June 2017 WVMA Digital Voice by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

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From the President Animal Welfare; What’s Your Role?

From the Executive Director The Power of Pause

In the News Changes Announced for 2017 WVMA Convention

Legal Briefs Governor Walker Proposes Professional Assistance Program for Vets and Vet Techs

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WVMA Student Members Attend AVMA Fly-In In April, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) helped sponsor two student members from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine to attend the AVMA Fly-In. Here are their reports on what they learned and experienced while in Washington D.C. Rachel O’Leary, Class of 2019 What was your biggest take-away? My biggest take-away from this was how large the veterinarian’s role can be in the legislative process. A veterinarian can become part of the legislative process in multiple ways. It doesn’t require them to be in D.C. all the time, or even ever for some roles. Whether it’s calling your local representative to further push the importance of a bill or it’s going to D.C. to lobby for important acts Rachel like we did, it’s all critical and something that needs to be done. O’Leary The AVMA has helped make this more of a reality by providing information regarding important acts in the veterinary profession and contacts relevant to these acts much more accessible for those interested in getting in touch with their legislators. How did this trip impact your view on the veterinarian’s role in the legislative process? This trip made me realize how much we can do as veterinarians in the legislative process. We’re a profession that is looked up to by many, but sometimes forgotten in the lawmaking process. Many laws are made for us without actually including us on the discussion. This trip showed me just how we can step up to become a part of the legislative process and just how important it is for us to do so. One of the ways we can help to get legislators on the same page as veterinarians, and the issues in our profession, is to urge them to join the Veterinary Caucus. The Veterinary Caucus is co-chaired by two veterinarians, Dr. Ted Yoho of Florida and Dr. Kurt Schrader of Oregon. The goal of the Caucus is to inform Congress of the challenges facing the veterinary medical profession and ensure the support needed for public and animal health and welfare, education, and research is given. Legislators and their staff are ready to listen, we just have to be ready to talk. After attending, what is your advice to students and veterinarians questioning the impact an individual can make? My advice to those questioning the impact they can make is that the only thing not being heard is the thing you’re not saying. We can’t make an impact on the legislative process if we don’t stand up and make our stories heard. This point was made very apparent by going to D.C. and meeting with legislative staff. Being able to tell a story that is important to you and your profession that supports your cause is the greatest help in these situations. We all CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Animal Welfare; What’s Your Role?

Dr. Scott Spaulding

Over the past few weeks the veterinary role in animal welfare has been front and center for me. I recently presided over the day long WVMA sponsored, Animal Welfare Seminar, attended by nearly 125 veterinarians, law enforcement and district attorneys. What’s your role in Animal Welfare? My role in animal welfare was framed in large part as a farm kid growing up in west-central Wisconsin. My view of animal welfare was based in animal husbandry from the agrarian point of reference. Early in my career, as a recent veterinary school graduate practicing in Rock County, I was exposed to numerous instances of animal neglect or abuse. For reasons I don’t fully understand, I tended to look the other way; maybe even finding excuses for caretakers responsible for neglected animals. My animal welfare epiphany occurred in 1995; the Rock County Sheriff’s Department requested my assistance at an Avon township farmstead. I arrived on scene late afternoon on one of those clear, windy, absolutely frigid winter days. There were approximately 60 head of cattle; mostly beef breeds of varying ages. Nearly half of the cattle were dead; carcasses frozen solid. The other half were emaciated, nary a stem of hay to be found and a half mile trek across an open field through deep snow to the only source of water available - the nearly completely frozen Sugar River. We were fortunate to have Rock Humane Society volunteer’s assistance and within a few hours, the surviving animals were watered and had access to plentiful forage. The surviving animals were confiscated and sold over the following few weeks; the caretaker was found to be suffering from mental disease. As I write these words, the horrific images vividly race through my mind, the empathy overcoming me, just as it did that cold winter afternoon so long ago. This was my wake-up call. No longer would I look the other way, no longer would I make excuses for the caretakers. I became an advocate for neglected and abused animals. How can we as profession not assume this noble role? I owed this to so many of my clients, tirelessly providing the very best of care to animals in the most extreme of winter weather, they didn’t make excuses, they just did it. They didn’t eat, they didn’t drink, they didn’t warm themselves, until the animals under their care were watered, were fed, were sheltered. I was recently recognized by the Rock County Sheriff’s Department as a Citizen of the Year for my work with the Rock County Sherriff’s Department humane officer, Deputy Bambi Stoikes. I was thrilled Deputy Stoikes attended the recent Animal Welfare Seminar with me. She is the one who should receive the recognition; she’s on the animal neglect and cruelty front lines every day. Thank you Deputy Stoikes and all those in law enforcement serving these roles, your work is so important. What’s your role? Your role is being informed and educated regarding the process to successfully assist law enforcement and humane organizations in relieving animal abuse and neglect. Your role is to be vigilant, your role is to not make excuses, your role is to not look the other way. Err on the side of the animal. Most importantly, have the courage take action on behalf of the helpless. If not us, who? What’s your role? l

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The Power of Pause

Kim Brown Pokorny

My oldest child is graduating from high school this month. I am filled with mixed emotions. I am proud of the young man he has become, but am sad I just attended his last track meet, his last FFA banquet and bought from his last dreaded school fundraiser. As I worked on pulling pictures together for his graduation party, it forced me to pause and think about the last 18 years. The dreams, the hopes, the challenges and most of all, the opportunities for him. It has allowed me to sit back, watch and listen to his excitement on entering the next chapter of his life – college. Do you remember the excitement, dreams and goals you had when graduating from high school? College? Veterinary medical school? Does that excitement still exist? Have you accomplished your goals? Have you taken the time to pause and reflect on where you have been and where you are now? If not, take ten minutes to go for a quiet walk, sit by a lake or river or at a park and embrace thinking about how far you have come, what drives your passion and where you are headed – professionally and personally. I have not done enough of that through the years. I get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget to “ground” myself in what matters. My family, my health and making a difference in the lives of others. I found this quote from a college commencement speech that Maria Shriver gave a few years ago. I think it’s impactful and good advice for all of us. “Pausing today, and throughout your entire life, allows you to take a breath, it allows you to take a beat. It allows you to be in the moment. As everybody else is rushing around like lunatics out there, I dare you to do the opposite. Dare to trust in the Power of the Pause.” - Maria Shriver l

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Changes Announced for 2017 WVMA Convention Attendees at the 2017 WVMA Convention will notice several changes during the three day event. “We decided after the 2016 Convention that it was time to reevaluate certain aspects and adjust them to best accommodate attendees,” says Kim Brown Pokorny, WVMA executive director. The changes include: • The traditional four day convention has been shortened to three days with the rescheduling of the small animal wetlab. This year, the wetlab will held on the morning of Saturday, October 13. Attendees will bussed from the Alliant Energy Center to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. • A new exhibit hall layout has been created to allow a better flow down the aisle. This layout will give exhibitors more booth exposure and better interaction with attendees. • Along with the new exhibit hall layout, a Learning Lounge is being introduced. This space will allow exhibitors to display new products to attendees. A Learning Lounge schedule will be available at convention. • The Large Animal Lunch Bunch will be held on Friday instead of Thursday. The Small Animal Lunch Bunch will remain on Thursday. • The Friday lunch Annual Meeting has been moved to Friday morning but will not include the awards presentation. All voting will take place via mail. • All three organizations, WVMA, Wisconsin Veterinary Technicians Association, and Wisconsin Veterinary Practice Managers Association, will host their awards ceremonies during an exhibit hall reception on Thursday, October 12, allowing all of those in veterinary medicine to come together to celebrate each other’s accomplishments. This same reception will also take the place of the WVMA President’s Reception that has traditionally been held on Wednesday night of convention. • Attendees who register for convention online will receive a $10 discount. “The WVMA is always growing and looking for its next step,” says Brown Pokorny. “We are excited to see how these new changes will help make our Annual Convention more enjoyable for all our attendees.” Look for updates on the 2017 WVMA Convention at: http://wvma.org/2017convention. l

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Governor Walker Proposes Professional Assistance Program for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians By Jordan Lamb, DeWitt Ross & Stevens, s.c. The debate and approval of the 2017-19 state biennial budget is taking center stage in the Wisconsin Legislature this spring. Every two years, the State of Wisconsin must adopt a two-year budget. Governor Walker delivered his proposed biennial budget to both houses of the legislature on February 8th. The legislature will review and amend the budget throughout the spring before sending it back for final gubernatorial review near the end of June. For Wisconsin veterinarians and veterinary technicians, one budget provision is of particular importance. In his budget bill, Governor Walker has proposed to authorize the Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) to establish a procedure to permit the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to identify professional assistance programs that would provide chemical dependency treatment services or assistance in obtaining mental health services to individuals licensed by the board who are in need of these services. The language in the bill directs the VEB to facilitate early identification

of chemically dependent veterinarians or veterinary technicians and to encourage their rehabilitation. Importantly, existing veterinary and veterinary technician licensure fees would be used to pay for the program. (There is no change to veterinary or veterinary technician license fees needed to fund this program.) The creation of such a chemical dependency and mental health professional assistance program for licensed Wisconsin veterinarians and veterinary technicians is much needed by our community. In recent years, the stress of this profession has produced a rise in self-reported struggles with substance abuse and workplace stress. The creation of an accessible professional assistance program for Wisconsin veterinarians and veterinary technicians is needed and supported by our community. The WVMA sincerely appreciates the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership on this critical issue and we urge the Wisconsin legislature to support and maintain this provision in the final version of the budget that is passed this summer. l

