July 2014 WVMA Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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In This Issue 2 From the President WVMA Preparing for Our Next 100 Years 3 From the Executive Director Endless Opportunities 9

WVMA Member Spotlight Meet Stacey Adams

In The News Reporting Animal Abuse As A Way To Stop Child Abuse and Domestic Abuse?

Legal Briefs Law Prohibits Limiting Employee Work Hours to Prevent Eligibility for Health Plan

Keep Harmful Algal BloomRelated Illness on Your Differential List this Summer

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2014 WVMA Convention Thursday Preview Small Animal Track 1

Melissa Kennedy, DVM, PhD Dr. Melissa Kennedy graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983 and practiced for five years. Dr. Kennedy completed a PhD in comparative and experimental medicine in 1991 and a residency in microbiology in 1993 at which time she became a member of the faculty at the UTCVM. Currently, Dr. Kennedy is associate professor and director of the clinical virology laboratory. Update on Virus Diseases of Cats This session will provide the latest information on a variety of important feline pathogens. Topics will include panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, and the feline retroviruses, as well as recently characterized viruses of cats such as feline morbillivirus and norovirus. Update on Virus Diseases of Dogs This session will provide the latest information on a variety of important canine pathogens. Topics will include canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, canine influenza, canine respiratory coronavirus, as well as recently characterized viruses of dogs such as canine pneumovirus and norovirus. FIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ultimate Hypersensitivity This session will provide the latest information on FIP. Topics will include disease pathogenesis, including the latest theories on the mechanism of disease, as well as diagnostics, and treatment. Rabies Update This session will provide the latest information on rabies virus in the U.S. Topics will include a review of the disease and its pathogenesis. Discussion will also epidemiology, protocols and rules. >>> Continued on Page 4 1

FROM THE PRESIDENT

WVMA Preparing for Our Next 100 Years Chris Booth, DVM

Do you know that the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2015? It is certainly a great accomplishment for an organization like ours to reach a milestone like this, but more important are all of the great things that have been accomplished over the years to help benefit veterinarians, animals, clients and society as a whole. During 2015, we will be celebrating our rich history and heritage through a variety of events and activities that are in their initial planning stages. We hope that you will be able to join in the 100 year celebration in some special way!

“To advocate and promote veterinary medicine, while enriching animal and human health.” A mission statement is the reason for an organization’s existence and its purpose. The Executive Board feels that our mission continues to represent our goals for the future. The WVMA Executive Board also created a new vision statement: “To be the premier state organization advancing veterinary medicine.”

A vision statement is intended to be a vivid description and aspiration to describe how the organization wants to be perceived. While it is great to be able to celebrate our past, it is also critical Your WVMA Executive Board and staff want our organization to that we shape and create our pathway to success for the next 100 strive to be the best at providing value to you for your membership years of the WVMA. The WVMA Executive Board recently underwent dollars. We will do this through advancing the interests of the a two day strategic planning process to help identify our priorities veterinary medical profession through policy development, for meeting the needs of our member veterinarians over the next delivering services and resources to benefit veterinarians and by five years. During the next few months we will be sharing specifics promoting animal and human health. of the plan and asking our members to help us achieve many new For nearly 100 years, the WVMA has been a vital organization successes in the future. representing veterinarians across the great state of Wisconsin. I As we proceed in to the future, the mission of the WVMA will am confident that with your support, the WVMA will remain vibrant and influential in promoting future successes for all of us! n remain unchanged as:

2014 WVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD President Chris Booth, DVM President-Elect Jane Clark, DVM Past President K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP District 1 Peter Gaveras, DVM District 2 Zachary Janssen, DVM District 3 Ann Sosalla, DVM District 4 James Ziegler, DVM

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Judith Batker, DVM

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Kimberly Kratt, DVM

Treasurer Thomas H. Howard, DVM AVMA Delegate Ann Sherwood Zieser, DVM Dean, UW-SVM Mark Markel, DVM, PhD State Veterinarian Paul McGraw, DVM WVDL Director Tom McKenna, DVM, PhD Student Rep. Brandon Scharping

Executive Director Kim Brown Pokorny Executive Assistant Torrie Kennedy Communications and Project Specialist Bailey Quam Marketing and Development Manager Jeremy Panizza

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District 8 Michael Wolf, DVM District 9

Gary Johnson, DVM

Student Rep.

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WVMA VOICE

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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The beginning of fair season brings about opportunities for the profession and everyone involved in the profession to make a positive impact on our youth and the public. Whether you are volunteering, sponsoring, judging or starting a conversation, it all makes a difference. There are many quick and easy ways to become involved. 1) Become a 4-H project leader in veterinary science or one of the animal projects 2) Volunteer to be a speaker at a 4-H animal project meeting 3) Become a judge for the veterinary science project 4) Sponsor a veterinary science project award 5) Leverage the opportunity to educate youth about preventive care when completing the mandatory health requirements for the fair 6) Sponsor non-traditional awards for animal projects As a mother of three children in 4-H, and attending animal project meetings, I see endless opportunities for each of you to make a lasting difference. A difference that will build trust, position you as the expert and may bring new clients to your practice.

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As a non-veterinarian, here are ways I am supporting my county 4-H animal and veterinary science projects. I help find expert speakers (veterinarians) when there is opportunity, I am not afraid to have or start a conversation about the importance of veterinary medicine and for the first time, my family is sponsoring the cat project showmanship awards.

