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03 President’s Letter SUMMER 2021 • Volume 36 • Issue 2
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
14 Tech Talk
15 Summer Seminar Schedule The OVMA Communique is the newsletter of
17 How to Successfully Sell Your Practice’s the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association.
The Editor reserves the right to edit content
Real Estate according to space and contact guidelines and
19 Spring Board Meeting limit advertising space for single advertisers as
20 Classifieds 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
Tanna Rozzell

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

overpopulation program administed by OVMA.

Supporting It is a great time to be a member of this association that 100%
the Veterinary supports the veterinary profession here in Oklahoma. Be sure
Profession to renew your membership and encourage your colleagues to
join or renew their memberships. I want to hear from you if
there is something you want from YOUR association.

Have a great summer!

Regards,

Hello OVMA! Lee Denney, DVM
OVMA President
I hope this finds you
emerging from the
pandemic a little more each
day. I am sure our clients
are enjoying being able
to actually come into our
clinics again and engage
face to face with the staff
members they trust.

Summer is quickly filling up with activities we have missed
over the last 18 months. We can travel and see family and
friends. We also can meet in person for meetings again very
soon.

Although the AVMA meeting will be virtual, we are hoping
that the Southwest Veterinary Symposium will be an in
person meeting.

License renewal is approaching quickly, June 30, so if you
still need some CE, the OVMA has teamed up again with OSU
College of Veterinary Medicine to present Summer Seminar.
It will be virtual on June 18 and 19. Early bird registration ends
June 7, so get your registrations in early. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs,
Assistant Clinical Professor, has put an excellent program
together. If you cannot attend Summer Seminar, OSU has
other options for CE online.

As OVMA members, we have lots of member benefits
available to us. We send out the Communique four times a
year which includes access to the relief veterinarian list and
other useful information. Other benefits include access to the
list serve, and opportunities for free CE at district meetings.
Members receive a discount when they register for our annual
meeting, OKVC. Members also can participate in the pet

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ON POINT

Adaptability The Pet Overpopulation Program has also been busy despite
Allows Us to be the pandemic. This program helps low-income individuals
Successful to pay for their pets to be spayed or neutered by reimbursing
qualified clinics and hospitals for approved procedures that
With Summer on the way they perform. To qualify for the program, the pet owner
and the state starting to must apply for approval by submitting a simple form to the
reopen, I am excited to OVMA along with proof that they receive state assistance
get back to normal at the such as a copy of a Medicaid card, Social Security award
OVMA. We have already letter or an Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) Card which
held one in-person CE verifies eligibility in the Food Stamp, Women’s Infants
event, and we are working and Children (WIC), or Temporary Assistance for Needy
to schedule socials and CEs Families (TANF). Once a client is notified of approval by the
across the state to safely OVMA, the procedure must by performed within 15 days
reengage and reconnect and pay ten dollars to the participating veterinarian. OVMA
over the coming months. then reimburses the clinic 80% of the total cost of surgery.
After seeing how well-attended online events were during the This program is a great opportunity for veterinarians to
last year, we will continue to provide virtual opportunities give back by helping low-income families and seniors take
alongside in-person events as a convenient and accessible responsibility for their pets, and it pays the veterinarians for
supplement. As the state’s reopening continues, we will also performing approved procedures. If you would like to learn
monitor any modifications to CE requirements that the more about the Pet Overpopulation Program or become a
licensing board makes to ensure that you are informed and participating veterinarian, please contact the OVMA office at
prepared. 405-478-1002.

The new Certified Veterinary Assistant program is off to a Over the last year, I know that everyone adapted to continue
great start. We have had nearly two dozen applicants who practicing as the situation evolved. Now, we have the
will take their tests in June to be the first Certified Veterinary opportunity to choose which of these adaptations to keep or
Assistants in Oklahoma. Like many other state VMAs, we abandon. At the OVMA we will be doing both, keeping virtual
launched this program to provide veterinary assistants in CE offerings while bringing back the in-person events that
the state with a solid and uniform curriculum that clinics you expect. If you have suggestions for how we can improve,
and hospitals can use as an outline for training new hires or if there is something you want reintroduced, please let me
or as a milestone for existing employees. To be a Certified know.
Veterinary Assistant, an applicant must have demonstrated
a comprehensive set of skills to a veterinarian or RVT who Best Wishes!
has signed-off on their knowledge and experience. Then the
applicant must pass a written test provided at one of the many Cordon DeKock
Oklahoma CareerTech Testing Centers. More information is OVMA Executive Director
available on our website www.okvma.org, and applications [email protected]
to take the test in January 2022 are due by December 1, 2021.
Please share information about this new program with anyone
that may be interested in participating.

