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From the President New Graduates for Hire!

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From the Executive Director Did You Get Them?

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Legal Briefs Hiring Minors to Work at the Clinic: What is Required and What is Prohibited?

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Congratulations to WVMA Member, Dr. Steve Honzelka!

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WVMA Award Nominations Due July 1

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In The News Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Announces First Food Armor™ Accredited Veterinarian and Certified Farm

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WVMA 100th Annual Convention Thursday Preview Small Animal Track 1

Clark Atkins, DVM, DACVIM Dr. Clarke Atkins, the Jane Lewis Seaks Distinguished Professor of Companion Animal Medicine (Emeritus) at North Carolina State University and 2004 Norden Outstanding Teacher Award Winner, is board-certified by the ACVIM (Medicine & Cardiology). His research involves canine and feline heartworm disease and treatment of cardiovascular disease in dogs, cats, and horses. He has over 150 publications and has provided well over 1,000 hours of continuing education in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Dr. Atkins continues to be active speaking and carrying out clinically-oriented research in retirement.

Just the High Points – Diagnosis and Treatment in 50 Minutes Cardiovascular Physical Examination – What’s Practical and Important?

The examination of dogs and cats, including the discovery and interpretation of murmurs, transient heart sounds, and physical examination of mucous membrane color, pulse description and how findings can be translated into diagnoses, prognoses, and treatments. If time allows, case vignettes demonstrating the use of physical findings, particularly in emergency cases will be discussed.

An Overview of ACVIM Consensus Statement on Mitral Insufficiency – What it Means to You The 2009 ACVIM Consensus statement on MR is presented with emphasis on what the experts advise (and what they do) in patients that are asymptomatic through those in acute heart failure. >>> Continued on Page 6

FROM THE PRESIDENT

New Graduates for Hire!

Dr. Jane Clark

I just attended my younger son’s college graduation ceremony this past weekend and we discussed how to get his foot in the door as a new graduate. He was lamenting that all of the jobs in his field required a minimum of one year of experience. How was he to get this experience if no one would hire him without it? So this month’s column will discuss the benefits of hiring a new graduate for your business.

set in their ways, creating stress and anxiety for hospital staff. They are fresh and young and eager to learn how you do things in your practice.

New graduates have board certified contacts they know and can access for help when you are uncertain of what to do.

Most new graduates are young, flexible and adaptable to quickly changing work schedules, like the emergency that comes in at closing time, or on the weekend. They are generally healthy so time off for illness is minimal. They may not have children yet, so they don’t need to leave early to see that soccer game or pick them up from daycare.

New graduates bring high energy and endless enthusiasm to the work environment. Things that you may have seen hundreds of times are all new and interesting to new graduates. They bounce around your practice full of wonder and awe at all the wonderful and strange things they New graduates have experienced teamwork in college for years so they are seeing. It reminds us older veterinarians of why we went into this profession in the first place. This exuberance is not lost on our clients and are well schooled in the need for a functional motivated team, where all members are valued regardless of the specific job they perform. They is refreshing to staff. are master multitaskers that can be working on several different cases New graduates have just come from an academic environment. They at once, and thrive on it. They ask a lot of “why questions” which forces have been learning new material in college for the past eight years or you to take another look at the way you do things, often improving them so. Because this is all they have known, they continue to learn in your practice in an efficient and motivated manner. They know they are “raw” in the process.

Lastly, new graduates are often willing to work for less money than more experienced hires. I hesitate to add this one because I am well New graduates are comfortable with technology. They are social media aware of the huge debt load new veterinarians have accumulated and experts and can help market your practice to a diverse set of potential how starting salaries are often unable to provide the level of income new clients. Want to get a new piece of equipment but are afraid of the learning curve necessary to be able to use it? Task the new graduate with necessary to make loan payments and still pay living expenses. Even so, I this assignment. They would love to prove their worth. Can’t figure out your would still expect a new graduate to be offered less money than one with more experience. cell phone, iPad, or how to find information online? Ask a new graduate.

So take a chance and hire a new graduate. You won’t be sorry and some Consider new graduates a blank canvas that you can mold into the type of that eagerness and enthusiasm just might rub off onto the rest of of veterinarian that fits your practice well. They don’t come with prior baggage or bad habits that you dislike in your own practice. They aren’t your practice! n and need to gain experience but they have the tools to do this quickly.

2015 WVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD President

Jane Clark, DVM

District 5

Judith Batker, DVM

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

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John T. Been, DVM

District 6

Alan Holter, DVM

Past President

Chris Booth, DVM

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Kimberly Kratt, DVM

District 1

Katrina Geitner, DVM

District 8 Michael Wolf, DVM

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Chris Keim, DVM

District 9

Gary Johnson, DVM

District 3

Trisha Fasse-Neerhof, DVM

Student Rep.

Brandon Scharping

District 4

James Ziegler, DVM

Interim Treasurer John T. Been, DVM AVMA Delegate Ann Sherwood Zieser, DVM Dean, UW-SVM Mark Markel, DVM, PhD State Veterinarian Paul McGraw, DVM WVDL Director Philip Bochsler, DVM,

PhD, DACVP Student Rep. Holly Hovanec

Executive Director Kim Brown Pokorny Executive Assistant Torrie Kennedy Communications and Project Specialist Bailey Quam Development and Marketing Specialist Jeremy Panizza Food Armor™ Katie Mrdutt, DVM Outreach Specialist

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WVMA VOICE

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Furthermore, the WVMA is a partner at the table on many issues and topics pertaining to veterinary medicine. Our partners look to us to help communicate information to the veterinary medical community. We look to get information into your hands, before you hear about it on social media, through a client or on TV. We are selective on what we send via email. We understand everyone’s email boxes are overflowing with information. Furthermore, we will only send factual information out. We will not send out assumptions, rumored information or emotionally charged information. We take our communications with our members very seriously.

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LEGAL BRIEFS

Hiring Minors to Work at the Clinic: What is Required and What is Prohibited?

Gregory E. Scallon, DeWitt Ross & Stevens, s.c.

As we head into summer, you may be planning to hire some high school students to help out at the clinic. Or, perhaps you have students who also work part-time during the school year. If your practice hires minors (defined as someone under age 18) any time of the year, be aware that specific federal and Wisconsin regulations limit the type of work that minors can perform and the hours which they can work. It seems timely to review these regulations.

Please note, there are various restrictions on the types of tasks minors of different ages can perform. This discussion addresses only those which seem most likely applicable to a veterinary medicine practice.

You should seek additional guidance for your unique circumstances.

Almost everyone loves animals. You may have a situation where a minor simply likes to “hang-out” at the clinic with the animals, and during this time the minor helps to care for the animals. Neither you nor the minor may consider this a “job”. However, as a general rule, a minor cannot be considered a “volunteer” for a “for profit” business. If the minor is performing productive labor, the minor must be considered an “employee” and must be compensated for the services provided, and the employer must comply with all of the applicable child labor laws.

The situation is different for a “non-profit”, such as a humane shelter, where the minor may provide voluntary, uncompensated services.

