July/August 2022

Upcoming CE Events

CVMA Fall Seminar in Palm Springs & Online

September 30–October 2, 2022

12 CEUs for veterinarians

8 CEUs for technicians and CVMA CVAs

At this year’s CVMA Fall Seminar, take dynamic CE sessions while enjoying the luxurious Palm Springs region. Or, if you aren’t able to get away, enjoy the Seminar in our live and interactive format.

For more information, see page 12.

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CAVMRC Online Disaster Response Training

October 23, 2022 | 7.5 CEUs

The California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVRMC) is pleased to offer a low-cost, one-day virtual continuing education course to veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants. Our session on Animals in Disasters—Common Medical Conditions will provide detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course is available to CAVMRC members only.

For more information, see page 19.

Registration for all CVMA events can be made online by logging onto cvma.net or by calling 800.655.2862

Did you know that CVMA members can manage their CE records on the CVMA website? To access and keep track of your CE history, simply log onto your account at cvma.net, click on the My Account tab, and navigate to Continuing Education Credits.

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California Veterinarian (ISSN 00081612) is published bi-monthly by the California Veterinary Medical Association, e-mail: staff@cvma.net. California Veterinarian is an official publication of the California Veterinary Medical Association. Annual subscription rates to non-members: $50 U.S., $60 Canada/Mexico, $70 overseas. Price per single copy: $10 current year, $12 back issues. Periodicals postage paid at Sacramento, CA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to California Veterinarian, 1400 River Park Dr., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815-4505. Phone: 800.655.2862

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The Publication of the California Veterinary Medical Association

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Dr. Kevin Terra

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Inez Rivero

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In the last edition of California Veterinarian, I detailed the whys and wherefores of the CVMA’s decision to allocate a portion of active veterinarian members’ annual spend towards the CVMA Political Action Committee. As I mentioned, that allocation will allow the CVMA to maintain a robust, authoritative voice with lawmakers at the Capitol. An equally important part of the CVMA’s advocacy comes at the regulatory level. Indeed, some of the most important work we do is to “watch the watchers,” making sure that California’s regulatory bodies—most notably the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)—are overseeing veterinary activities with the best interests of the profession, animal welfare, and California’s consumers in mind.

This year, we have been called to action in exactly this capacity. In December of 2021, the VMB initiated a series of enforcement proceedings against several equine practitioners that generated concern amongst CVMA members and the veterinary profession in general. Those recently initiated cases demonstrate a significant disconnect between the “in the field” standards being observed by California’s equine practitioners, and the standards being interpreted and enforced by the VMB and its designated subject matter experts. This disconnect is found in two primary areas, pertaining respectively to (1) establishment and maintenance of the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and (2) recordkeeping requirements. As to both items, the CVMA is concerned that the VMB’s subject matter experts are fundamentally misreading pertinent legal requirements, and improperly extrapolating small animal, brick-and-mortar practice standards to the equine sector. At the VMB’s meeting in January, the CVMA requested—and was granted—an audience at the VMB’s April 20 meeting to make a dedicated presentation on the above issues. In advance of that session, and per the VMB’s additional request, the CVMA on April 1 submitted a letter and additional supporting materials detailing its various observations. That letter contained a written analysis of laws that are causing concern in the equine practice community and identified a number of areas in which we believe significant progress can be made to help both those practicing equine veterinary medicine and those regulating it. Additionally, the CVMA sought to continue discussions on standards of care, who determines them, how they are interpreted, and how they apply to different practice types.

Unfortunately, shortly after the CVMA’s April 1 submission, the VMB informed the CVMA that it was canceling the CVMA’s presentation because of fears that the presentation would risk inappropriately delving into the details of pending disciplinary actions. Despite our entreaties for reconsideration, the VMB declined to place our presentation back on the April 20 agenda, indicating that it would only re-agendize the matter after the currently ongoing enforcement cases are completed.

Accordingly, during the public comment period on the morning of April 20, both the CVMA and many other individuals and organizations—including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine—requested that the CVMA’s presentation be re-agendized at the next VMB meeting. Among other things, the CVMA explained that it had no intention of discussing individual actions, parties, or fact patterns in its presentation. We also noted that postponing this discussion until the currently pending enforcement cases are concluded overlooks the facts that (a) those cases will stretch on for months or years, and (b) were this rationale taken to its logical conclusion, the existence of pending cases would preclude open dialogue on nearly all of the rulemaking packages currently in the works at the VMB. (In that regard, the VMB has to our knowledge never previously halted ongoing policy discussions due to pending enforcement actions.)

While the VMB did commit at its April 20 meeting to re-agendize the CVMA’s presentation on this critical issue, it is unclear when that will occur. We earnestly hope it will be at the VMB’s next meeting on July 21; in the meantime, we will continue to advocate for the profession at the VMB and beyond, seeking to ensure that veterinary medicine is subject to reasonable and responsible standards that comport with the realities of veterinary practice and animal welfare.

Dan Baxter, Executive Director

New Beginnings

By Anne Chiruvolu, DVM

My name is Anne, and I’m delighted to be sharing my journey as a first-year veterinarian with all of you over the next year. As I write this, I’m only a week away from graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and by the time you read this, I will be an associate veterinarian at a small animal general practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. The transition from student to doctor feels thrilling, but also daunting. But it’s just another in a series of many new beginnings I’ve encountered.

The first was more than a decade ago when I graduated college on the East Coast and moved to California—a place I had only visited once before—

with my now-husband. Unlike many of my classmates, veterinary medicine was not my first career. I began my career in education, where I spent my days counseling graduate students on admissions and financial aid and my nights completing a master’s degree. I loved working with students, but it’s probably telling that I spent my free time in the company of animals: caring for orphaned wildlife and walking shelter dogs. And so, when the opportunity presented itself, I started again.

The next new beginning was moving to the Bay Area and adjusting from working in an office building to restraining pets, learning how to place catheters, and sweeping floors as a veterinary assistant. At night I commuted to Berkeley to study Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Genetics—the prerequisites I needed for my application to veterinary school. I spent my final semester balancing textbooks on my pregnant, growing belly, and took the GRE a month before my daughter was born. When UC Davis called to tell me I had been accepted, I missed the call because my baby was asleep on my chest and I couldn’t reach the phone without waking her up.

And then there was another beginning, this time as a veterinary student: late nights studying physiology, worrying about how I would keep up with “drinking from the firehose,” and making a circle of friends who didn’t mind at all that I was a “nontraditional” student. Vet school felt like Hogwarts, a place where everyone loved animals as much as I did, and we got to spend the whole day learning about them. And we even got to bring our dogs with us every day! Upper-

level students warned us that there would be days when we questioned whether we belonged and whether we had what it takes to finish. They were right. During my fourth year, the day I returned from maternity leave after having my second child was one of the hardest. Would my baby be all right at home with our caregiver? Would I remember how to do surgery? Would my classmates and faculty take me seriously? But miraculously, everything was ok (and I did remember how to do surgery!).

Now those late nights in the livestock barn, 14-hour days on internal medicine, and after-hours hemilaminectomy anesthesia cases are behind me, and I’ve finally(!) earned the title of “doctor.” And once more, a new beginning: patients of my own, new mentors, new colleagues, and new opportunities for growth.

I would say this is the last new beginning, but the beautiful thing about this profession is the opportunity for constant rejuvenation—learning new techniques, developing new areas of specialization, and finding innovative ways to be the best for our patients. I can’t wait to see where this next new beginning will take me. And the next, and the next after that.

The CVMA Unveils New and Improved Website!

We recently launched our new website, which showcases a sleeker design, better accessibility, and updated features. The new search engine can now search across every CVMA-adjacent site— including CVMA InLine, Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC), the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC), the California Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF), and CVMA’s annual conference, the Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet)—all with one click. Visit cvma.net to explore the brand-new design!

August 15 Is National Check the Chip Day

To remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep registration information up-to-date, the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association have joined together to make August 15 Check the Chip Day. By checking their pet’s microchip information annually, pet owners can increase their pet’s chances of returning home if lost. Visit https://www.avma.org/events/national-check-chip-day for more information and to download a flyer to share with your clients.

Get Ready for National Disaster Preparedness Month This September

National Disaster Preparedness Month is recognized every September to promote disaster planning across communities. The CVMA provides resources for the California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES) to assist the state with disaster planning as it pertains to animal welfare. CARES is an operational guidance system that helps with all aspects of animal care and management during disasters or emergencies, including planning and mitigation, search and rescue, evacuation, transportation, sheltering, veterinary care, and recovery.

Upcoming Meetings

VISC Strategic Planning Meeting

VISC Board Meeting

Veterinary Medical Board Meeting

Board of Governors Vision/Action Planning in Palm Springs

Veterinary Medical Board Meeting

The CVMA will be conducting its fourth Economic Issues Survey this July, and we are asking for participation from California veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians.

This survey is an important resource tool for California’s veterinary professionals, providing valuable information on work hours, job satisfaction, job seeking and hiring, educational debt, practice ownership, pay and benefits, and more. The survey also offers a detailed picture of the demographic make-up of veterinary professionals in the state, economic conditions of the industry, attitudes toward the profession, and the future of veterinary medicine.

In 2013, the CVMA launched its first economic survey to gather data on the economic and employment conditions affecting the current and future practice of veterinary medicine in California. Nearly 1,500 California veterinarians participated. We expanded the survey to include RVTs in the second survey conducted in 2016, and we received over 2,000 responses. For the 2019 survey, we again saw an increase in participation

Watch Your Inbox for the CVMA 2022 Economic Issues Survey

from both veterinarians and RVTs. It is our goal to generate even more participation in 2022.

These periodic surveys are used by the CVMA comparatively, with an aim toward identifying industry trends, emerging issues, and other useful data. In that regard, the results of the 2019 survey were compared to the data from 2013 and 2016, allowing us to publish a comprehensive report of the findings, identifying changes over the prior six years and providing insight into hiring, staffing, salary, ownership, and revenue trends for the profession. The 2022 survey will further this research; additionally, this survey is of particular importance because it will be our first since the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing us to look at crucial new information about the state of the profession.

