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Contents COMMUNIQUE

03 President’s Letter FALL 2021 • Volume 36 • Issue 3
04 On Point
05 State Veterinarian’s Report An Oklahoma Veterinary
06 From the Dean Medical Association Publication
07 Latest News and Updates
08 OSU CVM News Editor
10 Public Health Veterinarian’s Report
12 AVMA Report Hayley Eberle
17 How to Successfully Sell Your Practice’s
The OVMA Communique is the newsletter of
Real Estate - Part 2 the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association.
18 Meeting with Rep. Tom Cole The Editor reserves the right to edit content
19 Classifieds according to space and contact guidelines and
limit advertising space for single advertisers as
appropriate.

Opinions expressed in these contents are strictly
those of the author(s) and are not necessarily
endorsed by OVMA.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President District IV
Lee Denney, DVM Rosslyn Biggs, DVM
Jessica Carter-Arnold,
President-Elect DVM
Brent Hancock, DVM

Vice President DVM District V
Megan Smith, Jeff Boyer, DVM

Secretary/Treasurer Aaron Farr, DVM

Tracei Holder, DVM AVMA Delegate
Rosemarie Strong,
Immediate Past DVM
President
Jennifer Schoonover,
DVM AVMA Alternate

District Director Delegate
Representative Mike Jones, DVM
Jeff Boyer, DVM SAVMA

District I Representative
Cristen Thomas, Jordyn Martel
DVM Samantha Stansbury
Sarah Smith, DVM
Executive Director
District II Cordon DeKock
Trent Stites, DVM

District III Assistant Director
Fawn Reely, DVM Hayley Eberle
Melanie Denton,
DVM Accounting
Coordinator

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Fall is in the Air 100 veterinarians and 65 clinics in the program. This fiscal
year 21/22 the numbers have dropped to 53 veterinarians
Hello Everyone! and 38 clinics. This program is vital for low income families
to be able to spay/neuter their animals and also learn about
As summer comes to responsible pet ownership. I encourage OVMA members to
a close and fall moves get involved in this program.
in, I am ready for
cooler temperatures I hope everyone is planning to join us for the 2021 Southwest
and everything that Veterinary Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. The meeting is
fall promises. Football, a partnership between Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas,
pumpkin everything, and New Mexico. It is a great time to get continuing education
campfires, and family get and meet new friends. The 2021 meeting is September 23-26,
togethers. Also the time is 2021. I hope to see you all there!
great to be a veterinarian! The weather is better for our large
animal practitioners and flies, fleas, ticks, and maggots start to Again, as an association, we need to share the benefits of an
wane down on our dog and cat patients. OVMA membership and encourage all veterinarians and
registered veterinary technicians to join and get involved.
I had the honor of representing the OVMA in welcoming We have strength in numbers and can move our profession
the 2025 veterinary class of new students. They are excited forward. If you have any questions or ideas you would like to
about the challenges before them as they arrive in Stillwater share with the OVMA staff, please contact the office. They are
from all over the United States and one from Canada. We anxious to hear from you. Also, feel free to contact me with
wish them the best and welcome them to our profession. We your thoughts and ideas. My cell number is (918) 223-6852.
also dedicated the Roger J Panciera classroom with his family
in attendance. The classroom building is state of art for the Regards,
students at OSU CVM. If you haven’t seen it, plan to stop by
sometime soon. Lee Denney, D.V.M.
OVMA President 2021
The Delta Variant of the Coronavirus is still working its way
around our state, so I encourage us all to take precautions to
stay healthy. Veterinarians are essential to a healthy state and
a healthy food supply and I appreciate all the work that has
been done by Oklahoma veterinarians to keep our clients and
patients healthy during this pandemic.

I would like to highlight the Pet Overpopulation Program
sponsored by the OVMA. As you know, this program works
to reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals in
Oklahoma. This in turn reduces human bites, euthanasia of
animals, starving animals, etc. In the fiscal year 20/21, we had