As an employer, you are required to have a work permit on file for a minor before allowing the minor to work in the practice. Among the requirements to obtain a work permit is a letter from the employer, on the employer’s letterhead, stating the intent to hire the minor and describing the job duties and hours of work. If the duties change, a new work permit must be obtained.

In most instances, minors must be at least 14 years of age to be employed. No minor may work during regularly scheduled school hours.

Fourteen and fifteen year olds may work no more than 3 hours on a school day, 18 hours in a school week, 8 hours on a non-school day, or 40 hours in a non-school week. No person under 16 years of age may work more than 6 days in any workweek.

Persons 17 years of age and younger may not work longer than 6 consecutive hours without a duty free 30 minute lunch break. Overtime rules are the same for minors as for adults when the minors work more than 40 hours in a week.

Work may not begin before 7:00 a.m., nor end after 7:00 p.m., except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended to 9:00 p.m.

The operation of any machinery, including a power mower or trimmer, is prohibited under age 16.

Youths 16 and 17 may perform any non-hazardous jobs, for unlimited hours.

There are restrictions under the child labor laws on the ability of minors to drive a motor vehicle in the course of the employment.

Even if otherwise allowed, you are also likely to encounter difficulty in obtaining insurance for a minor to drive a motor vehicle.

Restrictions do not apply to minors who are high school graduates or student learners employed under certain conditions.

Excluded from the restrictions applicable to minors employed by the practice are minors who are at the clinic in the role of an unpaid intern or trainee. The question of whether a person is considered an employee or an intern was discussed in a Legal Briefs article in the September, 2012, issue of the WVMA Voice. The distinctions discussed in that earlier Legal Briefs would also be applicable to determining whether a minor is an employee or an intern. A minor engaged in “job shadowing” is generally also not considered to be an employee.

Offering a minor a part-time job can be a win-win situation for both the clinic and for the youth. Knowing and following the laws governing employment of a minor will assure you don’t inadvertently subject the clinic to penalties. Exposing the next generation to the practice of veterinary medicine may instill the drive that will lead to a career in the field of veterinary medicine. n

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This presentation provides the practitioner with a widely accepted approach to the management of the most important cardiovascular disease in veterinary medicine. Controversies in the management of mitral regurgitation will be addressed; however the practitioner will be left with an agreed-upon approach to managing this important syndrome. General Audience Treating Congestion – the Use and Misuse of Diuretics and ACE-Inhibitors The possible ill effects of diuretics will be discussed against the backdrop of their utility in virtually all cases of heart failure. Alternative drugs and methods of administration will also be covered. This will be contrasted with the use of drugs which blunt the RAAS (ACE-Inhibitors and Mineralacorticoid Receptor Blockers, such as spironolactone). The benefits of each and how to use together will be emphasized. Cases will be used to supplement the lecture, as time permits.

When to Use and NOT to Use Inotropes (Pimobendan, Dobutamine and Digoxin) The use of this important drug class is controversial. The speaker will sort through the controversies and give firm recommendations for their use (or lack of) in asymptomatic and symptomatic (including emergent) canine mitral valvular disease and dilated cardiomyopathy, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats. We will also discuss its use in transitioning to employment of beta-blockers in dogs with heart failure, its use to support renal function in heart failure, and when (if) it should be used with digoxin.

Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Feline Cardiac Disease The clinically relevant pathophysiology and new methods of diagnosis of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most important heart disease of cats, are detailed. Echocardiographic pitfalls, auscultatory findings and biomarkers and genetic testing are covered. How these tests and findings are used to differentiate other common heart disease in cats provides a practical overview to this presentation.

Treatment and Prognosis of Feline Cardiac Disease Nuances of managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, recent breakthroughs, and controversies are provided. In addition, new information regarding the prevention of systemic emboli is presented.

The expected outcome and prognosis based on signs at presentation provide the practitioner with useful information with which to communicate with owners of affected cats.

Feline Hypertension: Risks, Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis The incidence, target organ risk, diagnosis, management and prognosis of feline hypertension will be discussed in an evidence-based manner. Attendees will leave with an overview of this syndrome and a logical, straightforward way to make decisions regarding the diagnosis

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Small Animal Track 2

Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP Dr. Alice Villalobos is 2005-06 President of the American Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians (AAHABV). She is a wellknown pioneer in the field of cancer care for companion animals and a founding member of the Veterinary Cancer Society. A 1972 graduate of UC Davis, she completed Dr. Gordon Theilen’s first mock residency program in oncology and has served the profession by consulting, writing and lecturing in the rapidly growing field of veterinary oncology and end of life care.

Quality of Life for Cancer Patients at the End of Life There is a clear need for our profession to organize and improve quality of life evaluations. The public is demanding more home care for their aging, ailing and terminally ill pets. The pet owning public is requesting that our profession do more to help provide end of life care services in the form of pet hospice or Pawspice. Since most geriatric animals have concurrent conditions, when the pet is burdened with cancer and its related treatment issues, quality of life is threatened.

How can our profession respond to this need? The HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale provides a guideline for pet owners and the veterinary team to maintain the patient’s quality of life to sustain an end of life relationship that nurtures the human animal bond.

Are Veterinarians Kinder to their Cancer Patients at the End of Life than Physicians?

It might be that until recently, veterinary education focused on only three stages of life: the puppy and kitten stage, the adult stage and the senior stage. This author proposes that there is a true “Fourth Stage of Life” that may occur at any age yet it might last for quite a while but has been bypassed,. That fourth stage of life, which the love and tenacity within the human-animal bond will no longer bypass, is “The End of Life Stage.” Veterinarians are regarded by society as the most trusted and truthful professionals next to the nursing profession, which started the world wide hospice movement to spare end of life patients further futile medicine which often caused adverse events that lead to complications and unnecessary suffering. What can society learn from veterinary medicine? We are qualified to help share our experience in helping animals transition peacefully and painlessly when they are dying. >>> Continued on Page 9

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Decision Making for Cancer Patients at the End of Life When pets are at the end of life (EoL), there is a need to reach out and enhance relational capacities and remove communication barriers between doctors and clients to improve decision making. Clients may experience insensitivity from reception staff on the telephone, the brisk attitude of a receptionist or an officious office manager. If they are rushed, it is impossible to think of everything they need to say. Clients often leave with unsaid details that might impact patient care. Clients often fail to receive compassion and valuable practical wisdom and personalized advice that they so desperately need to make informed decisions for their EoL pets. They often feel alone with little guidance for their problem so they ask Dr. Google, Twitter and chat rooms to help them make decisions instead of relying on their veterinarian.

Preventing Over Treatment at Veterinary Cancer Referral Centers and E Clinics Pet owners feel committed to care for their pets with loyalty at the end of life. The diagnosis of cancer, its treatment and its recurrences and relapses will become a more common clinical dilemma. We will interact with specialists and advanced technology more often in every day practice. What can generalists do to prevent the over-treatment of their patients at emergency clinics and veterinary cancer referral center? The family veterinarian is obligated to refer cancer patients for overnight care at the local emergency facility and for specialty oncology consultations. Clients will find their own way to a specialist or expert even if they are not given a direct referral by their family veterinarian.

