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NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARIA VETERINARIA VETERINARIAN SUMMER 2016
NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARIAVETERINARIAVETERINARIANNN SUMMER 2016
President’s Message: Parting Reflections Page 3
Join Your Colleagues in Promoting The Legislative Profile of the NCVMA Page 4
PAC Honor Roll for 2015‐2016 Page 4‐5
Pharmacy Phactoid Page 5
One Health Updates ‐ NC and Beyond ‐ New Global One Health Day Page 7
Are You Conducting Stay Interviews at Your Practice? Page 9
Congratulations NCVMA Award Winners Page 11
Meet Your New NCVMA Executive Board Page 11
Fun Photos From NCVMA Summer Conference in Williamsburg, VA Page 12
Your NCVMA at Work Page 13
NCVMA Recruits New Members At Board Exams Page 14
Congratulations NCVMA NCSU‐CVM Student Award Winners! Page 15
NCVMA District CE Events Page 16
NCVMA Practice Management Seminar Page 17
AVMA Develops Animal Health Studies Database Page 18
News Items Page 19
2016 Industry Council Page 20‐22
Classifieds Page 22‐28
Contents
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Online Registration Now Open Mini‐Destination Education Seminar
Historic Desoto Hilton Hotel Savannah, GA
October 1‐2, 2016
7 hours of quality CE
Registration Information: Early registration rates valid through September 2nd: VMA Member Veterinarian Registration = $190 VMA Non‐Member Veterinarian Registraiton = $280 Rates increase on September 3rd to: VMA Member Veterinarian Registration = $225 VMA Non‐Member Veterinarian Registraiton = $315
Dr. Peter Kintzer (Saturday‐8 am‐12 noon) Sponsored by IDEXX
Dr. Albert Ahn (Sunday‐8:00 am‐11:00 am) Sponsored by AB Science USA
“Urinalysis: Catching the Stream of Diagnostic Information in Your Practice”
“Mast Cell Tumor Biology”
“Diagnostic Update for Practitioners: Case Studies”
“Mast Cell Tumor Treatment with Targeted Therapy“
“SDMA in Practice: Cases and Strategies for Early Kidney Disease Intervention”
“Case‐Based Discussion“
NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARIANVETERINARIANVETERINARIAN THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Editor:
Claire H. Holley, Executive Director
Editorial Assistant, Advertising & Classified Editor:
Anne Cavender, Administrative Assistant
Editorial Correspondence: Letters to the Editor and/or
article submissions should be sent to NCVMA, Attention:
Editor, 1611 Jones Franklin Road, #108, Raleigh, NC 27606
or by fax to (919) 851‐5859. The newsletter’s phone
number is (919) 851‐5850. Email addresses are listed above.
Articles are due by the 15th of the month before
publication.
Advertising: The North Carolina Veterinarian is published
quarterly by the NCVMA and mailed in January (Winter),
April (Spring), July (Summer), and October (Fall). The
newsletter is mailed to all NCVMA members as a member
benefit. Advertising material is due by the 15th of the
month before publication. Inquiries about display and/or
classified advertising may be directed to Anne Cavender.
Notice to Readers: Neither this publication nor NCVMA
assumes responsibility for material contained in articles and
advertisements published, nor does publication necessarily
constitute an endorsement or approval of the advertiser,
product, service, or author viewpoint by its editors and
staff, or the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
In addition, neither this publication, nor NCVMA can
guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any
facts, views, opinions, recommendations, information or
statements contained within this publication. Reproduction
in whole or in part is prohibited without the permission of
the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
Copyright 2016: North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
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NCVMA Officers: Thomas Kuhn, DVM
President 828‐298‐6585
Steve Stelma, DVM President‐Elect 252‐636‐5040
Brenda Stevens, DVM Vice President 919‐609‐9600
Jennifer Jones Shults, DVM Secretary/Treasurer
919‐368‐6873 [email protected]
Kristen Hammett, DVM Immediate Past President
828‐456‐9755 [email protected]
District Representatives: Taren Blue, DVM
District 1 ‐ Greenville 252‐756‐7706, [email protected]
Rebecca Tudor, DVM District 2 ‐ Louisburg
919‐495‐1177, [email protected]
Brian Stuber, DVM District 3 ‐ Goldsboro
919‐778‐5398, [email protected]
Seth Wexler, DVM District 4 ‐ Raleigh
919‐612‐1341, [email protected]
Candace Thrift, DVM District 5 ‐ Walkertown
336‐661‐5632, [email protected]
Mindy Wesely, DVM District 6 ‐ Thomasville
336‐643‐8515, [email protected]
Eliza Ruffner, DVM District 7 ‐ Wilmington
910‐329‐4700, [email protected]
Ryan Reid, DVM District 8 ‐ Fayetteville
910‐868‐1164, [email protected]
Marguerite Gleason, DVM District 9 ‐ Charlotte
704‐588‐9788, [email protected]
Bradley Mills, DVM District 10 ‐ Mooresville
704‐657‐2234, [email protected]
B. Otto Sharp, DVM District 11 ‐ Fletcher
828‐299‐1433, [email protected]
AVMA Delegates: Karen Davis, DVM
828‐692‐1902, [email protected]
Phil McHugh, DVM 919‐544‐3758, [email protected]
Executive Director: Claire H. Holley
919‐851‐5850, [email protected]
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This last year as your president has come and gone, and I have handed the gavel onto Dr. Tom Kuhn, of Asheville, NC as your next president of the NCVMA. I am proud of our many accomplishments and endeavors, some of which are singular ONLY to the NCVMA! Read on to see a cursory list of what YOUR organization does for you, the profession, and for
the animals and citizens of NC. During this past year, the NCVMA aided in having the proposed tax on veterinary services removed from the list of professions affected in North Carolina.
