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v o l u m e i x • n u m b e r 4 • w i n t e r 2 0 1 4

On November 4, Dr. Hank Vaupel became the

first veterinarian elected to the Michigan

Legislature in over 30 years! Dr. Vaupel

was elected to serve as the Michigan House of

Delegates representative for the 47th District.

While Dr. Vaupel’s credentials and service

to the MVMA and veterinary profession are

impressive, he will bring considerably more to the

Legislature. Dr. Vaupel started Kern Road Veteri-

nary Clinic in 1972 and has continued to serve as

the business manager. As a lifetime member and

supporter of MVMA, he has served on the Board

of Directors and chaired the Legislative Advisory

Committee. Additionally, he chaired the State

Board of Veterinary Medicine, has been active with

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been

involved with the Michigan Equine Practitioners

Association and Livingston County VMA. Dr.

Vaupel’s understanding of current veterinary is-

sues, along with his business experience in private

veterinary practice and local and state government

experience, make him uniquely qualified to serve

in the legislature.

MVMA is excited to have a veterinarian in the

legislature being the voice for all hardworking

veterinarians across our great state!

Republican candidate for the 47th District state house Hank Vaupel announces an early lead to a room full of guests

gathered at Cleary’s Pub on election eve. PHOTO BY ALAN WARD / LIVINGSTON DAILY PRESS

Dr. Hank Vaupel Wins House Seat!

in this issue . . . 2 Meet MVMA’s New 2nd

Vice President

3 People, Pets & Vets

4 state veterinarian bulletin:

One Health

6 dr. tim hunt: 2014 America’s

Favorite Veterinarian

7 11 Reasons You Won’t Want to

Miss the Michigan Veterinary

Conference!

10 Little Yellow Who?

insert

MVMA Member Benefi ts

13 Single Day Record in the Miracle

of Life Exhibit at the U.P. State Fair

14 Treatment of Medial Patellar

Luxation Associated with

Distal Femoral Varus with I-Loc

Interlocking Nails

16 Don’t Forget to Renew Your

License!

17 AVMA Alternate Delegate Needed

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editorsKarlene B. Belyea, MBA • Sheri Fandel

2014 mvma officers & directorsofficers

Dr. Therese Burns, President

Dr. Julie Cappel, President-Elect

Dr. Kevin Stachowiak, 1st Vice President

Dr. Bruce Cozzens, 2nd Vice President

Dr. Ralph Huff , Immediate Past President

Dr. Nancy Frank, AVMA Delegate

Dr. Kathleen Smiler, AVMA Alternate Delegate

Karlene Belyea, MBA, Chief Executive Offi cer

directors representing districtsDr. Matthew Taylor, (1) Southern

Dr. Kristin Knirk, (2 & 3) Michiana & Southwestern

Dr. Melissa Owings, (4) Jackson

Dr. Lauren Gnagey, (5 & 9) Washtenaw & Livingston

Dr. Christian Ast, (6 & 8) Wayne & Oakland

Dr. Tari Kern, (7) Macomb

Dr. Jamie Snow, (10) Mid-State

Dr. Chad Ackerman, (11) Western

Dr. Kurt Dunckel, (12) Saginaw

Dr. Rebecca Barr, (13) Thumb

Dr. Anne Shuff , (14) Northeastern

Dr. Marcia Izo, (15) Northern

directors representing associationsDr. Mike Thome, MI Equine Practitioners

Dr. Steven Bailey, Southeastern Michigan VMA

at-large directorsDr. Erin Howard, Food Animal

Dr. Charles DeCamp, MSU CVM

Dr. Lori Penman, Lab Animal Medicine

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▪ The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

represents the veterinary profession in Michigan,

advances the knowledge and standards of its

membership, and promotes the science, practice,

and value of veterinary medicine for the benefi t

of animal and human health.

Professional excellence.

Compassionate care.

mVMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Penman will be joining the

Executive Committee as MVMA’s 2015 Second Vice President. Dr. Pen-

man has been on MVMA’s Board of Directors since 2012 representing

lab animal and was also on the Board from 1996 to 1999. She is a graduate of Michigan

State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has been an active member of the

association for over 20 years. She is a long-term member of MVMA’s Animal Welfare

Committee and is a past chair of that group. Additionally, she participated in MVMA’s

Strengthening CE Task Force. She is currently the Technical Services Veterinarian for

Merial, serving Michigan and parts of northern Ohio, and does consulting work in labora-

tory animal medicine.

“A veterinary degree aff ords one a phenomenal education and entrance into an ex-

traordinary profession. I’ve been extremely privileged to have worked in several areas of

our profession, including private practice, research/lab animal medicine, and industry,

and have learned from and enjoyed them all. The caliber and collegiality of veterinarians

are some of its greatest assets, and organized veterinary medicine provides an opportu-

nity to expand both the individual, as well as the profession as a whole. It is an honor to

be in a position to support these strengths, through working with the Executive Board of

the MVMA.”

Dr. Penman has two grown sons, Aaron and Kaleb, a step-son, Joshua, and two in-

credible grandchildren, Aurora and Maxwell. In her leisure time, she enjoys her cats and

her rescue dog, who off ers her ample opportunity to pursue her other passion, behavioral

medicine. She also enjoys volunteering in her community, as well as working through her

bucket list of travel destinations.

Meet MVMA’s New 2nd Vice President

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People, Pets & Vets

t he eleventh annual MVMA People, Pets & Vets program was held

on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Macomb Community College in

Clinton Township, Michigan. Although the weather was not ideal,

hundreds of families still came out to enjoy all the animals and over 40

creative educational booths.

Display subjects included dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology, obe-

sity, surgery, anesthesia, rehabilitation therapy, blood banking, endos-

copy, radiology, behavior modification, veterinary career opportunities,

zoo medicine, farrier work—and many more.

The MVMA Healthy Pet Surgical Suite continues to be a favorite feature

at this event, showcasing the importance of spaying and neutering pets.

Several surgeries were performed at PP&V for animals awaiting adoption

through the local shelter—complete with narration and camera footage

up-close in the surgery suite for the attendees.

The MVMA/MSU “Science, Animals, Medicine & You” was also pres-

ent with microscopes and neat things for the kids to see, touch, and ask

questions about. Students from the Pathology Club at the MSU College

of Veterinary Medicine also participated in the event continuing their

unbroken attendance streak and brought all the favorite “creepy” samples

along for everyone to get that “hands-on” experience!

The Teddy Bear Clinic was extremely busy as usual! Children brought

their stuff ed animals in record numbers for outpatient care as MCC

students triaged the patients. The staff of MCC has expanded the TBC role

a bit, by providing some gently used stuff ed animals to be on hand for

kids who may have forgotten their pal at home. This is a win-win for all as

these “pets” can be “re-homed/adopted” to increase the human-animal

bond directly! A new feature was a puppet show, created by MCC Vet Tech

students, which got rave reviews! Numerous live animal booths provided

up-close and personal encounters with many species including pigeons,

chickens and geese, Galapagos tortoises, lizards, hedgehogs, guinea pigs,

rabbits, several dogs and cats, too (even a couple kittens—a big hit). Ani-

mals with careers were also on hand—Paws With A Cause, Pets for Vets,

Wisdom Ranch, and Canine Officer teams from the Macomb County

Sheriff Department all participated in the fun this fall.

People, Pets & Vets hosted over 850 people this fall. Despite the

chill and drizzle, and we look forward to ongoing success in the com-

ing years. Booth sponsors and attendees all seemed to really enjoy the

day! The team eff ort and atmosphere provided by the veterinarians and

staff , MCC’s veterinary technology program, animal care groups and

educators, and the canine service groups continues to be a wonderful

example of what makes our profession so rewarding and worthwhile. The

success of the program truly is a result of their combined eff orts and I

thank them all for their time and energy.

