October 2015 WVMA Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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From the President New Beginnings

From the Executive Director Foodarmor.org, Check It Out!

Legal Briefs Do You Have Outside Service Providers? Protect Yourself!

Dr. Yvonne Bellay is Appointed to the AVMA Panel on Depopulation Working Group

WVMA Member, Dr. Patrick Warpinski, Named America’s Favorite Veterinarian

Verify Your CE Provider to Stay in Compliance

Cyber Liability for the Veterinary Clinic

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October 2015

WVMA Member Spotlight – Dr. Robert McClellan

Wisconsin native, Dr. Robert McClellan, is a 1986 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, he is the owner of Superior Animal Hospital, a six doctor, AAHA accredited small animal hospital. Dr. McClellan moved to Superior, Wis. after practicing in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois as a mixed animal and relief veterinarian. Throughout the many changes in his career, he has always valued his WVMA membership and known the importance of organized veterinary medicine. “My first veterinary employer and mentor, Dr. Dean Peterson, made a strong impression on me that it was important to become involved and support our profession through organized veterinary medicine,” he says. “At local, state, and national levels, there is so much to be gained by working together.” Serving as a mentor for current veterinary students, Dr. McClellan enjoys hosting students for veterinary student externships.

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“This is one of our favorite activities, as it is stimulating to see what is being taught to students, as well as to see their developing areas of interest,” he says. When talking with veterinary students, his greatest piece of advice is to take every opportunity possible to participate and observe the profession in a variety of locations. “As was my experience, and the experiences of current and past students, one does not always end up doing what we started out thinking we were going to do,” he says. Superior Animal Hospital serves as an internship site for veterinary technician students, participates in the local high school veterinary medicine youth apprenticeship program and accommodates a wide variety of job and career shadows for students of all ages. Dr. McClellan has also found great reward in working with the local humane societies and animal shelters in the community. “We are very fortunate to have a quality humane society in our city and county,” he says. “We volunteer veterinary exams there weekly and provide care when needed.” This community support mentality is shared throughout the clinic and can be seen in the medical services provided to homeless animals as well as sponsorship of fundraising events. “Our staff morale is supported when we save, repair, and help place the pets that do not have a home,” he says. “We are involved in our community in many other ways, and we feel it is part of our mission to make our community a better place to live.” n

FROM THE PRESIDENT

New Beginnings Dr. Jane Clark

I will use my final President’s column to help summarize the WVMA initiatives acted upon up to this point of the WVMA’s 100th year. The Executive Board began 2015 by restructuring its 20+ committees to more accurately reflect the current direction of the organization according to the strategic plan. We reduced them to a number more manageable by our present staff, eliminating the need to hire more people. All of these committees are composed of WVMA member volunteers so we wanted to respect their time and effort by serving on committees of purpose. Many of these committees have already met and the rest will meet this fall. 2015 was another year of huge legislative progress and many thanks go to our legal counsel for navigating us through the legal system and advocating for our members. The Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) was successfully moved in the Governor’s 2015-17 budget (along with funding and authority) to Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). We feel this is a better fit for this board and the hope is that reports of unlicensed practice will be addressed to the fullest extent of the law. We must protect the practice of veterinary medicine and all that it encompasses, including all species and all types of practice. This affects us all. Another big win was keeping the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (WVDL) a part of the UW system as many positions have work responsibilities in the WVDL and the UW-SVM as some are also UWMadison faculty. Our Food Armor® program has continued making excellent progress to the point where we were able to enhance our part-time veterinarian position to full-time. This position manages and provides training to veterinarians and the farms they serve to help eliminate antibiotic/ drug residues in meat and milk and to ensure proper drug use. We are positioned well to lead the nation in this endeavor. In July, with the help of an outside consultant, we began setting up the structure of our foundation as well as the process of selecting board members, who will be responsible for carrying out the mission of the foundation moving forward. We hope to have this board in place by the end of 2015.

In August, I was invited to speak to the incoming class of 2019 at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine to let them know how we serve WVMA members as well as students in the School of Veterinary Medicine. I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with these young future DVMs and wish them all well in their studies. The school, represented by Dean Markel, sponsored student and faculty membership in the WVMA so if you are one of the recipients of this, please thank them. I know we really appreciate it! Just in case you wanted to know what else the President does, I chaired five WVMA Executive Board Meetings, met with the personnel committee to conduct WVMA employee reviews, represented Wisconsin at the AVMA leadership conference held in Chicago each January, and sat in on House of Delegate meetings in Chicago and Boston at the AVMA convention. I was the emcee at the April UW-VMTH Blue Coat Ceremony and attended the spring awards banquet. I spoke to veterinary students at a “Vets to Vet School” luncheon on utilization of veterinary technicians, and I recently returned from the Heartland Veterinary Conference in Minneapolis. As I end this yearlong journey as President, I am beginning a new one as a retiree. I look forward to what the future has in store for me, just as I look forward to the future of the WVMA, as we begin year 101. My first retired act was to accompany my dad, a Korean War Veteran, on the Badger Honor Flight September 12th. It was an emotional experience for us and I cannot thank all the sponsors and volunteers enough for this special day. Cheers and thanks to all for a wonderful year! n

2015 WVMA EXECUTIVE BOARD President

Jane Clark, DVM

District 5

Judith Batker, DVM

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

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President-Elect

John T. Been, DVM

District 6

Alan Holter, DVM

Past President

Chris Booth, DVM

District 7

Kimberly Kratt, DVM

District 1

Katrina Geitner, DVM

District 8 Michael Wolf, DVM

District 2

Chris Keim, DVM

District 9

Gary Johnson, DVM

District 3

Trisha Fasse-Neerhof, DVM

Student Rep.

Brandon Scharping

District 4

James Ziegler, DVM

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

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

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WVMA VOICE

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The WVMA Voice is published on the 15th day of each month by the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, 4610 S. Biltmore Ln., Suite 107, Madison, WI 53718; (608) 257-3665; toll-free (888) 254-5202; fax (608) 257-8989; e-mail: wvma@wvma.org; website: www.wvma.org. It is sent free of charge to all WVMA members. Office hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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Foodarmor.org, Check It Out! Kim Brown Pokorny

The Food Armor® Committee has launched the Food Amor® website, www.foodarmor.org. This website will be used as a tool to promote Food Armor® certification and accreditation to veterinarians and farmers, as well as supply information to the media and public. Varying levels of access allows veterinarians to renew their accreditation and farmers to access management tools. Marketing materials for veterinarians and farmers are also available. In September, members of the Food Armor® Committee attended the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual Convention in New Orleans. They provided a preconference training on the program, exhibited at the trade show and had the opportunity to present Food Armor® to a national audience of bovine veterinarians at the Zoetis Technical Breakfast. The Food Armor® accreditation and certification program was launched nationally at this conference. Food Armor® is the only comprehensive program of its type in the country. Its goals are two-fold, 1) reduce meat and milk residues, and 2) ensure proper drug use. There is great need and demand for the program across the country. To date, this has been a self-funded program and is a model of the value of grass-roots work and success. Thank you to all the members of the Food Armor® Committee and Dr. Katie Mrdutt, Food Armor® outreach specialist. Great work!

