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Promoting professional excellence in veterinary medicine, advancing animal well-being, and protecting public health.

MVMA Annual Meeting Attendees Thrive
on Veterinary Education!

The 122nd MVMA Annual Meeting held Thursday, February 7th-Saturday, February 9th at the Hilton
Minneapolis was a major success with nearly 2150 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, staff, students,
speakers, exhibitors and guests braving record snowfall for education, reminiscing and fun!

The MVMA CE Committees assembled an incredible three-day March/April 2019
lineup of intriguing and enjoyable educational programming
that rivals many national conferences. Not to mention additional In This Issue
complimentary CE activities including pre-Annual Meeting
trainings offered by Animal Folks MN and the Minnesota MVMA Annual Meeting Attendees
Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, and Friday night symposia Thrive on Veterinary Education .. 1
brought to you by MVMA supporting members Boehringer Presidents Message ............... 2,5
Ingelheim and Merck. Calendar of Events ................... 3
Thursday morning kicked-off with Dr. Rachel Touroo presenting Capitol Report ....................... 4-5
the general session, leading up to seven (7) tracks of CE followed Foundation Feature ............... 6-7
by lunch with the exhibitors, and an eye-opening discussion on What’s New at the U? .............. 8-9
the Minnesota opioid epidemic. The afternoon continued with more
CE tracks.

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Welcome New MVMA Members ...9

VetPMP Launched In Memoriam .......................... 10
at the MVMA Kenyon Veterinary Clinic Visit..11
Convention Day at the Capital .................. 12

VIeftPyMPoLuauncahetdtaet nthedMeVMdA Ctonhveentio1n22nd MVMA Annual Meeting in Meet the New Office Staff ........ 13
Path to Practice MVMA
If you attended the 122nd MVMA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis last month you likely attended Job Fair ................................... 14
MVMA Annual Meeting
Minneapolis last month you likely attended a session ora session or luncheon program where the VetPMP was highlighted. This prescription Awards ............................... 15-17
MVMA Annual Hall of Fame
monitoring program (known as VetPMP) developed by veterinarians and designed for Awards ............................... 17-18
MVMA 2019 Spring Seminar ... 19
luncheon program where the VetPMP was highlighted. Thisveterinary use has garnered the attention of MVMA members, non-member veterinarians, The Power of 10 ......................... 22
Mark Your Calendars - Senior
veterinary technicians, AVMA, and state legislators as an innovative way of tracking controlled Veterinarian Council Event ......... 23
Job Opportunity ..................... 24
prescription monitoring program (known as VetPMP) developeddrug prescriptions for animal patients. The system relies on a pet’s microchip identification Classifieds ......................... 25-30

in recording and checking prescription data in an attempt to curb opioid doctor shopping. If

by veterinarians and designed for veterinary use has garneredyou would like more information or to register for this program please go to the VetPMP
the attention of MVMA members, non-member veterinarians,website (VetPMP.org). Veterinarians are encouraged to participate in this voluntary program
iqvnueoesrtdtieoernrstoyiobnuuiacldanrupeymthateilenvepctmwhpo@rnkmaivncmdaid.aaotrnag.nsec,essAarVy foMr aAn e,ffeactnivedsystsemta. Itfeyoulheagveislators as an
innovative way of tracking controlled drug prescriptions
for animal patients. The system relies on a pet’s microchip
identification in recording and checking prescription data in
an attempt to curb opioid doctor shopping. If you would like
more information or to register for this program please go to the
VetPMP website (VetPMP.org). Veterinarians are encouraged to
participate in this voluntary program in order to build up the
network and data necessary for an effective system. If you have
questions you can email [email protected].

Visit our website at www.mvma.org

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Presidents Message NEWSMinnesota Veterinary

Hi everyone! Medical Association
Thank you all for the opportunity to
serve as president of MVMA. Board of Directors: JONI SCHEFTEL
Our biggest issue right now is the MATTHEW BOYLE
opioid crisis, understanding how it President CONNIE SILLERUD
affects veterinary personnel and our President-Elect DAVID FELL
communities. We need to figure out Vice President JIM WINSOR
what our responsibility is and the best Past President ANN BROWNLEE
way to address it as a profession. More Secretary/Treasurer ROB MEMMEN
to come on that for sure. JESSICA FOX
We are looking for a member to serve as MVMA Alternate Director DAVID LEE
Delegate to the AVMA House of Delegates starting in Director DANIEL TJORNEHOJ
the fall. Dr. Sharon Hurley will be finishing her term Director
as MVMA Delegate in early August. Dr. Matt Boyle will Director
move from Alternate to Delegate, and someone (you?) Executive Director
will start a 3-year term as Alternate Delegate. Please
consider getting involved – it’s really interesting as Ex-Officio Members: TREVOR AMES
the AVMA House of Delegates deals with all the issues ERIKA WEHMHOFF
facing the profession. There are two meetings a year and CVM Dean JULIE WILSON
expenses are paid by AVMA. Please contact the MVMA
office at 651-645-7533 and Sharon or Matt will answer SAVMA President BETH THOMPSON
your questions.
In addition to the MVMA Alternate Delegate position, MN Board of CHUCK LEMME
there are several AVMA Council positions available: Veterinary Medicine
https://www.avma.org/Members/Volunteer/
BecomeAVolunteer/Pages/Council-Positions-Available. MN Board of
aspx. Councils are another great way to get involved in Animal Health
AVMA. Nominations for these are due April 1. Please
contact Sharon Hurley at [email protected] District VII
or Matt Boyle at [email protected] for more AVMA Board Rep
information.
At the annual meeting, I promised to tell veterinary AVMA Representatives:
public health hero stories to illustrate how every
veterinarian is a public health veterinarian. Here is the AVMA Delegate SHARON HURLEY
first one!
A 6-month old baby at daycare was placed in a baby- AVMA Alt. Delegate MATTHEW BOYLE
seat at the foot of a tree. The daycare provider turned
around to help other kids, when she heard a scream. MVMA Office Staff: DANIEL TJORNEHOJ
A (rabid) skunk had launched itself onto the baby KELLY ANDREWS
and was attacking the baby’s head and open mouth, Executive Director/CEO NICOLE KAST
delivering dozens of deep bites, many inside the mouth. Assistant Director
The provider’s husband shot the skunk and the sheriff BRITTNEY YOHANNES
brought it to Community Animal Hospital in Little Falls Continuing Education &
to be submitted for rabies testing. Dr. Robert Orr and Program Coordinator MEGAN NADEAU
veterinary technician Melinda Dickinson immediately MVMF Fundraising &
called the Minnesota Department of Health where I work MARIA NELLESSEN
to report a situation that we should know about. They Planned Giving Manager
were right. This was a true emergency. Multiple, severe Communications & MANDY RICHTER
bites to the head constitute the highest possible risk
for rabies, and the younger the victim, the shorter the Marketing Coordinator
incubation period. The baby had been brought to the
ED of a local hospital, where we called to be sure that Certification and System
the rabies post-exposure prophylaxis had been properly Administrator
administered, particularly that the human rabies
Administrative Assistant
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Newsletter Editor DANIEL TJORNEHOJ

Published bi-monthly by the Minnesota Veterinary Medical
Association, it is sent free of charge to all members of MVMA.
The deadline for receipt of all materials is the 7th of the month
prior to publication.
Display advertising is available at the Executive Director’s
discretion. Call 651-645-7533 for details.

Minnesota Veterinary
Medical Association

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South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075

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[email protected]

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association assumes no responsibility
for material contained in articles and advertisements published, nor
does publication necessarily constitute endorsement by the MVMA.
Publication is for informational purposes only.

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Calendar of Events

FREE Online Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions-2nd Tuesdays of each month from Noon – 1:00 pm. Open to MVMA
 Members ONLY. Register online at mvma.org/lunch-n-learn. Attendees receive: 1 interactive CE credit.
March 12 – Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Finding the Cancer – Briana Keller, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology),
Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
April 9 – MN Legislative Update – Mr. Cory Bennett & Mr. Cullen Sheehan, MVMA Lobbyists
May 14 – The Longhorned Tick and Other Ticks of Concern in Minnesota: What Veterinarians Need to Know –
Jenna Bjork, DVM, MPH, MN Department of Health and Stacey Schwabenlader, DVM, MPH, MN Board of
Animal Health
June 11 – Retirement Planning and Exit Strategies – Chandler MacLean, Business Banking Officer, Vice
President, Bank of the West
July 9 – The State (of Minnesota) Companion Animal Rescues – Margaret Gordon, VMD, MVMA Chair, Animal
Welfare Committee

March 13, 2019
MOVE-Brewing4Success. Minnesota Opportunities for Veterinary Engagement (MOVE) is hosting an
evening (6:30 pm-9 pm) at Summit Brewing Co. This FREE networking event for early career veterinarians
will focus on discussing health and wellness topics and will feature special attendees that represent
accomplished veterinarians in our state. Learn more at mvma.org/move-events.
March 23-24, 2019
Wisconsin Exotic Animal Veterinary Conference. Saturday lectures offered and Sunday are a variety of
labs and master classes. Madison, WI. For more information go to weavc.org.
April 4, 2019
MVMA Spring Seminar-Practical Tips & Tricks for Cancer Patients in Your Practice with Dr. Susan
Ettinger. Delta Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast, 1330 Industrial Blvd. NE. Registration now open.
Visit mvma.org for more information and find out more about this seminar in this issue.
April 6, 2019
Arrowhead Veterinary Medical Association-Nuggets of Knowledge in Feline Medicine with Dr. Julia K.
Veir, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM). Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown, 200 West First St., Duluth, MN.
Go to arrowheadvma.org to register.
April 16-18, 2019
Minnesota Dairy Health Conference. April 16th program offers an On-Farm Workshop. Wednesday
morning are pre-conference short courses. Wednesday afternoon and Thursday are the main conference
sessions. For more information go to ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-dairy-health-conference.
April 18, 2019
MVMA Path to Practice, History and Heritage Center, MN State fairgrounds, 12 - 4 pm. See page 14.
Limited spots available. Sign up at MVMA.org/2019-path-to-practice.
May 16, 2019
Animal Care Foundation Annual Spring CE Seminar-A Practitioner’s Approach to Renal & Lower
Urinary Tract Disease with Associated Therapies. Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka
Blvd. Visit animalcarefoundation.org for more information.
June 13, 2019
MVMA Council of Senior Veterinarians Bell Museum Tour and Planetarium Show. Tour begins at
10:10 am, Planetarium show at 11:30 am, Lunch at 12:15 pm. $20/per person. To register go to
MVMA.org/senior_vets_bell_museum.
June 20, 2019
MVMA Summer Seminar-The Day I Didn’t Use Ultrasound-What Did I Miss? The Power of Global
FAST with Gregory Lisciandro, DVM, DABVP, DACVECC. Continuing Education and Conference Center. St.
Paul, MN. Go to mvma.org for more information.
June 27, 2019
MVMF 25th Annual Golf Classic. The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, MN. Register at mvma.memberclicks.
net/2019-Golf-Classic.
September 19, 2019
MVMF 10th Shoot for the Future Clay Shoot. Save the Date! Wild March Sporting Clays, Clear Lake, MN.

