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Dr. Thompson grew
up on a dairy farm
in the La Crosse
area. He graduated
from the University of WisconsinMadison School of
Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and has
worked as a small
animal veterinarian.
Dr. Thompson has spent 17 of those years
in Eden, WI where he owns and operates
Country Hills Pet Hospital. Country Hills Pet
Hospital is an AAHA accredited clinic with
2 full-time veterinarians. The clinic has a
strong focus on canine rehabilitation as well
as general practice. Dr. Thompson finished
his training at the University of Tennessee in
canine rehab in 2014. In addition, he completed AAHA’s Veterinary Management Institute at Colorado State University in 2014.
He and his wife Amy have two children,
Sawyer and Courtney. The Thompsons are
high school sweethearts and have been married for 21 years. Amy is a social worker for
the Fond du Lac School District. She received
her master’s degree at UW-Madison while
he was in vet school. Outside of work, Dr.
Thompson enjoys landscaping, biking and
especially time with family.
Dr. Thompson has served on the NEWVMA
Board previously, including as the President.
He will now represent veterinarians in living
and working in Fond du Lac, Green Lake and
Winnebago counties as the Fox Valley Dis-
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Dr. Mark Thompson is the New
Fox Valley District Director
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trict Director. His goals in the position are to
continue to improve relationships between
veterinarians and their practices.
Dr. Thomas A. Rutz is the 2015
Packerland District Director
Dr. Rutz was raised
on a dairy farm in a
“little hamlet” outside Brussels with
his parents and a
brother, Wally. He
still lives on that
farm which was
passed down from
his great-grandfather, with his brother living “across the road.” Ten years ago, the
dairy herd was sold, and the land is rented out.
It’s about 300 acres including some woods.
At Brussels High School, his membership in
the Future Farmers of America (FFA) fired
up his interest in veterinary medicine. He
graduated from there in 1961 and did his
undergraduate studies at the University of
Wisconsin in Green Bay and Madison. He
graduated from the Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. In the fall of that
year, Dr. Rutz was given the opportunity to
purchase the veterinary practice of Dr. Lloyd
Rankin in Forestville. Accepting the offer, he
moved back home and began his dairy practice in November, 1968.
Dr. Rutz has always been a solo act in his
practice. He started out taking care of large
and small animals. “My mother took my calls
and that was it,” he said. As years went by, he
settled on working solely on dairy cows and
he continues to do so to this day.
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He became a volunteer firefighter in 1969 and
is still an active participant. In 1972, he was
elected secretary on the board of directors of
the fire department and remained in that position for 27 years. In addition to his membership in NEWVMA, he is affiliated with the
Wisconsin Veterinary Association (WVMA)
and the American Veterinary Association
(AMVA).
The 71-year-old says he lives an uncomplicated life, starting every day with “a cup of
coffee and Garfield.” His “getaway” is to the
YMCA for a few walking laps around the
track.
“The veterinary practice has now become my
hobby, and in a lot of ways, my identity,” said
Dr. Rutz.
Meet your new Badger District
Director: Dr. Mark Baetke
Dr. Baetke grew
up in Marinette.
The combination
of interests in science, medicine and
animals offered him
the perfect ingredients to put him on
the path to veterinary science.
He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and received his doctorate of
veterinary medicine from the University of
Minnesota in 1988. He then returned to northeast Wisconsin and worked 10 years in Door
County, nine of those years in a solo practice.
