Summer 2011 - Maryland Veterinary Medical Association

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V
eterinarian
MVMA CE
News from the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association
SUMMER 2011
Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
to Debut November 11-13
10-15 CE Credits
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel
Washington, DC
MVMA has joined
forces with the District of
Columbia, Virginia and West
Virginia Veterinary Medical
Associations to create the
Potomac Regional Veterinary
Conference. This new, annual
event will debut November 1113, 2011 at the L’Enfant Plaza
Hotel in Washington, DC.
The conference will offer
15 hours of CE for small
animal practitioners and 10
hours of public practice CE.
“The Potomac Regional
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President’s
Message
Veterinarians Unite
Veterinary Conference is designed
to bring together
members of each
organization so
they can network
on a broader
scale,” says MVMA Executive
Director Ron Sohn. “We hope
the event will become the
flagship event for CE in the
region. It will be a great event
for veterinarians and their
families.”
Initial sponsors for
the event include IDEXX
Laboratories, Merial,
Nutramax and the Virginia
Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine. Watch
your mail for details and, as
always, you can find the latest
conference information online
at www.mdvma.org.
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Year in Review
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Maryland’s
Horse Industry
John Kable, DVM
reviews MVMA’s
activities from the
past year.
Positioned for Growth
in the years to come.
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MVMA CE
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MVMA
Classifieds
2011-12 Schedule
of MVMA CE
Events
MVMA CE
MVMA 2011 Fall Conference Set for November 2
8 CE Credits
Timonium, Maryland
MVMA’s 2011 Fall
Conference will be held
Wednesday, November 2 at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Timonium, MD.
Small animal speakers are
Dwight Bowman, MS, Ph.D.
and Michael Stone, DVM,
DACVIM, Topics include:
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Heartworm - the last year
in perspective
Dogs: Common internal
parasites and their control
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Cats: Internal parasites - A
lot more control is needed.
• Fleas: Don’t let your guard
down in winter
• Ticks: Ever expanding in
number and pathogens
transmitted
• Giardia and Cryptosporidia: Two conundrums
• Immune Mediated Diseases: What to do when
the immune system goes
awry
Details are coming soon to
www.mdvma.org.
Help wanted,
businesses and
equipment for sale
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The Maryland Veterinarian • Summer 2011
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PR E S I D E N T ’S M E S SAG E
Veterinarians Unite
by Thomas J. Armitage, DVM - MVMA President
First, I would like to extend an enthusiastic greeting to all veterinarians, industry
members, their teams and supporting staffs throughout the state. I feel very honored and
privileged to share in the duties of presiding over our Maryland association that is on
the move and setting a course to excel at representing and unifying our membership.
As I’ve become involved
with the association in the last few
years, I’ve seriously questioned
why I hadn’t done it sooner. Every
step along the way, I’ve encountered selfless dedication and an
enviable volunteer spirit in the
previous and present leaders. I can
only hope that I may come close to
emulating their efforts.
This brings me to the title
message. I encourage all members
and prospective members to unite
and seize the opportunities that lie
ahead for our profession. There is Outgoing MVMA President John Kable, DVM
no doubt that significant challenges (left) passes the gavel to MVMA’s new president,
Thomas Armitage, DVM.
are before us. My experience has
been that veterinary professionals
rarely shy from challenge: they meet it head on. In order to unify this profession we
need to involve ourselves on all levels. Our state association has laid the groundwork
for that involvement. Legislative and public relations initiatives, listserv membership
and participation, and advancing student development as a mentor are just a few ways
of getting involved. And as always, there is no substitute for connecting with one another face to face at association meetings and events.
So my challenge to all participants in this great profession within Maryland is
to unite. Unite through involvement in MVMA as we forge ahead to ensure that the
veterinary profession has meaningful and lasting relevance in our ever changing global
society. And finally, please don’t be forced to question why you didn’t do it earlier.
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MVMA NEWS
MVMA Implements Strategic Plan
by John A. Kable, DVM - MVMA Immediate Past President
It is hard to believe it has been a
year since I began this journey. Much has
happened. Much more needs to happen.
I have had the opportunity to interact
with many talented and passionate
people dedicated to the advancement of
the veterinary profession. It has been a
pleasure to be a part of it all.
Twelve of us met in July for two
full days to formulate a strategic plan,
vision, and goals for the MVMA. As we
moved through the process a synergy
developed in the group that has carried
over into everything we have done this
year. New and revised committees have
been formed to take on the charge of the
strategic plan.
The legislative committee was
reborn as a standing committee to serve
one of the most important and vital
functions in the MVMA-- to be vigilant
in Annapolis and engage Maryland
veterinarians in our political process.
This must be a priority of the MVMA to
protect the public interest and our interest
in the future.
The public relations committee was
dusted off and given the enormous and
important charge to keep our members
informed of MVMA issues. Under the
direction of Kris Evans, the website
has been redesigned, monthly News
Bites updates have been initiated,
and electronic newsletters have been
sent. Information from all committees
is now funneled through the public
relations committee to flow to members
electronically and in-print.
The membership committee has
initiated the MVMA Listserv which
can be accessed through the website to
allow members to interact with each
other. In addition, a survey has just been
completed to get your input on how we
can best direct our efforts in the future.
Our lifeblood is new members. We
must attract them by being relevant and
engage them through new modes of
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine:
Calendar for Alumni Affairs
October 14
VVMA/MVMA Mentee/Mentor
Workshop
Blacksburg
October 14-15
Class of ’91 – 20th Reunion
Mountain Lake
November 11
Class of ’01 – 10th Reunion and
Class of ’86 - 25th Reunion
Washington, DC
November 11-13
Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
(VMRCVM Alumni Reception – Nov.
12)
Washington, DC
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November 13
VMRCVM Family Day at the DC Zoo
Washington, DC
November 17
VMRCVM Homecoming (Virginia
Tech vs. North Carolina)
Classes of ’06 & ‘96 - 5th & 15th
Reunion
Blacksburg
November 21
American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference [alumni reception]
San Antonio
December 3-7
American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Nashville
communication and service.
The Industry Council (MVIC)
has formed from a group of dedicated
industry representatives to partner with
MVMA in our shared vision to promote
and improve our profession. Their insight
and advice has been invaluable in every
aspect of what we do as an organization.
I welcome the new partnership and the
possibilities it ushers in.
Over the past two years there has
been considerable effort brought to
bear in becoming more interactive with
Virginia Maryland Regional College
of Veterinary Medicine and regional
veterinary medical associations in
promoting our shared vision and interests.
As a result the Potomac Regional
Veterinary Conference, a joint effort of
VMRCVM, MVMA, VVMA, WVVMA,
and DCVMA will have its inaugural
meeting November 11 - 13at the L’Enfant
Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. There
will be public and small animal tracks,
a VMRCVM alumni reception, and
reunions of the classes of 1986 and 2001.
The MVMA hosted six conferences
dedicated to providing economical local
continuing education to our members;
the Fall Meeting in Timonium, the
Winter Meeting in Annapolis, the Ski
Meeting in Telluride, CO, the Bovine
Meeting in Hagerstown, the MidAtlantic Clinic in Howard County, and
the Summer Meeting in Ocean City. My
gratitude goes out to Perry Crowl and
the continuing education committee for
organizing programs and speakers for
these events.
I have taken several road trips to
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine to attend various
events, including orientation and the
White Coat ceremony to welcome
incoming first year students, the mentor
program, and veterinary student
interviews.
As MVMA president I had the
honor to address the graduating class at
VMRCVM’s commencement. It was a
highlight of my veterinary career to go
back to VMR on the 25th anniversary of
my graduation, and together with my
classmate, Dr. Claudia True, president of
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supporting excellence in the MVMA membership and
promoting public understanding of the veterinary medical profession.
2011-12 Executive Board
Dr. Thomas Armitage, President
Dr. Krista Evans, Pres.-Elect
Dr. Thomas J. Bauk, Vice President
Dr. Carvel G. Tiekert, Sec./Treasurer
Dr. John A. Kable,
Immediate Past President
Constituent Associations
Anne Arundel County
Dr. Jennifer A. Hyman, Delegate
Dr. Krista Evans, Alternate
Outgoing MVMA President John Kable,
DVM (right) is recognized for his service
by his predecessor, James Reed, DVM,
at MVMA’s Summer Conference.
the VVMA, welcome the class of 2011
to the veterinary profession. We each
have taken an oath to use our veterinary
medical knowledge and skills for the
advancement of our profession and to
benefit society through the protection of
animal health and welfare. I can think of
no better way to advance our profession
than by guiding energetic, talented young
people to become the veterinarians of
the future. Look for ways to become a
caretaker of our profession. Volunteer as
a mentor or as a moderator at a meeting.
Serve on a committee or on the Maryland
Veterinary Foundation. Utilize your
talents to make a difference.