SAVE THE DATES for the September 13th MVMA Small Animal Dentistry seminar in Brainerd and the
November 14th MVMA Behavior seminar in St. Paul. Look for more information soon or contact the MVMA
office.

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M V M Ainnesota eterinary edical ssociation

Capitol Report

by Thomas Hagerty, DVM

The Minnesota Legislature convened on January 8, 2019 to begin the
first year of the two year biennial session. This session, by law, must end on
May 20th which gives the legislators nearly five full months to complete their
work. With numerous bills already introduced in each body and more coming
there will be many bills that will not get a hearing. With this in mind the MVMA’s
Governmental Affairs Committee met on February 8, 2019 to discuss the MVMA’s legislative agenda
for the session. House Agriculture and Food Finance & Policy Committee chair, Rep. Jeanne Poppe,
was a guest at this meeting and she shared her thoughts about the current legislative session.
The 2019 Veterinarian Day at the Capitol was held on a snowy February day with over 30
veterinarians registered for the event. Not everyone could make it during the snowstorm but those
who were able to get to the capitol were able to meet with key legislators about MVMA issues. MVMA
lobbyists, Cullen Sheehan and Cory Bennett, put together a “talking points” sheet for members to
share with their legislators. The following issues were included on this sheet with opioids leading the
list since this issue is expected to consume a great deal of time at the legislature with veterinarians not
excluded from the discussion as prescribers along with other health professionals:
OPIOIDS: The opioid crisis has been front and center at the Capitol this year. Veterinarians are not
immune from the abuses that have occurred, but also are impacted by actions the legislature may
take into consideration. We want to be aware that we, as an association, have proactively taken
action to address this issue with our own VetPMP system. Currently it is a volunteer system recently
launched at the MVMA convention under the umbrella of VetPMP, LLC. However, it’s possible that this
system could look and operate differently if it is adopted by the state in the future.
General Opioid/Veterinary Practice information:
o As you know, veterinarians deal with animals and are not presently required to report prescription
data with the human Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) database.
o We are concerned that veterinarians could get lumped in with human related health care
professionals, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, when it comes to statutory definitions that could have
unintended consequences.
o Animals can have multiple owners and often times, over their lifetimes, different names. This poses
a problem under the human PMP system and creates complexity in tracking prescriptions that human
medical professionals wouldn’t have when it comes to complying with new laws.
o The MN Board of Pharmacy in previous years indicated that the current PMP system has some
limitations with veterinary data and use. Consequently, legislators and the Board of Pharmacy have
responded by not recommending the inclusion of veterinarians at this time.
o We ask that as legislators grapple with this issue, they reach out to veterinarians and the MVMA
for their input. Lastly, we share the concern over the opioid crisis and we are equally committed to
partnering with legislators in winning this fight.
The Opioid Stewardship fee legislation: SF751 (Rosen) and HF400 (Olson)
o The MN Veterinary Medical Association is currently neutral on these bills. As they are currently
drafted, we do not oppose or have concerns.
Veterinarian Immunity: SF1517 (Weber) and HF1530 (Poppe)
o The MN Veterinary Medical Association is supportive of this bill. This bill provides immunity from
civil and criminal liability for licensed veterinarians, who are acting in good faith and in the normal

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course of business, when reporting known or suspected animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse.
Dangerous Dog Registry: SF361 (Laine)/HF297 (Runbeck)
o The MN Veterinary Medical Association is supportive of this bill. This bill directs the commissioner
of public safety to develop and maintain a computerized data system relating to dangerous and
potentially dangerous dogs. The commissioner shall maintain this data in a manner that ensures it is
readily available to law enforcement agencies and animal control authorities and can be searched by
the identification number of the microchip implanted in a dog.
Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Debt Relief: SF285 (Hoffman)/HF170 (Daniels)
o This bill is not needed at this time as the Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Forgiveness
Program is currently allocated $750,000/biennium in base funding with no sunset.
Chronic Wasting Disease: SF1359 (Hawj)/HF553 (Becker-Finn)
o The MN Veterinary Medical Association has not taken a position on this bill. The bill transfers
the authority to regulate farmed cervidae from Board of Animal Health to Department of Natural
Resources.
University of Minnesota Funding Requests
o HF984/SF1249: The MN Veterinary Medical Association is supportive of this bill. The bill
appropriates $1,804,000 in fiscal year 2020 to the University of Minnesota to develop a diagnostic
test for chronic wasting disease that uses samples from living deer.
o (Pending House and Senate bill numbers): The MN Veterinary Medical Association is supportive of
this item. The bill appropriates $1.0 million to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to expand and
enhance the laboratory’s services. The University’s laboratory is Minnesota’s only full-service lab for
animal health diagnosis and is the official lab of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
HF916 (Kunesh-Podein)/SF960 (Dibble)
o This bill would make it a misdemeanor crime for an animal shelter, humane society, society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals, animal control facility, or pound to euthanize a pet or companion
animal using carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or other non-anesthetic gas. The MN Veterinary
Medical Association is neutral on this bill.

The MVMA with its lobbyists Cory Bennett and Cullen Sheehan as well as Dan Tjornehoj and Dr.
Tom Hagerty will monitor these proposals and many others that will come up in the course of the
next 90 days. If you were not able to attend this year’s Day at the Capitol in February please consider
meeting with your representative or senator when they are back in their home district often at the
end of the week or weekend during the legislative session. Reminder to send your 2019 VET-PAC
support check which helps our advocacy efforts throughout the year. Contact the MVMA office for
more details or information about our legislative activities.

Presidents Message continued from page 2

immune globulin (HRIG) had been properly infiltrated around the wounds. It had not - the ER doc
had given it all in the lateral thigh – and refused to take our counsel on proper administration –
they didn’t want to hospitalize and anesthetize the baby. We called the parents to urge them to
take the baby to another hospital. We called CDC for advice before calling ahead to the second
hospital. How much HRIG to infiltrate into the wounds on top of the full dose that the baby had
already received? Considering the age of the patient and the incredible risk of rabies with this
exposure, was any change in the vaccine protocol advised? It all came together and thankfully, this
baby lived, likely saved by a practicing veterinarian and veterinary technician doing their public
health jobs.
Please consider getting involved in MVMA! Contact me at [email protected]. I would love to
help you find a good spot to serve.
Sincerely,

Joni Scheftel

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Foundation Feature TM

Highlights from the MVM Foundation

by Brittney Yohannes, Planned Giving & Fundraising Manager

Doing more for the future of veterinary
medicine is at the heart of the MVMF
strategic plan. One of the hallmark
aspirations is to provide more and
larger annual scholarship awards for
veterinary students. The 2019 Annual
Meeting showcased the significant
strides MVMF has made toward
pursuing this goal. A record number
and value of scholarship awards were
celebrated at the Annual Business
Meeting, including the bestowal of two
brand new scholarships. The Animal
Emergency & Referral Center of MN
launched the AERC Scholarship this
year, requiring scholarship applicants
to express in their own words the
importance of practice ownership. Also
new this year, the MVMA VBMA Student Scholarship was formed by MVMA to promote business
leadership. Both new scholarships will be offered on an ongoing basis to help provide financial aid
and reward academic excellence.
The MVMF provided two Discretionary Awards of Excellence this year, honoring scholarship
recipients who were clearly worthy of an award but did not fit any of the scholarship categories
or in cases where multiple applicants were deserving of a particular award. The MVMF awarded
a total of $67,000 in DVM student scholarships in 2019. Snow and ice did not deter scholarship
recipients from attending the Annual Business Meeting to receive their certificates, and the crowd
of hundreds of MVMA members celebrated their accomplishments during the awards ceremony.
Thank you to our Scholarship Committee: Dr. Brittney Brock (Chair), Nona Nesseth, Dr. Jennifer
Blair, Dr. Carla Kilty, Dr. Erin Burton, and Paula Funk.

Congratulations to the 2019 MVMF Scholarship Winners Marie Gilbertson
Academy Pomeroy DVM/PhD Scholarship - $2500
AERC Scholarship - $5000 Emily Dorjath
Arrowhead Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship - $3000 Sara Davis
MVM Foundation Companion Animal Scholarship - $5000 Hailey Erickson
MVM Foundation Dr. Tom Bloom Memorial Scholarship - $1500 Sara Davis
MVM Foundation James O. Hanson Continuing Ed. Scholarship - $5000 Helen Jurchisin
MVM Foundation Margaret Pomeroy Scholarship - $5000 Amanda Mickelson
MVMA Award – Leadership Award - $5000 Isaac Secor
MVMA VBMA Student Scholarship - $5000 Michael Congiusta
MVMF Cares Scholarship - $5000 Kenwyn Shriner
MVM Foundation Public Health Scholarship - $5000 Mary Liebenstein
MVM Foundation Spannaus Scholarship - $5000 Andrew Keller
MVM Foundation VHA Memorial Scholarship - $5000 Alicia Butler
MVMF Discretionary Award of Excellence - $2500 Taylor Homan
MVMF Discretionary Award of Excellence - $2500 Therese McNamee

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The Annual Meeting is an important fundraising opportunity for MVMF. The Silent Auction raised
$6,931 with more than 225 items donated. Thank you to all who donated wine for the wine pull,
helping raise an additional $1,480. The drawing, including the $200 Club, raised $11,210. Thank
you to all who supported the MVMF mission through these fundraisers, and special thanks to our
Silent Auction Committee and volunteers: Linda Spengler, Kristin Graham, Jenny Mitchell, Vikki
Johnson, and Dr. Ben Porter!

Thank you to our 2019 $200 Club members!

