Pulse Check:
CVMA wants to offer its members the chance to get out there and be social...
so what kinds of plans should we make?
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If you have news, practice updates, or announcements to share, please email them to [email protected] and we'll post them in the monthly newsletter.
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| Dr. Abby Schuster
President Dr. Matt Noble
President-Elect Dr. Jack Walkenhorst
Treasurer Dr. Kamaria Catalan
Program Chair Dr. Tami Goforth
Communications Secretary Dr. Jane Goecke
Vet Tech Liaison Dr. Diana Cron
SPCA/ Animal Welfare Liaison Dr. Susanna Schwartz
Public Relations Chair
Dr. Jen Mahan
3 Yr Trustee
Dr. Ryan Olexia
3 Yr Trustee
Dr. Robyn Collins
2 Yr Trustee
Dr. Julie Storm
2 Yr Trustee
Dr. Matt Baron
1 Yr Trustee
Dr. Matt Noble
1 Yr Trustee
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Staff: Holly J. Molony, MPA Executive Director (513) 368-6105 [email protected] |
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President's Report
By: Dr. Abby Schuster
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| Dear CVMA Members,
CVMA has been busy this past month as we continue into Spring, both with upcoming social and CE events. Our Spring happy hour was held Friday, May 15, and I'd like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the evening and spent some time relaxing and getting to know our colleagues. Six new grads joined us for the event and we're pleased that they're joining us as colleagues in Cincinnati. Our annual summer canoeing trip has also been set and is coming up on June 14th. This event has been a lot of fun in the past, and we hope to get another great turnout this year, family and friends are welcome. The official invite will be coming out shortly--so be on the lookout.
The Program Committee has also been hard at work. The May CE event is coming up on Tuesday, May 26, at Seasons 52 in Hyde Park. Dr. Turi Aarnes will be speaking on safe, inexpensive anesthesia protocols and monitoring. The event is being sponsored by Zoetis. The short course planning is also well underway, and the date has been set for Sunday, October 18th at the Great Wolf Lodge, just north of Cincinnati. We are always interested to hear ideas from members. Last month, we asked you for input on continuing education. Now, we want your input on potential social events. Please check out this month's pulse check related to the topic (left column), and tell us on what you'd like to see and do around town. Thanks for reading,
Abby Schuster, DVM
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Commerce National Bank has been a Platinum Level sponsor and the exclusive banking sponsor of the CVMA since 2010!
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Animal Welfare Update
By: Diana Cron, DVM
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Right: Drs. Tami Goforth and Kamaria Catalan at the
Annual Fur Ball
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SPCA's 13th Annual Fur Ball:
The SPCA's largest annual fundraiser, hosted by WKRC Local 12's Rob Braun, was held at the Sharonville Convention Center on April 25, 2015. This year's event was another success with 875 people in attendance and 14 animals finding their new forever homes. CVMA Program Chair, Dr. Kamaria Catalan was the CVMA Board representative to the Fur Ball this year. She was the lucky auction winner and will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the this year's Bark in the Park Cincinnati Reds game scheduled for May 26!
Circle Tail Pet Memorial Service
& Community Walk
Saturday May 23, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, Pet Memorial Service
Join us in our Memorial Garden behind the Training & Education Center
to remember and
to celebrate those animals with whom we have shared our lives and who have now gone to the rainbow bridge. If you are unable to attend, email the name of your beloved pet to [email protected] and we will read your pet's name at the ceremony.
Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 PM, Community Walk: Symmes Township Park, 11600 Lebanon Rd., Loveland. All are welcome including your good-natured 4 legged friend on a leash. (Bring clean-up bags.) We plan to walk approximately 4 miles, but you are free to turnaround at any point. If you do not have a dog and would like to walk one, please contact us at [email protected] and we'll bring a dog for you.
United Pet Fund Upcoming Education Event--
Nonprofit Donor Cultivation: Keeping Donors Happy (and Generous)
Topic: "Did you know that half of new donors this year are unlikely to ever give to you again? A study by Adrian Sergeant in 2001 found that 36% of those first time donors who lapsed did so because they felt that other causes were more deserving. A large percent cited various customer service issues. Another study suggests that as many as 65% of donors never give again due to a lack of communication from nonprofits. The more recent Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that we have seen very little improvement (as a sector) in this area. In fact, among new donors only 10% make a second gift." What would it mean for your fundraising program if you kept just 10% more of those donors? 25%? 50%?
Presenter:
Kirsten Bullock, CFRE, MBA
Date:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Location:
Scarlet Oaks Career Development Campus Instructional Resource Center
3254 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati,Ohio 45241
For More Information:
www.unitedpetfund.org
Revamped Doggie Dash: "Tales on the Trail" Event June 6, 2015
This year, SPCA has revamped its annual Doggie Dash into a fundraising event called "Tails on the Trail." On Saturday, June 6th, SPCA Cincinnati and lots of friends will be at Otto M. Armleder Memorial Park. You're invited to come and walk with your pets on your choice of a 1, 2, or 4 mile course. There will be food, games, entertainment, and exercise. Check-in is at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. (Rain or Shine). Register online by 5 P.M. Friday, May 29 by clicking here!
[Otto M. Armleder Memorial Park is located at 5057 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45226
If you are interested in being a vendor at Tails on the Trail, please contact Michael Sauer at 513-489-7392 or [email protected].]
