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From the Executive Director Everyone Has a Role – Opportunities are Endless!
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Dr. Jane Clark Nominated for WVMA President-Elect Vision Statement
While the WVMA’s mission is “To advocate and promote veterinary medicine, while enriching animal and human health”, the WVMA has also made a commitment to its stakeholders, which are you, the members. The WVMA is committed to doing what is right, being compassionate towards people and animals, being a responsible member of the community, and caring for the well-being of all. I see this commitment as applying not only to the WVMA staff and executive board, but also to everyone who is a member, including you and I. As I travel around the state, visiting interns at many different clinics, I am reminded of how much a veterinary practice is a reflection of its team, from the receptionist, to the veterinary assistant, to the veterinary technician, to the veterinarian, to the office manager. As I look around the executive board, most of the elected district representatives are practice owners and many serving on committees are as well. This is understandable because owners realize the economic and strategic impact many policy and legislative decisions will have on their business. However, these issues also affect other members of the team almost as much. The prescription drug law that was successfully defeated in March 2013 would have required all DVMs and CVTs to keep track of every controlled substance prescription filled for an animal so it could be reported to the state. State laws and administrative codes define the very practice of veterinary medicine, which affects the work of everyone in the team. Those performing activities defined by the practice act without proper licensure harm everyone economically in the practice, but especially those who are graduating with high debt loads and are looking for work, work that should be performed by a DVM or CVT to protect the public (and patients) from harm. These are just a few of the issues that affect all members of the veterinary team. My vision is to increase participation by our associate WVMA members. Encourage a member of your team to not only join, but also become more involved. The future belongs to all of us, so lets encourage our younger members to have a voice in what that future is going to look like. Biography
Dr. Clark obtained her bachelor’s degree in Meat and Animal Science from the University of WisconsinMadison in 1980. She attended Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her DVM in 1984. Upon graduation she worked at the Emergency Clinic for Animals in Madison, Wis. until co-founding the Madison Equine Clinic with Dr. Dean Meyer in the spring of 1985 where she worked until joining the small animal team at the Middleton Veterinary Hospital in the fall of >>> Continued on Page 12.
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Ironman Strong K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
September is one of my favorite months for many reasons. School is back in session, the weather in Wisconsin is generally awesome and Ironman Wisconsin is held in Madison. I have long been a fan of triathlons and began competing over 20 years ago when a “sprint” triathlon came to Lake Wisconsin. My sister convinced me that we should give triathlons a try and the next thing I knew I was pulling myself out of Lake Wisconsin, jumping on my 1975 Schwinn Varsity and striding across the finish line with a personal best (read first triathlon). Fast forward many years and several triathlons later, I find myself biking to Cross Plains to watch Ironman Wisconsin participants on their 112 mile bike leg. A year later, I was cheering the triathletes as they pulled themselves out of Lake Monona after completing 2.5 miles of battling the waves with a thousand of their best friends. I left inspired by two triathletes. The first was an amputee and the second was a man who made the cutoff time by less than one minute. Lastly my wife and I finish our evening of volunteering on the running leg of the course (26.7 miles of running) by making our way to the finish line to see an 80-year-old man from South Dakota cross the finish line just before midnight in his third attempt to earn the title of Ironman finisher. Their spirit hooked me. Soon, I was registered for the following year’s Ironman Wisconsin and the real fun began. Over the past several years, I have drawn many parallels from success as an Ironman and success as a veterinarian. First there is the preparation. As a triathlete it is about hours in the pool and many miles on the road. For the veterinarian it is years of schooling followed by endless hours of reading, attending CE and learning from others. Secondly, there is the discipline. For my Ironman preparation, it was dragging my body out of bed at 6:00 am for swim workouts or following through with bike rides and runs after long days at work. As a veterinarian, it is having the discipline
to say what needs to be said while not saying what should not be shared. It means being committed to being on time and doing everything you say you are going to do. Then there are the techniques. In order to successfully complete my Ironman race I needed to refine my swimming stroke and improve pedaling efficiency. As veterinarians we need to be mindful of how our presentation helps educate clients to do what is best for their pet or their production animals. We need to find the best and most efficient way to perform surgeries, handle inventory, refine business practices and communicate with our teams. The final parallel I draw from my Ironman experience has to do with what I would term “the appropriate mindset to perform well”. As I entered Lake Monona on the morning of my race, I did so confident that my preparation had put me in a position to succeed. Of course there were some “butterflies in my stomach” because of the situation, but the overwhelming emotion was one of positive energy expecting success. I see successful veterinarians often carrying the same attitudes into their practices day after day, knowing that if they have prepared themselves well, their performance will result in success no matter what obstacles are tossed their way. I have also experienced the other side of the equation where inadequate preparation, lack of discipline, and inattention to techniques leave the person paralyzed by the fear of failure resulting in eventual poor performance. The WVMA offers its members many resources and opportunities to aid in their preparation for the challenges of practice. Please take advantage of those member benefits. I hope this newsletter finds you all healthy, in good spirits and enjoying some beautiful September weather. More importantly, I hope this finds you and your teammates committed to being “Ironman Strong”. Enjoy the ride. – K.C.
