November 2017 WVMA Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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Dr. Mary Ann Hittle Named 2017 Veterinarian of the Year By Bailey Quam, WVMA communications and project specialist

From the President Coming Soon! Professional Assistance Program for Wisconsin Veterinary Professionals

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The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) awarded Mary Ann Hittle, DVM, of Menasha, with the WVMA Veterinarian of the Year Award at its 102nd Annual Convention on Thursday, October 12.

In the News Dr. Robert Leder Assumes Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Presidency

Dr. Melinda Wright, a past associate, has witnessed the dedicated following of clients Dr. Hittle has gathered during her 38 year career.

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“Mary Ann’s compassion to her patients is endless. Her ability to relate to owners and empathize with their love for their animals has allowed her to become a trusted confidant and partner in their pet’s care,” says Dr. Wright. “This bond was heartfelt and therefore difficult to put into words; it was easily witnessed, however, in a desk that was frequently overflowing with flowers, chocolates and cartons of eggs from grateful clients.” Drs. Scott Spaulding and Mary Ann Hittle

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Dr. Hittle is a 1979 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. During the same year she joined the Appanasha Pet Clinic team where she has spent her career providing care to companion animals.

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Ann Stein, a long time Appanasha Pet Clinic client and retired clinic business manager, believes Dr. Hittle represents all that is good in the veterinary medical profession.

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“Without exception, I have always come away believing that she was caring for me as much as she was caring for my pet,” says Stein. “Every concern, no matter how large or small, received her undivided attention. From the first new puppy visit to helping them cross the rainbow bridge, she cared for them as if they were her own.” In her acceptance speech, Dr. Hittle praised those veterinarians who understand and practice the art of veterinary medicine. She also shared the award with every pet owner and every pet that she had the privilege of serving since 1979. l Read Dr. Hittle’s acceptance speech on page 17.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Coming Soon! Professional Assistance Program for Wisconsin Veterinary Professionals

Dr. Robert Leder

Over the past several years, the WVMA has become acutely aware of the increasing mental health and substance abuse stresses that our professionals are experiencing. Survey studies by mental health experts have quantified the challenges facing some of our colleagues. Articles in our press have made us aware of this issue. The stresses of veterinary school and practice can combine to create depression, anxiety, and even suicide for some of our colleagues. In a cooperative effort to provide additional resources for our profession, the WVMA worked with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Governor Walker’s office to get authorization for the creation of a Professional Assistance Program for Veterinarians and CVTs included in the 2017-19 state biennial budget bill. The program is funded with existing license fees and will be a much-needed resource for Wisconsin veterinary professionals who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. This is a major victory for veterinarians in Wisconsin. The WVMA will be working with DATCP as this program is developed. We extend our thanks to DATCP and the Governor’s Office for their recognition of this need for our profession and the commitment to creating this professional assistance program. l

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A few months ago, I spoke at the Waukesha Grand Rounds lunch meeting and an issue with human pharmacies was brought to my attention. Certain human pharmacies are using the prescribing veterinarian’s home address when they put labels on the prescriptions, regardless of whether the clinic address was on the original script. As expected, some clients are now showing up at veterinarians’ homes. In addition, some pharmacies are requesting NPI and DEA numbers. As we have discussed before, NPI numbers are tied to Medicare and are not used in veterinary medicine. DEA numbers are not needed when you write the script. However, if a DEA number is not provided, pharmacies are inputting a “made up” DEA number and inserting it into their systems. The WVMA Legislative Counsel and myself are working on this issue. We are working with the Pharmacy Society and the pharmacy chain where these situations are currently a problem. We will keep you posted with updates. In the meantime, if you have examples of any of the above three scenarios, please send me a copy, and/or the pharmacy name, city and phone number that is filling prescriptions this way. You can email them to kpokorny@wvma.org with “Script Issues” in the subject line. Thanks for your help! l

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Dr. Robert Leder Assumes Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Presidency By Bailey Quam, WVMA communications and project specialist Robert Leder, DVM assumed the Presidency of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) at the 102nd Annual WVMA Convention on Friday, October 13. He will serve as president for one year. “The WVMA is an amazing organization that is the voice of veterinary medicine in the state of Wisconsin providing great service and guidance to its members. My vision for the WVMA is to continue being Wisconsin’s proactive voice of veterinary medicine to government, industry, the public and within our profession,” Dr. Leder says. Dr. Leder grew up on a dairy farm in North Central Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982, and then completed a food animal internship at the University of Idaho’s Caine Veterinary Teaching Center in Caldwell, Idaho. Dr. Leder practiced veterinary medicine in Wisconsin since 1983, working primarily with dairy cows and farmers. He retired in the fall of 2016.

Dr. Robert Leder

A continuous member of the WVMA since 1983, Dr. Leder served on the WVMA executive board from 20042008. He helped draft the WVMA Large Animal Welfare Guiding Principles and is currently on the Animal Welfare committee. l

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Insurance Planning for Your Practice By Brian L. Anderson, DeWitt Ross & Stevens s.c. If you are an owner of your own veterinary medicine clinic, your practice is probably your most valuable asset. You invested years of hard work and thousands of dollars getting your education and degree, being trained in the practice of veterinary medicine, and building up your practice in your community. Your practice is the way you earn your living and help your patients and clients. One mistake, fire, natural disaster, employment dispute, health problem or disability may leave you with significant liabilities that could bankrupt you and your practice. As with any valuable asset, you should keep your practice, professional reputation and ability to earn a good living safe and secure by obtaining a comprehensive package of insurance.

insuring you for claims made by employees for pregnancy, racial, religious, age and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, or wrongful termination, and data breach and cyberliability coverages insuring your practice for liabilities if your computer systems and/or website are hacked. Your practice should also have a business auto insurance policy providing coverage for any vehicles owned by the practice and for “non-owned” or “hired” vehicles.

Professional Liability Coverage If you are accused of malpractice, professional liability insurance will pay the costs you become legally responsible for due to claims of professional negligence and will cover the costs of your defense. A good malpractice insurer, with strong knowledge of veterinary You should work with a knowledgeable insurance broker who medicine, will also maintain a comprehensive risk management works with other veterinarians and understands the unique risks program for its policyholders and will educate veterinarians on faced by veterinarians. By working with a qualified insurance how best to avoid claims. You should confirm that your professional broker, you are more likely to have sufficient insurance coverages liability policy covers you wherever you practice, including offering and limits, tailored to your practice, and will be more likely to coverage for relief, emergency, part-time, or volunteer veterinary obtain your insurance policies from highly-rated, financially sound services and that your policy has adequate limits of coverage. You insurance companies with reputations for quickly and fairly dealing will also want to make sure your professional liability coverage with claims. Although no one likes to pay high insurance premiums, provides adequate protection for the actions of your employees the cost of your premiums should not be the only consideration who are not veterinarians. However, veterinarians employed when choosing insurance coverages. by your practice will have to have separate professional liability insurance coverage, obtained from your insurer or a separate Your clinic should carry a comprehensive package of insurance insurer, with terms and conditions acceptable to you. protecting the practice and its owners from losses from accidents and natural disasters, professional malpractice and licensure issues, A good professional liability policy will provide that the insurer worker’s compensation and employment claims, cyberliability and may not settle any claim against you without your consent or a court order. A clause of this nature tends to discourage frivolous auto liability exposure. lawsuits and helps you to protect your reputation by permitting Business Property and General Liability you to decide whether to settle or not. A good professional liability You should carry a comprehensive business owner’s package of insurance policy will also not contain a “hammer clause.” A hammer insurance insuring your business property and equipment and clause provides that your insurer would not have to cover any protecting you from damage to your buildings and their contents. damages and expenses in excess of an offered settlement amount This kind of package will also provide you with general liability if your insurer recommends that you settle a claim at a specific insurance, providing coverage if you or your employees cause harm dollar amount and you then decide not to settle. You would then to a third-party person or their property (in situations other than be financially responsible, if your professional liability policy where professional malpractice has been alleged). General liability contains a hammer clause, for damages and expenses above the insurance will also cover the cost of any necessary defense. recommended settlement amount. Often, a good comprehensive business owner’s policy will cover You should also carefully consider whether to add veterinary license any damage to animals in your care, include employee theft defense coverage to your professional liability policy to cover you for coverage, and contain business interruption insurance to protect the legal fees and costs associated with defending your veterinary the profits of your practice and cover your overhead when physical license against complaints made to the Veterinary Examining Board. damage to your clinic property prevents you from providing Conclusion veterinary services. Practice expenses that may be covered by You should regularly consult your insurance broker to review your business interruption insurance include payroll expenses, rent or insurance package and confirm that the scope of your insurance the cost of temporary space, equipment lease payments, and lost coverages provides you with adequate protection. Only with careful income from the interruption of your business. attention to your risk management program will you be certain that Additional coverages that may be added to a business owner’s policy, you and your practice are adequately protected. l depending on your insurer, include employment practices coverage

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Preventing Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Veterinary Clinics By Leslie Ptak, Department of Labor/OSHA compliance assistance specialist Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries affecting the arms, hands, shoulders and neck. While performing everyday tasks, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons can experience micro-injuries leading to soreness, pain, and sometimes irreversible damage, especially if the injury isn’t addressed. Repetitive tasks can produce many different types of MSDs including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, epicondylitis, and muscle soreness and pain. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2015, a primary cause of veterinary medical clinic injuries included sprains, strains, and soreness all of which were severe enough to result in days away from work. This article will focus on upper extremity MSDs through the implementation of a workplace ergonomics program. An ergonomics program will be able to address specific risk factors known to cause soreness and pain before they progress to injuries requiring medical treatment or time away from work. Risk Factors The risk of upper extremity MSD injury depends largely on body positions and postures in the work environment, the frequency with which the task is performed, the level of required effort, and the duration of the specific task. Risk factors that may lead to the development of MSDs include: • Exerting excessive force. Examples include lifting heavy objects including animals, pushing or pulling heavy loads, maintaining control of equipment, tools, and patients, and even holding a pinch grip for an extended period of time. • Performing the same or similar tasks repetitively for an extended period of time. • Working in awkward postures or being in the same posture for long periods of time. The body is strongest when a posture is “neutral.” • Localized pressure into a body region. Something as simple as resting your hand or elbow on the surface of a computer desk for prolonged periods can lead to bigger issues. • Cold temperatures. In combination with any one of the above risk factors, cold temperatures may increase the potential for MSDs to develop. Cold temperatures can be environmental, such as working outside in winter, or operating a cold tool.

