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Contents SPRING 2022 • Volume 37 • Issue 4

04 President’s Letter An Oklahoma Veterinary
05 On Point
06 State Veterinarian’s Report Medical Association Publication
07 Latest News and Updates
08 From the Dean The OVMA Communique is the newsletter of
10 Public Health Veterinarian the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association.
12 AVMA report The Editor reserves the right to edit content
13 Planning Your Retirement Income according to space and contact guidelines and
15 OKVC Awards limit advertising space for single advertisers as
16 Relief Veterinarians appropriate.
17 Classifieds Opinions expressed in these contents are strictly
those of the author(s) and are not necessarily
endorsed by OVMA.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President District V

Brent Hancock, DVM Jeff Boyer, DVM

President Elect Aaron Farr, DVM

Megan Smith, DVM AVMA Delegate

Immediate Past Rosemarie Strong, DVM
President
AVMA Alternate
Lee Denney, DVM Delegate

Secretary-Treasurer Mike Jones, DVM

Bridget Wagnon, DVM SAVMA
Representatives
District I
Samantha Stansbury
Cristen Thomas, DVM Taylynn Williamson

Chris Adolph, DVM Executive Director

District II Cordon DeKock

Trent Stites, DVM Assistant Director

Yolanda Burton, DVM Seth Reynolds

District III

Farn Reely, DVM

Melanie Denton, DVM

District IV

Rosslyn Biggs, DVM
Jessica Carter-Arnold,
DVM

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

A Year of Progress

Spring is here! As we employees. For employers in search of qualified
enter this new, refreshing employees, CVAs will have a basic knowledge
season, we hope that of animal handling and veterinary medical care.
2022 brings with it a This certification gives them a head start when
return to normalcy for our beginning a new job at a veterinary clinic. For
members, the state, and current employees, it is a great way to increase
the nation. their knowledge of veterinary medicine and
professionalism. Upon passing the certification
The 2022 OVMA exam, a certificate of completion is awarded. Annual
Veterinary Conference continuing education will be required for CVAs each
was our first in-person year to maintain certification. If you are interested
conference since the in this program for yourself or your staff, feel free to
pandemic began. This event proved to be a great visit the OVMA webpage for more details, including
success. I would like to congratulate our executive deadlines and future testing dates.
director, Cordon DeKock, and the staff and
committee members who put in countless hours Don’t forget about Summer Seminar! This is a
of hard work to make this year’s conference a partnership between OSU CVM and the OVMA.
huge hit. It was a great experience being able to This seminar will be held virtual on June 24th and
visit with colleagues, industry representatives, 25th of this year and will consist of eight hours of
classmates, and vendors in person again. For those continuing education.
that could not attend, we hope they took advantage
of our virtual conference offerings that provided In closing, I would like to reinforce that we
equally great continuing education through an are hopeful to keep growing our association. The
online platform. OVMA has many member benefits and is always
We would like to welcome Seth Reynolds as striving to support and improve our profession. As
the newest member of the OVMA staff. We look current members, we hope that you will encourage
forward to hiring a communication and marketing new graduates and non-members to join and
director in the future. With the new addition of get involved in the OVMA. If you are looking
Mr. Reynolds and a communication and marketing to further get involved, there are many outlets,
direction, we will be fully staffed once again. including several committees. If you want to learn
The 2022 Oklahoma state legislators are more about serving on an OVMA committee, we
in session right now and the OVMA staff is encourage you to talk to your district director or
continually monitoring any legislation that any current board member. The more veterinary
concerns our veterinary profession. It is imperative professionals we have working together, the
for us to keep abreast of any proposed bills that stronger the OVMA will become. Let’s help our
could be detrimental to our practices or our ability association continue to grow and succeed!
to practice veterinary medicine.
I would like to remind our members of the new As always, feel free to reach out to me if you
Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) program. have any comments or concerns. I would be happy
This program will benefit both employers and to address them. Let’s strive to make 2022 great!

Brent Hancock, DVM
2022 OVMA President

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have been moved to a virtual format for the foreseeable

future, we will be looking at opportunities to safely foster

engagement and interaction among members. In the coming

ON POINT year, we will also focus on raising money for the Onward
Campaign Scholarship Endowment through the Oklahoma

Youth Expo. As we look forward to the resumption of many of

B2a0c2k1 Winitlhl Be eSwBuinsgy of Thingsthese normal activities, we are still looking at opportunities to
create value both during the pandemic and in the future.
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Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act were laid over for future As a reminder, the OVMA strives to provide
useful resources to the veterinary community. We
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Veterinary Assistant Program last summer and, simply send your email to OVMAmembers@ovma.

after the tests in May, we hope to have certified memberclicks.net.