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Chemicals in the Veterinary Clinic By Leslie Ptak, Department of Labor/OSHA compliance assistance specialist A vast array of chemicals is routinely used in veterinary clinics. Cleaning compounds, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, compressed gases, sterilizing agents and anesthetic agents—are used or handled by clinic workers or contractors, such as janitorial crews. While these chemicals have utility and benefits, exposure to them has the potential to cause adverse effects. These adverse effects include both health hazards (such as carcinogenicity and sensitization), and physical hazards (for example, flammability and reactivity properties). In veterinary clinics, some significant chemical exposures include: • Anesthetic agents, such as isoflurane • Chemotherapeutic agents, such as doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide • Prostaglandins, such as Prostaglandin F2α • Sterilants (ethylene oxide) • Disinfectants, such as iodine, bleach and phenolics like Lysol™ • Compressed gases, such as oxygen • Cleaning compounds for janitorial purposes, such as bathroom cleaner, dish soap, and floor cleaner • Pesticides used for insect and vermin control Sources of exposure. There are four ways for employees to be exposed to chemicals: inhalation, ingestion, skin and mucous membrane contact and absorption. Chemicals can become airborne when they take the form of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, gases and aerosols. Liquids, lotions, gels, and even dusts, can get on skin and clothing and result in unintended ingestion, skin contact and skin absorption. Enlist the employees. Because veterinary clinics are almost universally small entities, employees need to take on collateral duties. One of those duties is helping to develop and implement the safety and health measures for employee exposures to hazardous chemicals. At first glance, this may seem problematic because it is yet another task that has to be completed by staff. However, employee involvement in developing and implementing safety and health measures is highly recommended. Employees are usually the persons with the most exposure, and they are most likely to understand the solutions. They are also likely to have opinions as to whether a suggested control will work or not for that particular clinic. Identify and evaluate the exposures. From the time the container of chemicals is opened until it is used up or disposed of, employees can potentially inhale, swallow or contaminate

their skin and clothes with dangerous products. If the veterinary clinic does not have the professional staff necessary to evaluate workplace risks, other options are available. An industrial hygiene consulting firm, an occupational health clinic, a consulting occupational physician or the Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program can help. The individuals should visit the clinic, talk to the employees to determine what the exposures are, and consider conducting an industrial hygiene survey. This may involve direct reading instruments, such as TIF refrigerant leak detectors for halogenated anesthetic gases, or passive sampling badges for ethylene oxide. All aspects of chemical exposure should be evaluated, from the time the chemical is brought onsite, to how it is stored, prepared and used, and finally disposed of. Comply with established regulatory standards. The safety professional you enlist to conduct your clinic hazard evaluation should be able to direct you to the regulatory standards that exist for the chemicals. Some of them, such as 1910.1047 for ethylene oxide, are comprehensive, and will be addressed in future WVMAOSHA articles. Follow established guidelines for hazardous chemicals. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has established guidance for veterinary clinics and hazardous drugs in one document, Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs for Veterinary Healthcare Workers. Because it is comprehensive and readily available at no cost to clinics, the recommendations will not be repeated in this article. Please download a PDF of the document from their web site and make use of it when evaluating your workplace and establishing the controls needed to protect employees. NIOSH also regularly updates a list of drugs considered to be highly toxic. Called the NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2014, it should be reviewed as part of the clinic evaluation. Follow the hierarchy of controls. If there are potential exposures to chemicals, they should be addressed using the hierarchy of controls, which is a ranking of control methods from most to least effective. OSHA’s longstanding policy is that engineering and work practice controls must be the primary means used to reduce employee exposure to toxic agents, as long as feasible, and that respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment is required when engineering or work practice controls are infeasible or while they are being implemented. Elimination or substitution of the agent is the most desirable option. Relying on personal protective equipment is the least. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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WVMA Student Members Attend AVMA Fly-In

saw first-hand the impact it made on those we met when we made the issues personable and shared with them a piece of our livelihoods. It was then no longer just an act printed on a piece of paper that we were handing them. It was someone’s life and future career that will in turn affect the whole population. How important is the power of organized veterinary medicine, on the state and national level, when dealing with policy and legislation impacting veterinarians and small business? Organized veterinary medicine at the state and national level is of the utmost importance when dealing with policy and legislation. A group of individuals all going towards a common goal can speak much louder compared to just one. While in D.C., one of the things we were trying to push was the Veterinary Caucus. Currently, only one Wisconsin representative, Mark Pocan, is a part of the Caucus. The more representatives we can get involved in this, the more we can share our ideas and express our thoughts about the legislation impacting veterinarians and small business. I feel with the Caucus growing and having representatives from Oregon, Louisiana, and Florida, as well as the new Secretary of Agriculture, all of whom are veterinarians, we are taking a step in the right direction. With saying this, I want to urge that we can still do more. The more we get involved and the more our voices are heard, the faster we start going in the right direction for our patients, our clients, our families, and our futures. Lucas Budden, Class of 2018 What was your biggest take-away? My biggest take-away was that veterinarians have an important role to play in policy as individuals and also as part of their larger community. As small as many people feel they are as individuals, making issues personal and having direct communication with representatives makes us all larger than we would think. How did this trip impact your view on the veterinarian’s role in the legislative process? Lucas Budden

This definitely changed my view on my role as a future veterinarian in the legislative process. I never saw myself getting involved or being effective, but this experience showed me how important and influential I can be on an individual basis. It is the role of the veterinarian to educate elected officials on how laws are affecting veterinarians personally. We are the only ones who can do this because we are the ones that experience that life every day.

After attending, what is your advice to students and veterinarians questioning the impact an individual can make? I would say that individuals are the ones that make policy personal. Rachel and I were able to bring our personal stories into the conversations we had with our representatives and show how these policies would affect us directly. Hearing individual stories will open anyone’s mind to a wider perspective. This may not always change someone’s mind on an issue, but may force that individual to reexamine their previous views. If you are questioning how effective you can be as an individual, just realize how unique your own story is and use that perspective to make your voice heard. How important is the power of organized veterinary medicine, on the state and national level, when dealing with policy and legislation impacting veterinarians and small business? Organized veterinary medicine can take an individual’s voice and amplify it. It can take the voices of many communities and combine them to show how many people certain issues may be affecting. It allows ideas to be spread faster and among a much wider variety of individuals. This is important for veterinarians because the profession is still small and there is such a wide range of careers that veterinarians pursue. Organized veterinary medicine allows these different individuals to come together and get behind one solid front. On both a state and national level this can be incredibly effective compared to many smaller communities attacking issues from different directions. l

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Chemicals in the Veterinary Clinic

1. ELIMINATION OR SUBSTITUTION – Why expose your employees if you do not have to? 2. ENGINEERING CONTROLS – Change the workplace to eliminate or reduce the hazard of the task. a. Change the process to minimize contact with chemicals. b. Isolate or enclose the process. c. Use wet methods to reduce the generation of dusts or other particulates. d. General dilution ventilation – Increase the number of air exchanges in the room so that the toxic agent is diluted as it is exhausted from the room. e. Use laboratory fume hoods to capture the agent before it reaches the breathing zone of the employee.

of the chemicals they use, as well as recommended protective measures. OSHA’s Hazard Communication (a.k.a. HazCom) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) is based on the premise that workers have both a right and a need to know this information, so they can take steps to protect themselves when necessary. Although there may be some exceptions, veterinary clinics are not considered to be chemical manufacturers or distributors . As “downstream employers,” (as this term is defined by HazCom), clinics purchase chemicals that already have properly labeled containers. Safety data sheets (SDS) are available from the seller for every chemical purchased. It is the responsibility of the clinic to make sure they labels are not removed or defaced and there is a readily accessible current SDS for each product. They also need a written hazard communication program and provide training on the hazards of all the chemicals in the workplace.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS – Establish efficient processes or procedures that reduce employee exposures. There are exemptions for some classes of chemicals. OSHA does not require that household consumer products be included a. Rotate job assignments. in an employer’s HazCom program when they are used in the b. Adjust work schedules so that workers are not overexposed workplace in the same manner that a consumer would use them, to a hazardous chemical. i.e., frequency and duration. For instance, if a clinic employee uses 4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – Use the variety of Dawn™ dishwashing liquid to clean up dishes after lunch, this is in protective gear that is available to reduce employee exposures. keeping with the frequency and duration of a typical consumer. If the employee uses Dawn™ dishwashing liquid because it is a. Chemical protective clothing. a product used to bath patients, and they do this repeatedly b. Respiratory protection. throughout a typical day, that is not considered consumer use. c. Gloves. The clinic would need a SDS for the Dawn™. (The Dawn™ would d. Eye protection. also need to meet the definition of a hazardous chemical under Address the highest hazard agents. Have well-communicated HazCom and it may not.) written policies about the most hazardous chemicals. These Another exemption is when the drug is in solid, final form for are the agents that are known to be toxic, or are agents where direct administration to the patient, e.g., tablets or pills. This exposures to small quantities can produce the greatest adverse exemption applies even when the tablets or pills are occasionally effect. Standard operating procedures for all of these chemicals crushed or dissolved to make administration to the patient should be in writing and communicated to new-hires and to all easier. On the other hand, if employees are handling intravenous employees at least annually. chemotherapeutic agents that may spill or become aerosolized, Communicate hazards to all staff. In order to protect workers then a SDS and proper labeling is needed for the drug. from these effects, employers need information about the hazards CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

WVPMA Practice Manager of the Year Award Every year a worthy practice manager is recognized by the Wisconsin Veterinary Practice Managers Association (WVPMA) for his/her dedication to the veterinary profession. This award is presented at the WVPMA Annual Convention on October 12. The Practice Manager of the Year is an individual recognized by their peers, their employer(s), and staff as achieving excellence in leadership. If you feel your practice manager/hospital manager is a deserving candidate for this reward, please visit the WVPMA’s website at www.WVPMA.com. Download the simple application form under “Practice Manager of the Year” and return it no later than June 30, 2017. You may scan and email it to Josette@dairydoctors.com or fax it to 888-256-1050.

