Winter 2017

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CHRISTIAN AST, DVM

Meet MVMA’s New 2nd Vice President

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Michigan Sees High Numbers of Arborvirus Cases in 2017

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Understanding the Requirements is Crucial During Disasters

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The Health Professional Recovery Program

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The Sad Truth about Ultra-Short Tail Docking in Lambs

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The Evolution of MSU’s Practice-Based Ambulatory Program

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Miracle of Life Exhibit at the UP State Fair

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Walk 4 Paws a Great Success

Speaking Up for Animals Participate in MVMA’s Member Discussion Forums

People, Pets & Vets:A Great Time for Kids of All Ages

y name is Christian Ast, and I am looking forward to starting my term as MVMA 2nd vice president in January of 2018. By way of introduction, I thought I might share a story.

Several years ago my wife, Lisa, and I took our two children (Connor and Natalie) to a Spartan football game. To give our kids the full MSU experience, we went to Shaw Hall for dinner after the game. We were expecting the typical long food line with limited choices of entrees and endless rows of tables in the noisy dining hall. We were pleasantly surprised by the remodeled cafeteria with food stations that looked more like a shopping mall food court with comfortable chairs and numerous food choices, many made to order. Even the staff had changed. No more stained cafeteria polo shirts and hair nets. Now the staff wears chef jackets and caps. One of the staff even noticed we had small children with us and we went ent in the back and brought out a bowl of fr fruit ruit salad and applesauce for the kids.. And by the way, gone are the days of walking allking across campus in the snow forr evening study sessions. Students weree video chatting with their study group w while eating dinner.

My kids of course thought it was fun to eat a at with the college kids, but more pertinent to the MVMA, the experience was eye opening for me. The

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university had reimagined how they service the students living in the dormitory. I wondered if our clinic needed to change the way we communicate with clients and staff. Are we providing the level of client services that our clients expect and demand? Are we providing our staff with the level of support they need? Most veterinarians are more comfortable acquiring new medical skills than they are changing the way they communicate, but our clients and staff are expecting it.

MVMA has long been known for its highquality scientific continuing education, but the access to management CE and communication training is sometimes overlooked by MVMA members. MVMA offers the Power of 10 Leadership Academy intended for recent graduates, and just recently started the Professional Competencies Certification for those of us who are not so recent graduates. MVMA’s Animal Welfare Conference is a national leader and the Small Animal Seminar Series has been expanded to include management CE. That is in addition to the management CE topics that are available annually at the Michigan Veterinary Conference. Our CEO Karlene Belyea is a frequent speaker at national conferences, lecturing on topics ranging from communication generational differences, and personal styles, generationa al di who volunteer to serve wellness. Those wh on a committe committee ee or a task force will be impressed with h how ho much you learn by cooperatively with your colworking coop pera leagues.

I have enjoyed enjoyyed being involved in the MVMA A in multiple capacities since from MSU CVM I ggraduated rad 2002. I am honored to have in n 20 the opportunity to serve as th he o tthe he 22nd VP for 2018. I look forward to working with forw great veterinarians from gre throughout the state. th

Professional excellence.

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2017 mvma officers & directors officers Dr. Bruce Cozzens, President Dr. Lori Penman, President-Elect Dr. Mike Thome, 1st Vice President Dr. Melissa Owings, 2nd Vice President Dr. Kevin Stachowiak, Immediate Past President Dr. Kathleen Smiler, AVMA Delegate Dr. Stephen Steep, AVMA Alternate Delegate Karlene Belyea, MBA, Chief Executive Officer directors representing districts Dr. Joyce Balnaves, (1) Southern Dr. Kristin Knirk, (2 & 3) Michiana & Southwestern Dr. Erin Whalin, (4) Jackson Dr. Lauren Gnagey, (5 & 9) Washtenaw & Livingston Dr. Christian Ast, (6 & 8) Wayne & Oakland Dr. Julie Sherman (7) Macomb Dr. Dana Tatman-Lilly, (10) Mid-State Dr. Chad Ackerman, (11) Western Dr. Joe Kline, (12) Saginaw Dr. Tom Michalek, (13) Thumb Dr. Anne Shuff, (14) Northeastern Dr. Marcia Izo, (15) Northern directors representing associations Dr. Jeff Bunn, MI Equine Practitioners Dr. Steven Bailey, Southeastern Michigan VMA at-large directors Dr. Erin Howard, Food Animal Dean John Baker, MSU CVM Dr. Claire Hankenson, Lab Animal Medicine layout / design Charlie Sharp/Sharp Des!gns, Lansing, MI printing & mailing BRD Printing, Lansing, MI n The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association represents the veterinary profession in Michigan, advances the knowledge and standards of its membership, and promotes the science, practice, and value of veterinary medicine for the benefit of animal and human health.

Michigan Sees High Numbers of Arbovirus Cases in 2017

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ith the warm weather this fall, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus cases in equine and other species were reported to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Animal Industry Division late into the

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Cases this year were identified across the state, from southwestern Michigan to the Upper Peninsula. When talking to clients about these mosquito-borne diseases, it’s important to remind them of the following: n

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Vaccinating is a very effective measure for preventing these potentially fatal diseases.

These diseases are spread by mosquitos.

To protect their horses against mosquitos, horse owners should apply repellent, eliminate standing water, and bring horses indoors from early evening until after sunrise, when mosquitoes are most prevalent.

All equine are susceptible, including mules, donkeys, and exotic equine like zebra.

EEE and WNV can be identified in any Michigan county; although some counties may see more cases, it is not a regionally specific disease.

EEE and WNV also pose a risk to birds, deer, and other wildlife. If you see sick wildlife or dead birds, please report it to the Department of Natural Resources at www.michigan.gov/eyesinthefield or contact the Wildlife Disease Laboratory at (517) 336-5030.

As of October 24, MDARD received confirmation of seven EEE cases from the following counties: two from Marquette County, two from Clare County, one from

Menominee County, one from Roscommon County, and one from Wexford County.

Additionally, Michigan had 15 cases of WNV reported in horses in the following counties: two cases in Wexford County and one case in each of the following: Clinton, Delta, Hillsdale, Jackson, Livingston, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Osceola, Ottawa, Roscommon, and St. Joseph.

As of October 24, DNR detected WNV in about 200 animals from 59 counties, including Eastern Gray squirrels and many bird species. Bird species include American Crows, Broad-winged and Red-tailed Hawks, Ruffed Grouse, Pileated Woodpecker, and Great Blue Heron, among others. This is not an all-inclusive list of affected species, but it provides perspective on the broad array of species with WNV this year. They also detected EEE in a free-ranging white-tailed deer, although EEE is rarely seen in Michigan deer.

Case updates from MDARD have been posted daily on the Equine Disease Communication Center’s website at http://www. equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks. More information on WNV and EEE can also be found at www.equinediseasecc.org/diseaseinformation.

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Understanding the Requirements Is Crucial During Disasters

ecent natural disasters across the country have emphasized the importance of veterinarians being prepared to assist their clients through the animal importation process—even in unusual circumstances.

During a disaster, all importation requirements still apply. In rare circumstances, the State of Michigan may institute, through the emergency management process, centralized locations where incoming animals may be examined on-site, exempting them from the need to have a certificate of veterinary inspection prior to arriving in state. Additionally, it’s important veterinarians and their clients not self-deploy into a

disaster area, but rather be part of the organized effort coordinated with that state’s emergency management process.

If a client brings you an animal they’ve rescued from a disaster area in another state, always keep the following in mind: n n

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Was the animal legally imported?

Has the animal seen a veterinarian within the last six months?

Is the animal coming from a state that has unique diseases of concern that are not prevalent in Michigan? For example, in Texas, animals can contract babesiosis, an uncommon but reportable disease in Michigan.

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Anyone who suspects or confirms a reportable disease (the list of reportable diseases can be found at www.michigan. gov/animaldiseases) is required to report it to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Animal Industry Division, which can be reached at (800) 292-3939 (daytime) or (517) 3730440 (emergencies only).

If you are working with a registered animal shelter, the shelter is required to consult you whenever there is a health issue at the facility. If the animals you are seeing were imported by the registered facility, MDARD expects the registered facility to follow your guidance to resolve any health issue.

Whether cats and dogs are being brought in due to a natural disaster, or just for everyday travel, following importation requirements is crucial to protecting the people and animals of Michigan.

Dogs being brought into Michigan must have an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection, and if 12 weeks and older, a current rabies vaccine. Dogs going to animal shelters, pet shops, and large-scale dog breeding kennels (more than 15 breeding females) have additional requirements including vaccines, parasite treatment, and age restrictions.

Cats destined for pet shops and animal shelters also have additional requirements regarding vaccines, parasite treatment, and age restrictions—for example, cats younger than eight weeks cannot be imported to these facilities. Although there are no requirements for cats coming into Michigan outside of these types of facilities, it is recommended that cats be healthy before travel.

All movement requirements for cats, dogs and other species can be found on MDARD’s webpage at www.michigan.gov/ animalimport. Veterinarians should check this site often to ensure that their clients meet the latest requirements.

If you have questions or concerns about emergency preparedness or animal importation, contact the MDARD office at (800) 292-3939. the michigan veterinarian · winter 2017

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The Health Professional Recovery Program

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Katherine Donahue, DVM HPRP Board Member

he Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) is a monitoring program for health care professionals (regulated under the Michigan Public Health Code) who are impaired by substance abuse or mental illness, which is impeding their ability to safely practice their professions. The HPRP functions in a dual role by assisting licensees in obtaining help for their treatable disorders and protecting the public’s safety by not allowing impaired health professionals to practice without monitoring.

The HPRP began in 1994 as an abstinence-based program administered through a contract with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). In addition, the Health Professional Recovery Committee (HPRC) oversees the HPRP and develops the program’s policies by working with LARA and the contractor. The HPRC is represented by members of each health care profession licensed by the State, as well as members of the public. The HPRP works in conjunction with various health professional licensing boards, health professional associations, and health professional societies. The HPRP’s vision is to “treat, benefit, and protect the licensee, the general public, and the community.”

Many different licensed professionals can utilize the services of the HPRP. These include physicians, nurses, veterinarians, dentists, and other licensed health professionals. There are a few health professionals that are not eligible for the HPRP because their licensure is not regulated by LARA. Program participation in the HPRP can often be an alternative to disciplinary action through the various licensing boards.

Referrals to the HPRP can be either nonregulatory or regulatory. Regulatory referrals to the HPRP come from the State of Michigan.

Non-regulatory referrals can be anonymous, from the participant themselves, from friends, family, colleagues, or employers. After individuals are referred to the HPRP, there is a 48-hour window in which they must respond to the letter they received and schedule a phone intake interview. Professionals who successfully complete the non-regulatory program will have their HPRP records destroyed five years after completion. However, if an individual is unable to complete the program, the HPRP is required by law to report the individual to LARA because the licensee may pose a risk to public safety if he or she returns to practice.

Participating in the HPRP involves working with many different support professionals. The licensee will have an evaluator, a caseworker, a pain management specialist, a therapist, and an addictionist, depending on their specific needs. Once the licensee returns to work, they will also have a worksite monitor. Reports are made on a periodic basis to the HPRP contract administrators to ensure compliance with all the monitoring agreements. Insurance may cover the program costs and HPRP contract alliance does their best to refer licensees to providers that are covered under the licensee’s insurance.

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Appropriately docked tails

The Sad Truth about Ultra-Short Tail Docking in Lambs

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n commercial sheep flocks, tails on lambs are docked at the end of the caudal tail fold within the first two weeks of life to reduce fly strike and improve cleanliness. In the show circuit however, lamb tails are being amputated caudal to the tail fold and into the tail base of the lamb. This practice has been shown to increase the incidence of rectal prolapse by 9.1 % (University of Wisconsin) and lead to many non-healed docks even seven months later. Unintended consequences such as anal fistulas, infections, and prolonged pain occur as a result of the practice.