We have increased our exposure in social media with our Pinterest (98 followers) and Facebook (436 followers) accounts and having increased our Twitter followers each month to 3,455. Claire Holley, our executive director, created and launched our nifty NCVMA mobile phone app for the exclusive use of our members.
A public relations media campaign for the NCVMA and the profession as a whole saw broad exposure on four major college sports outlets and venues at NCSU, ECU, UNC‐W, and ASU at all the university football games and at basketball games of 3 of those university. Brief animal care tips were broadcast at pre and post game shows. Check out our video on our www.ncvma.org home page. It is wonderful!
Our PR firm continues to produce dozens of articles and news releases and has arranged television and radio
opportunities to highlight our profession and the NCVMA.
A pet care blog began in conjunction with Raleigh’s premiere media network, WRAL.
Our membership rose to 2378 members and 391 student members
District meetings were held in all 11 districts, offering several hours of CE and social events (FREE for NCVMA members), as well as the opportunity to get to meet and know local veterinary colleagues
NCVMA held our Practice Management Conference, the Summer Conference, our Equine Seminar, and a Destination conference in Vermont, as well as partnering with NCSU to put on the 20th Annual NCVC.
NCVMA awarded our High Five Grants, District Grants to each of the 11 NCVMA districts , Animal Welfare Grants to shelters, and Helping Hands Grants.
We gave $10,560 to support student activities and scholarships, sponsored the white coat ceremony, student orientation, and gave incoming students their first class T shirts.
NCVMA funded 4 veterinary technician scholarships So, it has been a busy and productive year at the NCVMA. I am proud to have been associated with this great organization, and to have had the opportunity to get to know so many of you. I leave this office with the presidency and the association in good hands, and heading in a good direction. Thank you all,
Kristen Hammett, DVM President, NCVMA
Parting Reflections
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Join Your Colleagues in Promoting The Legislative Profile of the NCVMA
The NCVMA’s Political Action Committee (NCVMA‐PAC) works proactively to educate candidates and public officials on public policy matters critical to the veterinary profession. The NCVMA is highly regarded at the State Capital. The NCVMA‐PAC is the tool by which our Association builds its strength in Raleigh and by which the NCVMA will
continue to expand its visibility among elected officials.
The NCVMA‐PAC is independent of any political party or any specific candidate, and the PAC committee approves contributions regardless of that candidate’s or legislator’s party affiliation. The NCVMA‐PAC also has a strong “Veterinarian’s Day”, which allows
members to personally interact with their legislators.
Membership dues are not used to support the NCVMA‐PAC, which is funded solely by member contributions. As you think about the tremendous services that NCVMA‐PAC regularly provides you, we hope that you will contribute.