around 60 professionals so far. Volume 35 • Issue 4 | WINTER 2020 | 4
This program is being used in a variety of ways
Cordon DeKock

by various practices around the state. Some have Executive Director

used it as a curriculum for training new hires to [email protected]

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STATE VETERINARIAN’S REPORT

Keeping Oklahoma Safe
We were able to fill the two
vacant positions from early infected and to be sure and properly dispose of those products.
December. Dana Call, RVT Please make people aware that the disease does not affect humans
is managing our swine, feral and that pork continues to be safe to eat when properly prepared.
swine, and farmed cervidae We are participating in some demonstrations of methods of
programs, and Marissa depopulation and carcass disposal to help our preparedness.
McLaughlin, BS MA is
managing our biologics, Foot and Mouth Disease is always a concern of ours. We are
aquaculture, and cattle meeting with feedyard operators, slaughter plant operators, and our
programs. They are both regional state and federal partners to discuss movement of animals
doing a great job and we’re to slaughter during a FMD outbreak. We are also hosting a FMD
thrilled to have them on our vaccine exercise where we will practice receiving, storing, and
team. distributing vaccine.

There is currently an Previously the only vaccine against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the USA. was manufactured in Europe and was expensive and difficult to
Wild migratory waterfowl are carriers and during the northward get imported for use in the USA. A couple of months ago a US
migration they have been shedding the virus and almost 100 company received emergency approval to distribute a vaccine,
backyard and commercial poultry flocks have become infected as and we approved its use in Oklahoma. It must be purchased and
of this writing. So far Oklahoma has not had any domestic poultry used by veterinarians. The company anticipates receiving full
reported to be infected. We are doing a lot of outreach to poultry approval soon.
producers to educate them about proper biosecurity measures and
to encourage them to follow those measures to protect their flocks. We are part of a group of 18 states that are developing an electronic
CVI that we will be able to supply to veterinarians at no cost. We
The last group of cattle in the beef herd that was quarantined believe that VET-CVI will be easy to use on office computers as
because of a positive TB animal were tested for the second time well as all mobile devices. We had hoped to already be using this
and all were negative. That means that of four cattle herds over the but it looks like it will be ready to begin using within a month or
past two years that had a TB infected or TB exposed animal in the two. Once it is available, we plan to phase out providing paper
herd are now all released and no further testing will be required. CVIs to practitioners. As a reminder, AgMove will no longer be
TB continues to be a source of concern to us, as cases continue operational by the end of April.
to crop up across the United States. Please remember to properly
perform testing and if you have any questions about proper I want to thank the practitioners who call with questions and report
technique don’t hesitate to give us a call. suspicious cases or lesions. Because of alert practitioners like you
all we have a better chance to find foreign animal and emerging
We have received a total of 700,000 official RFID tags from USDA diseases more quickly and have a better chance to stop the spread
in the past two years and have distributed a little over half of of those diseases.
them to veterinarians and cattle producers to be used in breeding
cattle. Half are orange tags to be used when vaccinating heifers for If you are not receiving the email updates that I send and would
Brucellosis and those can only be sent to veterinarians. The other like to, please send me your email address and I will be happy to
half are white tags to be used for official identification purposes add you to the list.
and those can be sent to veterinarians or cattle producers. USDA
is providing these tags at no cost to help bridge the gap between Our new website is up and running so please go to Animal Industry
the metal visual only tags that have been in use for 80 years or so State Veterinarian – ODAFF (ok.gov) and let us know how we can
and RFID tags. We need all the help we can get to get these tags make it serve you better. You can contact us at 405-522-6141 or:
distributed to veterinarians or producers who will use them in
breeding or replacement cattle. We are slowly building our stock Rod Hall
of electronic readers and plan to have some to give to veterinarians 405-522-0270
who are championing the use of the 840 tags. Please educate your [email protected]
clients and staff that it is unlawful to remove the RFID tags once
they are placed. We are beginning to receive reports of RFIDs Alicia Gorczyca-Southerland
being removed when cattle are in commerce. 405-522-6136
[email protected]
The African Swine Fever outbreak is continuing. We continue to
work with USDA and other major swine states to prepare for an Gary Stone
outbreak of ASF in the U.S. Our goal is to prevent it from getting 405-258-8048
here but if it does, we want to be as prepared as possible to contain [email protected]
it quickly. Even if you’re a companion animal practitioner please
spread the word that imported pork products can potentially be Beth Ruby
405-522-8396
[email protected]

