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TVMA News
TVMA Announces Power of Ten Leadership Academy The TVMA and Elanco have teamed up to offer a program which focuses on training future leaders. Over the next several months, professional and personal development programs have been planned which will benefit the participants as well as their practice, community, profession and association. The participants received their veterinary degrees within the past ten years. The POTL is being led by Allison Fields, DVM. We congratulate the ten TVMA members who have been chosen to participate: Ashley C. Bowers, DVM - Animal Care Center, Winchester
Al Claiborne, DVM - Animal Medical Center of Greeneville Eva Evans, DVM - Companion Animal Hospital, Goodlettsville Caroline Glyn Ervin, DVM - Southern Veterinary Center, Smyrna
Alisa Gilliam, DVM - Maury County Veterinary Hospital, Columbia
Cam Hornsby, DVM - Nashville Pet Emergency Clinic
Jeremy Keen, DVM - North Madison Animal Hospital, Jackson
Matthew Lane, DVM - Belle Meade Animal Hospital, Nashville
Ian O'Connor, DVM - Morristown Animal Hospital Christopher Ray, DVM - Hermitage Animal Clinic, Hermitage TVMA thanks Elanco for their generous support of the POTL Academy!
2015 MCVC
MCVC
February 27 - March 1, 2015
Embassy Suites Nashville SE/Murfreesboro
1200 Conference Center Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN
Some of the speakers for the 2015 MCVC include:
Dr. Joe Bartges - Small Animal - Urology/Nephrology
Dr. Marty Becker - Practice Management - Sponsored by Elanco
Dr. Marc Bercovitch - Small Animal - Emergency/Critical Care Dr. Joanna Fry - Small Animal Dr. Stephen Galloway - Large Animal - Equine Dentistry Dr. Sonya Gordon - Cardiology - Sponsored by IDEXX Dr. Michael Lappin - Feline Medicine - Sponsored by Bayer Dr. Rosanna Marsella - Large Animal - Equine Dermatology Dr. Darryl Millis - Neutraceuticals - Sponsored by Nutramax Mr. David Pageau - Practice Management Dr. Simon Platt - Neurology Dr. Wes Roach - Small Animal Dr. Heather Robertson - Avian/Exotics Dr. Rod Rosychuk - Endocrine Skin Disorders - Sponsored by Dechra Ms. Sandy Skeba - Exotics Dr. Katherine Skorupski - Neut
raceuticals in the Cancer Patient - Sponsored by Nutramax
Dr. Katherine Smith - Small Animal - Emergency/Critical Care
Dr. Candace Sousa - Atopic Dermatitis - Sponsored by Zoetis
Dr. David Twedt - Small Animal - GastroIntestinal Diseases - Sponsored by Nutramax
Dr. Margarita Woc Colburn - Exotics
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Legislative News
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New Prescription Bill Introduced
In a press conference on July 20, Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced a bill, called the Fairness to Pet Owners Act, telling consumers that they will soon be able to have a choice on where they purchase their pets' medications, making a trip to the vet seem more like "a walk in the park," said Schumer. Unfortunately, this is not the whole story. Consumers have had and continue to have a choice on where they fill their pets' prescriptions. As part of their ethical obligation, veterinarians should already be honoring a client's request for a written prescription when asked, and many state laws and regulations require it. In some instances, veterinary medications are only available through a veterinarian, negating the need for a written prescription. The senators believe that veterinarians oppose this legislation because of a need to protect a revenue-generating business. Read more...
Click here to take action by contacting your Legislators and let them know you oppose the so-called "Fairness to Pet Owners Act." Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Becomes Law President Obama has signed into law the long-awaited Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act (H.R. 1528), making it legal for veterinarians to provide complete medical care to their animal patients beyond their clinics and across state lines.
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AVMA News
National Check the Chip Day - August 15
To remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date, AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) joined together to create "Check the Chip Day." Veterinarians, share the flyer (pdf) with your clients when you've checked their pet's chip. Read more...
House of Delegates Wrap-Up, Annual Session 2014 The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) held its Annual Session on July 24th and 25th. This meeting consists of the general annual business of the HOD, which includes elections of AVMA officers and council members, in addition to the consideration of four proposed bylaws amendments (including one postponed from the Winter Session in January) and seven proposed resolutions. Read more...
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Regulatory News
Professional Privilege Tax
The Professional Privilege Tax was due June 1, 2014. Penalty on delinquent tax will accrue at the rate of five percent (5%) per month or portion of a month, for a maximum penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the delinquent tax or a minimum penalty of $15.00. If you have not filed your tax as yet, visit their website. New Hire Reporting Requirements The State of Tennessee has requested that we provide the following information regarding the requirement of reporting new hires and re-hires within 20 days of the date of hire or return to work. As an employer, the information you provide about your new employees helps Tennessee's child support program facilitate the collection of child support. New hire reporting also helps the state of Tennessee stop unemployment insurance, workers compensation, and public assistance fraud.
