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February 2014
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TVMA News
AVMA News
Industry News
UTCVM
Legislative News
Industry News
Regulatory News
Recalls
Dates to Remember
Classifieds
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TVMA News
Reception for New TVMA Members

The TVMA Executive Board cordially invites all members who have joined TVMA since October 1, 2012, including active, academia, paraprofessionals, and allied members, to a reception on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE/Murfreesboro.  It will be an opportunity to meet and visit with the TVMA Executive Board as well as a time for networking with your colleagues.  If you are registering for the MCVC, please indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend.  If you are not attending the MCVC, you may RSVP by contacting the TVMA office at 931-438-0070 or green.delo@gmail.com.    

 

MCVC "Jam Session" Just For Fun... 

If you play a musical instrument, don't leave it at home bring it to the MCVC. All attendees are invited to take a break from the routine and relax with fellow musicians. Join us Friday February 28 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm for a "Jam Session".

 

2014 Music City Veterinary Conference
February 28-March 2, 2014
Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE/Murfreesboro

Early Bird registration prices good through February 7. Pre-registration closes February 18.  MCVC overflow Hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites Murfreesboro MCVC rate for single or double occupancy $129 (plus tax). Call the hotel at 615-890-2424 for reservations no later than February 14, 2014.  

Speakers confirmed at this time include:

David Anderson, DVM-Food Animal
Todd Archer, DVM-Cushings Disease (Endocrinology), Hemathology Immunology
Erica Baravik-Munsell, DVM-Radiology 
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
Amity Huskey, DVM-Equine Ophthalmology
Jacob Johnson, DVM-Anesthesia 
Jennifer Johnson, VMD-Laser Therapy
Peter Kintzer, DVM-Practitioner's Challenge
Kenneth Kwochka, DVM-Dermatology
William (Bill) Lee, DVM-Radiology 
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
Meredith Volyes, DVM-Equine Ophthalmology  

  

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

   

Webinar on Compounding Offered by AVMA

Compounding: Are You Playing by the Rules? 

Friday, February 7, 2014, 10:00-11:00am CST

Compounding is needed sometimes in clinical practice. To make sure that you have a good understanding of the rules, tune in to AVMA's webinar, where a board-certified veterinary pharmacologist will dispel myths about the top compounds veterinarians prescribe.  This content is available only to AVMA Members.  Read more... 

 

Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to Accreditation Standards

The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is proposing to revise two of its accreditation standards, dealing with students and curriculum. In accordance with its policies and procedures, the COE is seeking public comment on the proposed changes between now and Feb. 14, and we invite you to share your thoughts. To review the proposed changes and submit comments to the COE, visit the accreditation section of the AVMA website.

Industry News

 

Cattle Veterinarians Develop Guide on Drug Oversight

A guide from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners is intended to help veterinarians ensure they establish proper oversight for drug use in cattle.  The AABP published in November 2013 the two-page guide on veterinarian-client-patient relationship practices that the organization endorses and that exceed regulatory requirements.  For example, the guide indicates veterinarians or veterinary practices should have written agreements that identify the veterinarian who is accountable for drug administration on a farm as well as who is responsible for duties such as drug inventory maintenance. Read More... 

 

UTCVM

 

New Conference for Veterinarians and Farriers

UTCVM announces its 1st Annual Equine Podiatry Conference scheduled for March 8, 2014.  Keynote speakers include Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, and Raul J. Bras, DVM, CJF.  In addition to the lectures, there will be wetlab demonstrations and exhibits.  For more information, click here or contact Dr. Dennis Geiser at dgeiser@utk.edu. 

 

Legislative News

  

U. S. Senate Passes Veterinary Medicine Mobility Bill

The Senate passed a key piece of legislation that impacts many veterinarians in the nation-the 

Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act (S. 1171). This commonsense legislation will allow veterinarians the ability to provide complete care to their animal patients beyond their clinics.  Read more... 

  

The Tennessee Cattlemen's Association and the Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee will be hosting a series of producer education meetings. Guest speakers will be Troy and Stacy Hadrick, South Dakota cattle ranchers.  They will share information about how we can become more involved in advocating for agriculture.The meetings are scheduled for February 20 in Gray, February 21 in Sparta and February 22 in Nashville. All meetings will begin at 6:00 pm local time.  All Tennessee farmers/ag producers are invited to attend these free meetings to learn more about our role in advocating for agriculture.  A sponsored meal will be served.  To register, email info@tncattle.org or call 615-896-2333. 

Industry News

 

Pet Nutrition Alliance Offers Free Nutrition Tools for Veterinary Professionals

The Pet Nutrition Alliance (PNA), created by veterinary organizations including the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) , the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and others, is providing nutritional tools for veterinary professionals through their website. Their purpose is to help raise awareness about the importance of proper pet nutrition, and the value of nutritional assessments for every pet, every time. Whether a pet is young or old, overweight or underweight, struggling with other health issues or perfectly healthy - every pet should receive a nutritional assessment at every veterinary visit.  Visit their website today. 

 

Regulatory News

 

USDA Soliciting Nominations for Veterinary Shortage Situations

USDA has posted a Federal Register Notice soliciting nominations for the Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP).  VMLRP will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA designated veterinarian shortage situations for a period of three years.  Deadline for submitting nominations is March 10, 2014.  Read more...

 

Recalls

 

Red FlannelŪ Cat Food Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination. For more information click here.

  

Dates to Remember 


  • Feb 28-Mar 2 - MCVC
  • Sept 13-16 - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference
 

Classifieds   

 
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ME, York County: 3,500sf w/.5 acre.
MI, Bay County: 2,500sf w/.33 acre.
NV, Clark County: 2,400sf w/.33 acre.
NY, Onondaga County: Emergency w/3-exam rooms.
NC, Winston Salem: Start-Up. 5,500sf w/.75 acres.
OK, Oklahoma County: 4,500sf on 3-lots.
TX, Jackson County: 2,500sf w/5.5 acres.
VA, Central: 3,900sf w/1.5 acres.
WV, Cabell County: 3-exam rooms w/.25 acre.
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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.

   
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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