Look for us again next fall on Saturday, November 7, 2015! We always

welcome new, energetic volunteers. If you are interested in participating

next fall, please feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected].

—Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, MVMA People, Pets & Vets Coordinator

4 the michigan veterinarian • winter 2014

be aware, be prepared” is one of our

mantras here in the state veterinarian’s

office. While human and animal health

issues are in the news right now, it is a good time

to review the One Health concept. That is, the

health of all people is connected to the health and

well-being of pets and livestock, even wildlife,

and their environment. Be aware, be prepared has

never had such profound meaning.

Every year, the Michigan Department of

Agriculture and Rural Development conducts

disease response exercises that repeatedly include

biosecurity. However, the approach has usually

been the prevention of disease from one farm to

the next, or one pet to the next, rarely is it from

pet to people. Each year we have reports of a

zoonotic disease aff ecting owners or health care

staff , be it salmonellosis, canine brucellosis, or

leptospirosis.

You may be surprised, but we have exercised

disease response from the human perspective. As

a matter of fact, in March 2013, MDARD worked

with a coalition of Michigan State University

medical and veterinary schools and the Michigan

Department of Community Health (MDCH) Office

of Public Preparedness (OPHP) in developing

an exercise for a One Health event that looked

at having the students from the various medical

fields work together to respond and solve an

emergency response that involved humans and

animals.

Let’s remember, according to the Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an

estimated six out of ten known pathogens have

zoonotic potential. Biosecurity and a good

protocol that protects you, as well as prevents

disease spread, are a must for all of us working in

the health care field, be it animal health or human

health.

The National Association of Public Health Vet-

erinarians has publications that outline infection

control for veterinary clinics titled, “Veterinary

Standard Precautions” and “Model Infection

Control Plan for Veterinary Practices.” These

documents provide a list of zoonotic diseases of

concern in the U.S. and provide information on the

appropriate personal protective equipment to be

used by the veterinary healthcare team. I recom-

mend you print these documents and implement

at least some of their recommendations: http://

www.nasphv.org/documentsCompendia.html.

I highly recommend creating simple posters

that speak to infection control. If you need as-

sistance, feel free to contact the State Veterinar-

ian or State Public Health Veterinarian. Most

importantly, I want you and your staff to stay safe

while responding to health emergencies in your

clinic. Finally, remember the reportable animal

diseases list and help track diseases that aff ect

our animals, because they could potentially aff ect

our clients, friends, and families as well.

James Averill, DVMState Veterinarian

STATE VETERINARIAN BULLETIN

One Health

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t he American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) named Dr. Tim Hunt of Bayshore

Veterinary Clinic in Marquette as the 2014 winner of the “America’s Favorite Veteri-

narian” contest. The America’s Favorite Veterinarian Contest celebrates the special

relationship pet owners share with their veterinarians.

Dr. Hunt was nominated by Kris Mitchell, a client at Bayshore Veterinary Clinic, the small-

animal clinic Dr. Hunt established in 1993. Mitchell nominated Dr. Hunt because he willingly

performed a Caesarean section on her bulldog on Christmas morning.

This year the contest allowed the public to vote to select the winner. The 20

finalists selected received over 86,000 votes from across the country. Dr. Hunt

received over 12,000 votes to secure the title.

Dr. Hunt is a Detroit native. He earned his undergraduate degree

and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State

University. In addition to his work as a small-animal veterinar-

ian, Dr. Hunt serves as a volunteer veterinarian in Alaska for

the Iditarod and has founded the Alaska Veterinary Rural

Program, where he conducts spay/neuter clinics and provides

veterinary care in impoverished villages.

“I am very proud and honored to have been voted the

winner of the 2014 America’s Favorite Veterinarian contest

conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

I cannot say just how thankful I am for all who voted. I am so

lucky to have such a great staff at Bayshore Veterinary Hospital

and supportive family in that we all share a mutual love for

animals and it really shows. Thank you, Marquette, Michigan, a

small town of 20,000 people, and all those from various places

around the USA. Honestly, I am speechless. To the 19 other finalists

in the contest, thank you for being such great vets. Your great work

has surely been noticed by many people and is appreciated more than you

will ever realize.”

For more information visit www.americasfavoriteveterinarian.org.

DR. TIM HUNT, BAYSHORE VETERINARY CLINIC

2014 America’s Favorite Veterinarian!


q MVC CE programs are top notch and

comprehensive—for all veterinary

professionals.

w “Ask the Expert” panels in our Exhibit Hall.

e Fast-paced, 15-minute sessions called “How I

treat _______” for immediate take-home ideas.

r Over 100 exhibitors will welcome you.

t CE tracks include companion animal, food

animal, equine, emerging animal health and

disease topics, practice management, staff

development, veterinary technology, and

nontraditional medicine.

y Wet labs provide veterinarians and veterinary

technicians with hands-on learning.

u Network with college classmates, friends, and

colleagues.

i CE in Michigan helps our economy—and saves

you money.

o Lunches, continental breakfasts, and other

refreshments are included at no additional

cost.

a The MVC is centrally located with easy access.

s Special low lodging rates.

11REASONS

You won’t want to miss the Michigan Veterinary Conference




my favorite bucking bull of

all time was Little Yellow

Jacket—I never met him

in person, but there was something about

him (beyond his athleticism, accolades, and

awards) that made him special. So special,

in fact, that Dr. Kent Ames took the opportu-

nity to sit on him, momentarily, while in the

bucking chute.

Bull riding is an event that pits two

athletes for eight seconds (or less). The

cowboys’ goal is to ride the bull for eight

seconds and get a score of 90 or more; the

bulls’ goal is to get the cowboy off in less

than eight seconds. The maximum score for

the cowboy is 100—each athlete contributes

a maximum of 50 points. The highest score

ever recorded was 96.5.

Little Yellow Jacket (LYJ to fans), called

“the Michael Jordan of bull riding,” was a

big red Brangus bull with one horn up and

one horn down. He was born in North Da-

kota in 1996 and died in 2011 at the age of 15.

His last natural calf crop was born the year

after he died. During his career he bucked

off 76 of 90 riders with an average buck off

time of 2.6 seconds. For the 14 cowboys who

rode LYJ, the average score was 93, and he

tied for high score of 96.5. He is the only

three-time World Champion Bull*, the first

recipient of the Badge of Honor, and was

inducted into North Dakota Cowboy Hall

of Fame. He retired from bucking in 2005,

after bucking professionally for less than six

minutes.

Bucking bulls are born and bred to be

athletes. They are trained, have exercise

programs and special diets. While the per-

formance lasts a maximum of eight seconds,

like other athletes the preparation time is

little yellow who?

Lana Kaiser, MD, DVM


much longer. Their “job” requires they load

easily into a trailer (air ride suspension),

travel calmly, unload with no fuss, and

“hang out” in a pen until the time of their

performance. The cowboy gets on the bull

in the bucking chute and wraps one hand in

the bull strap. A flank strap has been placed

around the flank (or as Temple Grandin

says “around his waist and not around his

privates”) to encourage a more uniform, less

erratic bucking performance. The gate is

opened and the performance begins.

What I liked most about LYJ was that he

seemed to enjoy his life and was a gentle-

man bull—he exploded out of the bucking

chute with ever changing jumps, spins,

turns, and the hop-skip—most cowboys

were off in less than three seconds and the

bull stopped bucking, looked at the crowd,

and walked off . It seemed as if he knew his

job, enjoyed his job, and that he felt that

the fans deserved to view him standing and

then walking off . His breeder Joe Bergher

said of him “he is a great bull, not mean,

you could walk right up to him and pet

him.” He certainly appeared to have a life

worth living.

