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WVMA In This Issue 2 From the President Let Freedom Ring

3 From the Executive Director Five Years of Change 5 Legal Briefs Paying for On-Call Time 6

In the News AVMA Offers New Member Service – Website Widgets

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2013 WVMA Convention Friday Preview Race to the 2013 WVMA Convention October 10-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison where world-class continuing education awaits! Featured in this month’s article are Friday, October 11 CE opportunities and the crew chief’s that will lead you through the 2013 WVMA Convention – WVMA 500 Rev It Up! Small Animal Track 1

Dennis Chew, DVM Dr. Dennis Chew is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University and finished a two year residency in internal medicine and nephrology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Chew is now Professor Emeritus after 36 years at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has special interest in disorders of calcium metabolism, CHEW treatment of renal secondary hyperparathyroidism and idiopathic/interstitial cystitis of cats. He is also the author of the Manual of Nephrology and Urology in Small Animals. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Diagnosis and Initial Management Part 1 Confirmation of the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease will be discussed and the concept of staging CKD according to the IRIS scheme will be reviewed. A discussion of factors operative in the progressive loss of renal functions will be provided. Evidence based medicine document that “kidney-friendly” diets can extend the life of both dogs and cats. Dietary treatment with changes in protein, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and alkali content (acidifying potential) will be introduced. Adverse effects of too much protein restriction will be noted. The importance of maintaining excellent hydration will be emphasized, as will methods to encourage eating a new diet (methods of diet change and H-2 receptor antagonists). The importance for the use of oral intestinal phosphorus binders will be emphasized in the quest to achieve a targeted level of total body phosphorus control based on serum Pi in the middle part of the reference. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – Further Management Part 2 The second session will review the development of renal secondary hyperparathyroidism and how to correct this condition with the use of phosphorus restriction and calcitriol (activated naturally occurring metabolite 1,25(OH)2-cholecalciferol). The emerging concept to supplement parent vitamin D (cholecalciferol) will be introduced. The benefits of prescribing converting enzyme inhibitor treatment (enalapril, benazepril) to prolong renal function and/or quality of life will be detailed. The overlapping benefits of dampening the RAAS system with ACE-inhibition and calcitriol will be introduced. Treatment of systemic hypertension secondary to renal failure will be briefly discussed. The potential risks and benefits of EPO (erythropoietin) for the treatment of non-regenerative anemia frequently associated with chronic renal failure will be discussed. The use of darbepoetin as an alternative to the use of erythropoietin will be advocated. >> Continued on Page 9

from the president

Let Freedom Ring K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP

By the time this column arrives in your mailbox, the celebration of Independence Day will likely be over. Firework displays will no longer light up the night, the family gatherings will be a thing of the past and the dogs with noise phobias will have reappeared from under the bed or out of the closet. Like many holidays, I believe this one suffers from traditions that overshadow the importance of why we celebrate to begin with. Today, little thought is given to the price that has been paid to gain and maintain independence from governments that inevitably want to exert undue power over people they can control. (This column is not meant to be a history lesson or even a commentary on how America may be losing some of its independence.) It is all about celebrating the freedoms we have as veterinarians to participate in a career we love, in an environment allowing us to make a tremendous impact on those we serve. Our first freedom is the ability to choose the profession we feel best suits our talents and passions. In other countries, many students are either limited in their choices or outright denied the chance to seek the educational path they desire. This freedom comes with a stiff price though. A recent AVMA study indicates that a significant number, 12.5 percent, of veterinarians in our country are underemployed. The past two years have seen average starting salaries for new graduates fall. That trend, coupled with educational debts that continue to rise, is creating a system where our students’ freedoms may be limited by educational debt. In the past, pressure has been placed on private practices to increase profitability to the point of allowing higher compensation for all veterinarians, especially new graduates with high debt loads. While progress has been made, changes in our market place now limit this approach. Fortunately, our profession is beginning to realize this approach is short sighted and not sustainable. A coordinated effort by the AVMA through their US Workforce Study was designed to take a comprehensive look at the entire situation. You too, have the freedom to impact this process by making your voice heard. I encourage you to take the time to study the data on debt-income ratios for various