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ON POINT

OVMA Has the can be posted in the job bank on our website, in the classified
Resources ads or sent through the listserv to other veterinarians across
the state. As a reminder, to send a message out to the listserv,
Even as we hear about the you can either log into your account on the OVMA website
Delta variant of COVID-19, or simply send your email to OVMAmembers@ovma.
the OVMA is getting back to memberclicks.net.
more regular activities. We
have recently been at OSU- The OVMA also has Business Alliance Partners that can help
CVM for the new veterinary practices of any size with services ranging from collective
student orientation, a purchasing by Purchasing Services Inc. (PSIvet), to help with
meeting about volunteering non-payment by American Profit Recovery and member-only
at the State Fairs, and the rates on payment processing by TMGvets. We even have a
dedication of the new no-cost partner in Carr Healthcare Realty if you are looking to
Roger J. Panciera Education acquire commercial real estate for a veterinary clinic. If there
Center. We’re also looking forward to additional opportunities are other services that would be useful to you, please contact
to engage with students as the semester progresses. our office and let us know so that we can connect you with the
right fit for your needs.
Likewise, we are preparing for the State Fairs in Oklahoma
City and Tulsa. The committees are working diligently to Lastly, we want to wish a fond farewell to Tanna in the OVMA
make sure that visitors are able to enjoy the displays and office. After being stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in
animals while keeping everyone safe. As always, we still need Oklahoma City, Tanna joined the OVMA team last Spring to
volunteers to help with shifts, so if you are interested visit help around the office and administer the Pet Overpopulation
the OVMA website at www.okvma.org/oklahoma-state-fair or Program. She has accepted a new position in Florida to be
www.okvma.org/tulsa-state-fair. closer to her family, including some new nieces and nephews.
While we will miss Tanna greatly, we are excited for the
We’re also excited for the Southwest Veterinary Symposium opportunities her next chapter holds
(SWVS) to be held in San Antonio after last year’s cancellation.
There is still time register and join colleagues from around Best Wishes!
the country. But if you can’t make SWVS, we will be hosting
the Oklahoma Veterinary Conference in-person in Norman in Cordon DeKock
January. OVMA Executive Director
[email protected]

While some of these activities point to a sense of normalcy,
I know that your practices are still feeling the effects of
the pandemic. We continue to hear about staff shortage,
medicines on backorder and other impacts. As you are dealing
with these situations, please keep in mind the resources that
OVMA provides to members.

We maintain a list of relief veterinarians on our website and
also provide that list here in the Communique. In addition, ads

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STATE VETERINARIAN’S REPORT

Keeping use of the 840 tags.
Oklahoma Safe
The African Swine Fever outbreak is continuing. Infected
Four months ago, I wrote that it was good to know that we swine were recently discovered in the Dominican Republic.
were seeing the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. I We continue to work with USDA and other major swine states
was obviously wrong on that assessment. The good thing to prepare for an outbreak of ASF in the U.S. Our goal is to
is all of us in the office have been vaccinated so we feel safe prevent it from getting here but if it does, we want to be as
prepared as possible to contain it quickly. Even if you’re a
coming to work. We are companion animal practitioner please spread the word that
allowing administrative imported pork products can potentially be infected and to
staff to telework two days be sure and properly dispose of those products. Please make
a week and Drs. Gorczyca- people aware that the disease does not affect humans and
Southerland, Ruby, and I that pork continues to be safe to eat when properly prepared.
are teleworking one day a We’ve been notified of cases where rescue dogs are being
week. We’re still working transported to the US from China. This presents a risk of ASF
to get caught up on virus being transported on crates, bedding, in food, etc. So, if
backlogged paperwork but you hear of any transports such as this please let us know so
we’re making progress on it. we can monitor them and make sure everything is handled
appropriately.
Since the last report a bull
from an Osage County ranch went to slaughter and was found We continue to be concerned about Foot and Mouth Disease.
to be infected with tuberculosis. We’ve completed one herd We are planning to participate in two exercises this year to
test and so far, have not found other infected cattle. This help us be better prepared to respond to an outbreak in the
illustrates why we must remain vigilant because TB continues United States.
to be an issue in cattle across the United States.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is still beginning to spread again,
We’re planning herd tests on the herds that were quarantined so please alert your rabbit clients to maintain strict biosecurity
last year to give us more assurance that they have no other as that is the best way to prevent introduction of the disease.
cattle that are infected with TB.
We are part of a group of 18 states that are developing an
We have received another 350,000 official RFID tags from electronic CVI that we will be able to supply to veterinarians at
USDA in this calendar year to distribute to veterinarians no cost to them. It is based on mCVI that a lot of veterinarians
and cattle producers to be used in breeding cattle. Half are were using several years ago. That product was purchased by
orange tags to be used when vaccinating heifers for Brucellosis another company and the format changed and they began
and those can only be sent to veterinarians. The other half charging a fee for using it. We believe that VET CVI will be
are white tags to be used for official identification purposes easy to use on office computers as well as all mobile devices.
and those can be sent to veterinarians or cattle producers. Once it has been tested and we believe it is ready, we plan to
Counting what we received in 2020 we’ve received 700,000 phase out providing paper CVIs to practitioners.
tags to distribute at no cost to veterinarians and producers.
USDA is providing these tags at no cost to help bridge the gap CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
between the metal visual only tags that have been in use for
80 years or so and RFID tags. We need all the help we can Rod Hall Alicia Gorczyca-Southerland
get to get these tags distributed to veterinarians or producers 405-522-0270 405-522-6136
who will use them in breeding or replacement cattle. We are [email protected] alicia.gorczyca-southerland@
slowly building our stock of electronic readers and plan to Gary Stone ag.ok.gov
have some to give to veterinarians who are championing the 405-258-8048 Beth Ruby
[email protected] 405-394-5380
[email protected]

