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From the President What Makes Someone a Leader?

From the Executive Director The Legacy We Leave Behind

In The News AVMA Launches 2015 Economic Report Series

Legal Briefs What to do When You Receive a Visit from an Investigator

WVMA Member Spotlight

Empower Employees To Be Brand Advocates

Guess the Year!

AVMA Report January 2015

Aminoglycosides: Should We be Using Them?

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March 2015

Dr. Patrick Warpinski One of 10 Chosen for Global Veterinary Exchange

Dr. Patrick Warpinski, veterinarian and owner of The Animal House Pet Clinic, is one of 10 veterinarians selected to participate in the NOBIVAC Global Vet Exchange Program. The pilot program sponsored by Merck Animal Health’s NOBIVAC vaccine line, is designed to introduce veterinarians to a different culture, expose them to how veterinary medicine is performed and perceived globally, and share practice philosophies and business models. “The NOBIVAC Global Vet Exchange is a great way for veterinarians to get new ideas to improve their practice and help their peers to do the same along the way,” said Karin Jager, global marketing director at MSD Animal Health. “MSD Animal Health aims to offer a life-changing experience for not only the veterinarians involved, but also for veterinarians around the world who will be following the blogs and videos posted online.” According to local MSD representative, Trisha Wheeler, “The Animal House was specifically chosen because of Dr. Pat’s personal approach practice philosophy.” On January 4, Dr. Yi (Eric) Dong, Beijing, China arrived in Green Bay and spent one week with Dr. Warpinski observing and working at The Animal House Pet Clinic. Dr. Dong’s visit included trips to Globe University’s Veterinary Tech program, Dr. Sam Vanisi, one of the first board-certified US veterinary ophthalmologists, the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center, Bay Area Humane Society and Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, the largest family owned dairy farm in Wisconsin. The week-long visit is documented with photos and videos at https://www.facebook.com/ AnimalHouseGreenBay On February 14, Dr. Warpinski flew to Beijing to complete the exchange and gain his own experiences. Says Dr. Warpinski, “I am very humbled and honored by this exciting venture. Hosting Dr. Dong has exploded many perceptions of China, and on a personal level the exchange has far exceeded my expectations. Not only have I gained a new colleague, I made a lifelong friend.” For more information about Dr. Warpinski and The Animal House Pet Clinic, go to www.animalhousegreenbay.com. Information about the exchange program including the blog can be found at www.Nobivac.com Look for more information on Dr. Warpinksi’s trip to Bejing in the April issue of the WVMA Voice. n

Drs. Pat Warpinski and Yi (Eric) Dong at The Animal House Pet Clinic in Green Bay

FROM THE PRESIDENT

What Makes Someone a Leader? Dr. Jane Clark

Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, March 8, 2015 and means we can enjoy the great outdoors longer. The landscape in March is still cold, windy and damp, but the worst of winter is over. I know if I can just reach the end of March, I will soon experience warmer, sunnier and greener days. I can’t think of anything I look forward to doing in March except hunkering down and just enduring. And speaking of enduring, I want to continue my foray into leadership by describing the characteristics of a man who recently retired from Madison College where he worked for over 25 years. He retired over two years ago and his name can still be heard in the halls and meeting rooms, uttered by employees for whom he served as Dean and boss for many years. Dean David Shonkwiler was my boss for over 13 years. Many cried his last day and even now, there isn’t a day that goes by that I still don’t think about him in one way or another, hoping he is doing well, and enjoying this new chapter in his life. He was an extraordinary leader and I would like to explore why that is and maybe you will recognize some of these same qualities in yourself or others at your place of employment. Dean Shonkwiler was an approachable man and a good listener. He consistently kept his door open so employees felt comfortable stopping in anytime. You could walk by and see him working, making it easy to stop and ask a question or discuss some issue that came up. He always gave you his full attention and actually listened to what you had to say. He was an important and busy man but he never made you feel like you were imposing on him or that you were interrupting his busy schedule, even though you were. He was humble. He wasn’t too important to do even the smallest of tasks, like serving food, taking meeting notes, sitting through a presentation he’d seen many times with a new employee because he didn’t want them to feel alone, cleaning up the office kitchen, and taking the smallest administrative office for his own.

He had a pleasant personality. In fact, I don’t believe I ever saw him angry. I saw plenty of other people angry, but never Dean Shonkwiler. He had this extraordinary ability to remain calm and pleasant in every situation, no matter how distressful. He said “no”. He didn’t always say yes to the things I wanted to do, but he had the ability to tell me “no” in a way that didn’t make me angry or misunderstood. In fact, I could accept it because I was told why the answer was no. He didn’t keep “secrets”. He did not keep information from administration, faculty or support staff. All were members of the team and all had the same information. He did not feel that sharing jeopardized his job security and it didn’t. He was confident and competent. No explanation needed. He just was. He had empathy for work/life issues. He would be the first to recommend sending a gift and card in case of an illness, injury or loss that touched an employee. He was sensitive to personal challenges that may affect your work (and your life) and helped find solutions. He was loyal. He went out of his way to make sure all employees felt valued equally, no matter what your job description or role in the college was. All were important and worthy of his attention, support and loyalty. I trusted him. This for me is the most important aspect of a good leader. I trusted him without question. He never gave me any reason not to. Think of your work situation. Who are the leaders in your place of work? What qualities do they possess that you most admire? It begs for some reflection and could lead to a happier more productive environment. It could help bring the spring of new life to your practice. n

2015 WVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD President

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Judith Batker, DVM

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WVMA VOICE

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Every one of us will lose someone special too soon and unexpectedly. Though these are sad times and we may wonder how we will survive without them, there is only one thing we can do: pull up our boot straps and trek on. This may seem as an insensitive way to look at it, but just because you move on doesn’t mean you aren’t taking a piece of that person with you. You will always have your memories and their legacy. A person’s legacy is not something made over night. It takes years of finding oneself by enduring hard times, savoring joyous times and crying through sad times. After you survive all of life’s trials and find your true passion in life, then you have your legacy. But a person isn’t defined but just one legacy. To each person they meet, that legacy is different and unique. The WVMA lost a great contributor with the unexpected passing of Dr. Tom Howard on February 14. Dr. Howard served as the WVMA treasurer on the Executive Board for many years and was active member of the Food Armor™ Task Force. The legacy Dr. Howard leaves behind goes far and beyond these two positons, but it is a legacy his family wants to see carried on. In memory of Dr. Howard and the passion he had for veterinary medicine, his family established the Dr. Thomas H. Howard Memorial Fund through the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation. Donations made will go toward funding the WVMA Food Armor™ Program. We will all leave a legacy behind, and it falls on us to decide what it will be. This article isn’t meant to give you answers, but to make you stop ask yourself, “What will my legacy be?” n

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IN THE NEWS

American Veterinary Medical Association Launches 2015 Economic Report Series American Veterinary Medical Assoication

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• The AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets: Provides data and information about general U.S. economic conditions, the markets for veterinary education, veterinarians and veterinary services, and workforce capacity utilization. • The AVMA Report on Veterinary Employment: We surveyed veterinarians across the country and across the profession to better understand employment, unemployment and underemployment, as well as the factors affecting each.

