OAVT NEWSLETTER SPRING 2011 Dedicated to promoting Veterinary Technicians and quality animal healthcare through Education*Legislation*High Ethical Standards

Message from the President

Hello OAVT Members!

Here it is the 15th of April and I find myself just getting around to the article I promised our newsletter editor I would have to her by the 15th of April! Where does the time go? Back in January and February when we were all digging out from the ice and the snow and hating the cold, April seemed so far off. But spring has arrived and before we know it conversations will be Inside this Issue : focusing on the heat and humidity. So back to the article! President's Message 1 As your current President, I have set a few goals for Techs in the News 2 myself. One of these goals is to visit the new District News technician programs popping up all over . I 1,2,3,4,5,6 3 vividly remember the time when there were only 3 7,8,9 4 accredited programs in the state, Columbus State, Spring Toxins 5-6 Raymond Walters and Tri-C. Then along came Tech School News 6 Stautzenberger College in Toledo, Bradford College in Employment 7 Columbus, and the dawn of distance learning Employment Ads 8 programs. We currently have 9 programs AVMA accredited (either full or provisional) around the state, Tech of the Year App 9 with another 3 seeking accreditation this year! Discovery News 10 This summer I would like to travel around the state and welcome each of these programs to the OAVT and share what a fantastic organization we have here in Board Meetings Calendar Ohio. So knowing how rapidly time flies, I better start planning my trips now or before I know it, the leaves will be falling and the summer will be over! All Board Meetings are held at MedVet in Enjoy! Worthington, Ohio. Janet Buck, RVT OAVT President May 15, 2011 July17, 2011 I would like to thank Cindy Curto for the many years September 18, 2011 of service she dedicated to the OAVT as an Officer in October 8 & 9 Discovery the Association. Cindy recently resigned her position (Annual Business Meeting) as Secretary but will continue to serve on several November 13, 2011 committees of the Association. Thank you Cindy for your continu ed support of the OAVT!

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR!! Executive Board

PRESIDENT: Janet Buck, RVT Janet Buck shows a dedication and commitment OAVTPresident @ohiorvt.org to her students in the small animal care program at VICE PRESIDENT: Linda Heidenreich, RVT Penta Career Center on a daily basis. She [email protected] establishes an outstanding educational TREASURER: Nichole Kelland, RVT environment for her students with her positive [email protected] attitude and vast knowledge of the veterinary SECRETARY(INTERIM): Sandy Matthews, profession. RVT She has been active in numerous professional [email protected] organizations in her field and often organizes IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Mary continuing education seminars and community Bentley, RVT service projects. [email protected] Mrs. Buck was honored as 2010 Penta Teacher EXECUTIVE SECRETARY : Barbara Madison of the Year and was a Jennings Scholar in the OAVTExecutivesecretary@ ohiorvt.org 2009-2010 year. She is organizing the first FFA District 1 Small Animal Care Career Development Event, which will be at Penta on March 23. She is the President of the Ohio Association of Executive Committees Veterinary Technicians and a member of the Ohio Constitution & By-laws Chair : Janet Lazarus, RVT Association of Veterinary Technicians, the Discovery Chair : Linda Heidenreich, RVT National Association of Veterinary Technicians, Finance Chair : Nichole Kelland, RVT the Toledo Area Humane Society's Animal Care Legislative Chair: Linda Heidenreich, RVT and Use Committee, and the Stautzenberger Membership Chair : Nichole Kelland, RVT College Veterinary Technician Advisory Website Chair : Mary Bentley, RVT Committee. MVC Committee Chair : Vicki Riley, RVT She was on the Ohio Veterinary Medical Newsletter Chair : OPEN Licensing Board from the 1998 to 2003. (Interim Chair: Mary Bentley, RVT) "Mrs. Buck creates an excellent learning Public Relations Chair : Kim Myers, RVT environment for the students in the Small Animal Nominating Chair : Mary Bentley, RVT care Program at Penta," said Jim Henline, supervisor of agriculture, transportation and satellite programs at Penta. "She is respected and admired by students and peers. Mrs. Buck is a great advocate of Penta and the veterinary profession.' Janet holds an associate degree in applied

Publication of articles and advertising does not imply science from Columbus Institute of Technology endorsement of products, services or statements made from 1974, and a career technical education concerning them. All articles and advertising are subject to certificate from the from approval of the editor. The editor reserves the right to reject 2002. articles and advertising. Before articles are re-printed, ----: Toledo, Ohio March 2, 2011 written approval by the OAVT Newsletter Committee is necessary. Newsletter inquiries to OAVT, 7745 Hathaway Park Ct., Dublin, Ohio 43016 or [email protected]