He worked two years in Green Bay, then
moved to New London to work at the Wolf
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Membership
Announcements
Congratulations to the following
doctors who have been NEWVMA
members for 25 years. They will be
mailed a 25 Year Certificate:
Dr. Gina Grman,
Animal Hospital of Howard
Dr. Mark Hogenson,
Oak View Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Michelle LaFond,
Animal Hospital of Ashwaubenon
Congratulations to the following
members who have been a part of
NEWVMA for the past 10 years. They
will be mailed a 10 Year Certificate
and will be given a commemorative
NEWVMA marble paperweight at
the NEWVMA Autumn Banquet on
11/14/2015 if they are in attendance:
Dr. Cassy Campbell,
Countryview Animal Hospital
Dr. Stephanie Slavik,
Countryview Animal Hospital
NEWVMA welcomes the following
new members:
Dr. Cassandra Gewiss,
Waupun Veterinary Services
Dr. Elizabeth Saletta,
Kiel Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Valerie Ujazdowski,
United Veterinary Service
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Dr. Mark Baetke
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River Veterinary Clinic. In addition to his small
animal practice, he includes therapies in chiropractic, homeopathy, herbs and nutrition.
The Wolf River Veterinary Clinic includes three veterinarians, three certified veterinary technicians, two veterinary assistants, two office managers, four receptionists and a four-person
crew to maintain the kennel wards. In addition to its regular services, the clinic cares for strays
through a program called the Stray Animal Fund Endeavor (SAFE). Through private donations, this fund helps the clinic provide “safe, comfortable housing for strays until they are
either claimed by their owners, or, if unclaimed, placed into our adoption program.” Before
an adoption, the pet is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, given a health checkup and a personality
assessment.
Dr. Baetke is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) and the American Veterinary Dental Society (ADVS).
He lives in New London with his wife, Diane Montgomery. They have two domestic shorthaired cats, Fred and George, and a Goldendoodle named Hailey. His hobbies are hiking, biking, fusing glass and woodworking.
Pearls of Knowledge from recent
NEWVMA Continuing Education Events
Zoonotic Disease Seminar with Dr. Chris
Olsen
Anesthesiology Seminar with Dr. David
Brunson
• Humans, especially those who are
immunosuppressed, can contract Bordatella
bronchiseptica. We are not sure if it is truly
coming from the dog (zoonotic). There are
also cases of people developing the illness
after accidental exposure to the modified
live virus vaccine.
• There are multiple studies that have
shown the benefit of giving Cerenia
(maropitant) prior to anesthesia to prevent
nausea and improve recovery especially
in pets premedicated with morphine and
hydromorphone which can cause retching
and vomiting. Dr. Brunson suggests that
for routine surgeries, owners could be given
a tablet of Cerenia to administer at home
the night before the surgery (otherwise
injectable cerenia should be given at least 1
hour prior to premeds).
•MRSA
(Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus) used to be a rare
hospital based infection of people. It is
now common in the general population with
many people being asymptomatic carriers.
Recent studies have shown that livestock
can be colonized by MRSA and transmit
it to people. MRSA is an example of how
bacteria evolve in the face of antibiotic use
and can become ‘normal flora’ in multiple
species.
• 50,000 people die each year around
the world from rabies. This is equivalent
to four Boeing 757 airplanes crashing each
week so it is amazing that there is not more
outcry about the loss of human life. Part of
the reason we do not hear more about this
devastating disease is that it now affects
mainly developing countries.
• Alfaxalone is a neurosteroid anesthetic
agent with cardiovascular sparing effects
that has been recently approved for use
in the United States. It is widely used by
veterinarians in Australia. It can be given
as an IV bolus induction agent, as a CRI
or IM (if combined with midazolam). The
medication must be given IV very slowly to
prevent apnea. Recovery may be agitated
if no premed is used. This current product
is different than the older formula that
was pulled off the
market years ago
due to anaphylactic
reactions from the
carrier formulation.
Heartworm Disease in Rescue Dogs
Jim Ziegler, DVM
On March 2, DATCP released a memo
to all holding a dog sellers permit and to
all licensed shelters stating that under the
Wisconsin statute s.95.19, it is illegal to
knowingly transport a heartworm positive
dog across state lines into Wisconsin. It
further states that if a dog is tested positive, it
must receive the full course of (Immiticide)
treatment and must test negative before
transport. This is relevant information
due to the large number of dogs entering
rescue groups in the state that originate
from southern states. Undoubtedly, most
clinics have seen heartworm positive dogs
via these rescue groups.
