October / November 2013 - Chicago Veterinary Medical Association

AN INFORMATION
SERVICE OF THE
CHICAGO VETERINARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
A LOOK INSIDE
Gaining a Media Edge
October CE
President’s Thoughts
Inspiring Others
CVMA at Work
Membership Updates
New Members
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CVMA Classifieds
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Relief Veterinarians
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Animal Welfare Report
AVMA Update on NPI #
Veterinary Volunteers
Needed
Public Education
Report
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Veterinarians Needed
Legislative Updates
CVMF Updates
University of Illinois
Helpline Celebration
Halloween Safety Tips
tear-out sheet
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AAHA Mandates Anes14
thesia During Dentals
Calendar
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S h a p i n g th e F u t u r e o f V e t e r i n a r y M e d i c i n e
Promoting the Human -Animal Bond
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11/6/13: Gaining a Media Edge - Dr. Jim Humphries
Do you want to
improve your skills
in interviews with
the media? Or, are
you new to handling media and
seek to understand
how to best approach interviews
on the radio, television, print and/or online publications? Then, this is an awesome opportunity for you to
gain an edge and confidence
while speaking as a veterinary
professional and demonstrating
your passion to the public for
what you do every day.
provide Media Training on Wednesday,
November 6th. This
event will take place
at Brookfield Zoo’s
Discovery Center
from 8am-3:30pm.
There is NO COST
to attend this event;
and it is only open to CVMA
veterinarian members. You may
register for this event on the
CVMA website or by emailing
to: [email protected]. This
event is not eligible for CEUs.
dia trainers in America today” and
is recognized as the most experienced veterinary medical journalist in the country! For over
two decades, he has appeared
on practically every popular
local and national radio and
television program in America.
For CVMA members who desire interaction with the public,
please contact Eric Voogd by
email: [email protected]
for information about activities
and how to join the CVMA
Public Education Committee.
Dr. Humphries is a practicing We look forward to seeing you
veterinarian and President and at this upcoming event with Dr.
Please save the date as the News Director of the Veteri- Humphries in November!
CVMA welcomes Dr. Jim Hum- nary News Network. He has
phries, sponsored by CEVA, to been called “one of the best me-
10/9/13: Respiratory Medicine - Dr. Brendan McKiernan
A careful history and an
observant physical exam will
provide the scaffold to building a strong foundation upon
which rationale diagnostics
can be built.
lower airway diseases.
This seminar will review how
clinical physiology manifests in
the owner’s history and your
examination leading to interactive case-based discussions
covering diagnostic testing and
therapy for both upper and
This course offers 6
hours of CE credit.
Lecture notes will be
To pre-register:
McKiernan DVM,
provided. Registration Brendan
log-on, email or
DACVIM-SAIM
starts at 7:15am and
call by Friday,
the CE session runs from October 4. We are unable to
8:00am-3:30pm.
issue refunds after 10/4/13.
For Dr. McKiernan’s
bio or for more info
about this event, visit
CVMA online.
Pre-registration:
$135 for CVMA
members; $225
for
nonmembers; additional
$30 fee for all
week-of / day-of
registrations.
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is an AAVSB-RACE approved provider of Continuing Education - Provider #559. This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB
RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours
accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
Please call Richard Susralski, CVMA Executive Director, at (630) 325-1231 for further information.
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President’s Thoughts
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Hope everyone’s Fall is
starting off well. For me, it
never really feels like Fall
until the Time Change, and
it gets dark at Noon!
Dr. Alexis Newman, CVMA President
2013 Executive Officers
President
President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Alexis Newman
Natalie Marks
Ericka Haynes
Richard Rossman
David Saidel
Board of Directors
3-Year Directors
Julie Bunn
Anthony Coronado
Rosemarie Niznik
2-Year Directors
Mark Howes
Jay Whittle
1-Year Directors
James Ammirati
Bathala Bhaskar
Fred Goldenson
ISVMA Representatives
Jack Brar
Joanne Carlson
Sandra Faeh
David Saidel
CVMA Office Staff
Executive Director
Richard Susralski
Director of Public Education &
Media Relations
Eric Voogd
Executive Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Legal Council
Danielle Rothe
Barb Yena
Norm Bloch
The Bulletin, a publication of the
Chicago Veterinary Medical
Association, is published bi-monthly to
members free of charge. Information
and advice presented in this
publication does not necessarily
represent the views of the CVMA.
I recently spent many hours
studying for an important
exam that I sat for on, ironically, Friday the 13th. I realized how grateful I was to
attend college and veterinary school before we were
submerged in technology…we
did not even have cell phones
…thank goodness! If this recent exam preparation was
any indication, I may not
have gotten through school.
Whether it’s a smart phone,
tablet, laptop or just plain old
Netflix, it’s difficult NOT to be
distracted. I’m a multi-tasker,
but that’s too many opportunities, especially when some
are more fun than the pathophysiology of opioids.
It makes me wonder how
different the newer graduates
will be. Will they be more
disciplined with technology,
since they’ve have to prioritize to get through school? Or
will they be so used to technology that they won’t even
realize they are not focused
on the ‘outside’ world. I guess
we’ll see.
I feel fortunate to have what I
feel is the best of both worlds.
Growing up, we had a phone
on the wall, with a cord at-
tached! We had a TV with NO
remote control (it was color
though!), and in 8th grade, I
took typing on a typewriter. I
applied to numerous veterinary schools, prior to a central computerized application. In veterinary school, we
had a ‘computer’ lab… which
was really for Microsoft Office, and e-mail was really
difficult to log in to because
you had to wait for the blinking light to come on the
screen. Senior year was when
I began to be aware of what
kind of resource the Internet
could become, and VIN was in
it’s infancy. Not at all sure
how I got through an Internship without VIN!