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Sandra Newbury, DVM Dr. Sandra Newbury joined the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis in 2006 and also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as both the Chair of the Shelter Standards Task Force of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and as a member of the ASV Board of Directors. Why Are Shelters Doing That? Understanding the Complex Problem of Animal Homelessness Millions of animals die in shelters every year, primarily because they do not have a home. Mortality is higher than any other condition

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veterinarians face. Healthy relationships between veterinarians and shelters are key to saving lives. In an effort to help understand common practices and motivations that may at first seem frustrating, this session will explain the reasoning shelters and other non-profit animal welfare organizations follow when implementing potential solutions to the epidemic of animal homelessness. Play the Length of Stay Game Playing the length of stay game makes things better for the animals in shelter care, regardless of the budget, size or staffing levels. Learn why length of stay (LOS) is one of the most critical factors in how efficiently a shelter organization runs and discover how humanely you can provide care for animals. See how applying length of stay principles has dramatically improved the quality of care in shelters, and learn how you can help shelters achieve similar results. Capacity 4 Care Capacity is the ability to provide humane care, not just the number of cages available.Whether trying to make estimates about staff hours needed, numbers of surgeries required, or the best fit number for adoption housing units, calculating capacity helps in planning what’s needed as well as understanding what’s possible. Working within the capacity for care helps you save more lives. Learn how to calculate an organization’s humane capacity. Evolving Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Parvoviruses Few diseases strike as much fear in the heart of animal shelter personnel as parvovirus (CPV and FPV). Outbreaks can cause widespread death and suffering, and erode community goodwill the shelter depends on when seeking volunteers, adopters and donors. This session will cover the many things shelters can do to prevent outbreaks of parvo and panleukopenia and respond to save lives when exposure or infection happens. Knocking the Snot Out of Feline Upper Respiratory Infections Upper Respiratory Infections in cats are a source of constant frustration

for many shelters. Veterinarians in private practice share the frustration of chronic disease in animals that have come from shelters. This session will identify the most important risk factors and cover strategies shelters have used to beat the cycle of disease. Allowing Enrichment and Playtime Sometimes it seems like veterinarians are always saying no to playtime and enrichment in shelters when we could be saying yes, but please do it this way. This session will cover the fundamentals of how enrichment and playtime can happen safely with an appreciation for why it is so essential to health, well-being, and lifesaving in shelters. Small Animal Lunch Bunch

Yvonne Bellay, DVM, MS Dr. Yvonne Bellay manages animal welfare programs for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, where she is also an epidemiologist. She oversees the department’s training and certification of local humane officers, and its dog seller and rabies control programs. In addition, she deals with zoonotic disease and public health issues, serving as the department’s liaison with state and local public health departments. Dr. Bellay also acts as a resource to local authorities in investigating and resolving local animal welfare complaints. Veterinary Forensics: A Primer This presentation will discuss the veterinary practitioners’ involvement in animal abuse/neglect case and offer an approach for evaluating history and clinical findings.

Large Animal Track 1

Mark Hilton, DVM Dr. Mark Hilton is the clinical professor of beef production medicine at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. For five years he was a partner and practice owner of an 80 percent food animal practice in DeWitt, Iowa. Currently, Dr. Hilton teaches beef production medicine, achieving success in private practice and takes fourth year veterinary medical student on food animal ambulatory calls. An Easier Way to Handle Bovine Dystocias We will spend time on prevention of dystocia and expose some myths of prevention. The Utrecht technique of handling bovine dystocias will be discussed with videos to demonstrate the technique. Adding Beef Production Medicine Services to a Mostly Dairy Practice When beef producers have questions about health, nutrition, genetics, grazing management, marketing, nutrition and records do you default to a “dairy” answer? This session will give you some ammunition when you are asked to help your best beef clients succeed. Nutrition Consultation for Beef Herds: She’s Not a Dairy Cow Most beef cow-calf owners would welcome some assistance in developing more cost-effective rations for their herds. In fact the most recent NAHMS study listed veterinarians as the second most trusted source of nutritional information. With nutrition costs at approximately >>> Continued on Page 6

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2014 WVMA Convention Thursday Preview 50 percent of the cost of keeping a cow for a year, huge financial gains can be made by reducing feed costs while maintaining or improving productivity. The BRaNDS nutrition program will be demonstrated and examples given. Large Animal Track 2

Patrick Gorden, DVM Dr. Patrick Gorden was in private dairy practice for 14 years, in Platteville, Wis. and in Phoenix, Ariz. In 2007, he joined the faculty at Iowa State University in the food supply veterinary medicine section where he provides outreach to dairy veterinarians and dairy producers and educates veterinary students on dairy medicine. Session 1: The Role of Immune Suppression in the Battle for Quality Milk These talks will focus on improvement of milk quality, starting at the peri-partum cow and into the lactation, but with a twist of focusing more on the cow and the drug interaction rather than the typical approach of focusing on the infection agent. As we progress through the sessions, we will focus on prudent drug therapy in today’s ever changing world of consumer perception. We will also concentrate on a couple of emerging pathogens that are becoming more prominent on today’s dairy farms. Session 2: Drug Metabolism in the Metabolically Challenged Cow These talks will focus on improvement of milk quality, starting at the peripartum cow and into the lactation, but with a twist of focusing more on the cow and the drug interaction rather than the typical approach of focusing on the infection agent. As we progress through the sessions, we will focus on prudent drug therapy in today’s ever changing world of consumer perception. We will also concentrate on a couple of emerging pathogens that are becoming more prominent on today’s dairy farms. Session 3: Prudent Mastitis Therapy These talks will focus on improvement of milk quality, starting at the peri-partum cow and into the lactation, but with a twist of focusing more on the cow and the drug interaction rather than the typical approach of focusing on the infection agent. As we progress through the sessions, we will focus on prudent drug therapy in today’s ever changing world of consumer perception. We will also concentrate on a couple of emerging pathogens that are becoming more prominent on today’s dairy farms. Session 4: Dealing with Immerging Mastitis Pathogens – Klebsiella & Prototheca These talks will focus on improvement of milk quality, starting at the peri-partum cow and into the lactation, but with a twist of focusing more on the cow and the drug interaction rather than the typical approach of focusing on the infection agent. As we progress through the sessions, we will focus on prudent drug therapy in today’s ever changing world of consumer perception. We will also concentrate on a couple of emerging pathogens that are becoming more prominent on today’s dairy farms.

