TVMA TIDBITS
November 2013

In This Issue

TVMA News

AVMA News

UTCVM

News from the State Veterinarian

Regulatory

Medical News

Dates to Remember

Classifieds

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TVMA News

TVMA Awards Nominations Welcomed

Each year, TVMA conducts an awards program to honor individuals whose service has contributed significantly to the profession of veterinary medicine in the State of Tennessee. The awards to be presented on March 1, 2014 during the Music City Veterinary Conference will be Lifetime Achievement, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Practitioner of the Year, Outstanding Commercial Representative of the Year, and Excellence in Media. We encourage you as a member to nominate one or more of your colleagues. For more information, click here.

New Service for Students and Recent Graduates

As a benefit for student and recent graduate members, TVMA has added an e-newsletter which will be published in the Fall and Spring of each year. Topics will include practical information to help prepare them for the future in a veterinary practice.

On-line Registration is Now Open!

2014 Music City Veterinary Conference

February 28-March 2, 2014

Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE/Murfreesboro

Speakers confirmed at this time include:

David Anderson, DVM-Food Animal

Todd Archer, DVM-Cushings Disease (Endocrinology), Hemathology Immunology

Bonnie Barr, DVM-Neonatal Disorders

Byron Blagburn, MS-Zoonosis

Dennis Brooks, DVM - Equine Ophthalmology

Wade Burton, DVM-Heartworms

Richard Ford, DVM-Rabies

Meagan Frazier, J.D.-Legislative Update

Eric Garcia-Social Media

John Godbold, Jr., DVM-Laser Therapy

Charlie Hatcher, DVM-Updated Regulatory Info

Jim Humphries, DVM-Leadership Skills/Training

Amity Huskey, DVM-Equine Ophthalmology

Jennifer Johnson, VMD-Laser Therapy

Jeff Ko, DVM-Small Animal

Kenneth Kwochka, DVM-Dermatology

Teresa Lightfoot, DVM-Exotic Medicines

Nancy Loes, DVM-Supplements

LeMac Morris, DVM-Infectious Disease Control

Scott Reed, DVM-Updated Regulatory Info

Ernest Rogers, DVM-Forensic Medicine

Sheri Ross, DVM-Urinary

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

Mike Stewart-Keynote Address

Preston Stubbs, DVM-Surgical Related Topics

Rick Tubbs, DVM-Food Animal & Pork Production

Off-Site Event - Equine Ophthalmology Wetlab by Dr. Dennis Brooks to be held Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 8:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. This lab will be held at the Tennessee Equine Hospital at 1508 Thompsons Station Road West, Thompson's Station, TN. This laboratory will review and allow individual instructions of the complete equine ocular examination Read more... Be sure to sign up for this event when registering for the MCVC.

AVMA News

Nominations open for 2014 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards

The AVMA and American Veterinary Medical Foundation are accepting nominations for the 2014 Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Awards, which recognize contributions to the profession. Read more...

UTCVM

Upcoming CE Programs

December Continuing Education Series

Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - December 3-4, 2013

Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences - December 5, 2013

Large Animal Medicine and Surgery - December 6, 2013

Equine Power Dentistry - December 5, 2013

Click here for more information.

Sports Medicine Conference: The Canine Athlete - December 6-7, 2013. Click here for more information.

UTCVM Annual Conference - January 31-February 2, 2014

News from the State Veterinarian

National Federal Accreditation - Accredited Veterinarians should be aware of the expiration date of their national federal accreditation and be proactive in working on the educational modules necessary to fulfill the requirements for renewal. If you have any questions, go to the following link and click on If You Are a Veterinarian.

Regulatory

Wildlife Rabies Vaccination Project Helps Protect People and Pets

New Dates Set for Distribution of Vaccine Packets

The Tennessee Department of Health is working with the United States Department of Agriculture again this fall to help prevent rabies by distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons along Tennessee's borders with Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. After a delay due to the federal government shutdown, the annual baiting program administered by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services, is now underway. Read more...

FDA Proposes Revision to Annual Report on Antimicrobials for Food-Producing Animals

In an effort to improve transparency about the amount of antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a proposal to provide additional data tables in its annual summary report of this information. The proposal is available for public comment until November 25, 2013. Read more...

Medical News

2012 National Pet Obesity Survey Results

U.S. pet obesity rates continued to increase in 2012 with the number of overweight cats reaching an all-time high. The sixth annual National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found 52.5 percent of dogs and 58.3 percent of cats to be overweight or obese by their veterinarian. That equals approximately 80 million U.S. dogs and cats at increased risk for weight-related disorders such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension and many cancers. Read more...

	Dates to Remember
Nov 22-24 - Mid-South Regional Veterinary Conference, Tunica, MS Dec 7 - Technicians' Meeting in Memphis Feb 5 - Veterinary Day on the Hill Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 - MCVC

Classifieds

For sale - mobile practice in Knoxville, TN

HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Clinic, PLLC is being offered for sale. The owner is having to relocate and would like her wonderful clients to continue receiving high quality care in the mobile setting they are used to. In only four years, this mobile practice has grown very quickly and still has much room for increased expansion. The practice's gross revenue for 2012 was $273K working only 3.5-4 days per week. The clinic is a 26' LaBoit mobile unit with surgery suite, Idexx CR radiography system, full bloodwork suite, and completely digital patient management system. Asking $395K for everything. Please email housepawsdvm@aol.com for more information.

Practices for Sale:

AL, Covington County: 3,000sf on 1 acre.

CA, Riverside County: 2,400sf on 1/3 acre.

FL, Collier County: Gulf Coast. 2-exam rooms.

FL, Manatee County: SA w/RE, Gulf Coast.

FL, Northwest: 3,500sf on +/-1 acre.

FL, Palm Beach County: 1,100sf in Prime Location.

GA, Dawson County: 3,200sf on 4+ acres.

ME, York County: 2,600sf on � acre Prime RE.

MI, Bay County: 2,500sf on 1/3 acre.

NY, Onondaga County: ER w/3-exam rooms.

NC, Piedmont Area: 4,000sf on � acre, 4-exam rooms.

NC, Winston Salem: Start-Up. 5,500sf on � acre.

OK, Oklahoma County: 4,500sf w/RE and 2-exam rooms.

TX, El Paso County: 2,500sf on +/-1 acre.

WV, Cabell County: 3-exam rooms on � acre.

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Knoxville, TN. Solo small animal practice incl. 1300+ sq.ft. clinicbuilding and 1 acre land. Excellent location with plenty of room forexpansion. Building and equipment in good condition. Five year(2007-11) average annual gross over $280K being open 4.5 days/wk. Asking $315K. Reply to lod478@gmx.com.

Knoxville small animal practice for sale. $395K, includes real estate. Reply to tennvet1@gmail.com

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