2011 Advocate Issue 1

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Issue 1 - 2011

World Veterinary Year 2011

82nd Annual Conference See Pages 14-19

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7131 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, Florida 32809 407.851.3862 phone 800.992.3862 toll free 407.240.3710 fax info@fvma.org www.fvma.org

OFFICERS

Dr. Jan M. Hasse President Dr. James A. Kanzler President-Elect Dr. Richard B. Williams Treasurer Dr. Jerry P. Shank Past President Mr. Philip J. Hinkle Executive Director

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Charles P. Hall District 1 - Big Bend Dr. Richard C. Sutliff District 2 - Northeast Dr. Jerry L. Rayburn District 3 - Central Dr. Donald H. Morgan District 4 - Tampa Bay Dr. Mark D. Dew District 5 - Treasure Coast Dr. Ronald W. Todd Jr. District 6 - South Florida Dr. Richard M. Carpenter District 7 - Southwest Dr. James M. Brechin District 8 - Northwest Dr. Christine M. Storts District 9 - Space Coast Dr. Ernest C. Godfrey AVMA Delegate Dr. Stephen Shores AVMA Alternate Delegate Ex Officio Dr. Glen F. Hoffsis, Dean College of Veterinary Medicine

FVMA STAFF Sandra P. Brooks Accounting/Membership Director Ralph E. Huber Industry Relations Director Beni Jean Price Financial/Membership Coordinator Amber Coon Executive Administrative Assistant Brenda Eggert Brader Communications & Public Relations Director Kevin R. White Multimedia Art & Design Director Erin Pratt Meeting & Events Coordinator

ecause the Florida Legislative Session in Tallahassee is in full swing, the FVMA Legislative Committee, chaired by Dr. Stephen Shores, is very busy this time of year. That committee, along with FVMA lobbyists, Mixon and Associates, and the FVMA staff, are fully engaged in the issues affecting all Florida veterinarians.

The FVMA is encouraging the membership to become more involved with the legislative process by strongly urging veterinarians to share the names of their legislative and cabinet contacts with the FVMA. This networking is a most valuable asset for our organization when we mobilize support for legislation.

The 82nd Annual FVMA Conference will be held from April 29 through May 1 at the fabulous Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in Orlando. Dr. Ernie Godfrey has again put together a world-class continuing education program for every member of the veterinary team. More than 226 hours of quality CE will be delivered by an outstanding lineup of nationally-acclaimed speakers. Dennis Snow is the keynote speaker and will expound on “Creating a World-Class Service Organization.” The FVMA’s goal is to provide attendees with the tools and resources that will enable them to build a dynamic veterinary team that can compete in today’s challenging economy. This cutting-edge continuing education program is possible because of the strong partnership between the FVMA and the veterinary supply industry. Plan on bringing the entire family to enjoy America’s premier vacation destination.

One of the highlights from last year’s conference was the Closing the Gap roundtable discussion where University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine students, veterinarians and industry representatives share dialogue on four selected topics. The FVMA is again offering this highly successful roundtable forum at this year’s conference. This is your opportunity to make a difference. Come join us and share your knowledge with the Class of 2011! Interested participants should contact the FVMA at (800) 992-3862.

The year 2011, or Vet2011, marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the first school dedicated to veterinary medical education and the birth of the veterinary credentialed profession. The first veterinary school was founded in 1761 in Lyon, France, and thus revolutionized the veterinary profession. All of us who are involved with veterinary medicine should be proud and celebrate the two and a half centuries of preserving and protecting animal health and the human-animal bond.

Jan M. Hasse, DVM FVMA President

In Remembrance William F. Casler, D.V.M., age 86, life-long resident of St. Petersburg, died on Tuesday, Feb. 1. He was a long practicing veterinarian and had owned Suncoast Animal Clinic. Dr. Casler graduated from Florida Military Academy and served in WWII as a captain, landing on Normandy Beach and decorated in combat with the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

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After the war, he graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinarian Medicine. Dr. Casler was president of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, serving in 1971.

He is survived by sons, Paul, Greg, Chris, Brent, Jonathan, Mark, Joe and Stephen. A memorial service was held at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral on Feb. 26.

IN THIS ISSUE 4 | Closing the Gap

2nd Annual Event Planned for FVMA’s 2011 Orlando Conference

6 | World Veterinary Year 2011

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8 | Japan Animal Relief 10 | Your Legislative Contacts

Are Critical To FVMA Advocacy Efforts

12 | FVMA Implements Certified

Veterinary Assistant Program

13 | FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference

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20 | Veterinary News 27 | Classified

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By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

2nd Annual Event Planned for FVMA’s 2011 Orlando Conference University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine junior class students will again have the opportunity to discuss and share topics and ask questions of practicing veterinarians at the “Closing the Gap” roundtable at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference April 29 to May 1, 2011 in Orlando.

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articipants in the event hold conversations and easy dialogues between the students and the participating private practice and industry veterinarians. The popular, as well as successful, event will be another opportunity for junior veterinary students and veterinarians to discuss business concerns and to cover a selection of questions dealing with advice on the many phases of veterinary practice life.

The event, sponsored by the FVMA and the Veterinary Business Management Association, was initiated by the VBMA students who wanted to bridge the gap between student expectation, post graduation and what practitioners in the field expect from new graduates.

The topics were preselected for the first event. Those same topics, found to be the most valuable, will again be repeated for the 2011 roundtable. The topics include “Internships and Mentorships;” “Business Education in the Veterinary Curriculum;” “Qualifications of Graduates,” and “Marketing Yourself and Your Practice.”

“While the students experienced differing opinions, they left the conference (in 2010) with a confidence in not only veterinary-based business, but also in their personal business knowledge,” said Lauren Seheult, VBMA co-president.

“Last year’s participation was a huge success and it was great to get the experience and learn from our future colleagues.

It was really great for the students to sit down and meet them (veterinarians) and get their view points on things. That’s the thing of it. It was very beneficial, but it gives us the practical experience.”

The roundtable will be held on Friday, April 29 from 10:10 a.m. to noon at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando. Participating students will be having lunch at noon following the roundtable, and participating veterinarians are invited to join the students for the networking luncheon.

“I think the roundtable is very successful because it is a relaxed environment where both the veterinarians and the students feel at ease and can talk oneon-one,” said Dr. Jerry Rayburn, FVMA Executive Board, District 3, who partici-

pated in the 2010 event. “Students feel they can ask a question and we both can sit down and communicate. It is the old with the new, for they are our future. I felt it was very successful last year.”