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Resources • OSHA’s webpage for Hazardous Drugs is linked here https:// only. It does not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA or www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html. the U.S. Department of Labor. Month/Year. • OSHA’s technical document for Controlling Occupational 1 Veterinary clinics that sell drugs to patients are not considered chemical manufacturers Exposure to Hazardous Drugs is linked here, https:// because the patients are not downstream employers. HazCom applies to the employerwww.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/controlling_occex_ employer relationship, not to the medical professional-patient relationship. hazardousdrugs.html. • A link to the NIOSH document Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs for Veterinary Healthcare Workers is here https://www. cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2010-150/pdfs/2010-150.pdf. ONLINE OSHA has made it easier for employers to comply with RESOURCE • A link to the NIOSH document NIOSH List of Antineoplastic HazCom with its Small Entity Compliance Guide for and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2014 is Employers that Use Hazardous Chemicals (OSHA here, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2014-138/pdfs/20143695-03 2014). This is a reference book for anyone with 138_v3.pdf. questions about HazCom compliance.The WVMA-OSHA • Information about the Wisconsin Onsite Consultation Program, alliance has created a template in .doc format that is a free and confidential service to small employers in Wisconsin is Appendix A, the required written hazard communication linked here, http://www.slh.wisc.edu/occupational/wiscon/. • A link to the Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers program. It is available on the WVMA members page. that Use Hazardous Chemicals (OSHA 3695-03 2014) is here, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3695.pdf. A link to The OSHA and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Alliance the template in .doc format can be found on the Member’s Only developed this fact sheet for informational purposes only. It does not side of the WVMA website, www.wvma.org. necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA or the U.S. Department of • The OSHA and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Labor. l Alliance developed this fact sheet for informational purposes

Top 3 Ways to Secure Your Business Data By Steve Newton, WDA Insurance & Service Corp. Over the last ten to fifteen years our businesses have implemented more digital workflows due to technology advances, convenience and customer demands. As these improvements in our businesses are made, we sometimes forget that along with that ease of access that technology provides, it also can bring ease of loss. Unlike paper records and files, with digital information there are many more ways to lose your data or have years of data damaged or compromised in an instant with a crashed computer, virus, or other technical issue. Many offices rely on their computers and software for scheduling, patient history, imaging, billing, forms, payroll, video surveillance, records retention and more. Here are a few steps you can take to ensure that a simple issue won’t send your office into a tail spin: 1) Utilize Antivirus and Anti-malware Protection - It’s important for any small business that shares or stores digital information to invest a small amount of time and resources into a business class Antivirus and Antimalware protection solution. Viruses and Ransom-ware have become very prevalent, aggressive and a profitable ventures for the less undesirables of this world. Having business class protection to help protect your digital assets has never been more important. 2) Backup Your Information - If you’re like most offices, you have more important digital patient and business information now than you’ve ever had. Many offices have data on servers, local machines, and imaging stations.

Backing up your office data using multiple backup methods, including in “the cloud” or off-site is critically important. Think about each back-up layer almost like a type of digital insurance. Also, make sure the provider and software you use to back-up your data can monitor a back-ups progress, success and/or failure and takes steps to ensure the data you need backed up is backed up. Ensuring everything is backed up is an essential component to an effective recovery plan and can play a role in your record retention policies. 3) Define Policies & Workflows - Your office should utilize employee policies and digital workflows focused on defining where and how we access and store data. This helps to ensure consistency and also to make sure someone is not storing data in a vulnerable location. Taking this step has become more important as the methods and mediums we use to access information, in particular though mobile technology has become much more common. In addition to defining workflows and policies, internet use and security training help to reduce the likelihood that a simple mistake becomes a costly problem. These are just a few simple steps you can take to make sure your important business and patient data are kept safe and secure so that the technology you’ve implemented can help your business thrive. l

The Importance of Recognizing Colleagues By Bailey Quam, WVMA communications and project specialist Not long after I started working for the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA), our Executive Director, Kim Brown Pokorny celebrated her five year work anniversary. Her anniversary date just so happens to be in June, so let me take a moment to wish Kim a happy nine year anniversary with the WVMA!

Take a moment to recognize a colleague of yours in front of the WVMA membership, nominate them for a WVMA award. It doesn’t matter if they are a veterinarian, technician, assistant, receptionist or a business, there is a category for them all. The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2017 and the categories are as follows: • Veterinarian of the Year – This award is given annually to a On my way into work that morning, I stopped and picked up a WVMA member who has made major contributions toward the small cake and candle to celebrate. As a staff we surprised her in the advancement of the veterinary medical profession. conference room and then we enjoyed a piece of cake while talking • Friend of Veterinary Medicine – This award is given to a nonabout how much had changed in those five years. Since then, this has veterinarian who has demonstrated outstanding support become a tradition in our office that everyone looks forward to. for veterinary medicine or organized veterinary medicine in While we all get to enjoy a somewhat guilt-free treat on our Wisconsin. anniversary, it also brings the staff together to reflect on each of our • Corporate Partnership – This award is given to a business which careers with the association and how far we have come in that time. has demonstrated outstanding support for veterinary medicine This small recognition makes us all feel important and appreciated, and organized veterinary medicine. like what we have done matters. New for 2017, all award winners of the WVMA, Wisconsin Veterinary We all have days where we don’t know if we are headed down the Technician Association (WVTA), and the Wisconsin Veterinary Practice right path or if people are even noticing what you are doing. Small Managers Association (WVPMA) will be recognized together at the tokens of appreciation may not seem like they make much of a WVMA Convention during a reception on Thursday, October 12. difference, but they really can and they really do. No matter if it’s a The reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall and will be open to all work anniversary celebration, a random treat for the entire staff or just members, as well as family and friends of award winners. a small thank you note, everyone enjoys hearing that what they are By all of these groups coming together we can celebrate all those that doing is being noticed and appreciated. make this profession what it is. Let someone know they are making a difference, nominate them today! l

WVMA Award Nomination Form Nominations Due August 1 WVMA award nominations for Veterinarian of the Year, Friend of Veterinary Medicine and Corporate Partnership Award are due August 1. Awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremony at the WVMA Convention on October 12. Nominee name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your contact information Name of person nominating____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________________________Email_________________________________________________________ Nominating for: o Veterinarian of the Year o Friend of Veterinary Medicine

o Corporate Partnership Award

Please return nomination form and at least one letter of support to the WVMA office by August 1. Additional letters of support are encouraged, but not necessary. Send materials to: WVMA Awards – 4610 S. Biltmore Lane, Suite 107, Madison, WI 53718 If you have questions, call the WVMA at 888-254-5202 or (608) 257-3665 in Madison, or e-mail the WVMA at wvma@wvma.org. Award Descriptions Veterinarian of the Year – This award is given annually to a WVMA member who has made major contributions toward the advancement of the veterinary medical profession. Friend of Veterinary Medicine – This award is given to a non-veterinarian who has demonstrated outstanding support for veterinary medicine or organized veterinary medicine in Wisconsin. Corporate Partnership – This award is given to a business which has demonstrated outstanding support for veterinary medicine and organized veterinary medicine. l

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RSVP today for VES/VSC’s Continuing Education Series

Urethral Obstruction In Dogs and Cats Presented by

Dr. Thomas K. Day

DVM, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC, CVA Emergency and Critical Care Specialist Anesthesiologist

Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 6:00pm Social & 7:00pm Dinner Space is Limited to Veterinarians Only

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CLASSIFIED AD CHANGES All classified ads, including veterinary relief ads, will be published at the following rate: Members: First 35 words, $20. Every additional word after 35 is $1.50 per word. Non-members: First 35 words, $65. Every additional word is $1.50 per word. Ads will run 2 consecutive months, and then be removed, unless the WVMA is notified you would like to continue your ad for another 2 month run. You will be invoiced at the end of the first month during a 2 month period. Ads are placed online at the beginning of the month they are featured in the newsletter. Immediate placement of ads is an additional $25 fee. Additional $10 fee for blind box ads. New classified ad rates are effective starting February 2, 2017. SMALL ANIMAL Country Hills Pet Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our fast-pace, well-established SA practice with a reputation of exceptional client service. We were a finalist in the AAHA practice of the year 2016. We provide a great opportunity for either a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian. We employ mainly certified technicians to assist our veterinarians. Our practice offers physical therapy, complete in-house IDEXX laboratory testing equipment, digital x-ray, endoscope and laparoscope, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, CO2 laser, and much more. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Please send resumes to countryhillsrehab@gmail.com. Emergency Veterinarian Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists-Oak Creek is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team! About Lakeshore: Lakeshore is an independently owned, multi-specialty emergency and referral center. We have 3 practice locations in the greater Milwaukee area. Our team of over 30 doctors includes numerous emergency clinicians with years of dedicated experience. Board-certified specialties include surgery, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, emergency and critical care, dermatology and dentistry. A certified physical rehabilitation veterinarian and several VTS-certified technicians round out our team. Our Practice: Offerings at Lakeshore include in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, on-site blood products and well equipped surgery suites. There is CT, MRI, mechanical ventilation and radiation therapy/SRS in our central Glendale location. Our emergency clinicians share in primary cases management and we work closely with our specialists to provide collaborative patient care. Lakeshore hosts CE events for our referring community, and we also support active in-hospital education. Opportunities include weekly grand rounds, journal club, morbidity and mortality rounds and organized lectures and wet labs. Work Life Balance: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the greater Milwaukee area offers adventures for everyone, with low living costs. Explore the city with access to some of the best restaurants, brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. Concert lovers unite at Summerfest, the world’s largest

