October 2018 WVMA Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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From the President

From the Executive Director A Bold Step Forward – Part 2

In the News WVMA Welcomes Tracie Luedtke as Communications and Marketing Specialist

Legal Briefs Wisconsin Administrative Rules Update

Marketing Beat Create Loyal Customers with Customer Experience

Health Savings Accounts

WVMA Member Spotlight – Dr. Corey Gallagher

Country Hills Pet Hospital Receives Top Award

Current Events and Emerging Outbreaks

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50-Year Membership Award Recipients Named The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) is pleased to announce the ten members who received 50-year membership recognition during the WVMA Convention in Madison on October 11, 2018. They include: James Andrews, DVM – Dr. Andrews graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. He accepted a commission in the U.S. Army until 1966, then attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota from 1967-1968. Dr. Andrews was at a mixed practice in Durand, Wis., from 1969-1982, then moved to a mixed practice in St. Croix Falls, Wis., where he stayed until he retired in 2003. Dr. Andrews and his wife, Fay, currently reside in Shafer, Minn. Raymond Backe, DVM – Dr. Backe is a 1966 graduate of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced at a small animal practice in New Berlin, Wis. Dr. Backe was a member of the state advisory committee that initiated the veterinary tech program through Madison Area Technical College in the late ’60 and early ‘70s and was the small animal chair of the Program Committee. He feels very blessed to have had the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine for 40 years, and found the experience to be extremely rewarding. He and his wife, Margaret, reside in Amherst Junction, Wis. Victor Eggleston, DVM – Dr. Eggleston is a 1966 graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he purchased a solo, mixed practice in Stockbridge, Mich. After about two years, he sold that practice and moved to Elkhart Lake, Wis., to be a partner at the St. Anna Veterinary Clinic, a primarily dairy practice. Dr. Eggleston remained there for 32 years, until he retired in 2000. Following retirement, he supervised a Johnes field research project for the UW Veterinary School from 2002-2009. Dr. Eggleston served on the Insurance and Legislative Committees, and spent time on the Executive Board, where he served as president in 2001. He and his wife, Joyce, now reside in New Glarus, Wis. Morris Link, DVM – Dr. Link graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. He practiced at a small animal clinic in Madison, Wis. Early in his practice, he did extensive orthopedic surgeries for local practitioners. Dr. Link was part of a heavy breeder practice, working with breeders from surrounding states. During his 45 years of practicing veterinary medicine, he developed a real expertise in OFA certification of dogs’ hips. Dr. Link still resides in Madison. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dr. Robert Leder

I am writing this column on my return trip from the World Buiatric Congress (WBC) that was held in Sapporo, Japan. My wife, Penny, and I enjoy the travel experiences that these conferences provide. Arriving in a distinctly different culture with a foreign language presents a challenge for communication. Thank goodness the official language of the conference was English, but elsewhere it was not. No man is an island unto himself, so communicate we did as best we could outside the friendly confines of the convention center. While we have familiarity with the English of primary Spanish speakers here in Wisconsin, we had no familiarity with Japanese. Thank goodness for universal non-verbal body language to facilitate the transfer of ideas and information. Head nods or shakes and pointing and gesturing go a long way helping bridge the communication gap. There is also picture communication (restaurant menus had pictures of each entrée), a very useful tool to make a dinner selection which doesn’t surprise you. These challenging experiences have given me cause to reflect on communication in general. My old practice in Bear Creek was one of the clinics of the ambulatory rotation for the veterinary school in Madison. I always stressed the importance of good communication to students for successful practice and maintaining good client relationships. Doctor-client communication was one of the topics at this year’s WBC.

Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that helps individuals overcome ambivalence to change. Ambivalence is the state of indecision because of conflicting concerns. Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that was developed to help people overcome substance abuse. The study was to see if the principles of motivational interviewing could be applied and effective for veterinarian-client interactions. Herd health consultation and recommendations are in essence a counseling service to help farmers make changes to reduce disease and improve profitability. Veterinarians make a wide range of recommendations on an ongoing basis, from drug and reproductive protocols to footbath strategies, calf health management and many others. Sometimes recommendations are quickly embraced, other times rejected or ignored. We all have been frustrated at times by farmers’ ambivalence to some of our suggestions. Farmers are indecisive, often because they question: “Will the return be of more value than the time, effort and expense of the change?” Or simply: “Is the change worth the risk?”

The study provided motivational interview training to a group of dairy veterinarians with a range of experience. They recorded an audio file of advisory communication before and after the training to determine whether communication approaches were altered post-training. They found that veterinarians were good students; Another reason why I enjoy the WBC is for exposure to new and they easily learned and adopted the motivational interviewing novel ideas from around the world. I was not disappointed this techniques. They also found an increase in positive change year; it was the veterinarian-client communication presentations language from the farmer. For example, a farmer who before the by Dr. Kirsten Reyher of Bristol University of the UK that piqued training said, “That would be impossible,” after the training said, my interest. They dealt with veterinarian-client communication “Maybe we can try that.” Farmers’ non-verbal communication for herd health issues using motivational interviewing principles. improved from standing stern-faced with crossed arms to The talks dealt with how communication techniques can improve listening attentively. So, motivational interviewing proved to the odds of farmers adopting new or better practices for improved be a useful tool that could reduce farmer ambivalence toward herd health and profitability. recommendations and improve the adoption of advice. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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A Bold Step Forward – Part 2

Kim Brown Pokorny

In August, I introduced the changes the WVMA Executive Board is implementing in the association -- the how and the why. This month, I will address some of the internal (office) changes that are being executed. Over the past few months, I have looked at three major areas: IT structure and security, how we interact when handling registrations and payments, and staff roles and responsibilities. As a result, the following changes have been implemented. 1. We hired an outside IT company to complete a comprehensive analysis of our systems -- security, efficiencies, costs, and making sure we are meeting best practices for IT systems. Some deficiencies were found, so changes were made to allow us to meet all best practices. As a side note, with the speed that IT changes, I would recommend business owners or managers perform these “health” checks every few years. 2. I’ve received a lot of questions as to why we have transitioned to 100% online registration. This change was driven by the need to be PCI compliant. While some of you are comfortable faxing or mailing your registration forms with credit card numbers on them, we are not comfortable receiving that confidential information through those means. By handling registrations online, no credit card information is viewed or stored in house. All payments run through Authorize.net, a leading processing gateway. 3. I reviewed the human resources skills needed to implement the changes to the WVMA that have been approved by the Executive Board. Adjustments to our staff have been made. Our current staff team is as follows: • Kim Brown Pokorny, MS, MBA – WVMA and WVMF Executive Director • Bailey Quam – Continuing Education and Student Services Specialist • Jodi Legge – Business Development Director • Tracie Luedtke – Communications and Marketing Specialist • Dr. Katie Mrdutt – Food Armor® Foundation Executive Director • Kelsey Beaver – Office Manager I aggressively recruited individuals that have specific skill sets to perform specific functions for the WVMA, rather than hiring an individual and asking them to be great at countless functions. Jodi and Tracie are both part-time employees that bring a level of experience and expertise to the WVMA that will take us to the next level! Dr. Katie has transitioned into the Executive Director role of the Food Armor® Foundation, and we are leveraging Bailey’s strengths and passion by transitioning her into the new Continuing Education Model while also continuing her student services efforts. Kelsey will use her business administration and leadership education, as well as her internship and volunteer experiences, to keep things organized and running efficiently in the office. There has been and will continue to be change. I appreciate your patience as we work through and implement the new WVMA model, which will better serve all of our members, bring the entire veterinary medical community in Wisconsin closer together and position us for long-term value and success. In closing, we must lead for transformation, not transaction, and from vision, not mission. These changes are about moving forward, rather than adhering to the status quo, to justify continued existence. The organizations that change the world are those that become experts at listening to their target clients’ real needs and develop customized, innovative solutions to solve them. A Bold Step Forward! l

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WVMA Welcomes Tracie Luedtke as Communications and Marketing Specialist Tracie Luedtke has joined the WVMA as Communications and Marketing Specialist. In her new role, Luedtke will be responsible for guiding and implementing the strategy for all communications, the website and public relations messages to articulate the WVMA’s mission.

editing all marketing materials. Other past roles include news editor and customer relations representative for AgEdNet.com, an online agriculture curriculum service, and working in sales and customer service at the Randolph Jung Garden Center.