I am now very dependent on
technology (my family would
probably use a word a bit
stronger than dependent!). If
the Cloud disappeared, I’m
not sure where I’d turn. I feel
privileged to have lived on
both sides of the current
technology – I think it is appreciated more when you
realize what it was like without it. For our younger colleagues, not to sound like an
elder, but imagine not having
VIN, no telemedicine, imagine
not having online CE, no emails and certainly no Facebook. However, we were not
held responsible for all of the
information that was available on the Internet. If it was
not in the library, it could be
an easy out. The Internet has
truly changed the way we are
able to practice medicine.
Remember when there were
no computers at the front
desk, much less in the exam
rooms? Records were all
handwritten, as was invoicing. Certainly there was no
TeleCheck. And, it’s ironic
when some of us do not have
the patience to wait for digital radiographs to show up
on the screen. Remember
when we had to wait for films
to be processed and dry?!
Technology is amazing!
However, recently I have
found myself wishing the
World Wide Web (when is
the last time you said that
term?!) would crash… just for
a day. Just give us a one-day
break from any incoming information; and imagine thispossibly when it turns back
on, all current data is lost,
and we can start over. Just
imagine, you wake up with
nothing in your inbox! If anyone has figured out how to
catch up, and not be further
behind at the end of each day,
please let me know!
In the meantime, enjoy your
technology, in moderation!
Alexis Newman, DVM
[email protected]
Have you recently Moved, Relocated,
or Joined a New Practice?
Please notify us of your updated contact info, before 10/16/13, in
order to receive your 2014 Renewal Mailing!
Inspiring Others to Dream
P A G E
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
~John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States
The arrival of autumn brings with it dynamic opportunities for us to grow, as
we conclude an incredibly high-paced
summer where the CVMA continues to
make strategic advances for the profession. This is truly an exciting time, since
seeds planted are now bearing fruit for
the long term benefits of veterinarians.
Several weeks ago at the CVMA CE and
General Membership meeting in Oak
Brook, I was delighted to be reacquainted with Dr. Lyle Brumley, our family’s
veterinarian I knew as a young boy while
growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. I
had not seen him in over 25 years; however, my family never forgot his dedicated demeanor in caring for our cats over
the years. Dr. Brumley now joins the
leadership team of the CVMA Board
where he will find ways to positively
influence both the profession and educate the public at a whole new level.
Internationally
recognized
leadership
expert and author John C. Maxwell
states that “the growth and development
of people is the highest calling of leadership” and “true success comes only
when every generation continues to
develop the next generation.” Bottom
line, the growth and development of
individuals is requisite for successfully
achieving the vision and mission of any
organization or business.
In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,
Maxwell emphasizes “True leadership
cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and
that can’t be mandated. It must be
earned. The only thing a title can buy is a
little time – either to increase your level
of influence with others or to erase it.”
Ultimately, leadership is about earning
trust and accomplishing by example,
where competence, connection, and
character establish a foundation for a
genuine influence to inspire and motivate
individuals to pursue their dreams.
As a valued member of the CVMA, opportunities exist for you to grow as a
professional and make a significant impact in your sphere of influence. Your
expertise and passion for veterinary
medicine empower you to make meaningful contributions in the community
through positions with the CVMA Board
and its committees. If you are searching
for fulfilling areas to represent the
CVMA and grow as a leader in your
community, please review “Your CVMA
at Work” and contact me. Your voice
and influence in veterinary medicine are
crucial in educating the general public.
The reward for your dedication and due
diligence is significant for both you and
your profession.
Carpe diem!
~Seize the day!
Eric Voogd, Public Education & Media
Relations Director
[email protected]
Your CVMA at Work
Over the past year, decisive, new areas
for Chicago Veterinary Medical Association members to engage the public have
come to fruition. These dynamic areas of
engagement provide unique opportunities that previously did not exist, which
elevate the significance of the veterinary
medicine in the public arena. As a practicing veterinarian, you can grow professionally by taking advantage of such opportunities to advance your career.
Whether you want to engage the public
through media outlets, interact with
young people in an academic setting,
answer questions from families at public
outreach events, work with other stakeholders on public health matters, and/or
deliberate on legislative issues to
strengthen the role of veterinary medicine in society, the keys for success are
in your hands. As an Association, we are
here with resources and tools to help
you achieve your professional goals in
the course of showcasing the very best
there is in veterinary medicine.
In the past year, CVMA veterinarians
have contributed their knowledge to the
public in multiple, monthly media appearances and interviews with WLS AM890, WGN AM-720, WBBM-AM 780,
WIND-AM 560, WYLL-AM 1160,
WCRX-FM 88.1, CBS2, NBC5, ABC7,
WGN9, FOX32, Chicago Sun Times,
Chicago Tribune, Medill News Services,
Dailey Herald, Good Is Magazine, Tails
Pet Media Group, Inc. and Lawyers.com
Legal News. The upcoming media training with Dr. Jim Humphries/Veterinary
News Network on November 6th, 2013
is designed to give you a cutting edge in
communication and interview skills when
working with media outlets.
In an ever growing public outreach mission, the CVMA has created innovative
relationships with philanthropic institutions including: the Museum of Science
and Industry, Pritzker Military Library,
Chicago Zoological Society, and Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.
