San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association
December 2012
San Diego Humane Society to Impact Pet Overpopulation ~ page 4 County of San Diego Veterinarian Reduced Fee Spay Neuter Referral Program ~ page 5
1 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 2 INTERCOM December 2012
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY Volume Twenty-Two Number 12 VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Published monthly in the Association office 4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd Suite 15 San Diego CA 92120 FEATURES www.sdcvma.org During Disasters: [email protected] San Diego Humane Society to Impact Overpopulation.... 4 619.640.9583 — Public (or for Debra or Melanie) County of San Diego Spay Neuter Referral Program...... 5 619.640.9587 — Members (or for Pauline) Executive Board Meeting Highlights: 619.640.9588 — Fax .October 2012 Minutes Not Yet Approved for Publishing Notices & Announcements...... 12 Classified Ads...... 14 2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD Meetings & Seminars...... 17 President Chapter Meeting Notice ...... No December Meetings Dr. Karen Seibold, DACVECC
President-Elect Dr. Kimberly Dembinski ADVERTISERS Vice President Dr. Elizabeth Gibbs California Veterinary Specialists...... 18 Secretary/Treasurer Eye Care for Animals...... 11 Dr. Deborah Harvazinski Eye Clinic for Animals...... 9
Past President Kristi Freeman, DVM, Inc...... 7 Dr. Jennipher Harris, MS, DACVS Mohnacky Animal Hospital...... 8 North County House Call Vet...... 7 CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Scott DiLorenzo Pacific Professionals...... 16 Dr. John Foltz Peaceful Passing...... 7 Dr. Carol Gabrielson Leah Larscheidt, RVT Pet Emergency & Specialty Center...... 2 Dr. Bruce Lindsey Premier Veterinary Surgery...... 7 South Coast Anesthesia...... 7 CVMA DELEGATES Dr. Keith Hilinski UCVMC-San Diego...... 8 Dr. Deidre Puaoi VCA Animal Specialty Group...... 10 Dr. Jennifer Schiebert VCA EAH & Referral Center...... 20 CVMA DISTRICT I GOVERNOR Veterinary Insurance Services Co...... 17 Dr. Max Hibi Veterinary Specialty Hospital...... 19
STAFF Pauline White, Director Editor, Intercom [email protected] Debra Haines, Administrative Assistant [email protected] The San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association assumes no responsibility for the content of ads or articles. The statements of facts Melanie Collier, and opinions expressed by the authors are their own and not neces- Administrative Clerk [email protected] sarily those of the SDCVMA. Products and services advertised in the INTERCOM do not imply endorsement or approval by this Association.
3 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom San Diego Humane Society Sets Goal to Alter 5,000 Animals to Impact Pet Overpopulation New Spay / Neuter Resources Available to San Diego Community
Note: You may have heard that the San Diego Humane Society planned to launch their “Mutt Mobile Clinic” to serve a needs based local population in providing low-cost spay and neuter services. Qual- ifying individuals must meet eligibility requirements including either receipt of assistance from public/ government programs such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, Medi-Cal, SNAP/ CalFresh (Food Stamps), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Low Income Home Energy As- sistance Program (LIHEAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or satisfy a qualified house- hold income range determined by number of members in household and total income. This basis for qualification is much the same as other organizations, including SNAP, currently utilize.
Charities such as the San Diego Humane Society that extend their services to a needs based populace, in fulfilling their charitable mission are an asset to the community, particularly in tough economic times. It is a major reason that 501c3 organizations are granted their tax exempt status. They are to be commended! Their official news release follows here. — Pauline
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The San Diego Humane Society cur- Spay/Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP) November 12, 2012 rently offers the following spay/neuter (For the Cities of Oceanside and Vista only) resources: SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Humane • Provides affordable spay/neuter ser- Society and SPCA is launching new, Spay/Neuter Clinics vices for stray animals brought to accessible spay/neuter programs for the • Designed to provide affordable and the San Diego Humane Society and San Diego community. These resources accessible spay/neuter opportunities reclaimed by their owner. For these provide subsidized or affordable spay/neu- five days/week based on financial animals, the reclaim fee is waived ter surgeries to individuals who meet the need. The fees for spay/neuter range ($170) if the owner allows us to spay/ eligibility requirements based on income. from $30-$75, depending on the type/ neuter the animal for the cost of the The program also aims to target specific sex of the animal. In addition to this surgery ($50). Only offered at our animal populations that are at the highest service the following targeted spay/ North Campus location. risk for overpopulation, like pit bulls and neuter services are offered: feral cats. o Pit Bull Clinic: Free, public spay/ Dr. Weitzman continues, “This tremen- neuter for pit bull/pit bull mixed dous endeavor represents our efforts in a “Lack of accessible or affordable spay breeds (8-weeks or older) based upon community-based movement called Spay neuter surgeries is at the core of our na- financial need. San Diego, which was developed earlier tional pet overpopulation problem,” said o Project KEPPT Clinic: Free, public this year. It’s a collaboration that’s dedi- Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO spay/neuter service, based on financial cated to helping the community locate of the San Diego Humane Society and need for animals 20 pounds or less. affordable and low-cost assistance to spay SPCA. “That’s why we’ve made it our o ECAR Clinic: Offered in partnership and neuter their pets.” mission to put accessible spay and neuter with East County Animal Rescue’s services as our highest priority with a (ECAR) Trap Neuter Return (TNR) For eligibility, please call the San Di- goal of at least 5,000 of our community’s program for cats (Not open to the ego Humane Society at (619) 299-7012. animals altered by June 30th 2013.” public). For more information and spay/neuter resources, please visit: One of the first to take advantage of Litter Abatement Program (LAP) www.sdhumane.org/spayneuter g this new service was San Diego resident, • Free public spay/neuter service for Vince Crick, and his 7-month old cat, those who: Mew. “Cost is a factor, so I wouldn’t have o Are relinquishing a litter of puppies or been able to get Mew neutered without an kittens (from their pet) affordable option,” said Crick. “I’m very o Have found a stray litter of kittens appreciative of the San Diego Humane and are able to capture the stray Society. This is a fantastic resource for parent animal(s) the community.”
SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 4 County of San Diego Department of Animal Services Veterinarian-Reduced Fee Spay Neuter Referral Program Dawn Danielson, RVT, Director, County of San Diego, Department of Animal Services
It has been approximately six years changed, so we have now made dispens- 5% of dog licensing revenue to contrib- since the Department (DAS) has raised ing pain medication mandatory. ute to the cost of the coupons. the fees for the Veterinarian-Subsidized Spay Neuter Referral Program. Its time This is how the program works: Any The fees have increased approximately has come. In fact it’s long over-due! Not licensed veterinarian in San Diego $10.00-$15.00 depending on the pro- only is there going to be an increase in County can sign up for the program and cedure. I am hoping that with the fee the fees charged to the pet owner, but at the veterinarian and his/her clinic will be increase there will be additional veteri- the urging of Dr. David Zanders, I am listed on the Department’s web site and narians that will want to sign up! We are also going to change the name. Initially animal control officers will hand out the finding that more and more pet owners the word “subsidized” was added so that list to pet owners they contact who have just can’t afford to have their pet altered, the public would know that participating unaltered pets. In addition to the Refer- so we are hoping that with more veteri- veterinarians were helping to combat pet ral Program, the Department also has narians participating then more owners overpopulation by participating in this “coupons” that a pet owner can request, will be able to afford the surgery. All the program, and it was a sacrifice for the if they live in the Department’s service veterinarians that are already partnering veterinarian as they donated their time area. Currently we have $50.00 coupons with the County for this program will and supplies and other resources. Well, for spaying and $25.00 for neutering. receive a letter in the mail advising you the consensus seems to be that many (the The pet owner can use the coupon at how to sign up for the “new” program and public) thought the name meant that par- any clinic but if they choose a referral all other veterinarians that are interested ticipating veterinarians were subsidized veterinarian they will get a bigger bang should simply email: Monica.Levias- by the County or some other organiza- for their buck! The San Diego County [email protected], or call Monica tion and of course that is not the case. Department of Animal Services’ area in- at 619-767 -2605 to sign-up. See below So we are changing the name to read: cludes the entire unincorporated area and for the new fee schedule and thank you Veterinarian Reduced Fee Spay Neuter the client cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, all in advance for helping us combat the Referral Program. Also, the use of pain Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar and pet over-population that has crept back medication is no longer optional. When Santee. To reiterate: any pet owner, re- into our community with the crash of the this program was reinstated in 2006, gardless where they live, can utilize the economy. If all goes as planned, we ex- there may have been veterinarians that referral program, but to obtain a coupon pect to have these fees officially in place were not practicing pain management they must live in the service area as the by the first of the new year. h for all surgeries, but that seems to have County and the client cities all contribute
Contract Fee Schedule
Cat Neuter $55.00 Cat Spay $70.00 Dog Spay: • Fees include pain medicine dispensed to client post surgery. Up to 40 pounds $95.00 Over 40 to 80 Pounds $120.00 • Animals over 8-years of age must have physical Over 80 pounds $140.00 exam at no extra charge which may result in added charges for pre-anesthetic blood panel, change Dog Neuter: of anesthesia and intravenous fluid support. Up to 40 pounds $85.00 Over 40 to 80 pounds $110.00 Over 80 pounds $130.00
Cat in heat: No additional fee Dog in heat: Additional $40.00 Pregnant cat: Additional $15.00 If cat is in third trimester. Pregnant dog: Additional $50.00 Cryptorchid: Additional $40.00 Umbilical hernia: Additional $15.00
5 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom Member AVMA Specialty Diplomates •BEHAVIOR Melese, Patrick, San Diego...... 858-259-6115 Merideth, Reuben, Chula Vista...... 619-702-3937 Schwartz, Stefanie, MSc, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Schorling, Jamie, Kearny Mesa...... 858-502-1277 •DENTISTRY Steele, Barbara, Del Mar...... 858-334-3716 Niemiec, Brook, San Diego...... 858-279-2108 Vestre, William, Escondido...... 760-466-0094 •DERMATOLOGY •PATHOLOGY Aniya, Jennifer, ...... 858-560-9393 Bjorneby, John, PhD, Carlsbad...... 760-931-1854 Boord, Mona, San Diego...... 858-560-9393 Gurfield, Nikos, Cty Vector Disease & Diag Lab.....858-694-8973 Griffin, Craig, San Diego...... 858-560-9393 Howard, James, PhD, Brawley, CA...... 760-344-5738 Rachofsky, Marc, MS, San Diego...... 858-756-7166 •PRACTITIONERS Stokking, Laura, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Abella, John, Canine/Feline, Vista...... 760-724-8313 •EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE Atkinson, Al, Canine/Feline, San Diego...... 858-488-0658 Carr, Amy, Murrieta, CA...... 951-600-9803 Attix, Ed, Canine/Feline, Oceanside...... 760-757-2442 Clare, Monica, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Boyer, Tom, Reptile/Amphibian, San Diego...... 858-484-3490 Concannon, Timothy, Ontario, CA...... 919-947-3600 Cecil, Todd, Avian, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 Kaelble, Monika, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 Jenkins, Jeff, Avian, San Diego...... 619-260-1412 Leech, Elizabeth, San Diego...... 