Dr. Trevor Ames • Annika Arrowwood • Dr. John Baillie • Dr. Kevin Barcus • Jeff Benson •
Dr. Jennifer Blair • Dr. Brent Born • Dr. Matt Boyle • Dr. Karen Brandt • Dr. David Brewer
• Dr. Kathleen Brown • Dr. Ann Brownlee • Dr. Nikki Burk • Dr. Michael Cook • Dr. Anna Davies •
Dr. William Delanis • Dr. Robert Dietl • Dr. Thomas Dougherty • Dr. David Fell • Dr. Pierce Fleming
• Dr. Keith Friendshuh • Dr. Ginger Garlie • Dr. Grant Gugisberg • Dr. Daniel Hartsell •
Dr. John Howe • Dr. Sharon Hurley • Dr. Scott Jacobson • Dr. Calvin Kobluk • Dr. George Krienke •
Dr. Tim Kuhnmuench • Dr. David Lee • Dr. John Lillie • Dr. David Linn • Dr. Tim McConville
• Dr. Mike McMenomy • Dr. Sheila Megan • Dr. Holly Neaton • Nona Nesseth • Dr. Dick Olson
• Jim Ostlund • Dr. Mary Philippson • Dr. Ben Porter • Dr. Peter Poss • Dr. Norm Purrington •
Dr. Dick Reierson • Dr. Joni Scheftel • Dr. Connie Sillerud • Linda Spengler • Dr. David Spong
• Dr. Jerry Sprau • Dr. Joyce Tesarek • Dr. Lukas Wallerich • Dr. Jan Whitman • Dr. Jim Winsor •
Daniel Wohlfert • Dr. Jim Wood

SAVE THE DATE

25th MVMF Golf Classic 10th MVMF Clay Shoot
June 27 Sept 19

   The Wilds Golf Club    Wild Marsh Sporting Clays

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What’s New at the U?

News from the University of Minnesota
College of Veterinary Medicine

New test proposed for Chronic Wasting Disease

A team of University of Minnesota scientists propose to develop a diagnostic test that will help wildlife
What’s New at the Umanagers slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among white-tailed deer and related

species. The new test would use samples from live animals and give wildlife managers a better idea of
where CWD is circulating. December, 2017

Modiano awarded V Foundation for Cancer Research grant

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Foundation Research Fellow grant of $5,000 for Welcome New MVMA Members
her research in equine genetics.
Active
Openings for veterinary public Dr. Jeff Dietrich
health resident Dr. Margaret Fauver
The College is hiring for an incoming cohort of Dr. Erin Flath
veterinary public health residents. Applications Dr. Luther Groth
will be accepted until the positions are filled. The Dr. Charles Gumbusky
two-year positions begin July 1, 2019. Contact Dr. Kipling Jones-Lang
the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at Dr. Briana Keller
[email protected] for more information. Dr. Ricarda Kelso
Dr. Darwin Kohler
Maple Grove, MN Ph 763-210-1177 [email protected] Dr. Ingrid Langsetmo
Dr. Holly Lillegaard
Taking Excellent Skin Biopsies Dr. Antonio Lombeida
Dr. Angela Marthaler
• Ideally, biopsy when infections have been resolved. Dr. Janice Mladonicky
• Biopsy prior to starting immune suppressive therapy. Dr. Kristen Nelson
• Do not clip hair closely unless lesion is deep and has no Dr. Jonathan Nevins
Dr. Kelly Pertzborn
surface changes. Do not scrub prior to taking a biopsy. Dr. Carey Prigge
Clipping and scrubbing remove important surface clues! Dr. Mackenzie Reberg
• It is very rare to need general anesthesia for a biopsy Dr. Laura Spading
procedure. Dr. Eric Thorsgard
• Instill 1-2cc lidocaine SQ below each site to be biopsied if Dr. Megan Trauba
pet is not under general anesthesia. Dr. Thomas Winter
• Biopsy multiple sites, sample new lesions if possible. Dr. Laura Aasen
• If you are unsure which are new, then biopsy a variety of Dr. Colette Nix
lesions. Dr. Alyssa Rudloff
• Do not biopsy ulcerated skin, if possible. Dr. Kari Strohmaier
• Draw a line on the biopsy
site with Ultra Fine tip Affiliate
Sharpie to indicate Mrs. Lisa Kor
direction of hair growth, Ms. Alexa Miller
and let the pathologist
know. This helps with Associate Members
orientation when the Dr. Karen Babbitt-Stamp
pathologist sections the Dr. Kelly Birchem
sample. (see photo) Dr. Carmen Coots
• Leave crust on the biopsy, do not remove. If the crust falls Colleen Guidot
off, indicate to the pathologist to “cut in crust”. Dr. Alana Harkleroad
• I always use non-absorbable suture as is less irritating. Dr. Julie Johnson
Dr. Robert Moore
Referrals are easy! Have the client call Pet Dermatology Clinic Dr. Katherine Niksich
at 763-210-1177 and we will do the rest! Dr. Sharon Otto-Tafelmeyer
Dr. Stephen Quenette
PetDermatologyClinic.com Dr. Mattea Sampair
Dr. Kathy Seino
Dr. Brenda Wiley
Dr. John Worsing
Dr. Randy Zelent
Dr. Emily Fox

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Graduate Practicing
Dr. Melissa Franssen
Dr. Kaitlin Marg

Graduate Student/Intern/Resident Member
Dr. Sara Isakson

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In Memoriam

Dr. Albert Chase Batchelder, age 91, of Faribault, MN, died on Monday, February
4, 2019, at Homestead Hospice House, Owatonna. Funeral services were held on
Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour,
Faribault. He was a life member of the MVMA.
Dr. Batchelder was born and raised in Faribault. He served in the United States Navy
and Army. In 1956, Albert was united in marriage to Janet Mangham in Faribault.
He worked at the Faribault Veterinary Clinic, where he was a founding partner, and
the Faribault Animal Center as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He served on the Chapter of The
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! Division. During his active service he logged 30 parachute jumps. Wes continued to

Dr. W.G. “Wes” Schroeder, Age 82 formerly of Loretto, MN passed away on January 27th, 2019.
He is survived by sisters Sally Colindres, Nancy (John) Koonce, Joni (Tim) Jensen & brother
Jerry (Diane); daughter Michele (Lehmbecker) & sons Wes Jr, Wade (Kathleen), Mark (Susan);

pursue his passion for parachuting, working during the summers in college as a smokejumper forandnumerousgrandchildrenandotherrelatives.WeswasactiveintheBeltramiCounty4-H

Club. Upon graduation from Bemidji High School in 1954, Dr. Schroeder joined the US Army.
Serving as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division. During his active service he logged 30

the U.S. Forest Service in McCall, ID. Wes graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degreeparachutejumps.Wescontinuedtopursuehispassionforparachuting,workingduringthe

summers in college as a smokejumper for the U.S. Forest Service in McCall, ID. Wes graduated
with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1964. Then

from the University of Minnesota in 1964. Then started one of the first exclusive equine veterinarystartedoneofthefirstexclusiveequineveterinarypracticesinthestatein1966outofhishome

in Wayzata. In 1972, he was instrumental in cofounding & operating Minnesota Equine
Associates in Maple Plain, MN. He served the community as a dedicated equine veterinarian for

practices in the state in 1966 out of his home in Wayzata. In 1972, he was instrumental innearly48years.Duringhislongcareer,Weswasactiveinmanynational,state&localequine

organizations & committees, including acting as president of the MVMA in 1979 and a life
member. In 1981, Wes was honored as Horseman of the Year by the MN Horse Council. His

cofounding & operating Minnesota Equine Associates in Maple Plain, MN. He served the communitylifelongcareerreflectedadedicationoftime&energytomanyequineissues.Wesalsosharedhis

love for the sport of hockey by coaching for 16 years in the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association.
He was also active in his local DFL Party. Family suggests contributions to one of the following:

as a dedicated equine veterinarian for nearly 48 years. During his long career, Wes was active inMinnesotaHorseCouncilFoundationortheStrikeZone"Striker"MemorialEquine
Scholarship.  many national, state & local equine organizations & committees, including acting as president of

the MVMA in 1979 and a life member. In 1981, Wes was honored as Horseman of the Year by the
MN Horse Council. His lifelong career reflected a dedication of time & energy to many equine issues.
Wes also shared his love for the sport of hockey by coaching for 16 years in the Hopkins Youth
Hockey Association. He was also active in his local DFL Party. Family suggests contributions to one
of the following: Minnesota Horse Council Foundation or the Strike Zone “Striker” Memorial Equine
Scholarship. 

PHP Offers Free Inactive Client Program

The Partnership for Healthy Pets (www.partnershipforhealthypets.org) has introduced
another practice-building program called the Inactive Client Program. MVMA members
can go to the above website to obtain free information, instructions and marketing
materials that they can use in their own practices.
The findings from a study conducted a few years ago showed that practices that
used this program had an overall 8.5% inactive client response rate; it brought in an
average of 128 lapsed clients per practice; and had an outstanding re-engagement
response especially among feline and senior pet owners. Bringing inactive clients back
is often easier than finding new clients.

The two main points that the Inactive Client Program focuses on is the client’s
visitation history and it employs messaging that touches on the concern and welfare that most clients have
for their pets. In addition to the information and materials found on the Partnership for Healthy Pets website
please view the webinar link that will walk you through this program.

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Kenyon Veterinary Clinic Visit

by Dan Tjornehoj, MVMA Staff

Left to Right: Dr. Brad Prestemon and Dr. Brent Born In the hills and valleys of southern Minnesota there
is a quaint community of Kenyon, Minnesota and
where you will also find Kenyon Veterinary Clinic. The
Kenyon Veterinary Clinic was started in 1939 by Dr.
W.A. Bohan who has retired from the practice. The
current owner, Dr. Brent Born, joined in 1998. Dr.
Brad Prestemon has practiced in the area for 11 years
and he eventually joined Dr. Born and the Kenyon
Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Born was raised in Iowa where
he attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake earning
a degree in Biology while playing and coaching football. 
He then attended Iowa State University where he
earned his DVM.  Dr. Prestemon is also an Iowa native
and he also obtained his DVM degree at ISU after
graduating from Luther College. Both veterinarians
have families and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Born is a
supporter of the MVMF golf and clay shoot events.

Today, the Kenyon Veterinary Clinic is a small well-equipped veterinary practice offering a wide
spectrum of high-quality veterinary services based on the latest technological and scientific
innovations.

While I was wrapping up my visit with Dr. Born in his front lobby one of the local restaurant chefs
dropped off some of her Mexican food delicacies that I was able to enjoy with Dr. Born and staff. I
realized that this is one of the enjoyable aspects of working in a smaller community and having the
close relationships with the community and local businesses.

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Day at the Capital

Left to Right:
Dr. Phil Nelson,
Rep. Dave Baker
and Dr. Jim Winsor

Left to Right: U of M
students Jessi Coryell,

Helena Montin,
Sen. Julie Rosen and

Dr. Mary Olson

Do you Need Summer Help? Veterinary Students Need Summer Jobs
Advertise your Summer Jobs for Veterinary Students with the MVMA - FREE
As summer approaches students start to search for an opportunity to apply the skill and knowledge
they have been learning throughout the school year. Often times it can be difficult to know where to
start looking, especially for out-of-state students who have no local connections. Having a centralized
site for students to look for summer job opportunities to learn, earn money, and practice their skills is
an opportunity the MVMA is now offering. MVMA member clinics can find assistance during the busy
summer months and also help on weekends during the school year. What could be better than to
employ a student who is eager to learn and help to develop the future of our profession while making
future connections with potential future veterinary associates?
MVMA members, you can advertise your summer jobs available for veterinary students at
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Meet the new office staff

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association has
new office employees. Mandy started in May 2018 and
Maria and Megan both began in late December 2018.