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Here’s a brief summary of what each report explores:

“These reports are the result of intensive surveying and research by staff members in our AVMA Economics Division, but we couldn’t have done it without the help of our members and other key partners who provided us with valuable information and insight,” Cohn said. “No other group has studied the veterinary workforce to the extent we have. No one has ever produced this type of data.”

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• The AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets (January) • The AVMA Report on Veterinary Employment (February) • The AVMA Report on Veterinary Debt and Income (March) • The AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinarians (May) • The AVMA Report on Veterinary Capacity (July) • The AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinary Education (September)

“For the past few years, the AVMA has been laying the groundwork necessary to allow us to pursue solutions to economic issues facing the veterinary profession,” said AVMA Economics Director Michael Dicks, PhD. “This series of reports is just the beginning of our efforts to help ensure adequate access to veterinary services and the economic viability of the veterinary medical profession.” n

The AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets now can be purchased online from the AVMA Store as part of a six-installment series, and a free summary of the current report is also available on the AVMA website. The price for the series is $249 for AVMA members and $499 for nonmembers. The five other reports will be available upon publication. The reports and their scheduled publication dates are:

“This information is critical to all of us if we are going to have informed, authoritative discussions about the state of the veterinary markets,” said AVMA President Dr. Ted Cohn, a private practitioner from Denver, Colo. “This series of six reports on the many facets of veterinary economics will help veterinarians better understand the markets they operate in and the factors that affect their livelihood. We think it’s a must-have for anyone with a stake in the profession’s overall success.”

The first installment of the six-part series, the AVMA Report on Veterinary Markets, recaps the AVMA’s 2014 Economic Summit held in October and provides data and information about general U.S. economic conditions, the markets for veterinary education, veterinarians and veterinary services, and workforce capacity utilization.

• The AVMA Report on Veterinary Debt and Income: This report takes an in-depth look at salaries for new and existing veterinarians and their veterinary education debt load, as well as debt-to-income ratios and the net present value of a veterinary career. • The AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinarians: Ever wonder where the 100,000-plus veterinarians are located, what type of work they do or how much they are compensated? This report explores the demographics of the profession. • The AVMA Report on Veterinary Capacity: This report includes our excess capacity forecast and explores our capacity utilization survey, descriptive statistics for capacity utilization and the factors affecting capacity utilization. • The AVMA Report on the Market for Veterinary Education: The market for veterinary education is the beginning of the pipeline to the market for veterinary services. This report looks at the types of students applying to veterinary school, and the supply of and demand for veterinary education.

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What to do When You Receive a Visit from an Investigator Part 1 of a 2-part article Stephen A. DiTullio, DeWitt Ross & Stevens s.c.

Veterinary practices historically have not been at the top of the list for OSHA investigations. However, veterinary clinics are increasingly finding that they are being targeted by OSHA. Indeed, if you think your veterinary facility is not likely to receive a visit from an OSHA investigator, then think again. Furthermore, even if you are aware of the risks faced by veterinary clinics for potential citations from OSHA, you may not have considered the myriad of workplace safety issues that could be a concern to an OSHA investigator or how to proceed if an OSHA investigator arrives at your facility. This article will briefly address veterinary clinic safety issues that could be the focus of an OSHA investigation, as well as what to do if an OSHA investigator comes knocking at your door. There are numerous potential safety concerns for which veterinary clinics face OSHA citations. Some of them are obvious such as insufficient labeling of chemical containers, the requirement for maintaining practice-specific safety manuals and training records, or the required posting of federal and state safety posters. However, other areas may not be as obvious. For example, employees could be exposed to pathogens or harmful chemicals in a veterinary clinic. Such pathogens or chemicals could be ingested. OSHA’s investigators will pay close attention to whether there is any eating or drinking in areas where hazardous chemicals or pathogens are present. As such, sipping a cup of coffee or soda in an area where chemicals or pathogens are present could become the basis of an OSHA citation. Some of the other safety issues of which veterinary facilities must be cognizant are: fire and emergency action plans (including the presence of fire extinguishers that have been inspected at least annually by a qualified technician); electrical hazards; fall prevention and use of appropriate footwear; maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets and issues related to them; animal bites; and radiation safety. Another fairly common issue involves your refrigerator. Animal medications requiring refrigeration cannot be stored with employees’ lunches or beverages. To do so, risks an OSHA citation. Due to the wide variety of potential OSHA issues at veterinary facilities, it is strongly recommended that all veterinary facilities conduct a safety audit at least once each year. As part of its comprehensive workplace safety program, a veterinary practice

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should also consider the possibility of using outside consultation programs. The purpose of both safety audits and outside consultation programs is to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the veterinary practice’s safety program and to ensure that safety issues are addressed. This will help to minimize the risk of OSHA citations. OSHA inspectors are required to start inspections with an opening conference where s/he presents credentials and explains the inspection procedure. Two important rules to follow from the outset are: • Do not allow the opening conference or the inspection process to commence until the appropriate management representatives are present. • The appropriate company representatives must be preestablished and your employees should be instructed that there is no admittance by OSHA until the appropriate management officials are present. If an OSHA Inspector shows up and announces an inspection, you may ask for the Inspector’s credentials, ask the Inspector why he or she wants to inspect the facility, why your clinic was selected for inspection, and inquire about the nature and scope of the inspection. Based upon the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unlawful searches and seizures by government agents, you can invoke your constitutional right against OSHA inspections without a search warrant. However, this is not typically recommended except in unique circumstances. From a practical point of view, it often is preferred to allow the inspection to occur in order to establish a cooperative relationship with OSHA and its inspector. But an employer must know its rights and in some circumstances, restricting access until a warrant is secured may be the better strategy. Generally, employers do not receive advance notice of an OSHA inspection. OSHA considers unannounced inspections important in promoting safe and healthful working conditions. Therefore, in most cases the Inspector will appear at the workplace without any advance notice and without a warrant. The most common reasons >>> Continued on page 9

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A 2008 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Clare Biely began her career at Associated Veterinary Clinic in Ripon, Wis. as a mixed animal practitioner. She is now a partner there practicing large animal medicine with an emphasis on dairy.