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K.C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP
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Past President Robert Klostermann, DVM District 1 Peter Gaveras, DVM District 2 Zachary Janssen, DVM District 3
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from the executive director WVMA Voice The WVMA Voice is published on the 15th day of each month by the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, 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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Everyone Has a Role – Opportunities are Endless! Kim Brown Pokorny
In July, I attended the AVMA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. At the meeting, Dr. Ron DeHaven discussed the national Partners for Healthy Pets Initiative. During the presentation he discussed the 50 million dogs and cats that have never seen a veterinarian. That number is breathtaking! It is amazing to think we have so many animals that have never received veterinary care. Within a week of returning from the AVMA meetings, we had an upset pet owner call the office. To summarize the conversation, he wanted to know if it was state law that a veterinarian charge for a wellness exam, prior to vaccinations. After some dialogue, he was upset all his veterinarian did was “squeeze” his dog (his words not mine), and then charged him a fee for it. In this situation, there was a breakdown in communications and a lack of perceived value from his dog being “squeezed.” What are the take home messages and opportunity to learn from these experiences? 1) Anyone in marketing will tell you that it is more cost effective to keep a current client, than it is to try to recruit new clients. Step one must include effective communications with clients. When giving a wellness exam, talk to the client on what you are looking for as you examine the dog from nose to tail. This will help shift the clients mind-set from the dog was “squeezed”, to the dog was checked for any number of conditions. It will allow you to be a “partner” in that animal’s health. 2) Once we make sure our current clients and patients are properly cared for, how do we go after those untapped 50 million dogs and cats? I understand some clinics don’t like to market or advertise. While I respect those beliefs, I would respectfully challenge them. Clinics need to consistently be in front of current pet owners and potential new pet owners. Clinics need a website and social media presence, you need to be visible and at the fingertips of pet owners. Do we all like managing these tools? No, but in today’s world, it is necessary. The WVMA Executive Board’s top strategic priority for 2013 is to enhance the image of veterinary medicine. We are working through what tactical actions we can focus on to help enhance the profession’s image. How can we help you get your portion of those 50 million pets? While the WVMA works to provide tools and resources to enhance the profession’s image, I will challenge every doctor and every member of your staff team to discuss how your business can communicate more effectively to your clients. Effective communication and teamwork is essential for the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. What is one thing you can do to market your services better? We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily business. However, if we don’t have our eye on the long-term sustainability and growth of veterinary clinics, everyone will lose in the end. The exciting part is we have a lot of opportunity to grow client base and to make a difference in the lives of those animals and the animal owners.
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IN THE NEWS
Dr. Clark K. Fobian of Sedalia, Mo. becomes AVMA President Dr. Clark K. Fobian of Sedalia, Mo., begins a one-year term as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) by pledging to bring the association members together. “The AVMA has been in existence for 150 years and from any studied perspective is needed more by this profession today than at any other time in our past,” Dr. Fobian told to the AVMA House of Delegates during the first day of its two-day meeting held July 18-19 in Chicago. “We currently have a convergence of events relating to education, compensation, competition, employment, technology, diversity and culture like none other in the past. The needs are intense and the AVMA has the capabilities and the capacity to make a difference. We have to, once again as we have numerous times in our past, deliver, by whatever means, the value of the AVMA to all the participants in our profession—a profession that offers a perspective and service that none other replicates.”
Dr. Fobian, a University of Missouri-Columbia alum, was elected AVMA president-elect during the AVMA’s House of Delegates meeting last July in San Diego, Calif., during the AVMA’s Annual Convention. His term as president of the AVMA is a crowning achievement in a long and distinguished career as a veterinarian and a volunteer leader. Dr. Fobian has approximately 30 years of experience as a mixed and small animal veterinarian. He grew up in Kirkwood, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology in 1972 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1977. He worked as an associate veterinarian in mixed animal practice for four years in Nevada and Marshall, Mo. before starting his own small animal practice in Sedalia, Mo. in 1981, where he continues to practice today. Through this time he has expanded his business from a solo practice to a four person practice, building a new clinic facility in 1996. In 2006, Dr. Fobian was elected to the Executive Board of the AVMA, which oversees an association with more than 84,000 members. He has also served as chairman of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), which oversees the charitable arm of the AVMA. Dr. Fobian has been very active in the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, serving as vice-president, president-elect, president and chairman of the board. He has been married to his wife Rita for thirty-nine years. They have two grown children, Kerri and Todd, as well as three grandchildren, Eli, Liam and Maisy.
