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PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES BY SEPTEMBER 1
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| A poetic reminder to pay your annual membership dues from Katja Lin, Communication Chair! It's that time of year again when graciously we ask you friend to send your dues for membership and so we do not crack the whip please send it by September one online or mail, both get it done Should the amount be other than Twenty five or one hundred and ten Call to pay by credit card or send a check, it isn't hard. And if you can sign up a friend They will thank you in the end! To pay online, visit the VOS website at www.vosdvm.org and go to the link to Pay Membership Dues. To pay by mail or phone, contact the VOS office at the address or phone number below. |
| VOS is up and running again after relocating. Please update correspondence accordingly. Address: Veterinary Orthopedic Society P.O. Box 665 Parker CO 80134 Telephone: 720-335-6051
(note that the telephone number differs from what was previously announced) Our website and email address remain the same: Website: www.vosdvm.org Email: secretary@vosdvm.org |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR
VOS 2016!
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Photo by Michel Tallichet, courtesy of Big Sky Resort / Montana.
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Photo by Mark Davidson, courtesy of Big Sky Resort / Montana.
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Mark your calendar for the 2016 VOS Conference in Big Sky, Montana.
2016 VOS Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
Save the dates, and plan to join us in 2016! Registration will open in the fall.
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VOS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
2015-16
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Steve Petersen
President
Kenneth Bruecker
Past President
Rich Evans
President Elect
R. Mark Daye
Treasurer
Katja Lin
Communication
Janet Van Dyke
Advertising / Publicity Sponsor Chair
Andy Bathe
Scientific Program
Reunan Guillou
Scientific Program, Assistant Chair
Jonathan Suber
Awards
Matt Stewart
Research
Cheryl Tano
Exhibit Chair
John Chandler
Director, Education Foundation
Richard "Dick" Lau
Assistant Director, Education Foundation
Maralyn R. Probst
Executive Secretary
Email: secretary@vosdvm.org
Website: www.vosdvm.org
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Stay up to date on the latest news from the Veterinary Orthopedic Society.
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2016 43rd Annual Conference
February 27-March 5, 2016
Big Sky, Montana
2017 44th Annual Conference
March 11-18, 2017
Snowbird, Utah
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE VCOT JOURNAL
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VOS members are eligible for a discounted subscription to the
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) journal. VCOT is the official journal for 11 organizations, one of which is VOS.
Subscriptions to VCOT are not automatically invoiced or renewed. If you wish to subscribe or renew your subscription, please download the VCOT form and return it to the VOS office with your payment.
Subscriptions include 6 issues and usually start with Issue 1 or Issue 4, depending on payment date. If you have questions about VCOT subscriptions, please contact Maralyn Probst at
secretary@vosdvm.org.
We also encourage VOS members to attend the European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ESVOT) annual conference. This year's ESVOT conference will take place September 10-12 in Milan. To register or receive more information, contact the ESVOT Secretary at +39 0372403509 or
info@emova.it or
info@esvot.org.
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VOS UPDATES ADVERTISING PROGRAM
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| VOS has streamlined its advertising program for its 2015 email newsletters. Advertisers may choose to place an ad for one billing cycle, which covers three newsletter issues, or select a discounted annual package, which covers nine newsletter issues. VOS is now offering vertical banner ad space in addition to horizontal banner ad space. Horizontal and vertical banner ads are available in two sizes (single-height or double-height), and each ad may be linked to the advertiser's website homepage or other web page. A maximum of 15 horizontal and 2 vertical advertising spaces are available in each issue, and priority is given to annual advertisers. To receive more details about the advertising program, please contact Janet Van Dyke. |
| VOS members: We'd like to receive your news about recent publications, job opportunities, speaking engagements, etc. for publication in our email newsletter and website. Please send your news items with photos if possible to secretary@vosdvm.org. |
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CALL FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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Are you a speaker at an upcoming conference in 2015? Know of a cool seminar or workshop you think our members would want to attend? Whether it is you, a fellow member or one of your hardworking residents, let us help spread the word. Shoot an email to vos.dvm@gmail.com and include your name, the title of your talk, date, location and link (if available).
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LIMITED EXHIBITOR SPACE AVAILABLE FOR BIG SKY
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Registration is now open for companies wishing to exhibit. We have very limited exhibit space available, so we suggest registering ASAP. There are 3 remaining wet-lab time slots.
For more information, please contact VOS Sponsor Chair Dr. Janet Van Dyke at
janetvandyke@me.com
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The 2015 Exhibit Hall was busy during all breaks and several special events held there.
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VOS ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN
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 VOS invites practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in large and small animal species to submit abstracts of novel studies in practical and scientific topics related to veterinary orthopedics and traumatology. Preference will be given to abstracts that have clinical relevance.
Papers addressing results of controlled retrospective and prospective clinical studies are strongly encouraged. Clinician investigators should also consider submitting innovative surgical techniques, or case reports describing unusual or difficult cases as these will be reviewed separate from the scientific abstracts; as will submissions for the Complications and Corrections session.
Visit our
Abstract Submission page to submit your abstract or learn more. Abstract submission closes on November 1.
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APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH AWARDS DUE OCTOBER 1
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Don't miss the application deadline for the Hohn-Johnson Research Award and the Wade O. Brinker Resident Research Award.
