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Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 3 Contents 04 President’s Letter 05 On Point 06 State Veterinarian’s Report 07 Latest News and Updates 08 From the Dean 09 Public Health Report 10 AVMA Report 11 OKVC 2024 Preview 14 Relief Veterinarians 16 Classifieds WINTER 2024 • Volume 38 • Issue 4 An Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association Publication EXECUTIVE BOARD The OVMA Communique is the newsletter of the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association. The Editor reserves the right to edit content 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. President Megan Smith, DVM President Elect Jeff Boyer, DVM Vice President Fawn Reely, DVM Immediate Past President Brent Hancock, DVM Secretary-Treasurer Bridget Wagnon, DVM District I Cristen Thomas, DVM Chris Adolph, DVM District II Trent Stites, DVM Yolanda Burton, DVM District III Fawn Reely, DVM Melanie Denton, DVM District IV Rosslyn Biggs, DVM Jessica Carter-Arnold, DVM District V Aaron Farr, DVM AVMA Delegate Rosemarie Strong, DVM AVMA Alternate Delegate Mike Jones, DVM SAVMA Representatives Taylynn Williamson Dani Hallmark Executive Director Cordon DeKock Assistant Director Seth Reynolds Marketing and Communications Director Hannah McCoon
4 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 PRESIDENT’S LETTER Greetings OVMA Members “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – Edward Pola and George Wyle This year has come and gone in a hurry. I hope everyone has had a pleasant 2023 and is having a great holiday season! I want to say thank you to all the volunteers that have assisted the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association throughout the year. I would particularly like to thank the most recent volunteers who turned out for the state fair birthing centers and the surgical suite that make events like these possible. This year’s convention committee is doing an exceptional job as well. They have dedicated a significant amount of time to creating an impressive program. The continuing education hours start with Regulatory Thursday and a few companion animal hours before the grand opening of the Exhibit Hall. The OVMA is even offering a RECOVER CPR workshop. While at the conference, plan to connect with colleagues and friends at one of the alumni receptions for Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine or Murray State College Veterinary Nursing Program. Your continuing education hours on Saturday may be spent in Grand Rounds. Besides offering something a little different for attendees, it supports students with a chance to present their research and earn scholarship money along the way. We hope to see you at the Oklahoma Veterinary Conference in January. If you have any questions about registration, please visit okvma. org or contact the OVMA office. Megan L. Smith, DVM 2023 OVMA President
Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 5 ON POINT New Legislative Season We are very excited for the 2024 Oklahoma Veterinary Conference, and we look forward to seeing you there! As always, we have a roster of engaging and insightful presenters addressing relevant issues and an exhibit hall with vendors from across the country ready to help your practice. Starting on Thursday, we are bringing back a companion animal track alongside Dr. Hall’s Regulatory Thursday, and we are adding a dry lab on Thursday demonstrating veterinary CPR for veterinarians and technicians. We are also excited to have an OSU-CVM alumni event at the conference on Friday after sessions end to allow everyone time to catch up with classmates and colleagues from around the state. Also on the horizon is the next session of the Oklahoma Legislature in February. There is still a national effort to alter how a veterinarianclient-patient relationship (VCPR) is formed, allowing for the entirely virtual establishment. As part of a coalition with the AVMA and numerous other state VMAs, the OVMA will continue to support and maintain the in-person establishment of VCPRs while recognizing guidelines will continue to evolve around telemedicine. We will be monitoring this issue and others like the mid-level practitioner trend at the state Capitol by educating lawmakers. The certified veterinary assistant program also continues to grow. To be a Certified Veterinary Assistant, an applicant must have demonstrated a comprehensive set of skills to a veterinarian or RVT who has signed-off on their knowledge and experience. Then the applicant must pass a written test provided at one of the many Oklahoma CareerTech Testing Centers. Testing periods to become a certified veterinary assistant will be coming up in May and June. If you know a veterinary assistant or student who may be interested in learning more, please direct them to www.okvma.org or to contact the office. As always, the OVMA strives to provide useful resources to the veterinary community. We maintain a list of relief veterinarians on our website and provide that list here in the Communique. In addition, advertisements can be posted in the job bank on our website, in the classified ads or sent through the listserv to other veterinarians across the state. To send a message out to the listserv, you can either log into your account on the OVMA website or simply send your email to OVMAmembers@ovma. memberclicks.net.