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AVMA Member Letter
Dear Fellow Veterinarian, Greetings from the American Veterinary Medical Association! We write to you today for two different reasons. First of all, we would like to make certain that you are aware that the AVMA is working for you and your concerns regarding the veterinary profession. Your Delegate and Alternate Delegate and District VI Executive Board member are your liaisons to help bridge the gap between the WVMA and the AVMA. To that end, we have provided our contact information which can also be found on the AVMA website. The information is located under the Member Center tab under the heading My AVMA Leaders. We want you to be aware you do have a voice to the AVMA and should always feel free to contact us with any concerns regarding legislative issues, resolutions, insurance or any other matters within our profession. We are all veterinarians with a common bond and common concerns regardless of the path that we have chosen upon graduation from veterinary school. Our profession is relatively small and unique and we must stick together to protect our concerns and those of the animals whom we serve and protect. As concerns arise regarding the profession you can always feel free to contact any of us. Our second goal is to provide for you a brief update regarding recent events at the AVMA. The AVMA is a big institution with so many activities going at any given time that it can be overwhelming. For that reason, a condensed version of some of the more significant activities that are more likely to have an impact on you are present in the AVMA report. The AVMA annual convention was held in Chicago in July. This convention was a landmark event since it marks the 150th year anniversary of the AVMA. Hopefully you were able to attend since it was fairly close by. The quality and diversity of the continuing education offered was excellent. Prior to the convention, the AVMA House of Delegates met for 2 days to learn about what has been going on within the AVMA, to hold elections and to discuss and vote on various resolutions. We were presented with a wealth of information so a summary of the most important highlights will be available to you. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to present some exciting happenings within the AVMA. Respectfully,
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AVMA Update Part 1 Submitted by Dr. Ann Sherwood Zieser
The most recent AVMA Annual Convention was even more special than most since it marks the 150th anniversary of the AVMA. This Association has seen much change and accomplished much in favor of the veterinary profession over the years and is striving to adjust and gear up for the next 150 years. The Governmental Relations Division is very busy protecting our best interests in Washington, D.C. For instance, they have been working on HR1528/S1171 the Veterinary Mobility Act – to allow DVMs to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of practice outside a registered location. Another piece of legislation regarding pharmaceuticals concerns veterinary drug compounding. We need to fight to make sure it remains legal for veterinary compounding including compounding from bulk substances when no other option exists. This will help to preserve our ability to best care for our patients whether that patient is a cow, a horse, a pig, a dog, a cat, a chicken, an iguana or a rabbit. The GHLIT (Group Health & Life Insurance Trust) provided us with a message concerning the recent upheaval within the insurance business. Insurance from bona fide organizations can no longer be exclusive to veterinarians, so it will no longer exist under the Affordable Health Care Act. In response, GHLIT has established a private exchange for veterinarians called AVMA GHLIT C.A.R.E to provide Complete Access to alteRnative insurance. Open enrollment will extend from October 2013 until December 31, 2013. You can go to the website avmaghlitcare.org to shop, compare and talk to a consultant. To speak to a licensed agent you can also call (877)473-6017. Please be aware that other insurance programs through the AVMA such as Professional Liability Insurance, Life Insurance andMECA Disability Insurance will not be affected. - WVMA Ad.pdf 8/8/12 3:36:46 PM
I hope by now you have heard of the Partnership for Preventive Pet Healthcare and have seen the evolution into the Partners for Healthy Pets campaign that has been established to help us reach our patients and provide them the optimal care they deserve through preventive health care programs. Initially AVMA, the animal health industry and other not-for-profit animal health organizations, including AAHA teamed up to deal with the challenge of decreasing veterinary visits and the rise of easily preventable diseases such as intestinal parasites, heartworm disease and obesity. The coalition has grown to over 90 members, reflecting the importance of this goal which can better be achieved through cooperative effort. The challenge has been identified and tools have been created to allow you to better serve your companion animal patients. Our feline patients are often not brought in to see a veterinarian because it is stressful on the pet and the person and they don’t necessarily perceive the value of regular preventive health care. There is no doubt people love their pets, but they are busy and preventive health care may take a back burner compared to other pursuits until an acute illness or accident arises. The next undertaking will be to start the conversation with pet owners through an intensive consumer campaign. The message is simple, focused and directed to owners of the 50 million pets who do not regularly see a veterinarian. Practices can enroll in the program at no cost and will be provided monthly updates and allowed the utilization of the tools that have been created. You can visit the website and enroll your practice at pethealthpartnership.org. Look for part 2 of the AVMA update in the October issue of the WVMA Voice.