Please check your email for the CVMA Economic Issues Survey, which was recently emailed by EMC Research to all CVMA member and nonmember California veterinarians and RVTs in clinical practice whose email addresses are in the CVMA database. The survey has been streamlined and should take approximately 15 minutes

to complete. The survey will remain open until July 31.

As a thank you for participating, at the end of the survey, you may enter an optional drawing for a $500 Visa gift card! Thank you in advance for your participation.

The survey is being administered by EMC Research. Your responses are completely confidential to EMC Research. The CVMA will never see any individual data. The results will be completely aggregated and will not include any personal identification.

I AM THE

Mark Rick, DVM

c Emeritus Senior Associate at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center

c Practice: Equine

c Washington State University

The best advice I ever received is to take care of the patient first, and everything else will take care of itself later.

I would encourage new veterinary professionals to show up, lean into relationships, and embrace change.

My favorite way to unwind is planting, cultivating, getting dirt under my fingernails. My newest passion is propagating oak trees from acorns. Thirty-five years from now I’ll have a forest!

I knew I was in the right profession when one of my cherished clients gifted me hand-knit, monogrammed sweaters for my two young sons as a thank you for saving their sick horse.

I try to make the world a better place by saying “thank you” as often as possible, as one can never say this too much—and the written note is even more potent and lasting.

If I could go anywhere, it would be the upper Madison River range in Montana because of the beautiful scenery, big sky, flowing water, and rainbow trout.

I am a CVMA member because this association is a knowledgeable and collegial advocate for California veterinarians and, as members, we benefit in many ways.

2022 Legislative Update

Bills for the 2022 California legislative cycle that have successfully passed out of their houses of origin are now headed to the second house for policy and fiscal hearings. The CVMA legislative team had some early successes securing amendments to bills of concern to the veterinary profession, and is continuing to monitor several important bills up for policy review in the coming months. Below are summaries of critical bills being addressed by the CVMA.

AB 2606 (Carrillo): Cats: declawing procedures: prohibition

CVMA Position: Oppose

This bill would restrict veterinarians from performing a declawing procedure on cats unless it is for a therapeutic purpose. The bill would impose a civil penalty that increases for each violation when a declawing procedure is performed. While not expressly written into its text, the law would also subject veterinarians to regulatory enforcement by the Veterinary Medical Board, as it would create a legal prohibition of a veterinary medical procedure. Because this prohibition would—among other things—impinge on the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act by outlawing a medical procedure, the CVMA remains opposed to the measure. As of this writing, AB 2606 has passed the Assembly and is scheduled for review by the Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development. CVMA lobbyists will discuss the bill with the committee consultant and committee members to present the concerns that the CVMA has with the legal precedent that it sets.

AB 1885 (Kalra): Cannabis and cannabis products: animals: veterinary medicine

CVMA Position: Support

Current law permits veterinarians to discuss the use of medicinal cannabis for animal patients with clients but prohibits cannabis recommendation.

AB 1885 will permit cannabis recommendation by veterinarians and will bring animal cannabis products under government regulatory oversight. In the most recent revision of the bill, amendments were incorporated to address concerns brought forth by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) regarding horses. In its original format, the bill prohibited cannabis recommendation for livestock, but did not include horses in the definition of livestock. The CDFA requested that horses be included in the definition in order to avoid new

CVMA Legislative Action Center

regulatory responsibilities by the CDFA in relation to oversight of cannabis products marketed for horses. These amendments were accepted by the author, which now means that if the bill passes, veterinarians will be able to recommend cannabis for companion animals such as dogs and cats, but not horses or livestock. While the CVMA generally supports AB 1885 because of the acute need for veterinarians to have complete discussions with clients about clinically indicated cannabis use, the recent amendments to the bill cause concern because they will limit equine practitioners in their ability to advise clients. For many horse owners, their horses are either pets or used for noncompetition pleasure riding; thus, the CVMA will continue to advocate for equine veterinarians’ ability to discuss cannabis use to meet the needs of pet owners.

This bill will next undergo review in the Senate, with its first stop being at the Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development.

AB 2764 (Nazarian/Lee): Animals: commercial animal feeding operations and slaughterhouses: BILL DISCONTINUED

CVMA Position: Pending neutral, if amended

In its original format, this bill would have prohibited the development or expansion of commercial animal feeding operations and slaughterhouses in California, including the addition of new businesses. The bill would have applied to feedlots, broiler farms, aquatic farms, and other commercial agriculture production operations that sell animal-based products or byproducts.

The CVMA was opposed to this bill due to its impact on food production in the state, among other reasons. The CVMA submitted an opposition letter to the authors early on in the legislative cycle. Due to the substantial and vocal opposition expressed by several agriculture lobbying groups as well as the CVMA, this bill did not progress in the legislative process.

2022 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

August 25 Last day to amend bills on the Floor (general session)

August 31 Last day for each house to pass bills

September 30 Last day for Governor to sign or veto legislation

For specific information on bills or to track CVMA-monitored bills through the legislative process, visit the CVMA’s online Legislative Action Center. CVMA members can login to the site for detailed information on each bill.

WHO does the CVMA PAC support?

The CVMA PAC is bipartisan — supporting key legislators who in turn support veterinary medicine!

WHAT does the CVMA PAC do?

A strong, active CVMA PAC gives the veterinary profession the opportunity to cultivate relationships with state lawmakers involved in issues impacting the veterinary profession. These relationships establish the CVMA as the go-to resource for lawmakers for information and opinions on legislation that pertains to animals or veterinary medicine.

WHERE do your contribution dollars go?

CVMA PAC funds allow CVMA representatives to attend campaign events and fundraisers put on by legislators, opening doors to important personal contact, and to remind lawmakers that the veterinary profession should be considered in the legislative process.

How to Contribute

Support Your Profession —

Give to the CVMA PAC

The veterinary profession is heard most effectively when we speak collectively, and the CVMA Political Action Committee (CVMA PAC) is the unified voice of California’s veterinary professionals. More support of the CVMA PAC means a louder voice for you and your colleagues at the State Capitol.

WHY support the CVMA PAC?

Because lawmakers need to be educated on critical issues affecting the veterinary profession and animal welfare, including:

• Scope of practice

• Veterinary Medical Board and licensure issues

• Pharmacy laws, including drug compounding

• Animal and public health and welfare

• Taxes on veterinary services

• Non-economic damages

• Veterinary education

• Agriculture issues

• Encroachment of animal rights groups dictating the practice of veterinary medicine

• And much more

CVMA PAC contributions are combined with our members’ annual CVMA membership payment. Additional contributions can be made (and are very much appreciated) at any time by clicking on the CVMA PAC under the Government tab at cvma.net.

CARDIOLOGY

Whit Church, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

• History, Physical, and BNP: With These Three, How Can We Go Wrong?

• Mitral Valve Disease: Murmur to Medication

• Insights into the Feline Heart: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Feline Cardiomyopathy

• Beyond Tussigon: How to Distinguish and Treat Respiratory Disease vs. Congestive Heart Failure

• When It’s on the Right, Don’t Be Wrong: The Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Right-Sided Heart Failure

• The Low-Down on Taurine Deficiency: Diet-Related Cardiomyopathy

RESPIRATORY DISEASE

Carol Reinero, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (SAIM)

• Canine Bacterial Pneumonia: Rethinking an Old Disease

• Pharmacologic Management of Respiratory Disease

• Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs Caused by NonCardiac Disease

• Respiratory Diseases You May Not Have Learned in Veterinary School

• Approach to Respiratory Distress in the Cat

• Challenging Respiratory Cases in Dogs and Cats

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP

• Abnormal CBCs: All’s Cell That Ends Well

• Plus and Minus of Electrolytes

• Fluid Therapy

• Addison’s Disease

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Canine Heartworm Disease

• Feline Heartworm Disease: Fact or Fiction?

• Lyme Disease

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Safely De-Escalating Anger at the Workplace

By Joe Utecht, Management Consultant at LifeWorks

Knowing what to do when you’re confronted with an angry customer, co-worker, or stranger at work can help keep a situation from escalating and becoming dangerous. This article will help you safely manage what can sometimes be a challenging, uncomfortable situation.

What to do

If you are confronted with anger while you are at work, assess whether it is safe for you to try to de-escalate the situation yourself. If you believe that it is, let a co-worker know that you are going to try to calm the angry person. Since you will want to pull the person aside to give them a chance to compose themselves in private, you should also tell your co-worker where you are going. Note the room or location in which you choose to speak to the angry person and be sure exits are accessible and that you cannot be cut off from them.

These are some of the steps you may wish to take once you have convinced the angry customer, co-worker, or stranger to speak with you:

Encourage the person to talk. Anger is often a result of feeling mistreated or misunderstood. Allow the person to “talk it out.” Sometimes that’s all that’s needed to calm things down.

Maintain a respectful attitude. You want to appear open rather than confrontational. Try to look relaxed and attentive.

Be a patient, sympathetic listener. Pay attention and show that you are interested by focusing on what the person is saying.

Acknowledge the person’s feelings and use the person’s name if you know it. This reinforces a personal connection that can have a calming effect.

Suggest a cooling-off period. If the person is still angry at this point, you might say, “Let’s take a few minutes and start this conversation again.” Then give them some space.

If their anger persists and it feels safe to do so, calmly refuse to deal with unacceptable behavior. For example, if a customer is angry, you might say, “I can understand why you’re frustrated, but it is not acceptable to threaten employees.”

Respond if the situation changes. If at any point you become uncomfortable or start to feel bullied, walk away or try to bring a manager or co-worker into the room or area.

Check with your manager or HR for your organization’s policy on handling an angry customer, co-worker, or stranger at work.

What not to do

Don’t raise your voice. Keep your tone calm and level.

Avoid arguing. You want to avoid a shouting match.

Don’t be confrontational. Avoid pointing a finger, crossing your arms, or putting your hands on your hips. Also avoid any physical contact.

Refrain from making judgments. Accept criticism in a positive way. For example, if a customer makes a complaint, you don’t necessarily have to agree with what the person has said, but acknowledge it rather than judging or arguing.

When anger escalates

Sometimes anger can become a safety concern for you, other employees, customers, or the angry person themselves.

If the person starts screaming, shouting, or pounding fists, contact your supervisor, manager, or security if applicable. Try to do this without the person noticing so as not to anger them further.