These relationships allow Association
members to educate individuals and families, demonstrate the crucial role of
veterinary medicine and importance of
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Membership/Fellowship Committee Update
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Dr. Christie Comm, Membership/Fellowship Committee Co-Chair
2013 Committee Chairs
Animal Welfare
Linda Kopija
Bylaws
Shannon Greeley
Communications
7-9pm on Wednesday, 10/30
AVMA offices in Schaumburg
CVMA Office
Yuval Nir
Continuing Education Andrew Miz
Don Sedlacek
Historian
Raymond Wise
Human Animal Bond Lori Coughlin
Judith Rae Swanson
Legislative
Shannon Greeley
Marketing
Yuval Nir
Member/Fellowship
Julie Bunn
Christie Comm
Nominations
Financial Planning Meeting
The Membership Committee is
excited to once again offer
"Basic Financial Planning for
Veterinarians" with Lisa Shake,
CPA, MST. This is a lecture
and casual discussion, offering
1 hour of CE. Dinner and
drinks will be provided. If you
did not receive the email invite, here are the details:
David Saidel
Lisa is a Senior Wealth Planner
with Fifth Third Private Bank.
She will cover a variety of topics, including personal budgeting and saving, basic investing,
taxes, dealing with school debt,
and planning for retirement. There will be time for
addressing your specific concerns and questions about all
things financial! New grads are
especially encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to the
CVMA office to register.
Public EducationAnthony Coronado
Let’s Talk - A Growing Success!
The Membership Committee is
Lori Civello
proud to have offered a new
series of small group discussion
sessions over the past year,
called Let’s Talk. We are grate-
Monique Lewison
Scholarship
ful to all of our amazing speak- ly doing a radiology residency
ers as well as everyone who at U of I, we’ve had a great
participated!
year working with our wonderful student representative,
This year we held sessions on third year student Kirsten
dealing with pet loss and client Plomin. Kirsten has suggested a
grief with Drs. Lori Coughlin number of ways to help reach
and Linda Harper from the students more effectively to
WINGS Pet Loss Support achieve our goals of building
Group; coping with burnout student membership and inand compassion fatigue with creasing awareness of the
Dr. Michele Gaspar; and pre- CVMA. We continue to sponventing board complaints and sor the pizza lunch for all stuclient litigation with Dr. David dents ahead of the College of
Carser and representatives Veterinary Medicine Open
from AVMA PLIT. Our goal is House in October. We will
to bring members together to also be providing dinner at a
discuss topics relevant to daily November lecture on "Staying
practice while giving everyone Sane in the Sometimes Insane
a chance to get to know their World of Clinical Practice"
fellow Chicagoland veterinari- presented to the students by
ans better. We hope that you CVMA member Dr. Michele
have found our Let’s Talk ses- Gaspar. Next year, we will
sions to be as useful and enjoy- continue to strive to provide
able as we have! Please contact valuable programs and rethe CVMA office if you have sources to students while eduany ideas for future sessions.
cating them on the benefits of
membership post-graduation.
Future Veterinary Leaders
Membership has also been It's been a very successful year
hard at work at strengthening for the Membership Commitour ties to the veterinary stu- tee and next year should be
dents at the University of Illi- even better - please let us
nois. With the help of Eric know what we can do to enVoogd and Dr. Mark Howes, a hance your experience as a
CVMA board member current- CVMA member!
Welcome New Members!
Please welcome the newest
group of CVMA members.
These veterinarians and veterinary students joined our association from 5/22 - 9/17/13:
Veterinarians
Dr. Michael Boling
Dr. Adam Prink
Dr. Arathi Vinayak
Dr. Steven Neihaus
Dr. Javed Iqbal
Dr. Rebecca Lundeen
Dr. Jared Cohen
Dr. Kathryn Ardis
Dr. Paige Ellwood
Dr. Ryszard Gruska
Dr. Tracy Garza
Dr. Laura Mowry
Dr. Sarah Beechler
Dr. Bridget Vlakancic
Dr. Janet Donlin
Dr. Jacey Johnson
Dr. Richard Brown
Dr. Doreen Turner
Dr. Jeffrey Wieser
Dr. Kathryn Hailer
Dr. Martin Hernandez
Student
Ms. Kalynn Koza (‘15)
We are now 1049 members
strong! We anticipate many
years assisting and advocating
for the veterinary community.
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the human-animal bond. The return on
this public education investment is invaluable for the future, both at local and
national levels.
If you are searching for opportunities to
meet with the public and answer questions about their pets, you may consider
spending time with the Chicago Fire MLS
team’s fan base. This year, the CVMA
became the principal provider of veterinary care for Chicago Fire Dog Days of
Soccer games in addition to its representation with the Chicago White Sox Dog
Days of Summer and Kane County Cougars Bark in the Park games. Fans love
nothing more than to show off their pets
and interact with veterinarians at games.
Following Hurricane Katrina and the
passage of the PETS Act in 2006, veterinarians were not considered a top priority by various government entities for
handling responses to disasters and catastrophes. As of 2013, the CVMA is
finally a stakeholder at the table working
with US DHS, FEMA, and IEMA as a respected sitting member with the Regional Catastrophe Planning Team (RCPT).
Whether you choose involvement with
the RCPT or the Animal Crimes Team
of the Chicago Police Department, your
contributions will position you as a recognized leader in your community and
allow for numerous points of intersection with the public, media, and local
government authorities.
If you are concerned about legislation
affecting veterinarians and want to increase the presence of the profession in
Springfield, the Association has a working relationship with the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. In March 2013, the
Comptroller underscored the importance of veterinarians having a strong
voice by providing their insight and expertise necessary for the creation of
good legislation in Springfield and bringing solutions to problems in the State of
Illinois. If this is an area of interest, your
proactive participation will open doors
to influence legislation for the benefit of
veterinary medicine, and P A G E 5
perhaps, even prepare you
to represent the profession as future law
maker at state or federal level.
These aforementioned areas are just a
sampling of opportunities where CVMA
members are becoming involved in their
surrounding communities proudly representing veterinary medicine. Strength is
certainly found in numbers. Colleagues
patiently await your decision to take the
next steps and join them in these exciting endeavors to educate the public
about their love of veterinary medicine
and to inspire future generations.
What ways will you plan to make an
indelible impression as a leader in your
community?