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Your September Update By: Jordan Lamb & Ron Kuehn, DeWitt Ross & Stevens
Governor Walker signed the 2013-15 biennial budget bill on June 30, 2013, so it was published and effective on July 1, 2013, which was the first day of the new state fiscal year. The approval of the budget bill not only signaled the completion of a long budget process, but it also was the beginning of the summer break for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Although committees in both houses are working on legislation, the Legislature will not be back on the floor until September. Profile of the 2013 Wisconsin Legislature
While the Legislature pauses to gather steam for the fall session, it is interesting to take a closer look at the individuals who are making laws in Wisconsin this session. The Senate has 33 members - 18 Republicans and 15 Democrats. The Assembly has 99 members - 60 Republicans and 39 Democrats. The average age of a Wisconsin State Senator is 57, making this the oldest State Senate since at least 1943. The average age of a Wisconsin State Representative is 49. Approximately 75 percent of our state legislators have a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree. That is significantly higher than the statewide population. According to the last U.S. census, only 26% of Wisconsin’s population of persons age 25 years old or older, had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Seven Wisconsin State Senators (21 percent) and twelve State Representatives (12 percent) have served in the armed forces. Seventeen Senators (51 percent of the Senate) and 48 Representatives (48 percent of the Assembly) have had experience in local elected office, so about half of them came to Madison with some local political experience.
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Coming This Fall…
The WVMA’s legislative team is consistently monitoring legislative action that may affect WVMA members. This fall, we expect the Legislature to address more business issues and to take a closer look at additional revisions to administrative rules as a part of the Assembly’s “Right the Rules” campaign. (See http://legis.wisconsin.gov.) The Legislature directed the Department of Administration (DOA) to study the potential consolidation of programs and departments from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) into the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The Veterinary Examining Board is attached to DSPS, while the state veterinarian and the Division of Animal Health is housed at DATCP. Accordingly, we will be tuned in to DOA’s progress and process as they proceed with this study. It is anticipated that DOA will report to the Legislature with consolidation recommendations at the beginning of 2014. The WVMA is continuously monitoring the administrative rule changes that are initiated by the Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) related to the practice and regulation of veterinary medicine in Wisconsin. The VEB is currently working on revisions to the rules that permit interns and residents to work at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine under a post graduate training permit. This rule is being reviewed carefully to ensure that interns and graduates can receive their permits in a timely manner. In addition, the VEB is working on revisions to the rule that specifies what information must be kept as a part of veterinary patient records. The WVMA has provided input to the VEB throughout the rulemaking process and will update you when the final rule revision is available.
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Cautions When Providing Residue Testing Services Submitted by the WVMA Drug Residue Task Force
Many veterinary clinics in the state test for dairy beef and milk residues as another service to clients. The WVMA Drug Residue Task Force wants all members to take precautions and make sure they are aware of the risks involved when testing for residues.
over 20 months of age. Know which drugs these are and how to utilize the test results from these. As Dr. Mike Apley said at the National Mastitis Council Annual Meeting, “zero has become smaller” for drug residue in meat animals.
Always fulfill the withdrawal time.
Are you testing for all the right drugs?
Is there any way to test cows for residues before marketing them?
Is the history accurate?
Even if the test were to come back negative, all animals should remain on the farm until the withdrawal time is complete. The harvest facility may use a more sensitive test than the one available to your clinic.
According to the California Dairy Quality Dairy Assurance Program, the only validated pre-slaughter on-farm test currently marketed is the “Meatsafe” assay for cow urine. This test will pick up the penicillin class of drugs including amoxicillin, ampicillin, cloxacillin, hetacillin and penicillin G. It will not pick up the cephalosporin drugs (cephapirin, and ceftiofur), or the tetracycline, sulfa or gentamicin families. It also will not detect the anti-inflammatory drug, flunixin.
Use the right specimen and test.
Before testing an animal, you need to make sure you are testing the right biological specimen (milk, blood, urine). If you don’t, you are leaving open the chance for the animal to test positive under another test using a different specimen. Do your research ahead of time to make sure you know exactly which specimen and which drug to use the test for. At many harvest facilities, the kidney tissue is tested for residue. This is one example of how a post mortem test is more specific than an anti-mortem test.
Test and sensitivity vary between plants.
