OVMA Newsletter October 2009

16 Pages·2009·6.57 MB·English

The lighter side
The Washington Post asked readers to choose a word from the dictionary and give it a new meaning.
Here is what some readers came up with:
◗ Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs ◗ Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat
stomach ◗ Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp ◗ Balderdash (n.), a rapidly receding hairline
Readers were also asked to select a word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, deleting or subtracting
one letter, and supply a new definition:
◗ Dopeler effect (n.). The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly
◗ Girafitti (n.). Vandalism spray-painted very, very high
Sept./Oct. What’s on revised Web site
2009
The OVMA launched its revised Web site this Media Relations
month. Authorized users with a valid e-mail address If you are interested in speaking to the media, this
on file will receive a message regarding new member section will provide you with key essentials for
login procedures (see page 2). conducting successful interviews, as well as valuable
The changes have been developed during the past interviewing tips.
several months to provide you, the member, with more This information is courtesy of veterinarian Jim
ready access to a variety of material. Humphries who founded Veterinary News Network
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welfare. let us know and we will add it to the site.
News briefs
Contact
the OVMA
Follow OVMA on Twitter with schools and employers to streamline
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communication and systematize partnerships. The
Follow us on Twitter! We will tweet recalls and
OVMA is listed for guest speaking at career fairs/expos.
warnings, as well as news of interest to DVMs, staff
Oregon Veterinary Through BizConnect, schools and teachers will
and the public. Is your practice on Twitter? Start
request veterinarians to speak at school events. The
Medical Association following us and we’ll follow you!
OVMA will process these requests and will try to match
1880 Lancaster Dr. NE
up a veterinarian with the schools that request a speaker.
Suite 118 New Login Procedures for Individual veterinarians and clinics can also be listed
Salem, OR 97305 New OVMA Web Site on the database if they offer speaking services or job
shadow opportunities. Check out or.cis-connection.org
The new OVMA Web site offers new features and for more information.
[phone]
content. There will be a change to user login procedures
[phone] to access the members-only content on the new site.
Specialty Practice Data Needed
Fax [phone] Members with registered login information in our
system will receive an e-mail with your new user name Through a joint project between the National
oregonvma.org
and login information. In the past, members could Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI)
[email protected]
share a common e-mail address which was used for and VetPartners which was funded through a generous
logging into our Web site. contribution by Pfizer Animal Health, financial and
Executive Director The new system will not allow multiple members operational metric benchmarking tools designed
to have the same e-mail address on file. If you do not specifically for referral practices are available on
Glenn M. Kolb
have access to an unique e-mail address through your NCVEI’s website.
[email protected]
clinic, please consider registering your personal e-mail NCVEI is asking specialty and emergency practices
with the new Web site, or obtaining a free e-mail to populate the new tools so that comparative data will
Executive Assistant account such as a Gmail or Hotmail account for this be available for review. Only through your efforts can
purpose. Having an e-mail address on file with the NCVEI achieve its goal of collecting quantitative and
Jenny Page
new OVMA Web site will allow you to retrieve your qualitative information from referral practices to enable
[email protected]
password automatically, among other things. Note: We better data comparison and drive improved business
never sell, give out or share our members’ e-mail practices.
Public Relations Director addresses for any purpose. Go to www.ncvei.org, click on “Specialists and
Referral Practices” and enter your data today. The
Raina Dey
sooner the data is gathered, the sooner all practices will
Media Coverage
[email protected] be able to benefit from this information. Note: The
Dr. Mark Burgess (Southwest Animal Hospital) OVMA is also planning to survey the membership
was profiled in the Beaverton Valley Times. The about compensation and benefits in the latter part of
Oregonian’s pet reporter Jacques Von Lunen 2009 or early 2010.
approached the OVMA for information on
microchipping. We arranged for him to interview Dr.
Canine Influenza Poster
Our Mission
Doug McInnis (West Ridge Animal Hospital, Klamath
▼▼▼▼▼ Falls) for the piece. The article highlighted the new Thank you to State Public Health Veterinarian Dr.
AAHA online lookup tool which will help emergency Emilio DeBess for reviewing the client education poster
responders find the most recent contact information on canine influenza (H3N8) virus and the new vaccine.
To serve veterinarians, the
for pets. The information is also available on our Web site in
veterinary profession and the
the Animal Care & Health section as well as in PDF
public through public relations, format in our Client Education section for download
Hill’s Provides State Fair Grant
continuing education and by member clinics.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has provided a $500 grant to
political action, and by
the OVMA for the 2010 State Fair booth. The State Technician Specialist
promoting among veterinarians Fair Committee will use the grant to promote obesity
Angie Price, a certified technician with Oregon
the highest standard of animal awareness in pets. See page 8 for a wrap-up of this
Veterinary Referral Associates in Springfield, has been
care and professional standards. year’s fair. credentialed as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in
Small Animal Internal Medicine. Congratulations.