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STATE VETERINARIAN’S REPORT RFID tags. We need all the help we can get to get these tags
distributed to veterinarians or producers who will use them
Keep Up the in breeding or replacement cattle. We are slowly building our
Diligence stock of electronic readers and plan to have some to give to
veterinarians who are championing the use of the 840 tags.
It’s good to know that we’re seeing the light at the end of
the COVID-19 tunnel. The Ag Building has been closed to The African Swine Fever outbreak is continuing. We continue
the public for over a year now. We’ve maintained a small to work with USDA and other major swine states to prepare
presence in the office most days and have learned that we can for an outbreak of ASF in the U.S. Our goal is to prevent it
from getting here but if it does we want to be as prepared as
do a decent job by working possible to contain it quickly. Even if you’re a companion
remotely. We’ve had our animal practitioner please spread the word that imported
office staff working two days pork products can potentially be infected and to be sure and
a week for the past month properly dispose of those products. Please make people
and beginning May 3 we aware that the disease does not affect humans and that pork
will have the staff in the continues to be safe to eat when properly prepared. We’ve
office three days and allow been notified of cases where rescue dogs are being transported
them to telework two days to the US from China. This presents a risk of ASF virus
a week. Our field staff has being transported on crates, bedding, in food, etc. So if you
pretty much gone about hear of any transports such as this please let us know so we
their jobs as usual during can monitor them and make sure everything is handled
the pandemic since most appropriately.
of their work is outside and mostly socially distanced. We
appreciate veterinarians and the public’s patience with us as We continue to be concerned about Foot and Mouth Disease.
we’ve done our best to do our jobs. We are planning to participate in two exercises this year to
help us be better prepared to respond to an outbreak in the
We’ve released the quarantine on the three cattle herds that United States.
had exposure to tuberculosis because we completed two
complete herd tests and found no proof of disease. We will Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is still beginning to spread again,
do an assurance test on each herd this fall to increase our so please alert your rabbit clients to maintain strict biosecurity
confidence that the herds are not infected. We have to remain as that is the best way to prevent introduction of the disease.
vigilant because TB continues to be an issue in cattle across
the United States. We are expecting a recurrence of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
this summer/fall. Please be alert for symptomatic horses and
We received 350,000 official RFID tags from USDA during other livestock and report any suspicious cases to us.
calendar year 2020 to distribute to veterinarians and cattle
producers to be used in breeding cattle. Half were orange If you are not receiving the email updates that I send and
tags to be used when vaccinating heifers for Brucellosis and would like to, please send me your email address and I will be
those can only be sent to veterinarians. The other half are happy to add you to the list.
white tags to be used for official identification purposes and
those can be sent to veterinarians or cattle producers. So As always, please check out our website at www.ag.ok.gov/ais
far we’ve distributed about half of those. We will receive and let us know how we can make it serve you better. You can
another 350,000 this calendar year. USDA is providing these contact us at 405-522-6141 or:
tags at no cost to help bridge the gap between the metal
visual only tags that have been in use for 80 years or so and Rod Hall Alicia Gorczyca-Southerland
405-522-0270 405-522-6136
[email protected] alicia.gorczyca-southerland@
Gary Stone ag.ok.gov
405-258-8048 Beth Ruby
[email protected] 405-394-5380
[email protected]

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FROM THE DEAN

New Research • Eva Kao “Development of an antigen ELISA for early
Keeping OSU diagnosis of feline acute cytauxzoonosis” funded by
CVM at the Top Oklahoma State University (OSU) Foundation

Our college commencement will be in person on Friday, • Dr. Martin Furr “The influence of cerebrospinal fluid
May 7, in Boone Pickens collection site on the diagnosis of Quine Protozoal
Stadium at 1 p.m. Forty- Myeloencephalitis Computational Modeling and Analysis of
five members of the class Enzymes” funded by OSU Foundation
of 2020 will return to
Stillwater to also be hooded • Dr. Pratul Agarwal “Computational Modeling and Analysis
at this ceremony. Masks of Enzymes” funded by Amano Enzymes
and social distancing will be
required. • Dr. Craig Miller “An innovative approach to study
Cytauxzoon felis infection in vitro” funded by Morris Animal
In December, we Foundation
launched the Institute for
Translational and Emerging • Dr. Kelly Allen “Adult brown dog ticks as mechanical
Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy (INTERACT). In vectors of Trypanosoma cruzi: A pilot study” funded by OSU
March, we hosted the inaugural INTERACT Eminent Speaker Foundation
Series featuring Dr. Philip Dormitzer, Vice President and
Chief Scientific Officer of Viral Vaccines with Pfizer. You can • Dr. Michael Davis “Hyperthermia and Acidosis in Exertional
watch the rebroadcast of his presentation at Application of Muscle Damage” funded by Grayson-Jockey Club Research
New Vaccine Technologies to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Foundation

Dr. Ashish Ranjan, professor, Kerr Foundation Endowed • Dr. Madhan Subramanian “The Role of Hypothalamic
Chair and director of INTERACT, recently accepted an Senescence in Obesity-Induced Loss of Neural Stem Cells”
invitation from the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review to funded by Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research
serve as a member of the Radiation Therapeutics and Biology (OCASCR)
Study Section for the Center. Members are chosen based
on their achievements in their scientific discipline such as • Dr. Lin Liu “Development of a COVID-19 Human Lung
the quality of research accomplishments, publications in Tissue Model for Drug Screen using iPSCs” funded by
scientific journals and other significant scientific activities, OCASCR
achievements and honors.
Sincerely,
New research studies recently funded include:
Carlos A. Risco, DVM, Dipl. ACT
• Dr. Mike Schoonover “Effects of intra-articular injection Dean, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
of a liquid amnion allograft on synovial fluid nucleated cell
count, cytokine profile, synovial SAA and development of
acute reactive synovitis in healthy horses” funded by Equus
Innovations

