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News of interest to the Wisconsin veterinary community
Legal Briefs: Voluntary Insurance Benefits: What Employers Need to Know
Insurance agents/brokers often encourage employers to offer their employees the opportunity to purchase (entirely at employee cost through salary deduction) voluntary insurance…
WTVA: A Comeback Story
What started back in 1972 began to fizzle around 2020 when an uninvited global pandemic changed the way everybody—including veterinary professionals—got together…
5 Ways to Attract New Grads to Rural Clinics: A Student’s Perspective
Talk to any Wisconsin veterinarian outside of a bigger city, and they’ll share a familiar story—getting new vet school grads to work in small town rural clinics isn’t always easy….
A DATCP Update from the State’s Top Doc
Did you know the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has a robust team of program veterinarians who are only a call away?…
Let ‘Em Know with Member Share
Got some info you think Wisconsin veterinarians should know about? Holding onto some big news you just can’t keep to yourself? Then you need Member Share!…
Risk Management Strategies for Veterinarians: Avoiding Liability in Practice
Veterinary medicine is built on trust, compassion, and expertise. Yet, like any professional services field, it carries inherent risks that can lead to liability if not managed effectively. Lawsuits, client…
2025 WVMA State Advocacy Recap
The 2025–27 biennial budget provides an additional $150 million for the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). WVMA worked closely with partners…
Bring It, 2026!
Hey, WVMA! It’s Brian Darkow, your new WVMA President. I know we’re just days into January, but I hope your 2026 is off to a great start. I’m only days…
The Year of You
Welcome to a new year and a fresh start. Here’s to lessons learned and possibilities ahead….