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March/April 2020

Matthew Boyle, DVM MVMA MESSENGER

MEET YOUR NEW PRESIDENT Leading Minnesota’s Veterinary Profession

Dr. Matthew Boyle graduated EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS AT
from the University of THE MVMA ANNUAL MEETING
Minnesota College of
Veterinary Medicine in The 123rd MVMA Annual Meeting held Thursday, February 20th -
2003. For nearly 12 years he Saturday, February 22nd at the Hilton Minneapolis was a major success
practiced dairy medicine; with over 2,200 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, staff, students,
three years in eastern WI and speakers, exhibitors and guests gathering for education, reminiscing
the remaining time back in and fun!
MN. Over the years he was
involved with the MVMA as The MVMA CE Committees assembled an incredible three-day lineup
a member and past chair of engaging educational programming that rivals many national
of the MVMA Food Animal conferences. Not to mention additional complimentary CE activities
Committee. including pre-Annual Meeting trainings offered by Animal Folks MN and
the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps.
Highlights p. 4
p. 8 - 12 Thursday morning kicked-off with Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt presenting
Capitol Report p. 12 the general session on Blockchain, leading up to seven (7) tracks of CE
MVMA Awards p. 16 - 17 followed by lunch with the exhibitors, and an eye-opening discussion
Clinic Visit p. 22 - 23 on chronic wasting disease. The afternoon continued with more CE
Foundation Feature p. 27 - 24 tracks.
What’s New at the U?
Classifieds Continued on page 6

VISIT MVMA.ORG

President’s Message conservation of animal resources, My day to day activities internal
the promotion of public health, to Zoetis can vary from technical
by Dr. Matthew Boyle and the advancement of medical review of marketing materials,
knowledge”. This is fueled by our training and education of our sales
If you attended the 2019 MVMA “lifelong obligation” for continual professionals, development and
annual business meeting, recall learning. From the U of MN CVM coordination of post approval
that for the invocation I asked the class of 2003, of which my wife field research, and other projects.
entire room to stand and recite and I are both members, there Outside of these duties I am still
the Veterinary Oath together. are veterinarians working in around cows most every week
We did this to acknowledge, private clinical practice, specialty with farmers and veterinarians
that although we are a very practice, corporate practice, conducting on farm evaluations
professionally diverse bunch, we education, industry, university and troubleshooting, doing cow-
are all pulling in the same direction specialties, practice management, side training with farm owners
guided by the same principles military service, as well as private and employees on cow skills or
of using “scientific knowledge and company-based research proper and prudent use of our
and skills for the benefit of society positions. There may be others products [often in Spanish], or I
through the protection of animal I have lost track of. Given the may be in my office doing farm
health and welfare, the prevention depth of expertise and breadth performance analysis, answering
and relief of animal suffering, the of professional experience that questions from veterinarians that
veterinarians bring to society, I plan use our products, and conducting
to use this column to highlight how educational events. I even have
our colleagues in various corners the great pleasure of interacting
of the profession bring fulfillment with energetic veterinary students!
of this oath to life in their unique The way I approach my work
professional situation. We have and the core of what I do is
much to be proud of. guided by the principle that I am
“participating in the process of
Because I expect others of you to producing food for humans.” When
submit yourselves as the subject I speak to veterinarians or farmers,
of my columns, I guess I should I almost always end by reminding
start with myself! After nearly 12 the audience that is what we/they
years of private bovine practice, I are doing each day. I firmly believe
moved into corporate practice as that if done right, my daily activities
a Technical Service Veterinarian promote prudent use of animal
for Zoetis covering parts of health products and drive change
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Continued on next page

MVMA MESSENGER

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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 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. David Lee SAVMA President - Dr. Erika Wehmhoff [email protected]
Director – Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox MVMA/MVMF Student Representative - Alexis Hoelmer

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
[email protected] Director Education Program Communications Systems Coordinator Assistant
[email protected] Manager Coordinator [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]

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Calendar of Events

March 13, April 3, April 17, 2020 UPCOMING MVMA
Escape From Debt Escape Room Series-Join DVMs and certified financial LUNCH’N’LEARNS
planners for an adventurous evening in an escape room in Duluth, St.
Cloud, or Rochester. Followed by drinks and a quality discussion around FREE Online Lunch ‘N Learn
escaping your debt. Learn more and register online at www.mvma.org/ Sessions – 2nd Tuesdays of each
upcoming-move-events. month from Noon – 1:00 pm.
Open to MVMA Members ONLY.
March 28, 2020 Register online at mvma.org/
Arrowhead Veterinary Medical Association-Ticks, Fleas and the Diseases lunch-n-learn. Attendees receive:
they Bring to our Patients with Drs. Christopher Lee and Mike Canfield. 1 interactive CE credit.
Holiday Inn & Suites, Duluth, MN. Go to arrowheadvma.org to register.
March 10 – How to Avoid and
March 31, 2020 Treat Extraction Complications in
Minnesota Department of Health Webinar-Ticks, Mosquitoes & Our Health Dogs and Cats – Gary Goldstein,
with Drs. Jenna Bjork, Janice Mladonicky and Stacey Schwabenlander. DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, Lakefield
Health.state.mn.us/disease/vectorborne/webinars.html#health1. Veterinary Group

April 8-9, 2020 April 14 – Let’s Get Wet!
Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, Wednesday morning pre- An Introduction to Aquatic
conference short courses. Wednesday afternoon and Thursday main Veterinary Medicine – Jessica
conference sessions. For more info go to ccaps.umn.edu/Minnesota- Fox, DVM, Ralco
dairy-health-conference.
May 12 – Managing Your Money
April 23, 2020 Buckets – Garret Colao, CFP,
MVMA Spring Seminar-Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine and Other CSLP, North Star Resource Group
Random Facts with Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM. Courtyard
Marriott, Mankato, MN. Go to mvma.org/seminars for more information.

April 24, 2020
MVMA Path to Practice-Want to interview and network with 3rd year
students? Visit www.mvma.org to sign up.

May 14, 2020
Animal Care Foundation Annual Spring CE Seminar-Applied Ophthalmology for the Private Practitioner and
Technician. Minnetonka Community Center. Visit www.animalcarefoundation.org for more details.

June 11, 2020
MVMA Summer Seminar-Update in Endocrinology with David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM. Continuing Education
and Conference Center. St. Paul, MN. Go to mvma.org for more information.

June 18, 2020
MVMA Council of Senior Veterinarians Tour of the New University of Minnesota Athletic Campus
from 10:30 am -12:00 pm.

in behavior that enhances animal health SAVE THE DATES
and wellness. This makes food production
more wholesome and efficient. In this way, July 16, 2020
I have met the core tenets of my oath. MVMF 26th Annual Golf Classic.
I was able to visit with many of you at the The Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove, MN.
convention in Minneapolis, but if we did
not connect, please reach out to me by September 17, 2020
phone (651-303-0929)or email (Matthew. MVMF 11th Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser.
[email protected]) anytime. It is going to Wild Marsh Sporting Clays in Clear Lake,
be a great year! MN.

Dr. Matthew Boyle

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The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association by Dan Tjornehoj

Capitol Report

The MVMA’s Government Affairs Committee with additional record-keeping and reporting
(GAC) met during the MVMA Annual Meeting on requirements. The AVMA recently developed
February 21st. MVMA lobbyists, Cullen Sheehan, a new policy on declawing that encourages
Peter Glessing, and Cory Bennett provided a veterinarians to consider alternatives to
report on the recent start of the 2020 legislative declawing but leaving it up to the veterinarian’s
session. The legislature is expecting a new budget professional judgment to determine whether the
surplus projection soon which will then set the procedure is warranted or not. MVMA Board of
stage for what legislators believe can be used to Directors decided that it would adopt the AVMA
fund their legislative proposals. Naturally, there position.
will be many differences of opinion on how those
funds should be used. MVMA hopes that the Veterinarian Immunity
bill (HF 1530/SF 1517) is approved in 2020. This
The Companion Animal Board bill (SF 3481/ legislation provides criminal and civil immunity
HF 3584) was discussed at the GAC November to veterinarians that report suspected animal
and February meetings. The MVMA is currently cruelty. The House Judiciary Finance and Civil
reviewing a revised version of this bill that was Law Committee heard this bill in February.
introduced in 2020. The bill is designed to create
a separate government entity to provide Lastly, the GAC and MVMA encourages its
oversight of companion animal issues. members to participate in the upcoming Day
at the Capitol scheduled on Wednesday, April
The GAC heard the status of other legislative 1st. MVMA lobbyists will arrange appointments
proposals during its recent meeting. A new feline with your legislator(s) at this event but you need
declawing bill (HF3733) was briefly discussed. to register in advance. Please see the ad in this
The bill would prohibit this practice unless it issue for registration details or contact the MVMA
is performed for therapeutic purposes along office.

Applicability of the SUPPORT Act to Veterinarians

​The DEA recently announced the launch of the Suspicious Orders Report System (SORS) Online, a
new centralized database [https://deadiversion.usdoj.gov/sors/index.html], where DEA registrants,
including veterinarians, must report suspicious orders of controlled substances. The DEA has sent
communication about the program to all practitioner registrants. The good news is that the impact
upon veterinary practices should be negligible and compliance should be relatively straightforward.
As this is a new program is it very likely that DEA guidance will change over time and we will keep you
informed as we learn new information. ​

Under the Support Act, if a veterinarian believes a request from another practitioner is suspicious,
the veterinarian should not supply the controlled substance. The veterinarian should register for
the program on the DEA website and report the order to the electronic database (SORS Online).
A veterinarian only needs to register for the database at the time of the need to file a report of a
suspicious order.

Please go to the following link for more information https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/
SUPPORT-Act-Memo-Template.pdf or contact the MVMA for more information.

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Welcome New MVMA Members Save The Date

Active Lindbeck Dr. Lisa Darling MVMA Day at the Capitol
Dr. Elizabeth Dr. J. Scott Dr. Karen Exline Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Aird McKechnie Dr. Mary Fuller 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dr. David Dr. Collette Dr. Daphne Hall
Arneson Mendez Dr. Hollee Kubik Spend the day at the State Capitol
Dr. Jack Dr. Melissa Ms. Megan telling lawmakers what we do,
Bagent Minkkinen Steele how we provide the best care
Dr. Ashley Dr. Jennifer Dr. Julie A. for animals, and the important impact we have on
Barott Reith Larson Minnesota Communities.
Dr. Sarah Dr. Dianne
Benson Rodman Student • Meet your state legislator and talk about issues
Dr. Bruce Dr. Stephanie Ms. Erin Heffley important to you, your business, and the veterinary
Bordelon Rutten- industry. No charge, but pre-registration is
Dr. Lee Ann Bull Ramos Graduate appreciated.
Dr. James Dr. Kathy Student Intern
Cawthra Seramur Resident • Enjoy the comaraderie of your colleagues and
Dr. Heather Dr. Jamie Ms. Hallie learn more about MVMA’s legislative agenda.
Damico Solgat Varvel
Dr. Elizabeth Dr. Joe Vislisel Local constituents like you have the highest amount
Hartnett Dr. Jennifer Graduate of influence with their legislators when issues of
Dr. Larry Wilder Practicing significance arise at the state capitol. It is important
Johnson Dr. Matthew Dr. Alicia for veterinarians to meet their local leaders and
Dr. Lisa Juten Winter Murphy express their views and expertise on legislation that
Dr. Maria Killos affects the profession and the health of animals.
Dr. Tiffany Kurtz Associate
Dr. Sara Lewis Dr. Kristine Register online at bit.ly/VetDay2020
Dr. Camas Caruson-
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Boudreaux

EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS AT THE entertaining us with her inspirational stories.
MVMA ANNUAL MEETING CONTINUED... Attendees were able to visit 111 exhibit booths
and earn up to 31 CE credits with 24 of them
During Friday’s MVMA Annual Business Meeting RACE credits.
Dr. Joni Scheftel presented the MVMA veterinary
awards, including the Veterinarian of the Year At the Annual Meeting, the Foundation raised
to Dr. Trevor Ames. Inside this issue you can funds from its silent auction, wine pull and
read more about the award recipients. Business drawing prizes. Monies raised through these
meeting attendees approved new board events helps support student scholarships, and
members with Dr. Matthew Boyle as President, veterinary project grants. Read more about it in
Dr. Connie Sillerud as President-elect, Dr. Nancy this issue’s Foundation Feature.
Peterson as Vice President, Dr. Joni Scheftel as
Past President, and Dr. James Winsor re-elected We greatly appreciate everyone who attended
as Treasurer. this year’s event! And a special thank you
to those who support the MVMA and MVMF
The Annual Meeting wrapped-up on Saturday throughout the year, as none of this would be
with world-renowned polar explorer, adventurer possible without you!
and animal enthusiast, Ms. Ann Bancroft

IN MEMORIAM

Alvin F. Weber, DVM, Ph.D
Dr. Weber passed away on December 29, 2019. Alvin was born March 13, 1918 in Hartford,
WI. He was a life member of the MVMA. Weber joined the University of Minnesota College
of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) faculty in 1949 and helped found the college in its infancy.
He was a research and teaching faculty member for more than 60 years. Weber liked being
referred to as a cytogeneticist. He performed research on bovine leukemia and other
diseases with cellular abnormalities. Weber also taught pre-clinical courses in gross anatomy,
histology, and embryology, and was a favorite instructor of students for his knowledge and humor. Through US
Public Service Grants, he also performed research at the Justus Liebig University in Germany and the University
of Bern, Switzerland. He served as histology section chairman on the International Committee on Veterinary
Nomenclature. After retirement as an emeriti professor from U of MN in 1988, he continued to work as a
consultant and researcher at U of MN until 2016. A weltbummler, he traveled the world with his wife, Eleanor,
and later after her death, with companion, Hazel Stoeckeler. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth, and his
son Thomas (Yoko).

Keith Friendshuh, DVM
MVMA Life member and past MVMA and MVMF President, Dr. Friendshuh, passed away
peacefully on February 15, 2020, age 74. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cherry; son, Todd
(Angela Giuliani, along with their children, Noah and Anna) and daughter, Keri Furlano (Brent,
along with their children, Aaron and Abi). Attended St. John’s University and U of M Veterinary
College, Class of 1970. Practiced veterinary medicine in Annandale, then worked for Board of
Animal Health, State of MN. Avid birdwatcher, turkey hunter, and an amazing and supportive
husband, father, and grandfather. Services were held on February 22 and memorials were
directed to the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation (www.mvmfcares.org).

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2020 Certification for Veterinary Technicians

We are processing renewals for 2020! The deadline for submissions will be June 30th, 2020. After that
time there will be a $40 late fee and five penalty credits incurred. Once a submission is processed,
the technician will receive a verification letter and certification card in the mail. These are considered
“proof” of certification. If a technician does not receive a verification letter or certification card, it
can mean that they are no longer certified in the state of Minnesota and he/she 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.

We recently emailed out our first ever CVT Chronicles newsletter! If your CVT did not receive this
newsletter via email, please have them check their junk mail folder, or notify the MVMA.

If your veterinary technician has any questions about becoming certified, or their current certification
has lapsed, don’t hesitate to contact Maria at [email protected].

Visit mvma.org/upcoming-move-

events for more event details and
registration!

MOVE Outside the Cities Minnesota Opportunities
for Veterinarian Engagement

Escape From Debt - Escape Room Series!
Your mission- GET OUT! Join regional DVMs and certified financial planners for an adventurous evening in an escape
room. Followed by drinks and a quality discussion around escaping your debt. Register online and learn about other
MOVE events at mvma.org/upcoming-move-events.

Duluth St. Cloud Rochester

March 13 April 3 April 17

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August 22, 2020 MOVE and Gray Duck Art
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Exploring New Horizons

MVMA Annual Meeting Awards

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association presented the MVMA Awards at the Business Meeting
in February 2020. The awards were given to individuals in the various MVMA award categories.

Veterinarian of the Year - Dr. Trevor Ames

Nominees are members who have given so much to the
veterinary profession as well as to their community, a well-
rounded member who is outstanding in the profession.
Dr. Trevor Ames is an individual who has the demeanor and
expertise to work in all aspects of Veterinary Medicine. From his
humble professional beginnings at the UMN in 1978 as an intern
to a resident in 1979 to Acting Director of Diagnostic Virology in
1981 to full professor in 1991 to his exhaustive administrative duties
which included Large Animal Hospital Group Leader, 1984, Large
Animal Hospital Services Division Head from 1985 to 1995, Clinical
Director of Large Animal Hospital from 1995 to 1998, Department
Chair from 1997 to 2007 (Interim Department Chair, 1997 to 1998),
Clinical and Population Sciences, Chair of Veterinary Medical
Center Leadership Team from 2004 to 2006, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine from 2008 to 2019
(Interim Dean 2007-2008), Associate Vice President Academic Health Sciences from 2019 to present.
With all of these accomplishments Dr. Ames has stayed humble and continues to help and assisted
where needed. Dr. Ames is able to relate to students, to practitioners in the field, to Industry groups
and to our elected officials at the capital. He is the epitome of what veterinarians strive to be: a
mentor and role model both in the field of veterinary medicine but also in our communities who is
generous with his time & talents.

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Outstanding Faculty Award - Dr. Timothy Goldsmith

Outstanding Faculty Award-This award is given to a faculty
member of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary
Medicine and all its related departments; who provide
outstanding service to Minnesota veterinarians; who give of
their time and talent to the veterinary profession; a leader who
makes a difference to the profession; a dedicated contributor to
organized veterinary medicine.

Dr. Timothy Goldsmith was named outstanding faculty of the
College of Veterinary Medcine by exemplifying collaboration,
communication, leadership, diversity, lifelong learning,
adaptability, and management. In addition to having recently
finished a term in executive leadership with the MVMA, Dr.
Goldsmith is actively involved with students on many fronts. He
is especially good at creating hands-on practical experiences where students can learn how what
they study in the classroom is practically applied with livestock owners in the field. Based on what
we observe with veterinary student interns in our practice and the feedback they give us about Dr.
Goldsmith, they highly value their time with him. Additionally, Dr. Goldsmith is a go to resource at the
College of Veterinary Medicine for food animal practitioners in our state.

Outstanding Industry Representative Award - Tim Zillmer, CVT

Outstanding Industry Representative-Individuals who have
consistently exhibited outstanding service to veterinarians and/
or the MVMA and have promoted the profession through liaisons
with the MVMA, veterinarians, and the profession in general.

Tim has been a sales representative for many years, and is always
full of information. If there is something he doesn’t know he is
quick to get the answer and relay it to us. He is great to work
with, and goes above and beyond what is expected, once
even spending an afternoon installing a new scaler on a dental
machine! Everyone appreciates his energy, enthusiasm, and
sense of humor.

New MVMA Lifetime Members

Dr. Jodi Arndt Dr. Holly Neaton
Dr. Gregory Bartz Dr. Gary Neubauer
Dr. Joel Erickson Dr. Steven Rumsey
Dr. Daniel Feeney Dr. Tom Wetzell
Dr. Meg Glattly Dr. Charles Wray
Dr. Sharon Hurley Dr. Jane Zubay
Dr. David Linn
Dr. Michael Those in bold are pictured

Magnusson

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Emerging Leader Award - Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox

Emerging Leader Award- This award is given to MVMA members
who have graduated from veterinary school within the past 10
years and have demonstrated achievement and leadership
through veterinary community involvement.

Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox was named named emerging leader
for her achievement and leadership as a veterinarian, her
community involvement, and how she actively engages others
in the profession. Dr. Koppien-Fox has been engaged with the
MVMA on many levels over the last several years. She has been
through the Power of 10 program and has been part of the
MVMA contingent at the AVMA VLC, she has spoken at the
AVMA convention in her area of specialty the past two years, she
is now an active member of the MVMA Board of Directors, and
developed a veterinary opioid survey for Minnesota as part of her MPH program.

President’s Award - Dr. Thomas Hagerty

The MVMA President’s Award recognizes those who have
contributed significantly to the veterinary profession, MVMA,
and/or for promoting the human animal bond, animal health &
welfare or public health.

Dr. Tom Hagerty has been given every MVMA award there is for
his service to the MVMA, the profession, and the state, but this
award is different. The President’s award is a very personal award
often bestowed by the President on someone who has mentored
them in their career and helped them to grow. Dr. Joni Scheftel
has known Dr. Hagerty since 1982, when she graduated. The
clinic she worked at in Watertown and his clinic in St. Michael
were in the same regional veterinary association – the Suburban
Vet Med Association - for mixed animal practitioners at the edge
of the western metro. There, he and some of the other doctors of his day provided a lot of support
to women in mixed practice. Dr. Hagerty’s leadership of the Governmental Affairs Committee and
observing how he interacted with legislators and built their trust, taught Dr. Scheftel how to be more
effective in a governmental setting. Dr. Hagerty has been extremely supportive throughout Dr.
Scheftel’s MVMA Presidency.

Celebrating 30 Years with the MVMA

MVMA Assistant Executive Director, Kelly Andrews, was recognized
for her 30 years with the MVMA. Kelly started part-time for the
MVMA in 1989 and has held a number of different roles with the
MVMA and MVMF. She has seen it all with the MVMA and MVMF
and has contributed to their success of over the years.

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MVMA Animal Hall of Fame Awards

To celebrate and recognize the important link between animals and humans,
the MVMA awarded three exceptional animals at the 2020 Annual Meeting. The Animal Hall of
Fame added Hero, Companion and Professional animals to its list of inductees this year.

Companion Animal of the Year- Seamus

Owner: Bret Domstrand
Veterinarian: Dr. Shannon Kennelly

Companion Animal of the Year-Animals who have provided a
benefit to their human companions or their community.

Seamus was originally an ADA service animal working with
a person who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). When Seamus was
three, he was diagnosed with early-onset arthritis in his front
elbows, because of this, he had to retire from service animal
work. Lake Marion Elementary was then able to adopt him
as a school resource dog. He loves listening to kids read to
him, going for walks, and greeting all of their new students.
He will have been working in the school for 3 years in April of 2020. His job at the school is to
support, encourage, and celebrate student accomplishments. He has been highly trained by
the Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs) organization. While he is away from
the school, he makes a wonderful companion for his handler, Bret and his family. He has one
of the most kind, sweet dispositions of any dog we have seen. Over the past few months,
he has been suffering with front limb lameness. He was diagnosed with an aggressive bone
lesion, which led to him having his leg amputated. He is currently on medical leave from his
job, but will return to the school following his recovery. Seamus won this award because of his
dedication to his career despite his recent medical concerns. He always brightens everyone’s
day whether it be at the clinic or at the school.

Professional Animal of the Year - Vinny

Owner: Sargent Wade Lerfald
Veterinarian: Dr. Daniel Hartsell

Professional Animal of the Year Award-Animals specially
trained to assist humans.