Every plant is different in how they process cattle and how residues are tested for. Realize there is a chance that your test is not as sensitive as the one at the plant. Always follow the labeled withdrawal period before shipping an animal. Encourage your clients to wait for the labeled withdrawal time to expire before they ship cattle. This will save both you and the producers from a positive test at the harvest facility.
< 20 months vs. > 20 months – What drugs are allowed?
Some drugs have tolerances for animals under 20 months of age, while these same drugs have a zero tolerance for animals
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Make sure you know the animal’s complete pharmaceutical use history before you start testing. If you don’t know the complete history of the animal you may not be testing for the right drugs. Knowing this will prevent you from testing for the wrong drugs or with the wrong specimen. With numerous employees and managers working on farms it is easy for the animal’s history to be incomplete, unless it is mandated by the farm owner. Prevent this by helping the farm to establish a treatment protocol ahead of time requiring documentation of drugs used.
False negatives and false positives happen.
Sensitivity and specificity of test methods differ and can result in conflicting results.
What is your liability?
Every business venture has its share of risks and liabilities, know what yours are. Always remember that if a client’s animal tests positive at the harvest facility they will be coming to you for answers.
Before you start offering testing to clients as an option, make sure you are aware of all risks you are taking on, and make sure your clients know the risks as well. The WVMA has spent several years working to educate members and producers about proper drug use. By doing research ahead of time and encouraging clients to wait for the labeled withdrawal time to expire, you can help your clients stay off of the violator list. Remember, we can’t test our way out of improper drug use. Work with your producer clients to assure they have steps and training in place to use all drugs properly.
Information provided by the WVMA is intended to be general in nature. The WVMA cannot provide legal advice or formal recommendations. You should always consider consulting with your attorney or other professional advisors regarding the specifics of your situation.
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Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association 2013 Annual Convention October 10-13, 2013 | Alliant Energy Center | Madison, Wisconsin
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1992. She has been employed as a full time faculty instructor for the veterinary technician program at Madison Area Technical College since August of 2000. She served as the Program Director for eight years. Dr. Clark has been a WVMA member since 1984. Within the WVMA, she serves as a consultant to WVMA committee members regarding veterinary technician education and essential skill training as required by the AVMA. She was elected to the WVMA executive board in October 2011 and currently serves as the District 5 representative. Outside of the WVMA, Dr. Clark is an active member of the AVMA, AAEP, AVTE, and the Dane County VMA. She has served as the secretary,
treasurer, vice president and president of the Wisconsin Equine Practitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and has lectured for the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians at their national convention. With 16 years of clinical experience and 13 years of academic experience, she brings a broad base of experience to the WVMA. Dr. Clark and husband Trace run a small equine breeding facility in Waunakee. She has two sons, one who has graduated from and one currently attending the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg horses, traveling out west, creating and promoting the arts and watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers.
Take Full Advantage of Social Media From the WVMA! Crank up your clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media! Share, retweet or repost any of the content the WVMA posts on Facebook, Twitter or on wvma.org on your clinics social media! All information shared on these sites is for our members to help in sharing news and can also be shared with clients. If you have not already, like us on Facebook, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association and follow us on Twitter, @WVMA.
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Dr. Marthina Greer Elected to AVMA Judicial Council During the AVMA Convention, Dr. Martina Greer was elected to the Judicial Council and will be serving a once-renewable three year term. Responsibilities of the council include: • Investigating all matters concerning allegations of unethical conduct on behalf of members of the AVMA and take action regarding disciplinary action and dismissal of members in accordance with the Association’s Rules of Disciplinary Procedures, as may be amended by the Executive Board; • Advise on all questions of veterinary medical ethics; • Advise on all questions relating to interpretation of the bylaws; • Investigate general professional conditions and all matters pertaining to the relations of veterinarians to one another or to the public and make such recommendations to the Executive Board, House of Delegates, or the organizations represented in the House of Delegates as it deems necessary. The Judicial Council consists of five voting members of the AVMA. The Executive Vice President, or his or her designee, serves as the secretary of the Judicial Council. Congratulations Dr. Greer!
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Classified Ad Changes The WVMA has made changes to the classified ad fee structure beginning with new ads submitted for the May 2011 issue. 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 Associate wanted for a well-established, growing AAHA accredited SA practice in beautiful central Wisconsin. Experience preferred, but new graduates encouraged to apply. Smaller city atmosphere with university town less than 30 minutes away. Year-round recreation and affordable housing costs enable us to offer you a great place to work, play and raise a family. Competitive salary, great benefits. Contact Dr. Krause: amsc3@wctc.net. Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking veterinarians to join our full-service, preventative care, companion animal hospital in Madison, WI. At Banfield, we celebrate and enrich the family‐pet relationship through our knowledge, expertise and products to make a better world for pets and people. We offer continuing education, opportunities for mentorship and coaching, unbeatable benefits, and the opportunity to continue to grow in your career. Visit http://www.banfield.com/veterinaryprofessionals/careers to apply.
