building new or remodeling? 20 years’ experience with business plan review, budgeting, space planning, design development, contract negotiation, project management, owner’s representation, AutoCad and SketchUp 3D. Contact Allen Ibsen, DVM at aibsen5957@gmail.com or (262) 853-3840. Board-certified internist offers mobile SA medicine consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy in your practice in SE WI. Please call Anne Mattson, DVM, DACVIM, (262) 241-3987. Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.

TECH/STAFF NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS: New clinic opening in Minneapolis, focusing on providing affordable care. Fast-paced, diverse, dynamic and fun work environment. Tremendous staff support. Competitive wages with benefits. Email resume and cover letter to info@MyAccessVetCare.com. www.myaccessvetcare.com/employment/ Experienced veterinary technician or veterinary assistant wanted for practice in Middleton. Duties include reception work, handling and caring for patients, educating clients on preventative care and lab work. Please send resume to Knight Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 6255 University Ave. #103, Middleton, WI 53562 or email to knightvetmiddleton@hotmail.com.* End every workday knowing you’ve been part of something really special. We seek a compassionate, observant individual to fill the position of Certified Vet Tech at Crawford Animal Hospital in Greenfield, WI. Use your technical skills at Crawford Animal Hospital!! The Certified Vet Tech plays an essential role for our DVMs and clients including anesthesia monitoring, radiology, dental prophys, therapy laser, educating pet owners, inventory management and safety. Attention to detail, high standards, respect for people of all lifestyles, ethnicities and beliefs, a solid work ethic and motivation to strive for excellence are a must in our high quality hospital. At Crawford Animal Hospital our clients know we are passionate about giving them stellar service and their pets the very best care, always. This is a permanent FT or PT position, including some evening and weekend hours. Compensation package includes: health insurance, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), competitive pay, professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance for assistant to CVT Fear Free Certification, PTO, paid holidays, uniforms, CE/ memberships, personal pet discounts, plus more. Minimum of 1 year experience caring for domestic animals required, previous experience in a SA veterinary facility highly preferred. A background check and preemployment drug screen will be required. To join our exceptional team of skilled animal care professionals please send COVER LETTER and resume to jvalerine@crawfordvet.com.* North Shore Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced FT Certified Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA and Fear Free certified, multiple doctor, full-service veterinary hospital. We are a 3.5 Doctor, 5 CVT progressive hospital that excels in surgery and dentistry. Our ideal candidate should be self-motivated and enjoy a fast paced work environment that utilizes your skills fully. Our FT staff members enjoy one week day off per week and work a half day every other Saturday. No afterhour’s emergencies. Competitive salary and benefits include: paid vacation, health insurance, 401(k) with matching, CE allowance, uniform allowance and paid licensing and association memberships and reduced pet care and supplies. Please send resume to North Shore Animal Hospital; attn. Lori Jensen, Practice Manager 4630 Douglas Avenue Racine, WI 53402, fax (262) 639-7658 or email ericlorij@aol.com.* Seeking a new TEAM member! Our CVT’s enjoy excitement and fulfillment using their skills to the fullest. We are a growing 5 doctor SA and exotic practice in Menomonee Falls, WI. We are committed to providing compassionate, high quality care and progressive medicine, dentistry and surgery. We have an incredible compassionate staff and amazing clients. We encourage a culture of teamwork, communication and empathy. Our new 6400 sq ft facility is 5 years old and state-of-the-art. We are well equipped with digital dental radiographs, digital radiographs, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, avian endoscopy and full in-house laboratory. We offer a competitive salary with great benefits. Continuing education is encouraged and supported. If you have a strong desire to learn and want