I turn the gavel over to Tom
Armitage’s capable hands knowing he
will move the MVMA into the future
with a plan, goals, a new backbone
of organization and electronic
communication. We have worked closely
this past year and he is ahead of the curve
in assuming his new duties. I wish him
my best as he takes over. I offer many
thanks for the guidance and support of
the Executive Board, the committees and
Ron Sohn. It has been my honor and
privilege to serve alongside all of you.
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Greater Baltimore
Dr. Ernest Slovon, Delegate
Harford County
Dr. Richard P. Street, III, Delegate
Dr. John Moffa, Alternate
Dr. Richard P. Streett, Jr., AVMA Delegate
Dr. Edward W. Jendrek, AVMA Alt. Del.
Dr. Sherman O. Canapp
Director at Large
Dr. Valerie E. Ragan
Director at Large
Howard County
Dr. Louis M. Wiest, Jr., Delegate
Montgomery County
Dr. Javaid Manzoor, Delegate
Prince George’s County
Dr. Younus Chaudry, Delegate
Dr. Lizel Salmon, Alternate
Western Maryland
Dr. Raymond D. Ediger, Delegate
Practice Representatives
Small Animal Practice
Equine Practice
Board Certified Specialist
Gov’t./Corporate/Academic Practice
Dr.
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Dr.
Dr.
Committee Chairpersons
Budget Committee
Continuing Education Committee
Disaster Committee
Legislative/PAC Committee
Membership Committee
Nominating Committee
Public Relations Committee
Retired Members Committee
Technicians Committee Veterinary College Committee
Dr. Thomas Armitage
Dr. Perry Crowl
Dr. Jacob Casper
Dr. Janet Lynn Peterson
Dr. Edward Jendrek
Dr. Thomas Armitage
Dr. Krista Evans
Dr. Raymond Ediger
Jack Stewart, RVT
Dr. Michael D. Erskine
MVMA Rep. to Industry Council
Industry Council Delegate
Industry Council Alternate
Dr. Thomas J. Bauk
Joseph Hollendoner
Sydney Schilling
Executive Director
Associate Executive Director
Association Coordinator
Legal Counsel/Lobbyist
Ronald H. Sohn
Dawn Lipsey
Jessica Ohl
William E. Erskine, Esq.
Patricia Kriemelmeyer
Virginia Gillam
Eric Boschoven
Jan V. Ginsky
MVMA Headquarters
8015 Corporate Drive, Suite A • Baltimore, MD 21236
Phone: 888-884-6862 or 410-931-3332 • Fax: 410-931-2060
e-mail: [email protected] • www.mdvma.org
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M V MA AWAR D S
Streett Receives Distinguished Veterinarian Award
Richard P. Streett, Jr.,
VMD received The Maryland
Distinguished Veterinarian
Award in recognition of and in
appreciation for his outstanding leadership, dedication and
continued commitment to the
veterinary profession.
Dr. Streett earned his Veterinary Medical Doctor degree
in 1969 from the University of
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He then served
as a captain in the U.S. Army
Veterinary Corps for two years
before returning to Maryland
to open his own practice.
A lifelong Harford County
resident, Dr. Streett founded
Churchville Veterinary Clinic
in 1971 and practiced there for
nearly 40 years before retiring
at the beginning of 2011. During that time, he also opened
practices in Bel Air and Havre
de Grace.
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Streett has held a number
of leadership roles in the veterinary profession. He currently
serves on MVMA’s Executive
Board as the association’s delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association. He
has served on the board of the
American Veterinary Medical
Foundation and is currently
its secretary. He also serves
on the board of the Maryland
Veterinary Foundation and
is a member of the advisory
board of the Virginia-Maryland
Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Streett is also active in
the community, serving on
the board of directors of the
Upper Chesapeake Health
Systems and chairing its Planning Committee. He also sits
on the board of directors of
the Upper Chesapeake Health
Foundation and is secretary of
Richard P. Streett, Jr., VMD receives MVMA’s Distinguished
Veterinarian Award from MVMA President John Kable, DVM.
the Maryland Environmental
Service. Over the years, Streett
has served on the Harford
Community College Board of
Trustees, the Maryland Higher
Education Commission, the
State Board for Community Colleges and the Harford
County Economic Development Advisory Board.
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Brooks Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
John Brooks, DVM
received the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association’s
2011 Presidential Lifetime
Achievement Award. This
award was given in honor of
Dr. Brooks’ years of dedicated
and outstanding service to the
MVMA and the veterinary profession and for his continued
involvement and leadership.
His enthusiasm and drive are
a testament to the definition
of the Lifetime Achievement
Award.
Dr. Brooks, a mixed
animal practitioner, is a 1970
graduate of the University of
Maryland. He received his
doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of the
Philippines College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Brooks has been in
private general practice for
30 years and established Fork
Veterinary Hospital in 1978.
He left private practice to
serve as the Deputy Secretary
of Agriculture for the State of
Maryland from 2003 through
2007. Currently, he manages
a five-veterinarian practice in
Bel Air, MD.
Dr. Brooks joined the
MVMA in 1974, served as
a member of the board of
directors for six years and
as president in 1991-92. He
also served as president of the
Harford Veterinary Medical
Association. He has served
as MVMA delegate to the
American Veterinary Medical
Association, was elected to the
House Advisory Committee of
the HOD and served as HAC
chair before being elected to
the AVMA executive board
representing District 2 in 2005.
Dr. Brooks currently serves
as chairman of the executive
board. Additionally, he holds
a position on the American
Veterinary Medical Foundation
Board. Dr. Brooks is a past
trustee to the Maryland Veterinary Foundation. Dr. Brooks
now chairs the MVMA Professional Affairs and Veterinary
Technician committees, as well
as the AVMA House Advisory
Committee.
Dr. Brooks has been active
in successfully obtaining full
funding for veterinary students
from Maryland for the Virginia-Maryland Regional College
of Veterinary Medicine, serving as a member of the Dean’s
John Brooks, DVM receives MVMA’s Presidential Lifetime
Achievement Award from MVMA President John Kable, DVM.
Executive Advisory Board to
the College. He was a member
of the Maryland State Board
of Stable Inspectors, appointed
by the governor and has been a
long-standing member on the
Advisory Council to the Dean
of the University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and
Natural Resources; as well as
past president and board member of both the Greater Kingsville Civic Association and the
Northeast Baltimore County
Businessmen’s Association.
Dr. Brooks has been honored by receiving awards from
the University of Maryland
Alumni Association, as well
as the University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and
Natural Resources for meritorious service to agriculture and
natural resources. He has also
been previously honored as the
recipient of the MVMA Distinguished Veterinarian Award.
Remain Vigilant for Illness Linked to Chicken Jerky Treat Consumption
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association notified
the AVMA that several veterinarians have reported dogs with
Fanconi syndrome-like disease that may be associated with the
consumption of chicken jerky treats manufactured in China.
This mirrors the incidents reported in the U.S. in 2007.
The AVMA has not received any recent reports from U.S.
veterinarians about potential toxicities from chicken jerky
treats, and cannot determine whether this problem has recurred
or is ongoing in the U.S. There have been no recalls of any
products associated with the Canadian complaints, and we are
unaware of the brand names of the products involved.
U.S. veterinarians should remain vigilant and report to the
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FDA any cases of Fanconi syndrome-like disease that may be
associated with the consumption of chicken jerky treats.
Dogs affected with this syndrome usually have a history
of vomiting, lethargy and anorexia. A review by the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of the 2007 cases stated that blood chemistry in many cases revealed hypokalemia
and a mild increase in liver enzymes. Blood gas analysis indicated acidosis, and urinalysis consistently showed glucosuria
and granular casts. Fanconi screens on urine were positive. At
the time, the ACVIM recommended treatment consisting of
supportive care, electrolyte supplementation (including liberal
potassium supplementation) and blood gas monitoring.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ACVSMR Finalizing Certification Process
by Janet B. Van Dyke, DVM, Diplomate ACVSMR
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) has announced that its
board certification process is undergoing
final review. ACVSMR recognizes two
veterinary specialties: Sports Medicine
and Rehabilitation (Canine) and Sports
Medicine and Rehabilitation (Equine).
Candidates applying for board certification must fulfill the requirements for one
of three paths leading to the certifying
examination: Academic Residency, NonTraditional Residency, or the Practice
Experience Track.
For all three paths, one publication (peer-reviewed, hypothesis-driven
manuscript in a refereed journal), for
which the applicant is primary or senior
author, and five high-quality case reports
must be submitted to the Credentials/
Residency Committee, describing the
diagnosis and treatment of medical and
surgical conditions in animal athletes and/
or on rehabilitation of performance or
non-performance animals.
It is important to realize that Veterinary Sports Medicine is not the same as
Veterinary Orthopedics. It is a much more
broad science, requiring a good working knowledge of many areas of medical
practice: anatomy and biomechanics;
exercise physiology; conditioning and
retraining; orthopedics; internal medicine;
pulmonology; cardiology; neurology;
gerontology; and
nutrition.
“Why should I
add sports medicine
to my practice?”
