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Jan/Feb 2021 MVMA MESSENGER

DR. MICHAEL Leading Minnesota’s Veterinary Profession
OSTERHOLM

FEATURED ANNUAL MEETING
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
SPEAKER

Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, Attend the MVMA Annual Meeting on an easy-to-use virtual platform!
was recently appointed to
President-elect Joe Biden’s 124TH ANNUAL MEETING
Transition COVID-19 Advisory
Board. Don’t miss him at the February 4th-6th, 2021
Annual Meeting on Thursday,
February 4, as he shares what The 124th MVMA Annual Meeting goes virtual February 4th -6th, 2021! The
he thinks we can expect in goal of the MVMA Annual Meeting has always been to deliver high-
2021 and what he hopes we quality continuing education, provide access to vendors with the latest
will learn from this shared and greatest in products and services, and the opportunity to network
pandemic experience.
with other veterinary professionals - and 2021 will be
Highlights no different.

Capitol Report p. 4 Join us this year from the comfort of your own
home and have the ability to enjoy the convention
Vet Tech Shortage p. 8 - 9 experience from your desktop, laptop, tablet,
or mobile device. Our easy-to-use platform will
Companion Animal Bill p. 10 - 12 allow you to focus on the great sessions, speakers,
vendors, and making connections with old and new
Foundation Feature p. 18 - 19 colleagues. Register today at www.mvma.biz.

What’s New at the U? p. 20 - 21 The 124th Annual Meeting will be one to remember.

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not being able to read the vibrant suspected neglect or abuse. If
facial expressions of those we are done well, this calling advocates
listening to. These connections and for the needs and health of the
this common ground will be really animal(s), but also acknowledges
important for all of us to reaffirm the importance of animals for
moving ahead. their humans and addresses tough
situations that sometimes happen
In a parallel way, I’ve tried over the from a benign lack of awareness. Dr.
last year through this column, by Erin Royster is an Assistant Professor at
spotlighting some of our members, to the U of MN CVM in the Department
highlight the common ground that of Veterinary Population Medicine.
exists within the veterinary profession, Her university appointment is multi-
guided by the Veterinarian’s Oath, faceted to include teaching, farm,
despite the wonderfully diverse and veterinary outreach, research,
career paths many of us are on. graduate student advising, and
service. Beyond teaching our
President’s Message Dr. Erik Jopp works with the MN colleagues of the future she enjoys
Department of Agriculture as a Meat collaborating with veterinary
by Dr. Matthew Boyle Inspection Program Supervisor. His practitioners and their clients who
work enhances animal advocacy at have a more direct impact on
Never before has finding common the farm around the management animal health and welfare and
ground seemed more important. of disease, provides direct oversight through ongoing research. Through
Sometimes our inability to see while food is prepared for human both avenues, she is helping solve
common threads of a shared consumption, and ultimately, he is problems that facilitate people being
existence makes finding that involved directly with these facilities and doing better and enhances the
common ground quite elusive. In around humane animal handling health of animals in their care. The
the aftermath of COVID-19, while and end of life procedures. Dr. Gene reward ultimately comes when the
folks are to a significant degree Boysen is a small animal practitioner new information brought to light
cloistered at home, face-to-face and also serves as the Humane through her research is delivered to
interactions with each other are more Officer for Stearns County. Both of the dairy industry and people can
rare, impersonal, and less satisfying these roles clearly meet the needs apply it successfully for better animal
than most of us would prefer. The of the animal while at the same health and welfare as well as more
act of truly listening, to a client, for time validates the importance of successful farming operations. Most
example, is necessarily impeded by the human-animal bond. Regarding recently we met Dr. Colleen Mans,
having to speak through a mask and his duties as a human officer, he veterinarian, and Captain in the US
isn’t simply called upon to confirm
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MVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS CONTACT THE MVMA

President – Dr. Matthew Boyle AVMA Delegate - Dr. Matthew Boyle Minnesota Veterinary
President-elect – Dr. Connie Sillerud AVMA Alt. Delegate - Dr. Teresa Hershey Medical Association
Vice president – Dr. Nancy Peterson AVMA Past President - Dr. John Howe 101 Bridgepoint Way, Suite 100
Past President – Dr. Joni Scheftel MVMA Executive Director - Dan Tjornehoj South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Secretary/Treasurer – Dr. Jim Winsor MN Board of Veterinary Medicine - Dr. Julia Wilson
Director – Dr. Ann Brownlee MN Board of Animal Health - Dr. Beth Thompson 651-645-7533
Director – Dr. Rob Memmen U of M CVM Interim Dean - Dr. Laura Molgaard www.mvma.org
Director – Dr. Ned Patterson SAVMA President - Peter Breimhurst [email protected]
Director – Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox
MVMA/MVMF Student Representatives -
Alexandria Armeni and Cody Sorce

MVMA OFFICE STAFF

Dan Tjornehoj Kelly Andrews Nicole Kast Megan Nadeau Maria Nellessen Mandy Richter
Executive Director Assistant Executive Continuting Marketing and Certification and Administrative
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Calendar of Events

January 7-9, 2021 UPCOMING MVMA
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference. Online. VLC is the LUNCH’N’LEARNS
veterinary profession’s premier conference for leadership
development. Unique mix of CE sessions, AVMA governance FREE Online Lunch ‘N Learn Sessions
meetings and networking will expand and hone leadership – 2nd Tuesdays of each month from
skills. Avma.org/events. Noon – 1:00 pm. Open to MVMA
Members ONLY. Register online at
February 4-6, 2021 mvma.org/lunch-n-learn. Attend-
MVMA 124th Annual Meeting. Online. For the most up-to-date ees receive: 1 interactive CE credit.
information go to: mvma.org/annual-meeting.

February 10-12, 2020 January 12 – Taxes: A Tax Update and
Iowa VMA Winter Conference. Online. For more information Ideal Days: Making Intentional Choices
contact [email protected]. to Do More of What You Love – David
Kelling, CPA, MBT; Kelling, Bocovich &
February 24, 2021 Company, LTD
MVMA Day at the Capitol. Online. No charge, but pre-
registration is required. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 16. February 9 – Evidence-based Medicine
Register online at bit.ly/VetDay2021. and Digital Point-of-Care Resources –
Matthew Mauer, DO, MPH, FACOEM,
CEO & Founder, VetCompanion

Thursday, April 15, 2021 March 10 – Thriving in Private Practice
MVMA Spring Seminar- Cardiology. More details coming soon through the Pandemic: Opportunities,
to www.mvma.org/seminars. Challenges and Current State –
Tammara Plankers, Vice President,
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Healthcare Industries Group, Wells
MVMA Summer Seminar - Behavior.More details coming soon Fargo,
to www.mvma.org/seminars.

Army. She taught me about three my work and the core of what I It has been my great pleasure to
pillars she sees as critical to her work do is guided by the principle that I serve each of you and lead our
as a veterinarian in the Army; as a am “participating in the process of Association. Our MVMA has a
clinician, public health consultant, producing food for humans.” I firmly talented, hardworking staff and you
and as commissioned Captain and believe that if done right, my daily have a dedicated team of volunteer
expected leader with her assignment. activities promote prudent use of leaders steering the ship. As the
Each of these has clear alignment animal health products and drive MVMA Executive Board finishes up
with different portions of our oath change in behavior that enhances its new three-year strategic plan I
and it was clear to me that she took animal health and wellness. feel really good about the direction
each one seriously in her commitment that the MVMA is headed as I pass
as a veterinarian and as Captain Throughout my time working in the gavel to Dr. Connie Sillerud in
in the Army. Then there was me, a organized medicine I have gained February.
veterinarian working in yet another an appreciation for all of the unique,
corner of the profession, industry. valuable things you do professionally. Best in the New Year to each of you.
My day to day activities internal to It is easy and probably somewhat
Zoetis can vary from a technical inevitable that we get deluded into Matt Boyle, DVM
review of marketing materials, thinking our corner of the world is
training and education of our sales the most important since we are
professionals, development and steeped in it every day. I hope that if
coordination of post-approval field you think about the broad veterinary
research, and other projects. Outside work described above, in the context
of these duties, I am still around of our oath, you will find we have a
cows most every week with farmers lot of common ground binding our
and veterinarians conducting on profession together and the work we
farm evaluations, trainings, and do in society is good.
troubleshooting. The way I approach

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The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association by Drs. Tom Hagerty and John Baillie

Capitol Report

At the November Government Affairs Committee He was instrumental in working with his legislator
(GAC) MVMA lobbyists, Cory Bennett, provided and other legislators in crafting legislation. Dr.
a legislative report to members. The DFL controls Nelson is committed to this issue and getting
the Minnesota House of Representatives in the legislation reintroduced in 2021. MVMA believes
2021-22 biennium with Republicans retaining a that Public Safety Office is best suited to oversee
slight majority in the Senate. In the fall of 2020, this activity. The 2021 Legislative Session begins
the election of all 134 representatives and 67 January 5th and will adjourn mid-May.
senators determined the composition of the
legislature going into 2021. The Governor will not During the Fall Government Affairs Committee
be up for re-election until 2022. The upcoming meeting, MVMA lobbyists, Cullen Sheehan
redistricting process may result in Minnesota and Cory Bennett, discussed the various
losing a representative in Washington but bills that were introduced during the 2020
potentially greater impact statewide as district legislative session while also looking ahead to
lines are redrawn giving the party in power the the 2021 legislative session. The MVMA was
ability to seek stronger party control in the future. successful in getting passage of the veterinary
immunity bill that provides liability protection to
While the governor, legislative leaders, and veterinarians mandated to report cruelty cases.
legislators will be focusing on dealing with a The committee also discussed the Companion
growing budget deficit, MVMA will be actively Animal Board legislation that will be revisited by
engaged on several different fronts. legislators in 2021. Committee members shared
concerns if certain disease and animal health
Top tier issues for the MVMA will be to oppose responsibilities are removed from the Minnesota
the Companion Animal Board bill and a Board of Animal Health. The MVMA lobbying
proposal to ban the use of gas chambers for team will remain diligent in monitoring this
euthanasia in shelters. The committee supports legislation and opposing efforts to advance this
efforts for mandatory credentialing of veterinary bill.
technicians. We will be monitoring legislative
proposals pertaining to the state’s prescription Dr. Matt Boyle provided an update on the work
monitoring program (PMP) relative to the of the MVMA Small Animal Welfare Committee
veterinary prescription monitoring program especially pertaining to a proposed Rescue
(VPMP). The MVMA will also advocate for the Certification Program. The goal of the voluntary
creation of a statewide registry of dangerous program is to outline basic animal care and
dogs. organizational standards for rescue organizations
to attain for certification.
The Minnesota Legislature will have a projected
deficit to deal with in this upcoming legislative Cullen Sheehan emphasized the importance
session as they look to use some of these funds. of in-district clinic visits with legislators and the
This difficult budget situation may thwart efforts to importance of attending MVMA’s 2021 Day at
move forward the budget needs of the University the Capitol on February 24th (see the registration
of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine, form in this newsletter). Please contact the
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Board of MVMA office if you need more information about
Animal Health, and other funding initiatives that this event or about hosting a legislator in your
benefit the practice of veterinary medicine and clinic or about attending the day at the Capitol.
the patients we treat.
Also, contact the MVMA office if you are
MVMA will be supporting legislation that creates interested in becoming a member of the GAC or
a statewide dangerous dog database with the if you would like to make a contribution to VET-
Department of Public Safety. Dr. Phil Nelson (GAC PAC which helps our legislative advocacy team
member) was the person who brought this issue in working with legislators and advancing the
to the forefront and to the GAC meeting in 2018. MVMA’s legislative agenda.

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MVMA Virtual Day at the Capitol Welcome New Members

February 24, 2021, 12 -4 pm Active Graduate Practicing
Dr. Ann Korbel Dr. Carolyn Ellis
Spend the afternoon meeting Dr. Michaela Manderfeld
virtually with lawmakers to explain Dr. Rachel Owens Student
what we do, how we provide the Dr. Sarah Stack Evan Ward
best care for animals, the important
impact we have on Minnesota Associate Corporate Supporting
communities, and our priorities for Dr. James Rasmussen Mr. Jesse Hulscher
the 2021 Legislative Session. We Dr. Robert Reppert
anticipate having guest speakers TWC Architecture and
from the Agriculture Committee Affiliate Construction
address the group as well in the afternoon. Ms. Paige Durenberger Mr. Matt Rej
Ms. Lianna Kaiser Merchant Cost
• No charge, but pre-registration is required. Mrs. Leah Wilson Consulting
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 16.

• Enjoy the comaraderie of your colleagues and
learn more about MVMA’s legislative agenda.

Local constituents like you have the highest amount
of influence with their legislators when issues of
significance arise at the state capitol. It is important
for veterinarians to meet their local leaders and
express their views and expertise on legislation that
affects the profession and the health of animals.

Register online at bit.ly/VetDay2021

AVMA Seeking Members IN MEMORIAM
to Apply for Volunteer
Leadership Positions DR. ARNOLD JOSTOCK
MVMA Lifetime Member, Dr.
The AVMA is seeking volunteers to become Arnold Jostock, passed away on
leaders of the Association or to serve in council December 5, 2020 in his home
or committee positions, working together to surrounded by his loving family at
handle challenges in the veterinary profession. the age of 76.
“You never know where is might lead you if you
agree to volunteer” says Dr. John Howe, MVMA Dr. Arnold “Arnie” Gervas Jostock was born
member and past president of the AVMA and October 28, 1944 in Red Wing, MN. He grew up
MVMA. “It is a great way to get to know and in Mazeppa and Lake City and graduated from
understand the profession and feel like you Wabasha High School. He graduated from the
are making a difference outside of your own University of Minnesota - College of Veterinary
veterinary practice and community” Medicine in 1970. Arnie was united in marriage
with Bonnie Nelson, June 18, 1966. Arnie worked
The AVMA invites candidates for president-elect, as a veterinarian until retiring in 2014 after working
vice president, and two seats on the AVMA in the field for more than 40 years. He was always
Board of Directors as well as applying to serve on active in the community and was a member of
the numerous council and committee seats of the Dawson Lions, Dawson Chamber, served on
the AVMA. Please go to jav.ma/AVMAvolunteers the Dawson-Boyd School Board, the American
or avma.org or email [email protected] for Veterinary Medical Association, and was a
more information. Start 2021 by being a AVMA hospice volunteer with his dog Rascal.
volunteer!
Private memorial services were held on
Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

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124TH ANNUAL MEETING CONTINUED...