K9 Vinny operated under the certifcations of the United Stated
Police Canine Association while in service and certified both
regionally and nationally in narcotics detection and police
dog training (tracking, suspect search, agility, obedience,
apprehension with and without gunfire). Vinny obtained over
50+ awards, commenations, cases of the quarter, trophies
and medallions over his career. K9 Vinny was respected for
his achievements both regionally and nationally. K9 Vinny not only was a trophy hunter but
was also a fearless and well-known street dog. Vinny located and seized over $200,000 worth
of illegal narcotics in his career, as well as 13 criminal apprehenions, location of suspects by
tracking as well as locating lost persons. Vinny also was able to to take donzens of felony
suspects into custody without an apprension by his mere presence at scenes. Vinny saved
the lives and injury of several officers in his career by his suspect locating abilities. Vinny also
touched the lives of over 5,000 children in the Douglas Country Area through presentations
and public demonstrations.

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Hero Animal of the Year - Judy

Owner: Mike Litman
Veterinarian: Dr. Donnell Hansen

Animal Hero Award-Animals who have saved or preserved
human life.

Judy can be found working the circuit of Target Field where
she is an Explosives Detection Canine. Judy spends the long
hours surrounding the Twin’s games ensuring all of the “Uff
Da” saying and “Ope” shrugging Midwesterners (and their
rivals) can enjoy a beautiful afternoon rooting for their favorite
teams. She and her handler, Mr. Mike Litman blend in among
the fans, happily cruising the stands while quietly ensuring the
disaster fantasies that have become reality are avoided. This year, after several dog years
the Twin’s official Explosive Detection Canine Team, Mike and Judy threw the first pitch as the
announcer honored their retirement as official Minnesota Twins.

Southview Animal Hospital
Moving Up and Across the Street

MVMA Clinic Visit

by Kelly Andrews business growing. Southview can handle it with
now 12 DVM’s and a total of over 70 employees
Southview Animal Hospital that have flexible hours to keep everyone
needed more room and happy. Staff utilizes 21 wireless headsets, which
found it not far from their allow great communication between the team,
original location in West St. and they have the ability log in remotely from
Paul. They crossed Robert home to finish charting as necessary. Sherry is
Street and demolished the practice manager while Dr. Mike has his
an Old Country Buffet to hands full with Clinical Director duties and seeing
increase their hospital request client visits only.
size from 9,000 square feet
to 13,500 square feet of Dr. Mike and Sherry live in Faribault, have four
superbly designed clinic space. children, and enjoy watching them excel at their
athletic events. They also saw a need and built a
I had an opportunity to visit the practice just days sports dome in Dundas, MN. It seems the Fosters
before their grand opening in their new location know how to make great improvements in a
held on December 14, 2019. community.

From the decorative artwork, to the state of Do you have a practice that you want to share
the art facility with a training center, the new with the MVMA and its members? Please call the
Southview Animal Hospital impressed me with its office at 651-645-7533 or email [email protected] to
design and use of space. Southview believes set up a visit with staff.
being available to clients is of utmost importance
so they have daily hours, Monday - Friday 7am
- 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 5 pm and
Urgent Care hours until midnight 7 nights a week.

Opened in 1971 in its previous location, it has
been owned by Dr. Mike Foster and his wife
Sherry since 2001 when they had 2.5 DVM’s and
20 staff. The move has been good for business
with more traffic and referrals keeping the

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MVMA clinics and hospitals
looking to hire or set up an

externship?

Join 3rd year vet students at the Spring
Path to Practice.

April 24th, 2020 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Interested Practices sign up at
www.mvma.org

(30 clinics max)

DO YOU NEED SUMMER HELP?

Veterinary Students Need Summer Jobs
Advertise Your Summer Jobs for Veterinary Students - FREE

As summer approaches students start to search for an opportunity to apply the skill and knowledge
they learned throughout the school year. Often times it can be difficult to know where to start looking,
especially for out-of-state students who have no local connections. Let the MVMA connect you! Having a
centralized site for students to look for summer job opportunities to learn, earn money, and practice their
skills is a FREE opportunity the MVMA offers. MVMA member clinics can connect with students and find
assistance during the busy summer months and weekends during the school year. What could be better
than to employ a student who is eager to learn and help to develop the future of our profession while
making a valuable connection with potential future veterinary associates?

MVMA members, you can advertise your summer jobs available for veterinary students at https://mvma.
memberclicks.net/summer-job-opportunities.

SAVE THE DATE

Senior Veterinarian Council Event in June

When: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon Possibly lunch to follow at TBD location

Where: Tour the New U of M Athletic Campus Registration coming soon on mvma.org

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AVMA Advocacy Training for MVMA Members

A team of Minnesota’s veterinarians and could be fully staffed and equipped to
veterinary students learned how to advocate respond more effectively to emerging
with members of Congress for legislation diseases such as African Swine Fever.
impacting veterinarians. This training, dubbed
AVMA Fly-In, was provided by AVMA’s The Congressional visit day began with a meeting
Government Relations Division in Washington, for all attendees with the two veterinarians in the
DC on February 3rd and 4th, 2020. Veterinarians House, Dr. Ted Yoho (L) and Dr. Kurt Schrader
Nancy Peterson, Julia Wilson, and Tracy Turner (OR). Dr. Yoho graduated from the University of
were joined by two University of Minnesota Florida while Drs. Turner and Wilson were faculty
veterinary students, Kenwyn Shriner (2nd yr) and there. In his remarks to the group, he wove in
Michael Streitz (1st yr). In total, thirty states and comments about their impact on his training and
the District of Columbia were represented by Dr. Turner’s work supporting the PAST Act that
27 veterinarians and 44 veterinary students. The pertains to soring of Tennessee Walking Horses.
assembled veterinary students were stellar and
clearly very interested in public policy, public AVMA staff had already set up appointments
health and leadership training. The Minnesota for all of the attendees. The Minnesota team
students were exceptionally bright. Both are briefly visited with staff at the offices of U.S.
pursuing MPH degrees and public service in Representatives Jim Hagedorn, and Betty
the U.S. military. The students’ attendance was McCallum followed by Senators Amy Klobuchar
supported by SAVMA. and Tina Smith. The team members split the lead
for starting the conversation for each subject, but
The meeting provided an excellent overview of all team members joined in the conversations.
the purpose of AVMA’s Government Relations The veterinary students eloquently presented
Division and the multiple roles of its staff with why the Repayment Act was needed to help
the legislature. Two bills and funding for federal remediate the staggering debt load of most
diagnostic laboratories were selected for the veterinary students. Dr. Turner spoke about debt
attendees to discuss with their senators and load of many of the young practitioners he
representative. Great talking points were knows. Dr. Peterson began the discussion of the
discussed for each. The team was also briefed full funding support for the NAHLN, passionately
on protocols and strategies for talking with co- speaking about examples of outbreaks she has
sponsors of the bills versus those that were not faced in her practice, and current threats to
yet supporters or aware of the appropriation the food animal industry. Dr. Wilson often began
needs. the “ask” for the One Health framework, citing
antibiotic resistance work in Minnesota as an
1. HF 1043/SF 460 Employer Participation in example. The legislator’s staff listened attentively,
Repayment Act - this bill would allow an asked questions, and promised to share
employer of a veterinarian to provide up to information with their representative or senator.
$5,250 per year as non-taxed remuneration to
the employed veterinarian. This was a great experience for the Minnesota
team. We felt well-prepared for our visits and will
2. HF 3771/SF 1903 Advancing Emergency be able to use those skills in conversations with
Preparedness Through One Health Act - this our state legislators as well as colleagues. This
would establish a framework to coordinate opportunity to learn more about the workings of
communication between the 8 federal Congress was eye-opening. The logistics of going
agencies that have oversight of One Health from office to office within multiple buildings,
issues that emerge, including zoonotic the warren of tunnels between the buildings,
disease, food safety and the environment. and the crazy pace that the legislators and staff
maintain made us wonder why everyone was
3. National Animal Health Laboratory Network not exhausted. The luxury of seeing many of
FY 2021 - Congress currently funds this critical the nation’s famous buildings was icing on the
network of laboratories with $16 million dollars cake. The team is very grateful to the MVMA and
annually yet $30 million dollars was approved SAVMA for supporting this experience.
by the legislature. If Congress appropriated
the full $30 million, the federal laboratories

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Become the Next MVMA/MVMF
Student Representative!

The role of the MVMA/MVMF student representative
is to act as a liaison between these organizations and
the U of M College of Veterinary Medicine student
body. A stipend is given to the student rep. in the fall
and spring semester.

Apply before June 1st, https://mvma.memberclicks.net/student-rep-position
Find MVMA/MVMF Student Representative job description on MVMA.org/students.

See what past student representatives have to say about the position:

“Being the MVMA Student Representative was an exceptionally rewarding experience. Not only did I have the
opportunity to work in concert with a premier organization but the connections I made continue to make a
difference in my life and career today.” - Zach Loppnow, DVM, 2015-16 Student Representative

“As the MVMA/MVMF Student Representative, I have had the ability to develop leadership skills, make
connections, and learn about the ways organized veterinary medicine works to greater the profession. It has
been a unique experience that I would not have been able to get anywhere else. I have been able been able
to grow my leadership skills by working with a small group to organize the Path to Practice job fair and other
events. While attending board meetings and other MVMA/MVMF events I have had to opportunity to speak
with not only the veterinary leaders in Minnesota, but also on the National level. This position has provided
me with numerous clinics and doctors to job shadow and to learn under. The most unique opportunity is the
chance to attend MVMA and MVMF board meetings, where pressing topics are discussed such as the opioid
crisis and how the MVMA and MVMF are working to resolve those issues. This position has been a highlight thus
far of my veterinary school career and I am happy to discuss with anyone who is interested in the position.”
- Andrew Keller, 2017-19 Student Representative

Please contact current student representative, Alexis Hoelmer ([email protected]) for more information, or
the MVMA office ([email protected]).

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MVMA 123rd Annual Meeting Foundation
Feature
$200 Club
by Kelly Andrews
Jerry Sprau Ken Speltz
John Baillie Cynthia Fetzer What are we doing for the future of veterinary medicine?
Kathleen Brown Working to provide more and larger annual scholarship
Anna Davies Mary Olson awards for veterinary students is a long term goal. The
Thomas Dougherty Bob Dietl 2020 Annual Meeting had the opportunity to showcase
David Fell the progress MVMF has made toward this goal. A new
Pierce Fleming Chris Anderson record number and value of scholarship awards were
Virginia Garlie Tom Skadron celebrated at the Annual Business Meeting, including the
Daryl Hartman bestowal of three brand new scholarships. Three $12,000
Sharon Hurley Gregg Dr. Dick Reierson Veterinary Dental Scholarships were
George Krienke Sonstegaard given to three individuals who show an interest in dentistry
David Linn Linda Spengler and will be offered on an ongoing basis to help provide
Holly Neaton David & Susan financial aid and reward academic excellence.
James Nelson
Dick Olson Brewer The MVMF provided one Discretionary Award of
Ben Porter III Rodger Barr Excellence this year, honoring scholarship recipients who
Peter Poss Joyce Tesarek were clearly worthy of an award but did not fit any of
Norman Purrington Matt Kruse the scholarship categories or in cases where multiple
Joni Scheftel Ron & Scott applicants were deserving of a particular award. The
Jerry Torrison MVMF awarded a total of $109,500 in DVM student
Ann Winsor Kuecker scholarships in 2020. Scholarship recipients attended
Jim Winsor Jon Peterson the Annual Business Meeting, networked with donors,
Lukas Wallerich Peter Kelly & and received their certificates with hundreds of MVMA
Connie Sillerud Teresa Nolte members celebrating their accomplishments during
John Howe Mark Goodell the awards ceremony. Thank you to our Scholarship
Brent Born Dan LeBeda Committee: Dr. Brittney Brock (Chair), Nona Nesseth,
John Lillie Mark Nelson Dr. Raye Taylor, Dr. Jennifer Blair, Dr. Carla Kilty, Dr. Erin
Mike McMenomy Brian Cuperus Burton, and Paula Funk.
Sally Ryan Stan Fagerness
Jeff Benson Karen Miller The Annual Meeting is an important fundraising
Nona Nesseth Ann Brownlee opportunity for MVMF. Preliminary numbers show the
Paul Draheim Gary Goldstein Silent Auction raised $9,941 with more than 240 items
Mike Magnusson donated. Thank you to all who donated wine for the wine
Lisa Carpenter Melissa pull, helping raise an additional $1,000 +. The drawing,
Cal & Gina Kobluk Eisenschenk including the $200 Club, raised over $16,000! A RECORD!
Kevin Barcus Mike Stone Thank you to all who supported the MVMF mission
Rick Scott Tim McConville through these fundraisers, and special thanks to our Silent
Jim Ostlund Mike Strecker Auction Committee and volunteers: Linda Spengler, Kristin
Tom Wetzell Mike Cook Graham, Jenny Mitchell, Vikki Johnson, and Larry Wang!
Matt & Christine Missy Carpentier-
Thank you to our 76
Boyle Anderson 2020 $200 Club members!
Karen Brandt Jim Wood
Dick Reierson
Nikko
Grossapoulos
Jennifer Blair
Lorelei Ecklund
Kristin Lammi