Luedtke and her husband, Jason, reside in Beaver Dam with their three children: Alexis, 18; Cassandra, 15; and Max, 11. Outside of work, Luedtke enjoys attending her children’s extra-curricular activities and flower gardening. She is a project leader and past Executive Board member of the Dodge County 4-H program, an assistant coach for the St. Stephen’s track team and a volunteer at Prior to joining the WVMA, Luedtke was a marketing support staff member for ANIMART, LLC, where one of her key responsibilities was her church. l Luedtke has been involved in agriculture her entire life. She grew up on a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County, and as a youth was involved in 4-H, FFA and the Junior Holstein Association. She attended UWMadison, where she earned a degree in Agricultural Journalism.

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Wisconsin Administrative Rules Update By Jordan Lamb, JD, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. The WVMA advocacy team has been involved in the development of several administrative rule changes over the past legislative session. Below is a summary of two recent rule changes. Referrals of Patients to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioners, Wis. Admin. Code § VE1 & VE 2 (pending) The Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) has developed proposed revisions to ch. VEB 7, Wis. Adm. Code, to clarify the circumstances under which a veterinarian may make a referral of a veterinary client to another licensed professional, or supervise a certified veterinary technician, for the provision of complementary, alternative, or integrative therapies on the client’s animal. Under current law, there is a definition of veterinary complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies (“CAITs”) in VE 1.02 (3m). However, that definition does not specify how these CAITs are to be treated within the practice of veterinary medicine. There have been numerous requests made to the VEB from veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, and members of other licensed professions to clarify the referral relationship that a veterinarian may have with these other professionals, and the delegation to certified veterinary technicians, for the provision of CAITs upon a veterinarian’s animal patients.

In addition, the VEB proposes to create an additional provision within this rule to allow a veterinarian to delegate to a certified veterinary technician, who is not a licensed professional in one of these disciplines, but who has the education, training, experience, and demonstrated abilities, the performance of a CAIT on the animal patient under the supervision of the veterinarian and within the VCPR. This rule has had a public hearing before the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and is now awaiting legislative review when the Legislature resumes its session in 2019. It is anticipated that this rule will become effective in 2019. Veterinary Professional Assistance Program for Wisconsin Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, Wis. Admin. Code § VE 11 (enacted)

The legislature directed the Veterinary Examining Board to create a professional assistance program for Wisconsin veterinarians and veterinary technicians in order to provide a resource for those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. The first step toward creating the program was the creation of new Wisconsin Administrative Rule Ch. VE 11, “Veterinary Professional Assistance Program,” which will establish a procedure for addressing allegations that a person licensed or certified by the VEB has practiced as a veterinarian or veterinary technician while impaired Accordingly, in this proposed rule change, the VEB proposes to by alcohol or other drugs or that his or her ability to practice is create a rule that specifies that a veterinarian may make such a referral, so long as the veterinarian confirms the other professional impaired by alcohol or other drugs, and for assisting a person licensed by the VEB under this chapter who requests to participate is licensed in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of in the procedure or who requests assistance in obtaining mental Safety and Professional Services, to perform the type of CAIT health services. This rule went into effect on August 1, 2018. The for which the referral is made, and the other professional gives program will be developed over the course of the next 6-9 months. evidence to the veterinarian of his or her education, training, and experience in performing the CAIT on an animal. The proposed rule We anticipate that this resource will be available for Wisconsin includes a provision that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship veterinarians and veterinary technicians in 2019. l (“VCPR”), as defined in s. 89.02(8), Stats., does not extend to the CAIT provided by the other professional, so long as the veterinarian demonstrates meeting the requirements in making the referral.

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50-Year Membership Award Recipients Named

Ronald Niedfeldt, DVM – Dr. Niedfeldt is a 1966 graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His career began while he was still in veterinary school, when he entered the Army Veterinary Corps. Following veterinary school, Dr. Niedfeldt spent nearly 10 years in mixed animal practice at the Whitewater Veterinary Clinic. He then started the Prairie Animal Hospital in Beloit, Wis., where he practiced until retiring in 2008. Dr. Niedfeldt is a past Rock Valley VMA president and a past WVMA Executive Board member. He and his wife, Janet, reside in Lake Mills, Wis. Thomas Rutz, DVM – Dr. Rutz is a 1968 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He is still practicing today at a dairy practice in Brussels, Wis. Dr. Rutz’s fondest memories of his career thus far include working during a time when solo practice was commonplace and having the opportunity to work with four generations of a dairy farm family. He resides in Brussels. John Samuelson, DVM, MS – Dr. Samuelson graduated from Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1961. Following graduation, he practiced in a mixed practice in Horton, Kan., for two months before entering the US Air Force, where he spent 2 ½ years as a base veterinarian. Following his service, Dr. Samuelson attended graduate school at Cornell University. He received his MS degree in 1966. He then spent 30 years practicing at a general veterinary practice in Dodgeville, Wis., until he retired in 1997. Dr. Samuelson is a past member of the WVMA Insurance Committee. He and his wife, LaVerna, reside in Blue Mounds, Wis. Richard Schmidt, DVM – Dr. Schmidt graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964. During his career, he was part of a mixed practice in Lodi, Wis. He was active in the WVMA, serving on the Executive Board, Finance Committee and as treasurer. While practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Schmidt saw a shift in the focus of the large animal practice. Early on, he said, large animal practice was directed to the individual animal. Later, the emphasis moved to solving herd problems. Dr. Schmidt retired in 1994. He and is wife, Vonda, reside in Lodi. Geraldine Schumann, DVM – Dr. Geraldine Schumann is a 1967 graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She began her veterinary career in Aurora, Ill., where she was a relief veterinarian. She then started a small animal practice, the Hartland Animal Hospital, with her husband, Dr. Kenneth Schumann. Dr. Geraldine has fond memories of their six children spending time at their animal hospital. As they got older, they all worked there too. While none of them became veterinarians, she said they are all successful in the professions they chose. Dr. Geraldine retired in 2004. Kenneth Schumann, DVM – Dr. Kenneth Schumann graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1965. After graduation, he worked in Whitewater, Wis., until he received his draft notice and volunteered for the Army Corp for two years. In 1968, he started a small animal practice, the Hartland Animal Hospital, with his wife, Dr. Geraldine Schumann. Dr. Kenneth retired from his practice in 2004 but continues to stay involved. He has been doing volunteer work in Haiti for 24 years, including projects such as training veterinary technicians and goat husbandry. The Schumanns reside in Oconomowoc, Wis. l

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From The President

Dr. Reyher’s second presentation was a qualitative review of the veterinarian’s effectiveness to inspire client behavior change. The data set for this review was the same group who went through the motivational interview training. Here they found that farmer confidence in the veterinarian and the perception of shared understanding and values are important factors toward improving effectiveness of advisory success. Dr. Reyher shared some testimonial comments from the participating veterinarians. To paraphrase one of the comments: “I can’t believe how well this worked; I wish I’d known about this earlier.”