619-299-2400 Loudis, Brian, Avian, Encinitas...... 760-634-2022 Seibold, Karen, Escondido...... 760-738-9600 Maher, Ed, Canine/Feline, San Juan Capistrano...... 949-201-4100 Vassilev, Elena, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 Mitchell, Cynthia, Canine/Feline, San Diego...... 858-414-7771 •INTERNAL MEDICINE Nissan, Najdat, Canine/Feline, Fallbrook...... 760-728-5771 Bennett, Nicole, SAIM, Murrieta, CA...... 951-600-9803 Pollard, Jeff, Canine/Feline, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Chisholm-Chait, Alexandra, SAIM, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 •PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Cowgill, Larry, SAIM, UCVMC-San Diego...... 858-875-7505 Anderson, Kevin, Chula Vista...... 619-421-1698 Deberry, Jennifer, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 •RADIOLOGY Fischer, Julie, SAIM, San Marcos...... 760-466-0600 Burke, Blaise, Radiation Oncology, San Diego....858-875-7575 Flory, Andrea, Oncology, San Marcos...... 760-466-0600 Craychee, Therese, MS, Valley Center...... 760-751-1125 Ford, Sara, SAIM, San Diego...... 619-299-2400 Hager, David, MD, Cardiff...... 760-634-1929 Geist, Michael, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-560-7778 Mohammadian, Lenore, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Hart, John, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Proulx, David, Radiation Oncology, Carlsbad....760-431-2273 Herndon, William, Cardiology, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Sunico, Sarena, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Hill, Steven, MS, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Wallack, Seth, San Diego...... 858-634-5430 Hsu, Adonia, Cardiology, San Diego...... 619-299-2400 •SURGERY Huston, Sharon, Cardiology, San Diego...... 619-299-2400 Aiken, Sean, MS, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Kelly, Michael, SAIM, San Diego...... 619-232-7401 Aron, Dennis, Escondido...... 760-975-1020 Krawiec, Donald, PhD, SAIM, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Botte, Robert, San Diego...... 619-229-0777 Levitski-Osgood, Robin, Neurology, San Diego....858-875-7575 Dhupa, Sarit, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Lipsitz, David, Neurology, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Dujowich, Mauricio, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Maher, Edward, SAIM, San Juan Capistrano...... 949-201-4100 Frankel, Daniel, San Diego...... 619-861-9765 Mallery, Kevin, SAIM, San Marcos...... 760-466-0600 Gahring, Dean, La Mesa...... 619-971-4440 Ogilvie, Gregory, SAIM & Oncology, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Ganz, Seth, San Marcos...... 760-466-0600 Orvalho, Joao, Cardiology, UCVMC-San Diego.....858-875-7505 Hampel, Nancy, El Cajon...... 619-444-4246 Phillips, Brenda, Oncology, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Harris, Jennipher, MS, Oceanside...... 760-505-2332 Proulx, David, Oncology, Carlsbad...... 760-431-2273 Jackson, Gregory, San Diego...... 858-560-8006 Richter, Keith, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Jackson, Joshua, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Ross, Sheri, PhD, SAIM, UCVMC-San Diego...... 858-875-7505 Jones, Diana, San Diego...... 858-676-1600 Shelton, Diane, SAIM, PhD, UCSD-La Jolla...... 858-534-1537 Lenehan, Timothy, San Diego...... 858-560-8006 Shinozaki, Joanne, SAIM, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 Mullen, Holly, San Diego...... 619-299-2400 Slusser, Peter, SAIM, San Diego...... 858-560-7778 Osmond, Christian, Ontario, CA...... 909-947-3600 Stevenson, Tammy, Neurology, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 Pike, Fredrick, San Diego...... 858-875-7575 •LAB ANIMAL MEDICINE Serdy, Michael, La Mesa...... 619-462-4800 Reuter, Jon, Salk Institute, La Jolla...... 858-453-4100 Tarvin, Guy, San Diego...... 858-560-8006 Richter, Phillip, UCSD, La Jolla...... 858-534-3188 •ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE •OPHTHALMOLOGY Kearns, Karen, San Diego...... 619-261-7555 Ashton, Marcella, Escondido...... 760-466-0094 Barrett, Paul, San Diego...... 619-702-3937
SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 6 You can breathe a sigh of relief with
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7 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom Innovation ~ Compassion ~ Teaching ~ Service ~ Excellence Clinical Pharmacy Cardiology •Echocardiography: 2-D, Doppler, •Parenteral nutrition formulation transesophageal, and Live 3-D •Consults on compounding •Electectocadogaprocardiography: Dig gtaital ECG CGaand •Education: clients and staff Holter monitor training, drug information tools •Interventional Cardiology: pacemakers, PDA occlusion, balloon valvuloplasty Dr. Margo Karriker, PharmD, FSVHP Dr. Joao Orvalho, LMV, DACVIM, Cardiology Nephrolo gy/Urolo gy ClinicalNutrition Hemodialysis •Diet formulations •Non-surgical urolith management •Balance homecooked diets •Uroendoscopy •Obesity management •Incontinence •Manage of mulitple concurrent •Hemodialysis/Hemoperfusion diseases Dr. Larry Cowgill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM UC Davis, Nutrition Support Service Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, PhD, DACVIM ~~~~~~~ UC Veterinary Medical Center-San Diego, 10435 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (858)875-7505 ~ Fax: (858)875-7583 ~ www.ucvmc-sd.vetmed.ucdavis.edu
Zoran Djordjevich, DVM has been recognized with distinct honor of being the first surgeon in the U.S. to implant the Helica THR system’s smallest acetabular 24 mm screw cup implant.
In 2007, Dr. Djordjevich was the first to make the recommendation and later successfully perform the surgery by implanting the Helica stem prosthesis through the far cortex of the femur. Pre Surgery Dr. Djordjevich’s improved technique is nationally accepted as the standard for the Helica procedure.