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VETERINARY CENTER

EVENTS COMING SOON! PET OVERPOPULATION LICENSE TAG
Don’t forget that you can purchase the
The Latest OSU-CVM & OVMA host Summer new Pet Overpopulation Tag at your
Veterinary Seminar on June 24-25 for 10 CE local tag agency!
News in hours. Register now at
Oklahoma vetmed.okstate.edu/continuing-ed/ Interested in enrolling yourself or your
seminars-and-conferences.html clinic as an approved service provider
OVMA LISTSERVE for the Pet Overpopulation Program?
If you would like to be part of the SUPPORT DVM PAC application!
The DVM PAC was created in
the OVMA membership, please email recognition of the need to increase
us at [email protected] or you can political activity and awareness among
control your subscription preferences by members of the veterinary medical
professions. The DVM PAC, a non
partisan political action committee,

political candidates. DVM PAC exists
through the voluntary contributions of
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and dedication to political activity and

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

If you are interested in more
information or would like to volunteer,
please call the OVMA .

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Expands and clinicians safe while providing an excellent education to
FOROpM TpHEoDErANtunties 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.

Dr. Carlos RiscoWe are excited to announce our partnership with Albert Sincerely,

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the core of the agreement provide quarterly town hall meetings. These meetings
will include updates on the college and our vision plan,
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CVM mission. We also want to hear and address alumni
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first town hall is planned for mid-May Alumni will be
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Hall will be presented in a hybrid format with both in-
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fundamental understanding of enzymes, which is
regard. important to understand how things function inside our
bodies. (https://okla.st/3IF8V48)

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abneHdweaoatrllntehabsyt all parties at all times. No handshakes allowed Professor of Dermatology. After earning her DVM
6 feet of distance must be maintained when degree in 2012 from OSU, Thomas completed

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Dermatology South in new Port Ritchey, Florida.
“Collection of Amblyomma Americanum” funded

by Zoetis. Dr. Leticia Fannuchi joined us as a Clinical Assistant
Professor of BehavVioolru.mSeh3e5e•aIsrsnueed4 h|er DWVINMTERde20g2r0ee|in 6
On February 7, Kaylie Wehr assumed the role of public 2005 from Universidade Tuiuti do Parana in Brazil.
relations and marketing coordinator. On February 1, Dr. Prior to OSU, Fannuchi was a clinical instructor at
Jerry Ritchey assumed the role of Associate Dean for Washington State University’s College of Veterinary

Academic and Student Affairs. Medicine.

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FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH VETERINARIAN

Poultry Update:

Every Easter the Oklahoma State Department of from wild birds and rodent, avoid wearing boots and
Health see an increase of Salmonella cases. These clothes used to bird hunt when caring for domestic
cases are associated with poultry and the seasonal birds and if possible house birds in a pen that prevents
sale of baby chicks to the backyard poultry market. wild birds and predators from entering.
Backyard poultry project are great but it is important to
follow some basic hygiene practices. In addition, this It is also important to practice good hygiene and
year High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is also monitor children who are interacting with poultry by
infecting wild birds and spilling over into backyard and following these safety tips:
commercial flocks. So far HPAI has rarely infected
humans but the virus is deadly to domestic birds like • Never eat, drink or put anything in your mouth while
chickens. Below is a short fact sheet to provide talking handling poultry.
points when interacting with clients who have backyard
flocks. • Wash hands with soap and water right after handling
any types of birds. If soap and water are not
Tips for Safely Raising Backyard Poultry available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 62 percent
ethyl alcohol.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI is an • Do not wash animal food and water dishes from a
influenza virus that can cause severe illness and sudden backyard poultry flock in the kitchen sink.
death in chickens. Wild birds are also susceptible to
HPAI but are more resistant to the virus and less likely • Do not let children younger than 5 years of age
to show signs of illness. Chickens exposed to wild handle or touch chicks, ducklings, or other live
birds carrying the HPAI virus are at greatest risk for poultry without supervision. Children younger than 5
developing this devastating disease that can quickly years of age are more likely to get sick from exposure
become widespread to backyard and commercial flocks. to germs like Salmonella.
Although rare there are cases where humans have been
infected. Establishing good biosecurity practices is Following good biosecurity and hygiene practices
the best way to minimize risk and protect your birds can make a back yard flock a safe and enjoyable
against HPAI. Examples of biosecurity practices to experience. Raising poultry is a great 4-H or FFA
protect backyard flocks are, don’t set up bird feeders project for youth and of course there is nothing better
near you chicken coop, keep feed covered to protect than home grown eggs for breakfast.