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Effective communication is one of the pillars of successful practice. I think that motivational interview training would be very valuable to veterinarians for improving their ability to motivate clients to change for the better. These techniques would be especially valuable for young veterinarians who are in the initial stages of building rapport and trust with clients early in their careers. If you are interested in motivational interviewing, resources and descriptions can be found on the web. Motivationalinterviewing.org has a list of trainers. There are eight in Wisconsin. l

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Health Saving Accounts By Marilyn Cook, Professional Insurance Programs A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-exempt savings account used for out-of-pocket health expenses, and can only be used by those enrolled in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). While an HDHP generally has lower monthly premiums than traditional plans, the deductible is also considerably higher and must be met (with the exception of preventive care) before the plan pays any benefits. Using pretax funds for out-of-pocket expenses before reaching the deductible can reduce overall health care costs. Both employers and employees may contribute money to the employee’s HSA. Employee contributions through payroll deductions are withheld on a pretax basis, and other employee HSA contributions are tax deductible. Employer HSA contributions are a tax-deductible employee benefit expense. Additionally, unlike flexible spending accounts, the employee is not required to use up or subsequently lose (“use it or lose it”) the money deposited into an HSA at the end of the plan year. Employees own and control the money in the HSA. Decisions on how to spend the money are made by the employee without relying on a third party or a health insurer. Here are some of the frequently asked questions we get about HSAs: Can HSA funds be used to pay health expenses incurred by a spouse or a dependent?

How much do employers have to contribute to their employees’ HSAs?

Yes. HSA funds can be withdrawn tax free for the qualified medical expenses for a spouse (including same-sex spouse) or tax-exempt dependent, even if they are not covered by the HDHP.

Employers may contribute as much or as little as they want as long as the total employer and employee contributions do not exceed the legal limits (in 2018, $3,450 if self-only HDHP coverage or $6,900 if family HDHP coverage; in 2019, $3,500 if self-only HDHP coverage or $7,000 if family HDHP coverage).

What happens if there is money left in the HSA at the end of the year? Individuals may keep unused funds in their HSA accounts from one year to the next and may use HSA funds to pay qualified expenses from a previous year, as long as they were incurred after the HSA was established. Can employees take HSAs with them when they retire or change employment? Yes. Individuals may take HSA funds with them when retiring or changing employment and may designate a beneficiary to receive the funds upon the individual’s death. Do employers own their employees’ HSAs? Can employers control how employees spend the money in HSAs? Employers do not own their employees’ HSAs. The employee fully owns the contributions to the account as soon as they are deposited, just as with a personal checking or savings account to which an employer would deposit the employee’s compensation.

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Do HSA contributions have to be made in equal amounts each month? No. Employers can contribute in a lump sum or in any frequency they wish. However, employers must keep in mind that the funds belong to the employee after they are deposited. If you have any questions about HSAs or health insurance in general, our Account Managers are here to help you and can be reached at 1-800-637-4676. l

WVMA Member Spotlight – Dr. Corey Gallagher Veterinary Medical School: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Graduation Year: 2010

Dr. Corey Gallagher

Background: I attended the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities for my undergraduate studies, earning a BS in Chemistry in 1997. After college I worked as a research and development chemist for a pharmaceutical company.

My passion for veterinary science began when I started raising and breeding English Springer Spaniels and training them for field trials. In 2006, I entered the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. I graduated cum laude with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After graduation, I practiced at a mixed animal practice. In 2011, I purchased Northwoods Veterinary Clinic in Gillett, Wis. My professional interests include small animal medicine and surgery, including orthopedic surgery.

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Value of WVMA Membership: Organized medicine that helps with legislative issues and making sure we have a voice in Congress. Most Memorable Part of Veterinary Career: The most memorable part of my career is being able to use my professional skills to share the love of Jesus Christ through my practice and the mission trips I have participated in. Advice for Current Veterinary Students: My advice would be to try to keep your debt as low as possible while in school and find a good mentor post-graduation. Veterinary Medicine Outreach: I am a member of Christian Veterinary Mission and have been on several short-term veterinary mission trips to Nicaragua and Ghana, Africa. Also, I am the 2018 president of the Northeastern Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine Association (NEWVMA). In addition, we have successfully placed four surrendered pets with forever homes through our clinic. Family Life and Hobbies: I am married and have two children, ages 17 and 13. We have two English Springer Spaniels, Jack and Orla, that I enjoy hunting with, as well as a Cane Corso rescue dog named Caspian. I enjoy spending time with my family, turkey hunting and fishing on the Bay. I have also started training for triathlons. l

Upcoming CE Opportunity

The second half of a two-part seminar titled Keeping Your Clinic In Line With The Times: Effective Employment Policies and Strategies For Implementing Them will take place on Friday, November 9. This event is open to all members of the veterinary team. Remember, all team members are eligible to become WVMA members and receive the lower member rate. Date: November 9, 2018 Location: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells Trainers: Jordan Rohlfing, JD & Stephen DiTullio, JD Member Price: $130 Non-Member Price: $200 Attendees will learn about: • Classification of Employees vs. Independent Contractors, and Impact on Relief Veterinarians • The Use and Limitations of Non-Competes, Non-Solicitations and Non-Disclosures • Wage and Hour Requirements and Issues Facing Veterinary Clinics • What to Expect When OSHA Shows Up • Wisconsin Professional Assistance Program CE Credits: 7 non-scientific To register, go to www.wvma.org/HR2. The registration deadline is November 2.

Country Hills Pet Hospital Receives Top Award Country Hills Pet Hospital of Eden, Wis., was named the 2018 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), an international veterinary organization that sets the standard for excellence in veterinary medicine. The AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year Award is designed to recognize the outstanding achievements of accredited veterinary practice teams and celebrate ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine. Because AAHA-accredited hospitals are evaluated on approximately 900 standards, each veterinary health care team must push itself to pursue innovative and ground-breaking practices within their clinics. The AAHA Awards Committee evaluates each team on its most recent accreditation score, mission and vision, practice team composition, continuing education and training, community service, and more.

“The staff at Country Hills Pet Hospital is dedicated to excellent medicine, community service, communication, and exceeding client expectations. Their team-centered approach to delivering care results in their clients bonding to the entire practice team,” said AAHA Chief Executive Officer Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP (Emeritus). “In their words, ‘Client communication, community service, and continual improvement as designated by AAHA standards provides a lattice on which the practice is built.’ I am proud to have Country Hills Pet Hospital as a member of our AAHA-accredited family and hope that many more practices will follow their path of continually striving for excellence.” l

Current Events and Emerging Outbreaks Reported by WVMA’s One Health Committee

July, 2018: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS) and La Crosse County Health officials reported the first documented death from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Wisconsin. RMSF is a tick-borne, bacterial disease that commonly causes a distinctive spotted rash in humans. Early symptoms also include fever, headache, nausea and stomach pain. RMSF is rare in Wisconsin and is most commonly found in central and southeastern U.S. regions. For more information, visit the WDHS RMSF webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tickborne/rmsf.htm August, 2018: Wisconsin state and local health officials reported the first 2018 human case of West Nile Virus (WNV). The patient is a resident of Dane County. WNV is a mosquito-borne virus that typically causes fever, headache and rash, although more severe neurologic symptoms are possible. The majority of human WNV cases reported in Wisconsin occur during August and September.

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For more information, visit the WDHS WNV webpage: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/arboviral/westnilevirus.htm The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers free and fast tick identification based on submitted specimens or photographs and your geographical location. They accept submissions from residents in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest (including Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota). The UW is also the designated Midwest Center of Excellence for vector-borne diseases and has developed a “Tick App” for smartphones. This free app allows people to report tick encounters, learn about tick bite prevention, and will help researchers better understand which activities carry the biggest risk of tick bites and tickborne disease. For more information, go to http://mcevbd.wisc.edu/ticks l

CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES All classified ads, including veterinary relief ads, will be published at the following rates: 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. Starting May 1: A $10 additional fee will be charged for ad copy edits requested after submission. Ads will run 2 consecutive months, and then removed, unless the WVMA is notified via email or phone to continue your ad for another 2 month run. Ads 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. SMALL ANIMAL