Applications for the Hohn-Johnson Research Award ($40,000) and the Wade O. Brinker Resident Research Award ($12,000) are due on October 1, 2015. Applications are accepted from those in private practice and academia alike, and offer an excellent opportunity to secure funding for novel, high-quality research. Whereas the Brinker Award is reserved for those in resident training, the Hohn-Johnson award is available to all VOS members, and can be the perfect source of financial support for new investigators.
For guidelines or to see previous projects, please use the links below:
VOS also presents one or more Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Research Awards each year to residents submitting abstracts for presentation at the VOS Annual Conference. The awards allow the recipients to travel to the meeting to present their work.
Qualified resident abstracts are chosen based on predetermined criteria by a panel of judges. The award(s) are given to help offset the cost of attending the conference to present their research. Awards are provided by the generous funding of the sponsors and are limited.
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At the 2015 conference, Noel Fitzpatrick demonstrated the new "Speaker Timer Device," designed to "explode" when the red light glows.
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In this issue, we are featuring two key sponsors of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. We will have more sponsor profiles in upcoming issues. To submit your company's information for a Spotlight profile, please contact VOS Sponsor Chair Dr. Janet Van Dyke at janetvandyke@me.com.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ...
INTRAUMA
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 Location:
Torino, Italy; U.S. office: Hoboken, New Jersey
What year was the company started?
Intrauma was founded in 2006 and is based in Rivoli, near Turin, in Piedmont Italy.
What products / services does your company offer?
Intrauma designs and manufactures the FIXIN range of locking plates, which has been in clinical use since 2007.
What should Veterinary Orthopedic Society members know about your company?
Intrauma is committed to ongoing research and development of both materials and manufacturing processes, in collaboration with experienced veterinary orthopedic surgeons, to provide the highest quality implants and to simplify today's approach to veterinary orthopedics.
Can you explain a challenging situation that your company was able to solve? Can you tell us about any new products or services your company is developing?
Intrauma recently launched a new series of micro locking implants worldwide that have been very helpful in treatment of orthopedic and trauma surgeries in Toy breeds.
Visit the
Intrauma website to learn more.
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Intrauma plate and screws.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ...
EVEROST
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 Location:
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
What year was the company started?
2012, Harry Wotton started his first company in 1997 (Securos).
What products / services does your company offer?
Everost offers ground-breaking implants focusing on bioabsorbable materials and next-generation metallic implants. Board-certified surgeons have mechanically and clinically evaluated our innovative new implant systems. These implants include Xorption TTA, Freedom Lock and Liberty Lock TPLO, EverZip Laterial Suture, AdapTTA TTA, EverVisc Hyaluronic Acid and our EverGraft bone substitute materials.
What should Veterinary Orthopedic Society members know about your company?
Everost is dedicated to advancing science, safety and innovation. Although the company is only 3 years old, the founders (Harry Wotton and Darroll Wotton) have more than a combined 30 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, education and support in veterinary orthopedic surgery (Harry Wotton was the founder, president and solo design engineer at Securos for 15 years). Harry Wotton holds numerous United States and United Kingdom patents for his innovative contributions in veterinary medicine. Everost and their clinical advisors are committed to providing animals with renewed vitality.
Can you explain a challenging situation that your company was able to solve?
After the founders of Everost left the company they founded in 1997 (Securos), they were challenged with re-inventing themselves, as well as creating an entire catalog of new innovative products. During a forced two-year non-compete, the founders of Everost needed to not only innovate but also figure out how to be relevant in a market saturated with orthopedic companies. Through dedication, perseverance and a committed clinical team, Everost has had a very successful three years and the market has welcomed their products with open arms.
Can you tell us about any new products or services your company is developing?
Everost will be expanding its line of bioabsorbable implants to include distal radius plates, TPLO plates, interlocking nails, a variety of specialty plates and trauma plates. There is also a strong focus on a new system for elbows, Plateless TPLO implants, arthroscopy instruments and expanding our line of biologics
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Visit the
Everost website to learn more.
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President Steve Peterson (second from left), his children, Jace and Josie, and Past President Trevor Bebchuk
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VOS ESTABLISHES GUIDELINES FOR STATE OF THE INDUSTRY TALKS
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The Veterinary Orthopedic Society's State of the Industry talks provide an opportunity for our valued sponsors to share with the membership interesting scientific research, clinical data or information about new treatments, developments, and/or techniques. These should be presentations with scientific merit rather than commercials.
Presentations will be 10 minutes long plus 5 minutes for questions. The time limit will be adhered to strictly. PowerPoint files (or PDFs of these files) must be submitted to the Sponsor Chair (janetvandyke@me.com) 14 days in advance for review by the Chair and the Session Moderator. This ensures suitability and enables time for any necessary revisions. Late submissions may result in loss of the preferred time slot for presentation.
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JOB POSTING: BOARD-CERTIFIED SURGEON, FLORIDA
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 Coral Springs Animal Hospital is seeking a Board Certified Surgeon. Coral Springs Animal Hospital, established in 1977, is a general, specialty, and emergency/critical care hospital open 24/7/365 located near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The hospital moved into a brand new 38,000 square foot building in November 2008.
Coral Springs Animal Hospital was featured as "Hospital of the Year" in the March 2012 issue of Veterinary Economics. In 2015, it was named the AAHA Referral Practice of the Year as well as the PetPlan Practice of the Year.
To learn more, please see the complete job posting.
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