6 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 STATE VETERINARIAN’S REPORT ODAFF Updates The free electronic CVI called VET CVI that we offer to Oklahoma practitioners received an update recently which made it a little easier to navigate. We currently have over 200 users. It’s still not where we want it to ultimately be, but we’re making progress and have developed some simple work arounds for most of the issues it has. It is an app that may be downloaded onto Apple products, Android devices, and Windows devices. When the CVI is completed, copies automatically go to the state of origin, state of destination, and the submitting veterinarian, so you don’t have to mail hard copies to us. We encourage you to download the app and apply to use it. When you do that, we’ll send you a user guide. We’re available to help with questions and problems, so give us a call. The cost of paper CVIs is now $75 per pad of 25, and we anticipate running out of them in the first quarter of 2024, so you should begin making the move to VET-CVI or another eCVI platform such as GlobalVetLink or Vet Sentry. You can order paper CVIs here: https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/ uploads/2023/04/AIS_CVIOrderForm-Oct-2023.pdf We still don’t have a date when the old metal official ID tags for cattle and swine will no longer be able to be used, but it’s looking like it will be summer/fall of 2024. At that time newly applied official ID must be readable both visually and electronically. USDA is continuing to provide 840 RFID tags to us at no cost. We do not charge for the tags, but we do charge for the cost of shipping. We send orange brucellosis vaccination tags and white official ID tags to veterinarians for their use in breeding type cattle, and we can send white official ID tags to producers to use in their breeding cattle herds. With the current quagmire at the federal level, we don’t know if the free tags will be available next year. We are supplying electronic tag readers to most of our livestock auction markets and to veterinarians who use a lot of the EID tags and send us spreadsheets with the information about whose cattle the tags were used in or distributed to. My office has assumed distribution of the metal ID tags. We will be shipping them essentially the same as in the past, but we will begin assessing a shipping charge for the amount we are charged for freight. An order form for both metal and RFID tags is on our website here: https://ag.ok. gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MULTI-TAG-ORDERFORM-v8.23.pdf The US is in the middle of an increase in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases associated with the southward migration of wild waterfowl. Please urge your friends/neighbors/clients to practice the best biosecurity possible to prevent exposure of their domestic poultry to wild waterfowl or places wild waterfowl frequent. Please keep Foreign Animal Diseases on your mind and report suspicious cases to us. We are always concerned about Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever. 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 https:// ag.ok.gov/divisions/animal-industry-state-veterinarian/ and let us know how we can make it serve you better. You can contact us at 405-522-6141 or: Rod Hall 405-522-0270 • [email protected] Alicia Gorczyca-Southerland 405-522-6136 • [email protected] Gary Stone 405-258-8048 • [email protected]
Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 7 OVMA LISTSERVE If you would like to be part of the OVMA Listserv, which is a benefit of the OVMA membership, please email us at [email protected] or you can control your subscription preferences by logging into your membership profile. OACF PET MEMORIALS The Pet Memorial Program is a sincere and compassionate way for veterinarians to honor their clients by making a donation in the pet’s memory. Animal owners utilize this program as an expression of gratitiude to veterinarians for outstanding care to their pets. Send the name of the animal for the memorial, their owners name and address, and a donation of any amount. The OACF will send a card to the owners showing a memorial has been made in the name of the pet. Donations accepted online www.okvma.org/makea-donation EVENTS COMING SOON! • OKVC: January 25-27, 2024 SUPPORT DVM PAC The DVM PAC was created in recognition of the need to increase political activity and awareness among members of the veterinary medical professions. The DVM PAC, a non partisan political action committee, provides financial support for state 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. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT OVMA Student Relations Committee Well-Being Animal Welfare Disaster Response Continuing Education Business Alliance Task Force Committee Legislative Advocacy Committee State Fair Committees (Tulsa & Oklahoma) Convention Committee Veterinary Technician Advisory Committee Power of 10 Leadership Academy If you are interested in more information or would like to volunteer, please call the OVMA . PET OVERPOPULATION LICENSE TAG Don’t forget that you can purchase the new Pet Overpopulation Tag at your local tag agency! OACF appreciates your support! Interested in enrolling yourself or your clinic as an approved service provider for the Pet Overpopulation Program? Contact the OVMA office today for an application! VETERINARY CENTER The Latest Veterinary News in Oklahoma