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Session 5: Hitting the Moving Target on Drug Residue Prevention Practices Part 1 This session will focus on satisfying today’s consumer when safe and wholesome food seems to be a moving target. The results of the FDA’s Milk Residue Sampling Survey could increase the uncertainty about the safety of milk amongst consumers. There are some simple steps that can be taken at the farm level to minimize the potential for violative milk or meat residues. This seminar will cover some of the newest information on meat and milk residues affecting the dairy industry. Reviews of recent FDA Warning Letters to dairy farms will be used as teachable moments to help eliminate these violations. The session will also look at expectations that the FDA expects veterinarians to provide for their clients to legally use prescription drugs. Session 6: Hitting the Moving Target on Drug Residue Prevention Practices Part 2 This session will focus on satisfying today’s consumer when safe and wholesome food seems to be a moving target. The results of the FDA’s Milk Residue Sampling Survey could increase the uncertainty about the safety of milk amongst consumers. There are some simple steps that can be taken at the farm level to minimize the potential for violative milk or meat residues. This seminar will cover some of the newest information on meat and milk residues affecting the dairy industry. Reviews of recent FDA Warning Letters to dairy farms will be used as teachable moments to help eliminate these violations. The session will also look at expectations that the FDA expects veterinarians to provide for their clients to legally use prescription drugs. Large Animal Track 3

Chris Chase, DVM, MS, PhD Dr. Chris Chase attended South Dakota State University for pre-veterinary medicine, received his DVM from Iowa State University and MS and PhD from the University of WisconsinMadison. Dr. Chase practiced full time for five years and 17 years part-time in South Dakota. Dr. Chase co-founded and serves as the president of RTI, a contract research organization that specializes in bovine, swine and poultry health studies. Primary Immune Response to Vaccines: What Does it Take to Make the Vaccine “Take”? This presentation will focus on applying the latest information on the basic immune response to vaccines, timing and the immune cells involved. Additional information will be given on the boostering vaccine responses and the use of adjuvants and their importance in the development of the immune response. >>> Continued on Page 8

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2014 WVMA Convention Thursday Preview The Immune Response in Weaned Calves, Newly Arrived Cattle and the Fresh Cow: What Should We Expect from Stress and Diet? This presentation will focus on optimizing immunity and defining major stressors with the goal to avoid stress at the times of vaccination. The role of nutrition will be discussed. The Perfect Storm: It’s Not Just a Movie - It Can be a Day in Any Calf or Cow’s Life This talk will provide background on cytokine storm- a perfect storm that involves a physiological component (negative energy balance) along with microbiome changes in the gut (diet change) resulting in severe respiratory disease. In the end it affects inflammatory pathways, which results in enhanced disease. Large Animal Lunch Bunch

Sheryl Shaw, DVM, MPH Dr. Sheryl Shaw is a 1989 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University. She spent 11.5 years in private practice in Wisconsin and then Montana. Dr. Shaw has been with the USDA since 2000, spending time in Food Safety (FSIS) and then APHIS Veterinary Services as an export veterinary medical officer and area epidemiology officer in Minnesota. Dr. Shaw completed a master’s of public health at the University of Minnesota in 2008 and the USDA Graduate School Executive Leadership Program in 2011. Dr. Shaw began her duties as area veterinarian in charge in Wisconsin in November, 2012. Paul McGraw, DVM Dr. Paul McGraw completed his undergraduate studies at University of Wisconsin-River Falls and obtained his DVM degree at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. McGraw worked in private veterinary practice for sixteen years before coming to DATCP as assistant state veterinarian in 2004. In April 2013, Dr. McGraw was elected as the state veterinarian for Wisconsin. National and State Regulatory Updates – The Who, What, Where and When For the first part of lunch you will learn from Dr. Sheryl Shaw on what issues within APHIS are impacting Wisconsin veterinarians. Then Dr. Paul McGraw will discuss what he is noticing from DATCP. There will be a ten minute question and answer session after both updates.

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TB Recertification

Elisabeth Patton, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM Elisabeth Patton received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 1991. In 1996, she completed a combined master’s and large animal medicine residency from the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine and is board certified with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She received her PhD in Immunology from Cornell University in 2000. She has been working at DATCP as the Johne’s Program Manager for the state of Wisconsin since 2003 and in 2011 she also began serving as the Tuberculosis Program Manager. TB Recertification Veterinarians conducting bovine TB testing in Wisconsin must be certified to do so. This certification provides training to veterinarians on a number of aspects of bovine TB testing, from proper handling of tuberculin, injection methods, reading and interpreting results, recording and reporting results, common errors, as well as updates on research and TB affected herds in the US. n

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WVMA Member Spotlight

Stacey Adams Dr. Stacey Adams graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Afterwards, she worked three and half years in mixed animal practice and currently works at Regner Veterinary Clinic with companion animals.

Dr. Adams has gone outside of the veterinary clinic to help educate the public of the veterinarian’s role in agriculture and food safety as a committee chair for the 2016 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days being held in Walworth County.

Within the WVMA, Dr. Adams is chair of the Public Education and a Marketing (PE&M) committee.

“I intend to help educate attendees and about agriculture and veterinary medicine’s role in the safe food supply chain we enjoy as Americans,” says Dr. Adams.

“I joined the committee to help the organization and further the veterinary medical industry I have worked so hard to join,” says Dr. Adams. The PE&M committee is geared toward educating the public about the benefits of regular veterinary care and their food supply from the perspective of the veterinarian. Other projects the committee has completed include coloring books to educate children on how to keep pets healthy and how dairy cows are cared for, articles for educating clients on various veterinary medical topics and created banners available for WVMA members to use at events highlighting the benefits of preventative veterinary care. “My background in agriculture has given me invaluable insight to where our food comes from and my employment in a metropolitan area shows me how disconnected the public is from their food,” she says.

For current veterinary medical students, she recommends making an effort to stay connected after graduation. “Know that you will always have a deep bond with those you spent the longest, and shortest, years of your life with,” she says. Dr. Adams encourages all WVMA members to start becoming active within the association and to support the newest members of the veterinary medical profession. “Getting involved with the WVMA, whether on a committee or attending convention, is easy and will pay off both professionally and personally,” she says. n

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Reporting Animal Abuse As A Way To Stop Child Abuse and Domestic Abuse? Megan Senatori, DeWitt, Ross & Stevens, S.C.

I recently heard about a public service announcement (“PSA”) in Milwaukee that encouraged people to call 911 if they witnessed animal abuse, with the claim that animal abusers are often abusing other family members too. The PSA was a coordinated effort between the Milwaukee County District Attorneys’ Office, the Milwaukee Police Department and several agencies. While it would not surprise me if there were some instances in which a person who abused an animal also abused other family members, isn’t the PSA’s claim a bit overblown? Is there any scientific support for it?

