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Dr. Sarah Novak Nominated for WVMA President-Elect
Dr. Sarah Novak, of Stevens Point, has been nominated for WVMA president-elect. A 2006 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Novak began her career at Stevens Point Animal Hospital, which was founded by her father in 1981. She...
Second In-Person Member Event Scheduled for August 24 in Fox Cities
Take in continuing education (CE) in style at a unique, beautiful setting with wine, beer and hors d' oeuvres. Join the WVMA on August 24 from 5-8 p.m. at our second in-person Reconnect the Vets event at Whistler's Knoll Vineyard in Hortonville – just 20minutes from...
Hope Lockstaedt Wins Wisconsin FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award
Hope Lockstaedt of the Slinger FFA Chapter was named the winner of the 2021 Wisconsin FFA Veterinary Science Proficiency Award during the State FFA Convention in Madison in July. The WVMA sponsored the award. Lockstaedt’s veterinary science Supervised Agricultural...
Small Animal Stewardship Posters Available
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has small animal stewardship posters available for veterinarians to post in their clinics. The posters promote the use of antibiotics only when needed. The following posters are available: PAWS FOR A SECOND. Are antibiotics...
A One-Health Approach to Antimicrobial Usage
By DeAnna Theiss, DVM, MPH Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dr. Theiss completed her bachelor of science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. After moving to Colorado and working as a veterinary nurse for over 10 years, she returned to Wisconsin to...
WLIC Offers New Expedited RFID Tag Options
By Allison Hahn, Communications and Administrative Manager, Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium The Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) now offers same-day pick up and one-to-two-day expedited shipping options on select tags, offering...
SVM Breaks Ground on Building Expansion
By Meghan Lepisto, Publications and Media Relations Manager, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) broke ground on its long-anticipated building expansion on June 18. The enhanced...
Summer Henschel Elected to WVMA Executive Board
Summer Henschel, a University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) student, was elected by her peers to serve a two-year term on the WVMA Executive Board. Henschel, of Chilton, Wisconsin, attended UW-Madison as an undergraduate, earning a B.S. in dairy...
Nominations Now Open for WVMA Member of the Year and Pet Hall of Fame
By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association WVMA members are an incredibly humble group. You save patients, console clients, educate peers and advance veterinary medicine. You give of yourselves wholeheartedly and often ask for...
Joint Finance Committee Supports Position for VEB
By Attorney Jordan Lamb, DeWitt LLP The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is one step closer to having a full-time staff position for the Veterinary Examining Board (VEB). On June 2, the Joint Finance Committee approved omnibus...
No Mask, No Vaccine, No Service? No Employment?
By Attorney Steve DiTullio, DeWitt, LLPAs COVID-19 vaccines become widely available, veterinary clinics and businesses across the U.S. are struggling with the proper way to return to “normal.” Business owners are questioning what the proper and ethical way to return...
WVMA Launches Small Peer Groups With Help From USDA Grant
Veterinary Mastermind Beta Tests in June By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Large conferences usually feature knowledgeable instructors on relevant topics. Hours of opportunities to learn more, improve your skills and grow...
Wisconsin Continues To Represent on SAVMA Leadership Team
Zachary Tooley, of Hortonville, Wis., was elected president-elect of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association(SAVMA) during the SAVMA Symposium in March. He will assume the role of SAVMA president during the 2022 SAVMA Symposium.Tooley, 2LT U.S. Army...
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of References
Five Tips for Writing an Effective Letter of RecommendationBy Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and Keith Poulsen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryHas an aspiring...
Reflecting on My WVMA Executive Board Term
By Jon Young, WVMA Student RepresentativeServing on the WVMA Executive Board has been a terrific honor. Over the past two years, I have seen the attention to detail, care and creativity it takes to steer the veterinary medical profession into the future. Seeing as it...
Rooftop or Bust! Class of 2022 Blue Coat Ceremony Held Outdoors
The Wisconsin State Capitol was the backdrop for the WVMA class of 2022 Blue Coat Ceremony, held on the Monona Terrace rooftop on April 18. And what a beautiful day it was – thankfully – as regulations did not allow for an indoor back-up plan! The theme of the...
SVM Seeks Input to Ensure Veterinary Curriculum Meets Post-Graduate Needs
By Peggy Schmidt, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Associate Dean for Professional Programs, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary MedicineThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW SVM) wants to make sure its curriculum is relevant for today’s graduates.As...
Dog Sellers’ Licensing Fees Under Review
By Dr. Yvonne Bellay, Animal Welfare Programs Manager, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionLicense and reinspection fees for dog sellers and dog facility operators are under review. The Dog Sellers and Facilities Program is currently...
Reconnect Our Vets
By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical AssociationWe miss seeing our members, and we know you miss each other. We hear it often.“I feel disconnected.”“The mental health in our clinic is strained.”Many of you have expressed a need to connect...
Spring Is the Time To Administer EEE and WNV Vaccines
By Julie McGwin, DVM, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Animal HealthSpring means warmer weather, which in turn brings mosquitoes. With mosquitoes come diseases that can affect both humans and animals.Eastern Equine...
Legislation To Repeal Personal Property Tax Reintroduced
By Attorneys Jordan Lamb and Wes Webendorfer, DeWitt LLPThe WVMA, along with numerous business and professional associations, has advocated for years to eliminate the personal property tax because it is unfair, restrains private sector growth and results in...
Clinics Need Candidates and Students Need Experience
By Jo-ell Carson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical AssociationIt seems we have a disconnect between those looking to hire and those trying to find a job. The good news is, we are setting up a way to connect you this summer. The Shallow Recruitment...
VEB Forms Telehealth Advisory Committee
By Attorney Jordan Lamb, DeWitt LLP In January, the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) formalized the 13 members of its new Telehealth Advisory Committee. The Committee will assist the VEB with evaluating and developing a recommendation for a Wisconsin...
WVMA Joins Ag Groups in Applauding Focus on Broadband Accessibility and Affordability
The WVMA is among the nearly two dozen agricultural groups representing the state’s agricultural producers, processors and business leaders applauding Governor Tony Evers’ focus on broadband accessibility and affordability in the 2021-23 state budget process. Evers...
Vets-To-Vet-School Chat Brings Students and Veterinarians Together
A virtual Vets-to-Vet-School chat was held on February 15. More than 50 students joined WVMA Executive Board members.Throughout the evening, students heard from Board members on personal experiences in their clinics and took part in games for a chance to win AirPods,...
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