Mandy Richter
Administrative Assistant
Advertising Coordinator
[email protected]

Mandy joined the Minnesota Veterinary Medical
Association staff in May of 2018 as a part-time From left to right: Megan, Maria, and Mandy

Administrative Assistant and Advertising Coordinator.
Since starting this position, she provides assistance
to both MVMA and MVMF staff through database maintenance and special projects. In her
spare time, Mandy homeschools her children (ages 15 and 10), teaches music lessons from
her private home studio, directs a homeschool concert band and is president of the local
volleyball club.

Maria Nellessen, CVT, VTS (dentistry)
Certification and Systems Administrator
[email protected]
Maria has worked in various private practices and the veterinary dentistry department at
the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. For ten years, she was an instructor
and academic advisor in the Veterinary Technology program at Argosy University. In 2017,
Maria received her VTS in dentistry and is currently serving on the credential committee with
the AVDT. She works part-time at MVMA (Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association) as a
systems and credential coordinator, volunteers for Leech Lake legacy, and provides training and
education through Midmark Animal Health as well as private clinics and veterinary technology
schools. She is happily married, has 2 children and 2 yellow Labrador-retriever mutts. In her
spare time, she enjoys being the editor for her local elementary school’s yearbook, loves to bake,
travel, camp and hang out with friends.

Megan Nadeau Dr. Julia Tomlinson DACVSMR, CVSMT
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Dr. Amy Whaley CCRP, CVSMT
[email protected] (952) 224-9354
Megan graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism www.tcrehab.com
from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism,
focusing on strategic communications and minoring in Managing arthritis, injury,
Management from Carlson School of Management. She spent post-surgical, and fitness needs
the last two years of her undergrad working in marketing,
development, and advancement for nonprofit organizations Hydrotherapy, therapeutic & diagnostic
around Minneapolis. She has worked with the American Craft ultrasound, laser, spinal manipulation,
Council, the Minnesota Daily, and Aeon. She also has for- acupuncture, PrP, orthotics, NMES,
profit event promotion and public relation experience with CBS massage, sports-specific strengthening
Radio Corporation and Missy Farren PR & Marketing. Most
recently, she began part-time communication work for Iowa
State University CVM Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and
Production Animal Medicine. She continues her part-time work
with ISU VDPAM as well as her full-time position with MVMA
as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator. In her free
time, Megan enjoys teaching downhill skiing and being outside.

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Path to MVMA
Practice Job Fair

MVMA Clinics and Hospitals
Looking to Hire or set up an Externship?

Join 3rd year Vet Students at the Spring Path to
Practice. April 18th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Interested Practices
Sign up at mvma.org now!

(25 Clinics max)

MVMA Annual Meeting Attendees Thrive on Veterinary Education! continued from page 1

During Friday’s MVMA Annual Business Meeting Dr. David Fell presented the MVMA veterinary
awards, including the Veterinarian of the Year to Dr. John Lillie, Jr. Inside this issue you can read
more about the award recipients. Business meeting attendees approved new board members with
Dr. Connie Sillerud as Vice President and Drs. Jessica Fox and David Lee as Directors.
The Annual Meeting wrapped-up on Saturday with author, playwright and teller of tales, Mr. Kevin
Kling, entertaining us with his stories of creature comforts. Attendees were able to visit 114 exhibit
booths and earn over 30 CE credits with several approved for RACE credits.
At the Annual Meeting, the Foundation raised funds from its silent auction, wine pull and drawing
prizes. Monies raised through these events helps support student scholarships, and veterinary
project grants. Read more about it in this issue’s Foundation Feature.
Attendee feedback is crucial to help the various CE Committees determine future Annual Meeting
topics and speakers. So, if you did not complete the MVMA Annual Meeting evaluation, contact the
Continuing Education Program Manager, Nicole
Kast ([email protected]) with your input.
We greatly appreciate everyone who attended this
year’s event! And a special thank you to those who
support the MVMA and MVMF throughout the
year, as none of this would be possible without you!
SAVE THE DATE for next year at the Hilton
Minneapolis, Thursday, February 20-Saturday,
February 22, 2020. Low hotel rates with parking
will be available again next year.

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MVMA Annual Meeting Awards

The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association presented the MVMA Awards at the Business Meeting in February
2019. The awards were given to individuals in the various MVMA award categories.

Veterinarian of the Year – Dr. John Lillie, Jr.

Nominees are members who have given so much to the veterinary profession
as well as to their community, a well-rounded member who is outstanding in
the profession.
Dr. Lillie received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Michigan, his Doctorate degree of Veterinary Medicine from the University
of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and completed his Small
Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Colorado State University
College of Veterinary Medicine. His special Veterinary interests are in
surgery and advanced dentistry, in which he continues to further his
studies.
Dr. John C. Lillie, Jr. is currently the Medical Director of Keller Lake
Animal Hospital. He started the clinic in 1990 to fulfill his desire to spend more time one-on-one with each of
his patients. Previously, he was a partner and co-owner of another small animal hospital in the Twin Cities.
Dr. Lillie has enjoyed serving on the Board of Directors of the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Paul, and on
the Board of Directors and as President of Animal Emergency Veterinary Services in Minneapolis. Dr. Lillie
has also served on the Board of Directors for the Ramsey County Humane Society and has over 15 years of
service on the Board of Directors of the Veterinary Hospital Association and has even served as President. Dr.
Lillie is also on the golf committee of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation which raises money for
student scholarships in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Lillie is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital
Association, the American Veterinary Dental Society, the Cornell Feline Medicine Society, and the Minnesota
Veterinary Medical Association, of which he is also a committee member and sponsor. Dr. Lillie is on the
Deans Advisory Committee to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He volunteers
his time and veterinary expertise to the French Bulldog Rescue Network, of which his daughter is actively
involved.

Congratulations Dr. John Lillie, Jr. as the Veterinarian of the Year Award recipient!

Outstanding Faculty Award – Dr. Laura Molgaard

Outstanding Faculty Award-This award is given to a faculty member of the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and all its related
departments; who provide outstanding service to Minnesota veterinarians; who
give of their time and talent to the veterinary profession; a leader who makes
a difference to the profession; a dedicated contributor to organized veterinary
medicine.

Dr. Laura Molgaard is the Associate Dean for Academic and Students
Affairs at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and an
associate professor in the Veterinary Population Medicine Department. She
graduated from Iowa State University and went into small animal private
practice before moving into teaching of veterinary technicians, and
then veterinary students.  Dr. Molgaard is the co-lead of the Association of American Veterinary Medical
Colleges (AAVMC) Competency-Based Veterinary Education Working Group. She was the first veterinary
representative invited to join to the International Competency-Based Medical Education Collaborators, a
group of educational leaders in human medical education. Her research interests include selection for and
development of non-technical competencies, technology enhanced learning and outcomes assessment. Dr.
Molgaard is also active in diversity initiatives including veterinary pipeline development, admissions, and
culture/climate. She was the recipient of the Academy for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning in 2015, an award that recognizes exceptional scholarly contributions to advance excellence in the
C edouncgartaitounlaaltimonisssDiorn. of the Academic Health Center.
Faculty Award recipient 
Laura Molgaard as the Outstanding

continued on next page

For more information on the MVMA Awards: www.mvma.org

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MVMA Annual Meeting Awards

Outstanding Industry Representative Award – Kristi Johnson

Outstanding Industry Representative-Individuals who have consistently exhibited
outstanding service to veterinarians and/or the MVMA and have promoted the
profession through liaisons with the MVMA, veterinarians, and the profession in
general.
Kristi Johnson is the territory manager/sales representative for Henry Schein
Animal Health. She is truly committed to her clinics and finds the necessary
products or answers at any time of the day and at all costs. She seeks out
the best options to meet the needs of the veterinary practice and veterinary
medicine. Johnson focuses on helping her customers improve their business so
that they can focus on caring and providing for their patients. She is known in
her community for building strong relationships; she stands for quality in the
profession. Through all the changes in the industry she has stayed focused on
supporting small animal, equine and large animal practitioners. She organizes
and puts on Continuing Education events as well as assisting the efforts of other groups. MVMF, MVMA and MAEP
are just some of the groups that she is passionate about supporting. Kristi is also an active member of the MN
Veterinary Practice Managers Network where she currently co-facilitates the Rochester and Southern MN group.

Congratulations Kristi Johnson as the Outstanding Industry Representative Award recipient!

Distinguished Veterinary Service Award – Dr. John Piehl

Distinguished Veterinary Service Award- This award is given to individuals
who have performed outstanding veterinary service to the veterinary profession
and have contributed to the well-being of animals.
Dr. John Piehl graduated from the University of Minnesota College of
Veterinary Medicine in 1976. He worked private practice from 1976-1986. Dr.
John Piehl has served as a Veterinary Medical Officer with USDA-APHIS for
33 years. He has served his profession and the livestock industry in many
different ways. He was the designated Brucella Epidemiologist and he was
able to declare Illinois Brucella free in 1992. He has worked on the Exotic
Newcastle Disease in CA and tuberculosis and pseudorabies eradication in
MN. When Avian Influenza struck in 2015, he was appointed to a position of
authority auditing claims for indemnity, cleaning and disinfection in MN. He
could be relied upon to know the contents of the Code of Federal Regulations
and how they would be interpreted in a given situation. Other duties include seeing to the inspection of various
facilities and businesses destined to participate in the export market and needing USDA certification to do so. In all
cases, he never lost sight of the need to protect our livestock from potential exotic threats which might have been
inadvertently included in some shipment. Dr. Piehl retired at the end of 2018.

Congratulations Dr. John Piehl as the Distinguished Veterinary Service Award recipient!

Emerging Leader Award - Dr. Megan Schommer

Emerging Leader Award- This award is given to MVMA members who
have graduated from veterinary school within the past 10 years and have
demonstrated achievement and leadership through veterinary community
involvement.
Dr. Megan Schommer grew up in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, received her
Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from St. Olaf College in 2006, and graduated
from the University of Minnesota CVM in 2010. She completed a rotating
internship in general practice, emergency medicine, and exotic/zoo animal
medicine in Tucson, Arizona before returning to practice at Lake Harriet
Veterinary in Minneapolis in 2011 where she has been an associate ever since.
Her passion is exotic companion mammal medicine.
Dr. Schommer maintains Minnesota Vets, a Facebook group dedicated to connecting Minnesota Veterinarians.
Schommer is deeply involved with MN Pocket Pet rescue as the volunteer veterinarian, an animal foster parent, and
was a finalist for its 2018 Small Pet Select Rescue Hero award. She has also volunteered with SIRVS through the
University of Minnesota. She is currently serving on the MVMA committee focusing on health and wellness within the
veterinary community. Dr. Schommer is also exploring new avenues to create a community within her clinic, including
offering educational seminars to clients and hosting a candlelight pet memorial ceremony on the winter solstice.