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AVMA REPORT

New Challenges to Veterinary Medicine

Hello OVMA Members. I have selected the following working to secure pet food and other essential supplies
article regarding Ukraine and the veterinary humanitarian through WSAVA member associations, other veterinary
efforts that are underway to assist the people and animals of that stakeholders, and industry partners. The organization
region of the world. is also creating a network of contacts on the ground in
Ukraine and neighboring countries who can deliver the
Another item - I want to remind you that the AVMA supplies.
Convention will be held in person and virtual July 29- August 2, • The FVE, World Veterinary Association, and the European
2022. Philadelphia is our destination this year. Looking forward Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations
to seeing colleagues from throughout the US and the world. have launched the website Vets for Ukraine to serve as a
hub to coordinate aid to help Ukrainian veterinarians, their
Rosemarie Strong, DVM families, and animals.
OK AVMA Delegate • The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
sent a letter of support March 4 to the faculty at Bila
Veterinarians around the world are aiding their Ukrainian Tserkva National Agrarian University in Kyiv Oblast,
colleagues and the animals they care for with an outpouring of Ukraine, affirming that the AAVMC stands in solidarity
humanitarian support. with Ukrainian colleagues.
• The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Croatian
On March 10, the AVMA announced its charitable University of Zagreb announced that it is offering
arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, will Ukrainian veterinary students the chance to continue their
direct a $100,000 donation from Merck Animal Health to studies for free or complete parts of their studies as part of
support veterinary and animal-welfare groups in Ukraine and a student exchange program. The veterinary college will
surrounding areas. also allow students to complete clinical work at its clinics.
• The British Veterinary Association issued a statement
Additionally, the AVMF is matching the Merck grant with March 2 saying it will offer free membership to any
its own $100,000 donation. Ukrainian veterinary professionals looking to settle in the
U.K.
“Many organizations, including veterinary medical • The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons said
facilities, animal shelters, and animal rescue groups in Ukraine veterinarians fleeing the situation in Ukraine and seeking
and neighboring countries, are courageously providing care refuge in the U.K. would be able to take their licensing
to people and animals affected by the crisis,” said AVMA examination for free and receive financial support for travel
President José Arce in a statement. “But they can’t do it alone, and accommodation to help them attend examinations.
so we encourage AVMA members and the public to contribute • The International Fund for Animal Welfare has compiled a
to our relief efforts.” list of information and resources for people who are fleeing
the country with their pets.
For those wanting to help veterinarians help animals, visit • Veterinarians without Borders Canada is raising funds
the AVMF website. to support shelter animals in Ukraine by working with
organizations on the ground that can transport food and
Russian military forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, animals at shelters as well as provide support to other
dramatically escalating a conflict simmering between the two locations where people and their animals are fleeing.
nations since 2014. The invasion was widely condemned by the • The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria is
international community and has resulted in severe financial coordinating the collection of relief funds to assist
and trade sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian zoos—including those in Myikolayiv, Kharkiv,
and Kyiv—to continue to provide food and care to animals
More than 2.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since in conditions of relative welfare and safety, as well as
the start of war, roughly half of them to neighboring Poland, providing support for care staff and management at the
according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. Thanks zoos.
to work by the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, the
European Commission is allowing Poland and other member
nations to authorize entry for pets accompanying Ukrainian
refugees without them needing to make a prior application for
an individual permit.

A number of other international veterinary and animal
organizations are helping in the following ways:

• The World Small Animal Veterinary Association is

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What’s Your Retirement Income Plan

AFTER Your Practice is Sold?

Several decades ago, many veterinarians purchased income during retirement.
or started a veterinary practice with the idea to For a moment, think about how you are going to get
practice high quality medicine and, one day, sell the income in retirement. You’re likely going to sell your
practice to fund their retirement. Today, practice veterinary practice and, if you own the real estate,
owners are struggling to find another veterinarian to lease the real estate back to the buyer. Depending on
buy their practice and hundreds are looking for the how you sold the practice, now you have a lumpsum
highest bidding corporate buying group because they of money that does not have a plan to provide a
are exhausted, tired, and worried about their plan for similar lifestyle that the practice provided you. The