The Calgary Stampede boasts one of

the largest rodeos in the world. The 10-

day event in Calgary, Alberta, is billed as

“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”

Annually, more than 7,500 animals take

part in Stampede exhibitions, educational

programs, and competitions. Rodeo, an

integral part of western Canada’s culture,

has been targeted by animal rights groups

claiming rodeo animals are mistreated. The

Stampede is the first major rodeo to take

a proactive approach to animal care and

welfare. (See http://corporate.calgarystam-

pede.com/animal-care/) In addition to an

independent Animal Care Advisory Panel

and an independent auditor, the Stampede

has taken a disciplined approach to animal

care focusing on meeting three distinct stan-

dards: (1) the regulations set out in Alberta’s

Animal Protection Act (monitored by the

Calgary Humane Society and Alberta SPCA

year-round); (2) the codes of best practices

for each animal species as recommended by

Canada’s industry experts and our Animal

Care Advisory Panel; and (3) the Stampede’s

own animal care code of practice.

The Stampede’s strict adherence to

Alberta’s Animal Protection Act means the

Humane Society and Alberta SPCA have

all-access privilege. A full-time team of vet-

erinarians is on site 24/7 and examines each

animal every day. Working toward continu-

ous improvement, changes and refinements

have been made in response to suggestions

from the Humane Society, Alberta SPCS, the

independent auditor Jennifer Wood and the

Animal Care Advisory Panel.

But they didn’t stop there—a partnership

between the University of Calgary and the

Stampede has resulted in ongoing and inter-

esting real-world research assessing animal

behavior and welfare at the event. There are

divergent opinions about rodeo animals,

with critics claiming the animals are

mishandled and the rodeo world insisting

they like to perform. Dr. Ed Pajor has been

working at the Stampede to measure animal

behavior and stress. Pajor believes that

scientific data, especially data reflecting the

animal’s perspective, should be included in

these discussions and his goal is to provide

that data.

In 2011, Pajor’s team observed the

animals in the chutes and recorded various

arousal behaviors, some associated with

fear and stress, including eye white, tail

swishing, defecation, kicking, and other

behaviors. They found the majority of bulls

were calm and showed little arousal prior

to leaving the chute; novice animals were

more likely to show stress in the chute. The

following year Pajor refined his behavioral

ethogram, adding additional behaviors,

and increased observations to include those

observed before and during loading. This

was the first study to quantify rodeo animal

handling as well as behavior, prior to and

during loading into chutes.

Last year, Drs. Pajor and Christy Gold-

hawk started using Infrared Thermography

(IRT) to physically measure stress. While

there are multiple invasive ways to assess

stress and fear in a laboratory setting,

measuring stress in a real-world rodeo must

be done noninvasively. IRT measures the

heat response. When an animal reacts (fear,

stress, arousal), it takes mental and physical

energy which both result in heat. IRT can

measure the heat. IRT involves taking a pic-

ture of the animal’s eye with a specialized

camera that detects physiological response.

Pajor’s hypothesis is that IRT will detect the

physiologic diff erences between the novice

and experienced animals that correspond

with their behavior. The technology has

been used with horses at other events

such as jumping or racing, but never with

rodeo animals. IRT shows promise as a

non-invasive method to measure the physi-

ological arousal of performance animals at

rodeos. This is pioneering research, and it

is impressive that the Calgary Stampede has

encouraged such basic research.

* After this article was written, October 26, 2014,

Bushwacker was named World Champion Bull at

the PBR finals in Los Vegas. This was the third time

Bushwacker was named World Champion bull.

Lana Kaiser MD, DVM has a beef practice, raises Maine

Anjou and Red Angus, and is a member of the MVMA

Animal Welfare, Food Animal Practice, and Legislative

Advisory Committees.


one of the most important things in any business is having positive and efficient com-

munications between team members and clients/customers. Veterinary practices are

busy places and there is no time for “drama” in the workplace. With that in mind,

MVMA’s CEO, Karlene Belyea, is now a Certified DiSC Trainer who is working with both vet-

erinarians and veterinary students to help them improve their workplace

relationships.

What is DiSC?Everything DiSC® tools are designed to help you

understand yourself and other people—while

learning how to build more eff ective

working relationships based on

an understanding of diff erent

behavioral styles.

The Everything DiSC

Workplace tool can be

used with everyone in an

organization or practice,

regardless of title or role,

to improve the quality

of the workplace. Every-

thing DiSC Workplace is

classroom training that uses

online pre-work, engaging fa-

cilitation with contemporary video,

and online follow-up to create a personalized

learning experience. Participants understand and ap-

preciate the styles of the people they work with. The result

is more eff ective and productive working relationships.

How does it work?Each participant completes an online DiSC Behavioral Assess-

ment in advance of the training. Once at the training, participants

are presented with their personalized 20-page Everything DiSC

Workplace Profile. The profile and presentation help them learn about

their own personal style and explore the priorities that drive them during their workday. They

also discover their reactions to diff erent DiSC styles of team members and clients. The goal

is to use DiSC to better communicate with diff erent behavioral styles, as well as gaining an

understanding of how others interpret our behavior.

Get more informationFor more information, contact Karlene at [email protected]. MVMA members can save up

to 20 percent on training. In addition to DiSC training, she speaks on generational diff erences,

how to interpret body language and how to overcome related challenges in the workplace.

MVMA would like to thank our partner The Family Business Consulting Group. FBCG

supports family businesses and farm operations in planning for their future. They specialize

in succession planning, financial management, strategic planning, and helping clients build

teams that work together eff ectively. You can learn more about their outstanding consulting

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Single Day Record in the Miracle of Life Exhibit at the U.P. State Fair

the 2014 U.P. Miracle of Life Exhibit had

great weather and record crowds attending

the exhibit. We had a record day for calf

and lamb births with fi ve calves and ten lambs

born on Thursday! We also hatched 12+ dozen

eggs and had a litter of 15 piglets born early on

Saturday. The animals were less “shy” this year

with only a few giving birth during the night or

when the exhibit was closed. We had

great support by Spartan supporters,

dairy farmers Steve and Becky Brock,

Olivia DeVooght, and Representative

Ed McBroom. Dr. Barry Wehner and

his wife Pat again supplied two sows

for our exhibit. Diana Abram kept the

ewe flock in good health and we had

seven of 10 ewes lamb in the exhibit.

Matt Miotke supplied the eggs which

hatched daily to provide small children

with constant entertainment and enjoy-

ment of the “peeps.”

Drs. Renee Coyer and Gail Hoholik

would like to thank MSU CVM students

Rebecca Vollrath, Elizabeth Anglin, Ash-

ley Hotchkiss, and Paige Schwartz (Class of

2016) as well as Julie Dau, K.C. VanFleet, Allyson

Barchett, and Trevor Walling (Class of 2017) for

all of their help at the MOL Exhibit this year. We

would not be able to run this exhibit without the

help of these students and they gained experi-

ence in large animal health and husbandry while

having fun and educating the public at the U.P.

State Fair. We also had support from local LVTs

Beth McLaren and Wanda LeMaster again this

year, as well as Drs. Barry Wehner, Ben Bartlett,

Jim Boydston, Mike Brunner, Gina Laur, Krissy

Palo, and Ericka McCarthy.

We would love to have you involved, so feel

free to contact us if you would like to help with

this exhibit. See you next year!

—Drs. Renee Coyer and Gail Hoholik,

U.P. Miracle of Life Exhibit Coordinators

the michigan veterin


the MSU Veterinary Medical Center off ers a new surgical ap-

proach for the treatment of medial patellar luxation (MPL)

associated with distal femoral varus (DFV). Traditional surgical

treatment for MPL with DFV in large-breed dogs involves the use of a

complex lateral closing-wedge ostectomy followed by plate stabiliza-

tion. Conversely, the alternative technique developed at MSU relies

on a simpler medial opening-wedge osteotomy stabilized with an

I-Loc interlocking nail, a new implant designed at MSU by orthopedic

surgeon Loïc Déjardin, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, and manufactured

by BioMedtrix (BioMedtrix.com). This less-invasive technique has been

successfully performed in more than 20 patients and is currently being

evaluated in comparison to more conventional surgical treatments.