The practice of ultra-short tail docking is solely done in show animals. It is done to enhance the appearance of a more heavily muscled hindquarter in order to have a perceived advantage in the show ring.

Producers usually dock their own lamb tails without the guidance of veterinarians. The American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners have both put out statements against the practice of ultrashort tail docking.

A major challenge is that the practice of ultra-short tail docking in lambs is being allowed because lambs are such a small segment in our animal industry and so the outcry is hard to hear. Tail docking in cows, soring in horses, ear cropping in dogs, and other animal welfare issues have been addressed and unjust practices ended. Being a small part of the overall animal industry does not make the injury to lambs any more acceptable. It just means that we, as 6

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veterinarians, advocates for animal health, need bigger voices.

More than 35 veterinarians in Michigan so far have signed onto the Lamb Tail Initiative. A group of veterinarians in west Michigan started the Initiative as a way to bring awareness to and end the practice of ultrashort tail docking of lambs in 4H. The Lamb Tail Initiative partners with local 4H fairs to eliminate ultra-short tail-docked lambs at their show. The intent is to end ultra-short tail docking in lambs in Michigan as many other states have done.

If you would like more information, or would like to sign on to the Lamb Tail Initiative, please contact Dr. Paul Busman, Sparta Animal Clinic, p.a.busman@gmail.com or Dr. Susan Myers, West Michigan Veterinary Service, susanmyers78@hotmail.com. To view the AVMA position please refer to the link https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/AnimalWelfare/Pages/Animal-WelfarePolicy-statements.aspx.

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The Evolution of MSU’s Practice-Based Ambulatory Program

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he MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s Practice Based Ambulatory Program (PBAP) was created more than 20 years ago to provide a real-world, agriculture-based ambulatory experience to students. It has been a critical part of the College’s clinical training program, and is viewed by students, stakeholders, and the educational accrediting body—the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE)—as an outstanding educational program.

For those not familiar with PBAP, all MSU veterinary students spend three weeks with a large animal practice in Michigan. These practices may be all food animal, all equine, or a mix of both. Practices are located across the state from Manistique to Manchester and from Sandusky to Sparta. The goal is to provide a real-world ambulatory clinical experience where students develop their clinical skills and abilities to work with farm clients.

Another unique aspect of PBAP is the connection it facilitates between the College and private practices. These connections have been invaluable in a multitude of ways, including driving cases to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center, serving as a conduit to support field research, and connecting our students with job opportunities. The network that PBAP has created cannot be overstated.

Ultimately, the success of this program lies with our valued practice partners. Busy practices from all over the state have taken students under their wings during this three-week clinical clerkship, and helped shape them into competent veterinarians. The practitioners have assessed the students’ skill sets and patiently coached them to the next level while keeping them safe from injury. In the past 20 years, close to 2,500 students have spent roughly 7,500 weeks—or 37,500 days—gaining invaluable veterinary and life experiences from our practice partners.

Over the years, PBAP has evolved as the profession changes. Practices have come

and gone. Objectives and assignments have changed. Demographics of the students going to PBAP practices have evolved. One of the changes academia faces is accreditation standards. To be an accredited veterinary school in North America, colleges of veterinary medicine must meet certain standards established by the AVMA COE. These standards evolve over time, and usually become more rigorous. This is a good thing for the whole profession, and it forces colleges to make changes to meet these standards.

Recent COE changes have focused on core (required) parts of the veterinary education that occur outside college facilities, such as the practices that are part of our PBAP. These are often referred to as distributed-core educational sites. If implemented, these changes would result in significant costs to the College and, ultimately, students. More importantly, it could result in significant costs and outside scrutiny in the form of audits for the practice partners. Because of this,

the College has made the decision to change the PBAP clerkship from a required clerkship to a highly recommended clerkship. By doing this, the COE standards for distributed-core educational sites do not apply.

Moving forward, the College continues to view PBAP as an outstanding and important clinical training experience, and will take steps to encourage all students to take this clerkship during their clinical training program. This will require the College to market the importance of the program to students, regardless of their intended career pathway.

In fact, after preliminary clinical clerkship scheduling for the Class of 2019, with the PBAP clerkship being listed as an elective, a large proportion of the class has indicated they wish to take the clerkship. The changes being made will allow the College to make this program better, both for students and practice partners.

—Dan Grooms, DVM, PhD, ACVM, Department Chair and Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, MSU CVM

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ick-borne diseases of public health importance are continuing to increase across the United States (Piesman and Eisen 2008). Most species of ticks (there are more than 20 in Michigan) are not a concern for disease transmission, and most do not even bite people.

However, one tick in particular, is of public health concern in Michigan, the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). The blacklegged tick is the vector of Lyme disease and several other emerging pathogens. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. (Mead 2015), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nationally over 280,000 cases may occur each year. In Michigan, Lyme disease cases in people have been steadily increasing for a decade from 56 cases in 2006, to 221 cases in 2016. This increase in cases is due to the expanding range of the blacklegged tick and the Lyme disease pathogen, Borrelia burgdorferi (Foster 2004, Hamer et al. 2010, Sidge 2016), and represents an increasing public health concern. The map at right illustrates the current distribution of Lyme disease risk in Michigan (MDHHS 2017).

Don’t Get Ticked!

Jennifer Sidge, DVM, PhD Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease Section, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

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Dogs are also at risk for contracting tick-borne diseases. Given that canines are often more active in potential tick habitats, they may be more likely to come across an infected tick than their owners. One study estimated that dogs were approximately six times more likely to be seropositive for the Lyme disease bacterium, B. burgdorferi, than their owner (Eng et al. 1988). In locations that are undergoing blacklegged tick invasion, dogs are often used as a sentinel species. Detecting blacklegged ticks on dogs may be an early predictor of increased Lyme disease risk for people (Hamer et al. 2009).

It is important to remember that the blacklegged tick is the vector for other diseases including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, deer tick virus, and Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EML); of which some can cause disease in domestic pets. Although Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in Michigan (MDHHS 2016), other pathogens should be considered with your differential diagnostic workup, especially during the spring, summer, and fall when the ticks are most active. A recent canine case that came to attention of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) illustrated this importance.

Canine Case In June 2017, an eleven-month-old male Goldendoodle, from Oakland County (no travel history), presented to the local veterinary clinic with the primary complaint of lethargy. Prior to this time, when the dog was three months old, he presented to the local emergency clinic for fever, joint pain in multiple limbs, and swelling of the carpus, which was likely due to hypertrophic osteodystrophy.

The puppy was treated with Rimadyl and symptoms resolved. Eight months later, upon physical exam and initial workup by the primary veterinarian, the dog was found to have an elevated temperature and the CBC revealed a neutrophilia. Urinalysis was

Host-seeking ticks were collected by dragging a one-square-meter corduroy cloth.

unremarkable. nremarkable. The patient was started on Clavamox. lavamox.

Two days later, the patient presented again gain to the local veterinary clinic due to persistent ersistent fever and lethargy. Radiographs were ere performed, due to the dog’s history of eating ating socks, with no evidence of an obvious foreign reign body. The veterinarian then referred the he patient to the local emergency hospital forr an ultrasound follow-up.

That same day, the dog presented to the emergency mergency hospital, and upon exam and workup, orkup, the dog had an elevated temperature ure with a leukocytosis-neutrophilia and monocytosis. onocytosis. Chest radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, trasound, and urinalysis were unremarkable. ble. A Canine Tick-Borne PCR Panel was also so run and was found to be positive for Anaplasma naplasma phagocytophilum. The dog was then hen started on doxycycline. Within a week, the he patient was back to a normal energy level, vel, the fever resolved, and the white blood cell ell count was improving. This was the first reported ported case of canine anaplasmosis in Michigan. ichigan.

Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Blacklegged ticks are the vector.

The bacterium typically infects white blood cells and the incubation period is approximately 1–2 weeks (CDC 2016). In 2016, six human anaplasmosis cases were reported in Michigan as either confirmed or probable, none of which were from Oakland County.

Field Investigation This canine anaplasmosis case was brought to the attention of the MDHHS Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease (EZID)

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County with known risk for Lyme disease: At least 2 confirmed local exposures, and/or ticks/animals with Lyme bacteria.

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County with potential risk for Lyme disease: Adjacent to a confirmed county, and/or blacklegged ticks present but not infected with Lyme disease bacteria.

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County with negative tick sampling information or lacking information.

Section given the rarity of the condition and the potential for human disease. Due to the historically low number of blacklegged ticks and reported human cases in the area, it was decided to follow up on this case with ecological and wildlife surveys. The MDHHS worked with Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine to perform the investigation.

Third- and fourth-year veterinary students enrolled in the Wildlife Disease Ecology and Management Clerkship were

briefed about this recent canine anaplasmosis case by the MDHHS. The students, clerkship instructors, and the MDHHS employees then performed field investigations in September 2017 at the patient’s home and also at a nearby state park.

At both the home and the state park, host-seeking ticks were collected (see photo at left). At the state park, small rodent hosts, targeting white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) and eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus), were captured. All captured . the michigan veterinarian · winter 2017

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mammals were anesthetized using Isoflurane, identified to species and sex, examined for ticks, blood sampled, and biopsied in both ears. After this process, the mammals were returned to the point of capture.

Small mammal trapping took place for two consecutive nights, consisting of 150 traps each night. Ticks and tissue biopsies were brought back to MSU for identification and pathogen testing. Total DNA from blacklegged ticks, blood samples, and ear biopsies were extracted and tested for Borrelia burgdorferi, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and Borrelia miyamotoi using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR; Tsao et al.

2004).

No ticks were collected at the patient’s home. However, host-seeking ticks were found at the nearby state park; one I. scapularis nymph and three Haemaphysalis leporispalustris (rabbit tick) larvae. Eleven white-footed mice and one opossum were captured at the state park. Two I. scapularis larval ticks were found on the captured mammals. The Lyme disease pathogen, B. burgdorferi, was not detected in any of the samples. However, two of the 11 mice (18% prevalence) were found to be infected with A. phagocytophilum via blood and one of these two mice also had an A. phagocytophilum infected ear biopsy.

What Does This Mean?

This canine case of anaplasmosis, with no travel history, and resulting field investigation, provides support that A. phagocytophilum may be circulating among ticks and small rodent hosts in Oakland County and potentially in other counties as well, thereby posing a risk for both canines and people.

To prevent tick-borne diseases, it is important to take precautionary steps, as highlighted below.

Tick Prevention Measures COMPANION ANIMALS

1. avoid tick-infested areas n Try to avoid wooded or grassy areas when walking pets. If not possible, try to keep pets on groomed trails to avoid exposure to questing ticks.

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2. use tick prevention n There are a number of topical and systemic pesticides that can be used in pets to prevent tick and flea infestations.

A discussion between the veterinarian and owner should take place in order to determine the best option.

3. perform daily tick checks n Run your hands over the animal’s body with sufficient pressure to feel any bumps. n Be sure to check around the animal’s ears, chest, underbelly, legs, feet, and tail. n Remove any attached ticks with tweezers.

4. lyme disease vaccination n A Lyme disease vaccination should be considered for dogs that live in endemic areas. n The vaccination should not be used in place of tick/flea prevention.

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The MDHHS and its partners work hard to perform tick surveillance throughout the state of Michigan in order to keep residents abreast as to potential tick risk.

Stay up-to-date on ticks and other emerging diseases by checking the MDHHS EZID’s website (www.michigan.gov/ emergingdiseases) and Disease Mapper (www.michigan.gov/midiseasemapper) which are both continually updated and can be viewed on-the-go via smartphone and other handheld devices.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS South Lyon Animal Clinic Dr. Jean Tsao, MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Clinical Sciences

FOR MORE INFORMATION HUMANS

1. avoid tick-infested areas n Walk in the center of the trails to avoid contact with overgrown grass, brush, and leaf litter at trail edges.