Today, the link between animal cruelty and family violence is well documented in scientific research and it is also accepted across a wide range of professions. Since at least 2000, the International Association of Chiefs of Police has encouraged the reporting of animal cruelty as a way to stop other forms of family violence: “Research has demonstrated that people who commit acts of cruelty against animals are also likely to be involved in family violence and other serious criminal behavior. Complaints of animal cruelty should be taken seriously as they often provide an opportunity for early identification with violent perpetrators.” Int’l Ass’n of Chiefs of Police, Inc., Training Key, reprinted in Creating Safer Communities For Older Adults and Companion Animals at 79 (Humane Soc’y of U.S. & Wis. Dep’t of Health & Fam. Servs. 2003) (2000). In fact, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has long used animal abuse as a predictor of future acts of violence, stating: “Something we believe is prominently displayed in the histories of people who are habitually violent is animal abuse… You can look at cruelty to animals and cruelty to humans as a continuum.” FBI Supervisory Special Agent Alan Brantley, Randall Lockwood & Anne Church, Deadly Serious: An FBI Perspective On Animal Cruelty, in Cruelty

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to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Applications 242 (Randall Lockwood & Frank R. Ascione eds., 1998). Infamous serial killers, such as Jeffrey Dahmer, the Son of Sam, the Happy Face Killer, and Albert DeSalvo (the Boston Strangler), all engaged in repeated and depraved acts of animal abuse prior to targeting humans as their victims. Consider these statistics: • Multiple studies have found that as many as 71 percent of battered women report that their animals had been threatened, harmed or killed by their partners (Ascione, Weber & Wood, 1997; Flynn, 2000; Loring & Bolden-Hines, 2004). • Pet abuse was identified as one of four significant predictors for intimate partner violence in a recent study (Walton-Moss, Manganello, Frye, & Campbell 2005). • A national survey of 50 battered women’s shelters found that 85 percent of the women and 63 percent of the children who entered shelters discussed incidents of pet abuse in their family (Ascione et al., 1997). • A survey of pet-owning families with substantiated child abuse and neglect found that animals were abused in 88 percent of homes where child physical abuse was present (DeViney, Dickert, & Lockwood, 1983). The above is a small sampling of the research confirming that animal abuse and other forms of family violence usually go hand in hand. So, next time someone tells you they did not report abuse because the victim “was just an animal” – encourage him or her to look at the big picture. Abuse, regardless of its target, does not happen in a vacuum. Megan A. Senatori is the Co-Founder/ President of Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims (SAAV), an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides domestic abuse victims in Dane County with safe refuge for their animals when they flee a batterer. SAAV also provides community education and outreach on the link between animal abuse and other forms of family violence. To learn more, visit saavprogram.org. Megan is also a shareholder at DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C. and regularly contributes to the WVMA Newsletter’s “Legal Briefs” section. n

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LEGAL BRIEFS

Law Prohibits Limiting Employee Work Hours to Prevent Eligibility for Health Plan By Brian L. Anderson, DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C.

Small employers are not required to offer health plan coverage to employees. The Affordable Care Act defines an employer as large if it employs at least 50 full-time (or full-time equivalent) employees. Under this definition, most veterinary practices are small employers and need not offer coverage. Although not required to offer health plan coverage, many small employers do so, but only to full-time employees. “Full-time” for health plan coverage is generally considered to be 30 hours per week. In fact, section 632.746(10) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that, if group health plan coverage is offered to any employees, it must be offered to all employees who work on a permanent basis and who have a normal work week of 30 or more hours. Coverage, though offered, need not be accepted. If an employer offers group health plan coverage to full-time employees, then the employer should not reduce or limit an employee’s hours to less than full-time solely to prevent him/her from being eligible for the coverage. Such a limitation could constitute a violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and lead to a federal lawsuit in which the employer is required to offer coverage and pay the employee’s attorney fees. ERISA section 510 prohibits an employer from discriminating against any employee “for the purpose of interfering with the attainment of any right” to which the employee may become entitled under any employee benefit plan. Most cases involving section 510 have related to retirement plans. For example, section 510 violations have been found where, shortly before an employee becomes fully vested in a pension benefit, the employer terminates him/her for the purpose of preventing such vesting. Nevertheless, section 510 applies equally to employersponsored health plans.

time pharmacists. Amerimed employed John Sanders as a part-time pharmacist and accordingly did not offer him coverage under the Amerimed group health plan. Because of a medical condition, he wanted health plan coverage. He applied for several available fulltime positions at Amerimed and was interviewed for at least one such position. Amerimed recommended that, to help him obtain a full-time position, he obtain an additional certification. He did as recommended. After approximately 26 months of trying unsuccessfully to obtain one of the full-time positions, he quit. He then sued Amerimed and alleged that, because of a concern that he would add substantial cost to the health plan, Amerimed had denied him full-time employment for the purpose of keeping him ineligible for the plan. Amerimed asked the court to dismiss the case on the basis that, even if all the allegations were true, Section 510 of ERISA did not apply to Mr. Sanders because he never became a participant in the health plan and accordingly had no health-plan rights with which Amerimed could be said to have interfered. The court disagreed and ruled that the case should go forward to determine whether Mr. Sanders could prove his allegations. From this case, and others like it, veterinary practices should take several messages. First, any reduction or limitation of an employee’s hours of work to a part-time level should be for a fundamental business reason, not solely to prevent him/her from becoming eligible for health plan coverage. Second, the fundamental business reason should be documented. Third, make no statements (orally or in writing) that are inconsistent with that fundamental business reason. In summary, because every case is decided on its own facts and circumstances, make sure the facts strongly support the position that the employee’s hours of work were reduced or limited for a reason other than to prevent eligibility for health plan coverage. n

A federal court decision in Ohio in 2014 illustrates the issue. In that case, an employer (Amerimed) employed both part-time and full-