The I-Loc interlocking nail was initially developed in 2003 for the

A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC APPROACH FOR MID-SIZED & LARGER DOGS

Treatment of Medial Patellar Luxation Associated with Distal Femoral Varus with I-Loc Interlocking Nails

Pre-operativeBirdie during a physical therapy session at the MSU Animal Rehabilitation Center

Pre- and post-operative radiographs illustrating femoral realignment and bone

healing along with proper patellar tracking. (The pre-operative position of the

patella was grade III/IV.)


treatment of diaphyseal fractures in dogs.

Due to its eff ectiveness, its range of applica-

tion has since been extended to metaphy-

seal fractures and corrective osteotomies.

For more information about the I-Loc

implant, the treatment of MPL using this

new technique, or to discuss an orthopedic

referral, please contact Dr. Déjardin at (517)

282-2181 (cell).

HistoryBirdie, a 10-month-old mixed breed dog,

presented to MSU with a bilateral grade III/

IV patellar luxation. She had been exhibit-

ing some lameness for approximately one

month prior to presentation. Radiographs

and CT scan were done on both limbs during

Birdie’s evaluation. In addition, force-plate

analysis was conducted.

Treatment and OutcomeLoïc Déjardin and Lindsey Kurach, DVM,

surgery resident, performed a right distal

femoral osteotomy followed by I-Loc fixation

to correct Birdie’s MPL on February 6, 2014.

The procedure was first planned using

OrthoView digital software (OrthoView.com),

then rehearsed on a CT-based, three-dimen-

sional bone model that was printed using a

MakerBot 3D printer (MakerBot.com). This

approach off ers multiple advantages includ-

ing resident training, student education,

and accurate surgical execution.

Birdie responded well to surgery and

began bearing weight on her treated leg

within a week of the procedure. She began

physical therapy at the MSU Animal Reha-

bilitation Center and will undergo surgery

for her left limb in the near future. She is

expected to make a full recovery.

CommentsPre-operative force-plate analysis on the

patient showed that she would bear 50% of

her body weight on the right-hind limb and

65% on the left-hind limb, which constitutes

lameness. Eight weeks post surgery, the pa-

tient was exerting approximately 75% of her

weight on both hind limbs, which is closer

to normal weight distribution.

Distal recurvatum allows the patella to

track more distally in the femoral groove

(relative patella infera, which corrects

patella alta often seen in dogs with MPL).

Fixation with an I-Loc angle-stable inter-

locking nail eliminates the risk of implant

failure (fatigue—pull out) despite the lack

of far cortex integrity. Although a bone graft

can be used to fill the osteotomy gap in most

cases this step is unnecessary.

In severe cases of MPL with cruciate

failure additional steps such as tibial

tuberosity transposition and TPLO may still

be performed in conjunction with distal

femoral realignment.

Key surgical steps included: (1) distal

femoral realignment, (2) medial opening

wedge osteotomy, (3) distal femoral recurva-

tum, and (4) block sulcoplasty.

Immediate post-operative Eight weeks post-operative

CT scan showing bilateral grade III/IV MPLS

associated with bilateral femoral varus


each year, MVMA receives a couple

of calls from panicked members

who forgot to renew their veterinary

licenses. Remember that you must renew

every two years and the expiration date is

always December 31.

Licenses must now be renewed by going

online to the e-License website at www.mich-

igan.gov/elicense. A renewal notice is mailed

to your address of record approximately

60 days prior to the expiration date and in-

cludes information about how to renew your

license online. The online renewal website is

available 24/7 and payment can be made by

Visa, MasterCard, or electronic check. If you

hold a professional license and a controlled

substance license, both licenses can be re-

newed online but there is a separate online

renewal process for each license.

To avoid paying a late fee, you must

renew your license online on or before the

date it expires. You can still renew online

if you are within the 60-day grace period

after your license expires, but you will be

required to pay the renewal fee plus a $20

late fee. If your license is not renewed within

60 days after your expiration date, your

license will lapse. When your license lapses,

you can no longer practice your profession

nor can you identify yourself as a licensed

or registered individual. Practicing without

a valid license is a felony under the Public

Health Code and can result in legal proceed-

ings as well as disciplinary actions. Regard-

less of whether or not you receive a renewal

notice, it is your responsibility under

Section 333.16201(1) of the Public Health

Code to renew your license or registration

prior to the expiration date.

If you experience problems with the

online renewal process, please contact the

Bureau of Health Professions at (517) 335-

0918 or email us at [email protected].

Don’t Forget to Renew Your License!

Renewals Must Now Be Done Online.


AVMA Alternate Delegate Needed

mVMA is looking to fill the position of AVMA

Alternate Delegate for the term of September 1,

2015–August 31, 2019.

This position works in conjunction with the AVMA Delegate to

represent the MVMA in the AVMA House of Delegates each year,

and is responsibility for keeping up on issues of concern to the

veterinary profession for ongoing discussion with other delegates

and the MVMA Board of Directors.

The designee acts as a surrogate for the delegate in some

MVMA board and other meetings, and helps to elect nominees for

councils and committees from the state. The individual also acts as

a representative on issue-based committees at the AVMA House of

Delegates and Leadership Conference.

Travel is required to attend national and regional meetings three

times a year, state meetings twice a year, and board meetings as

necessary.

If you are interested, please contact MVMA for more information

at [email protected] or call (517) 347-4710.

Gilbert O’Dell, DVM, died on September 4, 2014, at the age

of 90. He graduated from Michigan State University’s Col-

lege of Veterinary Medicine in 1946 and was a life member

of MVMA. Dr. O’Dell was a passionate and dedicated

veterinarian for the North Branch area for 68 years before

his retirement. He was the oldest licensed veterinarian in

the state of Michigan.

The MVMA extends its sympathy to the friends and families of

departed members. In memory of deceased members, the MVMA

contributes $50 to the Michigan Animal Health Foundation.

Friends of deceased members may send memorial contributions

to the Foundation. When contributions reach $500, the member’s

name is entered on a memorial plaque displayed in the MVMA

office. The MVMA staff thanks those thoughtful members who

take time to notify the office and send obituaries of our recently

deceased members.

In Memoriam


classifi ed ads veterinarians wanted

Seeking full-time small-animal veterinarian in Ionia, MI;

located between Lansing and Grand Rapids. No after-hours

emergencies, friendly staff with 5 LVTs, low personnel turn-

over. Generous compensation package available. Position

starting late spring 2015. Please send résumé to Sterner

Veterinary Clinic, 821 N. Jeff erson, Ionia, MI 48846; fax

616/527-3320; tel 616/527-0277; email [email protected].

Full-time veterinarian needed for a very well-equipped

progressive small-animal/exotic practice in southeast MI.

Emphasis on excellent medicine and outstanding customer

services. Send résumé to [email protected].

Full-time veterinarian needed for an expanding established

6-doctor AAHA-member practice in southeastern MI. Cur-

rent schedule would be 30 hrs/week with no weekend

or emergency hours. Pay consists of a guaranteed base

plus production. Benefits include health insurance, dues,

bonuses, vacation time, uniform allowance, IRA, and more.

We are a busy practice with a variety of cases. We have

regular staff and doctor’s meetings, and believe in good

client education. Our emphasis is on good communication

and top-quality medicine/surgery. In-house diagnostics lab

and reference laboratory are used daily. We have digital

x-ray (including dental), ultrasound, CO2 laser, Class IV

laser, and video microscope. A well-trained support staff

will allow you to focus on practicing medicine. We are a

computerized practice with electronic medical records.