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LEGAL BRIEFS

Do You Have Outside Service Providers? Protect Yourself! Bryan C. Esch, Esq., DeWitt Ross & Stevens, s.c.

You may be considering working with other service providers to expand the services provided at your clinic or animal hospital or you already may have relationships with groomers, behavioral specialists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, or other outside vendors who work out of or receive referrals from your practice. Many veterinarians work with outside providers to make available additional services to their patients and clients and to increase their revenues. This may be a great way to generate new relationships for your practice and keep your patients and clients happy. However, these kinds of service relationships may generate additional risks for you because your clients may mistakenly assume that your practice is providing these services. Some simple actions should be taken to minimize these risks and to ensure your practice is protected. Due Diligence

Before entering into a relationship with a service provider, you should get to know the service provider’s business. You will want to investigate the service provider’s business reputation to ensure they provide a quality, reasonably-priced service. You may obtain information about the service provider through a formal background check, an informal internet and social media search, or by talking to clients and other business associates of the provider. You will also want to check the service provider’s credentials to ensure that all necessary licenses, permits and certifications have been obtained. Written Contract

The most important thing you can do to protect your practice when you have an outside service relationship is to enter into a written contract with the service provider. The written contract, whether it is a lease for specific space within the clinic building or another form of agreement outlining the terms of the relationship, will reduce the likelihood of a dispute between you and the service provider. The contract should clearly address any payments of rent or revenue sharing to be made by the provider, specify that the relationship between the parties is an independent contractor relationship and not a partnership, joint venture or employment relationship, obligate the provider to maintain adequate liability insurance, and provide that the provider will indemnify the clinic for any liability arising from the provider’s services.

You may also consider including rules governing how the provider markets or provides its services within your facility or to your patients and clients. Insurance

You will want to obtain an insurance certificate from the provider’s insurer confirming that the provider has adequate liability coverage. The insurance certificate should list your practice as an additional insured under the policy. Talk to your insurance agent to confirm that the provider’s coverages are adequate. Notices to Clients It is important that your clients understand that the extra services are provided by the provider and not your practice. You may reduce misunderstandings by: • Posting a sign in your waiting area or within the dedicated space within your building where the services are provided confirming that you do not provide the ancillary services and that the services are provided by the provider; • Including a notice on your practice website similar to the posted sign; • Inserting a notice provision in your new patient/client agreement similar to the posted sign; • Requiring the service provider to include similar notices in its new patient/client agreement, on its invoices, and on its website. Having outside providers provide ancillary services to your patients and clients can benefit your practice by providing you with extra revenue, more service offerings, and improve client satisfaction and retention. Implementing the above risk mitigation strategies will reduce the chances that your practice will be damaged by the actions of your third party service providers. n

IN THE NEWS

Dr. Yvonne Bellay is Appointed to the AVMA Panel on Depopulation Working Group WVMA Member, Dr. Yvonne Bellay, been selected to serve as a member of the Companion Animals Working Group of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Panel on Depopulation (POD). Comprised of 11 members, the AVMA POD will be led by the existing Chair of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia, Dr. Steven Leary, and will include the Working Group Chair for each of the following species/expertise areas: poultry, cattle, swine, small ruminants, equids, aquaculture, companion animals (e.g., animal control and sheltering facilities), laboratory animals, zoo and wild animals. In keeping with the importance the AVMA places on professional ethical behavior, a credentialed ethicist has also been invited to participate as a member of the POD. Two additional individuals, one representing USDA and a second representing the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, will participate in meetings of the POD as non-voting observers. n

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WVMA Member, Dr. Patrick Warpinski, Named America’s Favorite Veterinarian Earlier this summer, Dr. Patrick Warpinski, WVMA member and owner of The Animal House Pet Clinic in Green Bay, was selected as one of 20 finalists out of a pool of over 500 nominees in a contest for America’s Favorite Veterinarian. The contest was created by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) in celebration of the special relationship between veterinarians and their communities and to raise awareness for the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund (VCCF), a fundraising effort that allows pet owners to support each other in times of hardship. After the initial call for nominations, a committee of judges including animal health industry leaders and bloggers, selected the top 20 finalists based on each veterinarian’s community involvement, ethical behavior, passion for the profession and connection to animals and their owners. In August, AVMF decided to halt its America’s Favorite Veterinarian Contest and declare all 20 finalists “America’s Favorite Veterinarians”. Dr. Patrick Warpinski

Dr. Warpinski earned both his Bachelor of Science (’85) and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (’91) from the University of Wisconsin. In 2015, he was named Badger of the Year by the UW Alumni Brown County Chapter, and was one of 10 veterinarians selected worldwide to participate in the NOBIVAC global veterinary exchange pilot program. Congratulations, Dr. Warpinski!

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Verify Your CE Provider to Stay in Compliance In recent years there has been an increasing trend of veterinarians and veterinary technicians participating in CE offered by non-approved providers. This issue has been discussed at recent Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) meetings, Veterinarians are being found out of compliance with the VEB licensing requirements. It is the responsibility of the veterinarian or veterinary technician to know if the CE is valid. Non-approved CE does not count towards your 30 credit requirement. You must meet the 30 credit requirement through approved providers, or you will be in violation of your veterinary license. For more information what providers are approved, credit requirements and types of credits, refer to a portion of VE 10.03(04) below. VE 10.02 Continuing education. (1) (a) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), a veterinarian shall complete at least 30 hours of continuing education pertinent to veterinary medicine in each biennial renewal period. The 30 hours of continuing education shall include all of the following:

(5) Continuing education hours shall be completed during the preceding 2−year licensure or certification period.

• At least 25 hours of continuing education that relates to scientific topics pertinent to veterinary medicine.

(6) To obtain credit for completion of continuing education hours, a licensee or certificate holder shall, at the time of each renewal, sign a statement certifying that he or she has completed, during the preceding 2−year licensure or certification period, the continuing education programs required under sub. (1) or (2), as appropriate.