OVMA Joins BizConnect The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary
Technicians credentialed its first set of applicants in
The OVMA is now listed on BizConnect, Oregon’s
June 2008 while in attendance at the ACVIM Forum
career information database. BizConnect is working
in San Antonio.
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Feral felines and scofflaws
Board of
Directors
Feral Cat Coalition support, especially in smaller towns. Veterinarians may
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prefer to help feral cats by providing care in their own
Veterinarians in the Portland area may be aware clinics, and FCCO has information on best practices President
that the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) to assist you. Or caregivers can arrange to bring cats to Dr. Rob Shimek
successfully raised funds to open our own, freestanding a Portland clinic from anywhere in Oregon. We know Salem
spay/neuter facility last October. As a longtime the cats are out there – you are encouraged to discuss President Elect
volunteer surgeon (8 years!), board member, and now feral cats with your clients and how FCCO can help. Dr. Keith Sides
Redmond
proud President, I can attest to what an The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon has spayed/
accomplishment this is and how it enhances our ability neutered over 38,000 cats since its inception in 1995, Vice President
to help feral cats. The facility will enable us to hold and, while we are proud of the services we provide, Dr. Laird Goodman
Beaverton
more clinics, to help 5,000 cats in 2009! That number there is still a great need in the community. And that is
includes those cats altered using FCCO’s mobile where you can help! Please feel free to contact me Immediate Past President
Dr. Scott Loepp
hospital, currently traveling to St. Helens, Longview, directly with any questions at
Hillsboro
Corvallis, Salem, Roseburg, and Coquille. [email protected] or Operations Director
Leah Kennon, CVT at feralcats.com or 503-797-2606. Treasurer
With a minimal paid staff, FCCO clinics are only Dr. Jay Fineman
Newport
possible due to the volunteer efforts of many
committed individuals – from the caregivers who trap AVMA Delegate
and transport the cats, to clinic coordinators and others Dr. Marty DeWees
Violation of the Practice Act Springfield
who organize the clinics and keep the clinic flowing
by cleaning traps, monitoring cat recovery and AVMA Alternate Delegate
autoclaving packs. Especially important are the At the request of the Veterinary Board’s investigator, Dr. Doug McInnis
Klamath Falls
volunteer veterinarians and CVTs doing what only the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office has
they are uniquely qualified to do – perform and assist issued a criminal complaint for violation of ORS District 1
in spaying and neutering the cats. 686.020 (License required to practice veterinary Open
medicine) against an individual who travels through
District 2
Did you know that the Oregon Veterinary Oregon “floating” horse teeth. The violation is a Class Dr. Sandy Smalley
Examining Board allows veterinarians and CVTs that A misdemeanor, which carries a potential penalty of up Eugene
volunteer for FCCO to receive up to 4 continuing to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $6,250. District 3
education credit hours per year? Regular participation Justin Eugene Taillon, 28 years, did not appear at Open
at a four-hour shift at FCCO spay/neuter clinics allows his August 10th court proceeding, and a warrant was
District 4
veterinarians to perfect surgical skills in a manner that issued for his arrest. Dr. Todd McNabb
would not be possible in other forms of continuing The crime occurred in March of this year when an Clackamas
education. These skills can be applied to any of the OVMEB licensed veterinarian confronted Taillon while
District 5
surgeries performed in private practice, in addition to he was in the act of “floating” a horse at a stable facility. Dr. Tom Keck
the niche techniques employed in spay/neuter clinics. In 2006, the OVMEB fined Taillon $5,000 for a Dallas
I personally have found that I truly enjoy my time at similar violation that occurred in that year. At that time,
District 6
the FCCO surgery tables with my colleagues, giving Taillon ignored the civil complaint and did not pay the Dr. Charles Meyer
back to my community while enhancing my personal fine. This is believed to be only the second time that Grants Pass
growth as a surgeon. criminal charges have been used to enforce the statutes District 7
of the Veterinary Practice Act. The Board plans to also Dr. Deborah Hoddeson
Qualification to earn CE credit serves as both a issue a civil penalty regarding this latest incident. Bend
validation of FCCO’s work as well as an excellent and Note: The threat of assessing a civil penalty up to District 8
appropriate reward and incentive for veterinarian and $5,000 per violation of the Veterinary Practice Act has Dr. Jean Hall
CVT participants. Please contact FCCO for more been enough to have several individuals stop practicing Corvallis
information and to volunteer when FCCO is in your veterinary medicine without a license. AVMA District XI Rep