Community Veterinary Clinic is exactly what its name implies: a warm environment focused on serving the people and pets in our wide community. Our family-owned business is looking for both a FT and PT Associate Veterinarian to join our wellstaffed, thriving SA practice in the beautiful neighborhood of Bay View. Located on the southeastern edge of the city of Milwaukee, our clinic has a strong, trusted reputation and an established, loyal and growing client base. Applicants should possess enthusiasm, compassion and strong communication skills to complement our amazing team. Preventative, diagnostic and surgical skills are required, as well as an understanding and belief in the value of quality patient and client care. Our practice is equipped with state-of-theart facilities and equipment, including digital radiology, ultrasound, ImproMed software, IDEXX in-house lab equipment, Sedivue urinalysis, dental high-speed unit, digital dental radiography, CO2 laser, and more. Excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience, as well as signing bonus for accepted offer. Please email your resume to rcrowleydvm@mycommunitvet.com. Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic located in Manitowoc, WI, on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, is a busy 4 doctor practice specializing in treating companion animals and some

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exotics. Average tenure of staff is 11 years with 6 members greater than 15 years of service. Our ideal candidate can be either a new grad (MENTORSHIP) or an experienced veterinarian. Someone who is interested in surgery is a plus and continuing their education in order to provide excellent veterinary care to our clients and the surrounding areas. Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. 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. THIS JOB IS NOT FOR YOU…UNLESS you have a strong purpose to help animals UNLESS you have a heartfelt desire to help people UNLESS you see veterinary medicine as a challenging game UNLESS you want to be part of a great team UNLESS you want to live in God’s lake country UNLESS you are the Rock Star we are looking for. If you still think it’s for you, get in touch with us at petvet@tds.net. Small Animal Hospital in Milwaukee, WI is looking for a FT veterinarian. Our ideal candidate is someone who wants to be a part of a collaborative team, practice high-quality medicine and who can deliver excellent care. Someone who is good with clients, values relationships, good people person, gets along with staff, open to learning new things, can contribute and wishes to bring their skills to the table. Interest in surgery and dental care a plus. CE is encouraged and offering other added benefits and incentives. No afterhours emergency duty. Send resume to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center is seeking FT and PT time ER veterinarians at our multi-specialty referral centers in the Southeastern Wisconsin area. WVRC has 3 well-equipped facilities in Waukesha, Grafton, and Racine, which offer emergency, specialty, and referral services. WVRC is well known for providing high quality, compassionate care to our clients, patients, and referring veterinarians. We are able to attract the finest clinicians by offering: • Exclusive focus on specialty and emergency medicine • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits • Flexible schedules that allow focus on work-life balance • Strong belief in a team approach to patient care and enjoyable work environment Enhancing our facilities is a team of exceptional coworkers, including a broad range

of specialists, experienced technicians, and client-focused support staff. Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled, and fun to be around. Several large companies have committed to Southeastern Wisconsin, fueling growth of the local economies. WVRC is joining the expansion as well with a new Racine hospital slated for opening in 2019! Located just outside of Milwaukee and situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, the area offers 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 museums, sports, fishing, sailing, biking, and hiking trails which are all part of the urban mix. You can also enjoy a summer season of festivals, complemented by a winter of spectacular performing arts and activities. Chicago, Madison, and Green Bay are just a short drive and offer additional great experiences and activities. 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 and collaborative group of coworkers. Applicants can apply at www.wvrc.com or send resume to kari.severson@wvrc.com. Seeking an energetic, outgoing SA associate for a progressive 6 doctor practice in a rapidly growing family friendly suburb of Milwaukee. Our hospital consists of dogs, cats, pocket pets and some avian patients. We provide exceptional care in a collaborative team-based environment. Diagnostic equipment includes in-house CBC and blood chemistry, ultrasound, digital radiography, dental radiography, surgical and therapy laser. Preventative care, client education, dental care, surgery, VSMT and acupuncture are services available to our clients. Currently expanding and upgrading to a state-of-the-art facility. Compensation and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Mukwonago Animal Hospital, 1065 N. Rochester St., Mukwonago WI 53149, or email to mukanhosp3@gmail.com. YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE! PT Associate needed for expanding SA practice. *We are an AAHA Accredited Small Animal Clinic specializing in dogs and cats with owners that want the very best care for their pet. *Our clinic is located in Middleton at the edge of Madison which consistently is voted as a top place to live and work. *Our team consists of CVTs and management who focus on providing 5-star patient care and customer service. We welcome candidates with strong communication skills with a desire to practice quality medicine, surgery and dentistry. For more info, view our video on our website at janssenclinic.com. Send your resume to jcaofficemanager@ tds.net.

Sauk Prairie Small Animal Hospital is a three-doctor SA, AAHA practice with an enthusiastic, friendly and well-trained team of staff members. In addition to our hospital, we have Shamrock Pet Resort offering daycare, deluxe boarding, grooming and dog training. We’re looking for a FT or PT veterinarian interested in small town living with big city access. Located in Prairie du Sac, WI, we’re a short drive from Madison and Wisconsin Dells, offering an abundance of outdoor activities, shopping and restaurants. Children enjoy an excellent school system along with recreational activities. There are beautiful bluffs, Lake Wisconsin and Devil’s Lake for those who enjoy relaxation, sightseeing, boating, fishing, or a scenic hike. Devils Lake State Park is just 15 minutes northwest, touting great locations for picnics, rock climbing, swimming or enjoying wildlife. We offer a generous compensation package, CE allowance, full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance options, short and long-term disability and a 401(k) retirement plan. We are fully equipped with surgical CO2 laser, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, therapy laser and paperless records. Please contact Dr. Abigail Clepper, E11340 County Road PF, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, (608)643-2451. Check out our facility at www. spsmallanimalhospital.com. Veterinary Associate needed for three doctor practice in Marshfield. Hospital equipped with therapy laser, surgical laser, two Dentalaire machines, digital radiography, ultrasound and staffed with CVTs. Perfect opportunity for new graduates in central Wisconsin. Please send resume and cover letter to wildwoodvets@aol.com. Surgeon (or surgeon in training) that is confident, passionate and cares about aesthetics. Our dedicated team provides basic and advanced surgical and medical care to companion animals from the Twin Cities and surrounding states. This is a great opportunity to do more surgery while earning very competitive salary and benefits. To learn more or contact Cassi B at mgr@lakesvet.net Benefits: • Competitive Compensation Package • Flex Scheduling • Surgical/ Dental Training & Hands On Experience • Paid Time Off • Generous CE Allowance. Back 2 Basics Veterinary Clinic, LLC is searching for a FT or PT DVM with a particular interest and skill set in surgery who is also interested in practicing integrative medicine with the goal of KEEPING our patients healthy and happy through good client education. We do not currently offer exotic medicine, but one of our CVT’s is very experienced and would love to assist if that is a passion. Please see our website for practice philosophy and mission at B2bvetclinic.com We currently staff two PT DVM’s, 3 FT CVT’s, two receptionists and a practice manager. Three of the staff are fear free certified and two are certified to administer PEMF Magna Wave treatments to people, horses and small animals. All staff are cross trained as very competent assistants. We refer to ourselves as a well-trained NASCAR pit crew. That’s how we work every day. The usual benefits for FT such as CE, scrub allowance, retirement, professional insurance, licensing fees, vacation, health insurance after 6 months, etc. Pay is negotiable and will be based most importantly on your ability to fit in with the crew, secondly based on experience and skills. Hours will include two evenings until 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, but we close at 3pm every Friday for a longer weekend. No weekends ever or emergency duty. If you think we might be a good fit, please email your cover letter,