The answers are
quite simple: The
opportunity to work
with highly educated
clients who are willing to invest a great
deal of time and
money into returning their pet to peak
performance, and
the opportunity to
practice high-end rehabilitation medicine, working with healthy patients, and
having the measurable success, return to
sport or work.
In order to practice sports medicine
it is imperative that you become well
educated in the sports themselves. Know
the rules, the common injuries, and the
types of animals that excel at each sport.
Dr. Christine Zink, a world authority
on canine athletes, likens it to a person
going in to see a physician after sustaining an injury during a soccer match. The
physician asks, “What is soccer?” What
is the likelihood that the patient is going
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to feel comfortable working with this
physician and following his treatment
plan? Zero!
Many people believe that veterinary rehabilitation consists of a series of
therapeutic exercises, especially involving the under water treadmill, which can
be applied to our animal patients. The
notion that this field would be easy to
grasp, with intuitive reasoning, and little
training, has led many to attempt to add
rehabilitation to their veterinary practices.
In reality veterinary rehabilitation
is the application of a completely new
diagnostic algorithm to our patients. It
focuses upon soft tissues rather than bone
and joint. It involves special tests that allow for determination of specific tendinopathies and soft tissue abnormalities.
The emphasis in rehabilitation therapy
is on meeting goals that are functional
for the patient. These goals include the
restoration, maintenance, and promotion,
of optimal function and quality of life as
they relate to movement disorders. The
majority of rehabilitation therapeutics
involves manual therapies and problem
solving rather than the use of ‘‘toys’’.
Visit www.vsmr.org to learn more
about the ACVSMR, including residency
and credentialing requirements for the
three pathways to board certification.
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HORSE INDUSTRY
Maryland’s Horse Industry: Positioned for
Growth in the 21st Century
by Ross Peddicord, Maryland Horse Industry Board, Executive Director
If you read nothing except accounts
of the dire straits of Maryland’s racetracks and Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeding operations, you would
think all is doom and gloom for the future
of the state’s horse industry. Unfortunately, that’s public perception.
But dig a little deeper, and nothing
could be further from the truth.
Racing is just one segment of the
horse business in Maryland, comprising
about 40 percent of all equine activities.
The other 60 percent is the recreational
horse sport segment, and by most accounts, despite a deep recession, horse
riding, showing, eventing, steeplechasing
and equine therapeutics are thriving and
contributing approximately $300M annually in total operating and capital expenditures to the state’s economy.
Dr. Lowell Catlett, keynote speaker
at the Maryland Tourism Conference last
year spoke about the vitality of the 9 million horses used for sport in this country:
as late as the 1890s horses were pulling
us up and down the road; now many
people spend a good part of their leisure
time, pulling them up and down the road.
In addition to racing Maryland’s
horses are used for a variety of purposes
and have an enormous impact in various
sectors of our culture. Including rac-
ing, total expenditures, according to the
2010 Maryland Horse Census, amount to
$512,985,000 annually.
Here are a dozen examples of how
horses contribute to our way of life:
There are more than 50 equine therapy
organizations in the state, treating people
with disabilities, abused women, wounded veterans and patients with autism,
anorexia and asthma, amongst others.
WORK: There are four mounted police
units in Maryland and several carriage
companies. Even a few Arabbers are still
selling produce from their horse-drawn
carts on the streets of Baltimore City.
SPORT: Maryland is home to a dozen
organized foxhunting clubs, world-class
eventing venues and eventers, dressage,
driving, and many of the nation’s leading
steeplechase owners and trainers. More
than 105 horse shows are held annually
at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center,
alone.
RECREATION: There are probably
over 2,000 miles of horse trails in the
state and nearly 600 licensed riding
stables available for lessons and rentals,
at boarding stables, lesson barns, camps,
schools and riding clubs, catering to all
levels of ability, from novices to elite
competitors.
AGRICULTURE: Maryland horsefolks
spend nearly $80M a year on feed, hay
and bedding for their horses, much of it
sold and/or grown locally.
MANUFACTURING: Maryland is
home to equine pharmaceutical company
Nutramax, and such local manufacturing
firms as Frey Agricultural Products, Inc,
which processes and sells wood products,
including bedding for horses.
EDUCATION: Equine youth
programs abound, with 22 Pony
Clubs, in addition to the 1,500
youth who
participate in 4-H equine programs, as well as a plethora of
interscholastic and intercollegiate riding teams. This year the
U.S. Naval Academy formed a
52-member Equestrian Club &
Intercollegiate Riding Team.
THERAPY: Ongoing research
continues to show the holistic and
therapeutic qualities of horses.
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ENTERTAINMENT: Medieval Times
operates a thriving equine-dependent entertainment business at Arundel Mills, the
state’s #1 tourism destination. Steeplechase venues such as Roedown add a
music festival component. A new annual
Maryland wine/equine event called “Decanter” is being jointly developed by the
Maryland Association of Wineries, the
Maryland Jockey Club, and the Maryland Horse Industry Board and Maryland
Horse Council.
TOURISM: Stable tours at Bel Air
Mansion & Stables in Bowie, polo at
Ladew Gardens in Monkton, the Columbia Grand Prix in Clarksville and the
Assateague Ponies in Worcester County
are some attractions promoted by county
tourism agencies.
RESEARCH: The University of Maryland operates a renowned agricultural
research program in the center of its
urban College Park campus, as well as its
satellite research farm in Clarksville.
OPEN SPACE INITIATIVES: Approximately 587,000 acres or about 10
percent of Maryland land is devoted to
and/or owned or controlled by Maryland
horsemen and their families.
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THE ARTS: Maryland is home to
numerous nationally-recognized equine
artists, photographers, authors, musicians
and crafts people. There are four equine
publications: Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred,
The Equiery, Steeplechase Times and
Horse Force Monthly that keep our horse
community well informed.
When you add in the approximately
$500M that is bet annually on the flat and
harness races in Maryland to the nearly
$513M in annual equine expenditures
the total amount comes to a whopping
$1 billion industry. According to the
2010 Maryland Horse Census there are
79,100 horses and 16,000 horse farms in
Maryland, and from other estimates and
studies approximately 28,000 full- and
part-time jobs associated with the industry. Participants in, and spectators at,
Maryland horse events numbered more
than 200,000 when counting the 107,000
plus folks who attended the Preakness.
If you take an inventory of our
equine facilities, we are a state overflowing in an embarrassment of equine riches:
over 200 equine organizations are
represented in Maryland, from breeders of Tennessee Walkers to draft
horses and mules and donkeys to an
abundance of world class training,
racing and breeding facilities. We
recount an incredible heritage, predating equine tradition in Virginia
and Kentucky: horses and our love
for them have been a part of our
cultural heritage for over 350 years.
Robert Brooke imported the first
foxhounds from England in 1650
to St. Mary’s and Calvert counties, and their descendants are still
leading riders in southern Maryland.
Horses worked our fields, were part of
our national defense, and were the main
component of our transportation system, but also became part of our fun and
enjoyment from the days of the first organized horse race in Annapolis in 1720.
The Maryland Jockey Club was the first
organized sporting organization in the
colonies in 1743, thirty-three years before
we even became a nation! George Washington raced his horses on West Street
Kevin Plank, Under Armour CEO and avid
Maryland horseman.
in Annapolis, and our state has raised,
trained or campaigned at stud so many of
the equine greats such as Seabiscuit, War
Admiral, Man O’War, Secretariat and
Northern Dancer. Sagamore Farm, once
home to Native Dancer, is being returned
to its former glory by Kevin Plank, CEO
of Under Armour, whose patronage
follows in the storied tradition of Alfred
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HORSE INDUSTRY
Did You Know?
According to Laura Downes, Executive Director of the
Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, of
the 2,520 licensed and registered veterinarians in Maryland,
300 of those, or about 12 percent, are defined
as equine practitioners.
The 2010 Maryland Horse Census reported that Marylanders annually spend $36M on veterinary fees, medicine
and equine-related health products.
Vanderbilt and other wealthy investors.
Despite the great historical traditions, the modern equine
facilities, and the many true horse lovers, the Maryland horse
industry is threatened. The racing industry as a prime example.
Their sport is in jeopardy because surrounding states successfully negotiated slot machine legislation and left Maryland tracks
and breeding operations at a competitive disadvantage.
To prevail we must be proactive, eradicate the public
perception that our horse industry is dying, and continue to
spread awareness of our industry to all of our citizens, as well
as our elected officials. We need to engage more people and
attract all age groups and ethnicities that comprise the changing
demographics of our diverse state. The Maryland Department of
Planning estimates that by 2030 there will be 25 percent more
people living in Maryland—that means 25 percent more poten-
tial customers moving into Maryland, raising their families here
and looking for things to do with their children, their leisure time
and disposable income. Ultimately, that could translate to more
people taking more lessons, leasing and owning more horses,
and more spectators attending our events—all generating more
revenue for affiliated stakeholders.