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Congratulations to the 2020 MVMF Scholarship Winners

Ashley Thompson AERC $5,000
Alexa Splittstoesser $2,500
Katherine Pjevach MVMF Discretionary $1,500
$6,000
Nikia Stewart, DVM MVM Foundation Dr. Tom $5,000
Bloom $2,500
Anna Peterson $5,000
MVM Foundation James O. $12,000
Kimberly Demos-Davies, DVM Hanson $12,000
$12,000
Katie Warner MVM Foundation Dr. Tom $6,000
Bloom $6,000
Jackie Cihlar $6,000
Academy Pomeroy DVM/ $6,000
Michael Congiusta PhD $6,000
$5,000
Betsy (Elizabeth) Madole Arrowhead Veterinary $5,000
Medical Association $6,000
Elizabeth Chisler
Dr. Dick Reierson Veterinary
Mary Liebenstein Dental

Erin Halla Dr. Dick Reierson Veterinary
Dental
Jessica Koppien-Fox, DVM
Dr. Dick Reierson Veterinary
Jessi Coryell Dental
Andrew Keller
Amanda Mickelson MVM Foundation
Nicole Potts Companion Animal

MVM Foundation Food
Animal

MVM Foundation Margaret
Pomeroy

MVM Foundation Public
Health

MVM Foundation Spannaus

MVMA Leadership Award

MVMA VBMA Student

MVMF Cares

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FDA’s Draft Guidance #256, Compounding Animal Drugs
From Bulk Substances

In January the FDA released a draft guidance #256 on compounding animal drugs from bulk
substances. This is a good step forward in bringing reasonable regulations to a currently illegal
pharmacy practice.

This regulation is the result of explosive unregulated growth in bulk compounding for use in equine
and companion animals. Unlike the human industry where individual patient compounding from
bulk substances is legal there is no similar allowance in animals. AMDUCA was passed in 1994 and
specifically banned veterinary bulk compounding except in special circumstances. The growth in
legal human compounding has spilled over into equine and companion animals to the point where
the volume produced rivals that of the approved animal generic industry. The FDA has struggled
to control this and needs regulations in order to enforce the current law. This guidance is intended
to bring clarity to both the pharmacy and veterinary professions in terms of what will be allowed
under enforcement discretion and what will be subject to enforcement action. The industry has been
consistently pushing the limits to the point of making copies of approved generic and brand name
drugs under the guise of patient specific compounding. This guidance is intended to bring an end to
most of this illegal activity.

This is an area that the Council on Biologic and therapeutic agents (COBTA) and the AVMA are very
involved in. The AVMA is working to support the interests of veterinarians and our patients in order
to assure the availability of safe and efficacious medications. AVMA is weighing in on this to make
sure the guidance ultimately meets the needs of the profession. The current uncontrolled use of
compounding puts the veterinary profession and our patients at risk. We take on considerable liability
when we choose to use illegal unapproved products especially when approved products exist.

Several of the large players in the Veterinary pharmacy arena are trying to convince veterinarians
that this policy is bad for our profession. This is not the case. This policy will improve the regulation of
an essentially unregulated industry. It will give the pharmacy profession the information it needs to
play by the rules everyone else is required to follow and still allow for veterinarians to meet the needs
of our patients. The additional side benefit to this is the increased incentive it will give to industry
players to seek new and generic approvals going forward. The current situation prevents those
decisions from being made due to the illegal nature of the current
competitive environment and the perceived lack of a need to do so.

One of the nice things about this guidance is its flexibility. It allows
for the addition of allowed bulk substances to be added to the
approved list. This is the area where the profession should weigh
in during the current comment period. AVMA and COBTA are
doing so currently and will continue to add comments we get from
veterinarians.

The idea that a pharmacist or veterinarian can manufacture Dr. Julia Tomlinson DACVSMR, CVSMT
unapproved drugs from bulk substances without the same FDA Dr. Amy Whaley CCRP, CVSMT
requirements as approved manufacturers is what we stopped doing (952) 224-9354
in the 1970’s. Pharmacy has reversed fifty years of progress in making www.tcrehab.com
our vital drug supply consistent, safe and efficacious. Supporting this
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Join Us For a Visit to CBD Can be Legally Sold in 2020
Northern England
and Scotland According to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy’s interpretation
September 2020 of legislation enacted in 2019, starting January 1, 2020 the sale of
CBD products, other than food products containing CBD, a wide
Field Farm Tours has customized variety of products can be ingested, inhaled, insufflated, applied
a trip through the beauty of topically, or otherwise for humans or animals.
the charming hills and dales
of northern England and the Products containing CBD derived from hemp can be legally sold
wilds of the Scottish borders under Minnesota law only if the following conditions are met:
and Highlands. Itinerary will be
completed soon but highlights • The product has been tested by an independent, accredited
include: laboratory (using generally accepted standards for herbal and
• Scottish Highland, Yorkshire botanical substances) to confirm that the product: contains
the amount or percentage of cannabinoids that is stated on
Dales and Lake District farm the label of the product; does not contain more than trace
visits amounts of any pesticides, fertilizers, or heavy metals; and does
• International Sheep Dog not contain a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration
Trials at Castle Howard that exceeds the concentration permitted for industrial hemp
• James Herriot museum and as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 18K.02, subdivision 3.
village
• Morendun Animal Research • The product bears a label that contains, at a minimum: the
Institute name, location, contact phone number, and website of the
• Holy Island on the manufacturer of the product; the name and address of the
Northumberland coast independent, accredited laboratory used by the manufacturer
September 19-29, 2020 to test the product; an accurate statement of the amount or
Please contact Holly Neaton at percentage of cannabinoids found in each unit of the product
[email protected] for more meant to be consumed; and a statement stating that the
information. Space is limited. product does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
Info on Field Farm Tours: any disease and has not been evaluated or approved by FDA,
Field Farm Tours Ltd are a UK unless the product has been so approved.
specialist in the organization of
farming based tours worldwide, • The information required to be on the label must be
the preferred agent for many prominently and conspicuously placed and in terms that can
cattle society congresses and be easily read and understood by the consumer.
providers of agricultural event
accommodation. • The label must not contain any claim that the product may
be used or is effective for the prevention, treatment, or cure
20 of a disease or that it may be used to alter the structure or
function of human or animal bodies, unless the claim has been
approved by FDA.

Until January 1, 2020, all products containing CBD derived from
hemp were illegal to sell under Minnesota state law. Now any
CBD-containing product (other than a food product) that does
not meet the new requirements will be considered an illegal
misbranded and/or adulterated drug. It is a crime (misdemeanor)
to sell misbranded or adulterated drugs. County or city prosecutors
can bring criminal charges against sellers of misbranded and
adulterated products. The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy can
take administrative action, including: embargo – prohibiting a
business or individual from selling a product or removing it from
the premises without permission from the Board or a court. A court
might subsequently issue an order of condemnation, requiring the

seller to destroy the product at its expense; and We see patients in their homes or in our
cease and desist order – ordering a business or behavior-only, pet- friendly clinic.
individual to stop selling such products. The area
within a business that is licensed by the Board SOLUTIONS START WITH UNDERSTANDING
as a pharmacy cannot stock or sell a product
containing CBD derived from hemp unless the Margaret M. Duxbury DVM, DACVB
product meets the new requirements previously Deborah A. Bryant DVM, DACVB
listed. Prior to January 1, 2020, the Board would 10029 Minnetonka Boulevard
exercise enforcement discretion to allow Minnetonka, MN 55305
pharmacies to sell compliant products. After that Office: 612-554-1182 Fax: 612-225-1875
date, pharmacies simply need to follow the new www.vetbehaviormn.com
law, like any other business. Pharmacies may
wish to check with FDA about federal statutes Legislative Clinic Visit
and rules, with their legal counsels, and with
their malpractice insurers. As with all products, On Thursday, December 19, Dr. Anna Ruelle
the Board expects licensed practitioners and hosted Representative Greg Boe (R-Chaska)
pharmacies to use sound professional judgment at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Young
in making recommendations to patients. America. Dr. Ruelle provided a tour of the
clinic, its technology, and its services to Rep.
According to AVMA President and MVMA Boe. They also discussed MVMA’s priorities
member, Dr. John Howe, there are no FDA for the 2020 Legislative Session including
approved CBD products for use in animals. Only veterinary immunity when animal cruelty is
Epidiolex approved for humans can be used off reported and support for the University of
label under AMDUCA rules for animals off label. Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
None have done any FDA approved tests and Interested in a legistlative clinic visit? Contact
since they rule Cannabis and CBD as drugs, the MVMA at [email protected].
veterinarians should not use CBD or recommend
it, according to Dr. Howe. He indicated that
several states allow it but the level of THC even
from hemp 0.3 % can vary from plant to plant
and may go well over the legal limit. FDA has
sent 15 letters to various CBD producers to stop
because of false claims. None have any proven
claims. A recent interview of Dr. Howe regarding
marijuana and CBD with pets can be viewed by
going to http://my.tvey.es/x3YSp.

Dr. Julia Wilson with the Board of Veterinary
Medicine added that it supports the Board of
Pharmacy’s view regarding CBD products for use
in animals. She said that veterinarians are also
encouraged to educate their clients and advise
them of the dangers of untested, unproven,
and non-FDA approved products. Similarly, a
CBD product might have enough THC to be
legally considered a controlled substance and
illegal. Therefore, the sale of CBD products by
a veterinarian could be a violation of current
Minnesota Statutes and Rules.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE U?

NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

March/April 2020

Student Chapter Wins National
Recognition

The CVM’s chapter of the Veterinary Business
Management Association (VBMA) was recently
named the 2019 Chapter of the Year. The VBMA
is a student-driven organization dedicated to
advancing the profession through increasing
business knowledge, creating networking
opportunities, and empowering students to
achieve their personal and professional goals.

The award includes a plaque and a $500 prize for
the CVM chapter to use toward club expenses.
The CVM was the single chapter of 35 to be
selected for the accolade.

SDSU Partnership, Larger Class Size Approved

The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education has approved a new
collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree. The program is supported by a partnership between the University of Minnesota College of
Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and South Dakota State University. The first 20-student cohort is expected
to begin classes on the SDSU campus in Brookings, SD in August 2021 and receive their DVM from the
CVM in St. Paul in 2025.