resume and anything else you’d like to share to knipferdvm@hotmail.com. Spring Harbor Animal Hospital in Madison, WI is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our well-established practice. We are a full-service, multi-doctor hospital that provides quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, and other small companion animals. Our modern, inviting facility is equipped with digital radiography, laser surgery, and laser therapy, and recent renovations have been completed to the exam rooms and kennels. The experienced support staff, which includes multiple CVTs, are dedicated to our doctors, patients, and clients. We take great pride in our community connections, working with the Dane County Humane Society, helping out with dentals/extractions and cleanings and with the Madison Cat Project. Experienced veterinarians looking for a leadership opportunity are encouraged to apply. This is the perfect opportunity for a tenured doctor looking for an opportunity to lead our collaborative team of doctors and support staff with a wide range of experience and areas of interest. Madison offers a true laid-back experience set in a bustling college town environment. It consistently ranks among the best in the nation for many amenities including fantastic bike trails, distinctive locally-owned businesses, cutting-edge technology, safe neighborhoods, green resources, and amazing music venues. This community offers something special for everyone. We are a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others - check us out! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. To apply, email rkruse@vetcor.com. Veterinary Associates in Galena, Illinois is seeking a FT/PT highly motivated companion animal veterinarian to add to our eight-doctor MA practice. Our progressive SA practice focuses on medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care. Candidate should have exceptional communication skills, leadership skills, and should be a team player. Our state-of-the-art clinic proudly houses a digital x-ray machine, IDEXX laboratory, and dental equipment. Salary and benefits commensurate on experience. New graduates encouraged to apply. If you want to enjoy small town living while having access to cities like Dubuque, Madison, and Chicago please contact us at Veterinary Associates Hazel Green, Galena. Questions and resumes can be sent to Dr. Majerus at vetassociateshg@gmail.com. Companion Animal Care in Fond du Lac, WI is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our growing practice. We are a full-service, multi-doctor hospital that provides quality veterinary care for small animals. Our doctors enjoy practicing in a modern facility equipped for digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and holistic services, such as acupuncture. The experienced and long tenured team, which includes five CVTs, creates a family-oriented environment dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. We proudly work with Sandi Paws Rescue, a local rescue group, providing spays/neuters and treating the occasional sick pet. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is the perfect opportunity for a new graduate to be successful under the mentorship and guidance of our collaborative team. The city of Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work. This lakeside gem is conveniently located one hour from Milwaukee, Madison,

Appleton, and Green Bay. Outdoor enthusiasts come here for world-class fishing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and more! We are a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others - check us out! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. To apply, email rkruse@vetcor.com. Appanasha Pet Clinic in Menasha, WI is looking for a motivated, compassionate SA veterinarian to join us in our 8 doctor, award-winning practice. We specialize in complete, gentle care. Enjoy practicing high quality medicine and surgery in a dedicated and fast paced environment in a new facility (built in 2013). This is an excellent opportunity to build for long term success in a long established veterinary clinic. Experience with advanced dentistry and ultrasound is preferred but not required. Multiple benefits are offered. PT and FT will be considered. We are located in the Fox Valley and part of a growing metropolitan area full of culture, diversity and family activities with easy access to the Northwoods, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison. Visit www.appanashapetclinic.com to learn more about us. Contact Dr. Mary Ann Hittle c/o Julie Hilker at jhilker@appanashapetclinic.com, call (920) 725-8307 or send your resume’ to Appanasha Pet Clinic, 1205 Wittmann Drive, Menasha, WI 54952. Minnetonka Animal Hospital in Minnetonka, MN is an AAHA accredited practice that is seeking an associate veterinarian. We are a small privately owned practice. We have a growing pocket pet patient base, especially rabbits and guinea pigs. High surgical and dental skills are critical as the veterinarian will perform all dental and general soft tissue surgeries. Our dentistry standard of care is that each patient has full mouth radiographs (digital) as part of their procedure and post op radiographs are taken after each extraction. Ideal candidate will have advanced surgical tooth extraction skills. Diagnostic excellence and great communication skills with clients, staff, and animals are extremely important. Our tag line is “Integrating the Best of Western and Eastern Medicine.” An appreciation of integrative medicine is a must, experience a huge plus. Kaaren Howe, DVM, MBA. Include cover letter, resume, and references. kaaren.howe@gmail.com. West Allis Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our supportive and dedicated team. We provide the highest quality of veterinary care with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our experienced doctors and facilities allow us to function as a full-service hospital for companion animals. The skilled and long tenured team maintains an efficient and family-like work environment, committed to delivering personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. We take great pride in our community connections offering free health exams to Humane Society adoptees and support the West Allis K-9 Unit. Located in West Allis, WI, the area is a family friendly suburb with great school systems and a bustling restaurant scene, including Friday night fish-frys! We’re about six miles from Lake Michigan and Milwaukee, home of the Wisconsin State Fair, several wellknown breweries, and art museums. It is also known as the “City of Festivals” and holds weekly festivals in the summer. We are a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others - check us out! We support our

veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. To apply, email rkruse@vetcor.com. Prairie Animal Hospital is seeking a FT veterinarian for our three doctor practice in “lake country” of Waukesha County. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for our patients. While the bulk of our practice consists of medicine, preventive care, surgery, and dentistry, we have a niche of alternative therapies as well. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years experience, have an interest in dentistry and be open to alternative therapies. New graduates are welcome to apply. Benefits include medical insurance, paid CE, licenses, paid vacations and others. Send resume to: hprairieanimal@wi.rr.com. Bluemound Animal Hospital in Brookfield, WI, is looking to add a FT/PT energetic veterinarian to our multi-doctor team. Applicant must be able to work with a great staff in a fun work environment. This established SA and Exotics hospital aims to provide the highest quality of care for a wide variety of patients. Direct resumes to bluemoundanimal@aol.com or call (262) 782-5805 with any questions.* Our growing 3.5 doctor practice in Greenfield, WI is looking to add a PT/FT associate veterinarian to our team. We are seeking an energetic, personable veterinarian who is dedicated to practicing high quality medicine. Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be committed to providing exceptional patient care and service to our valued clientele. Eagerness for continuing education and further development of your veterinary skills is desired. Come join us in our wellestablished practice. Our facility is equipped with digital radiography, CO2 laser, in-house IDEXX diagnostic equipment & other tools you need to provide complete care for your patients. Excellent benefit package and salary commensurate with experience. New graduates or experienced veterinarians are welcome to apply. Please send resume to avvcdocs@gmail. com or mail to Alta View Veterinary Clinic, Attn: Cameron 7330 W. Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220.* If you’re looking for a position that is laid back and gratifying, we are the place. Our small town clinic is in need of an associate or long-term relief to provide quality, compassionate care for our patients. We don’t have all the bells and whistles, but we do have the basics to practice good medicine. We have 2 CVT’s dedicated to making your job easier, radiology, surgical suite, laboratory, and in-house Abaxis Chemistry. We have plenty of ER & Specialty Clinics in the area to help with cases when needed. We’ll also have cake for your birthday. Reply to vettek1@hotmail.com.* Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is seeking Emergency Veterinarians, veterinarians who desire additional training and those who are able to provide Relief support for our team! Ideal candidates are highly motivated individuals with exceptional skills in communication, collaboration, and leadership. Two to three years of veterinary emergency experience is preferred for Associates, but not required, nor is it for training roles. Lakeshore is an independently owned, multi-specialty and referral center with three state-of-the-art hospitals across the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Our practice includes boardcertified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, emergency and critical care,

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and rehabilitation. In the summer of 2018, we are excited to offer cardiology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and expanded dermatology services. There is CT, MRI, mechanical ventilation, and radiation therapy/SRS in our central Glendale location. We manage our own blood bank, offer grief support counseling to our clients and staff, and also conduct a nationally respected residency and internship training program in emergency and critical care. Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists is proud to have been named the first VECCS-Certified Level-1 Emergency and Critical Care Facility in the nation. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, “Brew City” offers adventures for everyone. Explore the city’s eclectic character at the Milwaukee Public Market or take a stroll down the Riverwalk 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 festivals offered throughout the city. Enjoy the great outdoors with kayaking on the river or hiking and biking over 130 miles of trails. It will be hard not to fall in love with where you live, and work! Working at Lakeshore means being part of an immensely talented and collaborative team of professionals. We offer a competitive benefits package and encourage professional growth and learning among our staff through continuing education, paid time off and an education allowance to attend conferences and other events. Lakeshore also offers in-house educational opportunities and we are committed to providing continuing education for our referral community. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Dr. Jacob Odders at jodders@ lakeshorevetspecialists.com. PT/FT associate needed for a progressive five doctor SA practice in Green Bay, WI. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented person with good communication skills to complement our practice. Well-equipped hospital with a professional, friendly staff and great clients. No nights or on call duty. Competitive salary and benefit package. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Dr. Steve DeGrave at Riverside Animal Hospital, 3233 Riverside Drive, Green Bay, WI 54301 or e-mail to: jdegrave2@new.rr.com Phone: (920) 336-5090.* Hill-Dale Veterinary Hospital is looking for an associate veterinarian to join us in scenic Baraboo. We are a locally owned AAHA accredited hospital known for our high quality care. If you don’t know Baraboo, we are at the edge of Devil’s Lake (the largest state park), and a short drive to Madison on new Highway12. Baraboo is known for its natural beauty and the arts. We were chosen the 4th best small town in America by the Smithsonian Institute, the 15th safest city to raise children by Safewise, and distinguished as an ‘up and coming’ city by US News and World Report. We have all the expected bells and whistles to practice high quality medicine. Our staff and CVTs are awesome and we have a terrific clientele. The ideal candidate is a team player proficient in general practice and soft tissue surgery. Our hospital philosophy is to provide the best care we can for our clients and their pets. To this end, we strive to continually update our skills and hospital equipment/environment. We offer a competitive salary. Benefits include retirement, PTO, CE, liability insurance, association dues and VIN. 4 day work weeks with rotating Saturdays shared with the other doctors. No afterhours call. We live in a special place, give us a look. Please send resume and cover letter to admin@hill-dale.com.*