After-hour emergencies are referred to a local emergency

hospital. Experience in surgery and pocket pets a plus but not

required. If interested, please send résumé to Christie Exline

at [email protected] or contact her at 810/653-3988.

Associate veterinarian, wanted full- or part-time, for our

practice in Waterford, MI. We offer general outpatient

care for dogs and cats, in-hospital patient evaluation,

work-ups, and surgery/dentistry. Buy-in potential if desired.

Experienced support staff . Please send résumé and cover

letter to [email protected].

Part-time veterinarian needed in Eaton Rapids, MI, 20

minutes from Lansing. Small, progressive one-doctor practice

with 3 LVTs; we utilize ultrasound, digital dental radiographs,

and therapy laser. Approximately 15 hrs/week with op-

portunity for more with owner time-off coverage. Applicant

must possess a sense of humor, excellent communication

skills, surgical skills, and enjoy teamwork. Please contact

[email protected].

Royal Oak Animal Hospital seeks associate veterinarian

to join caring, enthusiastic staff . We are seeking a team

player with strong medical, surgical, and communication

skills. Please send letter and résumé to ROAnimalHospital@

gmail.com.

Part-time or full-time associate veterinarian needed for a

well-established small-animal practice in southeast MI.

AAHA-certified over 50 years. Hospital is fully equipped with

surgical laser, ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory,

and cornerstone software. No after-hour emergencies. Great

benefits, including Blue Cross, 401(k), and cash balance

retirement packages. Send résumés to Dr. Rick Nurse,

22300 Greater Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 or to

[email protected].

Small-animal 4½-doctor hospital located in Kalamazoo

is accepting applications for a relief DVM; approximately

10–12 weeks beginning mid-January. We are a full-service

small-animal hospital that includes surgical, dental, di-

agnostic, general, and internal medicine modalities, as

well as boarding suites, a grooming salon, and an animal

behavior consultation and training program. If you are

interested in working with a highly trained staff and are

looking for a relief position in Kalamazoo, please send

your résumé to [email protected], or contact

Gwen at 269/382-6200.

Advanced Veterinary Emergency in Clinton Township is

expanding our service to 24-hour care, and is looking for a

full-time (part-time availability considered) veterinarian to

join our team. Modern facility with digital x-ray, endoscopy,

ultrasonography, and Snyder oxygen unit. Searching for a

motivated, compassionate individual possessing excellent

leadership, communication skills, practices high standards

of medicine, surgery, and customer service. Experience in

wildlife, pocket pets, exotics a plus. 1–2 years emergency

experience preferred, but all applications considered. Strong

base salary with generous production bonus. Excellent

benefits, flexible schedule. Contact us at 586/466-6133

or [email protected].

Kalamazoo Humane Society: An exceptional surgical

veterinarian with 2 years’ experience in a high-quality,

high-volume spay/neuter clinic. This part time (25–35 hrs/

wk) M–Th candidate must be comfortable spaying and

neutering both cats and dogs in a large volume, fast-paced,

friendly environment. Please submit your cover letter and

résumé to the attention of David Hess, Director of Opera-

tions, Kalamazoo Humane Society, 4239 S. Westnedge Ave,

Kalamazoo, MI 49008 or email [email protected].

Full-time or part-time positions available for experienced

veterinarians at our well-established, modern and fully-

equipped hospital located in Southfield, MI. Candidates

must have great surgical and medical skills, and have the

ability to communicate well with clients. We off er competitive

salary and benefits, including BCN health insurance. Please

send résumé to Dr. Sahota at [email protected].

PT associate DVM needed to newly established emergency

clinic in central lower MI. Ideal candidate should be com-

petent and comfortable working independently, as well

as being passionate about client service, education, and

patient care. Send résumé to animalurgentcare2013@

gmail.com. Immediate opportunity.

Emergency doctor needed to work at a progressive hospital

located in Burton, MI. We are AAHA certified and have an

outstanding staff . Specialists are available for consult. We

off er a great schedule with ample time off and great earning

potential. Please email your résumé to [email protected].

Part-time associate veterinarian needed for our growing

one-doctor clinic in Newport, MI (south of Detroit). Work

approximately 15 hrs/week with opportunity for additional

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work as the clinic continues to grow. We are a high-quality,

patient/client-focused practice with excellent licensed

support staff and facility. Contact Dennis at Ark Animal Clinic,

734/770-1120 and/or email your résumé to dgpogarch@

aol.com. Web: www.ArkAnimalVet.com.

Progressive 4-doctor small-animal practice seeking full-time

veterinarian. Practice is located in the Genesee/Flint area.

Please contact Nathan at 810/736-8600 or heritagevet@

comcast.net for details.

Veterinarians wanted: Grow with us in one of our small-

animal hospitals in southeastern MI. We are a small group of

high-end practices devoted to practicing the highest quality

of medicine. Staff are fully utilized, so you will focus on

diagnosing, prescribing medications, and surgery only. End

result, these are well-managed practices focused on provid-

ing the best medical and client care in a fun and profitable

environment. We currently have part-/full-time openings in

the greater metropolitan Detroit area including our Banfield,

The Pet Hospital locations in Roseville and Woodhaven, MI.

Contact Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA, at 734/645-0267, email

[email protected], or fax 734/372-6318.

Associate veterinarian wanted: Solo practitioner is searching

for the ideal candidate to add to our small-animal and

exotic practice. I’m looking for an energetic, high-toned

veterinarian who likes to get to know the clients and loves

interacting with the patients. The ideal associate will fit

with our clinic culture and adhere to our mission statement.

The associate must have intentions of future ownership.

Interest in surgery is required. Interest in exotics is a bonus.

New grads will be considered. Salary and benefits will be

customized to suit the right individual. If you would like to

learn more about us and are interested in being part of a

happy, progressive, amazing practice, please send résumé

Attn: Practice Manager, Clio Animal Hospital, 3474 W. Vienna

Rd, Clio, MI 48420; [email protected].

Seeking a full- or part-time veterinarian. Small-animal

hospital in Jackson, MI providing general medicine and

surgical care. In-house CBC/Chem, ultrasound, dental,

and x-ray. Full-time LVT and RDMS on staff . Open 6 days/

week, some evening call time. Competitive compensation

based on experience and number of days willing to work.

Contact Evelyn at 517/782-5162.

Mixed-animal practice in northest MI is looking for a full-time

associate. 90% small animal/exotic, 10% large animal. Prefer

someone who wants to do some large-animal, although

would hire exclusively small-animal. Outstanding benefit

package, retirement, vacation. Emergencies are shared

among local clinics. A great family friendly practice with

excellent support staff . Send résumés to Dr. Jill Preston at

[email protected].

Sunrise Side Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full- or part-

time associate veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited

small-animal practice in East Tawas, MI. We are a full-service

facility that is nicely equipped with a dedication to off ering

quality care. Beautiful area with lots of outdoor activities.

Send cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

Associate veterinarian desired, full- or part-time. A busy

3-doctor, fully staff ed AAHA hospital in Oakland County.

Must have good client communication and surgical skills.

No after hour emergencies. Medical, dental and 401(k)

benefits. Production-based salary. Résumé to mel_ross18@

hotmail.com.

Seeking full- or part-time small-animal veterinarian to

join our compassionate, client- and pet-oriented practice

in Freeland who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine.

No emergency duty and no weekends—our weekends are


with great communication skills. We are serious about our

commitment to outstanding patient and client care. We will

expect the same from you. Experience in the veterinary field

is required. Apply in person to Animal Clinic of Pinckney,

PLC, 151 N. Howell St, Pinckney, MI 48169.