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FROM THE DEAN

New Research
Keeping OSU
CVM at the Top

On May 3, the class of 2022 began their clinical year with everyone being in-person for each rotation. On May 14, Oklahoma
State University removed the mask mandate for faculty, staff, students and visitors.
The Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy
(INTERACT) will host its first research symposium on October 12 featuring Nobel Laureate
Dr. Bruce Beutler. In addition to Beutler’s keynote address, several faculty and students will
present their research. As the date nears, watch for details on how to view the live stream of
this event if you cannot attend in person.
New research studies recently funded include:
• Dr. Meredyth Jones, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, “Efficacy of experimental anthelmintic in
ruminants” funded by a private company
• Dr. Clinton Jones, Veterinary Pathobiology, “Regulation of bovine herpes virus 1 gene

expression by pioneer transcription factors” funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Sincerely,

Carlos A. Risco, DVM, Dipl. ACT
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine

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VETERINARY CENTER

PET OVERPOPULATION LICENSE TAG
EVENTS COMING SOON! Don’t forget that you can purchase the
new Pet Overpopulation Tag at your
The Latest • 2022 OKVC: January 27 - 19, Embassy local tag agency!
Veterinary Suites Norman. Registration will open
News in this fall. Interested in enrolling yourself or your
Oklahoma clinic as an approved service provider
SUPPORT DVM PAC for the Pet Overpopulation Program?
OVMA LISTSERVE Contat the OVMA office today for an
If you would like to be part of the The DVM PAC was created in application!
OVMA Listserve, which is a benefit of recognition of the need to increase
the OVMA membership, please email political activity and awareness among
us at [email protected] or you can members of the veterinary medical
control your subscription preferences by professions. The DVM PAC, a non
logging into your membership profile. partisan political action committee,
provides financial support for state
OACF PET MEMORIALS political candidates. DVM PAC exists
through the voluntary contributions of
OVMA Members. Contributing to the
DVM PAC reflects your commitment
and dedication to political activity and
education of key issues that affect the
veterinary professions. You, as OVMA
members, are vital to our political
activities and success.

The Pet Memorial Program is a sincere WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT OVMA
and compassionate way for veterinarians
to honor their clients by making a Student Relations Committee
donation in the pet’s memory. Animal Well-Being
owners utilize this program as an Animal Welfare
expression of gratitiude to veterinarians Disaster Response
for outstanding care to their pets. Continuing Education
Send the name of the animal for the Business Alliance Task Force Committee
memorial, their owners name and Legislative Advocacy Committee
address, and a donation of any amount. State Fair Committees (Tulsa & Oklahoma)
The OACF will send a card to the Convention Committee
owners showing a memorial has been Veterinary Technician Advisory Committee
made in the name of the pet. Donations Power of 10 Leadership Academy
accepted online www.okvma.org/make-
a-donation If you are interested in more
information or would like to volunteer,
please call the OVMA .






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OSU CVM NEWS

Vet Med Faces of Research

Vet Med Faces of Research is a monthly series that highlights the ongoing impactful research at the College of Veterinary
Medicine. Here are links to the latest releases:
• Dr. Lara Maxwell, pharmacology professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences, studies therapeutics. Her current
work focuses on Monkey B virus and the disposition of THC, the major psychoactive element of cannabis.
• Dr. Todd Holbrook is a professor board-certified in veterinary internal medicine and sports medicine and rehabilitation and
holder of the June Jacobs Chair in Veterinary Medicine. His research includes clinical studies as well as endurance exercise and
cardiology related work.
• Dr. Sunil More, assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, studies respiratory virus diseases. His
current research focuses on flu and COVID-19.