8 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 FROM THE DEAN Volume 35 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2020 | 6 We are excited to announce our partnership with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a researchintensive medical school in the Bronx, New York. At the core of the agreement are Drs. Ashish Ranjan, professor and Kerr Foundation Endowed Chair in the Department of Physiological Sciences, and Chandan Guha, vice chair of radiation oncology and professor of radiation oncology, pathology and urology at Einstein. Guha has been doing cancer biology research for 25 years at Einstein and treats cancer patients with a variety of radiotherapy approaches. Ranjan leads our Nanomedicine and Targeted Therapy Laboratory, conducts cancer-related research and treats companion animals who have cancer. The partnership aims to advance the knowledge in therapy, diagnosis and research of oncology, hopefully heralding new treatments for cancer patients – both humans and animals. Advancing research and college productivity are important aspects of our Strategic Plan and this partnership moves the college forward in that regard. Starting November 5, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will implement pod admission and discharge protocols. A “pod” is an area for one client to interact with our personnel and students in a safe, socially-distanced manner. Pods will be cleaned between clients. Three pods are available in the small animal clinic lobby. The large animal clinic lobby is a single pod available for those cases. Face coverings must be worn by all parties at all times. No handshakes allowed and at least 6 feet of distance must be maintained when possible. Conversations between students and clients should and clinicians safe while providing an excellent education to our students and unparalleled care to our patients, clients, and referring partners. In September, OADDL concluded its processing of human samples for COVID-19 testing. Sincerely, Carlos A. Risco, DVM, Dipl. ACT Dean, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences pExpands Opportunties Dr. Carlos Risco A major step forward for the CVM this year was the passage of HB 2863 which created the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority. This authority will secure long-term support for clinical training in our college and will address deferred maintenance in the teaching hospital. The new Clinical Skills Lab opened this fall and incorporated a new curriculum for our students. Students can practice a wide range of techniques by using models and simulators. In addition, it gives them the opportunity to practice intubation on CPR models, identify surgical instruments, practice suturing techniques and simulated emergency procedures with computer simulated responses. The adoption of new models and creation of simulations will be used to increase students’ exposure to vital techniques. In addition to the lab, students can utilize a room that is open 24/7 to practice skills at their convenience. The College of Veterinary Medicine recently wrapped up the 2023 Fall Conference. The conference welcomed over 650 registered attendees. Many sessions were presented by CVM faculty members. During the conference, the CVM congratulated and honored our 2023 Distinguished Alumni award recipients, Dr. Becky Brewer, class of 2984, Dr. Lee Denney, Class of 1978, and Dr. Jerry Ritchey, class of 1991. On Oct. 21, the CVM hosted its annual Open House. Over the span of 4 hours, over 600 community members came to Stillwater to celebrate the CVM. Activities such as teddy bear surgery and animal anatomy gave the attendees a look into the veterinary school and the profession as a whole.
Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 9 PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT Public Health Updates Raccoon variant rabies are normally found east of the Appalachian Mountains. However, that changed last fall when a stray Nebraska kitten died exhibiting neurological symptoms and tested positive for raccoon rabies. The presence of a new rabies variant in Nebraska prompted the creation of a joint task force made of Nebraska county and state health officials, USDA’s wildlife services, and the rabies epidemiology team at CDC to prevent the virus from becoming established in the Omaha area. If this rabies variant became established in Nebraska, there are no natural barriers to prevent it from making its way to other central states like South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. In addition, raccoon rabies presents a whole new set of problems for rabies control since raccoons interact more with pets and are more common in many areas than skunks. To mitigate this problem, the task force implemented multiple strategies. Step one was to enhance rabies surveillance by testing animals that are found dead (road kill). Several hundred samples coming from the Omaha metro will need to be tested. Step two distributing 18,000 rabies vaccine