Full-time position available for a veterinary technician

within our 2-doctor practice in northwest MI. For 35 years we

have provided quality surgical, medical, and preventative

veterinary services for our clients while treating them like

family. We are interviewing for a responsible, team-oriented

LVT who shares this mission. Those unlicensed, but with

strong clinical experience, will be considered. Proficiency

with exotics is a plus. Please respond with a résumé and

cover letter to Dr. Thomas A. Gremel at tagremel2@charter.

net or mail to PO Box 246, Acme, MI 49610-0246.

practices & equipment for sale

Experienced Grand Rapids–area veterinarian seeking to

purchase small-animal practice. Location preference is

the greater Grand Rapids area and west mid-Michigan. All

inquiries are confidential. Please respond to Anthony at

[email protected] or 507/261-6498.

Small-animal practice for sale on the western lakeshore.

Annual revenue $500K. Great opportunity for lake living.

Purchase practice and real estate for $525K. Contact Total

Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872,

or [email protected].

Detroit SA practice grossing over $900K; great cash flow.

Free-standing building is beautiful with great visibility.

Practice and real estate $1.1M. Contact Total Practice Solu-

tions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@

tpsgsales.com.

Upper Peninsula western end grossing $425K. Asking

$450K for practice and real estate; includes a very nice

3-bedroom home. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group,

Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or [email protected].

Mackinaw Bridge area practice grosses over $425K and has

very high net revenue. Off ered at $625K for practice and real

estate. Great location! Contact Total Practice Solutions Group,

Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or [email protected].

When buying or selling a veterinary practice, rely on the ex-

pertise of the Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display

ad this issue. Even if you plan to sell your practice yourself,

contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for a free consultation. We would

be happy to help. 800/380-6872 or [email protected].

Well-established small-animal practice in a newer veterinary

architect designed building in southeast MI. Well-equipped

hospital with all newer state-of-the-art equipment, on large

lot with excellent parking. Grossing over $1M. Contact Dr.

Fred Zydeck, Broker, at 248/891-3934 or email at fzydeck@

aol.com. Member, Veterinary Practice Sales Group, www.

vpsg/com.

Well-established small-animal practice in the Clarkston

area of southeast MI, 5 miles north of Clarkston on M-15.

Only $375K, including well-equipped hospital on large lot

with excellent parking. Contact Dr. Fred Zydeck, Broker,

at 248/891-3934 or email at [email protected]. Member,

Veterinary Practice Sales Group.

Michigan, Bay County: reduced price! SA practice located

near residential areas and active shopping centers. 2,500SF

facility on approximately 1/3 acre of RE with two exam rooms.

A great practice with room to grow. MI1. PS Broker, Inc.

800/636-4740, www.psbroker.com, [email protected].

Veterinary practice for sale in MI, $150K. Email info@caldergr.

com or phone 616/439-1456.

Ready to sell? We do valuations, consultations, and prepare

your practice ready to sell. If you are interested, please email

[email protected] or phone 616/439-1456.

Selling a 2003 Chevrolet S10 paired with a 1995 Bowie

Cavalier vet box in Alpena, MI. Both have been well main-

tained and run without problems; asking $5,000. Please

contact Ryan Knight at 989/657-1511 for pictures and more

information.

relief veterinariansDouglas Bandkau, DVM, 989/666-2862. MSU 79. SA

relief and part-time, SW Michigan. Medicine, surgery,

dentistry; I enjoy working in a team atmosphere.

Deborah Baron (Allen), DVM, 313/595-7490. MSU 98.

SA relief, SE Michigan. Emergency/critical care, general

medicine, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, exotics. Excellent

patient care, client communication, and records. Will follow

practice guidelines. [email protected].

Norman Bayne, DVM, MS, 248/506-1104. MSU 81. SA relief

work in southeast MI. Will travel. Friendly, excellent client

communications skills. [email protected].

Cari Bedore, DVM, 810/965-8350. MSU 99. SA relief and/

or part-time 1 hour from Flint. Enjoy working in a positive

team atmosphere doing medicine and surgery.

Kirsten Begin, DVM, 616/446-3154. MSU 09. SA relief in

Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Will travel. Friendly, ex-

free! Newer facility, extremely clean, and super friendly

staff , including professional technicians. Send résumé to

Dr. Jacobs, Countryside Animal Health Center at snoshire@

centurytel.net. Web: www.Countryside-Animal.com.

Animal Health Care of Chesaning is looking for a mixed- or

companion-animal associate veterinarian, or possibly both,

in a small town atmosphere. Clinic is team and service-

oriented, and consists of 65% companion animal and 35%

large animal; which is mostly dairy with some horse and

other food animal. We have a friendly and knowledgeable

staff , including 3 LVTs. Buy-in potential. Most be compas-

sionate and outgoing with good communication skills.

Mixed-animal associate must like cows. Any questions and

résumés, send to [email protected].

Ann Arbor Animal Hospital Emergency Service is in search

of a full-time or part-time emergency veterinarian for our

growing small-animal hospital. Our 29,000SF, state-of-

the-art facility is located on the west side of Ann Arbor,

MI, where we have been practicing medicine for nearly 80

years. We off er primary care and critical care services during

the day, Monday thru Saturday, and run our ER opposite

of the PC/CC services. As an ER veterinarian, the schedule

will be overnights, weekends, and holidays. Patient care,

teamwork, and a client-centered focus are emphasized

leading to a positive work environment for all. We are

committed to the ideal candidate’s professional growth,

development, and career satisfaction. The competitive

compensation package includes a salary, health insur-

ance (full-time), CE, SIMPLE IRA, license, and association

dues, etc. Our unique position in the metro Ann Arbor

area makes our hospital a personally and professionally

rewarding opportunity. Our ideal candidate has completed

a rotating small animal internship or minimum 2 years’

experience. For more information about our hospital, please

visit our website: www.AnnArborAnimalHospital.com.

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to dcaddell@

AnnArborAnimalHospital.com.

lvts wanted

Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic is seeking a part-time

employee to fill a position that requires both receptionist and

veterinary assistant duties. Applicant must have experience

as a veterinary assistant. Position consists of weekday and

weekend shifts, including some holidays. Training starts

immediately. If interested, please bring in or email your

résumé to [email protected].

Healthy Paws Veterinary Medical Center is looking for a very

experienced licensed veterinary technician or veterinary

assistant to join our practice in Westland, MI. Résumés

can be faxed to 734/326-3234 or sent to healthypawsvet@

gmail.com.

Full-time LVT needed for busy, one-doctor practice in the

southwest side of Kentwood, MI. Fully utilize your skills

with us! Competitive pay with benefits. Email cover letter

and résumé to [email protected].

Advanced Veterinary Medical Center in Farmington Hills,

MI, seeking flexible, experienced LVT. Applicants should

be proficient in anesthesia, dentistry, surgical prep,

venipuncture, radiography, laboratory skills, restraint,

client communication, anzd be willing to help other staff .

Full-/part-time, salary negotiable. Email astanfill@

advancedvetmedcenter.com.

The Animal Clinic on Pinckney, PLC, is looking for an ex-

perienced veterinary assistance to join our amazing team.

Must have a passion for the veterinary field and client

education, be enthusiastic, personable, inviting, and caring,


cellent client communication. References. Completed

rotating and surgical internships. [email protected].

Sharisse Berk, DVM, 248/851-0739. MSU 95. Available

for SA relief or part-time work in southeast MI.

Rhonda Bierl, DVM, 248/467-1987. MSU 00. SA/emergency

relief within 1 hour of Pontiac. General medicine, soft-tissue

surgery, ultrasound experience. [email protected].

Archie Black, DVM, 248/417-2667. MSU 83. SA relief, entire

state. Practice owner for 20 years. Excellent communicator.

[email protected].

Tama Cathers, DVM, 269/203-6800. NCSU 96. SA relief

and part-time. SW Michigan, w/in approximately 1 hour of

Kalamazoo. Calm, friendly, thorough, team player.