Dirty Towels Contributing to Mastitis
in Dairy Herds

Bacteria found on many surfaces in the milking
parlor on dairy farms contribute to mastitis, an
udder infection that directly affects a cow’s
welfare, milk quality, and yield, as well as a
producer’s economic returns. A recent study
led by researchers at the CVM examined how
bacteria on cloth towels used to prepare udders
for milking may contribute. After measuring
towel bacteria levels from 67 herds in 10 states,
the researchers concluded that the cow
udder towels are very likely playing a role in
cow udder health and infections. In addition,
they established evidence-based goals for
monitoring cloth udder towel hygiene in
commercial dairy herds.

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Researcher Investigates Addison’s Disease

Steven Friedenberg, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, is getting a step ahead of Addison’s
disease, an autoimmune disorder that most often affects Standard Poodles and
Portuguese Water Dogs. He and his team of researchers are borrowing a technique
from human medicine to predict which dogs are most likely to develop the
disease—a disorder in which the adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones—
before they show clinical signs. Their approach has never been applied to dogs
before.

Friedenberg’s team is trying to detect autoantibodies as a marker for the disease in dogs. Antibodies
help fight against infections, but in certain disease states autoantibodies can attack a dog’s own
tissues, cells, or organs. In Addison’s disease, Friedenberg believes these autoantibodies may be
targeting the outer layers of the adrenal glands.

New UM Veterinary Medical Library Website Debuts

A new website for the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Library received a complete
makeover in 2019 and made its debut in January. The site was created with the community in mind
and with a focus on usable design and content. New features include search boxes on every page,
a chat feature, and quick access to action buttons to facilitate user tasks.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MN Dairy Health Conference
April 8-9, UM Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul, MN

Education Day 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, May 15, Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine Bldg., UM St. Paul Campus

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Controlled Drug Monitoring: What to do With Multiple Choices

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the VetPMP booth at the MVMA annual meeting. During the
meeting multiple questions about the VetPMP and the MN (human) PMP and the roll that each play came
up. The VetPMP and the MN (human) PMP are separate programs with each having advantages and
disadvantages, currently there is no one perfect system.

The VetPMP was designed by veterinarians to help veterinarians prevent dispensing controlled drugs
(physically or by prescription) to clients who are trying to obtain drugs for human consumption (for
themselves, family, or to sell). This system is based on a pet’s microchip number, so we know the
controlled drug prescription history for the specific pet regardless of who brings the pet into the clinic.
The main disadvantage of this system is that it does not allow human physicians and pharmacies to
know the controlled drugs that may be in a household that were prescribed by a veterinarian. The main
advantages is that we know the drug history for the pet regardless if they change the pet’s name, have
different people bring in the pet, or go to multiple veterinary offices. Currently the Vet PMP holds the entire
controlled drug history for a pet while the human system contains information for one year.

During the MVMA conference we learned more about the improvements in the MN (human) PMP
system. The main disadvantage to this system is that we still cannot know the specific pet’s controlled
drug prescription history. The human system will not search using just the pet's microchip number. Owners
can change a pet’s name or different people can bring in the pet. For that reason, it may be difficult to
obtain an accurate history of the controlled drugs that a pet has been prescribed. The system looks up
drug information based on a client. The main advantage of this system is that it allows human physicians
and pharmacies to know the controlled drugs that may be in a household that were prescribed by a
veterinarian as well as other health care professionals. Veterinarians would be able to view all veterinary
prescriptions recorded for a specific client as long as they have the client’s last name, client’s first name,
and client’s birthdate.

The MVMA supports and encourages the use of the VetPMP as the primary controlled drug monitoring
platform. Currently the VetPMP and MN PMP are two separate systems that do not communicate with
together. For any system to be successful we need all practicing veterinarians to participate, if you have
not enrolled in the VetPMP please do so by visiting www.vetpmp.org. Clinics that are willing to input
data into both the VetPMP and MN (human) PMP help even more to prevent drug shopping and allow
physicians and pharmacists to know the household control drug levels.

Drs. Jennifer Schurrer & Mary Olson

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MVMA 2020 Spring Seminar - Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!

Dr. Adam

Birkenneuer

earned his DVM

at the University

of Florida. He

completed his

internship and

residency at North

Carolina State Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine
University and

Dr. Adam Birkenheuer earned his PhD in and Other Random Facts
Immunology also
at NC State. He Adam Birkenheuer

has worked as an internal medicine specialist at a DVM, PhD, DACVIM
private referral hospital, an emergency doctor and
Professor, Internal Medicine, North Carolina State
a general practitioner prior to starting his current

position at NC State. He is a co-director of the University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Vector Borne Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at NC

State. His research areas include the epidemiology, Thursday, April 23, 2020

diagnosis and treatment of vector-borne 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM

diseases of dogs and cats. Courtyard Mankato

901 Raintree Rd., Mankato, MN 56001

Additional Agenda
Information
8:00 am-9:00 am
• This program has been submitted for 7.5 hours of continuing Registration & Continental Breakfast
education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
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Veterinarians Needed spay/neuter in a professional and and dental insurance, vacation, sick
compassionate environment. We days, retirement plan, CE budget,
North Branch Veterinary Hospital are searching for a FT veterinarian uniform allowance, AVMA dues,
located north of Minneapolis, MN is to join our mobile teams. Please liability insurance, and MN license
seeking an Associate Veterinarian for see the full description of renewal fee. Please email resume to
our busy, rapidly growing practice qualifications at mnsnap.org. [email protected].
(Generous Sign-on/Retention Bonus). ______________________________________ ______________________________________
We offer our clients the best care and
take pride in our customer service. We Are you looking for a “unicorn” The Dougherty Veterinary Clinic in
have all the toys, including digital x-ray, practice? Look no further! County Duluth, MN is seeking a full time DVM
dental digital, complete IDEXX lab, Center Animal Hospital in Marathon, to join our 3+ doctor, small animal
laser, laparoscope, new ultrasound, Wisconsin is seeking a part or full-time practice. We are seeking a team
and blood pressure that allows us to small animal veterinarian to join our player with excellent communication
offer the best to our clients. We have a team. We have a full in-house Idexx skills looking for a wide spectrum of
well-trained and stable staff. We offer an laboratory (CBC, Chemistry, Sedivue), general practice, surgery and dentistry.
excellent compensation and benefits ultrasound, digital radiography, surgical Our practice is open M-F (no nights
package. More information at https:// laser, and therapeutic laser. Our or weekends) and is well equipped
www.northbranchvet.com/ . Please medical records are all maintained on (in-house IDEXX lab machines, digital
submit resumes to [email protected]. a cloud-based practice management general and dental xray, ultrasound,
______________________________________ software (ezyVet). While we love where a seasoned and well educated
we work, we also believe in maintaining support staff). Please send resume to
Petersen Pet Hospital is seeking a full- an excellent work-life balance and 215 E 14th St, Duluth, MN 55811 or to
time or part-time associate veterinarian feel that this is vital in order to do our [email protected], attn: Mina
to join our team. We are an AAHA job well. No after-hours emergencies. or call 218-722-3963 with questions.
accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly No weekends. Three or four day ______________________________________
small animal hospital. We are located in work week with 2 hour lunch breaks.
a 9500 sq ft hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa. [email protected]. Long Prairie Veterinary Clinic is
Submit your cover letter and resume to ______________________________________ seeking to hire a small or mixed
[email protected]. animal associate for our two location,
______________________________________ The Uptown Veterinarian in Minneapolis four doctor, mixed animal practice
is seeking a full-time veterinarian for in central MN. In house labs, digital
We are seeking a full time associate our 2.5 doctor small animal practice. radiographs, excellent staff, great
DVM with the opportunity for future Duties include well and sick pet communities. Please contact Jeff at
ownership. If you are looking to see appointments, surgery, and dentistry. 320-732-6922 or [email protected].
unique patients, we often see exotic The practice is under new ownership ______________________________________
animals on a regular basis. Competitive and has had many equipment
pay, $1,000 bonus after 90 days! Send upgrades. We are looking for someone **$1,000 hiring bonus** **Relocation
resume to [email protected]. with drive and vision to help grow the assistance available depending on
______________________________________ practice further with us! Must have location**Access Veterinary Care has
strong communication skills and desire a great opportunity for an Associate
MN SNAP is a non-profit organization to put patients and clients first. New Veterinarian that is looking to practice
providing high-quality high-volume grads welcome to apply! Competitive medicine in a different setting. We are
benefits package including full medical a walk-in model clinic that provides

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affordable emergency-type medicine possibility. Come see our progressive your resume to [email protected].
on an out-patient basis. We believe growing business, and visit with us ______________________________________
in delivering high-quality veterinary about our flexible opportunity. Contact
medical care by reducing barriers to Dr. Leah Gustafson-Towers. Clinic Seeking Part- or Full-time Associate
receive that excellent care. The ideal 218-326-0395, or cell, 612-867-2049, Veterinarian to join busy 6-doctor
Associate for this position will be eager [email protected] practice in the growing city of
to help all our clients regardless of www.grvet.com. Mankato! Beautiful brand-new hospital
financial resources. Our clinic operates ______________________________________ with all the trimmings, and multiple
seven days a week, either for walk-ins referral hospitals an hour away in the
(11am-9pm) or elective surgery (8am- Crosslake Veterinary Hospital has grown Twin Cities. Searching for an individual
5pm). Flexible scheduling options rapidly and is planning an expansion with great teamwork, communication,
and competitive benefits package for 2020, with an opening for a FT and problem-solving skills, as well as
offered. [email protected]. veterinarian. We practice progressive, empathy, enthusiasm, and a sense of
______________________________________ evidence-based medicine alongside humor! Experience is a plus, but we
highly competent CVTs and support are also eager to mentor new grads.
Brainerd Animal Hospital is a well- staff. We utilize digital dental and full Mankato is in the Minnesota River Valley
established, growing practice located body radiology, ultrasound, and IDEXX with excellent schools, an active arts
in central Minnesota lake country. We laboratory equipment. The applicant community, and great recreational
are looking for a motivated individual must enjoy continual learning and ability activities. Contact us to join a caring
to help continue growing this great to practice high quality medicine. Please and talented team in an outstanding
practice. We offer a competitive benefits send resume to [email protected]. place to call home! Inquiries to
package with buy-in potential. The ______________________________________ Miriam at [email protected].
practice has full in-house diagnostics, ______________________________________
high speed dental machine, and a well- Westgate Pet Clinic is looking for a Full
equipped surgical suite with orthopedic 4 doctor, AAHA certified, top paying
capabilities. Our team strives to be Time veterinarian to work at our AAHA , well established practice in St. Paul
caring and compassionate with all is looking for a FT/PT veterinarian who
clients, patients, and their individual certified, progressive practice in SW enjoys working with a wonderful staff
needs. We are looking for someone who and loyal and growing clientele. If
shares this same all-inclusive approach Minneapolis. We have 11 amazing you are interested in high quality
to join our team. Please call 218-829- medicine, high quality care, please
5118 with any questions or send resumes doctors and our support staff are send resume to [email protected].
to [email protected]. ______________________________________
______________________________________ compassionate, kind and smart! If you
We are 30 years strong and still growing!
Join our team. Elm Creek Animal is a are interested in joining are team, learn Great work/life balance in Brooklyn
privately-owned hospital looking for our Park SA clinic. We practice high quality
next associate veterinarian. This great more about us through our website: medicine for our patients and their
opportunity comes with a full benefits families. We have time for ourselves
package including guaranteed salary westgatepetclinicmn.com. Please and our families. Cornerstone, Idexx lab
plus commission, health insurance, equipment, digital radiography, digital
(HRA), dental, STD, LTD, 401K Match, email your resumes to drmirodone@ dental, etc. Hours 8-5:30 M-F, Sat 8-noon.
MVMA, AVMA, AHHA, MN licensure, No on-call! Please send your resume
and generous CE allowance. We are westgatepetclinicmn.com. to [email protected] attn: Dr. M.
a high-quality, AAHA-accredited clinic ______________________________________
with great roots in the community, ______________________________________
serving the area for over 40 years! Our Small animal clinic seeking full or part
team takes great pride in practicing Boysen Animal Hospital seeks third time veterinarian to join our team.
strong medicine with full capabilities veterinarian. Highly skilled support staff. Hutchinson Pet Hospital is located
for diagnostics and seasoned staff Well equipped for both dentistry and one-hour west of the Twin Cities. Our
for mentorship. We are looking for an surgery. Located in St. Cloud, MN area. practice takes pride in offering quality
experienced veterinarian wanting Four day work week. No weekends or medicine with compassionate care.
to grow with us. management@ Holidays.Benefitsandsalarycompetitive. Monday thru Friday hours only. No on
elmcreekanimalhospital.com. [email protected]. call. Flexible scheduling. Full diagnostic
______________________________________ ______________________________________ equipment capabilities, easy access
to board certified radiologist,
Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic is At the Belle Plaine Animal Hospital, we dermatologist, and surgeons. AAHA
looking to hire 1-2 new veterinarians, believe there is a divine spark in every accredited, Fear Free Certified staff.
who are seeking work-life balance in an living thing. Our mission is to welcome New graduates welcome to apply.
established, privately owned practice. and respect all those we serve, and Visit https://youtu.be/dW3fGiQe_2k
Grand Rapids offers small town living to deliver the best possible care in to see more about us. Contact:
with big city feel, with an emphasis on partnership with our patients and their [email protected].
outdoor recreation, performing arts and people. We are looking for a full or part ______________________________________
community education; all within our time veterinarian of any experience level
beautiful, year-round, vacation land. who embodies these values. Located Cottage Grove Animal Hospital is looking
We offer the new hire an established an hour from downtown Minneapolis for a FT/PT small animal veterinarian
AAHA accredited practice with in the outer southwestern suburbs, our to join our team. We treat our clients
experienced support staff, excellent practice draws a committed client base like family and we want to continue
work culture, mentorship, and from both the cities and surrounding this tradition. Experience is preferred
competitive compensation package rural area because of our commitment but all resumes will be considered.
including sign-on bonus. For the right to addressing the whole patient/client We have a generous benefits
candidate(s) business partnership is a relationship, using both holistic healing package. Please email your resume
practices and cutting-edge Western to [email protected].
28 medicine. Our practice is equipped ______________________________________
with all the latest technology. Most of
our team members have been with
us for 10-15 years; they are passionate
about what they do and make the
office a fun place to be every day.
We can offer a competitive salary and
benefits package as well as one-to-one
mentoring with our doctor of 30 plus years
veterinary experience. Please email