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money that you received will probably get deposited The best one provides you with the most income where
into your checking account because you’re scared and you pay lower taxes and take less risk, and it takes
not sure what to do. There were many expenses that the worry about running out of money down to zero
might have been funded through the practice that were before you run out of life. The easiest way to set up a
not accounted for before selling, and the income that structure like this is to separate money into buckets
the practice produced for you could be difficult to get that are meant for your needs, wants, and laters down
out of the sale proceeds especially once taxes are paid the road. Each bucket should have characteristics
on the sale proceeds. that take into consideration risk and taxes which
can satisfied by certain investment approaches and
Most will attempt to get a certain amount of income products. Your timing is everything and the options
by taking the sale proceeds and invest them into available might not be available any longer depending
the stock market with the expectation to live on the on when you choose to start.
growth. Imagine that every day your paycheck is
now reliant on what the stock market does. What Tom Seeko is a Certified Exit Planner (CExP),
investment approach do you take? If the market is up financial advisor, and cofounder of Florida Veterinary
or down, you still need a paycheck. You might feel Advisors where his team helps practice owners
scared to invest your money because the uncertainty and veterinarians across the United States simply
and you decide to leave your money in cash at the their finances. Tom is the cohost of the Smarter Vet
bank or purchase certificates of deposits. All these Financial Podcast, author, national speaker, RACE
approaches can work but that all depends on the Provider, VBMA speaker, and animal enthusiast.
amount of income that you want. Since the daily stock
market can be unpredictable the challenge is to know Material discussed is meant for general informational
when to withdraw or not withdraw money. purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal,
or investment advice. Therefore, the information should
Are you one of those that will react to the be relied upon only when coordinated with individual
circumstances or proactively prepare in advance? professional advice. Tom is a Registered Representative
To get the most from your future sale there needs to and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities
be a plan in place to boost your profitability and to LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services
systematically have the practice save money to your offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial
personal balance sheet. This includes any “dead cash” Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company
which is cash sitting around in your accounts without of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly
a purpose and actively taking new profits that are owned subsidiary of Guardian. Florida Veterinary Advisors
generated each month in addition to your salary. When is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
there is a structure set up to have the practice save for California Insurance License #0K79676. Florida Veterinary
you there is less stress on that future sale to provide Advisors is not registered in any state or with the U.S.
“enough” money for retirement. No matter if you’re Securities and Exchange Commission as a Registered
selling privately or to a corporate buying group there Investment Advisor. The individuals associated with
is a possibility that you have more options. Florida Veterinary Advisors do not maintain specialized
licenses or qualifications for the financial services provided
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Oklahoma Veterinary Conference and Award Winners

Veterinarian of the Year Dr. John Otto with his family OVMA President Brent Hancock

Dean Carlos Risco Addressing the Past Presidents Breakfast

Pet of the Year Scruff Hargis with Kate Hargis, Dr. Lee Denney President’s Award given to Dr. Rosslyn Biggs by Dr. Lee Denney
and Matt Hargis Volume 37• Issue 1 | SPRING 2022 | 15

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Send news and advertising to: Edmond East Animal Hospital is owned and full service, fast paced, general small animal