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music festival, just one of the many local festivals. Enjoy the great outdoors, pristine Lake Michigan beaches, or hiking and biking in the surrounding state parks. This midwestern area offers so much more than you might expect! At Lakeshore, we treat you as an individual and we provide flexible schedules to support personal time away from the office. Benefits: Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacation stipend, continuing education time and allowance, scrub allowance, license fees, association dues and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan. Our collaborative, communicative, and FUN team sets up apart! For more information or to apply for the positions, please contact Carrie Stefaniak, DVM at cstefaniak@lakeshorevetspecialists.com or call (414) 540-6710. PT/FT associate needed in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. We have most of what other ads describe but in a moderately paced, beautiful building in a wooded setting with a fabulous support staff. Experience preferred, but a great practice for a new grad to “get their feet wet.” 8-36hrs per week available. Compensation can be hourly, salary, or Pro-Sal, with professional dues and insurance, vacation, CE & uniform allowances, with health insurance available. Sense of humor mandatory. No evenings, weekends, or on-call. Come check us out at woodlandvetclinicltd.com. Email Joanne at wvc@wctc.net or text/call (715) 421-6697. Immediate opening for a FT SA veterinarian to join our team. Our facility is located in Merton, WI and open Monday through Saturday with no after-hour emergency services. The veterinary clinic is equipped with digital x-ray, inhouse CBC and chemistry machines, dental equipment and fully paperless medical record software. Our focus is a friendly working environment; come join our team! Base salary plus commission negotiable, benefits package, and ownership potential. www.villagevetcare.com. Please send resume to Frank at frank@villagevetcare.com. Immediate FT position for SA veterinarian in multi-doctor practice in Milwaukee. We are fully equipped with all the diagnostic tools and toys to practice quality medicine and surgery. 4-day work schedule with excellent benefits. Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome. Please forward your resume to attention of Dr. Singh at Drgss95@yahoo.com or call (608) 347-8668. PT SA DVM for a walk-in clinic in Sun Prairie. Minimum 2-3 years experience. Modern diagnostics and surgical equipment. Flexible work schedule, weekend availability required. Candidates should be client oriented with strong communication skills. Excellent benefits, CE allowance and 401(k). Enjoy clinical freedom in a stimulating and challenging environment! Interested candidates please forward resume to the attention of Dr. Singh - DRGSS95@ yahoo.com. Waukesha Walk-in Veterinary Clinic is looking for FT/PT veterinarians for Waukesha, WI. We offer flexible schedule, excellent base salary plus lucrative production bonus often higher than the competition. Full range of benefits include health insurance, vacation time, paid license, AVMA, professional liability and 4% match for 401(k). All our facilities are modern paperless practices and well equipped with digital radiography and much more. We offer valuable mentorship to new graduates. We let veterinarians dictate their medical protocols and promote the highest quality medicine. Student loan reimbursement program is also available to qualified applicants. Please email your resume or any questions to dhillondvm@gmail.com. Our well established SA hospital needs help with our growing pains! Our prescription requires a FT/PT DVM with an interest in ultrasound to join our team in SE WI. Our small town values include family friendly hours with no ER duty, two 1/2 day Saturdays each month and comprehensive benefits package. We use Cornerstone software with integrated IDEXX laboratory system. If you’d like to fill our Rx please email a resume to our practice manager: dianar4414@ gmail.com. Northside Pet Hospital is a SA, avian and exotic practice located in Eau Claire, WI, approximately 50 minutes from Minneapolis. We’re expanding and are looking for a positive, hard-working colleague to join our 3 ½ veterinarian practice. Our practice is well equipped with new digital x-ray, ultrasound,

laser surgery and digital dental radiography. We offer great benefits and a flexible schedule! Requires DVM, eligible for Wisconsin veterinary license. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to aunikka@northsidepethosp. com or send by mail to Northside Pet Hospital 1727 Western Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54703. Companion Animal Hospital is a 20-year established practice. Equipped for general surgery, dentistry, laboratory and digital x-rays (dental and flatbed). FT benefits: full individual health insurance (family available), PTO, IRA, some CE. Email resume to Practice Manager: Liz Lockwood at nelockwood@hotmail.com. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic associate veterinarian, who takes pride in offering exceptional service and compassionate care to our patients and clients. We are located only 15 minutes west of Green Bay. The clinic is a full service SA hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases, as well as routine medical, surgical and dental care. We currently have 3 licensed veterinarians that focus on the treatment of cats and dogs. We have electronic medical records and are well equipped with digital radiographs, digital dental, surgical laser, therapy laser, and an in-house IDEXX laboratory. Please take a look at our website (www. pulaskiveterinaryclinic.com) to find out more about us - take note of the excellent reviews our clients continually give us. If you are excited about working with a dedicated team whose core values are excellence, education, friendliness and integrity - we would love to hear from you! We support our veterinarians with benefits which include health insurance, along with a health savings account (HSA), 401(k), CE allowance, long and short term disability, as well as long term care coverage. We see clients Monday - Friday and 2 Saturday mornings per month. Evening and weekend emergencies are seen at Green Bay Animal Emergency Center. Must have DVM and be licensed in the state of Wisconsin. If interested, please send resume to pvcinfo@netnet.net. Downtown Veterinary Clinic is looking for FT/PT veterinarians for our Milwaukee, WI location. We offer flexible schedule, excellent base salary plus lucrative production bonus often higher than the competition. Full range of benefits include health insurance, vacation time, paid license, AVMA, professional liability and 4% match for 401(k). All our facilities are modern paperless practices and well equipped with digital radiography and much more. We offer valuable mentorship to new graduates. We let veterinarians dictate their medical protocols and promote the highest quality medicine. Student loan reimbursement program is also available to qualified applicants. Please email your resume or any questions to dhillondvm@gmail.com. YOU are going to love us!! Check out northcountryvetclinic.com and our Facebook to see how you will fit in with our upbeat superstar team, incredible, newly built practices, ultrasounds, laser therapy, full lab, water treadmill, orthopedics, acupuncture, doctors with experience ranging from 17 and 30 years. We want the sun to SHINE into the hearts of our patients and clients. We love vet medicine and are looking for another with excellent surgical and medical skills who is a great communicator. We want YOU to SHINE!!! Will mentor! LET’S TALK: flexible schedule; located north central Wisconsin with lakes in quaint towns of Phillips and Park Falls. Please contact Dr. Lynda Ludwig (715) 339-6777 (o) or www. northcountryvetclinic.com. Well established, SA practice seeking a FT or PT veterinarian to join our dynamic team! We are well equipped with all digital x-ray, ultrasound, surgical and therapeutic laser, endoscopy, thermographic camera and more. We offer 401(k), paid CE and other perks. No after-hours emergency. We work hard yet have fun with a super support staff. Come join our friendly team! Please call (414) 378-0590 to discuss this great opportunity. Visit our facebook page at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic or our website at www.greenfieldpetvet.com. Wanted: Veterinarian with a sense of humor and hard work ethic to help the continued growth of our busy practice. Offering: AAHA accreditation, digital records, computers in every room, new ultrasound, digital imaging, in-house laboratory, awesome mentors, and highly trained staff with a high CVT to DVM ratio. If you are motivated, humorous, and excited to learn from and work with the best people, send us your resume! We are a young group who enjoys having fun while offering the best care in Green Bay. Contact Parkside Animal Care Center; Attn: Dr. Amanda Dyal at (920) 497-2086 or drdyal@parksideanimalcarecenter.com.