So what can be done to prevent over-treatment at a VCRC? How can the family practice veterinarian communicate concern without appearing selfish or over protective or backward? There is no perfect path and no perfect choice. This paper offers suggestions for decision making and weighing probabilities to prevent overtreatment when the odds are contradictory.

End of Life Support with Metronomic Chemotherapy & Immunonutrition There is more interest in metronomic chemotherapy in the past several years. What is it? Metronomic chemotherapy is the use of low dose, higher frequency anticancer drugs, which may be effective in the inhibition of common malignant mechanisms and pathways such as angiogenesis, mitosis and metastasis. Metronomic chemotherapy is a viable palliative option for end of life cancer patients who have resistant, inoperable or advanced cancer. This presentation will introduce useable metronomic chemotherapy protocols that offer a kinder and gentler approach to treating cancer patients in “Pawspice” and end of life care management programs.

Aging is associated with changes inside cells such as a reduction in the numbers and function of mitochondria and the accumulation of

waste products inside the cells and the loss of immunosurveillance.

All these aging changes lead to an increase in the development of cancer in older people and animals. This presentation discusses specific agents for immunonutrition, which in combination have anti cancer, anti aging and longevity potential that often benefit senior and geriatric patients in end of life decline.

Creating an End of Life Care “Pawspice” Practice End of Life can be defined as living in the last 25 percent of life span.

Pet lovers are demanding that veterinarians step up and provide more comprehensive end of life services for their end of life pets as long as the pet is able to maintain a good quality of life (QoL). Many veterinarians don’t know about or avoid the challenges that come with end of life care. Why is that? Many veterinarians say that they are obligated to the prevention and relief of animal suffering and they feel that end of life care drags out the inevitable. They may also be uncomfortable addressing difficult discussions about of life and death. This presentation helps set up the philosophy and the basic considerations that are necessary for creating your own end of life care hospice or Pawspice practice in your clinic or house call practice.

Large Animal Track 1

Sandra Godden, DVM, BSc, DVSc Dr. Sandra Godden is a 1993 graduate of the University of Guelph. After two years in mixed practice, she completed a DVSc degree in dairy production medicine. From 1998 to present she has worked at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, student teaching, completing applied research and outreach in dairy production medicine.

Update on Colostrum Management 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.

Pasteurized Milk Feeding Systems – Capturing the Benefits and Avoiding the Pitfalls There can be significant benefits to adopting a pasteurized milk feeding system including improved calf health, growth and economics.

However, more intensive management is required in order to avoid common mistakes. This presentation will discuss these benefits as well as discuss how a veterinarian can get involved in advising producers on how to set up, manage, and monitor these systems to capture the maximum benefit.

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Pros, Cons and Best Management Practices for Group Housing and Computer Feeding of Preweaned Dairy Calves Some dairy farmers are asking their veterinarians whether they should consider adopting a computerized feeding system and/or are looking for advice on how best to manage a group housing system already in place. These systems may offer potential advantages including ease of delivering milk to the calves and reallocation of labor within the calf program. However, these systems bring several challenges including maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of the equipment, an increase in disease risk, and increased difficulty finding sick calves.

This presentation will discuss the pros, cons and best management practices for producers interested in group housing and computer feeder systems.

Sheila McGuirk, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM With a BS degree from Cornell University, Dr. Sheila McGuirk obtained her DVM degree from the University of Georgia, completed a large animal medicine internship at Ontario Veterinary College, and followed by a residency in food animal medicine and surgery. She has a MS in clinical sciences and a PhD in physiology & pharmacology from The Ohio State University. Dr. McGuirk became board certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1982. She joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, where she currently has joint appointments in the sections of large animal internal and food animal production medicine.

Theresa Ollivett, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Dr. Theresa L. Ollivett is an Assistant Professor at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.

Her research involves dairy calf nutrition, as well as respiratory and diarrheal disease. With degrees from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University and the Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Ollivett has taught courses in ruminant health management and animal health and disease.

Veterinarians Actively Engaged in Dairy Calf Health Parts 1-3 These sessions will present prioritized opportunities for veterinarians to be more engaged in dairy calf health. From personnel training, herd-based testing for enteric and respiratory pathogens, to calf management, protocol development, troubleshooting strategies, record keeping and health screening, we plan to empower veterinarians to play an active role in making the dairy calf enterprise healthy, welfare friendly and profitable.

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Large Animal Track 2

Arthur Mueller, DVM Dr. Arthur Mueller is known across the state as the hog veterinarian of Wisconsin. He has served as a great resource to a number of pork producers in providing consultations on health related questions and diagnosis’. In addition, he has served as the manager of the Heritage Swine group, providing management and veterinary services to the 7,500 sow wean-to-finish system.

Practical Swine Medicine Parts 1- 3 These sessions will review of principal diseases and procedures used in swine medicine. The emphasis will be on diagnostics, disease control, treatments, reproduction and commonly seen swine medical problems.

Jammie Verstoppen, DVM Dr. Jammie Verstoppen completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from UW-Platteville in 2004, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008. After practicing as an associate veterinarian in mixed animal practice for six years, he opened Seymour Veterinary Hospital, LLC in August 2014.

Common Poultry Diseases and Diagnostic Considerations This session will focus on identifying clinical signs, selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, and understanding the pathology of many poultry diseases that may be presented to a general practitioner willing to examine poultry. There will be four major categories; bacterial, viral, parasitic, and deficiency diseases that will be presented. Discussion will include information on disease identification and preventive management recommendations. Diagnostic options including potential laboratories for submission of samples will also be presented Common Poultry Therapeutics and Surgical Procedures for the General Practitioner This session will focus on developing a therapeutic plan for some of the most common poultry diseases presented to a general practitioner.

Information regarding on-label and extra-label use of specific drugs as well as some herbal therapies will be presented. Determining appropriate meat and egg withhold times through FARAD will also be presented. Specific surgical procedures both for obtaining diagnostic samples as well as surgical management of common poultry ailments will be included in the session.

Clinical Poultry Case Presentations This session will present specific clinical cases managed by the presenter during the past few years of general mixed animal practice.

Each case will be presented similar to the routine clinical presentation showing exam findings, diagnostic test results, and therapeutic or surgical considerations. Case outcomes will be provided and more time will be allotted for discussion of each case prior to starting the next case. Specific texts and other resources will be included in this presentation to help general practitioners become more familiar and comfortable managing poultry patients.

Small Animal Lunch Bunch

Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDC Dr. Christopher Snyder is a Diplomat of the American Veterinary Dental College and Clinical Assistant Professor and Section Head of the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating veterinary school at The Ohio State University and completing an internship in western New York, he joined the residency training program in veterinary dentistry at the University of WisconsinMadison. Dr. Snyder has authored journal articles, textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Snyder’s academic interests include: maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, oral surgery, and improving techniques for regional anesthesia.