• • • Post- Surgery Bilateral THR
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SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 8 Thank You and Happy Holidays from the Family “Life With Pets is Healthy”
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SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 10 The Leaders in Veterinary Ophthalmology
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11 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom What This Means for Veterinary Practices per CVMA:
As of January 1, 2013, the supervising licensee of the veterinary practice is responsible for conducting back- ground checks on any veterinary assistant who has ac- Pauline’s cess to controlled substances. Notices Announcements If a background check reveals that a veterinary assistant & Stuff has a drug- or alcohol-related felony conviction, the new to Report law requires that the managing licensee restrict that em- ployee’s access to controlled substances. This correlates with federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations. According to the DEA: Code of Federal Regulations Section 1301.76 Other se- New CA Legislation: curity controls for practitioners. (a) The registrant shall not employ, as an agent or employee who has access to con- trolled substances, any person who has been convicted •SB 1229 Rental Property & Animals: Passed - Forbids land- of a felony offense relating to controlled substances or lords from refusing to rent to tenants with pets who are not who, at any time, had an application for registration with declawed or devocalized, or to advertise policies that require the DEA denied, had a DEA registration revoked or has such alterations. surrendered a DEA registration for cause. •AB 1442 Pharmaceutical Waste: Passed - Providing relief As a reminder, the Code of Federal Regulations specifi- for pharmaceutical waste generators (health care facilities) cally indicates that controlled substances must be kept in, in allowing self-transport of waste to another facility for “a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or consolidation; or to contract with a common carrier. Specific safe. The storage area must be in a location where unau- administrative requirements, guidelines, exceptions, etc., to thorized persons will not have access.” be defined for implementation.
•AB 1145 Animal Fighting: Passed - Will increase fines and The CVMA recommends HireRight for background oversight for those arranging, participating or spectators of checks, and CVMA members will receive a discount. organized animal fighting. Defines and makes possession of www.Hireright.com. Visit www.cvma.net or contact Dr. cock fighting implements illegal. Grant Miller, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs, at: 916- 649-0599. Much of the related 2012 legislation failed or was ve- toed, but AB 1839 is of particular interest to you for sev- The California Chamber of Commerce also provides eral reasons: background check source recommendations.
•AB 1839 Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Assistants: PS: AB 2304 Pets Cosmetic Teeth Cleaning failed so fast that it This bill was cosponsored by the CVMA, the VMB & the CA never left the gate! Registered Veterinary Technician Association. Tidbits AB 1839 requirements: ✶ Amends the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act to delete the • CURES Reporting: Still not active! sunset (expiration) provision and provides the authority for RVTs and Unregistered Assistants to (continue to) administer • Employer Postings: There are six changes to the State controlled substances under direct or indirect supervision and Federal required regulatory postings for 2013. Remem- and responsibility of a CA licensed veterinarian. ber there are also 5 pamphlets required to be given to new or departing employees. There are two great sources for ob- ✶ The reference to “Unregistered Assistant” (not an RVT) taining everything for compliance: will be changed throughout the CA Practice Act to “Veteri- 1. CVMA, which now also has the required pamphlets: nary Assistant”. www.cvma.net 2. California Chamber of Commerce: www.calchamber.com ✶ Authorizes the VMB to limit veterinary assistants access to certain specified drugs where a pattern for diversion is • Constitution & Bylaws Revisions: Thank you everyone established. for your speedy response and apparent landslide approval of the revisions to the Bylaws of this fine organization. (What ✶ All unregistered (non RVT) staff that has access to con- a difference a stamped postcard makes!) Originally crafted trolled substances must have a background check. (RVTs for incorporation in 1961, it was time for a major update. are exempt as they are fingerprinted at the time of their reg- We were advised by the long standing legal council for istration.) The nature and scope is not fully defined in the SDCVMA, Mr Robert Wright, Esq, that utilizing a “constitu- Bill, but CVMA has just provided their perspective in the tion” is outdated and most all organizations have embodied November/December 2012 California Veterinarian: their constitutional articles into their Bylaws. So done.
SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 12 A Thank You In Memoriam U Dr Anthony Basher I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. I’m glad I have a good book to read. It is with immense sadness we acknowledge the Perhaps I will get a short nap, I thought. tragic passing of Dr. Anthony Basher, DACVO, Just before take-off, a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all DACVS, on November 9, 2012, while in Ari- the vacant seats, totally surrounding me. I decided to start a conversa- zona where he was working. His body was re- tion. ‘Where are you headed?’ I asked the soldier seated nearest to me. vealed in the driver’s seat of a burning car after ‘Petawawa — we’ll be there for two weeks for special training, and then we’re the fire was extinguished. The circumstances being deployed to Afghanistan’. and cause of Dr. Basher’s death are apparently still unknown and under investigation. After flying for about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for five dollars. It would be several hours before we reached Dr. Basher, 54 years old, was born in England. A the east, and I quickly decided a lunch would help pass the time. As I 1981 graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to University of London, he joined the SDCVMA buy lunch. ‘No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. I’ll wait till in 1996, when he moved to San Diego to prac- we get to base’. His friend agreed. tice at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital where he remained for 16 years until recently. I looked around at the other soldiers. None were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a fifty-dollar bill. Take a lunch to all those soldiers. She grabbed my arms and squeezed tightly. Her In addition to his stellar credentials, {he is one eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. ‘My son was a soldier in Iraq - it’s almost of only two practicing veterinarians who is a like you are doing it for him’. Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and the Ameri- Picking up ten sacks, she headed up the aisle to where the soldiers were can College of Veterinary Surgeons}, he was seated. She stopped at my seat and asked, ‘Which do you like best - beef well known for his generosity to animal res- or chicken?’ Chicken, I replied, wondering why she asked. She turned and cue and assistance organizations, and for his went to the front of plane, returning a minute later with a dinner plate from first diverse work at the San Diego Zoo and Sea class. ‘This is your thanks.’ After we finished eating, I went again to the back of World. He was a well-published author and the plane, heading for the rest room. A man stopped me. ‘I saw what you did. I international speaker. want to be part of it... Here, take this.’ He handed me twenty-five dollars.