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We are a small town, low volume clinic and our customers are important to us. We practice high quality medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Experienced SA veterinarian sought 1-2 days per week and rotating Saturdays, for owner’s days off. Come join our friendly team! Please contact Dr. Ellen Richardson at Mazomanie Animal Hospital. mazodvm@charter.net. 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 two 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. WVRC is a growing multi-location emergency and referral practice in the greater Milwaukee area. We have an opening for a FT veterinarian in the emergency department at either our Grafton or Racine location. A PT weekend position is also available for the right candidate. Our hospitals are well equipped and staffed with exceptional coworkers, including a broad range of specialists, experienced technicians, and clientfocused support staff. We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Qualified applicants will have a background in emergency medicine, internship training or equivalent practice experience, strong organizational skills, good leadership qualities, and an ability to work well within a team. Contact Dr. Kari Severson at kseverson@wvrc.com. Beaverdam Veterinary Clinic is seeking for a PT veterinarian for 1 ½ day/week. Saturdays a must. Beaverdam is located 35 miles northeast of Madison. This is a 3 veterinarian, busy, hands-on practice with all the modern facilities. Call Dr. Kaleka, (920) 3444975 or contact, jkaleka@sbcglobal.net. FT and PT veterinarians needed for Companion Animal Hospital located in New Berlin, WI. We practice high quality medicine and have trained staff. We offer excellent salary and benefits. Send resume to dhillondvm@gmail.com.
AAHA practice, Waukesha, WI seeking associate. Experienced support staff, 5 CVT’s. We emphasize client education, quality medicine, fun work environment. No emergency. Send/fax resume: Waukesha Small Animal Hospital, Dr. Wendy Van Der Wegen, W237 N660 Oakridge Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188. Fax: (262) 549-8369.* Emergency Veterinarian needed for our fully equipped, 10,000 sq. ft. emergency/critical care and specialty hospital in Milwaukee. We have Critical Care specialists, a boarded surgeon, board certified internal medicine specialist, board certified dentist, behaviorist, rehabilitation therapy and an excellent technical and support staff that provides the highest quality care to our patients, pet owners, and referring vets. The ideal candidate will be emergency trained, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a stimulating and challenging environment. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Email your resume to Marla Lichtenberger, marlavet@aol.com or call (414) 543-7387 for more information.* Low volume, high quality AAHA accredited SA veterinary practice seeking PT/FT veterinarian, preferably between 1-3 years’ experience. We offer excellent care and service for our patients and clients with highly trained and compassionate support staff along with a fully equipped, modern facility with both digital dental and full radiography. Our ideal candidate would have proficiency or at least a strong interest in surgery and dentistry as well as be able to communicate well with co-workers and clients. This associate must be willing to share after hours call (no overnights) equally with 2 other doctors. Must want to live in the thriving, yet quaint community of Baraboo (30 miles north of Madison, www.baraboo.com). Salary and benefits negotiable but to include discounted pet care, vacation/sick time, retirement plan and strong partnership potential after 3 years. Potential is unlimited for the right person. Please visit www.hill-dale.com for more information, or submit resume directly to resume@hill-dale.com.* FT veterinarian needed at Advanced Veterinary Care Clinic. Please send your resume to 8052 North 76 St., Milwaukee, WI, 53223 or e-mail to advancedvet@gmail.com. Phone: (414) 365-5200.*
PT veterinarian wanted for Humane Society. Duties include high volume, high quality spay/neuter for shelter and public animals, general shelter medicine and low cost vaccine clinics. Hours are one day weekly, approx. 8-4 and one Saturday morning per month 9-1. Additional fill-in hours may also be available. Strong surgical skills required as is a passion for sheltering/ animal welfare. Please send resume to operations@ bayareahumanesociety.com.* Established SA practice in the Milwaukee area is seeking a PT associate. Our practice offers laser surgery, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more with a friendly atmosphere and central location. Open to flexible work schedule. Please call (262) 378-0590 for more information.* Community Veterinary Clinic located in Bayview area of Milwaukee is seeking an associate veterinarian. The practice is well established and equipped with practice limited to dogs and cats. Experience is preferred with interest and proficiency in soft tissue surgery. The usual work week alternates 4 to 4 1/2 days per week. Benefits include medical, liability, vision, continuing education allowance and retirement program. Salary is commensurate with experience and proficiency. To apply: E-mail: thomcat007@aol.com or send resume to 3010 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207.* Fourth DVM wanted for a well-established, growing SA practice in Milwaukee. Experience preferred, but new graduate welcome for night shift. Send resume to West Allis Veterinary Clinic, 11504 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214.* FT veterinarian wanted, flexible hours. Experience preferred. Five doctor practice, no after hours emergency. Fully equipped in house lab, digital radiography including dental. Great support staff, positive work environment. We have a family atmosphere with the staff and our clients. Semi-rural with good schools, between Milwaukee and Chicago. Email: westoshavet@yahoo.com.* FT/PT DVM needed for companion animal practice in New London, WI. Current three doctor practice