How to Deal with Challenging Dental Complications This lunch bunch session will discuss several common challenges with dental extractions in dogs and cats. Techniques, tips and tricks for managing difficult extractions will be discussed.

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 the area veterinarian in charge in Wisconsin in November, 2012 and currently serves as Director of Service Center 3 within National Import Export Services in VS. She supervises staff in IA, IL, IN, KY,MI, MN,OH and WI.

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.

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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Look for the answer and winner in next month’s WVMA Voice!

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Congratulations to WVMA Member, Dr. Steve Honzekla Dr. Steve Honzelka, a 1999 UW-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine graduate has successfully completed the requirements for board certification in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery. He was a veterinarian and associate for ten years in the Milwaukee area working at the Lakeside Animal Hospital in Glendale. He is currently working at the Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Specialists, LLC in Glendale, Greenfield and Oshkosh. Steve Honzelka DVM, DAVDC is a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical association. Dr. Honzelka appreciates the Wisconsin veterinary community. He could not have completed his program without your case referrals.

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WVMA Award Nominations Due July 1 WVMA Award Nomination Form Nominations Due July 1

WVMA award nominations for Veterinarian of the Year, Friend of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partnership Award are due July 1.

Awards will be presented during the annual meeting at the WVMA Convention on October 9.

Nominee name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Your contact information Name of person nominating_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________ Nominating for: o Veterinarian of the Year

o Friend of Veterinary Medicine

o Corporate Partnership Award

Please return nomination form and at least one letter of support to the WVMA office by July 1. Additional letters of support are encouraged, but not necessary.

Send materials to: WVMA Awards – 4610 S. Biltmore Lane, Suite 107, 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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IN THE NEWS

Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Announces First Food Armor™ Accredited Veterinarian and Certified Farm The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) has announced Dr. Glen Johnson, Reedsburg, as the first veterinarian to achieve Food Armor™ Accredited Veterinarian status.

To achieve this status, Dr. Johnson went through over 15 hours of continuing education on food safety and proper medication use through the Food Armor™ program. Once complete, he needed to pass a quiz evaluation with a 90 percent or greater pass rate.

“To maintain his accreditation status, Dr. Johnson will need to renew his Food Armor™ Accreditation every two years which includes a continuing education requirement focused on program updates and updates on food safety and proper medication use,” says Dr. Katie Mrdutt, Food Armor™ outreach specialist.

Dr. Johnson worked with Cattail Dairy, Wonewoc, to help achieve his accreditation. Cattail Dairy is the first farm to become Food Armor™ Certified.

“For a farm to earn Food Armor™ certification, they need to work with a Food Armor™ Accredited Veterinarian to implement and maintain a Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan for proper medication use on their farm which meets all of the requirements of the Food Armor™ program,” says Dr. Mrdutt.

To demonstrate the implementation of the program, the farm and their Accredited Veterinarian complete a Food Armor™ certification workbook that outlines their plan for monitoring medication use. This plan includes treatment protocols and standard operating procedures that describe how they will use medications on the farm.

“In addition, there must be a recording plan for any treatments administered, along with a plan for veterinary oversight,” says Dr. Mrdutt.

Drs. Jon Garber, Food Armor™ committee chair, Glen Johnson and Katie Mrdutt, Food Armor™ outreach specialist

To maintain Food Armor™ Certified status, farms needs to renew their certification annually, which will include a full review of the HACCP plan for proper medication use with their Food Armor™ Accredited Veterinarian. At each annual recertification, the Food Armor™ workbook is submitted to the WVMA for review and approval.

A third party verification process will be used to annually ensure the integrity of the program, states Dr. Mrdutt.

Food Armor™ is the first of program of its kind, requiring veterinarians and producer teams to work seamlessly to create a HACCP plan that is customized to the farm’s management and employee’s skills and needs.

This program identifies potential risks (hazards) and provides the know how and action plan to implement safeguards and management practices (critical control points), creating an achievable HACCP plan. n Julia Simons

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CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES 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 PT associate needed for busy, rural, SA practice, just east of Green Bay. For immediate hire. Our practice has grown enough to need another DVM. Flexible scheduling with some weekend hours.

No emergency calls! Please contact Dr. Thuecks at (920) 8452450 or drlori@4leggedfriends.net.

Our privately owned, two doctor practice is growing and expanding! Our clinic has been providing quality care to the dogs, cats and exotics in our community for over 35 years. Both PT and FT DVM applicants will be considered. You will have digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, cold laser for surgery and therapy, ultrasound and in-house blood testing at your disposal. We would love to expand our services to suit your veterinary interests! Exotics interest is encouraged but not required. Our paraprofessional staff, some of whom have been with us for 17-32 years, are extremely dedicated and supportive. Please email your resume & credentials to us at cudahyvet@gmail.com.

Are you ready to love where you work and play on the shores of Lake Michigan? Then Wolf Merrick Animal Hospital is for you. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join our highly qualified team as an Associate Veterinarian. Our AAHA certified practice is a well-established, full-service, SA veterinary hospital that focuses on “Standards of Care” and comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. To join our dynamic and compassionate team our ideal candidate will have strong proven

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communication skills, is very team orientated with at least 2 years of experience in general medicine and surgery. The Associate Veterinarian will have high quality equipment at their fingertips which includes: endoscope, ultrasound, Doppler blood pressure measurement, ocular tonometry, telemedicine, and fully equipped laboratory. We are located on the shores of Lake Michigan in beautiful Kenosha. Kenosha has a wonderful farmers market, lake shore activities and many family events.

Kenosha is also home to America’s largest municipal recreation facility. There is something for everyone! The generous benefit package includes: base salary – plus production, all licenses paid, continuing education, paid time off, plus additional benefits, relocation expense allowance potential. Candidate must have license and be eligible to practice in Wisconsin.

Sarah, a ten year veteran at Wolf Merrick states that Kenosha has a small town feel with large city benefits as it is located between Milwaukee WI and Chicago IL. She feels like she works with the most caring people in the business and with staff that goes above and beyond to ensure that the pets are treated like one of their own. Wolf Merrick definitely has that family feeling!

A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required of the successful candidate. Please visit us on the web at http://wolf-merrick.com. Send resume to wendyt@wolfmerrick.com.

VCA Companion Care Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly compassionate, F/T or P/T Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor practice in Wausau, Wisconsin. Our ideal candidate will complement our existing team with new ideas and very strong surgical skills. A candidate who does orthopedic surgeries would be a big plus! Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work a few evening hours per week, plus at least one Saturday per month. Our wellequipped facility features ultrasonic dental, digital dental radiology, radiology, full in-house blood work capabilities, and all the resources that VCA has to offer its hospitals. We would love to add laser and ultrasound if we had a clinician interested.

VCA rewards its team members with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; Continuing Education allowance; and Professional Liability Coverage. If interested in this opportunity, please e-mail resume and cover letter to Dr. Jeni Waeltz, Recruiting & Professional Relations Director, at jeni. waeltz@vca.com.

