Archived Meeting Notes
Notes from the WVMA board meeting for District 1
1)
Waukesha's VMA has Grand Rounds where they
discuss topics and specific cases - you are invited: WVRC 2nd
Tues of every month at noon.
2)
The option to have technicians "with experience" take the test to
certify, is now going to continue past the 2010 original expiration
date. This may be changing in the next couple years, so if you
have technicians wanting to take the test - please address this!
An interesting fact: the pass rate for "on the job experience" vs. a
2 year tech program is 25% vs. 85%.
3)
The dog licensing hearing for the Milwaukee
area is: Thursday, Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m., Havenwoods State Forest, 6141
N. Hopkins St., auditorium. Please attend and support
the legislation that we have worked so hard on, that will greatly
affect the veterinarians and our relationships with the shelters and
breeders! You can find news releases on this issue at
http://www.datcp.state.wi.us
NOTE: an example of issues that will affect the veterinarian: as the
new health certificates are put into effect - these new health
certificates will be required to include full medical information on
each shelter animal (vs. just checking a "healthy" box!), including:
full exam of all systems, vaccine records, illnesses and treatments.
There will be some info (Q&A) at the WVMA Convention at the "Fifth
Quarter" after the tradeshow reception.
4)
The Heartland Conference (The leadership
conference for the 13 midwest states) occurred last month in
Chicago. They have notes on their website from the event
including information to be used by clinics. Please take a
minute to look at their slide shows.
http://www.isvma.org/events/heartland_2010/heartland_10_notes.html
5)
The WVMA is encouraging disaster preparedness by the clinics,
clients and communities! We will be funneling AVMA information
to help with this:
Emergency Preparedness and Response
- 400 page reference for veterinarians, technicians, and practice
managers
Saving the Whole Family
- planning resource for clients
Disaster Preparedness for Veterinary
Practices
- brochure that outlines key planning elements
6)
Project Breathe is a new program sponsored by Invisible Fence, where
they are offering a free ($60 value) kit of three different sizes of
oxygen masks with appropriate tubing, etc. to any fire house
interested. WVMA is partnering with them to advertise this
wonderful program. It is a new program was kicked off in
WI on Sept. 11, 2010.
7)
WVMA fall convention (October 8-10) has a great line up! If
you can attend, it will be worth your time and investment.
Please see the WVMA website if you haven't received your packet of
information and are interested in attending.
8)
The WVMA is trying to develop some possible webinars or
teleconferences put on by their legal counsel to help cover common
issues of our members. Stay tuned for more information on this
exciting new way to benefit from your WVMA membership.
9)
This is my last year as the District 1 Representative on the WVMA
Executive Board. If you are interested in the position
(a four year commitment), please contact the Milwaukee VMA to be put
on the ballot!
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Highlights from the January 2010 WVMA Board Meeting, From Lisa Kluslow, DVM, your District 1 Representative
Additional info at www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/vet_accreditation/