baits that target raccoons within a 6-mile radius from where the kitten died. Step three is to trap, vaccinate and release 1,000 raccoons in the Omaha area. There is also a push for pet owners to rabies vaccinate their animals. It will be later this winter before officials find out if their mitigation efforts were successful, because any animal exposed to the kitten may not get sick for several weeks or months. How the kitten became infected is still unknown, but officials have hypothesized that a rabid raccoon bit a pregnant cat or its kitten in the southeastern United States, where the virus is more prevalent, and somehow the animal made its way to Omaha. Human exposure rate to the kitten was high with ten people receiving rabies post-exposure-prophylaxis. This case emphasizes the importance of variant testing as part of a comprehensive rabies surveillance program. The ability to test an animal and know if it has rabies is vital in protecting human and animal life from this extremely fatal disease. The added ability to variant test positive animal rabies cases plays a role in preventing the spread of rabies into different animal reservoirs throughout the United States. Oklahoma’s rabies surveillance program implemented variant testing on all positive animal rabies specimens in 2022. Fortunately all specimens tested to date have shown to be skunk or bat rabies variants known to be present in the state. Any time a veterinarian or animal owner has concerns about a rabies case, they should contact the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The Epidemiologist-on-Call can provide information regarding rabies animal testing or provide guidance on who should seek rabies post-exposure-prophylaxis. The number to call is 405 426 8710 and ask for the Epidemiologistson-Call. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Raccoon Rabies Strain Detected in Nebraska
10 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 As 2023 closes and 2024 approaches I am always reminded of a saying my Mentor and Business Partner Ross Clark always told me, “Mike, there is no better time to be a veterinarian than now.” We are always looking back at how we did, with great anticipation as to what the future holds for us. That is what I love most about the AVMA. As we look back and see the crossroads and barriers that were crossed, the AVMA is also looking ahead to where this great profession is going. As we move forward, I would love to get feedback from the OVMA membership. The AVMA is here to represent all aspects of veterinary medicine, but we must be vocal about our wants and desires as Veterinarians. If we don’t speak up, we lose our voice. There are multiple issues being addressed currently and I need to know how you feel about them going forward. 1. The Mid-Level Practitioner 2. Veterinary Workforce 3. VCPR 4. Multi-State Licensing 5. Veterinary Practice Act These are just a few of the topics that will be discussed at the upcoming Veterinary Leadership Conference in January. I enjoy representing the wonderful state of Oklahoma and look forward to your feedback. I can be emailed at [email protected] AVMA REPORT Veterinary Leadership Conference
Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 11 LOCATION DON’T MISS DATES & TIMES DISCOUNTED HOTEL EVENTS GET TICKETS You are invited to the 2024 OVMA Convention in Norman. This convention will provide outstanding CE opportunities to meet all your needs. OKVC offers you numerous hours in CE credit and an opportunity to connect with classmates and colleagues. OSBVME: Late Night CE Regulatory Meeting RECOVER CPR Workshop OSU CVM Alumni Reception MSC Vet Nursing Reception Embassy Suites Hotel 2501 Conference Dr Norman, OK 73069 (405) 364-8040 Thursday, January 25 8pm –10pm Friday, January 26 7am – 6pm Saturday, January 27 7am – 1:30pm Embassy Suites Hotel (405) 364-8040 Request our Discounted Group Rate of by using code: OVM. Early-Bird pricing until January 15. Register online at okvma.org You’re Invited Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Membership Lunch Legacy Breakfast Past President’s Breakfast Christian Veterinary Mission Session
Volume 32 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2017 | 12 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, January 27 Speaker Highlights DAVID HUFF DVM Sponsored by Erchonia Understanding and Applying Laser Therapy in Companion Animals KATHERINE DOERR DVM, DACVD Sponsored by Dechra Challenging Dermatoses Dermatological Emergencies Food hypersensitivity- Is There A Lab Test Yet? Topical Therapy Updates Friday, January 26 LETICIA FANUCCHI DVM, PhD It’s Not Just a Naughty Cat! – Feline Interstitial Cystitis ROSSLYN BIGGS DVM Rural Veterinary Medicine: Where Are We Going? BEN BUCHANAN DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ Autologous Alpha-2 Macroglobulin for the Management of Equine Asthma SARAH PETERS VMD, CVSMT, CERP Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ The Clinical Effects of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin in Horses with Navicular Disease LOUISE DUNN Top Tips To Talk To Your Clients About Money The New Face Of Our Profession, Clients, And Team Don’t Hire More People – Optimize Your Workflow Reskill