Faculty Update

Dr. Martin Furr, professor and head of the Department of Physiological Sciences, has been named assistant dean of
professional programs. This new position has a 25% administrative appointment. Furr will report to and advise the Dean on an
array of college activities as delegated by the Dean.
Dr. Jerry Malayer, professor and associate dean of research and graduation education, was named senior associate dean of
research and graduate education. Malayer also holds the McCasland Chair in the Department of Physiological Sciences and
is an adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Division of Agricultural Science and
Natural Resources.
.

STATE VETERINARIAN REPORT CONT.
I want to thank the practitioners who call with questions and report suspicious cases or lesions. Because of alert practitioners
like you all we have a better chance to find foreign animal and emerging diseases more quickly and have a better chance to stop
the spread of those diseases.
If you are not receiving the email updates that I send and would like to, please send me your email address and I will be happy
to add you to the list.
Our new website is up and running so please go to Animal Industry State Veterinarian – ODAFF (ok.gov) and let us know how
we can make it serve you better. You can contact us at 405-522-6141.

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FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIAN

Rabies and West DEET, Picaridin, OLE and IR3535
Nile Updates b. Always follow label instructions when applying
insect repellants
c. Do not apply insect repellent to your hands, eyes,
mouth, cuts, or irritated skin
d. Reapply as directed on the product label

2. Dusk (and Dawn) – Avoid being outdoors at dusk and dawn
when mosquitoes are most active

Rabies Update: 3. Drain – Drain any standing, stagnant water found in
containers or areas around your home and workplace

The Public Health Laboratory (PHL) at Oklahoma State 4. Dress – Dress yourself in long sleeves and long pants to
Department of Health has reported 27 positive animal rabies shield skin from mosquitoes
tests as of 8-13-2021. Skunks the major rabies reservoir in
Oklahoma are the most common animal species testing LeMac’ Morris, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
positive at 15. Bats, also an Oklahoma rabies reservoir have State Public Health Veterinarian
the second highest number of positive tests with 4. There Oklahoma State Dept. Of Health
has also been 3 cows and 3 cats with positive tests followed [email protected]
by one dog and one horse. Many of these positive cases (405) 426-8748
resulted in human exposures requiring someone to take
post-exposure-prophylaxis. Some cases where unvaccinated
dogs were exposed to rabies resulted in the animal being
euthanized. Rabies is definitely an Oklahoma threat and
the risk exist when domestic animals and humans have
encounters with wildlife, especially a skunk or a bat. This is
just as likely to happen in an urban area as a rural. Don’t be
fooled animals with rabies can be aggressive and function
in attack mode or they may be docile then bite unexpected.
Even though the Oklahoma reservoirs’ are skunks and bats
there can be spill-over to pets or domestic animals who have
contact with a skunk or bat. Encouraging veterinary clients
to vaccinate their pets and livestock, such as horses with close
human interaction is an effective public health intervention to
minimize the spread of this deadly disease.

West Niles Update:

West Nile Virus is the most common disease spread by
mosquitos in Oklahoma and even though mosquito are
abundant this summer there have been no reported human
cases of West Niles to date. Still it is important to take steps to
minimize exposure to mosquitos by following The Four D’s’:

1. DEET – Apply mosquito repellant containing DEET or
another approved active ingredient
a. EPA-registered insect repellents include:

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AVMA REPORT

Hello fellow OVMA members! The AVMA government relations team has
been busy with 3 key pieces of federal legislation:
1. Healthy Dog Importation Act – improved dog importation standards will
prevent introduction and spread of diseases impacting animal and human
health.
2. Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP)
Enhancement Act – a 37% withholding tax on VMLRP awards
limits the program’s ability to address veterinary shortages
in rural and underserved communities. Passage of the
VMLRP enhancement act will exempt this service award
from withholding taxes. In turn, this act will help more rural
communities gain access to veterinary services.
3. Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health
Act – one health is the idea that human, animals, and the
environment are inextricably linked. Now, more than ever,
legislation is needed to direct federal agencies to coordinate
One Health efforts and prevent, prepare for and respond to
zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Our July AVMA Convention held a virtual meeting, but the House of Delegates met in person in Chicago. One key presentation
by the AVMA staff was titled the Economic Dynamics in the US Veterinary Workforce. The AVMA staff is currently working
on an expanded article covering that topic which will be published in JAVMA and will include more information. I would
encourage all to take a look at that article which includes findings related to our workforce dilemmas during the pandemic.