“Every day as a large animal veterinarian provides an interesting or memorable case,” says Dr. Biely. “But the most memorable part of my career has been delivering a two headed calf.” For current veterinary medical students, Dr. Biely recommends to develop very strong physical examination skills. “A thorough physical exam can often lead to direct diagnosis, and at a minimum, point to appropriate diagnostic tests,” says Dr. Biely. “The power of the physical exam stretches across species and is an invaluable tool for all veterinarians.” Within her community, Dr. Biely has spent time educating the public about veterinary medicine at county Breakfast on the Farm events. She also enjoys hosting pre-veterinary and veterinary students for ride along so they can have hands-on experience for internships. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Biely a runs 65 head dairy farm with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. This summer, Dr. Biely and her husband will be welcoming their second child. n

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for an inspection are: complaint (including whistleblower); fatality; imminent danger; targeted industry; media (from report of fire, explosion, accident, etc.); and random. Inspectors are also authorized to review records required by the Act and regulations, and other records which are directly related to the purposes of the inspection. Examples: • OSHA log • Annual summary of injuries • Posting of OSHA poster • Hazard communication written programs • Emergency evacuation/fire prevention written policies Keep in mind that most inspections are the result of employee complaints. The inspector should provide you with a copy of the specific complaint with the complainant’s name deleted. Do not comment about the reason for the complaint or the party who may have made the complaint since this could result in a retaliation claim by the worker. It is important to define the areas that the inspector will need to see and confine the visit to those areas or departments. Do not offer a “facility tour.” An OSHA investigator will not solely focus on an issue which was the subject of a complaint or injury. Rather, the OSHA investigator can write up citations on any safety issue that s/he observes. OSHA inspectors are instructed to take photographs and/or videos to document safety violations. You should have cameras available and should take photographs or videos of the same items that OSHA inspectors photograph.

OSHA will ask to conduct employee interviews in private during the course of the inspection. Company representatives may participate in any interviews with any management employees (exempt employees), but not with non-managerial employees. Employers may “debrief” any employee after his or her OSHA interview and prepare him or her prior to the interview. Employers may request that employees provide the employer with a copy of his or her written statement generated by the compliance officer during the employee’s interview. The employer may not retaliate against the employee for the information contained in the statement. Interviews during work time may be preferred, even though the employees will not be working during the interviews, for four reasons. • Will have a better sense how much time is spent with each employee. • Can immediately meet with the employee after the interview to discuss the employee’s statement. • Further cooperation by allowing the interviews during work time can be viewed favorably by OSHA and shows you “have nothing to hide.” • Likely will be shorter interviews on-site than off-site. At the conclusion of the investigation, a closing conference will be held. That issue and the citation process will be the subject of the second OSHA article next month. n

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Before words like text, tweet and post became everyday verbs word of mouth was a literal concept. Companies used the general public as their vehicle to advertise products and services. As the old adage goes, people who have a good experience with a brand tell 10 people. The adage above still rings true, but instead of 10 people, consumers are telling hundreds. Word of mouth is still one of the best forms of marketing, but we need to think differently about what “word-of-mouth marketing” means and how to harness its potential in today’s world. Everyday we use social media platforms to interact with our friends, family and clients. We use word-of-mouth marketing daily, but instead of standing on street corners, we’re leaning against the corners of desks sharing our experiences, good and bad, through a keyboard. In the early 2000’s when preview screenings and sneak previews hit selected cities, people were able to text during the movie. This allowed a film company to gain instant feedback and boost marketing at no cost. This boosted buzz for a movie and more people saw that movie because of a trusted source. A Nielsen report, Global Trust in Advertising and Brand Messages shows that 90 percent of people surveyed trust recommendations from people they know. Nielsen’s Global Survey of New Product Purchase Sentiment report found 77 percent of consumers are more likely to buy a new product when learning about it from friends or family. Utilizing social media in unison with traditional word-of-mouth marketing get you the highest return on investment with the least amount of impact on your wallet. At times we need to draw a box and then proceed to step completely outside of it. Social media is that vast area outside the box. The Pew Research Center found that in 2014, 82 percent of adults ages 30 – 49 and 65 percent of adults ages 50 – 64 use social networking sites. The social media landscape is enormous and not always linear, but we need to embrace that aspect, because many conversations each day operate in a nonlinear way. Now, how do we harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing? Many companies have dedicated social marketing employees or departments,

but most of us have social media experts and those experts are inside your clinic. Empower your employees with social media. In Syncapse’s, The Value of a Facebook Fan 2013 report, 85 percent of fans of brands on Facebook recommend brands to others. This brings us to the other half of our old adage, people who have a bad experience with a brand tell 100 people. Empowering members of your staff can help in defusing disappointed clients and may also turn those clients into brand advocates. In our October 2014 issue an article titled Sell Veterinary Clients on Your Service discussed five points to increase customer service. Three of them – 1 - Communicate more, 2 - Improve the customer experience and 5 - Handle unhappy customers quickly and effectively – your brand advocates can tackle on social media. Employees that are given a voice and are empowered carry that beyond the doors of the clinic. They can help with the tried and true old fashion word-of-mouth marketing that was common before smart phone and internet existed. Each clinic and setting is different from the next which makes each social media strategy different than the next. Empower a team of employees to post, tweet and engage with clients and perspective clients who talk positively and negatively about your brand, which is your clinic. A Market Force study shows 81 percent of U.S. online consumers purchase decisions are influenced by their friends’ social media posts versus 78 percent who are influenced by the posts of the brands they follow on social media. Employees who are advocates for their brand feel a sense of pride, empowerment and helps boosts moral. Create a strategy for social media, like you would for advertising. Find those in your clinic who can actively engage with clients, defuse situations and who want to promote your brand. Give those advocates parameters, but know that some advocates may need more parameters than others. Some advocates may be stifled by parameters and end up not talking about your clinic at all. What is the risk to you and your clinic if you don’t engage? n

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AVMA Report January 2015 Ann Sherwood Zieser, DVM, AVMA House of Delegates representative

The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) Winter Session was held the second weekend in January in conjunction with the Veterinary Leadership Conference. The opening session started off with Wisconsin Native, Lance Fox DVM, sharing his inspirational story on his road that started with a challenging family situation and culminated in teaching the summit of Mount Everest. His presentation titled “No Place But Up!!” relays how everyone has dreams and we all have the power to succeed within us - Mountain or hill…it’s a matter of will.” A fun fact – the highest Cheese head in the world is now on display at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame! Our AVMA CEO, Ron DeHaven, talked about the Partners for Healthy Pets program which is dedicated to ensuring pets receive the preventive healthcare they deserve through regular visits to a veterinarian. The 2014 consumer campaign was extensive, even including a spot in the December issue of People magazine “sexiest man alive” issue. The 2015 social media campaign will add daily Facebook posts, YouTube videos and twitter feeds as well as a pilot program with Vetstreet. The plan is to encourage practices to involve the whole practice team by engaging with NAVTA and the Hospital Manager’s Association. There will soon be a preventive healthcare certificate program with 10 modules to enforce preventive healthcare in pets. Our AVMA PAC does not just buy votes but raises awareness and allows us to influence our legislators. The charitable arm of the AVMA, the AVMF, has received a 4 star rating for the 4th consecutive year The AVMA HOD was presented with and discussed a broad range of proposals over the course of 2 days. The action taken on each of the proposed by-laws amendments and resolutions is as follows: ➢• Proposed By-Laws Amendment 1 - 2015 – Pertaining to the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities was approved. The CVTEA will no longer require the AVMA