• Vibration. Both whole body (e.g. operating a vehicle) and handarm (e.g. operating a powered tool), can cause a number of health effects. Hand-arm vibration can damage small capillaries making hand tools more difficult to control. They may also cause a worker to lose feeling in the hands and arms resulting in increased force exertion to control hand-powered tools. • Combined exposure to several risk factors. Exposure to multiple risk factors at once places workers at a higher risk for MSDs than does exposure to any one factor by itself. This is key. MSD prevention should focus on eliminating as many risk factors as possible, or reducing the amount of time that a worker is exposed to them. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes that their members are uniquely exposed to risk factors for MSDs. The AVMA has even conducted an evaluation of common veterinary medical tasks that should be evaluated further (see Chart 1). The Washington State1 ergonomic guidelines were used to evaluate these tasks. The AVMA reiterates six excellent key points from Washington State: 1. Ergonomics can help you in your practice. 2. Some states (Wisconsin is not one of them) already require employers to implement ergonomics programs. 3. Work-related MSDs can happen in jobs with risk factors. 4. Risk factors can be reduced and MSDs prevented. 5. Reporting symptoms early is important. 6. You need to involve all staff members to successfully implement ergonomics changes. Where to begin If you were to poll your staff, they would be able to easily identify common tasks that are most likely to cause musculoskeletal pain and soreness, especially if done for long periods. These “red flag” tasks should be addressed first. • Get a diagnosis from a licensed healthcare practitioner (LHCP). It is important that any pre-existing conditions be ruled out. For instance, pregnancy has been known to cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Pinched spinal nerves can cause pain and numbness in the wrists. Over time, shoulder injuries can affect the strength of the hands. Although the workplace can contribute

The Washington State OSHA program developed a standard for ergonomics in the workplace that included how to evaluate tasks for risk factors of MSDs. Although the standard was rescinded, the materials are still available on the Washington State web site and are considered an excellent tool for implementing an ergonomics program.

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to MSDs and make them more likely to happen, an individual’s personal factors are out of the control of even the best ergonomists in the world. • Develop an ergonomics program for your staff. You will be surprised by your employees’ creativity and suggestions when it comes to improving the quality of their work environment. Elements of an Ergonomics Program is a document created in 1997 that is still considered the standard for developing and implementing ergonomics programs. It can be downloaded from the NIOSH2 web site. See Resource below. • Conduct an ergonomic risk survey. The Washington State checklists that the AVMA used to develop their Ergonomic Guidelines Chart are readily available to all clinics on the Washington State OSHA web site. o

First, have staff take Washington State’s Ergonomics Awareness Education for Employees and Supervisors course. It is the basis for the workplace surveys that will be done. See Resources at the end of this article. Second, download two documents, the Caution Zone Checklist and the Hazard Zone Checklist. It is a good idea for staff to have these in hand while they go through the Ergonomics Awareness course.

• Evaluate the tasks using the Caution Zone Checklist first. This list of risk factors indicates whether you need to further evaluate a task. • If you checked any of the boxes on the Caution Zone Checklist, move on to the Hazard Zone Checklist. This checklist provides a more in-depth evaluation of the hazards. Any of the boxes checked on this list provide the guidance for reducing the risks. The goal is to change the task so that as few boxes on the Hazard Zone Checklists as possible are checked. NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• It is also recommended that you utilize the services of the Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program as they have a staff ergonomist who can guide you through your analysis. This program is at no cost to small employers (defined as 250 employees or less,) and they can also assist you with any other safety and health concerns. They can be reached directly at (800)947-0553. Finding Solutions • Let your suppliers know there is a problem. Tool and equipment manufacturers have the ability to engineer ergonomic solutions, but need to be made aware of the problems first. OSHA’s recommendation is to bring your concerns directly to them. • Use the services of an LHCP who specializes in MSDs as a preventive measure. Workers who do the same tasks repetitively and regularly can develop treatable muscle imbalances. Also, a skilled LHCP can educate workers, providing tips and information on how risk factors contribute to symptoms as well as steps that can be taken to reduce the effects of the work. • OSHA recommends that educated employees use the Hierarchy of Controls (Chart 2). Engineering controls are the most desirable where possible. Administrative or work practice controls may be appropriate in some cases where engineering controls cannot be implemented or when different procedures are needed after implementation of the new engineering controls. Personal protection solutions have only limited effectiveness when dealing with ergonomic hazards. • Borrow ideas from others. Although there is not a lot of information on veterinary medical ergonomics yet, there is a lot of information about setting up work stations, selecting tools, and improving the ergonomics of healthcare (for treatment of humans). WVMA members do not need to solve the ergonomics of all veterinary medicine; they just need to reduce the risk factors in their clinics. See the Resources section below for available information.

Resources • The AVMA page Introduction to Ergonomics is linked here, https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/Introduction-toErgonomics-Guidelines-for-Veterinary-Practice.aspx. • For a PDF of Elements of an Ergonomics Program go to https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-117/pdfs/97-117.pdf. • A valuable discussion of the ergonomics of the entire body, including the upper extremities, called Washington Ergonomics, can be found online at https://waergo.com/jes/ bodybasics.htm. • Washington State’s Ergonomics Awareness Education for Employees and Supervisors course is here, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/trainingprevention/online/courseinfo.asp?P_ ID=134.

The Caution Zone checklist is here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/ safety/SprainsStrains/evaltools/CautionZones2.pdf o The Hazard Zone checklist is here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/ safety/SprainsStrains/evaltools/HazardZoneChecklist.PDF • An online interactive guide to Washington State’s Office Ergonomics, including computer work stations and mobile computing is available at no cost to users here, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/trainingprevention/online/courseinfo.asp?P_ ID=184. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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• The Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program is available at 800-947-0553. Their services are at no cost to employers and they are confidential. See their web site here, http://www.slh. wisc.edu/occupational/wiscon/. • OSHA’s eTool for Healthcare Wide Hazards Ergonomics is here, https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/ ergo/ergo.html. • An Ergonomics Guide for Hospital Pharmacies is linked here, http://www.mtpinnacle.com/pdfs/PharmacyHandbook.pdf. • Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography is linked here, http://www.soundergonomics.com/pdf/WRMSDweb.pdf. • Various guidelines for ergonomics in laboratories include: o Laboratory Safety – Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders is here, https://www.osha. gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHAfactsheet-laboratorysafety-ergonomics.pdf. o UCLA Laboratory Ergonomics Product Catalog is here, https://ergonomics.ucla.edu/laboratory-ergonomics.html. o The NIEHS Health and Safety Guide to Laboratory Ergonomics is linked here, http://ehs.uky.edu/docs/pdf/ ohs_erg_ergonomics_guide_0001.pdf. • OSHA’s Computer Workstations eTool is linked here, https:// www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html. • Washington State informational posters on basic ergonomics principles are here: o Using handles to better grip items, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/ Idea_237_HandlesImproveGrip.pdf.

Increasing friction when holding an object, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/ Idea_232_FrictionImprovesGrip.pdf. o Keeping materials within arm’s reach, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/ ideabbc634.pdf and here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/ sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/Idea473_ awkward_lifting_reaching.pdf. o Maintaining tools to minimize vibration, http://www.lni. wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/ Idea470_vibration_maintaintools.pdf. o Placing objects at a good working height are here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/ DocumentsFiles/Idea469_awkward_lifting_objects_at_ good_height.pdf and here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/ sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/DocumentsFiles/Idea290_raise_ or_tilt_objects.pdf. • An informational article about Standing on the Job is here, http://novascotia.ca/lae/healthandsafety/ergonomics/docs/ StandingJob.pdf. • An informational article about using Anti-vibration Gloves is here, http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/sprainsstrains/IdeasBank/ DocumentsFiles/Idea472_%20vibration_antivibration_gloves. pdf. • A web page for Lighting Ergonomics is here, http://www.ccohs. ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/lighting_general.html. • An informational sheet on Hand-Arm Vibration is here, http:// www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg296.pdf. • A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools is here, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-164/pdfs/2004-164.pdf.

Chart 2. OSHA’s Hierarchy of Controls Type of Control

Workplace Examples

Engineering Controls (implement physical change to the workplace, which eliminates/reduces the hazard on the job/ task)

• Use a device to lift and reposition heavy objects to limit force exertion. • Reposition a work table to eliminate a long/ excessive reach and enable working in neutral postures. • Design work to eliminate excessive leaning or reaching. • Redesign tools to enable neutral postures, make tools lighter, or reduce vibration.

Administrative and Work Practice Controls (establish efficient processes or procedures)

• Require that heavy loads are only lifted by two people to limit force exertion. • Take a break. Even breaks of five minutes or so can benefit soft tissue during periods of heavy exposure • If possible, have staff “tag team” a task that is known to have MSD risks. • Properly use and maintain pneumatic and power tools.

Personal Protective Equipment (use protection to reduce exposure to ergonomics-related risk factors)

• Use padding to reduce direct contact with hard, sharp, or vibrating surfaces.

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Chart 1. Ergonomic Guidelines for Veterinary Practice Risk factors that could lead to musculoskeletal injury

Examples of tasks relevant to veterinary medicine

1) Awkward Postures a) Working with the hand(s) above the head, or the elbow(s) above the shoulder, for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Floating teeth; rectal palpations; dystocias; prolapse repair; stocking shelves

b) Working with the neck, back or wrist(s) bent more than 30 degrees for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Dystocias; colic surgeries; palpations; floating teeth; venipuncture; grooming; kennel and stall cleaning; data entry

c) Squatting or kneeling for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Bleeding swine; surgeries performed while kneeling

d) Sustained position for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Surgery; dentistry; driving a vehicle; tasks that require a static posture

2) High Hand Force a) Pinching an object and applying more than 2 pounds of force per hand for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Large animal abdominal surgeries

b) Gripping an object and applying more than 10 pounds of force per hand for Ear tagging; restraint extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.** 3) Highly Repetitive Motion a) Repeating the same motion with the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, or hands with little or no variation every few seconds for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury. **

Palpation; administration of injections; dental work; grooming/trimming; surgical procedures; venipuncture and blood collection

b) Performing intensive keying for extended time periods that could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Data entry

4) Forceful Exertions Sustained or static forceful muscle contractions restrict blood flow to an area which can have an adverse effect on the local nerve tissue

Patient lifting, restraining, and positioning; carrying equipment; large animal foot and leg work; carrying feed and other products; dystocias

a) Repeatedly lifting heavy objects until muscle fatigue occurs which could lead to musculoskeletal injuries.**

Patient lifting, restraining, and positioning; carrying equipment; large animal foot and leg work; carrying feed and other products; dystocias

b) Infrequently lifting heavy objects until muscle fatigue occurs which could lead to musculoskeletal injuries.**

Patient lifting, restraining, and positioning; carrying equipment; large animal foot and leg work; carrying feed and other products; dystocias

5) Moderate to High Vibration a) Using motorized equipment, percussive tools (scalers) or other hand tools that typically have moderate to high vibration for extended time periods which could cause muscle fatigue and injury.**

Equine dentistry (using motorized equipment); power grinding hooves

b) Specifically with hand tools white finger or trigger finger injuries can be sustained from the force applied to the trigger and handle of the tool 6) Repeated Impact rate to High Vibration a) Impacting with the hand or knee repetitively for extended time periods that Unlikely to occur in a veterinary care environment, but could cause muscle fatigue and injury.** acknowledged as a risk factor ** Muscle fatigue is a variable that can occur at different levels depending on individual body physique and conditioning. Table is from the AVMA web page at https://www.avma.org/KB/Policies/Pages/Introduction-to-Ergonomics-Guidelines-for-VeterinaryPractice.aspx. The OSHA and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Alliance developed this fact sheet for informational purposes only. It does not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Foreign Animal Disease Response Emergency Numbers Wisconsin Emergency Management 24-hour Response (800) 943-0003 emergencymanagement.wi.gov Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal Health (608) 224-4872 www.datcp.state.wi.us USDA – APHIS – Veterinary Services (608) 662-0600 www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth

The WVDL would like to welcome Dr. Betsy Elsmo to its Madison Laboratory Dr. Elsmo is joining our team as a diagnostic pathologist in Madison. Dr. Elsmo is a Wisconsin native, originally from Racine. She earned both her BS in Wildlife Ecology (2008) and DVM (2013) degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She completed her speciality training in anatomic pathology at the University of Georgia (2016). Dr. Elsmo has special interests in infectious disease, wildlife health, and avian pathology. Welcome to the WVDL Dr. Elsmo!