Congratulations Dr. Megan Schommer as Emerging Leader Award Recipient!

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MVMA Annual Meeting Awards

President’s Award –
Dr. Mary Olson and Dr. Jennifer Schurrer

The MVMA President’s Award recognizes those who have contributed
significantly to the veterinary profession, MVMA, and/or for promoting
the human animal bond, animal health & welfare or public health.
Dr. Mary Olson graduated from veterinary school at the U of M
-St. Paul campus in 1976. She is one of the owners of East Central
Veterinarians. Mary, along with two other veterinarians, countless
FFA’ers and volunteers are responsible for bringing the Miracle of
Birth Center to the MN State Fair. Mary is quite the ‘people person’
so this suits her well. She has also been the president of the MVMA
in 2000-2001.
Dr. Jennifer Schurrer joined East Central Veterinarians in February
2015 as the Practice Manager. Dr. Schurrer graduated from the
University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. The following year she obtained her Master of
Science degree also from the University of Minnesota while conducting swine research. Dr. Schurrer is currently
the chair of the MVMA Small Animal Continuing Education Committee. This committee helps to provide an
opportunity for Minnesota veterinarians improve their knowledge and skill to care for their patients.
About a year ago Drs. Olson and Schurrer started to develop what is now known as VetPMP. It has gone through
beta testing and was launched at the 122nd Annual Meeting. It is an improvement over the human PMP. They
came up with VetPMP to help control the current opioid crisis and prevent misuse of controlled pain medications.
This initiative is unique to Minnesota and a monumental step in preventing the opioid epidemic.

Congratulations Dr. Mary Olson and Dr. Jennifer Schurrer as MVMA President’s Award recipients!

MVMA Animal Hall of Fame Awards

To celebrate and recognize the important link between animals and humans,
the MVMA awarded three exceptional animals at the 2019 annual convention. The Animal Hall of

Fame added Hero, Companion and Professional animals to its list of inductees this year.

Companion Animal of the Year

Freddie
Owners: Dr. Brad Poff and Linda Miller-Poff

Veterinarian: Dr. Jerri Smith

Companion Animal of the Year-Animals who have provided a benefit to
their human companions or their community.
Fred is a diabetic cat who has provided companionship despite
numerous obstacles to many different owners. Fred’s previous owner
passed away and she was rescued by the animal control authorities.
Fred has led an amazing life on the brink of euthanasia, but he never
stopped searching for companionship. Now Fred lives with a couple who gave her the veterinary care that she
needed. Fred can now continue to be an amazing companion because of his resilience and determination to live.
His survival story is an inspiration to all, and has gained him many human and pet friends over the years.

We are pleased to present Freddie with the Companion Animal of the Year Award.

continued on next page

For more information on the MVMA Awards: www.mvma.org

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MVMA Animal Hall of Fame Awards

Professional Animal of the Year

Morrie
Owners: Lisa and Jim Peterson
Veterinarian: Dr. Kelly Griffin

Professional Animal of the Year Award-Animals specially trained to
assist humans.
Morrie is a Labrador Retriever and a Seizure Assist Dog with special
abilities who helps save the life of his handler, Lisa Peterson. Lisa was
diagnosed with a seizure disorder (PNES) more than ten years ago.
Around two years ago, she lost the ability to detect when she would
have a seizure. Now they happen without warning—sometimes in
precarious places like in the shower or on the stairs. If she were to
suffer a seizure in a dangerous place, she could get injured or worse.
Morrie went to work with Lisa in June of 2016 and her life quickly
changed for the better. “Morrie is such a blessing. He gave me my
life back,” says Lisa. Morrie always has Lisa’s back. He’s by her side each and every day keeping her safe.
He helps Lisa during a seizure by laying across her body to suppress her movements, and he helps her get
reoriented after a seizure by licking her face and hands. But even more importantly, he alerts Lisa when
she’s going to have a seizure. Morrie’s ability to pre-alert to a seizure is both tremendously helpful and
impressive. He learned on his own how to detect when Lisa was going to have a seizure and began alerting
her by touching her with his paw. Now he lets Lisa know whenever and wherever they are if a seizure is
coming on, this allows her time to get to a safe location and lie down. Lisa doesn’t need to worry about her
safety anymore and neither does her family. They all know that Morrie will be by Lisa’s side, warning her of
a seizure, staying with her during the episode, and then helping to reorient her once it’s over. Lisa and her
family have been able to experience life like they once did—before she was diagnosed with PNES. Lisa has
regained independence that once kept her shut in from the world for fear of injuring herself. Her Can Do
Canines client services coordinator, Sarah Schaff, says, “Most importantly, she’s been able to be a mom to
her kids again.” All of this, thanks to Morrie.

We are pleased to present Morrie with the Professional Animal of the Year Award.

Hero Animal of the Year

Sadie
Owner: Jack Miller
Veterinarian: Dr. Kathleen Brown

Animal Hero Award-Animals who have saved or preserved human life.
SADIE NAMED HERO. Sadie is a Corgi and Border Collie mix. In the
spring, Sadie’s owner and a neighbor were trying to load a 500-pound
bull calf into a trailer. The calf knocked down both men and ran over the
owner. Sadie went into the pen and heeled the bull into the trailer and
held it there by staying at the rear of the trailer and biting at it. The owner
feels fortunate to have walked away from the incident with only a couple
of broken ribs and a displaced kneecap. He feels that Sadie saved his life
and is even more amazed because Sadie had no formal training in herding.
Sadie saved the lives of her owner and neighbor with her heroic actions and quick instincts during a dangerous
situation.

We are pleased to present Sadie with the Hero Animal of the Year Award.

For more information on the MVMA Awards: www.mvma.org

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MVMA 2019 Spring Seminar

Practical Tips and Tricks for
Cancer Patients in Your Practice

Thursday, April 4th, 2019•9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Speaker: Dr. Sue Ettinger Got cancer questions?
Whether it is the common tumors you deal with every day in practice,
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) your FAQ about chemotherapy and side effects, or breaking bad news to
clients, Dr. Sue will cover it all! Dr. Sue will provide practical tips and tricks
Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC you can use when you go back to work. We all hate cancer but come
learn how to diagnose and manage cancer cases in your practice.

Dr. Sue Ettinger is a practicing veterinary cancer specialist, international speaker, book author,
podcaster, and vlogger (video blogger). She is one of approximately 400 board-certified
specialists in medical oncology in North America. She received her veterinary training at
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in medical
oncology at the Animal Medical Center in NYC in 2003. She has recently received awards for
Exceptional Doctor Performance and Public Relations Achievement.

Also known as Dr. Sue Cancer Vet®, Dr. Sue is the co-author of the Second Edition of The Dog
Cancer Survival Guide, which is a best-selling book in small animal health for the last several
years. She is a frequent contributor to Today’s Veterinary Practice, Today’s Veterinary Business,
Clinician’s Brief, Veterinary Team Brief, & DVM360. She also has co-hosted the podcast The
Pet Cancer Vet. Dr. Sue is most passionate about raising cancer awareness, and she has
developed “See Something, Do Something, Why Wait? Aspirate.®” to promote early cancer
detection and diagnosis.

Dr. Sue’s popular Facebook page has over 36,000 fans. She can also be found on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube helping clients
and veterinary professionals deal with cancer in pets (@DrSueCancerVet).

Webinar Option: Seminar Location:
Attend the MVMA Spring Seminar on Thursday, April 4th beginning at 9:00 am CDT, from anywhere Delta Hotels by
you have an internet connection! Simply choose the “webinar” option during registration. The Marriott Minneapolis Northeast
morning of the seminar you will be emailed the secure link to attend. Only the registrant has access 1330 Industrial Blvd.
with this link, and he/she must sign-in with his/her name and email address as it is monitored for NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
attendance. The registered webinar attendee is also the only one eligible for the CE credits. The Minneapolis Ballroom
webinar is only available during the live presentation; it will not be offered later.

Seminar Day

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Registration & Continental Breakfast 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Lunch
9:00 am - 10:30 am - Cancer Cliff Notes for Dogs and 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm - Osteosarcoma Survival Guide
Cats: 7 Cancers, What You Need to Know You found the bone lesion. Now what?
At the end of this session participants will be able to: At the end of this session participants will be able to:
• Describe seven common cancers in dogs and cats. • List practical tips for working up osteosarcoma in
• Discuss diagnostics, treatment options, survival times
dogs.
with and without treatment, supportive care options, • Describe which staging tests to do (and what to
and prognosis with clients.
10:30 am - 10:45 am - Break skip).Discuss statistics and treatment options with
10:45 am - 12:15 pm - How To Be A Rock Star With owners.
Cancer Patients In Your Practice • Explore new breakthrough treatments including OSA
At the end of this session participants will be able to: immunotherapy vaccines.
• Explain guidelines for preventing and managing 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm-Break
chemotherapy side effects. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - How To Break Bad News Better
• Interpret blood work before and after At the end of this session participants will be able to:
chemotherapy. • Identify and address cancer communication
• Describe when and how to use antibiotics. challenges for you and your client.
• Discuss chemotherapy safety tips for your staff, • Draw upon practical communication strategies the
patients and clients. next time you have to break bad news.

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

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QUICK TIP

Three Reasons You Didn’t Get the Results You Wanted in 2018

(And what to change in 2019)

You have been in business for a few years. You work more hours than you want, missing out on family
and life. Even worse, you are not providing the finances or the lifestyle for your family as you had
envisioned as a practice owner. This is really stuck in your craw. You are not bringing home the
bacon...but WHY?

#1—You Focused on Revenue vs. Profit
While growing revenue is a healthy business activity, focusing on profits is even more
important. Profit is what you use to reinvest in your practice, pay off debts, and what
provides you a return on investment so you can provide for your family and your lifestyle.

#2—You Exchanged Time for Control
One of the biggest complaints from practice owners is that your practice consumes your life.
Why? You are exchanging time for control. Delegating more of what you spend your hours
working on will free up your time. In order to do this, you need to give up some control.

#3—No Direction
How does GPS work? It knows where it is and it will take you to where you want to go, as
long as you know where that is. Your business is similar and needs a destination.

