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in this issue . . .

2 Companion Animal Fund: Applications Now Open

5 Change to Regulations for Large-Scale Dog Breeders, Pet Shops & Animal Shelters

6 Employment Practices Related to Pregnancy

12 Medical Record Keeping for Optimal Patient Care

14 Outsourcing!

16 How You Can Make a Diff erence for Your Associates

17 Great Lakes Veterinary Conference

18 Make a Team Committment to Forward Booking

20 2016 Animal Welfare Conference

21 File Your Annual Controlled Substance Inventory

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSvolume xii · number 1 · spring 2017

DR. BRUCE COZZENS

Meet MVMA’s New President

Welcome to version 2017 of the MVMA. I am the senior partner in a small animal practice in

Traverse City. For the past 46 years, I have been focused on the task of meshing my personal skill

set with learning and practicing medicine and surgery. Like many of my peers, I have become

well-acquainted with the array of emotions that seem to accompany busy veterinarians: excitement, fear,

confidence, doubt, anxiety, triumph, and satisfaction to name a few.

During my first decade of hospital ownership I expected the excitement of a busy practice to comfort-

ably override the negative emotions that occur with any health service business. I was wrong. My academic

performance was historically strong, but apparently my life skills were average as I constantly harbored a

low level of stress and agitation that diminished my appreciation of practice and life. Specifically, I had a

rough time balancing work and play. My culture suggested the more hours I worked, the more satisfaction

and enjoyment I would find with life. I didn’t think I was a workaholic, but some friends suggested as much

and others stopped seeking my company as I was rarely available to socialize.

The late 1980s were a pivotal time in my professional growth, as I purposefully set out a plan to find

work/life balance between home and office. The family balance was easy to regulate as my enduring wife

held me accountable to my time commitments. The attempts to reduce my practice stressors, however,

took substantially more effort.

I decided to focus on three actions: schedule, attend and network. I was determined to improve my sad

attendance at local and regional veterinary meetings. I forced myself to schedule and appear at three to

four CE seminars every year. But most importantly, I challenged myself to meet two to three new colleagues

at each professional meeting I attended. These activities have played an

integral role in cultivating satisfaction throughout my veterinary career.

The following points summarize my thoughts on how to find great

joy and contentment within your chosen profession:

n Excellence is limited in any person without intellectual chal-

lenges delivered by a diversity of people and ideas. Invest in

networking.

n Knowledge is a powerful tool of change. It serves as a driver of

invigoration, motivation, and innovation. Your knowledge can

impact the world. Invest in education.

n Professional associations offer a unique sense of community.

Those that are well-organized and effectively administered

provide CE events, networking platforms, socialization, and

other tangible and intangible benefits. Invest in your

association.

I look forward to serving our great

profession as president of the MVMA. Let

us know how we can better serve you.

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2017 mvma officers & directors

officers

Dr. Bruce Cozzens, President

Dr. Lori Penmans, President-Elect

Dr. Mike Thome, 1st Vice President

Dr. Melissa Owings, 2nd Vice President

Dr. Kevin Stachowiak, Immediate Past President

Dr. Kathleen Smiler, AVMA Delegate

Dr. Stephen Steep, AVMA Alternate Delegate

Karlene Belyea, MBA, Chief Executive Officer

directors representing districts

Dr. Joyce Balnaves, (1) Southern

Dr. Kristin Knirk, (2 & 3) Michiana & Southwestern

Dr. Erin Whalin, (4) Jackson

Dr. Lauren Gnagey, (5 & 9) Washtenaw & Livingston

Dr. Christian Ast, (6 & 8) Wayne & Oakland

Dr. Julie Sherman (7) Macomb

Dr. Dana Tatman-Lilly, (10) Mid-State

Dr. Chad Ackerman, (11) Western

Dr. Joe Kline, (12) Saginaw

Dr. Tom Michalek, (13) Thumb

Dr. Anne Shuff , (14) Northeastern

Dr. Marcia Izo, (15) Northern

directors representing associations

Dr. Jeff Bunn, MI Equine Practitioners

Dr. Steven Bailey, Southeastern Michigan VMA

at-large directors

Dr. Erin Howard, Food Animal

Dean John Baker, MSU CVM

Dr. Claire Hankenson, Lab Animal Medicine

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n The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

represents the veterinary profession in Michigan,

advances the knowledge and standards of its

membership, and promotes the science, practice,

and value of veterinary medicine for the benefit

of animal and human health.

Professional excellence.Compassionate care.

COMPANION ANIMAL FUND

Let us help your struggling clients

pay for their animal’s care.

the Michigan Animal Health Foundation

(MAHF) is the nonprofit arm of the

Michigan Veterinary Medical Associa-

tion, created to allow those who love animals

an opportunity to donate money to help

improve animal health and well-being. Since

1977, the Foundation has funded almost 50

pioneering research and educational grants.

MAHF is launching a new funding oppor-

tunity designed to support veterinarians and

pets in need. MAHF’s new Companion Ani-

mal Fund will be subsidizing non-elective

veterinary care for pets whose owner would

otherwise be unable to afford it. MVMA

veterinary hospitals are eligible to receive up

to $500 per client and a total of up to $500

per clinic/hospital per year.

Funds will be distributed on a first-come,

first-serve basis until the year’s supply has

run out and will begin again at the start

of the next year. We hope to expand both

funding and eligibility in the future and

increase the total funds allotted per clinic/

hospital.

Companion animals of clients under

the federal poverty level, on Medicaid, or

on WIC (Women, Infants & Children) are

eligible and MAHF will begin accepting

applications from clinics April 1, 2017. For

detailed information, applications and

instructions, visit our new website at www.

MichAnimalHealthFoundation.org.

Currently we are seeking donations

from the public and others that would like

to work with us. We are also looking for a

large donor to help name our fund. If you

or someone you know would like to help

with this initiative, please let us know. All

donations are tax-deductible.

Contact us at mahf@michvma.

org or call (517) 347-4710.

the michigan veterinarian · spring 2017 | 3

the 99th Michigan Legislature officially

began session on Wednesday, January

11 after closing 2016 with a rather

uneventful lame duck session. However, the

Governor’s top priority of energy reform

was successfully completed. The Republicans

will maintain control of the Governor’s

office, Senate, and House of Representatives

for the 2017–18 legislative session.

The MVMA legislative team used lame

duck period as an opportunity to amend

the continuing medical education legisla-

tion (House Bill 4408) that was signed into

law by Governor Snyder in March of 2016.

As you may recall, hb 4408 amended the

Public Health Code to require a veterinarian

seeking renewal of a veterinarian’s license

or a veterinary technician’s license to

furnish the Department of Licensing and

Regulatory Affairs with evidence that he

or she had attended at least 45 hours or 15

hours, respectively, of continuing education

courses approved by the Board of Veterinary

Medicine during the preceding three years.

However, the bill’s effective date was

problematic for individuals seeking to

renew in 2017. With that said, the MVMA

found a vehicle bill moving through the

legislative process to change the effective

date to January 1, 2020. While this was easier

said than done, the end result was positive

for our veterinarians.

During the upcoming legislative ses-

sion, the MVMA looks forward to pursuing

legislative opportunities to benefit the

profession, as well as serve as a backstop

to policies that may negatively affect the

profession. Fortunately, we have one of our

own, Dr. Hank Vaupel serving in the House

of Representatives; Dr. Vaupel will be critical

with helping educate his fellow colleagues

on issues important to veterinarians.

On another note, the Republican Caucus

has elected third-term Representative Tom

Leonard (R-DeWitt) Speaker of the House.

On the Democratic side, Representative Sam

Singh (D-Lansing) was chosen by the caucus

as House Minority Leader. On the Senate

side, Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-West Olive) and

Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Flint), respectively, will

continue to lead their caucuses.

Lastly, Governor Snyder gave his annual

State of the State address on January 17 and

used the speech as an upbeat message on the

forward progress the state has made over the

past six years. The priorities he laid out were

mobility, infrastructure, workforce develop-

ment, and the growing of communities.

While the speech is given in broader terms,

more specific details will emerge as the legis-

lative process begins moving forward.

—Matt Breslin, Karoub Associates, MVMA’s Lobbyist

the MVMA Food Animal Practice

Committee met on December 1 and

discussed a wide variety of issues

including the new Veterinary Feed Directive

(VFD) changes effective January 1, 2017. By

now, most practicing veterinarians have

had to complete a VFD. If you have any

questions, check out the MDARD website at

http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-

125-1568_2387_74206---,00.html. MDARD

is working on a survey for veterinarians to

determine if individuals would be willing

to assist producers in underserved areas to

complete a VFD.

The committee discussed ideas on how

MVMA might become more involved with

4-H and FFA programs in an effort to bet-

ter educate young people on production

medicine. The group is considering creating

a resource page on the MVMA website with

links to relevant information.

With mandatory continuing medical

education in Michigan, the committee

discussed expanding CE programs for food

animal veterinarians. More information on

that topic will be coming soon.

Finally, we created an email survey to

send to practicing veterinarians to assess

what you believe should be the topics and

areas of concern of the Food Animal Practice

Committee.

We are seeking ideas as to how our com-

mittee can stay relevant in this new technol-

ogy age. If you are interested in seeing the

survey results, contact Karlene Belyea at

[email protected].

—Steve Edwards DVM, DABVP (dairy),

Food Animal Practice Committee Member

MichiganLegislative

Update

Food Animal Practice

Committee Update

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protecting the health of Michigan’s

animals is a common goal for both

veterinarians and the Michigan

Department of Agriculture and Rural

Development’s Animal Industry Division.

Frequently, the Animal Industry Division

accomplishes this work under the authority

of enacted laws, using continuous outreach

and industry partnerships.

This past December, Public Act 287 of

1969 was amended to broaden its scope to

include large-scale dog breeders (15 or more

female breeding dogs) and modify current

import regulations for these facilities. This

law takes effect March 29, 2017, and veteri-

narians should communicate the following

to their clients in regards to pet shops,

registered animal shelters, and large-scale

dog breeders:

n An interstate certificate of veterinary

inspection is required to bring dogs and

cats into the state. Other species still

have interstate CVI requirements not

included under these changes.

n Dogs and cats must be eight weeks of

age or older to be brought into Michigan.

Shelters and breeders may bring in a

younger animal, if they are brought in

with their mother.

n Dogs and cats must be eight weeks of age

or older to be either offered for sale or

actually sold, exchanged, or transferred.