Further information from DATCP
indicated that, should a rescue group
acquire a heartworm positive dog, the
same rules apply- the dog may not be
adopted out until a full course of treatment
results in a negative heartworm test. The
definition of treatment clearly means an
appropriate course of Immiticide. It has
been specified that the “slow kill” method
is not acceptable.
The slow kill method has been popular with
certain humane societies and rescue groups.
Various combinations of doxycycline,
corticosteroids, and ongoing monthly
heartworm prevention will ultimately
result in a positive dog testing negative.
The attractiveness of this protocol is partly
a financial one, but also one of the number
of days a dog must remain in a rescue
environment.
While it has been speculated for years that
we may be starting to see some resistance
to heartworm preventatives, and that the
slow kill method may be contributing
to this, recent data does suggest that a
percentage of microfilaria will survive a
slow kill protocol. While it is uncertain
whether this is leading to drug resistance, it
certainly does make a dog undergoing slow
kill therapy a potential source of infection
for other dogs.
For those of us who do work with shelters
or with rescue groups, it is important to
make them aware of the state’s stance on
this topic if they are not already informed
(many 501c’s seem to “fly under the radar”
and do not have a dog sellers permit).
Should a rescue group chose to acquire a
heartworm positive dog, the financial and
time repercussions will be theirs to deal
with.
An area of concern will be whether this may
result in adoptable dogs being euthanized.
There will certainly be strays in the state
who will land in a rescue situation and be
identified as heartworm positive. Some
rescues will have the means to deal with
these cases while others will not. How this
will all play out remains to be seen. The
one thing that we know for sure is that we,
as veterinarians, will be very involved in
the process.
Milk Residues
The FDA has released a recent report on
drug residues in milk and despite drug
residues being found the FDA stated
its findings “provide evidence that the
nation’s milk safety system is effective
in helping to prevent drug residues of
concern in milk, even in those limited
instances when medications are needed to
maintain the health of dairy cattle.”
The FDA screened nearly 2,000 samples
of farm milk for 31 animal drug residues
using state-of-the-art technology that
detects contamination in
parts-perbillion concentrations for antibiotics,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
and antihistamines in a double-blinded
study. The FDA Grade “A” Pasteurized
Milk Ordinance only requires bulk milk
pickup tankers to routinely tested for
Becta-lactam antibiotics. They are not
screened for the other types of drugs that
this survey evaluated for.
Out of 1,912 farms sampled, 15 were found
to have drug residues. These included
drugs that are illegal to administer extralabel to food producing animals including
sulfamethazine and fluoroquinolones. The
presence of other drugs that are legal for
extra label use in dairy cows (florfenicol,
gentamicin, tilmicosin, tulathyromycin)
shows that milk withholding times are not
being followed appropriately.
antibiotics in food.” but there is still
“always room for improvement. In fact
the FDA, state regulators and the dairy
industry have already committed to work
together to improve an already excellent
history of product safety and that’s good
news for everyone, farmers, regulators
and consumers alike.”
The good news is positive samples only
had very small quantities present, in the
parts-per-billion range. These low levels
are considered inconsequential to human
health. Furthermore milk is made safer
in processing: each farm’s bulk tank
sample is further mixed with up to 50,000
other gallons of milk in creamery silos
which reduces the concentration plus
pasteurization can further reduce the
activity of certain drugs.
To read the full report visit visit the FDA’s
Drug Residues webpage.
Dr. Mike Payne of the Western Institute
for Food Safety and Security states that
“In the last 50 years, there have been
no reports of serious reactions or death
associated with residue levels of livestock
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Contact Us
The NEWVMA Board is here to
serve you, but we can only be as helpful as the feedback we get from our
members. If you have an idea for a
continuing education topic or a speaker you’d like to hear, let us know. If
there is a fun activity or locale you
think would make for an interesting
NEWVMA social next year, send us
a line. If there is a serious local or
state issue that affects you professionally and you would like NEWVMA
and the WVMA to become involved,
please share your thoughts and concerns.