Board of Directors approval for changes to the Accreditation Policies and Procedures. These revisions emulate best accreditation practices and now align with the COE. • By-Laws Amendment 2 - 2014 – would revise the AVMA’s Mission Statement and Objectives to focus on our members. An amendment to add “animal agriculture” was passed by a 76% vote. The amended BLA 2 - 2014 was narrowly defeated since it received a 65.3 percent vote and requires a 2/3 vote. • Proposed Bylaws Amendment #2 – 2015 – Another proposal of the AVMA Mission Statement submitted by the BOD. The mission and the purpose are combined to streamline the statement and avoid redundancy. Two amendments were proposed and defeated and the original amendment was approved in the HOD by a 86.9 percent margin. • Resolution 8 – 2014 on the Revised/Reformatted Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics. The resolution was amended to strike “it is acceptable for the consulting veterinarian to communicate directly with clients when performed in collaboration with the attending veterinarians” in order to avoid practice of consultants w/o an appropriate VCPR. This resolution was approved as amended with 97.8 percent in favor. ➢• Resolution 1 – 2015 – Submitted by the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners regarding the transportation of research animals for the purpose of biomedical research, testing and education. This resolution passed by a 97.7 percent margin as amended to include “all” animals. • Resolution 2 – 2015 - introduced by Arizona VMA to expand weighted voting to all House of Delegates Entities. This proposal would allow all renewing AVMA members to have >>> Continued on Page 12

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AVMA Report January 2015 the option to select any entity currently seated in the House to be their voice. The HOD defeated this resolution by a 70.7 percent margin. • Resolution 3 – 2015 – Revised policy on Veterinary participation in spay-neuter clinics was submitted by the BOD. The purpose of this is to make sure that spay/neuter programs are held to current standards of practice. Reference committee 2 proposed an amendment to add “and comply with local and state laws” at the end of the added statement. The amendment was approved and the resolution passed by a 95 percent margin • Resolution 4 – 2015 – Policy on antimicrobial use guidelines would establish AVMA policy on antimicrobial use guidelines for companion animal practitioners. An amendment was proposed to add wording to state “Guidelines such as these should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of treatment or procedure. Variations in practice may be warranted based on factors unique to the patient, client, or veterinary practice, in accordance with best clinical judgment”. The resolution passed by a 95 percent margin. • Resolution 5 – 2015 - Policy on antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of urinary tract disease in dogs and cats submitted

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by the BOD. This policy was developed by the Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases. The same statement was added to Resolutions 5 and 6 as stated in resolution 4. This resolution was defeated by a 56.3 percent margin. • Resolution 6 – 2015 – Policy on antimicrobial use guidelines for treatment of superficial pyoderma in dogs and cats was also submitted by the BOD. This policy was also crafted by ISCAID and AVMA recommends use of these guidelines as a resource for companion animal practitioners to improve antimicrobial stewardship. Another amendment was proposed to change superficial pyoderma to “Canine Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis” as it appears in 3 locations. However, this resolution was disapproved by a 62.5 percent margin. These updated policies and documents will be available at the AVMA website (avma.org) and also in upcoming issues of JAVMA. The VLC concluded with a presentation by Carey Lohrenz who is the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy. Her talk focused on leadership and persistence and focus while working in challenging environment. In Carey’s case that is an aircraft carrier. She speaks of succeeding under pressure, reducing errors and overcoming obstacles. n

Aminoglycosides: Should We be Using Them? Dave Rhoda, DVM, WVMA Food Armor™ Residue Task Force member

Surprisingly, aminoglycosides are once again in the top 5 for drug residue violations in cull cows (3rd quarter, 2014). This clearly indicates there are still veterinarians advocating the use of aminoglycosides in cattle and are continuing to make them available to producers without an adequate oversight plan to prevent these residues. The WVMA Drug Residue Task Force wants to inform our membership that this practice persists but also to show how the Food Armor™ program works to address the use of this high risk drug if you encounter it on one of the farms you service. If you need additional help or want one-onone support please contact Dr. Katie Mrdutt, Food Armor™ outreach specialist, to reach a Task Force member. Aminoglycosides are not prohibited in cattle, but because of their extreme meat withdrawal time (18-24 months) they continue to be a high risk problem for drug residue violations. The estimated meat withdrawal

time of 18-24 months is intentionally vague because the specific withdrawal period for a treated animal would need to be determined by FARAD based on the dose, route, and duration of treatment. As a profession, the AVMA took the non-regulatory approach of declaring the use of gentamicin in cattle unethical well before AMDUCA became the law regulating extra-label drug usage (1994). Additionally, because this drug is not approved for use in bovine there is no tolerance level for gentamicin in any food products; milk or meat. Therefore, the detection of any level is considered a residue violation, and as Dr. Mike Apley has stated, “Zero is getting smaller”. At the time our profession declared its use unethical, gentamicin was responsible for nearly 40 percent of drug residue violations in cattle. In 2010, when the WVMA Drug Residue Task Force initiated their work on the WVMA Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Continued on page 14 >>>

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The WVMA Food Armor™ HACCP for Proper Drug Use program has two objectives: food safety and proper drug use. Both need to be considered when using the Food Armor™ program to address the use of gentamicin on any of the farms where you are part of the VCPR team. The 6 sections of a complete HACCP plan on a farm are: 1. VCPR (Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship) – The Veterinarian of Record and the Farm Owner proactively assign roles and responsibilities and establish lines of communication between all members of the farm’s VCPR team. 2. Drug list- This list includes all drugs on the farm and defines exactly how each drug will be used in specific situations or management groups. 3. Protocols- Protocols are treatment plans developed by the Veterinarian of Record for commonly occurring, easily recognizable conditions where instructions can be left by the Veterinarian of Record for the care of these conditions in his/her absence. 4. SOPs – Standard Operating Procedures precisely define procedures involved in animal care, including animal identification, residue avoidance, drug administration, and euthanasia. 5. Records- A recording method is developed to include a permanent medical history for every animal. This record should provide information that allows farm management to make medical decisions for the entire herd. Records are the basis for oversight of drug usage by the Veterinarian of Record and the Farm Owner. 6. Oversight- Veterinary oversight includes continuous monitoring of hazards and identification of potential improvements to the animal care plan. Oversight is an integral component for validation of the VCPR and provides accountability, ultimately resulting in increased consumer confidence.

