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Dear Colleagues,
Though schedules are generally slowing down as the weather cools down and the days shorten, there is still a lot going on within your CVMA. The Fall Short Course is just around the corner, and the Programs Committee has been working hard to set up another great day of CE. The event will be held on Sunday, October 18
th at the Great Wolf Lodge, a family-friendly resort and event center that boasts an indoor water park. Discounted rates for hotel rooms have been arranged and we'll be having a hot full breakfast and lunch that day!
A great slate of speakers has been arranged, starting with Dr. Stephen Birchard, who will discuss surgery topics and techniques relevant and useful for general practitioners to utilize in daily. Not only is Dr. Birchard an extremely accomplished surgeon and teacher, he is also an exceptionally engaging and entertaining speaker. Definitely not to be missed!
There will also be a portion of the day focused on the extremely important, but often under-recognized, concept of compassion fatigue and wellness of the veterinary team. Compassion fatigue, burn out, depression, and even suicide are all too-real and all too-common problems in our profession. Dr. Jennifer Brandt will discuss coping methods to deal with the overwhelming toll that our profession can take on us mentally, physically, and emotionally. These topics are not only timely, but also incredibly important, as we (as a profession) need to better acknowledge the need to care for ourselves if we hope to be able to effectively care for our patients, clients, and staff.
There is a technician program available as well. Dr. Brandt will discuss compassion fatigue for veterinary staff and effective team communication. The technicians will also have talks focusing on anesthetic monitoring and post-operative care by board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Ashley Wiese, who is also a great speaker and teacher.
If you, your associates, and technicians have not registered yet, please do so ASAP.
More details and information can be found below.
Though the Short Course has been a major focus, it has not been the only thing your board has been working on this month. The
website has been revamped, and details regarding the new increased usability are included in their own section of this newsletter. Please check it out!
Thank you for reading,
Abby Schuster
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Fall Short Course: Register Now!
October 18, 2015
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The 2015 Fall Short Course
Sunday,
October 18,
2015
Great Wolf Lodge
This year's program is focused on Surgical and Wellness topics. You can earn up to 6 credit hours of continuing education:
- This year's lineup includes Stephen J. Birchard, DVM, MS, DACVS. He will focus on surgery topics including gastropexcies, oncologic surgery, and reconstruction of surgical wounds (4 CE available)
- CVMA is also pleased to welcome Jennifer Brandt, PhD, MSW, will speak on Compassion Fatigue: Caring Until it Hurts. This interactive workshop is designed to help those in veterinary practice learn coping skills to manage the distress from over-emphasis on caring for clients and patients and under-emphasis on care of self (2 CE available)
- Finally, CVMA is pleased to be offering CE for veterinary technicians as part of the day as well. Jennifer Brandt, noted above, will discuss Communication within the Veterinary Healthcare Team: That's Easy For You to Say! and compassion fatigue (2 CE available). Then, Ashley Wiese, DVM, MS, DAVCAA, will provide 2 CE hours on anesthesia and post-operative care (2 CE available)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Kamaria Catalan, DVM
Chair, CVMA Program Committee
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Upcoming Tuesday Night CE Events
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Topic:
Obesity Management & Unconventional Diets
1330 Monmouth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Schedule:
6:15 pm Registration opens
6:45 pm Dinner service begins
7-9:00 pm Lecture
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Animal Welfare Report
Rescue Events and Updates
Art Show Benefits Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati: Oct 17-18!
Petcasso is a two-day art show and sale benefiting Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati. The even
t features the talents of 25 carefully-selected local artists and artisans representing a variety of mediums.
Saturday, October 17th The Preview Party 6:30 pm until 10:00 pm
This will be a festive, upscale evening. Be among the first to meet and browse the booths of our artists. Enjoy a generous cocktail buffet, open bar, a silent auction and live jazz music. New this year - the People's Choice Awards! Cash prizes will be awarded to our artists based on informal voting at the party.
The ticket price is $75 per person.
Sunday, October 18th - Open to the Public Noon until 4 pm
This will be a family-friendly event. Admission is free and food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. There will be special activities and vendors for children
SPCA Cincinnati Celebrates Adopt a Shelter Dog Month--$19.75 adoptions through Oct. 31
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CVMA Website Gets Revamp
CVMA is pleased to introduce its revamped website. The new site utilizes new hosting and content management technology for a better, more efficient user experience.
CVMA members can create their own account for access to the full site. And, the new site features both a public directory so potential clients can contact you as well as a private directory with phone and email access for CVMA members only.
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Secretary's Report
By: Tami Goforth, DVM
Treasurer's Report
By: Jack Walkenhorst, DVM
If you have questions about the monthly financials, please contact
Dr. Walkenhorst directly.
Vet Tech Report
By: Jane Goecke, DVM
The AVMA Accreditation Site Visit for UCBA Vet Tech Program is scheduled for November 18-
20.
If interested in learning more about the accreditation process:
AVMA VET TECH ACCREDITATION
Dr. Goecke and 6 sophomore veterinary technician students volunteered Sunday, October 4th, 2015 at Pet Health Day sponsored by United Pet Fund. The event served 85 families with 94 dogs and 24 cats with veterinary services at St Francis Catholic Church
in Over the Rhine. Check out the pictures:
UPF
Veterinary Technician CE Opportunities
CVTA Meetings: 7:30 pm at UC Blue Ash, Rm W100.
This year's schedule includes:
- November 17-Dr. Matt Noble, DVM - Toxicity in Pets
- January 19 - Dr. Megan McLane, DVM, DACVIM - Congenital Heart Disease and Case Management
- March 15- Dr. Karl Maritato, DVM, DACVS - Feline Injection Sarcomas
- May 17- Dr. Marlo Anderson, DVM, DACVECC - Nursing Care for Head Trauma Patients
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Classifieds
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Full time Registered Veterinary Technician.
Enjoy working with great leadership, teamwork, and support staff. Technicians provide excellent medical care to our patients and customer service to our clients. West Chester. Email resume to [email protected]
Veterinarian Needed.
Pets In Need is a non-profit veterinary service provider for income-qualified clients. We are growing and in need of paid, part-time veterinarians to provide patient care. We provide preventative care, spay/neuter referral, and treatment of minor health conditions in our canine and feline patients. We do not hospitalize patients or perform surgery at our facility. Days and times vary and include 4-6 hour shifts on week days and evenings, as well as on weekends. If you are interested in joining our veterinary team please visit our website: www.pincincinnati.org or email Ann Hill ([email protected]).
Associate Veterinarian Position.
All Creatures Animal Hospital in Amelia/ Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a 7th associate veterinarian. Practice offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to practice high level care for small animals and exotics. Three practices all provide digital x-rays, paperless medical records, networked infinity software, ultrasound availability, endoscopy, laser therapy and laser surgery, and most up to date laboratory machines and anesthetic monitoring equipment. We provide great leveraged support from staff for higher than average production based pay. We require limited emergency duties up till 9 pm. Across our 3 locations we have 2 boarding kennels, 3 grooming salons, and training on our home site to provide a steady stream of new clients. Individual must love being a vet and be motivated to be a lifetime learner. All applicants must have good client skills and references to prove it. www.all-creatures.com [email protected] , 513-258-6087
RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES
Relief Vet Tom Miller DVM, MS available for relief/part time work - Cincinnati Ph: 513-858-2074
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Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association
www.cincyvma.com
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