Baraboo Valley Veterinary Clinic is currently seeking a FT/PT veterinarian. Work, live and play in the Baraboo valley close to multiple state parks, great schools, excellent community and just 45 minutes from Madison. Well qualified applicants should have excellent communication skills, bedside manner, willingness to grow and be self-motivated. Competitive salary and benefits package including CE, health insurance and 401(k). Flexible schedule and no after-hours emergency. Experience preferred but will consider new graduates. Send resume and cover letter to doctordreher@gmail.com. Thriving SA practice in west-central, WI seeks very motivated, collegial associate. Candidate should practice exceptional, efficient medical and surgical care. Attractive, well-equipped facility with excellent, energetic support staff and devoted clientele. Beautiful, quiet area near Lacrosse, WI and Coulee Region. PT or FT. Option for some LA work possible. Salary commensurate with experience. Numerous benefits: shared health insurance, all dues and license fees. No afterhours emergency duties. Dr. Beth Deppe, Morganside Veterinary Clinic, (608) 269-2355 or vetstaff@centurytel.net. We are looking for a 4th veterinarian to join SA practice in Wis. Dells, WI. New addition and hospital renovation will be completed this year. We have an excellent, caring and fun group of skilled support staff. The hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, digital dental x-ray, surgical laser, full inhouse diagnostic lab and more. No emergency duty. Benefit package includes competitive salary, health, life and disability insurance, CE and vacation. If interested please send resume to: Dells Animal Hospital, 4135 Hwy. 13, Wis. Dells, WI 53965. Do you have a caring, positive attitude and are looking for a new adventure with awesome coworkers? Join us – Animal Health Center in Watertown! We are AAHA Accredited and are looking for an associate veterinarian (PT/FT) with high standards of medicine, strong client communication, and surgery skills. We have an excellent culture and show genuine care for our patients. Doctors’ hours Monday – Friday! Please send resume to dr.gooch@sbcglobal.net for consideration. Community Animal Hospital located in Stevens Point, WI is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our practice! Stevens Point, WI is a small college town located in central Wisconsin. We have all of the conveniences of a big city but not all the hassle. Community Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility that has been in the community since 1967. Our professional and courteous staff seek to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We care about our patients and our community. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about giving the best care to every patient and seeks comradery with fellow coworkers. We offer radiology, ultrasound, microchipping, hospice and euthanasia, and a fully stocked pharmacy. Excellent compensation and benefits package. More information at http://mycommunityanimal.vetstreet.com . Please submit resumes to Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nvanet.com. Join a team that loves staff meetings, has a common goal, and has a vision for the future. Weekly doctor lunches to discuss cases, staff lunches to promote the practice and generous continuing education to never stop growing. Four practices in Madison/Milwaukee area, so flexible scheduling and locations are possible. Menomonee Falls location opening May 2017. Focus on strong client education programs and client building activities including puppy classes and monthly kids camps. New graduates and/or experienced veterinarians who share our vision encouraged to apply. Belief that outside interests and family time are important and work should be left at work so NO EMERGENCY CALLS EVER and generous vacation and time off! We offer a benefits package including health insurance reimbursement, generous vacation, generous CE allowance, licensing/ professional membership, discounted veterinary care, and more. Relocation expenses also covered! Contact Dr. Denise at contact@healthypawsclinics.com. Progressive and fast growing Humane Association is looking for an experienced surgeon to join our established medical team. If making a difference and shelter medicine interests you you’ll want to join our fast paced medical team. Salary based on surgical skills. Please email Jenny Stark jstark@foxvalleypets.org. If you enjoy practicing high-quality, progressive medicine, we’re looking for you!. We are located in the Fox Valley, near Oshkosh. We are seeking a FT or PT SA Veterinarian to join our team in a growing, two office practice in Berlin and Ripon. Our current 4 DVM’s utilize digital radiography, surgical and therapeutic lasers, ultrasound and in-house diagnostic lab. We have wonderful staff at both locations. Excellent benefit package including paid vacation, retirement, health insurance and a CE package. Please contact Dr. Gary Batenhorst at (920) 3612101 or by email at veterinary@vetclinics berlinripon.com for further information or to schedule a visit. FT SA Veterinarian wanted to join our busy, well-equipped, 5 doctor SA exclusive practice. Must be personable and able to work well as a team. Experienced and proficient support staff. You will appreciate our family-friendly hours: M-F 8-5, Sat 8-11am. No emergency or on-call. Competitive salary and benefits package. Work 4 to 4 1/2 weekdays per week and 1 out of 4 weekends. The Fox Cities Area provides “large city amenities” and at the same time, “country living” is just a short commute away. Send resume to North Heights Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1001 West Northland Ave., Appleton, WI 54914 or northheightsvetetinaryclinic@gmail.com.*

Associated Veterinary Clinic, a MA practice in Ripon, WI, seeks a FT SA associate veterinarian. The qualified candidate will join an experienced SA doctor in a busy full-service practice. An excellent staff will support you, and you will practice in a fully equipped clinic, including a new IDEXX in-house laboratory station, new high speed dental unit, and new digital radiology unit. After-hour emergency work is referred. Competitive salary and benefits package. Will consider new graduates as well as experienced doctors. Ripon is a wonderful college town located within 60-90 minutes of Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and the Fox Cities, and within 15 minutes of the Green Lake recreation area. Please send resume to Dr. Michael Herrick by email associatedvetclinic@gmail.com, by phone (920) 748-5144, or by regular mail, Associated Veterinary Clinic, P.O. Box 352, Ripon, WI 54971.* FT/PT associate wanted to join our 3 DVM AAHA accredited practice in La Crosse, WI. We are a well-staffed, progressive practice that focuses on communication and compassionate care. Experienced DVMs or new graduates are welcome to apply. Please email resume to thompsonamc@centurytel.net.* We are seeking a highly motivated, PT or FT associate veterinarian with a holistic emphasis to join our growing, full service, integrative veterinary team. We integrate eastern and western medicine with a focus on nutrition and preventative health. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff and 3 outstanding veterinarians. Current certification in holistic modalities such as acupuncture or spinal manipulation is preferred. A competitive salary and benefits package is commensurate with experience. Please view our website to learn more about our mission, our facility, our team and services www. countrycareac.com. Send your letter of interest and resume to kmsdvm@ theglobalnet.net. We look forward to hearing from you.* A Breed Apart Animal Hospital is seeking a three quarter time Associate Veterinarian. We are a SA practice on the west side of Madison. Applicants should have experience with preventative care, dental prophy/extraction, routine and emergency surgery, as well as, have great communication skills. The position is available as of June 1st and is a salaried position averaging 30 hours a week with emergency call until 9pm on rotating days, including every 3rd weekend. We offer a benefits package including health insurance, vacation, CE allowance, license compensation, and discounted pet care. We hope to find a DVM who fits in to our “neighborhood vet” culture and likes to have fun at work! Send cover letter and resume to Dr. Kate Washabaugh at abreedapart@tds.net or 202 S. Gammon Rd. Madison, WI 53717 (608) 8278555.* Three doctor practice looking to hire another compassionate, client-oriented associate that understands the importance of the family-animal bond. Our clinic is owned by a board certified surgeon offering exposure to advanced surgical procedures. We also offer full reproductive services (TCI, surgical, in-house progesterone, semen analyzer). We have digital radiography, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, IDEXX procyte and catalyst, and EMR using Cornerstone. Located less than an hour from the Twin Cities. Contact Dr. Vicki at lotpvet@gmail.com for more information or call (715) 265-4286. Send resume to lotpvet@gmail.com.* PT and/or FT SA veterinarian for rapidly growing, long established, progressive SA exclusive practice in the Madison area. If other commitments make a normal FT work week difficult, a PT position could be for you then with options to only work on weekends or weekday mornings or afternoons etc. Experience preferred but not necessary for the right applicant. Please send cover letter and resume to: ann.kabele@gmail.com.* Sullivan Veterinary Service is seeking an associate for our well established SA hospital. We are located in a growing community halfway between Madison and Milwaukee allowing for close referral and specialty support. We are proud of our long term, experienced staff that will support you as you practice quality medicine in our spacious fully equipped hospital. Our amenities include a new IDEXX in-house laboratory, new digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser and more. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. No after-hour emergency duties. Experience is preferred, but our strong team can provide mentorship to the right candidate. New graduates encouraged to apply. Send resume to: sullivanvet@centurytel.net.* The Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic is an attractive, fast-paced SA practice located just 25 minutes NE of Madison. Looking for a PT veterinarian to join our outstanding team. This individual must practice exceptional, efficient medical care, have excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working closely with our great support staff. Visit our website www.columbusvet.vetstreet.com. Submit resume to kris@ columbuscountrysidevetclinic.com.* Are you looking to work at a fast paced clinic with great staff? Hales Corners Veterinary Clinic is looking for a FT associate veterinarian to join our team. Experienced or new graduates are welcome. We offer competitive salary with the potential for a production bonus your first year. Benefits include: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), vacation, liability, AVMA/PLIT dues paid and $1,500 in paid CE yearly. We have a great support staff and team atmosphere along with a loyal and wonderful client base. We give you the freedom to practice medicine as you wish along with the use of all of our in-house supplies which include: digital x-rays, dental x-rays, ultrasound and in-house blood

