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November 24, 2020
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IVMA Thanksgiving Week Office Hours

Wednesday, November 25 Offices closes at noon

Thursday & Friday November 26-17 Office Closed

TODAY, Tuesday, November 24 is the last day to order preconditioning supplies. Any orders received after Noon today will be sent out on Monday, November 30.
Companion Animal Cardiology Webinar- Watch Live or Later!
The IVMA is offering a two-part Companion Animal Cardiology Webinar presented by Dr. Jessica Ward, Associate Professor in Cardiology at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Registration is open now at www.iowavma.org and includes both Part 1 & Part 2 of the webinar.

Busy during the live broadcast?
Recorded version included with registration! You may listen during the live webinar or at a later time - your choice!

Part 1: December 3, Noon-1:30 pm
When should I prescribe pimobendan (Vetmedin)?
Pimobendan (Vetmedin) is a commonly prescribed and widely advertised drug in veterinary cardiology. This session will discuss when pimobendan should be prescribed (which heart diseases and which stage of disease) in small animals, based on clinical trials and consensus recommendations.

Part 2: December 10, Noon -1:30 pm
Cardiomyopathy associated with boutique, exotic-ingredient, or grain-free diets
In 2018, the FDA announced concerns for a relationship between cardiomyopathy and grain-free diets in dogs, which has led to widespread concern and confusion among the veterinary community and dog owners. This session traces the roots of this issue and provides an evidence-based update of our current understanding and best practices.

Registration: $150.00

The IVMA has applied for 3 hours of CE for this webinar. 
Participate in Year End COVID Survey
In April and August the IVMA conducted surveys on how veterinary clinics are handling the COVID-19 crisis. Now, as we end the year 2020, we want to follow up and see how are you doing.

Please take time to complete this survey on how the pandemic is affecting you & your business as we come to the end of 2020. 

Thank you for your participation. We will share the results with IVMA members in the near future. 


Please complete this survey by Friday, December 11th.
Nominations for Iowa Animal Hall of Fame Sought
Now is the time to start thinking about nominations for the 2021 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame Awards!

If you have a special client with an outstanding pet, we would love to hear about them! 

The deadline for nominating is January 15, 2021.
 
The Iowa Animal Hall of Fame is sponsored by the IVMA and Merck Animal Health.
  
Iowa Animal Hall of Fame nomination forms can be found on the IVMA website at www.iowavma.org , click on “About Us” then “Awards” or you can call the IVMA office at 800-369-9564 to have one sent to you. Only IVMA members may nominate.
Join New IVMA Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Are you interested in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession? The IVMA is working to find ways to diversify the veterinary profession in Iowa and mirror the growing diversity of the communities where veterinarians serve.

A task force on DEI in the Veterinary Profession is being assembled and the IVMA is looking for members. If you are interested in joining this task force, please contact the IVMA office at ivma@iowavma.org or 515-965-9237. Plans are to meet two times per year starting in January 2021 (virtual option available).
Save the Date! 2021 Winter Conference - Get your CE "To Go"
IVMA Apparel Store Open for Business
Did you know you can sport IVMA apparel at your clinic or the next CE event? Our online store is offered through Universal Printing in Des Moines. Items are offered on the IVMA Apparel website and shipping is direct to you from Universal. There is also an option to purchase items with your clinic’s logo.

Items available include polo shirts, jackets, long sleeve button-up shirts, cardigans, scrubs and more! Start your Christmas shopping today!

The online store will be open until early December.

Visit www.iavmastore.com or click on the banner on the IVMA website to start your order. You must be logged in as an IVMA member to view the page. Call the IVMA office at 515-965-9237 if you need help logging in.
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