If the person’s anger seems out of control, make every effort to leave the area. Immediately contact security and let them know there may be a threat to people’s safety. If you do not have a security representative on-site, call 911 for police intervention.

Plan for escalated anger

Your department may want to implement a signaling plan before situations escalate. This will allow you to alert others that you need help and can’t safely leave the room. Your department could use a personal safety app or, before speaking to the angry person, you can prepare a text to your managers or security that says “emergency” or “help now!” Then, if needed, you just have to push “send” to call for help.

Escalation plans would need to be arranged by your organization. Speak with your manager or human resources (HR) representative if you have questions regarding plans for escalated workplace anger.

Seek support

Dealing with anger in the workplace can be unsettling and can increase your own level of stress. If you are dealing with episodes of anger from customers, co-workers, or your manager, it’s important to seek support. Contact your organization’s assistance program or HR representative to talk confidentially about your concerns.

This article is courtesy of LifeWorks, a member assistance program (MAP) available to CVMA members offering confidential counseling and coaching services, health and wellness assessments, and self-guided resources and toolkits. You can find this and many other articles and videos on a variety of wellness-related topics, including relationships, mental and physical health, money, work, and more on the LifeWorks website and mobile app. If you are a CVMA member and have not received the invitation to join LifeWorks, contact jsmith@cvma.net or call us at 800.655.2862. If you are not yet a CVMA member and would like to take advantage of this and many other valuable CVMA member benefits, visit the Membership tab at cvma.net.

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The CVMA has initiated a wellness program designed to address mental health issues that have become all-too-common in the veterinary profession. In January, the CVMA rolled out LifeWorks, a member assistance program, providing confidential counseling and resources to members and their direct family members.

Wellness is not synonymous with mental health alone. Mental health and physical health are intertwined components of overall wellness—what’s good for the body is good for the mind, and vice versa. Poor mental health can impact your body’s ability to make healthy decisions and increase your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and other health complications, such as obesity, weakened immune system, and more. Physical health, on the other hand, positively affects your mental health by augmenting cognitive functions, improving sleep, reducing the risk of anxiety and depression, boosting energy levels, and releasing endorphins, which make us feel happier.

To continue our growth of the CVMA’s Wellness program, we are introducing our newest member benefit, Active&Fit Direct, to make physical fitness both affordable and accessible for our members. Stay active from the gym and at home with the Active&Fit Direct program!

Your Active&Fit Direct membership provides access to:

• 11,600+ standard fitness centers for just $25/month*

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• One-on-one lifestyle coaching to keep your health goals on track

• No longterm contracts, allowing you to switch fitness centers to make sure you find the right fit or cancel at anytime

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How to Access the Program

CVMA members may enroll in the Active&Fit Direct Program by clicking on Member Benefits and Services under the Membership tab at cvma.net. Click the Active&Fit Direct link to go to the Active&Fit Direct website. From there:

• Select your fitness center. Find a fitness center or studio near you by searching the online directory

• Create your account

• Pay the first two months’ fees plus enrollment fee (see special offer below)

• Once enrolled, you can add your spouse or domestic partner from your account

• You will receive an ID card to present at your selected fitness center

Try it out first. Check out 200 workout videos on the Active&Fit Direct website before you enroll.

*Memberships start at $25/month plus an enrollment fee and applicable taxes. Fees may vary based on fitness center selection. Participants must be 18 years of age, be located in the United States, and have a valid email address. Participants must pay by credit card and are charged in advance monthly using a recurring payment subscription. If a participant chooses to cancel, they must provide a 30-day notice of cancellation. All payments are subject to tax, if applicable, based on the participant’s location. Primary members may add a spouse/domestic partner to a primary membership for additional monthly fees. Spouses/domestic partners must be 18 years or older. Fees may vary based on fitness center selection. M966-511A 3/22 © 2022 American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). All rights reserved. The Active&Fit Direct™ program is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of ASH. Active&Fit Direct and the Active&Fit Direct logos are trademarks of ASH. Other names or logos may be trademarks of their respective owners. Fitness center participation varies by location. Digital workout videos are subject to change. ASH reserves the right to modify any aspect of the Program (including, without limitation, the Enrollment Fee, the Monthly Fee, and/or the Introductory Period) at any time per the terms and conditions. If we modify a fee or make a material change to the Program, we will provide you with no less than 30 days’ notice before the effective date of the change. We may discontinue the Program at any time upon advance written notice.

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CAVMRC Disaster Response Online Training

October 23, 2022 (Sunday)

As part of its mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to protect animal welfare and public health during declared states of emergency, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) is pleased to offer a low-cost, one-day continuing education course to veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.

Animals in Disasters — Common Medical Conditions

7.5 CE Units

SPEAKERS

Christine Rutter, DVM, DACVECC

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA

Grant Miller, DVM

This course will provide detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that will benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response— and it will be offered online so that volunteers can easily attend from anywhere in California.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Heat Illness

• Respiratory Issues/Respiratory Distress Management

• Trauma Management (Triage/Assessment)

• Minimizing Dog and Cat Stress in the Animal Emergency Shelters

• Minimizing Equine Stress in Emergency Shelters

• Deployment in the CAVMRC

By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.

REGISTRATION

Registration opens on August 22, 2022. Visit cavmrc.net to register online or call the CVMA at 916.649.0599.

Practice Resilience After Wildfires

By Jack Holt, Risk Control Director, CNA

“It went from day to night in the matter of a couple of minutes. The only light was from the fire. We had five minutes to decide what we needed and get out of the building.” That is how Dr. Art Colyer described the moments a wildfire—soon to be known as the Camp Fire—completely destroyed his practice and his home in Paradise, California on November 8, 2018.

It was a cool 40 degrees that morning in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, with sustained winds of 35 mph pouring in from the east across vegetation affected by 200 days of drought. At 6:44 AM, the first engine confirmed a wildfire just across Camp Creek Road,1 approximately 20 miles from Dr. Colyer’s practice.

Local fire incident commanders mobilized significant resources, sending 15 engines, four bulldozers, two water tenders, and four strike teams to contain the fire. Unfortunately, they were overpowered by the blaze, with winds reaching 50 mph and dry conditions creating a firestorm west of the ignition point. Just 23 minutes after they arrived, evacuations began in the communities around Camp Creek Road.

An hour and 25 minutes after the main fire was first reported, spot fires were reaching the town of Paradise. Around 8 AM, Dr. Colyer received evacuation orders, with little time to make important decisions for his practice and patients. Companion animals that had been left for care were either picked up by their owners or taken by staff to safety. “I grabbed a removable hard drive with all my client data. Everyone was calm and deliberate as we shut down the practice and evacuated,” Dr. Colyer recalled.

With his practice evacuated and secured, Dr. Coyler made his way home, surrounded by darkness and fire. “It was pitch black, with fire being the only light I could see.” In the morning that had suddenly become night, he had only enough time to gather his family, four dogs, and two cats. Together, they undertook a five-hour journey to safety, navigating gridlocked traffic, a firestorm of embers, and numerous spot fires. While Dr. Colyer and his family safely escaped to the west, the community they had left behind was devastated and forever changed.

The threat of wildfires was well known in the community. In years past, several blazes had been contained by wildland firefighting efforts before reaching heavily populated areas. Residents and businesses prepared accordingly, creating defensible space around their properties and regularly working with local fire authorities to minimize risk.

The Camp Fire was caused by a utility failure during high winds that ignited nearby vegetation. A research study concluded that the 2018 fire was the most destructive and deadly fire in California history to date, with over 18,000 destroyed structures, 700 damaged structures, and 85 fatalities. This tragic and devastating wildfire, along with Dr. Colyer’s story, provides some important lessons to consider as you prepare wildfire risk management and response plans for your practice, employees, and patients.

Practice Preparedness Considerations

• Never underestimate the speed of a wildfire. It is important to be ready to evacuate early and quickly. Increasingly dry conditions combined with high winds can result in wildfires that grow rapidly. An incident response and evacuation plan can help your team efficiently identify the key steps necessary to protect employees, patients, and property.

• Make sure you always have access to your practice data. Dr. Colyer’s forethought and split-second decision to grab the removable hard drive proved to be “tremendously helpful.” He noted, “Some other small business firms only had paper records, which were fully destroyed, making their recovery much more difficult.” Client and financial records are critical to the continuity of your practice. Store backups in the cloud or outside high-risk areas, or include them in your evacuation plans.

• Regularly reassess your insurance coverages with your agent.

Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Colyer said, “I was underinsured to some extent. For years and years, I begrudgingly wrote checks for insurance. I am constantly amazed at how we were made whole again because of insurance. We would have been destitute without it.” This is especially important in times of high inflation and supply chain challenges, which have greatly increased the cost of rebuilding a structure.

• Your practice plays an important role in the community. Dr. Colyer was fortunate to set up temporary clinical services by partnering with one of the three unaffected practices 10 miles away from his destroyed facility. His

insurance coverage helped him to pay employees for six months while they relocated and rebuilt their lives. “We tried our very best, given the circumstances, to provide post-fire support for clients and animals to the extent we could. Our customers were looking for a sense of normalcy.”

We are grateful to Dr. Colyer for taking the time to share his experience, perspectives, and lessons from this tragic event in California wildfire history. To learn more about protecting your property and improving your practice resilience, please visit CNA’s PrepWise® Business Resilience web page and Business Resilience for Wildfire Events guide.

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Unity

Cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential to ensuring the health and welfare of the veterinary profession and those working within it. Diversity in the workplace takes into account the unique characteristics of staff members, including gender, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation—and the list goes on. In the third article of our Unity Series, we are looking at the characteristic of age and how it can affect perceptions, opportunities, and interactions in the workplace.

A Lens into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Veterinary Profession

Bridging the Generational Divide

By Elizabeth “Betsy” Charles, DVM, MA

“When I was in vet school, I didn’t question my teachers like that. You get your butt up there and do those physical exams.” I had barely finished my sentence as I pointed behind my student toward the barn where six horses stood munching hay. My student grunted something under her breath, glared at me, and turned in frustration, kicking at the dirt and continuing to talk to herself. As I stood watching her huff her way up to the barn, almost ready to give myself a huge pat on the back for saving yet another entitled veterinary student, a terribly uncomfortable wave of selfawareness washed over me.

