Register for the RACE approved continuing educational webinar on "Veterinary Fluid Therapy: Basic Understanding and Practical Application." Space is limited, so register now!

Time: Noon, Eastern Standard Time

Day: Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

Topics will include (but are not limited to):

• What is a milliequivalent?
• Examples of good I.V. replacement solutions and why.
• Steps you can take to minimize I.V. complications.

William J. Donawick, M.S. (Hon), D.V.M., Diplomate ACVS, is the president and CEO for International WIN. Dr. Donawick has made more than 500 public appearances before professional and lay audiences throughout the U.S. and internationally. He also holds several patents, and written more than 90 abstracts, papers, letters, book chapters, and articles published in scientific and non-scientific journals and magazines.

This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 1 hour of continuing education in jurisdictions, which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.

• I like knowing there is one large organization that all the state organizations can look up to and go to for many reasons, anything from legislative issues to just everyday questions.
• NAVTA and state associations also give technicians a voice!

Dr. Michael T. Chumrau was one of those professors you don't soon forget. I first met him when I re-entered college after a long absence. Dr. Chumrau was one of my professors for a class on Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology and Emergency Procedures in the Veterinary Technology Program at The Community College of Southern Nevada.

He was so knowledgeable and provided such an incredible amount of expertise, and yet he was so personable, patiently going over the lessons for those of us with minimal life science backgrounds. His tireless patience with students, particularly adult students like myself, may have something to do with his own career path. He originally started working in banking and then went into veterinary medicine - his true calling.

After I graduated and began teaching in the veterinary technology program at Pima Medical Institute, Dr. Chumrau continued to provide support and guidance. He was a member of our advisory board during our initial accreditation meetings with the AVMA. He continued to provide great support for our program and the veterinary technology profession throughout his time at the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

During Nevada veterinary board meetings, Dr. Chumrau always found time to shake my hand and say hello. Since I was in awe of his years of service and great expertise, I was honored and humbled when he spoke to me as a colleague and asked for my input on regulations that effected veterinary technicians.

Dr. Chumrau was not only a valuable member of the veterinary community in Nevada, he was an instructor, advisor, champion of the veterinary technician, and an important mentor during my years of learning a new career. He also filled important roles in his personal life, such as father and grandfather. About a month before he died, Dr. Chumrau spent a week with his family on a camping trip and made sure to share his love of hiking and exploring with his grandchildren. He died of a heart attack in Carson City, Nev., after playing golf.

I will always remember his humor and guidance and am honored to have known him and send deep condolences to his family and friends.

Sincerely,

Dennis

Dennis Lopez, LVT

Veterinary Technician Program Director, Pima Medical Institute

President-Elect, National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America