work machines. Scheduling can be flexible and there will be no after hours or emergency coverage. Send resume to Amanda Beaugrand at amandahcvc@gmail.com.* Relief or PT Veterinarian who is experienced with anesthesia and basic surgery. Additional client/patient visits are optional. An interest in or experience with holistic care is preferred but NOT required. Opportunity for growth. Visit www. animaldoctorholistic.com. Send resumes to staff@animaldoctorholistic.com.* Shelter from the Storm is a successful non-profit animal rescue looking to add a FT veterinarian for our Spay Me! Clinic as we expand our services at our current location in Madison and at a new location near Milwaukee. Must be a team player, be able to work in a high paced environment and be dedicated to our mission of providing affordable veterinary care to all animals. This position involves working in our high volume spay/neuter program and full service veterinary clinic, with a focus on the wellness program. Request a complete job description or e-mail cover letter and resume to wis_animalrescue@yahoo.com.* Looking for a FT SA veterinarian to join our AAHA accredited practice 35 min north of Madison on Hwy 151 in Beaver Dam. Practice high quality, progressive medicine with emphasis on wellness care and client education in a 6000 sq ft newer facility. Wyllow Pet Hospital is well-equipped with a wonderful staff and growing clientele. Flexible schedule with no afterhours emergency call. Experienced practitioners and new graduates welcome to apply. Applicants must have good communication skills, and a commitment to practicing high quality medicine and surgery, with a willingness to educate clients and be supportive of staff education. Please send resume to Dr. Vicky Smith at vickys_dvm@yahoo.com.* We are seeking a motivated veterinarian to work 20-40 hour per week in our busy, fast paced AAHA hospital in the suburbs of Madison. We offer production - based compensation and an outstanding work environment. We have a highly trained, efficient staff and modern equipment. We strive to provide optimal patient care and to ensure that each client has a positive experience every time they visit. Please send cover letter, CV and three references Blind Box: 17SA006, c/o WVMA, 4610 S Blitmore Lane, Suite 107, Madison, WI 53718.* PT which could lead to FT. Need to start ASAP. Small, client oriented clinic. Hours to be determined. Send letter of intent and resume to All Creatures Animal Hospital, Attn: mlorzel at mlorzel@outlook.com.* Are you ready for a positive change? We are looking for a FT veterinarian to join our well established SA practice in Greenfield, WI. Greenfield is on the southwest side of Milwaukee, with excellent schools and a friendly community. We are looking for a motivated team player to continue our tradition of five-star client service and patient care. Our new facility is over 5000 feet with six exam rooms, 2 surgical suites and 1 separate dental suite. We are well equipped with an in-house diagnostic laboratory, ultrasound, endoscopy, therapy laser, and digital dental radiography. All the diagnostic and treatment tools needed to provide a high level of care for our patients, plus a well-trained support team. Excellent benefits with a very competitive salary based on production, plus health insurance, 401(k), CE and memberships, PTO and holidays off. Flexible schedule with rotating weekends and no afterhours emergencies. Our hospital is a drug free workplace. Background check and drug testing required for serious applicants. Learn more about our hospital at www.myanimalhospital.com.* Are you ready to love where you work? Barron Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join our team as a FT SA Associate Veterinarian. We are located in beautiful Barron, Wisconsin where every outdoor activity is available for your enjoyment. We are a 5-doctor MA practice that specializes in providing high quality, compassionate and convenient care for our patients. We have a newly remodeled facility with high quality equipment that includes surgical laser, digital radiology, dental equipment with digital dental radiology, and in-house laboratory. To join our dynamic and compassionate team our ideal candidate will have strong proven communication skills, be team oriented with a focus in general medicine and a strong interest in surgery and dentistry. New graduates are welcome to apply. We offer a generous compensation package including: Liability insurance, CE, PTO, licenses, dues and subscriptions. Send resume to 1bvcbookkeeping@gmail.com.* SA veterinarian wanted for multi-doctor practice located between Milwaukee, Chicago and Lake Geneva. Good schools, reasonable housing, safe. Brand new state-of-the-art facility, experienced staff, great clients. Full in-house lab, digital x-rays, full dental suite, ultrasound, acupuncture, Laser therapy. Fear free medicine, gold certified cat friendly practice. No afterhours duty. Flexible schedule. Dues, licenses, insurance, 401(k). We are looking for a doctor with good people skills as client communication is of the utmost importance. We have a great team!! Check out our website: westoshavet.com and Facebook page. Email: westoshavet@yahoo.com or fax (262) 586-5163.* FT associate needed for a progressive 5 doctor SA practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented person with good communication skills to compliment our practice. Well-equipped hospital with a professional, friendly staff and great clients. No nights or on call duty. Competitive salary and benefit package. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Dr. Steve DeGrave at Riverside Animal Hospital, 3233 Riverside Drive, Green Bay, WI 54301 or jdegrave2@new.rr.com. Phone: (920) 336-5090.*

Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care. 24/7. WVRC is seeking emergency veterinarians to join our pet care team. Our hospitals in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine allow for both flexible scheduling and work locations. Join a team of dynamic coworkers, including a broad range of specialists and emergency veterinarians, emergency-focused interns, dedicated technicians and clientfocused support staff. Marshfield Laboratories, a full diagnostic veterinary laboratory, compliments the practice in the Waukesha location’s lower level. Our ER team is hard working, highly skilled, and always engaged. We believe in a team approach to patient care, an enjoyable work environment and a schedule conducive to life outside of work. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a desire to both learn and teach and the ability to work well within a team. Internship training or ER experience is preferred but our team can provide strong mentorship to the right candidate. Interested parties should email a letter of intent and curriculum vitae to Dr. Kari Severson, kari.severson@wvrc.com.*

living” is just a short commute away. Send resume to North Heights Veterinary Clinic, LLC, 1001 West Northland Ave., Appleton, WI 54914 or northheightsvetetinaryclinic@gmail.com.*

Animal Wellness Center – Fond du Lac is looking to hire a FT Veterinarian (DVM) to join the team in Fond du Lac, WI and Milwaukee surrounding clinics. Animal Wellness Center is a full service veterinary hospital. We have 4 clinics in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Our services include dental x-ray, inhouse blood work, surgeries, dental cleanings and extractions and general wellness care. FT veterinarian compensation includes a very competitive annual salary and benefits package. Great growth potential. Position includes: full salary, work variety with unlimited growth potential, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, and all the perks of being a W2 employee without the drawbacks. Shift: this position will include morning and mid-day shifts; weekend duties are required. NO NIGHTS Qualifications and Experience: doctorate degree in veterinary medicine, and licensed to practice in Wisconsin. Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience required. MUST be computer literate and experienced with vet medical software. Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required. Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. Physical Requirements: able to lift patients and carry equipment up to 50 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 50 pounds with assistance, endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods, type information for patient records and prescription labels into the computer, able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment, and take safety precautions for exposure to toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation. Must be able to travel to other clinics as well. About Animal Wellness Clinic: quality progressive general practice with experienced caring staff. This newly remodeled Fond du Lac branch of Animal Wellness Center is identifiable by our rustic red door. Our new facilities include larger exam rooms and specialized rooms for treatment and recovery. We now keep electronic medical records to track all patient activity. Our Fond du Lac facility is one of our 4 and growing locations in the state. If you are interested in this position, please forward your CV for consideration to nadwa.razick@awcwi.com.*

Position Objective: GENEX is seeking a Staff Veterinarian to protect the health and well-being of bulls by providing veterinary services and input into animal management protocols. Major Areas of Responsibility: perform required health testing of resident bulls to produce semen qualified for CSS standards in the U.S. market and for export to various countries around the world. Become knowledgeable of CSS, EEC, and OIE health standards. Provide clinical veterinary services as needed. Examine and evaluate all animals that enter the facility clearly communicating any health issues as necessary. Assist with the development and maintenance of biosecurity protocols to protect the health of bulls and train production personnel to ensure compliance. Maintain open lines of communication with State and Federal regulatory officials to ensure compliance with required health standards. Help maintain health status of bull herd to meet requirements for domestic and international sale. Provide input and make recommendations for animal management and nutrition. Assist in the training of production personnel in matters of animal health and handling. Qualifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine with a Wisconsin state license. Bovine practice experience is preferred, but must be comfortable and capable of testing and treating production bulls. Must have experience and good level of comfort with large animal medicine and surgery. Ability to communicate and collaborate with livestock, professional staff, and Federal and State regulatory personnel. Maintain appropriate state license and federal accreditation for oversight of semen production and export. Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is desirable. Ability to work in a team environment as well as possess effective communication skills. Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally. If interested apply on line to www.crinet.com/careers.*

AAHA 3 DVM practice in family friendly, medical oriented, central Wisconsin community. An opportunity to practice quality medicine and become a respected community member. All skill levels and experience considered. See our ad on VCN and visit us at www.wildwoodanimalhospital.net. My email is docrogekrog@aol.com. Your future begins here!* FT/PT SA veterinarian position available with future ownership option available if desired. Three doctor practice seeking fourth. Southeast Wisconsin, Kettle Moraine area. In-house IDEXX lab, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, radio surgery, ultrasound, tonometry, Cardell surgical monitor. Excellent support staff including three CVT’s. Competitive salary and benefits including retirement package. Send resume to Deb Eggers, Wright Veterinary Service, SC, W2796 Hwy 67, Campbellsport, WI 53010 or wvs@wrightveterinary.com.* Are you passionate about veterinary health care? At Veterinary Village, we are always here to help and do the right thing. 7 days a week, we play while we work in a spacious, state-of-the-art facility inspired by canine reproductive services. Truly unique opportunities lie ahead as we follow pets from birth through their long healthy and happy lives while working with exceptionally kind and knowledgeable staff in beautiful south central Wisconsin. Contact Dr. Marty Greer drgreer@veterinaryvillage.com (920) 539-3594 call or text fax to (920) 269-2345.* Busy 2 doctor SA practice seeks PT veterinarian with potential FT for the right candidate. Practice is located in Sheboygan, WI. Join 2008 & 2016 UW-Madison grads! We are a progressive clinic and do NOT perform declaws. No on-call time. Benefits available for FT position. We are a family-friendly team that knows how to work hard while having fun! CR x-rays, digital dental x-rays, in-house labwork. Send resumes to crittercareanimalclinic@gmail.com or call (920) 458-3636.* FT SA Veterinarian wanted to join our busy, well-equipped, 5 doctor SA exclusive practice. Must be personable and able to work well as a team. Experienced and proficient support staff. You will appreciate our family-friendly hours: M-F 8-5, Sat 8-11am. No emergency or on-call. Competitive salary and benefits package. Work 4 to 4 1/2 weekdays per week and 1 out of 4 weekends. The Fox Cities Area provides “large city amenities” and at the same time, “country

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DAIRY Country Hills Animal Health located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has an immediate opening. An Associate Veterinarian has retired. We are currently a 6 veterinarian practice that has been servicing dairies for over 30 years. We have developed a range of expertise and special interests including milk quality, record analysis, reproduction, housing, and transition cow management. Please forward resume to Rick Arndt, DVM - arndt@chah.biz. Competitive Salary, health insurance, Simple IRA with company match, license, CE, and dues are provided.*

