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July/August 2020

SAVE THE DATES MVMA MESSENGER

Leading Minnesota’s Veterinary Profession

“The most important shot in “As a large animal veterinarian, I have found the MVMA to
golf is the next one.” be a great resource for my ongoing continuing education

Ben Hogan needs. Providing relevant content that is near home or
online which is a value for me in time and money. The
The MVMF will hold its 26th MVMA also serves as a watchdog for me at the legislature
Annual Golf Classic on and is a liaison with the regulatory agencies. Even though
August 27, 2020 at the Refuge I have been able to work through the COVID-19 crisis, I
Golf Club. have appreciated the weekly MVMA updates that have

The 11th Annual MVMF provided me with the latest information.”
Clay Shoot will be held on
September 17, 2020. Alan Sletten, DVM
MVMA Member Since 1990
We will provide events where
your safety (as always) is our DON’T LET YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRE
top concern!
MVMA fiscal year runs from August 1 - July 31 and your MVMA dues
Learn more and register at renewal should have already landed in your inbox.
www.mvmfcares.org!
MVMA staff works hard to create value and benefits that pay you back
Highlights p. 4 - 5 your dues dollars. Your continued support and engagement as an
p. 6 - 7 MVMA member is critical to sustaining our thriving, effective community
Capitol Report p. 14 - 16 within our state Association. If you have any questions about your
Clinics and COVID-19 p. 18 - 19 membership, please contact the MVMA office at 651-645-7533.
Navigating HR Issues p. 22 - 23
Foundation Feature p. 31 - 35 Member Phone Campaign to Begin
What’s New at the U? Did you know that MVMA staff are here to take your phone calls every
Classifieds day of the week? We are here to help you. MVMA staff will be making
member contact phone calls beginning in July to MVMA members
who have not renewed their membership. We will ask you if you need
anything to make sure that you know the MVMA is here for you.

However, if you are satisfied with our services please go ahead and
renew online and we will hold off on contacting you at this time.

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President’s Message profession has been through a the MVMA. He is currently serving
challenging few months and as on the Board of Directors. Dr. Lee
by Dr. Matthew Boyle you submit your dues, I hope the has accepted an opportunity to
fulfillment of that promise is clear. relocate his family to Ithaca, NY
I doubt I need to spend much time Our staff and leadership have and Cornell University, the place
talking about the spring we’ve worked incredibly hard during of his educational roots. The
had, but needless to say it has this time to meet you where you Minnesota veterinary community
been interesting, and that may be needed to be met. Bob Harris, will miss his presence, but we are
too soft a word. At the moment I who consults on association happy for he and his family as they
recognize that our colleagues are management, recently recognized embark on this new chapter.
pleased that we are increasingly how nimble MVMA has been
able to offer a broader range of during COVID-19 and asked our As with my previous messages,
services for our patients and clients. Executive Director (Dan Tjornehoj) I want to again highlight the
This is such welcome news. to co-author an article as an professional activities of one of our
example to other associations. members and how they answer the
As we are in the midst of our dues Specific member benefits and call of our oath. After graduation
renewal campaign, I hope that our resources were highlighted in from Kansas State University in
MVMA has lived up to the promise your renewal notice. I also want 1989, Dr. Gene Boysen moved to
of supporting our members. Our to thank our industry supporting Central Minnesota and began
members, many of who have his professional career. After a
offered special resources during period of mixed animal practice,
this time and also who offer special he ultimately decided to focus
discounts on services during the on small animal medicine and
renewal period. Due to many years opened Boysen Animal Hospital
of excellent management, your in the St. Cloud area in 2008. In
MVMA remains financially strong addition to general practice,
and leadership is committed to Dr. Boysen’s clients also benefit
continue providing the full range of from his abilities in orthopedics
benefits you have come to expect. and diagnostic ultrasound. More
Thank you for renewing your recently he is also expanding his
membership by July 31. expertise by moonlighting at the
local emergency referral hospital.
I want to thank and acknowledge In clinical practice, he has enjoyed
Dr. David Lee for his work at the U providing excellent animal care
of MN VMC as well as his service to while at the same time helping

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The MVMA Messenger, formerly known as MVMA News, is published bi-monthly by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical
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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 - Peter Breimhurst [email protected]
Director – Dr. Jessica Koppien-Fox
MVMA/MVMF Student Representatives -
Alexandria Armeni and Cody Sorce

MVMA OFFICE STAFF

Dan Tjornehoj Kelly Andrews Nicole Kast Megan Nadeau Maria Nellessen Mandy Richter
Executive Director Assistant Executive Continuting Marketing and Certification and Administrative
[email protected] Director Education Program Communications Systems Coordinator Assistant
[email protected] Manager Coordinator [email protected] [email protected]
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Calendar of Events

July 24-October 23, 2020 UPCOMING MVMA
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture Virtual Conference. LUNCH’N’LEARNS
Registration is open with Early Bird Rates ending July 23. Learn more and
register at www.aava.org/annual-meeting. FREE Online Lunch ‘N Learn
Sessions – 2nd Tuesdays of each
July 30, 2020 month from Noon – 1:00 pm.
CVT Webinar. Keeping Cats Comfortable: Anesthetic and Perioperative Open to MVMA Members ONLY.
Analgesic Considerations in the Feline Patient with Siri Rea, CVT, VTS Register online at mvma.org/
(anesthesia), Rehabilitation Services, College of Veterinary Medicine, lunch-n-learn. Attendees receive:
University of Minnesota. 1 interactive CE credit.

August 6, 2020 July 14-The Basics of Volunteering
MN Dairy Health Conference Webinar Series #3. Research Updates from in an Emergency or Disaster-
the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University Faculty from 1:00 Kathy Jorgensen, DVM,
pm-4 pm. Go to ccaps.umn.edu/Minnesota-diary-health-conference for MPH, DACVPM, Coordinator,
additional information. Minnesota Veterinary Medical
Reserve Corps.
August 27, 2020 Kathy Berlin, Deputy Director
MVMF 26th Annual Golf Classic. The Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove, MN. and Medical Reserve Corps
See brochure in newsletter. Coordinator, University of
Minnesota’s Health Emergency
September 17, 2020 Response Office.
MVMF 11th Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser. Wild Marsh Sporting Clays in
Clear Lake, MN. See brochure in newsletter. August 11-SDMA: Fundamentals
to Expand Clinical Utility-Sally
September 19-22, 2020 Ryan, DVM, IDEXX
Allen D. Leman Swine Conference (online). This annual educational
event is internationally acclaimed for bringing science-driven solutions August 11-The Anorexic Rabbit-
to the complex challenges facing the industry. Go to ccaps.umn.edu/ Andrew Bean, DVM, MPH, Animal
allen-d-leman-swine-conference for more information. Emergency & Referral Center of
Minnesota
September 24, 2020
MVMA Academy Seminar (online). The Clear View: Ophthalmology for
General Practice with Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO, Go to mvma.
org to register.

November 19, 2020
MVMV Fall Staff Seminar. Caring for the Old and Restless and Those that
Care for Them with Mary Gardner, DVM. More information coming soon.

their owners understand and correction and find a solution to support and passion from his staff
choose a care plan that fits their the situation. In this process you – “without them I am less and
own personal situation. recognize that, while critically fulfilling the oath is a team effort.”
important, it isn’t only about the In recent years I have met many
Another interesting piece on Dr. animal. Done well, this process veterinarians and I find we should
Boysen’s professional resume is his advocates for the needs and have great pride that so many of
position as the Humane Officer health of the animal(s), but also our colleagues have found niches
for Stearns County. In this role, acknowledges the importance within their spheres of influence,
he can tap back into his mixed of animals for their humans and outside of the traditional role they
animal roots through consulting addresses tough situations that fill, that meet our oath head-on.
with local authorities on cases of sometimes happen from a benign
possible animal neglect or abuse lack of awareness. In the end, Keep up the great work!
for all species. This role is so much he also has the opportunity to
more than simply being “the follow-up on the execution of Dr. Matthew Boyle
heavy” in tough situations. In his the plan. There are many ways
own words this position “allows me this role answers the call of our
to be the last voice for animals oath in very powerful ways from
in the most dire circumstances.” “…. for the benefit of society”,
The great thing about his duties “relief of animal suffering”, and
is that he isn’t simply called upon “promotion of public health”. Dr.
to confirm suspected neglect Boysen underscores that much of
or abuse, but rather he has the what he has accomplished has
opportunity to help guide the been possible with tremendous

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The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association by Dan Tjornehoj

Capitol Report

A politically neutral pandemic played a big part in the normal course of business is
in plenty being left unfinished when the 2020 immune from civil and criminal liability in any
legislative session concluded on May 18th. The action arising in connection with: (1) the report
Coronavirus changed things in a way nobody of a suspected incident of animal cruelty. This bill
had experienced. was contained in the Omnibus Agriculture Policy
bill that was passed by the Senate and House
The result was legislative breaks, remote hearings, and signed into law by Governor Walz.
limited public engagement and challenges to
the governor’s peacetime emergency executive •SF3057/HF3296 Appropriations for the Veterinary
powers. The difficulties culminated in major issues Diagnostic Laboratory
that were left unresolved including bonding and $675,000 in fiscal year 2021 is appropriated from
a tax bill. AGREET to the Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota to purchase testing equipment
Throughout the Covid-19 closure of the Capitol for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This
and the state our lobbying team kept us up- bill was contained in the Omnibus Agriculture
to-date on the happenings at the Capitol by Appropriations bill that was passed by the Senate
covering the Governor’s and Department of and House and signed into law by Governor
Health’s daily press conferences and by sending Walz.
daily and weekly updates on actions taken
by the legislature and the Governor as they MVMA monitored bills that stalled in the 2020
navigated the pandemic response. Regular Legislative Session:

Governor Walz did call the Legislature back •HF297/SF361 Dangerous Dog Database
into a special session on June 12 in order to Requiring the Commissioner of Public Safety to
extend his current peacetime emergency develop and maintain a computerized data
authority. Minnesota has experienced many system relating to dangerous and potentially
special sessions in recent years, but the coming dangerous dogs.
months are likely to be a series of many special
sessions to respond to COVID-19 issues, bonding, •HF 2973/SF 3838 Modifying the Board of Animal
tax, and current and future budget instability. Health
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Doubles the number of members from 5 to 10
(MVMA) will continue to advocate on behalf of appointed by the Governor.
our members as special sessions playout in the
coming weeks. •SF3503/HF3289 Modifying the Board of Animal
Health
Although the challenges and difficulties were Increases the Board of Animal Health from 5 to 7
many there were opportunities for success and members appointed by the Governor
MVMA had a productive legislative session.
Some of those successes, contained in the •HF3584/SF3481 Companion Animal Board
Omnibus Agriculture Policy and Supplemental Creates the new Pet Animal Companion Board.
Appropriations Bills include veterinary immunity The board would have the primary authority for
and funding for the Veterinary Diagnostic regulating companion animals in this state. The
Laboratory. board’s purpose is to protect and promote the
welfare, social well-being, and physical and
MVMA priorities that PASSED the 2020 Regular mental health of companion animals. The board
Legislative Session: must serve the broader community, including the
public, state government, local governments,
•SF 1517/HF 1530 Veterinary Immunity
A licensed veterinarian acting in good faith and

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Welcome New MVMA Members

nonprofit animal welfare organizations, and those Active
dedicated to promoting and serving the health Dr. Maria Amaro
and welfare of companion animals. Dr. Paul Masheimer
Dr. Maryann Nelson
•SF3334/HF3094 Establishing a retired state Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien
service dog veterinary care reimbursement Dr. Aaron Rokey
program Dr. Sarah Pierce
A retired state service dog veterinary care Dr. Jennifer Urban
account is established in the special revenue
fund. Money in the account, including interest Affiliate
earned, is appropriated to the commissioner to Ms. Jennifer Peterson
reimburse eligible veterinary care costs for retired
state service dogs. Associate
Dr. Bruce Buckley
•HF3733 Prohibition of declawing cats except for
therapeutic purposes Graduate Student Intern Resident
No person shall perform, or cause to be Dr. Michelle Schultze
performed, the declawing, onychectomy, or
tendonectomy of a cat, unless the following Corporate Supporting
apply: Ms. Kelly Baltzell

(1) the person performing such declawing, Beyond Indigo Pets
onychectomy, or tendonectomy is licensed Mr. Ross Davis
under this chapter; and
(2) declawing, onychectomy, or Virbac Animal Health
tendonectomy of a cat is for a therapeutic Mr. Michael Salchert
purpose; or Larkin Hoffman Attorneys
(3) the person who causes a declawing,
onychectomy, or tendonectomy procedure
to be performed is relying upon the written
opinion of a licensee that declawing,
onychectomy, or tendonectomy of the cat is
required for a therapeutic purpose.