• All 30 continuing education hours in this subsection shall be documented. A minimum of 25 hours of continuing education shall be documented by an approved continuing education provider.

(7) A veterinarian or veterinary technician who fails to complete the continuing education requirements by the renewal date shall not practice as a veterinarian or veterinary technician, as appropriate, until his or her license or certificate is renewed.

• A continuing education hour shall consist of 50 minutes of contact time.

(8) For auditing purposes, every veterinarian and veterinary technician shall maintain records of continuing education hours for at least 5 years from the date the certification statement required under sub. (6) is signed. The board may audit for compliance by requiring a veterinarian or veterinary technician to submit evidence of compliance to the board for the biennium immediately preceding the biennium in which the audit is performed. Documentation of completion of continuing education hours shall include one of the following:

(2) (a) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), a veterinary technician shall complete at least 15 hours of continuing education pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology in each biennial renewal period. The 15 hours of continuing education shall include all of the following: • At least 10 hours of continuing education that relates to scientific topics pertinent to veterinary medicine. • All 15 continuing education hours required in this subsection shall be documented. A minimum of 12 hours of continuing education shall be documented by an approved continuing education provider. • A continuing education hour shall consist of 50 minutes of contact time. Note: A list of approved program providers is contained in s. VE 10.03 (4). (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to an applicant who applies to renew a license or certificate that expires on the first expiration date after initial issuance of the license or certificate. (4) The board may waive the requirements under subs. (1) and (2) if it finds that exceptional circumstances, such as prolonged illness, disability, or other similar circumstances, have prevented an applicant from meeting the requirements.

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• A certificate of attendance from an approved course provider. • Complete references from journal articles read. • A grade report or transcript from an accredited college or university. • A copy of a published work authored or co−authored by the licensee or certificate holder. • A copy of a meeting syllabus, announcement, abstract or proceeding for a presentation. • A signed document from an internship or residency institution certifying enrollment in a program.

VE 10.03 Continuing education programs and courses. (1) CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM AND COURSE APPROVAL. To be approved, a continuing education program or course shall meet the following criteria: • The subject matter of the program or course shall be pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology. • The program or course sponsor agrees to record registration and furnish a certificate of attendance to each participant. (2) UNRELATED SUBJECT MATTER. If a continuing education course includes subject matter that is not pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, only those portions of the course that relate to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology will qualify as continuing education under this chapter. (3) MODALITIES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY. Modalities and methods of delivery of continuing education programs acceptable to the board include one or more of the following:

pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology shall be approved for 5 contact hours each. • (h) Up to 15 hours per biennium for veterinarians and up to 8 hours per biennium for veterinary technicians shall be granted for a combination of continuing education hours completed under pars. (e) to (g), provided the continuing education is published or presented under the auspices of a provider approved under sub. (4). (4) APPROVED PROGRAM PROVIDERS. Subject to compliance with the requirements set forth in subs. (1) to (3), the board shall approve attendance at and completion of one or more continuing education programs approved by any one of the following approved program providers as fulfilling the continuing education hours required under this chapter: • a) A national, regional, state, or local veterinary medical or veterinary technician association.

• a) Attendance at a scientific workshop, seminar, or laboratory demonstration pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.

• c) An accredited college or university.

• (b) Self−study of veterinary medical or other pertinent scientific journals.

• d) An association listed in the AVMA or the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America directory.

• (c) Enrollment in graduate or other college level courses pertinent to veterinary medicine or veterinary technology. Credit for qualified courses will be approved on the basis of multiplying each college credit hour by 10.

• e) An AVMA accredited veterinary school or veterinary technician program.

• (d) Enrollment in an internship, residency or certification program approved by a veterinary specialty organization recognized by the AVMA or in an AVMA accredited veterinary school. • (e) Authorship or co−authorship of a published work, such as review articles, abstracts, presentations, proceedings, book chapters, and web−based continuing education materials shall be approved for 5 hours each. • (f) A peer reviewed publication shall be approved for 5 hours.

• b) A federal or state agency.

• f) A program approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards through its Registry of Approved Continuing Education approval program. • g) A foreign veterinary medical or veterinary technician association, an accredited college or university, or a governmental agency that is, as determined by the board, comparable to a program provider listed under pars. (a) to (f). To ensure your time and money is spent wisely, research the CE provider prior to registration. It is the responsibility of the veterinarian or veterinary technician to ensure they receive the highest quality CE possible and stay in compliance with Wisconsin licensing laws. n

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- “Snowmageddon” blanketed the east coast with up to 40 inches of snow in less than 1 week - The Winter Olympic Games were held in Vancouver, Canada - Haiti was struck with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Draheim on correctly guessing 2005 for August’s picture! Look for the answer and winner in next month’s WVMA Voice! Winners will receive a $25 gift card to Culvers. Guesses can be sent to bailey@wvma.org.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS Foreign Animal Disease Response Emergency Numbers Wisconsin Emergency Management 24hour 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/animal_health

Introducing Harpreet Singh

Dr. Harpreet Singh comes to VES/VSC Middleton directly from his surgery residency at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where he also completed his general rotating internship. A Milwaukee native, he is a UW-Madison SVM graduate. He has presented his orthopedic and soft tissue research nationally, and his specific interests are in wound management, reconstructive surgery and complex orthopedic repairs. He has been a community leader at both UW Madison and Tufts; notably as president of SCAVMA and most recently as the chief surgery resident at Tufts. He looks forward to meeting his new colleagues in Dane County.

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Cyber Liability for the Veterinary Clinic Nancy J. Wuenne, CPIA property & casualty division mananger, Professional Insurance Programs

Target Corp., Neman Marcus Group, P.F. Changs China Bistro, Home Depot and countless others all have something in common. They have all felt the very public and detrimental pain of announcing to the world that their confidential client data has been stolen and is now available to cyber criminals and millions of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identities are at risk. Year to date the corporate data breech count in the nation is at 521 and rising. This equates to 17,829,689 personal identification records that have been compromised. (Source: www.idtheftcenter.org) Now more than ever it is vital to protect your practice from Cyber Liability. Veterinary practices need to take the steps necessary to secure their data internally. Where do you start? 1. Protect yourself from a breach with a robust Cyber Liability Policy. a. Commercial package policies may include a cyber liability extension, but take a hard look at the coverage it provides. These endorsements typically provide low limits and few options. b. If first-party coverage is even provided coverage will probably fall short in key areas, such as; i. Responding to acts of rogue employees. ii. Addressing regulatory fines and penalties. iii. Does the insurer have the duty to defend? Unlikely. 2. Back up your data with a trusted offsite data backup company.