St. Anna Veterinary Clinic, SC, a MA practice located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is seeking a committed and compassionate SA associate to join our talented and caring staff. Our practice is family-oriented, placing value on time spent with family as well as client service and satisfaction.

Our clinic values personal and professional growth and this is the perfect opportunity for a person with energy and vision to create a dream practice. The position is FT but a strong PT candidate would be considered. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are negotiable. Send resume and cover letter to dairydoc9@gmail.com or contact Dr. Loren Wille at (920) 517-9898.

Are you a progressive veterinarian who craves the ability to practice evidence based medicine? Someone who efficiently leverages the team around you while effectively maintaining a high level of client communication and skills? Then we might be

your perfect fit! Animal Wellness Center of Oak Creek is a rapidly growing hospital and is looking to expand our professional team.

The facility provides not only routine preventative care but also tertiary level diagnostics and treatment with partnering board certified specialists. Technology is also leveraged with paper limited electronic medical records, brand new digital radiology and ultrasonography capabilities. Both a FT and PT position is available. Come work for a team that treats every professional as a colleague and not just an employee. Forward your resumes to isaiah.gray@oakcreekvet.com.

4 year new facility affiliated with local animal shelter is looking for a SA Veterinarian. Experience preferred, enthusiastic new graduates will be considered. We provide primary care and s/n services for shelter adoptions and private clientele. Interest in surgery, shelter medicine, dentistry desired. Great benefit package, competitive salary, bonuses. Send letters of inquiry and resumes to Dr. Bruce Setlock, Wolf Animal Hospital, wolfanimalhospital@ tds.net.

We are looking for PT/FT veterinarian to expand our SA practice.

Experience preferred but not required. Must have strong clinical, surgical, dentistry and personal skills. Newer facility, digital radiography, in-house blood CBC/chem. Located on the edge of Wisconsin Dells, we serve a growing number of local clients and vacationers at our Animal Hospital and Pet Resort. We pride ourselves in providing a friendly, caring environment for pets and their owners at all stages of life and believe that every employee makes a difference. Benefits include paid vacation, life/disability insurance and retirement plan. Send resume to info@noblehoundvet.com, fax (608) 253-7070 or 490 Bunker Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913.

Are you ready to love where you work? Kronenwetter Veterinary Care is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join our team as a FT Associate Veterinarian. Our practice has a long history of dedication to exceptional medicine, client service, and providing a quality of life for our team members. We are located in beautiful Mosinee, Wisconsin, which is on the edge of Wausau, where every out-door activity is available for your enjoyment.

We are a 4-doctor SA practice that specializes in providing high quality, compassionate and convenient care for our patients. We recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals and we see our clients and patients as extended family. Our practice provides full service care such as wellness and sick patient services, surgery, ultrasound, digital radiology, laser therapy, acupuncture, and an in-house laboratory. We are committed to providing the most advanced veterinary diagnostics and treatments in an environment of care and compassion.

We place a premium on individual care for each patient. The successful candidate has great people skills, is focused on quality care, and excels at assuring client satisfaction. The associate will practice general medicine and surgery with high quality equipment at their fingertips. Experience with Cornerstone software is ideal. We offer a generous compensation package including: • Guaranteed base salary plus potential production (ProSal) • Insurance – medical, professional liability and long term disability • Continuing Education • AVMA and WVMA dues • 401K • Vacation/Sick Time Off • Veterinary Services at a discounted rate Successful candidates must have a veterinary license, DEA registration and be eligible to practice in Wisconsin. A background check will be required of the successful candidate. You can find us on the web at www.kvcare.org. If you would like to work in our

state-of-the-heart veterinary hospital and share our philosophy, please email your resume to jdunston@vmc-inc.com or fax to (888) 651-2547.

Madison Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned specialty practice, fully integrated with an excellent 24/7 emergency care team; located in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin.

Our specialists in surgery, internal medicine, and ophthalmology are always available for consult and support of the ER. It is this collaborative approach in a smaller, friendlier workplace setting that allows for the best patient care possible. Our recently remodeled building houses all of the lab equipment and toys you may need to be successful in the ER workplace. Our generous benefits package includes base salary with production, health and dental insurance, licensures and dues, CE, uniform allowance, and employer matching retirement plan. Scheduling allows for 12-15 shifts per month and plenty of time to enjoy all that this vibrant campus town has to offer, including the Badgers! Our team approach fosters great working relationships with a network of supportive family veterinarians in the region.

This exciting opportunity is meant for an excellent communicator that is a team player and holds client / patient service to the highest of standards. Come to a place where you can make a positive impact as we continue to grow. Interested candidates may contact Jim Zoet at jzoet@mvsvets.com or call (608) 4384041. We look forward to speaking with you!

Spay Me! Clinic is non-profit, affordable veterinary clinic specializing in high-volume spay/neuter. We are seeking a PT veterinarian for our wellness and spay/neuter program. This position has the potential to expand to a FT position as our clinic continues to grow. Please send resumes and inquiries to clinicmanager@spayme.com.

WVRC, one of the largest and most diverse emergency and referral practices in Wisconsin, is seeking a FT emergency veterinarian for our Racine or Grafton locations. A split-location or PT position would also be considered for the right candidate. Our three facilities, located in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine, are equipped with modern diagnostic capabilities combined with beautiful and spacious work environments. Enhancing the facilities are a team of dynamic coworkers, including a broad range of specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Critical Care, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Anesthesiology, and Medical Imaging, 18 emergency veterinarians, 4 emergency interns, dedicated technicians and client-focused support staff.

Marshfield Laboratories, a full diagnostic veterinary laboratory, compliments the practice in the Waukesha location’s lower level.

Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled, and always engaged.

We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work.

Candidates should have a background in emergency medicine and/or internship training, strong organizational skills and the ability to work well within a team. Please contact Dr. Kari Severson at kseverson@wvrc.com and visit our website at www. wvrc.com.

Badger Veterinary Hospital, Janesville, Wisconsin, a growing MA practice, is expanding SA hours to include extended weekday evenings and Saturday afternoon. Badger Veterinary Hospital seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, client focused, entrepreneurial minded SA veterinarian to provide a full array of veterinary medical care during these expanded hours. Salary is

commensurate with experience. Benefits may include: AVMA professional liability and license defense insurance; health, disability, and life insurance; CE stipend, paid vacation, and more. Qualified applicants should forward cover letter, current resume, and salary requirement to Dr. Katie Reed, Badger Veterinary Hospital, P.O Box 2258, Janesville, WI 53547-2258 or email to kreed@badgervet.com.

Looking for one FT or two PT veterinarians for a progressive two doctor practice in Stevens Point. Our practice prides itself on taking the time to create lasting relationships with our clients along with providing excellent medical care for pets. We have a tenured support staff including both certified technicians and competent assistants. Services offered include surgical laser, in house diagnostics, high speed dental, and ultrasound.

We do provide extended hours care on select days, but no oncall, no weekends, nor holidays. Central Wisconsin has a great community, wonderful schools and easy access to numerous outdoor activities. Please send inquiries to spah54482@gmail. com.