MVMA members are encouraged to stay in
contact with their legislators especially since this
is an election year for them. The MVMA lobbyists
are available to help MVMA members schedule
visits with their legislators this summer and fall.
We also encourage members to include a VET-
PAC contribution with their annual dues renewal.
These contributions help the MVMA with its
advocacy efforts such as the recent passage of
the veterinary immunity bill and supporting key
legislators. Thank you!

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How COVID-19 Has Impacted Practices

Kevin Haroldson, DVM, Back Roads Vet Clinic
As a rural primarily large animal practitioner, I can honestly say that I have been busier than normal
since COVID-19 has become an issue. My large animal clients seem to be spending more time with
their animals. They have been getting their preventative vaccines done more frequently and are on
top of any sickness quicker. As for social distancing with large animal clientele, I’ve spent 45 years
on one end of the cow with the farmer on the other, so we have been practicing social distancing
without realizing it all these years.

As for the small animal part of my practice, it is primarily yearly vaccinations, flea and tick meds,
and worming. Since all my clients are rural locals, they do not want the yearly blood work required
by many in the small animal field. Since I only have at the most one client per half hour, there is no
crowd at my practice. As a result, I seem to have become a “destination” trip for those wanting to
get out of the house and have done more small animal vaccinations this year than normal. We are
isolated enough that social distancing is not an issue and those who feel at risk wear a mask and are
never in a crowded waiting room.

Chris Nord, DVM, Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic
There has only been one confirmed case in the Mille Lacs county. We are very ready for things to get
back to “normal”. The restrictions have affected the small animal side of our business the most. We
had several people on voluntary lay-offs until we received a PPP loan (it was hard to get several to
come back to work, anxious). We started following AVMA/MVMA/CDC guidelines for our business
pretty much right away. We’ve had curbside service for several weeks now. We have plenty of
cloth masks, although I never wear one, but several of our staff do when interacting with clients. All
our lobbies are closed to clients. Technicians go out and get patients while wearing masks. Only
exception is for euthanasia, one family member can be with them as they go. We disinfect major
touch points through the day and at night when closing. All clients call in when they arrive. Take
most payments over phone or go out and take their money. Receptionists ask all clients if they have
been ill when making appointments. We really only have two “high-risk” employees; one is our office
manager who now works from home ~90% of time and the other receptionist we offered extended
leave to which she gladly accepted.

On the large animal side we have technicians hold animals for us whenever possible, but frankly
most cases on farms it’s pretty easy to social distance. We always wash hands and everyone has 70%
alcohol wipes with them for hands and surfaces in the field. Not a lot changed for us on the large
animal side except for a couple weeks early on when we postponed elective procedures because
of PPE conservation and until we knew we were “essential”. Still have been putting off geldings
because of PPE issues for now. We always have big haul-in Coggins/vaccine clinics to get bigger
groups of horses done at once. We’ve postponed those and made them smaller to limit numbers of
people in one area.

Biggest concern is the farm economy. The dairy, beef, and other animal markets are way down and
when those farmers quit or give up, they don’t come back. I think we are already seeing a down turn
in the calls for both routine care and even sick/emergencies (people just don’t want to spend the
money). It’s funny, on the cattle side I deal with coronavirus outbreaks all the time (different, but in
many ways it’s not).

I think the MVMA has done an excellent job supporting the veterinarians in our state and representing
us well at the capital through all this madness. Thank you!

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Tom Rietveld, DVM, Headwaters Veterinary Center
Headwaters Veterinary Center in Bemidji is a single doctor practice with a staff of five. Our business
has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic similar to all the other clinics in the state. With our
rural county being less concentrated with much fewer COVID cases, we have tried to balance some
of the sweeping changes others are implementing by pausing and/or rearranging how we perform
our normal services, appointments and surgeries. We’ve gone to strict car side appointments,
which present both less and more efficient ways of doing business. Our technicians are spending
most of the time outside with our clients, and then as a single doctor, I will go out to speak with the
owners of our less-than-routine/sick cases. As we’ve moved farther away from the early stages of
the pandemic, our in-clinic traffic has increased only slightly. We manage the amount of clients in
our building to still abide by the social distancing that has been asked of us. As of now, we’ve only
had clients in the building for end-of-life issues or emergency cases. More clients are entering our
building within the past week, mainly for medication pick-up and payments at our front desk. We
are hoping to offer more in ‘normal’ appointments within the 2-3 weeks. Being a small staff with a
smaller building layout, we have chosen to not wear masks or gloves when we are only working with
each other. However, if a client falls into a higher risk category and needs to enter our business, we
will limit their risk by using more PPE. As with all of my colleagues, we do not know how this model of
practicing veterinary medicine will play out over the coming weeks and months, but our spring has
been extremely busy. We are grateful to still have weathered all of this by keeping everyone at full
time hours.

Dr. Lindsey Reddemann, Banfield Pet Hospital
At Banfield, we continue to prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, clients and patients
amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our hospitals are committed to delivering high-quality
veterinary care to pets that rely on us, and we’ve put a number of precautions in place to help
maintain a safe and healthy environment for our veterinary teams and everyone who comes to see
us.

This includes regularly reinforcing personal hygiene practices to prevent the spread of illness, hospital
cleaning and disinfection guidelines and responsible personal protective equipment usage. Our
hospital teams continue to offer flexible appointment options including curbside check-in and pet
drop-off. We’re also doing whatever we can to meet our clients’ needs from a distance, including
steps allowing clients to: complete drop-off forms and authorizations prior to arrival; provide
medical history over the phone; place their payment card-on-file for contactless checkout; and
use Banfield’s online pharmacy instead of purchasing recurring medications in-hospital. We also
continue to encourage our Optimum Wellness Plan clients to take advantage of our telehealth
service, Vet Chat™, which allows pet owners to connect with a veterinarian anytime, day or night
for general pet care advice and triage support from the comfort of their own homes. In addition to
physical precautions, Banfield has taken several steps to support associates’ health and emotional
wellbeing, including developing a COVID-19 pay policy, temporarily providing supplemental sick pay
and modifying our time-off policy for COVID-19-related circumstances. At Banfield, we realize that
we must prioritize supporting and empowering our associates who are on the front lines providing
essential care to pets in need. In the face of so much uncertainty, there is a strong desire in our
industry to come together in service of our clients, pets, and colleagues during this time of need.
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves daily, we will continue to put associate and client safety and
wellbeing at the forefront, while continuing to provide essential care to the pets in our community.

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members also receive the MVMA Messenger, a bi-monthly publication focused on
providing updates on veterinary medicine in Minnesota, insights on member-based
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We were there for Minnesota veterinarians at the very beginning of the pandemic in
ensuring that state leaders understood our essential role in food safety, animal health
and welfare, and public health. We will continue to fight for veterinarians throughout
the pandemic. For more information visit our COVID-19 resource page.

Advocacy
Ongoing legislative advocacy committed to keeping veterinary medicine at the
forefront of Minnesota state policy. This past year the MVMA was able to lobby
for veterinary practices to be deemed essential businesses during the COVID-19
pandemic, pass the Veterinary Immunity bill, and help approve a bill to allocate
$675,000 in funding to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and up
to $1,000,000 per year for avian influenza, salmonella, and turkey-related disease
research.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Kari Searcy SOLUTIONS START WITH UNDERSTANDING
MVMA Member, Dr. Kari Searcy,
age 33, of Lakeville, passed
away on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Kari was born on July 7, 1986, in
Minneapolis, to parents Randy and
Barb Searcy.

Growing up in Lakeville, Kari was an active and
independent child. She enjoyed playing sports,
especially softball, and camping with her family.
Together they took road trips throughout America,
visiting Yellowstone and the Black Hills. Spending
time with family was so important to Kari—she was
close with her brother and her many cousins.

After graduating from Lakeville in 2004, Kari Deborah A. Bryant DVM, DACVB
continued her education at the University of Margaret M. Duxbury DVM, DACVB
Wisconsin Eau Claire and later the University of
Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. From 10029 Minnetonka Boulevard
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MVMA MOVE Task Force Finds Ways to Stay Positive

These past couple of months have been
challenging. The MOVE (Minnesota Opportunities
for Veterinary Engagement) Task Force was
saddened but understanding of the cancellation
of its 2020 planned events. MOVE has decided
to take action and work within a new socially
distant world. MOVE had a virtual happy hour,
has a paint your pet event planned (more dates
to come!), and now started its newest initiative,
#MOVetForward, to connect veterinary clinics
and lift clinic morale.

#MOVetForward Baskets are a way for clinics to receive and give at no cost of their own. These
#MOVetForward Gift Baskets are paid for by MOVE and generous sponsors. All we ask is that you
help us pass it along and #MOVetForward. To learn more about the #MOVetForward movement and
basket instructions visit www.mvma.org/move-events.

The MOVE Task force hopes to announce more engagement events soon.

Minnesota Great Get Together – Canceled in 2020

At a time when MVMA staff are usually ramping up the state fair volunteer solicitation we instead
want to THANK YOU for your past hours of volunteering and to let you know that the MVMA is busy
planning for the 2021 Minnesota State Fair.

Our Miracle of Birth Committee will meet again this week to continue planning for a safe and healthy
fair in 2021 for both fair goers and animals. The Surgery Suite committee has plans to repaint and work
on needed improvements on the exhibit for 2021 as well as continued work with the fair on the sound
quality of the outdoor location. Both exhibits give the profession a unique opportunity to educate the
public and we are excited for the future.

We are happy that the health of all fair goers and volunteers has driven the decision to cancel the
fair for 2020 and we want our volunteers to know that we look forward to giving them the opportunity
to serve next summer.

Thank you for your past service and stay well!

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NAVIGATING HR ISSUES DURING THE PANDEMIC

By Anne G. Brown, Attorney, Sjoberg & Tebelius, P.A.