professions, student loan practices, veterinary school enrollment numbers as well as the market changes in our profession and how they might be reversed. Once you have done so, please exercise your freedom to put that knowledge to use by expressing your ideas to those who are able to make change happen. Your WVMA and AVMA representatives are a great place to start! Our second important freedom is the freedom to practice veterinary medicine in the manner we choose to. Fortunately, the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree opens a wide array of doors to careers its holder can pursue. Finding a niche that fits your talents and passions may not be easy, but the degree offers flexibility in finding that niche. Private veterinary practices have, for the most part, been relatively free of burdensome regulations limiting how practice is conducted. The recent repeal of the Prescription Drug Monitoring regulation is one example of the regulations other professions face that we are fortunate to have avoided. This freedom, too has its price. It is imperative our profession conducts itself in a manner that keeps it admired and respected by the clients we serve so we are not viewed as a profession that needs more regulation and oversight. While practitioners can do their part by establishing high standards of care, practicing exceptional client communications and staying current on labor-law, safety issues and small business regulations, the WVMA also provides input on a wide variety of issues, as well as a grievance committee which is in place to help mediate misunderstandings with clients that could escalate into more problems. Lastly, the freedom we as Americans should hold most dearly to is the freedom of choice. At work, home or play we have the privilege to make the choices that shape our lives. I believe the greatness of our country was built on the “rugged individualism” of generations who realized it was up to them to make the choices that would lead to happiness and success in their lives. In doing so, they laid a foundation for a society built on freedom. My hope is that you respect this freedom and the responsibility that comes with it. Let freedom ring! –K.C.

2013 wvma board President

K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP

President-Elect

Chris Booth, DVM

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Five Years of Change

Kim Brown Pokorny

June marked my five year anniversary with the WVMA, and these years have flown by! I want to stop and reflect on the impact the WVMA staff team, leadership and volunteers have had on organized veterinary medicine in Wisconsin in these five years. Some notable changes and impacts include, but are not limited to: • Prescription Drug Monitoring Program exemption – saved our profession over $7 million a year • Pesticide certification exemption for veterinarians and veterinary technicians – released us from over regulation • Veto of bill legalizing the sale of raw milk – protecting public health • Developed the HACCP for Proper Drug Use Initiative – now a national blueprint for how to reduce drug residues in meat and milk • Publishing Legal Briefs in the monthly newsletter – a member benefit answering members common legal questions • Established the Project Breathe partnership – equips fire departments with pet oxygen masks • Rebranded and created an updated look for the WVMA consisting of a new logo, and color scheme focused on the WVMA commitments: integrity, community, well-being and compassion • Formed the Political Action Committee (PAC) – a tool allowing us to be more effective for our members legislatively • Established the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation (WVMF) • Represented membership on countless legislative bills, all impacting day-to-day practice, animal health and welfare, and public safety • Increased presence and program execution for veterinary students • A voice “at the table” on countless issues impacting veterinary medicine – emergency planning, agriculture issues, and policy considerations and many more • Countless educational outreach events, ranging from informed consent, to dog breeders and sellers law, to animal welfare and drug residue avoidance meetings • Unlicensed practice – relentless communication with regulators about the seriousness of unlicensed practice and to enforce unlicensed penalties • Developed into a reliable resource for members – providing quick responses and resources to the questions members face in every day practice • Relocated the WVMA office to save on expenses for our membership • Enhanced public outreach Active on Facebook and Twitter – sharing veterinary messages to the public/animal owners Two youth activity books – small animal and dairy focus New website – more appealing with more resources for the animal owners Monthly News & Tips From Your WVMA Member Veterinarian e-newsletter – client focus with veterinary messages to animal owners Monthly positive and informational press releases – sharing the veterinary message to animal owners In addition, we have hired a staff team of which I am very proud. They are committed to organized veterinary medicine and member needs. By embracing changes and challenges, they are striving to help members navigate new opportunities as a way of making success possible for everyone in the WVMA. Thanks for five dynamic, great years!

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Paying For On-Call Time By Stephen A. DiTullio, DeWitt Ross Stevens S.C.

One of the more confusing areas of federal and state law regarding wage payment is whether an employer must pay for employees’ on-call time. Indeed, this is an issue that has confronted veterinary clinics as well as many other businesses throughout Wisconsin – and there is not an easy answer to this issue. The United States Supreme Court and the Department of Labor have characterized this issue as being determined by whether “an employee was engaged to wait or that he or she waited to be engaged.” If engaged to wait, it is compensable; if waiting to be engaged, it is not. Such a characterization, however, does not make the analysis of this issue much easier. The bottom line is that each employer’s on-call arrangement requires a thorough evaluation of the particular circumstances involved in order to make an assessment as to whether the on-call time is compensable. As a preliminary note, the issue of payment for on-call time is only an issue for a veterinary clinic’s hourly non-exempt employees. For your salaried exempt employees, their salary covers any on-call time assigned to them. For hourly non-exempt employees, compensability depends on the analysis of the particular circumstances of the oncall arrangement. That being said, there are two aspects of on-call time that need to be evaluated – the time when the employee is actually called to work during an on-call shift, and the time when the employee is waiting while on-call. It is the latter issue that is more complex to analyze. In regard to the easier aspect of the analysis of on-call time, the hourly non-exempt employee must be paid at least the minimum wage for the time in which he or she is working when called in during an on-call shift – although most employers pay the employee at his or her regular hourly rate. As such, the time that the employee is called to work is clearly compensable. In regard to the more difficult issue of the waiting time during on-call shifts, the test regarding whether such on-call time is compensable is set forth in the federal and state regulations. One of the key issues to consider is whether the employees are required to remain on the employer’s premises or so close to the premises that the employees cannot use the time effectively for their own purposes. Additionally, courts regularly examine the facts of each case to determine whether the waiting time is primarily for the benefit of the employer. These cases have recognized that employers may place restrictions on employees who are on call without the waiting time becoming compensable. However, if an employer’s restrictions are so severe that they significantly limit the employee’s ability to use the waiting time, then the waiting time will be compensable. Again, that determination