community. In 2003, the OVMA introduced legislation to give Dr. Thomas F. Meyer
Vancouver
the Veterinary Medical Examining Board express
FCCO not in your community but the need to authority to assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per Industry / Ex-officio
control feral cat populations is? If clients or townspeople violation of the Practice Act. Bruce Ashenbrenner
request help with feral cat populations, FCCO can be Until this time, the VMEB could only issue a cease Merial
a resource for individual caregivers as well as and desist letter to offenders. Few veterinary boards Practice Managers / Ex-officio
veterinarians who wish to help in these communities. nationally have the ability to cite and fine violators of Michelle Campoli CVT CVPM
Eugene
There is much that goes into arranging and holding the practice act. Oregon’s law is among the strongest in
an FCCO mobile clinic, spelled out on the FCCO the country. Technicians / Ex-officio
website. Sometimes the limiting factor is veterinary Jean Breiling CVT
Milwaukie
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$26 million and counting
OVMA
CE Meetings
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We could not do it without you! Your support of the OVMA has enabled us to deliver concrete, tangible
savings for the veterinary profession in Oregon. With your membership in the association we have been able
October 14-18, 2009 to conduct an effective legislative and regulatory affairs program.
Wild West Veterinary Conference
Reno, Nevada Starting with the 1989 legislative session in Salem, the OVMA increased its advocacy on legislative and
wildwestvc.com regulatory issues. Since this period we have saved the aggregate number of veterinary practices in Oregon
$26,000,000.
March 5-7, 2010
Oregon Veterinary Conference That’s correct: $26 million. And the amount grows each year.
Corvallis, Oregon
oregonvma.org During this same period we have spent approximately $450,000 for the services of our legislative advocate.
We say this is a pretty good return on investment.
For more information, call the
OVMA office at [phone] What exactly does this mean? Since 1989 we have saved the average veterinary practice $80,000 – or
or visit our Web site at $4,210 each year. (Note: The number of veterinary practices has grown during this 20-year period from 300
oregonvma.org. to approximately 525).
Following is a synopsis of how we have accomplished this:
Other Savings: $14,820,000. We amended legislation to exempt veterinary practices from separate disposal of
biological and pathological wastes (this initially included the Portland metro area, but the tri-county now
CE Meetings
requires special disposal of these wastes). The savings is based on waste disposal costs (sharps are excluded) per
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October 12-16, 2009
Savings: $5,525,000. The OVMA was the only organization to question, challenge and defeat a Department
Oregon State University CVM
of Agriculture point-of-sales tax on animal remedies, biologicals and pharmaceuticals. The proposal called for
Equine & Canine Sports
an initial tax of ½ percent on gross sales, but there was no ceiling on the tax. Savings are estimated on an
Medicine
average assessment of $1,000 per practice per year.
October 17, 2009
Savings: $550,875. After years of trying, we successfully reduced the X-ray machine registration fee from
Veterinary Day with the Experts
a $100 annual expense to an $87 bi-annual cost. (As of 2009, the $87 registration fee increased to $125).
Workshop
Oregon State University CVM
Savings: $2,000,000 plus. The OVMA stopped the Oregon Health Division from doubling the training
Jayme, [phone] or
requirements for certifying veterinary X-ray operators from 20 hours to 40 hours. The estimated savings
Heather, [phone]
covers the cost of staff training at $700 each. This includes two people from the clinic and covers the course
fee, hourly wage for staff while enrolled in the required course, incurred meal and/or hotel expenses, and it also
October 30-November 2, 2009
includes coverage of duties of the absent employees by other staff members at the practice.
American Association of Feline
Veterinarians Fall Conference
Savings: $1,000,000 plus. The OVMA introduced and championed through a bill that exempts
Denver, CO
veterinarians and their staffs from having to become licensed pesticide applicators (this is different than the
PURS reporting requirements). Under Oregon statute, this would have included anyone in the practice that
November 1, 2009
sold or applied flea products, ear mite medication, etc. The savings are based on per practice expenses
DoveLewis Lecture Series:
associated with pesticide licensing for veterinarians, technicians, and assistants, the initial application fee, as
Technician Session
well as the required ongoing educational courses the law requires.
Portland, OR
[email protected]
Savings: $2,112,000. We also advocated to have veterinary practices exempt from a mandatory annual
inspection of X-ray equipment. Costs per clinic would have included an associated inspection fee and the
November 8, 2009
expense for calibrating the X-ray equipment.