Dr. Basher, and his former wife, Kim Gerras Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming down the Basher, DVM, suffered the unexpected lost of aisle, looking at the aisle numbers as he walked, I hoped he was not look- ing for me, but noticed he was looking at the numbers only on my side of the their only child, 14-year-old Ciannon, in June plane. When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his hand and of this year. said, ‘I want to shake your hand.’ Quickly unfastening my seat belt I stood and took the Captain’s hand. With a booming voice he said, “I was a soldier A memorial was held in Del Mar on Decem- and I was a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of ber 2nd. A second memorial is planned in kindness I never forgot.” I was embarrassed when applause was heard from Cornwall, England, where his ashes are to be all of the passengers. scattered per his wishes. Donations can be made in his honor to The Coral Reef Alliance: Later I walked to the front of the plane so I could stretch my legs. A man who www.coral.org or to The Snow Leopard Trust: was seated about six rows in front of me reached out his hand, wanting to www.snowleopard.org. shake mine. He left another twenty-five dollars in my palm. When we landed I gathered my belongings and started to deplane. Waiting just inside the airplane door was a man who stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, turned, and walked away without saying a word. Another twenty-five dollars!
Upon entering the terminal, I saw the soldiers gathering for their trip to the It has been a tough year in many ways and for base. I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars. ‘It will take many people. 2013 offers the hope of a new you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God beginning. Peace around the world and the Bless You.’ Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their safe return home of our troops fellow travelers. seems a never ending prayer. As I walked briskly to my car, I whispered a prayer for their safe return. These Remember our soldiers and Veterans everyday soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a couple of meals. It seemed so little. And to our member Veterans ~ THANK YOU! A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made We hope you all have pleasant holidays & we payable to The United States of America for an amount of “up to and includ- wish you a prosperous & happy new year! ing my life”.
At your service - Pauline, Debra & Melanie That is Honor, and there are too many people in this country who no longer understand it. — Author Unknown ☮
13 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom Matsuda, Cliff (CAL85) LIC, SA, relief & PT, L A S S I F I E D ADS Central/North SD, med & sx. Expd, client & C staff friendly, 858-735-9499, [email protected] VETERINARIANS AVAILABLE Harris, Lee (WSU74) LIC, SA, relief, expd & up Mueller, Janette (ILL91) LIC, SA, PT, quality to date in med, sx, ultrason, exotics, personable relief, limited availability, no sx, short notice Licensed Independent Contractors & productive former long-time px owner, 253- best, Sat ok, 858-472-4131 569-5360, [email protected] Bader, Kate (WSU98) LIC, SA, PT relief, expd Nishida, Laurel (COL89) LIC, SA, relief or PT, dependable med & sx. Serving SD & surround- Harvazinski, Dee (TEX89) LIC, SA, exotics, expd, reliable, personable, caring, avl only Tues ing areas, 619-368-6310, [email protected] relief, 858-229-0747, [email protected] & Thurs, 619-341-4913, [email protected]
Bevirt, Josette (CSU97) LIC SA, exotics, PT, Hibser, Norman (CAL77) LIC, seeking PT Puaoi, Deidre (ORS96) Expd LIC & Inc, all relief. Expd and dependable. Detailed med, position on Wed, 619-890-6532, jhemlock@ species, anytime, 858-254-5605, dpuaoi@sbc- love soft tissue sx. Compassionate care, good yahoo.com global.net production, 619-426-2553, cell 619-823-2553, [email protected] Jacobs, Donald (UP69) LIC, expd, dependable Robertson, Bill (CAL69) LIC, SA, PT relief, SA relief, 858-592-7729, [email protected] prior hos owner, 760-613-1611, wrbrobertson@ Brinton, Rochelle (COL84) LIC, SA relief, avl yahoo.com short notice, surgically skilled, expd med/fe- Jernigan, Maria (FL86) LIC, SA, limited exotics line/exotic, 858-344-5532, [email protected] avl Mon/Tues/Thurs. Previous hos owner w/ Vollaire, Melissa (CSU04) LIC, SA, limited, over 18 yrs exp. Productive, xlnt client skills, on dependable/compassionate relief & in-home Brown, Michael (CAL67) LIC, SA, relief, med short notice, also seeking ongoing PT employ- euthanasia svcs, most of SD Cty, 619-255-6066, & sx, 35 yrs AAHA px owner, house calls, 858- ment. 760-737-0513 [email protected] 750-8612, [email protected] Jordan, Jennifer (VMR02) LIC, reliable, profes- Wessel, Chari (ISU76) LIC, SA, relief, expd, Byron-Pomes, Paul (ILL07) LIC, SA, PT, de- sional FT/PT relief. SA/avian/ex, long term/ reliable, computer & sx friendly, 858-292-1974, pendable relief, sx & med, long-term, short short notice, all days/shifts, 619-987-5878, [email protected] notice, 7 days/wk. Skilled & compassionate [email protected] care, xlnt communicator, Dr.Pomes@Furry- Williams, Jayme (NCS04) LIC, SA, FT/PT relief, FriendsVet.com, 858-876-7578 Jungman, Mary (ROS90) LIC, SA, relief, PT, 7 days/wk, short notice possible, short/long prefer emerg, avl short notice, 619-562-9462 term, book up to 12 mos in advance, 714-276- Catt, Ellen (MSU84) LIC, SA, relief, E. Cty, M-F, or 990-9462 4814, [email protected] 619-440-4423, [email protected] Kashani, Taryn (MO03) LIC, dependable Ziegler, Dawn (OSU99) LIC, Home Sweet Dixon, Craig (COL70) LIC, PT, relief, person- SA relief, limited availability, 858-354-6205, Home Veterinary Housecalls, quality, com- able, marketing specialist, prior owner of 5 [email