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Crank up your clinic’s social media! Share, retweet or repost any of the content the WVMA posts on Facebook, Twitter or on wvma.org on your clinics social media! All information shared on these sites is for our members to help in sharing news and can also be shared with clients. If you have not already, like us on Facebook, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association and follow us on Twitter, @WVMA. By following the WVMA through these outlets, you will be able to stay current on happenings in Wisconsin and on the national veterinary medical scene.

5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Being the Next Cybersecurity Victim By Steve Newton, Professional Insurance Providers Equifax could have avoided the ENTIRE data breach and the personal information of over 143 Million U.S. consumers would still be protected. All Equifax needed to do was install a patch to their Apache software program that would have eliminated the vulnerability the hackers used to steal the personal information of millions of Americans. How the Equifax Breach occurred is an unfortunate, but impactful reminder of the simple and important steps all businesses can take to protect their sensitive business and patient information. Here are some of the top ways to protect your business data: 1) Ensure you’re working with a dedicated and experienced IT Professional. I’ve heard too many small business professionals tell me: “I manage my IT network?” or “My brother manages my network”. Managing the IT network of an established small business can quickly become very complex. Due to the ever-increasing rate of change within the technology arena, it’s virtually impossible to stay on top all that’s changing if you’re not 100 percent dedicated to managing, protecting, and growing a business IT network. 2) Ensure your IT partner has a defined and efficient process to keep your software and systems updated. How often does your IT partner check for critical security updates of your operating systems and other software programs? Is the process automated? If not, what assurances do you have that security updates will consistently occur in a timely and effective manner? 3) Use Antivirus software. Ensure that you have antivirus software installed, make sure it’s active, and make sure it automatically updates. 4) Make sure you have policies and procedures in place to limit the personal internet browsing or email use of your employees while at the office. All it takes is the single click of a link in an email or on a webpage by an employee for your business to be dramatically impacted. 5) When sending work email, use strong email service providers. A few recommended examples are Google Apps for Business (business version of Gmail) or Microsoft Office 365. These are good options because of their strong SPAM filters and their ability to segment or control user rights and access to content. While the items above are a great start, consult with a dedicated and knowledgeable IT expert to ensure your business is taking steps to keep your data safe and protected. l

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Talk the Talk but Don’t Forget to Walk the Walk By Kelsey Tardew, Botham, INK. After hours of brainstorming and discussion with staff, clients and perhaps even potential clients, something magnificent has surfaced -- the core components of brand identity. You might be simultaneously relieved and inspired; ready to approach your business with new energy, direction and ideas. Your practice’s brand has been defined. It is unique, strong, memorable and relatable. Now what? Where do you start?

on your practice’s success. For example, if you’re a small animal clinic, your target audience likely consists of a broad range of individuals who own pets; young families, elderly individuals and everyone in between. Each audience segment is most likely to respond to messages that convey the right message at the right time through channels most familiar to them. Young pet owners will likely be heavily involved in and more easily reached through social media, for example, while elderly customers may appreciate a more traditional Communicating your brand to clients is equally as important as defining it. Without the proper marketing plan and communication approach -- print ads, brochures or even direct mail. strategies, the values and personality behind the brand you’ve To help understand your customer – and prospective customer worked so hard to identify can be more of a hindrance than benefit demographics, try creating comment cards for your clients to if not properly reinforced. But, with the appropriate communication complete while in the clinic or send a survey through email and/ strategies and a solid plan for implementing them, your practice or social media. Ask only a handful of questions, but remember to has the opportunity to strengthen its relationship with current include the most important one of all: Would you recommend us clients and continue to grow. to a friend? Beyond the simple yes or no answer, include an area for comment as well. These are effective ways to collect information Consistency and can help pinpoint aspects to focus on in your communication Consistency is key. Every time your practice touches its greater audience, the message should reflect your brand and its values. This strategies. It also lets your clients know you care about their includes everything from your logo to the font you use in brochures experience and that’s key in building trust.

Engaging your employees Engaging employees in your brand is another aspect to take seriously. This includes every team member, from receptionist Apple is a familiar example of strong and consistent branding. who greets clients who walk through the door, to the high school Much of Apple’s success is largely due to its brand’s consistency. The minimalist and perceptive approach is constant throughout the student who comes in each evening to feed the animals. They should understand the brand’s core values and messaging, and its company website, logo, font, storefront and even the t-shirts that the Apple store employees wear. Another important and continual main points of differentiation. They should be instructed on the best way to use those values and messages to manage client and aspect of the brand is Apple’s customer experience. Regardless of where you are in the world, you know exactly what to expect from patient interactions and care. your Apple devices and if needed, the Apple support experience. Never forget the importance of consistency in portraying your Large or small, every brand should strive to achieve a similar business. Make sure your practice is walking the walk after you’ve consistency of message and experience. talked the talk. Meeting with a professional about communication strategies can be a great way to make sure your clinic is on the right Understand your target audience Each veterinary practice has its own target audience. Identifying and track. If your brand is communicated effectively, your practice has understanding this audience demographic can make a huge impact great potential for growth. l to the way you greet customers, whether they walk on two legs or four -- everything that relates to your brand must be consistent.

WVMA Members Complete Executive Board Terms Judy Batker, DVM Dr. Judy Batker represented District 5, which includes Dane and Columbia counties. Dr. Batker is a 1995 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a WVMA since graduating and practice equine medicine at Country View Equine Clinic in Oregon. Currently, she is on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation and is actively involved with the Equitarian Initiative through the American Association Equine Practitioners which participates in and leads volunteer efforts in Haiti and the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

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Gary Johnson, DVM Dr. Gary Johnson represented District 9, which includes Vials, Oneida, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Taylor, Marathon, Portage, Wood, Adams, Waushara and Marquette counties. Dr. Gary Johnson graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and has been a WVMA member since 1995. He started with and currently practices at Corriente Veterinary Service in Plover. He has evolved from solely practicing on mixed animal to currently serving equine and cervidae clients. The WVMA thanks Drs. Batker and Johnson for their dedication to organized veterinary medicine. l

Award Winners Recognized at WVMA Annual Convention Friend of Veterinary Medicine Award The Friend of Veterinary Medicine Award is given to an individual or organization in recognition of their service, commitment, and contributions specifically to organized veterinary medicine in Wisconsin. Beth Viney was nominated by WVMA Members, Drs. Linda Sullivan and Kai Shiu. Both Viney and Dr. Sullivan have been active members of the Pet Pals, a pet therapy program at the American Family Children’s Hospital. Viney’s two Great Pyrenees, Czar and Diesel, participated in the program. In addition to visiting patients at the hospital, Pet Pals dogs and their owners play a significant role the education of veterinary medical students at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM).

Dr. Scott Spaulding and Beth Viney

“Both the owners and the dogs are very patient as students take some of their first steps in a clinical setting. The experience is invaluable and confidence building,” says Dr. Sullivan. “In addition, Beth, Czar, Diesel and other Pet Pals teams have participated in SVM Open Houses, Grandparents University and other School activities for years.”

It was the loss of her beloved dog, Czar that inspired Viney to become a part of PuppyUp, a national organization that funds translational cancer research. Viney and WVMA member, Dr. Kai Shiu gathered a team to organize the first PuppyUp Madison walk in 2014. The Madison event was, and has continued to be, the most successful in the country. PuppyUp Madison has now raised over half a million dollars to fund research to end cancer in pets and their people. Important translational research studies funded by PuppyUp can be found at many prestigious institutions. “Beth’s leadership, boundless energy and relentless effort in directing PuppyUp Madison’s spectacularly successful fund raising for translational cancer research make her a perfect recipient of the Friend of Veterinary Medicine award,” concludes Dr. Sullivan. Meritorious Service Awards The Meritorious Service Award is given to veterinarians in recognition of their service, commitment, and contributions specifically to the WVMA and organized veterinary medicine. Drs. Howard Ketover and Chris Keim were recognized with this award. Dr. Ketover’s commitment and dedication to emergency planning and training is unwavering, admired and a model to others on the impact one person can have on the lives of animals and those caring for them in emergency situations. His determination and passion is unwavering.

Drs. Howard Ketover and Scott Spaulding

Dr. Keim’s devotion in helping preserve and protect the practice of veterinary medicine is unmatched and benefits veterinarians, technicians, practice managers and industry. As a member of the WVMA Executive Board, Dr. Keim has stepped up to help whenever and however needed.

Drs. Chris Keim and Scott Spaulding

“Both of these doctors have helped to increase membership value to our student members by organizing and instructing hands-on wetlabs for student members,” says Kim Brown Pokorny, WVMA executive director. “Students have stated that these wetlabs are very complimentary to their classrooms learnings and are a huge success every year.” Dr. Ketover is a 2002 graduate of the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has been a member of the WVMA since graduating and is with Irongate Equine Clinic. Dr. Keim is a 1976 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and recently retired from Sunshine Genetics, an international embryo technologies business. He has been a member of the WVMA since 2004. “They are a true testament of the WVMA and opportunities available to those in the veterinary medical profession,” says Brown Pokorny. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Presidential Awards Dr. Scott Spaulding awarded Dean Emeritus of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Bernard Easterday, DVM, PhD, DACVM, of Fitchburg, and Susan Hyland, PhD, of Black Earth, with the WVMA Presidential Award. This award is given by the outgoing president to a person or a company who, in the opinion of the president, has provided extraordinary service or assistance to the president, WVMA or Wisconsin’s veterinary profession. “The passion, the vision, the tenacity of Barney and Sue, along with those other members of the founding group set into motion the evolution of one of the world’s leading schools of veterinary medicine,” says Dr. Spaudling.

Dean Bernard Eaterday, Dr. Scott Spaulding and Dr. Susan Hyland

Both have played instrumental roles in starting the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in their roles as the school’s first dean and associate dean for student academic affairs. “Barney and Sue have become lifelong friends and advisors to not only myself but literally hundreds of veterinary medical students at the UW,” says Dr. Spaulding.

