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September 2014
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TVMA News
Legislative News
AVMA News
Regulatory News
UTCVM News
LMU-CVM News
Allied Member Spotlight
Recalls
Obituary
Dates to Remember
Classifieds
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TVMA News

 

Healthcare Webinar to be Offered in September and October 

"2015-What to Expect and How to Fix your Broken Group Health Insurance"
  • Successfully transition to a health plan that creates happier employees, reduces costs and frees up time for meaningful work
  • How to reduce health insurance cost by 50% for the business and employees and get equal or better coverage
  • How to set, control and predict future healthcare coverage cost

The webinar, which will be presented by Gary Adkins, Select Pointe, LLC, will be offered four times during September and October.  

 

The schedule will be as follows: 

  • Tuesday, September 23, 6:00 pm Central
  • Wednesday, September 24, 12:30 pm Central
  • Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 pm Central
  • Wednesday, October 8, 1:00 Central

Watch your email for registration information.

 

Upcoming CE Dinner Meetings on Rabies Law in TN

In November, CE/dinner meetings will be offered across the state on the Rabies Law in TN.  The focus will be on how the rabies law is enforced and about the specific roles and responsibilities of veterinarians in the event of an animal bite case or if a vaccination question arises.  The program will be presented by Heather Henderson, DVM, MPH, Epidemiologist, Tennessee Department of Health.  Co-presenter will be Lauren Olavessen, DVM, with Merial.  We thank Merial for their sponsorship of the programs.  Watch for registration information for the programs to be held in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville.

 

Confidential Care for Veterinarians

TVMA offers a service to its members who are suffering from chemical dependence, mental or emotional challenges.  Confidential professional assistance is available through the Tennessee Medical Foundation.  For more information on their program, visit their website.

 

 

2015 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 - Neutraceuticals 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

 

Legislative News  

 

Senators Introduce New Bill that Places Sweeping Prescription Mandate on Veterinarians 
At the AVMA, we are displeased to see Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduce a bill under the guise of saving consumers money on their pets' medications. The senators introduced a bill, called the Fairness to Pet Owners Act, in a press conference on Sunday, 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.  Read more...  

 

AVMA News

 

Join us at the AVMA Economic Summit
Are you a veterinary practice owner interested in learning how veterinary markets influence everyday business decisions and intelligence? Are you someone who wants a greater understanding of the markets for veterinary education, veterinarians and veterinary services? Are you a veterinary business leader who'd like the latest data on compensation, supply and demand, and price and income for veterinary services?  If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then you should attend the Second Annual AVMA Economic Summit being held Oct. 28, 2014, in Chicago.  Read more...

AVMA House of Delegates Update

The 2014 AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) Regular Annual Meeting Session was held July 24th and 25th in Denver.  Click here to read a brief summary of what occurred at the meeting.

 

Regulatory News

 

Tennessee Department of Revenue to Hold Free Tax Workshops for New Businesses in September

The Tennessee Department of Revenue announces its next series of free bimonthly tax workshops to be held in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville in September.  These free workshops are designed to assist those encountering business-related taxes for the first time. Tax specialists from various local and state agencies will provide the basic information needed to comply with registration and tax requirements. During the session, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to these tax specialists, ask questions and receive materials explaining tax responsibilities. Areas of discussion will include business tax, sales and use tax, unemployment tax and tax enforcement procedures. 

 

USDA Establishes New Health Requirements for Dogs Imported to the U.S. for Resale

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has amended Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to require that dogs imported to the U.S. meet stronger health and safety standards to protect Americans and Americans' pets. The new rule ensures that dogs imported for resale are vaccinated and in good health, and required to be over six months of age.  Read more... 

 

 

UTCVM News 

 

Class of 2018 Welcomed During UTCVM's White Coat Ceremony 

Richard Sparks receiving a hug from Dean Jim Thompson with TVMA President Frankie Locklar looking on

 

Heather Carlin, Jenny Carpenter, Ashley Carter, and Casey Clements showing off their white coats

 

The white coat ceremony is designed to impress upon the students the qualities that accompany the profession of veterinary medicine: excellence, honor, integrity, compassion, respect and a sense of duty to others.  Dr. Frankie Locklar, TVMA President, participated in the ceremony by welcoming the students.  The white coats were provided by TVMA.  