cannot be made by application of a simple formula. Rather, it requires more intense scrutiny as to the particular circumstances of the employment on-call arrangement. A list of some of the factors considered by Courts, include but are not limited to: 1. Is there an on-premises living requirement? If yes, more likely to be compensable. 2. Whether there are excessive geographical restrictions on employee movements – for example, an employee is not allowed to be more than five or ten miles away from the clinic while on-call. If so, more likely to be compensable. 3. The frequency of calls – the more calls, the more likely the waiting time is compensable; the less calls, the less likely it is compensable. 4. The employee must respond to a call within a fixed time limit. The smaller the amount of response time, the more likely it is compensable. 5. Whether an employee can easily trade on-call responsibilities. 6. Whether the employee must show up in a uniform or some type of specific appearance requirements. 7. The types of personal activities that the employee was able to engage in during the on-call time. 8. Whether the employee was required to check-in regularly. 9. Whether the employee could use a pager or carry a mobile device that eases restrictions. 10. Is the employer in a rural or urban setting – as urban settings typically require more time to cover short distances, a ten minute response time in an urban setting would be much more limiting on an employee as compared to a ten minute response time in a rural setting. None of these factors will decide this issue on its own. And there could be other factors to consider as well. However, if your clinic requires on-call work for its hourly non-exempt employees, it must review these and other factors to determine whether or not the waiting time is compensable. If it is, the employee must be paid at least minimum wage during this on-call waiting time. As this area of the law is very fact specific and can be confusing, if you are not sure about the compensability issue, it should be discussed with your legal counsel.

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AVMA Offers New Member Service - Website Widgets The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has launched a new benefit for its members, a series of informative widgets—free website content—that can be easily incorporated into clinic websites to help promote the practice. “AVMA has many members in clinical practice who are small to mid-sized business owners. In fact, most of the Association’s leaders are business owners themselves, so we understand the challenge of offering website content that will be beneficial to our clients and help promote our practices. Keeping a practice website fresh with useful information and contemporary graphics is a task that many of us simply don’t have the time or staff to do properly,” explains Dr. Douglas G. Aspros, president of the AVMA. “That’s why the AVMA is now offering members timely, free website content, through widgets, on important subjects like dog bite prevention. The widgets can be easily added to a practice website, making for a more informative and interesting visitor experience and a more effective communication tool for the practice.” The widgets are easily placed on a website and free of charge. The number and type of widgets available at any given time will vary, as some will relate to annual observances, such as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The widgets are very simple to use: just follow

the simple instructions to copy and paste it into your website in the location where you would like the widget to appear. Once done, the information and design services of the AVMA will appear on your website as seamlessly as if you’d produced the content in-house. The list of widgets available to member websites will change throughout the year, and they’ll be promoted on the AVMA blog, AVMA@Work. Widgets currently available to members are: • Dog Bite Prevention—Educate clients and the public about dog bite prevention with the AVMA’s embeddable infographic on the subject, Dog Bites by the Numbers. • Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act—Help clients understand why veterinarians need to use controlled substances beyond their places of business. This great infographic speaks directly to the public in language – and pictures – that really resonate with them. • MyVeterinarian.com—This veterinary clinic locator widget can help clients find a veterinarian when they travel with their pets. For more information about the AVMA’s widgets or to put one on your website, please visit www.avma.org/widgets.

WVMA Award Nomination Form Nominations Due July 31

WVMA award nominations for Veterinarian of the Year, Friend of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partnership Award are due July 31. Awards will be presented during the annual meeting at the WVMA Convention on October 11. Nominee name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Your contact information Name of person nominating_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________ Nominating for: o Veterinarian of the Year

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Please return nomination form and at least one letter of support to the WVMA office by July 31. Additional letters of support are encouraged, but not necessary. Send materials to: WVMA Awards – 2801 Crossroads Dr., Suite 1200, Madison, WI 53718 If you have questions, call the WVMA at (888) 254-5202 or 257-3665 in Madison, or e-mail the WVMA at wvma@wvma.org. Award Descriptions

Veterinarian of the Year – This award is given to annually to a WVMA member who made major contributions toward the advancement of the veterinary medical profession. Friend of Veterinary Medicine – This award is given to a non-veterinarian who has demonstrated outstanding support for veterinary medicine or organized veterinary medicine in Wisconsin Corporate Partnership – This award is given to a business which has demonstrated outstanding support for veterinary medicine and organized veterinary medicine.