That is why the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB),
with strong help from the Maryland Horse Council (MHC) and
all of our affiliated partners, is structuring a five -year strategic marketing plan to re-capture the glory of our industry. In
cooperation with the Maryland Stadium Authority we hope to
release a “Request for Information” by the end of the year 2011
to revisit our plans for a Maryland Horse Park. We have a strong
product to market to a wealthy, well-educated customer base
who not only have the money, but also the curiosity and time to
pursue high-end leisure activity.
Whether or not we enact these initiatives horses will still
thrive in this state because they are simply part of who we are.
Marylanders love horses. But by working together we can expand our base, share the joy, and insure that our equine industry
flourishes in the years ahead. Because with continued energy and
focus, the best is yet to come!
MVMA Voting and Other Electronic Issues
At this year’s Annual Meeting when I announced the new
officers and board members, I mentioned the ease of electronic
voting, and the fact that it also significantly reduced the expense
compared to a mail vote. I did not mention that the percentage
of members voting was NOT any better than when we used the
mail.
This is disappointing since we are responding to the request
(particularly from younger members) to simplify things by using
electronic methods.
There are a lot of new protocols being developed by MVMA
committees which will use electronic media and technology.
Please make sure MVMA headquarters has your appropriate
e-mail address and your spam blockers do not block our
messages. We also encourage that you visit the website on a
regular basis to see what’s happening.
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Carvel G. Tiekert, Secretary/Treasurer
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2011-12 CE EVENTS
The State Board increased your annual CE requirement to 18
Fall Conference
Winter Conference
Ski Seminar
8 CE Hours
6 CE Hours
18 CE Hours
November 2, 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Timonium, MD
MVMA’s Fall Conference is an-
January 12, 2012
Doubletree Annapolis Hotel
Annapolis, MD
MVMA’s Winter Conference
February/March 2012
Camel’s Garden Inn
Telluride, CO
MVMA’s Ski Seminar combines
other premier opportunity for continu-
features top-notch education in a
quality continuing education with
ing education, business information
convenient, one-day setting. Now in
spectacular Colorado skiing. Educa-
and networking. Continuing education
its fifth year, the conference is set in
tional sessions are held in the early
is offered in tracks for small animal
Annapolis. The Doubletree Annapo-
morning and early evening, leaving
practitioners, equine practitioners and
lis Hotel will host the 2012 event on
days free to enjoy the Colorado slopes.
veterinary technicians. Exhibitors are
January 12.
on hand to display veterinary products
February or march at the Camel’s Gar-
and services.
focuses on a single, timely topic rel-
den Inn in Telluride, Colorado. Watch
evant to veterinary medicine.
www.mdvma.org for details.
The Fall Conference allows for
The Winter Conference typically
many opportunities to interact with
peers and suppliers. The 2011 confer-
be announced soon. Watch the MVMA
ence will be held November 2. Watch
web site at www.mdvma.org for dates
MVMA’s web site for program details.
and speaker information.
The 2012 seminar will be held in
Conference details for 2012 will
Get complete details on all MVMA events
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FROM THE MVMA
hours. Here’s how MVMA help you can meet that requirement.
Bovine Conference
Mid-Atlantic Clinic
Summer Conference
16 CE Hours
6 CE Hours
12 CE Hours
March 29-30, 2012
Hagerstown, MD
If you are a practitioner of bovine
May 10, 2012
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship, MD
MVMA’s Mid-Atlantic States Vet-
June 23-26, 2012
Clarion Resort
Ocean City, MD
MVMA’s Annual Summer
veterinary medicine, the Mid-Atlantic
erinary Clinic offers continuing educa-
Conference is the association’s flag-
States Conference for Bovine Practi-
tion in a variety of tracks. Sessions are
ship event. The conference features
tioners is the region’s premier opportu-
offered for small animal practitioners,
quality speakers providing continuing
nity for continuing education, business
equine practitioners, small ruminants
education for small animal and equine
information and networking.
and technicians. The clinic offers six
practitioners, exhibits of veterinary
hours of continuing education in a
products and services and networking
in Hagerstown, MD March 29-30.
convenient, one-day setting.
opportunities ranging from a charity
golf tournament to social events.
The 2012 conference will remain
MVMA volunteers are putting to-
The 2012 clinic will be held May
gether the program which will include
10 at the Howard County Fairgrounds
timely topics regarding bovine care
in West Friendship, MD. In addition
returning to Ocean City June 23-26.
and practice management. Suppliers
to continuing education, suppliers of
The Clarion Resort will host the event.
of veterinary products and services
veterinary products and services will
will also be on hand with solutions to
be present as well.
Visit www.ococean.com to plan your
enhance your practice.
visit to Ocean City and watch the
As with all MVMA events, the
The 2012 Summer Conference is
Make your plans to attend today.
clinic offers networking opportunities
MVMA web site for conference details
to exchange information with peers.
and registration.
and register online at www.mdvma.org
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CASE REPORT
Guess What I Saw!
Surprising Discovery in Distressed Boxer Puppy
Submitted by Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Annapolis
A five-month old female,
intact boxer puppy presented
to Anne Arundel Veterinary
Emergency Clinic (AAVEC)
for acute onset of gagging,
choking and dyspnea that
began after a walk in the
woods with her owner. She
had no prior major medical
history and was receiving only
routine monthly heartworm
prophylaxis. She was current
on vaccinations, including
rabies. On presentation to
AAVEC, Roxy was gagging
and producing thick mucus
with some food particles. On physical examination
she was normothermic,
tachycardic and tachypneic/
dyspneic, with pale-pink to
pink mucous membranes and
intermittent stridor. Harsh
choking and gagging precluded
auscultation of lung sounds.
There was thick saliva in the
oral cavity, but no obvious
foreign object or area of
inflammation. The remainder
of the physical exam was
within normal limits.
The gagging and
respiratory signs were
suggestive of oropharyngeal
or esophageal disease,
with partial upper airway
obstruction. Differential
diagnoses included laryngeal
or tracheal foreign body,
laryngeal edema, laryngeal
paresis, parapharyngeal or
paratracheal mass. Lower
airway obstruction, pulmonary
parenchymal disease,
pulmonary thromboembolism,
pleural disease, chest wall
disease, or extrathoracic
or diffuse neuromuscular
or neurologic disease were
considered less likely.
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A lateral
cervical radiograph
revealed a distinct
round radio-opaque
foreign object in the
proximal trachea.
Thoracic structures
were normal.
The puppy
was anesthetized
with intravenous
propofol,
and oxygen
supplemented by
face mask, with
monitoring by pulse oxymetry,
for complete oropharyngeal
and laryngeal exam, and
tracheoscopy. Endoscopic
retrieval of the object, which
appeared to be a pellet of deer
feces, was attempted, but
oxygen supplementation was
not possible as the scope and
FB nearly completely occluded
the puppy’s narrow tracheal
lumen. As a result, prolonged
attempts at retrieval were not
possible. The puppy would
quickly become cyanotic,
necessitating frequent breaks
in the procedure for oxygen
supplementation by face mask
or catheter. Despite many
attempts the procedure was
unsuccessful in removing the
object, which was actually
pushed further down the
trachea. Concern for development
of an abscess or granuloma
was communicated to the
pet owner, and the puppy
was treated with amoxicillin
trihydrate, clavulanate
potassium (Clavamox®)
by mouth, with plans for
continued monitoring for the
next several weeks to months.
Repeated efforts at endoscopic
removal or thoracotomy
for tracheotomy were to
be considered if the pet’s
condition deteriorated.
During recovery from
anesthesia the puppy had
a prolonged retching and
gagging episode in her cage,
and a deer pellet was recovered
from the bedding. She
immediately stopped retching,
and then rested comfortably,
with minimal cough, for the
remainder of the night. She
was eating and drinking
normally the next day, and was
discharged with a prescription
for 14 days of antibiotics.
Patients presenting
with a history of cough, gag
or retch can be diagnostic
challenges. While these
signs have clearly defined
mechanisms they can be
difficult to differentiate. In this
case the patient’s stridorous
breathing was deemed the
most significant and localizing
sign; the discovery of a radioopaque foreign object within
the tracheal lumen seemed
to explain the majority of
clinical signs, and thus, was
aggressively pursued. When
technology failed the dog’s
protective airway mechanisms
of cough and mucus
production ultimately saved
the day!
Send Us Your Interesting Case!
The Maryland Veterinarian
invites you to submit an
interesting case for our
recurring feature “Guess
What I Saw!” Highlight
your special interest or
your practice’s special
services, or just tell the
readers about a “Gee
whiz” case. Electronic
submissions should be
750 to 1500 words in
length, and use an eyecatching illustration in jpeg
format. To be considered
for inclusion in the fall
newsletter, submit your
case materials to mvma@
managementalliance.com
by September 15, 2011.