Madison FT/PT 100% SA DVMs needed for Citywide Pet Clinic/ And Dogs Too Veterinary Clinic. Must be experienced and able to work independently. Ample equipment, e.g. in house full Idexx suite, including UA, digital dental xray, etc. No on call. Approx. 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. Salary production based with guaranteed minimum. Possible ownership possibilities. CE, 3 weeks’ vacation, pension, PLIT, DEA license, license to practice, vision, dental and medical insurance. Enjoy complete clinical freedom in forward thinking clinics with a pleasant working environment and nice staff. For further information please contact warrenallfrey@yahoo.com.* FT or PT DVM needed for busy AAHA certified, five doctor practice in Shorewood, located on Milwaukee’s Northshore along beautiful Lake Michigan. We practice high quality SA medicine and are looking for a DVM with an interest in patient care, surgery and dentistry. Our hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. We currently employ 6 CVTs and many additional well-trained support staff. We strive to maintain a positive and supportive work environment for all of our team members. Please send resume Attn: Julie to Shorewood Animal Hospital, 2500 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211, fax to (414) 962-8230 or email julievolkmann@wi.rr.com.* Madison’s Spay Me Clinic prides itself in providing exceptional veterinary care for pets and their owners from all walks of life over the past ten years. We believe in maintaining comprehensive care for each patient, providing spay and neuter services, vaccine clinics, primary veterinary care, specialized surgeries, and dental services. Our team is comprised of customer care specialists, veterinary technicians, an animal caretaking team, and progressive veterinarians. When we come to work every day, our team is on a mission to best serve our community: We strive to be a resource to our community during trying economic times. We believe that all animals deserve veterinary care and the finances of the owners and/or rescues should not be a hindrance in achieving this. We are looking to add a like-minded veterinarian to our team; someone who has a passion for patient and client care, who is looking to share their knowledge, learn with our team, and expand their skills. Your drive, experience, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and be a team leader will make you an asset to our already stellar team as we continue to strive to meet the needs within the community. As a FT veterinarian at our clinic, your benefits include: A highly competitive salary that commensurate with experience, paid time off, 401k FSA Health Insurance, CE allowance and time, veterinary care for your personal animals at cost. Working with an awesome team of people your skills will be used to: perform high-quality, high-volume, spay and neuter surgeries. Ensure safe, effective, and efficient medical processes. Provide quality medical screenings, medical information, and relaying this information to clients. Provide post-surgical follow-up. Enhance our surgical, dental, and primary care services. To be considered for this position, you will possess: A DVM degree, shelter medicine experience and/or high volume spay/neuter experience (preferred but not required). A positive attitude with a drive for expanding your skill set. A passion and commitment to treating patients and clients with kindness and respect. Do you think you’re the veterinarian we are looking to add to our team? If so, please reply via email to: wis_animalrescue@yahoo.com

for consideration. Qualified candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted within one week of receiving your resume.* Token Creek Veterinary Clinic in Sun Prairie, WI is looking for an enthusiastic associate veterinarian for a PT position available immediately. We are a busy 1.5 Doctor AAHA SA clinic that is growing fast in a rapidly developing community. Our practice has a great staff (CVTs) and very pleasant clientele. We consistently get 5 star ratings! We are equipped with an Abaxis chemistry machine, digital dental radiography, high speed dental unit, large surgery suite, K-laser and ImproMed Infinity software. No rushed appts or after hours! There are 3 urgent care facilities and the veterinary school within 30 minutes of us that take excellent care of our patients after hours. We are looking for a detailed, efficient and compassionate person with a desire to practice high quality medicine and has an interest in dentistry. Experience a plus but will consider a new graduate. Interested candidates please email resume to doczilker@ tokencreekvet.com.* Our 3 FT doctors would love another FT/PT DVM to join them! We are a locally owned SA hospital that offers modern services and technology. We offer therapeutic Laser, ultrasound, digital x-ray, canine rehab & massage, and a cloud based practice management system. We would love to add chiropractic, herbal medicine, and acupuncture if you are willing to learn and expand your skill set! We are currently planning to build a brand new facility! Every member of our team is FearFree Certified at our expense. We prefer 2+ years experience but new grads may apply. We offer healthcare, 401(k), HSA, CE/ travel/shoe & scrub reimbursement, and a competitive salary. Welcome to Wausau Animal Hospital! Applicants should contact jeff@wausauanimalhospital.com.* We’re an AHAA-accredited three-doctor SA practice in Green Bay, and we need some help! We’re looking for a PT clinician to join our team. We have wonderful clients and an exceptional staff to brighten the 20-30 hours per week you’d spend at Bay East Animal Hospital. If you’d like to know more about our practice, look at www.bayeast.com or check out our facebook page. We do offer benefits, and if you think we’d be a good fit for you, please contact Lisa at (920) 468-5800 or lisa@bayeast. com to have all your questions answered.* Our 3 doctor SA practice just outside Oshkosh, WI is seeking a FT associate. New grads welcome. No after hour emergency or on call. Our practice has in-house laboratory, digital radiography, therapy laser, surgical laser and offers a full range of services, including chiropractic. An excellent, helpful support staff makes for an enjoyable work environment. We offer a compensation package with competitive salary, retirement plan, CE allowance, paid vacation, reimbursed association dues and health and liability insurance with the opportunity to buy in. We are located in the Fox Valley where the local economy is excellent with many entertainment and recreational options available. Close to Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee. Send resume to: Omro Animal Hospital 645 Hawthorne Dr. Omro, WI 54963 or email omroanimalhosp@sbcglobal.net.* SA practice seeking FT doctor in beautiful Northwoods. Experienced and compassionate staff. Majority of equipment is new within last 5 years: Digital XRay, CO2 Laser, Therapy Laser, Ultrasound, High Speed Dental Machine. Flexibility in