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World Dairy Expo: 2013 Updates Dear WVMA Member: With so many changes going into effect in 2013, we wanted to give you an update on requirements for sending cattle to the 2013 World Dairy Expo (WDE). The main development is we have changed the cattle health check-in process for 2013. In accordance with the USDA Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule and to strengthen biosecurity at the event, we are now requiring cattle to have a WDE-approved ID ear tag at the time the animal arrives at the WDE grounds. Three of the four WDE-accepted health check-in identification methods allow for electronic scanning, which greatly improves the efficiency of the check-in process. All cattle, including those from Wisconsin, must meet the same WDE identification standard. Effective in 2013, the following 15-digit forms of official individual identification will be accepted at the World Dairy Expo: • USDA 840 tag, either RFID or visual (for example, 840 003007863940) • A Canadian 124 AIN RFID tag (for example, 124 00299999999) • A manufacturer-coded tamper-evident RFID tag that begins with 980, 982, or 985* *Manufacturer-coded RFID tags will be discontinued by the USDA starting in 2015, but tags applied before March 11, 2015 will be recognized for the life of the animal. Other forms of identification which were accepted in the past will no longer be allowed to serve as official ID at the WDE health check-in. These forms include USDA National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) metal ear tags, American ID tags, tattoos, and registration numbers. Animals may have those forms of ID in addition to the official IDs listed in the bullet points above. We have notified exhibitors of this ID change, and we encourage you to work with your clients as they prepare for this year’s event. Helpful information can be found on our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, www.worlddairyexpo.com/pages/Animal-ID.php. Here are the Top 5 practices we have recommended to your clients to help them be in compliance with our health check-in identification standard: 1. Tag all show and sale animals likely to attend World Dairy Expo with a WDE-accepted 15-digit form of ID. 2. When making entries, you will be prompted to provide a WDE-accepted form of ID. Be prepared to include this 15-digit number for each animal. 3. Have your veterinarian record each animal’s 15-digit number on the ICVI/CVI you plan to bring to World Dairy Expo. The animals must be examined and CVIs issued no more than 30 days before the animals arrive at the World Dairy Expo grounds. 4. Make sure the 15-digit number recorded on the ICVI/CVI matches the number in the animal’s ear. 5. Make sure the ICVI/CVI travels with the cattle to World Dairy Expo. Cattle will not be allowed to offload without a complete and accurate ICVI/CVI. When you are completing the ICVI/CVI for your clients, please record each animal using the official form of ID listed in the bullet points above. Make sure this number is listed first. In addition, be sure to include any other forms of ID on the animal on the ICVI/CVI. If it is convenient for you and your client to include registration numbers to track the animals, please feel free to include them on the ICVI/CVI in addition to all other forms of ID.

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WVMA Sponsors State FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency

On June 11, WVMA Marketing and Development Manager, Sarah Young, presented Reba McClone of Bonduel, with the State FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award at the 84th Annual State FFA Convention in Madison. This award recognizes the student who best demonstrates an understanding of veterinary practices and animal health care in Wisconsin. McClone began her proficiency by working at Village Veterinary Clinic in Bonduel, as an assistant. Overtime she worked her way up from cleaning kennels and filing paperwork to preparing exam rooms and handling pets during appointments. Eventually she was able to shadow and help in the surgery room and with x-rays. McClone mainly worked with small animals, but was able to gain large animal experience from ride alongs to a local elk farm. Currently, McClone attends the UW-Madison where she majors in animal science and dairy science with a pre-vet emphasis. McClone hopes to be accepted in veterinary school and to return to her hometown as a large animal veterinarian. The top six state finalists in the veterinary science proficiency area received monetary awards made possible by sponsorship from the WVMA. McClone has yet to find out if she will be selected as one of four national finalists. If selected, she will compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. in October. The four national finalists will each receive a plaque and scholarship thanks to sponsorship by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