If you collect any sensitive information from customers, employees or others, you are at high risk. The data held by small businesses is low hanging fruit. Hackers know that smaller enterprises hold the same sensitive data as their larger counterparts, but lack the same security resources. Big businesses may make bigger headlines but small and midsize businesses are the top targets of cyber criminals, actually suffering breaches more often than their larger counterparts, according to the Verizon 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report. While hackers are not slowing down (indeed, their methods only get more sophisticated), your business can survive -- even thrive -- after a breach if you are prepared with the proper insurance in place. Responding to a breach is not only costly -- running an estimated $200,000 -- it is complicated. Experts from multiple disciplines -- from forensic investigators, to public relations firms, to privacy counsel -- may be needed to mount a coordinated response to even a small incident. Botch the response and your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation can be irreparably damaged. There is also the list of regulatory fines and penalties that vary state to state and legal liability. Protect your business today! WVMA Partner, Professional Insurance Programs provides you with cyber liability insurance options not only to protect you financially from a breach but provide you with experts to walk you through the necessary steps you must take to remain compliant during a breach. For your policy review to guarantee you are protected, call 800-637-4676.

Ask yourself, could your small business survive a data security breach? Some 60 percent of small businesses donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, closing their doors within six months of a data breach.

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

SMALL ANIMAL Veterinary Emergency Service/Veterinary Specialty Center is seeking experienced emergency veterinarians (or recent graduate with motivation to become an ER veterinarian) to join our busy and growing multi-specialty referral and emergency practice. We have 3 locations: Middleton, WI 24/7 ER and Specialty; East Madison - 24/7 ER; Janesville evenings and weekend ER. Our experienced and dedicated team includes board certified specialists in Surgery, Critical Care, Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Oncology, Internal Medicine and Cardiology, as well as 18 experienced ER doctors. Between the 3 clinics, we have the highest emergency caseload in the region. Our highly qualified staff excel in their dedication to exceptional patient care and a team approach to both ER and Specialty cases. Each location offers a complete in-house lab, ultrasound and digital radiology. In addition, our Middleton location offers endoscopy, laparoscopy and CT (summer 2015). Marshfield Lab operates a full service STAT lab located in our Middleton Clinic. There is ample opportunity to see a variety of cases and become involved in both the medical and surgical management of patients. If interested in joining our dedicated exceptional team, please contact Dr. Sara Nichols, snichols@vesvsc.com, and/or Dr. Tristan Daugherty-Leiter, tdaughertyleiter@vesvsc.com. Seeking FT veterinarian for growing cat & dog only practice in Racine, WI. Currently, 6 doctors split between 3 locations. Primary responsibilities will be in Racine, WI. No emergencies. Complete dental services offered; in-house lab; expanded surgical offerings. Best qualified candidates must be willing

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to perform basic/soft tissue surgical & dental cases at a minimum (we are willing to teach advanced procedures). We treat our clients, patients, and team members like family. If you want a family feel, come join our practice. Visit our website to learn more about our practice philosophy – www. racinevet.com. Send resumes to info@prairiesidevet.com or fax to (262) 694-9555, attn: Dr. Susmilch. Madison SA Clinic seeking a FT Associate to join our team. Successful candidate will enjoy the challenge of a busy practice, have at least 2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and provide exceptional care. Practice medicine at a clinic where you can make a difference. Above average compensation package includes paid health and dental insurance, Simple IRA, paid CE and vacation. Friendly atmosphere and excellent support staff. Contact: CountrysideAnimalClinic@netwurx.net. Seeking a FT/PT SA veterinarian to join our practice. We are looking for an experienced, team player who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. We are equipped with inhouse lab, digital radiography, and surgical and therapy lasers. No after-hours emergencies. Competitive compensation package. Our practice is located 30 miles north of Green Bay, in Oconto Falls. Email résumé and cover letter to Gail Yatso at hvc@bayland.net. Looking for self-motivated, highly energetic doctor with good communication skills, likes a challenge, and is willing to take what has been built and continue to grow it. Legitimate future ownership possibility. Our clinic is in a quaint rural setting located within short driving distance of several large cities. We have a wonderful client base. Salary and benefits negotiable based on experience. Send resume to Marsh View Veterinary Clinic, c/o Dr. Jeff Hookstead, 620 Jones Drive, Randolph WI 53956. No Phone Calls, Please. FT associate needed for growing SA practice in Marshfield (central WI). Excellent facilities and great staff. New graduate welcome. Buy-In potential. Would be joining three other veterinarians. Contact Dr. Virginia Thorne (715) 498-2323 or (715) 389-1011; Castlerock Veterinary Hospital, 1214 S. Oak Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449; or email at wthorne@tds.net. If your career and personal goals include practicing SA medicine and surgery in a practice with exceptional standards of care in an AAHA-Accredited practice with a caring, compassionate, dedicated and skilled team that is located in one of America’s most loved regions, please contact us. We are the Animal Clinic of Sturgeon Bay, and we are located in Door County, Wisconsin, a wonderful place to work and live in the midst of beautiful woodlands, the spectacular waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay, and the vibrant presence of performing and visual arts, fishing, sailing, kayaking, unique shopping and acclaimed restaurants. Both the Animal Clinic of Sturgeon Bay and Door County are most special places. At ACSB, we function as a team, feel like a family, and treat every patient as if they were our own. The ACSB is a full-service SA practice providing a wide range of services including surgery, dentistry, radiography, and laboratory testing. ACSB also utilizes the expertise of regional referral centers to ensure that our patients receive state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment when appropriate. No after-hours emergencies. We are seeking to add a FT SA veterinarian to our current three-DVM practice. An ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in SA practice, excellent medical and surgical skills, Wisconsin licensed or eligible for Wisconsin licensing, accredited, team-oriented, excellent communication skills, compassionate, dedicated, and a