Let’s get you the results you want in 2019!
1. Be clear on what you want to achieve. Plug the destination into the GPS (your mind).
2. Set specific goals that upon completion, move you toward your destination.
3. Create actions steps to accomplish your goals.
4. Share the destination, goals, and action steps with your team. Even better, once you set the

destination, involve your entire team in setting the specific goals and actions steps.
5. Delegate as much as possible.
6. Eliminate time wasters that keep you busy but not productive.
7. Focus on growing profit.

Give me a call and we can discuss some steps to help make 2019 your best year yet!

**Remember to visit our website to view all current listings.**

Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA
Simmons Midwest * 877-322-6465
[email protected]

www.SimmonsInc.com

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skill in dermatology.

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It's easy to make an appointment. Call 952-946-0035 for any Twin Cities location.

Check out www.mckeevervetderm.com for all clinic locations and skin disease
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Mark Your Calendars for the next
Senior Veterinarian Council event at the
Bell Museum on Thursday, June 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Bell Museum’s brand new home on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus features a digital
planetarium, high-tech exhibits, famous wildlife dioramas, outdoor learning experiences and more.
Explore the far reaches of the universe in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium, see a
glimpse of the diversity of life on Earth and throughout Minnesota, travel back in time to meet a woolly
mammoth, and learn about University of Minnesota researchers imagining a better future.
Sign up now at https://mvma.memberclicks.net/senior_vets_bell_museum
Schedule of Bell Museum Tour and Lunch
10:10 am Tour - Guided for 70 Minutes
11:30 - Planetarium Show for 45 minutes
Box lunches (cost covered) in event room after the planetarium show
Cost $20/person. Additional $5 for parking to be paid on arrival.

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CVM Student Opportunity

Become our next MVMA/MVMF
TM Student Representative!

Apply for the MVMA/MVMF Student Representative position. The role of the MVMA/MVMF student
representative is to act as a liaison between these organizations and the U of M College of Veterinary
Medicine student body. A stipend is given to the student rep. in the fall and spring semester.
Apply here before June 1st,https://mvma.memberclicks.net/student-rep-position  
Find MVMA/MVMF Student Representative job description on MVMA.org/students.
See what past student representatives have to say about the position:
“Being the MVMA Student Representative was an exceptionally rewarding experience. Not only did I
have the opportunity to work in concert with a premier organization but the connections I made continue
to make a difference in my life and career today.”
Zach Loppnow, DVM, 2015-16 Student Representative
“As the MVMA/MVMF Student Representative, I have had the ability to develop leadership skills, make
connections, and learn about the ways organized veterinary medicine works to greater the profession.
It has been a unique experience that I would not have been able to get anywhere else. I have been able
been able to grow my leadership skills by working with a small group to organize the Path to Practice
job fair and other events. While attending board meetings and other MVMA/MVMF events I have had to
opportunity to speak with not only the veterinary leaders in Minnesota, but also on the National level.
This position has provided me with numerous clinics and doctors to job shadow and to learn under.
The most unique opportunity is the chance to attend MVMA and MVMF board meetings, where pressing
topics are discussed such as the opioid crisis and how the MVMA and MVMF are working to resolve
those issues. This position has been a highlight thus far of my veterinary school career and I am happy
to discuss with anyone who is interested in the position.”
Andrew Keller, 2017-19 Student Representative
Please contact current student representative, Andrew Keller for more information, or the MVMA
office ([email protected]).

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MVMA Classified Ad Policy Shamrock Animal Hospital has
a full-time associate DVM position
available at our 3+ doctor small animal
practice. Our dedicated well-trained
MVMA News, Bi-monthly Newsletter: staff values patient care and client
service. We take pride in our integral
Schedule: Online classified ads will be processed every Monday. role in the local community. We mix
Deadlines for Newsletter Submission: fun with work and respect a balance of
our professional responsibilities with
2019: life’s other demands. The hospital is
March/April issue: Deadline – Friday, February 15th, 2019 spacious light and open, well-equipped
May/June issue: Deadline – Friday, April 19th, 2019 with advanced analytical laboratory
July/August issue: Deadline – Friday, June 21st, 2019 equipment, CO2 surgical laser,
September/October issue: Deadline – Friday, August 23rd, 2019
November/December issue: Deadline – Friday, October 18th, 2019

Classified Ads will be placed online and included in our MVMA News publication. therapeutic laser, and diagnostically
Your payment will cover both the online and newsletter listing per ad. To post an ad,
fill out the form found at https://mvma.memberclicks.net/classified-ads. Classified progressive with leading-edge
ads will not be invoiced. Once placed, your ad will remain active online for two digital radiology, digital dental, and
months and will appear in the MVMA News for one bi-monthly newsletter issue. abdominal/cardiac ultrasound. We
offer comprehensive benefits including
health, dental, PTO, CE allowance,
Classified Ad Fees: $20.00 Non Members $80.00 401(k), liability insurance, and VIN
$1.50 each First 50 words $1.50 each membership. If you love to learn and
MVMA Members strive to augment your skill sets,
First 50 words Additional words send us your resume. If you want
Additional words

opportunities to work-up interesting
cases, come by for a visit. If you
Are you an established DVM looking enjoy working with collaborative and
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical for a change? Are you a new graduate mentoring colleagues who practice top-
Foundation (MVMF), a 501 (c) non-
profit charitable arm of the MVMA, will looking for mentorship? If you are notch medicine and advanced surgery,
accept your tax deductible donation of outgoing and have an excellent work our hospital will be a good fit for you.
items over $300 in value, such as used ethic, you might be the perfect addition Contact Dr. Walter and send your
to our busy 1.5 doctor small animal resume to [email protected].
veterinary equipment. These items practice. We are looking for someone
will be placed in our online classifieds with an interest in well-rounded Our clinic in the south suburbs of the
advertisements with an acknowledgement general practice including dentistry Twin Cities is looking to add a FT or
of your donation and inquiries will be and routine soft tissue surgery. Our PT small animal veterinarian. Jordan
handled by the MVMA staff. Please call clients and their pets are our best Veterinary Clinic provides a family
Kelly at the MVMA 651-645-7533, to friendly schedule, an excellent benefits

discuss your donation.

Veterinarian Needed asset, so a courteous person dedicated package and an enthusiastic staff.
to clear client communication is a Please send a resume to dan102662@
must. We have a fun easy-going work hotmail.com.
atmosphere, we enjoy an ideal work-
Fargo Moorhead Veterinary life balance, and we believe strongly Growing South Metro community.
Associates Ltd. is seeking a full- that family comes first. This position Excellent clients and support staff.
time veterinarian to join our two is 3-4 days per week (no evenings) Veterinarian position at Farmington
doctor companion animal, client and 1 Saturday morning per month. Veterinary Clinic. We are a
focused practice in a thriving and Benefits include PTO, AVMA and friendly, fun, 2 doctor clinic giving
growing multi-city community with MVMA dues, paid CE registration and personal quality care from Wellness
three universities. Two well equipped time off for CE, liability insurance, to Orthopedic Surgery. (exotics if
hospitals with dental and digital state license and DEA registration, interested). Experience not required.
x-ray equipment and dedicated, retirement plan. See our website www. Avimark, Idexx in house U/A, Chem,
well-educated support staffs. Local bestfriendsvetclinic.com to get an idea CBC. Digital XRay and Dental. No
emergency clinic means no after- of our mission, values, and who we are. overnights or on-call. DoctorKris10@
hours emergency duty. Competitive Email resume and cover letter to Dr. aol.com (651)463-8985. Full / Part
salary and benefit package. New/ Lisa Sell at info@bestfriendsvetclinic. time.
recent graduates encouraged to apply. com.
Interested candidates should possess
strong work ethics, compassionate
care of patients and care takers
and have a team approach. Fargo- Veterinary Dermatology
Moorhead is a great place to practice And Allergy Centre
veterinary medicine with easy access
to hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation
and lake country life. Please send
letter of interest and resume to Dr. Andrew C. Mills, DVM, MPH
Michael Harvey, 2401 N University Practice limited to Veterinary Dermatology

Drive, Fargo, ND 58102. E-mail Services offered include: diagnosis and treatment of allergies (including
[email protected] or call 701-293- intradermal skin testing and hyposensitization), autoimmune/immune
8888.
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26 FT/PT position available for an North Branch Veterinary Hospital
associate veterinarian in beautiful located North of Minneapolis MN is
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Edina Pet Hospital is seeking a FT also welcome.Compensation for a FT Secondhand Hounds Animal
veterinarian for our state of the art position is based on a 4-day work week Rescue in Minnetonka is looking
facility. We are looking for a team- and every third Saturday so there is for a FT DVM to act as the Medical
player with excellent communication time to enjoy all this area has to offer. Director of our new Veterinary Center.
skills who practices high quality On call rotation every third week. CE Currently, we are servicing animals
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to train the right individual. Check out dues, vacation, simple IRA, professional care to outside clients. Email Resume
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Send resume to [email protected]. clothing allowance, and wellness center
membership are included in the benefit Anderson Lakes Animal Hospital
FT Veterinarian wanted for well- package.Eagle River, Wisconsin is a in Eden Prairie is hiring a PT or FT
established, growing, privately- vacation destination for many, and offers DVM. We are a well-established clinic
owned, small animal practice in NE four seasons of recreational activities that is compassionate and dedicated
Minneapolis. We feel communication is for those of us fortunate enough to live to high quality medicine and surgery.
the foundation of our practice – both and work here. Abundant lakes and Seeking an experienced DVM who
among the staff and with our clientele. rivers offer fishing, hunting, boating, is confident in soft tissue surgery,
The ideal addition to our team is and swimming. The Nicolet National dentistry and medicine. The individual
enthusiastic, compassionate and has a Forest is great for camping, hiking, must be an excellent communicator
great sense of humor. Our technicians and X-C skiing. Snowmobile, ATV and who enjoys collaborative medicine and
are Fear Free certified and practice biking trails abound. Just a couple teamwork. We offer competitive salary
certification is coming soon. Interested hours’ drive from the Michigan UP and benefits. Please email resumes to
candidates must have excellent and Lake Superior. Newer elementary, [email protected].
written, verbal and interpersonal skills middle and high school campus and
along with a passion for providing top- local medical services make this a great Shoreview North Oaks Animal
notch veterinary care. Very competitive place for families.Interested candidates Hospital (www.snoah.com) is seeking a
wages, paid vacation, dues paid, should direct questions and resumes dedicated veterinarian to join our team.
continuing education allowance, health with a cover letter to Dr Katie Hom at Part/Full time applicants considered.
insurance and more. Hours: 4 days per [email protected]. Experienced individual preferred, but
week 8am – 6pm, every other Saturday new graduates are encouraged to apply
8am – 1pm. Send resume or questions Life Care Animal Hospital is a - mentorship available. Our position
to [email protected]. privately owned, well established three offers a healthy work/life balance
doctor practice in St Paul. We are with a rotating schedule, competitive
Seeking energetic personable looking for a FT DVM to replace a long salary/production-based bonus with
veterinarian for FT mixed animal time associate much loved by staff benefits available. Email resume to
position. Four doctor practice in and clients. Experience is preferred, [email protected].
a dynamic SE MN city of 25000. though new grad considered. We use
Well equipped office, surgery, gas digital general and dental radiology, WANTED: ROCKSTAR
anesthesia, IDEXX CBC/chemistry, CO2 surgical laser, therapy laser, and VETERINARIAN Pequot Lakes Animal
digital X-ray, ultrasound, etc. Busy Idexx in house lab equipment. We use Hospital is looking to expand! We are
office with six FT technicians, 2 a Pro-Sal compensation system and looking for a passionate veterinarian
receptionists. New grads or experienced provide medical and dental coverage who loves what they do. Be part of a
vets. Externships welcome. and an IRA retirement plan. If you progressive team in a great community.
[email protected]. practice quality medicine and forge The “bedside manner” here is high
good relationships with clients and energy, upbeat & loving- for both our
Are you a highly motivated, team members; send your resume clients & their pets and each other!
compassionate, “Up North” person? The to pmmanager@lifecareanimal Great compensation and benefits
Grand Rapids Vet Clinic is ready to hire hospital.com. package. Future ownership or buy in
you! We strive to serve our clients and possible. Interest in holistic medicine is
patients with excellence in medicine. also a plus. Mentorship available for a
We live in a small town with a strong new graduate. If this sounds like your
sense of community and place a heavy opportunity, please send your cover
emphasis on work-life balance and letter and resume to [email protected].
professional development. We are a
privately owned, growing, 5 doctor AAHA
practice. We have the tools, experienced
staff, modern equipment, and benefits to
set you up for success in our beautiful
thriving community. Interested in more
info? Contact Dr. Leah Gustafson,
218-326-0395, cell: 612-867-2049 or
[email protected]. 