I just became “them.”

Ihad given my student instructions about how her externship would run, including doing physical exams and recording her results in the medical record. She replied in a disrespectful tone, “I don’t know why I have to do physical exams on healthy horses.” It was this statement that caused me to respond the way I did. If you have any gray in your hair, think Facebook is still the happening social media platform, know how to use a rotary phone, or lived (and died) by when the streetlights came on when you were a kid, you might also be one of “them” and probably don’t take issue with my response.

As tempting as it is to become like Clint Eastwood’s character in Gran Torino and

tell all the young people to metaphorically get the F$@! off your lawn, if we, as a profession, are going to thrive, we must learn how to effectively work together across not only generational differences, but also multiple dimensions of diversity. When we, as a profession, can value the wisdom and insight of those who have gone before us, while also encouraging, embracing, and valuing new ideas and enthusiasm, we will create a profession where everyone belongs.

The generation gap is not a new thing. It has existed as long as young people and old people have tried to navigate life together, which means it has been around about as long as people. What has brought it to the forefront in the 21st century is the rapid change and the subsequent wide divide between seasoned practitioners and newer graduates—most specifically a divide in how we work, find meaning, communicate, and build relationships with one another. Thankfully, we can effectively narrow that divide by becoming emotionally intelligent veterinary professionals. And the awesome thing about increasing your EQ with regard to generational diversity is that those skills transfer to other areas of diversity. Bridging gaps will require us to understand that much of what divides people and generations isn’t about right and wrong, but rather about “different.” Research

tells us that “different” is hard and sometimes scary, but it is also good and important.

Emotional intelligence can be broken down into the following sectors: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Let’s go back and apply those four quadrants of emotional intelligence to the story that opened this article.

Recognize Your Biases: Self-Awareness

I am a poster child for Generation X. I am fiercely independent due to the fact that both my parents worked and I, as the oldest of four kids, was responsible for making sure my sisters and brother were taken care of while Mom and Dad were at work. I know how to problem solve and take initiative because I had to. I learned not to ask too many questions of my elders because the answer was often “because I said so, that’s why.” Respect was something given to those elders simply because of their elder status, not necessarily because it was earned. As a result, I can sometimes struggle with being a team player. My student was a classic Millennial. She wanted to know the “why” behind what I was asking her to do— physical exams on horses that were at our clinic for lameness evaluation, not illness. She felt comfortable questioning an authority figure. She didn’t immediately make the connection between doing physical exams on healthy horses that were being evaluated for a lameness issue as a way to solidify her understanding of normal findings so she could readily identify abnormal in the future. She was frustrated by my inappropriate response.

If each of us knows who we are by reflecting on the generational lens through which we look, we can enter into conversations more intentionally

so we can better manage ourselves, something I did not do in my interaction with my student.

Suspend Judgment: Self-Management

As soon as my student questioned me, I lost my mind. She hit one of my triggers, the lack-of-respect trigger. I worked very hard to get to my position as director of the imaging center and I did not appreciate her questioning me, so I blurted out a pretty aggressive “them” response— the “I walked up hill in the snow both ways” thing. Had I paused for a moment, taken a deep breath, and then responded, I think the outcome would have been very different. We did talk about the situation the next day, both her disrespectful tone and my inappropriate reaction. She was able to express her genuine confusion about me asking her to do physical exams on healthy horses and I was able to explain why I felt that it was important in her development as an equine practitioner. Self-management is a critical skill when confronted with anything that pushes us out of our comfort zones.

Learn to Speak Their Language by Building Relationship: Social Awareness and Relationship Management

Not only do I need to know myself; having awareness about the world around me is also critical. The best way to do that is to build relationships with people who are different than you. Old people: hang out with young people! Young people: hang out with old people! You don’t have to do it all the time, but find ways to make sure your world includes different voices. Once I was willing to embrace the “it’s not right or wrong, it’s just different” approach, I stopped making assumptions about a so-called lazy and entitled generation who doesn’t

want to work. Instead of telling my “uphill in the snow” stories, I learned how to work with a group of young people who are engaged, brave, and willing to blow up broken practice models that no longer work. When we can work together to rebuild those models, the resulting veterinary practices will be places where everyone fits, not just a select few.

Instead of continuing to propagate an “us vs. them” mentality, let’s become a more emotionally intelligent profession by bridging the gap. If you are interested in learning more about how to put these specific skills into practice—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—a more in-depth review of these ideas is available in Vet Clinics of North America (https://www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/abs/pii/ S0195561621000735).

President Meet the

Dr. Keith Rode

As far back in time as I can remember, my career goal was always to become a veterinarian. Because I formed that goal so long ago, I cannot remember what sparked it; like so many young children who want to one day practice veterinary medicine, I imagine I was inspired by my love for my own pets and great interactions with Dr. Paul Hess, our family’s veterinarian.

Through my childhood, my resolve to become a veterinarian was strengthened by many positive experiences, and I was consistently supported by my parents and family. When I was seven years old, we moved into a house across the street from a poultry veterinarian, Dr. Mark Bland, who ever since has been a great friend and resource. Mark took me on my first-ever trip to UC Davis to see a lecture by Dr. Martin Fettman, the first veterinarian in space, and I was enthralled—both with the topic and with the university campus. My high school (Vintage High School in Napa) had a working farm, so I took two

pre-veterinary classes there from enthusiastic teachers. I also worked as an assistant for Drs. Jacqueline White and Randy Lung in the Napa Valley, both of whom strongly encouraged me to reach my goal.

I enrolled at UC Davis after high school, where I majored in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior and developed an interest in linguistic anthropology. As an undergraduate student, I enjoyed working in two different veterinary school laboratories (one researching nutrition and the other looking at the effects of chronic acceleration). This gave me a good basis in, and appreciation for, investigative science. Amongst all of that, I still had time to write a weekly page-two column for the student newspaper, act in a Shakespearean play, sing in the University Chorus and an a cappella group, and meet Jen, the woman who would become my wife.

After receiving my bachelor’s degree, I was accepted into the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2006. It was the culmination of my long road toward

becoming a veterinarian, although it had much more in store for me than I had anticipated. I worked for three summers at the livestock nursery exhibit at the California State Fair with other veterinary students, seeking to project a sense of authority on topics that I was only then learning about. I also took two weeklong trips to rural central Mexico providing veterinary services to a small town. These were amazing experiences that later led to three similar trips as a veterinarian.

My senior year of veterinary school was especially exciting. I spent four weeks in Cameroon and the Central African Republic working mostly with livestock in very remote areas. I spent another four weeks as an extern at the Governmental Relations Division of the American Veterinary Medical Association in Washington, DC. But the highlight of senior year was marrying Jen right at the beginning of it.

Three weeks and one southwestern United States road trip after graduation, I started as an associate veterinarian at Woodland Veterinary Hospital (WVH) in Woodland (having not made it far at all from Davis). WVH has been my work home ever since. I am proud to be a small animal general practitioner in a small town, supporting my community as a Rotarian and raising our two children (Abigail, 11, and Noah, 9).

I joined the WVH ownership group in 2012 with Dr. Bruce Dennie and Dr. Ellie Johnson, and when Bruce retired in 2020, Ellie and I became 50/50 ownership partners. That partnership was put to the test when, three months later, we were faced with a global pandemic and a stretched-to-the-brink workforce, but we have weathered the storm well and learned a lot along the way. I absolutely love my job, especially the chance to connect with my patients and their owners through all stages of life and health.

In the beginning years of veterinary school, I had a very limited awareness

of the California Veterinary Medical Association (undoubtedly more due to my limited bandwidth than CVMA’s efforts). Gratefully, my legislative externship with the AVMA opened my eyes to a new realm of possibility in my chosen profession. At the time, we were lobbying in support of the National Veterinary Medical Services Act, a loan repayment program for graduating veterinarians going to work in underserved areas (which later passed into law and is still in effect). I experienced, firsthand, the positive impact that we can have on veterinary medicine when we are united in support of common goals. This experience gave me a new love for involvement in the profession at that level.

Within months of graduation, Dr. Ken Pawlowski—then-president of the Sacramento Valley VMA (SVVMA)—had invited me onto the board for SVVMA. And because Ken was (and still is) an active CVMA participant, and because his enthusiasm is infectious, I soon found myself on the CVMA Legislative Committee, an excellent outlet for my emerging area of interest. From there it has been a fun and adventurous whirlwind of all things CVMA: serving on the House of Delegates, the boards for CVMA’s Foundation and PAC (including terms as president of each), various committees, and ultimately the Board of Governors.

The CVMA has given me the opportunity to testify before the State Legislature, write letters in support of or opposition to legislation, care for the animals of Paradise after the Camp Fire, form networks with veterinary professionals around the country, and develop my leadership skills. I have also had numerous opportunities to interact with veterinary students through many different programs, and I have found that I really enjoy supporting and encouraging them (especially those considering a career in general practice) as they become our future colleagues.

I am supremely honored to have been selected as the CVMA’s President for 2022–23. I may be borderline naively optimistic at times, but I really feel that we are a part of an amazing profession, and there is so much that we can accomplish when we do it together. I support the CVMA because it offers so much to the profession: stellar continuing education, strong legislative and regulatory advocacy, trusted information on topics that impact our patients and our careers, and an enthusiastic disaster response reserve corps, to name a few.

To conclude with a little bit of linguistics, the word “president” derives from the Latin praesidere, with a literal translation of “to sit in front of.” I am more than content knowing that as CVMA’s president, I sit in front of an amazing group of veterinary professionals, and I will do my best to support you as we collectively strive to pursue excellence in the veterinary profession.