All FVMA-members are urged to register to participate in the roundtable.

Veterinarians are urged to offer their input; not only to help guide students, but to give them the benefit of veterinarians’ pitfalls, things to avoid and to offer their years of experience. Veterinarians also offer valuable information needed by the students as they begin to enter the field of veterinary medicine.

“Many students found this event beneficial because it gave them the opportunity to ask questions and get a real world approach,” Seheult said. “However, many students expressed their desires to have larger animal, equine, exotic, public health, wildlife, food animal and specialty veterinarians and industry members attend this year.

“The event will be two hours again, but because of the overwhelming requests to have more time, we (VBMA) have increased the amount of time for each

topic,” Seheult said. “This will allow more time for students and our industry professionals to talk, ask questions and share their knowledge. Our goal this year is to get a solid diverse quorum of ‘early bird practitioners’ in an effort to maximize the student to practitioner ratio.”

Veterinarians and/or industry partners wishing to participate are urged to register now. To register for the roundtable, fill out that portion on the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference registration form or register online at www.fvma.org.

Questions may be directed to Brenda Eggert Brader, Communications and Public Relations Director, at bbrader@ fvma.org or 800-992-3862.

Employment Fair at Conference Looking for a new veterinary associate? Don’t miss the opportunity to interview with an outstanding selection of professionals from the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2011 all at one location – in the Buena Vista Hotel and Spa in Orlando at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference site – in room 20Seven from 1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

If you or your practice would like to participate in the 2011 Employment Fair, you must pre-register. There is no charge for this event. Please check the Employment Fair box on the FVMA’s official conference registration form by visiting the FVMA website at www.fvma.org and have access to everything; OR if not attending the conference, those attending the Employment Fair can have limited access to just this area. »» Participating employers will be able to interview, privately, one-on-one, veterinary graduates from the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2011. »» Pre-registration is required for the free-of-charge employment interview opportunity by completing the Employment Job Fair Registration Form.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to interview such a talented selection of individuals who are ready to enter our profession.

For more information regarding the Employment Fair contact Brenda Eggert Brader, FVMA Director of Communications, toll free at (800) 992-3862 or by email at bbrader@fvma.org.

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Both photos courtesy of Ohio State University

World Veterinary Year 2011

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

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Photo courtesy of Ohio State University

he veterinarians around the world are celebrating the 250 years of veterinary medicine with the observation of World Veterinary Year 2011. Even though it is inspiring to observe the beginnings of our veterinary industry, the accomplishments of that industry and its goals are what veterinarians today are truly celebrating.

Vet 2011 is a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the world’s first veterinary school in 1761 in Lyon, France. The Alfort veterinary school, near Paris, came three years later. Both were founded by Frenchman Claude Bourgelat, who, in collaboration with surgeons in Lyon, was instrumental in developing the concept of comparative pathobiology.

Animal diseases and their treatment have played critical roles throughout history with the earliest known documentation as long ago as 1900 B.C., according to the AVMA. The word “veterinarian’ came into use in the mid-1600s, but veterinarians back then were trained by shadowing other veterinarians and learning by “trial and error.” There

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wasn’t formalized education for veterinarians until the world’s first veterinary school in France.

“Since that time, veterinary medicine has rapidly evolved,” says the AVMA. “The year 2011, (or ‘Vet2011,’ coined by the AVMA) marks the 250th anniversary of the first school dedicated to veterinary medical education and the birth of the veterinary credentialed profession – a celebration of two and a half centuries of protecting and preserving animal health, human health and ecosystem health.”

Our profession has been serving humankind for 250 years. Modern veterinarians are not only animal doctors and animal welfare advocates, they are also key public health stakeholders because of their crucial role in the following: Promoting food security by supervision of animal production hygiene Controlling zoonoses Monitoring food quality and safety Biomedical research Protecting the environment and biodiversity In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the veterinary profession, the American Veterinary Medical Association is partnering with veterinary leaders worldwide to celebrate 2011 as World Veterinary Year. The AVMA is part of the Executive Committee of Vet2011 — the organization headquartered in France coordinating World Veterinary Year events around the globe — and is leading U.S. initiatives during this important celebratory year.

The slogan for World Veterinary Year is “Vet for health, Vet for food, Vet for the Planet!”

Above– Innovative approaches to surgeries in the 21st century include repairing a rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs.

UF Equine Medicine Specialists use a video endoscope to check deep inside a horses body for ulcers. (Left to right are Julie Wilson, DVM; Martha Campbell-Thompson, DVM, and Alfred Merrit, DVM)– Photo by Patrick Dyson, Courtesy of UF CVM

suggested by Dr. Jacques Bruhlet of the General Council of Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas within the French Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing.

The AVMA is working with foreign colleagues on plans to commemorate the anniversary.

Veterinary organizations within 78 countries are expected to observe the 2011 milestone with special events throughout the year.

The opening ceremony was held Jan. 24 in Versailles, France, organized by the French Veterinary Academy and the National Veterinary School of Alfort. The second World Conference on Veterinary Education is scheduled for May 12-16 in Lyon, followed by a closing ceremony Oct. 10-14, to be held in conjunction with the 30th World Veterinary Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.

Additionally, the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) have signed on to highlight the many ways veterinarians have protected human health and advanced animal medicine over the past two centuries.

AVMA CEO Ron DeHaven welcomed his veterinary colleagues’ efforts to honor the veterinary profession.

“The United States is joining with citizens from around the globe to honor the contributions veterinary medicine has made to animal health, public health, animal welfare, and food safety,” Dr. DeHaven said.

To learn more about Vet 2011, visit www.vet2011.org.

“T.J.” Undergoes total hip replacement surgery at UF’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. – Photo by Larry Lansford, Courtesy of UF CVM Left– Doctors participating at a FAEP Continuing Education program, use the latest ultrasound technology in one of many interactive wet labs offered to FAEP and FVMA members. Equine treatments have come a long way to include diagnosis, clinical signs and treatment.

Right– Among the equipment at the University Of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine is a linear accelerator most commonly used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer. It is used to treat all parts/organs of the body by delivering a uniform dose of high-energy x-ray to the region of the patient’s tumor.

Below–The new $58 million Small Animal Hospital at the University of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, is the site of state-of-the-art equipment and design that can compare to any superior human medical facility. The varieties and specialties of animal treatment medicine and care in the 21st century are equal to those found in human medicine such as – internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, reproduction, all medical pathologies and more.