scheduling, salary, benefits and more for the right candidate. Send resume to staff@niagaraanimalhospital.com.* Are you ready to love where you work? Are you looking for a fastpaced veterinary clinic with highly qualified and energetic staff? Countrycare Animal Complex in Green Bay, WI is seeking FT/ PT veterinarian to join our patient oriented team. Our mission is to provide innovative and integrative veterinary care with compassion, respect and humility. We focus on prevention and wellness care. Our state-of-the-art facility includes digital radiography, surgical laser, therapy laser, in-house laboratory and more. Learn more about us at www.countrycareac.com. The ideal candidate is compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated. The ability to provide a wide variety of medical and surgical care as well as excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills is required. Individual areas of special interest are also encouraged and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 401K. DVM degree with current license in the state of Wisconsin required and at least 2 years of experience is preferred. Please send resume to Dr. Karen Strickfaden at Countrycare Animal Complex, 4235 Elm View Rd., Green Bay, WI, 54311 or kmsdvm@ theglobalnet.net.* The Mayville Animal Clinic is a 12 doctor, 3 location practice located an hour from Madison or Milwaukee. 8 LA doctors and 3 SA doctors need another SA associate. No after hours emergency with close referrals and specialty support. Competitive salary and benefits including insurance, 401k, dues, CE and vacation. Excellent experienced support staff. Great opportunity for new or recent grad. Contact Dr. Greg Wood at email gwooddvm@gmail.com.* North Heights Veterinary Clinic in Appleton, WI is looking for a motivated compassionate FT associate veterinarian. We are a SA practice with 4 FT and 2 PT veterinarians. North Heights is a well-established practice that started in 1975. The Fox Cities Area provides “large city amenities” and at the same time, “country living” is just a short commute away. We are looking for a team member who has a passion for client education and good communication skills. We offer generous compensation package: flexible work schedule continuing education allowance Full benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options short and long term disability 401 (k) retirement plan digital radiography, excellent, experienced staff. Please send resumes to northheights1001@gmail.com Attn: Michelle or Lynn.* Are you a veterinarian, looking for a job that feels like a ray of sunshine? Do you want to work in an environment where the fecal cup is half full rather than half empty? We are wanting to hire another veterinarian who appreciates: • High Quality Medicine • AAHA Accreditation • Fear Free Certification • 2 Well Equipped Clinics in Janesville, WI • Voted # 1 Vet Clinic in Rock County 8 Times • No After Hour Emergencies • No Sundays • Flexible Schedule • Good Work Life Balance • Competitive Wage. We value our employees by providing a benefits package including – Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Options, 401K Program, CE Allowance, and Employee Assistance Program. If you are tired of the same old crap and are needing a breath of fresh air, send your resume to info@janesvillevetclinic.com.*

Wisconsin’s Fox Valley is home to many small communities but with access to everything you want in a big city (plus Green Bay 30 miles away in case you’re a Packers fan!). We are poised to address patients’ needs with digital radiology, a Heska inhouse lab, Marshfield outside lab, therapeutic and surgical laser, ultrasound, and everything else you need to practice high quality medicine. Plus we have a emergency/referral hospital just up the road for when you want to refer a patient or our clients need access over holidays and weekends. We survey our clients, and they have this to say: “...staff is very warm and caring and I enjoy bringing my dog there for his checkups”; “... the most compassionate and informational clinic in northeast Wisconsin”; “...they care about my ‘family member’ and call them all by name to put them at ease.” Clients love us! Let’s talk about our generous benefit package, and bring you on board our team! Send resume to Katherine Dobbs, Hospital Manager at katherinedobbs.cvah@gmail.com.* Dells Animal Hospital is seeking a FT SA associate veterinarian to join our thriving 3 doctor practice. No on-call required, and new graduates are welcome. We are located 1 hour north of Madison with an enthusiastic and well established support staff and a newly expanded and renovated building. Our clinic has in-house Abaxis laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, surgical laser, ultrasound and Avimark software. Ideal candidates should have strong interest in patient care and surgery as well as compassion and excellent communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, CE allowance, and benefits package. Our location is perfect for those who enjoy all the recreational opportunities that Wisconsin has to offer, but with the “big city” amenities just a short drive away. Email resume to dahhire2@gmail.com.* Summit Animal Clinic in Oconomowoc, WI is seeking a PT SA Veterinarian. Oconomowoc is a quaint community located in the beautiful Lake Country area and offers a small town, healthy lifestyle. Recently ranked the safest and deemed the second best city to live, work and play in Wisconsin. We gladly invite you to join our experienced and established clinic. We are an AAHA accredited, privately owned, 2 doctor practice looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking colleague to join our team. Our practice is well equipped with digital x-rays, surgical laser, complete in-house IDEXX laboratory testing equipment and full surgical suite. Our highly skilled staff works as a team and are dedicated to provide our loyal clientele with superior service for their pets. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues and liability coverage. Interested candidates may send resume to Summit Animal Clinic, LLC, 1740 Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 or email to office@ summitanimal.com (Attn: Windi Sallmann). New Graduates are welcomed to apply!* 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 equiped with digital radiographs, digital

dental, surgical laser, therapy laser, and an in-house Idexx lab. 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), dental and vision insurance, 401(k), CE allowance, life insurance, 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.* Pet Partners Animal Clinic in Sussex, WI is growing and is seeking a FT/PT veterinarian to join our team. Sussex is located in northeast Waukesha County. Our clinic is two years old and well designed to facilitate patient flow. We are close to local emergency clinics. We stress communication and have extended appointments to help accomplish that. The ideal person would be enthusiastic and work well with others. They would also be interested in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Any special interests would be strongly supported. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please send resume to drjo@yourpetpartners.com.* Countryside Veterinary Services in Appleton, WI is seeking a FT veterinarian to join our busy companion animal team. We provide comprehensive preventative veterinary medicine in a modern environment. Our caring staff of veterinarians and veterinary technicians create a fun atmosphere of learning and sharing of ideas and knowledge. Our clinic is fully equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound and a complete in-house laboratory. A secondary location, CountrySide Veterinary Wellness, opened in July 2016 and offers well patient examinations and veterinary acupuncture. No emergency hours required. Our salary structure is competitive and based on experience and skill level. Please contact our Office Manager, Tara Thurber CVT at 920-2090029 or Denise Stempa DVM at 920-209-0028, dstempadvm@ countrysidevets.net. Please visit our website, http://www. countrysidevets.net.* We are a well established family owned and operated veterinary clinic that has been serving our community since 1976. Our practice is growing and getting busier so we’re looking at expanding to better serve our clients. We pride ourselves on excellent medical care and want someone who’s as passionate as we are. New grads are welcome to apply! Get in touch with us to discuss relocation options, signing bonus, our benefits package as well as our very competitive profit sharing options. Please contact Dr. Kenneth Bero at mgmt@ aahneenah.com.* LARGE ANIMAL

The Veterinary Clinics, Berlin-Ripon in Berlin, WI is seeking a LA veterinarian to replace a doctor who is retiring. We are full-service multi-doctor hospital that provides quality veterinary care for large and companion animals. Our doctors enjoy practicing in a facility equipped with cold laser therapy for horses and cattle, portable digital x-ray services, and

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an in-house lab. The skilled and caring support staff, which includes three CVTs, are dedicated to our patients and clients within our small community. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate willing to work with both bovine and equine animals. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates alike are encouraged to apply. The town of Berlin is a great place to live and work. A part of Green Lake County, WI it is located close to the bustling cities of Appleton and Oshkosh. This relaxing community provides plenty of amenities to explore, such as shopping, dining, entertainment, great golf courses, hiking, biking, and lakefront activities. Enjoy all the amenities of big city life without any of the hassles! We are a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others - check us out! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. To apply, send your resume to rkruse@vetcor.com. We Care Animal Hospital, located in Clintonville, WI has an exciting opportunity for a FT veterinarian to join our thriving multi-doctor MA practice. Our practice is 75% SA (occasional exotic/pocket pets) and 25% LA. While we mostly see equine and other farm animals, we also see a wide variety of animals, including the occasional fox, kangaroo, cougar and even a camel! You never know what type of fun and unusual animals will come through our doors. Clintonville, set in a beautiful, small town community, is just a 45-minute drive from bustling Green Bay’s award-winning restaurants and breweries, as well as the state-of-the-art Lambeau Field, home of the famed Green Bay Packers. The area also offers exceptional outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, hunting, and fishing. This quaint town and its nearby communities provide something unique for everyone. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. Get to know us better here! While we prefer candidates who are able and willing to do both small and large animal work, we will work to satisfy individual preferences. All experience levels are welcome to apply! After-hours on-call duties are shared equally between doctors with incentive pay for after-hours calls. We are part of a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others – see what all the buzz is about! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits (including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, and liability cover age), outstanding practice teams, and a family friendly atmosphere. To apply, email rkruse@vetcor.com. River Valley Vet Clinic is seeking a FT LA veterinarian. We are a 2 site MA practice located in beautiful southwest Wisconsin, about 1 hour from Madison, with abundant recreational opportunities. We currently have 5 LA, 1 MA, and 1 SA veterinarians along with a great support staff. Large and small dairies are our predominate focus, with a small amount of beef, small ruminant, and swine. Our Plain location offers a LA haul-in facility. Vet truck with all necessary equipment, including EasiScan, will be provided. We offer a competitive salary, paid CE, license fees, dues, paid time off, and a Roth 401K with a match after 1 year of employment. New graduates welcome to apply. Please submit resumes to Dr. Ashley Kruse, ashleykruse2012@gmail.com.*