DoveLewis Lecture Series:
DVM Session
Portland, OR
[email protected]
More CE listings on our Web site
(oregonvma.org).
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Only action gets results
OVMA
Web Site
In addition to achieving tangible monetary savings (noted on the preceding page) for the veterinary
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profession, your state organization has been highly successful addressing other issues of interest and concern to
veterinary medicine in the state. Following is a chronicle of some of these accomplishments.
oregonvma.org
2009
Veterinary practices exempt from pesticide reporting law
It took us two legislative sessions to achieve this, but the OVMA introduced a bill that relieves the profession Visit our Web site, where you will
from the cumbersome reporting requirements under PURS. As a result, you don’t have to track the use of find the following information:
pesticides in your practice and file an annual electronic report. (cid:2)Latest news and events
(cid:2)Classified ads
Protecting your personal information
A little more than one year ago, the Veterinary Board was told by the Attorney General’s Office that it would (cid:2)OVMA services
have to provide e-mail addresses -- and possibly home addresses and telephone numbers -- to anyone who (cid:2)CE calendar
requested the information. (cid:2)Legislative updates
The OVMA objected to this ruling and believes that ALL personal information of licensees should be
(cid:2)Pet and large animal care
protected -- held in confidence and not available to the public. Our letter of concern was shared with the
Governor’s Office, and Gov. Kulongoski pledged to address this for all professional licensees during the 2009 information for your clients
legislative session. and the public
House Bill 2118 was approved and allows health licensing boards to withhold personal e-mails, home (cid:2)Find a Vet service for the
addresses, and personal telephone numbers of licensees, unless there is a proven public need for this information.
public
2008 (cid:2)And more!
Affecting Change on New Radiography Rules for Veterinary Medicine
The Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Public Health Division looked to adopt new rules
Members-Only Content
for veterinary practices that were overly restrictive. As filed and published, the proposed rules did not allow any
For access to the members-only
allowance for professional judgment in the restraint of patients; the language clearly stated that mechanical
supporting or restraining devices SHALL BE USED at all times for a patient’s health. sections of the OVMA web site,
OVMA was represented at working group on the topic. As a result of our participation, the working group please send an e-mail request to
supported our suggestions to give the veterinarian the discretion as to decide when necessary restraint devices
us at: [email protected]
should be used. The Hearings Officer adopted our suggestions.
and include a 5-to-7 character
Disaster Preparedness Education and Training alphanumeric password. You’ll
The OVMA secured $10,000 in grants to assist with the production and printing of material regarding have unrestricted access within 24
caring for animals during a disaster. The funds also covered expenses for a series of educational and training
hours. Members-only content
sessions for veterinarians, technicians, emergency managers, etc. The educational and training seminars were
includes:
organized by the Oregon Department of Agriculture - Animal Health Division.
(cid:2)News and information
2007 (cid:2)Practice tips
Change in Non-competition Language (cid:2)Legislative updates
We provided veterinarians with information on Oregon’s new law that amended the state’s non-compete
(cid:2)Client education posters in
statutes. We also had Ed Guiducci, JD, prepare an article for the newsletter on what the new law means and
how it impacts the profession. PDF format
(cid:2)Past issues of this newsletter
Critical Funding for the Diagnostic Lab
The OVMA advocated on behalf of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University to
New Design, Function Coming
help secure important and additional funding for the facility. The legislature approved the extra funds for the
VDL, which helped to make up for cuts in previous years. to OVMA Web Site!
The OVMA will launch a
2006
restructured and redesigned Web
Phenylproponalamine Classified as a Schedule Drug
site in fall 2009. The new site will
At the direction of the legislature, the Board of Pharmacy classified PPA as a Schedule III controlled
substance in efforts to combat methamphetamine production. The OVMA discussed the issue with the Board feature increased functionality
of Pharmacy, which, at our suggestion, granted veterinary practices with some lenience for the storage of and ease of use for members and
chewable Proin. We distributed information on the new law to veterinarians throughout Oregon.
the public.
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Animal Welfare Survey
Client Education
We surveyed the membership on animal legal issues (i.e. dangerous dogs, animals as property, dew claw
Materials removal, animal neglect and abuse, emotional distress damages) and published the results in the newsletter.
Information we gleaned from the input of the membership led to the board adopting eight principles of animal
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care -- a guide that helps the elected body when considering animal welfare issues.