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Japan Animal Relief

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director Photos Provided by: International Fund for Animal Welfare and the America Veterinary Medical Association

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he earthquake that took place in Japan’s northeastern coast March 11 measured 8.9 on the Richter scale and is the worst the country has experienced in nearly 100 years. Thousands have been killed, injured or displaced and many are scrambling to even make it through the next day.

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Local and international organizations are hard at work rescuing and finding shelter for companion animals that have become homeless in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

Animal Refuge Kansai, ARK, is one of the organizations at the center of the coalition carrying out disaster animal

relief. Elizabeth Oliver, who founded ARK in 1990, has stated people are bringing in cats that were displaced by the events and ARK is having a lot of requests to take in pets left behind by those who are going home to other countries. ARK has a need for cat and dog food and veterinary supplies.

The Japan Animal Welfare Society and the Japan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are working jointly in the crisis. Japan Cat Network is involved in rescue efforts, stating that the greatest challenge is to find places and space to put the large numbers of animals that are now in need of rescue from disaster areas. JCN has joined with Animal Garden Niigata and HEART – Tokushima to create Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support, a page on Facebook that is dedicated to collecting information about the continuing crisis and animal relief efforts found in one location.

World Vets, headquartered in Fargo, ND, is deploying volunteers from around the world to Japan. Besides long-term projects around the world, World Vets has responded to other natural disasters including Haiti’s earthquake and Hurricane Katrina. The organization of 3,500 volunteers from around the world, step in and respond to disasters.

Supplies needed by all the organizations include de-worming medicine, vaccinations, fluid replacements, wound treatments and cages. The organizations want to place the lost animals back with

their human companions and are not looking for new homes for the animals.

The Florida Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors and the FVMA Foundation encourages you to support animal relief efforts through donations to the FVMA Foundation earmarked for Japan relief.

“As a group, we can make more of an impact with one large donation, than we can with many small donations,” said Dr. James Brechin, FVMA Executive Board, District 8. “Donating through the Foundation is a perfect vehicle to make charitable contributions. It makes sense to have one large donation like $10,000 given on the part of the FVMA veterinarians instead of saying the FVMA veterinarians gave several $100 donations.”

Please make your tax deductible charitable contribution to the FVMA Foundation and mail it to the:

The FVMA Foundation 7131 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809 As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all contributions made to the Foundation may be claimed as a deduction for tax purposes to the extent allowed by the law.

Japan Animal Relief Donation Form

Please send this form along with your tax deductible charitable donation check payable to: The FVMA Foundation 7131 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809

Name Clinic, Business or School Name Address Phone Number

Fax Number

Email Address Check Number Amount of Donation  $25  $50  $100  $200  $250  Other www.fvma.org 9

Florida Senate Yes

Your Legislative Contacts Are Critical To FVMA Advocacy Efforts

By BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Communications and Public Relations Director

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Florida Cabinet

he Florida Veterinary Yes Cabinet Member Position Medical Association Rick Scott Governor advocates at the Florida state legislative and regulatory level Pam Bondi Attorney General on issues that affect animal and Jeff Atwater Chief Financial Officer human health while advancAdam Putnam Commissioner ing the veterinary profession in Florida. Veterinary medicine is important to the health and well-being include a client, neighbor, friend, relative, of animals and humans throughout the business acquaintance or someone with state. Individual veterinarians find it whom you serve on a community board. difficult to advocate in Tallahassee on a In an effort to strengthen the FVMA’s personal basis due to the pressures and Regulatory and Legislative voice we time constraints that come with running encourage our members who have relaa veterinary practice. The FVMA is your tionships with elected officials to enroll voice at the Florida State Capitol. in our Legislative Key Contact Network.

The FVMA leadership and staff, along This will allow us to immediately idenwith its team of lobbyists and legal extify members of the FVMA who can be perts, work tirelessly to protect your prac- instrumental in contacting that elected oftice and your livelihood, while advocating ficial in the event we need his/her support for the health and safety of the animals on an issue. This information will be used you treat and the care you provide. by the FVMA’s Government Relations Advocacy also includes your inDivision and will be held in the strictest volvement in key issues as they arise confidence and not shared with anyone. in Tallahassee. Your FVMA keeps you Veterinarians are urged to share those informed of many critical issues. It is relationships and friendships they have important that when asked, you write or with members of the Florida Cabinet, call your legislator or regulatory board to Senate and House. This is extremely express your position on certain issues. important to our grassroots effort in acYou can influence public policy through complishing legislation that is beneficial your personal advocacy. to the veterinary profession in the state of Be informed, be aware and advocate Florida. Your legislative friends, neighbors with the FVMA on issues that impact and clients, approached on a personal your profession. The most valuable asset basis, can greatly influence the outcome of the FVMA has in influencing regulatory pending legislation. and legislative initiatives that impact vetPlease review the current memerinary medicine is our membership. bers of the Florida Cabinet, Senate and The FVMA would like to know those House. If you have a relationship with members who have a relationship with an any of the elected officials, please conelected official in the Florida Legislature tact Brenda Eggert Brader, Director of or Cabinet. Such relationships could Communications, at the FVMA today!

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Senator

District

Anthony C. “Tony” Hill, Sr.

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Greg Evers

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Charles S. “Charlie” Dean, Sr.

3

Don Gaetz

4

Stephen R. Wise

5

Bill Montford

6

Evelyn J. Lynn

7

John Thrasher

8

Andy Gardiner

9

Ronda Storms

10

Mike Fasano

11

Jim Norman

12

Dennis L. Jones, D.C.

13

Steve Oelrich

14

Paula Dockery

15

Jack Latvala

16

JD Alexander

17

Arthenia L. Joyner

18

Gary Siplin

19

Alan Hays

20

Michael S. “Mike” Bennett

21

David Simmons

22

Nancy C. Detert

23

Thad Altman

24

Ellyn Bogdanoff

25

Mike Haridopolos

26

Lizbeth Benacquisto

27

Joe Negron

28

Christopher L. “Chris” Smith

29

Maria Lorts Sachs

30

Eleanor Sobel

31

Jeremy Ring

32

Oscar Braynon II

33

Nan H. Rich

34

Gwen Margolis

35

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla

36

Garrett S. Richter

37

Anitere Flores

38

Larcenia J. Bullard

39

Rene Garcia

40

Florida House of Representatives Yes Representative

District

Please review the current members of the Florida Cabinet, Senate and House. If you have a relationship with any of the elected officials, please contact the FVMA today!