>> 2013 WVMA Convention: Thursday Preview (Continued from page 1) Idiopathic/Interstitial Cystitis in Cats (FIC) – Diagnosis and Management Part 1 Idiopathic cystitis is the most common lower urinary tract disease resulting in owners of cats seeking attention for inappropriate urinations and urgent voiding (stranguria, hematuria, dysuria, pollakiria). “Pandora Syndrome” has been recently named to describe the overarching systemic nature of this disorder. Differential diagnosis and their likelihood of occurrence will be shown. A method for diagnosis that is both inclusionary and exclusionary will be developed so the practitioner will feel confident in establishing a diagnosis of idiopathic cystitis. Similarities of idiopathic cystitis to interstitial cystitis will be drawn. The first line of treatment using diet and litter box management will be discussed. Idiopathic/Interstitial Cystitis in Cats (FIC) – Further Management Part 2 This session will feature treatments of cats with FIC that fail initial treatment. A method for further management with increasing water turnover, stress reduction, environmental enrichment and drugs (amitriptyline, analgesia, Feliway) will be developed. The concept that drug therapy is not usually needed when multi-modal environmental modification is successfully implemented will be emphasized. Case examples will be used to illustrate diagnosis and treatment of cats with recurrent lower urinary tract signs. Treatment of Routine and Recurrent Urinary Infections (UTI) Methods to accurately identify dogs with bacterial infections will be discussed, as well as the protective mechanisms that normally prevent this from happening in healthy animals. The pivotal role of quantitative urine culture in accurate diagnosis will be reviewed. The selection of antibiotics optimal for the urinary tract will be illustrated and the potential reasons for the apparent ineffectiveness discussed. A new protocol using high-dose hort-duration (HDSSD) enrofloxacin will be introduced as an alternative to standard treatment protocols in dogs with routine UTI. The importance of differentiating persistent, relapsing and reinfections will be emphasized. A systematic method of evaluation that allows predisposing factors (anatomic, metabolic or functional) to initiate or perpetuate urinary infection will be developed. Fixing Urinary Incontinence in Dogs – What Are Your Options Primary sphincter mechanism incompetence (PSMI) is the most common and important cause of urinary incontinence in female dogs. Medical options for the treatment of PSMI will be compared between estrogens (diethylstillbesterol, conjugated estrogens, estriol), alpha adrenergics (phenylpropanolamine, ephedrine) and anticholinergics. Injectioning bulking compounds through the cystoscope will be detailed as an option for dogs that fail medical treatment. The use of the urethral hydraulic

occlude as a new treatment option will be presented as will updates on the definitive diagnosis, staging and management of ectopic ureters. Small Animal Track 2

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The Madison Veterinary Specialists (MVS) team is dedicated to delivering the highest level of specialized veterinary care in a compassionate setting. We are committed to providing a personal, caring environment that acknowledges the dignity of every pet, addresses the individual needs of each client and reinforces the human-animal bond.

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Dustin Devine, DVM, MS, DACVS Dr. Dustin Devine graduated from Oklahoma State University Veterinary College in 2002. He completed an internship at Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Fla. Afterwards, he DEVINE returned to Oklahoma State University (OSU) to complete a surgery residency while earning a MS degree. Previously, Dr. Devine held the appointment of assistant professor of equine surgery for OSU. Currently he is a staff surgeon at Littleton Equine Medical Center in Colorado. Field First Aid for Musculoskeletal Injury of the Horse Techniques to stabilize and triage fractures and luxations in the field will be discussed, including initial wound care, external coaptation and transport of the injured patient. Wound Management and Infection Control Techniques to provide management of infection control and therapy of wounds affecting cutaneous and deeper structures. Techniques will include regional limb perfusion. Pathognomic Lameness Conditions Lameness conditions of the horse that have characteristic gaits will be presented and therapies discussed.

Useful Peripheral Nerve Blocks Peripheral nerve blocks for lameness diagnostic, ophthalmic and dental procedures will be presented. Skeletal Diagnostic Sample Collections Sample collection for accurate diagnosis of conditions affecting the respiratory, abdominal, bone marrow, liver, etc. will be presented. Large Animal Track 2

Paul Fricke, Ph.D. Dr. Paul Fricke’s research aims to understand the biology underlying reproductive problems facing dairy cattle that limit their productivity. The goal of Dr. Fricke’s extension program FRICKE is to improve reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle by applying knowledge gained through scientific research to improve management and assess reproductive technologies. Currently, Dr. Fricke is a professor of dairy science and extension specialist in dairy cattle reproduction and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Update on Reproductive Research in Dairy Cattle (Five part session) This session will discuss the latest research on synchronization and resynchronization strategies for lactating dairy cows and dairy heifers, in addition the session will discuss research assessing new reproductive technologies including accelerometer systems for detection of estrus activity and new methods for non-pregnancy diagnosis.

Skeletal Field Surgical Conditions and Anesthesia Conditions that are amendable to field surgery will be presented. Useful protocols for field anesthesia will be discussed as well.

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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 The Bluffs Pet Clinic is looking for an experienced FT/ PT veterinarian. We are an AAHA accredited, SA clinic in Red Wing, MN. Interest in acupuncture/eastern medicine a plus. Open 8a-8p M-F. Share evening & Sat shifts. Contact dcookvet@gmail.com if interested. We are offering a PT SA position to an independent and self-motivated individual. We are flexible on the days and hours. SA medical experience is necessary. Located in Amery Wisconsin. Send resumes to vetjjb@amerytel. net or Northwest Wisconsin Veterinary, 949 State Road 46, Amery WI 54001. Doctors Foster and Smith, a leading catalog and Internet site (www.DrsFosterSmith.com) for pet supplies, seeks FT veterinarians. Duties include pet owner consultation, product development, and development of educational materials for pet owners and company staff. Knowledge of and interest in nutrition and exotics a plus. Enjoy the Wisconsin Northwoods - recreation, good schools, regular work week with no emergency duty. Excellent benefit package including health insurance and 401k.