This does not apply to registered

shelters.

n Before a dog is brought into Michigan,

it must be vaccinated against distemper,

parvovirus, and canine adenovirus-2. Ad-

ditionally, dogs 12 weeks of age or older

must also be vaccinated against rabies

and leptospirosis.

n Before a cat is brought into Michigan,

it must be vaccinated against feline

panleukopenia, calici viruses, and feline

herpes virus-1. Additionally, cats 12

weeks of age or older must also be vac-

cinated against rabies.

n All vaccinations—except rabies—must

be administered seven or more days

before the cat or dog enters Michigan.

n If external or internal parasites are

identified, including fleas and mites,

dogs and cats being brought into Michi-

gan must be treated prior to entry.

n When a pet shop or large-scale breeder

sells, exchanges, transfers, or delivers a

dog, cat, or ferret to a buyer/purchaser,

a valid Pet Health Certificate must be

issued.

Rules regarding Pet Health Certificates

include the following:

n The pet health certificate is a new form

distributed by MDARD under the amend-

ments.

n Animal Shelters will not be required to

provide a pet health certificate.Pet health

certificates are valid for 30 days from the

date the veterinarian examined the dog,

cat, or ferret.

n A copy of the certificate is given to the

person receiving the animal and the

certificate is retained by the pet store or

large-scale breeder.

n A pet health certificate is not the same as

a CVI. If the animal is being received in

another state, it may need a CVI (depend-

ing on receiving state’s requirements) in

addition to a pet health certificate.

n Pet health certificates do not have to be

written by an accredited veterinarian and

are used when dogs, cats, or ferrets are

sold, exchanged, transferred, or delivered

in-state or out-of-state.

There are also additional requirements

for records and annual licensing that will

apply to large-scale dog breeders. If you

have a client that could potentially be

considered a large-scale dog breeder, please

encourage them to contact the Animal

Industry Division at (800) 292-3939.

For the most current information on

these changes, visit www.michigan.gov/

mdard.

LARGE-SCALE DOG BREEDERS, PET SHOPS, & ANIMAL SHELTERS

Changes to Regulations


although I admittedly have no statis-

tical data on how many women are

employed in the field of veterinary

medicine in Michigan, I would venture

to say that the majority are women. My

assumption is premised upon a few simple

facts in my own life rather than any analyti-

cal research.

Those facts are threefold. First, my

veterinarian is female. Having used the same

veterinarian for approximately the past

fifteen years, I have noted that the majority

of individuals employed at my veterinar-

ian’s clinic are also female. Second, my

daughter, Marie, has just been accepted to

veterinary school. (As an aside, I would like

to express my deepest gratitude to all of the

veterinarians and professionals in veterinary

medicine who mentored her throughout

the years and allowed her to observe you in

your clinics and work with you in the muddy

fields and barns.) The majority of students

in Marie’s pre-vet club at college are young

women. Third, the majority of veterinarians

I have represented over the past twenty

years or so are female. I have little doubt,

therefore, that women are employed in

large numbers in the practice of veterinary

medicine. I would also venture to guess

that many of those women employed in

veterinary medicine are of childbearing age.

Consequently, a basic understanding of the

pregnancy discrimination laws may be of

particular interest to all veterinarians and

other female employees who work in the

field of veterinary medicine.

Under Title VII, an employer may not

“discharge any individual, or otherwise . . .

discriminate against any individual with

respect to his compensation, terms, condi-

tions, or privileges of employment, because

of such individual’s . . . sex.”1 Discrimination

“on the basis of sex” includes discrimination

“because of or on the basis of pregnancy,

childbirth, or related medical conditions.”2

A pregnancy-related medical condition may

include complications arising from preg-

nancy requiring bed rest. Or, it may include

pregnancy-related symptoms such as back

pain or pregnancy-induced high blood

Employment Practices Related to PregnancyShirlee M. Bobryk, White Schneider PC


pressure. Title VII also states that employers

must treat “women affected by pregnancy,

childbirth, or related medical conditions

. . . the same for all employment-related

purposes . . . as other persons not so affected

but similar in their ability or inability to

work.”3 Michigan has a corresponding state

law prohibiting discrimination on the basis

of pregnancy, gender, and disability.4 In

short, employers must treat pregnant em-

ployees the same as it treats non-pregnant

employees similar in their ability or inability

to work.

Pregnancy discrimination claims can

also arise under other federal laws such as

the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

If a woman is employed with an employer

who is subject to the FMLA, she may take up

to twelve weeks of FMLA leave for the birth

of a child, for prenatal care and incapacity

related to pregnancy.5 But the intricacies of

the FMLA may be the subject of a separate

article in the future. This article will not

address FMLA issues.

According to the Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Fiscal

Year 2016 Enforcement and Litigation Data,

$15.5 million was awarded to women who

experienced pregnancy discrimination in

the work place. And, that number does not

include the monetary benefits those women

received through litigation.

Obviously, to avoid being the victim of

pregnancy discrimination or avoid being

subject to monetary penalties for violating

the pregnancy discrimination laws, it is

important to know the basic tenets of those

laws, as well as have a rudimentary under-

standing of what to do, and what not to do,

when an employee who is pregnant needs

some sort of an accommodation in the

workplace. Here are some basic guidelines

and practice suggestions on how to comply

with those laws:

n As long as a pregnant employee can still

work, the employer cannot force her to

take a leave of absence.

n If the employer permits other employees

who take disability leave the right to

return to their jobs when able to do so,

the employer should provide the same

right to women who go on a pregnancy

leave. When they are able to return to

work, return them to their same position.

n A pregnant woman who is unable to work

is entitled to the same disability benefits,

sick leave, and health insurance as other

employees who are unable to work for

other medical reasons.

n If an employer modifies job duties,

provides alternative assignments, or

grants disability leave to employees who

are temporarily unable to perform their

job because of a medical condition, the

employer must treat a woman who is

pregnant and temporarily unable to

perform her job functions the same.

n If an employer requires its employees to

provide a doctor’s note to demonstrate

the need to be off work for medical

reasons, the employer may require

employees who have pregnancy-related

conditions to do the same. Similarly,

if an employee is required to provide

medical documentation to substantiate

the employee’s ability to return to work

following a medical leave, the employer

may require a doctor’s statement from

a woman’s physician connected with

pregnancy-related conditions.

n An employee who is absent due to a

pregnancy-related condition cannot be

required to exhaust vacation benefits be-

fore receiving sick leave pay or disability

benefits unless the same requirement is

imposed on an employee who is absent

for other medical reasons.

n Employers may not assume that a preg-

nant employee is unable to perform the

duties of her job because she is pregnant,

even if the employer is merely concerned

about her health and safety.

n An employment policy or practice that

excludes from employment applicants

or employees because of pregnancy or

related medical conditions is prohibited

by law.

n Cost or inconvenience are not generally

acceptable reasons to refuse to provide

an accommodation. Even if the employer

has a legitimate business reason to refuse

to provide an accommodation to an

employee with pregnancy-related condi-

tions but accommodates a larger percent-

age of non-pregnant employees, it may

put the employer at risk of violating the

state or federal discrimination laws.

Managing the myriad of discrimination

laws that apply to pregnant women and em-

ployers who are asked to accommodate their

medically-related conditions can be chal-

lenging especially for employers whose work

force primarily consists of women. Perhaps

the easiest question to ask when faced with

the issue of whether and how to accom-

modate a pregnant employee who requests

an accommodation is this: “If I would grant

a non-pregnant employee’s request for an

accommodation, why wouldn’t I grant the

same or similar type of accommodation re-

quested by a pregnant employee?” Providing

reasonable accommodations to the known

limitations of qualified pregnant employees

and applicants for employment will protect

employers and employees alike.

The above guidelines and suggestions

are not intended to replace competent legal

advice necessary to protect and ensure

compliance with the numerous discrimina-

tion laws. Each situation presents a unique

set of facts that should be carefully analyzed.

Please consult an experienced legal advisor

to fully protect your rights and your busi-

ness.

NOTES 1. 42 USC § 2000e–2(a)(1).

2. 42 USC § 2000e–2(k).

3. Ibid.

4. Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights, MCL 37.2101

et seq.

5. 29 USC § 2612 (a)(1)(A).

MVMA partners with White Schneider PC to

assist our members. If a member has a legal

question, they first contact MVMA at mvma@

michvma.org or (517) 347-4710. If MVMA is

unable to assist with the question, the member is referred

to the law firm. Members receive free 15-minute telephone

consultations as often as necessary. In addition, if a member

decides to pursue legal action using the firm, they receive

a 10% reduction on the attorneys’ customary billing rates.


Michigan Veterinary

Conference

This year’s Michigan Veterinary Conference attracted over

1,5 00 attendees. In addition to the outstanding educational

program and newly designed exhibit area, attendees were

treated to a variety of receptions, social events, and CE

venues.

Attendees also took care of themselves and others at the

conference by participating in yoga classes, adding notes

to the Gratitude Board, coloring on large coloring boards,

and “giving back” by donating to the Greater Lansing

Food Bank.

Watch for information on the 2018 Michigan Veterinary

Conference. You won’t want to miss it!


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the old and often repeated adage, “if you didn’t document it

you didn’t do it” has clear implications. You cannot prove

you examined the patient, interpreted laboratory results or

other diagnostics, and provided safe, appropriate, and timely care

unless you document it in the medical record. Poor and incomplete

documentation and client communication leads to the perception

of poor patient care. A perceived failure in any of these areas or in

any other facet of clinical practice may lead a client to pursue legal

recourse. This may include a professional negligence or a veterinary

malpractice lawsuit, or a complaint with the state veterinary medical

board that prompts an investigation into a veterinarian’s conduct.

According to the AVMA PLIT, the leading cause of

malpractice claims in both human and veterinary medicine is

Medical Record Keeping for Optimal Patient Care

Sarah Babcock, DVM, JD

President, Animal & Veterinary Legal Services PLLC


R 338.4921 Medical Records; Requirements. Rule 21

provides that a veterinarian who practices veterinary

medicine in Michigan shall:

n Maintain a medical record for each patient that

accurately reflects the veterinarian’s evaluation and

treatment of the patient.

n Make medical record entries in a timely fashion.

n Medical records contain legible entries and shall be

retrievable.

n Maintain a medical record in either a written,

electronic, audio, or photographic format.

n Maintain for medical records for a minimum of 3

years from the date of the last veterinary service.

Did you know?

In Michigan a jury may infer that a defendant veteri-

narian must be negligent and then decide whether such

negligence was the proximate cause of the occurrence

if a veterinarian fails to maintain a medical record for

each patient that accurately reflect the veterinarian’s

evaluation and treatment of the patient or a licensed

prescriber dispenses controlled substances and fails to

maintain records of the substances dispensed.