Through the OVMA’s public 2005
relations program, brochures, Clearly Defining Who Credentials Veterinarians
During the legislation session, the OVMA worked closely with the Veterinary Board in ushering through
posters, videos, a tabletop display,
legislation that clearly states the VMEB is the only agency in Oregon to determine the validity of a veterinarian’s
and other materials are available
license. At one juncture, another state agency declared that it had the ultimate authority to determine whether
free of charge or for a nominal fee a graduate of a foreign veterinary college who passed the ECFVG could be licensed and practice medicine in
to members. Oregon.
Securing the Value of the Client-Patient Relationship
Brochures ($25 per 100)
With cooperation from law enforcement agencies, the OVMA was able to modify Oregon laws on drug
(cid:2)Dealing with the Loss of precursors as they related to veterinary medicine. The language that we introduced provided veterinarians and
Your Pet (English or Spanish) their clients with various exemptions from the more onerous and burdensome state laws on drug precursors
(cid:2)Fleas such as PPA, pseudoephedrine and MSM, to name a few. This is dependent on a valid VCPR.
(cid:2)Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Saying No to Breed-specific Legislation
(English or Spanish) The OVMA led a working group that suggested revisions to “dangerous dog” legislation that was introduced
Samples available on our Web site during the session. With input and testimony form the OVMA, as well as others, the breed-specific language
was removed from the bill.
in the client education area.
2003
Posters Practicing Veterinary Medicine Without a License
The client education poster that We introduced legislation that authorizes the Veterinary Board the ability to impose a civil penalty of up to
$5,000 per infraction against an individual for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. The bill,
is included in this newsletter are
which was enacted, also established continuing education requirements for certified technicians.
available in PDF format on our
Web site in the members-only Taking a Stand Against Animal Abuse
area. Individual copies are The OVMA introduced legislation that requires veterinarians to report suspected cases of aggravated animal
abuse -- the state’s most egregious abuse against animals. Prior to the start of the session, a draft of a bill was
available from the OVMA office
prepared by a local group that was similar but had farther reaching implications for the profession. The OVMA
at no charge. Quantities may be
bill was adopted in both chambers and signed into law by the Governor.
purchased; contact the OVMA
for details. Challenging a Group that Wanted to Treat Animals
The OVMA opposed an attempt by physical therapists who introduced legislation that would remove any
reference to their scope of practice being limited to humans, thereby raising the issue of their treating animals
Other Materials
without direct veterinary supervision. We helped to keep the bill from moving out of committee.
Would you like to borrow the
tabletop display, anatomy Humane Euthanasia of Livestock
We met with a variety of interest groups and supported a bill that expanded the definition of minimum care
specimens, or collateral materials
with respect to non-ambulatory (downer) livestock. The bill called for humane euthanasia or immediate
for pet fairs or school visits? Call
ongoing care of downed animals. The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
the OVMA office at (800) 235-
3502, e-mail Raina Dey, 2001
College of Veterinary Medicine Steps Forward
Public Relations Director, at
Leading up to and during the 2001 legislative session, the OVMA strongly advocated for a four-year
[email protected], or
standalone program in Corvallis. We supported a bill that appropriated $8 million to the Department of
visit our Web site at Higher Education for the CVM at Oregon State University.
oregonvma.org for our display
Enhancing Animal Neglect Laws
materials order form.
The OVMA worked with several groups to strengthen Oregon’s laws on animal neglect and abuse.
Dog Safety in Pickups
We introduced legislation that would have required dogs kept in the back of open vehicles to be either cross-
tethered or kenneled. Unfortunately, the bill died in committee. This was our third attempt with the bill.
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1999
Providing a Humane Option for Dogs that Kill Livestock
The OVMA co-sponsored legislation to amend Oregon law on dogs chasing, injuring and/or killing livestock. In the prior year we facilitated five
meetings with a diverse group (animal control, humane shelters, livestock groups) to fully discuss the topic with the idea of providing cities and counties
the option of requiring that offending dogs be relocated or sent to a sanctuary. At the time, euthanasia was the ONLY option for offending dogs.
1997
Getting Immunity Shield for Veterinarians
The OVMA introduced “Good Samaritan” legislation that exempts veterinarians and technicians from liability for treating animal during an
emergency and where the owner of the animal is unknown. The legislation also provided veterinarians and technicians a shield from liability for
reporting in good faith suspected cases of animal neglect and abuse.
Helping People During an Emergency
The same year we also introduced legislation that exempts veterinarians from liability while treating people during an emergency (i.e. auto accident).
The bill was amended to include any person who acts in good faith to lend assistance and was signed into law.
1996
Definition of Veterinary Medicine
The OVMA developed language that designated microchip implantation as a veterinary procedure. The Veterinary Board adopted our proposed
language as law.