Aimee Cochell, DVM, 616/558-4905. Ross 01. Available

for SA relief in Grand Rapids area. Willing to travel. Good

client communication skills. References. abcochell@

comcast.net.

Daniel Cole, DVM, 551/486-0923. MSU 12. Small-animal

general medicine/emergency. Relief and part-time.

Internship trained. Competent and comfortable with

soft-tissue surgery and general medicine. Excellent

records and client communication. Within 1½ hours of

Brighton, but willing to travel further for certain situations.

[email protected].

Kenneth Corino, DVM, 248/217-5235. MSU 94. SA relief

work. SE MI, medicine and surgery. [email protected].

Nichole Corner, DVM, 616/634-9777. MSU 99. SA relief

work in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo area. Excellent client

communication skills. References available. haweslake@

charter.net.

Jennifer M. Dec, DVM, 248/224-1990. MSU 04. Small-

animal general practice and emergency relief. Surgery,

ultrasound, and excellent communication skills,

[email protected].

Daniel Deciechi, 810/394-7412. MSU 03. 10-year ER

practice owner available for relief/part-time. Willing to

travel. Enjoy the practice variety of relief work. drdeciechi

@gmail.com

Susan Drapek, DVM, CVA, 517/663-0428. MSU 90. Avail-

able within two hours of Lansing. Relief experience since

1997. Small-animal medicine, surgery, and acupuncture.

[email protected].

Theresa Driscoll, DVM, 517/927-3831. MSU 00. Available

for SA relief or short term. Experienced and dependable.

Reference. [email protected].

Emery Engers, DVM, 734/717-2608. SA relief or PT in Oakland

County/SE Michigan, including Saturday and Sunday.

Strong medical and surgical skills, dentistry. Friendly and

compassionate, high-quality care. [email protected].

Ronan Eustace, DVM, 502/409-3245. WCVM 10. SA/

emergency, available within 2 hours of Lansing. Friendly,

excellent client-communication. References. Completed

rotating internship, worked ER/shelter medicine last two

years. [email protected].

Marj Field, DVM, 734/658-4774. MSU 90. SA/exotic/

emergency relief work in southeastern MI. Excellent cli-

ent service, comfortable surgeon, high ACT, and able

to multi task. Extended travel can be negotiated. marj.

[email protected].

Megan Grant, DVM, 517/203-8068. MSU 09. Complete,

compassionate, and progressive relief veterinary services

servicing northwestern lower MI. Small-animal only. Please

visit www.TCpetvet.com for more information.

Edward Greene, DVM, 517/812-1540. MSU 59. SA relief.

Competent medical/surgical skills. Cheerful interactions

with your clients and staff. Your practice procedures

adhered to. [email protected].

Lisa Harris, DVM, 616/261-4743. MSU 89. Available for

relief in Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. Experienced SA

medicine and surgery, avian, exotics. Friendly, good

communicator. [email protected].

Sharon Rose Henn, DVM, 616/723-4314. MSU 01. SA, Grand

Rapids and western MI; may travel. 10+ years’ experience.

Friendly, helpful, excellent client education, adaptable.

Soft tissue surgery, dentistry. [email protected].

Sean D. Hughes, DVM, 517/552-0993; 734/674-7061. MSU

76. SE Michigan SA relief since 1999. Part-time. Prefer SE;

will travel for right circumstances. [email protected].

Cindy Kalicki, DVM, 313/291-2466. MSU 94. Eight years

full-time, two years relief in SA general medicine/soft

tissue surgery. SE MI, part-time or relief.

Charlotte Kim, DVM, 517/643-4069. MSU 08. SA relief work

in SE Michigan. Soft tissue surgery and medicine. Friendly

and dependable. [email protected]

Joan Koelzer, DVM, 616/437-6415. MSU 85. SA medicine

and surgery, single-day relief, Grand Rapids/west MI.

Skilled in diffi cult spay and neuters. [email protected].

Delta Leeper, DVM, 248/396-7525. MSU 03. Part-time or

relief, SE Michigan. Cats and dogs only; medicine, dentistry,

routine surgeries. Internship trained, good communicator,

team player. [email protected].

Mike Lin, DVM, 269/743-7770 or 269/348-1145. MSU 97.

SA part-time or relief work in Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids

and surrounding areas. Surgery, general medicine, and

emergency experience. Excellent client communication

skills. [email protected].

Selena Lucas, DVM, 734/330-5048. KSU 90. Flexible and

friendly, excellent client communication skills. Proficient in

surgery, medicine, and dentistry. Available in SE Michigan.

[email protected].

Valerie Mahoney, DVM, 217/766-6155. Illinois 03. SA relief

in SE Michigan, including Saturdays and Sundays. Strong

surgical skills, high medical standards. Enjoy working

with clients. References available. [email protected].

Richard M. Mieczkowski, DVM, 734/735-2279. MSU 71.

Relief, experience, competent, dependable, small-animal,

references, north Oakland County and vicinity. rmackj@

aol.com.

Denise Jorgensen Montagna, DVM, 231/557-1536.

CSU 90. SA relief or part-time in western MI. Excellent

client relations. References available. djmontagnadvm@

charter.net.

Peggy Newman, DVM, 616/570-1101. MSU 75. 32-year

mid-Michigan practice owner. SA medicine and surgery.

Seeking relief work in mid- and west MI. docpeghoort@

hotmail.com.

Kris Parnell, DVM, 517/881-2845. MSU 91. Available for

SA relief or part-time. Will travel 1 hour of Lansing area.

References upon request. [email protected].

Christine Parker, DVM, 616/866-1965. MSU 88. Available

for SA relief or short-term. Experienced and dependable.

References available. Will travel. [email protected].

Patricia Partridge, DVM, 231/938-9338. MSU 70. SA relief,

PT or FT. Former practice owner. Based in Traverse City

and Big Rapids, willing to travel. [email protected].

Amy Peck, DVM, 231/557-4423. MSU 97. Available for

relief in west MI/Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. SA general

medicine. Excellent communication skills, experienced

and reliable. [email protected]

Bob Schleiff arth, DVM, 269/921-0570. SA relief. Over 30

years’ ownership experience. Coverage for western MI,

based in Onekama. [email protected].

Teri Sexton, DVM, 517/231-1256 cell; 517/371-2930 home.

MSU 92. SA/PT work w/in 1 hour of Lansing. Can make your

clients and staff feel at ease. Strengths: dermatology, soft

tissue surgery. [email protected].

Jennifer Sherrill, DVM, 231/215-0924. UICVM 01. SA relief

PT. 9 years’ experience. General medicine/surgery. Excel-

lent client care. West MI/Grand Rapids. Willing to travel.

References. [email protected].

Alan Sibinic, DVM, 734/922-3713, 231/547-6212. MSU 75.

Relief or part-time anywhere in MI. Flexible, wide-variety

practice experience. 5+ years relief work. References.

SA/EQ/FA.

Margaret Sudekum, DVM, 616/676-2720 MSU 89. Avail-

able for part-time SA relief work in Grand Rapids and the

surrounding areas. Good client communication skills.

[email protected].

Alan Supp, DVM, 616/771-6030. MSU 90. Companion

animal practitioner available Saturdays only, as-needed

basis in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Connie R. Sveller, DVM, 517/388-3434. MSU 85. SA relief

work within 1 hour of East Lansing. Experienced/reliable/

former practice owner (16 years). [email protected].

Andrea Switch, DVM, 248/302-2255. MSU 84. Available for

part-time or relief work. SA general medicine/soft tissue

surgery in SE MI. [email protected].

Kirsten Ura-Barton, DVM, 774/230-6878. MSU 97. Avail-

able for SA relief in SE Michigan within 1 hour of Pontiac.

Experienced in both general and emergency practice with

excellent communication skills. Résumé available upon

request. [email protected].