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Salary commensurate with experience and expertise. Send resume to: Doctors Foster and Smith, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 100, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or to: HR@DrsFosterSmith.com. Beat Job Burn Out. PT associate needed to join our 1.5 doctor practice in Black River Falls. No weekends or oncall. Experienced support staff. Luxury boarding facility adjacent. Email cpcbrf@gmail.com. Countryside Animal Clinic is seeking a DVM with 2+ years of clinical experience to cover a temporary leave. May lead to PT or FT position. Successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of a busy hands-on practice, have excellent communication skills, and provide exceptional care. Compensation package includes paid health and dental insurance, Simple IRA, paid CE and vacation. Contact: countrysideanimalclinic@netwurx.net. Veterinary clinic in southeastern area of Wisconsin is seeking an EXPERIENCED vet for Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturday a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with additional fill in days available at a full service well established satellite clinic. We provide exceptional care in a friendly team based environment. Preventative care, client education, dental care, and surgery are a strong focus. Enjoy practicing high quality medicine in a rural setting, yet close to big city activities. Please send resume to Muskego Animal Hospital, S80 W19055 Janesville Rd., Muskego, WI 53150, or email to musanhosp@hotmail. com. Attn: Dr. J. Hardekopf. Our small, progressive veterinary practice is seeking an experienced PT/FT associate veterinarian. We are looking for confident individuals with strong leadership, communication and diagnostic skills, who are comfortable practicing independently. Candidates must practice progressive medicine and possess strong surgical skills. Our facility boasts a highly experienced technical staff, digital radiology and ultrasound, fully integrated paperless computer system, surgical suite, as well as access to a board certified surgeon and internist, and more. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please email resumes to our Hospital Administrator at: isaiahng@ahosm.com The Animal House Pet Clinic seeks SA veterinarian. Join this award-winning, established and vibrant full-service practice. Candidates must be able to practice independently, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working in a team environment. Strong surgical skills/experience

preferred. Flexible work schedule. No on-call. Saturday rotation required. Compensation and full benefit package (Medical/Dental/401K) commensurate with experience and employment commitment. The right candidate will find a highly supportive environment with the ability to grow. Contact Patrick Warpinski, 3171 Voyager Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 465-4629, or drpat@animalhousepetclinic. com. For more info: www.animalhousegreenbay.com. FT, experienced, veterinarian needed for well equipped, well-staffed SA clinic in Northwest suburb of Milwaukee. Must be compassionate to patients, staff and colleagues. Must also be competent in soft tissue surgery and dentistry. Please send cover letter and resume to Blind Box 13SA02, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. Emergency Veterinarian needed for our fully equipped, 10,000 sq. ft. emergency/critical care and specialty hospital in Milwaukee. We have Critical Care specialists, a boarded surgeon, board certified internal medicine specialist, board certified dentist, behaviorist, rehabilitation therapy and an excellent technical and support staff that provides the highest quality care to our patients, pet owners, and referring vets. The ideal candidate will be emergency trained, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a stimulating and challenging environment. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Email your resume to Marla Lichtenberger, marlavet@aol.com or call (414) 543-7387 for more information. FT veterinarian needed at Advanced Veterinary Care Clinic. Please send your resume to 8052 North 76 St., Milwaukee, WI, 53223 or e-mail to advancedvet@gmail.com. Phone: (414) 365-5200. Hospital seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, compassionate, client-oriented associate to join our fivedoctor, progressive, highly trained staff. Duties would include both general and referral work. Ultrasound experience preferred. In addition to routine services, our 12,000 sq. ft. hospital acts as a regional referral center, receiving medical and surgical cases from over 150 area veterinarians. If you are committed to practice quality medicine and surgery in a full service animal center with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and have a strong desire to become a member of a team, we may have the position for you! Unlimited potential for the right person. General practitioners are encouraged to apply. Send resume to: Chanda Holschbach, 121 Packerland Dr., Green Bay, WI 54303, or chanda@packvet.com.