Dimidium facti qui coepit habet!
~He who has begun is half done!
Eric Voogd, Public Education & Media
Relations Director
[email protected]
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VETERINARIAN POSITIONS
Animal Welfare League: Full-time, dedicated enthusiastic & compassionate veterinarian needed for established, non-profit
with full-service, high-volume clinic. The
right candidate will have general surgical
skills, ability to build strong relationships,
able to work under pressure and a good
‘bedside’ manner. Very competitive salary &
benefits. Email resume to Karen Dillon at:
[email protected].
Banfield Pet Hospital: Seeking Chicago
Veterinarians. Join a team committed to
practicing the highest quality medicine with
modern equipment and diagnostics, and
excellent paraprofessional staff. We see a
diverse caseload and focus on teamwork,
compassionate pet care, and thorough client education. Apply
online:
www.banfield.com/Veterinary-Professionals/
Careers.
Beverly Hills Animal Hospital: Associate
veterinarian needed for busy small animal
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practice in historic Beverly Hills/
Member fee is
Morgan Park neighborhood on Chicago’s
$50/issue; the
SW side. Digital radiography, Ultrasound.
non-member fee Must be client-oriented and a team player.
is $100/issue.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits. Please send resume to Dr. MargaWebsite Rates
ret Walsh. Fax: (773) 779-4719 or email to:
Member fee is
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the non-member
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CARE Animal Emergency Services: Experienced Relief Veterinarians needed for
Emergency hospital serving West & SW
Relief Listings
Chicago Suburbs. Shifts are nights, weekMember fee is
ends and holidays. State-of-the-art facility
$100/year; the
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non-member fee
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Glencoe Animal Hospital: Seeking an
experienced, motivated, client-oriented
Associate Veterinarian for our wellestablished small animal practice on Chicago’s affluent north shore. Our mission is to
provide excellent patient care and outstanding customer service. Excellent salary,
medical and malpractice insurance, CE,
DEA and state license fees paid, association
dues, vacation time and 401k plan. A really
great opportunity. Call Dr. Sara Grogman
or Reni Zemlyak at (847) 835-1302 or
email: [email protected].
PAWS Chicago: Spay/Neuter Surgeon.
Sunday shifts readily available; also have
occasional openings Tuesdays, Wednesdays
& Thursdays. Each shift 8:30am~ 4pm. Must
be able to perform a mix of 35 S/N (dog &
cat)/day. 2 years surgical experience and
current IL vet license required. No customer exams or surgery prep. At least 2 Sunday
shifts per month required. Paid hourly. Call
(773) 475-9431 or email clinic manager,
Shannon Gillen: [email protected].
PRACTICE PERSONNEL (CONT’D)
phere. Owner is ex-Chicagoan and a 1986
Illinois grad. Please send email to Dr. Sharon Glass at: [email protected].
Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital: CVT
Head Technician needed in South BarringPet Loss At Home Euthanasia Service: ton. Contact Dr. House at: (847) 310-8668,
Hiring Home Euthanasia Veterinarians fax resume to: (847) 310-8738 or email to:
throughout Chicagoland (and Nationwide). [email protected].
Very part-time, part-time & full-time. Please
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
visit our website: www.PetLossAtHome.com.
Email: [email protected].
Medical Equipment For Sale: Universal
Easy Matic 200MA x-ray machine $500;
Preiser Animal Hospital: Small animal Combination Stainless Steel exam table &
private practice in Northrook (est. 48 scale $150; and Surgical lamp $50. Contact
years) looking for a full and part-time Dr. Boyle at: (630) 661-2323.
veterinarian with personable bedside manSERVICES
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wellness health, including a friendly, symbiotic relationship to an on-campus animal AVMA GHLIT: Fred Rothschild CLU, RHU
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PRACTICE PERSONNEL
[email protected] for analysis.
Beverly Hills Animal Hospital: Technician
needed for busy small animal practice in Need help Selling, Buying, or Appraising
historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neigh- your Veterinary Practice? For a free
borhood on Chicago’s southwest side. consultation, call G.R. Sikora, DVM or
Wages commensurate with experience. J.P. Bryk, DVM toll free at: (877) 487-7765.
Benefits. Please send resume to Dr. Marga- O r
visit
us
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[email protected].
PRACTICE FOR SALE
Evergreen Park Animal Hospital: CVT
wanted for long-established southwest
suburban practice. Send resume to Dr.
Hubert by fax: (708) 422-0750 or email to:
[email protected].
Practice for Sale: Established 1-doctor
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& good neighborhood with good net income. Real estate includes a completely
renovated building of about 2000SF in
Family Pet Medical Center: Skilled veteri- brand new condition. Call Dr. Manyam:
nary nurse wanted for 2.5 doctor practice (773) 788-9000.