sharing of our values and principles. ACSB offers competitive compensation with benefits including CE, licensures, and dues. If interested in joining our team, please learn more about us on our website, www.animalclinicofsturgeonbay.com and submit resume to Lois Kurschner, DVM at drlo@charter.net. Associate Veterinarian needed for 3 doctor SA veterinary practice in the beautiful Northwood’s of Minocqua, WI. Experienced veterinarian or new graduate with an interest in medicine and surgery are encouraged to apply. Our practice is a newer, modern clinic with digital x-ray, ultrasound and full in house lab. With over 1500 lakes in our county we offer some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the country. We offer a competitive salary, production bonuses, full benefits and ample time off and are willing to consider PT and seasonal help (April- September) with appropriate compensation. Contact Janet Knutson at All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 7665 Hwy 51 S, Minocqua, WI 54548. Email: janet@minocquavets.com. Phone: (715) 358-4300. www. minocquavets.com. Animal Clinic of Elkhorn is seeking FT SA veterinarian to join our enthusiastic staff in its rapidly growing clinic. Our clinic was remodeled 1 yr. ago and includes all tools needed to practice quality medicine and surgery. Experienced or new graduates considered. Send resume to jseverson1961@gmail.com. FT associate needed for growing 2 doctor SA practice The Center for Animal Health, located in Wauwatosa, WI. Excellent facilities and great staff. New graduate welcome. There are great benefits and a really top notch clientele for this clinic. Please send your resume to kelly.lynn.cronin@gmail.com or call (414) 248-8891. We are looking for a FT/PT veterinarian to join our busy Sheboygan practice. Motivated and dedicated to providing excellent patient care and client communication. Clinic is equipped with in-house lab, digital x-ray and dentistry. Competitive compensation package provided, including CE, 401(k), PTO. No after-hours emergencies, Please send cover letter and resume to animalclinicsc@yahoo.com. Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care. 24/7. WVRC is seeking emergency veterinarians to join our pet care team. Our hospitals in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine allow for both flexible scheduling and work locations. Join a team of dynamic coworkers, including a broad range of specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Critical Care, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Anesthesiology, and Medical Imaging, 18 emergency veterinarians, 4 emergency interns, dedicated technicians and client-focused support staff. Marshfield Laboratories, a full diagnostic veterinary laboratory, compliments the practice in the Waukesha location’s lower level. Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled, and always engaged. We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a desire to both learn and teach and the ability to work well within a team. Reply to kseverson@wvrc.com. Associated Veterinary Clinic, a MA practice in Ripon, WI, seeks a FT SA associate veterinarian. The qualified candidate will join an experienced SA doctor in a busy full-service practice. An excellent staff will support you, and you will practice in a fully equipped clinic, including a new IDEXX in-house laboratory station, and new digital radiography unit. Competitive salary and benefits package. Will consider new graduates as well as experienced doctors. Ripon is a wonderful college town located within 60-90 minutes of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and the Fox Cities, and within 15 minutes of the Green Lake recreation area. Please send resume to Dr. Michael Herrick by email, by phone (920) 748-

5144, or by regular mail, Associated Veterinary Clinic, P.O. Box 352, Ripon, WI 54971. The Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center is looking for an enthusiastic veterinarian to join our remarkable medical team. We are a highly regarded and progressive SA general practice that integrates alternative modalities like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and spinal manipulation treatments. Our practice focuses on superior patient care and exceptional client service. Equipment and services include in-house lab with CBC & chemistry, dental radiology, acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, a Class-IV laser therapy unit, herbal medicine and extensive nutritional supplements. Integrative/ Holistic veterinary medical training and experience is a plus. We reward our veterinarians with superior salary and benefits. Please contact Dr. Peter Gaveras at pgaveras@vetcor.com. Associate Veterinarian: Are you a progressive veterinarian looking for an exceptional team of people to help you reach your fullest potential? Does working for an established, successful companion animal practice with a reputation for excellence in veterinary medicine sound like the perfect fit for you? Than look no farther – Pewaukee Veterinary Service is the place for you. Located in the beautiful Lake Country area in southeastern Wisconsin, we’re actively seeking an enthusiastic and experienced FT or PT Associate Veterinarian to join our talented team of professionals. Your contributions will be valued every day in our fast paced practice offering a multitude of services to our clients – from preventative medicine and progressive rehabilitation services to the latest in soft tissue, orthopedic, laparoscopic surgery, dentistry, in-house laboratory and digital radiography. Must possess strong clinical, surgical and dentistry expertise along with personal communication skills. You’ll utilize the latest in veterinary diagnostic and surgical equipment in a standard of excellence work environment where everyone learns, collaborates and works together. You’ll be supported by management leaders, 7 veterinarians, a technical team consisting of 11 CVTs and an incredibly talented support staff all in an AAHA accredited facility. And yes, we do encourage and have fun doing what we love too! Generous production-based compensation & benefit package including: work/life balance in work schedules, health insurance programs with premium assistance, 401(k), paid uniforms , paid medical association memberships. paid time off (PTO) also includes attending continuing education conferences/events, and holidays off. We know you have many choices available so why not chose the right one – us? Apply today at careers@ pewaukeevet.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www. pewaukeeveterinaryservice.com. We are seeking a SA veterinarian to join our 5 DVM practice. We are looking for an experienced, team player to provide exceptional patient care. We are equipped with in-house lab, digital and dental radiography. FT or PT hours will be considered. Competitive compensation package for FT employees. Our practice is located 15 miles South of Madison. Contact: receptionatvet@gmail.com We are currently seeking a FT Wisconsin Licensed Veterinarian for our single doctor SA practice. We are located on the Milwaukee/Wauwatosa border. Prefer experience, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Must be professional, energetic, and compassionate and have great communication skills. Email reply to, gsinghvet@aol.com. Need a change of scenery? Want to practice high quality medicine with an enjoyable staff and friendly client base? Marshfield Veterinary Service in central WI is looking for a FT SA veterinarian to join our well established, 36 year old, 7 doctor