protected] passionate care, at-home euth/acupuncture/ hospitals, 858-454-6603, cell 858-863-6476 chiro. Central SD for routine care, broader Kearns, Karen, DACZM (COR93) LIC, SA/ area for euth, M-F, 619-226-7297, petrdrdawn@ Doss, Alexander (UCE83) LIC, Primarily house avian/exotic or zoo/lab relief. Expd & per- yahoo.com calls, limited relief. Central SD area, parts of S sonable w/ prior FT exp @SD Zoo & in SA px, & E. Cty & north to I-5 & I-805 merge 619-602- SD Cty. 619-261-7555, krn. [email protected] Zuckerman, Andrew (WIS96) SA, LIC, Span- 0600, [email protected] ish speaking, xlnt client relations & revenue King, Ann (WSU91) LIC, SA, relief, expd, PT, production, competitive rates, 619-742-2441, Dressler, Carol (CAL77) LIC, SA, relief, client & 760-480-1354, [email protected] [email protected] staff friendly, 858-569-8141, caroldresslerdvm@ yahoo.com Klinger, Karen (OSU94) LIC, SA, relief, med Veterinarians Seeking Employment & sx, avl T-Thu, 858-576-8160, karen_klinger@ Farrell, Paul (WIS98) LIC, relief incl emerg, no hotmail.com Abrams, Ira (ILL79) SA, PT, relief, 21 yrs prior Thu. Xlnt IM (6yrs @Animal IM) & sx skills. hos ownership, 760-944-7933, or cell 685-0426, Scheduling mobile sx svcs incl cruciate/patella Lane, Dan (CAL70) LIC, SA, FT/PT, relief, all [email protected] repairs, hourly surgical & medical consults. areas, prior hos owner, 760-271-0331 619-892-7400, [email protected] Beardslee, Terry (VMRCVM86) SA, relief, expd, Lindsey, Jane (OSU95) LIC, relief, behavior & dependable, good w/clients, 619-534-6179 Flores, Vanessa (UP06) LIC, SA and limited training svcs, 858-272-9525, jml.dvm95@gmail. exotics, med, sx relief, prefer SD, 619-813-9189, com. Complimentary presentations for custom Fancher, Colleen (CAL90) SA, PT, relief. Need [email protected] tailored, positive reinforcement, reward based more sx time? I will see your office calls while training approaches offered. you catch up. Xlnt communication & very Fox, Deborah (CSU84) LIC, SA med/soft tissue thorough. Avl short/long shifts, 858-876-4163, sx, PT relief, avl T/Th, 760-496-8525, dfoxdvm@ Lockwood, Amy (CAL97) LIC, expd, depend- [email protected] gmail.com able, personable SA relief-med/soft tissue sx/ acupuncture, N. Cty preferred. Avl M & some Froelich-Tarvin, Patricia (ILL76) SA relief, N. Gabrielson, Carol (CAL95) LIC, PT, relief, expd wkends, other days w/advance notice, 760-207- Cty, 760-489-8856, 504-4082, pftarvin@gmail. SA, high quality/low stress/xlnt rapport w/cli- 8330, [email protected] com ents & staff, confident in med/sx/dent extrac- tions, 619-795-8648, [email protected] Lynch, Jessica (CAL92) LIC, SA, emerg med & Laing, Nansi (OVC97) SA, Av, FT/PT, medically sx, 619-660-6089, cell 619-916-7120, tlynch42@ thorough, highly productive, business savvy, Grove, Susan (AUB89) LIC, SA & emerg relief. cox.net enjoys client communication, compassionate AMC internship ’90. Days avl & will travel. w/great bedside manner, 858-635-9397 Also mobile px w/flexible eves & wkend hrs, Macdonald, Doug (CAL84) LIC, SA, PT relief, gen’l med & in-home euthanasia, 619-997-9789 W, Th, F, 619-227-0964, [email protected] Mahlberg, Jo-Dee (MSU10) Seeking FT SA posi- SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 14 tion, internship trained. Gen’l px & emerg exp. PRACTICES FOR SALE OR LEASE indispensable part of the team. FT day shifts, Good w/clients, colleagues & support staff. 4 days/wk. Outstanding benes. Fx resumé to Compassionate, efficient and reliable, 517-899- Dr seeking to purchase SA px in SD area. Email Martha/Amelita 760-734-3864 (cc) 4310, [email protected] [email protected] or call 619-993-6240 Join the California Veterinary Specialists Mowry, Edward (PUR79) SA, relief, 22 yrs prior SUPPORT STAFF team. Exciting opportunities for expd, skilled, AAHA hos owner, short notice ok, 760-533- Staff Positions Available compassionate RVTs, techs, tech assistants & 2189, [email protected] receptionists. 2 locations: Carlsbad & Murrieta. San Diego Humane Society & SPCA looking Outstanding benes. Fx resumés to Martha/ Onffroy, Joan (MIN92) SA PT relief or LIC, for CA RVT to join our Oceanside team. FT Amelita 760-734-3864 (cc) some exotics, will do sx, xlnt communication/ position includes benes. Minimum 1 yr clini- med skills, new to CA so lots of available time, cal and/or shelter exp required. Email resumé All Positions: Always accepting applications for 612-747-6818, 858-793-0046, [email protected] [email protected] (11/12) expd tech, receptionist & energetic kennel crew. FT/PT, holidays/wkends. Competitive salary. Schultz, Treasure (ROS05) SA, relief, med/ FT tech starting Nov 29th for 12+ wks (to cover Fx resumé 760-945-9658 (cc) sx, personable & productive, 619-534-1457, maternity leave). Good potential for permanent [email protected] hire. Strong sx & dent skills required and xlnt Animal Emergency Clinic of San Diego needs client communication. Email resumé to info@ qualified, exp techs. Good pay & working Townsend, Ted (TEX92) SA relief (days/eves), shelterislandvet.com (11/12) conditions. Benes incl ins/IRA/hol/bonuses, med & sx, 20 yrs emerg exp + daytime relief. etc. Call Dr Wishnack 858-748-7387 or cell Friendly, efficient, avl Sun, M, Tues, 619-203- Looking to work for high-quality px w/family 922-3615 (cc) 6047, [email protected] atmosphere? We need exceptional candidates w/exp for the following positions: reception- 2 Positions: Exp tech & receptionist wanted for Zito, Sharon (CAL84) PT, SA, relief, emerg ists w/mgmt opportunities and tech or RVTs challenging, fast paced, emerg & specialty hos. & wkends, fast spay/neuters, 619-733-6875, for temporary FT assignment. Email resumé FT/PT, relief, wkends, eves, holidays. Resumé [email protected] to The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta to tsphrx@ & application