I recently (6/12/20) had the pleasure of speaking thirds the employee’s normal pay rate, capped
to MVMA members about frequently asked at $200 per day and $10,000 in the aggregate.
questions I get regarding the handling of certain It comes with job protection (with some limited
employment issues in light of COVID-19. Here is a exceptions).
summary of what we discussed:
Employers with fewer than 50 employees may be
Emergency Leave exempt from these requirements; however, an
The Family First Corona Relief Act features two employer may only claim to be exempt if one or
types of emergency leave and pay that are more of the following three criteria apply:
related, but distinct. Emergency sick leave is
available immediately to all employees, no •The employee’s leave request would result
matter how long they have been employed, in the small business’s expenses and financial
if they cannot work or telework because they obligations exceeding available business
fall into at least one of six specified categories revenues and would cause the small
of either having to care for themselves or for business to cease operating at a minimal
someone else, because of COVID-19. (See capacity; OR
graphic) Employers must provide and pay •The employee’s absence would entail
emergency sick leave first, before requiring an a substantial risk to the financial health or
employee to tap into their accrued PTO. operational capabilities of the business
because of the employees’ specialized skill,
In contrast, emergency family leave is only knowledge of the business, or responsibilities;
available to employees who have been with OR
the employer for at least 30 days, and who have •The employee’s absence would cause
to care for a minor child because their school there to be an insufficient number of able,
is closed, or their child care is unavailable. willing, and qualified workers at the time
Employers must provide 12 weeks of emergency and place needed, to perform the labor
family leave, the last 10 of which are paid. or services needed for the small business to
While the first two weeks are unpaid, they can operate at a minimal capacity.
be covered through emergency sick leave
if applicable, or through PTO. Emergency Employees who are denied leave may file a
family leave can be used intermittently upon claim with the DOL, challenging the validity of
agreement between the employer and the employer’s exemption, so any employer
employee. Emergency family leave pay is at two- wanting to rely on one of these exemptions

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should fully document its bases for doing so. were working.
Also, it is possible that the exemption may apply
one week and not the next, so it will be equally COVID-related unemployment benefits do not
important for the employer to regularly review affect the employer’s UI rating.
and update any changes in its documentation.
Benefits
Beyond emergency sick leave and emergency Employment benefits are a contractual issue,
family leave, other leave is also still available rather than being a matter of state or federal
for those who are eligible, including FMLA, ADA statute. Therefore, the answer to any question
accommodations (which can include leave), related to how reduced hours or a furlough will
sick time under certain city ordinances, and affect an employee’s employment benefits
internal PTO policies. lies within the terms of the policy or plan. For
example, if your employees are required to
Unemployment work a minimum number of hours in order to
Minnesota has removed the waiting period stay eligible for health insurance benefits, and if
for unemployment benefits to make it quick they will not meet those requirements because
and accessible for every worker affected of reduced hours or a furlough, then they will
by COVID-19. Applicants are eligible for presumptively lose coverage. The employer has
unemployment benefits if: two options; it can either:

•a healthcare professional or health •Keep the employee on the plan as if he/
authority recommended or ordered them to she/they were an active employee, or
avoid contact with others; •Treat the reduced hours or furlough as a
•they have been ordered not to come to COBRA qualifying event.
their workplace due to an outbreak of a
communicable disease; or There are risks associated with the first option.
•they have received notification from a An insurance provider may not agree with the
school district, daycare, or other childcare employer’s decision to keep the employee
provider that either classes are canceled on the plan and may refuse to cover benefits.
or the applicant’s ordinary childcare is Therefore, before you choose to go this route
unavailable, provided that the applicant and give your employees false expectations, ask
made reasonable effort to obtain other the insurer for a written waiver of the eligibility
childcare and requested time off or other requirements. An employer will also want to
accommodation from the employer and no make arrangements for how the employee
reasonable accommodation was available. portion of the premiums will be paid (especially if
they are not getting a paycheck). Some options
These criteria might sound familiar, and under the are to reduce it, waive it, arrange for direct
right circumstances, it is possible that a person payment, or enter into an agreement that the
could simultaneously qualify for both emergency employee will make it up later.
leave pay and unemployment.
If you cannot get a written waiver, the better
While all applicants for unemployment benefits option is likely to distribute the COBRA notice.
must actively seek suitable employment, An employer doesn’t have to pay for the
Governor Walz’s executive order stipulates that employee’s COBRA coverage, but some
an employee need only look for suitable work employers are voluntarily choosing to do so. If
that does not pose a risk to the employee’s you want to do that, proceed with caution so it is
health or the health of others. If the employee not seen as discriminatory; what you do for one,
has only been laid off temporarily, the employee do for all.
can meet the work-search requirements simply
by staying in contact with his/her/their current Finally, the taking of leave does not generally
employer. constitute a COBRA qualifying event; unless
or until the employee does not return to
The unemployment benefits themselves remain employment at the end of the leave.
at 50% an employee’s regular rate of pay up to
$740/week, but the federal CARES Act provides Quarantining After Travel
an extra $600/week bump through July 31, 2020. The scenario is that an employee is traveling
This bump has caused some employees to earn out of state for a wedding, or taking a family
more on unemployment than they would if they vacation that they planned a long time ago and
they don’t want to lose their deposits, etc. Do

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they have to quarantine when they get back? The Department of Labor website provides a
plan template that complies with CDC and MN
First, Minnesota does not currently have a legal Dept of Health guidelines, and includes protocols
requirement that people coming into the state regarding social distancing; identification,
quarantine for any amount of time, but the same isolation, and infection prevention measures;
is not true for every state. hygiene; and housekeeping. By June 15, 2020,
all plans must comply with industry-specific
As an employer you should not be in the business guidance. The guidance for veterinary clinics
of restricting your employee’s activities outside can be found here: https://www.health.state.
of the office; however, here are some things you mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vetfacility.pdf
can do if you have concerns about a traveling Senior management must sign and certify
employee: the written plan, affirming its commitment to
implement and follow the Plan. Then it must post
•Recommend that they are familiar with the and distribute the written plan, as well as train its
quarantine orders in the state where they workers.
are going; and
•Include return-from-travel quarantine Failure to comply may result in both civil and
protocols in your own Preparedness Plan. If criminal penalties. See Executive Order 70-24 for
you do implement such a policy, ideally do it more information.
before anyone leaves so they can factor the
policy into their decision making. Apply the Finally, the COVID-19 situation is still extremely
policy evenly/ equally across the board for fluid. Executive orders and legislative acts are
everyone. still being issued and amended. As a result,
businesses are encouraged to stay abreast of
Preparedness Plans any changes and consult with an attorney when
A Preparedness Plan was not previously required employment issues arise.
for critical businesses, but on Friday June 5,
Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-74,
which provides that critical businesses must have
a written Preparedness Plan by June 29.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS

Virtual2020 CONFERENCE

AAFP Conference
Now Virtual!

Detailed information and
registration available at
www.catvets.com/education

Join us online as we explore a Feline Head & Neck: Diseases, Disorders, & More

myriad of feline health conditions October 2020
affecting systems of the head and neck,

including neurology, dermatology,
ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory,
oncology, imaging, emergency and

critical care, pain management,
feeding tubes, surgery, and more.

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On the St. Croix River out of Stillwater, MN

The MVMA Industry Partners Committee Make This Your Clinic Staff Event!
would like to invite veterinarians, their
families and staff out for a relaxing
afternoon on a
St. Croix Paddleboat Cruise.

Safe social distancing rules will be in place.

Boat size can increase with number of participants.

When:
• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2020
• Time: Boarding - 1:00 pm - 1:25 pm
Boat leaves dock 1:30 pm,
returns 4:00 pm

Where:
• St. Croix Boat & Packet Co.
525 South Main St., Stillwater, MN

Price:
• $10 per person – MVMA Member, their
family and staff persons
• $30 per person – MVMA Nonmember,
their family and staff persons
• Veterinarian must register with staff
• Ages 3 and under are free
* Nonrefundable, event will happen
rain or shine
* Hors d'oeuvres and Cash bar

RSVP: SPACE IS LIMITED!
• Sign up at www.mvma.org
“MVMA Industry Partners Scenic
Riverboat Cruise” link

This family friendly event was made possible
through the gracious support of the following

MVMA Supporting (corporate) Members:

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We Always Foundation
Need Your Feature

Help! MVMF Annual Campaign

The MVMF Annual Campaign is Wrapping-up the Annual Campaign
a great time of year to donate,
but we accept donations The MVMF Annual Campaign has raised $22,395 (special
throughout the whole year! thanks to Arrowhead VMA with an $8,000 contribution),
and with a generous $15,000 donation from the MVMA,
Together we can continue to
make a difference for veterinary will have raised $37,395!
students, animal health
organizations, animal agriculture We appreciate everyone giving during these
education, hands-on learning unprecedented times and helping the Minnesota
opportunities for youth, and Veterinary Medical Foundation fulfill their mission to
community initiatives across provide scholarships and educational grants to benefit
Minnesota. animal health and ensure the future of veterinary
medicine. Right now ensuring the future of veterinary
Donate today! medicine is more important than ever. The financial and
educational needs of students are at an all-time high.
www.mvmfcares.org
To donate and learn more visit www.mvmfcares.org.

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To Golf or not to Golf? Go ahead and TEE it Up!
August 27, 2020 Refuge Golf Club

The MVMF will hold its 26th Annual Golf Classic and we invite you to Tee it UP for the future of
veterinary medicine!

We want you to feel safe and will have necessary cautionary measures in place so you will
be! Registration will look different and there will be enough golf carts for you to socially
distance.

All decisions have not been made on the
concluding dinner reception for the event
but you will be able to request a re-
fund of registration fees if you become
unable to attend for health or safety
reasons.

Support the MVMF and safely enjoy our
26th Annual Golf Classic!

Sign up at MVMFCares.org
Space will be limited

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Veterinary Technology Program

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

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) and program chair from Argosy University. The
is a short 30-40-minute drive from the Twin following instructors are Wisconsin Indianhead
Cities, located in the St. Croix River Valley of Technical College Veterinary Technology
New Richmond, Wisconsin. Here, a cohort of 24 Program Tracey Heyer-Kitching, MAEd, CVT and
students have started their journey to become Serene Abrahams, BS, CVT, led by instructor and
veterinary technicians and will soon graduate program chair, Julie Hansen, DVM. The veterinary
in 2021 with their 2-year associate degree in technician program at WITC is affordable. There
Veterinary Technology. There are currently 21 are no out-of-state tuition costs for Minnesota
students now in their program. 3 of their students residents and their program is 64 credits total at
have transferred from Argosy University. $180/credit. They offer financial aid assistance
WITC currently has 4 campuses located in including grants, loans and work study. On top of

Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior, that, WITC awarded over $250,000 in scholarships
with a total of 18,000 students combined last year.
throughout all their programs. Offerings include
career-focused associate degree programs, Aside from the standard requirement of
technical diplomas, certificates, customized veterinary technology classes ranging from
business training and a wide array of courses for animal handling to anesthesia and surgical
personal and career enrichment. assisting, the veterinary technology program
requires students to take a “Veterinary Business
The veterinary technology program is a new Practices” class. In this course, students develop
program at WITC. The program started in in the practical workplace techniques for veterinary
Summer of 2019. WITC also has a relationship office procedures to develop customer service
with the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) and veterinary team support skills. They also focus
in that their students can spend three years on building healthy interpersonal relationships,
at UWRF for animal science and two years in practice role-playing difficult client interaction
the veterinary technology program at WITC. If scenarios, and discuss support for important
students choose that route, they will earn both a concerns like compassion fatigue and moral
Bachelor of Science and an Associate of Applied stress. Mental health of their students is very
Science degree in Veterinary Technology. important to their staff and they offer ways to
It was exciting to learn about this department’s support each other.
staff as there are a few “well known” instructors