DON’T MISS THESE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY JUST IN TIME LUNCH DISCUSSION: SHORTAGE, STRESS, AND TURNOVER: WHERE HAVE ALL OF
THE VETERINARY TECHNICIANS GONE?

Panel Members: Allen Balay, DVM, Julie Legred, CVT, Rebecca Rose, CVT, CCC
Moderator: Connie Sillerud, DVM

It is no secret that over the past several years Minnesota has experienced a veterinary technician
shortage. At the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the reasons for the shortage; and
Implement tips and tricks on how to recruit, retain, and reinvent your practice work environment.

SATURDAY KEYNOTE: LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
WITH BRAD NIEDER, MD, CSP

The healthcare humor will tickle your funny bone and have you laughing. Not
just your standard comedy show, though, the program is uplifting, too. You may
find yourself committing to lightening up and laughing more. Or to adopting
a new healthy habit. You’ll laugh as you learn why laughter really is good
medicine...for combating stress, feeling better and living longer. Dr. Brad will
dispense some wellness advice too, in an entertaining manner unlike any doctor
you’ve encountered.

EFFICIENCY WORKSHOPS I, II
WITH ANDY ROARK, DVM

Dr. Andy Roark will break your standard wellness/emergency appointments
into pieces, and work groups will discuss best practices and biggest mistakes
for each component of the appointment. From scheduling to communicating
expectations to receiving patients to discharge, you will discuss what is working
and what is not so that you can find the inspiration you need to build the system
that will work in YOUR practice.

ASF UPDATE AND THE RISK OF FEED
WITH SCOTT DEE, DVM, MS, PHD, DACVM

At the end of this session you will be able to: Summarize African Swine Fever
(ASF); Discuss what’s new regarding ASF virus spread at the global level; Explain
the risk of feed and feed ingredients for the domestic and transboundary
movement of the virus; Describe how the North American swine industry has
adapted to mitigate this risk.

CLIMBING MT. DEBT: NAVIGATING YOUR STUDENT LOANS AND REPAYMENT
STRATEGIES
WITH TONY BARTELS, DVM, MBA

At the end of this session you will be able to: Explain your student loans and
develop treatment plans for your repayment situation; and time permitting,
Outline financial priorities and strategies for integrating student loans into your
financial wellness plans.

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Responding with Resilience:

Reflect Recover Reinvent

TEMPORARY CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The COVID-19 pandemic has markedly limited opportunities for veterinarians to earn interactive continuing
education (“CE”) credits required for license renewal. Upon request by the MVMA Board of Directors the MN Board of
Veterinary Medicine has announced a temporary change that will enable veterinarians to achieve needed CE when
attending online CE conferences such as the upcoming MVMA virtual convention where many of the pre-recorded
lectures are later accessible to registered veterinarians.

Under the authority provided by Governor Walz’s Executive Order #23, the Board of Veterinary Medicine will
temporarily allow veterinarians to count archived/pre-recorded lectures and webinars that are completed online
during 2020 and 2021 to count as full interactive credits for license renewals.

The lectures must meet the same criteria for approval as interactive presentations: Presented or sponsored by an
automatically pre-approved provider; RACE-approved; pre-approved by the Board; or approved by the Board
on the basis of an individual veterinarian’s application for approval submitted to the Board within 30 days of the
conclusion/completion of the program. The form to request that approval is on the Board’s website.
https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/continuing-ed/individual-continuing-education-for-veterinarians.jsp.

Rule 9100.1000 lists the continuing education providers whose programs are automatically approved as well as
acceptable documents for proof of attendance. https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/continuing-ed/ce-
rules.jsp. For online programs, a certificate of completion is acceptable as is evidence of registration for that CE. The
limit of 10 credits for practice management CE remains. Questions regarding the classification of specific online
continuing education programs can be directed to [email protected].

Extensions: Any veterinarian can request an extension of up to 12 months to complete the continuing education
requirements for the 2021 and 2022 license renewals. A written request must be made by March 1, 2021 (licenses
ending in an odd number) or March 1, 2022 (licenses ending in an even number). Whether renewing online or by
paper, check the “No” box in response to the question of sufficient continuing education, and then write in, “I
request an extension”. If an extension is requested, the veterinarian must submit proof of attendance or completion
for all interactive and online sessions that were attended or listened to by the end of the 12-month extension.

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Getting to the Bottom of the Veterinary Technician
Shortage in Minnesota By Dr. Al Balay

The MVMA Veterinary Technicians Committee would like you to engage in more conversation about
mandatory licensure of Veterinary Technicians in Minnesota. The committee believes that mandatory
licensing will lead to less career turnover, greater retention, and less shortages of veterinary
technicians.

This is the 3rd of on-going articles from the MVMA’s Veterinary Technicians Committee. Your questions
and feedback are appreciated. Contact Maria Nellessen, CVT at the MVMA office or Dr. Al Balay,
recently retired Director of Veterinary Technology at Ridgewater College and Chairperson of the
MVMA Vet Tech Committee. You can contact Al at [email protected] or 320-905-6423.

In previous articles, we’ve addressed reasons for the shortage. The Veterinary Technicians Committee
intends to move forward with legislation in spring 2021 of leading to mandatory licensure. Legislation
would require opening the Veterinary Practice Act. The MVMA Board of Directors and the MVMA’s
Government Affairs Committee support opening the Veterinary Practice Act. Here is the motion from
November’s Government Affairs Committee: Recommend that the MVMA support the MVMA/MAVT
joint efforts to enable veterinary technicians to be included in the veterinary practice act.

In this article, we’ll explore the process as well as the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory
licensure.

What is the process to result in mandatory retention, and less shortages of veterinary
licensure of veterinary technicians in technicians. Mandatory licensure will promote
Minnesota? greater numbers of graduates to sit for the
We know that oversight and regulation of Veterinary Technician National Examination
licensed technicians will be by the Board of leading to more technicians exhibiting entry-level
Veterinary Medicine (BVM). The Veterinary competency.
Technicians Committee is working with the BVM
through Dr. Julia Wilson. Dr. Al Balay will meet The Veterinary Technician committee members
with the BVM in February 2021. Licensure requires believe that licensing will lead to improved
opening the Veterinary Practice Act and new patient care and improved efficiency for
BVM Rules. veterinary practices resulting in increased
revenue. Mandatory licensure improves
The MVMA Veterinary Technicians Committee consumer protection and public safety due to
will discuss Practice Act and Scope of Practice veterinary technicians’ knowledge especially in
language at its January 2021 meeting. The areas of zoonoses, infectious disease control, and
Committee will also scrutinize how to meet the pharmacology.
Minnesota’s “Criteria for Regulation” which states
that no regulation shall be imposed upon any Mandatory licensure provides greater State
occupation unless required for the safety and oversight of all activities of veterinary technicians
well-being of the citizens of the State. To open through the BVM. Oversight will increase
the Practice Act will require identification of accountability and provide a mechanism for
Legislators to introduce the legislation. The MVMA investigation of professional errors, misconduct,
Lobbyists are recommending that legislation is unethical behavior, and drug diversion.
initiated in the second half of the 2021 legislative Mandatory licensure will provide title protection
session with hope that legislation might be for those that have earned the right to be
passed in 2022. licensed veterinary technicians. Mandatory
licensure sets a professional standard for training
What are the advantages of mandatory licensure and skills for veterinary technicians ensuring
of veterinary technicians in Minnesota? that these standards are maintained through
As has been stated, we believe that mandatory continuing education requirements. Licensure
licensing will lead to less career turnover, greater of veterinary technicians empowers them to
assist with national disasters. In order to perform

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veterinary technicians’ tasks in a disaster of care and scrutiny will be needed to ensure
situation, veterinary technicians must have an that language and rules are carefully written so
active credential in their state of origin. that licensed technicians will not need to carry
professional liability insurance.
According to Dr. Julia Wilson, opening the
Veterinary Practice Act would be an opportunity As mentioned previously, a period of time
to remove outdated or murky language in other generally considered for a grandfathering
parts of the Practice Act. clause would likely be written into the rules
after successful legislation. This clause would
What are the disadvantages of mandatory allow for a period of time (generally two or
licensure of veterinary technicians in three years) for those individuals who are not
Minnesota? currently certified (graduates who did not
A number of potential disadvantages and become certified previously or previous CVTs that
questions about mandatory licensure have arisen have allowed their certification to lapse AND
over the years. The MVMA Veterinary Technicians those trained on the job) to become licensed.
Committee is aware of the concerns and is There would be criteria relative to the number
hoping to allay and answer all of the questions. of documented hours actively engaged in
the practice of veterinary technology and a
Mandatory licensure requires opening of the letter of recommendation stating competency
Practice Act which could have negative from a licensed Veterinarian who is currently
consequences due to others influencing associated with the applicant. Many currently
language in the Act. Identifying Veterinary certified technicians have expressed concerns/
Technicians in the Practice Act would likely frustration with a lenient Grandfather clause,
classify anyone else working in a veterinary so effective communication to educate them
facility as “veterinary assistants” or “others”. will be necessary as Grandfathering will be an
Will the public have a better understanding expectation for a successful legislative process.
of the skills and responsibilities of those that The positives of grandfathering those currently
work in veterinary facilities? Will we be able to working as non-certified technicians will be the
demonstrate enough evidence of improved need for required continuing education and BVM
public safety and well-being of the State’s oversight.
citizens?
The last potential disadvantage is the fear of
Mandatory licensure will lead to increased practices that they cannot find or hire a certified
costs of the license compared to the voluntary veterinary technician. It will be incumbent
certification costs. All license fees must generate to scrutinize the language and rules so that
enough revenue to cover the BVM costs to employers especially in rural areas can hire who
oversee those licensed. Currently the BVM is they need to in order to run their practices.
attempting to estimate the number of individuals
that are non-certified veterinary technicians Listing of CVTs now on MVMA Website
(both graduates of AVMA accredited programs
that were never certified and those trained on The status of a technician’s certification is now
the job who might desire licensure). This estimate available on the MVMA website under the Vet
is crucial for the BVM to build a budget and Tech tab, titled “Verify a CVT”. Users can check
identify the licensure costs. We do anticipate that the status of a technician’s certification, date of
all initial licensees would need to have a Criminal original certification, and date of expiration. If
Background Check which may cost about your veterinary technician’s name is not listed,
$40.00. Dr. Wilson anticipates that license costs for their certification status could be pending or
veterinary technicians would be less than costs lapsed. Veterinary technician certification is
for veterinarians but does not have an estimate based on information and data submitted,
at this time. reviewed, and updated periodically. If you
have questions regarding the accuracy of this
Mandatory licensure could lead to potential information please contact the MVMA office.
professional liability for veterinary technicians
depending on language and rules. Most States
expect that the liability for professional care is
the responsibility of the veterinarian. A great deal

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Minnesota Companion Animal Board Bill By Beth Thompson, JD, DVM

The most frequent question we get at the Board of Animal Health booth at the MVMA Annual
Meeting every year is, “Can you help me with my CE credit questions?” No, we cannot, that’s the
Board of Veterinary Medicine. We get it, state government can be confusing with multiple agencies
and Boards sharing similar names and different responsibilities. For example, you might not realize the
Board of Animal Health has a lot of staff and resources devoted to companion animals.

Our priority for companion animals is disease prevention. While the diseases are our focus, we still see
the whole picture and work to address other concerns of companion animals. We began in 1903 as
the livestock sanitary board with no authority for companion animals. Since then we’ve evolved with
Minnesota’s growing population of companion animals and the important role they hold in family
life. We meet new challenges to protect their health and well being all the time. One example of this
was the Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder law enacted in 2014 giving us the authority to license and
inspect certain breeders and enforce health and welfare measures.

This July we took the program one step further and launched the Breeder Excellence program to
grant recognition to licensed breeders putting in the extra effort to care for their animals. We can’t
take all the credit for this program though, we did it with an advisory board of members of the public,
animal welfare experts, veterinarians and breeders. We have a strong belief in collaborating with
all parties in the interest of the animals. The rules and statutes governing our work do not define our
relationships with our stakeholders. When we need to address a unique issue, we call upon others to
guide us to a solution within our purview that’s supported by our stakeholders. This is how we work;
together.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health recognizes the important role companion animals play in the
daily lives of Minnesotans. In addition to the growth in our companion animal programs we hired a
companion animal veterinarian in 2015 to help build the commercial dog and cat breeder program.
We also established training protocols for our staff who inspect kennels and commercial dog and cat
breeders. None of this is done alone because handling and care of companion animals falls to both
owners and veterinarians, two groups we rely upon with strong relationships.

WHAT IS A COMPANION ANIMAL?

• Sounds like a trick question, doesn’t it? The answer is cats and dogs, right? It goes a bit further
though, and the Board of Animal Health works with all kinds of companion animals; horses, cattle,
birds, pigs, deer and wombats only scratch the surface.

• Let’s get technical for a second. By law, “companion animal” refers to any animal controlled by
a person for the present or future enjoyment of that person. Therefore, the proposed Companion
Animal Board would attempt to govern all species, including livestock, exotic animals and captive
wildlife with only canine and feline expertise. This is something the Board of Animal Health already
handles and forming a new arm of government to address it is repetitive overkill.