Yes Representative

Joseph Abruzzo

85

Joseph A. Gibbons

Janet H. Adkins

12

Richard Glorioso

Lawrence T. Ahern

51

Eduardo Gonzalez

Ben Albritton

66

Tom Goodson

Frank Artiles

119

Gary Aubuchon

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Yes Representative

District

105

Elizabeth W. Porter

11

62

Ari Abraham Porth

96

102

Stephen L. Precourt

41

29

William L. Proctor

20

James W. Grant

47

Scott Randolph

36

74

Denise Grimsley

77

Lake Ray

17

Dennis K. Baxley

24

Bill Hager

87

Betty Reed

59

Leonard L. Bembry

10

Gayle B. Harrell

81

Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda

Lori Berman

86

Shawn Harrison

60

Ronald Renuart, Doc

18

Mack Bernard

84

Doug Holder

70

Kenneth L. Roberson

71

Michael Bileca

117

Ed Hooper

50

Hazelle P. Rogers

94

Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.

110

Mike Horner

79

Patrick Rooney, Jr.

83

Jim Boyd

68

Matt Hudson

101

Darryl Ervin Rouson

55

Jeffrey P. Brandes

52

Dorothy L. Hukill

28

Franklin Sands

98

Jason T. Brodeur

33

Clay Ingram

2

Ron Saunders

120

1

Evan Jenne

100

Robert C. Schenck

44

Mia L. Jones

14

Elaine J. Schwartz

99

Irving L. Slosberg

90

Douglas Vaughn Broxson Dwight M. Bullard

118

9

Rachel V. Burgin

56

John Patrick Julien

104

Matthew H. Caldwell

73

Martin David Kiar

97

Jimmie T. Smith

43

Daphine D. Campbell

108

Paige Kreegel

72

William D. Snyder

82

Dean Cannon

35

Rick Kriseman

53

Darren Soto

49

Charles S. Chestnut, IV

23

John Legg

46

Cynthia A. Stafford

Gweyndolen Clarke-Reed

92

Ana Rivas Logan

114

Kelli Stargel

Jeff Clemens

89

Carlos Lopez-Cantera

113

Richard L. Steinberg

Marti Coley

7

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Debbie Mayfield

80

Greg Steube

67

Richard Corcoran

45

Charles McBurney

16

Dwayne L. Taylor

27

Fredrick W. Costello

26

Seth McKeel

63

Geraldine F. Thompson

39

Steve Crisafulli

32

Larry Metz

25

Perry E. Thurston, Jr.

93

Janet Cruz

58

George Reynold Moraitis, Jr.

91

John Tobia

31

Daniel J. Davis

13

Peter Nehr

48

Carlos Trujillo

Jose Felix Diaz

115

Bryan Nelson

38

Charles E. Van Zant

21

Chris Dorworth

34

Jeanette M. Nunez

112

James W. Waldman

95

5

H. Marlene O’Toole

42

Barbara Watson

Mark S. Pafford

88

Will W. Weatherford

61

Kathleen Passidomo

76

Michael B. Weinstein

19

Brad Drake Eric Eisnaugle Clay Ford Erik Fresen

40 3 111

Jimmy Patronis

116

103

6

Alan B. Williams

8

James C. Frishe

54

Steven M. Perman

78

Trudi K. Williams

75

Reggie Fullwood

15

W. Keith Perry

22

John Wood

65

Ray Pilon

69

Ritch Workman

30

Scott Plakon

37

Dana D. Young

57

Matt Gaetz Luis R. Garcia, Jr.

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FVMA Implements Certified Veterinary Assistant Program T

he Florida Veterinary Medical Association will be the certifying entity for a new program, the Florida CVA (Certified Veterinary Assistant). This web-based program will utilize more than 200 staff-training videos provided by Animal Care Technologies (ACT).

“It is very important that Florida creates a career opportunity early on for the staff member,” said Dr. David Grant of ACT. “Often times, the veterinary assistant position has a very high turnover rate, about 44 percent nationwide. By earning this credential, you give the employees a mindset that they are embarking on a career not just a job. One advantage is that CVA is an on-the-job educational opportunity that allows the staff to continue to work while learning. The program cultivates an empowered and motivated staff member and provides the opportunity to grow and learn on the job.”

CVA promotes a standard level of knowledge and core competencies so that veterinarians know their employee can adequately perform the duties of his/her position.

“It also helps to improve pet owners’ confidence in support staff,” Grant said. “The CVA patch (the veterinary assistant wears) or the proudly displayed CVA certificate reinforces that the veterinary assistant caring for a pet’s needs is trained and capable. We need to do a better job of raising the levels of training and competence of veterinary support staff.”

The CVA course will be comprised of four elements.

The educational component is an online curriculum consisting of approximately 40 hours of training videos focused on building basic skills.

The CVA applicant will learn medical terminology, breed identification, administration of medications, proper lifting and restraining techniques, hospital safety protocols, etc. The online program includes comprehensive testing of knowledge gained.

The practical experience component requires 500 hours of on-the-job training in the veterinary hospital. Applicants will learn by working closely with veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians as their mentors.

The skills validation component consists of approximately 100 skills that the participant will demonstrate and describe to the supervisor. The CVA course materials clearly outline the method by which the applicant will prove competency in performing each skill.

The online final examination is a timed test of 100 comprehensive questions that the CVA applicant must pass with a score of 70 percent or higher.

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Hospitals can subscribe to the CVA curriculum for $54 per month with password-protected access for up to 20 staff members. There is no minimum contract on the subscription. In addition to the CVA program, an ACT online training subscription includes more than 750 training videos appropriate for every level of experience and every staff position from kennel attendant to practice manager. Customizable training templates can be assigned to all members of the hospital staff. The CVA exam and certificate fee is $125 per applicant payable to ACT. If the applicant does not pass the exam, he/she may pay a $35 fee and retake the exam. After certification, CVAs are required to obtain five hours of FVMA-approved continuing education per year and pay an annual renewal fee.

High School CVA Program High school students enrolled in a participating agriculturescience course may apply to take the CVA exam and receive certification after completing the four prerequisites required of veterinary employee applicants. The student applicant must be at least 16 years old at the time of the final examination.

“It will have a profound impact on those entering the veterinary profession in the state of Florida and will cultivate the next generation of veterinarians and assistants,” Grant said. “This will also help encourage high school students to select a career in the veterinary field.”

Learn about CVA Certification at the FVMA Conference Become familiar with ACT and the Certified Veterinary Assistant Program by attending Dr. Grant’s presentation at the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.

Saturday topics for the CVA program will include “What Staff Can Expect from this New FVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Program” at 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. (for staff); and “The New FVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Program: Train and Empower Your Staff through Certification” at 10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (for veterinarians, managers and staff).