4 DVM 100% SA clinic, committed to the highest level of medicine and client satisfaction, seeks a FT veterinarian for long term starting in July. Located in pleasant suburbs at the Racine/Kenosha border. Very pleasant working atmosphere. Good clientele. Computerized and ample equipment, e.g. in house lab, pulse oximetry, EKG, Doppler blood pressure, piped gas etc. No on-call. Work 3 or 4 days mid-week from 8–5 or 9–6 and every third Saturday until 1pm. Appointment lengths determined by each individual veterinarian. Must be surgically competent. Specialization encouraged. Experienced and capable vets are available for mentoring. Salary is production based. Expect to earn approximately 70110k, depending on work load, if FT. $900-1,200 annual CE/dues allowance, at least 3 weeks annual vacation/ sick leave, pension, medical insurance reimbursement, group dental insurance, PLIT, DEA license and license to practice provided. Complete clinical freedom. Not a high volume/high pressure/high stress clinic, we just charge properly for what we do, and believe that associates that practice high quality medicine should be well compensated, deserve a good quality of life and should be supported in their clinical advancement. Please contact Dr. Warren Allfrey, warrenallfrey@yahoo.com for more information. www.racinevethospital.com. Associate wanted for a well-established, growing AAHA accredited SA practice in beautiful central Wisconsin. Experience preferred, but new graduates encouraged to apply. Smaller city atmosphere with university town less than 30 minutes away. Year-round recreation and affordable housing costs enable us to offer you a great place to work, play and raise a family. Competitive salary, great benefits, no on-call. Contact Dr. Krause: amsc3@wctc.net. Hales Corners Veterinary Clinic, located in metro Milwaukee area is looking for a FT/PT veterinarian. We offer competitive salary and good benefits. Please send resume to Dr. Dhillon at dhillondvm@gmail.com. Associate position FT/PT. Prefer experience in conventional veterinary medicine, surgery, diagnostics and dentistry with a background in or have an interest to learn alternative therapies. Our professional staff strives to care for companion animals in the most thorough and compassionate manner. We emphasize preventive medicine and client education. Please submit resume to careanimalclinic@gmail.com. Well-establish, SA veterinary practice in western Wisconsin, is looking for a FT/PT veterinarian. We strive to provide

high quality medical and surgical care for our patients and their families. We offer digital x-ray, Idexx in-house laboratory, chiropractic, acupuncture, and excellent support staff. Potential for future buy-in for right candidate. Competitive salary and benefits. If you are interested in becoming part of our friendly, hardworking team send email to vethospital10@yahoo.com. Long established 24/7 emergency and critical care center in Madison, WI is seeking emergency doctors for FT/PT positions. The clinic is very well equipped including full in-house laboratory, DR digital radiography, ultrasound and scoping equipment. Our doctors are well supported by a long standing, experienced staff. The emergency doctors also work closely with board certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine and ophthalmology. We offer a competitive remuneration package including health insurance and retirement plan. Work schedule is negotiable, but typically 12-14 shifts per month. Contact Susan Abel at Exceptional Care for Animals: (608) 274-7772 or forward CV and cover letter to susana@ecamadison.com. Are you a motivated and self-initiating veterinarian with a special interest in feline medicine? Are you interested in a position that promotes free thinking and personal growth? We are looking for the right veterinarian to manage our fast growing feline population and contribute to their well-being and longevity. We believe in respecting each other and in working together as a team with one message--outstanding service and client experience. If you are the right veterinarian, we invite you to come build your career with us in beautiful Neenah, WI. And yes, we also cater to the canine population in our community. Please call us at (920) 725-8522 and ask for Dr. Pat Mahoney. You will love this opportunity to grow in your career!!

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Mixed Animal Seeking FT veterinarian for our 4.5 doctor MA practice in central WI. Our focus is quality medicine and surgery in a relaxed work environment. The emphasis of this position would be dairy and SA and some equine. Interest in dairy reproductive ultrasound is desirable. Shared on-call. Prefer experience, but recent graduates encouraged to apply. Send resume to Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Service, 1605 Bovine Lane, Wausau, WI 54401, fax (715) 6759405, email wvvs@dwave.net, or phone (715) 675-9402. FT Veterinarian in MA practice in Northeast Iowa. 50% of the farm calls are dairy. Contact (563) 875-8083 and visit us at our website, www.animalhealthclinic.biz.

Relief 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) 6179408 or (608) 429-9408.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, team oriented FT veterinarian to join two other doctors at our AAHA hospital. Our Hospital received AAHA’s “Commitment to Excellence Award” for 25 years of accreditation in 2012. Our hospital is well equipped with Digital X-ray, Vetscopes, Lasers, endoscopy, etc. We also have a FT trainer who holds a variety of classes as well as dealing with socialization problems, fear biting etc. We are a pet’s best friend with dog daycare and exceptional boarding and grooming facilities. Come and see our facility and take a look into the future of pet wellness. Join our team and become part of something special! Contact Dr. Joseph Kelley, at SPSAH, E11340

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. 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. Do you need a Saturday off? Past SA hospital owner and current veterinary license holder, would like to work a few days a month! SW Milwaukee area. E-mail: ulbrichtkathy@yahoo.com. Providing you with reliable veterinary relief service has been my business for the past 13 years. I’m proficient with medicine cases, soft tissue surgeries and have great client communication skills. Leave message Dr. Barb Korte, (608) 269-3357, email: beachcomber1957@gmail.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. AAHA veterinarian with 20+ years experience available for relief work in NW WI. Excellent diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills, Contact: David Wiltrout, DVM, (715) 462-9475, or email: dvmweepaws@aol.com.