Contact your NEWVMA district
director directly or get in touch
with the NEWVMA Office at
[email protected] or leave a message
at 920-931-2VMA.
Announcements from the WVMA
The WVMA advocacy team has been working on a number of issues related to the 2015-17
biennial budget bill, which is currently being reviewed by the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Below are the top issues of concern to the WVMA. Please consider contacting your local
legislator to share your thoughts on these issues.
1) WVMA Supports Moving the Veterinary Examining Board to DATCP
Governor Walker’s budget included language to move the Veterinary Examining Board
(VEB) from DSPS to DATCP and to transfer all veterinarian and veterinary technician
licensing fees from DSPS to DATCP. This is a move that the WVMA had requested and
supports.
Moving the VEB to DATCP will place the licensing board in the same agency as the State
Veterinarian and the Division of Animal Health. The staff at DATCP is well-versed on both
animal health and related public health issues. In addition, this move was recommended
by the Wisconsin Department of Administration when they studied the potential merger
of DSPS and DATCP.
But, we are working on a technical amendment to the Governor’s budget bill to provide
several corrections that are needed to more fully and accurately complete that transfer.
No additional funding is requested. If you contact your legislators, tell them that you
SUPPORT moving the VEB to DATCP.
2) UW School of Veterinary Medicine Asks for WVMA Member Support
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Wisconsin is fortunate to have a top quality, School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM).
The majority of veterinary clinics in Wisconsin have hired a graduate from the School
of Veterinary Medicine. To maintain the quality of the Wisconsin DVM degree, we are
asking you reach out to your local legislators and discuss the impact of the budget cuts on
the quality of education and your clinic and the veterinary profession in Wisconsin.
The impact of these cuts would be felt by everyone in the veterinary medical profession for
years to come. You have a vested interest in maintaining the SVM’s quality of education.
To learn more about the proposed budget cuts, their impact on the SVM and messages for
your legislators, read the full memo from Dean Markel.
3) Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory Seeks to Remain Part of UW
Since 2000, the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) has flourished
under the governance of the University System. It is now recognized as one of the leading
diagnostic labs in the country. The relationship between the WVDL and University System
is positive and both parties would like to continue in the same manner.
Under Governor Walker’s budget, it is proposed that the WVDL be moved out of the
academic system and transferred to a regulatory agency. For the WVDL to continue to
compete with other state diagnostic labs and to recruit top-notch scientists, it needs to
remain in an academic setting.
When you talk with your legislators, encourage them to keep the WVDL within the
University System.
Fouls Don’t Gallop in the Womb:
Dummy Foals, Neurosteroids and Autism Research
the birthing process may signal the foal to
stop producing sedative neurosteroids so
it can wake up. In support of this theory
there are several factors including:
• An increased prevalence of dummy
foals delivered via cesarean section
or who have had a very rapid delivery.
These foals don’t experience the
physical pressure of a normal delivery.
Researchers at the University of
California, Davis have developed a new
theory regarding the role of neurosteroids
in ‘dummy foals’ and have used this
information to pioneer a simple treatment
protocol. Their research has been linked
to similar findings with neurosteroids in
human medicine and may provide a new
direction for autism research.
Equine
Neonatal
Maladjustment
Syndrome results in newborn foals that
act abnormally and do not thrive. These
‘dummy foals’ may not recognize or bond
with the mare, have difficulty nursing,
vocalize abnormally (‘barking foals’)
and can have difficulty navigating out
of corners. There may also be sleep
disturbances and seizures associated with
the condition.
Dummy foals occur in about 3-5% of
live equine births. Affected foals require
days to weeks of around the clock care
and feedings to become functional. For
many years the condition was attributed
to hypoxia during delivery; however Dr.
Madigan and his colleagues at UC Davis
are investigating the role of neurosteroids
in foals.