Veterinary Profession ACT has been offering training programs for the veterinary industry for 15 years and providing industry certification programs in several other states including California, Missouri, Texas and Iowa.

“Training your staff is one of the best investments you can ever make in your business,” Grant said.

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The entertainment capital of Florida – Orlando – is the site of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s 82nd Annual Conference from April 29 to May 1 at the Buena Vista Hotel & Spa in the heart of Downtown Disney®.

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onference attendees will discover more than 62 speakers offering more than 226 continuing education lectures at the conference. Hands-on instruction features 13 wet labs presented by 15 speakers. Attendees can earn up to 18 hours of cutting-edge continuing education at the event and are guaranteed to take home information that will immediately benefit their practices.

Veterinarian and Team Lectures and Wet Labs Lecture and Wet Lab topics are extensive for this year’s FVMA annual conference. Many, but not all, include the following listed below:

Lecture & Lab Topics »»Alternative Medicine »»Anesthesiology »»Avian »»Behavior »»Cardiology »»Critical Care »»Neurology »»Cytology »»Dental Marketing

Do you want to move to the next level in cranial cruciate repair or are you hoping to refine your TTA technique?

These interactive courses are being taught

by Matthew D. Barnhart, DVM, MS, DACVS, an internationally acclaimed orthopedic surgeon, and include educational lectures and hands-on teaching labs to learn the theory and method of TTA and Securos’s new precise crimping system.

Another featured wet lab draw is learning dental extraction techniques for the most challenging teeth. Participants will repeat the extraction procedure on their own canine specimens as Dr. Michael Peak demonstrates the procedure via live video.

»»Dentistry »»Dermatology »»Diagnostics »»Exotics »»Feline Medicine »»Gastroenterology »»Hematology »»Infectious Disease »»Internal Medicine »»Liver Disease »»Nutrition

These are just two of the 13 wet labs being offered that will review, teach and renew veterinarians’ knowledge to send them back to their practices fully equipped to put what they learned into use.

Technicians For technicians we are offering Dental Radiography and Regional Anesthesia, a Coaptation and Wound Care and also Critical Care Cases Interactive wet labs.

To view a complete program and registration information for the FVMA’s 82nd Annual Conference, visit the FVMA website at www.fvma.org.

»»Oncology »»Ophthalmology »»Parasitology »»Practice Compliance, Growth, Management »»Radiographic Interpretation »»Safety »»Social Media »»Surgery »»Urinalysis »»Wellness

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April 29 - M ay 1, 2011 Continuing Education The FVMA conference continuing education program has been approved for 18 hours of continuing education credits

by AAVSB RACE No. 532 and FVMA Provider No. 31. Each 50-minute lecture is worth one continuing education credit.

Attendees can earn up to 18 credit hours.

Each attendee can earn up to 18 hours of CE from an offering of 229 hours of world-class CE! Pre-registration Registration is required for admission to all aspects of the meeting.

Pre-registration is encouraged and the deadline is Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

Your three-day registration includes all scientific and practice management sessions, access to the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday and all breaks held in the Exhibit Hall.

Pre-registrations must be returned to the FVMA office by Wednesday, April 20, 2011. There will be a late registration fee of $25 charged to all those postmarked or received by fax, email or online after this date. Registrations made at the door will also be charged the late fee. Registrations are taken by mail, fax, telephone and online. Find the registration form online or call us at (800) 992-3862.

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Exhibit Hall The FVMA’s Exhibit Hall will provide exhibitors and attendees with incredible value Friday and Saturday during the three-day conference weekend. New products and technology will be on display by the more than 100 veterinary supply industry exhibitors providing each conference attendee the opportunity for oneon-one conversations with our exhibitors.

Exhibit Hall hours will be 12:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Friday, April 29; and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Distinguished Speakers Dr. Rick Alleman Internal Medicine

Dr. Karin Beale Dermatology

Dr. Jan Bellows Dentistry

Dr. Adam Birkenheuer Internal Medicine

Dr. Byron Blagburn Small Animal Medicine & Parasitology

Dr. Guillermo Couto Internal Medicine

Dr. Christine Egger Anesthesiology

Dr. Richard Goldstein Infectious Disease

Dr. Teresa Lightfoot Exotics & Avian

Dr. Fred Metzger ClinPath Diagnostics

Dr. Lisa Radosta Animal Behavior

Dr. Michael Schaer Critical Care

Dr. Alan Spier Cardiology

Dr. Todd Tams Gastroenterology/ Liver Disease & Wellness

Dr. Cynthia Ward Internal Medicine

Dr. Alice Wolf Feline Medicine

Ms. Elaine Anthony Cytology/Urinalysis/Hematology

Ms. Karyn Gavzer Practice Management

Dr. Amanda Donnelly Practice Management

Ms. Brenda Tassava Social Media

Dr. Matthew Barnhart Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Peak Dental Extractions

Hotel Reservations A block of rooms has been reserved for the FVMA at the conference host hotel – The Buena Vista Hotel and Spa at 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Room rates are $164 per night (including resort fee) plus sales tax and room occupancy tax. The hotel reservation deadline is April 14, 2011. If rooms remain available reservations for the FVMA Room Block will be accepted. Call (866) 397-6516.

Orlando offers pure fun-filled opportunities for the entire family, no matter their ages. Fun includes three main theme parks – Disney®, Universal Studios ® and SeaWorld® – and an assortment of restaurants and golf courses. Close-by Atlantic Ocean beaches can include sand and surf and a trip to Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island. Don’t miss the opportunity for outstanding continuing education with a bonus of a vacation for the entire family in one of the vacation capitals of the world!

Mr. Tom Angelo Dr. Brett Beckman Dr. Pierre Bichsel Dr. Julia Blackmore Mr. Paul Camilo Dr. Anne Chauvet Dr. Tim Cutler Ms. Wendy Davies Dr. Eric Ferrell Dr. Lauren Frank Dr. Louis Gotthelf Ms. Lisa Gosa Dr. Woody Hayes Dr. Andrew Hopkins Dr. Gillian Irving Dr. Michael Kimura Dr. Kara Knight Ms. Janine Kraemer Dr. Chris Ludlow Dr. Chris Meeks Ms. Janet Modrakovic Dr. Ashley Oakes Ms. Jeanne Perrone Dr. John Phillips Mr. Darren Puckett Dr. Michael Reems Dr. David Reese Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld Dr. Allison Sateren Dr. Thomas Schubert Dr. Mary Smith Mr. Dennis Snow Mrs. Julie Stewart Dr. Alex Thomasson Dr. Craig Tockman Mr. George Tsafonias Mr. Mike Villela Dr. Heidi Ward Dr. Matt Winter Dr. Michael Wong Mr. Kirk Wright