Join our team! ST Genetics™, a leader in reproductive management, is interested in hiring veterinarians. Presently, positions are available in Wisconsin and Ohio. We are looking for team players, enthusiastic, competent and capable, with an enjoyment of Bovine Theriogenology. This is an opportunity to work with elite dairy cattle, comprising general bovine medicine, herd management and surgery. The position is available in DeForest, WI and South Charleston, OH. Experience with Theriogenology is preferred, but not required. We will provide the necessary training in embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, ultrasound and other biotechnologies. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your career with other team members with this actively growing elite dairy industry. State veterinary licensure with USDA accreditation is required. Competitive salary, complete benefits and other incentives will be given. To apply, please e-mail your resume to Dr. Justin T. Price at jprice@stgen.com.* POSITION TITLE: Director of Livestock Management DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer LOCATION: Breeze Dairy Group (www.breezedairygroup.com) CRITICAL OVERVIEW: The Director of Livestock Management is responsible for the health, welfare, and productivity of all animals under Breeze Dairy Group management. JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Director of Livestock Management is to establish livestock management systems, protocols, policies, and SOP’s (DairyWorks) necessary for meeting herd performance goals and objectives. In addition, the Director of Livestock Management will closely monitor herd performance and provide leadership and direction in areas where goals are not being achieved. RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes herd performance goals and objectives. Develops and maintains a collaborative relationship with Site Managers and Herd Managers to ensure that all productivity, reproduction/health, and calving/transition protocols and procedures are understood, systems are in place and used, and that goals are met. Monitors herd performance and reports to Breeze Management. Establishes herd performance reporting processes. Identifies areas needing improvement and collaborates with Site Managers to develop strategies to correct. Oversees animal nutrition programs. Collaborates with Site Managers to select herd nutritionist resource. Provides input regarding feeding strategies that maximize herd performance goals and profitability. Oversees animal health programs. Establishes health evaluation and treatment systems and protocols for each dairy site. Establishes vaccination, dry off, and other routine health programs. Collaborates with Site Managers to select herd veterinarian. Oversee young stock raising programs. Monitors growth rate and reproduction performance and provides reports. Coordinates the transportation of young stock from custom heifer growers to be delivered to the appropriate BDG entity based on origination and stocking density. Oversees herd reproduction programs. Establishes reproductive program goals and objectives. Collaborates

with Site Managers to develop systems and guidelines to achieve. Conducts training programs for all herd management teams. Collaborates with Director of Operations and Site Managers to create performance expectations for site herd staff for all protocols and procedures. Collaborates with Director of Operations and Site Managers to provide training to all herd management staff to assure cows are properly cared for and all protocols and procedures are performed accurately. Develops the Site Herd Managers and staff so that delegation of day to day herd management can occur without risk. Collaborates with Controller to establish annual budget related to herd expenses. Negotiates purchasing agreements/ contracts for vet supplies and parlor supplies. Identifies potential vendors for veterinary and parlor supplies. Conducts research to determine if volume purchase opportunities exist that make sense for the company. Collaborates with Site Managers to determine best markets for the sale of cull cows and bull calves. Provides monthly report summaries to Breeze Management for each dairy site regarding animal productivity, health, feeding and reproductive results. QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinary degree preferred. BA in Animal Science. Minimum 5 years as a Dairy Herdsman Manager. Experience in dairy nutrition (ration formulation, feed mixing and delivery systems). Experience in animal health and animal reproductive systems. Competency using DC 305 record system (both data base lists generation AND troubleshooting data manipulation). KEY COMPETENCIES: Clear and concise communication skills, especially as it relates to working with Dairy Site Managers and their health, repro and transition cow supervisors. Ability to train, coach, provide feedback, and receive feedback effectively. Capacity to simplify complex technical issues and translate these to simple, basic work systems and processes. Capacity to monitor health and productivity through both data analysis and on-site investigations. Please apply online at www.breezedairygroup.com/careers or email resumes directly to kgerrits@breezedairygroup.com.*

MIXED ANIMAL Growing 6-doctor MA practice in South Central Wisconsin looking to add FT SA, MA, or LA veterinarian. New grads welcome!! Practice is 50% SA, 50% LA consisting mostly of canine, feline and dairy with some beef, small ruminants, and equine. Current team consists of 2 SA, 2 MA and 2 LA veterinarians, and a strong support staff of 7 CVT’s and 4 Tech Assistants, plus front office staff. In-house equipment includes IDEXX laboratory equipment (Catalyst DX, ProCyte, SnapShot DX and Coag DX), digital radiography, digital dental radiography, SA and LA ultrasound, therapeutic k-laser, and Cornerstone Management Software. Shared on-call duty. Competitive salary plus benefits including health, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid vacation/holidays, CE, professional dues and clothing allowance. For consideration, please send cover letter and resume via email (preferred), mail or fax to Dr. Robert Farruggio, 959 West Racine Street, Jefferson, WI 53549, phone (920) 674-2383, fax (920) 674-3250 or email: JVCjobs@jeffersonvet.net. Modern 5 doctor MA practice with great standard of care. Mostly SA and dairy work with some equine, beef and small ruminant work. Competitive benefits package and salary. Digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays and full dental equipment, in-house IDEXX equipment, 2 Easi-Scan bovine ultrasounds. Great team to work with in beautiful Menomonie, WI, where you can enjoy many outdoor activities along with theatre and more. Everything you need is right in town but the area still has that small town feel. Contact Jason Westcott at (715) 235-2626 or hoofandpawvetclinic@gmail.com. Seeking a SA or MA Veterinarian - FT or PT. Kiel Veterinary Clinic provides a range of high quality services to the surrounding community. We are the primary care providers to our clients and have a good support from high quality referral practices when needed. Well equipped with diagnostics and a great support staff. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) plan, liability insurance, paid vacation, CE, licensing, professional dues, and potential for buyin. Put your education to use, don’t settle for a spay/neuter/vaccination clinic! Contact Dr. Jeffrey Schuette, at Kiel Veterinary Clinic, 575 Belitz Drive, Kiel, WI 53042, (920) 894-3414, or email: kielvet@tcei.com. Check us out on the web at www.kielvet.com.* Seeking FT veterinarian to join our 3 doctor MA practice in central WI. Our focus is quality medicine and surgery in a relaxed work environment. Excellent benefits, including health, disability and professional liability insurance, professional dues, CE stipend, vacation, 401(k), and performance-based bonuses. Well-equipped clinic: IDEXX in-house lab, digital x-ray, surgical laser, excellent support staff. Very established practice, excellent clientele, with continued practice growth opportunity and future buy-in potential. Great area to live and work. Big city amenities combined with small town hospitality. Send resume to Wisconsin Valley Veterinary Service, 1605 Bovine Lane, Wausau, WI 54401, email wvvs@dwave.net, or contact (715) 675-9402.* Bayside Veterinary Clinic S.C. is located in beautiful Door County Wisconsin is looking for a personal, caring, and hardworking MA veterinarian. Door County is located in northeast Wisconsin which is bordered by the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. If you love the outdoors, the county has numerous county parks, weekend festivities and hunting/fishing locations. For more information, contact/ send resume to Randy at Bayside Veterinary Clinic S.C. at (920) 743-8890 or baysidevetclinic@gmail.com.*

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Experienced DVM (UW ‘03) available for relief in your clinic. Background in SA practice, emergency medicine and surgery. Contact Shawndrea V. Lennix at (608) 215-2238.

Buying a Practice? Buying equipment? Buying-out a partner? Need working capital? Starion Bank has a Private Practice lending group that offers flexible financing terms without requiring Government Guarantees. Contact Erik Julson at (608) 772-7935 for more details.

20 years experience, Excellent surgical skills, diagnostics and client communication. Milwaukee area. Will adopt your hospital team. Jagmohan Singh, DVM. jagmohan6041@outlook.com (414) 788-0507. People patient, interactive and adaptive SA veterinarian with 35 years experience as self-employed, FT or PT associate or relief services; available for per diem or regular weekly relief or PT services within +/- 75 miles Madison. Some small mammal experience also. Karen Bressett, DVM: Background, references on request. I look forward to hearing from you. Email: kbressett@live.com. Experienced relief veterinarian for Madison and surrounding area. Professional, easy to work with and adaptable. Christie Iliff, DVM. (608) 215-3736 or Iliffveterinary@gmail.com. Iliff Veterinary Services, LLC. SA relief or part-time in SE Wisconsin. 34 years of client satisfaction, medicine and surgery. Flexible personality. Be confident that your practice will be in good hands while you are gone. Available Thursdays, Fridays, and occasionally Mondays and Tuesdays. Brenda Long Relief Services - bilong3885@gmail.com (262) 763-3885. Experienced SA daytime & ER DVM who loves pets and people available in SE/SC Wi and NE/NC IL. David Trask, DVM, traskdr@gmail.com. Quality relief care since 1992. Special interests include surgery and dermatology. Personable, reliable service. Please call Robert Patyk, DVM, at (262) 567-2832. Or email: robert.patyk@att.net. Experienced SA relief veterinarian available. Versatile. Great with staff, clients and pets. Willing to travel. Dr. Lori Zimmerman, (608) 592-7779 or doclori@ hotmail.com. SA relief vet since 1995. Thorough, reliable, easy going. Will travel to Green Bay, Kenosha, Janesville, Wisconsin Dells and areas in between. Julie Lakin DVM, (920) 269-7264. Experienced SA veterinarian available for relief work, over 20 years relief experience, WI licensed and accredited. Please call/email Mark Clemons, DVM (262) 862-1121, macdjc4209@aol.com. Reliable, competent, SA relief with over 25 years’ experience. WI license, accredited. Will travel. Capable at soft-tissue surgery and medicine. Great communication skills with clients and staff. ShortTerm Relief, LLC. Call Kate Short, DVM at (608) 963-5208 or email: windsor9917@gmail.com. Communicative, productive SA veterinarian available for relief work in western WI, surrounding areas. Licensed in MN/WI. Experienced in surgery, medicine, dentistry, staff management. Outstanding customer service, client-building skills. Victori Ribeiro, MS, DVM, (651) 503-0482; neyx0003@umn.edu. 20+ years’ experience, skilled in surgery, diagnostics and client communication. Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Let me care for your clients and your hospital team. Erika Gibbs, DVM, doctor.gibbs@gmail.com, (920) 988-4431. Caring and compassionate relief veterinarian available. 25+ years of AAHA experience. Competent medical and soft tissue surgery skills. Emphasis on quality and integrity. Paul Danhaus, DVM. (715) 571-8091 or paul.danhaus@gmail.com. SA and equine relief work. 28 year experience. Proficient in SA soft tissue surgery and equine ultrasound and power floating. Will travel. Call Sabine Hartmann, DVM (715) 267-7443 or twinoaks@tds.net.* Experienced SA clinician available for work in central and western Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills; enjoy working with clients and staff. Nancy Leverance, D.V.M. Email: nleverance52@gmail.com or call (608) 369-4115 or (608) 429-9408. Dependable, 20+ years’ experience. Med/Surg serving Northern/Central Wisconsin. Contact Rich Piwoni, at (715) 627-0957, rapiwoni@hotmail.com.