2022–2023 CVMA Board of Governors

Welcome

1. Dr. Keith Rode President

District VI, Sacramento Valley VMA, Mother Lode VMA

2. Dr. Michael Karle

President-Elect

Governor-at-Large

3. Dr. Jennifer Hawkins

Member-at-Large

District II, Southern CA VMA

4. Dr. Jodi Woods

District I, San Diego County VMA

5. Dr. Misty Hirschbein

District II, Southern CA VMA

6. Dr. Peter Vogel

District II, Southern CA VMA

7. Vacancy

District III, Kern County VMA, Orange Belt VMA

8. Dr. Patrick Connolly

District IV, Mid-Coast VMA, Santa BarbaraVentura VMA, Monterey Bay VMA

9. Dr. Adam Lauppe

District V, Central CA VMA, Delta VMA, Merced-Mariposa VMA, Northern San Joaquin VMA, Tulare-Kings County VMA

10. Dr. Kevin Terra

District VII, Humboldt-Del Norte VMA, Marin VMA, Mendo-Lake VMA, Northern California VMA, North Valley VMA, Redwood Empire VMA

11. Dr. Peter Mangold

District VIII, Alameda VMA, Contra Costa County VMA, Napa-Solano VMA

12. Dr. Julia Lewis

District IX, Peninsula VMA, San Francisco VMA, Santa Clara VMA

13. Dr. Peter Bowie

Governor-at-Large

14. Dr. Diane McClure

Governor-at-Large

15. Dr. Teresa Morishita

Governor-at-Large

16. Kristi Pawlowski, RVT

Governor-at-Large

New 2022–2023 CVMA Officers and Board Members Installed

At the CVMA Installation Ceremony in June, the following individuals pledged to serve in their elected positions. Outgoing members were recognized and thanked for their many contributions to the CVMA, and Dr. Keith Rode was sworn in as the 2022–2023 CVMA president (see page 24).

Dr. Michael Karle | President-Elect

Dr. Karle is the owner of Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital in Orland, CA. Dr. Karle has continually been active in the CVMA since he started as a student CVMA Board of Governors member at UC Davis. He has been the chair of the CVMA Agriculture Committee since 2005 and is a member of the Animal Welfare and Legislative Committees. Dr. Karle is also a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Dairy Science Association, the AVMA, and the Society for Theriogenology. He earned his DVM degree from UC Davis in 1999.

Dr. Jennifer Hawkins | Member-at-Large

Dr. Hawkins graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She has utilized her degree to work in a variety of veterinary roles, including as a small animal practitioner, an RVT instructor at Cal Poly Pomona, and a shelter veterinarian. She served as the Chief Veterinarian for seven years at OC Animal Care, one of the largest municipal animal shelters in the state. Dr. Hawkins has actively participated in organized veterinary medicine since her veterinary school days, including serving as a CVMA delegate and a Chair to the CVMA House of Delegates. She is currently the executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA).

Dr. Misty Hirschbein | District II

Dr. Hirschbein earned her DVM degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and has been a veterinarian for the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2013. Dr. Hirschbein served on the Board of Trustees of the SCVMA, acting as its President for two consecutive years. She is currently the co-president of the Shelter Vet Group for the SCVMA, and formerly served on the Executive Committee of the CVMA House of Delegates.

Dr. Kevin Terra | District VII

Dr. Terra owns the Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic in Cottonwood, CA. His professional interests include ruminant (cow and goat) reproduction and medicine, equine general practice, and small animal medicine and orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Terra previously served as the Vice President of the Northern California Veterinary Medical Association and as a member of the CVMA’s Agriculture Committee. He graduated with a DVM degree from the Western University of Health Sciences.

Student Board Members

Mary “Molly” Hallsten | UC Davis

Mary “Molly” Hallsten has wanted to be an equine veterinarian since she was eight years old. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Integrative Biology in 2020 and is on track to specialize in equine sports medicine at UC Davis. She is currently a member of the UC Davis Student Veterinary Emergency Response Team and Equine Medicine Club, and she is externing at several ambulatory and specialty equine hospitals this summer. After graduation, Molly looks forward to working in private practice with competition and pleasure horses to help clients and their equine partners achieve their goals.

Dr. Diane McClure | Governor-at-Large

Dr. McClure is an associate professor of laboratory animal medicine at the WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine. She finished a residency in clinical laboratory animal medicine at UC Davis in 1993 and is a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. In addition to serving on a long list of CVMA committees and task forces, and as House of Delegates Chair, Dr. McClure is currently a co-chairperson and deputy coordinator of the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps Steering Committee. She earned her DVM degree in 1990 and her Ph.D. in physiology in 1988, both from UC Davis.

Kristi Pawlowski, RVT | Governor-at-Large

Kristi Pawlowski, RVT has been involved in the Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association for over 30 years and currently serves as its executive director. Kristi’s work over the years in various CVMA committees has been crucial, including her current roles as co-chair for the CVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Committee and as a member of the CVMA RVT Committee. In 2018, Kristi received the CVMA’s Outstanding RVT of the Year Award for Private Practice. She was certified as an RVT from Carrington College in 1989 and received a BS degree in Business Administration, Management of Human Resources, and Organizational Behavior from California State University, Sacramento in 2019. She currently co-owns Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills, CA.

Dr. Laura Weatherford | House of Delegates Chair

Dr. Weatherford is the owner of Tustin Santa Ana Vet Hospital, where she has worked since 2005. Dr. Weatherford is active in the SCVMA, serving on the Board of Trustees for two three-year terms and as the SCVMA President from 2018 to 2019. She has served multiple terms as a member of the CVMA House of Delegates since 2016. Dr. Weatherford graduated from UC Davis with her DVM degree in 1994.

Dr. George Bishop | Treasurer

Dr. Bishop was installed for his 24th year as the CVMA treasurer. He owns The Animal Hospital at the Crossroads in Carmel, CA, and is a member of the Monterey Bay VMA. Dr. Bishop, a former board member and president of the CVMA, serves on multiple CVMA committees and served as the CVMA’s delegate and alternate delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates. He received his DVM degree from The Ohio State University in 1965.

Inez Rivero | WesternU

Inez Rivero graduated from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona with a BS in Animal Science in 2020. During her time at WesternU, she has served as the technology coordinator for the Veterinary Business Management Association, the treasurer of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and is currently the co-chair of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association Conference Committee and WesternU’s student representative for the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. Her future career goals include becoming a mixed practitioner, working on both small companion animals and livestock, and teaching animal science courses at an undergraduate college.

First RVT Voting Member Added to the CVMA Board of Governors

In March of 2021, the CVMA Board of Governors (Board) voted to add a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) as an At-Large voting member of the Board. Since then, the Board has revised the CVMA’s Bylaws to account for the new RVT Board member. The pertinent revisions to the CVMA’s Bylaws are reflected in the following provisions:

Article III, Section I

The Board of Governors shall be composed of eleven (11) duly elected representatives from designated geographic Association districts and five (5) At-Large Members (one of whom must be a Registered Veterinary Technician) from throughout the State of California as provided in these Bylaws.

Article XIV, Section 2.C.

The Board shall consist of sixteen (16) members. Eleven (11) members shall be elected from the nine districts as described in the Bylaws. An additional five (5) members shall serve At-Large and shall be elected by the Association’s Leadership Development Committee. In the case of the Registered Veterinary Technician At-Large member, the Leadership Development Committee shall select the member from up to three candidates provided by the Registered Veterinary Technician Committee.

Article XIV, Section 2.H.

A person is eligible for membership on the Board of Governors if they are a licensed California veterinarian (or, in the specific case of the Registered Veterinary Technician at-large position, a California Registered Veterinary Technician), has been a voting or RVT member of the Association for three (3) or more years immediately preceding the year of application and resides in, or maintains a principal office for the practice of veterinary medicine within, the State of California.

Kristi Pawlowski Selected as First RVT Board Member

On February 27, 2022, the CVMA’s Registered Veterinary Technician Committee met to discuss candidates to fill the new RVT Board member position. Following that discussion, the RVT Committee selected Kristi Pawlowski, a choice that was thereafter approved by the CVMA’s Leadership Development Committee on March 7.

Kristi is the executive director of the Sacramento Valley VMA and the co-owner of Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, and has been involved in the CVMA for over a decade. She is currently serving as the RVT Memberat-Large of the Registered Veterinary Technician Committee, as the Co-Chair of the CVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Committee, and as a delegate to the CVMA House of Delegates.

We are proud to expand the voice of RVTs within the CVMA’s leadership and beyond, and we look forward to working with Kristi!

The 2022 CVMA Awards and Installation Ceremony

CVMA award winners, new officers, and board members were recognized at the CVMA Awards and Installation ceremony on Friday, June 3 during the Pacific Veterinary Conference in San Francisco, California. The awards were hosted by 2021–2022 CVMA President, Dr. Elisabeth Klapstein.

Dr. William Grant II (left) receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from CVMA Past President Dr. Richard Sullivan (right)

Dr. Keith Rode being sworn in as the CVMA’s new President by installing officer, daughter Abigail Rode

Distinguished Life Membership recipients: Dr. Jay Kerr (left) and Dr. Bob Sahara (right), both pictured with CVMA Past President Dr. Beth Klapstein

Owner Robin Cohen speaking on behalf of Animal Hall of Fame inductee Balonee

Taking the oath of office from Dr. Keith Rode (left to right): WesternU student representative Inez Rivero, UC Davis student representative Molly Hallsten, Governor-at-Large Kristi Pawlowski, Governorat-Large Dr. Diane McClure, District VII Governor Dr. Kevin Terra, District IV Governor Dr. Patrick Connolly, District II Governor Dr. Misty Hirschbein, District II Governor Jennifer Hawkins, and House of Delegates Chair Dr. Laura Weatherford.

Outstanding RVT of the Year recipients: Nicole Dickerson, RVT — Linda Markland Non Private Practice Award (left). Leah Critchfield, RVT — Private Practice Award (right). Both pictured with Leah Shufelt, RVT, CVMA RVT Committee Chair

PacVet 2022

PacVet in the City by the Bay: Another Great Success!

This year’s Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet) took place in San Francisco from June 2–5 and was another resounding success. We were happy to be back in person for instructive and engaging CE, excellent network opportunities, and a multitude of special events, including a two-day Vet Expo, laboratories, symposia, a Technician Fair, alumni receptions, and the CVMA’s Awards and Installation Ceremony and President’s Reception. Those who were unable to join us in person were able to virtually attend the two Small Animal Medicine tracks and the Technician track.