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L E G I S LAT I V E R E P O R T
2011 Legislation and Regulatory Proposals
Affecting Maryland Veterinarians
by Laura C. Downes, Executive Director, Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
This past spring, Governor
Martin O’Malley signed two
bills proposed by the State
Board of Veterinary Medical
Examiners. The first bill, Senate
Bill 322, repeals a narrowly
defined list of five procedures
that registered veterinary
technicians (RVTs) can
legally perform, and grants
the SBVME broad authority
to adopt regulations that more
accurately reflect the abilities
of RVTs. In recognition of
the fact that RVTs are taught
to perform a wider array of
procedures than those initially
conceived in 1994, such
as the taking of vital signs,
obtaining patient history,
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performing vaccinations,
and administering fluids, the
SBVME is seeking to establish
a role for RVTs which is
analogous to that of a nurse to
a physician.
Due to the broader
authority given the SBVME to
establish amended regulations,
RVTs will be permitted to
perform more veterinary
medical procedures than those
provided under the current
statute. It is imperative that
RVTs, and the veterinarians
with whom they work,
understand that the amended
law will not enable RVTs to
practice veterinary medicine.
All of those activities that
comprise the definition of
the practice of veterinary
medicine, such as, but not
limited to, diagnosing,
advising, and prescribing, shall
continue to be undertaken
by Maryland licensed and
registered veterinarians only.
Because the SBVME can
investigate the actions of
RVTs and the veterinarians
who supervise them, and
take disciplinary measures
against each of them, it is in
the veterinarian’s best interest
to very carefully consider an
RVT’s education, skill, and
experience before permitting
that individual to take the lead
in performing a procedure.
SB 322 will allow veterinary
practitioners to more fully
utilize the skills that their
RVTs possess, but will still
require direct supervision by
veterinarians of their RVTs.
Although SB 322 becomes
law on October 1, 2011, the
SBVME’s regulations must be
reviewed and amended prior
to the delegation of additional
medical-related tasks by a
veterinarian upon an RVT.
In anticipation of amending
the regulations governing
RVTs, research into other
states’ laws and regulations
is currently being conducted
by the Maryland Veterinary
Technician Committee.
As with SB 322, the
passage of SB 146 enables
the SBVME to accomplish
significant objectives, the
first of which is to include
a definition for the word
“convicted.” In the Veterinary
Practice Act, this term will
include: a finding of guilt
by a court or a jury, and the
acceptance by a court of a
defendant’s plea of guilty, nolo
contendere (no contest), or an
Alford plea.
This bill will also
permit the SBVME to obtain
additional information during
the course of an investigation
of an applicant for licensure or
a veterinarian if the SBVME
has reason to suspect that
the individual is mentally or
physically incompetent to
practice veterinary medicine.
Supplemental information may
take the form of a report or
testimony from an examining
physician or other person
designated by the SBVME.
SB 146 goes on to
establish that, in return for the
privilege to practice veterinary
medicine in the State of
Maryland, an applicant for a
license, or a currently licensed
veterinarian, is consenting
to the SBVME’s authority
to direct the applicant or
veterinarian to submit to an
examination. The findings of
the examining individual will
be confidential unless case
proceedings are contested, as
delineated under the State’s
Administrative Procedure
Act. A refusal to submit to
an examination as directed by
the SBVME may be viewed
as evidence of an applicant’s
or veterinarian’s inability to
practice veterinary medicine
competently. The SBVME
will bear reasonable costs
associated with an examination
performed upon its direction.
Furthermore, SB 146
eliminates the antiquated term
“adjudicated insane” as a
reason for refusal, suspension,
revocation, censure, or
placement on probation of
any application or license
and, instead, clarifies that
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these actions may be taken if
a veterinarian or veterinary
practitioner is unable to
practice veterinary medicine
competently due to a physical
or mental disability.
In the fall of 2010, a
decision was made by the
SBVME to consider for
licensure a veterinarian who
has received a certificate
from the Program for the
Assessment of Veterinary
Education Equivalence
(PAVE). A vote to accept
PAVE was made following
a thorough analysis of the
requirements necessary to
achieve PAVE certification,
which included: meeting
with representatives of both
PAVE and the AVMA’s
Educational Commission for
Foreign Veterinary Graduates,
attending meetings of the
American Association of
Veterinary State Boards
(AAVSB) wherein PAVE was
discussed, corresponding with
numerous Maryland-born
veterinarians possessing PAVE
certificates, and contacting
other states’ veterinary boards
that already accept PAVE
certification. The PAVE
certificate will be accepted
by the SBVME in lieu of a
certificate from the ECFVG.
Amendments to
the SBVME’s licensing
regulations have been drafted.
It is anticipated that these
proposed regulations will
become effective in mid-July,
and that the SBVME will
be able to accept licensure
applications from PAVE
graduates on or about August 1.
Lastly, this past April, the
SBVME amended Chapter .03
of its regulations (Licensing
and Minimum Sanitary
Requirements for Veterinary
Facilities) to require that each
licensed veterinary hospital
have a positive pressure
oxygen delivery system
for small animal patients
where medically indicated.
The SBVME also updated
its application eligibility
requirements for individuals
seeking to become RVTs in
Maryland, and more clearly
defined the expanded role
of the AAVSB as it relates
to the administration of the
Veterinary Technician National
Examination and subsequent
score reporting.
To view the SBVME’s
laws and regulations, go to
http://www.mda.state.md.us/
vetboard/index.php and select
either option on the left side of
the page. Questions regarding
the SBVME’s requirements
may also be directed to
410.841.5862.
AVMA Regulatory Alert for Maryland
The Department of Agriculture adopted amendments
to existing veterinary licensure
regulations. The amendments
permit the State Board of
Veterinary Medical Examiners to accept for consideration
of veterinary licensure certain
candidates or graduates of
veterinary medical colleges
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not accredited by the Council
on Education of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, but who are candidates
for, or have earned certification
from, the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE). The
amended regulations became
effective on July 11, 2011.
2011 Relief Veterinarians
DR. BASHEER AHAMED
Phone: 301-725-7290
Cell: 240-505-5660
DR. MICHAEL BERMAN
Maryland Veterinary Relief
Services
23 Years experiences, small
animal medicine
Speciality: Gastrointestinal
endoscopy and geriatrics
Cell: 301-938-6661
[email protected]
DR. SUSAN BRENNAN
Small Animal
Phone: 410-320-9199
[email protected]
DR. GREG BURBELO
Phone: 410-998-2091
Cell: 410-207-4584
[email protected]
DR. CELESTE CONN
Small Animal
Phone: 410-778-0404
[email protected]
Located on the Eastern Shore,
but willing to drive across the
bridge.
DR. SUSAN GORDON-GARCIA
Vet Med Mobile
Phone: 301-934-1928
Cell: 240-274-6659
DR. BRIGID HIRTH
14yrs experience in small
animal medicine and surgery. Licensed in MD and VA
Phone. 928-699-0187 or email
[email protected]
DR. JODI HOLCOMB
Traveling Paws, LLC
Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Exotics as needed
Licensed in MD, PA, TX
Frederick and Washington
County
email: [email protected]
Cell: 240-285-3985
DR. CATHY JUST
Cathy Just D.V.M.
Phone: 443-449-7189
DR. NANCY LITTLE, SA/MP
Medicine and Surgery
Maryland, will travel
Phone: 301-916-3535
DR. BONNIE MCROBERTS
Mount Airy, MD
[email protected]
DR. BONNIE MILLER DVM
25+ years experience, small
animals and exotics
licensed in MD. And PA
Phone:717-739-8400
Cell: 717-586-5800
DR. JENNIFER MOISER
Greenbelt, MD
Will travel within 50 miles of
College Park
Small Animal and surgery,
small mammals and reptiles
978-996-2535
[email protected]
DR. TOLULOPE OGUNYEMI
443-616-9111
DR. PATRICIA PLEINIS
Licensed in MD
Animal House Veterinary Services, LLC
240-893-9600
KRISH B. QUARBERG DVM
My Veterinary Relief LLC
Licensed in MD, VA
410-804-2575 cell
JENNIFER RAMELMEIER, DVM
Holistic Pet Care
Holistic small animal practitioner who does exotics
Office: 410-531-9213
DR. SARAH SEDRIKS
Serving Carroll and Howard
Counties
Relief Services and Technician
Training
Small Animal Medicine &
Surgery
443-756-1205
DR. ROBERT SLADE, SA
MD Relief Veterinary Services
Licensed in MD, PA
Phone: 410-374-3317
DR. RONALD SPIKLOSER
Veterinary Housecalls
Licensed in MD, PA
Phone: 410-560-1515
DR. C. SWANDBY
Equine
Licensed in MD, VA
Phone: 301-802-0747
DR. MICHAEL TREGER
Serving MD, DE, PA
410-882-5600
DR. SALLY WECHSLER
Licensed in MD, VA
Small Animal
301-681-8895
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MVF NEWS
Maryland Veterinary Foundation
Highlights Fundraising Strategy
by Michael Erskine, DVM, DABVP (Equine), Maryland Veterinary Foundation, Chair
The Maryland Veterinary
Foundation (MVF) has
provided needed financial
scholarships to deserving
Maryland veterinary
students for more than 30
years. Because of the ever
increasing costs of a veterinary
education, and the severe
financial burden it places
on many of our Maryland
students, the 12 Trustees of the
MVF have initiated the most
comprehensive fundraising
campaign in recent memory.