Keep Harmful Algal Bloom-Related Illness on Your Differential List this Summer The Wisconsin Division of Public Health Seeks to Increase Illness Reporting with Veterinarians’ Help Sarah Koske, DVM, MPH, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) occur worldwide and are increasing in Animals, particularly dogs, are especially susceptible to HABs because severity and magnitude. HABs can impact human and animal health, they are not easily deterred from foul-smelling, discolored water. Because recreation, and local economies. HABs are caused by the rapid growth or of their relatively small size, companion animals, especially small breeds, accumulation of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which require less toxin ingestion than humans to become ill. Many canine are ancient photosynthetic bacteria that play a natural role in nitrogen illnesses and fatalities have occurred when the animals drink water fixation in the environment. Many cyanobacteria species are capable of during an algal bloom or groom their hair coat after swimming in algaeproducing cyanotoxins, which can have adverse health consequences for filled waters. Livestock and wildlife may be exposed to cyanotoxins by both humans and animals. Certain water conditions, including abundant wading in or drinking from ponds or stock tanks experiencing a bloom. sunlight, warm temperatures, minimal water movement, and nutrient The combination of algal species, toxins present in the water, and the loading favor the growth of cyanobacteria. Blooms can be transient, route of exposure influences the signs and symptoms observed during lasting hours, days, weeks, and even months in certain water bodies. illness. Illness onset can occur within minutes to hours of exposure. HABs can range in color from green to blue, red, or brown and can Animals and humans in contact with algae-affected waters should be produce toxins intermittently or not at all. One cannot tell if a bloom is rinsed immediately while wearing toxic by its appearance; humans gloves, monitored for signs of illness, and their pets are advised to and advised to seek medical treatment To report an illness, please visit avoid contact with any water body if symptoms occur. Dermal contact experiencing an algal bloom. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/bluegreenalgae with a bloom or toxins in water or call (608) 266-1120. The Wisconsin Division of Public can result in irritation, rash, hives, Health’s Harmful Algal Blooms and allergic reactions. Neurotoxins Program collects, evaluates, interfere with the functioning of the analyzes, and disseminates data related to the health consequences of nervous system, resulting in weakness, dyspnea, hypersalivation, and HAB exposure in both humans and animals. This is accomplished through seizures. Hepatotoxins and nephrotoxins can result in hypersalivation, the collection and investigation of human and animal case reports of vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, abdominal pain, bloody or dark urine, HAB-related illnesses, coordination of timely and appropriate collection and liver failure. Presentations often include signs of multiple system and testing of water samples in response to an illness, and use of water involvement. Activated charcoal may be helpful within the first hour, but testing results to inform the issuance of health advisories to protect the treatment is supportive. public and their pets. During 2009-2013, the Wisconsin HAB Program The Wisconsin HAB Program’s resource site offers links to informational received 146 health complaints, including one bovine and six canine brochures and fact sheets, as well as veterinarian-specific references at cases, related to HAB (annual range 13-37, median=33). http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/bluegreenalgae/resourceslinks.htm: This summer, HAB Program staff are reaching out to Wisconsin veterinarians to help us better understand the incidence and geographical distribution of HAB-related human and animal illnesses in the state by reporting any suspected HAB-related illnesses using our online report form, or by calling the number listed below. We also ask that clients who mention HAB-related human illness be urged to report their illness as well, as human and animal exposures often occur together. Timely reporting increases our ability to intervene and prevent additional exposures.

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• The CDC Veterinarian Reference card provides specific information on: o clinical presentations o differential diagnoses o possible clinical laboratory findings • The CDC Animal Alert poster is colorful, attractive, and can be downloaded and displayed for the public in waiting rooms or common areas. n

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CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES

The WVMA has made changes to the classified ad fee structure beginning with new ads submitted for the May 2011 issue. All classified ads including veterinary relief ads will be published at the following rate: Members: First 30 words, $10. Every additional word after 30 is $1.50 per word. Non-members: First 30 words, $50. Every additional word is $1.50 per word. Ads will run 2 consecutive months, and then be removed, unless the WVMA is notified you would like to continue your ad for another 2 month run. You will be invoiced at the end of the first month during a 2 month period. Ads are placed online at the beginning of the month they are featured in the newsletter. Immediate placement of ads is an additional $25 fee. Additional $10 fee for blind box ads.

SMALL ANIMAL Veterinary Emergency Service, located in Middleton, Madison and Janesville Wisconsin is seeking a PT ER doctor for a position in Middleton and Madison. This position may transition to FT for the right candidate. Come join a busy ER practice that is focused on the best patient care and client service. We are equipped with in house STAT lab, endoscopy, high quality ultrasound machines, digital radiography, advanced surgical instrumentation, and state of the art monitoring equipment. Marshfield lab is located in our Middleton location and CT imaging is available at our Madison location. You will be well supported by highly skilled technicians, experienced ER doctors and board certified specialists. General practice experience and/or internship preferred. Please contact Dr. Dave Wirth at dwirth@vesvsc.com. Growing SA practice in Sun Prairie is looking for a PT veterinarian to join our practice. We are looking primarily every other weekend and one week-day (total of 6-8 shifts/ month). Compensation based on experience and expertise.

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If interested, please forward resume to the attention of Dr. Singh at drgss95@yahoo.com or call cell (608) 347-8668. We are a family-friendly SA practice in Watertown, Wisconsin and are looking for a PT veterinarian to help us handle our ever-increasing workload. About 20 hours weekly. No after-hours emergencies. Please check us out at gentlehealerpetclinic.com or call us at (920) 206-7779. Outgoing veterinarian is needed to join our clinic. We have a great clientele and staff. We are located in Juneau, WI. We are in need of a new team member willing to work 2535 hours a week & every other Saturday. Vacation, Holiday, CE and flexible hours are some of the benefits we offer. If interested mail resume to Juneau Veterinary Clinic, 525 S. Fairfield Avenue, Juneau, WI 53039. Attn: Michelle Pilar, CVT, VTS. PT/FT position available for the right individual. If you enjoy practicing high quality medicine and have great client communication skills we would love to meet you! We offer a beautiful facility with a dedicated client base located in Waukesha. No emergencies/weekends. Excellent support staff. Submit resume and cover letter to hpc@ harmonypet.com. Immediate opening! We are a well-established smalltown practice with a strong clientele base and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. We are seeking PT/FT, friendly, compassionate associate who can and will be a team player. Experience is preferred. The schedule would consist of a minimum of 3-4 days per week as well as fill in when needed for vacations. No after hours, emergency, weekend or holiday hours. Send resume to cpcbrf@gmail.com or call Country Pet Clinic, (715) 284-7297. PT or FT associate veterinarian needed for progressive, growing practice near Madison. Ideal candidate must practice high quality medicine, possess strong surgical and dental skills and work well with support staff. To apply or for more information, contact Dr. Sandra Wedig, prairievet@ spwl.net. Prairie Veterinary Associates, 2414 Montana Avenue, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. (608) 834-6404. FT/PT veterinarian needed for a very busy, well equipped, progressive four person practice in beautiful Stevens Point. Experienced preferred. Contact Tom Kelble, communityanimal@gmail.com, or (715) 341-1723. PT/FT SA Veterinarian position. Candidate needs excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Excellent staff, very well equipped and established hospital in southern Wisconsin. Digital dental x-ray, laser therapy and laser surgery-ultrasound MyLab40, Idexx in-house lab, endoscope and digital x-ray. Experienced or new graduate