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CVMA Relief Veterinarians
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Dr. Christine Appleyard (WSU ‘87)
Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
Chicago and West Suburbs
(630) 620-9483
[email protected]
Dr. Angela Kovalick (IL ‘83)
Small Animal
West Suburbs
(630) 337-1331
[email protected]
Dr. Ken Schwartz (U Penn ‘00)
Small Animal Medicine / Surgery
City & Suburbs
(786) 877-9936
[email protected]
Dr. Nancy Arden (IL ‘92)
Small Animal Medicine
West (Kane+), NW & SW Suburbs
(773) 802-2181
[email protected]
Dr. Melanie Laasch (IL ‘88)
Small Animal General Practice
Chicago & Suburbs
(815) 545-2475
[email protected]
Dr. Mary (Papacek) Svoboda (MN ‘83)
Medicine/Surgery/Dentistry
N/NW Cook/Kane/McHenry/Lake
(847) 476-3359
[email protected]
Dr. Lyndon Conrad (OH ‘68)
Dogs and Cats / Management
West Suburbs
(630) 229-0953
[email protected]
Dr. Stacy Lempka (KSU ‘94)
Canine/Feline Medicine & Surgery
Chicago, North & NW Suburbs
(773) 960-1700
[email protected]
Dr. Jim Cornelius (MO ‘75)
Small Animal / Surgery / ER
Chicago & Suburbs
(630) 835-8810
[email protected]
Dr. Margaret Minett (IL ‘96)
Small Animal Medicine
South & West Suburbs
(815) 546-0931
[email protected]
Dr. Ariel Valyo (IL ‘84)
Canine/Feline Medicine & Surgery
Chicago, Near N, W, SW Suburbs
Short Notice OK
(773) 582-1320 or (708) 345-7640
[email protected]
Dr. Irena Gaber (YUG ‘98)
Small Animal / Surgery
Chicago & Suburbs
(708) 257-4909
[email protected]
Dr. Adam Morsi (Cal ‘64)
Chicago South, SW & West Suburbs
(708) 663-6721
[email protected]
Dr. Karen Gadberry (IL ‘02)
Small Animal Medicine
NW Suburbs
(224) 520-1254
Dr. Tracy Garza (MI ‘04)
General Practice
Chicago & Suburbs
(517) 881-6487
[email protected]
Dr. Laurita Halbert (U Penn ‘88)
General Small Animal Practice
Chicago, North and West Suburbs
(302) 438-3361
[email protected]
Dr. Tejinder Khehra (Miss ‘99)
Small Animal Medicine/Surgery
Chicago & Suburbs
(815) 451-1898
[email protected]
Dr. Rosemarie Niznik (GA ‘90)
Medicine/Surgery/ER/Acupuncture
DuPage, Cook & Surrounding
(630) 915-0156
[email protected]
Dr. Mohammed Rahman (IND ‘58)
Medicine / Surgery
Chicago & SW Suburbs
(630) 605-3390
Dr. Emily Rosenzweig (LSU ‘01)
Medicine/Soft Tissue Surgery/
Dentistry/Ultrasound
Chicago/Suburbs; Statewide for
consecutive dates
(813) 215-8078
[email protected]
Website: reliefveterinarian.net
Dr. Ivan Veljic (YUG ‘81)
Small Animal
Chicago & Suburbs
Short Notice OK
(773) 273-1973
[email protected]
Dr. Jessica Von Waldau (IL ‘97)
Surgery/Medicine/Dentistry
Exotics/Ultrasound/Laser Surgery
Chicagoland Area
(773) 680-0276
[email protected]
Dr. Tiffany Whisler (KSU ‘90)
Small Animal
Chicago & Suburbs
(847) 427-1921
[email protected]
Dr. Steve Zimmerman (IL ‘88)
Small Animal
Chicago & Suburbs
(847) 244-2452
For Relief Veterinarian listing information, contact the CVMA office at: (630) 325-1231. The CVMA does not endorse any
veterinarian listed in the Relief Veterinarian section. The Association does not attest to
the veterinarians’ abilities to practice veterinary medicine or to the conduct of the individual.
Animal Welfare Committee Update
Our goal is to bring information about
animal welfare issues to the CVMA membership, learn from and collaborate with
others in the animal welfare field, and find
ways that we as professionals can educate
the public and improve animal welfare
overall. Presently, we have several projects we are working on.
We met with Sgt. Mark George and
members of his team who comprise the
Chicago Police Department Animal
Crimes Team. They are a valuable resource for information on dog fighting
and animal cruelty.
Eric Voogd and I just met with John Miller, the Emergency Response Coordinator for DuPage County Department of
Health and Dr. Caroline Cua (a CVMA
member who works with the DuPage
County Department of Health), to help
start a program where veterinarians can
volunteer to help with public health
emergencies (details in the below article).
Both Sgt. George and Mr. Miller have
been kind enough to offer to speak to
CVMA members. We hope to have them
speak at CVMA membership meetings or
future Hot Topic discussion groups.
The committee is planning meetings with
some of the animal controls and shelters
in the area to find ways we can work to
decrease the number of animals that go
to shelters and help with other challenges
they face on an ongoing basis.
The AVMA is having an animal welfare
summit entitled “The Conversation” in
November and I will be attending. The
goal is to find ways to better educate
about and to discuss animal welfare issues
within the veterinary profession. I am
looking forward to the opportunity and
hope to bring constructive ideas back
with me to share. If you have any ideas as
to how to better communicate with other veterinarians about welfare, please let
me know before the summit.
Finally, we are in the process of collecting
information for the CVMA website. The
goal is to have an area where the public
can find accurate information on a variety
of welfare related topics, and a separate
area where veterinarians can do the
same. Some examples for public topics
are “How to Choose a Good Breeder”
and “Tethering Dogs and the Concerns
About It”. An example for a veterinary
topic is “Breed Identification and DNA
Testing in Dogs”. I would love your input.
Any ideas regarding animal welfare topics
for the website would be greatly appreciated. There are quite a few to choose
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from and it would be good to know what
you think is most important.
Have a great fall!
Linda Kopija [email protected]
AVMA Update on NPI Numbers
We have recently learned from the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) that veterinarians are definitively
not eligible to procure National Provider
Identifier (NPI) numbers. This guidance is
timely, because pharmacy stakeholders
have previously underscored the value of
veterinarians using NPI numbers as identifiers when calling a prescription in to a
pharmacy. Likewise, at least one veterinarian has recently contacted the AVMA
and shared that a pharmacy had barred
her from calling in a prescription for client, simply because she does not have an
NPI number. DHHS advises prescribers
to deactivate their NPI number if they
erroneously obtained one previously.
