1 | Page March 2016 East Coast Mushing Jamboree held in Windsor, Nova Scotia Photo Credit: Marina Pires ~ SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENTS ~ The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting the 2016 Annual General Meeting Weekend Saturday, October 15 th , at the Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Spa The 2016 NSVMA AGM weekend event date has been set and when more information becomes available, membership will receive an invitation by email. Information will also be made available on the website. This is a full, one day event is open to all members of the NSVMA. There will be a complimentary CE session held in the morning, a new members meeting at lunch and the annual general meeting followed by a reception in the evening. A tradeshow room will also be open throughout the day. You won’t want to miss it! Registration will be required NSVMA Registered Veterinary Technologist License Renewals ~ Current RVT Licenses will expire on June 30 th , 2016 An email will be sent to all members when the NSVMA RVT application for renewal form becomes available. The renewal form will also be available online http://www.nsvma.ca/index.php/rvt-members It is recommended that RVT’s submit their EVTA renewal forms early enough to allow time for the EVTA to process and issue your EVTA certificate. A copy of your EVTA Certificate must be attached to your NSVMA renewal application form and payment. Please avoid late fees by renewing on time. MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION Most NSVMA Correspondence and Updates are delivered via E-Mail, so it is important to advise your Association of changes to your contact information…Workplace, Home Address, Phone Number(s) and E-Mail Address. Email your new information to [email protected]The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association continues to support students who are involved in Please visit the NSVMA website at http://www.nsvma.ca for updates and information on topics about the Veterinary Medical Act, By-Laws, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, Conferences/Seminars, Classifieds, Renewal Forms and Common Questions and Answers Section! NOVA SCOTIA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Volume 86 ~ March 2016
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March 2016 East Coast Mushing Jamboree held in Windsor, Nova Scotia Photo Credit: Marina Pires
~ SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENTS ~
The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting the 2016 Annual General Meeting Weekend Saturday, October 15th, at the Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Spa The 2016 NSVMA AGM weekend event date has been set and when more information becomes available, membership will receive an invitation by email. Information will also be made available on the website. This is a full, one day event is open to all members of the NSVMA. There will be a complimentary CE session held in the morning, a new members meeting at lunch and the annual general meeting followed by a reception in the evening.
A tradeshow room will also be open throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss it! Registration will be required
NSVMA Registered Veterinary Technologist License Renewals ~ Current RVT Licenses will expire on June 30th, 2016 An email will be sent to all members when the NSVMA RVT application for renewal form becomes available.
The renewal form will also be available online http://www.nsvma.ca/index.php/rvt-members
It is recommended that RVT’s submit their EVTA renewal forms early enough to allow time for the EVTA to process and issue your
EVTA certificate. A copy of your EVTA Certificate must be attached to your NSVMA renewal application form and payment.
Please avoid late fees by renewing on time.
MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION
Most NSVMA Correspondence and Updates are delivered via E-Mail, so it is important to advise your Association of changes
to your contact information…Workplace, Home Address, Phone Number(s) and E-Mail Address.
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College (PEI_ warmly invites veterinarians and veterinary technicians to join us for
three hours of affordable CE from the comfort of home or office. Dr. Caroline Hewson will share practical and evidence-based training and resources
that she has developed for animals' end-of-life care and for minimizing in -hospital stress for patients. All info is at www.upei.ca/awc
2016 Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), July 7–10, 2016 @ Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario The 68th Annual Convention will excite, inspire and motivate! In collaboration with the Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada
(RVTTC), this unique four-day event features a strong scientific program, with 30 speakers from Canada and the United States. Four days’ worth of labs, concurrent streams exploring companion animal, ruminant, equine, practice management and animal welfare, and a mind-body workshop. Contact:
CLASSIFIEDS VISIT THE WEBSITE CLASSIFIED SECTION AT www.nsvma.ca TO OBTAIN MORE ABOUT THE JOB REQUIREMENTS
VETERINARIANS / RVT’s / VET ASSISTANTS / STAFF
PETFOCUS BEDFORD SOUTH VETERINARY HOSPITAL - FT RVT Bedford South Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full Time RVT (approximately 35 hours/week). Applicants must be either Registered Veterinary Technicians or able
and willing to write the VTNE to achieve registered status. If you would like to join the progressive team at PetFocus, please send your resume to: Linda Gardner at
PETFOCUS BEDFORD SOUTH VETERINARY HOSPITAL - FT Veterinarian Assistant If you would like to join the progressive team at PetFocus please send your resume to: Linda Gardner at [email protected] or contact at 902-445-8387.