Nicholas Urbanek, DVM, 412/606-1716. Glasgow 09. SA/

emergency relief and part-time work within 2 hours of

Lansing. Internship trained, great client communication

and records, compassionate. [email protected].

Jacqueline Walsh, DVM, 248/680-2461. MSU 89. Available

for SA relief work in the greater Detroit area.

Amy Wildrose, DVM, 517/420-5891. MSU 00. Experienced,

proficient, dependable, and convivial. Available for SA

relief or part-time. Based in Lansing. Willing to travel.

[email protected].

Georgia A. Wilson, DVM, 248/830-5325. 22 years’ ex-

perience, SA, pet exotics and emergencies, licensed.

Available immediately for Oakland County and southeast

MI. [email protected].

Jennifer Zablotny, DVM, 517/896-9146. MSU 97. Expe-

rienced SA relief for southeast and mid-MI. References

available. [email protected].


Get to know your local media!

This means both personally and

professionally. Watch your local news

broadcasts, listen to the radio program-

ming. Getting to know the format of

the shows will help you identify ways

to pitch yourself and the preventive

care message. If you’re not comfortable

pitching yourself, call in to contribute to

conversations when relevant or submit

a “letter to the editor” of your favorite

daily newspaper. This will help generate

exposure for your practice and for the

PHP message.

Use press releases.

Leverage materials provided to you by

Partners for Healthy Pets, including

press releases. Simply update the

information and customize the release

to reflect a quote from you or your prac-

tice, then share with local media. This

will be a great way to get your foot in

the door and garner interest in covering

the importance of preventive care.

These tools can be found at http://

www.partnersforhealthypets.org/

Consumer_Campaign.aspx.

Get mileage out of your media.

If you secure opportunities to be

featured in local media, leverage it!

Post links to articles or interviews on

your website and across your social

media channels. When spokespeople

from Partners for Healthy Pets are in the

media, promote their interviews and

clips in the same way. All of this activity

raises awareness and drives home that

annual checkups are as essential as

food and love.

Think locally. Think seasonally.

Your local market media love stories

that relate closely to consumers that

live in their area. What matters to

people in your city or town the most?

What issues aff ect them on a daily

basis? Perhaps you live in a very cold

climate, maybe your local media would

then be interested in tips you can off er

their readers or viewers on how to keep

their pets safe in extreme cold condi-

tions. This local angle may catch their

attention. Not to mention, it’s easy to

weave an annual checkup into that set

of tips.

Host an event.

Consider hosting a gathering for your

patients that you can also invite local

media too. Perhaps center it around a

special anniversary, e.g., the founding

of your practice. The annual theme of

the event will allow you to talk about

yearly checkups. Socializing with

clients and media will enhance your

relationships across the board. Local

media who have a personal relationship

with you will be more likely to think

of you when they need to feature a

veterinary expert.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE TOOLS FROM PARTNERS FOR HEALTHY PETS!

Outreach Tips

for Your Local Market

AT T E N T I O N : P R A C T I C E O W N E R S

Do You Pay Your Associates’ MVMA Dues?

as a practice owner, you know how

important it is to be a leader in your

profession. As a member of MVMA,

you also know that MVMA’s Board of Direc-

tors and numerous committees are always

looking out for the future of veterinary

medicine. With that in mind, do you pay

your associates’ MVMA dues?

As leaders and mentors to our associate

veterinarians, it’s our job to help them

grow by getting them involved or at least

interested in organized veterinary medicine.

They are the future of our profession and

most come out of school with an enormous

amount of debt. As they work to pay off their

debt, purchase a home, have a family, and

be a dedicated veterinarian, they need our

help to pay their dues.

If you give them a flat rate and allow them

to select what they will be a member of, do

you encourage membership in the Michigan

VMA? Do they receive enough to allow them

to participate in more than one membership?

Have you increased their amount in recent

years to off set increases in dues rates?

By encouraging your associates to

participate in MVMA and paying their dues,

you are making an investment in the future

of your practice and the veterinary profes-

sion. It is practice owners like you who will

help us continue to improve all facets of this

great profession. Please make sure that your

associates join MVMA and begin to make a

diff erence!

—Christopher Rohwer, DVM; MVMA Membership

Committee; Chair, MI Board of Veterinary Medicine


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michigan veterinary conference

▸ January 30–February 1, 2015

Lansing Center & Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI

mvma small animal seminars

▸ GI Diseases (Dr. David Twedt)

December 3, 2014

▸ Oncology (Dr. Guillermo Couto)

March 4, 2015

Seminars 10:00 am–5:30 pm at the East Lansing Marriott. Contact

MVMA at (517) 347-4710 or register online at www.michvma.org.

orthopedic surgery lecture & wet lab

▸ February 21, 2015 @ 8:00 am–4:30 pm

MSU Veterinary Medical Center, East Lansing, MI

equine practice committee ce events

▸ Tildren Lecture (sponsored by Tildren)

February 11, 2015 @ 6:00–9:00 pm

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

▸ Dr. Stephen O’Grady (sponsored by Merial)

February 28, 2015 (full-day presentation)

Saginaw Valley Equine Practice

▸ Parasitology with Dr. Dennis French

(sponsored by Zoetis and Patterson)

March 12, 2015 @ 6:00–9:00 pm.

MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

MVMA members may attend at no charge. Non-members must

pay $50 per session. For more information, contact Dr. Don Ryker

at [email protected].

mvma summer conference

▸ July 26–28, 2015

West Bay Beach, Traverse City, MI

mvma committees

▸ Animal Welfare (Dr. Marcie Barber, Chair)

February 5, 2015 @ 10:00 am

April 21, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

September 17, 2015 @ 10:00 am

▸ Legislative Advisory (Dr. Cathy Anderson Chair)

February 11, 2015 @ 1:30 pm

March 17, 2015 @ 1:30 pm

June 10, 2015 @ 1:30 pm

September 23, 2015 @ 1:30 pm

November 11, 2015 @ 1:30 pm

▸ Public Health (Dr. Joe Klein, Chair)

December 17, 2014 @ 1:30 pm

Meetings held in the MVMA office unless noted.

mvma board of directors

▸ December 10, 2014

University Club, Lansing

▸ March 17, 2015

House Offi ce Building, Lansing

▸ July 28, 2015

West Bay Beach Hotel, Traverse City

▸ September 16, 2015


▸ December 9, 2015


western michigan vma

▸ Veterinarian CE Seminars

3rd Thursday of each month, January–May and-

September–November @ 7:00 pm / Grand Rapids

Contact Jeff Johnson, DVM, (616) 837-8151, or jdandcj2008@

dishmail.net.

saginaw valley vma

▸ CE Meetings for 2015

February 25

March 25

April 22

May 27

September 23

October 28

Meetings held at the Brewery in Frankenmuth @ 7:00 pm.

semvma small animal seminars

VETERINARY CE PROGRAM

▸ Internal Medicine (Dr. Mike Willard)

December 10, 2014

▸ Behavior Medicine (Dr. Christopher Pachel)

February 25, 2015

▸ Soft Tissue Surgery (Dr. Dan Smeak)

March 25,2015

TECHNICIAN CE PROGRAM

▸ Internal Medicine (Dr. Mike Willard)

December 10, 2014

▸ Low-Stress Handling and Quick Training

Solutions for Routine Clinical Situations

(Dr. Christopher Pachel)

February 25, 2015

Contact Barb Locricchio at the SEMVMA offi ce at (888) 736-8625

or visit www.semvma.com to register.


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important phone numbersMI Board of Veterinary Medicine . . .(517) 335-0918

MI Board of Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . .(517) 373-1737

DEA—Detroit offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(313) 234-4000

DEA—toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 230-6844

MDARD State Veterinarian . . . . . . . .(517) 373-1077

MI Dept. of Community Health . . . . .(517) 335-8165

USDA, APHIS, VS–Accreditation . . .(517) 337-4700

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