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Friday, April 29, 2011 Wet Labs At-A-Glance DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANINE EAR DISEASES LECTURE AND WET LAB Friday, April 29, 2011 – 8:00 am – 5:10 pm (Limited Participation Available).................................. Additional Registration Fee $75.00

Dr. Lou Gotthelf

The lab will include a demonstration of how to use the MedRx Video Vetscope, followed by hands-on practical interactive laboratory with each participant using this advanced video otoscopy system. A detailed examination of the dog’s ear canal and eardrum will be taught utilizing video otoscopy. Proper ear cleaning and flushing techniques will be demonstrated and then each group will properly clean and flush the ear canal using instruments and suction. Endoscopic instruments and curettes will be used for this part of the laboratory. In addition, each group will perform a myringotomy and retrieve cytological and microbiological samples from the bulla. Each participant will practice proper irrigation and medicating of the middle ear. A Lumenis CO2 laser and an Ellman radiofrequency surgical loop will also be available to teach myringotomy, tumor removal and intra-otic ablation of hyperplastic tissue.

Foreign body removal from the ear canals will be used as a technique to practice endoscopic dexterity. This will also be the time for one-on-one discussion of diagnostic radiology, cytology and treatment techniques.

CRUCIATE REPAIR-SECUROS’ LATERAL SUTURE TECHNIQUE WITH CALIBRATED CRIMPING SYSTEM Friday, April 29, 2011 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Limited Participation Available)................................. Additional Registration Fee $395.00 Friday, April 29, 2011 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Repeat of am Session (Limited Participation Available)... Additional Registration Fee $395.00

Dr. Matthew Barnhart, Mr. Tom Angelo

This laboratory will be a complete exercise in the extracapsular repair of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs. The lab will cover the lateral approach to the stifle, removal of the cruciate remnants, inspection of the medial meniscus, meniscal release and removal of the caudal horn of the medial meniscus, identification of the proper placement of the suture, application of a lateral suture using a precise crimping system and critique of your repair.

Saturday, April 30, 2011 Wet Labs At-A-Glance INTERACTIVE THEORY AND METHOD OF TTA LECTURE AND WET LAB Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:00 am – 5:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)............................. Additional Registration Fee $550.00

Dr. Matthew Barnhart, Mr. Tom Angelo

Are you ready to move to the next level in cranial cruciate repair or are you hoping to refine your TTA technique? This one-day interactive course is taught by veterinary orthopedic experts and includes: Educational lectures; Teaching labs (learn the theory and method of TTA); Hands-on participation (each attendee will perform the TTA using state-of-the-art equipment and implants on a takehome bone model-a $250 value!)

CANINE EXTRACTION WET LAB Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Limited Participation Available)............................ Additional Registration Fee $395.00

Dr. Michael Peak, Dr. Jan Bellows, Dr. Ashley Oakes, Ms. Jeanne Perrone, CVT Learn dental extraction techniques for the most challenging teeth. We will demonstrate via live video as Dr. Peak performs the procedure while participants repeat the procedure on their own canine specimens.

Also included, will be gingival flap design and execution for surgical extractions as well as techniques to make these tasks easier. Participants will get the opportunity to do extractions of the teeth that give them the most trouble. Board certified veterinary dentists will be on hand to give personal instruction. This lab is a MUST for anyone wanting to improve extraction skills!

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Saturday, April 30, 2011 Wet Labs At-A-Glance FELINE EXTRACTION WET LAB Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Limited Participation Available)............................... Additional Registration Fee $395.00

Dr. Michael Peak, Dr. Jan Bellows, Dr. Ashley Oakes, Ms. Jeanne Perrone, CVT

Learn dental extraction techniques for the most challenging teeth. We will demonstrate via live video as Dr. Peak performs the procedure while participants repeat the procedure on their own feline specimens. Also included will be gingival flap design and execution for surgical extractions as well as techniques to make these tasks easier. Participants will get the opportunity to do extractions of the teeth that give them the most trouble. Board certified veterinary dentists will be on hand to give personal instruction. This lab is a MUST for anyone wanting to improve extraction skills!

SMALL ANIMAL ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND-NORMALS LECTURE AND WET LAB Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:00 am – 5:50 pm (Limited Participation Available) ............................ Additional Registration Fee $395.00

Dr. Eric Ferrell, Dr. David Reese, Dr. Matt Winter, Dr. Woody Hayes

This seminar series and combined wet lab are designed to expose the veterinarian to entry level abdominal ultrasound in small animal practice. The seminar consists of four, 50 minute lectures. The basic physics, an overview of instrumentation, common artifacts and scanning techniques will be reviewed. Normal ultrasound appearances of all major abdominal organs, along with small parts and the peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, will be discussed. Wet Lab participants will scan canine patients to gain exposure with scanning techniques, image optimization and identification of major abdominal organs. The workshop is focused on entry level abdominal ultrasound.

COAPTATION AND WOUND CARE FOR TECHNICIANS LECTURE AND WET LAB Saturday, April 30, 2011 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Limited Participation Available).................................Additional Registration Fee $45.00

Ms. Wendy Davies, CVT This lab will focus on the most common bandages and splints applied in your veterinary practice today, in addition to recent innovations on the care of difficult wounds. Whether you a need refresher on applying an Ehmer sling for a luxated hip, or just would like to learn some new techniques on applying splints, this lab is geared to the technician and will help sharpen your skills in placing these types of bandages. Hard to treat chronic wounds are also a source of frustration in many patients. You will learn new ways to treat old wounds with such things as sugar, silver impregnated bandages as well as introduce you to the concept of vacuum assisted closure. A one-hour presentation will be followed by a lab where your skills can be perfected.

Sunday, May 1, 2011 Wet Labs At-A-Glance PATELLA LUXATION REPAIR WET LAB Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 am – 12:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)............................... Additional Registration Fee $395.00

Dr. Matthew Barnhart, Mr. Tom Angelo

The techniques of repair of medial patella luxation will be taught including identification of the underlying structural corrections that need to be made. The technique of wedge recession and block recession of the troclear groove and tibial tuberosity transposition to correct pull of the quadriceps muscles will be demonstrated in detail and practiced by the participants on cadavers.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011 Wet Labs At-A-Glance DEMYSTIFYING THE NEURO EXAM LECTURE AND WET LAB Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 am – 12:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)................................. Additional Registration Fee $75.00

Dr. Thomas Schubert

This wet lab is designed to remove the mystery of the neurological examination through specialist guided power point presentations and the utilization of live canine subjects, with hands on review and evaluation of reflexes, the postural response and cranial nerves.