2. use insect repellent n Apply to exposed skin insect repellent containing DEET (20–30%) or Picaridin. n Treat clothes (especially pants and socks) with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact, or buy clothes that are pretreated. Do not use permethrin directly on the skin. n Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when applying any repellents.

3. perform daily tick checks n Always check for ticks after being outdoors, even in your own yard. n Inspect all body surfaces carefully and remove any attached ticks with tweezers.

4. bathe or shower n Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you. n Wash clothing in hot water and dry on high heat. This will kill ticks on clothing and help prevent ticks from coming indoors.

5. stay up-to-date on tick surveillance efforts occurring in the state

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc. gov

REFERENCES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Anaplasmosis. (2016): www.cdc.gov/anaplasmosis Eng, T. R., et al. Greater Risk of Borrelia Burgdorferi Infection in Dogs than in People. J Infect Dis 158.6 (1988): 1410–11.

Foster, E. Ixodes Scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) and Borrelia Burgdorferi in Southwest Michigan: Population Ecology and Verification of a Geographic Risk Model. Master’s thesis (2004) East Lansing (MI): Michigan State University.

Hamer, S. A., et al. Use of Tick Surveys and Serosurveys to Evaluate Pet Dogs as a Sentinel Species for Emerging Lyme Disease. Am J Vet Res 70.1 (2009): 49–56.

Hamer, S. A., et al. Invasion of the Lyme Disease Vector Ixodes Scapularis: Implications for Borrelia Burgdorferi Endemicity. Ecohealth 7.1 (2010): 47–63.

Mead, P. S. Epidemiology of Lyme Disease. Infect Dis Clin North Am 29.2 (2015): 187–210.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Michigan Disease Surveillance System Weekly Disease Report. (2016): MMWR. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Michigan Emerging Disease Issues: Lyme Disease. (2017): www.michigan.gov/lyme Piesman, J. and L. Eisen. Prevention of Tick-Borne Diseases. Ann Rev Entomol 53 (2008): 323–43.

Sidge, J. L. Investigating the Importance of Vertebrate Hosts for Lyme Disease Ecology: A Natural Experiment Presented by Lake Michigan Islands at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Ph.D. Dissertation (2016) East Lansing (MI): Michigan State University.

Tsao, J. I., et al. An Ecological Approach to Preventing Human Infection: Vaccinating Wild Mouse Reservoirs Intervenes in the Lyme Disease Cycle.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 101.52 (2004): 18159–64.

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Speaking Up for Animals S

cientific American published a story on October 9, 2017 that immediately captured my interest: “Jane Goodall, Still Traveling the World and Speaking Up for Animals at 83.” In the article, Goodall is quoted as saying, “Every single individual makes a difference every single day. We get to choose what sort of difference we are going to make.”

Earlier this year, the Michigan Legislature spoke up for animals when it passed amendments to the laws regulating pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters (for purposes of this article, I will simply refer to this set of laws as the “pet shop laws”). Two new sections were added to those laws, one of which is referred to as Logan’s Law, and the other is referred to as the Animal Adoption Protection Act. Both sections went into effect on March 29, 2017.

Shirlee M. Bobryk, Esq.

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Logan was an 11-year-old Alaskan Husky owned by Matt Falk of Goodells, Michigan.

On the evening of March 12, 2011, Mr. Falk put Logan into his outdoor kennel for the night, just as he had done every other night.

Like a lot of huskies, Logan would rather sleep out in the cold than in the warmth of

a bed in the house. Astonishingly, however, someone trespassed on Mr. Falk’s private property in the dark of night and brutally attacked Logan by covering his face with what was believed to be battery acid. Logan’s face was severely burned and he lost his eyesight. A local veterinarian treated Logan,

but the medications needed to treat him had their own damaging effects on his liver and kidneys. Four months later, Logan died in his sleep, curled up at the feet of his owner.

This horrific experience spurred Matt Falk to contact his legislators to speak up for animals. He chose to make a difference.

Several lawmakers were motivated by Logan’s story and similarly stepped up to make a difference. Logan’s attack became their inspiration to introduce new legislation aimed at protecting animals. As a result, Logan’s Law was added to the pet shop laws and enacted in Michigan in early 2017.

Logan’s Law enables animal control shelters and animal protection shelters to lawfully delve into the criminal history of a potential animal owner to determine whether the individual has previously been convicted of animal abuse. The law states as follows:

for any pet adoptions performed by an animal protection shelter.2

Matt Falk’s emotional appeal to our state legislators also resulted in another important section being added to the pet shop laws. That section of the law, called the “Animal Adoption Protection Act,” provides as follows: Sec. 8c (1) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter may consider an individual’s criminal history when deciding whether to allow that individual to adopt an animal. An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter may choose not to allow an individual who has been convicted of an animal abuse offense to adopt an animal unless a period of at least 5 years has elapsed since the date of his or her conviction. An animal control shelter or animal protection shel-

Sec. 8b. (1) Before allowing an individual

ter may choose not to allow an individual

to adopt an animal, an animal control

who is charged with committing an ani-

shelter or animal protection shelter may

mal abuse offense and enters a plea to any

conduct a search using ICHAT1 to deter-

other crime in exchange for dismissal of

mine whether that individual has a prior

that charge to adopt an animal.3

criminal history for an animal abuse offense.

(2) An animal control shelter or animal protection shelter does not violate this act if the animal control shelter or animal protection shelter searches for an individual on ICHAT allowed under subsection (1) and the search fails to disclose that the individual has a prior criminal history for an animal abuse offense.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a pet shop that allows an animal protection shelter to use pet shop resources, including, but not limited to, the pet shop’s premises, facilities, employees, equipment, and advertising for pet adoptions, or to a pet shop that works with an animal protection shelter but does not perform adoptions except as an agent of the animal protection shelter. A pet shop described in this subsection is not an animal protection shelter and is not liable

A violation of any section of the pet shop laws, including Logan’s Law or the Animal Adoption Protection Act, may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor a criminal offense punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both.4 However, representatives of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“MDARD”), the state agency given the authority to promulgate rules to accomplish the purposes of the pet shop laws, are of the opinion that finding a violation of these two new sections is “challenging” since the laws are voluntary and not mandatory.

Although additional House bills were introduced which would have prohibited an individual convicted of animal abuse from ever owning or possessing an animal for any period of time, those bills failed to make their way through the legislative process.

We are making progress in protecting

animals, right? Or are we? Notably, Logan’s Law does not require conducting a criminal history check of the individual who wants to adopt an animal. The law was written to permit checking into an individual’s criminal history, not mandate it. Likewise, the Animal Adoption Protection Act does not require an animal shelter to consider an individual’s criminal history when deciding whether to allow an individual to adopt an animal. The law merely permits the shelter to consider an individual’s criminal history and “choose” not to allow the adoption unless the conviction for animal abuse was more than 5 years ago. So, if an individual was convicted of animal abuse and it was more than 5 years ago, that individual could adopt a pet. And, Logan’s Law does not apply to pet shops. Pet shops were not given statutory authority to consider an individual’s criminal history when selling an animal to anyone.

Remember Michael Vick? He was the former quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons who was convicted and sentenced in 2007 for running a cruel and inhumane dog-fighting ring. He reportedly owned 50 pit bull dogs.

Today, Michael Vick could easily adopt or purchase as many pit bulls in Michigan as he wishes, because the law does not prohibit him from adopting or purchasing animals.

An animal control shelter can overlook his criminal conviction for abusing animals.

It is worth noting that the term “pet shop” is legally defined as “a place where animals are sold or offered for sale.”5 Consequently, under a literal interpretation, “pet shop” includes all breeders who sell animals such as puppies and kittens. MDARD is of the opinion that people who breed their own animals are exempt from the pet shop laws, with the exception of the new regulated entity referred to as “large-scale breeding kennels.”6 As of the date of this article, MDARD has reported that there are no large-scale breeding kennels registered.

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To lawfully operate, all pet shops in Michigan are required to obtain a license from MDARD. According to MDARD representatives, they “suspended the pet shop licensing program . . . several years ago” and “there are no state-licensed pet shops in Michigan at this time.”

Additionally, “pet shops” (however that term will be interpreted) are prohibited from selling an animal unless it is accompanied by a state health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection signed by an accredited veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the animal’s state of origin.7 Since the term “certificate of veterinary inspection” is not defined in the pet shop laws, it arguably may be interpreted to mean the same as an “official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection” as defined in the Animal Industry Act.8 According to MDARD, there is no requirement for a certificate of veterinary inspection when an animal is sold or otherwise transferred.

When a pet shop sells or otherwise transfers a dog, cat, or ferret, a pet health certificate is required. The pet health certificate is a form that was recently updated by MDARD and may be found on the MDARD website.

So, what real progress have we made in protecting animals? What are the positive effects of the new amendments to the pet shop laws? The pet shop licensing requirements are “suspended.” There are no pet shops in Michigan that are licensed by MDARD. Pet shops are excluded from the laws permitting criminal history checks. Criminal history checks by animal control shelters are not mandated, only permitted. Consequently, there is no likely penalty when the criminal history of an individual who adopts an animal from an animal control shelter is not examined. And the regulatory agency for the pet shop laws is of the opinion that unless a breeder is a large-scale breeding kennel, the pet shop laws do not apply to them. Frankly, I think more can be done to protect animals.

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veterinarian’s office because the new puppy, Zoey, was lethargic, refused to eat, and appeared to have trouble urinating. Zoey was near death and seriously suffering. Throughout the course of numerous visits to the veterinarian, my friend mentioned where she purchased the puppy and said that when she contacted the breeder, she denied any knowledge of medical problems with the other pups in the litter. The veterinarian diagnosed Zoey with urate bladder stones.

The stones had obstructed the urethra and the veterinarian performed an emergency surgery to save Zoey’s life. Urate bladder stones are typically the result of a genetic abnormality. Thankfully, Zoey is back to being a healthy, thriving, and active puppy, thanks to my friend’s veterinarian.

The breeder never provided a pet health certificate for Zoey, and the veterinarian who treated Zoey never inquired about how or where the pet was acquired. Under MDARD’s interpretation of the pet shop laws, unless the breeder was a large-scale dog breeding kennel, a pet health certificate was not required. Unfortunately, neither my friend nor the veterinarian had any information to determine whether a pet health certificate was required.

The next time an excited new pet owner comes to you for puppy vaccinations, a general check-up, or in search of help because the new member of the family is not as healthy as the little bouncing ball of fur was when the owner purchased it, I encourage you to ask questions about the source of the new pet. It’s okay to ask. Maybe the breeder operates a large-scale breeding kennel. And, maybe that breeder should be licensed and required to comply with the pet shop laws and held accountable if the laws are not being followed.

Let’s educate everyone about the new changes in Michigan’s pet shop laws. And, let’s continue talking with your colleagues and others in the veterinary profession about the laws aimed at protecting animals.

Consider whether the recent changes in the law go far enough to protect animals and the people who adopt or purchase those

animals. Communicate with your legislators and members of MDARD on the subject.

Choose to make a difference and speak up for the animals.

NOTES 1. “ICHAT” means the Internet Criminal History Access Tool maintained by the Department of State Police.

2. MCL 287.338b(1)-(3) 3. MCL 287.338c(1) 4. MCL 287.340 5. MCL 287.331(s) 6. A “large-scale dog breeding kennel” means a facility where more than 15 female intact dogs over the age of 4 months are housed or kept for the primary purpose of breeding. “Housed or kept for the primary purpose of breeding” means that the female dog has previously been bred and whelped. A female dog that has not previously produced offspring shall not be considered to have been housed or kept for the primary purpose of breeding. MCL 287.331(o).