Happy Fall,
Rosemarie Strong, DVM
OK AVMA Delegate

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How To • Should I consider a lease with an option to purchase the real
estate at a later date? If so, what are market lease rates and
future purchase terms?

Successfully Sell • How do I achieve the most favorable purchase price without
Your Practice’s Real overpricing the real estate to a potential practice buyer?
Estate - Part 2
• What is the value of my real estate if sold to a non-related
third-party investor if the Buyer is only interested in leasing?

BUYER CONCERNS

Each Buyer has their own unique concerns. Many Buyers
are willing to pay a premium for the real estate if it ensures
they are able to successfully purchase the practice, as long as
they understand and are educated on the interior value of
the building and their future upside as well. However, they
don’t want to be taken advantage of. As such, when a Buyer
feels they are not being treated fairly they tend to get “cold
feet”, or worse, they feel slighted and back away from the deal.
Lenders who specialize in practice transition sales can verify
that one of the primary reasons that deals fall apart has to do
with the real estate; unfortunately, this commonly takes place
in the 11th hour.

“Not the time to learn from mistakes” FAIRNESS

Sellers and Buyers both want to be treated fairly. To

By: CARR accomplish this, the margin or range of value needs to be

Practice transitions and acquisitions almost always involve assessed both for the real estate and for the practice, with
a commercial real estate component, whether with a non- additional steps beyond what an appraiser would commonly
related third-party landlord, or when the selling doctor who perform. Appraisers typically will not evaluate and check the
owns the practice also owns the real estate. In both scenarios, current lease terms the selling doctor is paying themselves,
real estate is often the most misunderstood element of along with other real estate expenses, against the adjusted
the transaction. Additionally, both the Buyer and Seller market lease rate or purchase price value. Nor will an
frequently have legitimate concerns about being taken appraiser typically evaluate what the 3rd party value would be
advantage of simply because of their willingness to make a if the real estate were sold to an outside investor. There are
deal. also times, though uncommon, where replacement cost is the
appropriate metric used when determining value. Properly

In part 2 of this series, we cover more concerns and questions applying the replacement cost approach requires industry-

that need to be addressed when selling your practice’s real specific construction knowledge, which most appraisers do

estate. not possess.

To simplify the process for both parties, the following Next, it’s extremely important to identify both the Seller’s
considerations should be evaluated: and Buyer’s goals in the practice purchase. Some Buyers who
intend on owning a practice do not have enough desire or
QUESTIONS financial strength to purchase the real estate at the same time
as the practice.
• What are my real estate options?
However, what if the Seller wants to sell both the practice and
• What does it look like to lease the real estate for cash flow vs.
sale value?

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the real estate at once and is not interested in leasing the determine real estate value at the time of a practice sale.
real estate to the buyer? One solution may be a lease with
a purchase option at a later date. A short-term lease with an First, it is imperative to understand that appraisals do not
option to purchase can be an advantageous strategy for many determine value. Appraisals are subjective and are utilized by
Buyers. However, these are often structured poorly, creating lenders to mitigate risk, not to determine an ‘official’ price or
such a disadvantage to the Seller that the Seller is not willing value. Appraisals can be grossly over or underestimated, and
to agree. The majority of transition advisors don’t have a for a transaction to fully come together, both sides need to
strong comprehensive real estate understanding that would feel comfortable that the range of value and price is accurate.
allow them to assist in a lease structure that is beneficial for It is not uncommon to see a disparity of 20% or even up to
the Buyer, yet protects the Seller from several potential risks. 40% between two appraisals on the same property.
On the contrary, a healthcare real estate expert will be able to
structure a deal that works for both parties. When Seller financing is required, or an Appraiser cannot
justify the value of the real estate, structuring strategies
COMPARABLES are needed to accommodate the deal or potential shortfall.
The same is true if a Seller desires to sell to an associate,
Comparables for real estate must be well-defined. For a but a consolidator is offering 30%-50% more in the practice
practice sale, it’s imperative to work within realistic and purchase. A real estate specialist can assist to help the Seller
defined parameters of other relevant options. Comparable make up the difference of a competing consolidator’s offer
properties must include appropriate adjusted value for the through real estate.
specific market of the practice, including:
CONCLUSION
• The interior value
• Depreciation vs non-depreciative factors Sellers and Buyers should always seek the advice of a
• Market value professional for their transition, start-up, purchase, lease
• Competitive offerings renewal or additional offices, especially when it pertains to
• And more… commercial real estate. Even sophisticated investors utilize
their teams in each transaction to ensure they are protected.
Frequently, market comparables require the modification No two deals are the same, and often there is a laundry list of
of lease rates and purchase prices in order to represent fair variables. Having the right team in place will help avoid many
market conditions. of these issues, preserve lasting relationships, and ensure
accurate information is presented in order for both parties to
COMMON MISTAKES make the best decision.