MA practice. Enjoy working in a positive environment and in a friendly community with excellent schools and medical facilities. Clinic is equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, surgical laser, in house Idexx blood machines and CVTs. We offer competitive salary and benefits. All experience levels encouraged to apply. Will mentor new grads. We’d appreciate talking with you. Visit us at www.marshfieldvetservice.com and on Facebook. Please contact Drs. Zukowski or Deegan at (715) 387-1119 or email at zukowr@hotmail.com. Have you ever thought about the opportunity to teach the CVTs who are going to be working in your clinics? Globe University – Wausau, WI is looking for PT/FT Veterinarians to help future CVTs develop the skills they need to become a valuable member of a veterinary health team. Flexible hours, no teaching experience required, AVMA accredited program, hands-on teaching techniques, and small class sizes. For more information email: apalas@globeuniverstiy.edu. PT position available in our long established, 4 doctor practice. We are located in the small friendly, south central Wisconsin town of Delavan. Flexible work schedules, a generous benefit package. No after hours or on call. Year around recreational opportunities and close to Milwaukee and Chicago. Call Sonya at Delavan Animal Clinic, (262) 7283303.* Looking for a PT SA veterinarian to join our AAHA accredited practice 35 min. north of Madison. Practice high quality, progressive medicine with emphasis on wellness care and client education in a 6000 sq. ft. newer facility with wonderful staff and growing clientele. In-house IDEXX lab, Surgivet anesthetic monitoring, radiology, ultrasound, blood pressure unit, electrocardiography, Tonopen, and well-utilized CVTs. Half way between Madison and the Fox Valley on Hwy 151. Flexible schedule with no after-hours emergency call. Experienced practitioners and new graduates welcome to apply. Contact Dr. Vicky Smith, Wyllow Pet Hospital, 126 Corporate Dr, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, (920) 885-4148, or email vickys_dvm@yahoo.com. Two energetic associates to join the health care team at our 3 DVM AAHA practice in a family friendly Central Wisconsin medical community. SA experience with an interest in surgery a plus. Will consider exceptional new graduates. Visit us at www.wildwoodanimalhospital.net. Curious? Contact me at docrogekrog@aol.com or call (715) 387-1225.* PT veterinarian needed for busy SA practice just west of Oshkosh. Two seasoned (old) guys can’t keep up with growing practice. Flexible schedule. Contact Drs. Johnson or Wright, Omro Animal Hospital, (920) 685-5516 or omroanimalhosp@ sbcglobal.net.* Immediate position available for a FT/PT associate veterinarian. We are a fast-paced, multi-doctor SA practice in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Our office has a full surgical suite, offers dental cleanings and surgeries, digital dental x-rays, digital x-rays, as well as ultrasound. Some experience preferred, surgery skills a plus, but new graduates are welcome. Veterinarian must have a background in SA practice and a passion for client education. Pleasant schedule and no emergency hours required. Please email your resume to elmbrook@elmbrookvet.com. No phone calls please.* Looking for a FT/PT Associate Veterinarian to assist our one doctor practice for a SA hospital located on the SW side of Waukesha, WI. We are a well-established clinic looking for a service oriented, outgoing professional to educate and provide compassionate care to our patients. We provide

competitive pay and excellent benefits. Please send resume to: GCVHPracticeMgr13@gmail.com.* Healthy Paws Veterinary Clinic is looking for a friendly, passionate, team-oriented Veterinarian to join our family. We are a progressive 3 doctor SA practice who believes strongly in preventative medicine and has a reputation for providing unparalleled customer service. This a PT position with potential for FT. We are fully equipped with latest toys including digital radiography, digital dental radiography and in house laboratory. No on call! Learn more about us at www.thehealthypaws.com. Please submit your resume to trisha@thehealthypaws.com.* We are looking for a team player to join our 11 year old team. We are located in Dodge County, WI. Our clinic offers a great position for yourself, we are not your regular clinic. Our clinic is located in a rural community with an abundance of great clients. We strive on customer service and a great support staff. Work hours are flexible (a great position for a working parent or if your approaching retirement), we refer emergencies to local ER clinics, and you would work one Saturday a month. We also provide vacation pay, holiday pay, CE reimbursement, uniform allowance, as many Lunch n Learns we can arrange, and cake for your birthday. If you’re looking for a High Tech facility, we’re not for you. But if you’re looking for a low-stress, enjoy going to work every day, the feel at home work place Juneau Veterinary Clinic is the place for you. Email: vettek1@hotmail.com.* A four-doctor AAHA certified practice is looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our staff. We have two clinics including one that was recently renovated. Both clinics are stocked with the necessary toys including surgical laser, digital x-ray, in-house lab equipment, ultrasound, etc. Ideal candidate would have 2 to 3 years’ experience. We are hoping to find a long term fit. If interested, please send a resume to Michael Hotchkiss, 1802 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville, WI 53548 or email info@janesvillevetclinic.com.* The Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic, team oriented Veterinarian to join our team. We are an established 4 Doctor AAHA practice located in the greater Milwaukee area. Do you love being a veterinarian? Do you easily connect with pet owners and achieve compliance for the best possible pet health care? We provide excellent medicine and superior customer service. We are an expanding practice with state of the art equipment and a well-trained, enthusiastic staff and loyal, dedicated clients. Come join our team! Competitive salary, production bonus and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: Dr. Thomas N. Tenorio, 2600 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Fax: (262) 677-5451 e-mail: kristint@ wauwatosavet.com.* Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is an independently owned, specialty practice with three locations north, south, and central to downtown Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan. We are seeking a FT, experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our Port Washington Hospital. Our practice includes four board-certified surgeons, three internists, two ECC specialists, an oncologist, neurologist, dermatologist, dentist, as well as a physical rehabilitation veterinarian. Our emergency team consists of experienced emergency clinicians, ECC interns and residents, and a highly skilled technical staff with certified VTS (ECC) and VTS (Anesthesia) individuals. The hospital is fully equipped with Eklin digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR, endoscopy (flexible and rigid), integrated PACS system, complete in-house integrated laboratory as well as comprehensive patient monitoring systems. We are supported by a wonderful group of referring veterinarians who are committed to a team approach to veterinary medicine. We offer weekly in-house

CE including journal club and morbidity & mortality rounds. Southeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee is a thriving region. All of our locations are just minutes away from nightlife, theater, museums, and sporting venues. Whether it’s rural charm, urban excitement, or suburban convenience that you’re looking for, you will find it here. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals who have a strong commitment to communication, collaboration, and leadership. 2-3 years of veterinary emergency experience is preferred. We offer competitive compensation with benefits that include: health and dental insurance, PTO, CE, uniforms, licensure, dues, and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan. LVS is an equal opportunity employer. Apply on line at www. lakeshorevetspecialists.com.* Experienced veterinarian wanted to join our SA practice in SE Wisconsin near Lake Geneva. We are well equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental digital X-ray, Surgitron, and a full in house diagnostic laboratory. Well trained, stable staff. Extra pay for on call but not required for position. Mon., Tues. and every other Sat. schedule. Full time or buy in potential. Contact: burlingtonlongview@yahoo.com.* Want the opportunity to really make a difference? Then join a dynamic team that does that every day. Flexible schedule, benefits, grateful clientele. Submit resume to: Jenny Stark, Shelter Operation Coordinator, Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Rd., Appleton, WI 54914. (920) 733-1717 Ext. 111.* Looking for FT or PT veterinarian for a progressive two doctor practice in Stevens Point. Our practice prides itself on taking the time to create lasting relationships with our clients along with providing excellent medical care for pets. We have a tenured support staff that excel at their positions. Services offered include surgical laser, in house diagnostics, high speed dental, and ultrasound. No on-call, no weekends, no holidays. Central Wisconsin has a great community, wonderful schools and easy access to numerous outdoor activities. Please send inquiries and resume to spah54482@gmail.com.* Become a part of the largest veterinary practice in North America! We are a full service companion animal practice focused on providing the highest quality preventive care, is seeking associate veterinarians and Chiefs of Staff to join our teams in Rockford, IL! Up to $10,000 sign on bonus! Banfield hospitals are fully equipped with digital radiography, high speed dental units, in-house lab, electronic medical records, and more. Excellent compensation to include a competitive base salary plus production eligibility. Generous paid time off, CE allowance, mentorship/coaching program, growth opportunities, and flexible schedules available! New Grads welcome to apply! heidi. burkley@banfield.net.* PT Associate DVM needed for Madison area SA practice. 12-20 hours per week, somewhat flexible to your availability. Contact Cheryl to schedule an interview. (608) 838-3400.* FT SA associate needed for a 7 doctor MA practice in North Central Wisconsin. The Medford Vet Clinic is well established, diversified, and looking to meet our growing SA needs. Our team focuses on outstanding diagnostics, therapy, dentistry, and surgery while keeping a fun work environment. We have a well-equipped and recently built clinic. Emergency will be rotated among all 8 vets. The ideal candidate is outgoing, motivated, and dedicated to the highest quality of medicine. We will foster any areas of special interest and future buy-in is encouraged with the right person. Experienced and new grads welcome to apply. Contact mmoodie2@gmail.com or (715) 748-2341 to apply.* Seeking a SA veterinarian who is looking for an opportunity to