Attendees expanded their knowledge choosing from over 230 lectures from a wide array of CE topics. Keynote speaker Dr. James Giles III pulled from his experience as a lieutenant colonel and small animal surgeon in the United States Army Veterinary Corps for his dynamic and illuminating lecture on the role and medical management of military working dogs in combat.

As with every year, the Vet Expo was a popular attraction where attendees could enjoy a complimentary lunch, socialize with colleagues from across the state, and learn more about services and products offered by more than 125 exhibitors. Attendees also received exciting raffle prizes and got to meet potential future colleagues at the UC Davis and WesternU poster presentations, where veterinary students displayed their research projects.

Thank you to our many in-person and virtual attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors, as well as our PacVet Program Committee and the Allied Industry Committee for supporting this year’s conference and assuring its success. We are excited to see you all next year on June 9–12 in Long Beach!

Cal/OSHA Requirements for Veterinary Practices

All California businesses with employees are subject to Cal/OSHA regulation and oversight. Cal/OSHA regulations require every employer to have a written safety plan created specifically for their business. In addition, Cal/OSHA requires an active safety program that includes ongoing self-inspections and employee training, documentation, and record keeping, as well as certain workplace postings. No two safety programs or written plans will be identical, but certain core components should be addressed in all veterinary practices.

The Written Illness and Injury Prevention Program

California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203 requires that all California employers have a written Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP) available for employees. The IIPP must include the following components:

• Responsibility—the name and/or job title of the person(s) with the authority and responsibility for the IIPP’s implementation

• Compliance—a system to ensure that employees comply with safe and healthful work practices

• Communication—a system for communicating with employees about safety and health matters in a form easily understood by and accessible to employees

• Hazard assessment—procedures for identifying and evaluating workplace hazards, such as periodic inspections performed by a competent observer

• Accident/exposure investigation—a procedure to investigate workplace injuries and illnesses

• Hazard correction—methods and procedures for correcting all existing workplace hazards and unsafe or unhealthful work conditions/practices in a timely manner

• Training and instruction—an effective training program to instruct employees on general safe work practices and hazards specific to each job assignment

• Keeping records—adequate written documentation of the steps taken to establish and maintain the employer’s IIPP

Due to the unique nature of veterinary practice, certain additional policies and programs beyond an IIPP will be necessary. The following may apply:

• A Hazard Communication Program is required for all businesses in which employees come into contact with hazardous substances. This program must include a list

of hazardous substances, safety data sheets for each, and a workplace (“secondary”) labelling system. *Part of the Hazard Communication Program includes extensive requirements for a COVID-19 Worker Protection Policy.

• A Fire Prevention Plan that includes specific information about potential fire hazards in the workplace and how to mitigate or manage them as well as the name of the person responsible for the program, and a maintenance plan for fire protection equipment.

• An Emergency Action Plan containing an evacuation plan, including emergency escape procedures (with clearly marked exits) and employee training with clearly assigned roles and responsibilities.

• A Heat Illness Prevention Program for businesses that regularly employ outdoor workers. This program includes certain requirements for the maintenance of supervision, training, water, rest, and shade.

• A Zoonotic Disease Control Program requires veterinary practice employers to establish, implement, and maintain effective procedures for preventing employee exposure to zoonotic aerosol transmissible pathogens.

• A Wildfire Smoke Inhalation Protection Program must be maintained if employees face prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke.

• An Anesthetic Gas Monitoring Program must be implemented for all employees who work near anesthetic gas or who handle patients recovering from anesthesia.

• A Hearing Conservation Program may be necessary if certain noise levels are present in your practice (such as in a kennel).

• A Laser Safety and Training Program should be maintained for any employees who utilize or work near a Class III or higher laser.

• And several more, depending on individual practice circumstances. In addition, businesses with more than 10 employees must record information about certain workplace injuries, illnesses, or deaths (Log 300) and post a summary for employees during certain times of the year (Log 300A).

Workplace Inspections

Nearly all of the aforementioned programs require a periodic inspection by a qualified, trained individual. This person is usually named in each written policy. While Cal/OSHA does not specify the frequency with which workplace inspections should occur, it is clear that they must take place often enough to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Worker Safety Training Program

Workers must be trained on the written policies listed above. Training should take place not only for all newly hired employees as a component of job orientation, but should also be provided on an ongoing basis for all employees. Documentation of training, including proof of employee attendance, is helpful. In lieu of live, interactive teaching, training can be offered as online or printed materials for self-guided study but should always provide workers with a person who can answer questions.

Workplace Postings

In California, all employers must meet workplace posting obligations. Cal/OSHA requires over two dozen postings for employees relating to wages, hours, sick leave, protections afforded to workers under the law, and working conditions, to name just a few. These notices must be posted in an area frequented by employees, where it may easily be read during the workday.

In Closing

Taking time to satisfy Cal/OSHA requirements will mitigate enforcement action in the event of a workplace illness, injury, death, or complaint. For more information about complying with Cal/OSHA workplace requirements in veterinary practices, visit www.cvma-inline.net and click “Workplace Safety.”

This article is for informational and general educational purposes only. It is not intended to take the place of legal advice nor should it be considered as a legal interpretation. Although significant effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information at the time of publication, the CVMA shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions, or any agency’s interpretation, application, or enforcement of the information presented herein.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) 2022

By Laura Bradley, DVM | Andrea Mikolon, DVM, MPVM, PhD | Ann Ikelman, DVM, CDFA Animal Health Branch

In December 2021, a Eurasian (EA) strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus was detected in domestic poultry in eastern Canada. This strain is a descendent of the H5N1 that emerged in southern China in 1996 and subsequently spread across Asia, Europe, and parts of Africa. It has now spread down the East Coast and westward across all four North American migratory flyways vectored primarily by migrating wild waterfowl and shorebirds. In the U.S., this strain has been confirmed in domestic poultry in 35 states and 351 commercial and backyard flocks, and has affected over 38 million domestic poultry. HPAI has not yet been detected in California, but it is highly likely that with the next fall/ winter migration, it will show up more extensively along the West Coast.

Avian influenza, commonly known as “Bird Flu,” is caused by influenza Type A viruses characterized by two groups of surface proteins, hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). H5 and H7 avian influenza strains are listed under Emergency Conditions on California’s List of Reportable Conditions. Depending on disease severity in chickens, avian influenza (AI) can be further classified into Low Pathogenicity (LPAI) and Highly Pathogenic (HPAI) strains. Most AI viruses are LPAI, but in poultry these strains can mutate into the HPAI form.

Symptoms include respiratory signs (oral and nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, dyspnea), neurologic signs (torticollis, ataxia), cyanotic/swollen combs and wattles, swollen eyes and head, subcutaneous hemorrhages, and acute death. Mortality rates

can approach 100% within a flock. Infected birds shed the virus in fecal droppings and from ocular, nasal, and oral secretions.

The most common method of detection is with PCR testing of oropharyngeal or cloacal swabs, and/ or submitting a sick/dead bird to an approved laboratory for necropsy. The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) laboratories can provide testing, and backyard flock owners can submit up to two chickens for complete diagnostic work-up for only $25. Confirmatory testing and genomics are conducted at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.

H5N1 has zoonotic potential. There have been two reported detections of this EA HPAI H5N1 strain in humans, one in the United Kingdom and one in Colorado in a poultry worker. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, H5 virus infections in wild birds/poultry pose a low risk to the public. People rarely get sick with bird flu, but those with work or recreational exposures to infected birds/poultry should take precautions (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/ communication-resources/index. html). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has helpful recommendations on handling of eggs and poultry products on its page “Questions and Answers Regarding the Safety of Eggs During Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks” at https://www.fda.gov/.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Animal Health Branch (AHB) has taken proactive measures to inform and protect both our commercial industries and our communities’

backyard flocks. These measures include a statewide quarantine on importation of poultry and poultry products from HPAI Control Areas, targeted surveillance, and outreach on our AHB website and at fairs, feed stores, youth clubs, live animal auctions, and through social media platforms. Follow us on Facebook (Animal Health Branch – CDFA and California Avian Health Education Network) or on Instagram (@animalhealthbranch_cdfa and @cahensocal).

The USDA has not approved the use of avian influenza vaccines in the United States. Consistently following biosecurity practices is the key to prevention. Bird owners should be reminded to:

• Prevent wild birds from contacting poultry.

• Avoid physical contact with other poultry, pet birds, or wild birds, and people who own or work with them.

• Wear dedicated clothing and footwear when working with birds.

• Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling birds.

• Consult their veterinarian or CDFA if birds become ill.

• Do not allow birds into places where people live or eat.

• Consult their healthcare provider when experiencing flu-like symptoms.

For the latest updates and information on the current outbreak go to the CDFA’s page on “Avian Influenza Updates” at https:// www.cdfa.ca.gov/, or visit www. aphis.usda.gov or USDA APHIS’s page on “2022 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.” To report an unusual number of sick or dead birds, contact the AHB Sick Bird Hotline 866.922.BIRD (2473).

California Animal Health Laboratory Certification Program Update

By Kavishti Kokaram, DVM, DACVPM, CDFA Animal Health Branch

Effective January 1, 2022, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was required to establish and implement a certification program for laboratories testing California’s livestock and poultry for Emergency or Regulatory conditions on CDFA’s “List of Reportable Conditions for Animals and Animal Products” (Senate Bill 703, FAC; Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 3.5, Sections 9151 – 9158). Per the new law, any testing performed for the examination, diagnosis, analysis, testing, quantifying, or identification of an Emergency or Regulatory condition of poultry or livestock will now require laboratory certification with CDFA. Any laboratory that is approved, certified, or accredited by a state or the federal government to provide these services is exempt from this legislation. This bill, and the newly associated California Animal Health Certification Program administered by CDFA’s Animal Health Branch, will serve to enhance detection of conditions on the reportable disease list, which would trigger a regulatory animal health response from CDFA or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Letters of notification have been distributed by CDFA requesting all laboratories performing testing on California livestock and poultry for

Emergency and Regulatory conditions to apply for certification by July 1, 2022. Instructions for completing the application, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the Laboratory Certification Program website at https://www.cdfa. ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/cahlcp/. Laboratories approved under this program and the regulatory diseases for which they are certified will be published and maintained on the program website. Veterinarians and veterinary clinics may wish to refer to this list of approved or exempted laboratories when submitting patient samples for the Emergency or Regulatory conditions identified on CDFA’s “List of Reportable Conditions for Animals and Animal Products,” more information about which can be found at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ ahfss/Animal_Health/Disease.html. All questions and inquiries regarding this program may be directed to CDFA. AHB_labprogram@cdfa.ca.gov.