The Role of Neurosteroids
Fetuses have high levels of neurosteroids in
their systems. Why are fetal neurosteroids
important? Dr. Madigan says it’s so “foals
don’t gallop in utero.” Foals are sedated
in the womb by neurosteroids to prevent
damage to the mare from fetal activity;
however foals are precocious so there
must be a switch that reverses the sedation
so a foal can quickly stand, walk and
eventually run soon after birth. Madigan
hypothesizes that the physical pressure of
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Research finding higher levels of
neurosteroids in dummy foals versus
normal foals
• Administration of the neurosteroid
alloprenanolone to normal foals can
cause temporary maladjustment
symptoms
The Healing Power of Touch
Based on this theory, researchers have
started to treat dummy foals with the
‘Madigan Foal Squeeze Procedure’ to
mimic the pressures during the birthing
process. A simple rope harness gently
squeezes the foal. The foal will rapidly
lay down and go to sleep. After about 20
minutes the pressure is released. Some
foals have had a rapid recovery to normal
behavior (photos and video of the Madigan
Foal Squeeze Procedure are linked on the
NEWVMA Facebook page)
Gentle deep pressure and tactile
stimulation are also routinely used in
human neonatal units. Kangaroo care
which involves skin to skin contact with
the mother or care provider as well as
light swaddling can improve survival
of premature infants. These procedures
cause a stabilization of the heart rate and
calming of infants as is seen with foals
that undergo the Madigan Foal Squeeze
Procedure. Also mirroring dummy foal
research, levels of neurosteroids are
higher in preterm babies versus full-term
infants.
A Link to Autism?
Autism is a complex neurologic disorder
that can result in difficulties in social
interaction, challenges with verbal and
nonverbal communications and repetitive
behaviors. Autism is also referred to
as Autism Spectrum Disorder since the
symptoms can range on a spectrum from
very mild to severe.
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world renowned
animal science professor and animal
welfare advocate, has autism. She speaks
frequently on how her autism allows her
to see the world differently and to identify
with animals. She observed that cattle
being worked on a family ranch seemed
much calmer in squeeze chutes versus
other types of restraint. Dr. Grandin’s
autism manifests in part to hypersensitivity
to outside stimulation which then causes
her anxiety. She used her observations in
cattle to build her own ‘squeeze machine’
to apply gentle pressure to her body to
calm her. This deep pressure therapy with
‘squeeze or hug boxes’ has been used with
other autistic people to help them cope
with the sensory overload of the outside
world.
UC Davis veterinarian, Dr. Madigan
noted in the course of his Neonatal
Maladjustment Syndrome research that
some of the detached behaviors seen in
affected foals reminded him of autism.
The one thing all people on the autism
spectrum have in common is detachment
issues.
Dr. Madigan
contacted a
colleague, UC Davis molecular biologist
Dr. Isaac Pessah who is involved with
autism research, about his findings in
foals and the role of neurosteroids.
Dr. Pessah felt the concept that a disruption
in the transition of fetal consciousness
may be related to children with autism
was intriguing. He also notes that some
children with autism do outgrow autistic
behaviors by the time they reach their teen
years just as ‘dummy foals’ can recover
with time and care. This has prompted
him to pursue a new direction in autism
research; Pessah’s laboratory is currently
measuring levels of neurosteroids in
autistic and neurotypical children.
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Wisconsin is at Risk
for an Avian Influenza Outbreak
Wisconsin regulatory veterinarian, Dr.
Ellen Hooker says “ it is not a matter of IF
avian influenza will be seen in Wisconsin,
but WHEN.” Wisconsin is bordered by
the Mississippi River which is a major
migratory route for wild birds who can
carry strains of the bird flu. There have
been recent outbreaks of avian influenza
in domestic turkeys in Minnesota,
Arkansas and Missouri which have been
tied to migratory waterfowl along the
Mississippi flyway.