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DISTRICT NEWS

District 1 District 2 Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Harden, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Shelby Henry, Lucas, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, Williams, Wood No Activity. Currently looking for District reps. if you live or work in one of these counties and One of the district reps reported that there was no activity. Upcoming CE is being think you may be interested in becoming planned. a district rep., please contact the Executive Secretary at [email protected]

District 3 Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, District 4 Preble, Warren Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Ottawa, Richland, The Cincinnati Veterinary Technician Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot Association (CVTA) has been busy this year. A meeting was held on January 18, No Activity. 2011- Ophthalmology-the Basics was Currently looking for District reps. if you presented by Dr. John Warren, DACVO. live or work in one of these counties and On March 15, 2011 a lecture on think you may be interested in becoming Lymphoma was presented by Karin a district rep., please contact the Valeruis, DVM, MS, DACVIM. The next Executive Secretary at meeting will be held on May 17th, 2011. [email protected] Anesthesia of the Ophthalmologic patient will be presented by Melissa Willson, RVT, VTS.

District 5 District 6 Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Union Highland, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto

The Central Ohio Veterinary Association No Activity. held a meeting with a lecture on Canine Currently looking for District reps. if you Influenza and Food Additives. The live or work in one of these counties and Columbus Academy of Veterinary think you may be interested in becoming Medicine held a meeting on April 7. Dr. a district rep., please contact the Tony Buffington presented AAHA Food Executive Secretary at Guidelines. [email protected]

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More District News

District 8 District 7 Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Lorain, Medina Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Mahoning, Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne A meeting/lecture was held on March 20, 2011 at Tri-C. The speaker, Dr. George No Activity. Banta, presented Small Animal Currently looking for District reps. if you live or work in one of these counties and Toxicology. Upcoming speakers include VetRad, a cardiologist, a behaviorist and think you may be interested in a VTS(ECC). More details to come. becoming a district rep., please contact the Executive Secretary at [email protected]

District 9 Athens, Belmont, Fairfield, Galia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Interested in seeing CE lectures in your Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, District? Noble, Perry, Vinton, Washington Please visit the website www.ohiorvt.org No Activity. to contact you District Representative. All Currently looking for District reps. if you Reps are always looking for new and live or work in one of these counties and fresh ideas. And remember, if your district is large, you can always request that a think you may be interested in becoming meeting be held in various areas of the a district rep., please contact the district. Executive Secretary at [email protected]

VET TECH SCHOOL NEWS

The Columbus State Community College Student Chapter of NAVTA will host a "Spring th Fling" event on Thursday, May 5 , from 2-5:30 p.m., in the animal green space behind the Veterinary Technology building. Former graduates and guests are invited! There will be a potluck picnic and other fun games including the chance to throw a pie into Dr. Olive's face! All proceeds will benefit the recent Clark County Humane Society effort to care for the 367 dogs rescued from a private shelter gone bad.

We are very proud and would like to recognize four of our former CSCC Vet Tech graduates who are now enrolled in The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Best wishes for future success as veterinarians to Megan Byrne, Audra Hanthorn, Marie Jarden, and Jennifer Morrow.

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Spring Toxins

Winter slowly wanes away as spring flowers peak their heads through the last layers of snow. Spring has arrived! A bouquet of flowers always brightens the day.

Many of us enjoy watching our gardens come alive. Cats and dogs enjoy chewing on the new Lily of the Valley green growth. Many spring flowers may be toxic to our pets. A low growing plant with white flowers. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate, We will be taking a walk through the garden and severe cardiac arrhythmias, and seizures. All lilies exploring some of the most popular toxic spring are toxic to cats especially day lilies which can plants. Most plants have a common name and a cause kidney failure. scientific name. This is important in the proper identification of a plant. You will find pictures, a description and a list of common signs.

Daffodil

Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus. Daffodil Hyacinth flowers have a trumpet-shaped structure set against a star-shaped background. Ingestion of the Long, narrow leaves are folded lengthwise and plant or flower may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and flower clusters open on straight stalks. Hyacinth is excessive salivation. The largest concentrations of the common name for approximately 30 perennial toxins are in the bulbs and can cause convulsions, plants of the genus Hyacinthus. The entire plant is tremors, cardiac arrhythmia and low blood toxic, but the bulbs are most toxic. Signs include pressure. Daffodils are toxic to cats, dogs and mild irritation of the mucous membranes to horses. gastrointestinal distress, vomiting and nausea.