We are asking for everyone’s
generosity to help in our
efforts.
As reported in the October
1, 2010 issue of JAVMA, for
veterinary students graduating
in 2010 with educational
debt, the average financial
indebtedness had increased
to a staggering $133,873! It
is difficult to imagine that
this trend will not challenge
the veterinary profession in
significant ways. It may deter
exceptional students with
limited financial resources
from pursuing a career in
veterinary medicine. It
may exacerbate a projected
veterinarian shortage. It may
raise the costs to employ future
veterinarians. It may increase
the costs of veterinary services
to clients, and therefore
decrease access to veterinary
care for some clients. It may
affect the very way we provide
veterinary services in the
future, including the private,
public and corporate sectors of
our profession.
The MVF fundraising
campaign includes:
Drs. Patricia Kriemelmeyer and Richard Streett, Jr. accept donations to the Maryland Veterinary Foundation on the exhibit floor
at the Summer Conference.
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Letters to veterinary
practices requesting
inclusion of a MVF link
on the practice’s website
Letters to veterinarians
requesting contributions
to the MVF to support
scholarships
Letters to past recipients
of MVF scholarships
requesting assistance in
fundraising
An exhibit booth for MVF
to be displayed at MVMA
conferences and events
An updated MVF website
at www.mdvf.org
Updated MVF brochures
The MVF looks forward to
helping Maryland’s veterinary
students meet the financial
challenges of the future. We
believe it is incumbent upon
all of us to generously support
the future of our profession.
Contributing to the Maryland
Veterinary Foundation is one
way to do this. Help us to help
our students. They are the
future of our profession!
On a sad note, 2011
marked the passing of Dr.
Roger Olson. Roger was a
former chair of the Maryland
Veterinary Foundation
and was an active MVMA
member and leader. He was
an accomplished veterinarian,
serving as Maryland’s
State Veterinarian until his
retirement in June 2002. He
was a kind, considerate and
dedicated man. We wish his
family peace, and encourage
you to keep Roger and his
family in your prayers.
Donations to the MVF can be
made in his memory.
Golfers take to the links to benefit the Foundation during MVMA’s
Summer Conference in Ocean City.
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STUDENT REPORT
VMRCVM Students Attend 2011 SAVMA Symposium
by Alicia Agnew, VMRCVM Class of 2013
During spring break
in March I flew to sunny
California along with 18 other
students from the VirginiaMaryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine to attend
the annual SAVMA Symposium. It was held this year
at University of California at
Davis, only 20 minutes from
Sacramento.
It rained most of the time,
but we still had a blast despite
many schedule changes to accommodate the weather. The
Maryland Veterinary Medical
Association was a big supporter of the Student AVMA group,
donating money to help pay for
hotel rooms and registration
fees, which helped such a large
number of students to make
the trip, even though it was
held on the opposite side of the
country. We had enough funds
this year that students only had
to pay for their flights. At the SAVMA Sympo-
sium, students participated in
wet labs and competitions, and
attended lectures in between.
Seth Mavrick, current SAVMA
president at VMRCVM, commented, “During this symposium, I participated in an avian
wet lab. This was by far my
favorite educational part of the
trip! I have very little experience with birds, so it was nice
to learn the basics, including
physical exam, catheterization,
bandaging, etc. In the future I
hope to be able to apply some
of this knowledge in actual
practice.”
Other wet labs attended by
VMRCVM students included
Basic Canine Ultrasound, Darting and Veterinary Emergency
Response Team Airlifting.
Lauren Maxey, an upcoming
third year, attended the suture
wet lab and commented, “It
was great practice for me as an
upcoming third year.”
Wet labs were taught by
MVMA Welcomes New Members
MVMA welcomes the following members who joined the
association since the last issue
of our newsletter.
Lilliam Alfaro, DVM
Pamela W. Armstrong, DVM
Amy Carney, DVM
Kelli L. Crisfulli, RVT
Gunjan Dhawan, BVSC
Jennifer Gearing, DVM
John P. Gustafson II, DVM
Catherine Hartunian, DVM
Tawnya M Hopkins, DVM
Kathleen M. Howard, DVM
Amanda Irish, DVM
Rebecca L. Kilby, RVT
Brian M. Kopec, DVM
Justin G. Milizio, DVM
Barbara C. Pinker, RVT
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Emily Rouquie, DVM
Gretchen Ruby, DVM
Megan L. Rynarzewski, DVM
Eileen P. Snakard, DVM,
DACVS
Robin Urie, DVM
Trina A. Ward, DVM
Suzanne Welker, DVM
Reda Youssef, DVM
Jacqueline Zelepsky, DVM
Bethany Zeleski, RVT
Industry Council
Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Pet Memorial Services
AVMA GHILT (Group Health
Life Insurance Trust)
K-Laser USA
Roadrunner Pharmacy
Students identified: The picture from left to right: Raja Ramanathan ‘12, Joanne Hill ‘13, Matthew Bays (not VMRCVM student),
Alicia Agnew ‘13, Ana Soper ‘12, Thomas Rogers-Cotrone ‘14,
Steve Rekant ‘13, Linda Huang ‘14, Kelly Boito Lemkul ‘13,
Jimmy Corrigan ‘12
experts in their field and spots
were limited, so all the students were often able to work
one on one. I was able to participate in the VERT airlifting.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able
to use the helicopter due to the
weather but I still learned how
to sedate, strap, and unstrap
horses and other large animals
to be airlifted.
There were also many
day trips to areas close to
Davis, as well as tours of the
veterinary school and behindthe-scene tours of nearby zoos
and animal health centers.
Steve Rekant, another upcoming third year, said, “I really
enjoyed talking with their dairy
manager about the differences
between the regulations in
California and Virginia/Maryland. They do a lot of research
there, too, and it was interesting to hear about how they balance being innovative with the
realities of running a dairy.”
Several students also spent
a day traveling through Napa
Valley and stopping at different
wineries. Other fun day trips
included white water rafting
and a hike along a national seashore.
The Symposium ended
spectacularly with a night
at the Crocker Art Museum.
Competition awards were announced, followed by Dr. Marty Becker, the keynote speaker.
VMRCVM students placed in
several competitions including
the SAVMA Challenge, where
teams had to analyze a history
and generate differential diagnoses and treatments. Students
also placed in athletic competitions such as inner tube water
polo.
Next year the SAVMA
Symposium will be held at
Purdue University in Indiana.
Being more than 2,000 miles
closer, we’re hoping more
students will be able to attend
so we can really dominate in
the competitions and prove that
Virginia-Maryland is the best.
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www.mdvma.org
Register now at www.mdvma.org
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All classified ads seeking employees MUST be placed on the MVMA website, www.
mdvma.org, under Career Center. This is a nationwide program under the AVMA. Included
with your online posting, your advertisement will appear in the next issue of The Maryland
Veterinarian. There is a 75 word limit for both online and print advertisements. If you have
any questions regarding the new advertising policy, please feel free to contact MVMA headquarters at [email protected].
of I-270. Recent graduates are welcome
to apply. While we practice high quality
medicine, the relationship with our clients
is also very important to us. We have 3
exam rooms, a large surgery suite, radiology, and good laboratory equipment. We
have a good surgical and dental/extractions
case load. Our support staff is good and
many have been here 8 or more years.
Good benefit package is included.
Business Classified Ad Policy
Apply At: http://careers.mdvma.org/
jobs#/detail/4360472
Employment Classified Ad Policy
All business classified ads selling a practice or equipment must be faxed or emailed to
MVMA Headquarters at [email protected] or 410-931-2060.
Non-Member rate is $45 and Member rate is free. The ad will run for 3 months on the
MVMA website under Business Classifieds and will appear in the next issue of The Maryland Veterinarian once.
Send ads to:
MVMA
8015 Corporate Drive
Suite A
Baltimore, MD 21236
Fax (410) 931-2060
E-mail: mvma@ ManagementAlliance.com Subject: Classified Ad
Position Available: Veterinary
Technician - fulltime
Small animal Hospital in Upper Montgomery County , Maryland looking for a
veterinary technician with license or minimum of 2-3 years technician experience.
We want someone who wants to join our
team, has excellent technician skills, great
personality and a sense of humor. Position
requires two evenings per week, and every
other Saturday until noon.
Four County Animal Hospital in Damascus,
Maryland 301-253-6144
Apply at: http://careers.mdvma.org/
Part time Veterinarian Needed
Part time veterinary needed for an all feline
practice, A Cat Practice, just inside the
Beltway Silver Spring Maryland. Minimum
of two years soft tissue/ Dental surgical
skills. $50.00 to $65.00. Send resume
to [email protected] or fax 301588-2041.
Part/Full Time Veterinarian
Part time veterinarian for an all feline practice. Must have two years experience. Soft
tissue surgery and dentals. Good people
skills. This is for a full time or part time
opening.