A record for an individual patient, group, herd, or flock

shall document all of the following:

n Identification

n Date of the last veterinary service.

n Name, address, and telephone number of the client.

n Location of patients, if not at the location of the

veterinary practice.

n Reason for the contact including, but not limited to,

the case history, problem and/or signs of a problem,

and whether the contact was a routine health visit

or an emergency call.

n Vaccination history, when appropriate and if known.

n Results of the physical examination and a list of

abnormal findings.

n Laboratory reports and other reports, when ap-

propriate.

n Diagnostic procedures utilized and the reports that

pertain to these procedures.

n Procedures performed, including, but not limited

to, surgery and rectal palpations.

n Daily progress notes, if hospitalized.

n Documentation of informed consent, if appropriate.

n Documentation of diagnostic options and treat-

ment plans.

n Records of any client communication deemed

relevant.

n Documentation of prescribed medication.

miscommunication. Departures from appropriate record keeping

such as illegible notes, uses of phrases or abbreviations that may

be misinterpreted, missing data or test results, and omissions of

information can be used to create the impression that care was negligent.

Importantly, these practices may also lead to actual diminished patient

care. Alternatively, a good medical record will validate compliance

to requirements including accreditation standards and regulations

established by federal, state, and local agencies.

As a legal document, the medical record contributes critical

information that is needed to explain events and to defend a veterinary

clinic and its staff in cases of a veterinary malpractice claim or license

disciplinary action. The patient record is used to demonstrate that

a veterinary patient client relationship exists. It can be used to help

identify where interventions were needed based on the patient’s

condition and response to treatment.

If another veterinarian is asked to testify as an expert witness, they

will use the information in the medical record to give an opinion as to if

the care in question was consistent with what a reasonable veterinarian

would have done in similar circumstances. If the standard of care

deviates from what is customary or reasonable this may be used to show

a veterinarian’s conduct fell below the acceptable standard of care. The

absence of a medical record or specific documentation in the record

such as detailed information about controlled substances that were

administered may on its own be used to infer that a veterinarian was

negligent.

Medical records are an integral part of client communication and

patient care. The medical record keeps the veterinary team informed

about the patient’s condition and progress. It enables veterinary

professionals to properly coordinate their efforts, which is especially

important with multi-doctor practices and clients seeking the expertise

of specialty practices. The medical record helps to ensure that timely

decisions are made and communicated throughout the continuum of the

animal’s care.

Proficiency in communicating the medical and surgical aspects of

patient care to your clients and subsequently documenting the care

provided in the medical record will promote better patient care.

Medical records may be improved by implementing medical record

keeping programs in your veterinary clinic, developing office protocols,

undertaking a close reading of state recordkeeping regulations and

requirements, and improved supervision of the veterinary medical team.

These requirements generally address the minimum expectations for

content, format and types, ownership and control, confidentiality, and

what a professional medical record entry should look like. It is important

to invest time and resources to ensure you have a comprehensive

understanding of the basics of medical record keeping and the

requirements in your state.

If you are interested in learning how you can become more proficient

in communicating with clients and other veterinary medical colleagues,

creating a legally defensible medical record, ensuring compliance with

state, federal, and association rules and regulations that will result in

improved patient care, please visit animalandveterinarylaw.com and click

on the “courses” tab.


WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER

Outsourcing!your mother may have said to you “the company you keep is a reflection on you,” and she

was right. Our success in life depends strongly on the caliber of our support systems.

The most successful people spend time on their own area of strength and search for the

best to carry out the tasks requiring more knowledge . . . in other words, they know what they

don’t know. Now, enter the positives of outsourcing.

You likely have already participated in

classic outsourcing:

n Do you handle all your accounting,

finances and taxes or do you hire an ac-

countant, a CPA, a financial advisor, or a

tax specialist?

n Do you rely on your legal prowess or

do you hire an attorney when the stool

sample hits the fan?

n Do you trouble shoot your own technical

computer issues or do you turn to an I.T.

specialist?

And yet, when it comes to a task that can

have the largest impact on the growth of the

business, the management of your business,

a practice owner often does one of the fol-

lowing things.

Tries to practice medicine and actively

manage the business end of their practice.

DVMs are generally not taught management

courses in veterinary school and have no

experience successfully running a business.

Before making this decision, ask yourself two

things:

n Is my main skill set and interest in busi-

ness?, and

n Would I have enough confidence in my

management skills to offer my services to

another veterinary practice?

If the answer to either question is no, why

on earth would you want to manage your

own business . . . your baby . . . your very

livelihood and retirement?

Attempts to hire an experienced manager.

The short answer is good luck. The

availability of talented and experienced

veterinary practice managers within routine

driving distance of your practice is close

to zero. They are out there but they are few

and far between. Those who are qualified

and available will often be drawn to larger

practices in need of a full time manager and

they are well compensated, as they should

be.

Hires a manager from an unrelated field.

There are good managers out there who may

be able to adapt. However, it is very difficult

for a veterinary team to take direction from

someone who does not understand the

business. There are many unique aspects to

our industry that do not relate to other busi-

nesses, even to human medicine. I have seen

this attempt fail many times.

Fills from within or hires a trusted family

member. Most veterinary team members are

in the business for the work with animals

and end up unhappy when pulled out of that

work and placed in a position of manage-

ment. They have established co-worker

relationships with others who are now their

subordinates which often results in conflict.

Even though they may be loyal and trust-

worthy, this does not make them capable

of effectively managing and growing your

business. They may know the ins and outs of

your business which feels comfortable but

it does not mean they are qualified to grow

your practice.

Hiring relatives brings a whole different

set of problems starting with an immedi-

ate staff sense of them vs. us. Like current

staff members, relatives usually have little

management experience and often, even less

industry experience. Relatives have a very

tough road ahead of them when asked to

manage a veterinary team.

A CLOSE LOOK AT THE MANAGEMENT

REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR PRACTICE

The daily, weekly, and monthly management

tasks are not the tasks that require big gun

management skills. 75% of management

tasks are very easy to assign to current

staff members or assign to someone you

have hired for this purpose if they are well

trained to your way of doing it and held

accountable for those tasks. These are

functions such as sending out reminders,

managing accounts receivable, monitoring

inventory, etc. Each procedure is delegated

with a written set of instructions and once

the training method of “see it, assist with it,

and then do it” is complete, then the admin-

istrator follows up to make sure it is getting

done and getting done correctly.

THE CRITICAL 25%

The ongoing health of the practice depends

on the caliber of leadership skills that you

apply to what I call the Critical 25%.

The Critical 25% involves ideas, previous

experience, and the knowledge of what

works and what doesn’t. It requires excel-

lent follow up and the ability to train and

monitor others to accomplish all the routine

management tasks. To fulfill that Critical

25%, most practice owners do not need a big

gun practice administrator on staff full time.

Most need an excellent layer of veterinary

business skill between them and the staff.

They need someone who can transfer your

vision into reality by applying excellent

business experience, providing and imple-

menting great growth ideas and monitor the

other 75% of delegated tasks.

THE SWING THROUGH

If you have the best golf equipment and have

all the tips from the best golf instructors,

and yet step up to the ball and only swing

part way through, you might hit the ball but

you won’t go very far. Getting anything done

well requires full and enthusiastic follow

through and managing a veterinary practice

is no different. How many times have you,

your associates or staff had a great idea

only for it to get buried on your desk? How

many conferences have you returned from

with the conviction . . . this time I am going

to get this up and running . . . and realize six

months later that you haven’t had the time


to work on the great ideas from the last

conference—and on the pile it goes.

Good management and growth require

organization, a plan, and follow through

until habits are developed and all of that, if

done well, takes time that you do not need to

divert from practicing medicine or spending

with your family.

A third party veterinary administrator’s

focus is your success. Their reputation and

livelihood depends on it. It’s hard to get

more motivated than that!

caution: Having a veterinary administra-

tor on your team is habit forming. Some

practices utilize this type of service to get the

practice in shape and then they take it from

there. Others see that it can be a great long

term answer to maintaining and growing

a practice without being saddled with the

extra baggage of health insurance, vacation

pay, holiday pay, retirement plans, and all

the other costly benefits that go along with a

full time, top notch practice manager.

Compare the two management models in

the diagrams above.

The goal is to own your business, practice

medicine, experience growth through good

business practices and have all the elements

under your control without having them on

your plate.

THE ADVANTAGES OF OUTSOURCING TO AN

EXPERIENCED VETERINARY ADMINISTRATOR

n The team gets an opportunity to succeed

and receives the credit they deserve when

they do a great job.

n Marketing is tailored to match the

personality of the practice, is tracked

and only repeated if successful. The

team becomes engaged as they become

responsible for the growth of the prac-

tice.

n The team receives feedback through

regular reviews including follow up.

Progressive discipline is applied when

necessary and is done properly to avoid

labor issues.

n Liability is lowered through added

checks and balances.

n New client services are developed and the

level of service increases through specific

training called “Simply Excellent Service.”

n The staff comes to understand their

involvement in revenue growth through

training called “Team Engagement for

Growth.”

n Staff procedure compliance is maximized

through a program called “No Pet Left

Behind.”

n Inventory is streamlined through a

process I have developed like the “Adopt a

Mile” program to care for our roads. The

burden of inventory is shared which cuts

down on expired stock, overages, outages

and keeps inventory areas neat and clean.

The amount of inventory is kept slim

through an examination of actual usage.

n Fees are examined and recommendations

are made for fee changes. Different meth-

ods are applied for shopped services,

professional services, lab work, diets,

OTC items, etc.

n Safety training is brushed up and

implemented as well as policy manuals or

procedure manuals.

n Have an unemployment issue? I work

with the UIA directly on your behalf.

n I examine your regular expenses and

often can bring savings to the table

through the wide network of tried

and true sources for everything from

hazardous waste removal to best sources

for veterinary I.T. support. I enjoy many

strong relationships with local vendors

who have come to provide better than

average service to my practices. I have no

ties with other vendors so I only recom-

mend the best (and they know it!)

Imagine wanting a new piece of equip-

ment and the request comes back to you

from your administrator with the details

and pricing for three different brands for

you to make your decision. Once you make

your purchase, the use of the new equip-

ment is detailed to the staff, the equipment

is marketed in the appropriate way and the

usage is tracked to monitor and drive your

return on the investment. This really beats

the “buy now and hope later” method!

Should the need arise for a new team

member, whether an associate doctor or a

kennel attendant, your administrator will

advertise, screen applicants, check refer-

ences, and place them before you to decide

on a working interview or not. All new hire

procedures are completed including initial

forms, training plans, orientation, and

initial reviews.

Stop trying to be the best at everything in

your business and listen to your mother’s ad-

vice. Surround yourself with the best people

and you will receive the best influence.

Janet Talbot is the president of Animalia Resources,

Inc., a Michigan-grown veterinary consulting company

providing business solutions exclusively to Michigan

veterinarians since 2008. With 30 years’ experience in

all aspects of veterinary practice, Janet brings a unique,

hands-on knowledge base that is unprecedented. You can

reach Janet at: (989) 366-5646 (office), (313) 516-8969

(cell), [email protected], www.animaliare.com.