50 Year Award Winners Paul Dettlof, DVM Dr. Paul Dettloff graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. Throughout his career and still relevant today is his passion for the profession. Dr. Dettloff enjoys working with each farm and helping all animals. He has worked with many family farms now in their third generation. He said, “I love to communicate with all of the animals. They can sense good intent.”

(Left to right) Drs. Wayne Grover, Berwyn Cadman, Charles Howe, Gary Gienapp, Hendrick Wiley and Paul Dettlof

Berwyn Cadman, DVM Dr. Berwyn Cadman graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. After graduating he started in a mixed animal practice in Sun Prairie, Wis., with Dr. Robert Sartori. In the summer of 1969, He moved to Ridgeland, Wis., to practice with friend and veterinary classmate, Dr. Howe. Dr. Cadman continued practicing in Ridgeland for 45 years before retiring in 2010. His entire career was spent in mixed animal practice with an emphasis on bovine medicine and surgery. Dr. Cadman had the opportunity to serve on the WVMA Executive Board for seven years (1979 – 1986) and served as President of the WVMA in 1985. He also represented the WVMA while serving on the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Board for many years.

He also enjoyed being a county fair veterinarian. It gave him joy to see all of the fair animals and the many kids who took great pride in taking care of their animals. Today Dr. Dettloff is still a passionate and active veterinarian. He keeps himself busy as a veterinary consultant. Donald Dykhouse, DVM Dr. Donald Dykhouse graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1966. As a mixed animal veterinarian, he started in a mostly pleasure horse practice in Joliet, Ill. and made his way to Wisconsin through Ripon and Hortonville. After 28 years of owning his clinic, in 1995 he merged with St. Croix Valley Vet Clinic in Glenwood City, Wis. before making his way out west. In 2001 Dr. Dykhouse arrived in New Mexico where he assisted the State Veterinarian’s Office with TB testing dairy cattle. That experience led him to an appointment with the USDA where he inspected cattle as a Port Veterinarian in Palomas and San Jeronimo, Chihuahug, Mexico.

While Dr. Dykhouse was practicing in Wisconsin he stayed active with the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. He served on the Dr. Cadman found enjoyment working with animals, but he said, “It Animal Health Lab Advisory Committee and AMDUCA Task Force. Dr. Dykhouse served on the WVMA Executive Board starting in 1999 was interaction with the clients, and their families that I cherished and became the association’s president in 2000. After moving to the most.” New Mexico, he continued his service as an alternate delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s House of Delegates.

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Gary Gienapp, DVM Dr. Gary Gienapp graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. Looking back on his career, there were many fond memories. He loved the challenge of unusual diagnosis and the use of new technology to accomplish these cases. One case he recalls involved a visit to the Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls. “Their lion had been sick for a week and needed blood work for a diagnosis. Since they had no facilities to handle a sick lion, we tranquilized him and loaded him in the back of the park director’s station wagon. The director was scared the [lion] would wake up to soon!”

Dr. Howe’s fondest memories are watching the growth of his practice and the relationships he has with his clients and their families. He’s been involved in farming, served on several boards – including a local bank, Wilson Township Board, Barron School Board and his church board. Dr. Howe enjoys practicing veterinary medicine, saying that no two days are ever the same. “The practice offered a great opportunity to know and work with many people in the community.”

Herman Schatz, DVM Dr. Herman Schatz graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. In 1978 he purchased Elbing Animal Dr. Gienapp said, “The WVMA should be commended for their Hospital which later became the Lakeside Animal Hospital. Dr. Schatz leadership in many areas of the profession both for Wisconsin became the sole owner of Lakeside Animal Hospital in 1999 and practitioners and the entire profession.” And of his career, “it has been practiced at this clinic until 2006 when he retired. very rewarding.” Dr. Schatz maintained his veterinary medical license until 2011 to Wayne Grover, DVM Dr. Wayne Grover graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1965. He came to Wisconsin from Kansas to become a dairy practitioner. When he started to practice veterinary medicine, his focus shifted to dairy calves which led to an atypical consultation type of practice. Some of Dr. Grover’s fondest memories while practicing was with clients. Many of whom became friends. He enjoyed attending conventions like the WVMA’s and American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference. For him, the education, camaraderie and travel were what made the experiences worthwhile. For Dr. Grover, “Life was, and is good! I lived, and am living the dream!” Charles Howe, DVM Dr. Charles Howe graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. He practiced large animal veterinary medicine, with an emphasis in bovine medicine.

volunteer his time at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society spaying and neutering cat and dogs. He currently works with Lakeside’s four associate veterinarians to offer comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and small mammals.

Hendrick Wiley, DVM Dr. Hendrick Wiley graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. He started out as a mixed animal practitioner, then on to large animal care and finally as a small animal veterinarian. Over his career, Dr. Wiley has many fond memories and observations. He was active as a WVMA member, helping plan the annual convention and finding speakers to give relevant continuing education. In April of 2016, Dr. Wiley sold his small animal practice and moved back into large animal practice where he is practicing today. He is proud of his son, who followed in his footsteps to become a large animal veterinarian. l

WVMA Veterinarian of the Year – Acceptance Presentation Dr. Mary Ann Hittle, Appanasha Pet Clinic Thank you for my introduction. And thank you, WVMA, for honoring me with this amazing award. Thank you also to Julie Hilker, our invaluable practice manager, for nominating me. And, I am also indebted to those who wrote such moving letters of nomination: Julie, Ann Stein, Dr. Tara Mendez, Dr. Melinda Wright and Dr. Patty Glover. I know that this was intended to be a surprise announcement, but I was fortunate to be given a heads up a few weeks ago, and I am so very grateful for that. I have had time to savor the honor, to collect my thoughts, and to reflect upon my career. This reflection has enabled me to define why I am passionate about veterinary medicine, and what I believe has led to my honor of receiving this award. I am thankful, also, for this opportunity tonight to share my thoughts and to share this honor. Small animal veterinary practice is often defined by clinical knowledge and skills, emerging technology, business savvy, long hours and hard work. But I believe what pet owners really value, and what sets a clinic or veterinarian apart is the often-overlooked

art of veterinary practice. The other facets are vital, but I believe that they form only the body of veterinary medicine. The art is the soul of veterinary medicine---and the body without the soul is an incomplete entity. That’s a wordy definition, but I think the true meaning is more intangible. For me, it was best defined years ago by a wonderful client, Jane, and her Irish Setter, Murphy. Murphy had a very aggressive mast cell tumor and we worked hard as a team to maintain his quality of life. When the end came, and we shared Murphy’s passage, Jane said to me, with so much emotion in her voice, “He was my best friend.” I replied, “I understand”. And Jane looked intently at me, stating, “I know you do”. Her affirmation, seemingly so simple, but yet so complex and so profound----that defines the art of veterinary medicine. I know that there are many Wisconsin veterinarians who practice this art on a high level, and I want to recognize and share this award with them. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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I would also like to share this award with those who have supported me through the challenges of veterinary practice--my family and friends, and especially my husband, Jim. Thank you. I am so honored by your presence here tonight.

receive half the reward.

It is fortunate that this is a huge award, because I would like to share it with an additional group. I wish to recognize the previously unrecognized women veterinarians who paved the path for me and all of my female colleagues. Not everyone may be aware of past history. The WVMA website lists all of the veterinarians honored to receive veterinarian of the year awards from 1954 to present, and I am so honored to be included with this amazing group, including many women who have received the award since 2000. But, in the nearly half century from 1954 to 2000, no women were honored. Granted, there was a small population of women veterinarians, but this population included incredible, talented and tough women who had to work twice as hard, and be twice as good in order to

But, there were also fair and unbiased male veterinarians, including Dr. Emil Roth, who encouraged me to pursue a veterinary career. These men bucked tradition, encouraging and accepting women in the profession. I share this award with both the women and the men of the past who helped to shape the face of today’s veterinary profession.

If you were born after around 1980, you may not realize what the veterinary environment was like. In 1972, while doing my undergraduate studies at Madison, I worked Saturdays as a receptionist at a Monona veterinary clinic---the clinic no longer It is said that people are only as good as the team that surrounds exists, and I suspect the veterinarian/owner has passed, because he them. I am blessed to be surrounded by an incredible team that was older at the time, and very old school. He told me that there was really “gets it”, and, I want to share this award with everyone in that no place in veterinary medicine for women, and that the profession amazing team at Appanasha, especially my partners, Dr. Marty Heindel and Dr. Murray Hurlburt. Would everyone from Appanasha, was much too difficult for them. He said that I shouldn’t even bother past and present, please stand, be recognized, and share this award to apply to veterinary school because I’d never be accepted, and I with me! And, I also recognize those staff members who couldn’t be wouldn’t possibly be able to do the job. That’s the way it was. And, the 1970’s were much more progressive than previous decades. here tonight, several of whom are working right now.

Finally, I would like to share this award with every patient and every pet owner that I have had the privilege of serving since 1979. Each of them has taught me and helped me down my life’s path. This is an incredible profession, and I have been blessed to enjoy its rewards. Thank you, WVMA, for adding to them. l

2017 Presidential Address In his final act as WVMA President, Dr. Scott Spaulding gave the following speech at the Annual Meeting held on Friday, October 13. A couple of years ago, I received a phone call regarding my interest in serving as WVMA President. Caught me slightly off-guard, asked for a couple of days to think about it. I thought, hey this seemed like a natural thing for me to do, in fact it felt as though I had come full circle – remembering that day as a 2nd year veterinary student, than WVMA President Dr. John Dahl, also the UW VMTH Director of Clinics asked me if I would serve as the first student representative to the WVMA Executive Board. Those of you that know me well, know, I have a strong tendency to find a way to say YES. Naturally, I responded to the request to serve as WVMA President, with exactly the same response I gave Dr. Dahl – Yes! My time serving as a student representative gave me a unique exposure to organized veterinary medicine, I found it engaging, interesting, a great networking opportunity and an outlet to make a meaningful contribution to the profession. I was all in!

veterinarians. The transformation of the Wisconsin VMA in my years of absence was truly remarkable. I briefly want to share a few passions and perspectives on the profession today.

Be Relevant! As I think back over my 25 year career as a veterinarian and the animal health industry’s evolution, I think of the impact on our practices. There has been so much merger and consolidation, think of the companies that don’t exist anymore – Solvay, SKB, Butler, Upjohn, Novartis and on and on and on. Nearly without exception we deal with huge multi-national companies. How do small independent practices remain relevant in this landscape? How does the WVMA remain relevant as an organization, as our resources are spread thin and competition for our spare time gets tougher and tougher? As a profession we need to discuss and consider tactics and strategies to increase collaboration and leverage synergies. Let’s consider opportunity to combine resources advocating for the veterinary For the first 10 years of my veterinary career I was very active in the medical profession’s best interest. Consider the combined expertise, WVMA, serving on numerous committees. From there I became consider the combined resources. Consider the combined impact involved on the national level with both the AAEP and the AVMA and the veterinary medical profession could have on high educational I kind of lost touch with the WVMA as a volunteer. The opportunity costs, overwhelming student loan debt, poor practice profitability, to serve as President was a great chance to re-connect with the compassion fatigue, the profession’s wellness. The WVMA, WVTA, WVMA leadership, the profession in the state and so many Wisconsin WEPA and WVPMA have far more in common than different.