And Upskill Existing Employees To Prevent Attrition AMANDA JONES DVM Monty Python Lied: Tips and Tricks to Rabbit Handling and Exams Common Infectious Rabbit Disease Rabbit Herd Health Management JOE PLUHAR DVM Operations Eat Culture For Breakfast Cash Flow Road Map Current State of Student Debt (Shhhh It’s Getting Better) Volume 32 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2017 | 12 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, January 27 Speaker Highlights DAVID HUFF DVM Sponsored by Erchonia Understanding and Applying Laser Therapy in Companion Animals KATHERINE DOERR DVM, DACVD Sponsored by Dechra Challenging Dermatoses Dermatological Emergencies Food hypersensitivity- Is There A Lab Test Yet? Topical Therapy Updates Friday, January 26 LETICIA FANUCCHI DVM, PhD It’s Not Just a Naughty Cat! – Feline Interstitial Cystitis ROSSLYN BIGGS DVM Rural Veterinary Medicine: Where Are We Going? BEN BUCHANAN DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ Autologous Alpha-2 Macroglobulin for the Management of Equine Asthma SARAH PETERS VMD, CVSMT, CERP Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ The Clinical Effects of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin in Horses with Navicular Disease LOUISE DUNN Top Tips To Talk To Your Clients About Money The New Face Of Our Profession, Clients, And Team Don’t Hire More People – Optimize Your Workflow Reskill And Upskill Existing Employees To Prevent Attrition AMANDA JONES DVM Monty Python Lied: Tips and Tricks to Rabbit Handling and Exams Common Infectious Rabbit Disease Rabbit Herd Health Management JOE PLUHAR DVM Operations Eat Culture For Breakfast Cash Flow Road Map Current State of Student Debt (Shhhh It’s Getting Better) Volume 32 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2017 | 12 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, January 27 Speaker Highlights January 25 – 27, 2024 okvma.org DAVID HUFF DVM Sponsored by Erchonia Understanding and Applying Laser Therapy in Companion Animals KATHERINE DOERR DVM, DACVD Sponsored by Dechra Challenging Dermatoses Dermatological Emergencies Food hypersensitivity- Is There A Lab Test Yet? Topical Therapy Updates Friday, January 26 LETICIA FANUCCHI DVM, PhD It’s Not Just a Naughty Cat! – Feline Interstitial Cystitis ROSSLYN BIGGS DVM Rural Veterinary Medicine: Where Are We Going? BEN BUCHANAN DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ Autologous Alpha-2 Macroglobulin for the Management of Equine Asthma SARAH PETERS VMD, CVSMT, CERP Sponsored by Alpha 2 EQ The Clinical Effects of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin in Horses with Navicular Disease LOUISE DUNN Top Tips To Talk To Your Clients About Money The New Face Of Our Profession, Clients, And Team Don’t Hire More People – Optimize Your Workflow Reskill And Upskill Existing Employees To Prevent Attrition AMANDA JONES DVM Monty Python Lied: Tips and Tricks to Rabbit Handling and Exams Common Infectious Rabbit Disease Rabbit Herd Health Management JOE PLUHAR DVM Operations Eat Culture For Breakfast Cash Flow Road Map Current State of Student Debt (Shhhh It’s Getting Better) JOHN GILLIAM DVM, MS, DACVIM, DABVP Clinical Use of Diagnostic Ultrasonography in Food Animal Practice The Do’s and Don’t of Bovine Euthanasia
JANUARY 25 – 27, 2024 okvma.org Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Membership Lunch RECOVER CPR Workshop Saturday, January 27 @ 11 a.m. Thursday, January 25 @ 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by American National Thursday, January 25 @ 8 a.m. Registration Required Cost: $275/member RECOVER certification signifies one's knowledge and skills are up to date with current evidence-based guidelines. RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through a 2- step process involving online and in-person training. Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every 2 years. Learn what OVMA has been doing and witness the installation of the new OVMA officers. End of the year awards will be presented along with an update from OVMA and AVMA. Help us kick off OKVC with a bang! Drinks and appetizers will be served in the Exhibit Hall Thursday evening before late night CE begins. Relax with exhibitors, colleagues, and friends to begin the weekend. JANUARY 25 – 27, 2024 okvma.org Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Membership Lunch RECOVER CPR Workshop Saturday, January 27 @ 1pm Thursday, January 25 @ 6:30pm Sponsored by American National Thursday, January 25 @ 8 a.m. Registration Required Cost: $275/member RECOVER certification signifies one's knowledge and skills are up to date with current evidence-based guidelines. RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through a 2- step process involving online and in-person training. Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every 2 years. Learn what OVMA has been doing and witness the installation of the new OVMA officers. End of the year awards will be presented along with an update from OVMA and AVMA. Help us kick off OKVC with a bang! Drinks and appetizers will be served in the Exhibit Hall Thursday evening before late night CE begins. Relax with exhibitors, colleagues, and friends to begin the weekend.