TECHNICIAN’S CRITICAL CARE CASES INTERACTIVE WET LAB Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 am – 12:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)................................. Additional Registration Fee $75.00

Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld

Participants will be split into hospital teams. Each team will be presented with a series of critical care cases. Their focus will be on supporting the patient by evaluating clinical diagnostic care, understanding treatment options and fluid support and setting up monitoring care protocols for each case.

By the end of the program each participant should be able to: • Develop monitoring protocols for ill patients.

• Understand basic and advanced diagnostic

evaluations of the ill patient.

• Understand fluid therapy and transfusion concepts.

• Have an overview of common critical care

emergency syndromes. (Lecture)

TECHNICIAN’S DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL ANESTHESIA WET LAB Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 am – 12:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)................................. Additional Registration Fee $75.00

Dr. Brett Beckman, Ms. Jeanne Perrone, CVT This hands on lab provides the veterinarian and veterinary technician a simplified approach to obtaining quality dental radiographs without the traditional steep learning curve. Utilizing Dr. Beckman’s Veterinary Dental Radiographic Positioning Guide participants will learn technique and positioning for creating quick and easy full mouth dental radiographic series in dogs and cats. Landmarks for regional oral nerve block techniques will be reviewed using skulls and cadavers. Hands on administration will provide the attendees with the comfort level needed to provide these blocks in their practice.

NOTICE TO WET LAB ATTENDEES – To obtain the most value from your Dental Radiography and Regional Anesthesia Wet Lab on Sunday, Dr. Brett Beckman highly recommends that you also attend the following two lectures on Saturday, April 30, 2011 during the conference:

LOCATION: Captain Room, Saturday, April 30 TIME: 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm - Regional Analgesia and Pain Management for Oral Surgery in Dogs and Cats 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm - Veterinary Dental Radiographic Technique

INTERMEDIATE SMALL ANIMAL ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND WET LAB Sunday, May 1, 2011 9:00 am – 12:50 pm (Limited Participation Available)...............................Additional Registration Fee $425.00

Dr. Eric Ferrell, Dr. David Reese and Dr. Matt Winter

This wet lab consists of 3 rotating stations for veterinarians who are wanting to further their level of US experience with more individualized, one on one, instruction and mentoring with the 3 radiologists. Three hand selected canine subjects with good examples of normal abdominal ultrasound anatomy will be utilized for the wet lab. During the course of the wet lab, attendees will be led through a routine and complete small abdominal ultrasound examination. Review of anatomy and characteristic ultrasound appearance of all major abdominal organs (liver, spleen, kidneys, urinary bladder and gastrointestinal tract) will be made. Continuing further, focus will be made on correctly identifying adrenal glands utilizing associated vascular anatomy, identifying right and left pancreatic limbs, differentiation of specific segments of the gastrointestinal tract (differentiation of stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum and colon) and assessing for specific visceral and parietal lymph node centers within the abdomen. Utilization of Doppler ultrasound in assessing vasculature and vascular landmarks will be demonstrated.

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USDA Alerts Veterinarians to Amended EU Rule for Export of Noncommercial Pets Two rules of the European Union (EU) concerning Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 for export of noncommercial pets to the EU have been amended, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Veterinary Services in Gainesville.

One rule deals with the rabies vaccine and another with the implanting of microchips.

Recombinant vaccines are officially accepted and the relevant section from ANNEX Ib is excerpted below.

For the purposes of Article 5(1), an anti-rabies vaccination shall be considered valid provided that the following requirements are complied with – The anti-rabies vaccine must be a vaccine other than a live modified vaccine and fall within one of the following categories: 1. An inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (WHO standard), or 2. A recombinant vaccine expressing the immunizing glycoprotein of the rabies virus in a live virus vector (i.e. Merial PureVax).

See page 17 of the regulation for full text at http://eurlex.europa. eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2003R0998:20100618:EN: PDF.

Microchips must be implanted before (or on the same day as) the rabies vaccination for ALL EU-member countries, not just the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and Malta. Relevant section from ANNEX Ib is excerpted below.

An anti-rabies vaccination may only be considered valid if it meets the following conditions: 1. The vaccine was administered on a date indicated in Section IV of the passport; or the appropriate section of the accompanying animal health certificate; and 2. The date referred to in point (1.) must not precede the date of microchipping indicated in Section III(2) of the passport OR the appropriate section of the accompanying animal health certificate.

See page 17 of regulation for full text at http://eurlex.europa.eu/ LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2003R0998:20100618:EN:PDF.

The following are resource websites for veterinarians.

EU general guidance page updated that has great information for pets to the EU. That site is http://ec.europa.eu/ food/animal/liveanimals/pets/nocomm_third_en.htm.

Consolidated version including amendments from May: http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:200 3R0998:20100618:EN:PDF

May 2010 Amendments: http://eurlex.europa.eu/

LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:2010:132:0003:0010:EN:PDF. Any questions concerning this information may be directed to Mark Berlin, veterinary accreditation coordinator of Florida for APHIS, at (352) 313-3081.

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NIFA Seeks Volunteers For The VMLRP Panels

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he Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests your help as it begins implementation of year two of the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP; www.nifa.usda. gov/vmlrp).

Veterinarians are asked to consider volunteering for service on the Nomination Panel and/or the Awards Panel that NIFA conducts each annual implementation cycle of the VMLRP. Every panelist who volunteers his or her valuable time and professional knowledge and experience provides a great service. It is only through the volunteerism of the professional community at-large that NIFA selection processes can be conducted in a manner that assures thorough and fair evaluation of information, nominations and applications submitted to our Agency in support of requests for Federal funding. A daily honorarium of $225 is being offered to those selected to participate on this panel.

The Nomination Panel will review/recommend 2011 veterinary shortage nominations submitted by State Animal Health Officials for official shortage designation. Nominations for this panel are due on March 28. By regulation, Nomination Panels may consist of only Federal and State employees, and employees of all colleges/units qualified to receive funds from the Animal Health and Disease (AHD) Sec. 1433 Program.

Universities with Agricultural Experiment Stations and all veterinary schools (public and private) qualify to receive AHD Sec. 1433 funds.

The Awards Panel reviews/ranks/recommends applications from veterinarians applying for a loan repayment award in exchange for service commitment to a designated shortage area. This panel is open to public and private veterinarians, and nominations are due by June 1, 2011.