We look forward to hearing from you. FUNDY VETERINARIANS LTD., Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia Full-Time Veterinarian Required – Fundy Veterinarians Ltd. Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia Applications should be sent to [email protected] attention Dr. Trevor Lawson/Dr. Frank Schenkels (Mixed Animal Veterinary Position). Alternatively, fax: 902-
758-1339 or mail Box 220, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, B0N 2H0. Only candidates selected for an interview will contacted.
COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Full-Time Veterinarian (Maternity Leave) Please email resume with cover letter to Dr. Don Slaunwhite at [email protected]
MILL BAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL - Veterinarian Wanted Contact us at Mill Bay Veterinary Hospital, Box 128, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P2 Ph 250-743-3223 or email to [email protected]
OROMOCTO VETERINARY HOSPITAL - Part-time or Full-time Veterinarian Please visit our website at oromoctovethospital.com For more information, contact Andrea at [email protected]
CENTRAL NOVA VETERINARY HOSPITAL – REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST Please send resume and references to Tracy Spence, 29 Main St. Truro, NS B2N 4G5, or email to [email protected] No phone calls please.
SHELBURNE VETERINARY - FULL TIME RVT / VET ASSISTANT
Please contact Dr. Rebecca Steele at [email protected] or call the following numbers : 902-414-6246 and/or 902-414-4483.
GREENWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL - RVT REQUIRED FOR PRACTICE
Greenwood Animal Hospital is looking for a RVT, for a full time position.
Dr Teresa Speelman, Greenwood Animal Hospital, 799 central Ave, Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0
CLINIQUE VÉTÉRINAIRE DE HULL INC We are looking for a motivated sixth veterinarian to join our team, part-time or full-time. We offer a competitive salary, CE
allowance and medical/dental benefits. New or recent graduates are welcome!
If you are interested in becoming part of a dynamic and energetic team, please send your resume and cover letter to: Email: [email protected]
PRACTICE FOR SALE "Established 1-2 vet companion animal practice in growing area in HRM, Nova Scotia with solid recurring client base available for sale. Practice
has been part of community for several decades and owner is willing to assist with transition.
Please contact [email protected] in confidence for further information."
VAN ISLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL Looking for experienced Veterinarian Live and practice on beautiful Vancouver Island!
**SIGNING BONUS AND RELOCATION ALLOWANCE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE** Make a move to a new and exciting location, one you will never want to leave. www.vanislevet.com | Contact [email protected]
BADDECK VETERINARY CLINIC Veterinarian Required
Contact:Joanne MacEachern, Baddeck Veterinary Clinic, PO Box 689, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0; Phone: (902) 295-3440; Fax: (902) 295-1048; E-Mail:
LOCUM VETERINARIAN AVAILABLE FOR SMALL ANIMAL CLINICS: I am a small animal veterinarian with over 14 years of experience. I am available for locum shifts in the HRM and surrounding areas.
“On January 21st, 2016 the CVMA released a position statement titled: Aquatic Animal Veterinary Medicine.”
Aquatic Animal Veterinary Medicine - Position Statement January 21, 2016 Position
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recognizes that veterinarians are mandated to perform activities that contribute to the
health and welfare of aquatic species used for food, as with other species of animals. In addition the CVMA recognizes the contributions of aquatic
animal professionals and technical experts in this regard.
It is the position of the CVMA that veterinarians must play a lead role in aquatic animal health and welfare management, including disease
prevention and control, diagnosis of diseases, implementation of biosecurity programs and food safety. The CVMA supports veterinarians in the
proper and prudent use, prescribing of therapeutants, vaccines, and other health- related products.
The CVMA supports veterinary involvement in food safety including the inspection of products derived from aquatic animal production as for other
food animal production.
The CVMA encourages continuing education programs, health management programs and curricula focused on aquatic animal species and
aquaculture at veterinary colleges.
Background
1. Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the health and welfare of animals, including aquatic species;
2. Veterinarians play a key role in assuring the production of aquaculture products are safe for human consumption and
appropriately certified to meet international trade requirements. This also requires contributions from both governmental and private
sectors, as well as aquatic animal health professionals and other partners.