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Classes are offered in-person, online, and webconferencing which 2020
is real-time live video / audio instruction via network or broadcast
technology. However, currently with the COVID-19 pandemic, all Certification
instruction for lectures has been web-conferencing through the for Veterinary
Blue Jeans application. Julie, VT program chair, stated, “We 7 are Technicians
hoping to figure out a way to do lab work in the coming months.
Everything is so up in the air right now, and every day things Currently we have 580
change, so I’m not totally sure what the plan will be just yet. Our technicians who have
hope is that Fall can continue as normal”. submitted their certification
renewal and awaiting 857
WITC is currently breaking ground to provide more building space more! Thank you for those who
at their New Richmond campus for the Veterinary Technology have already renewed their
program. Julie commented, “One of the great things about WITC certifications.
has been their commitment from the beginning of the process to
make the Vet Tech addition efficient and functional. The building The deadline for 2020
space will provide students with an environment where they can certification renewal was
practice with newer technology and be ready to hit the workforce June 30th, 2020; however, this
after graduation, confident in their skills”. deadline has been extended
to September 30th, 2020 due
Unfortunately, there is a wait list to start taking classes in the to COVID-19. After September
veterinary technology program. However, WITC has a great 30th, we will only accept mailed
plan for students who are “pre-Vet Tech” to complete general submissions, which will incur a
education courses prior to starting program courses. They can $15 processing fee, late fee of
complete up to 21 credits before entering the program. $25 and 5 penalty credits (must
be medical and interactive
Currently, the veterinary technology program is working on their based); totaling $40 in addition
initial accreditation and their next site visit from the American to the renewal fee of $75.
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will be February 3-5, 2021.
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 this proof, it
means that they are currently
not certified in the state of
Minnesota and should not be
using the credentials CVT. If
your technicians have any
questions about becoming
certified, or their certification
has lapsed, please reach out to
Maria at [email protected].

Our next quarterly CVT
newsletter will be distributed in
August. If your technician has
not received any newsletters,
they are now posted on their
profile page in their MVMA
account.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE U?

NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

July/August 2020

Hospital Director Set to Return to Cornell

David Lee, DVM, MBA, will step down later this summer to return to
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine as associate dean.
Lee has served as director of the University of Minnesota Veterinary
Medical Center (VMC) for 14 years. The VMC continues to be one of
the nation’s largest and busiest veterinary teaching hospitals. Work is
underway to name a new leader of the VMC.

Under Lee’s leadership the VMC launched a pet wellness plan for
University employees, expanded clinical rotations for students, and
underwent a $2.3 million remodeling. At Cornell, Lee will lead the new
Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship and will have a joint
faculty appointment in Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business. Lee
earned his advanced degrees from the two Cornell colleges.

Handbook of Antimicrobial Antimicrobial Handbook for Small Animals Available
Stewardship in Companion
Animal Veterinary Settings The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s
Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Initiative has published a
MAY 2020 first-of-its-kind comprehensive guide to implementing antimicrobial
stewardship initiatives in companion animal veterinary clinics. The
“Handbook of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal
Veterinary Settings” is available as a free download.

The handbook is intended for use by veterinary practices interested
in applying the AVMA Core Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship in
Veterinary Medicine. It provides a collection of concrete strategies,
suggestions, and tools organized into basic, intermediate, and
advanced approaches to help clinics take a stepwise approach.
Improving antimicrobial use in human and animal health will help
combat the One Health problem of antimicrobial resistance. Download
your copy today at https://arsi.umn.edu/handbook and share it with
your fellow colleagues.

Class of 2020 Joins Workforce, New Class to Arrive in August

Virtual commencement ceremonies were held in May for the Class of 2020. The College awarded
97 DVM degrees, including nine graduates who earned a dual degree in MPH. Additionally, eight
PhDs and one MS degree were awarded by the University.

A group of 105 students is expected to arrive in August as the DVM Class of 2024. The new class
includes five VetFAST students and one VetLEAD student. Applications have begun to come in for
the Class of 2025, which will include the first cohort of DVM students who will begin their studies at
South Dakota State University in Brookings in 2021.

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MN Diagnostic Laboratory Receives When Selling or Buying
Legislative Funding a Veterinary Practice

The 2020 Minnesota Legislature has provided Call on the...
a one-time appropriation of $675,000 to the
Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
to purchase additional equipment. The new
machines will enhance the lab’s ability to quickly
process large numbers of samples. The so-called
“surge capacity” will help the state keep up with
emerging infectious diseases.

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MVMA 2020 Academy Seminar Webinar

The Clear View: Ophthalmology for General Practice

Thursday, September 24, 2020•9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Register online at www.mvma.org/seminars

Speaker: Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO The MVMA Summer TM
Seminar is generously
Chief of Ophthalmology at the Veterinary Specialty and sponsored by:
Emergency Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania

Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO is the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Veterinary
Specialty and Emergency Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinstein completed
veterinary school and a Master’s degree at Kansas State University in 2008, and then
completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan
State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the ophthalmology team
at the University of Pennsylvania for a fellowship and residency in Ophthalmology and
was board-certified in Ophthalmology in 2013. Dr. Reinstein has a passion for lecturing
and continuing education.

This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing education credit
in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.

SEMINAR LOCATION-ONLINE ONLY

What will you experience: The morning of the seminar you will be emailed the secure link to attend. Only
the registrant has access with this link, and he/she must sign-in with his/her name and email address as it is
monitored for attendance. The registered webinar attendee is also the only one eligible for the CE credits.
The webinar is only available during the live presentation; it will not be offered later.

Once you have accessed the webinar your computer screen will be dominated with a direct-feed
PowerPoint for clarity of viewing, plus the audio of the presenter as the slides automatically advance on
your screen. Audio for all users will be done over VoIP, which means the sound comes over the internet and
is not via telephone. You must have computer speakers or a headset to listen to the webinar. Q&A will be
available throughout the day.

Seminar Day 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Scratching the Surface: Diagnosis and
Management of Corneal Ulcers
9:00 am – 10:30 am Neo-Poly-BAC to the Future – The Next • Discuss proper diagnosing and classifying corneal ulcers as
Generation of Essential Eye Meds
• Review the categories of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, simple, infected, or indolent.
• List the most common underlying causes of corneal ulcers.
antiviral, and anti-glaucoma eye medications. • Describe treatment of the corneal ulcer based upon
• Discuss the available preparations and recommended
its classification, including proper medication choices,
usage amongst each category. specialized therapies for non-healing ulcers, and surgery
for deep / ruptured ulcers.
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Do You See What I See? Ophthalmic Exam
Basics 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Avoiding Ocular Trauma Drama –
• Review the basic ocular anatomy of the dog and cat. Management & Emergency Procedures
• Describe ophthalmic diagnostics including the neuro- • State the most common types of ocular trauma, including

ophthalmic examination, Schirmer tear testing, fluorescein blunt eye trauma, corneal lacerations, proptosis, and
staining, and measuring intraocular pressure. eyelid lacerations.
• Discuss methods of examining the eye with standard • Outline in detail diagnostic testing, medical management,
equipment, including tips and tricks to help localize and and surgical treatment.
classify the abnormalities.

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Break

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MVMA Member, Dr. Caron Rodman, has a family foundation, the Olivia and Howard Geller
Foundation for Patient Safety, that is helping patients during the
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Two MVMA/MVMF Student Representatives for 2020-21

We are happy to announce that in 2020-21 we will have two MVMA/MVMF student representatives.
Second year student Cody Sorce and third year student Alexandria Armeni are going to co-rep the
MVMA/MVMF this coming school year. Please get to know them a little better below. Thank you
both for being our “boots on the ground” at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Cody Sorce
Cody Sorce is a second year student at the University of Minnesota’s College
of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2023. He was born and raised in Santa Clarita,
California, just north of Los Angeles and attended a local community college
obtaining an associate degree in biological sciences. He transferred to
Arizona State University and majored in biological sciences with an emphasis
in evolutionary biology. Cody was a preschool teacher for 6 years before
transitioning careers to veterinary medicine. He was a veterinary technician
for approximately 3 years before coming to Minnesota. His career goals are
becoming an exotic animal specialist after obtaining his DVM at the U. Having
always had a passion for reptiles he plans on dedicating his career to the
underserved exotic animal community. In his spare time he likes to stay active and be outdoors or
in the gym. He owns a small business breeding pet snakes and spreading his passion to other reptile
keepers looking to get into the hobby and is looking forward to growing as a veterinarian this year as
the MVMA student representative for the University of Minnesota.

Alexandria Armeni

Alexandria Armeni is the one of the new MVMA/MVMF student representatives

for the 2020-2021 school year. Originally from Ohio, she is a graduate of The

Ohio State University with a

B.S with honors in Zoology.

Currently she is a rising third

year DVM student at the Making life better for veterinary practices
University of Minnesota, and teams since 1997
planning to track mixed.

After graduation, she

hopes to pursue a small

animal rotating internship and zoo residency to

eventually become boarded in zoo medicine. At

the veterinary school, Alex is currently serving as

the ZEAW (Zoo, Exotics, Avian, Wildlife Medicine)

Club president, as well as an executive board

member for Alpha Psi Nu Chapter Professional

Veterinary Fraternity. She is also the Lafeber

Company Student Representative. Outside Whether you’re looking to find a new
of school, she keeps busy volunteering in the job opportunity or sell your practice...
hospital at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of

Minnesota and working on a moose nutrition choose the company that encourages
project with the Minnesota Zoo. Alex is a pet you to stay true to your patients, community, team,
parent to a chocolate lab named Groot, a black
cat named Drogon and a leopard gecko named and yourself.

Bruni. As the MVMA student rep, she will be [email protected] / www.vetcor.com
communicating with students about the various Connect
MVMA/MVMF events and encouraging student

involvement.

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Student Spotlight

Peter Breimhurst

University of Minnesota
College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2022

• SAVMA Chapter President
• Christian Veterinary Fellowship Co-president
• Vice President - Poultry PAM Club
• Jumpstart Secretary
• CVM Student Ambassador Captain
• VetPAC Tutor
• Student Tech Support

I grew up in Eagan, MN. I showed livestock in 4H (rabbits, poultry, goats, and dairy), which helped
me develop my interests in veterinary medicine and science. I spent many summers at the state fair
showing livestock, hoping one day to be one of the vet students at the Miracle of Birth Center, which
I was last year! I went to the University of Minnesota for undergrad, earning a degree in Microbiology.

I am excited to be serving in the Army as a veterinarian immediately after graduation. I have interest
in both small and large animal medicine, along with public health and management, making the
Army a great fit. After the Army, I am interested in owning a mixed animal practice in northern
Minnesota or working in public health.

I enjoy being an active member of several student organizations on campus. In addition to SAVMA
Chapter President, I am the Co-president of Christian Veterinary Fellowship (CVF), vice-president of
poultry in the Production Animal Medicine (PAM) club and a student ambassador. I was previously
on the Jumpstart board, which helps first year students prepare for their first set of vet school tests. I
enjoy working with incoming students and sharing my experiences with them. I have enjoyed my first
few years of school and want to help them do the same.

I love playing any kind of sport! I often toss the football outside between classes and am usually on a
few intramural teams each semester. I also enjoy running races like the Ragnar relay with family and
friends. I also enjoy spending time outside, especially up north in the Boundary Waters or with family
at my grandparents’ cabin.

Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Dr. Lauren Azarvand Dr. Molly Doyle Dr. Alexandra Holten Dr. Olivia Mellgren Dr. Jordan Sanford
Dr. Alexandra Bakken Dr. Izaan du Toit Dr. Taylor Homann Dr. Jennifer Meranda Dr. Ruby Soto
Dr. Erica Bingham Dr. Annamarie Eick Dr. Adam Hunt Dr. Ariana Merari Dr. Emily Spano
Dr. Elizabeth Clemmons Dr. Kelsi Emanuel Dr. Justine Jones Dr. Rachel Meyer Dr. Tori Winters
Dr. KelliAnn Bowman Dr. Samantha English Dr. Adam Kaplan Dr. Callie Miller Dr. Joy Stoeckmann
Dr. Zachary Bradley Dr. Ashley Ezzo Dr. Andrew Keller Dr. Lauren Miller Dr. Katelyn Supinski
Dr. Angelica Breuker Dr. Caitlin Feiock Dr. Min Jung Kim Dr. Gabrielle Minter Dr. Katherine Suter
Dr. Andrew Brothers Dr. Hilary Flockhart Dr. Marika Klosowski Dr. Geri Mortenson Dr. Kylie Tabor
Dr. Emily Campbell Dr. Stephanie Galason Dr. Kelly Lessard Dr. Alexandria Munger Dr. Ashley Thompson
Dr. Margo Cangemi Dr. Rachel Ganske Dr. Mary Liebenstein Dr. Andrea Nason Dr. Adam Turner
Dr. Cristina Cardetti Dr. Maria Giorgi Dr. Sarah Lochner Dr. Tatum Odland Dr. Jacqueline Vargas
Dr. Haley Peterson Dr. Gigi Gutierrez Dr. Catherine Love Dr. Trevor Otte Dr. Morgan Vogt
Dr. Elizabeth Chisler Dr. Abigail Hansen Dr. Jennifer Lukach Dr. Anna Peterson Dr. Alicia Walsh
Dr. Hyunjin Chung Dr. Ailee Harman Dr. Elizabeth Lunde Dr. Jennifer Pitkanen Dr. Mengyue Wang
Dr. Michael Congiusta Dr. Rochelle Hartson Dr. Betsy Madole Dr. Katherine Pjevach Dr. Rachel Wheeler
Dr. Katie Cornille Dr. Erica Hartz Dr. Cailey Malnarick Dr. Alexandra Resnick Dr. Keith Yorek
Dr. Chandra Dahlke Dr. Marianna Suciu Dr. Rachel Martin Dr. Steven Richards
Dr. Alyssa Newburg Dr. Sonja Helgeson Dr. Treana Mayer Dr. Katelyn Rieland
Dr. Joseph Digirolamo Dr. Katerina Herzberg Dr. Therese McNamee Dr. Lacey Ellingson
Dr. Mikayla Dolan Dr. Colleen Hickey Dr. Rachael Thompson Dr. Lauren Ryon

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How is COVID-19 Affecting the Market?

We are getting many calls with questions about COVID-19 and the impact it has on practice value,
sales, and acquisitions. So, I thought I would take a few moments to share some thoughts.

Practice Value:
Currently, we are valuing most hospitals as of 12/31/19. Of course, these valuations are not affected
by the COVID-19 situation, which presented itself in 2020. What will happen to practice values during
2020? It is simply too early to tell. If the effect on practice profit is short lived (a few months) it will
likely be thrown out as an anomaly. If the effect becomes long-term, the value will change in
accordance with the rise or decline of the hospital profit and the future risk of the cash flow stream.

For Buyers:
We continue to assist independent buyers in purchasing hospitals. I have some acquisitions that
were in process prior to COVID-19 and are moving forward without issue. In other instances, we are
running into situations where buyers arenʼt sure what they should pay for a hospital under the current
circumstances. There is just too much unknown risk at this point, which is a valid concern.

Financing:
Many of the lenders are on pause for two reasons.
• Their teams are completely consumed with processing PPP applications and they simply donʼt have the

resources to address new hospital acquisitions.
• The risk of revenue and profit generated from hospitals is an unknown. They are challenged internally

with what risks they are willing and able to tolerate and what they can lend on.

Sellers:
In my experience, the corporate purchasers are still making strong offers and want to buy hospitals. It
is business as usual for them. I also have seen a surge in inquiries from independent buyers. So, if you
want to sell, give us a call!

What is the future risk? Well, that is the magic question!
We need more time to answer this accurately.

If you have additional questions or concerns about how COVID-19 might be affecting the value
of your practice or a potential sale or acquisition, give us a call! Weʼd be happy to talk with you!

Current Listings in Minnesota:
.1 MN/ND, SA, profitable, nice facilities and equipment!
**Visit our website for additional details on our listings**

Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA
Simmons Midwest * 877-322-6465

[email protected]
www.SimmonsInc.com

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MVMA Messenger, Bi-monthly Newsletter: The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation
(MVMF), a 501 (c) nonprofit charitable arm of
Schedule: Online classified ads will be processed every Monday.

Deadlines for 2020 Newsletter Classified Submission: the MVMA, will accept your tax deductible
donation of items over $300 in value, such as

September/October Issue: Deadline – August 19, 2020 used veterinary equipment.These items will be
placed in our online classifieds advertisements

November/December Issue: Deadline – October 14, 2020 with an acknowledgement of your donation
Classified Ads will be placed online and included in our MVMA and inquiries will be handled by the MVMA staff.
Please call Kelly at the MVMA 651-645-7533, to

Messenger publication. Your payment will cover both the online discuss your donation.

and newsletter listing per ad. To post an ad, fill out the form found at

www.mvma.org/classfied-ads-information. Classified ads will not be invoiced. Once placed, your ad will remain

active online for two months and will appear in the MVMA News for one bi-monthly newsletter issue.

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MVMA Classifieds

Veterinarians Needed ___________________________________________ holiday pay, 401K, CE reimbursement, and
MN Pets is a team of compassionate pet discounts. Please contact Paige at 507-
Urgent Care Veterinarian needed for veterinarians dedicated to improving 388-4500 or submit resume to paige@rhpch.
AAHA-accredited, privately owned, small the euthanasia experience for pets in com.
animal clinic in Maple Grove. Hours are the comfort of home. Current need for ___________________________________________
Monday-Friday from 4pm to midnight. Need temporary part-time associate veterinarians The Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic, in
Veterinarian with experience in order to work with the possibility of a permanent position. beautiful northern Minnesota, is looking for
as sole Veterinarian. We value quality care Very flexible schedule at 1-5 visits per day, a veterinarian. We are a growing 5 doctor,
above quantity. Please contact us for more any day of the week. We provide extensive privately owned AAHA practice. We have
details. [email protected]. training and support, share best practices experienced staff, a wonderful community,
___________________________________________ and trusted protocols, and have a focus on and excellent work-life balance. For the
Long Prairie Veterinary Clinic is seeking to health and safety during COVID-19. To learn right candidate business partnership is also
hire a small or mixed animal associate for more, visit www.mnpets.com and contact a possibility. Come see our progressive small
our two location, four doctor mixed animal Dr. Erica at [email protected]. animal clinic and visit with us about our flexible
practice in central MN. In house labs, ___________________________________________ opportunity. Contact Dr. Leah Gustafson-
digital radiographs, excellent staff, great AAHA accredited small animal hospital in Towers, 218-326-0395, or cell 612-867-2049,
communities. Please contact Jeff at 320-732- Minneapolis area seeks PT veterinarian to [email protected], www.grvet.com.
6922 or [email protected]. join our team; potential for future FT. We are ___________________________________________
___________________________________________ committed to excellent medicine, surgery, Privately owned SA clinic looking for the right
Brainerd Animal Hospital is a well-established, and dentistry. We expect great client PT vet to join our team. If you are caring,
growing practice located in central communication/education, appropriate skilled, fun and love to educate, then send
Minnesota lake country. We are looking work ups and thorough medical record your resume to [email protected] or call
for a motivated individual to help continue keeping. Great working environment with 763-560-5320. No after hour emergencies!
growing this great practice. We offer a veterinary collaboration and wonderful ___________________________________________
competitive benefits package with buy- support staff. Experience preferred. Contact: Rum River Veterinary Clinic is seeking 2 FT
in potential. The practice has full in-house email Laurie DeLisi at All Paws Animal veterinarians. We are a privately owned
diagnostics, high speed dental machine, Hospital: [email protected]. small animal practice in the North Metro that
and a well-equipped surgical suite with ___________________________________________ prioritizes Fear Free handling techniques,
orthopedic capabilities. Our team strives Wanted PT/FT associate veterinarian in south quality medicine, and compassionate client
to be caring and compassionate with all central Minnesota, who is compassionate, care. We are a modern facility with full
clients, patients, and their individual needs. conscientious and specializes in quality care. diagnostic capabilities, yet with a homey
Please call 218-829-5118 with any questions We have a full lab, digital radiography, digital and family-friendly feel. Clinic features
or send resumes to brainerdanimalhospital@ dental, ultrasound, laser therapy, radiowave paperless charting, digital radiology, digital
gmail.com. surgery and endoscope. Also a full benefits dental radiology, ultrasound, in-house
___________________________________________ package with health, dental, 401K, profit hematology and blood chemistry, in-house
MESABA ANIMAL HOSPITAL is a growing sharing, CE and clothing allowance, vacation pharmacy, a highly skilled and dedicated
2 doctor practice in beautiful northern time, paid holidays and sick time. Please send support staff, and a large and loyal client
Minnesota, looking for a full-time veterinarian. resume to [email protected]. base. Our company culture is positive and
We are a very family orientated practice ___________________________________________ team-oriented. We offer competitive pro-sal
that is supported by the community. Hibbing River Hills Pet Care Hospital is searching for based pay and benefits package. Ownership
has many fun outdoor opportunities such a full-time veterinarian to join our team. Our is a possibility for the right individual! E-mail
as hiking, hunting, and fishing. There are facility is newly constructed and located in resumes [email protected].
also many winter activities. The practice is Mankato, MN. Mankato is a beautiful city ___________________________________________
small animal with some pocket, avian, and nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley Small animal practice looking to hire part/
exotic. New grads are very much welcome just 90 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. full time veterinarian in Detroit Lakes MN 50
as we enjoy teaching and learning. We Our progressive practice is equipped with an minutes from Fargo ND. Located in beautiful
heavily support continuing education. Our in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, lakes country with many outdoor activities.
staff is friendly and committed to providing surgical laser, and a therapeutic laser. We In house diagnostics including digital
great medicine. The technicians are all have an excellent team that is committed radiography. After hours calls handled by
licensed. We have a light on-call schedule. to professional and compassionate care. local emergency clinic. Benefits available.
Competitive salary and benefits. Signing RHPCH understands the importance of Call 218-847-5674 or email [email protected]
and relocation bonus available. Contact work-life balance and strives to provide for information.
Dr. Dave Kalinowski or Tammy Kalinowski at a supportive environment. We offer a
[email protected]. competitive salary with excellent benefits. mvma.org
Benefits include health insurance, vacation/