Team receives

directives without

implementation plan

or follow-up. Changes

soon fall away.

Owner vision in the form

of great ideas scattered and

unorganized for action.

STANDARD VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

OwnerShares vision.

Outsourced AdministratorDevelops plan with owner approval

and implements with team.

Entire TeamTrained and held accountable

for implementation of each

management effort.

Key Team LeaderIs liaison directed to drive

the team internally

Outsourced AdministratorCompletes the cycle by following up with the team, measuring success,

and reporting back to owner.

VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

WITH OUTSOURCED ADMINISTRATOR


iam one of those individuals who joined

organized veterinary medicine early in

my career. I think it is important to be

involved and the benefits of membership

can be immeasurable. Membership in

the MVMA allows one to take advantage

of discounted continuing education, free

legal help, debt relief information and

wellness resources dedicated to assisting

veterinarians in need. MVMA also assists

with networking and mentoring in all stages

of one’s career. These are a few examples

of why practice owners should encourage

and facilitate MVMA membership for their

associates and colleagues.

With the passage of continuing

medical education in Michigan, the MVMA

established a CE portal with over 1,000

online courses, many of which are free for

members. The online portal will also track

member’s hours of continuing education,

even from outside sources. MVMA programs

like the Small Animal Seminar Series and the

new CE portal are convenient and effective

resources for members to stay current in the

profession.

Other valuable tools that the MVMA is

committed to developing are designed to

help veterinary students and new graduates

reduce their debt-to-income ratio. The aver-

age student debt for 2016 was approximately

$180,000 with some students exceeding

$300,000. The MVMA has partnered with

the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and

other national groups by providing student

debt resources on their website, offering

sessions for MSU CVM students and offering

free financial advice for current members.

The debt-to-income ratio has become a

burden for both new graduates and their

employers, and the MVMA is looking for

ways to help new members succeed for the

long term.

During 2015–2016, MVMA had a Wellness

Task Force dedicated to assisting veterinar-

ians who were challenged with compassion

fatigue, financial concerns, psychological

distress, or issues around work-life balance.

A recent study published by Nett, et. al. in

JAVMA (2016), reported that membership

in a professional veterinary association was

positively correlated with reduced mental

illness and suicide. The authors found

that 17.5% of veterinarians who were not

association members experienced severe

psychological distress at the time of the

survey compared to 9.3% of veterinarians

who belonged to an association. Strand, et al.

(2016) noted in a Wellness Risk Factor Study

that veterinary medical associations (VMAs)

played a critical role by offering social sup-

port and a means for sharing information.

State VMAs, along with online social com-

munities, are important outlets for helping

veterinarians across the profession find

and maintain positive support systems. The

MVMA Wellness Task Force was specifically

created in an effort to design and develop

ongoing resources for our professional com-

munity across Michigan.

Encouraging membership in the MVMA

can provide numerous benefits for all. Free

or reduced-cost CE is a major concern for

many. Legal and financial resources for

managing debt relief will continue to be

important tools for helping new graduates

succeed, and promoting the physical,

mental and emotional wellness of our col-

leagues across the veterinary profession is

something our association is committed to

for everyone’s long-term benefit. Endorsing

membership in the MVMA and assisting

colleagues with costs of membership could

be priceless.

CITATIONSNett, R. J., Witte, T. K., Holzbauer, S. M., et. al. (2015).

“Risk factors for suicide, attitudes toward mental

illness, and practice-related stressors among US

veterinarians.” Journal of the American Veterinary

Medicine Association, 247(8), 945–955. http://doi.

org/10.2460/javma.247.8.945

Strand, E., and Faust, C. (2016) “Wellness Risk

Factor Study Finds Positive Correlation to VMA

Membership.”

How Can You Make a Diff erence for Your Associates?Kristin Knirk, DVM

MVMA Board of Directors Representative, MVMA Membership Committee

Member, Young Professionals Task Force Member


We’ve added a third track of CE . . . and more fun events!

n Infectious and Vector-Borne Diseases

Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (sponsored by Merial)

n Internal Medicine: Renal Diagnostics, Urinalysis &

Challenging Cases

William D. Saxton, DVM, DACVECC (sponsored by IDEXX)

n Practice Management

Tracy Dowdy, CVPM

n Receptions

n Mountaintop dinner!

You won’t want to miss this year’s conference!

Watch for the full brochure with complete details in April.

Great Lakes Veterinary Conference

. . . don’t miss it!

July 23–25, 2017 | Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT

Crystal Mountain is the Midwest’s premier four-season

family resort featuring some of the finest accomoda-

tions northern Michigan has to offer, including 36

holes of championship golf and the award-winning

Crystal Spa. Enjoy Crystal’s Michigan Legacy Art Park,

Edge Adventure Course, Alpine Slide, water park/pool,

mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, paintball, disc

golf, climbing wall, hiking trails, tennis, and more. You

can get up to 14 hours of continuing education credits

and have lots of fun—all in one location!


ADVANCE PATIENT CARE & INCREASE REVENUE

Make a Team Commitment to Forward Booking

as you continue to embark on veterinary practice in

2017, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

and Partners for Healthy Pets have a free gift for you!

As you may know, MVMA is a proud Associate Member of

Partners for Healthy Pets (PHP) and we have been working

on a collaborative program to implement the concept of

forward booking in all veterinary practices in Michigan.

Why? We believe this initiative will have a significant

impact on the health of your patients and your practice.

This program focuses on the importance of forward

booking, which simply means scheduling all patients’ next

appointments before they leave your practice, regardless

of the reason for this current visit. This includes medical

progress exams and preventive healthcare exams.

Forward booking ensures your patients receive the

highest quality care at the right time. The traditional

way to schedule appointments for your clients is costly,

time-consuming, and only 30% of your clients respond.

According to the 2015 AAHA State of the Union Report, 6 out

of 10 pet owners said they would forward book their next

appointment before leaving the practice.

MVMA recently discovered that the Ontario VMA

reports that 45% of their practices are forward booking

appointments a year in advance. In those practices that

have implemented forward booking, an average of 87% of

clients are agreeing to forward book their pet’s next annual

appointment. The average includes the hospitals where

teams initially claimed “forward booking won’t work at

our hospital.” Results from OVMA’s 2016 Practice Owners

Economic Survey indicated those hospitals which have

implemented forward booking are making gains in revenue

per veterinary hour. The median revenue per DVM-hour for

hospitals that are forward booking is 7% more than hospitals

that are not.

How do you get started? Check out the free straight-

forward, step-by-step process that provides the entire

practice team with the skills necessary to be successful

by going to https://michvma.org/ForwardBooking. You’ll

find all the resources you’ll need including the key to

implementation, training information, communication tips

to use with your staff, and a link to order buttons (at no cost!)

for your team to wear.

So what are you waiting for? MVMA is very excited to

provide this opportunity. Whether you are a practice owner

or associate veterinarian, we hope that you will help to carry

the message forward about forward booking in your practice.

The results will be healthier patients and a healthier practice!


Professional excellence.Compassionate care.


2016 Animal Welfare Conference a Great Success!

mVMA held the annual Animal

Welfare Conference on Novem-

ber 21, 2016. The conference

featured a wide variety of speakers and

focused on how veterinarians work together

with producers and others for humane

treatment of animals at every stage of life.

Internationally-known speakers at the

conference included Temple Grandin, PhD,

Animal Scientist and Autism Activist, Ed

Pajor, PhD, Professor of Animal Welfare,

University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary

Medicine, Department of Production

Animal Health and Rachel Touroo, DVM,

ASPCA, Director of Veterinary Forensics.

CHUM Therapeutic Riding presented a

horse demonstration . Approximately 260

people attended the event including DVMs,

LVTs, industry representatives, farmers,

producers, shelter personnel, animal welfare

enthusiasts, and members of the public.

MVMA plans to hold another conference on

November 20, 2017. MVMA thanks Dr. Lana

Kaiser and the Animal Welfare Committee

for their work on the conference. Stay tuned

for more information on the upcoming 2017

Animal Welfare Conference!


In MemoriamKenneth R. Butcher, DVM, died on January

19, 2017 at the age of 84. He graduated from

Michigan State University and was a life

member of MVMA. Dr. Morrison owned

Hart Animal Clinic for 38 years until his

retirement in 1995.

The MVMA extends its sympathy to the friends

and families of departed members. In memory of

deceased members, the MVMA contributes $50 to

the Michigan Animal Health Foundation. Friends of

deceased members may send memorial contribu-

tions to the Foundation. When contributions reach

$500, the member’s name is entered on a memorial

plaque displayed in the MVMA office. The MVMA

staff thanks those thoughtful members who take

time to notify the office and send obituaries of our

recently deceased members.

FILE YOUR ANNUAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INVENTORY!

mCL 333.7321(2) of the Michigan Public Health Code and Michigan Board of Phar-

macy Rule 338.3152(1) requires licensees who manufacture, distribute, prescribe

or dispense controlled substances to inventory all stocks of controlled substances

in possession or control of the licensee at the time of the inventory on an annual basis, in ac-

cordance with the requirements of Board of Pharmacy Rule 338.3151.

Schedule 2 drugs must be listed separately from all other drugs and exact counts must be

made; it is also helpful to note whether the inventory was done at the open or close of business

on that particular day. For substances listed in schedules 3, 4, and 5, the count or measure may

be estimated, but if the container holds more than 1,000 dosage units (pills, etc.), then an ac-

curate count is required.

The annual inventory must be signed and dated by the licensee, with the licensee’s name,

address, controlled substance permanent ID number, and DEA number. Submit the inventory

between April 1 and June 30 each year. Please submit your completed inventory to the Bureau of

Professional Licensing, Attn: MAPS Section, PO Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909; BPL-Pharmacy@

michigan.gov

Please note that any person licensed to manufacture, distribute, prescribe, or dispense con-

trolled substances is required to submit an annual controlled substance inventory. One inven-

tory may be submitted with all DVMs’ names and license numbers who have access to the stock

of the controlled substances. If you do not stock controlled substances, you still need to submit

an inventory stating such (zero stock) and submit to the email or mailing address above.

Most general questions can be answered by viewing the Annual Inventory FAQs: http://www.

michigan.gov/documents/lara/Annual_Inventory_FAQ_535996_7.pdf. For questions or ad-

ditional information, call (517) 373-1737 or email [email protected].

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

n DR. KENT AMES (above, left), esteemed fac-

ulty of MSU College of Veterinary Medicine,

retired on January 1 from the Department of

Large Animal Clinical Sciences. True to his

adoration by students and colleagues, the

celebration was well attended.