welcome to apply. Animal Medical Center 12524 E. County Rd. N Whitewater WI 53190. (262) 473-5800, www.amcww.com, amcwhitewater@gmail.com. PT DVM with at least 1 year experience in a quality practice (AAHA or equivalent) to join an established preventive, medical and dentistry oriented practice on Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west side in June. West Towne Veterinary Center is an AAHA accredited, team oriented practice with an excellent clientele. Expansion of hours to FT likely and those with interest in a long term or ownership position preferred. Strong belief in preventive care (especially dentistry and nutrition), performance of thorough medical workups, strong interpersonal skills and being the petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocate are desired traits. Production based salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to westtownevc@gmail.com. PT Veterinarian needed in a 2.5 doctor practice, in southeastern suburb of Milwaukee. Experienced preferred and would consider FT for right candidate. Friendly staff, great hours, and competitive salary. No on call services required, and every-other Saturday off. Send resume to chicagoroadvet@gmail.com. Hiring associate veterinarian for a SA exclusive practice in the Madison, WI area. Practice is progressive and offers flexible work hours. Offering FT employment with competitive pay. Contact Dr. Kaleka, (920) 344-4975, or jkaleka@sbcglobal.net. Seeking FT veterinarian for SA hospital. Practice is growing rapidly with the city. Friendly staff and clients. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact Vicki and David at croixvet@pressenter.com. Spring Harbor Animal Hospital has a great opportunity for a passionate and friendly associate veterinarian to join our growing team in Madison, WI. Located in the heart of Madison, we are centrally located to lakes, one of the largest farmers market in the country and access to great outdoor activities. Our hospital has an outstanding reputation by treating our clients like family and providing the best quality medicine. We are eager to add a team player with excellent communication skills, a great work ethic and an interest in learning. As a new member of our doctor team, you will gain supportive doctors and mentorship (if desired), opportunity for growth and a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosing your patients. Join our Family! Our veterinarians are rewarded with superior salary and benefits including health, 401(k), CE, vacation, dues, liability coverage and more. Dr. Pamela Sanftleben at psanftleben@vetcor.com. Looking to work in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin while practicing high quality medicine and surgery? We have your position ready for you. We have two practices, one in Rhinelander and the other in Eagle River. Both clinics have digital x-ray, Idexx in house lab and Dental Aire units. We also have digital ultrasound, digital endoscopy, and laser therapy. We pride ourselves on offering the best medicine and

surgery possible outside a referral facility. Wonderful support staff with fun loving attitudes. Competitive compensation, CE, liability, disability, vacation. 4 to 4 1/2 day work week with occasional on call work. Please email Alison French, petdocfrench@gmail.com. Well established, progressive, AAHA accredited SA clinic in SE WI looking for a FT Veterinarian. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, team-oriented, energetic, compassionate, and self-motivated. We are located in a resort area, minutes from several beautiful lakes and the Kettle Moraine providing 4 seasons of outdoor recreation. Our clinic has an excellent client base and strong emphasis on quality care and diagnostics. Work in a great practice environment with an excellent opportunity for career development. Email resume to: evc@elkhornvet.com.* FT and PT associates (immediate opening) wanted for a rapidly growing and expanding SA practice. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Strong surgical skills, interest in exotic animal care, complimentary medicines and other specialties all considered bonuses. We are a family owned/ operated clinic (located in a suburb of Milwaukee) that values all the staff as if they are a part of the family. We have a very motivated and stable staff with 15- 30 years of experience in the practice. We currently offer in house blood work, radiology and ultrasonography as well as routine surgeries. Looking to expand clinic hours, surgical care, or where ever your specialty interest may take us. Help us grow the practice into a big bold new future. Learn more about us by checking out our website (cudahyvet.com) and Facebook page. Send resume/CV to cudahyvet@gmail.com.* SA Associate Veterinarian needed with ownership possibility to the right candidate who wishes to make the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin their permanent home. We have an excellent support family and you will practice in a fully equipped clinic. Daytime hours Monday-Friday with the occasional Saturday hours and one week out of every 6 weeks on call. Please send resume to Northern Paws Animal Hospital, 1175 Lincoln St., Rhinelander WI, 54501 or call Dr. Raymond Goodroad at (715) 282-7490 after 7:00pm.* Busy 2 doctor SA practice in western WI, 30 min to St. Paul. Flexible PT/FT. Experience desired, but new grads considered. Quality medicine and mentorship. Send resume nrvetclinic@ gmail.com.* Looking for a motivated PT SA veterinarian to join our team. Fully equipped SA exclusive clinic with high quality medicine/ surgery. Flexible schedule with some weekends and on-call. Benefits include: vacation, CE, licensing, dues, IRA. Located in beautiful SW Wisconsin, on the Mississippi River. Email: ken@ tendercareanimalhospital.com.*

FT associate veterinarian needed for Sullivan Family Pet Hospital. 100% SA hospital in Johnston, Iowa a suburb of Des Moines. We are a progressive hospital that strives to provide the highest quality of care. The job may be shared by two PT associates. Two to three year experience preferred with an interest in surgery and dentistry. FT position $80,000+, production based compensation, no emergencies, AVMA dues, IVMA dues and AVMA PLIT paid, contribution toward medical insurance, simple IRA retirement plan, $1000.00 stipend for continuing education annually, 2 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays. The hospital is equipped with Sound Eklund Digital Radiology, IM3 dental unit, Sopix dental software, new digital dental radiology, new computers with AVImark software, Vet Scan profile analyzer, Hm5 CBC analyzer, 2 anesthetic machines and a MedRX video otoscope. Facility just remodeled 2013. We have certified and registered technicians and assistants. Johnston, Iowa is a stable middle to upper middle class family community with the benefits of the larger city of Des Moines. Johnston has an excellent school system. Our clientele is compliant and expects quality medical care. We have an excellent full-service 24 hour emergency clinic located 2.2 miles from the hospital. Please send resumes to: a.sullivan8251@yahoo.com.* FT SA Veterinarian wanted to join our established, 35 year old, 6 doctor MA practice in Central Wisconsin. Enjoy living and working in a friendly community with excellent schools and medical facilities. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our other SA doctor. Clinic is equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, surgical laser, in-house Idexx bloodwork and CVTs. Future buy-in is encouraged. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Come check us out in Wisconsin’s heartland. We’d appreciate talking with you. Visit our website at www. marshfieldvetservice.com and Facebook page. Please contact Dr’s Zukowski or Deegan at (715) 387-1119 or email: marshfieldvet@yahoo.com.* Growing SA practice in Sun Prairie, WI is looking for a FT veterinarian starting July or August, 2014. Our practice is fully equipped with all diagnostic toys and tools to practice quality medicine. Work 4 days a week with full benefits. Compensation based on experience and expertise. If interested please forward your resume to the attention of Dr. Singh, drgss95@yahoo.com or call cell (608) 347-8668.* Established 3 doctor SA practice in Wausau, WI is currently seeking a FT Associate Veterinarian to replace a retiring doctor. You will join an experienced and involved staff and progressive management. Please contact jeff@ wausauanimalhospital.com, (262) 705-7450.*