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Application of these sections, specific to gentamicin, include: • Know who holds the responsibility of Veterinarian of Record for each farm you serve and support communication within the VCPR team to resolve the food safety concerns. Ensure satisfaction of the AMDUCA algorithm for any use of gentamicin - milking cows or young stock. • Since gentamicin is not approved for use in bovine, there is a zero drug tolerance for any food harvested. • Protocols are intended for the treatment of easily identified, common conditions with the objective of identifying label treatment opportunities first. Since gentamicin use is extralabel drug use, it must be justifiable under the criteria of AMDUCA. • Due to the extreme withdrawal time of gentamicin, a standard operating procedure (SOP) is needed to address how this drug is used on a farm. An additional residue avoidance SOP needs to clearly explain all the steps for returning a treated animal back into the food supply, assuring that a treated animal does not leave the farm for human consumption prior to the end of all appropriate withdrawal time(s). • The records plan for any gentamicin treatments would need to take into account a meat withdrawal time of years, not days. • Veterinary oversight of gentamicin would need to address how this drug is being used on a farm and what steps are in place to ensure a treated animal is not re-entered into the food chain until all proper withdrawal times are satisfied. Even if food safety is ensured, can proper drug use be justified? The Food Armor™ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for Proper Drug Use program delivers a verifiable drug quality assurance program by defining the roles and responsibilities of those using it. The objective is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit these hazards. Proper implementation of this program should ensure food safety, as well as transparency and accountability for appropriate drug use on a farm. As a Task Force we are well aware of why gentamicin was designated as unethical and we do not condone its use, but we do recognize the producer is ultimately still making the decisions. For anyone who is designated as Veterinarian of Record on a farm where this drug is used, Food Armor™ is a tool that will help you decide if you can adequately satisfy food safety and proper drug use. n Information provided by the WVMA is intended to be general in nature. The WVMA cannot provide legal advice or formal recommendations. You should always consider consulting with your attorney or other professional advisors regarding the specifics of your situation.

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NEW GRADUATE Soon-to-be graduate seeking permanent employment with a small animal practice. Interested in a practice with companion exotics or introducing companion exotics to the practice and growing the clientele. Excellent communication skills with clients/staff and hardworking. Seeking a progressive practice with mentorship. Please call/email Elizabeth Holt at (920) 379-5422 or bholt888@ gmail.com.

SMALL ANIMAL Countryside Animal Clinic is seeking a PT DVM with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Flexible scheduling with some weekend hours. Successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of a busy handson practice, have excellent communication skills, and provide exceptional care. Contact: countrysideanimalclinic@netwurx.net. FT Veterinarian needed for SA practice in Madison WI. We have digital x-ray, 2 surgical suites, physical rehabilitation and more (see fitchburgvet.com). E-Mail resume to info@fitchburgvet.com or send to 6249 Nesbitt Rd., Madison WI, 53719. 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

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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. FT SA associate veterinarian position is available at Kenosha Animal Hospital, located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. We are looking for a compassionate associate to join our 4 doctor team. Our practice is well-established, progressive, and paper-light. No after-hour emergency duties. Experienced veterinarians preferred but recent graduates welcome. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume to: drcarlisle@kenoshaanimalhospital. com. Wausau area clinic is seeking a FT veterinarian. Approx. 45 hours per week, no emergency. Great support staff and experienced colleagues to work with. Salary and benefits negotiable. Please reply via email: drlinda87@gmail.com or mail to: Dr. Linda Prososki, Metro Animal Hospital, 1699 Schofield Ave. Suite 201, Schofield, WI 54476. Team oriented, modern, progressive 5.5 doctor practice in Northwest, IL seeking FT SA associate with positive outlook. New facility built 4 years ago with a great support team, including 5 certified technicians. Shared on call, balanced with regular long weekends off. Competitive salary and benefits package in area with low cost of living and lots of outdoor recreation. Easy commute to larger cities for added fun. New grads welcome and encouraged but experience is also valued. Check us out at www.riverridgevets.com. Interested candidates contact Practice Manager, Sheila Warner at swarner@riverridgevets.com. FT associate needed for growing SA practice in Marshfield (central WI). Excellent facilities and great staff. New graduate 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. 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. FT SA veterinarian wanted in 100% SA practice in South Central Wisconsin. We are a very busy practice with an outstanding staff. Surgical laser, therapeutic laser, radiology, in house chemistry, fairly new (2009) facility. Send resume to Dr. Michael Cooper, Portage Veterinary Clinic, 702 E. Albert St., Portage, WI 53901. Phone: (608) 742-2208. Email: m.cooper45@frontier.com. Looking for FT veterinarian for a 2 doctor practice in Stevens Point. Our practice prides itself on compassion for owners along with excellent medical care for pets. We take the time to create lasting relationships with our clients. We have a tenured and competent staff, including 4 CVTs. Surgical laser, in house labs, high speed dental, ultrasound. Central Wisconsin has a great community,

wonderful schools and easy access to numerous outdoor activities. No after hours or weekends. Please send inquiries to spah54482@ gmail.com. Do you love being a veterinarian? Do you easily connect with pet owners and achieve compliance for the best possible pet health care? Are you efficient and able to handle a busy work schedule and complete charts and call clients back in a timely manner? The Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced SA veterinarian to work 18-22 hours per week. We are an established 4 Doctor AAHA practice located in the greater Milwaukee area and we have great clients and great staff. 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. Fox Valley Animal Referral Center is a 24-hour hospital with an outstanding 24/7 emergency team and specialists board certified in emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, and radiology. Check us out at www.fvarc.com. Our collaborative approach to patient care contributes greatly to our enjoyable working environment. Our 33,000 square foot hospital was designed to enhance communication and promote smooth interaction between all services. Our facility is well equipped; digital radiology, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy equipment, ventilators, operating microscope, full laboratory and multiple critical care monitors. All of our doctors enjoy the benefit of a culture that strongly supports teaching and continued education. In particular, our ECC residency program helps to ensure that everyone is continually learning and growing. FT emergency schedule averages 12 shifts per month. Compensation based on percentage with a guaranteed base and excellent benefits package. Interested individuals may contact Alyce D’Amato at adamato@ horizondvm.com or (920) 882-4301. We look forward to hearing from you! Multi-doctor SA practice seeking FT veterinarian. Great staff, wonderful Lake Country community, loyal clients, well equipped paperless facility, no after-hours calls. Health insurance, 401k, CE, paid vacation. Immediate opening available! Email resume to holly@ villagevetcare.com or call (262) 528-3888. 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) 949-2673 or jseverson1961@ gmail.com. Airport Animal Hospital in St. Francis, WI is seeking a FT veterinarian for well-established practice. Quality medicine, excellent staff, equipment, and pay. Please email resume to airport.animal@yahoo. com. Antigo Veterinary Clinic is seeking a FT veterinarian to join our growing team. We believe in comprehensive care delivered with the highest possible attention to customer service and maximal benefit to the patient. Our facility is well equipped with full Idexx inhouse diagnostic suite, CR radiology and digital dental radiology, ultrasound (we offer abdominal and cardiac), SurgiVet anesthesia monitors, Heska IV pumps and more. We’ve recently added acupuncture and laser therapy. We provide emergency/critical care services after-hours to a client base of up to a 90 mile radius, and coordinate referrals to specialty centers for cases requiring