Dr. Ames, a professor emeritus in the De-

partment of Large Animal Clinical Sciences,

earned multiple honors and awards, many

which relate to his skills as an educator. He

paid tribute to his true inspiration at MSU

stating “MSU is everything, it’s my career,

and I just adore the students,” said Ames.

“They literally have made my career.” Ames

plans to spend time with his grandchildren,

woodworking, at his house up north, and

looking for opportunities to work with bees

particularly in regards to the veterinary feed

directive.

n DR. STEVEN ARNOCZKY (above, right), DVM,

DACVS, DACVSMR, professor emeritus in

the Department of Small Animal Clinical

Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for

Comparative Orthopaedic Research, retired

on January 1. In 1992, Dr. Arnoczky was

named the first Wade O. Brinker Endowed

Professor in Veterinary Surgery and held that

title for 25 years. He had this to say about

the position: “Having the opportunity to be

the first Wade O. Brinker Endowed Chair in

Veterinary Surgery at the College has been

the opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to

work with world-class faculty and staff has

been the highlight of my professional career.

I hope I have been able to honor Dr. Brinker’s

legacy with our work.”

During his retirement, Dr. Ar noczky will

be consulting for the human orthopedic

industry as well as participating in post-

graduate education for orthopedic residents

and surgeons. Additionally, he will partici-

pate in committee work at the college, while

finishing some research papers with his

veterinary and human medicine students.

Arnoczky’s most important plans include

more fishing and travel with his wife.

n DR. LAUREN DEMOS is tak-

ing the lead as president of

the American Association

of Feline Practitioners just

five years out of veterinary

school. In 2005, she earned

her undergraduate degree from Northern

Illinois University in jazz performance and

acoustical physics. She moved to Alaska and

became a veterinary clinic receptionist, then

a veterinary technician. She went overseas

to earn her veterinary degree in 2012 from

Murdoch University in Perth, Australia.

Dr. Demos practiced at a feline clinic in

Wisconsin for a year before joining Exclu-

sively Cats Veterinary Hospital in Waterford,

Michigan. She is currently completing a

residency in the Feline Practice specialty

with the American Board of Veterinary

Practitioners and serves on the Young Pro-

fessionals Task Force for MVMA.

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Barbara Lightner, barbara.lightner@medvetforpets.

com, 614/870-0480.

River Raisin Veterinary Clinic is accepting résumés

for an associate veterinarian, F/T or P/T. We have an

established, competent staff and we are closed in the

evenings and on weekends. Please send résumé to

Dr. Rob Comanescu, 106 N. Monroe St, Monroe, MI

48162, [email protected], or fax 734/243-5672.

Animal Clinic, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a P/T

associate veterinarian for our busy, AAHA-accredited

practice. We are a well-equipped practice with a great

support staff, providing high-quality veterinary care for

small animals and exotics since 1947. We’re looking

for a veterinarian with excellent communication and

interpersonal skills, who regards customer service and

high quality patient care as #1 priorities. Compensation

and hours are negotiable. Please contact Dr. Harland

Renshaw Jr. at 616/241-3651 or renshawdvm@yahoo.

com.

Ann Arbor, MI: Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital is

looking to add a 4th associate veterinarian to our

dynamic, well-established small animal hospital. We

are in search of a communicative doctor who enjoys

educating clients, who comes to work with a positive

attitude, is empathetic with patients, and will thrive

in a team atmosphere. We offer updated top-notch

facilities and equipment. Competitive salary, CE, licens-

ing, vacation, health insurance, retirement plan, and

profit sharing are available with F/T employment. No

emergencies or after hours are required. We support a

good work/life balance. New and recent grads welcome

as well as experienced veterinarians. Mentorship

from our 3 friendly and competent doctors is always

available. Please contact Dr. Crystal Eberly to set up

an interview with a résumé attachment via email at

[email protected].

F/T or P/T position for associate in small animal practice.

Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in surgery.

Some on-call and weekend duties. Our practice is

equipped with digital radiography (inc. dental), full

in-house laboratory, high-speed dental unit, and laser

therapy. We have 3 LVTs on staff. If you are interested

in a challenging job with fun staff and diverse clientele

please contact Drs. Zech and Mast. Email résumés to

[email protected].

Our 2-doctor, mixed animal practice located in the

southern Thumb area of Michigan is looking to add

a 3rd mixed-animal veterinarian to our team. Position

would be 70% equine (some small ruminant if desired)

and 30% small animal. Vehicle provided, emergency is

split equally. Interest in chiropractic, acupuncture, or

other holistic modalities is a plus. New grads welcome!

Please contact Dr. Margaret Schreiner at 810/387-3363.

Southpointe Veterinary Hospital is hiring a F/T or P/T

small animal veterinarian for our AAHA-accredited,

highly ranked practice in Allen Park. We are a fast-

paced, full-service practice offering the latest in labora-

tory, medical, surgical (including laser), ultrasound,

digital radiology, and dental services. We are looking

for a candidate who strives to practice high-quality

veterinary medicine, communicates well with clients,

and will treat the patient as their own. Exotic experi-

ence a plus. Competitive salary, full-time includes full

benefits. If you are looking to practice medicine in a

team atmosphere with great clients and well-trained

support staff, please send your résumé to kcox@

southpointevet.com, or fax 313/382-3548.

F/T associate veterinarian needed for a well-established

small animal practice in SE Michigan. AAHA certified

over 50 years. Hospital is fully equipped with digital

x-ray, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, and surgical

laser. No after-hours emergencies. Great benefits!

Send résumés to Dr. Rick Nurse, 22300 Greater Mack

Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 or to m.vethospital@

sbcglobal.net.

F/T veterinary position at a mixed animal practice in

beautiful northern Michigan. Progressive practice

with ultrasound, digital x-ray, and in-house lab. We

also have a barn with 2 hospital stalls and a stock

for working on horses. Emergency shared between

3 doctors, with technicians who also rotate on-call.

Salary determined by experience, with insurance

and retirement plan available. Please send résumé to

[email protected].

Excellent opportunity for new grad or experienced

veterinarian in central mid-Michigan. We have an out-

standing staff, competitive salary and compensation,

excellent diagnostics and laboratory equipment—no

emergencies or after-hours required. Please email

résumé with references to [email protected].

We are a mixed animal practice in rural central

Michigan, seeking associate veterinarian to do mostly

large animal ambulatory work. MUST be proficient at

basic bovine palpation with ultrasound skills a plus.

Applicants need excellent communication skills with

clients and staff, and a head for business. Position will

entail mostly bovine work, with some equine, small

ruminant, cervidae, and small animal as needed. On-

call schedule shared. Well-equipped facility. Position

includes salary with benefits. Contact Kevin Todd at

231/832-3680.

Lake Huron Veterinary Clinic, Port Huron, MI and

Westland Veterinary Hospital, Westland, MI are hiring

for associate DVMs. P/T or F/T considered. We support

exceptional medicine with excellent facilities and

equipment. CE, licensing, paid vacation, heath insur-

ance and 401(k) provided. Base salary and production

bonuses BOE. We also offer partnership opportunities

to veterinarians who work hard and exhibit quality

veterinary and business skills with no money out of

pocket. H1B visa/green card assistance is available.

Contact Dr. Dhillon at [email protected].

Associate veterinarians needed for a growing clinic in

Newport, MI (south of Detroit). We are a high-quality,

patient/client-focused practice with excellent licensed

support staff. Contact Dennis at Ark Animal Clinic,

734/770-1120, and/or email your résumé to dgpogarch@

aol.com. Website: ArkAnimalVet.com.

Kern Road Veterinary Clinic: Progressive, team-oriented

equine/SA practice located in Fowlerville, MI seeking

an enthusiastic, self-starting, reliable, F/T equine

DVM. Good communication skills a must. We are a

5-ambulatory (3 SA) doctor practice equipped with

DR and CR radiography, ultrasound (lameness and

reproductive), endoscopy/gastroscopy, and in-house

CBC/chem. Our facility has examination, treatment,

surgical, and hospitalization capabilities as well.

We see horses in multiple disciplines and provide

a broad range of services, including annual exams,

lameness, AI, acupuncture, dentistry, pre-purchase,

shockwave, 24/7 emergency care. Compensation is

commensurate with experience; 1–2 years’ experience

preferred, however new grads considered. Practice

vehicle provided. Please email résumé/inquiries to

[email protected], or call Kern Road Veterinary

Clinic at 517/223-9618.

We are a multi-doctor small animal hospital located in

Grand Rapids, MI looking for a F/T or P/T experienced

associate veterinarian. We practice in a 12,000SF

AAHA-accredited facility with 7 exam rooms, spa-

cious treatment area, and surgery ICU areas. We are

equipped with a full in-house lab and imaging abilities

utilizing digital radiography, digital dental radiography,

and ultrasound. Other diagnostic equipment includes

endoscopy, rhinoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and Doppler

blood pressure. Our surgery prep and suite feature

multiple anesthesia machines, Surgivet monitors,

water blankets, CO2 laser, cold therapy laser, fluid

pumps, and oxygen cages. We routinely work-up and

treat many challenging medicine, surgery, and dental

cases. We have well-trained client care assistants,

licensed and non-licensed technical staff, as well as

F/T practice managers. We strive to provide caring,

competent, and cutting-edge care, and maintain a

robust well-care program. We enjoy frequent referrals

from nearby clinics. Check out our website at CHFA.

net. Notes: US residents only. Pay commensurate with

skills and experience; excellent benefit package. Mail

or email résumé to Cascade Hospital for Animals,

6730 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546,

[email protected].

Gull Lake Animal Hospital in Richland, MI (15 minutes

from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek) seeks an experi-

enced F/T associate veterinarian to join our team! We

have been serving Richland and the Gull Lake Area

for over 20 years. We are a patient-oriented practice

and we have a team-based approach. We have skilled

technicians, assistants and a highly skilled client service

team. Our team excels in providing excellent client care,

creating client trust and loving their pets as if they were


our own. We strive to make our practice a place that

our doctors and team can be proud of and hold their

heads high and know we provided the best care and

service today to the pets entrusted in our care. We

often say that life is short and work should be fun. The

ideal candidate would be a doctor who is passionate

about their work and values and has a desire to grow

and expand their knowledge and skills. Our desire is

to find the right candidate who will be as passionate

and excited about practicing as we are! We offer a

progressive paperless practice with state-of-the-art

medical care, fully equipped dental suite, and digital

dental radiographs, large treatment area with three

dry and one wet table, large dedicated surgical suite

with two surgical tables, 5 large exam rooms, digital

radiographs, ultrasound, telemedicine ECG, complete

in-house lab, full boarding kennel. We encourage and

support the cultivation of doctors’ special veterinary

interests. More information at GullLakeAnimalHospital.

com. Excellent compensation and benefits package.

Submit résumés to [email protected].