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Fragmentation in Wisconsin’s veterinary medical profession’s organizations hinders our ability to effectively overcome countless challenges facing the profession. Let’s set aside our differences, identify common ground, leverage opportunity increasing the profession’s relevancy, come together as one voice, as one united organization to advocate for the veterinary medical profession. Let’s have the courage to say yes to have the discussion, let’s have the courage to be relevant! In the recently signed Governor’s budget funds have been made available to fund a Professional Assistance Program for the state’s veterinary professionals. What’s the significance? • Nearly 10% of veterinarians characterize themselves as experiencing severe psychological distress. • Nearly 17% of veterinarians have contemplated suicide since graduation • How do you respond when confronted with a phone call from a veterinarian’s spouse informing you the veterinarian is threatening suicide? • How many practices have drug testing policies? • Over 72% of veterinary professionals say they’ve worked with someone abusing substances.

• Contributions of $25 or $50 made by numerous WVMA members goes a very long way. This is an efficient and effective way to become involved. I ask you to support the WVMA PAC, ensure your voice will be heard, ensure you remain relevant in the political process. At this week’s WVMA Executive Board meeting I challenged the board to make a on the spot contribution to the PAC, 100% did! I do the same here this morning, make a contribution, make a contribution now! Last spring the WVMA sponsored, an Animal Welfare Seminar, attended by nearly 125 veterinarians, law enforcement and district attorneys. What’s your role in Animal Welfare? My role in animal welfare was framed in large part as a farm kid growing up in westcentral Wisconsin. My view of animal welfare was based in animal husbandry from the agrarian point of reference. Early in my career, as a recent veterinary school graduate, practicing in Rock County, I was exposed to numerous instances of animal neglect or abuse. For reasons, I don’t fully understand, I tended to look the other way; maybe even finding excuses for caretakers responsible for neglected animals. That’s changed for me in practice, I’ve truly become an animal welfare advocate.

What’s our role? Our role is being informed and educated regarding the process to successfully assist law enforcement and humane organizations in relieving animal abuse and neglect. Our role is to be vigilant, Our role is to not make excuses, Our role is to not look the other way. Err on the side of the animal. Most importantly, have the Jordan Lamb’s report to us a few minutes ago clearly illustrates courage take action on behalf of the helpless. If not us, who? What’s the political and legislative challenges facing the profession. The Wisconsin Legislature’s actions directly effects many WVMA members’ your role? professional and business activities. WVMA political advocacy asks To our successors in the profession – For me, Twenty-six years have the legislature to take action on behalf of Wisconsin veterinarians passed since I lived the rookie season trials and tribulations as a and veterinary practices during each session. During every election practicing veterinarian, in many respects seeming as though it’s cycle, legislative candidates ask veterinarians to support campaign yesterday, in some respects seeming as though a lifetime has passed. activities. The WVMA formed a state Political Action Committee It’s time to be proud, walk tall, look people squarely in the eye, shake enabling membership to easily support candidates for Wisconsin their hand firmly and confidently and most importantly – smile! state elective offices. You’ve accomplished that, which is for most veterinarians, a lifelong Unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine undermines our quest. Now, the learning curve starts all over. Your knowledge of the profession, jeopardizing the health and welfare of our patients. basic principles of medicine, surgery, pathology, clinical pathology The Veterinary Examining Board oversees the veterinary practice will never be greater; the new challenge? Applying these principles act and was formerly housed in the Wisconsin Department of to the practice of veterinary medicine. Professional Services. The WDPS was ineffective at investigating cases It’s time to identify your opportunity, it abounds in animal health. of unlicensed practice. The WVMA and WVMA PAC, under Attorney Don’t settle for the same old manner of doing things, have the Jordan Lamb’s extraordinary leadership, lobbied the Wisconsin Legislature to move the Veterinary Examining Board from the WDPS courage to say yes to opportunity, have the courage to blaze new trails. Urgently pursue your dreams, your vision, in this instance 26 to Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer years goes by in the blink of an eye. Protection. This was accomplished in 2015, the investigation of unlicensed veterinary practice is actively progressing and numerous It’s time to hone your medical and surgical skills; strive to be a cases have reached successful conclusions. kind, caring, highly skilled clinician; develop your mentoring and business management repertoires; raise your level of personal What does the WVMA PAC do? finance acumen. Be willing to be mentored. Leverage technology. • Contributes to campaigns of candidates who recognize and Be humble, be grateful, be thankful you’re part of society’s most understand the critical roles veterinary medicine plays in communities and in managing animal and human health issues. respected profession. • The WVMA Political Action Committee selects candidates from In conclusion - Ladies and gentlemen, our profession needs you. both sides of the aisle to receive PAC financial support. There is a lot of work to be done, the work is good and please know, • The PAC committee solicits WVMA members’ financial you can make a difference. Follow your heart, determine what you contributions to the PAC. The contributions must be personal truly want and go after it, the opportunity is vast. Your greatest contributions, no corporate contributions can be accepted. legacy will be the lives you touch, commit to develop them to their greatest potential. Be wise, be savvy, be daring. How can you help? • The WVMA Political Action Committee welcomes member input regarding candidates understanding of veterinary medicine. This Thank you! is your platform, an opportunity for your voice to be heard. Through the Professional Assistance Program, Wisconsin’s veterinary professionals will have a highly qualified resource to turn to when faced with these sobering considerations.

CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES All classified ads, including veterinary relief ads, will be published at the following rate: Members: First 35 words, $20. Every additional word after 35 is $1.50 per word. Non-members: First 35 words, $65. Every additional word is $1.50 per word. Ads will run 2 consecutive months, and then be removed, unless the WVMA is notified you would like to continue your ad for another 2 month run. You will be invoiced at the end of the first month during a 2 month period. Ads are placed online at the beginning of the month they are featured in the newsletter. Priority placement of ads is an additional $25 fee. Additional $10 fee for blind box ads. New classified ad rates are effective starting February 2, 2017. SMALL ANIMAL If you are driven by challenges and enjoy a smaller, family-like community, this SA Veterinarian role in Berlin, WI is for you! Our client has 1 SA Veterinarian, 3 LA Veterinarians, as well as 2 CVT’s and 2 Vet Assistants. They have progressive equipment (ultrasound and in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, surgical, 3 lift tables and therapeutic lasers). A $500.00 sign on bonus is offered and opportunity to buy into their business. Contact Lisa Powers at president@career-options.com for the full scope of this role. PT veterinarian wanted. Flexible hours. No weekends. No evenings. We will work with your interests. Must have 2+ years experience. Great staff and well equipped. Ultrasound. Digital radiography. Laser. Laparoscope. AAHA accredited. Email to mkvcwaupun@yahoo.com. Established SA practice in Stoughton, Wisconsin seeks an associate. Chalet Veterinary Clinic offers full medical, diagnostic and surgical services in a small town setting with great referral services 30 minutes away. We are looking for a veterinarian to join our team of 3 doctors to work approximately 30 hours per week including Saturdays. Compensation is determined using a base salary and production. Experience is a plus. Contact Dr. Claire DeChristina at dr.de@chaletvet. com. Emergency Veterinarian Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists - Oak Creek is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team! About Lakeshore: Lakeshore is an independently owned, multi-specialty emergency and referral center. We have 3 practice locations in the greater Milwaukee area. Our team of over 30 doctors includes numerous emergency clinicians with years of dedicated experience. Board-certified specialties

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include surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, emergency & critical care, dermatology and dentistry. A certified physical rehabilitation veterinarian and several VTS-certified technicians round out our team. Our Practice: Offerings at Lakeshore include inhouse laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, on-site blood products and well equipped surgery suites. There is CT, MRI, mechanical ventilation and radiation therapy/SRS in our central Glendale location. Our emergency clinicians share in primary cases management and we work closely with our specialists to provide collaborative patient care. Lakeshore hosts CE events for our referring community, and we also support active in-hospital education. Opportunities include weekly grand rounds, journal club, morbidity & mortality rounds, organized lectures and wet labs. Work Life Balance: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the greater Milwaukee area offers adventures for everyone, with low living costs. Explore the city with access to some of the best restaurants, brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. Concert lovers unite at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, just one of the many local festivals. Enjoy the great outdoors, pristine Lake Michigan beaches, or hiking and biking in the surrounding state parks. This Midwestern area offers so much more than you might expect! At Lakeshore, we treat you as an individual and we provide flexible schedules to support personal time away from the office. Benefits: Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation stipend, continuing education time and allowance, scrub allowance, license fees, association dues and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan. Our collaborative, communicative, and FUN team sets up apart! For more information or to apply for the positions, please contact Carrie Stefaniak, DVM at cstefaniak@lakeshorevetspecialists.com or call (414) 540-6710. SA/EX animal hospital in McFarland, WI seeking a highly motivated, experienced veterinarian. Ideal associate will be intelligent, compassionate, hardworking and always striving for excellence. Individual should possess a wide range of diagnostic and surgical skills, bring new skills/specialty interests into an already diverse practice. Must be team player, have leadership qualities and excellent communication skills. Practice is fully equipped with digital radiography, video endoscopy, ultrasound, laparoscope and arthroscope. We are interested in a long term relationship. If you want to be limited only by your own imagination and possess a strong drive to be the best, then this may be the position for you. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please email resume to h.clemmons@ spartananimalhospital.com.

and provide a full benefit package. We live and play in one of the prettiest places in the country, so we take lots of long weekends and encourage continuing education. We believe in giving back and are involved in our community. We send our doctors to third world countries to help train locals and treat their animals. New grads or experienced vets; single or bring a family; young or old; FT or PT. If you are willing to learn, embrace our community and really practice medicine, we have a job for you. All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Attn: Janet Knutson: 7665 Hwy 51 S Minocqua, WI 54548, (715) 358-4300 or send resume to janetacvc@gmail.com. Our busy SA veterinary practice located near Milwaukee, Wisconsin is looking to add to our team! We are a close-knit practice and we treat our employees like family. Our staff provides an advanced and progressive approach to medicine. Our ideal candidate would be a team-player and have a likeable personality. Excellent customer care and client education skills are a must, as well as someone who wants to learn and grow professionally. Our hospital is located in a prominent neighborhood and is very well known in the community. We have digital radiography, digital dental, therapeutic laser, dedicated surgery suite as well as many other bells and whistles! We offer competitive compensation, as well as health insurance, paid holidays and vacation. New Graduates welcome apply. Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@vetrecruiting.com and include the subject line: Milwaukee, WI ADVM Opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. Our two-doctor, dog-and-cat practice is ready to add a third associate! We are a well-established and growing practice in central Wisconsin that has a reputation for offering excellent care in a compassionate environment. We offer a competitive salary with benefits and no on-call. If you’re looking for a low-stress, fun practice with high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you! Email resume to amsc2@wctc.net. Mayfair Animal Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI has an excellent opportunity for FT/PT veterinarian. We offer a relocation bonus and up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Excellent mentoring makes this clinic a phenomenal choice for any veterinarian looking to expand their skillset in a supportive and challenging environment. We are open 24/7 for routine and emergency care. Our clinic has top-notch medicine with excellent facilities and equipment, including digital and dental x-ray and ultrasound. Continuing education, licensing, paid vacation, health insurance, and a 4% 401(k) match provided. Competitive base salary and production bonuses. H1B visa assistance is available. Email Dr. Dhillon at dhillondvm@gmail.com.