7. MCL 287.335(a) 8. “An official interstate or intrastate health certificate or official interstate or intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection for animals being imported to or exported from this state or being moved from 1 premises to another premises within this state when required shall include all of the following: (a) The complete names and addresses of the consignor and consignee and the destination address if different from the consignee address. (b) A description of the animals by breed, sex, and age, and a signed certification by the consignor that the animals in the shipment are those described on the certificate. The director may require that certain classifications of animals be individually officially identified by ear tag, tattoo, brand, or registration number. (c) The date of examination of the animals by the accredited veterinarian preparing the certificate. (d) The intended use of the livestock, including use for dairy, breeding, feeding or grazing, or immediate slaughter. (e) The health status of the animals by recording the results of the required tests, required vaccinations, and any other data concerning the health of the animals including herd or state disease-free status. The accredited veterinarian preparing the certificate shall certify that the animals are free from clinical signs of infectious, contagious, or toxicological diseases. (f) The prior entry permit issued by the director, if a prior entry permit is required.” MCL 287.720.

Shirlee M. Bobryk is a partner at White Schneider PC in Lansing. She represents a variety of health professionals, including veterinarians, in licensing cases, general business matters, and employment law. MVMA partners with White Schneider PC to assist our members. If a member has a legal question, they first contact MVMA at mvma@michvma.org or (517) 347-4710. If MVMA is unable to assist with the question, the member is referred to the law firm. Members receive free 15-minute telephone consultations as often as necessary. In addition, if a member decides to pursue legal action using the firm, they receive a 10% reduction on the attorneys’ customary billing rates.

T H E M I C H I G A N A N I M A L H E A LT H F O U N D AT I O N was created to provide assistance for educational and scientific studies designed to benefit the health and welfare of companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. For over 30 years, MAHF has made a difference in the lives of animals.

For more information, please contact the MAHF at (517) 347-4710

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e know how busy you are and that every second of your day counts. You need practical information from real experts—and the MVMA is here to help!

The Young Professional Task Force and Membership Committee have created two discussion boards to help address your questions in both Practice Management

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You can access the forums by visiting the website at MichVMA.org and scrolling down to the bottom, or by typing https:// michvma.org/forums into your browser.

You may view forum topics and discussions without subscribing to the forum.

However, to participate you must click on the “Subscribe to Forum” link on the right

New Reminder Program Re-engages Inactive Clients

he freshly published white paper from the American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association, “A New Reminder Program Available in Veterinary Practices that Re-engages Inactive Clients and Delivers the Benefits of Preventive Care,” showcases the study results of Partners for Healthy Pets’ new inactive client reminder program. It has proven successful in re-engaging inactive clients with their veterinary practices. For example, within six months of implementing the reminder program, participating veterinary practices: n n

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Generated an average of 128 patient visits from formerly inactive clients.

Had an overall 8.5% inactive-client response rate (percentage of clients who responded to the email and brought their pets in for an appointment), which is considered high by overall industry standards.

Showed overall outstanding results with cat owners, owners of senior pets, and long-term inactive owners.

Generated an average of $20,574 in revenue per practice from the targeted population of previously inactive clients.

But most importantly, all of these pets are now receiving the preventive healthcare that is so crucial to their wellbeing.

Partners for Healthy Pets has released the materials from this program free of charge to all veterinary practices online at www.partnersforhealthypets.org, so check it out! The materials have been designed to be used with a variety of practice management software systems or by general-use email servers.

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side of the page. You will be directed to login using your MVMA login information. Please feel free to post questions or content related to the topic of the forum only. You can reply to a topic that has been posted by using the green reply button.

If you need your login information, please contact the MVMA office at 517/3474710 or mvma@michvma.org.

24TH ANNUAL

Miracle of Life Exhibit at the UP State Fair

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his marks the 10th year that Dr. Gail Hoholik and Dr. Renee Coyer have co-chaired the Miracle of Lifee Exhibit at the Upper Peninsula State Fair.

The ever-popular exhibit featured a record number of calves born. Fifteen calves were delivered from 14 cows, most in the presence of capacity crowds to witness the births. The ewe herd, owned and cared for by Diane Abrams, had a 180% delivery rate with 17 lambs born from 9 ewes. The lambs were in a hurry with a flurry of births on Wednesday and Thursday of the fair, allowing spectators to enjoy the lambs’ activities for the rest of the week. Mr. Matt Miotke again provided us with a constant supply of eggs which hatched into dozens of chicks. The chicks are always the high point for the smaller children who visit the exhibit.

Local veterinarians who helped with our exhibit this year included Drs. Mike Brunner, Ben Bartlett, Sue Laskaska, Barry Wehner, Ron Schwab (all the way from Standish, and who was a wonderful influence on the students, teaching new restraint techniques for cattle), Holly Way, Hollie Rebo, and Jim Boydston, former chairperson for this event.

We want to thank Steve Brock from Brock Farms for his family’s true commitment to this exhibit in keeping us supplied with a constant string of expectant Holstein cows. We also want to thank State Representative Ed McBroom for supplying us with periparturient cows this year and many times over the years.

Our students this year worked long and hard and were one of the most efficient groups we have had the pleasure to work with. In her role as Fair Veterinarian, Dr. Coyer had the opportunity to expose the students to regulatory medicine and to many aspects of animal husbandry.

Our students this year included Taylor Gardner (class of 2020), Jessi Wixtrom (class of 2020), Christa Finley (class of 2020), Whitney Wells (class of 2019), Ann DiPastina (class of 2020), and Rachel Baumgardner (class of 2020).

We continue to be enthusiastic about this exhibit and it continues to be the most-attended exhibit at the fair. Thank you MVMA for helping to support us!

—Drs. Renee Coyer and Gail Hoholik

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NOT TO MISS THE MICHIGAN VETERINARY CONFERENCE! JANUARY 26–28, 2018 · LANSING, MI

Come meet Dr. Justine Lee in person!

01 You will learn from leading speakers and discover new ways to practice.

02 You can explore the newly designed “Veterinary Practice Marketplace” with more than 100 exhibitors to welcome you.

03 You can take good care of yourself by joining a group for yoga or guided meditations, taking a coloring break, or adding to the gratitude board.

04 The MVC has a new app to help you navigate the conference and take advantage of all that is occurring onsite!

05 CE tracks include companion animal, food animal, equine, emerging animal health and disease topics, practice management, staff development, veterinary technology, and nontraditional medicine.

06 Wet labs will provide veterinarians and veterinary technicians with hands-on learning.

07 Lunches, receptions, and other refreshments are included with your registration fee at no additional cost to you.

08 You can engage with colleague and content leaders to share new ideas to implement back at your office/practice.

09 Attending CE in Michigan helps our economy, saves you money, and even provides special low lodging rates.

10 The MVC is centrally located with easy access.

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You will rejuvenate your creativity and return with plenty of new ideas!

”Walk 4 Paws” a Great Success

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uring October, the Michigan Animal Health Foundation (MAHF) had its first Companion Animal Fund Month. The Companion Animal Fund was created to subsidize non-elective veterinary care for pets whose owners have income under the federal poverty level, are on Medicaid or are on WIC (Women Infants & Children). To help raise money, Family Friends Veterinary Hospital and Pet Care Center held the very first Walk 4 Paws on October 1st in Grand Rapids. The walk allowed participants to walk 1, 2, or 3 miles with their pet. With perfect weather, over 100 participants packed Cascade Township Park to walk for pets in Michigan.

Thanks to Family Friends Veterinary Hospital and their volunteers, we raised over $4,000 for the Companion Animal Fund. We would like to thank our Gold Sponsor Chow Hound whose commitment to our pets will continue in the Companion Animal Fund. Thanks also to our silver sponsors: IDEXX Laboratories, Ceva Animal Health, and Pennell CPA. Without support from our wonderful sponsors, the event would not have been possible. Lastly, thanks to all the participants who came out to support the Companion Animal Fund. We are looking forward to hosting this event again next year!

—Ryan Carpenter, DVM; Chair, MAHF; Associate Veterinarian, Family Friends Veterinary Hospital and Pet Care Center

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PEOPLE, PETS & VETS 2017

A Great Time for Kids of All Ages

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he 14th annual MVMA People, Pets & Vets program was held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township. The weather at People, Pets & Vets was gorgeous despite the rain delay that Spartan football had on the same day, so we were thankful for that!

Over 40 booths, featuring a wide variety of veterinary and veterinary-related topics, were on hand for animal lovers of all ages to enjoy. Display subjects included cardiology, obesity, dentistry, anesthesia, rehabilitation therapy, radiology, acupuncture, behavior modification, veterinary career opportunities, and many more.

The MVMA Healthy Pet Surgical Suite continues to be a favorite feature at this event, showcasing the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Several surgeries were performed at PP&V for animals awaiting adoption through the local shelter. Each

surgery was narrated and with live camera feeds providing up-close views of the surgical procedures for the attendees to view on large TVs in the viewing arena.

Students from the Macomb Community College Veterinary Technology program and MSU College of Veterinary Medicine also participated in the event providing a team approach throughout the building.

The Teddy Bear Clinic was quite busy and treated lots of outpatient cases providing physical exams, bandaging, and suturing when needed for the stuffed animals brought by kids attending the big event.

Numerous live animal booths provided up-close and personal encounters with many species including goats, sheep, a pony, Galapagos tortoises, lizards, geckos, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, along with several dogs and cats too. Kids and parents alike learned about animals with careers through representation from the Macomb County Sheriff Department and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

People, Pets & Vets continues to be quite a successful event, with many families returning every fall. We hosted over 900 people this fall and we look forward to

ongoing success in the coming years. Booth sponsors and attendees all seemed to really enjoy the day! The team effort and atmosphere provided by the veterinarians and staff, MCC’s veterinary technology program, animal care groups and educators, and the canine service groups continues to be a wonderful example of what makes our profession so rewarding and worthwhile. The success of the program truly is a result of their combined efforts and I thank them all for their time and energy. Look for us again next fall on Saturday, November 3, 2017. We are always looking to welcome new booths and fans.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ PeoplePetsVets too!

We always welcome new, energetic volunteers! If you are interested in participating next fall, please feel free to contact me anytime.

—Tari Kern, DVM, CVMA, CCRP, CVSMT, MVMA People, Pets & Vets Coordinator peoplepetsvets@gmail.com

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classifieds & relief vets

classified ads veterinarians wanted F/T or P/T associate desired to work independently in an exclusively small animal hospital. Fully staffed with LVTs. Full-service AAHA standards practice.

Small hospital with a big love for client education and passionate care. Laser surgery, advanced dental procedures, orthopedic and ultrasound services available. Digital radiographs, general and dental. No after-hour emergencies. Must be able to work alone with LVTs. Send résumés to gwilliamsdvm@pets-ahoy. com, call 586/598-1900. Macomb, MI. Pets-Ahoy.com.

Well-established practice in the heart of Livingston County seeking F/T enthusiastic small animal veterinarian. Prefer an open-minded team player with an interest in surgery and dentistry. In-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiography, and class IV therapeutic laser. Competitive salary, CE allowance, excellent support staff and clientele. Please send résumé to howellanimalhosp@gmail.com.

South Shore Animal Hospital in Houghton Lake is seeking a F/T companion animal veterinarian. Our well-established 2-doctor hospital has been in operation for over 30 years and our loyal clients have come to expect quality medicine. We are equipped with digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, state-of-the-art anesthesia, and surgical monitoring equipment. We offer a great schedule with 3-day weekends every other week, simple IRA, paid dues, paid CE, and signing bonus. Enjoy practicing in a beautiful four-season setting. Please email ssah.houghtonlake@gmail.com, or fax 989/366-7399.

The MACS Veterinary Clinic, a low-cost, nonprofit clinic in Detroit, MI is seeking a P/T/relief veterinarian for their out-patient walk-in clinic. Case load and clients are variable and interesting. We provide services to an underserved community/clientele. If you really want to help people take care of their pets, this is the position for you. Hours 8:30–4:00. Email cover letter/ résumé to pamdvm@sbcglobal.net.