accepted @ VCA EAH, 2317 Hotel gmail.com or call 585-569-7777 (11/12) Circle So. SD 92108, 619-299-2475 (cc) VETERINARIAN POSITIONS FT expd exam room assistant for ortho surgeon Staff Available PT to FT Dr needed to cover maternity leave for in busy Carlsbad px. RVT a + but not required. SA, AAHA px. Relief shifts avl thru Dec 2012, Have vet medical knowledge, impeccable de- Brutto, Mary, RVT (Msa00) SA, relief, limited 2-3 days/wk starting in Jan 2013, then FT April- tail, outstanding communication, professional availability, central SD, 619-634-2621, scrmary@ June 2013. Long term PT possible depending attitude, results oriented & ability to create yahoo.com (cc) on needs of px. Email drbarb@shelterislandvet. a wonderful client experience. Outstanding com, 619-222-0597 (11/12) pay, benes, 401K, career opportunity & ability Klotch, Jennifer, RVT (Spc00) 12+ yrs in SA/ to contribute to success of others. Resumés to shelter/emerg. Surgery, nursing, client edu, Associate Dr for progressive SA hos in N. Cty. [email protected] or fx 760-480-0083 flexible and familiar w/Cornerstone/Avimark/ We seek a Dr that practices xlnt medicine, has Chameleon. Short or long-term. All of SD xlnt client skills & works well in team environ- Growing holistic consult px in N. Cty seeks County. [email protected] (cc) ment w/dedicated support staff. We have all FT vet tech/recep/mgr. Excel in blood draws, the toys incl digital dent X-ray/US/laser, etc. have xlnt animal handling skills of all species, Millerd, Joshua, RVT (AltR10) 15+ yrs exp, SA, FT or PT possible. Resumé & cover letter to be motivated, computer & tech savvy, have su- PT relief, SD area. Superior in dentistry incl all [email protected] (cc) perior client relations & communication skills. extractions, in-home (testing & treatments) like Resumé to [email protected] (cc) Doppler bp, alpha trak, phlebotomy and more. Looking to hire 3 Drs for PT/FT employment in www.petnvetss.com, [email protected], 619- the S. Cty region of SD. For additional details/ FT/PT surgery/ER techs, dependable, compas- 208-4637 (cc) inquiries call Dr Dhillon @ 858-837-1216 (cc) sionate, friendly & expd. If you want something interesting & challenging & work wkends, Spital, Cheryl, RVT (Msa02) 12+ yrs exp, SA, Sensitive Dr wanted for 1-day/wk (prefer Th or nights, holidays, call 760-213-7874, fx resumé PT relief, SD area, xlnt skills in dentistry, in- Sat) for expanding SA px. Possible to increase 858-673-1111 or [email protected] (cc) home doppler bp, alpha trak gluco, hospice, to 3 days PT or FT. Call Dr Brian Hosking, 619-884-9601, www.catnapiii.com, cheryl@ 760-744-7410 (cc) Feel the Aloha spirit at our state-of-the-art 4 catnapiii.com (cc) Dr px in Vista. Aloha Animal Hospital hiring FT/PT expd & personable Dr needed for SA “go-getter” RVTs to join team. Competitive pay Zeitz, Marianne, RVT (AltR99) Xlnt exotics/ hos in N. Cty. Call 760-945-0606 (cc) & benes incl health/retirement/holidays/vac. SA skills, limited availability, 619-672-0367, Call Joe Torrez 760-724-8313 and ck us out @ [email protected] (cc) 2 Positions: PT (all Sundays) & FT well rounded www.alohaanimalhospital.com (cc) Dr needed for well equipped, busy, growing AD INFORMATION — Classified Ads: There is AAHA accredited px w/1 yr+ exp a must. RVTs & assistants for busy, high-qual px w/ no charge for members to advertise their “pro- Resumé to [email protected], fx 619- small px charm in University City. Current fessional” services in the classified ad section of 422-3193 or call Armando, 422-6186 (cc) equip & techniques practiced by our 7 Drs. the Intercom. Ads will run for 2 months unless Enjoy going to work & practicing ideal med. renewed, or extended arrangements made, ex- San Marcos, busy SA hos looking for FT/PT Dr. Compassionate, friendly staff. Great benes for cept under the Veterinarians Available column, Xlnt staff, great pay, no emergencies after hrs. you & your pets, hours w/ potential for rotat- which run until cancelled. The cost for non- Call Dr Pearson 760-644-2562 (cc) ing Sats & perks. Call Anita 858-453-6312, www. members or corporates is $40 per monthly issue. governoranimalclinic.com (cc) Submit all ads in writing & limit to 40 words. Emerg clinic needs SA Dr PT/FT. Good pay & Email [email protected]; Fax 619-640-9588 working conditions. Potential for long-term po- Passionate, skilled RVTs to join CA Vet Special- or mail to SDCVMA office. Deadline for publica- sition w/ CE/vac/IRA, etc. Call Dr Wishnack ists Angel Care Cancer Ctr. Support clients & tion is the second Monday of the month. at Animal Emergency Clinic of SD 858-748-7387 patients w/ compassionate care & practice Display Ads: Contact Pauline White @ 619- or cell 922-3615 (cc) state-of-the-art chemo & rad therapy as an 640-9587. 15 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom Brokers and Appraisers Practice and Real Estate Sales Transition Specialists Practice Appraisals Ellie Wattles, DVM Rick Wattles, DVM, CBA ______SONOMA VALLEY. In the heart of the scenic wine country & ~1 hr. from the Bay Area. Pet Spending Potential Index is 48% higher than national avg. Real estate features practical floor plan w/ room for expansion. 2011 gross of ~$781,000 was produced w/ minimal hours. In 2012, practice has a slight increase in production over 2011. New Listing! PRACTICE PRICE: $400,000. REAL ESTATE PRICE: $350,000
SANTA BARBARA. Home to beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, & colorful culture. Pet Spending Potential Index is ~56% higher than national avg. Efficient, attractive facility was fully renovated within past 6 months & features new tile flooring, cabinets, & a more workable floor plan. Very reasonable rent. Asking price is far below the owner's investment. Call for special circumstances. PRACTICE PRICE ONLY: $141,000.