3. Aquatic animal production is a vast and rapidly expanding sector involving a variety of vertebrate and invertebrate species,
including finfish, crustaceans, mollusks, in food producing aquaculture and fisheries. It also includes marine mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, ornamental species and others although all of these lie outside the scope of this position statement.
4. Canadian veterinarians practice aquatic animal medicine in various fields including: private client animal treatment, commercial
fish farms, stock enhancement hatcheries, academic research and teaching, municipal marine parks, public aquaria and government
regulatory programs; involving veterinary medical disciplines of clinical diagnoses, pathology, pharmacology, vaccinology, epidemiology,
preventative medicine, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, as well as seafood inspection and regulations;
5. Canadian consumers, food animal producers and trading partners rely on veterinarians in order to ensure that appropriate
preventive and therapeutic products are used in animals and that foods of animal origin are safe;
6. Veterinarians provide essential expertise in regional and national aquatic animal health and disease surveillance programs
supporting protection of aquatic animal resources and international seafood trade;
7. Veterinarians assist in sustainable aquatic animal production and are involved in the protection of the aquatic environment and
wild stocks, protection of public health and socio-economic development;
8. CVMA and aquatic animal veterinarians support the National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) and are actively working
to ensure that aquatic animal policies, programs, regulations and legislation that exist or develop, and involve the charge of the
profession, are consistent with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s existing policies, programs, regulations and legislation dealing with “terrestrial” animals. The CVMA, when necessary, also engages with Provinces and federal government bodies to provide advice on
appropriate aquatic animal health policy and legislation.
(Revised November 2015)
[1] For the purposes of this position statement “aquatic animal” refers to any aquatic species used for food, with the exception of
marine mammals.
Here is the link to the CVMA website: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/aquatic-animal-veterinary-medicine-position-
statment
Submitted on behalf of the President, Dr. Amanda Swim, Eastern Aquaculture Veterinary Association (EAVA)
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) One Profession. One Strong Voice CVMA strives to address issues of relevance to veterinarians across the country. We’re pleased to provide you with an overview of what the CVMA has recently been working on for you, our valued members in Nova Scotia.
The concern about ticks is growing, which is why the CVMA, in partnership with Merck Animal Health, has declared March National Tick Awareness Month. We invite you to take advantage of National Tick Awareness Month communication material found on the Practice Tools page under the
Practice & Economics section of canadianveterinarians.net.
We invite you to make Niagara Falls your next veterinary convention destination, from July 7 to 10, 2016. The CVMA Summit will engage stakeholders
in the development of a Pan-Canadian Framework to address antimicrobial resistance. For the first time, a CVMA National Issues Forum will engage
attendees in an interactive discussion on a future-focused issue of interest to all Canadian veterinarians. The Convention also offers opportunities for
hands-on learning in wet labs for veterinarians and technicians.
One of the exclusive convention offerings is the CVMA Emerging Leaders Program. This workshop offers veterinarians and veterinary technologists an
opportunity to explore their approach to personal and professional accomplishments and their working relationship with colleagues. Find more
information on the CVMA Convention and Emerging Leaders Program under the Science and Knowledge section of canadianveterinarians.net.
New federal regulations will require veterinary oversight of the use of antimicrobials administered to food animals, including those administered in
feed or water. The tentative date to have new regulations in place is the end of 2016. Each month during 2016, CVMA, in partnership with the Canadian
Council of Veterinary Registrars (CCVR), will provide information to Canadian veterinarians to help increase awareness of key issues and new
developments as the federal regulations are finalized and implemented. Monthly messages, under the banner of Veterinary Oversight of Antimicrobial Use in Canada: Regulations are Changing…We Want You Prepared, will be shared through the provincial and territorial veterinary associations and
regulatory bodies and will appear on the CVMA’s website under Policy & Advocacy. The CCVR and the CVMA have been working together to develop a
pan-Canadian framework of professional standards for veterinarians especially pertaining to veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use. This framework
will be presented at a broad stakeholder consultation taking place at the CVMA Summit on July 7, 2016, during the CVMA Convention in Niagara Falls,
Ontario. Monthly messages leading up to the July consultation will be planned to support and inform the upcoming discussion at the Summit.
Cull cow welfare in Canada remains a matter of serious concern. To raise awareness of the situation, the province of Ontario developed a guide (Caring for Compromised Cattle) including a practical and useful decision tree designed to help owners and their veterinarians better address cull cow
welfare. Download the guide and decision tree under the Food Animal section of Practice Tools within the Practice & Economics tab of our website.