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VETERINARY CENTER

Convention Committee
EVENTS COMING SOON! Veterinary Technician Advisory Committee
Power of 10 Leadership Academy
The Latest • June 3 - District 4 Meeting - If you are interested in more
Veterinary Sponsored by DECHRA - “Canine information or would like to volunteer,
News in Otitis Externa: Diagnosis, please call the OVMA .
Oklahoma Management, and Success” presented
by Mike LaRosh, DVM
PET OVERPOPULATION LICENSE TAG
• Summer Seminar: June 18-19 Don’t forget that you can purchase the
featuring 10 hours of CE new Pet Overpopulation Tag at your
local tag agency!
• 2022 OKVC: January 27 - 19, Embassy
Suites Norman. Registration will open Interested in enrolling yourself or your
this fall. clinic as an approved service provider
for the Pet Overpopulation Program?
OVMA LISTSERVE • September 16 - District 5 Meeting Contat the OVMA office today for an
- Sponsored by DECHRA - More application!

information TBA Renewals for participating
veterinarians have been mailed out
If you would like to be part of the SUPPORT DVM PAC to the clinic. If you have not recieved
OVMA Listserve, which is a benefit of one our would like to please contact
the OVMA membership, please email The DVM PAC was created in the office at (405) 478-1002 or admin@
us at [email protected] or you can recognition of the need to increase okvma.org.
control your subscription preferences by political activity and awareness among
logging into your membership profile. members of the veterinary medical
professions. The DVM PAC, a non
OACF PET MEMORIALS partisan political action committee,
The Pet Memorial Program is a sincere provides financial support for state
and compassionate way for veterinarians political candidates. DVM PAC exists
to honor their clients by making a through the voluntary contributions of
donation in the pet’s memory. Animal OVMA Members. Contributing to the
owners utilize this program as an DVM PAC reflects your commitment
expression of gratitiude to veterinarians and dedication to political activity and
for outstanding care to their pets. education of key issues that affect the
Send the name of the animal for the veterinary professions. You, as OVMA
memorial, their owners name and members, are vital to our political
address, and a donation of any amount. activities and success.
The OACF will send a card to the
owners showing a memorial has been WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT OVMA
made in the name of the pet. Donations
accepted online www.okvma.org/make- Student Relations Committee
a-donation Well-Being
Animal Welfare
Disaster Response
Continuing Education
Business Alliance Task Force Committee
Legislative Advocacy Committee
State Fair Committees (Tulsa & Oklahoma)

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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. Craig Miller, assistant professor and anatomic veterinary pathologist, studies companion animal diseases and how those
can be translated to help humans. Specifically, he studies cytauxzoonosis looking for ways to mitigate this disease in domestic
cats. https://okla.st/3jdq4WF
• Dr. Madhan Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Physiological Sciences, focuses on obesity and aging
related diseases. https://okla.st/306r2eH
• Dr. Dianne McFarlane, professor and holder of the Ricks-Rapp Professorship in Musculoskeletal Research, studies the impact
of aging in animals and age-related disease. She specifically focuses on equine pituitary pars intermediate dysfunction of PPID.
https://okla.st/3uJQ jZx

New Hires

Andreza Conti-Patara, DVM, MSc, MBA, Ph.D., joined our team as an associate professor of small animal
emergency and critical care in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Conti-Patara joins Dr. Asitha
Pillai, a clinical assistant professor in emergency care and four small animal rotating interns. A growing
group of technicians and assistants, including two veterinary technician specialists, complete the dynamic
emergency and critical care team.

Faculty Update

Dr. Jared Taylor has been named Oklahoma State Department of Health Chief Science Officer. Dr. Taylor will remain on faculty
full-time as an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. He formerly served as State Epidemiologist.

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FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIAN

Educate About should follow safe handling precautions.
Salmonella
Infections Rabies is endemic in skunk and bat populations in Oklahoma.
In our state if a pet or livestock develop rabies it is because the
Human cases of Salmonella infection always increase around animal has had contact with a skunk or bat. There are USDA
this time of year. This is due in part to the Easter sale of baby approved rabies vaccines for dogs, cats, ferrets, horses, cattle
poultry as pets in stores. and sheep. Rabies vaccines are very effective in protecting
animals against this deadly disease. It is also important
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for our clients to know that if an overdue or never rabies
estimates Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million vaccinated dog bites a person it is required to be quarantine
infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the for 10 days at a veterinary or approved animal control facility.
United States every year. Young children exposed to baby A currently rabies vaccinated dog that bites a person is home
birds are at greatest risk, accounting for approximately 24 quarantined in most cases.
percent of those who became ill with Salmonella in 2020.
Acute Disease Services Epi-on-call is available 24 hours/7 days
Veterinarians can play an important role in educating clients a week at 405 426 8710 to assist not just with rabies question or
with backyard poultry by conveying the following safety testing but with other zoonotic diseases as well.
information:
LeMac’ Morris, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
State Public Health Veterinarian
Oklahoma State Dept. Of Health
[email protected]
(405) 426-8748

• Never eat, drink or put anything in your mouth while
handling poultry.

• Wash hands with soap and water right after handling any
types of birds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand
sanitizer with at least 62 percent ethyl alcohol.

• Do not wash animal food and water dishes from a backyard
poultry flock in the kitchen sink.

• Do not let children younger than 5 years of age handle
or touch chicks, ducklings, or other live poultry without
supervision. Children younger than 5 years of age are more
likely to get sick from exposure to germs like Salmonella.

Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection
and last four to seven days. However, some people do not
develop symptoms for several weeks after infection and others
experience symptoms for several weeks. Salmonella strains
sometimes cause infection in urine, blood, bones, joints, or
the nervous system (spinal fluid and brain), and can cause
severe disease. Pregnant women, older adults and people with
a weakened immune system should be aware they are also
at greater risk of illness from germs animals may carry and

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AVMA REPORT

The AVMA Board of Directors voted to hold this summer’s AVMA
Convention in a virtual platform. The dates will be July 29 - August 1st.
Registration is now open.
The House of Delegates will be meeting in person July 29-30 in Chicago. It
will be a welcome change to see our fellow delegates in person versus a computer screen!
Happy Summer,
Rosemarie Strong, DVM
OK AVMA Delegate

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TECH TALK

Summer is getting closer with all it includes, warmer weather and OVTA’s summer meeting that will be held
on July 10th.