The current outbreak seen in turkey flocks
is HPAI . The infected turkey flocks were
depopulated and quarantined to contain the
virus. The US Department of Agriculture
has a strong avian influenza surveillance
program and “is actively seeking the
disease in commercial poultry operations,
live bird markets and in migratory wild
bird populations.” They assure the public
that this current outbreak has not shown
any bird to human transmission so there
are no concerns for public or food safety.
Avian influenza typically doesn’t harm
wild fowl, but can cause disease in
domesticated poultry including turkeys,
which tend to be more sensitive to the virus
than other types of domesticated fowl.
Birds infected with the low pathogenic
avian influenza (LPAI) virus may show
no clinical signs of mild illness (ruffled
feathers, decreased egg production). The
highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
virus can cause severe signs (coughing,
sneezing, ocular discharge, cyanosis
causing ‘blue combs’) and death.
There has been a rise in the number
of people who own small flocks of
chickens as a hobby. These backyard
chickens will occasionally be brought
to the local veterinarian for treatment so
it is important for every veterinarian to
be aware of the signs of avian influenza
and the significance of the disease. Your
poultry owning clients should be educated
about the risks of the bird flu, be taught
about routine biosecurity protocols and be
told to register their backyard flock with
the state of Wisconsin at www.wiid.org.
The Wisconsin Livestock Identification
Consortium helps state officials identify
at-risk flocks and livestock movement to
better communicate and respond during
any outbreaks.
Avian influenza is a foreign animal
disease (FAD) in the United States and
veterinarians are legally required to report
suspected cases within one day. If you
have a suspected case contact Wisconsin
DATCP-Division of Animal Health at
1-800-572-8981.
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Appleton, WI 54913
2015 NEWVMA BOARD
of DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Dr. Ruth Hanson
Oak View Veterinary Hospital
920-468-6936
Email: [email protected]
PAST-PRESIDENT
Dr. Ron Biese
Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic
920-766-1237
Email: [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Dr. Robert Leder
United Veterinary Services
715-752-4747
Email: [email protected]
TREASURER
Dr. Ellen Hooker
WDATCP-Division of Animal Health
715-256-0068
Email: [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Jennifer Cyborski
Fox Valley Animal Referral Center
920-931-2VMA
Email: [email protected]
BADGER DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Dr. Mark Baetke
Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
920-982-2733
Email: [email protected]
FOX VALLEY DISTRICT DIRECTOR
(2015-2016)
Dr. Mark Thompson
Country Hills Pet Hospital
920-477-3003
Email: [email protected]
LAKELAND DISTRICT DIRECTOR
(2014-2015)
Dr. Melanie Goble
Renewed Strength
Veterinary Services
920-482-0058
Email: [email protected]
PACKERLAND DISTRICT DIRECTOR
(2015-2016)
Dr. Thomas Rutz
Solo Dairy Practitioner
920-825-1222
Email: [email protected]
WVMA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
(2013-2016)
Dr. James Ziegler
Wolf River Veterinary Clinic
920-982-2733
Email: [email protected]
The NEWVMA
NEWSFLASH
As a member benefit, NEWVMA will post classifieds and announcements in our newsletters free of charge . Any NEWVMA member may submit a classified ad up to 120 words in
length. These can be for positions available, relief or other services provided, items for sale
or trade, materials to be ‘free-cycled’, announcements such as welcoming a new doctor to
your practice or congratulations on winning an award or anything else you would like to
share with your colleagues. This is your section to connect with your veterinary colleagues
throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.
Please send your submission to [email protected] with ‘NEWVMA Ad’ in the subject line.
It will appear in the next newsletter (published quarterly) as space allows. Submission
gives NEWVMA permission to share select announcements and ads online on NEWVMA’s
website and/or Facebook page.
Veterinary Positions Available
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FT/PT D.V.M. needed for growing four doctor practice in New London. Clinic is
developing a satellite office in nearby Manawa. New London office is well staffed and well
equipped. Manawa office will initially function as a wellness clinic and offer basic surgeries as well. More involved cases will be referred to the New London office.