E-Mail or fax resume. Fax: 301-588-2041
e-mail: [email protected]
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Associate Veterinarian
Midshore Veterinary Service is a 2.5 Doctor practice located in Easton Maryland, 1
1/2 hours away from Ocean City and 1 1/2
hours away from Washington DC. We are a
rapidly growing veterinary clinic providing
care for small and large animals as well
as exotics. Midshore Veterinary Service is
searching for a part time associate. Work
hours include Friday, Saturday and Sunday
with emergency on call. Veterinarian must
be able to provide excellent client service
and education and be comfortable in both
exam and surgery rooms.
We offer a prosal based salary with percentage of production. Duties include physical
exams, internal medicine, surgery and client communication.
NOTES: Additional Salary Information: We
offer a prosal based salary with percentage
of production
Requirements: MD Veterinary License
Looking for a great job? We are looking for
a full time veterinarian to join our busy, 3
doctor practice. Peachtree Vet Clinic is a
small animal clinic located in the Poolesville area, approximately 20 minutes west
Hagerstown, MD ER Clinician Needed
Mountain View Animal Emergency is a
small but busy after hours facility in Hagerstown, MD that is currently searching
for a part time ER clinician to complete
our staff. Our clinic is in need of a second
doctor for weekend daytime shifts totaling
20-25 hrs a week. There is the potential
for this to evolve into a full time position.
Veterinary Technician or Assistant
Highway Veterinary Hospital is seeking
a FT credentialed Veterinary Technician/
experienced Assistant.
We have a fantastic team environment,
great benefits package, excellent clientele and a highly leveraged staff. Ideal
candidates have deep compassion for
animals; friendly, professional demeanor;
an understanding of delivering exceptional
client service, and excellent communication skills. Alternating Saturdays, some
weekend/holiday shifts. Please include
a personalized cover letter and fax with
your resume to (301)249-0826, or email
to [email protected]. Please reference ad# VCC0711.
NOTES: 2 openings. Local Residents Preferred (No Relo).
Additional Salary Information: commensurate with credentialing and/or experience
Requirements: must be able to lift 50 lb
without assistance
Technicians needed for specialty and
emergency clinic
Experienced technicians needed for a state
of the art specialty and emergency clinic.
Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency
is looking for experienced technicians for
nights, weekends and holidays. There is
room for growth and possible day time
hours as well in the future. RVT are preferred, however individuals pursuing or
interesting in pursing certification will be
considered. We are excited to build a strong
animal care team.
www.mdvma.org
NOTES: Additional Salary Information:
Salary is dependent on experience and
certification status
Experienced Veterinary Technician
We are looking for an experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician to join the
Cabin Creek family. This is a part time position, 20-24 hours per week. This is a great
opportunity for an experienced technician
who needs a break from the rat race of a
large busy practice! We are a small practice
with an interesting case load. Please send
us a resume at [email protected] or fax
410-943-8893.
Veterinary Administrative Assistant
VNoC is accepting resumes for our FULL
TIME administrative assistant position.
We offer health benefits, flexible schedules
and the opportunity to be a part of something BIG!
Definition: Working under the supervision
of the Practice Administrator and the Front
Desk Supervisor, the full-time Administrative Assistant oversees and manages all
office procedures and other tasks as assigned by the Practice Owner, Practice Administrator, and/or Front Desk Supervisor.
Full job description located here: http://
www.vetneurochesapeake.com/index.
php?page=job-opening---admin-assistant
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Veterinary Technician
We are a 6-licensed technician, 4-doctor,
AAHA small animal hospital in Frederick,
Maryland that is looking to hire another
licensed technician. Kingsbrook Animal
Hospital values what our licensed technicians bring to our practice. We utilize
their skills to the fullest and try to create
an environment in which their enthusiasm
for their profession can thrive. As a result
we have very low staff turnover. Most of
our techs have been with us for 5+ years
and a couple for 10+ years. We expect our
techs to be hard working, self motivated
and willing learners. We look forward to
adding the right person to our team.
Benefits include paid time off, insurance
(health, vision, dental, disability, and life),
continuing education, and a 401K plan--as
well as birthdays off. If you or someone
you know would be interesting in finding
out more about us, please visit our web
site at KingsbrookVet.com or email us at
[email protected].
NOTES: US Residents Only
www.mdvma.org
Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral seeks
Full and Part time Technicians
Dogs and Cats Veterinary Referral and
Emergency is seeking highly skilled and
motivated veterinary technicians to work
full and part time. Several positions are
available. We have full and part time openings for ICU and Emergency technicians
(evening, weekend, and overnight shifts), as
well as Surgery/Anesthesia, Radiology, and
Internal Medicine/Oncology technicians.
We are a 24 hour specialty practice and
teaching hospital in Bowie, Maryland, offering services in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Radiology,
Surgery, and 24 hour Emergency. Our facility is equipped with state of the art equipment, including Eklin Digital Radiography,
Telemetry, CT, Video Laparoscope and
Endoscopes, Fluoroscopy and a complete
IDEXX in house laboratory.
Employment with Dogs and Cats Veterinary
Referral and Emergency offers opportunities for advancement and recognition in
your field. We are seeking career-minded
technicians who are flexible, good team
players, eager to learn, eager to help our
clients and patients, and overall, want to
advance in their veterinary technology
career.
NOTES: 4 openings. Local Residents Preferred (No Relo)
Requirements: 2 years of relevant experience is required. Internal Medicine
technicians should have oncology experience and be proficient in chemotherapy
administration. Surgery technicians should
be proficient in anesthesia monitoring and
have working knowledge of commonly
used anesthetic agents. Emergency and
ICU technicians must be willing to rotate
weekends and holidays, and should have
prior training in anesthesia.
Associates, Managers, and Technicians
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NOTES: North American Residents Only
Licensed Veterinary Tech openings in our
NEW Calverton, MD Hospital!
Want to take your career to the next level?
We are seeking career-minded licensed
veterinary technicians to join our new fullservice hospital in Calverton, MD with inhouse labs and state-of-the-art equipment.
If you are passionate about pets, dedicated
to quality care and get jazzed about providing a great client experience you need
to check out Banfield. Our doctors know
the value of a credentialed technician and
we offer great pay in a supportive team
environment that is dedicated to your
continued development. Visit http://tbe.
taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.
jsp?org=TRB&cws=2&rid=15164 today
and apply for a full time career opportunity
in your area.
NOTES: 3 openings
Airpark Animal Hospital is a large AAHAaccredited veterinary Hospital seeking an
associate veterinarian to join our highly
successful, client focused small animal
practice.
We are located in picturesque Carroll
County, which is close to Baltimore and
Washington D.C. Our modern hospital
includes seven computer-equipped exam
rooms, two surgical suites, pharmacy,
digital x-ray, ultrasound, two dental tables
with digital dental x-ray, boarding area,
grooming facility, and an excellent teamoriented staff.
Requirements: The right individual will have
excellent client communication and education skills. Salary and commissions will
commensurate with experience. Rotation
of evenings and Saturdays are required.
Please send resume to [email protected] for consideration.
Gambrills Veterinary Center is a state of
the art animal hospital. We are a progres-
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sive, 5-year old, rapidly growing, small
animal and exotic practice. We offer a
full spectrum of medical, surgical, and
emergency care services. In fact, we are
the areas only non-specialty practice offering minimally invasive surgery. Our
endoscopy services include laparoscopic
spays, laparoscopic gastropexies, cystoscopy, otoscopy, and rhinoscopy. Interested
in exotics? No problem; we routinely see
birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No
Relo).
Additional Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience
Requirements: Minimum of 4 years
verifiable work history. RVT or individuals
undergoing licensure is a plus. We leverage our technicians. We have technician
appointments, expect our technicians to
be able to take detailed histories, monitor
pets under anesthesia, process lab work,
pass catheters, take blood, perform call
backs, use a computer, and be knowledgeable about common pet care. We provide
training at weekly staff meetings and pay
our technicians for continuing education.
Our salaries are competitive and based
on experience. Must be local and have a
flexible schedule. Must be able to work evenings and Sundays. We prefer people that
smile, have a sense of humor, understand
how to please clients, and are team players.
Veterinary Technician - Surgery or
Neurology Department
Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC), a small
animal surgical, neurological and rehabilitation referral-only practice is seeking an
experienced, self motivated LVT or student
LVT to join our surgery or neurology service
in our Vienna, VA location. We are searching to fill part-time or full-time positions.
The successful candidate should possess
a positive attitude, self-motivation, and
excellent communication skills. We are
searching for someone who has a genuine
interest in patient care, physical rehabilitation, neurological/surgical nursing and
the management of diverse soft-tissue,
orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
Surgery technicians at our practice will
have diverse responsibilities including but
not limited to:
• Phlebotomy, Radiology & Bandaging
• IV and Urinary Catheterization Placement and Care
• Drug Administration and Anesthetic
Monitoring
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• Pre-operative and Post-operative Surgical Nursing
• Patient Admittance and Discharge
• Client Communications and Medical
Records
• OR Preparation and Break Down
• Scrub Nurse
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Company benefits include health and
dental insurance, life insurance, continuing
education, 401(k) profit sharing plan, sick,
personal, and paid vacation.