For the meeting we are working on some exciting things and hope that it will all come together with a lot of
support. And staying on the topic of meetings, we are working on getting the speakers ready for OKVC 2022,
and that line up is very exciting too.

With summer being here students are graduating from the veterinary technician program throughout the state, and it has been
a difficult journey for them because of COVID-19, I am not saying that under normal circumstances it is not difficult, but this
group of students has had some other challenges on top of already intense programs. We would like to congratulate all of them
for completing the programs and wish everyone luck on their VTNE and their future.

I want to end this with reminding everyone that we do take nominations for Vet Tech Of The Year all year long. The only
requirements are that the person nominated is an RVT in Oklahoma and a member of OVTA, so let those nominations roll in
and nominate someone that is going above and beyond for our field!

Carola Morrison, RVT

OVTA Treasure/Secretary

2021 OSU/OVMA Virtual Summer Seminar

Friday, June 18 Keynote: Why D, E & I in Veterinary Medicine Christine Jenkins, DACVIM-SAIM
The Business Case
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sponsored by Zoetis

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm General Session: COVID-19 Jared Taylor DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVIM (LA), DACVPM
Sponsored by American National Insurance

Saturday, June 19

COMPANION ANIMAL

8:00 am - 9:00 am Judicious Use of Antibiotics in Primary Care Paul DeMars, DVM, DABVP
9:00 am - 10:00 am
High Alert for Tick-Borne Disease: What you need to Chris Adolf ,DVM, DACVM
10:15 am - 11:15 am Know to Protect You (Zoetis)

Leptospirosis (Zoetis) Annette Litster, BVSc. PhD, FANZCVSc MMediSci

11:15 am - 12:15 am Common Small Animal Dermatology Issues: Clinical Dennis Crow, DVM, Diplomate ACVD
Pearls Discussion Jade Tenberg, DVM

12:20 pm - 12:50 pm Hills Lunch Session: Nutritional Management of Canine
Allergic Skin Disease

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dermatology in the Barking Lot (Zoetis) Valerie Fadok, DVM, PhD, DACVD

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Strategic Pricing for Veterinarians (Merck) Taylor Tillery, DVM

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Canine Semen: Evaluation and Processing Techniques Dale Kelley, DVM, MS, PhD

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm The Veterinarian’s Place in the Apiary World Trey Kraft, DVM

Saturday, June 19

LARGE ANIMAL

8:00 am - 9:00 am Tools to Detect and Manage Internal Ruth Scimeca VMD, MSc, PhD, DACVM - Parasitology
9:00 am - 10:00 am Parisites in Ruminants and Horses Justin Talley PhD
Beef Cattle Flies

10:15 am - 11:15 am Large Animal Weaning John Gilliam, DVM, MS

11:15 am - 12:15 am Ugh Skin Stuff Meredyth Jones DVM, MS, DACVIM

12:20 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Equine Internal Medicine Lyndi Gilliam DVM, PhD, DACVIM
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Innovations Equine Asthma (Boehringer Ingelheim) Trent Bliss DVM

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Interesting Equine Surgical Cases Megan Williams DVM, DACVS-LA

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Ectoparasite Control on Horses and the Brian Herrin DVM, PhD, DACVM - Parasitology
National Equine Tick Survey

How To this scenario can actually be considered malpractice. The
definition of malpractice according to Merriam Webster’s
dictionary is:

Successfully Sell “a dereliction of professional duty or a failure to exercise an ordinary
Your Practice’s Real degree of professional skill or learning by one (such as an attorney)
rendering professional services which results in injury, loss, or
damage”

Estate - Part 1 For example, it is very common for consultants, accountants,
attorneys, and practice brokers to inquire with others about

what “healthcare real estate” values are on a per square foot

basis in a specific market. However, this is quite a loaded

question as the range of value can be astounding! There is no

quick answer to a question that contains a half-dozen variables

or more. The bottom line is that when it comes to real estate

values in any given market, it is truly a case by case analysis.

When a professional gives generic advice to a doctor based

on general real estate information, it can expose the seller to a

number of problems. If the deal is overpriced, this places the

buyer at risk of getting cold feet and experiencing an appraisal

shortfall which could kill the deal. An Improper evaluation

could also result in dramatically undervaluing the real estate

“Not the time to learn from mistakes” for the Seller, causing them to unknowingly leave tens to

hundreds of thousands of dollars of hard-earned retirement
money on the table.

By: CARR 2. Do not allow a practice broker who is not a real estate

The makeup of your transition team is critically important specialist to negotiate or determine the value of your real

to the success or failure of selling your healthcare practice. estate.