WANTED: Veterinarian who wants to required. Opportunities in small to: [email protected]. Bemidji
educate clients, discuss cases with animal, equine, swine, and small Veterinary Hospital, Bemidji, MN.
colleagues, mentor team members as ruminants also exist. Competitive salary, ______________________________________
well as be mentored, work a balanced benefits, truck and equipment are
schedule in a busy practice, develop provided by the clinic. We welcome We are a privately owned hospital in
and uphold excellent standards of both experienced applicants and
care, and practice evidence-based qualified new graduates. Mentoring the western metro area looking for a full-
medicine. If you answered ‘YES’ to all of is available to all new graduates.
these, then you are perfect for White Bear Please send cover letter and resume time DVM. Our hospital is small enough
Animal Hospital in beautiful Minnesota. to [email protected].
Our practice is growing (we moved into ______________________________________ to know each client and patient,
our new facility in 2018), progressive
(we are in the process of becoming yet big enough to practice great
AAHA, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly
certified), and award winning. We have medicine. We offer and encourage
a great culture and great leadership.
If you want to make a commitment to continuing education and PTO. We
join our team, send your cover letter
and resume to stuartdalton@comcast. believe in taking care of ourselves
net. With our team track record, you’ll
want to stay for a while! Check us out Rivertown Animal Hospital, a first, so we can then take care of our
at www.WhiteBearAnimalHospital.com. companion animal hospital located
______________________________________ in Stillwater, Minnesota is seeking a patients. The hospital is open Monday-
motivated, multi-skilled veterinarian
Waconia Veterinary Clinic, located in with experience in medicine, surgery Friday and we leave at 5:00 most days.
Waconia, Minnesota, is seeking a FT/ and dentistry. If you are enthusiastic
PT small animal associate veterinarian. about veterinary medicine, dedicated No weekends! Be able to practice
We are a busy, seven doctor mixed to providing quality care to your
animal practice. AAHA-accredited patients and confident in your skills, medicine the way you want and spend
and Cat Friendly certified. We offer we would like to meet you. Visit
modern equipment including in-house us at RivertownAnimalHospital. time with your family. Find out how
lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, com/careers to view complete
and more. Our support staff is highly ad and learn more about us. life-changing it can be to enjoy your
experienced and efficient. Morning/ ______________________________________
evening shifts and a Saturday rotation. job and to have a life outside of work.
Competitive salary and benefits. Submit
resume to [email protected]. Email [email protected].
______________________________________
______________________________________
Montfort Veterinary Service is a
mixed animal practice in Southwest Barron Veterinary Clinic is seeking Lake Harriet Veterinary seeks FT/PT
Wisconsin. We are located 60 miles an enthusiastic professional to join DVM. DVM must be kind, respectful
west of Madison, Wisconsin and 50 our team as a full-time Small Animal of staff, positive, comfortable in
miles northeast of Dubuque, Iowa. We Veterinarian. We are a mixed animal surgery, and ready to work in a
currently have 3 full-time veterinarians practice that specializes in providing busy SW MPLS practice with well
and are expanding our business. high quality, compassionate care for informed clients who are actively
Duties would be roughly a 50:50 mix of our patients. We place a premium on engaged in their pets’ care. Contact
large animal and small animal duties. individual care for each patient with [email protected] or 612-822-1545.
We have the full system of IDEXX lab an emphasis on client communication ______________________________________
equipment, 3 ultrasound units, semen and education. Candidates must
collection equipment, Dairy-Comp 305 have a positive attitude, be willing to Midway Animal Hospital in St. Paul is
software, and newer chutes to service work independently and are able to looking to hire a Part Time Veterinarian.
our dairy and beef customers. Our work well with others.We have a newly We are currently a busy 1 doctor
clinic has mentored various students remodeled facility with equipment that practice that sees primarily dogs & cats.
over the years and new grads are includes surgical laser, digital radiology, Our small business model approach to
welcome to apply. On call duties will dental equipment with digital dental practicing veterinary medicine offers a
be divided equally. Salary and benefits radiology, and in house laboratory. more unique and personal experience
are competitive and will be discussed We offer a generous compensation for patient care & client education that
during the interview process. Send a package including: Liability insurance, is hard to find today! Please email your
resume to Montfort Veterinary Service, CE, PTO, licenses, dues and subscriptions. cover letter and resume to midwayah@
P.O. Box 186, Montfort, WI 53569. Call New graduates are welcome to yahoo.com and also feel free to
Dan Buckhaus DVM at 608-778-7214 apply. [email protected]. contact Dr. Peter Kelley @ 651-592-7771.
or email at [email protected] ______________________________________ ______________________________________
with questions.
______________________________________ Bemidji has it all! The benefits of city Energetic, outgoing associate needed
for a fun and growing mixed animal
The Montrose Veterinary Clinic in life combined with the tranquility of practice in northern WI. We are looking
Montrose, SD is seeking to hire an for a person with a passion for our
additional veterinarian. We are country and lake life. Join the most- profession and a desire to have great
looking for someone with a strong relationships with coworkers, clients,
emphasis in dairy and beef cattle. loved veterinary hospital in northern and community. With 2 clinics the
Palpation and ultrasound skills are practice offers great resources for a
Minnesota! P/T and F/T DVM positions wide range of services as well as great
learning and mentorship opportunities.
available-Small Animal. We value a This position is in our Phillips office which
is a majority small animal but the large
healthy work-life balance. Shared on- animal services are growing steadily.
Top quality services for both small and
call with 7 other vets. Emergency care large animals are provided with a
friendly and experienced staff. Small
support staff. Growing community, animal services include preventative
care, surgery, laser therapy, ultrasound,
growing practice. Brand new hospital radiology, in house lab, and more.
Opportunities for developing areas
with all of the amenities! Medicine, of individual interest and services
to the clients are expanding with
orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, the clinic. Dairy and cattle services
include ultrasound herd health,
ultrasound, cold-laser therapy, Dairy Comp, bio-security testing, milk