SA relief Veternarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. garysthevet@aol.com email. Experienced SA relief veterinarian available for work in eastern/central Wisconsin. Please contact Karla Dietrich, DVM at kjddvm83@gmail.com, (920) 210-5991. 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 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 relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com. Dependable, 20+ years experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com. A, 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, (920) 988-4431, doctor. gibbs@gmail.com. Experience in GP and Emergency, confident in medicine and surgery. Would love to provide quality medicine to your clients in your absence. Willing to travel and can provide references. (541) 602-3966, ehrose33@aol.com.

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SA veterinarian for relief work. Reliable - Compassionate -Thorough - Adaptable. Experienced and accredited. Goal: permanent member of progressive practice with emphasis on client education. Angela Patchett, ampatchett@dr.com, or (920) 960-2461. 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 clinician/diagnostician available for relief work in the Fox Valley/East Central area. Excel at adaptability and client communication/education.

Melissa L. Knoll, DVM, email: mknolldr@gmail.com or (920) 896-0034. 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) 7957100, lavajava@aol.com.

Position Wanted 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.

Tech/Staff Wales Animal Clinic is seeking FT experienced CVT to join our team. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Applicant needs strong technical skills, be able to assist in surgery, perform routine lab work, assist with radiology and anesthesia. Work a four day work week and no weekends. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. If interested, send resume to Wales Animal Clinic, 219 Summit Avenue, Wales, WI 53183; or email humanresources@walesanimalclinic.com. Franksville Veterinary Clinic, a cat and dog only veterinary clinic, is in search of an experienced CVT. Located in the small community of Franksville, we practice high quality medicine. Join our multi-doctor, multi-CVT family. Now part of Prairie Side Veterinary Hospital, we are growing at a rapid pace. Please send resumes via e-mail to info@prairiesidevet.com or via fax, Attn: Beth at (262) 886-5027. Progressive, active SA hospital has an opening for a FT Client Service Representative. The qualified applicant must possess excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal skills, experience with multi-line phone systems, basic computer knowledge, the ability to multitask, and have a genuine love for people and their pets. Previous experience in a veterinary clinic or in animal handling is preferred. This position requires lifting, stairs, and some pet clean up. Work schedule includes some evenings and Saturday hours. Please send a resume to: Client Service Representative, Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital, 4616 Commerce Valley Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is looking for experienced technicians, customer service representatives and assistants that are dedicated to veterinary medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a team that provides the highest quality in SA medical care. Technical development and full use of your skills will be strongly encouraged. Interested candidates please apply online: http:// lakeshoreanimalhospital.com/jobApp.php. Attach your resume to the application. PT/FT Experienced technician . Must be reliable, selfmotivated, team worker and get along well with others. Available immediately. Located in the Hartland area. Email resume to mertonvet@wi.rr.com, or preferred; stop in a N68 W29626 Sussex Rd., Hartland, WI. Phone: (262) 838-1280. Do you want to be allowed to use your technical skills to your fullest potential? Our CVT’s are responsible for client education, laboratory procedures, x-ray & ultrasound assistance, surgical monitoring & emergency triage. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be team oriented and enjoy a fast paced environment. Hours include some evenings and a weekend on call rotation. Send resume to Lodi Veterinary Care, Attn: Camille at csimonson@lodivet.com.

Practice For Sale 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-Ski-Kayak. Work where you play! $550,000. Respond to Blind Box 13PFS04, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. 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 13PFS03, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. East-Central Wisconsin. Solo, 95% SA practice. Clinic, attached house on 1.9 acres along state highway. Loyal client base. Owner to retire. Serious inquiries to Blind Box 13PFS02, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. NEW- MA practice grossing $840K in far northern WI. Digital radiology, digital dental, surgical and therapy lasers. Large state of the art building. Practice and RE only $850K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

SA practice for sale in Wausau area. Revenue $950,000/ year. Hospital is beautiful and nicely equipped. Excellent cash flow! Buy practice and RE for $805,000. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. East-Central Wisconsin. Solo, 95% SA practice. Clinic, attached house on 1.9 acres along state highway. Loyal client base. Owner to retire. Serious inquiries to Blind Box 13PFS02, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. When buying or selling a veterinary practice, count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display ad this issue. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA practice for sale in central WI on northern border. Gross $1M and very well equipped. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Must sell. NE Wisconsin SA practice with attached home. Practice valuation at $458,000 plus real estate. $400,000 buys everything. Owner compensation >$350,000 annual. Pay yourself well and pay off hospital quickly. Respond to Blind Box 13PFS07, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr. Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.

The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, S.C. is an AAHA accredited practice looking for knowledgeable and clientoriented; FT/PT CVT’s to join our progressive, professional team. Interested candidates should submit a resume to the Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, S.C. N143 W6475 Pioneer Rd., Cedarburg, WI, 53012.

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Small town, high tech, family owned, AAHA accredited SA clinic needs FT (35-40hr) experienced assistant. Must be reliable, self-motivated, hard-working and a team player. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume with letter of interest to (847) 731-7933.

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