___________________________________________ salary and benefits package. Signing bonus ___________________________________________
A 3-4 doctor small animal practice in NE available. Contact Dr. Jay Epping at 763- FT Veterinary position for busy small
Minneapolis is seeking a FT Veterinarian. 755-2570 or at [email protected]. animal clinic in Maplewood, MN. The ideal
We work as a team to provide high quality ___________________________________________ candidate should possess strong diagnostic
medicine to each patient. We have modern The Morris Veterinary Center is seeking a and communication skills, along with
facility, competitive wages and a well- full-time veterinarian interested mostly in compassion towards pets and clients. Our
bonded staff. Please come meet us to talk practicing high quality, companion animal clinic offers full surgical and medical services,
more. Dr. Hilary Faas- [email protected]. medicine to join this well-established mixed including ultrasound and digital x-ray. Must
___________________________________________ practice in the west-central Minnesota small be available to work 4-5 days a week. New
Jordan Veterinary Clinic is looking to college town of Morris, a great location grads welcome to apply. Send resume to
hire a full-time or part-time mixed animal for raising a family. Small animal hospital [email protected].
veterinarian. We are a 3-doctor mixed- furnished with IDEXX Lasercyte and Catalyst, ___________________________________________
animal clinic located 45 minutes south of electronic records, ultrasound, digital Explore www.advancedcarepethospital.
the Twin Cities. Follow your personal interests radiography, new surgical and therapeutic com, read the reviews. Finally! A fantastic
involving the equine or bovine portion of lasers. Excellent, helpful support staff. home for you to practice pet health right!
the practice. Benefits include a flexible Competitive salary based on experience, all Opportunities for new or experienced
schedule, competitive salary, medical/ health insurance premiums paid, all CE costs veterinarians. Get the full scoop (320)
dental and retirement benefits. Contact Dan covered, PTO. New graduates welcome to 257-0911 St. Cloud. Treat yourself to a
at [email protected]. apply. Please contact Dr. Aaron Rokey at practice where it’s fun to practice, make
___________________________________________ 320-287-0438, e-mail: arokeyvet@yahoo. a difference! [email protected].
Animal Medical Center on Crow River is com. ___________________________________________
seeking 2 FT DVM’s . 1 hr West of Twin Cities, ___________________________________________ Pet Nation Veterinary Care Center, located
Hutchinson is a growing city of 14,000 with Westgate Pet Clinic, an AAHA and AAFP in Albertville, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time
associated amenities. Great parks, trails, Gold certified, privately owned small animal small animal veterinarian. We are a growing,
schools, lakes, year-round indoor/outdoor practice in SW Minneapolis, is looking for a fast paced, AAHA certified, 2 doctor practice
recreation & sports. Established clinic with FT veterinarian. If you are knowledgeable, with multiple 20+ year experienced certified
full diagnostic capabilities and support staff. compassionate, professional, efficient, and veterinary technicians who have been with
Submit resume to [email protected] or kind to our staff; if your medicine is strong, and us since we opened in 2008. Our clinic offers
call Katie at 320-587-4044. you want to continue learning; if you thrive fully computerized records; digital rads (with
___________________________________________ in a busy clinic with a large and educated Idexx telemed radiology reports); digital
Full-time associate Veterinarian needed clientele, our clinic is the place for you.We dental rads; in-house Idexx CBC, chemistry,
for a mixed animal practice in Southwest are a busy, thriving , nine-doctor clinic, and and urine analyzers; Idexx reference lab;
MN. Locations in two towns, Tracy and we pride ourselves with the highest level of traveling board-certified surgeon; traveling
Lamberton, with in house hematology, medicine and customer care. We practice chiropractor; Companion therapy laser;
chemistry, digital x-ray, dental station and Fear Free medicine and in addition to ultrasound; excellent clients and sociable
gas anesthesia. Our practice mix is 60% small traditional services, we offer laparoscopic work atmosphere. Ideal candidate is friendly
and 40% large (mostly feedlot and cow- procedures, endoscopy, acupuncture, and compassionate with an interest in
calf). The work environment is family friendly pocket pet medicine, and more. You can surgery and has strong communication
with excellent support staff, including two grow with us! We love our clients and our skills who practices high quality, fear free
CVTs. Tracy is a friendly community with a patients, and we have been a pillar in our case management with efficiency. Benefits
good school system and we serve a very community for over 50 years. We have a include: 4 day work weeks with only every
appreciative clientele. There is a possibility strong and dedicated group of technicians, third Saturday (8am-noon); 50% paid
for employing two new Veterinarians and technician’s assistants, veterinary assistants health and dental insurance; 3% match
there is future buy in potential. Please send and customer care, which are the bones of Simple IRA; pet discounts; PTO; uniform
any inquiries to Brockway-Brown Veterinary our practice. An opportunity for a position allowance; generous CE credit; paid dues
Clinic via e-mail: [email protected], Dr. here is rarely available. The two part time and malpractice insurance; paid cell phone;
Brown can also be reached by phone 507- doctors we are replacing have been at competitive hourly wage. Please email
626-0383. our clinic for over 30 years each. Please resume to Marie Nation, DVM at Dr.Nation@
___________________________________________ contact Dr. Olivia Mirodone at drmirodone@ petnationmn.com.
Kenwood Pet Clinic - A 5-doctor practice in westgatepetclinicmn.com. ___________________________________________
Minneapolis is seeking a PT/FT Veterinarian. ___________________________________________ All Pets Medicine, Surgery & Rehabilitation
We practice progressive medicine and we Eagan Pet Clinic is seeking a part-time Clinic, located in Mapleton (15 miles
strive to provide intimate care and develop associate veterinarian to join our energetic from Mankato), is searching for a full
relationships with each of our clients. Our practice. We are a progressive small time Veterinarian to join our progressive
clients will allow you to perform the thorough animal clinic with a great team of caring, animal practice. Our facility is equipped
workups that their pets deserve including knowledgeable staff. We are equipped with ultrasound, digital dental and full
full-mouth x-rays on all dentals. We have with digital radiographs (including dental), body radiographs and an extensive in
endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-rays, in- ultrasound, laser and video otoscope. house laboratory. We are dedicated to
house lab, and a great support staff. We Schedule is every other week Friday and providing an environment that promotes
take a team approach to our cases and Saturday plus additional shifts as needed. mentoring in medicine, soft tissue surgery
our business so your voice will be heard. Our ideal team member is energetic, and orthopedics, along with a principle
[email protected]. enthusiastic, strives to give clients and based culture that has an emphasis on
___________________________________________ patients an exceptional experience, and treating our clients and staff with human
Access Veterinary Care, just outside should be able to work independently within dignity. Our collaborative team will gladly
Minneapolis, has a great opportunity for a busy and fast paced multi-doctor practice. welcome all experience levels. We believe
an Associate Veterinarian that is looking to Ability to collaborate with other doctors/ family life is important and strive to provide a
practice medicine in a dynamic setting. staff and be a team player is essential. practice that promotes an appropriate work
We are a walk-in model clinic that provides Please send resume and cover letter to life balance. We offer a competitive salary
affordable emergency-type medicine on an Erika at [email protected]. and benefits package including: medical,
out-patient basis. We believe in delivering ___________________________________________ dental, CE reimbursement, vacation and
high-quality veterinary medical care by Fast paced 4-doctor mixed-animal clinic holiday pay, 401k, vision, short & long term
reducing barriers to receive that excellent seeking full-time associate in Osseo, WI, just disability, professional liability insurance,
care. Hiring for FT, PT and/or Relief. The ideal a short drive from Eau Claire. We provide accident insurance, and pet discounts to
Associate for this position will be eager to quality care and service for a wide variety name a few. For more information please
help all our clients regardless of financial of species including companion animal, visit our website at https://allpetsvetmed.
resources. Our clinic operates seven days/ dairy, beef, equine, small ruminants, com/. Please submit resumes to smoss@nva.
week, either for walk-in visits (11am – 9pm) swine, poultry and cervids. New graduates com.
or elective surgery (8am-5pm). Flexible welcomed and encouraged to apply with ___________________________________________
scheduling options and competitive benefits 3 experienced doctors available to mentor. North Branch Veterinary Hospital located
package offered. Email resume to Greg@ Digital radiography, Idexx lab equipment, north of Minneapolis, MN is seeking an
MyAccessVetCare.com. class 4 therapy laser, high-speed dental Associate Veterinarian for our busy, rapidly
___________________________________________ unit, Easi-Scan ultrasound, and PowerFloat. growing practice (Generous Sign-on/
The Coon Rapids Pet Hospital is seeking a Competitive salary, liability insurance, Retention Bonus). We offer our clients the best
part-time or full-time small animal veterinarian dues and licenses, CE pay, 401K, and paid care and take pride in our customer service.
to join our team. We have a full in-house vacation. Partnership potential. Shared We have all the toys, including digital x-ray,
Idexx laboratory (CBC, Chemistry, Sedivue), call and holidays. Truck and equipment dental digital, complete IDEXX lab, laser,
ultrasound, digital radiography, surgical provided. Contact Drs. Giese, Norby or laparoscope, new ultrasound, and blood
laser, and therapeutic laser. We strive to Mueller at Osseo Veterinary Clinic, PO pressure that allows us to offer the best to our
foster an environment that encourages a Box 550, Osseo, WI 54758, 715-597-3158, clients. We have a well-trained and stable
team approach to providing our clients [email protected]. staff. We offer an excellent compensation
the highest quality medicine. Competitive and benefits package. More information
at https://www.northbranchvet.com.
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___________________________________________ is open M-F (no nights or weekends) and is software (ezyVet). While we love where
WANTED: Veterinarian who wants to educate well equipped (in house IDEXX lab machines, we work, we also believe in maintaining an
clients, discuss cases with colleagues, mentor digital general and dental x-ray, ultrasound, excellent work-life balance and feel that this
team members as well as be mentored, work a seasoned/well educated support staff). is vital in order to do our job well. No after-
a balanced schedule in a busy practice, Please send resume to 215 E 14th St, Duluth, hours emergencies. No weekends. Three
develop and uphold excellent standards MN 55811 or to [email protected], or four day work week with 2-hour lunch
of care, and practice evidence-based attn: Mina or call 218-722-3963 with questions. breaks. Please contact Jodi Fischer, DVM
medicine. If you answered ‘YES’ to all of ___________________________________________ at [email protected] to
these, then you are perfect for White Bear River Valley Veterinary Service is seeking apply.
Animal Hospital in beautiful Minnesota. a full-time SA veterinarian with a minimum ___________________________________________
Our practice is growing (we moved into of one year of experience for our Hutchinson Pet Hospital, PA seeks associate
our new facility in 2018), progressive (we independently owned 5 doctor practice. for 1 day a week (no Saturdays) and
are in the process of becoming AAHA, Looking for a motivated individual to be part vacation coverage (2-3 weeks/year).
Fear Free, and Cat Friendly certified), and of an experienced DVM team. Our ideal AAHA accredited, Fear Free and practice
award winning. We have a great culture person will possess excellent communication top quality medicine. Choose your day
and great leadership. If you want to make skills, the desire to practice high quality to work, lots of flexibility. No on call.
a commitment to join our team, send your medicine while focusing on patients and Check us out on Youtube: https://www.
cover letter and resume to wbah@comcast. clients, and enjoys being a valuable youtube.com/watch?v=dW3fGiQe_2k.
net. With our team track record, you’ll want member of a collaborative team. We have Email letter of interest/Resume to tami@
to stay for a while! Check us out at www. well trained staff that cares for each other hutchinsonptehospital.com.
WhiteBearAnimalHospital.com. as well as our patients and clients. We ___________________________________________
___________________________________________ embrace technology, are AAHA and AAFP Do you want to practice medicine in a vet
Heartland Animal Hospital of Faribault is Cat Friendly certified, several staff are Fear clinic renowned for its cutting-edge work in
seeking a PT/FT SA veterinarian. We have Free certified. Providing exemplary care both Western and Eastern Medicine? Want
all the bells and whistles to make practicing and always striving to improve is our passion. to work in an AHAA accredited clinic that
medicine enjoyable. We have a great We offer a competitive salary and flexible practices the highest veterinary standards?
team and looking for a team member hours. Our benefits package includes health Would you enjoy working in a historic river
that enjoys working in an upbeat and fast insurance, short term disability, a generous town in the shadows of Minneapolis/St. Paul?
paced environment. Benefits available with 401k employer contribution, PTO, pet vet If so, let’s talk. The Bluffs Pet Clinic in Red
a great work-life balance. Send resume to discount, CE budget, uniform allowance, Wing is hiring a PT/FT SA veterinarian who is
[email protected]. MN License fee, and dues paid to two passionate about practicing exceptional
___________________________________________ professional organizations. Check out all medicine and surgery. We’re a full service
Murray Animal Hospital in Blaine, MN is that we are at www.RiverValleyVeterinary. clinic with electronic medical records,
seeking a FT veterinarian to join our team. We com. Please send your resume to Kathy@ digital x-ray, surgical & therapeutic lasers,
have a great team that works well together RiverValleyVeterinary.com. We look forward in-house lab, dental suite and more. Our
to provide quality wellness, medical, surgical to meeting you! team is committed to learning the latest
and dental care to our patients. We are a well- ___________________________________________ and greatest techniques for improving the
equipped practice with fully computerized Blue Sky Animal Hospital is looking for the lives of our pets which is why we are also
medical records, digital x-ray ( full body and next great FT DVM to join our team! If you Cat Friendly Certified and utilize Fear Free
dental )and in house diagnostic equipment. enjoy “Providing choices in pet healthcare” techniques. But most important, you’ll like
Compensation negotiable and based on and “Partnering with families to improve our staff. We work hard, but we like to have
experience. Benefits include health, dental, the lives of pets” then you will fit right in! If fun. We’re a dedicated group with some
PTO, retirement w/match, CE allowance, you are Driven, Adaptable, and Inspire zany personalities that make coming to work
professional dues and liability coverage. All Positivity you’re who we’re looking for. If enjoyable. Competitive salary based on
experience levels considered. Please send you’re all about Timeliness, Knowledge, and experience and great benefits. Send resume
resume and cover to terriodvm@hotmail. Passionate Relationships we need you! Pro- to [email protected]. 
com. Sal with all the benefits plus an awesome
___________________________________________ team, all while enjoying the peace of small Veterinary
$10,000 Signing Bonus with a 2-year contract. town life yet close to all the bustle of the Technician Needed
Do you want to live in a city near forests Cities! We can’t wait to meet you! Send
and lakes? Bemidji has it all! The amenities resume to [email protected] or Burnsville Animal Clinic is an AAHA
of city life combined with the tranquility of contact Linda at 651-462-7387. accredited, fast paced hospital and we are
country life. Join the most-loved veterinary ___________________________________________ looking for an experienced CVT and assistant
hospital in northern Minnesota! P/T and F/T The Clarks Grove-Waseca Veterinary Clinic to join our team! We are a well-established
DVM positions available-Small Animal. We is seeking a full time veterinarian to fill a practice with two veterinarians, a full staff
value a healthy work-life balance. No on- full time position performing primarily small of veterinary assistants and veterinary
call with 4 other vets. Growing community, animal medicine and surgery at our Clarks technicians. Our clinic is equipped with
growing practice. Brand new hospital with Grove, Minnesota location. We are a very anesthesia monitoring, digital radiography,
all of the amenities! Medicine, orthopedic busy, progressive and diversified clinic with a surgery/dental suite and large treatment
and soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound, cold-laser all the support and diagnostic tools needed area. Email your resume to gerald.hoffman@
therapy, underwater treadmill, digital xray to perform standard of practice medicine. wellhaven.com.
(full-body and dental), in-house bloodwork, Salary and benefits are competitive and ___________________________________________
preventive medicine and more! Very reflective of experience. Please send resumes WellHaven Pet Health in Bloomington is
competitive wages, PTO, retirement, dues to:Dr. Mike Bjorklund. Email: mgbjorklund@ looking for a CVT and an experienced
paid, CE allowance, mentoring provided. gmail.com Great staff and great working assistant! Our hospital is AAHA-accredited
Check out our website @ bemidjivethospital. environment! and Fear Free-certified that sees canines and
com. Contact Dr. Andy Piller @ 218-556-0270 ___________________________________________ felines and 3 pet camp rooms where dogs
or email resume to: [email protected]. $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! Chain of Lakes Pet can come play during the day. We are a
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital, Bemidji, MN. Hospital is seeking a Full-time Veterinarian new, up-to-date hospital and we are proud
___________________________________________ for their well-established, rapidly growing, to have digital radiograph, digital dental
Seeking full-time veterinarian for what small animal practice located in Fairmont, x-ray, in-house labs, and a full surgery suite.
could be your next and last job! We have Minnesota. Will mentor a new graduate. We focus hard on creating a very positive
an amazing staff and wonderful clients to Excellent support staff. Diagnostics include work environment and culture. Email your
keep you busy with wellness visits, surgery, Idexx and SediVue, Digital Radiology, resume to [email protected].
dentistry, and internal medicine. We do Therapeutic Laser, Surgery, 2 Sevoflurane ___________________________________________
all the usual with lots of interesting cases Units ,and Ultrasonic Dental Unit,. Excellent We are a growing clinic in Minnetonka
that seem to find us. The right person is outdoor recreation with 5 lakes, great looking for a dedicated Certified Veterinary
friendly, communicative, generous, kind, community, arts, and schools. Positive Technician to join our team and serve our
compassionate and happy to collaborate work environment with competitive salary community. Our mission is to fulfill the needs of
with their colleagues. We do great work and and benefits. Call 507-235-7387 or e-mail our clients and patients by providing quality
have fun doing it. If the north side of the metro [email protected]. health care and service. Our professional
interests you, this could be the place you ___________________________________________ staff are responsive, sensitive, patient and
want to be! Salary and benefits negotiable. County Center Animal Hospital in Marathon,
Contact: [email protected]. Wisconsin is seeking a part or full-time small
___________________________________________ animal veterinarian to join our team. We
The Dougherty Veterinary Clinic in Duluth, MN have a full in-house Idexx laboratory (CBC,
is seeking a full time DVM to join our 3+ doctor, Chemistry, Sedivue), ultrasound, digital
small animal practice. We are seeking a radiography, surgical laser, and therapeutic
team player with excellent communication laser. Our medical records are all maintained
skills looking for a wide spectrum of general on a cloud-based practice management
practice, surgery and dentistry. Our practice