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CVMA Summer Fun: Canoe Trip, June 14, 2015
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CVMA's 3rd annual canoe trip and cookout. Open to CVMA members, date/friends/spouses, and kids who can hold their own in your canoe.
We hope to see you there!
Date:
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Time:
Meet at 9 am if you'd like to do the 8 mile trip. Come at 10:15 am to do the 3 mile trip. Cookout around 12:30 pm.
What to Bring:
CVMA will provide hot dogs, burgers, and buns. Bring whatever you like to drink. And, if your last name begins with A-J please bring a side of some sort--chips, beans, salad, whatever you like. If your last name begins with K-Z, please bring a dessert.
RSVP by June 8, 2015, to Dr. Susanna Schwartz at
schwartz.susanna
@gmail.com
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Secretary's Report
By: Tami Goforth, DVM
The May 2015 Board meeting was held at United Coalition for Animals (UCAN) in Camp Washington. Board members present were Drs. Catalan, Collins, Cron, Goforth, Mahan, Noble, Olexia, Schuster, Schwartz, Storm, Walkenhorst and Executive Director Holly Molony. Dr. Jennifer Wells also attended in Dr. Goecke's absence.
At 7:05 PM, the CVMA Board was given a tour of UCAN by Executive Director, Dr. Melanie Corwin. The business meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM.
Dr. Schuster presented the President's Report (see above). Treasurer's Report: Refer to Dr. Walkenhorst's report. Secretary's Report: Dr. Goforth reviewed the April minutes. Motion to accept the minutes as written passed. We currently have 154 "likes" on our member Facebook page and 226 "likes" on the public page. Executive Director's Report: Holly reported that our current membership is 221 veterinarians. Work is still underway to update CVMA's bylaws. She will present suggestions to the ad hoc governance committee for review in June. The full board will discuss and vote on the ad hoc committee's suggestions at its September meeting. Per the procedure outlined in the bylaws, the CVMA membership will be presented with final changes for a vote at its annual meeting in November.
Continuing Education: Dr. Catalan reported our next CE speaker will be Dr. Turi Aarnes and the subject will be on anesthesia. The meeting will be held May 26, 2015 at Seasons 52, 3819 Edwards Rd, 45209. Zoetis is sponsoring this meeting. Additional 2015 CE events include Dr. Meghan Herron on Sept 22 at Maggiano's speaking on behavior issues. This meeting is sponsored by Vetoquinol. Dr. Valerie Parker will be our speaker on Nov 17 at the American Sign Museum with a topic of obesity and appropriate diets. Royal Canin is sponsoring this event.
Public Relations Report: Dr. Schwartz reported the Canine Corps event is scheduled for December 13, 2015. If you have any type of police/search & rescues/bomb dogs as your clients, please refer them to this wonderful event. She also reported on the next social outings. The summer canoe trip is June 14 with a rain date of June 28. Members discussed holding a CVMA night at Great American Ballpark to attend a Reds game. Animal Welfare Report: Refer to Dr. Cron's report. Vet Tech Liaison Report: In Dr. Goecke's absence, Dr. Wells reported that the UCBA Vet Tech Program graduation was held on May 2. New vet techs will take their board exams between July 15- August 15. Classes resumes for the next group of vet techs on June 1. Dr Wells also thanked all of the veterinarians that have allowed UCBA students to preceptor at their clinics.
Old Business: None. New Business: Dr. Gary Schroder, through his association with Colerain Township Fire Dept, has contacted the board about purchasing stickers for homes to alert firemen that there are pets inside. These would feature the CVMA logo. We are looking for a potential sponsor for this. Any input from the membership is appreciated.
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM
Treasurer's Report
By: Jack Walkenhorst, DVM
If you have questions regarding the monthly financials, please contact Dr. Walkenhorst directly.
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Veterinary Technician Liaison Report
By: Jane Goecke, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Wells presented the report in Dr. Goecke's absence. Graduation for this year's class of veterinary technicians was held on May 2, 2015. They will take their board exams in July-August 2015. Classes at UCBA begin again on June 1. Thank you to all the veterinarians who invite vet tech students in to complete their required preceptorships.
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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]).
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 drda[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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Tuesday Night CE:
May 26, 2015
Topic:
Safe, inexpensive anesthetic protocols & monitoring
Speaker:
Turi Aarnes, DVM, MS, DACVAA
Location:
3819 Edwards Road
Cincinnati OH 452
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
Schedule:
6:15 pm Registration opens
6:45 pm Dinner service begins
7-9:00 pm Lecture
Speaker Bio:
Turi Aarnes, DVM, DACVA is a 2005 graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada and completed an internship at the Greenbrier Veterinary Referral Center in Virginia. She completed her residency and Master's degree at The Ohio State University is 2009. Dr. Aarnes became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2010. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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2015 TUESDAY CE
SEPTEMBER 22
Topic: Canine & Feline Enrichment
Speaker: Dr. Meghan Herron
Location: Maggiano's Kenwood
Sponsored by Vetoquinol
NOVEMBER 17
Topic: Unconventional Diets & Obesity Management
Speaker: Dr. Valerie Parker
Location: TBD
Sponsored by Royal Canin
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Other Education Opportunities
EYEFEST 2015:
Aug 1-2,2015
12 RACE Approved CE Credits
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