14 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 Volume 36 • Issue 3 | FALL 2021 | 22 STATEWIDE Dr. Sherry Craycraft OKL 08 SA Mixed (405) 334-1834 [email protected] Dr. Stephanie Elliott OKL ‘13 SA (405) 614-0575 [email protected] Dr. Joe Cummins OSU ‘66 SA/Mixed (806) 324-7428 Dr. Jeff Boyer OKL ‘03 SA (405) 239-4317 or (405)794-8504 [email protected] Dr. Curtis Smith OKL ‘93 SA/Mixed (405) 206-6063 Dr. Tanner Leon OKL ‘20 SA/LA/Mixed (580) 478-5222 OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Dr. Jacob Boyer OKL ‘05 SA (405) 255-8506 [email protected] Dr. Elizabeth Calabria TEX ‘88 SA/Mixed (580) 326-4573 [email protected] Dr. Heather Cobb OKL ‘85 SA (405) 265-1866 [email protected] Dr. Bridget Duroche AUB ‘04 SA (503) 891-3171 [email protected] Dr. Stacey Riffel OKL ‘97 SA (405) 330-8930 [email protected] Dr. Camille Sieger OKL ‘09 SA (918) 284-9605 [email protected] Dr. Tami Spivey OKL ‘96 SA (405) 642-3529 [email protected] Dr. Dorrie Parrott OKL ‘94 SA/Bovine (405) 831-1444 [email protected] Dr. Abbey Wesner ROSS ‘13 SA (816) 401-4838 [email protected] TULSA & NORTHEAST Dr. ELizabeth Calabria TEX ‘88 SA/Mixed (580) 326-4573 [email protected] SE OK Preference Dr. Kara Miligan OSU ‘04 SA (918) 500-3116 Dr. Daniel Walker KSU ‘79 SA (505) 486-4179 Dr. Carol Hinton TAMU ‘85 SA (214) 537-8524 RELIEF VETERINARIANS STATEWIDE Curtis Smith OKL ’93 SA/Mixed (405) 206-6063 Kent Stacy OKL ’16 SA/Mixed [email protected] Stephanie Elliott OKL ’13 SA (405) 614-0575 Jeff Boyer OKL’ 08 SA (405) 239-4317 (405) 794-8504 TULSA & NORTHEAST Elizabeth Calabria TEX ‘88 SA/Mixed (580) 326-4573 SE OK Preference Dave Walker KSU ‘79 SA (505) 486-4179 Carol Hinton TAMU ‘85 SA (214) 537-8524 Kara Milligan OSU ’04 SA (918) 500-3116 OKLAHOMA CITY AREA Elizabeth Calabria TEX ‘88 SA/Mixed (580) 326-4573 SE OK Preference Camille Sieger OKL ‘09 SA (918) 284-9605 Patricia Colley UC Davis ‘96 SA (916) 521-1226 Tami Spivey OKL ‘96 SA (405) 642-3529 Jacob Boyer OKL ‘05 SA (405) 255-8506 Abby Wesner ROSS ‘13 SA (816) 401-4838 Bridget Duroche AUB ’04 SA (503) 891- 3171 Stacey Riffel OKL ’97 SA (405) 330-8930 Dorrie Parrott OKL ’94 SA/Bovine (405) 831-1444
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16 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4 CLASSIFIEDS Send news and advertising to: OVMA P.O. Box Oklahoma City, OK 73113 Phone: (405) 478-1002 Fax: (405) 478-7193 Email: [email protected] Advertising rates available upon request. Deadlines for submitting materials: Spring Issue....................February 1 Summer Issue.................May 1 Fall Issue.........................August 1 Winter Issue...................November 1 VETERINARIAN WANTED Seeking a large animal veterinarian for Tulsa Community College Veterinary Technology Program, Tulsa Oklahoma. Full-time preferred or Adjunct position. Also available: Adjunct Instructor for Radiology. Full-time Professor (10 mo contract) • Primary responsibility for large animal care for a variety of species • Lecture & clinical laboratory instruction • Management of in-house large animals, field trips and other student learning opportunities • Participate with Program accreditation & regulatory requirements • Fulfill requirements of a full-time faculty member: 15 credit hours per semester plus other VETT courses for FT teaching load • 10 month contract; Mon – Fri with occasional weekend supervisory functions • Full benefits through TCC Adjunct Instructor (Large Animal) • Lecture & clinical laboratory instruction – 1 course each Fall and Spring are available • Management of in-house large animals, field trips and other student learning opportunities • Participate with Program accreditation & regulatory requirements Adjunct Instructor (Radiology) • Lecture & clinical laboratory instruction for diagnostic imaging course (large animal & Small animal) – Spring semester • Radiology, ultrasound and other modalities for veterinary nursing students; field trips, and other student learning opportunities • Participate with Program accreditation & regulatory requirements https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ tulsacc/jobs/4076481/assistant-professorveterinary-technology?keywords=veterin ary&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs POC: [email protected]. 918-595-8213 VETERINARIAN WANTED Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Emergency & AfterHours Clinical Track Faculty Position If you have a passion for educating the next generation of veterinarians, providing exceptional patients care, and want to work in a collegial and supportive environment, this is the position for you. Responsibilities would include support to house officers, supervision of veterinary students, and technical staff in the examination and management of afterhours emergencies and hospitalized patients. The after-hours emergency caseload is approximately 65% food animal and 35% equine. You would be joining a FA Internist and supportive afterhours staff. While the emphasis of this position is equine, a qualified large animal clinician with predominant food animal experience would be considered. Qualifications: Applicants must have a DVM or comparable veterinary degree and be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma. Diplomates of the ACVS, ACVIM, ACVECC, ABVP, or those who have completed a large animal residency training program are preferred. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, 4 weeks of vacation, and an equipped office in the modern Academic Center. You will have the opportunity to develop as a veterinary educator supported by an enthusiastic group of educational professionals in our Office of Curriculum and Educational Support. Funding support for professional development is provided. Professional rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Oklahoma State University offers many benefits to its employees, including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/ recreation/facilities/, and mental health resources including onsite counseling. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/ JobDetails.aspx?id=16570&site=8. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Theresa Rizzi, Interim Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at 405.744.6769 or [email protected]. If you are seeking a collaborative environment, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the place to be! Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu. VETERINARIAN WANTED Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant-Associate Professor Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care 16 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4