Currently we anticipate receiving additional guidance and clarification from
DHHS staff on whether other federal
prescriber identifier numbers are applicable for veterinarians to procure and use
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Veterinary Volunteers Wanted for DuPage County Emergency Response Program
The DuPage County Office of Risk and
Emergency Management (OREM) and
the CVMA are looking for veterinarians
interested in helping during public health
emergencies. In case of the need to vaccinate many people in a short period of
time (do to an infectious disease outbreak), veterinarians would help by
administering vaccines.
Adding veterinarians to the program is
new and there will be a training/drill
session on a Saturday in early February
of 2014. The exact date will be announced soon, the location will be one
of the DuPage County buildings in
Wheaton. Please consider volunteering
for this program, it is a great way to help
in case of emergency and will not be a
great time commitment.
Those interested will need to join the
DuPage MRC (Medical Reserve Core). Its
an easy application process to become a
volunteer, and there is, again, not a lot
of time commitment. Being a volunteer
within the program is what allows veterinarians to administer vaccine to people
during an emergency. The application
can be found at DuPageHealth.org/apply.
If you have any questions you can email
or call John Miller, Emergency Response
Coordinator, at: [email protected],
(630)221-7123. You can also contact me
at [email protected]. It would be great
to have 10 veterinarians for the session in
February and we are hoping to have 100
veterinarians on board with the program
soon after that.
(The DuPage County Department of
Health also has a great program called
Operation Basket Brigade. They collect
Thanksgiving dinner items for families in
need and deliver them in time for Thanksgiving. If you would like to donate, the
site is DuPageHealth.Org/giving)
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Public Education Committee Update
Anthony Coronado, PE Committee Co-Chair
work with fellow CVMA member veterinarians. In
addition, we will be revamping all of our educational
handouts, videos, etc. and will need input from
many of you to help provide the data we need to
properly illustrate the benefits of early and consistent veterinary care (i.e. cost of heartworm prevention vs. the cost of treating heartworm disease
from workup to treatment to follow up, as well as
long term health consequences).
The focus of the PE committee will shift towards
educating the public primarily on why they should
take their pet to a veterinarian’s office. This will be
done in a variety of ways: education on zoonotic
diseases, cost benefit of early detection and treatment of diseases, cost benefit of prophylactic
treatment, benefit to pet of early treatment/
prophylaxis. We will, of course, also promote the
different aspects of veterinary medicine and the Below is a list of all the Public Education Commitincreased presence and access to General Practice, tee volunteers. We would like to have a mix of
Emergency, and Specialty medicine.
specialists, ER doctors, and general practitioners to
provide a balanced team to promote proper veteriOur current literature and handouts are more nary care. Please contact the CVMA office if you
focused on promoting the profession as a career, wish to volunteer for the PE committee, individual
while we will continue to support any public inter- public events, or any of the other CVMA commitest in how to become a veterinarian or technician, tees - as they all need your help and participation.
we do not want to become an advertisement
for the veterinary/technician schools. This approach Co-Chairs:
will mirror the overall goal of the CVMA to bring
Anthony Coronado, DVM
value to the Chicago area veterinarians through
Monique Lewison, DVM
the efforts of the CVMA to increase business flow Volunteers:
to their offices.
Priya Bhatt, DVM, MS
Since Spring of 2012, the CVMA has,
through the efforts of Eric Voogd, had a
marked increase in presence in many
public media-covered events (pet expos,
White Sox / Kane County Cougars games
and other sporting events, school presentations, cultural events, etc.). This increased exposure to the public has provided us with unprecedented opportunity to
educate the public directly through oneon-one interaction. As a result, we are
greatly in need of volunteers to help staff
these events. They are always fun and a
great opportunity to help your profession and net-
What a perfect opportunity to get involved:
3-in-1 Expo at Arlington Race Course
Celebrating Home, Pets & Kids
CVMA needs Doctors and/or Veterinary
Students to staff the CVMA table during a
3-hour shift. Can we count on you?
Bob Buchanan, DVM
Claire Conrath, DVM
Jim Cornelius, DVM
Todd Duffy, DVM, DAVECC
Susan Ferraro, DVM
Lawrence Fox, DVM, DABVP
Shannon Greeley, DVM
Gregg Griener, DVM (Pet Loss Helpline)
Ericka Haynes, DVM
Kathleen Heneghan, DVM
Tony Kremer, DVM
Laurie McCauley, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCRT
Angela Senese, DVM
Jay Whittle, DVM
Saturday, November 9, 9a-6p
Sunday, November 10, 10a-5p
Share a few valuable hours with the public.
To participate, please contact the CVMA
office with your 3-hour preference. We
appreciate your dedication to the profession.
Legislative Updates from the ISVMA
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical
Association has been hard at work in
getting many laws updated and/or enacted. Take a look below at just a few of the
many changes taking place.
Illinois Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
Practice Act Renewed for Ten Years
On August 13, 2013 Governor Quinn
signed Public Act 98-0339 which extends
the repeal of the Veterinary Medicine and
Surgery Practice Act of 2004 from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2024.
(see full text of new law)
Governor Approves "Pet Lemon Law"
Public Act 98-0509 provides remedies for
purchasers of dogs or cats who are later
determined to be unfit for sale. The bill
also provides that pet shops must provide
those rights in writing prior to the purchase of the animal. Veterinary practices
will need to be familiar with this law as it
pertains to the examination requirements
of the purchased animals and the disease
reporting requirements.
when calling a prescription into a pharmacy.
macies do not instead start asking for
DEA numbers when they need some
sort of prescriber identification.