Fox Valley Animal Referral Center is a 24-hour hospital with a terrific emergency team and specialist’s board certified in emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, and radiology. Check us out at www.fvarc.com. Our collaborative approach to patient care contributes greatly to our enjoyable working environment. Our 33,000 square foot hospital was designed to enhance communication and promote smooth interaction between all services. Our facility is well equipped; digital radiology, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy equipment, ventilators, operating microscope, full laboratory and multiple critical care monitors. All of our doctors enjoy the benefit of a culture that strongly supports teaching and continued education. In particular, our ECC residency program helps to ensure that everyone is continually learning and growing. FT emergency schedule averages 12 shifts per month. Compensation based on percentage with a guaranteed base and excellent benefits package. Interested individuals may contact Alyce D’Amato at adamato@horizondvm.com or (920) 882-4301. We look forward to hearing from you!*

LARGE ANIMAL Seeking LA/Dairy emphasis veterinarian. We are located in the heart of St. Croix County Wisconsin, an hour from the Twin Cities. Candidate should possess strong palpation skills and great attitude. Fully equipped truck provided. Send resume to lotpvet@gmail.com or contact Dr. Vicki Wilke at (715) 308-3133; St. Croix Valley Veterinary Clinic, 308 Syme Ave., Glenwood City, WI 54013. Visit our website at: stcroixvalleyvet. com.*

MIXED ANIMAL Hoof and Paw Veterinary Clinic in Menomonie, WI is seeking a FT/PT MA associate. Hoof and Paw is 60% SA, 25% dairy, 10% beef, and rest equine/camelid. Menomonie is located one hour east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Ideally new team member would be primarily SA with the possibility of LA if desired. In return for practicing high veterinary care we offer: competitive salary, 401k, health ins., mileage compensation (if doing LA), generous continuing education, professional dues, uniforms and more. The clinic has L.A. ultrasound, power float for equine dentistry, idexx blood machine, x-ray, dentalaire machine and digital dental x-ray. Visit us and see what we have to offer a motivated associate. Contact: Hoof and Paw Vet Clinic, 416 Oak Ave., Menomonie, WI 54751. (715) 235-2626. hoofandpawvet@sbcglobal.net.*

DAIRY Animal Health supplier looking for a Bovine Veterinarian seeking to make a difference with Wisconsin Dairy and

Livestock Producers. FT/PT available. Through consulting, education, and problem solving it is our goal to help our producers reach the full genetic potential of their herds. Working with the ANIMART team, this person will be responsible for assisting the producer to attain their animal health and production goals while also helping to reach the goals of ANIMART. Practice experience critical to perform duties. Highly competitive salary based on experience with full benefit package. Travel required throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states. DVM , licensed in WI, other states desirable. Contact Karen Hunt, (920) 319-4324, or karenh@ animart.com.

communication skills, Contact: David Wiltrout, DVM, (715) 462-9475, or email: dvmweepaws@aol.com.

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Compassionate and reliable SA veterinarian available for relief services in Kenosha and surrounding counties starting March 2014. Please contact Rosemarie Niznik, DVM at (630) 915-0156 or drroseniznik@gmail.com.

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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.

Class Reunion, University of Minnesota, Class of 1982. Reunion on September 25-28th, 2014. Please contact Ben Porter at bporter4339@gmail.com for more information.*

RELIEF Providing you with reliable veterinary relief service has been my business for the past 13 years. I’m proficient with medicine cases, soft tissue surgeries and have great client communication skills. Leave message Dr. Barb Matula, (608) 269-3357, email: beachcomber1957@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.

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. Quality Customer friendly SA relief services available covering SE WI. Over 20 years experience in both SA and emergency medical care. Dr. Pete Gaveras, (414) 795-7100, lavajava@aol.com.

SA relief vet available. Personable with 20+ years experience. Call Dr. Katrina Geitner (262) 349-3466 or kgrelief@wi.rr.com.

Dependable, 20+ years experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.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.

SA relief Veterinarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 3057014 cell. Email: garysthevet@aol.com.

20+ years experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. South-central and Southeast WI. Let me care for your clients and your hospital. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor. gibbs@gmail.com. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work. Expect reliable, compassionate, thorough service. Please contact Susan Heath, DVM at (920) 470-5351 or sheathdvm@yahoo.com. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, 15 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (262) 862-1121, macdjc4209@aol.com. SA and equine relief work. 21 year’s experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 267-7443 or twinoaks@tds.net. AAHA veterinarian with 20+ years experience available for relief work in NW WI. Excellent diagnostic, surgical, and

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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 clinician available for work in central and western Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, D.V.M. Email: nleverance@network2010.net or call (608) 369-4115 or (608) 429-9408.*

RELIEF NEEDED Recruiting DVM’s interested in working PT/Relief work on our weekend vaccine clinics throughout WI. We offer vaccines, parasitic testing, and prevention. Flexible scheduling & excellent compensation! Clinic work available in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton & more! Learn more & apply online at www.vetcoclinics.com or email resume to barry@pawsplus.com.

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. In home euthanasia service for dogs and cats. Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine & Kenosha counties. Website: ourpetsourfamily.com. Email: vet@ourpetsourfamily.com. Phone: (414) 303-2504, (888) 588-9410.