The Advanced Animal Hospital Group of Wisconsin has an amazing opportunity for FT/PT veterinarians. We offer a relocation bonus and up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Excellent mentoring makes our clinic group a phenomenal choice for any veterinarian looking to expand their skillset in a supportive and challenging environment. Our clinics have top-notch medicine with excellent facilities and equipment, including digital and dental x-ray and ultrasound. Continuing education, licensing, paid vacation, health insurance and a 4% 401(k) match provided. Competitive base salary and production bonuses. Email Dr. Dhillon at dhillondvm@gmail.com.

State-of-the-art veterinary clinic seeks experienced DVM. Immediate FT opening. Utilize the latest clinical tools including digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, surgical/therapeutic laser unit, ultrasound and in-house IDEXX lab equipment, digital otoscope, digital/telemedicine. Have the support of our five star paraprofessional staff with several decades of collective experience. Our clinic has been providing quality care to the dogs, cats and exotics in our community for over 35 years. Our compensation package includes a generous base salary plus productivity bonuses, Simple IRA, PTO, health insurance allowance, licensing, CE reimbursement, memberships, potential relocation bonus and more. Please contact Donna Shampo at cudahyvet@gmail.com today to discuss joining our team as an Associate DVM.

PT/FT position for an associate veterinarian in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin. Our 3 doctor practice is looking for a SA practitioner that has interest in practicing high quality medicine and surgery, with a little exotic and wildlife work thrown in for fun. We have a large, modern facility and pay a base salary with production

A Breed Apart Animal Hospital is seeking a PT Associate Veterinarian. We are a SA practice on the west side of Madison. Applicants should have experience with preventative care, dental prophy/extraction, routine and emergency surgery, as well as have great communication skills. The position is available immediately and is a salaried position with

some flexibility in total hours (21-30 hours per week). No emergency call and rotate every 3rd Saturday 8-12. We offer a benefits package including health insurance, vacation, CE allowance, license compensation and discounted pet care. We hope to find a DVM who fits in to our “neighborhood vet” culture and likes to have fun at work! Send cover letter and resume to Dr. Kate Washabaugh at abreedapart@tds.net or 202 S. Gammon Rd. Madison, WI 53717. (608) 827-8555 FT position for a veterinarian in a 4 doctor full service SA practice located 9 miles west of Oshkosh. Associate is leaving due to spouse’ job relocation. Our practice has in-house laboratory, digital radiographs, therapy laser, surgical laser and offers a full range of services, including chiropracty. An excellent, helpful support staff makes for an enjoyable work environment. We offer a fair, competitive compensation package. Located in the Fox Valley where the local economy is excellent with many entertainment and recreational options are available. Send resume to: Omro Animal Hospital 645 Hawthorne Dr. Omro, WI 54963 or email omroanimalhosp@sbcglobal.net. Come join an enthusiastic team, with an emphasis on client education and individualized patient care. Great clientele and patients that are family members. Prefer, one or more years of experience in general medicine, surgery and dentistry. Our focus is on preventive medicine, diagnostics and individualized treatments focused on underlying cause of the illness. Benefit package includes, CE, CE days, sick days, personal days, Simple IRA, pet benefits and association dues. For more information see CareAnimalClinic.com. Please send resume to CareAnimalClinc@ gmail.com. Animal Hospital of Howard in Green Bay, WI is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our growing practice. We are a busy, multi-doctor, full-service hospital that provides high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats and pocket pets. Our doctors enjoy a four-day workweek, with one Saturday a month and no emergency on-call. The modern facility includes equipment for ultrasound, laparoscopy, therapy and surgical laser and digital dental x-rays. New grads are encouraged to apply! We are part of a family of practices with a reputation that separates us from others. We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits (including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, and liability coverage), outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Raquel Kruse, Hiring Specialist, at rkruse@vetcor.com. WoW! Opportunity to work a variety of work schedules with life/ work balance and compensation scales dependent on talents and goals. We are seeking another motivated veterinarian that has great surgical, medical and communication skills. We place the best team and equipment in your hands: laser, ultrasound, on site lab, electronic records, water treadmill and more... The clinics are BEAUTIFULLY built for stress free and exceptional floor plans to make your everyday life HAPPY. We stress comprehensive care and are seeking another compassionate caregiver. Check us out at www.northcountryvetclinic.com or Facebook. Contact Dr. Lynda Ludwig (715) 661-0178 (c) or lynludwig@hotmail. com.* WVRC is one of the largest and most diverse SA emergency and referral practices in Wisconsin with 3 hospitals in the greater Milwaukee area. We are currently recruiting for a FT emergency veterinarian for our Racine hospital. A PT position would also be considered for the right candidate. WVRC is well known for providing high quality, compassionate care to our clients, patients and referring veterinarians. We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Enhancing our well-equipped facilities in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine is a team of exceptional coworkers, including a broad range of specialists, experienced technicians, and clientfocused support staff. Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled and fun to be around. Large companies such as Amazon, Foxconn and Ikea have committed to southeastern Wisconsin, fueling growth of the local economies in Racine and Kenosha counties. WVRC is joining the expansion as well with a new hospital slated for opening in 2018! Located just 30 miles from Milwaukee and situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Racine is a mix of what’s best about Wisconsin and the Midwest. Here you can enjoy the cosmopolitan offerings of world-class music, dining and shopping as well as the state’s finest art museums, natural science and history museums and zoos. Unlike many cities our beaches (North Beach is one of USA Today’s Top 51 Great American Beaches!), sports fishing, sailing and biking and hiking trails are all part of the urban mix.

Here you can enjoy a summer season of festivals, complemented by a winter of spectacular performing arts. Qualified applicants will have a background in emergency medicine, internship training or equivalent practice experience, strong organizational skills and an ability to work well with a diverse group of coworkers. Applicants can apply at www. wvrc.com or send resume to kari.severson@wvrc.com.* Seeking Associate Veterinarian for 2 weekdays and every other Saturday morning, with additional hours available during summer months and owner’s occasional days off. Located in a small community. Friendly competent support staff, environment geared toward employee wellness in the workplace. We practice great medicine and customer service. Minimum 2 years FT experience equivalent, since you will be working as solo doctor along with 2 CVTs, assistant/receptionist and Practice Manager. Please submit cover letter and resume, along with expected compensation, to Dr. Ellen Richardson, mazodvm@mazoanimalhospital.com. We look forward to meeting you!* FT or PT SA veterinarian to join our AAHA practice 35 min north of Madison in Beaver Dam. Practice high quality medicine with emphasis on wellness care and client education in a beautiful facility with wonderful staff and growing clientele. Established client base in place for new associate. In-house IDEXX lab, SurgiVet monitor, digital radiography, ultrasound, blood pressure, electrocardiography, TonoPen, bronchoscope and well-utilized CVTs. Beaver Dam is a lakeside community with a growing population located between Madison and the Fox Valley on Hwy 151. Flexible schedule with no emergency call. Future ownership potential for the right candidate. Experienced practitioners and new graduates welcome. Must have good communication skills and a commitment to practicing high quality medicine and surgery. Must also have a willingness to educate clients, be supportive of staff education and eager to share new ideas and techniques. Contact Vicky Smith DVM, at vickys_dvm@yahoo.com or Wyllow Pet Hospital, 126 Corporate Dr, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.* Delavan Animal Clinic is a SA practice located in beautiful south central WI. We are looking for a PT associate to join our practice. Equipment includes digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory. Great support staff!!! No afterhour’s emergency calls. Call Sonya (262) 728-3303.* Busy and established SA practice in the Milwaukee area (suburb of Greenfield ) is seeking a FT or PT veterinarian to join our dynamic team ! We have been in business for over 50 years and provide high quality, compassionate veterinary care to our patients - we treat our clients like family! We offer state-of-the-art equipment, including digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, laser surgery, laser therapy, thermographic camera, endoscopy, ultrasound, a full in-house laboratory (including a urinalysis machine) and more . No afterhour’s emergencies and a flexible schedule including a day off during the week. We offer paid holidays, paid CE, 401(k) with company match, pet discounts and more. Check us out on Facebook and the web - www.greenfieldpetvet. com. Please contact (262) 378-0590 or email horsnut@aol.com.* Seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, professional FT Veterinarian in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin hospital. Our veterinarians work flexible schedules with some weekends off. No afterhour’s emergencies. As a FT Veterinarian you will have an excellent support team, resources and equipment at your fingertips. Our facility offers complete inhouse and online pharmacies, in-house lab machines, 2 surgical suites, plus a dental suite, digital dental x-ray, highly trained team of compassionate CVTs and support staff. Our ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and at least 1 year of experience in general medicine and surgery. The compensation package includes: health insurance, 401(k), competitive pay, professional development opportunities, Fear Free Certification, CE/memberships/licenses and personal pet discounts. We are drug free workplace, all candidates must submit a pre-employment background check and drug test. Learn more about us at www.companionahpllc.com. Applicants should send resume to Wendy at wendyt@companionahpllc.com.* Badgerland Veterinary Clinic is looking to hire a FT or PT veterinarian in Oshkosh. Experience is preferred, but we welcome new grads to apply also. We are a very busy, growing 2 doctor practice that is looking to expand our hours and meet the needs of the community. Please send resumes to docwickman@badgerlandvet.com or to Lowell Wickman at 815 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh 54902.*