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4540 Mormon Coulee Rd La Crosse, candidates will be ready to dive right in house labs, digital radiography,
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www.minnetonkaanimal.com community, competitive compensation
We need awesome veterinarians Contact Kaaren Howe, DVM, MBA ~ package, easy buy-in potential.
and you tell us how much you want [email protected].  Contact Jeff at 320-732-6922 or
to work! Access Veterinary Care is [email protected].
hiring DVMs for all position types (full- Are you ready to love where you
time, part-time AND relief). New grads work? Are you looking for a fast-paced Riverside Animal Clinic in
encouraged to apply! Access Veterinary small animal veterinary clinic with Springfield, MN is seeking a full-
Care in Minneapolis is a progressive highly qualified and energetic staff? time mixed-animal associate to join
walk-in clinic and urgent care center. Countrycare Animal Complex in our four-doctor practice. We offer an
Our full-service clinic has a focus on Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a excellent pay and benefit package,
affordable and accessible care, with full or part-time veterinarian to join favorable on-call and weekend
the goal of helping keep pets with their our patient-oriented team. We focus on schedule, and future buy-in potential.
families. Looking for DVMs who thrive prevention and wellness care with an All experience levels are welcome
in a fast-paced environment and enjoy integrative approach to medicine. Our to apply with mentorship available.
a good mix of minor and critical cases. state-of-the-art facility includes digital Please email resume to rivanclinic@
Quality digital equipment, ample radiography, surgical laser, therapy newulmtel.net. 
surgical opportunities, and top-notch laser, in-house laboratory and more.
support staff. Full-time employees The ideal candidate is compassionate, South Metro Animal Emergency
receive comprehensive benefits. E-mail enthusiastic and dedicated. The ability Care, an AAHA accredited clinic, is
[email protected]. to provide a wide variety of medical looking for an emergency veterinarian.
and surgical care as well as excellent We have a need for the following shifts:
Jordan Veterinary Clinic is looking verbal, written and interpersonal skills Monday - Friday nights 6 pm - 8 am
to add a part or full time mixed animal is required. Individual areas of special and Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 8
veterinarian. We are a 2.5 doctor small interest are also encouraged. We offer am - 8 pm or 8 pm - 8 am or 12p-12a.
town practice about one hour south a competitive salary and benefits The ideal candidate can effectively take
of Minneapolis. Flexible schedule, top package including 401K. kmsdvm@ a history from the owner and following
notch clients, and an excellent staff. theglobalnet.net a thorough physical exam clearly
[email protected] or fax 952- Explore www.advancedcarepet explain their recommended diagnostic
492-5001. hospital.com, read the reviews. workup, results of the diagnostics and
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River is seeking FT and PT DVMs. for new or experienced veterinarians. support staff to deliver exceptional
All that love to Practice and those Get the full scoop (320) 257-0911 St patient care and service to clients.
just beginning are encouraged to Cloud. Treat yourself to a practice We offer a competitive salary and
apply. One hour West of Twin Cities, where it’s fun to practice, make a excellent benefits package. Please visit
Hutchinson is a growing city of 15,000 difference! our website at smaec.com for more
with associated amenities. Great information about our hospital. Cover
parks, trails, schools, lakes, year- Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital letters and resumes may be emailed to
round indoor/outdoor recreation. (in the north Metro) is in need of a [email protected].
Established clinic with full diagnostic part-time or full-time veterinarian. We
capabilities and support staff. Submit are a privately owned hospital that FT veterinarian needed to join
resume to [email protected] and insists on a healthy work-life balance three person mixed animal practice
questions to Katie at 320-587-4044. for our employees. Say NO! to long to replace retired doctor. Located in
work shifts, NO! to crazy weekend northeastern Iowa, our practice is
Looking for a competent, friendly hours and NO! to nights on call. Say 43% dairy, 32% cow-calf, and 25%
associate with a laid-back personality YES! to joining our amazing team. SA. Idexx LaserCyte and Catalyst
and a professional, ownership Email your resume and references to analyzers with Digital X-Ray.
mentality. Interested in exam room [email protected] and text EasiScan ultrasound for bovine
client interaction and internal 507-273-7936 to set up an interview. reproduction. Spectacular support
medicine. As much or as little surgery team. Area has strong agriculture
as you are interested in, including industry with many excellent dairy/
orthopedics. Very flexible time off. beef operations. New graduates
Please e-mail for further info to info@ encouraged to apply. Supportive
animalcarebemidi.com. mentoring a must. Waukon, Iowa.
Dr. Ryan Hammell, cell 563-568-
7736, Daytime phone 563-568-2487,
[email protected].

28 Do you want to live in a city near Normandale Veterinary Hospital
forests and lakes? Bemidji has it all! is looking for an associate DVM to
Classified Ads The amenities of city life combined join our team. We are a long standing
At the Belle Plaine Animal Hospital, with the tranquility of country life. hospital in Edina. We are committed
we believe there is a divine spark in P/T and F/T DVM positions available- to patient care and client relations.
every living thing. Our mission is to Small Animal. We value a healthy We offer small animal wellness,
welcome and respect all those we serve, work/life balance. Shared on-call with medical, surgical and dental care.
and to deliver the best possible care in 6 other vets. Emergency care support We are a fully equipped facility able
partnership with our patients and their staff. Growing community, growing to run most diagnostics in house.
people. We are looking for a full or part practice. New facility. Medicine, The ideal candidate will have strong
time veterinarian of any experience level orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, communications skills and an upbeat
who embodies these values. Located an laser therapy, underwater treadmill, personality with the goal of providing
hour from downtown Minneapolis in digital xray (full-body and dental), the best care for our patients.
the outer southwestern suburbs, our in-house bloodwork, preventive Experience with wellness, general
practice draws a committed client base medicine and more! Very competitive surgery, and dentistry in a small
from both the cities and surrounding wages, PTO, retirement, dues paid, CE animal practice is beneficial, although
rural area because of our commitment allowance, mentoring provided. Check new graduates are also encouraged to
to addressing the whole patient/client out our website @ bemidjivethospital. apply and mentor with our experienced
relationship, using both holistic healing com. Contact us @ 218-751-2753 or veterinary staff. Please call for more
practices and cutting-edge Western email resume to: bemvet@paulbunyan. information regarding compensation
medicine. Our practice is equipped net. Bemidji Veterinary Hospital, and benefits.Please send resumes
with all the latest technology. Most of Bemidji, MN. to: Normandale Veterinary Hospital
our team members have been with us Attention: Linda 4000 West 76th Street
for 10-15 years; they are passionate Indianola Veterinary Clinic is Suite 200 Edina, Mn 55435 952-831-
about what they do and make the needing a veterinarian to add to our 8272 [email protected].
office a fun place to be every day. We four doctor practice. We are a mixed
can offer a competitive salary and practice twelve miles south of Des Full time Associate Veterinarian
benefits package with signing bonus, Moines, Iowa. Large, modern facility position available for St. Michael
as well as one-to-one mentoring with with up-to-date equipment and well Veterinary Clinic (minutes from I-94)
our doctor of 30 plus years veterinary trained staff.Email resume to manager. and Big Lake Area Veterinary Hospital
experience. Please email your resume [email protected]. or/and call (on highway 10 and close to I-94). New
to [email protected]. 515-961-6201. graduates welcome to apply. No ON
CALL duty, 4 day work week with every
Growing South Metro community Marschall Road Animal Hospital other weekend a 3 day weekend off.
with excellent clients and support has position available for small animal We offer a competitive benefits package
staff. Small-Town feel Veterinarian Associate Veterinarian at our South including ; continuing education time
position at Farmington Veterinary Metro location. We are known for our and stipend, personal time off, MVMA
Clinic. Friendly, Fun 2.5 doctor clinic relaxed work environment, flexibility, membership, health and liability
giving personal quality care to furry and our friendly and compassionate insurance, employee discount and
family. (exotics welcome if interest). care. Utilize our Heska in-house 401 K plan. We are looking for two
Idexx Hematology/Chemistry/Urine, lab, digital rads, digital dental rads, individuals who want to join a team
Avimark, Digital X-Ray/Dental. ultrasound, & other essentials to ready to deliver high quality medicine
Experience preferred but not required. practice progressive, quality medicine. and surgery to our clients through the
[email protected] (651)463-8985. Mentorship opportunities available. We latest technology and client education.
are located within a great community We see our clients in 30 minute
Join us at our new WellHaven Pet with wonderful clients. Excellent time slots. Please email resume to
Health hospital in Coon Rapids! Certified Veterinary Technicians & [email protected] or fax to
We are seeking a DVM who possess support staff to assist you. Applicants 763-263-1008.
the desire to practice the highest should have a good sense of humor, be
quality medicine and surgery. The flexible, fun-loving, yet professional. We want you to be a part of
medical team is our most important Excellent wages based on experience. our team! We offer a small town
asset and we want you to become Benefits include Health, Dental, environment, yet have the perks
an integral part. See why we are liability coverage, CE allowance, of referral practices, including
a different practice because to us paid vacation, uniform allowance, digital dental radiography, digital
happy and productive vets are the employee discount, & more. Visit www. radiography, Abaxis laboratory
center of our universe. jen.bruns@ marschallroadvet.com to learn more equipment and more. Ideal candidate
wellhavenpethealth.com about us. We look forward to meeting will provide patients with excellent
you! Please submit your resume to care, practice high quality medicine
Seeking a full time associate marschallroadanimalhospital@yahoo. and have strong surgical and dental
veterinarian looking for a great com or call Practice Manager Dave at skills.Benefits include continuing
opportunity in a collaborative 952-445-7956 for more information. education, licensing, membership
environment. We are a busy small fees, uniforms, Netflix subscription,
animal exclusive practice in Cedar fitness club membership, monthly
Rapids, Iowa. Individuals with a desire fuel incentive, pet health program,
for continued learning, mentoring and discounted services.Mix of multi-
and a passion for patient care should doctor and solo shifts. No overnight
apply. Experienced individual preferred or weekend on-call hours.We are
but will consider new graduate. We hiring for a part-time position for
offer competitive salary and benefit two to three shifts per week. Submit
package including health insurance cover letter and resume to info@
and retirement plan. We are well- douglasanimalhospital.com.
equipped to provide highest-quality
patient care. After hour calls referred
to local emergency/specialty hospital.
Please forward cover letter and
resume to [email protected] or call
319-393-3027.