The CVMA Business Management Program partnered with provincial veterinary medical associations to commission a Survey of Compensation and
Benefits for Associate Veterinarians within each province in 2015. A number of questions relating to student debt were asked within the survey. Read
the article Minimizing the Cost of Your Veterinary Education: Saving Through Expedited Student Debt Repayment on the Practice Management
Resources page under the Practice & Economics section of canadianveterinarians.net (you are required to log-in to the CVMA website using your CVMA
password to access the article).
The CVMA is pleased to welcome five new members to Council and Committees:
Dr. Enid Stiles joined council, representing CVMA members in the province of Quebec
Dr. Randy Bagg and Dr. Leigh Rosengren joined the National Issues Committee
Drs. Patricia Alderson and Michael Cockram joined the Animal Welfare Committee
Visit the Position Statements page under the Policy & Advocacy section of our website to view the latest new and revised position statements:
Humane Training Methods for Dogs; the Seal Hunt, Use of Animals in Science, Aquatic Veterinary Medicine, Dangerous Dogs Legislation, Humane Mass
Depopulation of Animals and Humane Slaughter of Animals.
CVMA wants to help you make your veterinary practice eco-friendly with a collection of eco-friendly resources on our website. Visit the Practice Tools
page under the Practice & Economics section to determine how green your practice is with the CVMA Green Veterinary Practice self-audit, or check out
the list of top 10 changes you can make to reduce your impact on the environment. Go green today!
CVMA members can enjoy a free subscription to the monthly global digital edition of Clinician’s Brief™, which provides practical and diagnostic clinical
information for small animal practitioners. Members can also receive a special pricing of $59.50 USD on a Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs™ individual
subscription (30 per cent discount from regular rate or from all pricing). Plumb’s provides access to drug dosing information from your mobile device or computer, anytime and from any location. Contact the CVMA office for information on how to take advantage of these new member benefits.
World Veterinary Day takes place globally on April 30, 2016. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Organisation for Animal Health
(OIE) have organized the World Veterinary Day Award 2016 to reward the most successful contribution by the veterinary profession on the selected
2016 theme: Continuing Education with a One Health focus. The application form should be completed and emailed to [email protected] no
later than May 10, 2016. Visit worldvet.org for more information.
Questions or Suggestions? Contact your CVMA National Office by telephone at 1-800-567-2862, by email at [email protected] or contact your Nova Scotia Council Representative: Dr. Troye McPherson.
The Village at Bayers Road, 7071 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS B3L 2C2 Telephone: 902-443-9385
Dr Eamon Draper, BVSc CertSAS MRCVS Full time Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Referrals Offering a wide range of orthopaedic procedures that are customised to your individual cases. These include:
Arthroscopy This technique allows unencumbered viewing of the structures of the joint. This is particularly useful in cases of partial cruciate ligament tears or
meniscal injuries that cannot be diagnosed by standard radiography. It also allows minimally invasive treatment of injuries. All lesions will be digitally
recorded for the client and for future comparison.
Conditions suitable for treatment include cruciate disease, osteochondrosis (elbow, shoulder, hock), fragmented coronoid process, etc.