The Toledo Area Humane Society is looking for the

right veterinarian to join our medical team. P/T or F/T

will be considered. This position involves managing

the medical needs of our busy animal shelter, including

treating ill, injured, and cruelty confiscated animals that

enter our facility, spay/neuter surgery, other surgeries

available depending on comfort level, and performing

wellness exams. As a progressive, private shelter, we

have a well-stocked facility to practice quality medicine

and go the extra mile for our homeless pets. Applicants

should be reliable, hard-working veterinarians with a

well-rounded small animal medicine knowledge base;

shelter medicine experience preferred. Must be able to

work well as a team and maintain an upbeat attitude.

Valid Ohio veterinary license (or must be obtained).

Visit our website at ToledoHumane.org. Send résumé


Now hiring associate and lead veterinarians for the

NEW Banfield hospital opening in Grosse Pointe, MI.

This will be a beautiful stand-alone location. Practice

high-quality medicine with a caring, well-trained team.

Growth opportunities and flexible schedules available.

Enjoy a diverse caseload, excellent compensation, and

benefits including up to 200 hours of paid time off,

health insurance, CE allowance, 401(k), and more. Visit

Banfield.com/careers or email heidi.burkley@banfield.

com to learn more.

P/T veterinarian needed in the Davison, MI area.

Compassionate, laid back atmosphere. New grads

and progressive thinkers encouraged to apply. The

hospital is well-equipped with IDEXX, Abaxis blood

machines, and ultrasound machine, to just name a few.

The owner is certified in acupuncture and practices

equine medicine. Owner needs a P/T small animal

veterinarian to do surgery on Wednesdays and, if she

finds a great candidate, 2 days of outpatient is also

available so the hospital can offer more equine and

acupuncture appointments. Offering a competitive

salary. DVM will need to have all licenses current

including DEA, and liability insurance. If this sounds

like the place for you, please email your résumé to

[email protected].

Looking for a challenging professional opportunity

that respects your personal life? Shaver Road Animal

Hospital in Portage, MI is interviewing candidates with

that goal in mind! Our 1½-doctor practice is known in

the community for our compassionate client interaction

as well as exemplary patient care. We truly treat our

clients and our patients as if they are a part of the

family. So much so that we asked our clients what

qualities they are looking for in a veterinarian! They

have responded with words like passionate, driven,

supportive, dedicated, a good listener, and outgoing.

If you can demonstrate these qualities, we can offer

you an exciting 35-hour work week in a fun-loving

atmosphere that leaves your weekends free to enjoy

everything our community has to offer—from our

numerous local lakes to our active artistic community

and bustling downtown nightlife. Our hospital culture

is designed to welcome new ideas and foster the

individual interests of our staff. We truly care about

each of our staff’s personal goals and believe that

helping them attain these goals is one of the secrets

to our success. Whether mentoring a new graduate

or supporting continuing education for an established

veterinarian, we will make it happen! We offer all the

“bells and whistles” that you would expect along with

a well-trained technical staff that has been with us for

years. Contact us at shaverroadanimalhospital@gmail.

com if this sounds like the right opportunity for you!

Associate wanted: Excellent work conditions, well-

trained support staff. Looking for an associate who

respects and supports staff, is willing to learn and

implement medical policies, learn and support our

business practices, and whose general goal is practice

ownership in the near future. Visit our website for

practice pictures and information: FlushingAnimal

Hospital.com. Call 810/659-1151 days, or 810/407-0093

evenings/weekends.

Great opportunity to join our 5-doctor practice in

Rochester, MI, steps from the Paint Creek Trail! We

are seeking a F/T veterinarian with strong client com-

munication skills willing to be part of our friendly,

experienced team. Our practice offers a large state-

of-the-art facility and technology, great technical

and support staff, flexible schedule, no after-hour

emergencies, competitive compensation package,

and an opportunity for wonderful quality of life! Please

contact Dr. Douglas Angel, 4379 Orion Rd, Roches-

ter, MI 48306; tel 248/650-5900, or email résumé to

[email protected].

Veterinarians wanted: Come join our small family of

practices. We are located in Utica, Warren, Milford,

and Ypsilanti Twp. We are devoted to practicing the

highest quality of medicine. Staff are fully utilized, so

you will focus on diagnosing, prescribing medications,

and surgery only. High earning potential and full range

of benefits available. F/T and P/T openings available.

Contact Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA, at 734/645-0267,

email [email protected] or fax 734/372-6318.

F/T or P/T veterinarian needed for a small animal

practice in Tekonsha, MI. We are fast-paced, well-

equipped, and have an excellent support staff. Please

contact Susan at [email protected].

Veterinarian wanted, preferably F/T, for companion

animal practice in Three Rivers, MI. Crossroads Vet-

erinary Clinic is a long-established and well-equipped

modern practice; our 7,500SF building is less than 10

years old. The large waiting room provides stress-free

environment for our canine and feline patients. We

have a great, well-trained and friendly staff, reasonable

hours of operation, and a family-friendly attitude

toward our employees. In-house lab, digital radiograph,

dental radiograph, ECG, surgical laser, cold laser,

2 surgical suites, and a beautiful building help in

making this a great place to work. Three Rivers is

close to shopping in Kalamazoo and a short drive

from Mishawaka and South Bend. The many lakes,

rivers, and a small ski area make Three Rivers a great

place to live if you are the outdoors type. Contact Dr.

William Sands at 269/278-1345, wcsands3@gmail.

com, or CrossroadsVeterinaryClinic.com.

Emergency and critical care DVMs: Do you have a

passion for working up critical cases? Live for the

satisfaction of stabilizing a shocky or dyspneic patient?

Bay Area Pet Hospital is a progressive companion

animal hospital located in beautiful Traverse City, MI.

We are a 6-doctor practice and are interviewing for

both P/T and F/T positions. Our hospital offers daytime

general practice hours as well as 24/7 emergency and

critical care. Holidays and weekends are rotated. New

graduates will be considered. Our experienced and

supportive staff looks forward to meeting you! Send

résumé to [email protected].

We are looking for a flexible P/T to F/T small animal

DVM to join our growing family! The practice is growing

and active with mentorship opportunities available.

Experience is preferred, but new grads are welcome

too. We are located just north of Muskegon; we are

a 10-miniute drive from Lake Michigan and all of its

natural splendor. The position would include at least

1 day off per week, and appointment hours every 5th

Saturday. Dental and surgical experience are a plus.

Benefits: salary, with Pro-Sal option after 1 year, paid

time off, CE time and expenses, professional member-

ships and licenses, AVMA PLIT, health insurance,

disability insurance, and 401(k). If interested please

contact Dr. Eric D. Peterson at 231/744-1787 or email

[email protected].

P/T veterinarian needed at an AAHA -accredited small

animal and exotics clinic in Jackson, MI. Columbia

Animal Clinic is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic

veterinarian to join our team. Excellent opportuni-

ties exist for a compassionate individual to develop

long-term professional relationships with a wonder-

ful team and clientele. Email résumé to manager@

columbiaanimalclinic.com.

Associate vet wanted for busy integrative practice in

north central Indiana. AnimalWellnesskokomo.com,

Dr. Todd Cooney 765/513-6505.

Come join our team! VetSelect Animal Hospitals has

an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring

associate veterinarian to join our well-regarded teams

in Novi and Commerce, MI. We are a busy 4-location

practice located in an area rich with amenities such

as Walled Lake, shopping, restaurants, great schools,

and more. Interested candidates should contact Dan

Monforton at [email protected]. We are a family

of practices with a long history and reputation that

separate us from others—check us out! We support our

veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including

health and dental, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation,

dues, liability coverage, outstanding practice teams,

and a family friendly atmosphere.

Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic is a well-established

practice located in beautiful Northville, MI. Our progres-

sive small animal practice is known for its exceptional

customer service and gorgeous country setting. At

Hidden Spring we take pride in fostering a family

atmosphere for our staff and clients. We are seeking a

P/T experienced veterinarian for surgery and dentistry,

as well as some scheduled appointment hours. We

have an outstanding long-term staff and the practice is

well equipped with in-clinic IDEXX Catalyst and Procyte


blood analyzers, as well as digital whole body and

digital dental radiography. The ideal candidate would

be seeking a position providing 15–20 hours/week and

1–2 Saturdays/month. Interested parties please email

a résumé to Dr. Kim Berrie at [email protected].

Meyer Veterinary Clinic in Cadillac, MI is seeking a F/T

veterinarian in a busy, 3-doctor, small animal practice.

Cadillac is located in NW lower Michigan and is known

for its beautiful four-season vacation attractions in the

heart of the best of what northern Michigan has to

offer. You would be working in a friendly environment

with long-term employees. We are a full-service facility,

including ultrasound, laser therapy, laser surgery,

digital radiography, and paperless records. Please

contact Allen Meyer, DVM at 231/775-4104, or at

[email protected].

Growing, progressive 2-doctor small animal/exotic/

integrative practice southeast of Ann Arbor, MI seeks

F/T veterinarian who is personable, enthusiastic, and

compassionate to join our hard-working team. Paper-

less, with digital x-ray, in-house Abaxis lab, ultrasound,

BP monitor, pulse ox, video otoscope, tonopen and

high-speed illuminated dental drill. Genuine, educated/

experienced support staff including 3 LVTs. Busy, fun,

rewarding—come be part our family. Competitive

salary and benefits. Experience preferred. Please email

cover letter and résumé to Rocky Buehler, HR Mgr. at

[email protected] or call 734/740-1878.

Emergent Biosolutions is currently seeking a P/T attend-

ing veterinarian (20 hours/week) for our Lansing, MI

manufacturing facility. The position will be responsible

for all aspects of the health and well-being of all

laboratory animals used at the institution. The attending

veterinarian provides guidance on program-specific

activities such as the use of animals in biocontainment

areas, training on animal handling, and serves on the

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. This is

a P/T position that reports to the Institutional Official.

Qualified candidates will have a medical degree (DVM)

from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, license to

practice medicine in Michigan, and 5 years’ experience

in laboratory animal care. To find additional details

and to apply directly please go to EBSI.com/careers.

Established, personal touch SAP seeking F/T and P/T

DVM, LVTs, and experienced assistants. Salaries and

benefits individualized. Send résumé to Mt. Hope

Veterinary Hospital, c/o Dr. Margaret Berry, 2855 E.

Mt. Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910; mmberry1958@

gmail.com. Snail mail preferred.

Pinecrest Animal Hospital, a well-established 2-doctor

clinic in Owosso, MI is seeking both a F/T and P/T

veterinarian who is compassionate and energetic. Enjoy

living in a friendly environment and small community

while practicing high-quality small animal medicine.