Tramadol to Become Schedule IV Controlled Substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) published its decision to schedule tramadol as a Schedule IV controlled substance. The rule becomes effective August 18 of this year. The DEA's action was fairly swift, having published its proposal to schedule tramadol just eight months ago. Upon conducting its eight-step analysis, the DEA found that relative to Schedule III drugs, tramadol has a low potential for abuse and limited physical dependence, and coupled with tramadol's medical legitimacy, DEA determined Schedule IV to be the most fitting for tramadol. Read more...
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UTCVM News
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UT Veterinary Medical Center Oncology Department Announces a New Clinical Trial
Evaluation of Kinavet (masitinib mesylate) for non-resectable grade II and III mast cell tumors in dogs. For information on eligibility, click here.2014 Sports Medicine Conference - August 16-17 Presented by the UT CARES (Canine Arthritis Rehabilitation Exercise Sports Medicine), the conference will concentrate on dog protection work and sports, dock diving, lure coursing, behavior issues in performance dogs, exercise physiology of the canine athlete, gait evaluation, and arthritis - recognition, treatment, prevention. For detailed information, click here.
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy for Horses The inner workings of regenerative medicine sound like something from a science fiction movie, a science that replaces or regenerates human or animal cells, tissues, or organs to restore or establish normal function following impairment. At the UT Veterinary Medical Center, the Regenerative Medicine Service uses this science to treat various equine diseases. Read more...
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LMU-CVM News
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LMU-CVM'S Faulkner Publishes Feature Article In Journal 
Dr. Charles Faulkner, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) is the author of the feature article in the current issue of "The Journal of Parasitology," Vol. 100, No. 3, 2014.
The article, entitled "A Retrospective Examination of Paleoparasitology and Its Establishment in the Journal of Parasitology," reviews the history of research in study of parasites preserved in archaeological and paleontological specimens. Until 2009, paleoparasitology had never received recognition for being its own discipline among the sciences, and had always been considered "adjunct" to the study of prehistoric human populations. This all changed when "The Journal of Parasitology" designated a portion of the journal to the publication of research in paleoparasitology and formally recognized it as a disciplinary interest on the cover of the 2009 volume. Read More ...
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Allied Member Spotlight
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Michelle Conkle
MWI Veterinary Supply 
I fell in love with animals at an early age on our family farm in Paris, TN. I am a 1994 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where I studied Animal Science and Psychology, followed by the recent completion of a Master of Arts degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2012.
I began my work in the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Industry in 1998 as an Equine Sales Representative with Fort Dodge Animal Health. I moved from manufacturing over to distribution in 2004 and have enjoyed being an Outside Sales Rep for Idaho-based MWI Veterinary Supply for the past 10 years in the Middle Tennessee area. Inside Sales Rep, Carla Stearn, and I enjoy working to help our accounts run their practices more efficiently with the resources offered by MWI (initials of our founding veterinarian, Millard Wallace Ickes).
I have found that the people in the veterinary industry are genuine and dedicated. I learn from the veterinarians and manufacturer reps I work with on a daily basis. I often hear comments from reps who come from out of state to work with me that we have the nicest people and the best practices they have ever visited. I couldn't agree more!
I live in College Grove, TN with my husband of 13 years, Mike, and our darling daughter, Alli, age 8. We have 3 horses and an energetic Blue Heeler! We enjoy trail riding, canoeing, fishing & hunting. Any spare time I find is spent riding horses & gardening on our small farm.
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Dates to Remember
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- Aug 16-17 - 2014 Sports Medicine Conference
- Sept 13-16 - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference
- Oct 18-19 - ETVMA Conference
- Feb 27-Mar 1, 2015 - MCVC Embassy Suites Hotel Murfreesboro, TN
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Classifieds
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Practices for Sale
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All owner's manuals
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Tazewell, TN. Well established turn key small animal clinic for sale. Approximately 1920 sq feet with ample parking or potential expansion (approx 960 sq feet). All equipment included (surgical table, anesthesia machine, centrifuge, etc.). Located off the main road which allows great visibility and access for clients. Recently passed clinic inspection for the next 2 years. Sales price is negotiable! For inquiries, please email bobeans@aol.com
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Knoxville, TN. Solo small animal practice incl. 1300+ sq.ft. clinic building and 1 acre land. Excellent location with plenty of room for expansion. 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.
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