The CDFA Animal Health Branch protects livestock populations, consumers, and California’s economy from catastrophic animal diseases that significantly threaten animal health or public health. Implementation of this lab certification program will further support CDFA’s ability to provide this critical protection.

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Dr. Daniel Olmedo

Dr. Elizabeth Olsen

Dr. Jessica Ortiz

Dr. Elizabeth Polachek

Dr. Wylder Porte

Dr. Christy Pujianto

Dr. Tiana Rangchi

Dr. Rachel Robbins

Dr. Samantha Sorosjinda

Dr. Tacita Vu

Dr. Tingting Xia

Veterinarian 2nd Year Graduate

Dr. Sabrina Cooper

Dr. Shahla Doroud

Dr. Alysia Empert-Gallegos

Dr. Alicia Everett

Dr. Kenwar Kahlon

Dr. Nicole Kuha

Dr. Kara Johnson

Dr. Kristelle Maranon

Dr. Cassidy Maugeri

Dr. Lauren Meneghetti

Dr. Kelly Min

Dr. Minda Newhouse

Dr. Jennie Nguyen

Dr. Megan Parry

Dr. Kristen Valerio

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Veterinarian 3rd Year Graduate

Dr. Paul Chavez

Dr. Yedith Martinez

Dr. Allyson Opalewski

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Dr. Sheila Pham

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Dr. Robin Sayres

Dr. Aaron Sholin

Dr. Kayla Stahl

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Veterinarian 4th Year Graduate

Dr. Michelle Flores

Dr. Kimberly Kalosy

Dr. Ashley Kwan

Dr. Tatyana Lyakhova

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Ashley Arms, RVT

Kelly Baker, RVT

Penny Baldyga, RVT

Kathryn Beisel, RVT

Mariel Benoit, RVT

Kari Bittle, RVT

Jennifer Bobetsky, RVT

Sylvia Boyzo, RVT

Ashley Brown, RVT

Shelby Brown, RVT

Brittny Bruno, RVT

Stephanie Budd, RVT

Delilah Buitrago, RVT

Colette Bujanda Jones, RVT

Billie-Jo Bullock, RVT

Jenna Camisasca, RVT

Chelsea Capaccio, RVT

Amy Carson, RVT

Nicole Censullo, RVT

Cynthia Chen, RVT

Sierra Chipman, RVT

Caitlin Clissold, RVT

Tawny Cox, RVT

Catherine Cribbs, RVT

Elizabeth Crowe, RVT

Claudia Crupi, RVT

Haley DalColletto, RVT

Jade Davison, RVT

Luke Delo, RVT

Shirley Devera-Caldwell, RVT

Francesca Dominguez, RVT

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Evelyn Escobar, RVT

Julie Eveland-Baker, RVT

Devon Ferrel, RVT

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Daniel Gomez, RVT

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Leslie Haddad, RVT

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Christina Hart, RVT

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DeAna Hartford, RVT

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Sarah Helman, RVT

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WesternU and UC Davis Students

Honored at Awards Ceremonies

In May, graduating veterinary students from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine were recognized at banquets held in their honor. The CVMA commends these students’ hard work, tenacity, and dedication, and wishes them all the best as they embark on their veterinary careers.

WesternU

WesternU held its Awards Ceremony and Family Barbecue to honor its College of Veterinary Medicine graduates on May 18. CVMA Board Member Dr. Teresa Morishita and Katelyn DeVore, the CVMA’s WesternU Student Representative, helped present each award.

The 2022 recipient of the CVMA Award for Practice Excellence was Jacqueline Tung. Jacqueline was awarded this honor for her exceptional execution of high-quality medicine and outstanding personal integrity. Stephanie Rigley received the CVMA Lifelong Learning Award for her exemplary promotion of veterinary continuing education. Luke Chen earned the California Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) Award for his admirable service efforts.

UC Davis

The UC Davis Senior Banquet took place on May 6. The CVMA’s 2021–2022 President Elisabeth Klapstein, DVM, hosted the CVMA-sponsored event. Dr. Klapstein spoke about the importance of lifelong learning, particularly as new techniques, products, and procedures are continually developed in veterinary medicine.

Other speakers included Dr. Karl Jandrey, Associate Dean for Student Programs at UC Davis; Matt Smith, Vice President of Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC); Dr. Karryssa Fenderson, UC Davis alumna and CVMA delegate; and keynote speaker Dr. Lane Johnson. Additional CVMA staff members present that evening were Executive Director Dan Baxter, Assistant Executive Director Della Yee, Director of Communications Kristen Calderon, and Membership & Student Services Manager Laura Phillips.

Briana Hamamoto received this year’s CVMA Award for Practice Excellence due to her potential for capable execution of excellent medicine and outstanding principles. Briana was also the recipient of the Lifelong Learning Award, which she earned for advocating for the importance of continuing education while in veterinary school. Catherine Conlon was given the CVMF Award for her efforts to improve access to care for homeless pet owners.

VISC Scholarships

This year, Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC) presented scholarship awards to Sherry Shih of UC Davis and Jessi Doshier of WesternU. VISC awards are awarded to fourth-year students who have demonstrated outstanding business and communication skills throughout veterinary school. The recipients of this award were selected by their schools and awarded the scholarships during the above-described awards ceremonies.

Dr. Lane Johnson, keynote speaker, presents at the UC Davis Senior Banquet.

WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine Senior Awards Ceremony

Veterinary students Cheyenne Chen, Grace Woo, Tiffany Kim, and Ariana Dubelko attend the UC Davis Awards Banquet.

UC Davis Awards (left to right)

Lifelong Learning Award and Practice Excellence Award: Briana Hamamoto

CVMF Award: Catherine Conlon (with former CVMA President Dr. Beth Klapstein)

VISC Award: Sherry Shih (with VISC agent, Matt Smith)

WesternU Awards (left to right)

Practice Excellence: Jacqueline Tung

CVMA Board Member, Dr. Teresa Morishita

Lifelong Learning Award: Stephanie Rigley

CVMF Award: Luke Chen (not pictured)

VISC Award: Jessi Doshier

Graduating veterinary students dining at the UC Davis Senior Banquet

Graduating veterinary students at the WesternU Awards Ceremony and Family Barbecue

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022

VETE RINA RY MEDICINE

Something to Wag About

Congratulations to....

Dan Baxter, the CVMA’s very own executive director, who recently married his partner, Heather. The wedding ceremony took place in Sonoma this past April and included their yellow lab, Nala. The CVMA staff wishes Dan and Heather a long, joyful marriage!

Philip Kass, DVM, MPVM, MS, Ph.D., for being named an honorary diplomate of the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society. Dr. Kass, the vice provost of Academic Affairs and a professor of analytic epidemiology at UC Davis, was bestowed honorary diplomate status for his “significant contributions to veterinary epidemiology, public health, and One Health.” Dr. Kass’ research covers essentially all aspects of companion animal health, including determinants of health and disease using statistical models. Congratulations on earning this significant honor!

Kristin McIntyre, DVM, for retiring and selling her small animal/exotic animal veterinary practice, which she started from the ground up in 2006 and ran as a solo practitioner for 16 years. Although she is enjoying retirement, Dr. McIntyre has returned as a relief veterinarian in hopes of supporting other practitioners who may need some much-deserved time off. Thank you for your service to the veterinary profession, Dr. McIntyre. We hope you’re loving retirement!

Robert Schechter, DVM, Ph.D., for self-publishing his first memoir called “My Small World.” The memoir, which Dr. Schechter wrote while sheltering-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic, covers his life not only as a veterinarian but also as a naval officer, a professor, and a veterinarian volunteering for the Peace Corps in Colombia. Congratulations on this milestone, Dr. Schechter!

Richard Sullivan, DVM, for earning reappointment to serve another term as chair of the Veterinary Medical Board’s (VMB) Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee (MDC). Dr. Sullivan has worked tirelessly with the CVMA for many years to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession and has continued that mission at both the VMB and the American Veterinary Medical Association. The CVMA wishes you a fruitful and rewarding second term at the MDC!

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Veterinarians

Nestled between the vineyards and the redwoods in beautiful Sonoma County sits the Animal Hospital of Cloverdale. We are an independent locally owned 2 doctor small animal exclusive hospital in search of a full or part time compassionate, enthusiastic, hardworking veterinarian. We provide general surgery, medicine, ultrasound, digital radiology, dentistry, full in-house lab, and more. Our mission is to provide loving and quality care for our patients and clients. Competitive salary based on experience with monthly production bonus, matching IRA (3%), 100% employer paid health insurance (Kaiser), CE stipend ($2,000), 3 weeks paid vacation. No after-hours emergency or weekends. Come work with our highly trained staff (multiple RVT’s) in a family like atmosphere! New (mentorship provided) or experienced veterinarians welcome. Contact Matt at ahocinc20@gmail.com.

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Brokers and Appraisers Practice and Real Estate Sales Transition Specialists Practice Appraisals

Ellie Wattles, DVM, President, Broker

Beka Herrera, Vice President, Broker

Connie Burke, CPA, CVA, CM&AA

SAN DIEGO, EAST COUNTY: Near perfect climate. Leisurely drive to beaches and downtown. Growing population & highly rated school districts, along with endless outdoor activities, easy access to retail and commercial areas offers a highly desirable area in which to live and have a business. Well- established & very organized practice located in an active, popular shopping center. ~1,600 sq. ft. leased facility with 2 exam rooms, digital X-Ray and new ultrasound. 2021 Gross~$880,000. Exceptional cash flow of approximately 39%. N NEW LISTING CALL FOR PRICING!