more advanced care. If you’re seeking employment in a smaller community that offers very modern medicine, this may be the job you’re looking for. We encourage new graduates to apply and provide strong mentorship. Applicants please send cover letter and resume to antigo.veterinary.clinic@gmail.com. Seeking FT, client centered, team oriented associate to join our progressive SA practice. This is an energetic 4 DVM hospital along the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi, in La Crosse, WI. For more detailed information visit www.LaCrosseVet.com, or http:// careercenter.vhma.org/jobs/6627698/seeking-small-animal-dvmfull-time-energetic-progressive. Email: jrodenberg@lacrossevet. com. Chalet Veterinary Clinic seeks a PT associate to perform SA medicine and surgery. Candidate must be licensed in Wisconsin. Contact: Dr. DeChristina at (608) 873-8112 or dr.de@chaletvet. com. Well established mixed practice is seeking a dynamic new graduate or experienced SA veterinarian interested in becoming a team member in our well-equipped busy practice with a friendly, dedicated and experienced staff. Enjoy a unique high quality clinic setting with big city services in a country atmosphere. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package. Contact: Mike Strobush DVM, Grassland Vet Service at (715) 9374780 or email drmike@tds.net. Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned, specialty practice with three locations north, south, and central to downtown Milwaukee along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. We are seeking a FT, experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. In addition to delivering superior quality medicine, we always take the time to care. It’s a mantra we live by! Our practice includes board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, oncology, dermatology and dentistry. Other team members include a residency trained doctor dedicated to neurology, a certified rehabilitation veterinarian, emergency clinicians with years of dedicated emergency experience, and team of emergency and critical care interns and residents. Our highly skilled technical staff includes multiple CVTs as well as VTS certified individuals (ECC and Anesthesia). 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. You can discover the area’s historic small towns, enjoy fall foliage and hiking in the nearby Kettle Moraine outdoor recreation area, or walk the beaches of Lake Michigan. Whether it’s relaxing rural charm, urban excitement, or suburban convenience that you’re looking for, you will find it here. Ideal candidates are highly motivated individuals with exceptional skills in 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, uniform allowance, licensure, dues, and employer matching retirement plan. Email: lakeshorevetspecialists. com. Appleton 5 doctor SA practice is looking for an enthusiastic,

motivated FT associate. Excellent support staff with wonderful clients. We are a busy practice offering varied caseload. No afterhours emergencies. Reasonable work schedule with only one Saturday a month. Competitive salary and benefits package. New graduates encouraged to apply. Please send resume to: North Heights Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1001 West Northland Ave., Appleton, WI. (920) 739-7816. 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. 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) 5437387 for more information.* 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 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@wolf-merrick.com.* Busy SA-multi doctor practice in Milwaukee is looking for FT/ PT veterinarians to join the practice. Work 4 days a week for FT position with full benefits and compensation. We are fully computerized practice with all the diagnostic tools and toys. Great opportunity for new graduates to learn and practice quality medicine in high volume setting. Interested candidates please

submit your résumé to the attention of Dr. Singh -drgss95@yahoo. com or call (608) 347-8668.* Seeking veterinarian to help launch a SA medical center as a division of an established 6 doctor equine service. Client base is built in and ready to go. Job description is for a motivated and ambitious individual comfortable working solo while building a SA practice. Compensation based on experience, merit and production. FT employment with no emergencies and a quality benefit package. Existing facility has 4 exam rooms, pharmacy, lab, treatment area, and surgery suite. Located in prime area for both professional and personal growth. We are a country based service offering quality veterinary care with family based customer service. Contact: Bristol Veterinary Service, S.C., 17622 Burlington Rd., Union Grove, WI 53182. Email: bristolvet@yahoo.com.* Wanted FT DVM for a well-established SA Vet Clinic in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Salary and benefits negotiable. Excellent facility, great seasoned staff, great clientele. You can be the next resident veterinarian with almost full autonomy. Profit sharing possible for the right candidate. Licensed DVM in Wisconsin. Alert, thorough and above all a great attitude with pets, clients and staff. Email: lightning_1@charter.net.* FT SA veterinarian needed for our new clinic. Located in Merton, WI and open Monday through Saturday. We will be equipped with digital x-ray, in-house lab machines, and fully paperless medical software. Send resumes to fmahler21183@gmail.com.* Looking for SA practitioner to join our team. Long established practice with loyal clients and staff. Our focus is on compassionate care and excellent customer service. New facility will be ready mid2015. Electronic medical records, digital radiology including dental, ultrasound, full lab, therapeutic laser, tonopen, surgi-vet. No afterhours emergency, family friendly schedule, 401k, dues, licenses, health, disability, liability insurances. Please send resume’ and questions to westoshavet@yahoo.com, check us out on our website and Facebook.* PT veterinarian needed for a 1 ½ doctor (AAHA aspiring) SA clinic. We are well leveraged with a great support team and are well equipped. Approximately 25 hours per week. No weekends. No on call. 45 minutes to Madison, 90 minutes to Green Bay or Milwaukee. One to two years’ experience desired. Contact: mkvcwaupun@yahoo.com.* PT SA veterinarian for immediate hire at the Franklin Veterinary Clinic. The clinic is located in a fast growing suburb of Milwaukee County. The clinic is equipped with Abaxis in house lab, digital radiology, CO2 surgical laser and an endoscope. Potential for full time employment in the future. 401k is offered. New graduates will be considered. No emergencies. Please send resumes to: Franklin Veterinary Clinic 9755 W. St. Martins Rd. Franklin WI. 53132, Attn: Dr. Jacques Thebert, or to jthebert@live.com.* Immediate PT/FT Veterinarian needed at Advanced Veterinary Care Clinic. Please contact: 8052 North 76 St., Milwaukee, WI 53223. Phone: (414) 365-5200. Caring and compassionate veterinarian wanted in Milwaukee or surrounding areas for established mobile practice, specializing on home hospice and home euthanasia. Flexible schedule, highly rewarding with training/ support and established referral network. Contact: vet@creaturecomfortclinic.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.* PT/FT veterinary position in a busy, rural SA practice near Hartford and Oconomowoc, WI. Flexible hours and no emergency call. Please call Dr. Gedymin (262) 370-3950 or send resume to animaniac57@ yahoo.com.*

LARGE ANIMAL We are an expanding 5 doctor food animal practice in southern Wisconsin looking to add a progressive FT veterinarian. Dairy support makes up 95% of our practice with in-house services including milk culture lab, nutrition consultation, records/DC305 analysis, protocol management and embryo transfer. Our team is a well-rounded group with diverse interests looking for an individual to add both depth within our current services and interest in other areas. The remainder of our practice is made up of swine, beef and small ruminant medicine. Doctors are provided with everything necessary for success; computer, ultrasound, truck, vet box, licensing fees, CE allowances, professional and disability insurance, competitive compensation, IRA contribution, etc. Please contact Joe Severson at (262) 949-2673 or svssvh@gmail.com.