There are a number of possible ways
forward on this topic, including conversations with pharmacy stakeholders to
underscore veterinarians’ ineligibility for
NPI numbers per DHHS, as well as to
continue sharing AVMA’s policy
“Inappropriate Requests for DEA Registration Numbers” to help ensure that phar-
If your state has any specific requirements or guidance on use of identifier
numbers by prescribers, or if you have
any suggested ways forward, please just
let me know. I really would value your
perspectives and insights into what is
allowed for and/or required within individual states on veterinary identifier
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(see full text of the law)
Governor Signs Bill on Pet Tethering
Governor Quinn has signed Public Act 98
-0101 establishing new requirements for
tethering dogs outdoors. The measure
requires the leash used to tether a dog to
be at least 10 feet long and to not exceed
one-eighth of a dog’s body weight. It also
says people who don’t provide sufficient
food, water, shelter and veterinary care
could be subject to up to six months imprisonment. The law also creates certain
exemptions from the requirements.
(see full text of the law)
numbers, and I would like to share those
insights with AVMA’s Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents and Clinical
Practitioners Advisory Committee as
they consider ways forward.
Sincerely,
Lynne A. White-Shim, MS, DVM
AVMA’s Assistant Director of Scientific
Activities
(800) 248-2862, x6784
www.avma.org
Chicago Veterinary Medical Foundation Update
The Foundation is always busy looking
for new ways to engage with the public
and spread the word about our young
non-profit. Ultimately, we need help! Do
you know someone that loves animals
and wants to contribute? You probably
know someone who would be excited
to get involved in marketing, promotion
or fundraising efforts of our young foundation. We need help finding those folks.
To help our search, please email Dr.
Alvi, CVMF’s Volunteer Coordinator, at
[email protected].
Fundraising
Would you like to help raise funds for
the CVMF? We have received some generous fundraising assistance from members and their clients and would love to
share some ideas with you.
CVMF Manna Gift Cards
Our gift card program has raised ~$250.
That’s not much. The problem with this
program is lack of participation. We ask
that you consider using this program,
especially for the upcoming holiday season. Do you like giving gift cards as gifts?
Consider ordering them through the
CVMF to help us raise funds!
Raffling Gift Baskets
Two separate hospitals have donated gift
items, put them together in a great gift
basket and raffled them off at separate
public pet events. One of those hospitals
also asked their pharmaceutical reps for
donated items, which resulted in even
more raffled baskets! CVMF has received
raffle funds of $335! Are you planning to
attend a public pet event or dog walk
this Fall? Can we help you with this project? Contact Danielle, from the Fundraising Committee, at [email protected].
Certificate of Commemoration
This is a new program to be offered by
the Foundation. The beautiful Certificate
of Commemoration is presented to your
client when a $25 CVMF donation is
made in honor of a client’s pet. The
certificate displays the pet’s name printed
in script and is inserted into a blue card.
The front of the card is hand-painted.
Each certificate is uniquely hand-made and
cover paintings can be customized. Please
email orders and questions to Danielle
Rothe at [email protected].
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Expert Offers Consultations on Suspected Adverse
Drug Reactions in Pets
At the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sidonie Lavergne, an expert in veterinary pharmacology, and immunotoxicology, is leading an investigation into the incidence and pathogenesis
of drug hypersensitivity reactions, focusing on
both dogs and humans.
“There really are no physiological differences
between humans and pets as far as drug allergies
go,” says Dr. Lavergne. “Animals probably have
just as many reactions as people do.”
Dr. Lavergne believes that the fact that drug allergic
reactions can mimic any other disease, added to
the lack of awareness about drug allergies in veterinary medicine, has led to a dramatic underestimation of their severity and frequency in veterinary
patients.
Cutaneous reactions are the most common type,
and range from a mild rash to a usually fatal toxic
epidermal necrolysis. Blood cells and the liver are
also common targets of drug allergic reactions, and
can also be life-threatening in cases of aplastic anemia or fulminant severe hepatitis. Other common
target organs are the joints and the kidneys, but
really any tissue can be involved.
“Most drug allergic reactions are not immediate
but rather require days, sometimes months, of drug
exposure before onset. Although anaphylactic
events get more attention because they take place
close to the drug exposure and are often clinically
impressive,” says Dr. Lavergne, “delayed reactions
can be just as common and dangerous.”
“Delayed hypersensitivity reactions can lead to the
patient’s death, but they can also delay recovery
from the treated illness, or leave the patient with
long-term sequels. Of utmost importance is to
avoid the use of the incriminating drug in future
treatment of the patient, and this can render the
treatment of chronic diseases challenging when
limited drug options are available,” she says.
Dr. Lavergne invites veterinarians to contact her
regarding cases of suspected drug allergy in dogs.
From a simple blood sample, she can confirm the
drug allergic reaction and which drug was responsible when the patient was on several drugs at the
time of the reaction, even if it occurred years earlier. Dr Lavergne will cover the cost of these tests.
Over the phone or via email, she also provides free
consultation to help diagnose or manage cases with
a suspected drug allergic reaction.
To contact Dr. Lavergne, call (217) 265-0315 or
email her at [email protected].
20-Years of Resolving the Grief, Remembering the Good
At the 9/4 General Membership Meeting, we celebrated the 20-Year Anniversary of
the CVMA’s Pet Loss Helpline. Helpline volunteers were invited to attend and enjoy a
slice of cake, decorated with the image from the CVMA Sympathy Cards.
The CVMA board would like to thank those involved with the Helpline for your dedication and commitment to the Human Animal Bond. You are an inspiration to all. We
applaud you on a exceptional 20 years and look forward to the next 20!
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Halloween can be fun and festive for people, but for pets it can also be dangerous. There are many Halloween pet safety hazards that are well-known (such as
chocolate toxicity) and some that are not (like xylitol toxicity). Here are some
tips to help you ensure that your pet has a happy and safe Halloween.
Things to Watch For on Halloween
Halloween is fun for kids and adults, but it can be scary and stressful for pets.