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- with a community feel! Our new 10 doctor practice looking to add an 4-doctor mixed animal practice that
and rapidly-growing practice in associate veterinarian to be part of specializes in providing high quality,
Rochester, Minnesota needs another an amazing hospital and team.Inver compassionate care for our patients.
team-member who can help provide Grove Heights Animal Hospital is a We place a premium on individual care
outstanding customer service for our 9,000 square foot hospital featuring for each patient with an emphasis on
clients and excellent medical care to two fully equipped surgical suites, client communication and education.
our patients (including some exotics). complete in-house laboratory, digital We have a newly remodeled facility
We are looking for a CVT with at radiography, ultrasound, tonometry, with equipment that includes
least 3 years’ experience, confidence Doppler blood pressure monitoring, surgical laser, digital radiology,
in both client-facing and clinical and an AKC-approved canine sperm dental equipment with digital dental
roles - and ideally some experience bank storage facility.Inver Grove radiology, and in house laboratory.We
with ImproMed. 24-32 hours/week Heights Animal Hospital specializes offer a generous compensation package
(negotiable), no weekends, and salary in canine reproduction, employs an including: Liability insurance, CE,
commensurate with experience. on-site rehabilitation specialist, and PTO, licenses, dues and subscriptions.
Please email questions or resumé to houses several orthopedic specialists New graduates are welcome to apply.
[email protected]. who work out of our location. Email [email protected] for
Our veterinary team has access to details.
Looking for a practice where your veterinary specialists in the fields of
skills and personality are valued? surgery, radiology, ophthalmology, Pet Nation Veterinary Care Center,
This may be the place for you! We rely and dermatology, making Inver located in Albertville, Minnesota,
heavily on our techs to keep things Grove Heights Animal Hospital a true is seeking a full or part-time small
running smoothly and are looking for full-service medical facility for our animal veterinarian. We are a
a FT CVT. No Evenings, every other clients.Our team believes in taking growing, fast paced, AAHA certified,
Saturday 9-12. Great Benefits. Email a collaborative approach and we are 2 doctor practice with multiple 20+
resume to Helena at dlahhc@gmail. looking for someone like-minded. The year experienced certified veterinary
com.  ideal candidate should be proficient technicians who have been with us
if soft tissue surgery, dentistry. since we opened in 2008. Our clinic
Blaine Family Veterinary Hospital Canine reproduction experience is offers fully computerized records;
is seeking FT or PT Veterinary desirable, however we are willing to digital x-rays (with Idexx telemed
Technician/Assistant. Salary train in this area. We offer a generous radiology reports); digital dental x-rays;
based on experience, group health compensation and benefits package in house Abaxis CBC and chemistry
insurance available, employee pet including health, dental, vision, analyzers; Marshfield reference lab;
rewards/discount, 4 day work week, disability, 401k, and PTO, quarterly traveling board-certified surgeon;
closed Sunday. Family atmosphere, bonus potential plus pet benefits traveling chiropractor; Companion
awesome clients, professional growth [email protected]. therapy laser; ultrasound; excellent
opportunities available. E-mail clients and sociable work atmosphere.
resume and cover letter to dr.krista@ Mixed animal practice looking for Ideal candidate is friendly and
blainefamilyvet.com. fourth veterinarian in Moose Lake, compassionate with an interest in
MN. Ideal candidate would be mostly surgery and has strong communication
Looking for a full time vet-tec at a small animal, with some equine and skills who practices high quality, fear
very family orientated small animal bovine. Amenities include full service free case management with efficiency.
practice. We offer may benefits small animal hospital and brand new Benefits include: 4 day work weeks
health insurance, paid vacation, life equine clinic. For more info please (for full time) with only every third
insurance, paid continuing ed, dental contact Dr. Kathleen Skalko at 218- Saturday (8am-noon); 50% paid
insurance, and competitive pay. Our 485-8274 or [email protected]. health and dental insurance; 3%
practice does small animal and pocket match Simple IRA; pet discounts;
pets, birds, and exotics. All of this Valley Creek Road Animal Hospital PTO; uniform allowance; generous
in beautiful Hibbing MN. Just give (Woodbury, MN) is looking for a PT CE credit; paid dues; paid cell phone;
me a call at 218-780-6700 Tammy associate 3 days per week and 1 to competitive hourly wage. Please email
Kalinowski. 2 Saturdays per month. Excellent resume to Marie Nation, DVM at
support staff and devoted clientele allow [email protected]. 
us to practice high quality medicine in
a relaxed and friendly setting. Surgery
opportunity if interested. Contact
[email protected].

30 Retirement age owner of mixed Merry Jo Elliott, DVM - Dependable
practice in Park Rapids Minnesota small animal relief services when
Classified Ads area wants to sell clientele base at 60- you need a helping hand. 15+ years
St. James Veterinary Clinic in St. 70% of present yearly gross(Inventory experience in private practice. Serving
James, MN is growing rapidly. We are and equipment included). 70/15/15% the North and NE Twin Cities areas.
in need of a full time mixed animal bovine/equine/SA. Bovine mixture Please contact me at (651)226-4679 or
associate to help us expand into our of dairy and beef with emphasis on [email protected].
new facility. We have an excellent reproduction and herd health. Influx
support staff, full onsite lab and of small ruminant coming into area. Small animal Veterinarian
digital radiology. If the excitement and Great place to raise a family. Owner available in metro. Experienced, likes
challenge of a rural practice is in your willing to help if needed during surgery dependable, personable,
blood, give us a call at 507-375-4441 transition. Contact Kevin Haroldson caring and compassionate. Email at
or email at stjamesvet@centurylink. DVM at 218-732-9866 or email at [email protected] or call 612-
net. [email protected]. 669-5097.

Small animal practice in West Bloomington, MN. Well established Arlice Olson, DVM - Small animal
Fargo, ND seeking PT or FT associate growing small animal practice for relief veterinarian working to support
veterinarian position. Progressive sale grossing over $1,100,000. Newly your clinic’s assets. 25+ years
3.5 DVM practice with phenomenal remodeled with up-to-date equipment experience. (612)616-2317 or arliceo@
support staff, rehabilitation services and AVImark software. One site is hotmail.com.
with certified DVM and array of special designed for 1 ½ doctors and one
interests. No evenings, weekend or satellite office is a 1 doctor facility. Jennifer Hale Veterinary Services,
on-call responsibilities. Excellent Staff, software, client records are P.C. ~ Keeping staff, clients and
benefit package/ competitive wage shared between hospitals. Both have patients happy while you’re away.
commiserate with experience. lisalvt@ 10 year leases available. Contact Experienced in Preventive Care,
two-riversvet.com. Dr. Ernest Drager, 952-944-5320 or Emergency & Internal Medicine,
[email protected]. Surgery, Dentistry, Ultrasound. Please
We welcome new graduates and/ contact [email protected] or
or experienced Veterinarians. Our Be your own boss! Well established (763) 439-5105. Licensed in MN+WI.
growing, multi-doctor practice is SA hospital for sale in metro. Practice
looking for a PT or FT Veterinarian in and property. We have a great client Laurita Halbert, VMD - Experienced
the beautiful Chisago Lakes area (25 base. Clinic has been remodeled small animal veterinarian comfortable
min NE of Mpls - Near Wild Mountain, and is very up to date. Cornerstone. with medicine, soft tissue and dental
Taylors Falls State Park and several Dig rads/dental and in-house lab surgery. Available for relief work Twin
lakes). If you enjoy variety (pets, equipment less than 3 years old. Call Cities and surrounding suburbs.
people, medical & surgical cases) and Dr. M 763-227-3966. [email protected] or 320-438-
practicing technically advanced care 3361.
with exposure to complex oral surgery, Relief Veterinarian Available
orthopedic, soft tissue surgery, PRP Ann Burt, DVM - Small animal
and Stem Cell therapy - we want Carrie Rodman, DVM – Experienced relief veterinarian, short or long term,
to hear from you. Benefits Include: small animal veterinarian available MN or Wisc. Reliable, Enthusiastic,
No emergencies or on-call, Flexible for relief work in the Twin Cities Excellent client communication skills,
Schedule, $40-$55/hr depending on and surrounding area. Caring, 30+ years experience. 612-729-6550,
experience, $1,500 + paid days for CE, compassionate, dependable and [email protected].
paid dues and license fees, uniforms, personable. Contact caron.rodman.
$500 donated to the charity of your [email protected] or (651) 271-1760. Aleda Tysver, DVM - Compassionate,
choice. To learn more: www.lakesvet. enthusiastic, dependable small animal
net. To apply: [email protected]. relief veterinarian. Licensed in MN &
WI. Over 15 years experience in relief
Busy Minneapolis clinic looking for a work. Contact me at 612-991-4730 or
FT Veterinary Assistant to join our email: [email protected].
team. 1-3 years experience preferred.
Candidates must be self-motivated, Alternate Delegate to the AVMA
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delegate role. Please contact the MVMA if you are interested
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