As the adage goes, you are only as good as your team. The Another common mistake is utilizing a practice broker for the
ability to simplify a complex transaction and successfully see real estate component of the transition who is not a trained
it across the finish line is no small task. Hiring professionals real estate specialist. It’s important to note that just because
who recognize the importance of staying within their area of a practice broker has a real estate license or tells you they can
expertise will unquestionably aid in a smooth and successful handle the process does not ensure they are even remotely
transition. qualified to do so. It’s imperative that whoever is handling

In part 1 of this 2-part series, we will review two specific the real estate valuation has the ability to successfully create a

scenarios we highly recommend avoiding when selling your detailed valuation report. These reports are a fantastic value

real estate during a practice transition. add for both the Seller and Buyer that help mitigate risk for

1. Do not allow an attorney or consultant to negotiate or appraisal shortfalls and can ensure both parties understand
determine the value of your commercial real estate. and respect the valuation. If there is already an existing
appraisal on the building, it is critical to have someone who
One of the top mistakes practice owners make during a understands how to comb through the appraisal to verify if it
practice transition occurs when valuing the real estate. This is too high, below market, or within reason. The vast majority
happens often when practice owners allow an attorney or of practice brokers should look to engage an expert healthcare
consultant to determine or even negotiate the purchase price, real estate agent to assist in the real estate valuation instead of
lease rates and terms of the deal. While it is often overlooked, guessing their way through the process, as there is simply too

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open their very first start-up. Similarly, at the final stages
of a doctor’s career, it can be unnerving knowing that a
single hiring mistake, when it comes to the transition team
you select, could cost you tens or hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Most doctors sell their practice(s) only one time
in their career, which is why it is so important not to learn
through making your own mistakes in the midst of your
transition. Prepare in advance by learning from the best
practices and mistakes of others.

much on the line. Finally, having the most competent team working exclusively
in their area of expertise will result in the best experience
BUILD THE RIGHT TEAM for everyone while providing lasting peace of mind for
both sellers and buyers. It is essential to surround yourself
Every professional has a specific skillset they bring to the with trusted advisors when entering uncharted waters for
table. Allowing a professional to operate outside their scope healthcare professionals involved in any practice transition.
of expertise can be a very costly mistake for both buyers and The practice’s real estate is often worth a higher price than
sellers. Too commonly these mistakes cost tens to hundreds the practice itself. With this much at stake, it’s imperative to
of thousands of dollars on both sides of the table. Assembling ensure you protect your interests and bank account by hiring
the right team for each unique transaction is paramount to a specialized healthcare specific real estate agent. Whether you
achieving the fairest values, highest efficiencies, and best are buying or selling, transition success has everything to do
experience, while also mitigating risk and assuring peace with the team you surround yourself with.
of mind. This concept applies whether you are pursuing a
practice transition, start-up, relocation, lease renewal, land or CARR Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of commercial
building purchase, or expanding into additional locations. real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year,
thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to achieve the most
For example, a litigation or corporate attorney may not favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. CARR’s
necessarily be the right person for the job to handle the team of experts assist with start-ups, lease renewals, expansions,
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CONCLUSION

It can be unnerving for a younger doctor to purchase a
practice for the first time, or venture into the market to

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2021 Spring Executive Board Meeting

Oklahoma History Center

Senator Casey Murdock Representative Toni Hasenbeck

Representative John Talley Representative Dell Kerbs

A few of the attendees from the Spring Board Meeting: (L to Right) Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Dr. Brent Hancock, Cordon DeKock, Dr.
Rosemarie Strong, Dr. Jessica Carter-Arnold, Dr. Megan Smith, Dr. Bridget Wagnon, Dr. Lee Denney, SAVMA Reps Samantha Stans-
burry and Jordyn Martel.

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Send news and advertising to: including facility on 8 acres or facility VETERINARIAN WANTED
can be leased. Very stable practice, has
OVMA grossed over $600,000/yr for the past 6 Seeking a full-time associate veterinarian,
13917 Quail Pointe Dr. years with growth potential. Despite the experienced DVM or new graduate
Oklahoma City, OK 73134 challenging year, the practice suffered with the potential of ownership. We
only a 5% volume decrease. Interested are a mixed animal practice: small to
Phone: (405) 478-1002 parties contact Denton Zeeman at large animals and exotics. Located in
Fax: (405) 478-7193 [email protected] or visit http://www. Comanche in the Southwestern area
Email: [email protected] redtire.org/reitred-business-listings/ of Oklahoma. Our practice has been
veterinary/vetclinicEOK648.shtml established and in the area for 47+ years.
Advertising rates available upon request. We offer digital x-ray, laser therapy,
RVT WANTED and in-house laboratory testing. Abaxis
Deadlines for submitting materials: CBC & Chemistry analyzer. Interested
I’m looking for a qualified person, with applicants should contact Dr. John Rector
Spring Issue....................February 1 broad skills to be able to assist in all at (833) 439-8884 or [email protected].
Summer Issue.................May 1 aspects of the veterinary clinic. Office,
Fall Issue.........................August 1 vet assistant, pet care, etc. Contact VETERINARIAN WANTED
Winter Issue...................November 1 info: Charles at (918) 440-0281 or
[email protected] FT or PT veterinary position or new
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE graduate. McGee Street Animal Hospital
VETERINARIAN WANTED is a full service practice, proudly serving
Retired physician, selling equipment/ cats, dogs, and pocket pets in Norman
supplies. Two surgery tables: Ritter Mixed animal veterinarian needed. and surrounding areas. We are dedicated
with electric hydraulic lift. American River Valley Veterinary Clinic is a high- to providing the highest level of
Sterilizer/can be adjusted to several volume mixed animal practice located veterinary medicine along with friendly,
positions. I have other items and supplies in beautiful Southeastern Oklahoma compassionate service. Our practice is
also, including an x-ray unit (not digital). seeking a third veterinarian. We are well equipped with digital radiography,
Call or email me at (918) 905-0274 or looking for an experienced DVM or a therapeutic laser, rehabilitation
email: [email protected] new graduate that can be mentored. Our treatments, surgical laser, and ultrasound,
small animal facility was built in 2016 and and more. We provide services for small
PRACTICE FOR SALE is well equipped with an in house IDEXX animals and pocket pets and aim to
laboratory, digital and dental radiology, provide top level care to every patient
Small animal practice established and a modern surgical suite. We also we see, while providing exceptional
in 2012. Sales includes equipment, have a new cattle processing facility, customer service to our clients. We are
inventory & real estate. Located in equipped with a Flying W tilt chute, an eclectic mix of personalities that love
a small town adjacent to a city of on the back side of our 6-acre practice. what we do. We work hard together and
population 100,000. Solo vet, but By the end of 2020, we will complete succeed, even in the most stressful of
building expansion could support 2+ construction on our new 6,000 square times. We are seeking a candidate that is
veterinarians. Priced affordably, possibly foot equine facility. RVVC offers a highly driven and focused to aide us in our goal
less than a startup. Email for further info: competitive salary, simple IRA, Aflac of helping every patient and client to the
[email protected] supplemental insurance, and a continuing best of our abilities. We are a fast-paced
education allowance. Split emergency facility who strives to provide every client
PRACTICE FOR SALE shifts are required, but with additional & patient with the best care possible
compensation. We are open to discussing and works very well together as a team.
Beckham Co., Oklahoma, small animal all possibilities. Contact Joey Eastwood Email your resume, cover letter, and 2-3
practice for sale. Established 25 years (580) 579-9834 or joseph.eastwood@ references or any questions regarding
and owner nearing retirement. Beautiful, ymail.com this position to our office manager Karry
functional 6,000 sq ft facility built in Winfield at [email protected]
1997 that offers a full range of medical/
surgical services, including canine/feline
boarding. Owner has operated solo but
could easily be two doctor practice.
Practice can be sold as complete package

