TVMA is proud to announce that Glenis Moore was chosen as TVMA's Student Award recipient for 2013.  Dr. Moore was born in Chagrin Falls, OH and has called Franklin her home since 1997.  Since the age of five, she has wanted to be a veterinarian.  She graduated with a BS in Animal Science from UT and received her DVM on May 11 from UTCVM.  She is currently working on finishing her Masters of Public Health this year.  She, her husband and their 2 cats will be moving to Nashville where she will likely work in a small animal practice. 

 

TVMA presents the Student Award each year to a UTCVM student for their contributions to organized veterinary medicine.  TVMA congratulates Dr. Moore.

 

Speakers confirmed at this time include:

Byron Blagburn, MS-Zoonosis

Wade Burton, DVM-Heartworms

Richard Ford, DVM-Rabies

Meagan Frazier, J.D.-Legislative Update

Eric Garcia-Social Media

John Godbold, Jr., DVM-Laser Therapy

Jennifer Johnson, VMD-Laser Therapy

Kenneth Kwochka, DVM-Dermatology

Nancy Loes, DVM-Supplements

Ernest Rogers, DVM-Forensic Medicine

Sheri Ross, DVM-Urinary

Margi Sirius, PhD-Urinalysis, Brain and Spinal Injuries and Drugs of Abuse

Mike Stewart-Keynote Address

Preston Stubbs, DVM-Surgical Related Topics

And much more to come!

 

TVMA Allied Partner of Southwest Veterinary Symposium

Southwest Veterinary Symposium Connect 2013 will be held in exciting San Antonio, Texas. It is scheduled for September 28-29, 2013. Online registration opened May 1. For more information and to register online click here.

 

Al Roker of Today Show Visits Dr. Charlie Hatcher's Farm

 Dr. Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee State Veterinarian, and his family recently were winners in the "Wake Up with Al" contest on the Today Show.  Al Roker, weatherman for the Today Show, visited the 200 acre-six generation farm in College Grove. "I thought it would be great if we could visit and - in a sense - honor people who are integral to our society: farmers in America," Roker said. "Family farmers in this country are really under appreciated. They work hard, and they really get the job done for America." 

 

Release of Veterinary Records

The Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners discussed the release of veterinary records and privacy issues during their last meeting.  The board will follow the rules as written which state that no information obtained in a professional capacity about the patient or client can be disclosed without written permission.  The board will accept a fax, an email, or a text as proof of written permission.  

 

For more information, you may check Rule 1730-01-.13 Unprofessional Conduct.  The information is shown under (6) Revealing without written permission knowledge obtained in a professional capacity about animals or owners. 

 

It was suggested that a check-off box might be included on new client registration forms asking permission to share vaccination information with kennels or other veterinarians and/or a second check-off box indicating permission to share full medical information with another veterinarian.  Some other form of prior approval for information release could be obtained (maybe at the time of annual examination). It is up to the veterinarians to decide how best to comply with this rule. 

 

The State Veterinarian's office

would like to remind you of some common mistakes made on CVI's that cause them to be disapproved:          

1. Please do not use P.O.Box addresses for the Consignor and the Consignee. We must have a numbered street address.
2. Please put in the issue date.
3. Please use your 6 digit national accreditation number on all accredited paperwork instead of your Tennessee  license number.
4. The Animal Disease Traceability Rule that went into effect on March 11, 2013 requires Health Certificates to be in the State Veterinarian's Office of origin within 7 calendar days of issuance. In turn, the certificates have to be in the State Veterinarian's office of destination within 7 days of receipt by our office. Please make sure your certificates reach our office within the allotted timeframe to avoid being disapproved.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue has new electronic filing requirements for licensed professionals who are subject to the Professional Privilege Tax. All professional privilege tax returns filed on or after January 1, 2013, must be filed electronically. Professional privilege tax returns can be filed electronically either by individuals, or by companies who file and pay for multiple individuals. The department will not be mailing taxpayers a Professional Privilege Tax Return for the $400 tax due June 1, 2013. Read more...

 

 

   

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