OVMA operated by Drs. Rex and Shannon Johnson. practice with a growing clientele base. We
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Oklahoma City, OK 73113 Our philosophy is to provide complete and staff supported by two excellent registered
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VETERINARIAN WANTED assist with your Career Growth more information.
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Bella SPCA Non-Profit Veterinary Hospital is VETERINARIAN WANTED
seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join in Leadership, Specialization and
our clinic team. Our hospital is small animal Management White Oaks Veterinary Clinic is seeking a part
focused only with updated diagnostic machines, • Employee Pet Wellness discounts time or full time DVM for a busy small animal
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owners with the cost of veterinary care as well ultrasound with telemed capabilities. We have
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care possible regardless of an owner’s ability to of medical and surgical cases. Health, PLIT,
pay.  Compassion and empathy towards people Alameda Animal Hospital Inc We are in need continuing education, PTO, No weekends
and animals are a must. of a small animal veterinarian to join our thanks to COVID. No emergency. Jennifer
privately owned full service animal practice in Bianchi DVM 405-330-0676 whiteoaksvet@
Our clinic is open M-F, 8a-5p with the hope Norman. We are a well established (37 years) sbcglobal.net
of expanding to 8:00 pm one or two days a small animal practice with loyal clientele
week with additional staff. No emergency and staff members which have generated a VETERINARIAN WANTED
on-call, no overnights, and only one Saturday healthy practice over the many years. We
a month for vaccine outreaches. Salary range value a work-life balance, a family-like Guthrie Pet Hospital, in historic downtown
is $120k-$130k for FT and a $20,000 sign-on environment and positive relationships. Our Guthrie, Oklahoma, is seeking a veterinarian
bonus. hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm to join our team. Our small animal practice
and Saturdays 8am to noon, closed Sundays. provides quality care to our patients while
Please contact Eric McCune at eric.mccune@ We are open to a DVM who wishes to work making personal connections with our clients
bellaspca.org or visit www.bellaspca.org/ part-time, three quarter time or full time. No due to our small hometown location. Currently
associate-veterinarian to apply. We would love after hour emergency call is required and only a 1 doctor practice wanting to expand our hours
to add you to our family! every other Saturday morning needed on the and services to provide more availability to our
weekend. Compensation is formulated on work current clients and encourage growth. Schedule
VETERINARIAN WANTED experience and number of hours employed. can be flexible and customized to fit your wants
Benefits available. Please contact Cindy at and needs. Salary is dependent on experience
Join a team of exceptional Veterinary Alameda Animal Hospital at 405-360-0045 but will be competitive including an excellent
Professionals, committed to medical and or [email protected]. benefit package.
surgical excellence in a compassionate,
warm, and friendly environment. We offer VETERINARIAN WANTED Interested individuals should contact Dr.
interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with Jennifer Schoonover at jlsdvm2@hotmail.
manageable caseloads and a commitment to Pampered Pets Veterinary Clinic & Spa Our com or (405) 747-0620.
maintaining Work+Life Balance. Join us in this new and growing Pet Care facility in
next exciting phase of our journey. Edmond would like to welcome a Part-Time ASSOCIATE WANTED
Veterinarian. Experience in client interaction
and education, preventative healthcare and Associate veterinarian wanted for a progressive
surgery are required. Please respond with email small animal hospital located in N.W. Oklahoma
at [email protected] City. We are looking to expand our current staff
of four veterinarians. Our Practice has been at
VETERINARIAN WANTED our present location for 26 years and has been
serving N.W. OKC since 1979. Our clientele
Sooner Veterinary Hospital, located in Norman,
OK, is seeking an energetic, team-oriented
veterinarian to join our practice.  We are a