Fitchburg Veterinary Hospital is located in Madison, Wisconsin and is looking for a FT Veterinarian to join our team. Ideal candidate would friendly, enthusiastic, willing to provide high quality care for our patients and have at least 3 years of surgery and clinical experience. We have a team oriented culture and encourage continued learning. Competitive salary and benefits including vacation/sick pay, 401(k), CE allowance, health insurance and pet discounts. Email resume to schmidtcvt@gmail. com.* Country Hills Pet Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our fast-pace, wellestablished SA practice with a reputation of exceptional client service. We employ mainly certified technicians to assist our veterinarians. Our practice offers physical therapy, complete in-house IDEXX laboratory testing equipment, digital x-ray, endoscope and laparoscope, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, CO2 laser and much more. Incredible hours available for either a PT or FT position. For more information please send resumes to countryhillsrehab@gmail.com.* Oak Creek Veterinary Care, an AAHA-accredited clinic in Oak Creek, WI, seeks 3rd FT DVM with strong surgery and dental skills, high standards of medicine, exceptional client service skills and minimum 3 years’ experience as a DVM. Our rapidly growing clinic opened in January 2015 and features state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment and a full range of the newest diagnostic and treatment equipment. We offer eastern and western medicine. Benefits package. Visit oakcreekvetcare. com to apply or email resume to bryan@oakcreekvetcare.com.* Marshfield Veterinary Service is seeking a FT SA associate veterinarian to join our 2 PT, 1 FT doctor team. We have been serving the Marshfield area for over 45 years. We have an excellent staff including 4 CVTs and a spacious, user-friendly 8500 sq. ft. facility, surgical laser, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, in-house CBC and chemistry, segregated dog/cat wards, 3 table treatment area, 3 exam rooms, transitioning to paperless records and more. Some periodic Saturday AM appointments with no emergency on-call. We encourage practice method flexibility and development of personal areas of expertise, always striving for best standards of practice. Compensation commensurate with experience and very competitive. Please contact us for more details concerning this opportunity, the community, and cultural, social and recreational opportunities in the area. Please visit us at www.marshfieldvetservice.com or on Facebook, and the Chamber of Commerce website to view the community. Please contact Dr. Robert Zukowski at Marshfield Veterinary Service, M249 Mann St, Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-1119 or marshfieldvet@yahoo.com.* We have most of what other ads describe but in a moderately paced, beautiful, wooded setting. SA veterinarian position includes a fabulous support staff, no evenings, weekends, or on-call. Sense of humor mandatory. www.woodlandvetclinicltd.com. Email Joanne at wvc@wctc. net or text/call (715) 421-6697.* Mt. Zion Animal Clinic in Janesville, WI is hiring a FT SA, associate veterinarian. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual with at least two years of experience, but new graduates will be considered. Our veterinarians work together as a team to provide exceptional care in a fast paced environment. This position includes a $5000 signing bonus, excellent salary, four day work week, half-day Saturdays on rotation, paid sick, vacation and holidays, no emergency call, employer matching 401(k), employer paid licensing, registration, and AVMA-PLIT insurance, generous employee pet discount program, annual CE allowance and more. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Mark Nelson; 3513 Mt. Zion Avenue, Janesville, WI, 53546 or email to Nelsonvets4@aol.com.* Looking for a 1/2-3/4 time confident DVM with at least 2 years’ experience. Must be able to work independently as the sole DVM in the clinic at times and must be a skilled surgeon who enjoys both routine and more complex surgeries. Good client communication skills and bedside manner required. We have an excellent, skilled staff that appreciates a doctor who will occasionally restrain, do blood draws, clean a kennel, assist the CVTs, etc if needed, while at the same time, be willing to let the CVTs do what they are licensed and trained to do. In other words, be willing to delegate non-doctor duties whenever possible. No weekends or emergency duties. Occasional evening hours possible. Familiarity with integrative medicine and vaccine titers is a plus, otherwise be interested and willing to learn. Please send cover letter and resume to b2bvet@ b2bvetclinic.com.*

The Spay Me! Clinic is looking for a FT medical director to focus to our surgical program. The Spay Me! Clinic is a program of Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue, founded in 2005. We operate with a mission to provide affordable veterinary care to all animals regardless of their owners financial situation. Our surgical program consists of high volume spay/neuter, soft tissue surgeries such as mass removals or cystotomies, perineal urethrostomy ophthalmic surgeries such as enucleation, entropion, cherry eyes, orthopedic surgeries such as extracapsular ACL repairs, FHOs, amputations, and fracture repairs. The Spay Me! Clinic has digital radiology and excellent surgical monitoring capabilities. Highly trained veterinary technicians, in-house and outside laboratory capabilities (ANTECH). We have two surgical suites; one dedicated to orthopedic and other sterile surgeries. Position Summary: supervise and provide the highest quality medical care possible to pets served through the Spay Me! Clinic in a humane and professional manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Provide oversight and mentorship of all veterinary staff including staff and relief veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants. Provide expertise and advice to the Executive Director and Clinic Manager regarding veterinary medical policies, procedures and issues as they relate to achievement of organizational goals. Please email wis_animalrescue@yahoo.com for a full job description.* Are you looking for a job that enriches your career and makes you excited to come to work? This is it! Harris Pet Hospital is located in southeastern Wisconsin and is looking to add to its DVM team. We see an interesting case load, foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment and compensate generously. We also have all the toys you need to practice excellent medicine. We currently have 7 doctors and a skilled support staff. PT or FT position available. FT employees receive health and 401(k) benefits. If interested please send resume to harrispethospitalemployment@gmail.com.* AAHA accredited 1.5 doctor SA practice northeast of Madison in need of PT associate. Digital radiography, in-house lab, laser therapy and excellent staff. No emergencies or late nights. Excellent benefits. Hours to be determined. Send resume to mkvcwaupun@yahoo.com.* We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian, who takes pride in offering exceptional service and compassionate care to our patients and clients. We are located only 15 minutes west of Green Bay. The clinic is a full service SA hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases, as well as routine medical, surgical and dental care. We currently have 3 licensed veterinarians that focus on the treatment of cats and dogs. We have electronic medical records, and are well equipped with digital radiographs, digital dental, surgical laser, therapy laser and an in-house IDEXX laboratory. Please take a look at our website (www.pulaskiveterinaryclinic.com) to find out more about us - take note of the excellent reviews our clients continually give us. If you are excited about working with a dedicated team whose core values are excellence, education, friendliness and integrity - we would love to hear from you! We support our veterinarians with benefits which include health insurance -along with a health savings account (HSA), 401(k), CE allowance, long and short term disability, as well as long term care coverage. We see clients Monday - Friday and 2 Saturday mornings per month. Evening and weekend emergencies are seen at Green Bay Animal Emergency Center. Must have DVM and be licensed in the state of Wisconsin. If interested, please send resume to pvcinfo@netnet.net.* We are looking for a 4th veterinarian to join SA practice in Wis. Dells, WI. New addition and hospital renovation will be completed this year. We have an excellent, caring and fun group of skilled support staff. The hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, surgical laser, full in-house diagnostic lab and more. No emergency duty. Benefit package includes competitive salary, health, life and disability insurance, CE and vacation. If interested please send resume to: Dells Animal Hospital, 4135 Hwy. 13, Wis. Dells, WI 53965.*

DAIRY United Veterinary Service is looking for a progressive dairy veterinarian to join our 8 doctor practice. Must be competent in DC305, ultrasound, surgery and medicine. Client relationship/communication skills are a must. We are a progressive dairy practice specializing in herd health, barn design, preventative medicine, consultation, regulatory and milk quality. New grads are welcome to apply, as well as externship for the 2018 class.

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All equipment, ultrasound, DC305 and mastitis lab are provided. Dues are paid for CE, licensure and professional organizations. A fantastic pension/profit plan as well as future opportunities to become a partner. All night/weekend on call is divided equally. Come visit us in beautiful NE Wisconsin. Located 25 miles from the Fox Cities. Contact and send resume to Dan Hagman, DVM hagm0012@umn.edu. Waupun Veterinary Services has a FT or PT position for a primary interest dairy veterinarian with at least one year of dairy experience. The practice consists of 9 veterinarians involved in bovine, equine, and small ruminants. We offer a diverse scope of services to our clients, covering all aspects of individual animal and production medicine. We are looking for an associate with a passion for personal advancement and an interest in specific fields or niche markets, including individual animal medicine. Please send a cover letter and resume or other correspondence to waupunvetjob@gmail.com.*

MIXED ANIMAL FT SA or MA associate needed for 5 doctor MA practice in Evansville, WI. Located conveniently 20 minutes from both Madison and Janesville. Evansville has a wonderful small town atmosphere. Companion animal rapidly expanding with recently remodeled clinic and includes IDEXX in-house lab, ImproMed software, high speed dental unit, great support staff. After hours SA emergencies are referred. For interested candidates, LA work is predominantly dairy with some beef, small ruminants and swine. Equine optional. Competitive salary, liability insurance, dues and license, 401(k) and funded retirement plan, paid vacation. Partnership potential. Please email resume and questions to Lynae at admin@lynaeevansvillevetservice.com. Great opportunity for a FT associate veterinarian interested in MA practice in West Central WI. Osseo Vet Clinic is a 4 doctor practice with a varied clientele of dairy, equine, SA and other species. Our clinic is well established with great support staff, in-house IDEXX lab, digital x-ray, Dairy Comp, EasiScan u/s, pr float, therapy laser and dental equipment. Truck, equipment and mentoring provided. Competitive salary, 401(k), dues, CE, paid vacation. Call and holidays rotated equally. Future buyin potential. Friendly small town on I-94, 20 min south of Eau Claire. Contact Drs. Giese or Norby (715) 597-3158 or osvetdrs@hotmail.com. Willow Animal Hospital is a 2 doctor, MA practice, serving in scenic northern Wisconsin for 29 years. We are seeking a FT veterinarian to join our team. Candidates should be positive, flexible, team players and able to handle a fast-paced environment. For more information, please call or visit our website: http://www.willowanimalhospital.com/. Please email resume to accounts@willowanimalhospital.com. Looking for self-motivated associate veterinarian to join a growing progressive practice: SA or MA if interested. Our clinic offers digital x-ray, full dental equipment with digital x-ray, ultrasound for both LA and SA, Abaxis blood machines and ImproMed computer program. Great mentorship available to new graduate, but any experience level welcome. Competitive salary, paid vacation and CE, dues and license paid, shared on-call, insurance benefits. Rural area with lots of recreational opportunities. Please contact Emily Wood at (715) 5902822 or northwoodvetservice@gmail.com for more information.* FT position available for MA practitioner looking to join a well established business with 90+ years of operation and an exceptional support staff. We are located in beautiful Alexandria, Minnesota, which has many lakes and extensive recreational opportunities. We are a 4 doctor practice with updated technology including; in-house diagnostic equipment, digital radiology (full body & dental), laser, cold laser, ICU unit and ultrasound for LA. Position includes production animal (90% dairy / 10% beef cattle) and companion animal. Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, deep desire for high quality medicine and a commitment to team work. A competitive salary and benefit package is available. Contact Renee Deitz at Alexandria Veterinary Clinic (www. alexvet.com) at (320) 762-8112 or avc@rea-alp.com.* Growing 6-doctor MA practice located in south central Wisconsin looking to add a FT SA or MA Veterinarian. Candidates should enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, possess strong communication skills and be committed to providing high quality patient care and client services. Located in Jefferson, WI, we are conveniently located 30 miles east of Madison, and a short hour drive to Milwaukee. Our practice is 50% SA 50% LA consisting mostly of canine,

feline and dairy with some beef and equine. Our current team consists of 2 SA, 2 MA and 2 LA veterinarians, and a strong support staff of CVTs, tech assistants and front office staff. We utilize Cornerstone Software. In-house equipment includes IDEXX laboratory equipment (Catalyst DX, Catalyst 1, ProCyte, SnapShot DX and Coag DX), digital radiography, digital dental radiography, SA and LA ultrasound and therapeutic K-Laser. Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including health/life/LTD insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid vacation/holidays, CE, professional dues, and clothing allowance. Shared on-call duty. For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume via email to JVCjobs@jeffersonvet.net. May also submit via mail to Dr. Robert Farruggio, 959 West Racine Street, Jefferson, WI 53549 or fax (920) 674-3250.* 4 doctor MA practice with great standard of care seeking a predominantly SA doctor. Digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays and full dental equipment, in-house IDEXX equipment, and computerized records. Mostly SA and dairy work with some equine, beef and small ruminants. Competitive benefit package and salary. Menomonie, WI is a beautiful area filled with lots of outdoor activities, theatre and more! We are located 60 miles east of the Twin Cities. If interested contact Dr. Amy Prochnow at (715) 235-2626 or hoofandpaw@sbcglobal.net.* Blooming Prairie Veterinary Clinic is seeking a motivated and energetic FT or PT mixed animal veterinarian. Located in south central Minnesota. Buy in/ownership potential. Interested parties should contact Dr. Suzzi Strunk at (507) 475-1956 or bloomingvetclinic@gmail.com.*