is fortunate to have steady growth. Owner also looking to scale back on work load. Well-equipped clinic – digital radiography, laser surgery and laser therapy, ultrasound and in-house lab. Full benefits – competitive salary, PS/401k, PTO, CE allowance, dues and licenses, insurances, etc. Please email resume to: jziegler@wrvet.com.* Veterinary Emergency Service located in Madison and Middleton, will soon open a new location in Janesville. VES is interviewing for a FT and two PT ER veterinarians. Come join a great staff and fun work environment. Our hospitals are well equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in house lab, and much more. Board certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine; oncology, anesthesia and critical care are based in Middleton and available for consultation in all locations. Marshfield lab is located in our Middleton facility and Lakeland Imaging CT scanner is located at our Eastside facility. Please contact Dave Wirth at dwirth@vesvsc.com or (608) 831-1101.*
Relief 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, clientbuilding skills. Victori Ribeiro, MS, DVM, (651) 5030482; neyx0003@umn.edu. 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) 7957100, lavajava@aol.com. Experienced SA clinician available for work in central and western Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, D.V.M. Email: nleverance@network2010.net or call (608) 6179408 or (608) 429-9408. Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul.danhaus@gmail.com.
Large Animal FT Food Animal Associate needed for predominately dairy position. Experienced veterinarians or new graduates are encouraged to apply. Fabulous clients and support staff. Paid health, disability, and life insurance. Vacation, CE, ultrasound, DC305, and haul in facilities. Beautiful area just 40 minutes west of Madison. Send resume/inquiries to Dr. Jill Janssen via email: jillclintkane@gmail.com. Looking for a FT associate LA veterinarian, predominately bovine, with some small ruminants, to join a 3.5 LA veterinarian practice. Must be ultrasound capable. Truck and equipment provided. On-call and holidays equally rotated. Competitive salary and benefits. Located near beautiful Green Lake in Berlin, Wisconsin. Contact Dr. Gary Batenhorst at Veterinary Clinics Berlin/Ripon at (920) 361-2101, or by e-mail at veterinary@centurytel.net.
Scott Ford DVM, DABVP-Avian Practice limited to avian medicine & surgery: parrots, raptors, poultry, waterfowl and ratites • • • • •
Primary Care Referrals for endoscopy and microsurgery Phone consultations In house avian CE for your staff Facility inspection & consultation
N48 W14850 Lisbon Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-781-5277www.brook-falls.com
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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. Do you need a Saturday off? Past SA hospital owner and current veterinary license holder, would like to work a few days a month! SW Milwaukee area. E-mail: ulbrichtkathy@yahoo.com. Providing you with reliable veterinary relief service has been my business for the past 13 years. I’m proficient with medicine cases, soft tissue surgeries and have great client communication skills. Leave message Dr. Barb Korte, (608) 269-3357, email: beachcomber1957@gmail.com. SA relief vet since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264. AAHA veterinarian with 20+ years experience available for relief work in NW WI. Excellent diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills, Contact: David Wiltrout, DVM, (715) 462-9475, or email: dvmweepaws@aol.com.
Support The HACCP Residue Program: Purchase An Incubator! The WVMA has an office full of incubator in all shapes and sizes! By purchasing one you will be helping to support the HACCP Drug Residue Program. For more information, contact the WVMA office at (608) 257-3665 or wvma@wvma.org.
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SA relief Veternarian for central Wisconsin. Experienced. Versatile. Call Dr. Gary, (715) 652-2065 home, (715) 305-7014 cell. garysthevet@aol.com email. Experienced SA relief veterinarian available for work in eastern/central Wisconsin. Please contact Karla Dietrich, DVM at kjddvm83@gmail.com, (920) 210-5991. 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. SA and equine relief work. 21 years experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 267-7443 or twinoaks@tds.net. Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@hotmail.com. Dependable, 20+ years experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com. 20+ years experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. South-central and Southeast WI. Let me care for your clients and your hospital. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@gmail.com. Experience in GP and Emergency, confident in medicine and surgery. Would love to provide quality medicine to your clients in your absence. Willing to travel and can provide references. (541) 602-3966, ehrose33@aol.com.