1995
Animal Abuse Legislation
The OVMA supported legislation that increased penalties against people who commit aggravated animal abuse in the first degree. The legislation
elevated the offense for the most heinous form of abuse (i.e. torture and malicious killing of an animal) from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony. The bill
had been stalled in committee, but move forward at the urging of the association.
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State Fair wrap-up
Oregon Animal
Health Foundation
Thanks to tremendous efforts from us for two afternoons. The puppies are always
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volunteers, the State Fair Committee and OVMA very popular with fairgoers.
staff, we recently wrapped up another successful Fairgoers lined up to ask their questions of
About the OAHF year of public outreach at the Oregon State Fair. our veterinarian volunteers at our Ask a Vet booth.
The Oregon Animal Health The Committee started work on the booth
Foundation promotes the health theme and content last November, focusing on
and welfare of all animals,
this year’s Fair theme which celebrated Oregon’s
including our loyal companions,
150th birthday. The booth focused on the gifts
by funding a variety of charitable,
that clients and veterinarians can give animals
educational, and scientific
through veterinary medicine: the gifts of healthy
programs.
teeth, peace of mind, and safety, among others.
Balloons, gifts and other festive touches, including
Planned Giving Program
a timeline of significant events in veterinary
Consider a gift to the OAHF by
medicine over the past 150 years, decorated the
naming it in wills, insurance
booth.
policies and trusts. The
Joshua Lawson, a balloon animal artist visited
Community Fund administers
the OAHF’s Planned Giving the booth on a Sunday afternoon and proved to
program. For more information, be a huge hit. His imaginative balloon creations
please call Valerie Runquist at delighted young and old alike.
[phone] or Wendy
Usher at [phone].
Memorial Card Program
Many veterinarians contribute to
the Foundation in memory of
their clients’ beloved pets through
the memorial card program. Blank
cards are $3 each; we will send
the cards out for you for $5 each. Dr. Sandy Smalley in the Ask a Vet booth
To participate in this program,
Kids received stickers that proclaimed, “I
contact the OVMA office at
met a veterinarian today!”
[phone].
Thank you also to Dr. and Mrs. Paul Jones,
Glenn Kolb and Jenny Page and her family for all
Find Out More
their help in setting up and tearing down the
You can find out more about the
booth.
Foundation’s work by visiting:
Thank you to the district directors and others
oregonvma.org/oahf/about.asp.
who helped to recruit volunteers.
Last but not least, thank you to all of our
Joshua Lawson, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire
volunteers who staffed the booth, including
In keeping with the birthday theme, the veterinarians, technicians, assistants, OSU
OVMA hosted a Make a Wish contest, which faculty, students, and members of the Oregon
encouraged fairgoers to make a wish on behalf Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association.
of their pet or animal or someone else’s. The Literally, we could not do it without you!
touching and heartfelt entries ranged from, “I If you are interested in joining the State Fair
wish my dog would live forever” and “I wish that committee and sharing your ideas, please contact
people cared for their pets/animals as they would Raina Dey, OVMA PR Director, at raina.dey
like to be treated” to wishes for eye surgery, hip @oregonvma.org.
surgery, dental care, and cancer treatment. At State Fair Commitee
press time, the committee and OVMA staff were
Paul Jones DVM, Chair
working to determine which wish(es) can be
Judy Tate, CVT
granted. The winning wish(es) will be revealed
Margaret McCart, CVT
in a future newsletter.
Glenn Kolb, Executive Director
Service animals in training from Canine
Companions for Independence once again visited Raina Dey, PR Director
8 September/October 2009
Industry
Sponsors
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Thank you to the sponsors who
support the OVMA, including
our public relations and
education program. Visit our Web
site at www.oregonvma.org for
links to our sponsors:
(cid:2)Architectural Werks
awerks.com
(cid:2)AVID
www.avidid.com
(cid:2)AVMA PLIT
avmaplit.com
(cid:2)Boehringer Ingelheim
Vetmedica
bi-vetmedica.com
(cid:2)BnK Construction, Inc.
bnkconstruction.com
(cid:2)Butler Animal Health
Supply
accessbutler.com
Timeline of Significant Events in Past 150 Years of Veterinary Medicine (cid:2)Elanco, a division of Lilly
elancopet.com
(cid:2)Founders Financial Group
Thank You State Fair Volunteers!
rbusby.com
Shawnette Anderson DVM Janice Hutcheson CVT Larry Sams DVM (cid:2)IDEXX
idexx.com
Lorraine Beaumont DVM Terri Jackson DVM Jerry Schwartz DVM
(cid:2)Michael Kovsky, DVM &
Linda Blythe DVM Rachel Jacobs DVM Rob Shimek DVM
Steve Correa, DVM (IBA, Inc.)