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PAC Honor Roll for 2015‐2016
NCVMA wishes to acknowledge the following members who have generously contributed already for 2015‐2016. Gold Level ($500 and up) Brian Barnett Karen Davis Matthew Frazier Scotty Gibbs Joe Gordon Michael Grafinger Chessie Green Kristen Hammett Gretchen Hutt Tom & Margaret Kuhn David Linzey Wayne Mercer Kathy Queck Cindy Shower Michael Sink Steven Stelma Angela Valenti S. Craig Wilson
Silver Level ($250‐499) Sandy Albright Janet Batker Susie Brink Jack Brown Kim Browning Erin Byrd Mia Cary Richard & Susan Coe Jim Dobies Diana Dudley James Eubanks Kelli Ferris Shannon Foy Gina Francis Barry George Marguerite Gleason Carri Hampton Richard Hawkins Claire Holley
Joseph Jernigan Randy Jones David Krakowski Daniel Lambert Amy Lewis Trixie Martin Mark Matthews Deborah McArthur‐Wicks Sarah McConnell Philip McHugh Doug Meckes Gary Pope Janet Raczkowski Courtney Scholz Suzanne Sewell Lisa Shaw Robert Sheegog Betsy Sigmon Brenda Stevens Rebecca Stinson‐Dixon
Brian Stuber Betsy Thompson David Thompson Bridget Waters Charles & Jane Williston
Bronze Level ($100‐249) Chad Aderhold Derek Adrian Danny Allen Mark Ayer Linda Balot Kelly Barker Holly Bartholf David Beauchamp Terry Blankenship‐Paris Taren Blue Laura Boggs Christine Bost Russell Brannon Mark Brigham
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David Brooks Sarah Brown Catherine Bruton Wendy Callahan Donald Campbell Jackie Carter Thea Carter Sonya Chavis Dwight Cochran William Cooley Kasmin Davis Danny Dillon Sunita Driehuys Martha Edwards Edward Faulkner Robert Ford Donald Fuller Jenny Gibson Denise Glander Robert & Karen Gochnauer Sandra Grant Leigh Ann Hamon Lizette Hardie David Harling Billy Hatcher Mark Hauser Scott Helms Nancy Henderson Kenneth Hill Cathi Holden John & Amanda Houghton Ruston Howell Dean Hutsell J.W. Inscoe Peggy Johnston Anne Jones G. Wayne Jones Rebekah Julian Michelle Karl‐Mckinney Joseph Kinnarney
Rodger Kleisch Ronald Komich Kim Langholz Mark Lapierre Sara Lash Barry Little Rhodnick Lowe Randy Lynn Norman Manning Steve Marks William McClees Donna McLamb Birch McMurray Maria Mendoza Karen Miller Bradley Mills Crystal Mitchem Barbara Morrow Melissa Nelson Eugene Nemechek Marvin Newlin Crystal Newman Smith Jananne O'Connell Natasha Olby Ken Padgett Jennifer Parrish Millard Price Coy Privette Jodi Reed‐Lenhardt Sue Reinecke Emily Roberson Harold Rodeffer Eliza Ruffner Denise Sacks Ahmed Said J.C. Sawyer Ken Schoolmeester Richard Sefcik B. Otto Sharp Barbara Sherman
Jennifer Shults E. Max Sink Harry Snelson Charles Steinman Susan Stephens Patrick Sustar Cierra Tabony Jessica Taylor Sue Thomas Stephanie Thompson Candace Thrift Brooke Townsend David Truban Rebecca Tudor Al Wagener Sarah Weeks H.L. Whitley David Wilson Renae Wohlers
Other (up to $99) Suzanne Alton Suzanne Bartholf Dewitt Kim Beegle Kathryn Benson Marilyn Brewer Susan Bristol Elizabeth Brooks Susan Bull Jennifer Carne Coralie Cannon Marcia Coit‐Brock Emily Collins Richard Cotton Tara Covey Ashleigh Crowell Janine Dismukes Jessica Gibson Maxine Gilvey Wendy Goodwin
Sandra Grant Ashley Hampton‐Cayanus Cristina Hernandez‐Rasor Maria Hes Sherry Huskey Shelley Johnson Karen Kennedy Mary Anne Leslie Nicole Martin Sharon Mason Lauren McGee Mari McLean Anne Montgerard Ashley Myers Feli Noeller Erin O'Leary Karen Oppelt Julie Packard Bert Parker Margaret Pepe Ashley Peterson Morgan Plemmons Keri‐Ann Reeves Margaret Rogers Jennifer Sawyer Richard Sefcik Shana Silverstein Maria Sorg Virginia Stell Marie Taylor Roxanne Taylor Ersin Ulke Dennis Wages Mindy Wesely Seth Wexler Elizabeth Williams Annette Wilson
When reporting veterinary adverse events, you must report to the correct agency depending on the product type. Keep the following links below handy to help you. You can also access them on your smartphone via the super nifty NCVMA mobile app! Haven't downloaded it yet? See the next news item to learn how!
For Drugs‐FDA: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/ReportsManualsForms/Forms/AnimalDrugForms/UCM048817.pdf
For Vaccines, biologics and blood products‐USDA: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/veterinary‐biologics/adverse‐event‐reporting/ct_vb_adverse_event
For pesticides, flea and tick products‐EPA: http://pi.ace.orst.edu/vetrep/
Pharmacy Phactoid