to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners please send your resume/CV to mclark@brookfallsveterinary.com.* FT/PT CVT is wanted to round out our team in a growing SA practice. We are looking for someone that is motivated, has a positive attitude, enjoys educating clients and likes working in a team environment. Duties include, but are not limited to assisting with appointments, radiology, specimen processing, laboratory work (IDEXX equipment), client education, dentistry, surgical assistance and much more. Variable schedule including some evenings and Saturdays. Competitive compensation and benefits. Contact: Lea Murack at sullivanvet@ centurytel.net or send resume to: Sullivan Veterinary Service, 103 Main St., Sullivan, WI 53178.* Summit Animal Clinic is seeking a vibrant, personable, compassionate FT/ PT Veterinary Technician or Assistant for our SA practices in Oconomowoc/ Delafield, WI. Qualified candidates are hardworking, self-motivated and detail oriented. Individuals with exceptional communication skills and adaptation to a team setting is essential. Responsibilities include patient care, laboratory procedures, surgical monitoring, dentistry, radiology and reception. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates may send resume to Summit Animal Clinic, LLC, 1740 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or email to Windi Sallmann at windi@ summitanimal.com.* Lodi Veterinary Care is now hiring a Laboratory Technician/Assistant to join our expanding team! Lodi Veterinary Care is a 22 doctor veterinary hospital located outside of Madison, WI. Our large hospital has an inhouse laboratory that services our SA, equine and livestock divisions. Main job responsibilities include: Processing blood samples through inhouse analyzers (Complete Blood Counts, Chemistry panels, clotting times, heartworm and tick-borne disease testing) • Interpretation of blood smears, basic cytology, intestinal parasite screens and urinalysis • Processing of samples for milk quality and antibiotic meat residue testing • Responsible for in house milk and urine culture testing • Laboratory equipment maintenance, implementation of laboratory protocols and quality controls • Prepare and document samples for external laboratory • Record appropriate results in patient electronic medical record. Position requirements: Completion of Certified Veterinary Technician degree, Laboratory Technician associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology or related degree. Previous experience in a laboratory is preferred but not required. This FT position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, uniform allowance, health insurance reimbursement, CE, 401(k) plan and great pet care benefits. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be team oriented, and enjoy a fast paced environment. Please send resume and cover letter to Camille: csimonson@lodivet.com.* Looking for a rewarding career? Join the Wisconsin Humane Society! Now seeking a FT CVT at our Milwaukee Campus offering a competitive starting salary of $16/hour and a comprehensive benefits package. For job details or to apply, visit www.wihumane.org/employment. EOE.*

4740 www.psbroker.com info@psbroker.com Gogebic County, Michigan – This profitable SA practice has established itself as the gold standard in healthcare. Providing quality, compassionate care and a staff with integrity. The +/-1,400 sf facility includes RE. MI3. Contact PS Broker 1-800-636-4740, www.psbroker.com or info@psbroker. com. Grossing $590 along Madison-Fond du Lac corridor. Practice and RE offered at $625K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Appleton grossing $550K. Beautiful facilities. Should grow rapidly. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. AAHA certified, Appleton area SA practice grossing $693K. Practice and RE offered at $765K. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA practice grossing $439K between Green Bay and Menominee. Practice and RE offered at $375K. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Wausau/Stevens Point Area – well respected AAHA SA practice grossing $1M. Digital dental and radiology – 2 Dentalaire units, 2 surgical lasers. Emergencies referred to local emergency service. Beautiful standing hospital. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG – 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@ tpsgsales.com. SA practice grossing $465K along Ironwood-Duluth corridor. Practice and RE offered at $398K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. UNDER CONTRACT - SA Practice grossing $1.0M along Lake Winnebago. Practice and RE offered at $1,280,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NW Wisconsin near Twin Cities - SA revenue $900K. Practice and RE offered for $825,000. Easy terms, low-cost ownership entry. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Respected ambulatory and in-patient equine clinic located in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. 4,000 square feet, climate controlled building; including: 11 stalls, a large exam room, stock, outdoor round pen, shanks surgery suite and a 12x12 padded induction/recovery stall with a 2 ton hoist that moves the horses from the induction/recovery room to the surgery table. Please call: (218) 849-2451 or email: kgreiner@runestone.net for more information* New Listing! Southeast Wisconsin – Highly Profitable and Growing SA practice with attached home on approximately 2 acres RE. Close to town center on main thoroughfare. 2 exam rooms. WI1. PS Broker 1-800-6364740 www.psbroker.com info@psbroker.com*

FOR SALE Pelton Crane autoclave in perfect condition - $500. Bank of stainless steel cages - $700. Bank of laminate cat cages - $500. Pneudart 176B CO2 rifle in great condition, minimal use $175. Email petcare@thegentlevets.com for pictures and more information.

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Midmark M7 SpeedClave Steam Sterilizer - 2007 basic model. $1200. Selling due to upgrade. Last used Nov 14 2017. Fully functioning with 3 trays, drain tube, and manual. Can email pics. Contact wvc@wctc.net or (715) 421-4200 for more information.* For sale: used but great condition EcoMax X-ray Processor. Will come with manual, x-ray plates, film and envelopes, developer and fixer, red light, EZprint and cards. Contact saamvetclinic@gmail.com or (307) 568-9305 for more information.*

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PRACTICE FOR SALE Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for free consultation: 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. 75% SA clinic 25% LA clinic for sale Phillips, WI. Includes building on 1 acre of land with living quarters and heated garage, surgical laser, computed digital x-rays, infinity practice software, cbc and chem machine, 2 exam rooms and 1 surgery room. Grossing $250K with room for growth. Asking $175K. Call Jen at (715) 820-0816. New Listing! Southeast Wisconsin – Highly-Profitable and Growing SA practice with attached home on approximately 2 acres RE. Close to town center on main thoroughfare. 2 exam rooms. WI1. PS Broker 1-800-636-

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