FT SA Veterinary wanted for a growing SA practice located in Reedsburg, WI in SW WI. City of 10K with rural flavor, but an hour away from Madison for big city excitement and food. Flexible schedule, excellent support staff, bright newly remodeled building with room to expand. Digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry. No night or weekend emergencies.

Experience and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Please send resumes to: svsdvm@rucls.net.

Flexible, rewarding work providing private pet euthanasia in the comfort of home to families who live within a one hour radius of Milwaukee. Email: drkaren@petlossathome.com.* FT associate needed for growing SA practice in Marshfield (central WI). Excellent facilities and great staff. New graduates welcome. Buy-In potential. Would be joining three other veterinarians. Contact Dr. Virginia Thorne, (715) 498-2323 or (715) 389-1011; Castlerock Veterinary Hospital, 1214 S. Oak Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449; or email at wthorne@tds.net.* Looking for a veterinarian who loves pets, people, and the profession as much as we do. Help us to carry on our long standing tradition of keeping pets healthy. Willing to consider a recent graduate. It’s the mind-set rather than the experience that counts. Send brief resume and detailed professional objectives to ramparthome@me.com.* Associate veterinarian wanted for a three doctor, SA, AAHA accredited, clinic in West Central Wisconsin. We practice high quality medicine and advanced surgery with an emphasis on preventive medicine. We offer advanced ultrasonography, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, digital dental and full radiology. We have strong community and organized veterinary medical association involvement. Full benefits package includes medical insurance, association fees, simple IRA, and CE allowance. The ideal candidate will have exceptional client communication skills and value the team approach to patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Please submit resume to: Central Animal Hospital, 840 Second Ave. South Onalaska, WI 54650, info@centralanimal.com.* Rural town Primary Care Veterinary Clinic and Hospital looking for an Associate Veterinarian. New graduates welcome, selfmotivation necessary. Solely companion animal currently,

but dairy and/or equine potential. At present, a busy single practitioner. Purchase is an option. Friendly, loyal clientele in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin. Contact: Albert Horvath, DVM, Ridgeland Veterinary Services, (715) 949-1395 Clinic, (715) 8371047 Home.* Well established SA hospital in Waukesha County is seeking two veterinarians to join our team. We have a FT and PT positions available. We are looking for confidant, service oriented, outgoing professionals, to educate our members and provide compassionate care. Experience preferred, but will consider a new graduate with the right qualifications. Good benefits, and competitive pay based on experience. Office hours are M - F, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sat.’s from 8 a.m. - noon. We do cover our own emergencies. Please send resume to gentlecarevet1@att.net.* Mukwonago Animal Hospital is seeking an energetic, outgoing SA associate for a 4 doctor practice. Our hospital is rapidly growing and consists of primarily dogs, cats, pocket pets and some avian patients. We provide exceptional care in a friendly team based environment. We also have a great support staff. Equipment includes in house CBC and blood chemistry, surgical laser, endoscope, ultrasound and digital radiography. Preventative care client education, dental care, and surgery are a strong focus.

Experienced or new grads welcome. Compensation and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Mukwonago Animal Hospital, 1065 N Rochester Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149 or Email to: mukanhosp1@gmail.com.* FT Veterinarian desired to join a progressive SA/exotic 4 doctor practice in SE WI. Our practice is known for having a long reputation for providing high quality, compassionate pet care.

Excellent support staff with 4 CVT’s. We are well equipped with updated surgery laser, new ultrasound/echo, digital x-ray, in-house lab, etc. Generous salary and benefit package. New graduates are welcome to apply. Please contact: Dr. Kevin Hartwig, Delavan Lakes Veterinary Clinic, S.C. 1107 Ann Street Delavan, WI 53115, (262) 728-8622 E-mail: vetresume123@gmail.com, www. delavanlakesvet.com.* FT/PT veterinarian needed for a four doctor companion animal clinic in New London, WI. Clinic is well staffed and well equipped.

Practice is expanding with a part time wellness clinic in nearby Manawa. The Manawa office will refer more advanced cases to the New London facility. Competitive salary and benefits package.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Contact Dr. Jim Ziegler at jziegler@wrvet.com or call at (920) 982-2733.* The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is an open admission shelter seeking a FT Veterinarian to perform spay/neuter surgeries and manage medical efforts. Salary is $55,000-$65,000 with benefits and relocation package. Send resume, cover letter, and list of professional references to Joyce Parsons at joyce@ dbqhumane.org.* Thriving SA practice in West-Central WI seeks extremely motivated associate. Candidate should practice exceptional and efficient medical and surgical care. Attractive, well-equipped facility with excellent support staff and devoted clientele. PT may become FT. Option to perform some large animal work, option to buy-in. Send replies to: BB 15SA001, c/o WVMA, 4610 S. Biltmore Ln. Ste. 107, Madison, WI 53718.* We are seeking a motivated and energetic FT/PT veterinarian to join our reputable team in the beautiful Chippewa Valley. Westgate

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Animal Hospital has been a part of the Eau Claire, WI, community since 1968 and continues to grow and thrive because of the kind and compassionate care we have offered since our founding. We are very well equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and advanced surgical services. Our five doctors, multiple CVT’s and dedicated support staff would embrace the opportunity to mentor a new or recent graduate. We would also welcome an experienced veterinarian to add to our team. The schedule would consist of a minimum of 2-3 days per week up to FT. There is minimal on call usually consisting of one weeknight per month. Please send resume and inquiries to: drhansen@mywestgateanimalhospital. com. * Apple Valley Vet Clinic is looking for an associate vet to join two full time doctors in a modern facility for 22-25 hours/week and FT during a doctor’s maternity leave. Please contact us at dr_jain@ applevalleyvet.com or (920) 733-1962 (8-5 pm M-F) and visit us at www.applevalleyvetclinic.com.* FT veterinarian needed for busy SA practice located in South Central Wisconsin located 1 hour from Madison or Milwaukee.

No emergencies. We have full in-house lab and digital radiology.

Health insurance, paid vacation and other benefits provided.

Please send resume to cvahstaff@tds.net.* Croix Valley Veterinary Hospital in Hudson WI seeking PT or FT veterinarian. Experience preferred, but new grads welcome to apply. Open Monday through Sat, with no after-hours emergencies.

We practice quality medicine with compassion and excellent customer service. Interest in surgery and dentistry a plus. Email resume to, vickidatt@ gmail.com.* Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned, specialty practice with three locations north, south, and central to downtown Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan.

We are seeking a FT, experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our Port Washington Hospital. Our practice includes four board-certified surgeons, three internists, two ECC specialists, an oncologist, neurologist, dermatologist, dentist, as well as a physical rehabilitation veterinarian. Our emergency team consists of experienced emergency clinicians, ECC interns and residents, and a highly skilled technical staff with certified VTS (ECC) and VTS (Anesthesia) individuals. The hospital is fully equipped with Eklin digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR, endoscopy (flexible and rigid), integrated PACS system, complete in-house integrated laboratory as well as comprehensive patient monitoring systems.

We are supported by a wonderful group of referring veterinarians who are committed to a team approach to veterinary medicine.