 

Upcoming CE Programs

Emergency and Critical Care Seminar - November 1, 2014

December Conference - December 2-5, 2014

For more information, visit the UTCVM website.

 

LMU-CVM News 


LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine Holds Inaugural White Coat Ceremony

Members of the LMU-CVM Inaugural Class of 2018 recite the 
veterinary student oath after receiving their white coats during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 15.
 

 

 

Allied Member Spotlight 


Jodi Daniels

Elanco Animal Health

 

 

Our spotlight for September falls on Jodi Daniels, sales representative for Elanco Animal Health in the middle Tennessee area.  Prior to joining Elanco three years ago, Jodi was with Merck Animal Health (Intervet Schering Plough) for five years.  Originally from Oregon, she has lived in middle Tennessee since 1995 and graduated from MTSU in 1999.  Currently she lives in Nashville.  Her family and friends can usually find her at the barn, on her yoga mat, dining out at local eateries around Nashville, riding her road bike, or just spending time outdoors.

 

 

Recalls

 

Mars Petcare US Announces Voluntary Recall 

Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of 22 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of a foreign material. The bags were produced in one manufacturing facility, and shipped to one retail customer. The facility production line has been shut down until this issue is resolved.  Affected bags, which were sold between August 18 and August 25 in 12 Dollar General stores* in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana, may contain small metal fragments, which could have entered the packages during the production process.  Read more...

 

 

Obituary

 

Carlos Webb, DVM, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at Broward Health North Hospital, Deerfield Beach, Florida, from complications of a stroke with his wife at his side. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, and papaw.  He received bachelor of science and master of science degrees in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a doctorate of veterinary medicine (DVM) from Auburn University.  Before retiring in 2010, Dr. Webb practiced for 43 years in Knoxville where he owned and operated two practices, Alcoaway Veterinary Hospital and Rocky Hill Animal Hospital.  He served on the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medicine Examiners, was a member of the TVMA, served two terms as president of East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, past president of the Knoxville Veterinary Medical Association, and was co-founder and president of the Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic.    

Dr. Webb is preceded in death by his two sons, Christopher Shane Webb and Jonathan Erik Webb; father and mother, George and Audrey Webb; brothers, George, Jr., Mayford and half brother, J. W. Webb.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Waldrop Webb; grandchildren, Mackenzie Elizabeth Webb, Jackson Erik Webb, and Macartney Addison Webb; sisters, Joyce (Gene) Terry of Phoenix, Alabama, and Patsy Wilhite of Maryville; sister-in-law, Barbara Webb of Athens; brother-in-law, Lamar (Candy) Waldrop of Lenoir City; sisters-in-law, Carol Waldrop (Dave) Hill of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Barbara Waldrop (Avery) Petty of Lenoir City; several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, and many special cousins and friends, including his dog, Teddy.  

Come to the celebration of Dr. Webb's life on September 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Sevier Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Hollie Miller officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service. Casual attire is requested.  As an advocate of organ donation, he donated his organs for Scientific Research, Deerfield Beach, Florida.  Honoring Dr. Webb's request, the burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Sevier Heights Baptist Church, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 or the American Cancer Society, the Ronald McDonald House, or a favorite charity.  For more information, click here
 
  

Dates to Remember 

  • Aug 16-17 - 2014 Sports Medicine Conference
  • Sept 10 - Free Tax Workshops - Chattanooga & Nashville
  • Sept 11 -  Free Tax Workshops - Johnson City & Memphis
  • Sept 17 - Free Tax Workshops - Knoxville
  • Sept 13-16 - American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference
  • Oct 18-19 - ETVMA Conference
  • Oct 28 - 2nd Annual AVMA Economic Summit - Chicago
  • Nov 1 - UTCVM Emergency and Critical Care Seminar
  • Dec 2-5 - UTCVM December Conference
  • Feb 27-Mar 1, 2015 - MCVC Embassy Suites Hotel Murfreesboro, TN
  • Mar 12-15, 2015 - Vet Lectures - Sedona, Arizona
     
 

Classifieds   


Ultrasound for sale

Toshiba Capasee II

Model #SSA-220A

6 MHz Convex Transducer

7.5 MHz Linear Transducer

VCR and remote

Sony UP-890MD B/W printer

9 Rolls of printer paper

All owner's manuals

$4,000.00

615-662-1700 ask for Dr. Pruett or Dr. Talbott  

      

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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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