Our clinic includes full in-house diagnostics, including

digital x-ray and a fully equipped surgical and dental

suite. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent

benefits package including simple IRA, medical insur-

ance, vacation time, and sick leave. Candidates must

reflect our passion for quality patient care and be

able to effectively communicate and collaborate with

our long-term employees. Please send your résumé

via email to Dr. Rangi at [email protected], or by

mail to Pinecrest Animal Hospital, 1346 E. Main St,

Owosso, MI 48867.

Wanted: P/T veterinarian for AAHA-certified small

animal practice in Dearborn Heights, MI. Great, experi-

enced support staff. We are looking for a progressive,

personal, practical practitioner. Contact Rick Caputo,

DVM, at 313/562-8810.

South Shore Animal Hospital in Houghton Lake is

seeking a F/T companion animal veterinarian. Our well-

established, 2-doctor hospital has been in operation

for over 30 years and our loyal clients have come to

expect quality medicine. We are equipped with digital

radiographs, digital dental radiographs, state-of-the-art

anesthesia, and surgical monitoring equipment. We

offer a great schedule with 3-day weekends every

other week, simple IRA, paid dues, paid CE, and a very

limited but compensated ER schedule. Enjoy practicing

in our beautiful 4-season setting. Please email résumé


The Ogemaw Veterinary Clinic in Rose City, MI is

looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working veterinarian to

join our mixed animal clinic in northern Michigan. We

are a busy mixed animal clinic that sees approximately

70% small animals and 30% large animals (almost

all dairy/food animal). We have a modern pharmacy,

digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory,

endoscopy, and other diagnostic and therapeutic

tools. The salary and benefits are commensurate with

experience. This unique job can be fit to the interests

of the applicant. You can concentrate on small animal

medicine and surgery with only occasional large animal

calls. You can do a majority of large animal herd

health and medicine/surgery with a few small animal

appointments. Or, you can have a combination of both.

We will fit the job to you. Northeastern Michigan offers

many recreational activities: running, hiking, biking,

boating, waterskiing, snowmobiling, camping, and

others. Please submit résumés to ogemawvet@gmail.

com or call 989/685-3941.

Single doctor equine practice in west Michigan seeks

equine exclusive associate veterinarian. Practice is 90%

ambulatory, but has a clinic for haul-in appointments

and hospitalization. The practice services a variety

of equine disciplines with a focus on lameness. This

well-equipped practice includes digital radiography,

endoscope, ultrasound, shockwave, and a surgical suite

with induction stall. Associate will have his/her own

vet truck with stocked vet box. Technician/assistant

help available. Currently looking for P/T position with

emergency hours that will likely become a F/T position.

Please send résumés and inquires to Dr. Kirk Johnson

at [email protected].

veterinary technicians wanted

Fox Run Animal Hospital is seeking a P/T to F/T LVT or

experienced assistant. We are a new hospital located

in Metamora, MI. We have a wonderful client base that

is growing quickly. Looking for someone that enjoys

client communication, works well with the team as well

as independently, and has a solid technical skill base.

Must be willing to learn. Building is freshly renovated

with all new equipment. Please email a cover letter and

résumé to [email protected].

F/T LVT wanted for mixed animal practice in Fennville,

MI. Established 2½-doctor practice with long-term staff

that prioritizes quality medicine and customer service.

Looking for a friendly, compassionate, motivated

technician who works well with a team, and is available

for some weekend and evening hours. Compensation

based on experience with benefits including license

dues, health insurance, uniform and CE allowance,

and generous staff pet discount. Please send résumés


Small animal, single doc (for now) practice seeking

F/T or P/T veterinary assistant/tech to join our team.

Located in SW Michigan (Hartford and Coloma), with

two offices. Small town, busy, and well-established

practice doing preventative and medical care. Great

hours, pay, and benefit options. We are expanding

and adding and additional vet in the near future and

need extra hands to help expand! Must be prepared

to wear many hats (i.e., reception/assistant/tech).

Email résumé/cover letter to [email protected].

Veterinary Technician (2 years’ experience required):

Family Friends is a fast-paced, fast growing, 6-doctor

veterinary practice, with 55 support staff members,

located in Grand Rapids, MI. We currently have a F/T

veterinary technician position available. We are seeking

a highly motivated, team-oriented, outgoing individual

to join our health care support staff. Applicant must

have at least two years’ previous experience as a

technician. Responsibilities for this position include,

but not limited to: exam room duties, laboratory duties,

surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter place-

ment, payment processing and data entry; applicant

must be able to maintain medical records and have

exceptional client communication skills both in person

and on the telephone. Applicant must be flexible with

hours, willing to work every other Saturday, and looking

for a long-term position. We offer a generous benefit

package which includes a uniform allowance, veterinary

discounts, life insurance, disability insurance, individual

medical insurance, simple IRA investment plan, and

paid continuing education. We offer competitive

salaries commensurate with experience. If you meet all

these requirements and you are a positive person who

thrives in a fast-paced energized work environment,

please send your résumé and cover letter to heather.

[email protected].

Veterinary technician needed: A good one . . . at

Easthaven Animal Hospital in Ann Arbor. P/T to F/T.

Do you love cats, dogs, and Ann Arbor? Looking for a

high-quality practice where you can learn and grow?

Where the work culture is healthy, positive, hard-

working, and forward-thinking? If you are current and

looking for an engaging place to expand your career,

maybe you should give us a call. Google us, then stop

in any time with a résumé and 3 references (names

and phone numbers of people who have supervised

you). Ask for Terry. Hope to see you soon!

Please send an email to [email protected] if

there are any inquiries for the following job description:

A veterinarian technician is the patient’s advocate. They

are responsible for the health of every patient in the

hospital. Their duties include doing rounds with staff

at shift change, induction, and monitoring of surgery

patients, drawing lab samples, radiology, medical

treatment, and patient records, and maintaining IV

catheters all of the duties of an assistant (keep rooms,

front and back house clean, walking animals, clean up

ground in and out, vaccinations, inventory, answering

phones, checking patients in and out, stool floats, run

lab work, prepare samples to be sent out, clean and

wrap surgery packs, laundry) and maintain drug logs.

office staff wanted

Love cats? Love veterinary medicine? Join our car-

ing team! Experienced veterinary assistant wanted

for our 3-doctor feline-only practice in Rochester

Hills. Receptionist experience a plus, and experience

with Avimark software even better. Please email


your résumé, cover letter, and contact information to

[email protected].

The doctor’s right hand person. Their goal is to an-

ticipate everything he or she may need for treatment,

exams, cytology, etc. Fulfilling the needs of clients

asking if they want water or coffee or water, is also

a responsibility. Must discuss what heartworm, flea,

and tick prevention are needed and why. Checking

in and reporting on medication refills and what tests

are overdue. When appropriate, helping the techni-

cian draw blood, trim nails, or clean ears. Make the

experience for the client a good one or a bad one.

They are the patient’s advocate of this hospital. Please

send an email to [email protected] if there

are any inquiries.

practices & equipment for sale

For lease: 6,400SF former veterinary hospital in Tampa,

FL. Great for veterinarian looking for new practice

expansion into the sunshine state. Located in high

growth area next to downtown Tampa. Large operat-

ing room, pre-op and post-op rooms, 3 examination

rooms, large customer waiting area. Hospital A/C.

Visit VetOpportunity.com for more info and photos.

SOLD – North Lansing area, small animal practice in

Ithaca, MI. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr.

Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or [email protected].

NEW – Two small animal practices available in Saginaw

Bay area. Nice community with abundant recreation

activities. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr.

Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or [email protected].

When buying or selling a veterinary practice, rely on

the expertise of the Total Practice Solutions Group.

See our display ad this issue. Even if you plan to

sell your practice yourself, contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg

for a free consultation. We would be happy to help.

800/380-6872 or [email protected].

For sale: Newer veterinary anesthetic machine with

Ohio isoflurane vaporizer. Also, an older v-top stain-

less steel surgery table-tilt/pedestal stand. Phone:

517/223-0610, or cell: 517/897-0903.

For sale: Fuji Film FCR Prima CR Digital Radiograph

System. Includes two workstations (monitors/CPU)

and 3 cassettes (14”×17”). Hard drives recertified and

restored to manufacture specifications. Asking $10K.

Inquires or photo requests, email Bruce Mortimer,

[email protected].

relief veterinariansNorman Bayne, DVM, MS, 248/506-1104. MSU 81. SA relief work in southeast MI. Will travel. Friendly, excellent client communications skills. norman@

baynevet.com.

Cari Bedore, DVM, 810/965-8350. MSU 99. SA relief and/or PT 1 hour from Flint. Enjoy working in a positive team atmosphere doing medicine and surgery.

Kirsten Begin, DVM, 616/446-3154. MSU 09. SA relief in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Will travel. Friendly, excellent client communication. References. Completed rotating and surgical internships. kbegin4@

gmail.com.

Sharisse Berk, DVM, 248/851-0739. MSU 95. Avail-able for SA relief or part-time work in southeast MI.

Rhonda Bierl, DVM, 248/467-1987. MSU 00. SA/

emergency relief within 1 hour of Pontiac. General medicine, soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound experience. [email protected].

Allison Birndorf, DVM, 248/459-8974. MSU 12. SA

relief in SE Michigan. Will travel. Friendly and reliable.

[email protected].

Courtney Chapin, DVM, 616/901-5660. MSU 02.

Available for Grand Rapids area. 6 years’ experience

in SA general practice, 3 years in emergency medicine;

both routine and emergency surgery. Willing to travel.

[email protected].

Amanda Charney, DVM, 313/212-9305. MSU 12. Southeast MI: SA medicine, routine surgery. Great com-munication skills, friendly, travel within approximately 1 hour of Dearborn. References and résumé available. [email protected].

Aimee Cochell, DVM, 616/558-4905. Ross 01. Available for SA relief in Grand Rapids area. Willing to travel. Good client communication skills. References. abctochell@

comcast.net.

Daniel Cole, DVM, 551/486-0923. MSU 12. Small animal general medicine/emergency. Relief and PT. Internship trained. Competent and comfortable with soft tissue surgery and general medicine. Excellent records and client communication. Within 1½ hours of Brighton, but willing to travel further for certain situations. [email protected].

Kenneth Corino, DVM, 248/217-5235. MSU 94. SA relief work. SE MI, medicine and surgery. corinodvm@

aol.com.

Nichole Corner, DVM, 616/634-9777. MSU 99. SA relief work in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo area. Excellent client communication skills. References available. [email protected].

Bryan Cornwall, DVM, MBA, 248/227-0562. MSU

89.SA medicine and general surgery in SE Michigan;

practice owner for 24 years. Great with clients and staff.

Jennifer M. Dec, DVM, 248/224-1990. MSU 04. Small-animal general practice and emergency relief. Surgery, ultrasound, and excellent communication skills, [email protected].