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is second to none and we practice diagnostic VETERINARIAN WANTED with primary care DVMs regarding treatment
based medicine. We offer in house laboratory plans, follow up care for their patientsSkills/
testing including 2 Abaxis CBC and chemistry Perkins Veterinary Clinic, in Perkins Requirements•Excellent communication skills
analyzers, Abaxis urine and sediment analyzer, Oklahoma is seeking a 2nd full-time associate with the ability to explain medical terms and
digital x-ray, dental x-ray, cutting edge surgical veterinarian, for a busy mixed animal conditions using simple language•Problem-
laser, therapeutic laser, and ultrasound. We practice. We are an established full-service solving skills•Collaborative and congenial
schedule only 30 minute appointments and offer hospital utilizing Avimark software, Idexx in attitude •Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
a work/life balance. house labs, digital radiography, ultrasound, degree or equivalent•Active license to practice
endoscopy, and we are paperless. Our focus is in Oklahoma•Flexible scheduling availability
Seeking a full and/or a part time associate on preventative medicine and wellness, with a
veterinarian with a commitment to practicing dedication to providing high-quality medicine, Phone: (918) 665-0508  Email: troymcdvm@
the highest standard of medicine and surgery. surgery, including orthopedics, dentistry and aectulsa.com
Applicant must have exceptional communication geriatric care. We are 80% small animal and
skills and be able to quickly develop a rapport 20% haul in large animal practice. We have a VETERINARIAN WANTED
with our loyal clientele. Ideal candidates would unique four day on and four day off schedule for
have several years of clinical experience but we doctors and staff. We are open 365 days a year, Oklahoma State University Veterinary
will consider a new/recent graduate. but do not take after hours calls. We are seeking Teaching Hospital is looking for a primary care
an associate who has a strong interest in a long- veterinarian to assist our Primary Care service
A competitive wage and compensation package term relationship, an interest in surgery and in providing dental services to our patients and
including medical benefits, a retirement plan, medicine, and a love for people and their pets. teaching veterinary students the foundational
paid continuing education, paid vacation Salary is negotiable based on experience and skills of small animal dentistry. We are seeking
and sick leave and coverage of all necessary ability. Benefits package includes simple IRA, someone who will be able to dedicate one day
licenses. CE allowances, state licenses, AVMA, OVMA each week to provide service and teach but are
and health insurance. All interested persons open to alternative schedule options. Skills
There is no after hours emergency call, no are invited to contact Dr. Wendy Murray needed include: performing routine dental
weekends and no extended hours. @ [email protected]  or P.O. Box 998 cleanings, obtaining dental radiographs,
Perkins, OK 74059 and send a current resume and surgical extractions. If interested in this
Warwick Animal Hospital and references. opportunity, please contact Dr. Paul DeMars
12001 N. MacArthur ([email protected]) or Dr. Dan Burba
OKC, OK 73162 VETERINARIAN WANTED ([email protected] ) or call 405-744-8469.
(405) 722-7717
[email protected] Sign-on and Relocation Available! Our multi- ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN WANTED
Contact: R.C. Hope DVM  – hopedr@sbcglobal. doctor Broken Arrow practice is looking to
net or  Ron K. Simon DVM – [email protected] expand its team. Now hiring for a skilled Mixed animal practice needing a full time
veterinarian to help take care of our amazing associate veterinarian. Large therio case load.
VETERINARIANS WANTED clients. Continue to practice high-quality Beautiful rural northeast Oklahoma. Emergency
medicine and love what you do. Enjoy work-life calls split between doctors. Salary with
Memorial Road Pet Hospital is seeking a FT balance and more growth opportunities. For benefits including health, PPL, CE, license and
Veterinarian for our well-established, full details, contact Shawna.Schimmel@banfield. membership.  Visit our web site cross7vet.com 
service small animal hospital in Edmond, com. Call 918-244-0269 if interested or email Dr Liz
OK! Our modern, state-of-the-art facility is Fullbright at [email protected]
fully equipped to provide high quality care Banfield Pet Hospital
to our pets with digital full-body and dental VETERINARIAN WANTED FOR
radiology, ultrasound, laser, heated surgery VETERINARIAN WANTED CONTRACT RESEARCH
tables and full IDEXX in-house laboratory. We
embrace a culture that is positive, supportive, Animal Emergency Center $50,000 Signing A NE Oklahoma Contract Research
and encouraging of one another. Providing BonusAnimal Emergency Center, PC in Tulsa, Organization (CRO) is looking for an
top notch care is why we’ve remained an OK is hiring full time, part time and relief experienced veterinarian to run day-to-
OKC favorite for almost 30 years! We offer Emergency Veterinarians for our VECCS day operations. Candidate must be highly
Mentorship, work life balance and a competitive Accredited facility. Tulsa is a vibrant city with detailed and have a keen interest in research.
compensation package that includes full excellent opportunities to enjoy parks, trails, Compensation could be straight salary and/or
Medical Benefits/401K match, CE/PTO/Paid lakes, entertainment and much more, all while work into an ownership position.  Contact John
Licensing/dues. Email Jessica David Jessica. offering a low cost of living! We are a 24/7 at [email protected].
[email protected] dedicated Emergency and Trauma facility
limited to canine/feline and household exotics VETERINARIAN WANTED
VETERINARIANS WANTED (<10% currently). We have a full complement
of experienced staff and toys to make our Duncan Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full
Enid Pet Hospital is looking for an energetic jobs easier. We offer a full benefits package or part time veterinarian to add to their team. 
Veterinarian to join our team! Our State-of- along with excellent compensation, bonuses, Practice is small animal only and very busy
the-Art, full-service hospital is equipped with and ample time off to enjoy life. Experience with a well trained support staff that includes
modern technology and offers an abundance of is preferred; however, we enjoy developing 3 RVTs.  New graduates and experienced
mentorship/growth opportunities, schedule that younger talent, new graduates are encouraged veterinarians both welcome to apply.    Contact
allows s healthy work-life balance and a highly to apply!Responsibilities•Examine/triage Michael Hudson at [email protected].
skilled support team. In addition, we offer animals in an acute care setting•Diagnose
a competitive compensation package which illnesses and implement the best medical or
includes Group Health Insurance with employee surgical treatments•Counsel pet owners on
contribution, PTO/sick, annual CE allowance, course of therapy, prognosis and long-term
Paid Licensing/dues/fees. Interested? Email implications of acute illnesses•Collaborate
Jessica David [email protected]