Missy Bohanan Barbara Jones Douglas Slama DVM
ibainc.com
Jean Breiling CVT Paul Jones DVM Nicole Slater DVM
(cid:2)Merial
April Joy Brown CVT Tom Keck DVM Sandy Smalley DVM
merial.com
Jessica Brubaker DVM Michael Kelly Julie Smith CVT (cid:2)North Star Resource Group
Steve Callahan DVM Margaret “Mags” Kinkaid Sarah Smith
northstarfinancial.com
Nicole Chamberlin DVM Michelle Kutzler DVM Joe Snyder DVM (cid:2)PetRays Veterinary
Terri Clark DVM Tesa Marquez CVT Matt Steiner Telemedicine Consultants
Arlene Coon Todd McNabb DVM Mark Stoenner DVM petrays.com
Richard Coon DVM Tony Moravec DVM Janene Stovall CVT
Morrie Craig PhD Susan Morgan VMD Judy Tate CVT Find out more about these and
NancyDeLemus CVT Sheri Morris DVM Nancy Titus DVM our other industry sponsors at:
Brian Dietrich DVM Monica Neptune Katherine Tompkins www.oregonvma.org/industry/
Michelle Dunn CVT Angie Price CVT, VTS (SAIM) Susan Tornquist DVM index.asp
Kim Erbes DVM Tia Priest Lisa Williams DVM
Jean Hall DVM Katie Pulsifer CVT
Randall Haveman DVM, MS Julie Rowley DVM
September/October 2009 9
Classifieds
Classified
Guidelines
Veterinarians WILLAMETTE VALLEY
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Veterinarian. Fourth veterinarian watned to practice high quality
PORTLAND METRO AREA medicine and surgery in a long established busy SA practice
*NOTE: This is a new policy that near Eugene, OR in the beautiful Willamette Valley. We have
PT or FT Veterinarian. Possible FT. For AAHA certified SA a FT and PT position available with competitive salary and
will take effect for any ads
clinic in Sherwood. We are committed to providing excellent benefits. No emergencies. New graduates considered. Phone:
submitted after 5/15/09 for the
service to our clients and quality care for our patients. We are (541) 935-4151 Fax: (541) 935-1525 E-mail:
July/August issue. looking for a veterinarian who has good communication and [email protected]
teamwork skills, and has a positive, resilient attitude. Please
FT Veterinarian. Looking for a change? Love surgery?
mail or fax resume to Dr. Bob Merrill, Sherwood Family Pet
Classified ads will appear in one Committed to ending pet overpopulation? We want you!
Clinic, 15970 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd., Sherwood, OR
Seeking experienced, confident, caring veterinarian for new
issue of this newsletter and on the 97140. Fax: [phone]
high-quality, 30+/day Spay/Neuter Clinic based on the gold
OVMA Web site for 2 months.
PT/FT Experienced Veterinarian. Are you interested in standard Humane Alliance model (www.humanealliance.org).
practicing quality veterinary medicine? Our growing, AAHA Opening January 2010. Willamette Humane Society, Salem,
We cannot honor requests to run certified, small animal practice in Hillsboro is looking for an OR. Shelter and rescue animals, pediatrics, feral cats and public
experienced veterinarian to join our quality care orientated animals. Three weeks specialized training provided.
ads “until filled.” Renewal
practice. Salary, bonus, health insurance, dues, continuing Competitive salary and benefits package. Contact Dr. Jacque
requests (and payment) must education, and retirement included in the benefit package. Harter at [phone] ext. 623 or [email protected]
received by the deadline listed Please send resume to: Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic, 142 SW
below or the ad will be removed Baseline St., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 or e-mail to OREGON COAST
[email protected] in Word format.
from the newsletter when it ex- FT Veterinarian. We are looking for an enthusiastic veterinarian
FT Associate. For well-established SA practice in Beaverton,
pires. for a progressive 3 veterinarian rural mixed practice on the
OR. Great staff, clients and facility. No emergencies or
Southern Oregon Coast. Interest in cattle preferred. Support
Sundays, 4 day work week. Benefits include medical, dental,
staff friendly, hard working and knowledgeable. New grads
Ad placement and renewal CE, retirement plan and minimum 4 weeks paid vacation.
welcome. Shared on-call, benefits. Surrounding areas provide
deadlines are: January 15, March Highly competitive salary. Experienced veterinarians and/or year round recreation and outdoor enjoyment. Contact Dr.
new graduates welcome. Contact Dr. Dan Koller by e-mail at
15, May 15, July 15, September Lisa Cornell at [phone] or [email protected].