We offer weekly in-house CE including journal club and morbidity & mortality rounds. Southeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee is a thriving region. All of our locations are just minutes away from nightlife, theater, museums, and sporting venues. Whether it’s rural charm, urban excitement, or suburban convenience that you’re looking for, you will find it here. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals who have a strong commitment to communication, collaboration, and leadership. 2-3 years of veterinary emergency experience is preferred. We offer competitive compensation with benefits that include: health and dental insurance, PTO, CE, uniforms, licensure, dues, and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan. LVS is an equal opportunity employer. Apply on line at www.lakeshorevetspecialists.com.

Hillcrest Animal Hospital has an opening for an associate veterinarian to join our fast-paced practice. We have been a staple in the Rockford community for nearly 50 years. Our hospital meets all demands on a walk-in basis and our doctors practice a high standard of care. The atmosphere here is friendly and welcoming which is appreciated by all our devoted clients.

Hillcrest Animal Hospital is a great place to practice high quality medicine. Equipment includes full in-house IDEXX lab, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, GE ultrasound and surgical laser. We provide our clients with routine and cutting edge services such as stem cell therapy and orthopedic surgical care. The entire team works together, diligently, in this busy environment. The team includes both long-time employees and more recent additions that complement the practice. Our technicians are hard-working, have strong technical skills and expertly assist our doctors throughout appointments and surgery. We are looking for an experienced

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vet with solid surgical experience, or the desire to build their surgical skills. An enthusiastic and friendly individual who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment will thrive here. If you would like to help us continue to grow within the Rockford community, please contact Lynn William at lwilliams@vetcor. com.* Do you love being a veterinarian? Do you easily connect with pet owners and achieve compliance for the best possible pet health care? Do you want to work with a great staff and great clients? The Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced, progressive SA Veterinarian. We are an established 4 Doctor A.A.H.A. practice located in the greater Milwaukee area that continues to grow. We have a commitment to preventative medicine and integrative care utilizing the latest equipment and technology. Come join our team! Send resume and cover letter to: Dr. Thomas N. Tenorio, 2600 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Fax: (262) 677-5451 e-mail: kristint@wauwatosavet. com.* We are looking for an experienced PT or FT SA veterinarian to work at one of our 3 practices in Southern WI. Each clinic is fully equipped with digital radiology, Abaxis in-house lab, dental, laser and ultrasound. We stress customer satisfaction, flexible work schedules and a close-knit work environment. Competitive compensation pkg. Please contact Joe Severson at 262-9492673 or jseverson1961@gmail.com.* Looking to help at-risk animals in a new and challenging way?

Join a leader in animal welfare! The Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for a FT Veterinarian at our new spay/neuter clinic, opening June, 2015 in West Allis. DVM degree required, shelter medicine experience or high volume spay/neuter experience preferred. Candidates must be positive, flexible, and work well with coworkers and the public. Candidates must be committed to treating animals with kindness and respect. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are included. Visit http://www.wihumane.org/employment to apply!*

LARGE ANIMAL Animal Health supplier looking for Veterinarians seeking to make a difference with 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. Travel required.

DVM, Licensed in WI and other states. Please send Cover Letter and Resume to: karenh@animart.com or apply online: www. animart.com/careers.

Country Roads Veterinary Service is a growing food animal practice looking to add a third veterinarian. We are located in Waterloo WI about 20 min from Madison. Our practice is 90% dairy with swine, small ruminants and poultry making up the balance. Truck and equipment are provided along with computer, ultrasound, in house lab etc. Compensation is health, disability, and liability insurance along with licensing, CE, dues, IRA contributions and salary. Our goal is to improve animal wellbeing and thus our client’s profitability. We would like you to join our team. Call (920) 988-1865 or email loovets@gmail.com.*

MIXED ANIMAL

in-clinic facility with all current equipment (in-house lab, wireless digital radiography, digital ultrasound, endoscope, etc.). Full benefits package available (insurance, continuing education, dues, 401k, profit sharing, equipment furnished). Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic at evc@elkhornvet.com.*

OTHER Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for volunteer veterinarians interested in performing routine spay/neuter surgeries for our shelter animals. All levels of experience welcome. Email rachel@petsgohome.org for application materials.*

RELIEF Experienced SA ER and daytime DVM who loves pets and people and understands how their care is critical to your practice, available in SE/SC Wi and NE/NC IL, David Trask, DVM, traskdr@ gmail.com.

Compassionate and reliable SA Veterinarian with 20+ years experience available for relief veterinary services in Kenosha and surrounding counties. www.niznikvrs.com. Please email, Dr. Rose Niznik, at drroseniznik@gmail.com or call (630) 915-0156.

SA Veterinarian offering relief work. Reliable with excellent communication skills. Great with staff, clients and pets. Will travel. Katie Cotter, DVM, kabcotter@uwalumni.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.

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.

15 years of experience. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills.

Great bedside manner. Enjoy working with clients and staff. Willing to travel. Contact Dr. John Prelwitz at johnprell87@gmail.com, or call (920) 375-0647.

Reliable, competent, SA relief with over 25 years experience. Wis. license, accredited. Will travel. Capable at soft-tissue surgery and medicine. Great communication skills with clients and staff.

ShortTerm Relief, LLC. Call Kate Short, DVM at (608) 963-5208 or email: windsor9917@gmail.com SA veterinarian available for relief in SE and SC WI and NE and NC IL. 13 years experience in general and emergency practice. Contact: Sharon Grogan at sgrogan1@wi.rr.com, or (262) 308-6853.

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

20+ years experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Let me care for your clients and your hospital team. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@gmail.com, (920) 988-4431.

Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul.danhaus@gmail.com.

Looking for a veterinarian for our country practice. We are 70% small animal, 29% equine, and 1% other. This position would be an excellent opportunity to expand your experience with an exceptional staff. If interested send resume countrysidevc@ centurytel.net or mail resume to Countryside Veterinary Clinic, W6983 County Rd W, Crivitz, WI 54114.*

SA relief Veterinarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile.

Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. Email: garysthevet@aol.com.

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Experienced SA clinician available for work in central and western Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, D.V.M. Email: nleverance52@ gmail.com or call (608) 369-4115 or (608) 429-9408.

New Position! Associate Veterinarian needed for practice in SE Wisconsin. We have 10 doctors and need to fill an equine position. Long time established practice is an ambulatory and

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 since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264.

Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com.

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

SA and equine relief work. 21 year 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.

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.

RELIEF NEEDED Flexible, rewarding work providing private pet euthanasia in the comfort of home to families who live within a one hour radius of Milwaukee. Email: drkaren@petlossathome.com.

SERVICES AVAILABLE 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.

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 PT veterinary receptionist wanted for busy SA hospital in Hartland WI. Good customer service skills and ability to work on a team a must. Must be able to work Saturday mornings in addition to regular weekday hours. Email resume to: wandahah@hotmail.com.