Primrose Bleeding Heart

A low growing plant produces short stemmed Arching clusters of pink, red and sometimes white leaves and flowers on a slender stem. Color ranges heart shaped flowers. Signs are acute following are pale yellow, white, red, or purple. Primrose is plant ingestion. Salivation, vomiting, tremors, and toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Mild vomiting is hyper-excitability are seen within minutes of the most common sign. ingestion. In severe cases, recumbency and seizures may occur.

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A house is not a home without a Tulip pet

A spring blooming flower that grows from a bulb. -Unknown The bulb has the highest concentration of toxin which produces vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hyper salivation

And of course we can’t forget the fertilizers: Animals are such agreeable

Blood Meal is dried, ground, flash frozen and friends—they ask no questions, usually contains 12% nitrogen. Symptoms include they pass no criticisms. vomiting, diarrhea, and severe pancreatitis. -George Eliot

Bone Meal is highly palatable to dogs. It is made of dried and flash frozen bones that are ground into a powder. If consumed in large amounts, bone meal can form a large cement-like ball in the stomach causing an obstruction and subsequently requiring surgery.

Rose plant fertilizer contains disulfoton or other types of organophosphates. Just a teaspoon of 1% disulfoton can kill a 55# dog. Less commonly used, organophosphates can cause severe symptoms including salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, seizures, difficulty breathing and hyperthermia. Ingestion can even be fatal If having a soul means being able to some pets. feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then Once the plant has been identified as potentially animals are better off than a lot of toxic, treatment options must be evaluated. humans. Treatment help can come from: Pet Poison -James herriot Control Center-Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213- 6680 or ASPCA- Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. Suggested reading is The Handbook of Small Animal Toxicology and Poisonings 2nd Edition, written by Robert W. Geller, DVM and Shawn P. Messonnier, DVM and published by Mosby.

Submitted by Mary Bentley, RVT

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EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

Embrace Pet Insurance Position: Veterinary Claims Adjuster Embrace Pet Insurance Position: Registered Veterinary Technician

Our Claims Adjusters fill a vital role in translating the generous Embrace Pet Insurance coverage Our Veterinary Account Representatives fill a vital role in establishing into claim payouts. It's where the rubber hits the relationships with new veterinary hospitals and nurturing relationships with road at Embrace and how we get our 9+/10 existing ones. customer ratings. You have an outstanding phone manner, a positive outlook, superior written & • You have an outstanding phone manner, superior written spoken communication skills, and are very communication skills, are very organized, and are an excellent listener. organized. You are technology savvy and curious. • You are comfortable with using the internet and engaging veterinary Salary $25-30,000, plus generous benefits. Go to staff via webinars. the Embrace Facebook page for details on • You are competitive and creative. applying. • Salary $31,000 or more depending on experience, plus generous benefits. Contact Information: • Email [email protected] for details on applying. Embrace Pet Insurance • Contact Information: Attn: Christine Wrona, Claims Supervisor Embrace Pet Insurance 23625 Commerce Park, Suite 150 Attn: Alex Krooglik, President & Chief Marketing Officer Beachwood, Ohio 44122 23625 Commerce Park, Suite 150 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Phone: (800) 511-9172

Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 511-9172 Website: www.embracepetinsurance.com/about- Email: [email protected] us/jobs.aspx Website: www.embracepetinsurance.com/about -us/jobs.aspx

Withamsville Animal Hospital Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians

Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician \Seeking Are you a member of the OAVT? Are you a student in a Technician Program? Licensed Veterinary Technician for small animal clinic. Full or part time hours available, full time position Do you wonder what the OAVT is all about? includes health insurance benefits. Weekday hours and Do you wonder why certain topics are not offered? occasional Saturdays, no evenings or after hours Do you have a hobby or interest outside of the workplace? emergencies. Salary commensurate with experience. If you answered yes to any one of the above questions, we have a position Send resumes to Withamsville Animal Hospital 1099-a for you. We are looking for individuals that would like to see our association Ohio Pike, Amelia, Ohio 45102 grow and become more recognized by the veterinary and lay communities. All it takes is an email or phone call to see what we are about and what we have

Contact Information: to offer. Positions include: Newsletter- we are in need of a chairperson, proof readers & reporters Withamsville Animal Hospital Attn: Cassie Duggan, DVM, owner Public Relations-individuals to help increase our awareness in their communities

Discovery- in need of topic ideas & speakers suggestions Phone: (513) 752-5900 Fax: (513) 752-9058 Membership- individuals to help work our booths at Discovery &MVC Email: [email protected] All interested individuals should visit our website www.ohiorvt.org and contact Website: withamsvilleanimalhospital.com the appropriate person or you may call (614)488-5084 for more information.