CLASSIFIEDS Volume 38 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2024 | 17 Clinicians-tenure or clinical track (2 positions) Salary Range: $180,000-$220,000 Qualifications: Qualifications include a DVM or comparable veterinary degree, residency training in small animal emergency and critical care medicine and certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC) or the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC). Candidates qualified to take the ACVECC or ECVECC certification examination are encouraged to apply. Eligibility for faculty licensure in Oklahoma is required. If you have a passion for teaching while saving lives this is the position for you. You would be joining a team that consists of 6 emergency DVMs, a specialty intern, a part-time boarded criticalist, and support staff that includes a VTS(ECC) in the ICU. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://okstate. csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails. aspx?id=15676&site=8X. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Theresa Rizzi, Interim Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at 405.744.6769 or theresa.rizzi@ okstate.edu. Interested parties may also contact Dr. Allison Biddick, DACVECC, at [email protected] These are full-time positions with an excellent benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, 4 weeks of vacation, start-up funding for clinical equipment or research endeavors if desired, and an equipped office in the modern Academic Center. Funding support for professional development is provided. Ability to do up to 4 weeks of consultation work outside our referral area is also included. Professional rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Oklahoma State University offers many benefits to its employees, including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https:// wellness.okstate.edu/recreation/ facilities/, and mental health resources including onsite counseling. If you are seeking a collaborative environment, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the place to be! VETERINARIAN WANTED The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian with a passion for teaching and patient care to join our faculty team. As a member of our team, you will share the duties with 5 other ER doctors and a part-time Emergency and Critical Care specialist. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in the training of the next generation of veterinarians and work with veterinary specialists to provide the highest standard of veterinary care. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital providing 24-hour care for all domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. Our ICU is a state-of-the-art facility and is staffed with skilled technicians. This is a full-time non-tenure track faculty position with an excellent benefits package, 4 weeks of vacation and funding support for continuing education travel. You will have the opportunity to develop as a veterinary educator supported by an enthusiastic group of educational professionals in our Office of Curriculum and Educational Support. Qualifications: Applicants must have a DVM or comparable veterinary degree and be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma. In addition, a minimum of 3 years emergency/urgent care is required. Candidates that have completed a rotating or specialty internship are encouraged to apply. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is located in Stillwater, OK which is nestled in north-central Oklahoma, approximately 60 miles from Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Oklahoma State University offers many benefits to its employees, including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, qualification for public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/ recreation/facilities/, numerous cultural and sporting events, and mental health resources including onsite counseling, to name a few. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, resume or curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://okstate. csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails. aspx?id=16887&site=8. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Theresa Rizzi, Interim Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at 405.744.6769 or theresa.rizzi@ okstate.edu. INTERN WANTED The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is offering a six-month clinical internship in companion animal (equine and canine) theriogenology beginning January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. The goal of the program is to introduce the candidate to a future career in academic or specialty private practice. This program is devoted to participation in the theriogenology service of the CVM Ranch and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Interns are assigned to either CVM VMTH or CVM Ranch responsibilities in 2-week blocks with flexibility on an ‘as needed’ basis. You will work under the supervision of residents and faculty. Technical skills and clinical judgment will be obtained through supervised case management, participation in research projects and attendance at rounds and seminars. Graduation from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine, or the holding of a certificate from the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates is required for consideration. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/ JobDetails.aspx?id=16552&site=8.