Marysville Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic pet advocate to join our family-oriented team. Our ideal candidate would be confident, independent, and looks to provide the best standards of care. We are looking to expand our services offered with a new candidate. The position is for a P/T associate DVM with a work week of approximately 20 hours, and would include 3–4 Saturdays a month. We would prefer an applicant have at least one year of experience in general practice, but will consider a well-rounded new graduate. In addition, the applicant should have good general surgery skills (spay/neuter, dentistry, mass removals, etc.). Applicant must be a team player, willing to learn and grow, have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, and a desire to provide the best customer service to our clients. If your love of animals and skill set match Marysville Veterinary Clinic’s needs, we would love to hear from you. Please review our website at MarysvilleVeterinaryClinic.com to see what Marysville Veterinary Clinic has to offer. Please apply with résumés and references.

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Pytel Veterinary Clinic in Goodrich, MI is seeking a P/T or F/T associate (competitive wages and benefit package) for our busy, small animal practice. We have an outstanding animal care team working in a friendly environment, with a focus on exceptional medical care and customer service. Our modern facility has updated technology, in-house lab, digital radiography, and a new ultrasound system. Experience preferred, but will consider new graduates. Please email résumé and references to tpytel111@comcast.net; visit PytelVet.com.

Davison, MI: F/T veterinarian for small animal clinic.

New building with state-of-the-art equipment and excellent staff. Open M–F, excellent compensation package for the right candidate. Send résumé to petsarehappy@childsveterinaryclinic.org.

F/T or P/T veterinarian wanted for a privately owned small animal hospital in Bellevue, Washington. Live and work in the beautiful Northwest: great hiking, biking, and skiing. Our mission is to provide quality medicine, exceptional customer service, and a work environment where the staff can thrive. Experience preferred, but would consider new graduates. Competitive wages and benefits, moving costs. Email mmcc99@comcast.net.

Oakwood Animal Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an associate veterinarian to join our compassionate and caring team! We truly are a full-service small animal practice addressing the needs of pets through routine preventative care, surgical intervention, and after-hours emergency care. Doctors are detail-oriented and anxious to provide the best possible care in a collaborating environment. We offer a modern facility with an upcoming remodel, in-house lab, new x-ray with floating table, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, tonopen, isoflurane anesthesia, in-house pharmacy, Avimark computer system, and an excellent support staff. All experience levels welcome and P/T or F/T hours available. Excellent compensation and benefits package. More information at OakwoodVet.com.

Please submit résumés to aaron.edens@nvanet.com.

State Road Animal Hospital, located in Alma, MI is a companion animal AAHA-accredited practice that is rapidly growing and excited to expand the veterinary team. We are looking for a F/T or P/T doctor who wants to practice the highest quality of medicine and has a passion for providing compassionate care, building strong client relationships, and working in a collaborative team environment. Our multiple-doctor practice is a premier hospital within Gratiot and surrounding counties. We are a full-service well-equipped hospital with electronic records, digital x-ray, in-house diagnostic labs, ultrasound, therapeutic lasers, and endoscopy. All experience levels are welcome to apply; competitive benefits and pay commensurate with experience. Signing bonus available and housing available. Contact Dr. Sharon Waugh at waugh@ stateroadah.com for more information.

Do you love surgery? Maybe you want to learn or perfect new spay/neuter surgical techniques? Are passionate about unnecessary euthanasia? The PAWS Clinic in Taylor, MI may be the perfect opportunity for you. We are currently seeking a P/T veterinarian to join our talented and dedicated team. The PAWS Clinic is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce

animal homelessness and needless euthanasia by providing high-quality, affordable spay/neuter services to our community. We’ve been open for 6 years, and have performed over 40,000 canine and feline sterilizations. We serve members of the public, and also have close partnerships with many local shelters and rescue groups, as well as those engaged in TNR of community cats. Our doctors have limited direct interaction with clients and no weekend work. We offer a competitive salary and an allowance each year towards licenses, memberships, or continuing education. Our staff is friendly, well-trained, and highly committed to achieving our mission. The clinic is newly renovated and modern, and we strictly adhere to high-quality protocols to ensure the highest degree of patient safety and facility cleanliness. Interested?

We’d love to talk to you! Please send résumé and cover letter to kris@thepawsclinic.com.

Fountain City Veterinary Hospital: Lively small animal practice focused on employee well-being and highquality medicine in the pleasant, centrally located town of Bryan, OH. We are seeking a F/T associate to join our 3-doctor team. We are focused on employee balance and well-being as we offer 30-minute appointments, assigned technician to each doctor, compressed 4-day work week with rotating half-day Saturdays at time-and-a-half in addition to salary, health insurance, gym membership, clothing and shoe allowance, moving allowance, and destination CE provided within your first year of employment! We practice thorough and thoughtful medicine with the help of ultrasound, digital dental and digital general radiology, IDEXX lab equipment, laser surgery, and endoscopy. Our veterinarians have a range of experience and would be thrilled to mentor a new grad, or allow an experienced veterinarian to thrive. Contact 419/636-5081 or fountaincityvet@live.com.

Veterinary Medical Center, located in Howell, is seeking a P/T veterinarian to perform soft tissue surgery (routine) 2 days per week. Friendly, well-trained staff.

Please contact Dr. Judi Freid at Jlfreiddvm@aol.com or 248/821-1773 (cell).

Good and profound work: Lap of Love is seeking an empathetic, self-motivated doctor with excellent communication skills and bedside manner in the greater Detroit/southeast MI area. In this F/T opportunity, you will work independently and help grateful families in the comfort of their home providing hospice and euthanasia services. Email inquiries and résumés to trent@lapoflove.com or visit lapoflove.com/About-Us/ Careers.

Work and play in Plymouth, MI. We are an established small animal veterinary clinic in Plymouth Twp. MI looking for a veterinarian to join our growing practice.

F/T with great hours and benefits. Our ideal applicant should have 2 years or more experience, but a new graduate will be considered. Candidate must be an enthusiastic, compassionate individual and have detailoriented skills. Must have the ability to work effectively with other team members. Job responsibilities will include performing physical exams, communicate with clients, diagnostics, surgery, dental procedures, and more. We are located 2 miles from downtown Plymouth where you will find some of Michigan’s finest

restaurants and specialty boutiques. There is always something to do in Plymouth, whether it be Friday night concerts in the park, Art in the Park, Fall Festival with chicken BBQ, ice sculpture show, and much more. We are surrounded by the famous Edward Hines Drive with plenty of bike riding and walking trails. The current owner will be starting her look to the future so this will be an excellent opportunity if you’ve ever wanted to own your own practice. For more information contact Pam, Practice Manager, at Parkway Veterinary Clinic at 734/453-2577. Please forward résumé with cover letter to pam@parkwayvetclinics.com.

Feline-only clinic in Cat Care PC located in beautiful Rochester Hills is looking for a F/T veterinarian. We are looking for a candidate who is charismatic, passionate, and a team player looking to work at their full potential.

Experience in ultrasonography a plus. All applicants need to have a very strong emphasis on patient care and client relationships. We currently have 3 DVMs with a combined 58 years of feline experience. All of our veterinarians are members of the AAFP, and we have been a Cat Friendly Practice since 2015. Benefits include health insurance, paid continuing education expenses, as well as time off, and paid vacation and sick time.

Come join our passionate, well-trained team! Please email résumés to employment@catcareonline.com.

Excellent opportunity for new grad or experienced veterinarian, F/T or P/T, for associate position in wellestablished small animal clinic in Burton. We have an outstanding staff, competitive salary and compensation, great perks, excellent diagnostics and laboratory equipment. Business hours are 9–5 M–F, every other Saturday 9–noon. No emergencies or after-hours required. Position open immediately. Please email résumé with references to ssrvc1985@gmail.com.

P/T associate wanted for small animal practice with 2 locations. New graduates welcome. We are a wellestablished practice with loyal clients who expect individualized care and service in an unrushed, stressfree, and educational environment. Great support staff.

No weekend hours. Check out WyomingAnimalHospital. com for practice information. Please send résumé to wah.amandar@gmail.com.

F/T or P/T associate desired who is capable of working on their own in a small hospital. LVT staffed. Full-service hospital/AAHA standards practice. Macomb Twp., 586/598-1900, Pets-ahoy.com; info@pets-ahoy.com.

Ann Arbor Cat Clinic is seeking a F/T or P/T felinefocused associate veterinarian to join our team. We are passionate about cats and strive to provide caring, respectful, compassionate services to our clients and patients. Ann Arbor is a great community with a clientele that allow us to provide the very best in veterinary medicine. In-house and reference laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and dental radiography. Surgical and dentistry skills are preferred.

Contact Dr. Kristine Kaufeld, 734/913-2287. Send résumé or fax to 734/913-0787.

You will love this job! Kitty’s Doctor, an exclusively feline clinic in Grosse Pointe Woods, is looking for a P/T veterinarian who loves cats and working with awesome clients and staff. Send résumé to kittysdoctor@comcast.net.

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented veterinarian with excellent client communication skills. We would like a veterinarian with a special interest in soft tissue surgery. We are a well-established 5-doctor practice located in southwest MI about 15 minutes from Kalamazoo and 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. We utilize IDEXX blood analyzers, digital radiography, dental radiography, an S9 Universal ultrasound machine, and laser for some surgeries.

We have an excellent support staff and clientele.

We are looking for a new team player to join our fabulous group! Contact Dr. Christine Williamson at 269/668-3307, or petdr02@gmail.com.

VetSelect Animal Hospitals has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic associate veterinarian to join our well-regarded teams in Novi and Commerce, MI. Our long tenured and supportive team make our practice an ideal place to grow and learn new skills. While experience is preferred, we would happily accept the right new graduate. We are a busy 4-location practice located in an area rich with amenities such as Walled Lake full of water sports, parks with biking and hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, great schools, and more. We are part of a family of practices with a long history and reputation that separates us from others—see what all the buzz is about! We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits (including health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation, dues, and liability coverage), outstanding practice teams, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Send your résumé to Raquel at rkruse@vetcor.com.

Looking for a challenging professional opportunity that respects your personal life? Shaver Road Animal Hospital in Portage, MI is interviewing candidates with that goal in mind! Our 2-doctor practice is known in the community for our compassionate client interaction as well as exemplary patient care. We truly treat our clients and patients as if they are a part of the family. So much so that we asked our clients what qualities they are looking for in a veterinarian! They have responded with words like passionate, driven, supportive, dedicated, a good listener, and outgoing. If you can demonstrate these qualities, we can offer you an exciting 35-hour work week in a fun-loving atmosphere that leaves your weekends free to enjoy everything our community has to offer—from our numerous local lakes to our active artistic community and bustling downtown nightlife.

Our hospital culture is designed to welcome new ideas and foster the individual interests of our staff.

We truly care about each of our staff’s personal goals and believe that helping each other attain these goals is one of the secrets to our success. We offer all the “bells and whistles” that you would expect along with a well-trained technical staff that has been with us for years. Contact us at shaverroadanimalhospital@gmail. com if this sounds like the right opportunity for you!

Associate Veterinarian: Excellent learning opportunity, pet parents who really care. Are you looking for a new opportunity to grow as a veterinarian? Join us at Shelby Veterinary Hospital and you’ll find a full-service hospital in the midst of an exciting growth spurt! Shelby Veterinary Hospital has been the leading veterinary hospital in Shelby Township since 1989. The pet parents who visit us want the best quality service for their pets, and they greatly value forming a relationship with us.

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Our average technician has been here 7+ years, and our average associate has been with us for 12+ years.