[email protected] or by phone at [phone] or (503)
15, and November 15. 705-0397.
CENTRAL OREGON
Veterinarians. Looking for a rewarding and satisfying career
Word Limit: 75 words per ad, with a practice that understands work/life balance, provides Veterinarian. Wonderful opportunity to join 3 DVM mixed
including contact information. continued education classes and allowance, supports their animal practice in Central Oregon. 40% equine, 60% small
doctors through mentorship and a team of medical advisors animal with a few farm animals now and then. Ample time off
*Note: This is a change from our
available to assist every doctor in our hospitals? Interested in to enjoy all that our area offers. Special interests encouraged
previous policy.* practicing quality medicine and surgery in a well-staffed and and accommodated. Long-term vision and friendly attitude
equipped hospital? Banfield, The Pet Hospital has wonderful desired. Compensation varies based on experience. Personl
Members: FREE career opportunities in several locations in Oregon and and professional growth guaranteed. Fax resume to (541) 389-
Washington. For more information, contact [phone] 3104 or mail to: Martin Warbington DVM, PO Box 5522,
or [email protected]. Bend, OR 97708.
Non-Members: $100 per ad per
Associate Veterinarian. Hillsdale Veterinary Group seeks Veterinarian. Small spay/neuter clinic in Central Oregon seeks
issue confident, affable, experienced doctor possessing strong skills veterinarian for one or two (possibly consecutive) days per
and who enjoys working up cases. Special interest(s) beneficial week. Clients/patients include: large and small dogs, cats and
(eg., internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry, occasionally rabbits. Recent and consistent experience with
Relief Veterinarians: Ads offering
ophthalmology). Our practice, located 5 minutes from spay/neuter preferred. High volume during summer months.
relief veterinarian services placed downtown Portland, has experienced technicians, professional Some wellness exams possible. Competitive pay, minimum
by OVMA members are exempt front staff, and excellent equipment. Learn more about us: daily rate guaranteed. For more information, please contact Pat
from the renewal policy; ads will www.hillsdalevet.com. E-mail your resume to at [phone] or [email protected]
[email protected] or call [phone].
be run continuously. 75 word
OTHER STATES & CANADA
PT/Relief Veterinarian. Personable veterinarian with excellent
limit applies.
communication skills wanted for vaccination clinics Associate. Experienced associate veterinarian wanted for
throughout Portland/Vancouver/Roseburg/Eugene/Salem/ progressive, state-of-the-art small animal practice in Vancouver,
How to submit your ad: Email Yakima/Wenatchee metro areas. We provide the highest quality BC, offering traditional and holistic medical services. The
your ad, or fax it to the OVMA healthcare to the pets that need it most. Work anywhere from successful candidate, in additional to conventional diagnosis,
office at [phone]. If pay- 6 to 24 hours per week. No surgeries. Competitive salary. will be open to complimentary medicine--acupuncture,
Licensed in both WA and OR a bonus. Please send resume to homeopathic, chiropractic. Seeking an easy-going, hard worker
ment is required, you can mail us
[email protected], fax to [phone] or call with excellent communication skills with both clientele and
your ad along with a check, or [phone]. hospital staff. Salary commensurate with experience. Partnership
call [phone] to pay by Associates. SA or MA doctors wanted for a friendly, growing, potential. Loyal clientele, Great work environment. Contact
Visa or MasterCard. If you a staff well-established practice. Are you a doctor wanting a country Pam at [email protected], toll-free at [phone] or fax
setting where no two days are ever the same? Knowledgeable, resume to [phone].
member who is submitting an ad
friendly support staff and loyal clients. Large, well-equipped
on behalf of an OVMA member,
SA and new LA facilities. Close to Portland, the Pacific Ocean, Relief Veterinarians
please note the member’s name and the Cascade Mountains for all types of social or outdoor
and clinic in your communication activities. New graduates welcome. Clinic has housing available. Diane Alexander, DVM, ILL 1990. Available for SA relief in
Owner approaching retirement, buy in/out possiblities. Send
to us. Please contact us when you the mid-to-northern Willamette Valley. Compassionate, reliable
resumes to Valley Veterinary Clinic, Attn: Brenda Potter, 26072
care. Please call [phone]. References available.
have filled your position or sold Hwy. 30, Rainier, OR 97048. Fax: [phone] Phone:
your item so that we may remove [phone]
your ad in a timely fashion.
10 September/October 2009