Position Wanted 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 Western WI, AAHA accredited, SA practice seeks PT CVT. Approximately 20-25 hours per week. Email cover letter and resume to info@bobtownpetclinic.com or call (715) 749-4006. Seeking a dynamic CVT for the care of surgical patients, administration of anesthetic/analgesic agents, medications and assisting veterinarians in HVHQ spay/ neuter setting. Details at: http://www.giveshelter.org/ employment-opportunities.html. State of the art clinic in SE WI is seeking a fun energetic CVT for a FT position. We are a progressive 5-doctor AAHA hospital specializing in SA and exotics. If you are a self-motivated, team oriented technician that wants to utilize your skills to the fullest, look no further. We offer competitive pay based on experience. Benefits include uniforms, continuing education, 401K, health insurance and paid vacations and holidays. New graduates are encouraged to apply! Resumes can be sent to 8989 74th Street, Kenosha WI 53142. SA Hospital in Milwaukee is looking for a mature, experienced receptionist for our front desk team. This position does not need to be filled immediately so if you are relocating to our area in the next couple of months we’d love to meet you. Wages will reflect experience. We are a five doctor practice that takes pride in offering quality medicine and refined customer care. Voted Best in Milwaukee several times in recent years. Our newer facility is spacious, clean and inviting. We are looking for someone with a strong base in veterinary medicine with knowledge of vaccines, commonly used medications, heartworm and flea prevention, common client concerns, internal parasites, puppy and kitten care, recognizing potential emergencies, veterinary software programs, transaction reconciliation and cash handling. We need a person that is openly friendly, compassionate, realistic, can multitask easily and pays attention to detail. Contact Barbara at barbsah@ sbcglobal.net or fax resume to (414) 276-7019.*
FT CVT wanted for fast-paced, high volume humane society medical and spay/neuter clinic. Great schedule, salary negotiable, benefits avail. Experience preferred and a passion for animal welfare/sheltering required. Please send resume to operations@bayareahumanesociety.com.*
SA practice for sale in Wausau area. Revenue $950,000/ year. Hospital is beautiful and nicely equipped. Excellent cash flow! Buy practice and RE for $855,000. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.
Seeking a PT CVT for the care of surgery patients, administration of anesthetic/analgesic agents, medications and assisting veterinarians in HVHQ spay/neuter setting. Details at www.giveshelter.org./ employment-opportunities.html.*
NEW- MA practice grossing $840K in far northern WI. Digital radiology, digital dental, surgical and therapy lasers. Large state of the art building. Practice and RE only $850K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales. com.
Seeking FT CVT for fast paced friendly practice located just south of Madison, WI. Full utilization of skills, great benefits and competitive wage. Experience preferred. Position to start August 1. Send resume and cover letter to eleuthner@countryviewvets.com.* Seeking FT certified technician for our well-equipped MA practice in central Wisconsin. Looking for a hardworking individual who is motivated to use their technical and client communication skills. Please send resume to marshfieldvet@yahoo.com or send to Marshfield Veterinary Service, M249 Mann St., Marshfield, WI 54449.*
NEW- 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. 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. Are you looking for a location for your practice? Orthopedics/Equine/Exotic/Large Animal Veterinarians, we have the space for you. With a private entrance and ample space waiting to be finished to your specifications, we are looking for a non-competing practice to use some of our 8,600 sq. foot clinic. There is plenty of parking, great traffic/visibility, and easy access to Hwys 41 & 43. Visit our website to tour our recently renovated space and to learn more about out practice. Please call: (920) 4972086 or email: sarah@parksideanimalcarecenter.com.* Western WI. Solo, (presently all SA) practice in rural area. Looking for veterinarian(s) to take over practice. Quickly or gradual transition. Small investment. Great potential. Blind Box 13PFS03, c/o WVMA, 2801 Crossroads Dr., Ste. 1200, Madison, WI 53718.*
For Sale Best offer on PetMap Blood pressure, Wireless ECG and Engler dental scaler (no polisher). Call (608) 574-7387 or email: dpmobliepetvet@hotmail.com.* Equipment for sale includes Idexx CR 1417 Digital Imaging System $20,000, Idexx LaserCyte,Catalyst DX, SnapShot DX, VetLab, Coag DX & UA $20,000, Easymatic Super 325 Xray Unit $5,000 and much more. For further information and pricing email: chpheden@yahoo.com.*
Practice For Sale SA practice for sale in central WI on northern border. Gross $1M and very well equipped. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.
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