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VETERINARIAN WANTED and patients. The hospital offers in-house compensation package that includes full
IDEXX laboratory, digital full-body and medical benefits/401k match, CE/PTO/
Perkins Veterinary Clinic, in Perkins dental radiology, ultrasound, endoscope Paid licensing/dues. Email Jessica David
Oklahoma is seeking a 2nd full-time and a modern surgical suite. We are at [email protected]
associate veterinarian, for a busy mixed currently in the process of adding an
animal practice. We are an established additional 900 square feet of space to our VETERINARIAN WANTED
full-service hospital utilizing Avimark growing practice. Competitive package
software, Idexx in-house labs, digital with ability to make six figures, health We are searching for a PT or FT associate
radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, benefits, 401K, PLITT insurance, CE veterinarian for our team at Sheridan
and we are paperless. Our focus is on expenses, licensing and a four and a half Road Veterinary Clinic. For the past 38
preventative medicine and wellness, with day 30 hour work week. Send resume years, we have become a pillar in the
a dedication to providing high-quality to [email protected] or apply in neighborhood and community. We are
medicine, surgery, including orthopedics, person at University Animal Hospital, an established, busy small animal clinic
dentistry and geriatric care. We are 1218 Lindsey Plaza Dr., Norman, OK located in the heart of beautiful Green
80% small animal and 20% haul in large 73071. County, Oklahoma. Our caseload is very
animal practice. We have a unique four diverse, and include complex internal
day on and four day off schedule for VETERINARIAN WANTED medicine and surgical cases, as well as
doctors and staff. We are open 365 days a routine wellness care visits. The is an
year, but do not take after hours calls. We Enid Pet Hospital is looking for an AMAZING opportunity for someone
are seeking an associate who has a strong energetic veterinarian to join our team! with an interest in emergency and high
interest in a long-term relationship, an Our state-of-the-art, full-service, hospital surgical case load! Our compensation
interest in surgery and medicine, and is equipped with modern technology package includes competitive salary,
a love for people and their pets. Salary and offers an abundance of mentorship/ PTO, medical benefits/dental/vision/401K
is negotiable based on experience and growth opportunities, schedule that match, CE, sign on bonus and relocation
ability. Benefits package includes simple allows a healthy work-life balance and a assistance. Email resumes to Jessica David
IRA, CE allowances, state licenses, highly skilled support team. In addition, at [email protected]
AVMA, OVMA, and health insurance. All we offer a competitive compensation
interested persons are invited to contact package which includes group health VETERINARIAN WANTED
Dr. Wendy Murray @ wmurraydvm@ insurance with employee contribution,
hotmail.com or P.O. Box 998 Perkins, OK PTO/sick, annual CE allowance, paid Forest Trails Animal Hospital, located in
74059 and send a current resume and licensing/dues/fees. Insterested? Email Tulsa, OK is a small-animal and exotics
references. Jessica David at [email protected] practice, providing quality medicine in a
compassionate environment since 1983.
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN VETERINARIAN WANTED We are looking to add a fourth, full-
NEEDED time associate veterinarian interested in
Memorial Road Pet Hospital is seeking a small animals, birds, and exotics. Forest
We are seeking an energetic full-time FT veterinarian for our well-established, Trails Animal Hospital has much to offer,
veterinarian for our well established full service small animal hospital in including a generous compensation
practice in Norman, Oklahoma. The Edmond, OK! Our modern, state-of- package, health insurance, 401(k), PTO
position is open to new graduates or an the-art facility is fully equipped to and much more! Please take a look at our
experienced veterinarian. Mentoring provide high quality care to our pets with website foresttrailsanimalhospital.com. If
available for new graduates and there digital full-body and dental radiology, you are interested in learning more about
are no emergency calls. We have a ultrasound, laser, heated surgery tables, our hospital, or submit a resume, please
great support staff including one RVT. and full IDEXX in-house laboratory. contact our Practice Manager Jennifer
Our staff and our clients stay for years We embrace a culture that is positive, at [email protected]. We look forward to
of great service. Great opportunity to supportive, and encouraging of one hearing from you!
work towards practice ownership. Our another. Providing top notch care is why
practice focuses on diagnostics and client we’ve remained an OKC favorite for
education. The mission of our practice is almost 30 years! We offer mentorship,
to practice the Golden Rule and provide work life balance, and a competitive
quailty, compassionate care to our clients