To learn more about the objectives, duties and time commitments for both panels, go to http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/animals/ in_focus/an_health_if_vmlrp_panelists.html or email USDA NIFA at vmlrp@ nifa.usda.gov.

U.S. Senate Passes Bill To Repeal 1099 Tax Language (SCHAUMBURG, IL)– The American Veterinary Medical Association is pleased that veterinary practice owners and other small businesses will not be sentenced to additional and costly information-reporting procedures that would have an adverse effect on their businesses. Tax paperwork and compliance are already major expenses for small businesses and the new reporting requirements would have substantially increased these costs.

The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4 on April 5, 2011 in a vote of 87 to 12. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation on March 3.

The legislation now goes to the President’s desk for signature.

“The AVMA is pleased Congress has repealed H.R. 4, a bill that would place an unnecessary bookkeeping burden on our members,” said Dr. Larry Kornegay, president of the AVMA.

“Instituting another new reporting procedure requiring filing of all transactions would only increase costs faced by our members. This legislation would have buried our veterinarians in undue paperwork rather than allowing them to provide medical care to their patients.”

H.R. 4, the Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011, is aimed at repealing the expansion of information reporting requirements for businessto-business payments of $600 or more in a calendar year. For many businesses, this could amount to hundreds of new reportable transactions, which involves sending a 1099 to both the Internal Revenue Service and the reportable business.

For more information about this legislation, please visit www.avma.org.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ASSOCIATES WANTED

Busy, progressive, four-doctor small animal practice in Titusville, Florida with a large, growing client base offering a generous commission-based salary to a fifth associate Veterinarian to join our team. Our wellness programs, anesthesia protocols, state of the art equipment, and commitment to regular team training allow us to practice an excellent quality of medicine for our patients. Equipment includes a CO2 laser, Ultrasound, Endoscope, Bronchoscope, Oxygen cage/ICU unit, Ear Videoscope & flushing system, High-speed dental unit, Digital X-ray machine, Digital Dental X-ray machine, In-House lab equipment, Fluid pumps, Surgical monitoring equipment, and we will soon add a Class 4 Therapeutic Laser. We employ several CVT’s along with many other experienced, long-term staff members. We perform most orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and treat exotic pets as well. We moved into our new 10,000 square foot facility in June 2007.

Titusville is located on the east coast near Kennedy Space Center, and is close to Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Cocoa Beach.

If you would like to be part of a successful team that upholds a high standard of care, make a great income, and live in a beautiful city, call Becky New or Dr. Camille Young at 321.267.3841, or email bnew@youngsanimalhospital.com. (Exp. Issue 1/11:13868) Experienced veterinarian wanted to practice 2- 2 1/2 days a week in a two veterinarian practice in Ruskin, Fl. If interested please fax resume to 813-645-3336 or email to drhalott@aol.com. (Exp. Issue 3/11:6435)

RELIEF VETERINARIANS

North Florida Relief Work- Please contact Dr. Alexander at 912-414-0997 or GoodDoctor76@hotmail.com Mainly small Animal and some Equine experience. Accomplished 25-30 appointments/day and the most common small animal surgeries. (Exp. Issue 1/11:21618) Experienced small animal veterinarian willing to serve Central Orlando, Daytona, Altamonte, Casselberry, Longwood, Winter Springs and Oviedo areas. Other locations are negotiable. Excellent client communication, compassionate care and respect for your staff are of the utmost importance. Call Tiffany Lewis at 321-332-4949 or email: tlewisdvm@gmail.com. (Exp. Issue 2/11:10579) Veterinary Relief Service: Tampa Bay, Orlando, and surrounding areas. Short/long term positions accepted. Internship trained and in practice for 10 years. References available on request.

Small animal, some avian, aquatics, and exotics. Enjoy working with staff and clients. Contact Martha Keller, DVM at (813) 434-3070 or drkeller@ faavs.net (Exp. Issue 2/11:9212) Small animal Veterinarian with 40+ years experience would like relief work on the East central coast of Florida. Recently sold my practice. W. Joe Fuller, 321-544-2507. (Exp. Issue 4/11:892) Experienced hard working DVM for relief work in West Palm area. Likes surgery. Call Todd Rieke @ 651-485-4778 or drtrieke@ hotmail.com (Exp. Issue 4/11:17508) Classified ads for FVMA members cost $45 for up to 40 words with additional words assessed at 25¢ per word. For non-members, the rate is $65 for up to 40 words with additional words assessed at 25¢ per word. All ads must be submitted in writing preferably by email for verification of word count and payment is necessary in advance of publication. Email your classified ad to info@fvma.org. For more information about FVMA advertising please call 800-992-3862 for an insertion order. Now all Advocate Classified Ads are also published on the FVMA website www.fvma.org under “Classified Ads.”

PRACTICES FOR SALE

For Rent or Sale: Estero, FL 1500 sq ft clinic, built out, in modern medical complex, exc move-in condition, 3 exam rooms, surgery, prep/treatment, kitchen, 2 full baths, office/reception areas, low maintenance interior.

Or buy this condo. Call Dan Wolf 813-881-9799 (Exp. Issue 1/11:3872) Southwest Georgia, mostly small animal practice with some cattle and horses. Practice includes hospital and 5 acres with room to expand. Seasoned friendly staff. 2009 Gross Income of $575,000 provides plenty of income. E-mail Bo Williamson, DVM at bwilliamsondvm@vivavetpractice.com or call 513-919-9105. (Exp. Issue 1/11:17296) For Lease or Sale in Pompano Beach, FL - Previously established small animal clinic at site for 40 years plus. Approximately 3,600 square foot freestanding building on approximately .7 acre of land with busy highways on three sides of clinic allowing access from both North and South bound traffic. Four exam rooms, large treatment, Dr’s office, lab, pre op, surgery, post op, grooming rooms and kennel room, 3 kennel rooms, 8 indoor runs, storage. Sale price $700,000, Lease price $3,500/ month. Available Now - 954-786-3274 or email jwwnelson04@aol.com (Exp. Issue 2/11:1320)

VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

Two (2) openings immediately available for an expanding well established companion animal practice in beautiful Clearwater, Fla. We are looking for a self-motivated certified vet tech. We are also looking for a tech/assistant who will also be used for some front desk duties.

Please respond by email to spah2572@verizon.net. (Exp. Issue 1/11:212)

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

For Sale 24 foot Le Boit Mobile Van. 2008 model, with diesel engine and generator. Slightly over 29,000 miles. Call Dr. Claxton at (813) 767-3962 or email claxtonjennifer@gmail.com. (Exp. Issue 3/11:8769)

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