FT CVT needed for new, state-of-the-art veterinary clinic in Pewaukee. We are a growing clinic and are looking for someone with a friendly personality who enjoys interacting with our clients and their pets. Experience in a veterinary clinic is preferred. Pay rate is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, CE and reduced price veterinary care for personal pets. The clinic has electronic medical records and a friendly, helpful staff. Can reply to this post or send resume to Lakeview Animal Clinic, 617 Ryan St. Suite 280, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Please check out our clinic on our website www.LakeviewAnimalClinicWI.com.

FT CVT wanted for very busy 4 doctor practice. Hours vary but range between 34-38 hours per weeks. Need to use all your skills in monitoring surgery, dentals, customer service, client communication and more! Need to work accurately and efficiently.

Send resume via email at bolsona@gmail.com. Please, no calls.

Sunrise Veterinary Services is currently seeking a SA Veterinary Technician or CVT to join our LA/SA Animal Practice. We are open on regular weekly hours, no after hour emergencies and currently closed on the weekends along with holidays. Strong customer service skills are a must. We utilize our techs to the fullest capacity and our staff members are cross-trained in all areas of the practice. Pay will be considered based on experience. We are approximately 1hr NW of Madison in the beautiful and quiet town of Reedsburg, WI. Please send resume to svsdvm@rucls.net.

Lakeview Animal Clinic is seeking a FT CVT for our growing practice. We use our CVT’s to the fullest of their abilities. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, holiday pay, greatly discounted personal pet care, uniform and CE allowances. We are looking for an outgoing, experienced CVT who enjoys interacting

and educating our clients and providing a positive experience for our clients and their pets. We have a brand new hospital with in-house Idexx lab equipment and digital xrays. You can submit your resume to dranna@lakeviewanimalclinicwi.com or send your resume to Lakeview Animal Clinic, 617 Ryan St. Suite 280, Pewaukee, WI 53072.* We are a well-established Veterinary Hospital in Waukesha, WI in need of a PT CVT for 3 days per week. Hours are either 8-4, or 10-6. Could also give you additional hours on Sat. if desired. Pay is based on experience. Please send your resume to: gentlecarevet1@att.net.or call Sue Ross at (262) 547-7555 for more information.* Do you like being part of a team that has fun? Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is seeking a FT experienced CVT to join our surgery team at our Oak Creek, WI hospital. Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists strives for an exceptional work environment where employees learn, collaborate and have fun. We provide the highest quality of comprehensive care to our clients and their pets, and are committed to excellence in service and veterinary medicine.

At Lakeshore, you would work with fun, talented team members in a multitude of specialties, including surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, neurology and a fast-paced, exciting ER. Our Benefits: Paid time off to attend professional conferences/ sessions, generous compensation, two tiers of health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), workplace concierge services and paid uniforms. We also offer variable hours, including three 12-hour shifts per week. Ideal candidates: • Are skilled, energetic technicians with specialty experience • Have obtained their CVT, or have the ability to obtain shortly after hire • Are able to fully use their technical skills as well as learn from new experiences.

Join our team now and earn a “Welcome to Lakeshore” incentive bonus! LVS is an equal opportunity employer. Is Lakeshore a team you’d like to join? Apply today! www.lakeshorevetspecialists.com.*

WANTING TO BUY Looking to BUY a successful multi-doctor practice with an established team in the Milwaukee or Waukesha area. If you are considering a change and selling your practice, send your reply to Blind Box 15WTB01, c/o WVMA, 4601 S. Biltmore Ln., Ste.107, Madison, WI 53718. Serious replies only.

FOR SALE T-Kennel (Shorline) kennels for sale. Stainless fronts/doors, rear pass-through. 84 runs 4’x8’ or 4’x6’, currently in 6 banks.

Complete lot or partial purchase option. Phone: (608) 798-4545.* Mini-medical film processor. Comes with 4 rare earth green cassettes, view box, and remaining film. Make offer. miltonvetrecords@gmail.com.*

PRACTICE FOR SALE North Central Wisconsin SA practice grossing $1.25M. Hospital is well equipped. Smaller community charm and lifestyle. Practice and real estate $1.4M. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

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.

Illinois, Chicago Suburb: 2,265sf Multi-Doctor SA hospital, +/8,668sf real estate. IL2. Michigan, Bay County: 2,500sf SA on nearly 1/3 acre. Great growth potential. MI1. Missouri, St. Louis: 2,200sf Feline practice in a beautiful area. 3-exam rooms. MO1.

PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636.4740. www.psbroker.com. info@ psbroker.com.

NW Wisconsin near Twin Cities. SA revenue $645K. Practice and RE offered for $675,000. Easy terms and low entry cost for ownership. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

Presently all SA practice. Near La Crosse. Asking $170K. Includes building with 2 apts. on 2nd floor. Owner retiring. Contact grrezek2@gmail.com for more information.

NW Wisconsin near Minnesota line. SA practice gross $450K. Well equipped. Owner has other interests. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.

Illinois, Chicago Suburb: 2,265sf Multi-Doctor SA hospital, +/8,668sf real estate. IL2. Michigan, Bay County: 2,500sf SA on nearly 1/3 acre. Great growth potential. MI1. Missouri, St. Louis: 2,200sf Feline practice in a beautiful area. 3-exam rooms. MO1.

Contact: PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636.4740, www.psbroker.com, or info@psbroker.com.* New! 95% SA practice grossing $1.4M northwest of Appleton. Very profitable and well equipped. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg at (440) 933-4522 or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Make sunny California more than just a destination for vacation, make it home! Just an hour from the beauty of the desert, the beach, excellent skiing and the sights of the city, this is the perfect “have it all” practice for an equine veterinarian. With gross collection year over year hovering at just under half a million, this profitable business is up for grabs for the right buyer. In a region that is publicly dedicated to the equine species, an incoming equine vet will be more than welcomed. With newer equipment and a fully equipped facility this practice is turnkey. Please submit inquiries to jessica@edgeadvise.com.* Well-equipped SA practice for sale-35 miles west of Milwaukee.

Located in a beautiful country setting, this well-established SA practice grosses over 400K. Up to date equipment including digital dental x-ray and in house blood analyzers. Inquiries at vcfsch@gmail.com.* North Central Wisconsin SA practice grossing $1.4M. Located NW of Green Bay. Well equipped, digital radiology, Dentalaire dental, 4CVT, excellent office manager. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. * SE Milwaukee suburbs. Under Contract! SA practice grossing over $1M. Great community. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 3806872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Appleton. Under Contract! SA practice grossing $982K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.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.* Marshfield Wisconsin high quality SA AAHA practice grossing $970,000. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, surgical laser and much more. Hospital has 3 doctors with 5 exam rooms. The hospital has been serving the community nearly 40 years. Facilities are excellent and less than 10 years old at the current location. Practice and real estate offered for $1,125,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Huge price reduction due to health issues! MA practice grossing $860K in far northern WI on Lake Superior shoreline. Practice is 70% SA and 30% LA. Digital radiology, digital dental, surgical and therapy lasers. Large state of the art building. Practice and RE only $650K. Would sell only the SA practice if desired. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 3806872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.*

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