RELIEF WANTED River Valley Vet Clinic is seeking a LA veterinarian in Reedsburg, Wisconsin for temporary relief work from June through September 2017 with potential for a long term position. Duties would include surgical procedures, sick cow diagnosis and ambulatory work 2-3 days a week and would be part of a 3 person on call/ emergency rotation (no SA emergency work). Our practice is primarily dairy, with some beef and small ruminant. Experience strongly desired, would consider a confident new grad. Salary and benefits are negotiable. Vehicle and equipment are provided. DVM and licensed in Wisconsin required. Email Dr. Ashley Kruse at ashleykruse2012@gmail.com if interested. Short term relief opportunity late June 2017-August 2017. Ideal schedule Monday, Thursday and Friday, but negotiable. Clinic is fully equipped with experienced staff. Must have great diagnostic and communication skills. Contact Dr. Lisa Chapman at parkdalepc@gmail.com.*

Board-certified internist offers mobile SA medicine consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy in your practice in SE WI. Please call Anne Mattson, DVM, DACVIM, (262) 241-3987. Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group for a free consultation, (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com.

TECH/STAFF FT/PT CVT or Tech Assistant wanted to join our growing 6-doctor MA practice in south-central WI. If you have strong customer service skills, enjoy educating clients, like working in a team environment, and possess a positive attitude we may be the clinic for you. Duties include assisting with appointments, client communication, surgical preparation and assistance, radiology, specimen processing, pharmacy duties and data entry. Variable schedule including some Saturdays. Benefits include PTO, health/life/LTD, CE, 401(k)/profit sharing, and clothing allowance. Go to www.jeffersonvetclinic.com for more clinic information. To apply, send cover letter and resume via mail: ATTN: Dr. Farruggio, Jefferson Veterinary Clinic, SC, 959 West Racine Street, Jefferson, WI 53549 or via fax: (920) 674-3250 or via email JVCjobs@jeffersonvet.net. The Wolf River Veterinary Clinic in New London, Wisconsin is seeking a FT CVT. We are a busy 4 doctor companion animal clinic, and our CVT’s do what they are trained to do! We are a well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab (IDEXX), digital radiology, surgical and therapeutic lasers, ultra sound, etc. Competitive compensation and benefits. New grads are welcome. Please email resume to jziegler@wrvet.com. CVT needed for a MA practice in Evansville, WI. Duties include, but are not limited to: anesthesia, in-house diagnostics, dentals and surgical assistance for LA/SA, client education, blood draws and many more opportunities to use your skills. Contact Lynae McElroy at admin@lynaeevansvillevetservice.com. Email preferred no phone calls please. Montfort Veterinary Service is seeking a CVT to join our practice for 20 to 40 hours per week. We have a growing SA medicine and surgery portion of our practice as well as a busy LA clinic. We are offering a competitive salary, SEP IRA contribution to your retirement fund, continuing education allowance, uniform/ clothing allowance, and paid vacation time. Duties would include working with SA treatments, surgery prep and recovery, dentistry, radiology, and occasionally assisting with some LA calls (Chute work, dehorning calves, bull breeding soundness examinations). Some lab work is also required. Please send your resume to Dr. Meghan Brokopp at Montfort Veterinary Service, P.O. Box 186, Montfort, WI, 53569. Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic is seeking a FT (35 - 40 hrs/wk) Certified Veterinary Technician for our 5 doctor SA clinic in the Fox Cities. Responsibilities include: anesthesia, dentistry, radiography, lab skills, patient care, exam room histories, assistance to our doctors and client education. We offer competitive benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. Please visit our website at www. greatlakesvetclinic.com for more information about our clinic. Please contact Tamera Hagner, Practice Manager at (920) 727-1570 option 6, then option 1 or email your cover letter and resume to thagner@glvcvet.com. Join our 8 doctor team in a MA practice in Galena, Illinois. Candidate should be dependable, enthusiastic, client education oriented, and have good communication skills with the ability to multi-task. Duties include taking digital radiographs, dental cleanings, anesthesia, and perioperative care. Competitive wages with benefits. For more information, see our website at vetassociatesgalena.com. Please email your cover letter and resume to vetassociateshg@gmail.com or contact Dr. Majerus at (608) 854-2283.* Seeking a PT experienced VA or CVT who is self-motivated, positive-minded, and committed. Needs to fill-in where needed: including technician duties, large and small reception, and unloading shipments. Email a resume to vetassoc54230@ gmail.com ATTN: Jessie Jansen.* Join our team! ST Genetics™, a leader in reproductive management, is interested in hiring certified veterinary technicians (CVT). Presently, positions are available in Wisconsin and Ohio. We are looking for team players, enthusiastic, competent and capable with an enjoyment of Bovine Theriogenology. This is an opportunity to work with elite dairy cattle, comprising general bovine medicine, herd management and surgery. The position is available in DeForest, WI and South Charleston, OH. Experience with Theriogenology is preferred, but not required. We will provide the necessary training in embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval, ultrasound and other biotechnologies. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your career with other team members with this actively growing elite dairy industry. Competitive salary, complete benefits and other incentives will be given. To apply, please e-mail your resume to Dr. Justin T. Price at jprice@stgen.com.*

We are looking for a CVT or experienced assistant to join our team at Paws & Co Wellness Clinic. We are a growing, fast paced wellness clinic on the east side of Green Bay and are looking for a motivated, professional, team oriented individual to join our team. Current position will be roughly 30 hrs/wk and will go to FT once we hire a new veterinarian as well to handle our growing case load. If interested, please submit your resume or contact our hospital manager, Lisa Mau, at lisa. pawsandco@gmail.com.* FT Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) needed for a busy 4 doctor SA practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented person to join our staff. We would like someone that works well as part of a team and is dedicated to our patients and clients. Well-equipped modern facility. Competitive salary, CE, 401(k), paid sick/vacation days, health insurance and a supportive atmosphere. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary, 30-40 hours per week, some Saturdays. Send resume to Jodie DeGrave at jdegrave2@new.rr.com.* Seeking FT and PT CVT at a busy hospital; experience preferred but not required. Proficiency with blood draws, proper animal restraint techniques, assisting in surgery, performing dentistries, reading cytologies, fecals, and urinalysis are needed. This position also requires familiarity with veterinary equipment including blood analyzer, dental machine, surgical instruments, anesthetic equipment, and radiology machine. Excellent verbal communication and computer skills are a must, as we emphasize client education and service. If you are seeking a position in a progressive practice, providing excellent medical care, delivered with compassion, in a positive working environment. Please send a resume Attn: Kay Kaleka to mgmt.@aahneenah.com.*

FOR SALE Never used Pneudart tranquilizer gun, Model 25N. Powder charge. Includes, gun, darts- many sizes, practice darts, charges, cleaning kit and case. $500.00. Christopher Katz DVM, MRCVS 2339 Roosevelt Avenue Two Rivers, WI 54241 (920) 793-1187.*

PRACTICE FOR SALE Buying or selling a veterinary practice? Count on the experience of Total Practice Solutions Group. See display ad. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for free consultation: 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW - SA Practice grossing $1.0M along Lake Winnebago. Practice and RE offered at $1,280,000. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW - SA practice grossing $465K along Ironwood-Duluth corridor. Practice and RE offered at $398K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NEW - Grossing $590 along Madison-Fond du Lac corridor. Practice and RE offered at $625K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg ot TPSG - 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. South of Green Bay – Near Lake Michigan, SA practice grossing $613K. Px and RE offered at $610K. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG: 1-800-380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Wausau/Stevens Point Area – well respected, AAHA, SA practice grossing $1M. Digital dental and radiology - 2 Dentalaire units, 2 surgical lasers. Emergencies referred to local emergency service. Beautiful free standing hospital. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG: 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. NW Wisconsin near Twin Cities. SA revenue $1.0M. Practice and RE offered for $825,000. Easy terms, low-cost ownership entry. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TPSG: 1-800-380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Northeast Wisconsin – Well-equipped SA practice. Revenue $390K. Call for more information. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of TSPG: 1-800-380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. SA clinic in a free standing building with two other rental entities on the properly, one of which is a pet store. This clinic is an established practice with two PT veterinarians. Gross revenue was $750,000. in 2016. Great location and opportunity for growth in a thriving community. Interested parties should contact Blind Box:17PFS003, c/o WVMA, 4610 S Biltmore Lane, Suite 107, Madison, WI 53718.* SA practice with LA potential in historic building in Melrose, WI. Two apartments on 2nd floor, new metal roof 2015, new exterior sandblasting and painting 2016. Practice with building $140,000. Contact: dnorris678@gmail.com or (715) 299-0593.*

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