Our staff is eager to explore new modalities to find the best options for our patients; we just invested in a new video microscope and stem cell therapy equipment and training for our whole staff. Several new construction projects in our area have drastically increased our clientele, and we’re looking for someone special to join our team. The most important requirement for an applicant is a passion for learning. Continuing education is part of our recipe to stay enthusiastic about client service. We hold weekly staff meetings so that everyone here can share our success stories and learn from our mistakes. Above average salary and benefits, including two weeks paid vacation, health/dental/vision care, IRA matching, and pet health care. DVMs (or equivalent), please send résumés to shelbyadmin@shelbyvet.com.

Are you passionate about cats and dogs in the city of Detroit? P/T veterinarian needed for affordable wellness clinic on Springwells St. in Mexican Town.

Hours: Thursday 3–7 pm, Friday 10 am–3 pm, and Saturday 10 am–pm. Must be compassionate with a focus on helping pets and people. Competitive salary. Additional fill-in hours may be available at our Warren and Auburn Hills locations as well. Contact Renee, All About Animals, Warren, 586/879-1745, or fax 586/879-1745, reneej@allaboutanimalsrescue.org.

P/T or F/T veterinarian in Westland, MI: We are seeking a team player with an interest in surgery to help expand our busy small animal practice. Our wellestablished, privately-owned multi-doctor practice has been around for decades because of our friendly staff and dedicated clients. We have a beautiful facility with modern equipment including in-house laboratory, digital radiography, therapeutic laser, surgical laser, and ultrasound. Competitive salary and benefits.

Contact us with questions, or send your résumé to Vetmedrésumé@gmail.com.

We are a well-established, busy, 5-doctor practice located in Lansing, MI, seeking a F/T or P/T selfmotivated, enthusiastic doctor with excellent people skills to join our practice. New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Schedule includes rotation through daytime, evening, and weekend shifts, with rotating after-hours on-call emergency responsibilities.

We have up-to-date equipment to enhance the quality of care we offer to our patients, including in-house lab machines, endoscope, therapeutic laser, digital x-ray, pulse-Ox/ECG, dental equipment and digital dental x-ray, and ultrasound. Our practice has a great clientele and a team-oriented staff. We practice high-quality medicine and perform most soft tissue surgeries and select orthopedic procedures. Competitive salary and benefits package. For more information about our practice, please visit our website at MillerAnimalClinic. com. Please direct all inquiries to Lsharples@msn.com.

Two F/T positions available for privately-owned, busy, 5-hospitals group located in the metro Detroit area.

For additional information visit our website Michigan AnimalHospital.com. All our facilities are modern and well-equipped. We offer valuable mentorship and training to new graduates. We provide a unique opportunity to practice high quality veterinary medicine

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with support system from experienced veterinarians.

We perform a variety of soft tissue, orthopedic surgeries, as well as dentistry/oral surgeries. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Signing in bonus available for the right candidate. Email your résumés to mianimalhospital@gmail.com.

Kentuckiana Animal Clinic, located in Owensboro, KY is seeking to hire an associate veterinarian to join our practice (up to $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus and relocation for qualified candidates out of the area). All experience levels welcome to apply! More information at KentuckiaAnimalClinic.com. Excellent compensation and benefits package. Please submit résumés to bbates@nvanet.com.

Detroit Dover Animal Hospital, Inc. in Westlake, OH (affluent suburb 20 minutes from Cleveland) is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our growing practice (generous sign-on/retention bonus and relocation)! Detroit Dover Animal Hospital is a community-based small animal practice that is proud to have served the west side of Cleveland since 1958. As an AAHA-accredited practice we strive to provide an excellent standard of care. We have 5 doctors and a highly-trained support staff, including several registered veterinary technicians specializing in customer service. Our doctors have varied casework, everything from standard wellness and vaccine visits to geriatric exams, dental care, dermatology, behavior, and diseases management. We offer digital radiography, dental radiography, access to mobile ultrasound, designated surgery suite, surgical monitoring and anesthesia equipment, no overnight hours, and so much more. We have excellent client compliance, where our clients treat their pets like family. Ideal candidate will possess at least 1 year experience, terrific communication skills, a desire to practice the best veterinary medicine, and willingness to be part of our collaborative team. We are a familyoriented practice, and excellent benefits are offered.

More information at DetroitDoverAnimalHospital.com.

Please submit résumés to aaron.edens@nvanet.com.

Allegan Veterinary Clinic in Allegan, MI seeks an associate veterinarian to join our compassionate team.

Allegan Veterinary Clinic is sits along the Kalamazoo River in downtown Allegan, MI. The clinic is housed in a “repurposed” electrical generator building dating back to the 1800s. In 1983, Dr. William Brown first opened the doors with an “everyone is welcome” approach.

We were a walk-in clinic then, and we still are to this day. The Allegan Veterinary Clinic sees a variety of cases so if you are looking for an exciting place to practice medicine this may be the place for you! We welcome small animal or mixed animal experience.

Our amenities include digital radiographs, in-house lab, EKG, ultrasound, full pharmacy, and so much more.

We treat large and small animals including camilid, caprine, swine, equine, bovine, and small pocket pets such as hamsters, besides the special dog and cat.

Excellent compensation and benefits package. More information at AlleganVeterinaryClinic.com. Please submit résumés to aaron.edens@nvanet.com.

Exceptional opportunity! Fulfill your dream to be the doctor you’ve always wanted to be! Join our practice and receive valuable mentoring from two highly-experienced, caring veterinary colleagues as

you transition into practice ownership. If you have at least 2 years’ practice experience, a serious desire to work toward the ownership of a rapidly growing AAHA-accredited small animal practice, then let’s talk!

Located in Edwardsburg, MI, Center for Animal Health enjoys a wonderful reputation for providing personalized attention for our clients and their companions.

We have a beautiful new facility, a relaxed “home-like” atmosphere, and are sought after for our professionally rich, high-quality medical and surgical skills, as well as for our acupuncture and natural care options. We are a fully computerized paperless practice, with IDEXX laboratory units, digital radiology, ultrasound, cold laser, and dental care equipment. Be blessed with 3 veterinary technicians, a compassionate, skilled support staff, and a positive team culture through a commitment to open communication and respect. In addition, enjoy excellent salary and retirement benefits.

The local emergency clinic provides after-hour care and enhances quality of life. Be minutes from South Bend, IN for nearby shopping, arts, and entertainment, Notre Dame University, Lake Michigan beaches, and other outdoor adventures. A perfect opportunity or someone returning to the work force, or a couple that wishes to each work P/T. Locally, families enjoy a Michigan Blue Ribbon school system, with close-knit community neighborhoods for raising children. We look forward to connecting with you! Please contact us at MichianaPetVet@comcast.net.

Associate veterinarian needed for busy small animal and exotic practice in Clio, MI. We are looking to add the right doctor to our well-managed practice. We hire positive, energetic people who love to learn. Mentoring will be made available to you. We work hard to provide excellent service for our clients and excellent care for our patients. This F/T position includes a generous salary and benefit package that can be customized to fit your needs. Experienced and new grads welcome to apply. Partnership potential for the right individual.

Contact Aubrey Pettey by fax 810/687-2324, or email animalhospital3474@yahoo.com.

F/T veterinarian wanted in a busy 90% companion animal clinic located in southeast Michigan. Cornerstone software and in-house IDEXX laboratory.

Equipped with pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitor, IV pumps, ultrasound, surgical laser, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and digital radiography. Interest in orthopedic or endoscopic surgery a plus. Practice believes in promoting continuing education and supplying excellent patient care with client satisfaction. Seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to become a long-term member of our team. New or recent grads welcome, as well as experienced veterinarians.

Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital, Inc., 5990 S. Occidental Hwy., Tecumseh, MI 49286. Tel 517/423-2911, or email tecumsehvet@gmail.com.

Small Animal/Exotic: No associate veterinarian need apply. Looking for a partner who would become the owner in the next few years. We are located in Battle Creek, which is a mid-size city with great schools (even a math/science center), affordable housing, and all kinds of recreational options. You can live in the city and be 5 minutes from the clinic or on your

farm and be 10 minutes away. The hospital has been in existence for over 40 years. Remodeled in 2011, salary competitive. Contact davidrost09321@gmail. com, Columbia Hospital for Animals, 2150 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015.

Associate Veterinarian: We have a great and talented staff with long-term, loyal clients. We have been serving the community for over 35 years. We offer a full cycle of service for small animals from wellness, diagnostics, dentals, surgeries, boarding/grooming, and an animal behavior training/consultation program managed by our credentialed LVT. We are a well-respected small animal hospital in Kalamazoo looking for the right DVM to join our amazing team. Looking for P/T, but F/T may be considered for the right person. Areas of skill we are looking for include surgery/dental/ultrasound/ diagnostics. Exotics and specialties are a definite plus. In addition to technical skill, customer service, client communication, and education are a major part of how we practice. Benefits include clinic-match retirement plan, continuing education allowance, licensing and professional dues, PTO plan, employee discounts and options for various self-funded insurance programs. To learn more about our clinic, visit us at PetVetKalamazoo.net. We are also on Facebook, or you can drop by and say hello and meet the staff if you are in the area! Please contact Gwen at glunger@ petvetkalamazoo.net, or call 269/382-6200 to discuss this exciting opportunity!

Lakeville Animal Clinic in Oxford, MI is seeking a F/T veterinarian to join our small animal practice located in northeast Oakland County. Our clinic is well-established in the community. Clients are well-educated, compliant, and financially stable. In addition to providing traditional veterinary care, we have a well-established chiropractic clientele. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality medicine, surgery, preventative and complimentary care. The hospital is well-equipped with in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment, ultrasound, therapeutic and surgical laser, AVIMARK practice software, digital dental radiography, and an educated, friendly support staff. Paid personal VIN account, medical, and dental insurance. Half-day Saturday and no Sunday or emergency hours. Please send résumé/ cover letter to Andrea Bates at 3500 Lakeville Rd., Oxford, MI 48370, or email lakevilleanimal@gmail.com.

Signing bonus of $10,000. Veterinarian needed for AAHA-accredited Emergency Hospital located in Burton, MI. We are seeking a veterinarian for day shifts for the hours of 9 am–5 pm. Schedule would be working Sunday–Thursday for 3 weeks and then the following week off! You would have a 9-day vacation every month! The hospital is fully equipped with a Snyder unit, ultrasound, digital x -ray, ventilator, surgical suite, Cardell units, in-house blood machines and much more. We offer a great salary or production whichever is higher, along with outstanding benefits that include vacation time, health insurance, CE allowance, licensure reimbursement, association dues covered, and more. If you want to work in a progressive hospital dedicated to practicing top-quality medicine then we are the place for you. If you want work at a hospital that is family owned, still cares about you as a person, treats you as a family member, and believes

in a great work-to-life balance then please send your résumé to Dr. Michael Grguric at ohiopetvet@gmail. com. We look forward to having you become part of our family!

Fenton Veterinary Clinic is searching for a P/T associate veterinarian (2–3 days/week) to begin immediately. We are an established small animal clinic that has been in business since 1948. Our facility is equipped with the latest software, digital radiography, laser therapy, and in-house blood and urinalysis machines. There are no after-hour emergency duties. We excel in general medicine and pride ourselves with providing excellent customer service to our clients while treating each patient like they are our own. Please send résumés to v.bales@aol.com.

F/T or P/T veterinarian wanted for family-owned veterinary clinic located in Dansville, MI. This position would consist of either a 20- or 40-hour work week working with dogs and cats in a casual environment with a family atmosphere. Competitive compensation and no emergency hours! Please email résumés to harris5566@att.net, or call us at 517/623-6509 for more information.

Shelby Twp./Macomb: P/T private practice DVM wanted for an established and growing small animal practice. We are a low-volume, high-quality practice with a dedicated, experienced support staff. Very flexible schedule options! Please email résumé to patty.vetgen@gmail.com.