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WHY IS SOMEONE PROPOSING A COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD?

• Government agencies may seem rigid and inflexible, incapable of responding to change and
addressing issues outside our purview. We’re not and we can meet new and diverse challenges.

• The mission of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health is to protect the health of the state’s
domestic animals through education and cooperation with veterinarians, producers, owners and
communities. We have relationships with companion animal owners, veterinarians, and all of the
regulatory officials who work to keep animals healthy.

• The proposed Companion Animal Board presents a narrow focus on dog and cat welfare. A
noble cause, yet not an efficient and appropriate response to addressing these issues within
state government. The Board of Animal Health recognizes the value of seeking expertise from
individuals outside of government entities and believes the goals of companion animal issues
would be best accomplished through the Board of Animal Health and advisory task forces.

DOESN’T THE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH ALREADY ACCOMPLISH THE CORE DUTIES
OF THE PROPOSED COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD?

• Yes, the Board of Animal Health educates and communicates with veterinarians, animal owners

and the general public regularly to advance its pursuit of healthy animals for healthy people

and communities. The Board of Animal Health has an enforcement division and an established

relationship with the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, it is a well-respected and known

resource for other state agencies, non-profits and the public, and it collaborates with many

individuals and groups. The Board of Animal Health relies on local law enforcement officials

existing humane and animal welfare organizations to enforce laws pertaining to companion

animal welfare and humane investigations.

• Resources deployed at the local level can have the most direct impact on companion animals in

communities. The Board of Animal Health supports additional state funding in local public sectors

to address companion animal health and welfare throughout Minnesota. Continued on next page

Anticipating Your Needs, Exceeding Your Expectations

At Sjoberg & Tebelius, Business-focused expertise Available to MVMA members:
we take the time to the attorneys at Sjoberg &
understand your situation, • Sales and purchases of professional Tebelius, P.A., will offer you a
then frame our legal practices free consultation to discuss
recommendations around the purchase or sale of a
what will support both your • Buy/sell agreements veterinary practice, business
immediate and long-term • Employment agreements and succession planning, estate
objectives. Trust our team of planning, employment issues,
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HOW MANY OPERATIONS DOES THE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH OVERSEE AND DO
THEY KEEP UP WITH CURRENT ISSUES?

• The Board of Animal Health currently licenses and inspects 122 Commercial Dog and Cat
Breeders and 83 kennels as defined in Minnesota law.

• The Board of Animal Health is continuously evaluating and improving its licensing and
enforcement programs by communicating with all interested parties involved, to ensure licensees
meet program requirements as outlined by the Minnesota legislature. There continue to be good
discussions on the current programs, and Board of Animal Health staff are always open to new
and different ideas to enhance these important programs.

WHAT ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ENFORCEMENT OF CRIMINAL LAWS?

• We have connections here too, including you. The Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act
requires all veterinarians to report known or suspected cases of abuse, cruelty, or neglect to
peace officers and humane agents (Minn. Stat. §346.37, Subd. 6). The Board of Animal Health has
worked with peace officers and humane agents for many decades. Established relationships are
an important component of this work.

• If animal cruelty or neglect is witnessed or suspected, Board of Animal Health staff report it to law
enforcement officials for investigation.

• The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has companion animal health and welfare through the
programs it currently oversees, including: Commercial Dog and Cat Breeders Program, Rabies
Program, Kennel Program, Animal Import and Traceability Program, and specific disease outreach
aimed to educate veterinarians and members of the public.

WHY IS THE COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD PROPOSING SEPARATING POWERS FOR
SOME AND NOT ALL PROGRAMS CURRENTLY WITHIN THE BOARD OF ANIMAL
HEALTH?

• This is a confusing and destructive proposition. The mission of the Minnesota Board of Animal
Health is to protect the health of the state’s domestic animals through education and
cooperation with veterinarians, producers, owners and communities. A Companion Animal
Board given “primary authority” for regulating companion animals in the State would create dual
regulatory boards.

• The proposal also includes language requiring the Board of Animal Health provide copies of data
to the proposed CAB. This is duplicative, inefficient and poor use of state time and very limited
resources.

WHY NOT JUST CREATE A NEW DIVISION UNDER THE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH?

• Now we’re talking! Many Board of Animal Health veterinarians and staff have experience and
interest working with companion animals. In fact, a former Board member is a companion animal
veterinarian.

• Also, as we previously mentioned, we have the authority to create an advisory task force of up to
15 members to advise us on specific programs or topics within the jurisdiction of our agency.

• The Board of Animal Health would also be supportive of creating a non-governmental board
or group to develop guidance for shelters, rescues and breeders in Minnesota. This approach
would not impede disease management and regulatory medicine practices already in place, or
divert resources from existing state agencies, while still fostering “a centralized and collaborative
approach for delivery of animal welfare services and resources in communities throughout
Minnesota.”

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Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Update

By David L Kelling, CPA, MBT, Kelling, Bocovich & Co., Ltd

On November 18, 2020, the Department of Treasury issued more clarifications regarding the
deductibility of expenses paid with PPP funds that are ultimately forgiven. The Revenue Ruling 2020-27
clarified that expenses will be non-deductible for Tax Year 2020 as long as the taxpayer “reasonably
expects” that there will be debt forgiveness on the loan—even if forgiveness isn’t determined by the
end of the year. It is important that you factor this extra “income” into your tax planning.

Please note that Congress may still make changes to this ruling as Senate Finance Committee
Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and ranking member Ron Wyden (D-OR) issued a bi-partisan
statement calling on the Department of Treasury to reconsider this position. Many PPP lenders are
now accepting applications for forgiveness. The deadline for applying for forgiveness is 10 months
after the end of your forgiveness-covered period (24 weeks after that of the PPP loan). The SBA has
three application options; SBA 3508S – if your PPP loan was under $50,000, SBA 3508EZ – if your loan
was over $50,000, but did not have a reduction in the number of employees or wages, and SBA 3508
- if you did have a change in the number of employees or a reduction in wages.

If you have had a reduction in employees or wages, not all is lost. There are several safe harbors
to help you qualify for maximum forgiveness. The SBA has developed form PPP Schedule A that
will assist you in navigating the various safe harbor options. These safe harbor rules are tricky, and I
recommend talking with your tax professional.

Please go to the SBA website (www.sba.gov) for more information and to review these three forms

MVMA New Board of When Selling or Buying
Directors and Officers a Veterinary Practice

At the conclusion of the 2021 MVMA Annual Call on the...
Meeting the following new directors and officers
will be installed: Kurt Liljeberg, DVM

President- Dr. Connie Sillerud Licensed Real Estate Broker
President-elect – Dr. Nancy Peterson Experienced Practice Broker
Vice President – Dr. Beth Thompson
Past President – Dr. Matt Boyle Appraisals
Treasurer – Dr. Heather Douglas Practice Sales
Director – Dr. Ernest Hinson Associate Buy-In/Out
Director – Dr. Gary Goldstein Corporate Buy-Out

These individuals will join current board members Office: 440-933-4522
Dr. Ned Patterson and Dr. Jessica Fox. The MVMA Fax: 866-813-3639
November/December newsletter included the
list of nominees. The MVMA bylaws provide Email: [email protected]
that unopposed candidates advanced by the Website: www.tpsgsales.com
Nominations committee and without additional
nominations submitted by the membership then ~ Easy Transitions for Mutual Profit ~
“no vote of the membership shall be required
for the election of such candidates”. We thank mvma.org
those officers and directors leaving the board
including Dr. Joni Scheftel, Dr. Rob Memmen,
and Dr. Ann Brownlee and greatly appreciate
their years of service.

MVMA Public Service Announcements

The MVMA sent out a survey
in early October on veterinary
emergency capacity. The
survey concluded that 84.6% of
respondents (61.5% of respondents
were located in the metro areao)
were experiencing challenges with
refering patients due to referral
centers being at overcapacity.

To help alert the public of
these challenges, the MVMA
put together a public service
announcement on Facebook.
This sponsored post is aimed at
targeting pet owners in Minnesota,
with a heavy concentration on the
metro area.

It serves a friendly reminder that
COVID-19 is also affecting the
veterinary community.

Please use these resources to
help share this message with
your clients. The two Facebook
posts (left) and flier (right) can be
found on the resouce tab, under
veterinarian on the MVMA website
(www.mvma.org/veterinarians).

TED BEERY CONSULTING

BUSINESS VALUATION &
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

EITHER BUYING OR SELLING A PRACTICE

LET MY 39 YEARS AND OVER 450 VETERINARY
VALUATIONS HELP YOU THROUGH THIS
COMPLEX PROCESS

TED BEERY
921 Martha St. N.
Stillwater, MN

55082

651-329-6180

[email protected]

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WHY CAN’T I
COME IN WITH

MY PET?

CURBSIDE
CHECK-IN
AND OTHER
COVID-19
PROTOCOLS

ALTHOUGH THE VACCINE IS BEING DISTRIBUTED, COVID-19 CASES IN MINNESOTA
ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES ARE NEEDED TO

HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD.

We Understand That You Would Like to be We Are All in This Together
With Your Pet in the Examination Room We have have seen an increase in
patients and are in need of your patience
We enjoy having you there too. It’s much and understanding during these unprecedented
easier for us to talk to you directly about your times. Please book your visits out in advance
pet’s health. However, right now it is highly and be understanding of implemented saftey
recommended by the Minnesota Board of measures.
Animal Health and Minnesota Department We don’t get to see you like we used to. But
of Health that we continue curbside intake let’s work together to make your visit as easy as
and pickup of animals wherever practical to possible, using curbside visit protocols and social
minimize the number of clients in waiting areas distanceing best practices.
and exam rooms.* Modified social distancing
measures will also be implemented as clinics *Modified from a published piece by New
slowly reopen. York State Veterinary Medical Society

Although that creates a lot of extra work for our
staff, we are committed to complying with these
safety guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis, to
protect our clients’ health and safety.

*Exceptions can be made in situations like
euthanasia

Up North at Vermilion Veterinary Clinic By Kelly Andrews, CAE

You do not have to travel far to go on vacation
when you live in Cook, Minnesota and your
hobbies are mushing, horse camping, hunting
and spending time in the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area. Dr. Robin and John Fischer have a
beautiful set up at the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic
in northern Minnesota. I was welcomed there
in early fall by Dr. Robin Fisher, who also acts as
practice manager for the busy clinic. I had an
opportunity to see the well-established clinic and
its one surgery and one exam room where they
keep many local and far away clients happy. I
met one client as I parked my car that drove 100
miles because “they are very worth the drive” to
have the routine checkup her dog needed.

Dr. John (Jack) Anderson (left), Drs. Robin (center) and John Fisher (right) Dr. Fisher added the clinic as an addition to their
home and they have facilities to see horses too.
With associate Dr. John (Jack) Anderson as the
third veterinarian at the practice it gives them all
opportunities for plenty of time to enjoy the great
outdoors of northern Minnesota.

The Fishers have two dog sled teams that keep
their early mornings full of exercise and practice
for the dogs. Participating in the John Beargrease
Sled Dog Marathon as both a musher and as part
of the veterinary team that cares for the dogs
Dr. John Fisher sees plenty of action. I think it is
wonderful to be able to combine your passion in
both your career and hobby.

In September, COVID-19 had not hit that far
north yet, except driving those up from the cities
to the healthier northern “climate” and make
the practice busier like anywhere else. With
one exam room and surgery room the practice
has limited space but is able to accommodate
a good steady business. Work and live where
you play about sums it up at the Vermilion
Veterinary Clinic and if I were looking for work as
a veterinarian I would say “sign me up”.

If you are interested in a clinic visit from MVMA
staff, let us know. Email [email protected] or call
651-645-7533.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution & Veterinarians

A new interim guide issued by the U.S. Centers for workers varies by jurisdiction. Based on
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests the descriptions and sample worksheet
that veterinary team members may have access provided in the playbook, it’s possible that
to COVID-19 vaccination in one of the early many veterinarians and teams could be
stages of distribution. accommodated in Phase I-B.

The CDC’s Vaccination Program Interim Playbook Phase II assumes a large number of doses are
for Jurisdiction Operations, issued September 16, available and focuses on ensuring access to
serves as an interim guide for state, territorial, and vaccine for members of Phase I populations who
local public health programs and their partners aren’t yet vaccinated, as well as for the general
in planning and operationalizing a vaccination population. It incorporates a broader provider
response to COVID-19 within their jurisdictions. network and settings, including healthcare
settings (doctor’s offices, clinics), commercial-
It identifies three phases for vaccine distribution sector settings (retail pharmacies), and public
and advises that critical infrastructure workers health venues (public health clinics, mobile
should have access to vaccine in Phase I, clinics, and community settings).
following distribution to healthcare workers
Phase III assumes a sufficient supply of vaccine is
3 Phases of Vaccine Availability available for the entire population. It provides for
The guide identifies these three phases of open and equitable access, encompasses a shift
vaccine availability and distribution: to a routine vaccination strategy, and includes
public and private partner sites as providers.
Phase I assumes a limited number of doses are
available and is divided into subphases I-A and The MVMA does not know at this time how
I-B. the vaccine will be distributed to veterinarians
• Phase I-A includes people serving in in Minnesota. We are waiting to learn more
information on how particular industries within
healthcare settings who have the potential the scope of critical or essential workforce will
for direct or indirect exposure to patients or be prioritized or what the process will be. We
infectious materials and are unable to work believe veterinarians will be in one of the early
from home. phases (1b or 2). The MVMA will continue to
• Phase I-B includes people who play key communicate with the AVMA as well as state
roles in keeping essential functions of society and federal officials so we can provide you with
running and cannot socially distance in the the most current information regarding COVID-19
workplace, and those who are at high risk for vaccine distribution plans.
severe COVID-19 illness. The playbook notes
that the identification of critical infrastructure

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Give To the MAX! Foundation
Feature
GIVEMN raised $2505 in addition
to the $3525 that we had from 2020 Wrap-Up!
MVMF BOD as challenge match
donations. We passed our GOAL MVMF at the Virtual Annual Convention Feb 4-6, 2021
of raising $6,000, enough for a full It won’t look the same but we will give you an opportunity
MVMF scholarship. Thank you! to WIN BIG and support the MVMF! Stay tuned for how to
participate and REGISTER for the Virtual Annual Meeting!
$6,030
MVMF Board Gave to the Max
$6,000 Thank you to the MVMF Board of Directors who fully
$5,000 participated in our MVMF Give to The Max campaign
$4,000 in November. Their $3525 challenge match raised an
$3,000 additional $2505 which brought us to our goal of raising
$2,000 enough to fund an MVMF scholarship. Thanks to all who
$1,000 donated.