underwater treadmill, digital xray (full-

body and dental), in-house bloodwork,

preventive medicine and more! Very

competitive wages, PTO, retirement,

dues paid, CE allowance, mentoring

provided. Check out our website @

bemidjivethospital.com. Contact

us @ 218-751-2753 or email resume

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quality programs, and farm employee Abaxis in house labs, and endoscopy. just northwest of the metro. Our facility
training. Clients range in size from 40 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8-6p; Saturday: is well equipped and fully integrated,
to 2500 cows. We offer a wide range 8-12p; closed holidays. Benefits offered and places a main emphasis on quality
of on farm equine services including including vacation; allowance for medicine. We offer digital radiography,
basic preventative care, reproductive professional fees, association dues, including dental, complete Idexx
services, spinal manipulation therapy, and CE stipend. Please contact me laboratory with Cornerstone software
and dental services. Send a resume or at [email protected]. and ultrasound. Our staff is educated,
contact Dr. Thomas Albrecht at 715-257- ______________________________________ well trained and team spirited. We offer
7003 or athensvet@athensvetservice. a generous benefits package including
com for more details or questions. Visit Animal Medical Center on Crow River IRA, health, CE, paid time off, uniforms
our websites athensvetservice.com or is seeking FT and PT DVMs. Positions and pet discounts. If you are looking for
phillipsvetclinic.com. available for small, mixed and large personal growth, with future possibilities
______________________________________ animal interests. All that love to to partner or own, please call. Don’t
practice and those just beginning are miss this opportunity to join our team.
Cold Spring/St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic encouraged to apply. One hour west of Please email your cover letter and
is now seeking a full-time small animal the Twin Cities, Hutchinson is a growing resume to sspears@rogerspetclinic.
associate to join our fast paced clinics. city of 15,000 with associated amenities. com, for more information call
Our focus is on complete companion Great parks, trails, schools, lakes, year- 763-428-8688, ask for Scott.
animal care with a very large and round indoor/outdoor recreation. ______________________________________
growing client base. Our large team of Established clinic with full diagnostic
veterinarians and certified technicians capabilities and support staff. Submit Grand Avenue Veterinary Center. Join
work in a cohesive fashion to offer resume to [email protected] and our AAHA accredited, progressive,
the very best for our client’s pets, questions to Katie at 320-587-4044. urban small animal practice. We
while practicing a high standard of ______________________________________ are located in historic St. Paul. Our
medicine. Our clinic enjoys a high staff established clientele partners with us
retention for both doctors and support Hopkins Pet Hospital is looking for a to provide high quality veterinary care
staff. We utilize in house and reference full-time Veterinarian that has the for their family pets. Our clinic culture
labs, digital rads, digital dental rads, ability to do basic surgery and general promotes a collaborative atmosphere
Tonopen and electronic medical preventative medicine. The private for our doctors and staff, with room for
records (Impromed). Separate surgical, owners of Hopkins Pet Hospital are open personal and professional growth. We
dental and orthopedic suites keep all for discussion of partnership/ownership. foster close networks with our referral
doctors busy. We strive to grow our Hopkins Pet Hospital is an established center and specialists. We are currently
practice while keeping a healthy work/ small vet clinic that has been present looking for a veterinarian with flexible
life balance. No on-call responsibilities in the western suburb of Minneapolis for availability. We offer competitive
and a great benefit package including over 60 years. Hopkins Pet Hospital has compensation and benefits. This job is
CE allowance, matching 401K, health, a full IDEXX laboratory, digital x-ray and a long term commitment, as building
dental, vision and liability insurance. cold laser therapy. The clinic is looking for strong relationships with our clients,
We are proud to be voted BEST a self-motivated, dedicated individual patients and fellow staff members is
veterinary clinic in central Minnesota who will be part of the veterinary/ our goal. If you believe you are an
the last 5 years running. Please send client/patient team. Competitive exceptional veterinarian who wants to
resume to [email protected]. salary and benefits. Contact: 952-935- be a part of a remarkable practice,
______________________________________ 5566, [email protected]. please send your resume and cover
______________________________________ letter to [email protected].
Fast paced 4-doctor mixed-animal ______________________________________
Busy mixed animal practice looking to
clinic seeking full-time associate in hire part time or full time Veterinarian, Chain of Lakes Pet Hospital is seeking
flexible to applicants interests. We are a Full or Part Time Veterinarian for
Osseo, WI, just a short drive from Eau located just 45 minutes south of Duluth their well established, rapidly growing
in beautiful Moose Lake. We have a Small Animal Practice located in
Claire. We provide quality care and modern facility with new equipment Fairmont, Minnesota. Will mentor
and diagnostic capabilities. We offer new Graduate. Excellent support
service for a wide variety of species excellent benefits and competitive staff. Diagnostics include Idexx and
salary. Please contact us for more SediVue, Digital Radiology, Therapeutic
including companion animal, dairy, information at 218-485-8274 and email Laser, 2 Sevoflurane units, Ultrasonic
resume to [email protected]. Dental Unit, and Avimark. Excellent
beef, equine, small ruminants, swine, ______________________________________ outdoor recreation with 5 lakes, great
community, arts, and schools. Positive
poultry and cervids. New graduates Explore work environment with competitive
www.advancedcarepethospital.com, salary and benefits. E-mail resume
welcomed and encouraged to apply read the reviews. Finally! A fantastic to [email protected].
home for you to practice pet health right! ______________________________________
with 3 experienced doctors available to Opportunities for new or experienced
veterinarians. Get the full scoop (320) Edina Pet Hospital is seeking a FT
mentor. Digital radiography, Idexx lab 257-0911 St. Cloud. Treat yourself to a or PT DVM. We offer a high level of
practice where it’s fun to practice, make care for our growing clientele. We
equipment, class 4 therapy laser, high- a difference! [email protected]. have a modern facility with excellent
______________________________________ equipment and diagnostic capabilities.
speed dental unit, Easi-Scan ultrasound, We offer full benefits for FT staff. Please,
Rogers Pet Clinic is seeking a full time send resume to [email protected].
and PowerFloat. Competitive salary, small animal Veterinarian. We are a ______________________________________
two plus doctor practice located in Coon Rapids Pet Hospital is currently
liability insurance, dues and licenses, Rogers MN, a high growth community seeking a part-time or full-time licensed

CE pay, 401K, and paid vacation.

Partnership potential. Shared call

and holidays. Truck and equipment

provided. Contact Drs. Giese, Norby

or Mueller at Osseo Veterinary Clinic,

PO Box 550, Osseo, WI 54758, 715-

597-3158, [email protected].

______________________________________

Looking for a compassionate and
experienced full time veterinarian to join
our team. Vet Partners Apple Valley is a
wellness focused practice with digital
radiography, digital dental radiography,

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veterinarian, who seeks employment Veterinary Technician ______________________________________
with a clinic that shows appreciation for Needed
their personal touch in professional care. Lewiston & Eyota Veterinary Clinics,
A confident, outgoing veterinarian who Waconia Veterinary Clinic is located in southeastern Minnesota,
enjoys practicing high quality care in have opening(s) for veterinary
a collaborative team environment, seeking a Veterinary Technician. technicians. The position will be for
demonstrating a passion to educate small animal medicine, surgery, and
clientele with compassion and AAHA and Cat Friendly practice client education. We utilize digital
enthusiasm. Experience is preferred, radiographs, dental radiographs,
with a proficiency in surgery. The in Waconia, MN. Technical skills complete in-house laboratory with
salary for this position is competitive Idexx and Heska diagnostic machines,
and based on experience, with a utilized to fullest potential in our busy and Idexx Sedivue urine analyzer.
comprehensive benefits package. We We perform a variety of small animal
are private and family owned. We solely 7 DVM practice. FT, PT or Internship surgeries including orthopedics and we
focus on small animal health, offering strive to provide complete medical care
digital radiography, digital dental opportunity. Morning/Afternoon for our patients. We offer a competitive
radiography, ultrasound, in clinic blood hourly rate and benefits. Please contact
and urine analyzers and cold laser. shifts and alternating Saturdays. Dr. Lorch at 507-523-2136 or lvcltd@
Our clinical staff are knowledgeable, hbci.com with further questions or to
and show incredible compassion for all Salary DOE, competitive benefits submit a resume. www.lewistonvet.
animals and their owners, with focus on com and www.eyotavet.com.
client education.For more information or package and CE opportunities. Send ______________________________________
to apply for the position, please contact
Jay Epping, DVM at docepping@ resume to [email protected]. Kenwood Pet Clinic - A 5-doctor
gmail.com, or call 763-755-2570. practice in Minneapolis is seeking
______________________________________ ______________________________________ a full-time Veterinary Technician
with 3-5 years experience. Surgery,
Take advantage of this opportunity to Access Veterinary Care has a great laboratory, treatment, pharmacy and
join us! Marschall Road Animal Hospital opportunity for a CVT that is looking to reception duties. You will be part of
is looking for veterinarians to join us at practice medicine in a different setting. the whole clinic, and you will develop
our South Metro location. We are known We are a walk-in model clinic that relationships with our clients and get
for our relaxed work environment, provides affordable emergency-type to know their pets, and their family.
friendly atmosphere, flexibility, and our medicine on an out-patient basis. Our [email protected].
compassionate veterinary care.We are fast-paced environment will fully utilize ______________________________________
located within a great community with your skills, with lots of opportunity for
wonderful clients and pets. Excellent continued growth and development. $500 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90
Certified Veterinary Technicians and You’ll be responsible for seeing DAYS! No evenings! No After-Hour
support staff to assist you. Good doctor wellness appointments, performing Emergencies! No Sundays! Full time
to staff ratio. Applicants should be basic dental procedures, laboratory with benefits or part time if that suits
detail oriented, have solid interpersonal diagnostics, assisting with surgery, and you better. We compensate for
communication skills, have a good assisting our veterinarians. We believe experience! Join our team! We are a
sense of humor, be flexible, fun-loving, in delivering high-quality veterinary busy three doctor veterinary hospital
yet professional.Utilize our in-house and medical care by reducing barriers in N. Minneapolis looking for an
reference labs, digital radiographs, to receive that excellent care. Some intelligent, focused and team-oriented
digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, evenings and weekends required. Certified Veterinary Technician to
Tono-pen, blood pressure, and other [email protected]. help us grow. [email protected].
essentials to practice progressive, ______________________________________ ______________________________________
quality veterinary medicine. Mentorship
opportunities available. Digital medical We are ready for YOU to come Seeking confident, fun veterinary
records in Cornerstone. Duties include join our team at Oak Knoll Animal technician for full-time position in
patient visits, routine and urgent Hospital, located in St. Louis Park. We small animal clinic located in Edina.
care, surgery, dental/oral surgery, were voted Best of by St. Louis Park Competitive pay and benefits. Call
client education, and other typical Magazine, ’15,’16 & ’17 and Best of Dr. Deb Adams at 952-926-1831 or
veterinary duties. No on-call or after by City South Magazine ’18 & ‘19! We email at [email protected].
hours appointments for better work/ are a progressive, fast-paced, small ______________________________________
life balance.Wages negotiable based animal clinic serving the pets and
on experience. Benefits include health, people of St. Louis Park for more than Owatonna Veterinary Hospital is
dental, liability, CE allowance, paid 40 years. Our practice is growing, and looking for a new grad or experienced
vacation & holiday, DVM & DEA license we are in search of A FULL-TIME Certified technician. CVT not required. Will
renewals, MVMA & AVMA membership Veterinary Technician! Our perfect train right person. Competitive
renewals, uniform allowance, employee candidate will bring a passion for client wage, training, uniform allowance,
discount, fitness allowance, and more. education, a “can do” attitude! A CE, health insurance, PTO and
Visit www.marschallroadvet.com to familiarity with Cornerstone is preferred holidays, and an awesome group of
learn more about us. Email resume to but not required. New graduates are established staff, doctors and clients.
marschallroadanimalhospital@yahoo. encouraged to apply. Certification not Contact Tara. [email protected].
com or call practice manager Dave at required at time of hire, but willingness ______________________________________
952-445-7956 for more info. Apply today! to take the VTNE is expected! Benefits:
Health & Dental Insurance, SIMPLE IRA, Come join the friendliest practices
PTO, Uniform Allowance, Continuing in southern Minnesota! We have an
Education, Pet Care Discount. amazing team of dedicated techs and
Desired Skills: CVT preferred NEW we practice high quality medicine. Two
GRADS WELCOME!! Competent with locations in Faribault and Owatonna.
blood draws, catheter placement,
record keeping, basic lab skills, filling
medications, dental cleanings, assisting
in surgeries and much more! Hours
& Schedule: Open Monday Through
Friday 8am – 6pm and Saturday 8am
– 12noon, Work 4 days a week and
every other Saturday. [email protected].