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emphasize individual attention to our enjoy working with. Our full-time benefits oriented, reliable and enjoy working with
start with a minimum of 30 hours per week both clients and patients. Join our team
patients and clients. We have been serving and include the following: * Hourly range in providing quality medical, surgical and
of $18 - $21/hour, based on experience * dental services! Please send resume and
the Lake Minnetonka are since 1968! Great Health Insurance * Short Term Disability * cover to [email protected].
401k with generous employer match * Pet ___________________________________________
pay and benefits and a newly remodeled Vet Discount * Uniform Allowance * PTO A four doctor practice in Woodbury is looking
accrual starts right away * A fantastic work for a full time or part time technician to join
treatment space. angielindberg@ atmosphere! Come check us out, especially our team. Experience preferred but new
if you are looking for a change of pace grads are welcome. We are a busy practice
villageanimalhospital.org. from your current clinic. Email your resume limited to cats and dogs. We provide a full
___________________________________________ to [email protected] or call benefits package. You will make full use
952.447.4118. of your skills. Hours are 8-6 M-F and 8-12
The Glencoe Veterinary Clinic is looking for ___________________________________________ Sat. Techs usually work 4 days a week and
Kenwood Pet Clinic - A 5-doctor practice in every other or every third Saturday. Contact
an experienced FT/PT Veterinary Technician Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Veterinary Julie at 651-738-2000 or send a resume to
Technician with 3-5 years experience. We [email protected].
to join our team! We are a mixed animal offer competitive pay and benefits. We ___________________________________________
practice progressive medicine and we All Paws Animal Hospital in St Louis Park
practice. Applicants should be proficient strive to provide intimate care and develop Minnesota is looking for technicians to join
relationships with each of our clients. We our exceptional team! We are an AAHA
in labwork and possess excellent client have our Veterinary Technicians part of clinic caring for both dogs and cats. We
surgery, laboratory, treatment, pharmacy are a paper light practice which uses the
communication skills. We are a family-friendly and reception. You will be part of the whole Avimark computer system. Please contact
clinic, and you will develop relationships with Laurie at [email protected] or call
clinic, offering an endless supply of freshly our clients and get to know their pets, and 952-848-0913.
their family. craigturino@kenwoodpetclinic. ___________________________________________
popped popcorn and monthly pot-lucks! com. Veterinary Technician Wanted for our Skilled
___________________________________________ Team at Birch Lake Animal Hospital is a
Glencoe is located close enough to the Twin Access Veterinary Care, just outside well-established, highly successful practice
Minneapolis, has a great opportunity for a located in White Bear Lake, MN. Our hospital
Cities to enjoy the city life, yet our quiet town CVT that is looking to practice medicine in hours offer our staff the opportunity for work-
a dynamic setting. We are a walk-in model life balance while still providing excellent
is friendly and offers an excellent private and clinic that provides affordable emergency- patient care. A veterinary technician position
type medicine on an out-patient basis. Our is immediately available. You will be joining
public school system. Please check out our fast-paced environment will fully utilize your a team of 4 veterinarians and 9 support
skills, with lots of opportunity for continued staff who truly enjoy practicing medicine
website at glencoevet.com and call our growth and development. We believe in and are dedicated to their patients. You
delivering high-quality veterinary medical must share a desire to work closely with a
Office Manager, Dawn, at (320)864-3414 to care by reducing barriers to receive that warm, compassionate, highly skilled team
excellent care. Hiring for FT, PT and relief. of experienced patient advocates who
apply. CVT’s are the core of the clinical team at believe in the highest quality of medicine
___________________________________________ Access Veterinary Care. You’ll be responsible and client care. We offer a solid future in a
for seeing wellness appointments, growing practice with competent, friendly
Caravan Vet is looking to hire another CVT! performing basic dental procedures, staff and an ideal working environment.
laboratory diagnostics, assisting with surgery, Our facility includes digital dental and full
We are the Twin Cities’ only full-service and assisting our veterinarians. Our clinic body radiographs, an in-house lab and laser
operates seven days/week, either for walk-in therapy. Our benefit package for full time
veterinary house call practice. Our ideal visits (11am – 9pm) or elective surgery (8am- staff includes a health insurance stipend,
5pm). Guaranteed 3 days off! Email resume life and disability insurance, employer
candidate has experience and love cats to [email protected]. matching retirement savings, paid time off
___________________________________________ and discounts on veterinary services and
and dentistry. If you think you’d be a fantastic Wellhaven Pet Health Minnetonka is products. Email resume and cover letter to
hiring for both a full time and part time [email protected].
fit for our team, email a resume and cover CVT. We are an AAHA-accredited, Fear ___________________________________________
Free, small animal practice 20 minutes Countryside Vet Clinic is a small animal
letter to [email protected]. outside of Minneapolis. Medical, dental, practice located just 30 minutes from
vision, HSA with $500 contribution, and the heart of Minneapolis. Our practice
___________________________________________ ample paid time off. Email your resume encourages preventative care through
to [email protected]. Care Companion Plans offering clients an
Valley View Pet Hospital in Burnsville is ___________________________________________ easy and affordable way to stay up to date
Do you enjoy variety? Want to work with on vaccines, bloodwork, and prophylactic
seeking a technician. Our private 3 doctor highly skilled professionals and advance dentals. We are proud to offer full mouth
your career? Our dedicated team provides digital radiographs standardly with all dental
practice is busy with companion and exotic basic and advanced surgical and medical procedures, digital radiography, and a full
care to companion animals from the local Idexx suite of in-house lab machines. We are
patients. Training provided for exotics. The area, Twin Cities and surrounding states. We looking to expand our team with someone
leverage advanced technology, manage that is motivated, enthusiastic, reliable,
position is four 10 hour days and alternating our own lab work and practice regenerative and a team player. We are also looking for
therapies. Located near state parks, ski areas, someone with at least 2 years of veterinary
Saturdays. Great benefits! Visit our website wineries & antiques shops. Competitive experience, CVT preferred. Send your
compensation package, scrubs allowance, resume to [email protected].
to learn more. If interested email us at info@ paid CE and more. Email wage history, ___________________________________________
references and resume to [email protected]. Discover Advanced Care Pet Hospital in St.
valleyviewvet.com. ___________________________________________ Cloud. Making life easier for pets and their
Murray Animal Hospital seeks FT Veterinary people. We’re exclusively a small animal vet
___________________________________________ Technician to join our 3 doctor practice, including exotics. CVT, vet tech or assistant,
located in Blaine , MN. Fully computerized, flexible full time or part time. Send resume
Eagan Pet Clinic has openings for full-time digital and in-house diagnostic equipment. to [email protected]. Find reviews on
Competitive wages and benefits. Ideal website, www.advancedcarepethospital.
or part-time Veterinary Technicians in our candidate would be enthusiastic, team com.