MIXED ANIMAL Seeking MA veterinarian for primarily SA duties, ideally with dairy interest/experience. Small rural practice with fun and caring staff. Excellent salary and benefit package with future purchase option. Send resume: Green Pastures Veterinary Service, S.C. PO Box 247 Monticello, WI 53570, or email twbruns@tds.net. Associate veterinarian wanted to join 4 doctor practice located in Hastings, MN. Practice is greater than 90% SA, other 10% is farm animal primarily dairy cattle. New grad or experienced veterinarian welcomed. Hastings is a solid, warm community in close proximity to MPLS/St Paul. Please call (651) 437-5101 or email at info@ hastingsveterinaryclinic.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.* Grantsburg Animal Hospital will be interviewing prospective associates, for a FT SA/Equine or a FT SA veterinarian, for a 2-doctor practice located in Northwest Wisconsin and East-Central Minnesota. We are a long-established business seeking a candidate that is interested in ownership of our practice in the near future. Our three clinics are located only 60-75 minutes north of the Twin Cities with easy access to shopping, sporting events and the arts. We are located in a beautiful rural setting that features over 1,000 lakes, the Scenic St. Croix River, forests, trails and abundant wildlife. Our practice is well-equipped, with electronic medical records. We are offering a competitive salary and great benefits. It is a great place to live and work! We look forward to you joining our team. E-mail: Kathryn Palmquist, kpalmquist@grantsburganimalhospital.com, or call (715) 529-2076.*

DAIRY Valley Veterinary Clinic, S.C., has an associate veterinarian position opening for that doctor looking to practice in a steadily growing, cutting edge 12 doctor dairy practice in NE Wisconsin where our mission is being an advocate for bovines and bringing profitability to our clients. Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. On call/emergency duty equally shared with all doctors (4 Sundays/year)! Contact Dr. Brian Maas – drmaas@vvcvets.

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com. Valley Veterinary Clinic, S.C., 707 Woodland Plaza, Seymour, WI 54165.

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

OTHER The UW-Madison, Animal Sciences Department is recruiting for an Extension Animal Health Specialist. A PVL (#80452) can be found at http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary. aspx?pvl_num=80452. Contact Jeff Sindelar at (608) 262-0555 or jsindelar@wisc.edu with questions.*

RELIEF 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) 3086853. SA relief available. Personable with 20+ years experience. Call Dr. Katrina Geitner (262) 349-3466 or kgrelief@wi.rr.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 for, Dr. Barb Matula, (608) 567-1178. Email: beachcomber1957@gmail.com. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work. Expect reliable, compassionate, thorough service. Please contact Susan Heath, DVM at (920) 470-5351 or sheathdvm@yahoo.com. 20+ years experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. South-central and Southeast WI. Let me care for your clients and your hospital. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@ gmail.com. 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. 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. Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul.danhaus@gmail.com. SA relief vet since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, 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. 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. 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.

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. Dependable, 20+ years experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/ Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com. SA relief Veterinarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. Email: garysthevet@aol.com.

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 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. 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.

TECH/STAFF Join a leader in animal welfare! The Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for two full-time CVT’s at our new spay/neuter clinic, opening June 2015 in West Allis. 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 comprehensive benefits package is provided. Visit http://www.wihumane.org/employment to apply! Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is seeking a FT CVT to join our surgery team in Oak Creek. In addition to delivering superior quality medicine, we always take the time to care. It’s a mantra we live by! While under the supervision of a veterinarian, technicians must be able to effectively and accurately perform the following routine duties that include but are not limited to: • The proper restraint techniques of animals • IV and urinary catheter placement • Accurately calculate drug dosages • Preparation and administration of medications, IV, orally, and topically • Proper induction and maintenance of anesthesia, properly intubate and extubate a patient • Surgical nursing and monitoring of the anesthetized patient (including ECG, NIBP Doppler BP, Capnography, Pulse Oximetry) • Recover the surgical patient and recognize abnormalities • Properly run an ECG and recognize abnormalities • Perform proper maintenance of anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment, clean and maintain autoclave • Properly clean/sterilize and prepare surgical instruments/drapes/packs • Perform radiographic procedures • Proficient at sample collection and laboratory submission protocols • Perform lab tests which include urinalysis, platelet estimates and manual differentials • Properly auscultate a patient’s heart and lung sounds • Patient treatments and feedings, including tube feedings • Bandage application • Perform hospital supply, laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical inventory • Patient record keeping and charge posting to tracking sheet/invoice • Client education and communications • Obtain animal health histories and patient discharges • Perform emergency triage • Prioritize patient treatments • Recognize changes in the condition of critical patients • Utilize, maintain, and trouble-shoot in-house laboratory analyzers • Maintain patient comfort and cleanliness • Recognize markedly abnormal lab results and notify DVM • Understanding of basic infectious disease and isolation procedures We offer a generous compensation package including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, retirement plan, Continuing Education reimbursement, and uniform allowance. Apply on line www.lakeshorevetspecialists.com. Email: careers@lakeshorevetspecialists.com. Sherwood Animal Hospital is a SA practice near Appleton WI seeking a FT Veterinary Assistant or CVT during maternity leave in March/