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transition into practice ownership. Submit CV/Inquiries to vcfsch@gmail.com or mail to Blind Box 15SA003, c/o WVMA, 4610 S. Biltmore Ln., Madison, WI 53718.*

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

Two FT positions available working for USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service. Federal government benefits, day shift, no call, expense paid training provided. Vern Van Beek, Supervisor, Green Bay, WI. (920) 912-5079. vernon.vanbeek@ fsis.usda.gov.*

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.

MIXED ANIMAL FT position available for a SA or MA associate veterinarian in a 4.5 doctor AAHA practice on the border of northern WI and the upper peninsula of MI. If you’re looking for a progressive, state of the art practice in a beautiful north woods atmosphere then the Iron Mountain Animal Hospital is the place for you. You will also enjoy our friendly, easy going, yet very qualified team. Interested associates must have a desire to practice medicine, surgery, and preventive care. We offer a very competitive salary that includes production bonuses and full benefits. We are also willing to consider a PT position. Please contact Stephanie Mieras, CVPM or Dr. Brian Scott at (906) 774-5961. E-mail: stephimah@gmail.com. Address: 325 Kent St, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Website: www. ironmountainanimalhospital.com.*

DAIRY Looking for a new life? Join us in sunny California! We are a 100% dairy practice looking for a FT veterinarian to join our team of 11 vets. On-call duty is split evenly so there is plenty of time away from the job to relax and enjoy life. Located in the center of California’s Central Valley, we are 45 miles from the mountains and outdoor opportunities such as hiking, skiing, and fishing are plentiful. The beautiful beaches of the Pacific are within a 2 hours. Email cover letters and resumes to Dr. Jennifer Wessel at wesselj03@yahoo.com.*

RELIEF Reliable, competent, SA relief with over 25 years’ experience. Wis. license, accredited. Will travel. Capable at soft-tissue surgery and medicine. Great communication skills with clients and staff. ShortTerm Relief, LLC. Call Kate Short, DVM at (608) 963-5208 or email: windsor9917@gmail.com. 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. Friendly, team-oriented SA veterinarian available for relief work in the twin cities and surrounding suburbs and western Wisconsin. I have over twenty years’ experience working in 1, 2 and 3 doctor practices. I am comfortable with preventative medicine, as well as diagnosing and treating medical and surgical diseases. I will provide good customer service, a common sense approach to medicine and hopefully a little humor. Contact: David Datt, davidrdatt@gmail.com. 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. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, 15 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (262) 862-1121, macdjc4209@aol.com.

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. Compassionate and reliable SA Veterinarian with 20+ years’ experience available for relief veterinary services in Kenosha and surrounding counties. www.niznikvrs.com. Please email, Dr. Rose Niznik, at drroseniznik@gmail.com or call (630) 915-0156. 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 ER and daytime DVM who loves pets and people and understands how their care is critical to your practice, available in SE/SC Wi and NE/NC IL, David Trask, DVM, traskdr@ gmail.com. SA veterinarian available for relief in SE and SC WI and NE and NC IL. 13 years’ experience in general and emergency practice. Contact: Sharon Grogan at sgrogan1@wi.rr.com, or (262) 3086853. 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. SA relief available. Personable with 20+ years’ experience. Call Dr. Katrina Geitner (262) 349-3466 or kgrelief@wi.rr.com. Quality Customer friendly SA relief services available covering SE WI. Over 20 years’ experience in both SA and emergency medical care. Dr. Pete Gaveras, (414) 795-7100, lavajava@aol.com. SA relief vet 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. SA relief Veterinarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. Email: garysthevet@aol.com. Dependable, 20+ years’ experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/ Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com. SA and equine relief work. 21 year experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 267-7443 or twinoaks@tds.net.

RELIEF WANTED Flexible, rewarding work providing private pet euthanasia in the comfort of home to families who live within a one hour radius of Milwaukee. Email: drkaren@petlossathome.com. Relief needed for November 27-28. Staff comfortable with relief doctors. Contact Brenda Long, burlingtonlongview@yahoo.com, or Brenda Long (262) 763-6055.*

SERVICES AVAILABLE Board-certified internist offers mobile SA medicine consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy in your practice in SE WI. Please call Anne Mattson, DVM, DACVIM, (262) 241-3987. When buying or selling a veterinary practice, count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display ad this issue. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.