five doctor small animal practice. EPC is

a fun, drama free, team based working

environment where learning never ceases.

If you want to love your job, apply today!

Qualified candidates will have excellent

customer service skills, enjoy working with

animals and people, and possess the ability

to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-

motivated, genuine and reliable person

who is able to maintain professionalism

during stressful situations. Generous benefit

package available for full-time employees.

Send resume to ebolin@eaganpetclinic.

com.

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Animal Medical Center on Crow River is

seeking a FT CVT . 1 hr West of Twin Cities,

Hutchinson is a growing city of 14,000 with

associated amenities. Great parks, trails,

schools, lakes, year round indoor/outdoor

recreation & sports. Established clinic with

full diagnostic capabilities. Submit resume to

[email protected] or call Katie at 320-

587-4044.

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FULL TIME CVT POSITION AVAILABLE!

URGENTLY HIRING! COMPETITIVE PAY AND

BENEFITS! https://www.indeed.com/job/

certified-veterinary-technician-full-time-

3f32c08ae463f02b.

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River Valley Veterinary Service would like

to add a FULL TIME CVT to our team! Our

privately owned clinic has the VERY BEST

clients around and we really love taking

care of their pets. We are a bunch of hard-

working teammates that you will thoroughly

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___________________________________________ the best medicine to our dedicated families, for details. (MN-3050). Contact Dr. Kurt
Experienced CVT and Vet Assistant, ft/ which we have been serving for 40 years! Liljeberg - (800) 380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.
pt available, small animal practice in We welcome all applicants and would be com.
Baldwin, WI. Send cover letter & resume to: willing to mentor young doctors beginning ___________________________________________
[email protected], attn: their careers. We look forward to hearing West Central Minnesota. Well-equipped
Amy. from you. HOSPITAL: We are a small animal small animal practice for sale grossing $788K.
___________________________________________ 2 doctor practice that has been a staple Buyer should make an income of $168,000
Feline Rescue in St. Paul is seeking a full- in the area for the last 20 years. We have a after expenses/mortgage. Call for details.
time CVT. Duties include performing exams, dedicated team of hardworking veterinary (MN-2050). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (800)
running lab work, reading slides, assisting technicians and support staff that we 380-6872, or [email protected].
surgery, managing anesthesia, and rely on heavily to help us deliver the best ___________________________________________
coordinating with other staff, departments, possible client and patient care. BENEFITS: South Central Minnesota. Small animal
and volunteers to provide cat care and Competitive Salary Mentorship Growth practice for sale grossing $1.3M. Well
treatments as necessary. Excellent technical Opportunities Available Health Benefits equipped, well maintained. Buyer should
skills and attention to detail are required. 401K with Match CE and more... Check us make an income of $178,000 after expenses/
Contact [email protected] for out here(https://pinecityanimalhospital. mortgage. Call for details. (MN-3010).
more information or to apply. com/) Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (800) 380-6872, or
___________________________________________ net/4c8bsfj3vcs3z87c. [email protected].
Looking for a team member to join our state ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
of the art, friendly practice. We are located North Shore Veterinary Hospital is seeking a North Minneapolis Area. Small animal
just 45 minutes south of the metro area on Practice Manager for our AAHA and Fear practice grossing $823K. Px has been serving
I-35. Newly remodeled facility. Technicians Free Certified Practice. The ideal candidate the community for more than 35 years. Well
used to their fullest potential. Send resume will be a CVPM or will have at least three years equipped, maintained and staffed. Buyer
to [email protected] or of veterinary management experience. should make an income of $100,000 after
call 507-332-0716. We are seeking a solid background in expenses/mortgage. Call for details. (MN-
___________________________________________ HR, Marketing, Client Service, Workflow 1050). Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (800) 380-
Progressive small animal clinic hiring full time Management, etc., but enthusiasm, 6872, or [email protected].
Veterinary Technician. Our VT’s are utilized communication skills and team fit are the ___________________________________________
extensively & our clinic focuses on excellent most important characteristics. Contact Dr. Northern Minneapolis Suburbs. Small animal
patient/customer care! We have up to date Michael Hargrove at [email protected] practice for sale grossing almost $650K. Px
diagnostic equipment & offer competitive and visit us at www.nsvh.com/careers. has been serving the community for more
wages, CE allowance, PTO, & a mentoring ___________________________________________ than 35 years. Px and RE offered at $985K.
work environment. Email resumes to allpets@ All Paws Animal Hospital in St Louis Park Buyer should make an income of $148,000
hickorytech.net All Pets Clinic, Mapleton, Minnesota is looking for a technician assistant after expenses/mortgage. (MN-4050).
MN. to join our team! If you are interested in Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (800) 380-6872, or
___________________________________________ working with animals, are organized, able [email protected].
CVT position FT/PT. AAHA accredited, 4 Dr. to multi-task and are self motivated, please ___________________________________________
SA Practice. If you are looking for a place to contact Laurie at [email protected] North Central Minnesota. Small animal
utilize all of your skills and have work home or call 952-848-0913. practice for sale grossing $605K. Px has
life balance this is the place for you. We ___________________________________________ been serving the community for more than
are seeking a highly motivated enthusiastic The University of Minnesota Veterinary 15 years. Px and RE offered at $755K. Buyer
Technician to join our team! Candidate Clinical Science Department invites should make an income of $160,000 after
should enjoy working with a great client base applicants for a Community Medicine expenses/mortgage. (MN-4000). Contact
and a knowledgeable team of associates. Veterinarian faculty position to oversee Dr. Kurt Liljeberg - (800) 380-6872, or kurt@
We offer Competitive wages and have case management of sick and wellness tpsgsales.com.
an excellent benefit program. PTO, Paid appointments seen by veterinary students, ___________________________________________
Holidays, Bonus plan, Health and Dental Plan, as well as provide instruction in clinical Wisconsin SA hospital for sale. Owner take
Simple IRA, CE, Scrubs. If you are new to the skills. Minimum 2 years clinical experience home $575,000. Buy this extremely profitable
industry or just wanting to make a change preferred. See https://hr.myu.umn.edu/ small animal hospital. Solo doctor takes
please send over your resume. Located in jobs/ext/33639 (Job ID 328738) for position home $575,000 per year. Great staff. All the
the NW suburbs. Contact terig60@gmail. description and application details. EEOE best equipment. Great area. Appraised
com. ___________________________________________ well over $1.25 Million, asking only $900k for
Feline Rescue in St. Paul is seeking a full- practice and real estate. Must have/get a
Position Available time Veterinary Assistant. Duties include WI Veterinary License. Owner retiring. Stop
performing exams, assisting with lab work, working to build someone else’s dream, build
Pine City Animal Hospital, in Pine City, MN surgery, and anesthesia, providing cat care your own! Contact wivetpracticeforsale@
is looking for a new Associate to join our and treatments, and assisting other staff and gmail.com.
busy team! LOCATION: Come enjoy small- volunteers as needed. Dedication to patient ___________________________________________
town charm and all it has to offer in Pine care and eagerness to learn are required. Dream lifestyle in West Central MN lakes
City, MN Pine City is about 60 miles north of Contact [email protected] for area. 1 DVM, mixed animal – 70% small
Minneapolis with a population of roughly more information or to apply.   animal with the owner willing to continue to
3,000. With small shops and great restaurants work the large animal. 3400sf building also
to enjoy and the above-average school Practice For Sale for sale. Don’t just weekend at the lake, live
systems, it’s easy to see why more people at the lake! Contact Nikki@SimmonsMidwest.
are beginning to call Pine City home. Pine When buying or selling a veterinary practice, com or 877-322-6465. 
City, Minnesota, makes a woodsy getaway rely on the expertise of the Total Practice
just 65 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Solutions Group. See our display ad in For Sale
With its forests, river and lakes, the area printed issue. Contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg of
appeals, especially to outdoor enthusiasts. Total Practice Solutions Group for a free For sale: 1) Anesthesia machine (Isoflurane)
Water lovers will find activities on the Snake consultation - (800) 380-6872, or kurt@ MDS Matrx VME w/ 2 e-tanks: $1,100 2)
River and several lakes, including 1,536- tpsgsales.com. Surgivet V3304. SPO2 & HRM: $450 3) 2, 4-bay
acre Pokegama Lake and 938-acre Cross ___________________________________________ Aristo-Cat Kitty Suites; 58w, 27d, 67t; $2,200
Lake. Nearby cities include: •Rush City, MN Hennepin County, Minneapolis Area. Small [email protected].
•Braham •Hinckley •Braham •Grantsburg animal practice for sale grossing $914K. Px ___________________________________________
•Harris With a one hour drive to Minneapolis has been serving the community for more 2- AGFA CP 1000 X-Ray Processors for sale
and Mall of America, the opportunity to than 20 years. Buyer should make an income $200.00 for both. Includes 12 plates and 2
experience the best of what a small town of $140,000 after expenses/mortgage. Call film boxes. They work GREAT! mnvalleyvet@
and big city have to offer. Our doctors, hotmail.com.
nurses, and team are committed to providing

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Relief Veterinarians

Carrie Rodman, DVM - Experienced small animal veterinarian available for relief
work in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Caring, compassionate, dependable
and personable. Contact [email protected] or (651) 271-1760.
Victori Ribeiro, DVM – Communicative, productive SA veterinarian available
for relief in the Twin cities, surrounding areas and Western WI. Licensed in MN/
WI. Experienced in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine. Outstanding customer
service, client-building skills. Contact me at [email protected] or 651-503-0482.
Ann Burt, DVM - Small animal relief veterinarian, short or long term,
MN or Wisc. Reliable, Enthusiastic, Excellent client communication
skills, 30+ years experience. 612-729-6550, [email protected].
Aleda Tysver, DVM - Compassionate, enthusiastic, dependable small
animal relief veterinarian. Licensed in MN & WI. Over 15 years experience
in relief work. Contact me at 612-991-4730 or email: [email protected].

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