TECH/STAFF FT CVT Needed! AAHA accredited, SA hospital located north of Milwaukee. We focus on quality, progressive, preventive medicine with emphasis on exceptional patient care and client education. We are looking for a FT, CVT to work with our team-based system. Extensive benefit package. Email: kathy@bestfriendsvet.com or FAX to (262) 375-4196. www. bestfriendsvet.com. Northside Animal Hospital is a progressive SA clinic currently seeking a FT and a PT CVT to join our team. As a CVT in our practice you are encouraged and expected to use your skills and education to the fullest. In addition to traditional medicine, surgery and dentistry, we offer acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine and have recently added laser therapy. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to northsideanimalhospital@tds.net. Companion animal clinic seeking PT technician, 25 hours per week of patient care, laboratory, client contact responsibilities, electronic medical record keeping. Mail cover letter and resume to Clear Lake Veterinary Service, PO Box 476, Clear Lake, WI 54005, OR email nanengel@cltcomm.net. Spartan Animal Hospital in McFarland is seeking a PT/FT, highly motivated CVT. Must be a CVT or new graduate. Hours vary Monday-Saturday. Responsibilities would include assisting with exams and procedures, laboratory work, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, assisting with dental and surgical procedures, exotic animal services, client education, reception duties, cleaning and more. We are seeking a professional, hardworking individual with the ability to multitask, and work well on a team in a fast paced environment. Ideal candidate will be interested in growth within the practice and leadership responsibilities. Submit resume to fallon@ spartananimalhospital.com.

Tuckaway Animal Hospital is a SA hospital located on S. 27th Street in Greenfield. We are looking for a team oriented, hardworking, and detail focused individual to join our team. We offer competitive wages, a pleasant work atmosphere, and support continuing education. Please send a resume to tahgreenfield@gmail.com with the subject line “CVT opportunity”. New graduates are encouraged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.* State of the art clinic in Pleasant Prairie is seeking a self-motivated, energetic CVT for a FT position. We are a progressive, 5-doctor AAHA hospital specializing in SA and exotics. We offer benefits and competitive pay based on experience. Please send your resume via e-mail to theresa.d@ careanimalhospital.com.* Globe University has an opening for a Resident Veterinarian at the Wausau location. The resident veterinarian provides leadership, authority, and credentials required for animal use in education. This position is responsible for the care and use of all animals and shares a substantial role in the management of the department, development of the program and instruction of staff and students. This position requires a terminal degree, a valid Wisconsin license to practice veterinary medicine and a minimum of three years’ experience as a DVM. For more information and to apply please visit www.globeuniversity.edu and apply under About Us/Employment Opportunities.* Seeking a CVT for a high-quality, high-volume, feline-only spay/neuter clinic in Mount Horeb, WI. Details at http://www. giveshelter.org/employment-opportunities.html.* Kenosha Animal Hospital is a well-established, paper-light, progressive SA hospital currently seeking a CVT to join our team. This is a FT position which will allow you to utilize your skills in a very well-equipped hospital. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience and is a dependable, enthusiastic team player with good communication skills. Responsibilities include client education, patient management, anesthesia and surgical prep, IV fluid therapy, radiology, dentistry and in- house lab testing. Salary will be dependent on skill level and experience. Please forward your resume to: becky@kenoshaanimalhospital.com.* We are a progressive, 4-doctor, AAHA accredited hospital. Great opportunity to use your training and education to its fullest potential. We perform orthopedic surgery, dentistry, acupuncture and have a rehab program as well as pride ourselves on providing superior customer service. Every staff member is a valuable part of our team. We offer a great work environment, competitive wage, excellent benefits including health insurance. Send resume to Kristin Tenorio, 2600 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213.* Looking for a confident, hardworking, detailed and clientoriented, compassionate FT CVT or new graduate to join our

progressive, professional team. Interested candidates should submit a resume to c.schumacher@cedarburgvet.com, or by mail to Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, S.C., N143W6475 Pioneer Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012.*

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PRACTICE FOR SALE New! Central Wisconsin SA practice grossing $970,000. Practice and real estate offered for $1,025,000. Hospital has 3 doctors with 4 exam rooms. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Bay County, Michigan - Well-established, 2,500sf SA clinic with nearly 1/3 acre real estate. Great practice with a lot of potential for growth! Code: MI1. PS Broker, Inc. (800) 6364740. www.psbroker.com. Wausau area gross over $850K. Hospital is very well equipped with an excellent staff. Practice and real estate only $835,000. Includes $30,000 of inventory and supplies. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Under Contract! Waukesha County SA practice gross $847K. Very profitable and great reputation. Offered for $750K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

14PFS05, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr. Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.* Price Reduction! MA practice grossing $900K in far northern WI on Lake Superior shoreline. Digital radiology, digital dental, surgical and therapy lasers. Large state of the art building. Practice and RE only $725K. Would sell only the SA practice if desired. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* New! South of Madison cute small town. SA Px grossing $206K. Px and RE offered at $301K. Easy terms and low entry cost for ownership. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Western WI. Solo, (presently all SA) practice in rural area. Looking for veterinarian(s) to take over practice. Quickly or gradual transition. Small investment. Great potential. Blind Box 14PFS01, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr. Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.* Established, solo, MA practice (80%SA). Fully equipped clinic, 4.38 acres, lovely 3BR/2.5BA custom home & 2-car garage. Gross $340,000. Owner retiring. Seasoned staff; loyal clients. Beautiful area known for outdoor recreation. Bike-SkiKayak. Work where you play! $550,000. Respond to Blind Box 14PFS02, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.*

New! North Madison Area - SA Practice gross $878K, easy terms. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Bay County, Michigan, 2,500sf SA facility with +1/3 acre RE. Great potential to grow! MI1. Other practices available: CA, FL, ID, ME, NV, NY, NC, OK, PA, TX, VA & WV. PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636-4740, www.psbroker.com, info@psbroker.com.* New! Fox River Valley Area. SA practice with great location and real estate. Gross $690,000. Offering practice and RE for $855K. This is a nice practice. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.* New! NW Wisconsin near Twin Cities. SA revenue $645K. Practice and RE offered for $675,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Practice for Sale in SE Wisconsin. Single doctor practice on beautiful 1.5 acres; three year old building. $325K annual with good quality of life (ER clinic in town). Reply to Blind Box

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