Ready to spend your winter in the sun? Valley Veterinary Care is currently looking for veterinarians to practice in South Padre Island, TX. Practice P/T or F/T in one of our three south Texas practices and spend the remainder of your time on the beach, picking citrus, shopping in Mexico, or enjoying the warm weather and friendly people. A condominium in Port Isabel on the Laguna Madre Bay is also available for the winter season as part of the package. This opportunity is for the winter season or year-round if you would like. Valley Veterinary Care will assist and pay for obtaining Texas licensure.

Please call or email Wesley Godwin for more details: wgodwin@valleyveterinarycare.com, 281/728-2922.

Abbott Road Animal Clinic in East Lansing, MI is looking to add a P/T veterinarian. The schedule includes 2 Saturdays per month, and 2 half weekdays to be determined. Please contact Dawn at 517/351-6595 or abbottroadanimalclinic@gmail.com.

Would you like to utilize your diagnostic skills, practice with all the latest equipment and join a practice that feels like family? We are looking for an associate veterinarian to work 30–32 hrs/wk at our 1-doctor, progressive, rural, small animal practice. We offer cutting-edge technology (digital radiography, digital dental radiography, very nice dental station, surgical laser, full IDEXX VetLab suite, paperless records using AviMark software) with personalized small town care.

The clientele is outstanding, very skilled staff that loves to educate, and we have no turn over. Our technicians are fully utilized so you can focus on diagnosing and surgery. New graduates are welcome to apply as our owner is a wonderful mentor. The position is perfectly suited for family life as there are no weekends and no after-hours emergencies. We are centrally located

between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, and Lake Michigan is only 30 miles away! Country living with lots to offer within a 30-minute drive. We offer a competitive wage of $65K (negotiable depending on experience) with eligibility for Pro/Sal and other benefits after probationary period. These benefits include, but are not limited to PTO, paid vacation, quarterly profit sharing, pet discount, uniform allowance, professional dues, and CE stipend. Potential buy-in opportunity in the future. Please email résumé and cover letter to dorrvetclinic@hotmail.com.

F/T or P/T associate for established, expanding small animal hospital in Macomb, MI. High standards for patient/client relationships and quality medicine, experienced support staff, family atmosphere, digital x-ray, ultrasound, paperless. Competitive salary and benefit packages. Email résumé to creeksideah@sbcglobal.net.

We are looking for a team-oriented associate veterinarian with multitasking skills for a growing small animal hospital in the Jackson/Chelsea area. P/T and F/T available. We have great clients and a wonderful team. Come join us in practicing high-quality preventive wellness and dental care in a comfortable small town setting. No emergency duty. Please email grasslakeanimalhospital@gmail.com.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! F/T veterinarian needed for our small animal practice. Airport Animal Clinic is a very busy full-service veterinary clinic with a well-equipped beautiful building and a wonderful, dedicated support staff. There are 4 exam rooms, full lab and radiology, isolation, large surgery room, spacious treatment area, and more. The individual we are looking for is warm and personable, compassionate, and motivated by a love for the work they do with the animals, and their owners. The compensation package includes generous salary, medical/dental insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing plans, vacation/sick time, dues, licenses, uniform, and CE. No weekends or evenings, and no ER. Interest in practice ownership welcomed, not required. Our community is located in Northwest Michigan and is spread out around two beautiful inland lakes. Outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful year-around with miles of hiking/biking/snowmobile trails, acres of national forest, and just minutes away from numerous rivers and lakes for any type of water sports. Our downtown area and city park are on the shores of Lake Cadillac and host several festivals. There are weekly summer evening concerts at the pavilion on the lake, local brew pubs, and a craft beer festival in the fall. This is truly a great place to live, work, and play! Reply to aacpc@airportanimal.com.

Animal Clinic, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is currently seeking an experienced, personable, and compassionate associate veterinarian. We are a busy, growing, small animal and exotics practice that has been providing quality patient care and customer service since 1947. Our practice is well equipped with Cornerstone software, digital x-ray, complete in-house lab along with an excellent veterinary support staff. Salary $90–100K/year (commensurate with experience) plus paid health insurance, professional dues, CE, and license renewal. If interested please email your résumé to renshawdvm@yahoo.com.

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F/T doctor: Our practice has an updated technology throughout the clinic; this includes EMR, radiology, ultrasound, and surgery. We are looking for a progressive thinking and good team-playing doctor for our 3-doctor practice. Please call, fax, or email animalhospitalmapleorchard@gmail.com.

Small animal associate needed for our 4-large animal/ solo small animal practice in west Michigan. Generous salary, benefits, and memberships offered; hospital is well-equipped and staffed. Excellent growth potential with practice ownership sharing encouraged. No emergency calls, flexible scheduling. Hastings is a beautiful area of Michigan for recreational activities.

Email aeavey88@gmail.com for details.

F/T or P/T caring, compassionate, and energetic veterinarian needed for a well-established 2-doctor small animal clinic in Westland. No after-hour emergency duties. Competitive wages and benefits. Send résumé to aac2340@gmail.com, or call Ace Animal Clinic at 734/595-6500.

AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Birmingham, MI is seeking a personable, compassionate veterinarian to join our practice. We are well-equipped, have long-term staff, and excellent benefits that include medical, dental, optical, CE, professional dues, and license. Please send résumé to f.blaski@hotmail.com, or fax to 248/644-6123. See our website GasowVet.com.

Dunckel Veterinary Hospital in Davison, MI is a 7-doctor AAHA-accredited hospital seeking a F/T or P/T veterinarian; day care and urgent care shifts available.

Our hospital is progressive and sees a wide variety of cases including exotics. We are equipped with stateof-the-art technology including digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, CO2 laser, cold laser, in-house lab, and much more. We believe in a compassionate family atmosphere for our staff and clients. Experience is preferred but we are also willing to help mentor the right candidate. Exceptional earning potential from this very busy, high-end practice. Full benefits including health insurance and retirement plan offered; inquire about potential signing bonus.

To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact christee@dunckelvet.com or 810/653-3988.

Macomb Veterinary Associates in Utica, MI is seeking a F/T or P/T veterinarian. We are devoted to practicing the highest quality of medicine. Staff are fully utilized, so you will focus on diagnosing, prescribing medications, and surgery only. Come grow with us in this high-end facility, we offer full benefits including health insurance and retirement plan. High earning potential and signing bonus await you. To learn more about this unique opportunity Contact Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA, at 734/645-0267, email jknis@sbcglobal. net, or fax 734/372-6318.

F/T veterinarian needed for a well-established small animal clinic located in Addison, MI. We are a fastpaced, walk-in and appointment facility. We offer out-patient care, in-hospital patient treatment, and in-house diagnostics. Applicants must practice a high standard of medicine, surgery, and customer service.

Send résumés to Dr. Andrew Kelley via email avcpc1@ gmail.com, fax 517/547-5185, or mail 6690 N. Rollin Hwy., Addison, MI 49220.

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Whittaker Road Animal Clinic in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking a F/T or P/T veterinarian. We are devoted to practicing the highest quality of medicine. Staff are fully utilized, so you will focus on diagnosing, prescribing medications, and surgery only. Come grow with us in this high-end facility, we offer full benefits including health insurance and retirement plan. High earning potential and signing bonus await you. To learn more about this unique opportunity Contact Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA, at 734/645-0267, e/mail jknis@sbcglobal. net, or fax 734/372-6318.

South Shore Animal Hospital in Houghton Lake is seeking a F/T companion animal veterinarian. Our well established 2-doctor hospital has been in operation for over 30 years, and our loyal clients have come to expect quality medicine. We are equipped with digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, and state-of-the-art anesthesia and surgical monitoring equipment. We offer a great schedule with 3-day weekends every other week, simple IRA, paid dues, paid CE, and signing bonus. Please email résumé to ssah.houghtonlake@gmail.com or fax to 989/366-7399 Attn: Elizabeth. office staff wanted Office Manager position available in a progressive small animal and equine practice located in South Lyon, MI. Duties include staff management, payroll, scheduling, managing clinic accounts, inventory management, training of new staff. The individual who fills this position needs to have a working knowledge of all aspects of at least small animal practice; equine experience not necessary, but considered a bonus.

Management experience necessary. Send résumé to Dr. Ferguson, frontdesk@lyonveterinaryclinic.com. veterinary technicians wanted Clay-Mar is a very busy clinic located in a country setting in Owosso, MI. We are looking for a F/T or P/T LVT. Must be devoted and a caring personality. Experience in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, microscope (including cytologys, urinalysis, fecal and blood smears) and general technician work. AVImark is a plus, and at least 1 year of technician experience. We offer competitive wages, insurance, personal and vacation time. No weekends. Email résumé to claymarvet@yahoo.com.

P/T LVT wanted to join our team. We are a progressive, busy, 2-doctor small animal exclusive practice in Tecumseh, MI. Strong communication/client education skills desired, as well as proficient technical skills needed in surgery, dental, outpatient, and laboratory.

Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Please send résumé to cacjpy@yahoo.com.

Busy, family-oriented 6-doctor veterinary practice in Rochester, with board-certified veterinary dentists, seeking F/T LVT to become a member of our established team. Excellent compensation package including signing bonus, CE compensation, 401(k), uniform allowance, personal pet care, and paid vacation. Please send résumé to customerservice@goodisonvet.com.

LVT needed at Ark Animal Clinic in Newport, north of Monroe. We provide high-quality care to our patients and excellent client education. Ark is a growing veterinary practice with a great facility and excellent

professional staff. Mail or email résumé to Ark Animal Clinic, 7640 N. Telegraph Rd., Newport, MI 48166, dgpogarch@aol.com.

Looking for a talented/experienced LVT to join our talented team. We are a small animal clinic located in Kalamazoo. We have 4½ DVMs and an amazing support team. Our practice has been serving the community for over 35 years. In exchange for your commitment we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes clinic-match retirement plan, employee discount, uniform allowance, CE opportunities, PTO plan, and opportunity to be part of a fun-loving, talented, and amazing team that focuses on excellent patient care and client communication. If you want to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please respond to glunger@petvetkalamazoo.net, or call 269/382-6200 and ask for Gwen. Feel free to visit our website at PetVetKalamazoo.net, or, if in the area stop by and see us M–F between 9 am–5 pm.

LVT at CAHS Spay/Neuter Clinic in Lansing, MI 48911.

P/T, approximately 25 hrs/wk. Responsibilities include patient intake/discharge, assisting with all surgical duties (induction, surgical prep, and recovery), general cleaning/laundry, surgical pack preparation, and other duties as assigned. Hours vary, but are usually 4 days/ week between 7:30 am–3:00 pm. Please email résumés to scollins@adoptlansing.org.

North Main Animal Hospital is looking for a F/T LVT. We are a busy, multi-doctor small animal practice. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Applicant must be outgoing, friendly, and a hard worker. Email résumé to Lkelly@nvanet.com.

I am looking for a F/T veterinary technician for small animal practice located in Clare, MI. Contact Paul McNeilly, DVM, at 989/386-2481.

F/T experienced technician needed for a small animal clinic in Rochester. We also have a clinic in Almont that may require some hours at that location. Must be available M–F and some Saturdays. Send résumé to paintcreekanimalclinic@gmail.com.

Oakwood Animal Hospital of Kalamazoo, MI has an immediate opening for a F/T LVT. We have a friendly, goal-oriented staff that is willing to train the right individual to join our team. We offer internal medicine, surgical, and preventative healthcare for dogs and cats. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive medical and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), and generous personal pet care discounts. Please contact tel: 269/349-1831, fax: 269/349-7118, or email your résumé to Heidi.

Robertson@nvanet.com.

Shelby Twp./Macomb: PP/T LVT wanted for an established and growing small animal practice. We are a low-volume, high-quality practice looking for a motivated, happy team player to fit the culture of our practice. Please email résumé to patty.vetgen@ gmail.com.