Requirements: The successful candidate
would be licensed in the state of Maryland,
or willingly be enrolled in an accredited
veterinary technology program and have
at least 3 years in a veterinary setting.
Surgery or critical patient care experience
preferred.
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Company benefits include health and
dental insurance, life insurance, continuing
education, 401(k) profit sharing plan, sick,
personal, and paid vacation.
Sr. Animal Program Veterinarian
SAIC-Frederick, Inc.’s Laboratory Animal
Sciences Program (LASP) has an exciting
opportunity for a Sr. Animal Program Veterinarian. The LASP provides exceptional
quality animal care and technical support
for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). In this role,
you will oversee research support programs
involving laboratory animals maintained in
multiple facilities at the NCI-Frederick. This
position serves as Head of Laboratory of
Animal Medicine and attending veterinarian for the NCI-Frederick animal program.
The position will exercise full management
responsibility over issues pertaining to
laboratory animal husbandry, health and
welfare, and will direct or administer veterinary medical, diagnostic, surgical and
clinical treatment procedures to various
species, including rodents and frogs.
Establishes guidelines and administers
procedures to ensure full compliance with
all applicable regulations and standards to
maintain AAALAC.
Supervises staff comprised of an Animal
Program Vet and Veterinary Associate.
Conducts training programs.
Provides consultative services to scientific
and technical personnel pertaining to the
selection and use of animals, development/evaluation of animal research protocols or production facilities, and in-depth
evaluation of the relationships of animal
disease to research programs.
This position shares emergency on-call
duties with other veterinarians and serves
as a member of NCI Animal Care and Use
Committee.
To view the complete position and for immediate consideration, apply on-line: www.
saic-frederick.com, for position #192990.
SAIC values diversity.
NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Additional Salary Information: Competitive
salary and benefits package accompany
this position.
Our veterinary technicians directly handle
inpatient and outpatient care, working
hand-in-hand with veterinarians.
Our
technicians also must have ability to also
focus on client service and communication
as an integral part in maintaining the image of our practice. The technician assists
in exam rooms by taking patients’ history,
vital signs and weight; preparing vaccines;
collecting samples and running diagnostic
tests; providing client education; and assisting with animal restraint. Duties also
include radiology, venipuncture, induction
and monitoring of anesthesia, performing
in hospital lab tests, and general housekeeping and cleaning to maintain hospital
standards. Technicians also will directly
manage surgery and hospital admissions
and discharges, as well as boarding checkin exams, always providing excellent customer service. Technicians play a key role
in communicating with clients in person
and by phone for follow-up care and patient
monitoring. Technicians directly impact
doctors’ productivity, client service and
patient care
Technicians must at act with kindness and
compassion to the patient, be attentive and
responsive to all of the owner’s concerns,
and act at all time to promote the reputation and professional image of the hospital.
Additionally, as one part of the veterinary
health care team, the technician will be
respectful and eager to help all other team
members in the daily task of delivering
superior health care and customer service.
Technical Duties,
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of
veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and
prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient
exams by taking histories, vital signs
and weights as well as providing client
education
• Provide nursing care for in-hospital
patients
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• Conduct pre-admission exams and discharge hospitalized patients
• Perform client callbacks
• Maintain proper care and medication
administration of boarding animals and
assist kennel staff
• Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
Exams
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms
(cleanliness and stocking of supplies
and brochures)
• Assist veterinarians in exam rooms
by taking patients’ history, vital signs
and weight; preparing vaccines and
medications; and assisting with medical
records
• Educate clients on prevention and wellness topics
• Collect samples and run heartworm,
tick-borne disease and intestinal parasite tests
• Fill prescriptions per veterinarians’
instructions
• Accurately calculate quantity of medication to dispense based on instructions.
• Educate clients about medication instructions and administration
• Perform admission exams for patients
being hospitalized, including weight,
vital signs and pre-surgical exam
• Perform pre-anesthetic exams on surgery and dental patients if the veterinarian has not already assessed patients
• Discharge patients for dentistry, spay,
neuter and declaw surgeries
• Conduct dental recheck exams
Lab
• Responsible for in-hospital lab testing
such as intestinal parasite screens,
pre-anesthetic testing, senior screens,
complete blood count, urinalysis,
heartworm, tick-borne diseases, Feline
Leukemia, FIV, cytology, etc.
• Collect and prepare samples
• Report diagnostic testing results to
veterinarians
• Maintain quality controls and record
keeping on in-house lab equipment
• Complete proper sample preparation
and paperwork for outside diagnostic
lab tests
Treatment
• Perform treatments noted on treatment
board and in medical records (hospitalized patients, surgeries, dentistry
patients, boarding medications)
• Assist veterinarians with daily treatments
• Monitor intensive care patients
• Provide nursing care
• Take and process x-rays
• Accurately number and file x-rays; record x-rays in log and medical records
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• Use and maintain IV pumps
• Communicate and update owners on
client progress as per veterinarians
instructions.
• Complete written discharge instruction
on all hospitalized animals, have doctor
verify correctness, and attach to computer record. Go over instructions with
owner at time of discharge addressing
all of owners concerns.
• Place follow up call to all client within
24 hours after post surgery discharge.
Surgery
• Admit patients scheduled for surgery
and dentistry
• Keep surgical materials stocked
• Prepare gown and surgical packs
• Check oxygen lines and waste gas scavenger system; turn off scavenger system
after surgical procedures are completed
• Prepare surgery suite for surgery
• Prepare instruments; know type of surgical instruments required for specific
surgeries
• Assist veterinarians with patient restraint
• Assist veterinarians with induction/intubation or perform induction/intubation
• Surgical preparation of patient
• Monitor anesthesia closely with monitoring equipment such as pulse oximeter
and electrocardiogram
• Help maintain anesthesia machine
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Monitor patients waking up from anesthesia; assist with treatment if patient
has reaction to anesthesia
• Clean surgery suite and surgical instruments after each procedure following
hospital sterilization protocols
• Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical
medical records
• Ensure hospital patients go home well
groomed and in an appropriate medical
state
• Complete written discharge instruction,
have doctor verify, attach to computer
record, and go over instructions with
owner at time of discharge addressing
all of owners concerns.
• Place follow up call to all client within
24 hours after post surgery discharge.
Floating- Fill in for Customer Service Representative when needed.
NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No
Relo).
Additional Salary Information: Health insurance , Aflac, Salary negotiable based
on experience and skills
Requirements: Experience Required:
Certification with one year experience or
extensive on the job experience.
Non Technical Interpersonal Skills Needed:
Fill in for Customer Service Representative
when needed
• Willingness to participate as a team
member by being supportive of and cooperating with team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy
• Exceptional customer service skills .
Must be outgoing and enjoy interacting
with clients.
• Willingness and ability to educate clients
& promote hospital products and services
• Organizational skills to keep accurate
medical records, clerical work.
• Gentle animal restraint techniques
Physical Obligations:
• Able to lift patients and carry equipment
up to 30 pounds; ability to lift patients
or carry equipment over 30 pounds with
assistance
• Endure sitting, standing and walking on
hard floor surfaces for extended periods
• Type information for patient records and
prescription labels into the computer
• Able to work in noisy work conditions
with sounds from animals and equipment
• Take safety precautions for exposure to
toxins, drugs, anesthesia and radiation
Apply at: http://careers.mdvma.org/
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Maryland Veterinary
Medical Association
8015 Corporate Dr., Suite A
Baltimore, MD 21236
Mark Your Calendars!
November 2, 2011
Fall Conference
Timonium, Maryland
November 11-13, 2011
Potomac Regional
Veterinary Conference
Washington, DC
January 12, 2012
Winter Conference
Annapolis, Maryland
February/March 2012
Ski Seminar
Telluride, CO
www.mdvma.org
MVMA EVENTS
MVMA Summer Conference Highlights
Top: Richard Streett, Jr., DVM
addresses MVMA members.
Center left: Frank donates to
the Maryland Veterinary Foundation. Center right: MVMA
members attend one of the
small animal CE sessions. Bottom: Members of the MVMA
board of directors pause for
a photograph.
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Mark Your
Calendar
MVMA 2012 Summer Conference
June 23-26, 2012
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel
Ocean City, Maryland
www.mdvma.org
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MVMA EVENTS
MVMA Summer Conference Highlights
Top: AVMA President Larry
Kornegay addresses MVMA
members. Center left: Drs.
Patricia Kriemelmeyer and
Richard Streett, Jr. accept
donations for the Maryland
Veterinary Foundation. Center
right: Golfers take to the links
to benefit the Foundation. Bottom: Conference registrants
listen attentively in one of the
equine CE sessions.
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Top: AVMA President Larry
Kornegay addresses MVMA’s
board of directors. Center left:
Members of the Veterinary Industry Council meeting during
a break on the exhibit floor.
Center right: One of more than
30 exhibitors demonstrates
her product. Bottom: Conference registrants enjoy one of
the small animal CE sessions.
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