SAVE THE DATES MVMF Scholarships are in High Demand!
We had a record 74 applicants for the 19 MVMF
July 22, 2021 scholarship offered. Our scholarship committee has
MVMF 27th Annual Golf Classic their work cut out for them. We would like to thank
will be held at the Refuge Golf this hardworking group for the work they will be doing
Club, Oak Grove, MN. reviewing the 74 amazing applicants for the scholarships
to be awarded in 2021. We appreciate you!
September 16, 2021
MVMF Shoot for the Future 12th Jennifer Blair, DVM,
Annual Clay Shoot will be held Scholarship Committee Chair
at Wild Marsh Sporting clays in Nona Nesseth, MVMF President
Clear Lake, MN
Brittney Brock, DVM
Erin Burton, DVM
Jamie Dean, DVM

Paul Draheim, DVM
Nikko Grossapoulos, DVM

Carla Kilty, DVM
Raye Taylor, DVM, AHPC

Lukas Wallerich, DVM

Say Hello to our Newest Scholarship
AEVS Legacy Scholarship

In 2018, a number of people passionate about the legacy
of Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service (AEVS) chose
to take an exciting step in preserving that legacy for
generations to come. They dreamed of seeing AEVS’s
spirit of quality emergency care, commitment to animal
health, and innovative business practices memorialized
as a scholarship for students of veterinary medicine.
In partnership with the Minnesota Veterinary Medical

Foundation, the AEVS Legacy Fund was born. In
two short years the fund has grown to where the
first scholarship was able to be offered. Its criteria
is below and the fund is also able to support
an educational grant to a post DVM graduate
interested in pursuing private veterinary practice
ownership and are seeking the necessary
educational training and knowledge to become
successful practice owners. Please see
www.mvmfcares.org/weve-made-a-difference/
requesting-a-grant.

AEVS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - $6,000 Sjoquist Architects, Inc
Awarded to a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student
in good standing at the U of MN College exceeding expectations
of Veterinary Medicine who is involved
in Veterinary Business Management
Association (VBMA). Applicants should have
demonstrated leadership skills based on club/
activity involvement, community outreach,
and/or entrepreneurial initiatives.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE U?

NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

January/February 2020

COVID Surveillance Study Underway

University of Minnesota College of Veterinary
Medicine (CVM) faculty are collaborating with
researchers at the School of Public Health (SPH) to
roll out a surveillance study of COVID-19 among
asymptomatic populations. More than 200
volunteers are participating to help compare the
incidence of infection in individuals participating
in asymptomatic COVID-19 surveillance to
individuals with self-reported incidence of
COVID-19 illness, while also investigating the
performance and efficiency of a surveillance
system that uses pooled testing instead of
individual testing.

The CDC has estimated that 40 to 50 percent of individuals infected with the COVID-19 virus are
asymptomatic infections and, without testing, these individuals are likely to play a major role in
disease spread. Scott Wells, DVM, PhD, professor in the Department of Veterinary Population
Medicine is leading the study. The theory is that twice-weekly use of relatively low-cost pooled testing
will identify these infected individuals, which will allow them to self-isolate and reduce the risk of
spreading infection.

After 13 weeks of sample collection and time for analysis, results are anticipated in next Spring.

Update on DVM Student Recruiting

Virtual interviews are being held this winter for the 105 seats available in the College’s DVM Class of
2025, which will begin their studies next fall in St. Paul. Approximately 20 additional students will begin
classes next fall at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, and transfer to the College in 2023.
The interviewees were selected from a pool of nearly 925 applicants. Thank you to the many alumni
and practicing DVMs who help interview the prospective students.

Hybrid Learning Continues for Veterinary Students

Spring semester began January 6 for veterinary students. Courses are a mix of online lectures, small
group in-person labs, and clinical activities. Students will continue to be organized into pods to
limit contact with others. The College has scheduled its spring break for mid-March, with students
scheduled for two weeks of self-quarantine virtual work after that break before returning to campus.

Drug May Provide Pain Relief for Osteoarthritic Cats

Osteoarthritis is a common and often painful condition in cats. Unfortunately, a safe and effective
pain reliever for long term use has yet to be identified. A small-scale study led by Alonso Guedes,
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA, and Kristi Flynn, DVM, evaluated the effects of amantadine, a drug used
to treat the flu in humans, on the mobility and quality of life in participating cats. Each cat was given
either amantadine or a placebo for three weeks each (six weeks total). Activity was continuously

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monitored and mobility-impaired activities were rated by clients using a weekly questionnaire.
Researchers were surprised to find that, although the cats appeared to have improved mobility and
quality of life, the cats were less active when given amantadine than when given the placebo. The
team acknowledges a need to replicate this study with a larger group. Regardless of this limitation,
the drug amantadine appears to be an effective option for pain relief in osteoarthritic cats.
With new funding from the Morris Animal Foundation, the researchers will investigate if genetic
variants can help identify horses at high risk of developing potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias. If
successful, the team will use this information to develop genetic tests, as well as other screening
protocols, for early identification of at-risk horses for the condition. These tests and screening protocols
would help veterinarians detect cardiac arrhythmias before they occur, saving many equine lives.
Advancements made in equine cardiac arrhythmias could also one day benefit human patient
outcomes.

AVMA Accreditation Site Visit Set for April 2021

An accreditation visit from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on
Education is scheduled for April 25–29, 2021. At this time, it is unknown if this will be an in-person visit
or a series of Zoom meetings and virtual tours. Currently, college leaders are reviewing facilities and
writing the self-study, a comprehensive description of programs through the lens of the accreditation
standards. If you have any questions or concerns about accreditation, contact Peggy Root, DVM,
PhD, MMedEd, at [email protected].

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Clinic Shadow Position

By Alexandria Armeni, UMN CVM Class of 2022, MVMA/MVMF Student Representative

In the midst of COVID, and the been renovated. The entire I preformed both very well! I
fall semester of my 3rd year, I staff was very welcoming to me had an amazing shadow day,
was missing a lot of hands-on and allowed me to tag along gained hands-on experience,
labs, that’s where they MVMA for all these interesting cases. and helped set me up for
student job board came into I observed the surgery team success for my live surgery lab.
play! By searching through the in 5 spay surgeries, including Southview Animal Hospital was
board, I was able to secure a one on a pet pig! I shadowed exactly what I was looking for,
shadow day at a veterinary in radiology and assisted with and I would like to thank both
clinic in the Twin Cities. My an endoscope procedure the team at the hospital and
3rd year live spay, and neuter on a kitten that had eaten the MVMA for helping facilitate
surgery lab was to take place something she shouldn’t have. it.
right before Thanksgiving so I In terms of exotics, I watched
was hoping my shadow day some cases on birds, a bearded
would be a good review of dragon, a snake and a parrot.
spay and neuters to help
prepare me for that lab. I The highlight of the day actually
looked into clinics that had a came in the afternoon, though.
high case load, was willing to The clinic works closely with a
take 3rd year for shadow days Last Hope Rescue, and luckily
and a bonus if they saw exotics- on my shadow day had two
Southview Animal Hospital fit the cats that needed to be spayed
bill for all of that. My shadow and neutered. The surgery
day took place the first week in veterinarian spoke with the
November and was a whirlwind rescue and agreed that I could
of a day. I was very impressed do these procedures under her
with the clinic, as it was a large guidance. This was my first spay
busy clinic that had recently and second feline neuter, and

Student Positions part-time work, Job shadowing Practice Type: Small Animal
Hourly Wage: $12.00 Number of positions available: 2
Waconia Veterinary Clinic ______________________________________ Hours per week: 0
Contact Name: Tracy Peterson Edina Pet Hospital Typical hours: we are open 8a-
[email protected] Contact Name: Andrea Nason 7p. Schedule depends on student
Clinic location: Waconia, MN [email protected] availability
Practice Type: Mixed Clinic location: Edina, MN Position: Possibility for part-time work,
Number of positions available: 2 Practice Type: Small Animal Job shadowing
Hours per week: 0 Number of positions available: 4 Hourly Wage: $14.00
Typical hours: Clinic hours are 7am- Hours per week: 20 ______________________________________
5pm M-F; 7:30am-1pm Saturday. Typical hours: 8-6 River Hills Pet Care Hospital
Shift depends on student availability Position: Externship only, Possibility for Contact Name: Paige Durenberger
(average 10-25 hours/week; wage part-time work, Job shadowing [email protected]
DOE). Typical shifts are 7am-3pm or Hourly Wage: $0.00 Clinic location: Mankato
8am-5pm M-F but may vary. Occasional ______________________________________ Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket
Saturday rotation/fill in. Heartland Animal Hospital Pets, Exotics
Position: Possibility for part-time work Contact Name: Dr. Candace Born Number of positions available: 2
Hourly Wage: $0.00 [email protected] Hours per week: 40
______________________________________ Clinic location: Faribault Typical hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
Garrison Animal Hospital Practice Type: Small Animal Position: Externship only, Possibility for
Contact Name: Katherine Baratto Number of positions available: 2 part-time work, Job shadowing
[email protected] Hours per week: 40 Hourly Wage: $0.00
Clinic location: Garrison MN Typical hours: 8-5 Mon thru Fri occasional ______________________________________
Clinic Region: Northern MN Saturday hours Osceola Veterinary Service, SC
Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket Position: Possibility for part-time work Contact Name: Timothy Johnson
Pets, Exotics Hourly Wage: $15.00 [email protected]
Number of positions available: 2 ______________________________________ Clinic location: 892 River Road Osceola
Hours per week: 24 Blue Sky Animal Hospital WI 54020
Typical hours: 8-5 Contact Name: Linda Spengler Practice Type: Mixed
Position: Externship only, Possibility for [email protected] Number of positions available: 6
Clinic location: Wyoming, MN Hours per week: 0
Typical hours: We are open 7 am until 6
pm. Externs arrive at 8 am, stay through

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day until patient services completed part-time work, Job shadowing Southview Animal Hospital
Position: Externship only Hourly Wage: $20.00 Contact Name: Michael & Sherry Foster
Hourly Wage: $0.00 ______________________________________ [email protected]
______________________________________ Clinic location: 2000 Robert St. South,
Heartland Veterinary Partners South Shore Veterinary Hospital West St. Paul, MN 55118
Contact Name: Dr. Dan Bieck Contact Name: Joe Vislisel Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket
[email protected] [email protected] Pets, Exotics
Clinic location: United States Clinic location: Forest Lake Number of positions available: 5
Practice Type: Small Animal, Mixed Practice Type: Small Animal Hours per week: 10
Number of positions available: 20 Number of positions available: 2 Typical hours: Multiple shifts 7am -
Hours per week: 40 Hours per week: 0 Midnight
Typical hours: 8-5 Typical hours: Open 8-5 MWF, 8-8 T/Th, Position: Externship only, Possibility for
Position: Externship only 9-12S, hours are flexible for participant part-time work, Job shadowing
Hourly Wage: $0.00 Position: Externship only, Job shadowing Hourly Wage: $17.00
______________________________________ Hourly Wage: $0.00 ______________________________________
Reicks Veterinary Research & Consulting ______________________________________ Morris Veterinary Center
Contact Name: Dr. Darwin Reicks Contact Name: Dr. Aaron Rokey
[email protected] Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital [email protected]
Clinic location: St. Peter Contact Name: Dr. Julie Berndt Clinic location: Morris
Clinic Region: South central Minnesota [email protected] Practice Type: Mixed
Practice Type: Large Animal Clinic location: Mankato Number of positions available: 1
Number of positions available: 1 Clinic Region: South Central Hours per week: 40
Hours per week: 35 Practice Type: Small Animal Typical hours: 8-5
Typical hours: 8-5 Number of positions available: 1 Position: Externship only, Job shadowing
Position: Externship only, Possibility for Hours per week: 0 Hourly Wage: $0.00
part-time work, Job shadowing Typical hours: 8-5 ______________________________________
Hourly Wage: $0.00 Position: Externship only Animal Haven
______________________________________ Hourly Wage: $0.00 Contact Name: Dr. Amanda Craft
Bass Lake Pet Hospital ______________________________________ [email protected]
Contact Name: Teri Ebert Clinic location: Little Falls, MN, 1 1/2
[email protected] Moose Lake Veterinary Clinic hours North of the Metro area
Clinic location: New Hope Contact Name: Dr. Kathleen Skalko Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket
Practice Type: Small Animal [email protected] Pets, Exotics
Number of positions available: 2 Clinic location: Moose Lake, MN Number of positions available: 2
Hours per week: 20 Clinic Region: Central Minnesota Hours per week: 40
Typical hours: 8-6 Practice Type: Equine, Small Animal, Typical hours: 7:30am-5:00pm
Position: Possibility for part-time work Large Animal, Mixed Position: Externship only, Job shadowing
Hourly Wage: $16.00 Number of positions available: 1 Hourly Wage: $0.00
______________________________________ Hours per week: 0 ______________________________________
Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic Typical hours: 8-5:30 PAWS Pet Hospital
Contact Name: Dr. Leah Gustafson- Position: Externship only Contact Name: Kristen Nadeau
Towers Hourly Wage: $0.00 [email protected]
[email protected] ______________________________________ Clinic location: Hugo
Clinic location: Grand Rapids MN and Practice Type: Small Animal
Longville MN Town & Country Animal Clinic Number of positions available: 2
Practice Type: Small Animal Contact Name: Amanda Bergin Hours per week: 40
Number of positions available: 1 [email protected] Typical hours: 7:30-6
Hours per week: 36 Clinic location: Park Rapids, MN Position: Externship only, Possibility for
Typical hours: 8-5 with occ 8-6pm shifts Clinic Region: Northern MN/Lake part-time work
and occ weekends Country Hourly Wage: $15.00
Position: Externship only, Possibility for Practice Type: Small Animal ______________________________________
part-time work, Job shadowing Number of positions available: 1 Centennial Veterinary Clinic
Hourly Wage: $12.00 Hours per week: 25 Contact Name: Dr. David Vandegrift
______________________________________ Typical hours: Tues-Fri 8-5, no weekend [email protected]
Apache Animal Hospital or Mondays Clinic location: Lino Lakes, MN (about
Contact Name: Brenda Butler Position: Externship only, Job shadowing 15 miles north of the U)
[email protected] Hourly Wage: $0.00 Practice Type: Small Animal
Clinic location: St. Anthony ______________________________________ Number of positions available: 1
Practice Type: Small Animal Hours per week: 20
Number of positions available: 1 Southdale Pet Hospital Typical hours: MWF 9-5 (Flexible -
Hours per week: 0 Contact Name: Deborah Adams mornings and/or afternoons) Hours
Typical hours: Open 8-6 Mon - Friday, [email protected] could range from 8 to 24.
Sat 8-1 - hours are flexible Clinic location: 3910 West 70th St Edina Position: Possibility for part-time work
Position: Possibility for part-time work Practice Type: Small Animal Hourly Wage: $15.00
Hourly Wage: $16.00 Number of positions available: 1
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Advanced Care Pet Hospital Typical hours: 8-3 or 1-6 student-externship-jobs
Contact Name: Dr. Pamela Gerds Position: Possibility for part-time work for complete job and
[email protected] Hourly Wage: $15.00
Clinic location: Sartell ______________________________________ externship postings.
Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket Updated Monday
Pets Critter Care Pet Clinic
Number of positions available: 8 Contact Name: Sandra Tuominen afternoons.
Hours per week: 40 [email protected]
Typical hours (i.e.8-5, night hours, etc): Clinic location: Virginia, MN
9-7 week days, 9-5 sat and sun. Any Practice Type: Small Animal, Pocket
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Position: Externship only, Possibility for Number of positions available: 2
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CVT Certification Renewal Update