 A constant ringing doorbell & strangely dressed people at the door can be stressful for a pet. Some pets may experience diarrhea or even injure themselves if
crated/contained. Consider keeping your pet in a separate quiet room, away
from the door, when trick-or-treaters arrive. Strange people in even stranger
clothes can frighten some pets.
 Strangers in Costume may provoke an otherwise friendly pet into unexpectedly aggressive or fearful behavior.
 Pumpkins or candles within a pet’s range are a fire hazard. Wagging tails and frightened cats zipping through the
house can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and cause a fire.
 Keep your pets indoors. Halloween pranks committed against pets can be vicious, and black cats are particularly
at risk. Also, make sure that your pet doesn't run out of your home when you answer the door. In case your pet
does escape, make sure it is wearing proper identification. Pets with identification are much more likely to be
returned.
 Halloween treats are for people, not pets. Be sure to warn children not to share their treats with pets. Candy
wrappers and lollipop sticks can be hazardous if swallowed and chocolate is poisonous for some types of pets.
Candy Concerns
Candies, gum, mints, baked goods and chocolate containing the “sugar-free” sweetener
Xylitol are highly toxic, causing rapid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure
in dogs and possibly other species (ferrets).
 Chocolate is also toxic to pets. A 50-pound dog would have to eat about 50 ounces of
milk chocolate (but only 5 ounces of baking chocolate) for a toxic dose, but much
smaller amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Signs of chocolate toxicity: tremors,
nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and in severe cases, seizures
and death. If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian.
 Lollipop sticks and other plastic parts can cause intestinal obstruction and potentially
rupture the intestines, which is a life-threatening emergency.

Pet Costumes vs. Safety
If you dress your pet in a costume, be sure that it doesn't interfere with the pet's ability to breathe, see, hear, move,
or bark. Also, consider reflective collars/gear for pets (and people).
For more information and tips about holiday safety for pets, call or visit your family veterinarian.
Remember, your veterinarian is your very best source for advice on keeping your pet safe, healthy, and happy!
Provided by Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Some content sourced from “Halloween Safety Tips for Pets” article on www.about.com.
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AAHA Mandates Anesthesia During Dental Work
Ken Niedziela, Veterinary Practice News, Posted 8/27/13
AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals must anesthetize and intubate all dental patients under a new
standard of care that challenges the practice of
anesthesia-free cleanings seen increasingly in the
industry.
The rule, part of the updated 2013 AAHA Dental
Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, applies to
cleanings and any other dental procedure.
without anesthesia. He predicted that some AAHA
-accredited hospitals he works with would drop
their membership in protest.
"The veterinarians are very displeased with the new
mandate—being told how to practice veterinary
medicine,” Bazavilvazo said. "The AAHA board
does not have its finger on the pulse of the everyday practice of medicine.”
Pet Dental Services, based in Costa Mesa, Calif.,
employs 25 full-time veterinary dental hygienists
over 11 states to perform what Bazavilvazo calls
"preventive maintenance” in between routine anesthetic procedures with radiographs.
AAHA acknowledged that some members may end
their affiliation.
At least 60% of plaque and tartar is under the
gum line, AAHA reports.
"The guidelines state that general anesthesia with
intubation is necessary to properly assess and treat
the companion animal dental patient,” said Kate
Knutson, DVM, president of the American Animal
Hospital Association. "Because AAHA practices are
expected to practice the highest level of veterinary
excellence, AAHA’s leadership felt it necessary to
update this dental standard so that they reflect best
practices outlined in the guidelines.”
The policy has the support of the American Veterinary Dental College.
"Dental experts agree with and endorse AAHA’s
new mandatory standard regarding anesthesia and
dentistry,” said AVDC president Jan Bellows, DVM,
Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP.
Any AAHA practice scheduled for an accreditation
evaluation on or after Nov. 1 is required to follow
the standard.
The policy shift came under fire from Josh Bazavilvazo, the founder and CEO of Pet Dental Services, which performs 15,000 teeth cleanings a year
"Whenever we pass new standards there will be
members who won’t [abide] and won’t be able to
receive accreditation,” communications manager
Kate Spencer said. "It won’t necessarily surprise us
if not everyone complies.
"The vast majority of what we’ve heard is positive.”
AAHA’s updated guidelines note that intubation is
essential to prevent the aspiration of water and
debris during dental procedures. They also state
that anesthesia ensures patient health and safety by
permitting "immobilization without discomfort,
periodontal probing, intraoral radiology, and the
removal of plaque and tartar above and below the
gum line.”
When anesthesia is used, "One trained person is
dedicated to continuously monitoring and recording vital parameters, such as body temperature,
heart rate and rhythm, respiration, oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry, systemic blood pressure,
and end tidal CO2 levels,” according to the guidelines.
Furthermore, warming devices must be used to
prevent hypothermia and the caudal oral cavity
must be suctioned and packed with gauze to prevent aspiration.
~to read this article in its entirety, please visit:
VeterinaryPracticeNews.com.
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Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
100 Tower Drive, Suite 234
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Bulletin
October / November 2013
Look Inside for:
 October
CE
 Media
Training Session
11/6 - Brookfield Zoo
 President’s
Thoughts
 Membership
Update
 Animal
Welfare Update
 Public
Education Update
Our Mission:
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association’s purpose is to
provide its members opportunities for:
 Professional enrichment and communication
 Quality continuing education
 Dissemination of information to the public
 Promoting the health and well-being of animals
Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine
Promoting the Human-Animal Bond
~ Since 1896 ~
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
100 Tower Drive, Suite 234  Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 325-1231  Fax: (630) 325-4043
Email: [email protected]
Our Vision:
The membership of the CVMA is dedicated to the
health and well-being of animals through its nurturing
of the human animal bond. The CVMA will strive to
fulfill the diversified needs of its members by offering
innovative member services and public awareness,
cultivating membership involvement and providing
nationally recognized CE programs.
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