Susan Drapek, DVM, CVA, 517/663-0428. MSU 90. Available within two hours of Lansing. Relief experi-ence since 1997. Small-animal medicine, surgery, and acupuncture. [email protected].

Marj Field, DVM, 734/658-4774. MSU 90. SA/exotic/emergency relief work in southeastern MI. Excellent client service, comfortable surgeon, high ACT, and able to multi task. Extended travel can be negotiated. [email protected].

Lisa Harris, DVM, 616/261-4743. MSU 89. Available for relief in Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. Experienced SA medicine and surgery, avian, exotics. Friendly, good communicator. [email protected].

Dan Hughes, DVM, 614/406-3296. OSU 2011. SA

Relief work in SE Michigan area. Will travel. Detail-

oriented, friendly. [email protected]

Sean D. Hughes, DVM, 517/552-0993; 734/674-7061. MSU 76. SE Michigan SA relief since 1999. Part-time. Prefer SE; will travel for right circumstances. [email protected].

Cindy Kalicki, DVM, 313/291-2466. MSU 94. Eight years full-time, two years relief in SA general medicine/soft tissue surgery. SE MI, part-time or relief.

Charlotte Kim, DVM, 517/643-4069. MSU 08. SA relief work in SE Michigan. Soft tissue surgery and medicine. Friendly and dependable. kimcharl0824@

gmail.com

Selena Lucas, DVM, 734/330-5048. KSU 90. Flexible and friendly, excellent client communication skills. Proficient in surgery, medicine, and dentistry. Available in SE Michigan. [email protected].

Denise Jorgensen Montagna, DVM, 231/557-1536. CSU 90. SA relief or P/T in western MI. Excellent client relations. References available. djmontagnadvm@

charter.net.

Katherine O’Connor, DVM, 248/207-3528. MSU 14. Exceptional medicine when you need it most. SA/exotics/emergency relief. Based in East Lansing, willing to travel. References available. MyReliefVet.

com.

Kris Parnell, DVM, 517/881-2845. MSU 91. Avail-able for SA relief or part-time. Will travel 1 hour of Lansing area. References upon request. kparnelldvm@

comcast.net.

Amy Peck, DVM, 231/557-4423. MSU 97. Available for relief in west MI/Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. SA general medicine. Excellent communication skills, experienced and reliable. [email protected]

Bob Schleiffarth, DVM, 269/921-0570. SA relief. Over 30 years’ ownership experience. Coverage for western MI, based in Onekama. [email protected].

Teri Sexton, DVM, 517/231-1256 cell, 517/371-2930 home. MSU 92. Weekends only. SA work w/in 1 hr. of Lansing. Can make your clients and staff feel at ease. Strengths: dermatology, soft tissue surgery. [email protected].

Jim Sharp, DVM, 810/533-3598. MSU 71. SA relief, SE Michigan. Former practice owner. Proficient in sophisticated dentistry and medicine. Excellent com-municator. [email protected].

Alan Sibinic, DVM, 734/922-3713, 231/547-6212. MSU 75. Relief or part-time anywhere in MI. Flexible, wide-variety practice experience. 5+ years relief work. References. SA/EQ/FA.

Margaret Sudekum, DVM, 616/676-2720 MSU 89. Available for part-time SA relief work in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas. Good client communication skills. [email protected].

Alan Supp, DVM, 616/771-6030. MSU 90. Companion animal practitioner available Saturdays only, as-needed basis in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Connie R. Sveller, DVM, 517/388-3434. MSU 85. SA relief, works within 1 hour of Swartz Creek. Ex-perienced/reliable/former practice owner (16 years). [email protected].

Andrea Switch, DVM, 248/302-2255. MSU 84. Available for part-time or relief work. SA general medicine/soft tissue surgery in SE MI. andreaswitch@

yahoo.com.

Linda Vanassche, DVM, 517/896-9086. MSU 90. SA medicine, surgery and emergency; excelling in dermatology and internal med. Travel negotiable more than 1 ½ hours from Lansing. Excellent written/verbal communication and record keeping. drmomma789@

aol.com.

Jacqueline Walsh, DVM, 248/680-2461. MSU 89. Available for SA relief work in the greater Detroit area.

Amy Wildrose, DVM, 517/420-5891. MSU 00. Experienced, proficient, dependable, and convivial. Available for SA relief or part-time. Based in Lansing. Willing to travel. [email protected].

Jennifer Zablotny, DVM, 517/896-9146. MSU 97. Experienced SA relief for southeast and mid-MI. Refer-ences available. [email protected].


Dear MVMA Member,

Did you know statistics show that a person who joins

an association makes an average of $10,000 more per

year than one who does not? A recent article published

in JAVMA also found that membership in a veterinary

medical association is positively correlated with less

mental illness and suicidal ideation.

MVMA has the answers you need and is here to sup-

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With Continuing Medical Education now manda-

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our portal is a great place to keep track of your courses.

You are the future of veterinary medicine. And we

are here to make your life easier. Don’t forget to renew

your membership!

Warmly,

Karlene Belyea, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

individual member benefits annual

educational discounts

Michigan Veterinary Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

Small Animal Series Conferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–300

Summer Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110

MVMA Animal Welfare Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

MVMA/MSU·CVM Wet Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100–200

MVMA/MSU·CVM Professional Competencies Certification . . . . . . . . . . $100

The Michigan Veterinarian, official magazine of MVMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

Free E-Newsletter and Urgent Issues Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175

Access to MVMA’s CE Portal with 550+ free courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500+

Free legal services (15-minute consultations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

Free financial advice (15-minute consultatations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

MVMA online directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

Free relief vet ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–200

Discounted x-ray badges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25–500+

Discounts on classified ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30–$200

Discounted human resource/payroll service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–500+

Discounted office supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–500+

Discounted office equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–500+

Discounted Dish network service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195+

Discounted ADT security systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200+

Discounted Hertz car rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10–100+

Discounted credit card processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–500+

Discounted business consultation services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–250+

Discounted phone, Internet, data services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–250+

Discounted Spectrum surgical instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–500+

Discounted Lands End business attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–250+

Discounted practice management webinars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10–120+

Discounted burial & cremation services (5%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

Discounted MSU Federal Credit Union products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

Discounted FedEx express and ground shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

Discounted hotels (60,000+ hotels worldwide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–200+

Discounted EarthLink Internet/data/voice/IT services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100+

Discounted cloud file storage (10%). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50+

Discounted identity protection (15%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100–200+

Discounted online accounting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100–500+

Discounted Legal Consents for Veterinary Practice (15%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25+

Discounted prescriptions, dental, and vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500+

Discounted USPS software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5–25+

Discounted background checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15–50+

Free Client Satisfaction Surveys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500+

Free “Cost of Compassion” brochures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35–75

Free “Pet Health Insurance” brochures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35–75

Free “Learn Before You Leap” brochures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35–75

Free Rabies Protocol Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Long-term care insurance discount (1 person) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .approx. $150

Disability insurance (15% discount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .approx. $175

Auto and homeowners insurance (10% discount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50–200

Veterinary Career Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25–200+

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due to the number of requests for ce announcements, the michigan veterinarian limits listings to ce programs in michigan.

GREAT LAKES VETERINARY CONFERENCE

n July 23–25, 2017

Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI

MICHIGAN VETERINARY CONFERENCE

n January 26–28, 2018

Lansing Center & Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI

MVMA ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

n November 20, 2017 @ 8:00 am–5:00 pm

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

MVMA SMALL ANIMAL SEMINARS

n OSHA (Philip Seibert Jr., CVT)

April 5, 2017

n Practice Management (Nick Nelson, DVM)

September 13, 2017

n Dermatology (Robert Kennis, DVM, MS, DACVD)

October 4, 2017

n Ophthalmology (David Wilkie, DVM, MS, DACVO)

November 1, 2017

n Exotics (Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP Avian)

December 6, 2017

n Geriatrics (Steve Thompson, DVM)

March 7, 2018

n Anesthesia & Pain Management

(Tammy Grubb, DVM, PhD, MS, BA, Dipl ACVAA)

April 4, 2018

Seminars 10:00 am–5:30 pm at the East Lansing Marriott. Contact

MVMA at (517) 347-4710 or register online at www.michvma.org.

MVMA/MSU·CVM LEGISLATIVE DAY

n March 14, 2017

House Building, Lansing

Meet your legislators and learn about legislative issues!

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES CERTIFICATION

n May 24 & December 12, 2017

Diagnostic Center for Population & Animal

Health, Lansing

PEOPLE, PETS & VETS

n Saturday, November 4, 2017 @ 11 am–3 pm

Macomb Community Colleges

MVMA COMMITTEES

n Executive (Dr. Bruce Cozzens, Chair)

June 21, 2017 @ noon

September 13, 2017 @ noon

November 29, 2017 @ noon

n Legislative (Dr. Cathy Anderson, Chair)

March 14, 2017 @ 9:30 am (House Bldg, Lansing)

n Public Health (Dr. Joe Kline, Chair)

March 15, 2017 @ 1:30 pm

June 7, 2017 @ 1:30 pm

September 6, 2017 @ 1:30 pm

December 20, 2017 @ 1:30 pm

Meetings held in the MVMA office unless noted.

MVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

n March 14, 2017

House Building, Lansing

n July 25, 2017

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville

n September 27, 2017

University Club, Lansing

n December 13, 2017

University Club, Lansing

WESTERN MICHIGAN VMA

n Veterinarian CE Seminars

3rd Thursday of each month, January–May and

September–November @ 7:00 pm / Grand Rapids

Contact Jeff Johnson, DVM, (616) 837-8151, or jdandcj2008@

wildblue.net.

SEMVMA CE PROGRAM

n veterinarians: Urinary Disease (Dr. Joe Bartges)

March 15, 2017

n technicians: Urinalysis (Dr. Joe Bartges)

March 15, 2017

Visit the website at www.semvma.com for additional details.

SAGINAW VALLEY VMA

n Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of

February, March, April, May, September, and

October. Dinner starts at 6:45 pm with a brief

meeting at 7:00 followed by the scientific

presentation. All meetings are held at the Brewery

in Frankenmuth. RSVP required.

committees, meetings & events

michigan veterinary medical association2144 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864-3986

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Compassionate care.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

MI Board of Veterinary Medicine

(517) 335-0918

MI Board of Pharmacy

(517) 373-1737

DEA: Detroit office

(313) 234-4000

DEA: toll-free

(800) 230-6844

MDARD State Veterinarian

(800) 292-3939

MI Dept. of Health & Human Services

(517) 335-8165

State of MI Health Certificates

(517) 284-5767

USDA, APHIS, VS–Accreditation

& International Health Certificates

(517) 337-4700

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