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Our AAHA accredited hospital is looking for an associate to join the team! Fredonia Veterinary Clinic is a seven doctor, AAHA MA practice currently seeking an associate that enjoys working up SA cases and learning new skills. A strong interest in surgery and/or rehabilitation is very helpful. Special interests such as acupuncture, regenerative medicine, exotics, and more are welcome. We are happy to help you pursue your interests and explore whether it could be a good fit for our clientele. Our current needs are for a SA vet, but there is opportunity to work with LA (mostly equine or small ruminant) if interested. Our facility is well equipped with digital radiography, surgical laser, therapeutic laser, dental x-ray, ultrasound and Idexx in house lab equipment. We advocate a fear free approach. Our doctors have a wide variety of experience and niches. Come join a well supported, collaborative team. See our website www. fredoniavetclinic.com Send cover letter and resume to Dr. Linda Mehoke at lmehoke@fredoniavetclinic.com. Cedar Grove Veterinary Services is looking for a FT associate to join our MA practice located in SE Wisconsin. LA work is primarily dairy production medicine utilizing ultrasound with truck and equipment provided. SA is primarily companion animal medicine supported by digital radiography, in- house IDEXX laboratory equipment and other technology to improve patient care. New associate should possess interest in both LA and SA. Cedar Grove is a beautiful lakefront area of Wisconsin that allows for a rural flavor of life, but also provides the benefits of a social metropolitan area with its proximity to both Milwaukee and Green Bay. The position provides a competitive salary, medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, vacation time, CE stipends, along with shared emergency duties. Please e-mail resume and questions to info@cgvet.com and visit our website at www.cgvet.com.* RELIEF

SA relief services within 75 miles Madison. 38 years’ experience in FT, PT or relief. Thorough, interactive, patient, adaptive. Many references. Karen Bressett, DVM; kbressett@live.com; (413)522-2608 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 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 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 and equine relief work. 29 years’ experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 2677443 or twinoaks@tds.net 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 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 clinician available for work in central Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, DVM; email: nleverance52@gmail.com or call (608) 369-4115 or (608) 429-9408 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 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 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 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 12 years’ experience in soft tissue surgery, dentistry and medicine. Thorough, reliable and professional. Available for relief in NW Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota surrounding the Twin Cities. Andrea Weidner, DVM (815)751-3735; weidnerdvm05@gmail.com Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Coverage for south central WI. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com RELIEF WANTED

Country Hills Pet Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice looking for an enthusiastic and motivated long term relief veterinarian to join our fast-pace, well-established 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. For more information please send resumes to countryhillsrehab@gmail.com.* SERVICES AVAILABLE

Building new or remodeling? 20 years’ experience with business plan review, budgeting, space planning, design development, contract negotiation, project management, owner’s representation, AutoCad and SketchUp 3D. Contact Allen Ibsen, DVM at aibsen5957@gmail.com or (262) 8533840. Board-certified internist offers mobile SA medicine consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy in your practice in SE WI. Please call Anne Mattson, DVM, DACVIM, (262) 241-3987. TECH/STAFF

AAHA certified SA hospital in Roberts, WI is seeking a PT/ FT CVT. We are a 2 doctor growing practice seeking an

addition to our current staff. Roberts is an easy commute to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Check out our practice at bobtownpetclinic.com. We practice quality medicine, have a fun work environment and great clients. Compensation is competitive. Employee benefits include (after probationary period) PTO (vacation, sick, holidays), profit sharing, employee discounts and CE. Please send cover letter and resume to info@ bobtownpetclinic.com or phone (715) 749-4006. Country Hills Pet Hospital is a progressive, state of the art, AHHA Accredited SA hospital seeking a FT CVT. We offer an inhouse laboratory, surgery suite, dental suite, physical therapy, digital x-ray, and ultrasound. We are seeking a detail oriented team player with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. As a CVT in our practice you are encouraged and expected to use your skills and education to the fullest. We offer paid time off, holiday pay, health and dental insurance, scrub allowance, CE allowance, and pet health benefits. CVTs work 4 days per week and one Saturday a month. Send resumes to countryhillsrehab@gmail.com. Come join a team where CVTs do it all! Your schedule will rotate through all areas of our large general practice including: surgery, dentals, laboratory, appointments and more. We want all of our team to be versatile and able to fill any area as needed. Our staff retention is impressive, and we work in a new, clean space where we can be proud of the healthcare we deliver and the compassion we all feel for our pet families. Our benefits include the usual (overtime, holidays, vacation, discounted pet care) and the harder to find such as health and dental insurance, vision insurance, matched Simple IRA, and a generous CE allowance. We believe that compassion can only be delivered to our clients by a team that feels appreciated and proud, and if this sounds good to you, we are here to help you define your future! Send resume to Katherine Dobbs, Hospital Manager, at katherinedobbs.cvah@gmail.com.* Looking for a change? Why not advance your CVT career at The Cedarburg Veterinary Clinic, S.C., a 4-doctor, technically advanced, AAHA accredited SA practice. If you are compassionate and dedicated to animal care, apply today to join our progressive, professional team. Submit resume and cover letter to: c.schumacher@cedarburgvet.com or by mail to: N143 W6475 Pioneer Road Cedarburg, WI. 53012. ATTN: Chris Schumacher See our website at cedarburgvet.com.* 15 minutes northwest of Green Bay is seeking a FT CVT to work in our busy four-doctor SA practice. Candidate must possess strong communication skills, positive attitude, ability to multitask and a great work ethic. Work with a dedicated team whose core values are excellence, education, friendliness and integrity. This position includes some Saturdays. Compensation is dependent on experience. FT employee benefits include (after probationary period) health insurance, employee discounts, continuing education, vacation & holiday pay. Experience with Impromed Infinity software system and IDEXX lab equipment a plus. Please send resume to pvcinfo@netnet. net.*

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1998 26’ Dodgen Conversion Mobile Vet Clinic. Brand New Michelin Tires, water heater, faucets, batteries, generator circuit board, red pinstripping. 7000 Watt Generac Generator. Nice southern vehicle. Only 30,000 miles! $40,000. Email: don. bergquist@yahoo.com.* PRACTICE FOR SALE

Gorgeous location and SA practice in northwest WI. 1 DVM working very reduced hours and still generating $465,000+ in revenue. This can be your semi-retirement practice or grow it significantly simply by working full-time. 2,800sf building is also for sale. Combined practice and real estate price of only $500,000. Call or email Nikki Nitz at 877-322-6465 or Simmons@SimmonsMidwest.com. 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. Grossing $590K along the Madison-Fond du Lac corridor. Practice and RE offered at $625K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Small animal practice grossing $439K in north eastern Marinette-Menominee area. Practice and RE offered at $350K. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW! Solo doctor, SA practice grossing over $1.1M in northeast Wisconsin. Practice and RE offered at $1.25M. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-3806872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW! Multi-doctor, SA practice grossing over $1.0M in the Janesville area. Practice and RE offered at $1.06M. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-3806872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. South of Green Bay - Near Lake Michigan, SA practice grossing $649K. Px and RE offered at $610K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG, 1-800-380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.* Green Bay North Corrididor – SA practice grossing $933K. Px and RE offered at $1,025,000. Contact Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG, 1-800-380-6872.* Base of Door Peninsula – SA practice grossing $645K. Px and RE offered at $550,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG – 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com.*

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