CLASSIFIEDS For inquiries please contact: Dr. Reed Holyoak or Dr. Dale Kelley, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at reed.holyoak@okstate. edu or [email protected] INTERN WANTED The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Oklahoma State University, is offering a one-year clinical internship in companion animal (equine and canine) theriogenology to commence on or before June 15, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The intent of the program is to provide a graduate veterinarian with the opportunity to gain greater experience in equine and small animal theriogenology in preparation for practice, admission into a clinical residency program, or advanced graduate studies. This program is devoted to participation in the theriogenology service of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Ranch and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). The service rotation consists of assisting senior clinicians and residents in reproductive cases in equine, small animal and Ranch based food animal species. Technical skills and clinical judgment will be obtained through supervised case management, participation in research projects and attendance at rounds and seminars. Participation of at least one original research project is required. Graduation from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine, or the holding of a certificate from the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates is required for consideration. The Theriogenology section at OSU is comprised of four Theriogenologists, holding board certification and/or Ph.Ds. We strive to offer a strong comparative program through a developing small animal caseload, a perennially busy equine caseload, and specialty practice food animal caseload and experiences. We have a long history of a strong client caseload in mare fertility and breeding management, also including assisted reproduction technologies such as transvaginal oocyte aspiration, ET, etc. In small animals we offer transcervical insemination, culture and biopsy services, semen analysis and freezing, as part of and in addition to our infertility, breeding, and whelping management program. Of note, resident herds of horses (mares and stallions) and cattle are kept at the OSU CVM Ranch for deep hands-on experience with breeding management, semen analysis and freezing, as well as teaching and research purposes. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https:// okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails. aspx?id=16877&site=8. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Reed Holyoak or Dr. Dale Kelley, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at reed.holyoak@okstate. edu or [email protected]. THERIOGENOLOGY RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Oklahoma State University, is seeking an applicant for a 3-year comparative multi-species residency position in Theriogenology to commence July 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The intent of the program is to provide a graduate veterinarian opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Theriogenology in the areas of Equine, Small Animal and Food Animal, and other supporting disciplines under the supervision and guidance of Diplomates of the ACT. The goal of the program is to prepare the candidate for a future career in academic or specialty private practice. Desire to obtain board certification by the American College of Theriogenologists is required. This program is devoted primarily to participation in the theriogenology service of the veterinary medical teaching hospital and the college of veterinary medicine ranch. Graduation from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine, or the holding of a certificate from the educational commission for foreign veterinary graduates is required for consideration. A DVM degree or its equivalent is required. A completed 1-year internship or equivalent private veterinary practice experience is required. The Theriogenology section at OSU is comprised of three Theriogenologists, holding board certification and/or Ph.Ds. We strive to offer a strong comparative program through a growing and active small animal caseload, a perennially busy equine caseload, and specialty practice food animal caseload and experiences. We have a long history of a strong caseload in client mare fertility and breeding management, also including assisted reproduction technologies such as transvaginal oocyte aspiration, ET, etc. In small animals we offer transcervical insemination, culture and biopsy services, semen analysis and freezing, in addition to and as part of our infertility, breeding and whelping management program. Of note, resident herds of horses (mares and stallions) and cattle are kept at the OSU CVM Ranch for deep hands-on experience with breeding management, semen analysis and freezing, as well as teaching and research purposes. Finally, due to the dual appointment of one of our diplomates with American Institute of Goat Research at Langston University, 1600 goats comprising of dairy, meat, and fiber goats can be accessible. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https:// okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails. aspx?id=16881&site=8. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Reed Holyoak or Dr. Dale Kelley, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at reed.holyoak@okstate. edu or [email protected]. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE For Sale, used equipment: Pulsator IV electroejaculator, $1000 Microscopes (4 objectives including oil emersion)- Accuscope 3002 series, Leica Gallen 3 $350 each For more information contact John Myers at [email protected] or 918-244-1912 PRACTICE FOR SALE Mixed animal practice for sale, primarily (85%) small animal. Located in Cleveland, Oklahoma, close to Tulsa and Stillwater. Served this are for 46 years. Priced to sell. For more information contact Alan K. Potter DVM at 918-358-3404 or 918-671-1742 18 | WINTER 2024 | Volume 38 • Issue 4
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