By Maria Nellessen, BA, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

We have completed all 2020 renewals, but if your technician has not renewed their 2020 certification
renewal, please let them know it is not too late to renew! Certification fees with late fees are $115
and 15 CE credits (10 credits plus five penalty credits). Please be mindful that if your technician
did not renew their certification, it means that they are not certified in the state of Minnesota and
should not be using the CVT credentials. Currently, we are finding many non-credentialed veterinary
technicians using the CVT credentials on clinic websites. Please make sure to update this information.

For CVT’s renewing in 2021, there will be no changes to the renewal deadlines. Certification renewal
submissions will open January 1st with a deadline of June 30th, 2021.

Are you looking for a “relief” certified technician? Please review our current “CVT Relief List” on our

website: https://www.mvma.org/classfied-ads- Enrolling for a Canine Atopy Study!!!
information.

CVT’s should also be on the lookout for emails Contact us for more information:

regarding future free CE events as well as a

quarterly e-newsletter!

If you or your technician has any questions
regarding certification, please contact Maria at
[email protected].

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Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)

By Maria Nellessen, BA, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Rochester Community and Technical College Elissa Burgstaler is a part-time lab assistant who
(RCTC) is a short 1.5-hour drive from the Twin enjoys assisting in radiology and large animal
Cities. RCTC had a very college-town like feel. courses.
The Veterinary Technology program was located
in its own separate wing of the Heintz Center, The Veterinary Technology program started
which provided a small-town cozy atmosphere. in 2004. Interestingly, it started as a 1-year
The faculty were welcoming and knowledgeable Veterinary Assisting Certificate program and
about the veterinary technology program, and then students could choose if they wanted
I could sense their passion for teaching and to continue on for another year to become a
dedication to their students. Veterinary Technician and get their Associate
of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Since there
Dedication to their students is an understatement was not a demand for Veterinary Assistants,
as the Veterinary Technician faculty has the program ended its Veterinary Assistant
demonstrated commitment through their years program after about 4 years and just continued
of teaching at RCTC. Kimberly Rowley, DVM is the Veterinary Technology program 2-year AAS
the program chair and has been at RCTC since degree.
Fall of 2005. She enjoys teaching surgery and
anatomy. Cathy DesLauriers, CVT is an adjunct A typical enrollment during Fall semester is 48
faculty working almost full time, has been students for first-year prerequisite courses with 36
working at RCTC since 2003. She has many years students starting the program in the spring and
of practice experience in small animal routine 28 students in second-year courses. Lectures
and specialty clinics prior to working at RCTC. are currently offered both online and in-person.
Her favorite classes to teach are the nursing and Labs are split up with no more than 12 students
clinical laboratory skills classes. Layne Daniels, per class. First year prerequisite classes are
DVM is a part-time faculty that mainly teaches typically fundamental classes which consist of
large animal medicine and pharmacology. “Introduction to Animal Health Technology” and
Theresa Iverson, CVT, is a full-time laboratory “Veterinary Medical Terminology and Anatomy”.
assistant who loves to assist students in surgery Once the program begins in the spring, student
and nursing courses. She is also generally the have more hands-on courses. Second-year
clinical site coordinator for the first-year student’s classes really focus on applying those skills
internship which happens during the summer learned in their first year. A unique part of their
semester. Rena Pecinovsky, CVT is a part-time program that applies these necessary skills is
adjunct faculty and typically teaches laboratory when the students take a 4-week “Introduction to
animal, radiology, and second-year internships. Veterinary Field Experience” during their summer

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semester between first and second year. This is rewarding as the animals get free care while the
like a “mini” pre-internship where they can work students get to learn skills.
as a veterinary assistant in a small animal clinic.
“The students really appreciate this pre-internship. The final internship is the last “class” that students
They seem to come back recharged and excited take at RCTC. Students are allowed to choose
to learn more”, stated Cathy, VT faculty. their own internship site and can work at small,
mixed, or large animal clinics, universities, Mayo
RCTC does not house animals on its campus; clinic (which is conveniently located nearby) or
rather, they work with their local animal control the zoo. During their internship, RCTC prepares
and humane society to provide the students the students for taking the VTNE through an
with animals they can use for nursing, radiology, online study course that is required for students to
and surgery/anesthesia labs. In addition, animal purchase.
handling labs are held at the animal control
or humane society buildings. Students are still What I learned most about RCTC is how
required to complete kennel duty requirement at wonderful and caring the staff is in the Veterinary
animal control or the humane society for 2 hours/ Technology program and how dedicated they
week for 2 full semesters. This relationship is so are to the students and their success.

DVM Barbie Display

By Katherine Goertz, Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum

In 1959, Barbie was created to fill a hole in the market, to provide a doll for girls to play “being
women”. In 1960, the first “career” Barbie Doll appeared. Now often understood as a retrograde relic,
the 1960s Barbie Doll represented a single woman, working outside of the home, with a career but
with no husband or children.

Barbie was well entrenched in the toy market by the 1960s, a time when the veterinary profession was
98% male. Her first stint as a veterinarian came in 1984, with a “fashion fun set” with two outfits and
a little white plastic dog. By that time, the male to female enrollment ratio in veterinary school was
roughly 50/50. In 2009, the ratio was about 22 % (male) to about 78% (female).

That first fashion set, along with several other veterinarian Barbies, is part of a small exhibition put on
by the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum (MVHM) which is currently on display at the MVMA
office, located in South St. Paul.

The marketing of the veterinary profession to little girls through toys played a big role in the change
in the demographics of the profession. Many little American girls in the last forty years have been
encouraged to “play vet” through toys such as Barbie. Which has helped, along with other societal
changes, the veterinary professionan become predominately female.

Of course, Barbie’s version of veterinary medicine is different from reality. The clothing of most of the
Barbies in the MVHM exhibition are coded as an absolute in stereotypical femininity, resolutely pink.
They include short skirts and sleeves, tiny pink lab coats, high heels, and, of course, cute animals. A
contrast to the real Barbies in the exhibition is an altered artist Barbie with a cow created from a toy
horse (produced by a rival doll company). In order to create this Real Veterinarian Barbie, boots had
to be sourced from a Ken doll. No Barbie boots would be right on a “real veterinarian”.

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Veterinarians Needed philosophy. Location: Coon Rapids, mentoring in medicine, soft tissue surgery
Minnesota. Call Rodger Barr, DVM, Foley and orthopedics, along with a principle
Animal Medical Center on Crow River Blvd. Animal Hospital, 763-755-3595 or based culture that has an emphasis on
is seeking a FT small animal DVM. e-mail [email protected]. treating our clients and staff with human
Experience preferred but we pride ________________________________________ dignity. Our collaborative team will gladly
ourselves in mentorship of new grads – Faribault Veterinary Clinic is looking to welcome all experience levels. We believe
we will have you producing at a very hire a full time OR part time small animal family life is important and strive to provide
high level and winning cases with our veterinarian. We are a busy, 5 DVM, AAHA a practice that promotes an appropriate
proprietary approach to patient care accredited, mixed animal practice, work life balance. We offer a competitive
and case management. One hour West conveniently located 30 minutes south salary and benefits package including:
of Twin Cities, Hutchinson is a growing of the Twin Cities. No on call duty is medical, dental, CE reimbursement,
city of 15,000 with associated amenities required. In-house CBC, chemistry, t4 vacation and holiday pay, 401k, vision,
- great parks, trails, schools, lakes, year capabilities, as well as digital x-ray and short & long term disability, professional
round indoor/outdoor recreation and dental x-ray. Benefits include medical and liability insurance, accident insurance,
sports. We are an established clinic with dental insurance, 401k, paid vacation/ and pet discounts to name a few. For
full diagnostic capabilities and support sick days, holidays, pet care discount, more information please visit our website
staff. We provide answers and solutions, CE allowance and membership dues. at https://allpetsvetmed.com/. Please
both medical and surgical, with minimal Competitive salary. Potential for partner submit resumes to [email protected].
referral. If you want to advance your buy-in. Experienced DVM’s as well as new ________________________________________
talents to the fullest, win cases while graduates are welcomed! Please send North Branch Veterinary Hospital located
respecting your client’s budget, in a fun resumes to [email protected]. north of Minneapolis, MN is seeking an
and relaxed environment then please ________________________________________ Associate Veterinarian for our busy,
check us out. We offer a salary package The Morris Veterinary Center is seeking rapidly growing practice (Generous Sign-
that far exceeds national averages using a full-time veterinarian interested mostly on/Retention Bonus/Relocation). We offer
a version of the Pro-sal formula. If you in practicing high quality, companion our clients the best care and take pride
are interested in only earning your base animal medicine to join this well- in our customer service. We have all the
salary, we ask you to kindly not apply. established mixed practice in the west- toys, including digital x-ray, dental digital,
We will teach you how to produce so you central Minnesota small college town of complete IDEXX lab, laser, laparoscope,
can escape from Vet School debt and Morris, a great location for raising a family. new ultrasound, and blood pressure that
gain freedom in your life. Benefits include Small animal hospital furnished with IDEXX allows us to offer the best to our clients.
retirement plan, benefits package, paid Lasercyte and Catalyst, electronic records, We have a well-trained and stable staff.
time off, CE allowance, pet care discount, ultrasound, digital radiography, new We offer an excellent compensation
daily in-house case review and support, surgical and therapeutic lasers. Excellent, and benefits package. More information
and continuous medical/surgical/business helpful support staff. Competitive salary at https://www.northbranchvet.com/ .
training. $10,000 signing bonus. Please based on experience, all health insurance Please submit resumes to [email protected].
submit resume to [email protected] premiums paid, all CE costs covered, PTO. ________________________________________
or call Katie at 320-587-4044. New graduates welcome to apply. Please St. Francis Veterinary Clinic located
________________________________________ contact Dr. Aaron Rokey at 320-287-0438, in Isanti, MN is seeking an Associate
Needed, a conscientious, motivated e-mail: [email protected]. Veterinarian to join our busy, progressive, 4
individual who desires to help people and ________________________________________ doctor practice. Our clinic is settled just 20
their pets. We check the boxes on all the All Pets Medicine, Surgery & Rehabilitation miles north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
superlatives, facility, equipment, staff etc. Clinic, located in Mapleton (15 miles offering a wide variety of clientele and
We are simply looking for a Veterinarian from Mankato), is searching for a full patient needs. We put heavy emphasis on
who is trying to make a difference and time Veterinarian to join our progressive the client-patient bond and preventative
who cares. We have the support team animal practice. Our facility is equipped medicine. We are looking for a dedicated
you need and want, with a like-minded with ultrasound, digital dental and full DVM to join our well-equipped hospital
body radiographs and an extensive in with caring, knowledgeable and fun
house laboratory. We are dedicated to staff. Services include surgery, dentistry,
providing an environment that promotes internal medicine and pocket pets.