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ColumbusDogConnection.com Minerva Veterinary Clinic

Position: Registered Veterinary Technician Position; Certified Veterinary Technician We are seeking a motivated, fast paced, high energy, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our new Established small animal practice on and state of the art spay/neuter mobile unit. Position will be is seeking a Certified part time initially but looking to develop into full time. Veterinary Technician to add to our team oriented staff. Candidate will show strong Position will involve travel to other counties. Candidate will assist staff and veterinarians with all aspects of veterinary interpersonal and communication skills with care. Qualifications for this position include a degree from a willingness to work as a part of a team. A

an AVMA Veterinary Technology program, and at least two desire to work closely with the doctors to (2) years of clinical experience. Valid Ohio driver’s license offer exceptional client service and and background check will be required. Work in all weather education in the exam room will be conditions. Subject to lifting up to 60 pounds. Weekend and expected. Salary dependent on experience. holiday work may be required. Contact: Teresa Lambert, Hosp. Mgr. 3219 Alliance Rd.

Please send resume, salary requirements, and list of Malvern, Ohio references to: Phone: 330-863-6740 Mirna Bowman Fax: 330-863-6741 ColumbusDogConnection.com Email: [email protected] 2761 Johnstown Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43219 Phone: (614) 471-9000

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Employment Opportunities Posting Policy .

North Kenny Veterinary Hospital The OAVT executive board met on November 12th, 2006 and made the following changes in regards to the posting of

employment opportunities: Position : Veterinary Technician

• For a fee of $50.00, please fill out the OAVT Classified Ad Form and submit it to the OAVT Treasurer. Your

Full Time Veterinary Technician needed for busy small employment posting will remain on the website for a animal practice located in NW Columbus. Please fax period of 60 days. The ad will also be published in the

resume to : attention Anna, at 614-451-7437 next available newsletter. • For a fee of $75.00, an employment posting using your Contact: Anna Pica, Office Manager/RVT format (which can be accompanied by a photograph of

4590 Kenny Rd your facility) can be submitted to the OAVT Treasurer. Columbus, Ohio 43220 Your posting will remain on the website for a period of Phone: 614-451-1204 60 days. Fax: 614-451-7437

E mail: [email protected] All payments should be directed to our Treasurer: Nichole Kelland

161 Ridgeview Drive Medina, Ohio 44256

Please make checks payable to the OAVT, or call 330-241-4677

for credit card payments.

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THE OHIO ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS OUTSTANDING VETERINARY TECHNICIAN AWARD

About the Award: Each year the award would be given to honor the Registered Veterinary Technician who, in the judgment of fellow peers, has significantly contributed to the profession of Veterinary Technician and animal care. The award will consist of an award plaque with the presentation being made at the Midwest Veterinary Conference in February. Nominees should be selected from each local association.

The judges will be the past recipients of the award.

Criteria for award evaluation: 1) OAVT MEMBERSHIP – for the year of nomination 2) Professional experience 3) State and local animal care activities 4) Contributions to Technician advancement 5) Published materials, project presentations and awards 6) At least two letters of recommendation to accompany nomination

The local association submitting the nomination should included a brief summary of why they feel this individual should receive the recognition award. This summary would accompany the entry information sent by the local association to the judges’ panel.

To be submitted prior to December 31

NOMINATION FORM

Nominee ______

Home Address ______

______

Phone ______Employers ______

Local Association Recommending Nominee ______

Please attach a separate sheet detailing the Nominees: * Professional experience – State & local animal care activities Send to: Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians * Contributions that advanced the professionalism of the 7745 Hathaway Park Court Veterinary Technician and/or the field of animal care. Dublin, Ohio 43016 * Published materials, project presentations and awards

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** THERE DISCOVERY NEWS WILL BE A The committee has been busy finalizing the speakers for this year. $5.00 MARK YOUR Discovery will be held on Sunday INCREASE ON CALENDARS!! October 8, 2011. An evening DISCOVERY 2011 program on Saturday Oct. 8 has DISCOVERY Oct. 8-9 HOLIDAY INN been planned. Topics include Chemotherapy, Palliative Care for WORTHINGTON, OHIO REGISTRATIO the Cancer Patient, Behavior, Pain N** Management options, OSHA Compliance, Shunts and more. Watch for more details. Make sure to check the website and our facebook page!

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