RELIEF People patient, interactive and adaptive SA veterinarian with 35 years’ experience as self-employed, FT or PT associate or relief services; available for per diem or regular weekly relief or PT services within +/- 75 miles Madison. Some small mammal experience also. Karen Bressett, DVM: Background, references on request. I look forward to hearing from you. Email: kbressett@live.com. Experienced relief veterinarian for Madison and surrounding area. Professional, easy to work with and adaptable. Christie Iliff, DVM. (608) 215-3736 or Iliffveterinary@gmail.com. Iliff Veterinary Services, LLC. SA relief or part-time in SE Wisconsin. 34 years of client satisfaction, medicine and surgery. Flexible personality. Be confident that your practice will be in good hands while you are gone. Available Thursdays, Fridays, and occasionally Mondays and Tuesdays. Brenda Long Relief Services bilong3885@gmail.com (262) 763-3885. Experienced SA daytime & ER DVM who loves pets and people available in SE/SC Wi and NE/NC IL. David Trask, DVM, traskdr@gmail.com. Quality relief care since 1992. Special interests include surgery and dermatology. Personable, reliable service. Please call Robert Patyk, DVM, at (262) 567-2832. Or email: robert.patyk@att.net. Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com. SA relief vet since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, over 20 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (262) 862-1121, macdjc4209@aol.com. Reliable, competent, SA relief with over 25 years’ experience. WI license, accredited. Will travel. Capable at soft-tissue surgery and medicine. Great communication skills with clients and staff. ShortTerm Relief, LLC. Call Kate Short, DVM at (608) 963-5208 or email: windsor9917@gmail.com. Communicative, productive SA veterinarian available for relief work in western WI, surrounding areas. Licensed in MN/WI. Experienced in surgery, medicine, dentistry, staff management. Outstanding customer service, client-building skills. Victori Ribeiro, MS, DVM, (651) 503-0482; neyx0003@umn.edu. 20+ years’ experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Let me care for your clients and your hospital team. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@ gmail.com, (920) 988-4431.

Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul.danhaus@gmail.com. SA and equine relief work. 28 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 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. Dependable, 20+ years’ experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.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. Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.

TECH/STAFF Madison College is hiring a Veterinary Technician Part-time Senior Lab Coordinator. This position assists students, instructors and coordinates operations of assigned labs. Apply at https://jobs.madisoncollege.edu/ postings/12823 Madison College is an equal opportunity employer; minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply. Contact Andrea Foley, DVM at amfoley1@madisoncollege.edu for more information. Waunakee Veterinary Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a licensed technician(s) to utilize their skills. Come do what you were trained to do! Ideal candidate is professional, confident, comfortable with communication and able to “play in the sand” with a team. We are a growing long-established clinic, practice progressive high quality medicine and soon will be moving to a new 20,000 sq foot facility. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and growth opportunities. Experience preferred but willing to consider exemplary new graduates. FT or PT. Send cover letter and resume to ann.kabele@gmail.com. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is pleased to introduce a new online training program: Veterinary Office Manager. The program includes veterinary assistant and business skills training. Visit the link for more information: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/uwplatt/trainingprograms/veterinary-office-manager. Tomah Veterinary Clinic is seeking a FT CVT. Your responsibilities will include the following: interaction with the pet owners to collect preexam history; assist in restraining animals during check-ups, testing and treatments; collect, prepare and test lab samples; take x-rays; administer medications, shots and treatments; and prepare animals for surgical procedures. We currently have 3 FT doctors and 1 PT doctor. Benefits include an hourly rate, simple IRA, paid vacation time, continuing education and more. If you are interested in joining our team, please mail resume and cover letter to Tomah Veterinary Clinic, 1600 Superior Avenue, Tomah, Wisconsin 54660 or email to tomahvetclinic@gmail.com. The Middleton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a FT Certified Veterinary Technician to join our high quality, multi-doctor, full-service animal hospital. We are dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedures and our Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in providing excellent medical care to our patients and customer service to our clients. Candidates must have experience in the following areas: surgical assistance, pharmacy duties, lab work, radiology, maintaining and monitoring anesthetized patients and digital medical records. Candidates must also possess excellent customer service and communication skills. A caring and compassionate attitude is required of all members of our team. Benefits include a great hourly rate, career growth potential, health insurance, 401(k), vacation, continued education and more. If you are interested in joining our team please send your resume to mseelow@vetcor.com.

Tender Care Animal Hospital is seeking a FT CVT. Tender Care is a SA exclusive hospital. We offer flexible scheduling, paid vacation, paid uniforms and retirement benefits. We are located in the beautiful Mississippi River Valley. We offer digital x-ray, ultrasound, wellness visits, surgery and surgical laser. Please email resume to stephanie@ tendercareanimalhospital.com. Mt. Zion Animal Clinic in Janesville, WI is currently hiring a FT CVT, but PT also considered. Four day week with rotating Saturdays until noon, excellent wage, great benefit package including paid sick, vacation, and holidays, 401(k), generous employee pet discount, paid CE and more. Interested applicants please mail resume to Dr. Mark Nelson, 3513 Mt. Zion Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546 or email to Nelsonvets4@aol.com.* Waterford Veterinary Clinic: a small 1 veterinarian clinic in Waterford, WI is seeking a Veterinarian Assistant. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the veterinarian with appointments, surgery, anesthesia, blood draws, answering the phones, making appointments and more. Assistant will receive on-the-job training. Please email your resume to wigoshawksai@tds.net, fax to Stacey at (262) 534-9666, or mail to 206A W Main St., Waterford WI 53185. Phone (262) 534-2400.* Veterinary Associates in Reedsville WI, is seeking a veterinary assistant or CVT (PT to FT including every other Saturday). Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, positive-minded, and a committed team player who can fill in where needed. We are a busy 8 doctor practice doing LA and SA, currently with 6 CVTs. We offer paid vacation, retirement plan, health insurance, CE and pet benefits. We have in-house IDEXX labs, digital radiographs, surgical laser, therapy laser, and microbiological culturing. Responsibilities will include pet restraint, surgical prep, patient management, client education, radiology, lab work, client check-in and reception duties. Please email a cover letter and resume to Veterinary Associates ATTN: Jessie Jansen at vetassoc54230@gmail.com.* Oak Creek Veterinary Care, an AAHA-accredited clinic in Oak Creek, WI, has 2 CVT positions: CVT with management experience and a general CVT, both with experience in general wellness appointments, anesthesia, dentistry, surgical assistance, radiography, lab work and minimum three years’ experience as a CVT. Our rapidly growing clinic opened in January 2015 and features state-of-the-art in-house laboratory equipment and a full range of the newest diagnostic and treatment equipment. We offer Eastern and Western Medicine. Benefits package. Visit oakcreekvetcare. com to apply or email resume to bryan@oakcreekvetcare.com.* Certified Veterinary Technician, FT/PT - We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic FT/PT Certified Veterinary Technician, who takes pride in offering exceptional service and compassionate care to our patients and clients. Pulaski Veterinary Clinic, located only 15 minutes’ northwest of Green Bay. The clinic is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both “daytime” emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need or routine medical, surgical and dental care. We currently have 3 licensed veterinarians, focusing on the treatment of cats and dogs. We have electronic medical records and are well equipped with digital radiographs, digital dental, surgical laser, therapy laser and an inhouse IDEXX laboratory. We support our staff with many benefits which includes health insurance along with a health savings account (HSA), 401(k), CE allowance, long and short term disability plans as well as long term care insurance coverage. If you are excited about working with a dedicated team whose core values are excellence, education, friendliness and integrity, we would love to hear from you. Please send resume to pvcinfo@netnet.net.*

NEW! Gogebic County, Michigan – This profitable SA practice has established itself as the gold standard in healthcare. Providing quality, compassionate care and a staff with integrity. The +/-1,400sf facility includes RE. MI3. Contact PS Broker 1-800-636-4740, www.psbroker.com or info@psbroker.com. SA practice for sale by owner. We are very motivated to sell, as owner is taking on a new adventure! Practice is healthy and busy - grossing $950,000.00 per year with a solo practitioner. Currently owner works less than 35 hours per week. There is room for more hours or more doctors. Free standing building and all inventory included. Practice is equipped with a brand new digital x-ray system, Abaxis in-house lab equipment and computerized with Cornerstone system. We are in a rural community in the northwest area of Wisconsin. Approximately 1 hour from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We are asking $600,000.00 for the complete package of real estate, inventory and practice. Interested parties should contact Blind Box:17PFS004, c/o WVMA, 4610 S Biltmore Lane, Suite 107, Madison, WI 53718 Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for free consultation: 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA Practice grossing $1.0M along Lake Winnebago. Practice and RE offered at $1,280,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-3806872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA practice grossing $465K along Ironwood-Duluth corridor. Practice and RE offered at $398K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. AAHA certified, Appleton area SA practice grossing $693K. Practice and RE offered at $765K. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA practice grossing $439K northwest of Green Bay. Practice and RE offered at $375K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Appleton grossing $550K. Beautiful facilities. Should grow rapidly. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Grossing $590 along Madison-Fond du Lac corridor. Practice and RE offered at $625K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg ot TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. South of Green Bay – Near Lake Michigan, SA practice grossing $613K. Px and RE offered at $610K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG: 1-800-3806872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Practice established in 2004 in beautiful Bozeman, MT. Great opportunity for veterinary couple or one with expertise in orthopedic surgery. Real estate may be bought or leased. Owner relocating. Serious inquiries only. (406) 219-5569*

WANTING TO BUY WANTED: Used veterinary equipment. New SA clinic opening. Looking to purchase any new or slightly used equipment and supplies, large and small. Digital x-ray only. Purchase timing September or October. Send information to MyNewVetClinic@gmail.com.*

FOR SALE Three hydraulic surgery tables. Multiple ShoreLine cage bundles 6-12 units. Two 8 unit rolling cat condos. Multiple single and dual dome surgical ceiling lights. Raised floor kennel run system 7-8 units. Contact Cameron at Altaviewhr@gmail.com for pictures and pricing.

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