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VETERINARIAN WANTED outcomes for all involved, Competent qualify for student loan forgiveness under
soft tissue surgery skills as well as dental the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Associate Veterinarian position open at skills involving digital dental x-rays and (PSLF) program. https://www.spayok.
Riverbrook Animal Hospital located in tooth extractions/oral surgery. Our offer: com/ Contact: Manager Cara Lord,
the heart of Brookside in Tulsa, OK. Part- competitive salary based on experience, Phone: ((918) 728-3144, [email protected]
Time position ideal, but will also consider health insurance, PTO time, continuing
Full-Time. Exceptional support team with education allocation to assist with your VETERINARIAN WANTED FOR
long-term, close-knit staff in a family- career growth, license and annual dues CONTRACT RESEARCH
oriented environment. Opportunity covered, liability insurance, employee
to further develop your surgical and pet wellness discounts. To apply for this A NE Oklahoma Contract Research
dental skills. We are committed to exceptional opportunity, please send your Organization (CRO) is looking for an
maintaining a sound work/life balance. resume to [email protected], experienced veterinarian to run day-to-
Join a team of exceptional Veterinary Attention: Dr. Jana Layton day operations. Candidate must be highly
Professionals, committeed to medical detailed and have a keen interest in
and surgical excellence in an empathtic, VETERINARIAN WANTED research. Compensation could be straight
warm, and friendly environment. We salary and/or work into an ownership
offer high quality medicine with a focus Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital is looking position. Contact John at john@
on preventative care, communication for an associate veterinarian part or full animalhealthinovations.org
and education to our clients in order to time to join our team. We are ideally
offer the best care that we possibly can. located close to Broken Arrow and Tulsa ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
Here at Riverbrook Animal Hospital, for all entertainment needs, yet we still WANTED
we recognize that our team is the enjoy a small town atmosphere. We have
foundation of our business, knowing great, loyal clients that want high quality Located in the beautiful River Valley
that we cannot do what we do without care for their pets. We are able to provide area of Arkansas, Rogers Avenue Animal
each other. Through consistent growth, them in-house lab services including Clinic is a well-established small animal
based on effective communication, and Abaxis CBC, chem, and urinalysis, practice focused on providing up-to-date
the quality of our service, we now have digital x-ray, and cold laser. Our staff is care with the upmost compassion to our
the opportunity to welcome a new team phenomenal and we focus on patient patients and clients. Our practice strives
member who will join us in the next care and client relations. We are looking towards progression and the promotion
exciting phase of our journey. For over for an experienced, compassionate of outstanding patient care through
20 years, Riverbrook Animal Hospital associate with great communication. the implementation of current and
has delivered Veterinary excellence We will consider the right new graduate. new veterinary medicine. Full-time or
and has developed a well-earned We offer 401k, paid CE. Salary based on part-time associate veterinarian needed
reputation for attracting, retaining, experience. Send resumes to ogvh1996@ for progressive, well-established small
and developing quality team members, yahoo.com animal practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas
including receptionist and Veterinary and Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Ideal candidate
Nurses, as well as clients who want to VETERINARIAN WANTED would hold licenses in both Arkansas
learn, to be educated, and do the best and Oklahoma, the ability to handle
they possibly can for their pets. Here Spay Oklahoma is a non-profit formed a diverse caseload, possess excellent
are some of the key skills we are seeking to help eliminate pet overpopulation communication skills and works well
that are particularly relevant to this by providing low cost spay and neuter with others. Our clinic boasts digital
opportunity: Examine pets to promptly services to pet owners who cannot afford radiography, IDEXX in-house laboratory,
diagnose their short and long-term this important step in care of their dogs ultrasound, high speed dental equipment,
health issues and recommend best and cats. We believe a successful clinic fully equipped surgical suite, experienced
practice diagnostics and treatments, is built upon teamwork and a healthy and dedicated staff, and supportive
Excel in communication with clients employee culture. We are hiring F/T and associates. Employment package includes
to create solutions-based care for their P/T veterinarians to provide high quality competitive salary, paid vacation, health
pets, Patience and ability to effectively care. Surgery experience preferred and dental insurance, CE reimbursement,
and efficiently coordinate with support but training for the right new or recent and 4-day work week for a full-time
staff in order to carry out compassionate graduate is available. This position may position. Mentoring available for new
care for patients that results in optimal