TECH/STAFF Join a leader in animal welfare! The Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for a FT CVT at our Milwaukee Campus. Candidates must have current CVT certification and be positive, flexible, and work well with coworkers and the public. Candidates must be committed to treating animals with kindness and respect. A competitive salary (we pay more!) and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and disability insurance) is provided. We also offer 2 week’s vacation and 1 week sick time along with paid holidays starting your first year! Visit http://www.wihumane.org/employment to apply! SA CVT, experience beneficial but not required. Must be able to multi-task, communicate well, and have enthusiasm. Contact Office Manager- Linda During (715) 273-4632. Email piercevetclinic@yahoo.com. Norwood Animal Clinic is seeking FT CVT for our SA 3 vet practice. We are looking for someone that is team-oriented, professional and compassionate. Skills needed include animal restraint, lab work, surgical prep, and assisting the Doctors. Benefits include Competitive salary, dental/vision/life insurance, 401k, CE allowance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays. Please e-mail resume to Mandy at- mandylnorwood@gmail.com.* Do you like being part of a team that has fun? Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is seeking a FT experienced CVT to join our surgery team at our Oak Creek, WI hospital. Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists strives for an exceptional work environment where employees learn, collaborate and have fun. We provide the highest quality of comprehensive care to our clients and their pets, and are committed to excellence in service and veterinary medicine. At Lakeshore, you would work with fun, talented team members in a multitude of specialties, including surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, neurology and a fast-paced, exciting ER. Our Benefits: Paid time off to attend professional conferences/sessions, generous compensation, two tiers of health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), workplace concierge services and paid uniforms. We also offer variable hours, including three 12-hour shifts per week. Ideal candidates: • Are skilled, energetic technicians with specialty experience • Have obtained their CVT, or have the ability to obtain shortly after hire • Are able to fully use their technical skills as well as learn from new experiences. Join our team now and earn a “Welcome to Lakeshore” incentive bonus! LVS is an equal opportunity employer. Is Lakeshore a team you’d like to join? Apply today! www.lakeshorevetspecialists.com.* Fast-paced, progressive, MA practice in central Wisconsin looking for FT/PT CVT. We pride ourselves in practicing high quality medicine and excellent client/patient services utilizing digital and dental x-ray, and in-house IDEXX bloodwork. Some weekend on call required. Please send resume and cover letter to Marshfield Veterinary Service, M249 Mann St., Marshfield WI 54449 or email marshfieldvet@yahoo.com. Check us out on the web or on Facebook. (marshfieldvetservice.com).*

FT/PT Experienced CVTs wanted for a busy three-doctor SA AAHA practice in Kenosha, WI. Wolf Merrick Animal Hospital is well equipped, offering excellent benefits. We offer a great opportunity to learn and use all of your skills at a competitive salary. Email resume, with cover letter to wendyt@wolf-merrick. com.* Animal Hospital of Oshkosh is a progressive, SA practice. Seeking a FT experienced technician. Must have one year’s experience. Equipped with digital radiology, therapeutic laser, and large pharmacy. Offer various client-oriented services. We are seeking a client-oriented team player who can multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. We will utilize your technical skills and encourage continuing education and career growth. Please send resumes to jessie@ animalhospitalofoshkosh.com.*

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

FOR SALE Ultrasound – Sonoscape S8 portable color Doppler with wheeled case and deluxe cart. Microconvex and linear T probe. 2010, almost never used. Asking $16,000, was $26,000 new. drtedahug@wi.twcbc.com or (262) 878-3333. Surgical instruments for sale. German, American, economy. Call for list. Priced 1/2 new. OBO Contact: burlingtonlongview@ yahoo.com.*

PRACTICE FOR SALE Melrose, WI. SA Practice located in historic building, (Odd Fellow’s Lodge), new roof, 2 unique apts. on 2nd floor, asking 175k, dnorris678@gmail.com, (715) 299-0593. NW Wisconsin near Twin Cities. SA revenue $645K. Practice and RE offered for $675,000. Easy terms and low entry cost for ownership. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Michigan, Bay County: Great Investment! 2,500sf SA, nearly 1/3 acre, 2-exam rooms. MI1. Missouri, St. Louis: Feline - Great Area! 2,200sf, 3-exam rooms. MO1. New York, Elmira: 3,500sf SA, +/-.33acres, 2-exam rooms. Turn-Key! NY8. Other Listings: California, DC, Florida, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont. PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636.4740. Website: psbroker. com. Email: info@psbroker.com. When buying or selling a veterinary practice, count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display ad this issue. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com. SA practice and clinic for sale. Scenic recreation area. Inquire by calling (608) 547-0694. NW Wisconsin near Minnesota line. SA practice gross $450K. Well equipped. Owner has other interests. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Well established SA practice located 35 miles west of Milwaukee. Over 400K gross. Inquire at vcfsch@gmail.com or mail to Blind

Box 15PFS001, c/o WVMA, 4610 S. Biltmore Ln., Madison, WI 53718.* West Central WI. All SA,1 DVM practice w/real estate. Practice & RE for less than one year’s gross! $100K+ to new owner! Contact: Dr. Ken Ehlen, Simmons & Assoc. Midwest Inc. simmons@simmonsmidwest.com. (877) 322-6465.* Huge price reduction due to health issues! MA practice grossing $860K in far northern WI on Lake Superior shoreline. Practice is 70% SA and 30% LA. Digital radiology, digital dental, surgical and therapy lasers. Large state of the art building. Practice and RE only $650K. Would sell only the SA practice if desired. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* MA practice-building with living quarters, equipment, and business for sale. In house bloodwork, surgical laser, computed digital x-rays, computerized records. Serious offers Only. Contact: vetclinicforsale@yahoo.com.* NEW! NW Milwaukee suburbs. Revenue for 2014 was $754K. On target to do $770K for 2015. Located on main thoroughfare in town. Practice and real estate offered for $750,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Michigan, Bay County: Great Investment! 2,500sf SA, nearly 1/3 acre, 2-exam rooms. MI1. Missouri, St. Louis: Feline - Great Area! 2,200sf, 3-exam rooms. MO1. New York, Elmira: 3,500sf SA, +/-.33acres, 2-exam rooms. Turn-Key! NY8. Other Listings: California, DC, Florida, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont. PS Broker, Inc., (800) 636.4740, psbroker.com, or info@psbroker.com.* Marshfield Wisconsin high quality SA AAHA practice grossing $970,000. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, surgical laser and much more. Hospital has 3 doctors with 5 exam rooms. The hospital has been serving the community nearly 40 years. Facilities are excellent and less than 10 years old at the current location. Practice and real estate offered for $1,125,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales. com.* SE Wisconsin. 1-2 veterinarian, SA practice with real estate. Great location, super opportunity. 120K+ to new owner! Contact: Dr. Ken Ehlen, Simmons & Assoc. Midwest, Inc.simmons@ simmonsmidwest.com, (877) 322-6465.* NEW! Green Bay area 97% SA practice grossing over $1,471,000. Established over 20 years, 3 exam rooms. Seller would stay to help buyer. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Wausau area gross over $850K. Hospital is very well equipped with an excellent staff. Practice and real estate only $835,000. Includes $30,000 of inventory and supplies. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* North Central Wisconsin SA practice grossing $1.4M. Located NW of Green Bay. Well equipped, digital radiology, Dentalaire dental, 4 CVT, excellent office manager. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* NEW! North of Milwaukee SA practice for sale. Gross 2014 $350,000. Asking $100K for practice and $180,000 for real estate. Offers welcome. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales. com.*

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