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VETERINARIAN WANTED VETERINARIAN WANTED PRACTICE FOR SALE

Woodland Animal Hospital – Looking to hire TALENTED VETERINARIAN WANTED.  Swann Elk City small animal practice for sale. This
an Associate Veterinarian for a mixed animal Animal Clinic is a premier AAHA accredited established practice in attractive facility of
practice in South Central Oklahoma. Our practice companion animal practice with 12 doctors in 3 6,000 sq ft built in 1997 has been operated solo
has been serving the Stephens County area since locations in Amarillo, TX.  While we take pride but would serve well as a 2-doctor practice.
1975. We offer in-house laboratory testing Abaxis in having up-to-date facilities and equipment, it Offers a full range of medical/surgical services
CBC, Chemistry Analyzer, and digital x-rays. is our staff and the family-oriented culture that plus canine/feline boarding. A very stable
We also offer cold laser therapy treatments, makes us exceptional.  All doctors and support practice averaging $600,000/year gross over past
dental prophies, boarding, and grooming. In staff operate as a team, which fosters a great 8 years on 4 1/2 day work week/ no emergency,
our large animal facilities, we have 2 hydraulic working environment as evidenced by our employee has an above-average profit margin/EBITDA
chutes, a horse stock, equine dental power retention rates.  For new graduates, we have a and tremendous potential to produce more.
float, and corrals for cattle processing.  John formalized mentorship program to help ensure Practice available as complete package including
Rector; [email protected]; 833-439-8884 success.  We work hard, but we take work-life facility on 8 acres. Owner very interested in
balance seriously with a 4-day work week and no selling and price/terms are negotiable. For
VETERINARIAN WANTED after-hour calls.  Our Urgent Care service provides more information contact Dr. Howard Zent
support to manage emergencies and walk-ins at [email protected]
Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking Veterinarians ensuring adequate time to work at your pace. 
in St. Louis, MO!  Sign-on & Relocation Please explore our clinic website (www.amarillovet. PRACTICE FOR SALE
available! com) to get a better feel for our practice.  Our
Are you looking for industry leading associate veterinarian page (www.amarillovet.com/ Mixed animal practice for sale, primarily 85%
compensation and benefits, cooperative and associatevet/) is available to provide you with more SA. Established in 1987 and located in east
collaborative teams, comprehensive coaching information on the positions available.  If you would central Oklahoma on high traffic 4-lane highway
and mentorship, and tremendous growth like to visit about joining our team, please contact with easy access to Tulsa, this practice provides
opportunities? our medical director, Dr. Jenna Barber DVM veterinary services to several surrounding
Look no further, because Banfield Pet Hospital is directly at 806-576-2750.  Both new graduates and communities. If desired, large animal work
hiring!  Contact Gregory.Spunt@banfield. experienced doctors are encouraged to apply. would be easy to increase. Sale includes real
com today to learn more. estate, 2300 square foot facility, equipment and
VETERINARIAN WANTED inventory. Practice has been established over
VETERINARIAN WANTED 31 years and owner is looking to retire. Email
4 paws Pet Hospital is in search of full time inquiries to [email protected]
Banfield Pet Hospital is seeking Veterinarians Veterinarian/Small animal medicine Canine/
in Dallas, TX!  Receive up to $100k sign-on! Feline in Bakersfield CA PRACTICE FOR SALE
5 days a week 8 hour shifts
Are you looking for industry leading $1500 per day/shift For Sale: Hesston Veterinary Clinic, 401 N Old
compensation and benefits, cooperative and $5,000 sign on bonus ! US Hwy 81 Hesston, KS 67062
collaborative teams, comprehensive coaching Office Manager: BROOKE MILLS 
and mentorship, and tremendous growth 4 Paws Pet Hospital  Hesston Veterinary Clinic is currently being
opportunities? Bakersfield CA 93313 run as a small animal clinic, with the ability
Phone (661) 397-3767 and equipment to become a mixed animal
Look no further, because Banfield Pet Hospital is Fax (661)397-1187 practice. The business, equipment and building
hiring!  Contact Lukasz.Kaltur@banfield. are currently for sale as a package. Dr. Baehler,
com today to learn more. RVT’S WANTED owner of the Hesston Veterinary Clinic and well-
respected veterinarian in the community passed
VETERINARIAN WANTED Now hiring for RVT’s in a 3 doctor practice away unexpectedly May 2021. The clinic is
in Choctaw, OK. Town and Country Animal currently operating with a temporary relief vet, is
Associate for small animal clinic located Hospital is looking for a hard working RVT profitable and located in a beautiful community.
in Lago Vista, west of Austin, Texas Salary that can keep up in a fast paced environment.
$120,000-$150,000, base salary and percentage of Must have a good attitude and be a team player. Hesston is located in Central Kansas, Harvey
production per year. Our clinic is a mixed animal practice with County. The two largest companies in the
surgery and medicine services. Past and new community are AGCO and Excel Industries.
Complete in house IDEXX laboratory, digital graduates welcome to apply. Please email resume The community offers the benefits of small town
xray, dental xray, EKG, and ultrasound. Associate to [email protected] living while having close access to larger cities.
licenses and fees are paid, vacation, C E and time
off for C E, and health insurance are included. STAFF MEMBER WANTED For more information, contact Brian Hopp
Signing bonus and housing allowance, or a 2 (785.227.5158), Dr. Baehler’s son in law or
bedroom townhome available at no rent for 6 I’m looking for a qualified person, with broad Kendra Hopp (316-217-3883), Dr. Baehler’s
months, including 160 rolls or premium toilet skills to be able to assist in all aspects of the daughter.
paper! Lakeside community adjacent to National veterinary clinic. Office, inventory, vet assistant,
Wildlife refuge, limitless outdoor activities. pet care etc. Contact. info. Charles at : 918-440-
0281 or [email protected]
Visit our website www.lvanirnalclinic.com
Call Dr. Virginia Williams al 512-619-4064 or PRACTICE FOR SALE
email [email protected]
Mixed animal practice for sale, primarily small
(85%) animal.  Located in Cleveland, Oklahoma,
close to Tulsa and Stillwater.  Served this area for
46 years.  Priced to sell.
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