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graduates and NO EMERGENCY Equine Medicine, Food Animal Medicine, in this environment and are encouraged
CALL. Sign on bonus and relocation Microbiology, Pathology (Anatomic), to apply. Faculty in the 2+2 veterinary
assistance available. Email Resumes to Pathology (Clinical), Physiology, program will be expected to “cross-
[email protected], attention: Small animal medicine (2 positions), over” and teach in multiple courses to
Madhi Porter. Surgery (LA or SA focus). The successful reinforce content related to their subject
candidates will be expected to devote the matter interest across the 2+2 veterinary
VETERINARIAN WANTED majority of their efforts to instruction program.
in the 2+2 veterinary curriculum, with
Do you love teaching veterinary students? the remaining time devoted to CVMBS VETERINARIAN WANTED
Would you love to have a profound department-specific activities, such as
educational impact in the training of a clinical service in the 4th year of the Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring
small cohort of veterinary students? Do program at VERO, graduate instruction, veterinarians in Dallas, TX! Join the
you love working side-by-side with other research, and/or outreach. Applicants new team & receive up to $60k Sign-
members of a faculty team to create great must have the appropriate degree On! Are you looking to flourish in an
work and learning environment? We are related to their area of instruction. In environment that emphasizes personal
seeking to build a team of motivated, some instances, this terminal degree and professional growth? Do you believe
engaging ,and collaborative veterinary will be a PhD or DVM degree (or in practicing high quality, solution-
educators who wish to contribute to the equivalent). For some positions, board oriented medicine? Does the thought of
innovative experiential education of certification in a recognized specialty being supported by a team of dedicated
a small cohort of 18 highly motivated college, including the American Board of professionals and given the freedom to
veterinary students in the new Texas Veterinary Practitioners is encouraged. practice at the top of your license excite
A&M University 2+2 program. This More information about each position you? Do you want to push yourself, take
unique groundbreaking veterinary description and application instructions the lead on growing your career, and
curriculum will be delivered at the newly is available on our website (https:// have the opportunity to affect change
constructed $22-million, 22,000 square- vetmed.tamu.edu/vero/employment- at the hospital level and beyond? If you
foot Texas A&M University Veterinary opportunities/). This new program and answered “yes” to any of the above, we
Education, Research, and Outreach adjustments in the position design and want to talk to you today! Whether you’re
(VERO) facility located on the campus flexibility in the faculty appointment will an experienced doctor looking for your
of West Texas A&M University (WT) in be considered. Teaching responsibilities next adventure, a new graduate seeking
Canyon, TX. We are recruiting over 12 will include delivery of discipline- to find the perfect fit as you begin your
outstanding faculty members at VERO specific courses in the first two years career, or you’re anywhere else along
(https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero/team) to of the DVM curriculum. The recently your veterinary journey, the opportunity
deliver the 2+2 veterinary educational updated DVM curriculum is based upon to grow with Banfield has never been
as stakeholder feedback from recent well-established pedagogical principles better. Offering structured mentorship,
program. VERO is situated in Canyon, as well as stakeholder feedback from outstanding benefits, powerful scheduling
Texas, the gateway to one of the most recent alumni, employers, practitioners, flexibility, and a dedicated focus on
popular tourist attractions in the state - current students, and faculty. The the health and wellbeing of our team,
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, an outdoor updated curriculum, initiated in fall 2017, Banfield is committed to your success!
enthusiast’s dream. With a population is outcomes-based with learner-centered Reach out to [email protected]
of less than 16,000, Canyon offers great focus and content integration across each to learn about how you can #bhere and
schools, affordable and diverse housing semester and each pre-clinical year of #bhappy. Your dream job is waiting, why
options, access to West Texas A&M the program. Opportunities for students are you?
University and the neighboring city of to engage with faculty, to practice serial
Amarillo (population 202,028) with all application of clinical skills, to focus on VETERINARIAN WANTED
of its cultural and educational amenities. the relevance of science content, and
In 2016, Canyon, Texas, was ranked 9th to develop strong problem solving and Round Rock Animal Hospital is a thriving
in a list of 10 best small towns. We are decision-making skills are cornerstones exclusive small animal practice that
seeking extraordinary and collaborative of the TAMU DVM program. Individuals has been serving the Round Rock, TX
veterinary educators in the areas of: with a keen interest in small-group community since 1978. Our hospital is a
Anatomy (2 positions), Anesthesiology, teaching and active learning will excel paper-light facility that utilizes Avimark

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for our practice management software.
We offer 5 exam rooms, a dedicated
dental space and a large surgery suite.
We utilize IDEXX labs in our in-house
lab equipment as well as our main
outside laboratory resource. We have
both standard and dental digital x-ray,
in-house ultrasound, a well-stocked
pharmacy, strong support staff, great
working relationships with local
specialists and emergency hospitals
in our area. We are currently seeking
an energetic and professionally well-
rounded full-time veterinary associate
to join our highly skilled, friendly, and
supportive staff. The ideal candidate
possesses confidence and compassion
with excellent client service, education,
and communication skills. Additional
sought-after qualities include the ability
to multi-task well under pressure while
maintaining composure, effective
time management, delegation skills,
and the aptitude to maintain healthy
interpersonal relationships with support
staff. Our state-of-the-art facility offers
a loyal clientele base, healthy work-life
balance, an enjoyable work environment
with competitive income and benefits.
Compensation is based on ProSal
formula with base commensurate with
experience and a willingness to assist with
relocation costs. Please send your resume
to Mary Andrade at maryrrah@yahoo.
com

VETERINARIAN WANTED

4Paws Pet Hospital in search of full time
veterinarian/small animal medicine
canine/feline in Bakersfield, CA. 5 days a
week 8 hour shifts. $1,500 per day/shift.
$5,000 sign on bonus. Office manager:
Brooke Mills (661) 397-3767

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legacyCREATE A
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.

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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

[email protected]

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13917 Quail Pointe Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73134