Orthopaedic surgery Cruciate ligament repairs – TTA, TPLO and extracapsular repair techniques
• Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment • Difficult and/or extensive extractions including those where jaw fracture is a concern • Guided tissue regeneration for clients dedicated to home care • Full mouth extractions for cats with Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis
Healthymouth™ A VOHC approved water additive is available for purchase through the PetFocus Woodbury location. healthymouth™ is clinically proven to reduce plaque that leads to gingivitis and gum disease" For inquiries or referrals please call Dr. Frank Woodbury at 902-455-7297 or email [email protected] Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Don Rushton and the PetFocus team have performed over 2500 Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgeries since 2003. The team, including Dr. Rushton and Dr. Rick Swinemar, now perform TPLO surgery and arthroscopic surgery at the new PetFocus facility in Bedford South. They are also performing TPLOs for small dogs that have steep angles. The team accepts referrals for other orthopedic surgeries including fracture repair, shoulder OCD, bicipital tendonitis, and fragmented coronoids/ elbow dysplasias as well as some angular limb deformities. Surgeries requiring Bone Platings, KE Apparatus and Fixin Plates can all be referred to the Bedford South clinic. For inquiries, consults, or to make a referral, please call PetFocus Bedford South location at 902-445-VETS (8387) Ultrasound & Biopsies:
• Full abdominal ultrasounds • Ultrasound guided biopsies and fine needle aspirates • Laparoscopic biopsies • Endoscopic biopsies for upper and lower G.I. • Bronchoscopic Cytology
Same day reporting with digital image archiving. For inquiries or to make a referral contact PetFocus Petworks location in Dartmouth at 902-435-2444 Radiotherapy Radioactive Iodine (R.A.I.) therapy for hyperthyroid cats. Managing hyperthyroid cats can be a challenge with conventional drugs and in the long run is less beneficial to the patient. Dietary therapy is often not easy to accomplish consistently. Survival times for hyperthyroid cats treated with radiotherapy are considerably longer than with other modalities because the disease is resolved. There is a 98% cure rate with a single treatment. For inquiries or to make a referral contact PetFocus Petworks location in Dartmouth at 902-435-2444 Canine Rehab Service
• Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill and pool) - Certified Canine Rehab Technician For inquiries or to make a referral please contact PetFocus Petworks location in Dartmouth at 902-435-2444 PetFocus Veterinary Group has 27 veterinarians in eight locations to serve you in HRM. Find us online at PetFocus.ca for a full list of services.
Doctors Nova Scotia, in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association, provides confidential support for Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association members and their families, at no cost to help Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technologists and their families who are experiencing problems – whether they are personal or professional, financial or psychological, psychiatric or addictive.
If you are concerned about yourself or one of your peers, contact the Professional Support Program Number: (902) 468-8215
All calls are confidential and will be returned within 24 hours
Visit our website for more information at: www.doctorsns.com
Professional Support Program NSVMA Membership Program
Leverage our experience to improve your patient outcomes.
Referral services:
x Traditional Chinese Medicine: acupuncture and herbal medicine
o Dr. Jennifer Bishop IVAS certified in both acupuncture (1996) and two accreditations in veterinary
Chinese herbal medicine (2004, 2014)
o Dr. Janis Fisher IVAS certified in acupuncture (2005)
x GoDogs Animal Rehabilitation: Fully certified veterinarians and technical support staff
o Dr. Jennifer Bishop: CCRT Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (2006), certified Bowtech
practitioner (2005)
o Dr. Janis Fisher: CCRT Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (2010)
o Sol Jara Verdugo: CCRP Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner ( 2007 )
o Melissa Yorke: RVT massage
x Animal Chiropractic: o Dr. Janis Fisher: CAC Certified in Animal Chiropractic ( 2015 )
x Telemedicine consults: general questions on holistic health and integrative veterinary medicine and
augmentative herbal treatments.
To refer patients or for more information on services please call 902 461 0951 or email [email protected]
Full medical records provided to all referrals.
NOVA SCOTIA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS & STAFF
2015-2016 NSVMA COUNCIL MEMBERS
President: Dr. Leighann Hartnett Registrar: Dr. Frank Richardson
Vice-President: Dr. Melissa Burgoyne Treasurer: Dr. Adva Barkai-Ronayne
Council Members: Dr. Barry MacEachern CVMA Representative: Dr. Troye McPherson
Dr. Anthony Snyder RVT Representative: Laurel MacIntosh
Dr. Jennifer McKay Public Member: Glenis Sullivan
Past-President: Dr. Jane Corkum
THE NSVMA OPERATES ITS PART-TIME OFFICE IN LOWER SACKVILLE Dr. Frank Richardson, Registrar Mr. Brian MacInnis, Assistant to the Registrar Mrs. Shelly Repchull, Office Coordinator
Please contact the NSVMA office at [email protected] to advertise in the next issue.
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VOLUME 87 – JUNE 2016 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 15th, 2016 (Distribution: NSVMA Members, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association & all Provincial Veterinary Medical Associations)
Editor: Dr. Frank Richardson, DVM, MBA
Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association: 15 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2M9
The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA) is incorporated under the Veterinary Medical Act of the Province of Nova Scotia.
The objectives of the Association are to serve and protect the public interest by: (a) regulating the practice of veterinary medicine through the establishment of
registration, professional-conduct and facilities-inspection processes set out in the Veterinary Medical Act, the regulations and the by-laws of the Association;
(b) establishing and promoting standards of professional practice and a Code of Ethics; and
(c) advancing and promoting the practice of veterinary medicine.