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Full time or part time. Send resume to part time. Send resume to acph911@ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Banfield
accounting@heartlandanimalvets. yahoo.com. Find reviews on website, aspires to be a practice where as a
com or call 507-332-0716. www.advancedcarepethospital.com. team, we make a positive impact on pet
______________________________________ ______________________________________ health care in hospitals, communities,
and the field of veterinary medicine.
Excelsior Animal Hospital seeks Anderson Lakes Animal Hospital in Eden We believe hiring doctors with diverse
experienced, FT CVT. Fast paced, fun Prairie is seeking a FT CVT with a $500 perspectives, ideas, and cultures,
working environment with 3 DVMs. Hours BONUS after 90 days of employment! permits us to deliver to the highest
are Monday-Friday, NO WEEKENDS! Our practice is growing and looking quality of preventive care for each
Benefits: medical, dental, PTO, paid for a candidate who wants to be pet and client. Banfield’s veterinarians
holidays, simple IRA, pet care discount, part of a fun team atmosphere! The apply their extraordinary passion, skills,
uniform & CE allowance. Send resume candidate must be self-motivated, and education, at every practice
to [email protected]. have excellent communication skills, location. We support and depend on
______________________________________ able to multitask and values quality our veterinarians to use their expertise in
medicine. We offer excellent pay a way that benefits pets, clients, hospital
Advance your Veterinary Technician and benefits. All levels of experience teams, and the communities we serve.
career by joining our AAHA-accredited, are welcome to apply! Please email Whether you are a recent graduate or
four-doctor progressive practice. Our resumes to [email protected]. an experienced veterinarian looking
five-year-old modern medical facility ______________________________________ for a change, a new beginning at
has the latest tools to help you use your Banfield means an open door to
Tech skills to their fullest. Full and Part time Zumbrota Veterinary Clinic is looking to explore the next best move in your
hours available, all experience levels add a PART-TIME (potential FT) Veterinary professional veterinary career. Are you
considered. Visit ZimmVet.com to learn Technician or veterinary assistant to ready to dedicate yourself to helping us
more and google us to see the hundreds join our friendly, compassionate, team. advance veterinary medicine across our
of positive reviews. Send a resume and We are a growing progressive small practice and throughout the industry?
cover letter to [email protected]. animal AAHA accredited practice in ______________________________________
______________________________________ a beautiful brand-new facility, located
between Rochester and the Twin Coon Rapids Pet Hospital is currently
MN SNAP is a non-profit organization Cities with 2 DVMs and 6 Techs. GREAT seeking a part-time or full-time licensed
providing high-quality high-volume HOURS – NO Sat’s and no appts after veterinarian, who seeks employment
spay/neuter in a professional and 5 pm M-F. Our facility includes digital with a clinic that shows appreciation for
compassionate environment. We x-ray and dental x-ray, full in-house their personal touch in professional care.
are searching for a FT veterinary lab, electronic records, laser therapy/ A confident, outgoing veterinarian who
technician to join our team. Please surgery. Fun busy schedule including enjoys practicing high quality care in
visit www.mnsnap.org for more surgery/dental, orthopedics and a collaborative team environment,
information. Send your cover letter spay/neuter for shelter pets. Offering demonstrating a passion to educate
and resume to [email protected]. competitive pay. Email resume/ clientele with compassion and
______________________________________ cover letter to staff@zumbrotavet. enthusiasm. Experience is preferred,
com or call 507-732-7301 for more info. with a proficiency in surgery. The
Are you a Veterinary Technician looking ______________________________________ salary for this position is competitive
for a fulfilling position in a beautiful and based on experience, with a
area? Bemidji Veterinary Hospital is Great work/life balance at our clinic! comprehensive benefits package. We
seeking qualified Technicians to join No evening hours! Dedicated CVT are private and family owned. We solely
our team. Our practice is growing, wanted for a rapidly growing SA focus on small animal health, offering
and so is our community. We have clinic in Brooklyn Park. Please submit digital radiography, digital dental
a brand-new hospital with all the resume to [email protected] or radiography, ultrasound, in clinic blood
amenities. Very competitive wages, call 763-560-5320. Join our professional and urine analyzers and cold laser.
PTO, CE allowance, and mentoring team and love your job again! Our clinical staff are knowledgeable,
provided. Check out our website at ______________________________________ and show incredible compassion for all
bemidjivethospital.com. Contact us animals and their owners, with focus on
at 218-751-2753 or email resume to: Edina Pet Hospital is seeking a FT or PT client education.For more information or
[email protected]. Bemidji technician. We offer a high level of care to apply for the position, please contact
Veterinary Hospital, Bemidji, MN. for our growing clientele. We have a Jay Epping, DVM at docepping@
______________________________________ modern facility with excellent equipment gmail.com, or call 763-755-2570.
and diagnostic capabilities. We offer ______________________________________
Lakeville Family Pet Clinic is seeking full benefits for FT employees. Please,
a Certified Veterinary Technician to send resume to [email protected]. Detroit Lakes Animal Hospital is looking
join our AAHA accredited practice. to hire part/full time small animal
We practice top-of-the-line medicine Position Available veterinarian in Detroit Lakes MN 50
utilizing a team approach in a modern minutes from Fargo ND. Located in
facility. Please see our posting on Feline Rescue, a cat shelter and foster beautiful lakes country with many
Indeed.com for more information program in St. Paul, MN, is seeking a full- outdoor activities. In house diagnostics
and to Apply, or contact Shannon time Veterinary Assistant. Love of cats is including digital radiography. After
at shannon@lakevillefamilypetclinic. a job requirement; experience handling hours calls handled by emergency clinic.
com, or 952-595-6500 if interested. them is preferred. If you’re the cat Benefits available. Call 218-847-5674 or
______________________________________ whisperer we’re looking for, email your email [email protected] for information.
cover letter and resume to phil.manz@ ______________________________________
Discover Advanced Care Pet Hospital felinerescue.org.
in St. Cloud. Making life easier for pets ______________________________________ Mille Lacs Veterinary Group in central
and their people. We’re exclusively a Minnesota is looking for an Inventory
small animal vet including exotics. CVT, Manager and Purchasing Agent. This
vet tech or assistant, flexible full time or position ensures best practices for

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inventory management and does all Practice For Sale willing to help during transition while
purchasing for our large and small phasing into retirement. 218-732-9866 or
animal services at three locations. Hennepin County, Minneapolis Area. email at [email protected].
Requires 2-year degree in business Small animal practice for sale grossing ______________________________________
OR 4-year degree in any field OR 4 $870K. Px has been serving the
years of inventory experience. PTO, community for more than 20 years. One DVM practice in SE Otter Tail
holidays, medical, life insurance, Buyer should make an income of
401K, ce, mileage reimbursement. $140,000 after expenses/mortgage. county. Small animal exclusive. Potential
Wage is $15-$20/hr. Contact Call for details. (MN-3050). Contact Dr.
[email protected]. Kurt Liljeberg - (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ for growth. Great recreation area
______________________________________ tpsgsales.com.
______________________________________ and good school system. parkersvet@
Park Grove Pet Hospital is an West Central Minnesota. Well-
established but growing small-animal equipped small animal practice for midwestinfo.net 218-338-4721.
clinic in Cottage Grove seeking an sale grossing $811K. Buyer should
awesome Associate Veterinarian to make an income of $168,000 after ______________________________________
join our AAHA accredited clinic! Come expenses/mortgage. Call for details.
be part of a team that likes to have (MN-2050). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - Dream lifestyle in West Central MN
fun but looks to make a difference in (800) 380-6872, or [email protected]. lakes area. 1 DVM, mixed animal – 70%
the lives of our patients and clients in ______________________________________ small animal with the owner willing to
the process. FT PM position w/ surgery continue to work the large animal.
day and great benefits offered. When buying or selling a veterinary 3400sf building also for sale. Don’t just
Experience preferred but will consider practice, rely on the expertise of the weekend at the lake, live at the lake!
all qualified resumes! New grads Total Practice Solutions Group. See our Contact [email protected]
encouraged to apply. Inquire today! display ad in printed issue. Contact or 877-322-6465.
[email protected]. Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice
______________________________________ Solutions Group for a free consultation Relief Veterinarian
- (800) 380-6872, or [email protected]. Available
Kenwood Pet Clinic- A 5-doctor ______________________________________
practice in Minneapolis is seeking Not to brag but: WE HAVE RELIEF
a full-time Veterinary Assistant. Fabulous opportunity to own an
Experience with animals preferred extremely profitable small animal CVTs…do you need one? Vet Teams
but not required. On the job training. hospital in one of the largest cities in
[email protected]. North Dakota. Gorgeous facility loaded provides PROFESSIONAL personalized
______________________________________ with modern equipment. Revenues
over $2,000,000. Practice sale, leased coverage and contracts! Let us help
Seeking Practice Manager for busy real estate. Owner willing to continue
6-doctor practice in the growing city working as an employee. Contact keep your organization proficient
of Mankato! Current manager is retiring Nikki Nitz, Simmons Midwest at 877-322-
after 20 excellent years. We have a 6465 or [email protected]. and profitable while keeping payroll
beautiful brand-new hospital with all the ______________________________________
bells and whistles, but our true strengths costs low. Looking for CONSULTATION
are communication and compassion. Here is an opportunity if you are
Searching for an individual with great looking for small animal hospital and TRAINING? We do that too! Visit:
organization and leadership skills, as ownership along the North Dakota/
well as empathy, positive attitude and Minnesota border. Super profitable, www.vet-teams.com or contact
a sense of humor! Current Manager is nice facilities, modern equipment.
open to training/coaching a new hire for Revenues $1,800,000. Practice sale, [email protected] today!
a smooth transition period. Send inquiries leased real estate. Multiple purchase
to Miriam at [email protected]. options. Owner willing to continue ______________________________________
______________________________________ working as an employee. Contact
Nikki Nitz, Simmons Midwest at 877-322- Margaret Cory, DVM-Small animal
Zumbro Vet Supply located in Zumbrota, 6465 or [email protected]. veterinarian available, previous
MN is looking for a PART-TIME (20 hrs/ ______________________________________ hospital owner. Dependable, friendly,
wk) product sales representative to join and likes to be busy. Email is best
our small, family-friendly team. Position Practice in the relaxing Lakes and Pines contact: [email protected];
entails taking and placing medication, region of North Central Minnesota. cell: 612-669-5097.
prescription, and farm product orders Purchase only existing appreciative
for upper Midwest veterinarians and clientele. Owner has practiced out of ______________________________________
farmers. Dairy/beef farm experience residence for over 31 years. Choose
helpful. Computer/phone skills required your own location. Practice approx. Carrie Rodman, DVM - Experienced
including data entry, data search, basic 30/15/55 - SA/EQ/BOV, with growth small animal veterinarian available
accounting, and friendly customer potential especially in SA and EQ areas. for relief work in the Twin Cities
service. Experience with QuickBooks or Presently grossing $180K + in a relaxed and surrounding area. Caring,
veterinary prescriptions beneficial. FT mode. Bovine is equal dairy and beef compassionate, dependable and
potential if interested in also working with emphasis on reproduction. Owner personable. Contact caron.rodman.
PT in our small animal veterinary [email protected] or (651) 271-1760.
clinic (technician/veterinary assistant
experience preferred). Offering ______________________________________
competitive pay, great hours M-F
8-5, NO weekends. Email resume and Gail A. Gieseke, DVM - Small animal
cover letter to rx@zumbrovetsupply.
com or call 507-732-4381 for more info. relief veterinarian available in

Cook, Lake and St Louis counties.

Very experienced with surgery and

dentistry. Strong communication

skills. Contact: gagieseke@

gmail.com or (952) 412-5719.

______________________________________

Victori Ribeiro, DVM – Communicative,
productive SA veterinarian
available for relief in the Twin cities,

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surrounding areas and Western WI. Licensed in MN/ When Selling or Buying
WI. Experienced in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine. a Veterinary Practice
Outstanding customer service, client-building skills.
Contact me at [email protected] or 651-503-0482. Call on the...
__________________________________________________________
Kurt Liljeberg, DVM
Arlice Olson, DVM - Small animal relief veterinarian
working to support your clinic’s assets. 25+ years of Licensed Real Estate Broker
experience. (612)616-2317 or [email protected]. Experienced Practice Broker
__________________________________________________________
Appraisals
Ann Burt, DVM - Small animal relief veterinarian, Practice Sales
short or long term, MN or Wisc. Reliable, Enthusiastic, Associate Buy-In/Out
Excellent client communication skills, 30+ years Corporate Buy-Out
experience. 612-729-6550, [email protected].
__________________________________________________________ Office: 800-380-6872
Fax: 866-813-3639
Aleda Tysver, DVM - Compassionate, enthusiastic,
dependable small animal relief veterinarian. Licensed Email: [email protected]
in MN & WI. Over 15 years experience in relief work.
Contact me at 612-991-4730 or email: [email protected]. ~ Easy Transitions for Mutual Profit ~

For Sale

2002 Bowie Galaxy for sale. Well maintained. Hot and
cold water, night and day heaters, refrigerator. Owner
retiring. Delivery available. Dale Perau, DVM, 507-951-1493.
__________________________________________________________

For sale X-Ray processor. AGFA CP1000 Includes darkroom
light, five 14x17 green cassettes, half a box of film and more.
All offers considered. Please email [email protected].

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