COVID-19 updates from the week of March 20-26, 2020
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PVMA is diligently working to give you timely, accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have organized this content in the following sections. We urge you to frequently check our website, PaVMA.org/COVID-19 , as the information may change.
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, PVMA held a Virtual Town Hall to answer important questions that were submitted by your veterinary colleagues. We have compiled those questions and answers below. If there have been any changes to the topic since the Town Hall, that question has been answered with the most up-to-date information we can provide.
Pet Owners Resources
Dog tested positive for COVID-19 has died. This DOES NOT mean the virus can infect & kill your pets.

Should I Take My Pet to the Vet During This Pandemic?
 
COVID-19 Pet Health Tips
Penn Vet Doctors Shelley Rankin, Professor of Microbiology and Stephen Cole, Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology provide some great information and tips on COVID-19. Read more
 
COVID-19 and Your Pet – Penn Vet Tips
Get facts and tips to keep regarding COVID-19 and your pets. These tips were developed by our microbiology experts: Doctors Shelley Rankin, Professor of Microbiology and Stephen Cole, Assistant Professor of Clinical Microbiology. Read more

Can My Pet Get Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Pet owners, are you asking yourself, " Can My Pet Get Coronavirus (COVID-19)"? Check out our recent blog post. Read more
Employment Spotlight
We are seeking a Full Time Lead Veterinarian/ Chief of Staff to join our talented team of Doctors at our AAHA accredited facility. We have a wonderful team at Warren, driven by the ability to add the personal touch within all of our services in a relaxed environment.

The Lead Veterinarian serves as the clinical leader of the Hospital. He or she is responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care. The Lead Veterinarian works in partnership with the Practice Manager to ensure a high standard of medical case management and to provide an excellent experience for our clients and their pets, as well as carrying a clinical caseload similar to your hospital colleagues. For 30 years now, we have been helping to keep the pets of Phillipsburg and the surrounding areas healthy and happy.

Some features of our recently renovated hospital include 6 exam rooms, new surgical and dental suites, a complete in house laboratory, digital and dental radiography, the latest ultrasound equipment for in house diagnostics, as well as laser therapy and acupuncture. Our practice is located near the Lehigh Valley, and is one hour from Philadelphia & New York City. We also have a newly renovated three bedroom apartment on premises available. If you are looking to become a part of a practice that encourages professional growth and development and seeks to continually improve itself and services offered, please contact us today!

Check out our website . We offer a highly competitive salary, health - dental -vision benefits, 401k, generous CE allowance and PTO. Please send CV to  holly.hazzan@cvpco.com .

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Animal Emergency Center in Watsontown PA is the result of a collaboration of 10 different veterinary clinics in the area who came together to address the problem of not having emergency care available to our community. And so, our animal hospital was born. Established in 1999, we filled the gap of emergency care by providing urgent care services after hours and on weekends and holidays.

We provide 24-hour emergency, internal medicine, and diagnostic services to pets and their people in the Northumberland County, PA community. Our highly skilled veterinarians and staff are dedicated to serving animals with exceptional emergency and referral care, providing compassion to the people who love them, while supporting the local veterinary community. We are searching for a Veterinarian who wants to be part of a collaborative, family-oriented practice. We genuinely care about our clients and each other. We support each of our doctors with an outstanding benefits package including Health, 401k, CE, and fantastic vacation time.

Please send CV to  holly.hazzan@cvpco.com for an immediate interview.

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They have been providing exemplary care with uncompromising compassion to our community since 1994. A small animal practice, providing basic care, as well as advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures with state of the art equipment. If you are seeking reasonable hours & a great quality of life which will not include emergency after hours or on-call this may be the place for you. We have a tremendous, family-oriented staff including three highly collaborative doctors and supporting staff with a high technician to doctor ratio. Fantastic hours for great quality of life! $10K signing bonus included!

Job Responsibilities:
  • Builds a rapport with clients
  • Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, nutritional needs, and preventative treatment
  • Performs physical exams and diagnostic-surgical-medical and dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care
  • Stays current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine
  • Maintains client-patient medical/surgical records
  • Assists in the development of our team to ensure the highest quality of care and exceptional customer service

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes a strong base salary plus commission bonuses, Health package with dental and vision coverage, 401K, dues, and CE reimbursement. Please send CV to  holly.hazzan@cvpco.com.

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Are you looking for a state-of-the-art animal hospital where you can practice medicine and surgery in a fun and inviting atmosphere with an amazing team of individuals who support each other like family? Then look no further! Good Hope Animal Hospital, located in Mechanicsburg, PA, is looking for a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing 7-doctor small animal practice. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, compassionate doctor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the importance of our bonds with clients and patients to join our dedicated staff in our recently expanded and renovated 7000 sq. foot facility. Our hospital treats dogs, cats, and a variety of pocket pets. Responsibilities include seeing appointments and performing comprehensive physical exams/wellness visits, diagnosing and treating cases, client education, and establishing lasting relationships with our patients and clients. Generous employee benefits provided. For more information or to submit your resume, please contact Dr. Robert Heidecker at  drrth@comcast.net .

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One that offers more work/life balance? We want to hear from you! Our practices in Edinboro, Butler, State College, Williamsport, Chambersburg and York, PA are seeking dedicated Veterinarians to join our team. At National Veterinary Associates we guarantee a healthy, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth. Emergency and Exotic positions available. We're offering sign-on bonus, retention bonus, relocation assistance as well as student loan assistance. Excellent Mentorship. To learn more email me directly at  Kelli.Dowhaniuk@nva.com  or visit our  website .

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Fantastic opportunity at Animal Clinic at Thorndale. Seeking full or part-time veterinarian. Privately owned practice focused on patient and client care and staff teamwork, rather than “production”. Communication, compassion, learning, sharing, and fun are top priorities. Willing and caring client base. 5 talented CVTs so you practice at the highest level. AAHA accredited. $90,000 to $140,000/year. Flexible scheduling, vacation and personal time, CE allowance, liability insurance, PA and DEA license, PVMA and AVMA dues, health insurance and/or medical expenses reimbursements, SIMPLE retirement, uniform allowance. Mentoring for less experienced. In beautiful Chester County less than 1 hour to Philadelphia. Resume to Jmyarnallvmd@verizon.net. 

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