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of their attorney or consultant, is using an Appraiser to real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year,
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Healthcare practices choose CARR to save them a substantial amount
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Meeting with Congressman Tom Cole

University Animal Hospital

Dean Carlos Risco with Representative Cole Representative Tom Cole and Dr. Rosemarie Strong

(L to Right) Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Cordon DeKock, Dr. Rosemarie Strong, Congressman Tom Cole, Emma Miller, Dr. Brent Hancock, Dr.
Jennifer Schoonover, Dr. John Otto, Cathy Kirkpatrick, and Dean Carlos Risco.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Send news and advertising to: over 31 years and owner is looking to Fullbright at crosssevenvetclinic@gmail.
retire. Email inquiries to sjinxdvm@aol. com
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13917 Quail Pointe Dr. VETERINARIAN WANTED
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Phone: (405) 478-1002 For Sale: Hesston Veterinary Clinic, 401 Organization (CRO) is looking for an
Fax: (405) 478-7193 N Old US Hwy 81 Hesston, KS 67062 experienced veterinarian to run day-to-
Email: [email protected] Hesston Veterinary Clinic is currently day operations. Candidate must be highly
being run as a small animal clinic, with detailed and have a keen interest in
Advertising rates available upon request. the ability and equipment to become research. Compensation could be straight
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Deadlines for submitting materials: equipment and building are currently position. Contact John at john@
for sale as a package. Dr. Baehler, animalhealthinnovations.org.
Spring Issue....................February 1 owner of the Hesston Veterinary Clinic
Summer Issue.................May 1 and well-respected veterinarian in the VETERINARIAN WANTED
Fall Issue.........................August 1 community passed away unexpectedly
Winter Issue...................November 1 May 2021. The clinic is currently Memorial Road Pet Hospital is seeking a
operating with a temporary relief vet, FT Veterinarian for our well-established,
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE is profitable and located in a beautiful full service small animal hospital in
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companies in the community are AGCO provide high quality care to our pets with
Elk City small animal practice for sale. and Excel Industries. The community digital full-body and dental radiology,
This established practice in attractive offers the benefits of small town living ultrasound, laser, heated surgery tables
facility of 6,000 sq ft built in 1997 has while having close access to larger cities. and full IDEXX in-house laboratory.
been operated solo but would serve well For more information, contact Brian We embrace a culture that is positive,
as a 2-doctor practice. Offers a full range Hopp (785.227.5158), Dr. Baehler’s son in supportive, and encouraging of one
of medical/surgical services plus canine/ law or Kendra Hopp (316-217-3883), Dr. another. Providing top notch care is why
feline boarding. A very stable practice Baehler’s daughter. we’ve remained an OKC favorite for
averaging $600,000/year gross over almost 30 years! We offer Mentorship,
past 8 years on 4 1/2 day work week/ RVT WANTED work life balance and a competitive
no emergency, has an above-average compensation package that includes full
profit margin/EBITDA and tremendous I’m looking for a qualified person, with Medical Benefits/401K match, CE/PTO/
potential to produce more. Practice broad skills to be able to assist in all Paid Licensing/dues. Email Jessica David
available as complete package including aspects of the veterinary clinic. Office, [email protected]
facility on 8 acres. Owner very interested vet assistant, pet care, etc. Contact
in selling and price/terms are negotiable. info: Charles at (918) 440-0281 or
For more information contact Dr. [email protected]
Howard Zent at [email protected]
VETERINARIAN WANTED
PRACTICE FOR SALE
Mixed animal practice needing a full time
Mixed animal practice for sale, primarily associate veterinarian. Large therio case
85% SA. Established in 1987 and located load. Beautiful rural northeast Oklahoma.
in east central Oklahoma on high traffic Emergency calls split between doctors.
4-lane highway with easy access to Tulsa, Salary with benefits including health,
this practice provides veterinary services PPL, CE, license and membership. Visit
to several surrounding communities. our web site cross7vet.com Call 918-
If desired, large animal work would be 244-0269 if interested or email Dr Liz
easy to increase. Sale includes real estate,
2300 square foot facility, equipment and
inventory. Practice has been established