S O N O M A C O UN T Y , C OTATI- A charming suburb of Santa Rosa: Approximately 1 hour north of San Francisco. Located in a quaint family-oriented community with outstanding climate and first-rate quality of life. Spacious facility with many opportunities for redesign. ~2,300 sq. ft. reasonably priced freestanding facility is situated on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. This booming practice, which offers modest fees, is currently operated as a busy single-DVM practice with equipment including DR X-Ray. 2021 Gross ~$1,080,000. Normalized cash flow as currently operated generates approximately $485,000 (46%), providing exceptional practice profitability. T TERRIFIC POTENTIAL! PRACTICE PRICE: $799,000 REAL ESTATE PRICE: $500, 000

SUTTER COUNTY: Turn-key opportunity! Located within an hour’s drive from Sacramento. The community provides many employment, business, & development opportunities as well as convenient shopping & amenities. The practice is located adjacent to a major thoroughfare with excellent street visibility & ample parking. Spacious ~2,700 sq. ft. free-standing facility offers 3 exam rooms, 20+ cages & 20+ runs. Equipment includes newer digital X-Ray, ultrasound unit, dental X-Ray & CO2 Laser. 2021 Gross ~$1,087,000 produced with limited hours. Currently operated as a 1 DVM practice with great staff. Exceptional profitability. P PRACTICE PRICE: $950, 000 REAL ESTATE PRICE: $560, 000

NORTHERN CA, NORTH VALLEY: Pastoral, quaint community located just a few hours from Sacramento & Tahoe. Beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. free-standing facility. Well maintained hospital built in 2005. Reputable, full service PX, well equipped with leased IDEXX lab & digital X-RAY. Gross increases year over year. Great profitability and excellent staff. 2021 Gross ~$1.3 Million produced with 1 DVM/day and limited doctor hours, only 5 days/week. CALL FOR PRICING!

SONOMA COUNTY- Very special community, impressive facility, unique practice. 2021Gross! $749,000 w/ limited DVM hours. Real Estate available New Listing, Prices Pending.

KERN COUNTY: Situated in a growing community located ~1 hour North of LA with a strong agricultural, oil & general broad economic base including a new Amazon fulfillment center. There are many nearby amenities & affordable housing. This general Small Animal practice offers an ~3,000 sq. ft. facility with 3 exam rooms, 60+ cages and 10 runs. Equipment includes ultrasound & digital X-RAY. 2021 Gross ~$1,260,000. Potential to significantly increase hours of operation to grow productivity. P PRACTICE PRICE: $667, 000 REAL ESTATE PRICE: $425, 000

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY: Short commute to major cities, the coast & the mountains. This community’s unique western atmosphere provides growth opportunities, and continues to attract new residents, developers, businesses, and industries to this suburban city. Thriving community with affordable housing. General full service, small animal practice, free-standing ~1,900 sq. ft. facility with multiple exam rooms & cages. Equipment includes extensive IDEXX lab, & digital X-RAY. 2020 Gross ~$1,016,000 with exceptional profitability as currently operated PRACTICE PRICE: $950, 000 REAL ESTATE PRICE: $400, 000

VENTURA COUNTY: Located in a great upscale community with excellent amenities, desirable demographics & highly rated schools. Family-friendly community. Attractive & modern, ~1,800 sq. ft leased facility is strategically located in popular shopping center. Equipment includes Abaxis Lab & Digital X-Ray. Underutilized PX /limited DVM hours. 2021 Gross~$455,000. PX is offered at less than a start-up. . PRACTICE PRICE ONLY: $200, 000.

MENDOCINO COUNTY: Just 2 hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area & west of Sacramento. This area boasts spectacular scenery & distinctive wineries. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, verdant hills & secluded lakes residents can easily find solitude & beauty. 1 PT DVM PX. ~1,500 sq.ft leasehold facility located in a small strip-center. 2021 Gross~ $556,000 produced with very limited hours. P PRACTICE PRICE ONLY: $120, 000

SONOMA COUNTY, SANTA ROSA: Leased, free-standing , ~2,800 sq. ft facility includes 3 exam rooms, 2 surgery suites and solar panels. Computerized practice is currently operated with relief DVMs. Equipment includes digital XRAY & in-house Idexx lab. 2021 Gross ~ $1.7 Million. C CALL FOR PRICING!

MARIN COUNTY: Well-managed, paperless practice is currently operated with 1 DVM per day. The practice is experiencing increased revenue year over year. 2021 Gross ~$902,000 with no weekend hours. Significant growth potential with increased hours. P PRACTICE PRICE: $763, 000

545 Sespe Avenue Fillmore, CA 93015

Phone: 805.524.3195 Fax: 805.524.3192

E-mail: PacProInc@aol.com Website: www.pacificproinc.com Broker - DRE #01140877

2.5 doc private clinic in Sacramento looking for vet who is interested in providing wellness care and who wants to develop long connections with clients. 75% medicine, 25% surgery/dental. Mon – Sat. No eves/emergencies. Flex scheduling avail. 401k, Health ins, CE, dues paid. 1-year experience, California veterinary license, Email ktrue.753@ gmail.com.

Veterinarian — $150,000 Starting Base Plus Commission. Opening available for associate in a well-established small animal practice. We have been in operation for over 30 years and are well situated in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula. Our staff has been here long term with little turnover. We are well equipped and very progressive. Equipment includes laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, endoscopy, and video otoscope. Surgical suite is equipped for orthopedics and advanced soft tissue surgery. Mentorship is available and encouraged at our practice. TPLO, fracture repair, minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic spay are part of our routine caseload. Digital radiography (Sound) is used with monitors for viewing throughout the hospital. There is full inhouse lab and pharmacy on site. Doctors enjoy a stable staff, standard hours, limited weekend hours, and a stable appointment schedule with ample time to work up cases and develop relationships. Both new and experienced graduates are welcome to apply. Those that are seeking to grow and develop their medical and surgical skills are also encouraged to apply. Full medical, dental and vision is covered through Kaiser. We offer CE, paid time off, and IRA retirement benefit. Email doculla1@gmail.com.

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

Veterinarians

VETERINARIAN P/T/F/T: Join compassionate team on the Central Coast! Affordable coastal community, clean air, no traffic. Digital x-ray, dental x-ray, in-house lab. Flexible schedule, no after-hours, paid vacation & CE, VMA dues, health ins., retirement, and experienced relaxed team. Small animal medicine, surgery, dental care. Salary is negotiable and is contingent upon schedule (number of days/hours) and experience. New grads welcome! Salary: $40,000.00 - $110,000.00 (Commensurate with experience). Email orcuttvet@aol.com.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Veterinarians

We are a busy and successful small animal clinic with 2 full time veterinarians and looking into hiring 2 motivated full time or part time veterinarians. Our clinic is located in mid Los Angeles (close to beach, Beverly Hills and Century City area), all veterinarians are scheduled for 4 days work only, no Sundays and only 1 Saturday a month, no on call of after hours. Our clinic is fully equipped with digital x-rays and digital dental x-rays, complete in-house blood/ urine analyzer and 100% paperless. Sign in bonus, health insurance, paid vacation and paid CE dues. Mentorship will be fully provided if indicated. ECFVG and new graduates are welcome. Email info@beverlyrobertsonvet.com.

Associate Veterinarian — Sign-On Bonus, FT or PT, Flexible Hours. Non-corporate small animal veterinary hospital located in Newport Beach looking for a F/T or P/T associate to join our team. Flexible on hours. Sign on bonus. Salary commensurate with experience. Visit our website at https://newportcenterah.com. Duties: Examinations, vaccinations and diagnostics; Soft Tissue Surgery; Effective client communication; Giving written and oral directions to clients and staff; Writing medical records; Caring and compassionate; Hospitalized pets medical records.

Requirements: Valid DVM license in good standing; Valid DEA license; Effective oral/written communication with clients and staff; Ability to read and understand radiographs, and ultrasound reports; Compassion and understanding. New graduates considered. Email rachelnasre@yahoo.com.

We are a progressive small animal hospital (GP) practicing the highest quality of patient care in paradise, a.k.a. Santa Barbara, CA. We have been AAHA-accredited for over 25 years and are very proud of this achievement. Our AAHA standards echo in everything we do. Our hospital has been proudly serving the community of Santa Barbara for over 60 years. Our hospital recently moved to a brand new, state of the art facility. All of our doctors are Fear Free

Certified. We focus on Fear Free techniques to reduce anxiety and provide the most pleasant experience for the patient and owner and the staff too! We are so proud to serve our community not only in-patient care and highquality customer service, but in sponsorship and volunteer opportunities as well. We have wonderful and loyal clientele, some of which have been bringing their pets to us for decades. We work in a fun and friendly working environment, with an amazing and committed team including 3 RVTs and more on the way. We are so proud of our people and we are looking for another dynamite DVM to help lead our growing team! We use the most stateof-the-art equipment including: digital rads (including dental), extensive in-house labs including PT/PTT and blood gasses, ultrasound, cryopen, Reichart tonometer and cold laser therapy just to name a few. We are looking for someone comfortable with communication skills, able to communicate with any client or colleague in any situation. Someone who loves educating clients, has a positive mindset and outlook on life and work, who is ready to work and feel rewarded, willing and open to receiving feedback and someone who is PROUD to do what you do! Full time is ideal, but part time would be considered for the right person. Base salary for a full time DVM starts at $135 k/yr, plus production. We are also proud to offer an extensive benefits & compensation package including CE fund, PTO, Sick Pay, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), liability, 401(k), FSA, additionally we offer pretax Profit Share, DEA & membership fees, etc. Relocation fund and signing bonus negotiable. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent, and have a California Veterinary License as well as USDA certification. 1+ years prior work experience and DEA preferred, but not required. Website: www.LCAH.com Salary: $135,000/year + production. Full time preferred but open to part time. Experience preferred but not required. A good command of the English language. A current California Veterinary License. A DEA license and USDA APHIS certification preferred. Salary: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 (Commensurate with experience). Email admin@lcah.com.

HOSPITALS — SALES/LEASE/BUY

FLORIDA: Free standing Hospital located in one of the fastest growing coastal counties in FL. One Vet half time doing 600K/year with building already built to expand into double size 2-3 Vet practice. Principals only reply to jess1950@comcast.net.

1+ DVM, small animal practice in an upscale, rapidly growing community near Boise, Idaho. Well established and highly profitable with room for expansion. Contact email whitebarkpine22@gmail.com.