April 2015. Position will transition to PT after staff return. Duties will be split between the front reception duties and veterinary assisting. Basic knowledge of vaccines, heartworm/flea products and general health care is a must as well as excellent communication skills with clientele. Email sherwoodah@tds.net or fax (920) 989-3203. 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. FT CVT Needed. AAHA accredited, SA hospital located north of Milwaukee. We focus quality, progressive, preventive medicine with emphasis on exceptional patient care and client education. We are looking for a FT, CVT to work with our team-based system. Extensive benefit package. Email: kathy@bestfriendsvet.com or fax to: (262) 375-4196. www.bestfriends.com. Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic is seeking a FT CVT to join our team. We are an established two doctor general practice committed to providing exceptional animal care and client education. The successful team member should be proficient in restraint, radiology, phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, surgical monitoring, dentistry and routine veterinary care. Qualified candidates must be hardworking, self-motivated, organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team setting. An interest in canine physical rehabilitation and/or animal behavior is a plus. This is a FT position and does require one weekend per month. To learn more about our clinic, please visit us at www.spartavetclinic.com. Extensive benefit package is available with compensation based on experience. Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to: Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, Attn: Laura Garves, Practice Manager, 1701 W. Wisconsin St., Sparta WI, 54656. Fax: (608) 2694965. E-mail: spartavetclinic@centurytel.net. Looking for motivated, personable PT/FT tech for SA practice in Hudson, WI; full workups, progressive practice. Please email resume and letter of interest to ehawksford@gmail.com. Come work for a leader in animal welfare! The Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for a PT Certified Veterinary Technician at our Ozaukee facility. Qualified candidates must have current veterinary technician certification, 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 is provided. Visit http://www.wihumane.org/employment to apply! Wales Animal Clinic is seeking an Experienced CVT for a PT position. Applicant needs strong technical skills with surgery, anesthesia, digital radiographs, laboratory, dentistry including digital dental, and has excellent communication skills for education of our clients. Enjoy a three day work week with no weekends. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Please send resume to Wales Animal Clinic, 219 Summit Ave. Wales, WI 53183; or Email pets@walesanimalclinic.com; check our website at www. walesanimalclinic.com for information on our clinic. Lodi Veterinary Care is growing and we are looking for a FT CVT to join our team. Our companion animal CVT’s are responsible for client education, laboratory procedures, digital radiology, ultrasound assistance, anesthesia, dentistry & surgical monitoring, and emergency triage. You will be working with a team of seven doctors and eight other technicians. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, uniform allowance, health insurance reimbursement, CE, 401K plan and great pet care benefits. 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. We are located just 20 minutes North of Madison in the beautiful Lake Wisconsin valley. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Lodi Veterinary Care, Attn: Camille 705 N. Main Street Lodi, WI 53555. Eastside Veterinary Clinic is an established SA clinic located in Madison. We are looking for a FT CVT with a commitment to high quality, compassionate medical care and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working in a similar setting. Responsibilities include patient care, laboratory procedures, surgical monitoring, dentistry, radiology and

reception. Competitive salary based on experience. Benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter to jonovo1@aol.com. Veterinary Technician needed for SA alternative-conventional veterinary clinic. Practice has digital rad, in house lab, laser, sevo. anesthesia, dental, blood pressure, pulse ox., etc. Please send resume to ghosthuntermary@gmail.com. Love CATS? FT Experienced CVT needed for FELINE ONLY practice in Appleton, WI. Competitive pay/benefits. NO WEEKENDS! Send resume/ references to info@foxvalleycatclinic.com.* Growing 3 doctor SA practice in the beautiful Northwood’s is seeking a FT CVT with an interest in surgery. We work hard and play hard while putting our families first. We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Send resume to All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 7665 Hwy 51 S, Minocqua WI 54548 or email: janet@minocquavets.com.* The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, S.C., an established AAHA accredited SA practice, is looking for a knowledgeable and clientoriented, experienced CVT or motivated, new CVT program graduate to join our progressive, professional team. Qualified candidates must be confident, hardworking, detailed oriented, compassionate and dedicated to animal care. Submit resume and cover letter to: c.schumacher@cedarburgvet.com or by mail to: N143 W6475 Pioneer Road Cedarburg, WI. 53012 ATTN: Chris Schumacher. See our website at cedarburgvet.com.* A Breed Apart Animal Hospital is a three doctor SA practice on Madison’s West side. This opening is FT and includes some Saturdays. Good communication and strong team approach is a must. Health insurance, retirement program, paid vacation. Send resume and cover letter to email: kwashaba@hotmail.com.* Thiensville-Mequon SA Clinic is now hiring a FT CVT or experienced veterinary assistant. We are a well-established, AHAA accredited, full-service, 5 doctor SA veterinary clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Qualified candidates must be able to work in a team and be confident, hard-working, selfmotivated, organized, efficient, detail-oriented, compassionate, and dedicated to animal care. This is a permanent position and does require alternating Saturday hours. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits available include medical, dental, vision, and 401K. A background check and pre-employment drug screen will be required. To learn more about our hospital please visit thiensvillemequonsac.com. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by email: czach@nvanet.com or by mail: ThiensvilleMequon Small Animal Clinic 425 North Main St. Thiensville, WI 53092 Attn: Christy Zach.*

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Disassembled and ready to move. Perfect for hospital expansion. $1495. Also available are Parks Vet Doppler and Vet Test 8008. Reasonable offers considered. Call (312) 618-6472 or email drbethbenson@aol.com for more info. Stainless Steel Cages for sale. Great condition! Many sizes to mix and match from singles to a bank of cages. Also, free standing wire cat cages with multilevel perches. Lots of bowls and other grooming equipment. Please contact Josh (608) 225-7992 or joshcargen@ gmail.com.*

PRACTICE FOR SALE Illinois, Chicago Suburb: 2,265sf, Multi-Doctor, +/-8,668sf RE. IL2. Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County: 4,300sf, +/-4.7 acres. PA5. West Virginia, Cabell County: AAHA. 1,800sf w/2-lots. WV2. PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636.4740. www.psbroker.com. info@psbroker. 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. Appleton - SA practice grossing $982K. Beautiful facilities. Practice and RE $800K. 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. Huge price reduction due to health issues! MA practice grossing $900K 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) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW! SE Milwaukee suburbs. SA practice grossing over $1M. Great community. Practice offered at $620K, RE price $190K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

PHV position with USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service. 20 - 30 hours per week minimum, prorated benefits, great potential for FT / professional growth. Call (920) 912-5079, or email vernon. vanbeek@fsis.usda.gov, for more information.

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.

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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.

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 14WTB01, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr. Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718. Serious replies only.

FOR SALE Must move! Reduced prices on 3 year old Idexx Digital Xray system, InHouse Lab system, software & 1 Dell workstations + tablet, Endotracheal tubes, oral speculum (mouth gags) set, SS indoor runs, dental tools, Midmark upper & lower wall cabinets, surgical instrument trays, rolling surgical stool & office chair, clippers, mobile distiller, drug/supply inventory, whiteboard, bulletin boards, etc. Reply to pebblescat@hotmail.com with your name, phone, email. Progeny Dental X-Ray. Perfect condition, will work with digital imaging. $1750. 7 ShorLine Kennel Doors and 3 back panels. (Can configure to construct a 7 unit module). All 10 sold together.

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 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.* SA practice/RE for sale. Grosses 360K. 30 mins. from Green Bay. Digital x-ray and dental x-ray, therapy and surgical laser. Turnkey. Email: realestate4sale@netnet.net.* 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.*

Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200 Madison, WI 53718

The WVMA office is moving! Starting March 31, our new address will be 4610 S. Biltmore Ln., Suite 107 Madison, WI 53718

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