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VETERINARIAN WANTED VETERINARIAN WANTED & Relocation available! Are you looking
for industry leading compensation and
Enid Pet Hospital is looking for an Perkins Veterinary Clinic, in Perkins benefits, cooperative and collaborative
energetic Veterinarian to join our team! Oklahoma is seeking a 2nd full-time teams, comprehensive coaching and
Our State-of-the-Art, full-service hospital associate veterinarian, for a busy mixed mentorship, and tremendous growth
is equipped with modern technology animal practice. We are an established opportunities? Look no further, because
and offers an abundance of mentorship/ full-service hospital utilizing Avimark Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring! Contact
growth opportunities, schedule that software, Idexx in house labs, digital [email protected] today to
allows s healthy work-life balance and a radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, learn more!
highly skilled support team. In addition, and we are paperless. Our focus is on
we offer a competitive compensation preventative medicine and wellness, with VETERINARIAN WANTED
package which includes Group Health a dedication to providing high-quality
Insurance with employee contribution, medicine, surgery, including orthopedics, 4 paws Pet Hospital is in search of full
PTO/sick, annual CE allowance, Paid dentistry and geriatric care. We are time Veterinarian/Small animal medicine
Licensing/dues/fees. Interested? Email 80% small animal and 20% haul in large Canine/ Feline in Bakersfield CA 5 days a
Jessica David [email protected] animal practice. We have a unique four week 8 hour shifts - $1500 per day/shift-
day on and four day off schedule for $5,000 sign on bonus ! - Office Manager:
VETERINARIAN WANTED doctors and staff. We are open 365 days a BROOKE MILLS - 4 Paws Pet Hospital
year, but do not take after hours calls. We - Bakersfield CA 93313 - Phone (661) 397-
We ae seeking an energetic full-time are seeking an associate who has a strong 3767 - Fax (661)397-1187
veterinarian for our well established interest in a long-term relationship, an
practice in Norman Oklahoma. The interest in surgery and medicine, and
position is open to new graduates or an a love for people and their pets. Salary
experienced veterinarian. Mentoring is negotiable based on experience and
available for new graduates and there ability. Benefits package includes simple
are no emergency calls. We have a IRA, CE allowances, state licenses,
great support staff including one RVT. AVMA, OVMA and health insurance. All
Our staff and our clients stay for years interested persons are invited to contact
of great service. Great opportunity to Dr. Wendy Murray @ wmurraydvm@
work towards practice ownership. Our hotmail.com or P.O. Box 998 Perkins,
practice focuses on diagnostics and client OK 74059 and send a current resume and
education. The mission of our practice is references
to practice the Golden Rule and provide
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We are currently in the process of adding for industry leading compensation and
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a half day 30 hour work week. Send [email protected] today to
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HELP US CREATE A

$400,000
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

FOR FUTURE OSU VET STUDENTS

The first $100,000 gifted towards the permanent endowment will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous OYE donor.
These funds will, yet again, be matched dollar for dollar by Mr. Bob Funk’s ONWARD Campaign, totaling $400,000.
Upon full funding of the endowment, four $5000 scholarships will be awarded annually.

ALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS WILL HAVE LIVESTOCK EXPERIENCE
PRIOR TO ATTENDING VET SCHOOL.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

– A high school senior 4-H or FFA member must participate in – $2500 will be distributed once the student is accepted to
OYE by showing an animal or competing in an OYE contest, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Health Sciences.
such as the Skillathon. The remaining $2500 will be distributed upon completion of the

– Student must attend an Oklahoma university for undergrad and student’s first year of veterinary school.
must be accepted to OSU College of Veterinary Health Sciences.

Endowment will be managed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. All gifts are tax deductible.

Name State Zip Code
Business (Optional)
Mailing Address
City
Phone Number
Email Address
Amount Donated

Make checks out to: Mail checks to:
Oklahoma Youth Expo Oklahoma Youth Expo
Memo: Onward Endowment – Vet 21 Land Rush Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Oklahoma Youth Expo
405.235.0404 Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association
okyouthexpo.com 405.478.1002

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