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You will also have access to state of the ________________________________________ pet care we deliver. Escape COVID, rush
art amenities like idexx catalyst, digital hour traffic and enjoy life for a change.
radiography, digital dental radiography, Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic is looking [email protected] (320) 257-0911.
idexx telemedicine and much more. ________________________________________
Offering an excellent compensation/ for a veterinarian in north central Are you a small animal veterinarian
benefits package and open to various currently looking for a new position? Or a
experience levels. More information Minnesota. Are you tired of corporate soon to be new member of this wonderful
at www.sfvetclinic.com. Please submit profession? If so, please consider this
resumes to [email protected]. business and city living? We’ve been opportunity to become an important
________________________________________ part of a family centered, non-corporate
Minnesota Valley Veterinary Services/ practicing work life balance since 1993. practice. Heritage Animal Hospital Ltd.,
Arlington Animal Clinic is seeking 1-2 full- with a practice in both Greenville and
time associate veterinarian(s) to join our Our clinic culture is focused on serving our Hortonville, is located near Appleton,
4-doctor staff. We are a busy 2-clinic, Wisconsin. We are well respected by our
mixed-animal operation with locations clients and patients while maintaining a neighboring veterinary colleagues as
in Le Sueur & Arlington, MN. We are well as our community, as demonstrated
looking for someone who is a team player family centered career. We are a 5 doctor by our practice receiving the Fox West
with good communication & problem- Chamber of Commerce Service Business
solving skills, a good sense of humor, AAHA accredited hospital, growing, of the Year Award for 2020. We were
and an up-beat personality. We strive the first Veterinary Management Group
to be caring and compassionate with and progressive. We typically work 4 (VMG) practice selected in the state
all clients and patients while providing of Wisconsin. This is a full time position in
them with the best medicine according days a week giving you time to enjoy our multi-doctor practice. We have a
to their individual needs. New graduates very capable staff and the facilities and
are welcome to apply, we are willing what Grand Rapids offers. Wonderful equipment you need to provide the
to mentor! Experience or an interest in quality of medicine, surgery, and dentistry
surgery and dentistry is a plus. On-call opportunities abound from hunting and you desire. If you desire to be mentored
rotations for evenings, weekends, and we will develop a program unique to your
holidays. We offer competitive pay, fishing, renowned biking and hiking trails, needs. We ask that you bring with you a
401k, health insurance, HSA, PSA, paid positive attitude and the desire to be a
time-off, employee discounts, continuing kayaking, and horseback riding and even lifelong learner. Our area has outstanding
education funding, etc. Check out our schools, hospitals, a Performing Arts
website www.mnvalleyvet.com to learn incredible performing arts at the Reif Center which features Off-Broadway
more about us! Please send a resume, performances, a minor league baseball
cover letter, and references. Center. We have a strong support staff team, our own airport, and numerous
________________________________________ outdoor activities. Did we mention we are
**Up to $50,000 Sign on Bonus** Doctor of with a 2:1 CVT to DVM ratio, mentorship, 35 minutes from Lambeau Field, home
Veterinary Medicine - Banfield aspires to of the Green Bay Packers? We utilize
be a practice where, as a team, we make and we boast high staff retention and the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center
a positive impact on pet health care in for after-hours emergencies as well as a
hospitals, communities, and the field of satisfaction. As a private practice we referral source. We offer a competitive
veterinary medicine. We believe hiring salary and benefits package along with
doctors with diverse perspectives, ideas, focus on the needs of our team, patients, a schedule that is compatible with work-
and cultures, permits us to deliver to the life balance. To learn more about us visit
highest quality of preventive care for each and community. We want your career to our website at www.heritageanimal.com.
pet and client. Banfield’s veterinarians Please send a resume to: samantha.holz@
apply their extraordinary passion, skills, and be successful and want you to accomplish yahoo.com Or contact: Dan Oberschlake
education, at every practice location. We DVM: 920-850-4086, [email protected]
support and depend on our veterinarians your professional and personal goals. Seth Oberschlake DVM: 920-850-4130,
to use their expertise in a way that benefits [email protected].
pets, clients, hospital teams, and the Competitive compensation package ________________________________________
communities we serve. Whether you are Full or part-time veterinarian sought for
a recent graduate or an experienced including retirement and health. 90% dairy and 10% beef practice. Located
veterinarian looking for a change, a new near the Twin Cities in Western Wisconsin.
beginning at Banfield means an open Contact us for more information about The ideal candidate is motivated and
door to explore the next best move in your hard working with great palpation skills.
professional veterinary career. Are you this opportunity. Drs. Hans Kaldahl, Leah Truck and equipment provided. On call
ready to dedicate yourself to helping us split between three doctors. Benefits
advance veterinary medicine across our Gustafson-Towers, Therese Schneider. 218- include paid vacation, CE, and dues
practice and throughout the industry? for professional organizations. Salary
Contact Nicole at nicole.salinas@ 326-0395, or email: leahgustow@gmail. negotiable. Please e-mail schommervet@
banfield.com or apply at banfield.com/ gmail.com.
careers. com, cell: 612-867-2049, www.grvet.com. ________________________________________
________________________________________ Looking to jumpstart your career with
Murray Animal Hospital in Blaine, MN is ________________________________________ a hands-on approach to surgery and
seeking a FT or PT veterinarian to join our medicine instead of watching from the
team. We have a great team that works Waukon Veterinary Service sidelines?c Garrison Animal Hospital is
well together to provide quality wellness, hiring a FT associate to join our team in the
medical, surgical and dental care to our (waukonvetservice.com) is seeking a 5th Brainerd Lakes area. Our well-established
patients. We are a well-equipped practice business sees primarily small animals plus
with fully computerized medical records, FT or PT associate veterinarian. Specifically, numerous exotic and wildlife cases. Enjoy
digital radiographs (full body and dental) practicing quality medicine in a small
and in house diagnostic equipment. we are searching for the competent & town atmosphere with full diagnostics
Competitive compensation package and and support staff. Four day work week
sign-on bonus available. Benefits include proficient veterinarian in both large and with rotating weekends and on-call. New
health, dental, PTO, retirement w/match, grads welcome; we love mentoring!
CE allowance, professional dues, liability small animal medicine and surgery. New Please call 320-692-4180 or email gah@
coverage and more. All experience levels frontiernet.net for more information.
considered. Please send resume and graduates are encouraged to apply; ________________________________________
cover to [email protected].
mentorship provided.Beef, dairy, and

companion animal medicine & surgery

constitute the majority of our caseload.

Equine and small ruminant patients are

also seen on a semi-frequent basis. Truck/

box provided. Equipment includes IDEXX

LaserCyte, Catalyst and SediVue units,

digital x-ray, EasiScan ultrasound, petMAP

anesthetic monitoring system, InovaDent

small animal dental station (scaler/

polisher/drill), Terafloat equine motorized

dental float, portable bovine chutes and

equine stocks. The competitive salary

package includes simple IRA, health

insurance, liability insurance, licensing

fees, IVMA dues, a CE stipend, and

paid-time off. On-call is shared equally

in which the doctor receives a portion

of the emergency fee. Our family at

Waukon Veterinary Service values work-

life balance whilst practicing high quality

medicine & surgery. We have a strong

support team that can lean on each

other. We understand the importance of

family and support the local community. If

you are a team-player and are looking to

join a true mixed animal practice, we are

the clinic for you! If interested, please send

resumes to Dr. Ryan Hammell at wvserv@

gmail.com, or call with inquiries to Dr.

Hammell at 563-568-7736.

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dedicated, and experienced and wants pet diagnostics/treatment, dentistry contact [email protected] or
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orthopedic surgery, and ultrasound. fun together outside of work. We support
Competitive salary/benefits. new facility our veterinarians with competitive salary, ________________________________________
just built. Marquette has been recognized health insurance, 401(k), CE allowance,
as one of the most desirable places to live vacation, professional dues, and liability SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN - Hudson,
in the USA. A regional human hospital and coverage. Please call 402-494-3844 for
a university are also located in Marquette more information or email resume to WI Hillcrest Animal Hospital is a bustling
which brings a great deal of diversity and [email protected].
learning to the population. Lots of outdoor ________________________________________ 3-doctor practice nestled alongside the
activities, bike trails, boating, fishing, skiing Family and Farm Veterinary Clinic is
and northern lights can be yours here in seeking a full time or part time DVM St. Croix River in Hudson, WI.  Our practice
the Marquette area. Get away from the to join our single doctor, small animal
busy city scene and get back to some practice in beautiful Hayward Wisconsin. is highly rated amongst our community
medicine that is enjoyable again. Contact We are seeking a community oriented
[email protected] for more information or veterinarian who enjoys a wide range because we understand that our client’s
to apply. of clients with skills in general practice,
________________________________________ surgery and dentistry. Our practice is pets are not merely a pet —they are also a
Are you looking for your unicorn practice? open M-F (no nights or weekends) 8-4
Look no further! County Center Animal and is well equipped with digital xray, friend, playmate, and family member.  We
Hospital in Marathon, Wisconsin is seeking ultrasound, etc. We are interested in
a part or full-time small animal veterinarian supporting a veterinarian in their interests will always treat them with consideration
to join our team. We have a full in- or advanced skill sets and are willing to
house Idexx laboratory (CBC, Chemistry, invest in equipment for their support. - and kindness as if they were our own.
Sedivue), ultrasound, digital radiography, Please email at [email protected], att
surgical laser, and therapeutic laser. Our Roz. or call 715-462-4949. Each of our patients are provided the
medical records are all maintained on ________________________________________
a cloud-based practice management Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital time and care needed to recommend
software (ezyVet). While we love where is seeking an exceptional full-time
we work, we also believe in maintaining an veterinarian in Inver Grove Heights, MN. treatment personalized for their specific
excellent work-life balance and feel that We are looking for someone who enjoys
this is vital in order to do our job well. No practicing high quality medicine in a fast needs.  We are in search of a FT or PT
after-hours emergencies. No weekends. paced/collaborative team environment.
Three or four day work week with 2-hour New grads welcome! Inver Grove Heights small animal veterinarian who shares in
lunch breaks. Please contact Jodi Fischer, Animal Hospital is a well-respected
DVM at fischerveterinaryservices@gmail. veterinary practice that is dedicated to our core values which are respect, wow
com to apply. providing excellent veterinary care to our
________________________________________ patients. Our practice has been highly service, continuous learning, having fun,
Do you want to practice medicine in a vet rated within the community for over 30
clinic renowned for its cutting-edge work years. We have consistently been voted and doing the right thing. Our hospital is
in both Western and Eastern Medicine? “Best Place for Pet Care” in our community.
Want to work in an AHAA accredited Clients come to us from all over the well equipped to ensure our doctors and
clinic that practices the highest veterinary world for specialized breeding services.
standards? Would you enjoy working Our well-equipped hospital includes in- medical team deliver the highest quality
in a historic river town in the shadows of house laboratory, digital radiography,
Minneapolis/St. Paul? If so, let’s talk. The dental x-ray, endoscope, ultrasound and medicine for patients in our care. Our
Bluffs Pet Clinic in Red Wing is hiring a complete surgical and dental suites. Our
PT/FT SA veterinarian who is passionate practice has just had a large addition support team is committed to continual
about practicing exceptional medicine added and our space is truly amazing!
and surgery. We’re a full service clinic We pride ourselves on compassionate improvement in their skills and knowledge. 
with electronic medical records, digital service, efficiency and productivity. Our
x-ray, surgical & therapeutic lasers, in- healthcare team has been selected for We constantly strive for a culture that
house lab, dental suite and more. Our their commitment to pet health, their
team is committed to learning the latest experience and expertise, and their is positive and caring and we foster a
and greatest techniques for improving the compassionate delivery of service. We
lives of our pets which is why we are also consider each one of our team members creative and collaborative environment
Cat Friendly Certified and utilize Fear Free to be a member of our family and focus
techniques. But most important, you’ll like on positive culture at all times. Check out where our team can combine their
our staff. We work hard, but we like to have our website at https://ighvet.com/.Our
fun. We’re a dedicated group with some mission is to provide quality medicine and talents to achieve a common goal. 
zany personalities that make coming to surgery in a compassionate environment.
work enjoyable. Competitive salary based Our hospital places great importance on Our hospital prioritizes team education,
on experience and great benefits. Send respect, wow service, continuous learning,
resume to [email protected]. having fun, and doing the right thing. Our mentorship, CE, and giving back to the
________________________________________ Benefits: • Very Competitive base salary
South Sioux Animal Hospital is seeking plus quarterly bonuses. • Medical, Dental, community.  Our veterinarians enjoy:
a third veterinarian to join our well- Vision, Life insurance - with company
established, expanding, small animal contribution HSA account. • License • Very Competitive base salary with
practice. We are located in South Sioux reimbursement. •Continuing Education
City, Nebraska. We are looking for allowance. • 401k with company match. additional bonus potential. • Work/Life
someone who is compassionate, upbeat • Generous Paid Time Off for work/life
& likes to have fun! This is a perfect balance. • Flexible schedule. • Practice Balance. • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
opportunity for someone with experience, freedom - no corporate protocols or
and HSA with company contribution. •

License reimbursement. • Professional

and Liability Insurance. • Generous PTO.

• Freedom to practice medicine without

corporate protocols or mandated

formulary. Take a virtual tour of our

hospital: https://hillcrestanimalhospital.

com/new-clients/take-a-tour/ About

Hillcrest Animal Hospital Our partnership

with Lakefield Veterinary Group is a

long-term relationship dedicated to

compassionate veterinary care. We are

building communities of talented and like-

minded veterinarians that will embody

our core values of Respect, Wow Service,

Learning, Fun, and will always Do the

Right Thing. There is no greater reward

than strengthening the human/pet bond.

It is our responsibility to go beyond the

borders of our local legacy and provide

expert level veterinary medicine to pets

all over the world during our annual trip

with World Vets. We invite you to come

experience the Lakefield family. Please

contact desiree@hillcrestanimalhospital.

com if you are interested in this fantastic

opportunity!