We are looking for a F/T LVT to join our team. We are a very busy, multi-doctor small animal clinic. We do a number of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries along with canine reproductive services. A detail-oriented person with strong technical skills and experience with anesthesia monitoring is preferred. The position

requires excellent client communication, ability to multitask, love for animals, and desire to practice high-quality medicine in a demanding environment.

Contact us at 517/337-4800 or tmalinak@gmail.com.

Creekside Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary technician for F/T or P/T employment in our establishedyet-growing small animal hospital. High standards for patient/client relationships, and quality medicine in our family friendly atmosphere. Digital x-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and paperless Avimark. Email résumé to creeksideah@sbcglobal.net. practices & equipment for sale PRICE REDUCED! Small animal practice in upscale northwest Detroit suburbs grossing $596K. Wellequipped with IDEXX lab and CR digital x-ray. Practice price $390K. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

Small animal practice south of Traverse City grossing $720K. Practice is offered at $435K, real estate offered at $175K. Area has abundant recreation activities. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

UNDER CONTRACT! Small animal practice in Detroit grossing $1.14M. Practice is well-equipped and facility is well maintained. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com.

When buying or selling a veterinary practice, rely on the expertise of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad this issue. Even if you plan to sell your practice yourself, contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for a free consultation. We are happy to help. 800/380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

Southern Michigan small animal clinic in an updated and modern facility with growing revenues. The practice is located 30 seconds from home, schools are within a 2-mile radius, and the property is surrounded by acres of hiking and cross country skiing trails. In 2016 the practice had gross revenues in excess of $470K. The 3,144 SF facility was expanded and completely remodeled in 2010. Seller is willing to help with the transition. Practice is being offered for $250K. Seller is also willing to sell the real estate.

To receive a buyer booklet that includes detailed pictures, clinic information, and financials please email info@theSCAadvantage.com or call 614/800-6177.

Equipment for sale: Cutting Edge 15W CO2 Surgical Laser and smoke evacuation unit, MLS Class 4 Therapy Laser, and 6 metal full-length kennel doors.

Call 989/277-7754 or email mackinawvet@gmail.com for details/pictures.

Are you ready to buy or sell a veterinary practice?

Valuations, consultations. Buying or selling. I can help. Call Dr. Fred Zydeck at 248/891-3934 or email fzydeck@aol.com.

Small animal practice for sale in Lower Penninsula.

2016 revenues of over $875K! 3,000 SF facility is open 5 days/week. Owner willing to stay to ensure smooth transition. Contact Mary Colpitts with Praxis Transition Solutions at mclee@praxisinc.com or 214/593-7158.

Solo practice and real estate located in eastern Michigan, north of Detroit. Nice location and owner will help with the transition. For more information, contact David McCormick, 888/746-3717 or GreatLakes@Simmonsinc. com on practice MI706.

Busy practice located in central eastern Michigan. This is a multi-doctor practice with real estate. Owner will help with transition. For more information, contact David McCormick, 888/746-3717 or GreatLakes@ Simmonsinc.com on practice MI707.

Solo practice located north of Grand Rapids. Practice and real estate for sale. Nice location, well established, and well equipped. For more information, contact David McCormick, 888/746-3717 or GreatLakes@ Simmonsinc.com on practice MI708.

For sale: Fuji Film FCR Prima CR Digital Radiograph System. Includes two workstations (monitors/CPU) and 3 cassettes (14” × 17”). Hard drives are recertified and restored to manufacture specifications. Asking $7K OBO. Inquires or photo requests, email Bruce Mortimer, bmortimerdvm@comcast.net.

Porta Vet: Pony II. Half box, originally in a Ford Ranger, but fits nicely in F-150. Water tank (heats off radiator), electric lights. Very Good Condition. Contact James Kober, DVM at svsmi@4starvets.com or 616/886-1364.

NEW! Gogebic County, MI: This profitable SA practice has established itself as the gold standard in healthcare.

Providing quality, compassionate care, and a staff with integrity. The ±1,400 SF facility includes 2 exam rooms and updated equipment. M13. PS Broker, 800/636-4740, PSBroker.com, info@psbroker.com.

Small animal practice located in northwestern Michigan is available for sale. We offer a 50-year history in the community, and a beautiful, free-standing 6,000 SF building on 2+ acres; building and land also available for purchase. Great location on busy main road on outskirts of town, ample parking. Well-equipped, fullservice facility providing medical, surgical, radiology, pharmacy, and in-house laboratory services. 4 exam rooms, isolation, conference room/employee lounge, separate cat and dog wards, and more. Financially sound with gross of $900K in 2016, and steady increases in 2017. Very busy practice with excellent opportunity for growth. Send inquires to aacpcster@ gmail.com.

relief veterinarians Norman Bayne, DVM, MS, 248/506-1104. MSU 81.

SA relief work in southeast MI. Will travel. Friendly, excellent client communications skills. norman@ baynevet.com.

Cari Bedore, DVM, 810/965-8350. MSU 99. SA relief and/or P/T 1 hour from Flint. Enjoy working in a positive team atmosphere doing medicine and surgery.

Kirsten Begin, DVM, 616/446-3154. MSU 09. SA relief in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Will travel.

Friendly, excellent client communication. References.

Completed rotating and surgical internships. kbegin4@ gmail.com.

Lisa Benisek, DVM, 517/887-0255. MSU 88. Small animal relief or P/T in Lansing area. lisabenisekdvm@ comcast.net.

Sharisse Berk, DVM, 248/851-0739. MSU 95. Available for SA relief or P/T work in southeast MI. Rhonda Bierl, DVM, 248/467-1987. MSU 00. SA/ emergency relief within 1 hour of Pontiac. General medicine, soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound experience. houserrh@yahoo.com.

Allison Birndorf, DVM, 248/459-8974. MSU 12. SA relief in SE Michigan. Will travel. Friendly and reliable. abirndorf@gmail.com.

Tama Cathers, DVM, MS, 269/203-6800. NCSU 96.

SA relief in SE Michigan/Kalamazoo area. Friendly, experienced, reliable. tcathers@gmail.com.

Courtney Chapin, DVM, 616/901-5660. MSU 02.

Available for Grand Rapids area. 6 years’ experience in SA general practice, 3 years in emergency medicine; both routine and emergency surgery. Willing to travel. cortneychapin@hotmail.com.

Amanda Charney, DVM, 313/212-9305. MSU 12.

Southeast MI: SA medicine, routine surgery. Great communication skills, friendly, travel within approximately 1 hour of Dearborn. References and résumé available. charney2dvm@yahoo.com.

Kenneth Corino, DVM, 248/217-5235. MSU 94.

SA relief work. SE Michigan, medicine and surgery. corinodvm@aol.com.

Nichole Corner, DVM, 616/634-9777. MSU 99. SA relief work in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo area. Excellent client communication skills. References available. haweslake@charter.net.

Bryan Cornwall, DVM, MBA, 248/227-0562. MSU 89. SA medicine and general surgery in SE Michigan; practice owner for 24 years. Great with clients and staff. bcornwalldvm@gmail.com.

Yvonne E. Craiger, DVM, 734/255-4025. MSU 95. Experienced relief for SA clinics within 1 hour of Metro Airport on Saturdays and Thursdays. Thorough exams/records, friendly. Accredited with DEA license. yecdvm@gmail.com.

Jennifer M. Dec, DVM, 248/224-1990. MSU 04.

Small-animal general practice and emergency relief.

Surgery, ultrasound, and excellent communication skills, drrockstarbc@gmail.com.

Susan Drapek, DVM, CVA, 517/663-0428. MSU 90.

Available within two hours of Lansing. Relief experience since 1997. Small-animal medicine, surgery, and acupuncture. smdrapekdvm@sbcglobal.net.

Marj Field, DVM, 734/658-4774. MSU 90. SA/exotic/ emergency relief work in SE Michigan. Excellent client service, comfortable surgeon, high ACT, and able to multitask. Extended travel can be negotiated. marj. field@me.com.

Lisa Harris, DVM, 616/204-2670. MSU 89. Available for relief in Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. Experienced SA medicine and surgery, avian, exotics. Friendly, good communicator. drllharris@gmail.com.

Sean D. Hughes, DVM, 517/552-0993; 734/674-7061.

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MSU 76. SE Michigan SA relief since 1999. Parttime. Prefer SE; will travel for right circumstances.

HughesDVM@aol.com.

Cindy Kalicki, DVM, 313/291-2466. MSU 94. Eight years F/T, two years relief in SA general medicine/soft tissue surgery. SE Michigan, P/T or relief.

Charlotte Kim, DVM, 517/643-4069. MSU 08. SA relief work in SE Michigan. Soft tissue surgery and medicine. Friendly and dependable. kimcharl0824@ gmail.com.

Kristin Knirk, DVM, 517/677-1550. MSU 07. Available for SA relief or P/T within southwest MI. SA medicine and routine surgery. Excellent client skills and dependable. knirkkristin@hotmail.com.

Selena Lucas, DVM, 734/330-5048. KSU 90. Flexible and friendly, excellent client communication skills.

Proficient in surgery, medicine, and dentistry. Available in SE Michigan. slucasdvm@gmail.com.

Denise Jorgensen Montagna, DVM, 231/557-1536.

CSU 90. SA relief or P/T in western MI. Excellent client relations. References available. djmontagnadvm@ charter.net.

Katherine O’Connor, DVM, 248/207-3528. MSU 14. Exceptional medicine when you need it most. SA/

exotics/emergency relief. Based in East Lansing, willing to travel. References available. MyReliefVet.com.

Kris Parnell, DVM, 517/881-2845. MSU 91. Available for SA relief or P/T. Will travel 1 hour of Lansing area.

References upon request. klparnelldvm@gmail.com.

Amy Peck, DVM, 231/557-4423. MSU 97. Available for relief in west MI/Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. SA general medicine. Excellent communication skills, experienced and reliable. apeckdvm@gmail.com Bob Schleiffarth, DVM, 269/921-0570. SA relief.

Over 30 years’ ownership experience. Coverage for western MI, based in Onekama. Kawnipi2@att.net.

Jim Sharp, DVM, 810/533-3598. MSU 71. SA relief, SE Michigan. Former practice owner. Proficient in sophisticated dentistry and medicine. Excellent communicator. vetseanarian@comcast.net.

Alan Sibinic, DVM, 734/922-3713, 231/547-6212.

MSU 75. Relief or part-time anywhere in MI. Flexible, wide-variety practice experience. 5+ years relief work.

References. SA/EQ/FA. Margaret Sudekum, DVM, 616/676-2720 MSU 89.

Available for part-time SA relief work in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas. Good client communication skills. msdvm@sdkm.us.

Alan Supp, DVM, 616/771-6030. MSU 90. Companion animal practitioner available Saturdays only, as-needed basis in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Connie R. Sveller, DVM, 517/388-3434. MSU 85.

SA relief, works within 1 hour of Swartz Creek. Experienced/reliable/former practice owner (16 years). docconnie1@aol.com.

Andrea Switch, DVM, 248/302-2255. MSU 84.

Available for P/T or relief work. SA general medicine/ soft tissue surgery in SE MI. andreaswitch@yahoo.com.

Linda Vanassche, DVM, 517/896-9086. MSU 90.

SA medicine, surgery and emergency; excelling in dermatology and internal med. Travel negotiable more than 1½ hours from Lansing. Excellent written/verbal communication and record keeping. drmomma789@ aol.com.

Amy Wildrose, DVM, 517/420-5891. MSU 00.

Experienced, proficient, dependable, and convivial.

Available for SA relief or P/T. Based in Lansing. Willing to travel. a_wildrose@hotmail.com.

Jennifer Zablotny, DVM, 517/896-9146. MSU 97.

Experienced SA relief for southeast and mid-MI. References available. drzablotny@gmail.com.

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