Competitive salary and benefits package. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Contact Dr. Jim Ziegler at [email protected] or call at (920) 982-2733.
 Fox Valley Animal Referral Center (www.fvarc.com) is looking for FT and PT emergency veterinarians. FVARC is a 24-hr hospital with a terrific emergency team and specialists board certified in emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, and radiology.
Our collaborative approach to patient care contributes to our enjoyable, friendly working
environment. Our facility is well equipped; digital radiology, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy
equipment, ventilators, full laboratory and multiple critical care monitors.
Compensation based on percentage with a guaranteed base and excellent benefits package.
Interested individuals may contact Alyce D’Amato at [email protected] or 920882-4301.
NEWVMA
Receives First Ever
International Grant
March 3, 2015 – The Veterinary
Emergency
&
Critical
Care
Society (VECCS) announced that
NEWVMA is the very first recipient
of a new international educational
grant program.
VECCS Educational Speaker Grants
are available to state and local
veterinary medical associations,
veterinary
technician
medical
associations and other national
and international non-profit groups
that organize continuing education
courses. These grants are given in
support of the VECCS mission, which
is to provide a forum for collaboration
of all individuals interested and
involved with veterinary emergency
and critical care medicine and surgery,
and to promote the advancement of
knowledge and high standards of
practice in veterinary emergency
medicine and critical patient care.
NEWVMA will be using this grant
later this year to provide continuing
education in Northeastern Wisconsin
on the critical care and emergency
aspects of anemia with Dr. Lisa
Peters, DACVECC. Further details
to be announced.
 St. Anna Veterinary Clinic, SC, a mixed animal practice located near Elkhart Lake,
Wisconsin, is seeking a committed and compassionate small animal associate to join our
talented and caring staff. Our practice is family-oriented, placing value on time spent with
family as well as client service and satisfaction. Our clinic values personal and professional
growth and this is the perfect opportunity for a person with energy and vision to create a
dream practice. The position is full time but a strong part-time candidate would be considered. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits are negotiable. Send resume and
cover letter to [email protected] or contact Dr. Loren Wille @ 920-517-9898.
Relief Services
 Renewed Strength Veterinary Services, LLC offers relief services for small animals
and some exotics as well as animal behavior consultation services. Well rounded 2005 WI
grad, hoping to provide you with time off to renew your strength in body, mind, and spirit!
Please contact Melanie Goble, DVM at 920-860-9405 or [email protected] to
schedule a time to meet and some time off for you. Resume and reference available upon
request.
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Are you planning on hiring a new
graduate or have recently hired a
veterinarian who is new to the area?
NEWVMA wants to welcome new graduates to the veterinary profession and to
Northeastern Wisconsin. For a limited time, we are offering a New Graduate Welcome
Package that includes a free NEWVMA membership and a welcome gift which
includes the official NEWVMA stainless steel travel coffee mug to 2015 veterinary
medicine graduates who will be working in the following Northeastern Wisconsin
counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc,
Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, and Winnebago. New
graduate welcome packages will be sent out beginning in May. At that same time
NEWVMA will also extending a free 6 month membership and welcome package
to veterinarians who have recently moved into the Northeastern Wisconsin area
to practice.
Saturday, June 6 – NEWVMA Spring
Social Timber Rattlers baseball picnic.
Bring your family and invite your coworkers to enjoy an evening picnic dinner
and baseball game in Appleton, WI. Details inside!
November 14, 2015 – NEWVMA Autumn
Conference & Banquet. Afternoon CE
and evening banquet dinner at the Tundra
Lodge Resort, Green Bay, WI. Water park
passes will be available for your family!
Northeastern Wis. Veterinary Medical Association
N3354 Meade St.
Appleton, WI 54913
If you would like your new associate
or colleague to receive their 2015
Welcome Package, please e-mail
the DVM/VMD graduate’s name,
year of graduation, school of
graduation, and work mailing
address to [email protected].
Upcoming NEWVMA
Events & Continuing
Education Opportunities