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St. Boni Pet Hospital is looking for a DVM

to join our team of passionate Vet Med

professionals. SBPH stands out above the

rest because we are fully-staffed with a

highly-skilled group of technicians and

assistants to support our new DVM! SBPH

is a companion animal practice that is

very family-friendly and accommodating

to the work-life balance. We offer

flexible scheduling with limited evenings

and weekends, no emergency on-call,

competitive wages and benefits, positive

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and friendly work environment! PT or FT many parks and trails with opportunities for diagnostic ultrasound, laser therapy,
options available; looking to find the right year-round outdoor activity. Minneapolis digital and dental x-rays, surgical laser
fit for our clinic. Our ideal candidate will offers close access to arts and culture, procedures, chemotherapy, in-house lab,
support our clinic by providing outstanding a thriving food scene and many and so much more. We offer a competitive
medical, surgical and dental care to educational opportunities. Plymouth salary and benefits package including
patients while delivering exceptional Heights Pet Hospital is a well-respected health insurance, paid time off, allowance
service to clients. Our practice is designed veterinary practice that is dedicated for CE, dues and license, and a 401K
to facilitate DVMs in providing patients to providing excellent veterinary care plan. More information at https://www.
with the very best in veterinary care to our patients. Our AAHA practice has northcountryveterinaryclinic.com/?utm_
with electronic medial records, digital been highly rated within the community source=gmb&utm_medium=organic .
radiography and in-house lab equipment for over 40 years. We were voted “Best Submit resumes to [email protected].
from Idexx. For more information or to Veterinary Practice in Plymouth in 2020.” ________________________________________
apply, please email the Practice Manager Our healthcare team has been selected Flying Cloud Animal Hospital, in Eden
at [email protected]. for their commitment to pet health, their Prairie, Minnesota is looking for a part-
________________________________________ experience and expertise, and their time Associate Veterinarian to join our
Rockford Road Animal Hospital in compassionate delivery of service. Our AAHA accredited four doctor practice!
Plymouth, MN is looking for a full- well-equipped hospital includes in-house We offer digital radiography, digital
time veterinarian to join our 5- doctor laboratory, digital radiography, dental dental radiography, IDEXX in-house
collaborative team. We have been firmly x-ray, laser, ultrasound and complete lab, dual treatment area, and so much
established in the beautiful Plymouth surgical suite. All of our team members more. Excellent compensation and
community since 1988. Think: the invention are Fear-Free Certified and we constantly benefits package. For more information,
of Prozac, the movie “Rain man,” and strive to make our practice stress free. please visit our website at: www.
gasoline at $0.90 per gallon! Fortunately, We offer alternative medicine including flyingcloudanimalhospital.com. Please
we have managed to keep up with the Chiropractic and Acupuncture. We submit resumes to [email protected].
times and run a modern, progressive, pride ourselves in utilizing our support ________________________________________
and growing small animal hospital. Our staff to its fullest to ensure efficiency and Brainerd Animal Hospital is a well-
practice has been consistently rated a top productivity. We consider each one of established, growing practice located in
Veterinary Practice in the Plymouth area our team members to be a member of central Minnesota lake country. We are
over and over each year. We attribute our family and focus on positive culture looking for a motivated individual to help
that to our amazing and highly skilled at all times. Our mission is: Our mission continue growing this great practice. We
support team and strong client retention is to provide excellent service with offer a competitive benefits package
skills. At Rockford Road we are driven to compassionate care in a low stress and with buy-in potential. The practice has
provide our clients with personalized and professional environment. Our hospital full in-house diagnostics, high speed
compassionate veterinary care. We value places great importance on respect, wow dental machine, and a well-equipped
individuals and focus on maintaining a service, continuous learning, having fun, surgical suite with orthopedic capabilities.
positive environment. Although we do and doing the right thing. Our Benefits: Our team strives to be caring and
take our work and responsibility seriously, • Very Competitive base salary plus compassionate with all clients, patients,
we believe work should be fun! Our quarterly bonuses • Medical, Dental, and their individual needs. Please call
ideal candidate would have strong Vision, Life insurance - with company 218-829-5118 with any questions or send
communication, surgical and dental contribution HSA account • License resumes to brainerdanimalhospital@
skills. Interest and talent in mentoring reimbursement • Continuing Education gmail.com.
team members and educating clients. allowance • 401k with company match ________________________________________
We believe in empowering our doctors • Generous Paid Time Off for work/life Lake of the Woods Veterinary Clinic in
and team members to be leaders in balance • Flexible schedule • Practice Roseau, MN. Are you interested in a smaller
our practice as we continue to grow. freedom - no corporate protocols or community and the tranquility of country
Many career growth opportunities are mandatory formulary • AVMA PLIT life? Full-time Small-Animal DVM position
available for the right candidate. We are Professional Liability Insurance Kkoerner@ available! We value a healthy work-life
well equipped with digital radiographs as lakefieldvet.com. balance. No on-call and no weekends.
well as full DR radiology. In-house lab, well ________________________________________ This is a growing practice. Wellness
supplied pharmacy, and nicely appointed The Dougherty Veterinary Clinic in Duluth, exams, vaccinations, medicine, soft-tissue
surgical suite. We were freshly remodeled MN is seeking a full time DVM to join our surgery, digital x-ray, in-house bloodwork,
two years ago with 8 exam rooms and 3+ doctor, small animal practice. We and more! Great support staff! Extremely
a large modern treatment/dentistry are seeking a team player with excellent competitive wages, PTO, retirement, dues
space and a comfortable and roomy communication skills looking for a wide paid, CE allowance, signing bonus, and
doctor’s office. Check us out at https:// spectrum of general practice, surgery and medical insurance. Contact Dr. Andy Piller
rrahospital.com Our veterinarians enjoy: • dentistry. Our practice is open M-F (no at (218) 556-0270 or email your resume to:
Work-life balance • Flexible Scheduling-1 nights or weekends) and is well equipped [email protected].
weekday off each week. Rotating (in house IDEXX lab machines, digital ________________________________________
Saturday hours and no Sundays • Career general and dental x-ray, ultrasound, a Bemidji Veterinary Hospital. Are you
growth potential • Competitive very base seasoned/well educated support staff). interested in being part of a successful
wage + a generous production package Please send resume to doughertyvet@ team? We are seeking a full-time DVM
• Generous PTO and CE allowances, gmail.com, attn: Mina or call 218-722-3963 that can practice Complementary
including paid license reimbursements with questions. and Alternative Medicine including
and Vin memberships. •Health & Disability ________________________________________ acupuncture. Bemidji has it all! The benefits
Insurance, Dental, Life and Vision benefits North Country Veterinary Clinic in Grand of city life combined with the tranquility of
• Employee 401(k) We look forward to Rapids, MN is looking for an Associate country and lake life. We value a healthy
hearing from you. You can e mail your Veterinarian to join our team! We are a work-life balance. Growing community,
resume to [email protected] mixed animal practice and provide an growing practice. Brand new hospital with
or [email protected]. array of equine and small ruminant calls all the amenities! Medicine, orthopedic
________________________________________ and support an ever-growing need for and soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound, cold-
Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital is seeking a small animal appointment services. You laser therapy, underwater treadmill,
confident, outgoing full-time veterinarian will have the opportunity to break your day digital x-ray (full-body and dental), in-
in New Hope/Plymouth, MN. We are into a mixture of large and small animal house bloodwork, preventative medicine,
looking for someone who enjoys practicing appointments, surgery and urgent care and more! Extremely competitive wages,
high quality medicine in a collaborative appointments. North Country is focused medical insurance, PTO, signing bonus,
team environment. New grads welcome! on providing its doctors with an excellent PTO, retirement, dues paid, and CE
Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital is located staff to ensure your success. We offer allowance. Check out our website @
in New Hope MN. New Hope has a family after-hour emergency services but the bemidjivethospital.com. Contact Dr. Andy
friendly, small town feel but is just north work load is split between 4 veterinarians Piller @ 218-556-0270 or email resume to:
of the Minneapolis area. The area boasts and ends at 10 pm. Our amenities include [email protected].

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________________________________________ to COVID-19. Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour animal hospital in Bloomington, MN. We are
Long Prairie Veterinary Clinic is seeking to [email protected].
hire a small or mixed animal associate for ________________________________________ looking for a Ft/Pt Veterinary Technician
our two location, 4 doctor mixed animal Needed, a motivated person who can
practice in central MN. In house labs, fit into an established practice with all to join our team. The individual we seek
digital radiography, excellent staff, great the staff support needed to become
communities. Please contact Jeff at 320- successful. Salary commensurate with is one who will provide quality medical
732-6922 or [email protected]. experience, and any experience level
________________________________________ will be considered. We have an all Idexx care, and exceptional client service in
Small animal practice looking to hire part/ facility with all the equipment needed to
full time veterinarian in Detroit Lakes, MN do the job the right way. Location: Coon an enjoyable environment. Please send
50 minutes from Fargo ND. Located in Rapids, Minnesota. Foley Blvd. Animal
beautiful lakes country with many outdoor Hospital, call 763-755-3595 or e -mail resume to [email protected].
activities for a good work/life balance. [email protected].
Dedicated, experienced team willing to ________________________________________ ________________________________________
teach. After hours calls handled by local Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital in Mankato
emergency clinic. Benefits available. Call is seeking a full time CVT to join our growing Our busy small animal and equine
218-847-5674 or email [email protected] for team. We are a 6-doctor small animal
information. practice, and we pride ourselves on high practice in Little Falls, MN is seeking a FT or
________________________________________ quality medicine, dentistry, and surgery,
We are looking for a part or full time with excellent communication and long- PT veterinary technician. Starting wage is
veterinarian for our growing clinic, term client/patient relationships. Utilize all
Ladysmith Veterinary Clinic LLC. We your skills in a busy, team-oriented and based on experience. Simple Retirement
have 2 locations in Ladysmith and supportive environment. Beautiful new
Ridgeland, WI. These are 2 wonderful rural hospital with all the bells and whistles, and Plan, PTO, employee discounts, paid CE
communities, and are also located near comprehensive benefits including health
the larger communities of Chippewa Falls/ insurance and 401K. Send inquiries and opportunities and uniform allowance is
Eau Claire and Menomonie. We have resumes to Amy at [email protected].
excellent support staff and camaraderie. ________________________________________ offered. Please send us a cover letter and
The ideal applicant will enjoy rural AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in
practice, enjoy interacting with their Saint Paul is looking for a full-time Certified resume to [email protected].
community, have great communication Veterinary Technician. We are looking
skills and strong character. Please check for a compassionate, self-motivated ________________________________________
out our web page, facebook page, or call team player with excellent clinical skills,
for more information about our practice. and a natural ease of communication. Looking for full time CVT. Our two small
The contact point is Dr. Jacob Smith at Benefits include health insurance,
[email protected], or 218-590-1865. SIMPLE retirement plan, profit sharing, animal veterinary clinics include friendly
________________________________________ CE allowance, PTO, veterinary care and
MN Spay Neuter Assistance Program is uniform allowance. If you believe would staff, a pleasant work environment, small
looking for a hard-working and passionate be a good fit in our practice, please send
veterinarian to join our team to end pet your resume and cover letter to clinic@ town atmosphere, and high quality client/
overpopulation in MN. See our ad at grandavevet.com.
mnsnap.org. ________________________________________ patient care. Applicant should be a
Located near the south metro, the Belle
Veterinary Plaine Animal Hospital is looking for a good communicator and team player.
Technician Needed people-oriented, animal-loving veterinary
technician. We are a friendly, “no Starting wage based on experience.
Animal Medical Center on Crow River in drama” crew that would welcome a self-
Hutchinson MN is seeking a FT CVT. 1-hour motivated, hardworking, and trustworthy Please email Dr. Dan Cook at info@
west of the Twin Cities. Established clinic co-worker. Certification and 1+ years
with full diagnostic, surgical and dental experience preferred but not required. greenlakepethospital.com for more
capabilities. Digital x-ray, digatherm $15-20 / hour. Email resume to askdrricci@
camera and laser therapy. Fully utilize your gmail.com. information.
CVT skills plus continual in-house training. ________________________________________
Submit resume to [email protected] Burnsville Animal Clinic is hiring for an ________________________________________
or call Katie at 320-587-4044. experienced veterinary assistant/CVT.
________________________________________ We are an AAHA accredited, fast paced Located in COVID Lite St. Cloud,
$500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS! No clinic with two veterinarians. Our clinic is
After-Hour Emergencies! No Sundays! Full equipped with anesthesia monitoring, Advanced Care Pet Hospital has work/
time veterinary technician with benefits digital radiography, a surgery/dental suite
or part time if that suits you better. We and large treatment area. Full benefits life balance dripping from its exam rooms,
compensate for experience! Join our package - medical/dental/vision/
team! We are a busy three doctor PTO, etc. Email your resume to gerald. waiting for you to become the vet tech
veterinary hospital in Minneapolis looking [email protected].
for an intelligent, focused and team- ________________________________________ you’ve always imagined you would be.
oriented Certified Veterinary Technician. Casselton Veterinary Service has been
Our practice has served the dogs and voted “Best of the Red River Valley” for We’ve cultivated a list of clients who trust
cats of our community for more than the third year in a row. Join our team
thirty years and we are continuing to and work for a winner. We are looking for us and appreciate the quality of pet care
grow! We offer great pay and benefits Licensed and unlicensed Veterinary Techs
including health/dental care, Simple IRA to work in one of our two locations. Our we deliver. Escape COVID, rush hour traffic
plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and practice offers a number of advanced
CE reimbursement. Our main patients services that will utilize your skills in LA, SA and enjoy life for a change. acph911@
are dogs, cats, and rabbits with the and/or Exotics. Experienced techs and
occasional avian, exotic or pocket pet new graduates are welcome to apply. yahoo.com (320) 257-0911.
patient. Can offer virtual interviews due Wage DOE with great benefits. Submit
resume and cover letter to: greatvets@ ________________________________________
cassvetservice.com.
________________________________________ Our fun, growing hospital is looking for FT
Best Friends Animal Hospital is a small
and PT CVTs or Assistants to work urgent

care on evenings, weekends, and

holidays. $16-25h based on experience.

Healthcare, HSA, 401k, PTO, short/long

term disability, employee discounts, paid

CE opportunities, uniform allowance,

snacks, etc. Send cover letter and resume

to [email protected].

________________________________________

Heartland Animal Hospital of Faribault is

seeking a CVT that would like to join our

fun hard working team! Only work one

Saturday per month and we will work

with you on a schedule that fits your

needs. Send resume to accounting@

heartlandanimalvets.com.

________________________________________

We’re super excited to meet a talented

individual who wants full time work in a fun,

team oriented atmosphere with a team

who cares about animals and delivers

tremendous care. We work hard as a

team and we play harder together. There

are perks of being apart of this forward

thinking group which include: • Great

pay - negotiated based on experience •

Paid time off • Great Employee discounts

• SNACKS and TREATS (and not just the

animal kind either) • Did we mention the

gorgeous new facility??? Our preference

is you’ve had prior experience as a

veterinary technician and are looking

for a long term home. If you think you’d

enjoy working with us, please submit

a resume. We can’t wait to meet you!

[email protected].

________________________________________

MINNETONKA ANIMAL HOSPITAL:

INTEGRATING THE BEST OF WESTERN

AND EASTERN MEDICINE. We are HIRING

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FT Certified Veterinary Technician to veterinary care to all our patients. We are a pre-vet student, or someone who has
add to our great team. Our AAHA growing rapidly and have recently added a passion for working with animals. Full-
clinic practices integrative medicine a 4th veterinarian. We offer a competitive time benefits include health insurance,
and conventional western medicine, wage along with a very generous benefits SIMPLE retirement plan, profit sharing,
acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal and package and we focus on good work/life CE allowance, PTO, veterinary care and
physical rehabilitation. Our small mammal balance. Who Are We Looking For? We are uniform allowance. Our ideal candidate
patient base is growing rapidly. We looking for someone who has graduated would be able to multi-task, have a
have digital dental radiology and digital from an accredited veterinary technician positive attitude, and flexibility to work
radiology. CVTs are highly utilized in all program who is either certified or soon to varying hours. If you believe would be a
areas: phlebotomy, catheter placement, be certified (new grads welcome!) This good fit, please send your resume and
anesthetic induction and monitoring, person must have a strong work ethic, cover letter to [email protected].
xrays, periodontal treatment, client intake have a positive outlook on life, have ________________________________________
and discharge, laboratory, in hospital strong inter-personal skills and be able to Mankato area - Nicollet Veterinary Clinic,
patient care, etc. Entire team receives communicate effectively, even in stressful Nicollet, MN (60 mi SW of Twin Cities area)
CE opportunities. CVT must strive for situations. Multitasking is a must, as well as 4-dr SA practice; High quality care, yet
excellence in patient care and client strong math and technical skills. This job is informal, personal client relationships;
communication. Two or more years of very physically demanding and requires In-house lab, dental high speed drill &
experience preferred, open to hiring the frequent bending, standing and lifting. digital x-rays, therapeutic laser, Fear
right new graduate. Ability to work as a You must be able to lift 50lbs.Hours:8am- Free certified staff, Avimark & PetDesk
team is a must. Excellent benefit package 5pm/7am-4pm/9am-6pm Monday-Friday app; Competitive benefits; 507-381-8273;
including CE, insurance: health, short/ (1 hour lunch) No weekends No on-call - [email protected].
long term disability, life. SIMPLE retirement [email protected].
plan, pet care, PTO, competitive wage. ________________________________________ Practice For Sale
Please send cover letter, resume, and Country Doc Veterinary Clinic in rural Pine
references to Angie Feeney, Head CVT at River, MN. is now seeking applications for When buying or selling a veterinary
Minnetonkaanimalhospitalhiring@gmail. veterinary technician. We are a 95% small practice, rely on the expertise of the Total
com. animal practice with new Idexx lab, digital Practice Solutions Group. See our display
________________________________________ radiography, and Impromed medical ad in the printed issue. Contact Dr. Kurt
Broadway Veterinary Hospital in Rochester software. We are a friendly crew with Liljeberg of Total Practice Solutions Group
is looking to fill two positions; a FT technician fabulous clients located 30min north of the for a free consultation - (440) 933-4522, or
and a FT/PT veterinary assistant. We Brainerd/Baxter area. If interested please [email protected].
provide quality medical care and good call 218-851-9996 or email kyleadkins01@ ________________________________________
client communication in an enjoyable gmail.com. Northern Minneapolis Suburbs. Small
environment. No evenings or weekends. ________________________________________ animal practice for sale grossing almost
Competitive salary plus IRA match, short With all the hospitals to choose from as $650K. Px has been serving the community
term disability, pet discount, uniform a Veterinary Technician, why should you for more than 35 years. Px and RE offered
allowance, paid vacation/holidays and choose MINNEHAHA ANIMAL HOSPITAL? at $985K. Buyer should make an income of
more. Please send your resume to office@ Our staff of Fear Free Certified Professionals $148,000 after expenses/mortgage. (MN-
broadway-vets.com. work well as a team to provide excellent 4050). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (440)
________________________________________ patient and client care – and have 933-4522, or [email protected].
Pursue a career at Banfield – where you fun doing so! Want to utilize all of those ________________________________________
matter as much as your work does. Join hard-earned skills? Look no further! Our North Central Minnesota. Small animal
the largest, most inclusive community technicians see their own appointments, practice for sale grossing $605K. Px has
of veterinary professionals. Seeking do all lab sample collection and been serving the community for more
credentialed vet techs who are adaptable processing, perform dentals including than 15 years. Px and RE offered at $755K.
communicators & compassionate digital dental radiographs, perform Buyer should make an income of $160,000
leaders. We provide every vet tech the radiographs, assist in surgery and provide after expenses/mortgage. (MN-4000).
opportunity to learn and to grow with us. skilled nursing care. You will leave each Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (440) 933-4522,
Email resume to Bryant.Dong@banfield. day with a sense of satisfaction that you or [email protected].
com. have made a difference with our clients ________________________________________
________________________________________ and patients. Must have graduated Hennepin County, Minneapolis Area.
Anoka Equine Veterinary Services from a veterinary technician program or Small animal practice for sale grossing
has a FT CVT position available at our have equivalent on the job experience almost $900K. Px has been serving the
busy 8 doctor equine day, referral and in all areas of practice. Excellent community for more than 20 years. Buyer
emergency practice in Elk River. Our communication skills and a genuine should make an income of $110,000 after
technicians assist with mobile digital love of people are necessary, as are expenses/mortgage. Call for details. (MN-
radiology, colic/orthopedic surgeries, advanced computer skills. Our employees 3050). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (440)
ultrasounds, regenerative therapy, are our #1 asset and you will enjoy a 933-4522, or [email protected].
dentistry, endoscopy and more. You comprehensive benefits package. **500 ________________________________________
will perform general anesthesia and Signing Bonus (after 90 days)** Send your West Central Minnesota. Well-equipped
provide nursing care for hospitalized resume and letter of introduction telling small animal practice for sale grossing
horses, including foal intensive care. Ideal us why you would be a great fit with our $788K. Buyer should make an income
candidates must be skilled at handling team! [email protected]. of $150,000 after expenses/mortgage.
horses, excellent communicators. detail- ________________________________________ Call for details. (MN-2050). Contact Dr.
oriented and possess a strong work ethic. Long Prairie Veterinary Clinic is seeking to Kurt Liljeberg - (440) 933-4522, or kurt@
If “self-motivated and positive” describes hire a small animal veterinary technician. tpsgsales.com.
you, apply today to join our team! Please Please contact Jeff at 320-732-6922 or ________________________________________
send cover letter and resume to shannon@ [email protected]. South Central Minnesota. Small animal
anokaequine.com. practice for sale grossing $1.4M. Well
________________________________________ Position Available equipped, well maintained. Buyer should
Heritage Pet Hospital is looking to add make an income of $125,000 after
to their already amazing team! We are AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital expenses/mortgage. Call for details. (MN-
looking for someone who is interested in Saint Paul is looking for a full-time 3010). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (440)
in working in a fun, fast paced and or part-time veterinary assistant. This 933-4522, or [email protected].
rewarding environment where your position would be a mix of hands-on ________________________________________
veterinary technician skills will be fully animal care and customer service duties.
utilized. Why Heritage Pet Hospital? Veterinary experience preferred but not
Heritage Pet Hospital is a small animal, required. This job would be a great fit for
birds and exotics practice and we pride
ourselves on providing the highest level of

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North Minneapolis Area. Small animal debt income $114K. Seller will continue ________________________________________
practice grossing $841K. Px has been working part-time. (MN1) Contact: PS Aleda Tysver, DVM - Compassionate,
serving the community for more than 35 Broker | 800.636.4740 | info@psbroker. enthusiastic, dependable small animal
years. Well equipped, maintained, and com | www.psborker.com. relief veterinarian. Licensed in MN & WI.
staffed. Buyer should make an income ________________________________________ Over 15 years experience in relief work.
of $100,000 after expenses/mortgage. One DVM practice in SE Otter Tail county. Contact me at 612-991-4730 or email:
Call for details. (MN-1050). Contact Dr. Small animal exclusive. Potential for [email protected].
Kurt Liljeberg - (440) 933-4522, or kurt@ growth. Great recreation area and good
tpsgsales.com. school system. parkersvet@midwestinfo.
________________________________________ net 218-338-4721.
COMING SOON! Southwest Minneapolis.
Small animal practice grossing over $1.2M. Relief Veterinarians
Call for more information. (MN-5050).
Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (440) 933-4522, Carrie Rodman, DVM - Experienced small
or [email protected]. animal veterinarian available for relief work
________________________________________ in the Twin Cities and surrounding area.
Practice for Sale in Minneapolis Suburb Caring, compassionate, dependable
- This small animal practice is located and personable. Contact caron.rodman.
in a wonderful Minneapolis suburb. This [email protected] or (651) 271-1760.
hospital is housed in a 2,500sf free-standing ________________________________________
facility, very nicely equipped and ready Victori Ribeiro, DVM – Communicative,
for growth. Great opportunity to make productive SA veterinarian available
this well-established practice your own! for relief in the Twin cities, surrounding
Contact us today! Simmons Midwest 877- areas and Western WI. Licensed in MN/
322-6465 or Simmons@SimmonsMidwest. WI. Experienced in surgery, dentistry,
com. internal medicine. Outstanding customer
________________________________________ service, client-building skills. Contact me
Dream lifestyle in West Central MN lakes at [email protected] or 651-503-0482.
area. 1 DVM, mixed animal – 70% small ________________________________________
animal with the owner willing to continue Ann Burt, DVM - Small animal relief
to work the large animal. 3400sf building veterinarian, short or long term, MN or
also for sale. Don’t just weekend at the Wisc. Reliable, Enthusiastic, Excellent
lake, live at the lake! Contact Nikki@ client communication skills, 30+ years
SimmonsMidwest.com or 877-322-6465. experience. 952-567-0366, poochcrazy1@
________________________________________ yahoo.com.
FOR SALE: Small Animal Practice in Ramsey
County, Minnesota! 1,700 SF practice at
busy intersection. Includes real estate. 2
exam rooms with opportunity to expand.
Over $652K gross in 2019. Estimated after-

All things X-ray! Call 844.483.8729
or a free live demo
What do you need?
Reports in
1.Replace your old X-ray machine 3-5 min.
- works with Film, CR or DR

2.Upgrade your existing X-ray to
Digital with a 17"x17" Detector

3. A complete new fully integrated
Digital X-ray system

4.Equine Portable system

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MINNESOTA Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
HOSPITALS Rockford Road Animal Hospital
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IN THE East Valley Animal Clinic
LAKEFIELD Keller Lake Animal Hospital
Chaska Valley Veterinary Clinic
FAMILY Blaine Central Veterinary Clinic
Edina Pet Hospital
With Lakefield, relationships come first.

As a veterinarian who has spent a career building a practice, you
deserve a partner that appreciates and respects your incredible work
and takes a long-term approach to the continued success of your
business. With Lakefield, you get a partner who shares your values, is
committed to your legacy, and will care for your team and your community.

www.lakefieldvet.com

Ready to transition your practice? Contact us to learn what Lakefield Veterinary Group can do for you and your practice.
Dr. Gary Goldstein | P: 612.802.5031 | E: ggoldstein@lakefieldvet.com

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Matt Evans

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our Simmons Midwest team,
Matt Evans. Matt has joined us as an Ownership Transition Expert. He is a licensed real estate
broker with years of experience serving veterinarians with real estate and leasing needs. Matt

has also been a speaker at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium, Western Veterinary
Conference, Texas Veterinary Medical Association Conference, and Lone Star Vet Academy.
Matt will be joining Nikki and the rest of the Simmons Midwest team in serving our industry.
He will be successfully guiding our clients through the valuation and ownership transition

process using our industry leading standards, ethics, and education.
If you desire to know the value of your hospital or if you are thinking about buying or

selling a hospital, give us a call and let us educate you on how we can help.

Current Listings in Minnesota:
1. NEW LISTING! Mpls Suburb, SA Px, revenue $889k+ 2. MN/ND, SA, profitable, nice facilities and equipment!

**Visit our website for additional details on our listings**
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA * Matt Evans
Simmons Midwest * 877-322-6465
[email protected]
www.SimmonsInc.com

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