SACRAMENTO, CA: Located in thriving suburb a few min. NE of Sacramento & ~1 hr NE of San Francisco. Potential Pet Spending Index of 128. Attractive, well-equipped, spacious facility with high visibility, accessibility and plenty of parking. Modern, full service practice w/ highly professional & courteous staff. 2011 gross was ~$1.1 million. NEW LISTING! PRACTICE PRICE: $775,000. REAL ESTATE PRICE: $990,000
INLAND EMPIRE: Centrally located to all of SoCal amenities. This university community offers affordable housing and many recreational options. The 2,150 sq. ft. facility is well kept & functional. Very large lot provides room for expansion. This unique practice grossed ~$646,000 in 2011. NEW LISTING! PRACTICE PRICE: $427,000. REAL ESTATE PRICE: $750,000.
LOS ANGELES, NEAR LAX. Rare opportunity in heart of L.A. Real estate features 2 additional units that provide rental income. Units available in the future for expansion of the facility. Established 32 years ago. Tremendous growth potential. Currently offers services at affordable prices, w/ limited hours & limited services. 2011 gross was ~$370,000. NEW LISTING ! P RACTICE PRICE: $160,000. REAL ESTATE PRICE: $480,000.
SONOMA COUNTY, RUSSIAN RIVER. Located in a family-oriented community w/ an exceptional quality of life, Pet Spending Potential of 170. 2011 gross of ~$516,000 produced w/ minimal weekday hrs & no weekend hours. ~2,400 sq. ft. exceptional & highly attractive leased facility. Should thrive with new energetic owner. PRACTICE PRICE: $350,000.
VENTURA CO., OUT-PATIENT CLINIC. Located in upscale community w/excellent amenities & desirable demographics. Tremendous growth potential. Operated as outpatient clinic w/very limited hrs. The leased facility is modern, attractive & strategically located in a popular, high-end center. Pet Spending Potential Index for a 3-mile radius is 186. PRACTICE PRICE ONLY: $145,000.
SONOMA COUNTY WEST. Close to the greater Bay Area, redwoods & minutes from the coast. Very organized, well managed practice. Well equipped. 2011 gross was ~$751,760. Pet Spending Index of 65% higher than the national average. Very attractive, recently remodeled facility on large lot. Rental income from apartment and commercial tenant. PRACTICE PRICE: $480,000. REAL ESTATE PRICE: $685,000
GREATER LAKE TAHOE. Renowned for wide variety of skiing, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, etc. Upscale community. Well-equipped facility of ~ 3,135 sq. ft. including an apartment on a large parcel. Pet Spending Potential Index of 168. 2011 gross ~$798,000. PRACTICE PRICE NOW REDUCED TO: $450,000. Call for special circumstances. Real Estate available for purchase or lease/option.
SONOMA COUNTY, GUERNEVILLE. Perfect year round weather & multitude of outdoor activities make the über friendly, laid back community of Guerneville, an amazing place to live, work, & play. Only animal hospital within an 8 mile radius & boasts a Pet Spending Potential of 143. Fixer- upper project w/ tremendous growth potential. Ideal for semi-retired DVM. PRICE REDUCED $20,000 NEW PRACTICE PRICE ONLY: $130,000.
RIVERSIDE CO., SOUTH. A wealth of recreational opportunities includes golf courses, horse country, & wineries. Highly rated educational system & strong sense of public safety. Pet Spending Index is 148. Newer, leased facility ~2,000 sq.ft, w/ est. 2011 gross of $300K. Ideal for quality DVM w/excellent communication skills. PRACTICE PRICE: $195,000.
545 Sespe Avenue Fillmore, CA 93015 Phone: 805.524.3195 Fax: 805.524.3192 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pacificproinc.com
SDCVMA Intercom—December 2012 16 Meetings • Seminars • Events
g No Chapter Meetings g December 5-9 CVC West, San Diego Convention Center, www.thecvc.com planned for December
7 VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center, Dr Craychee Radiology Rounds, 1-2pm
12 VCA Animal Specialty Group’s “News for Vets & Techs Dinner and Seminar”, 6pm, Al Bahr Temple, San Diego (Kearny Mesa), RSVP to Sonni @ [email protected]
March 2013 3 SDCVMA Member Specialists’ Update Sunday Lectures~6CEUs 12 member specialists bring you an “Update” in their field - details next month
8-10 CVMA Spring Seminar in Yosemite, www.CVMA.net
April 13 & 14 SDCVMA Spring Conference: Neurology for the GP~12CEUs Drs Natasha Olby, PhD, DACVIM-Neurology & Simon Platt, DACVIM-Neurology
June 20-23 CVMA’s Pacific Veterinary Conference, Long Beach, CA www.cvma.net
The Continuing SDCVMA Web Site Update: The current projection for the launch of the new and awesome SDCVMA web site is early January 2013. When the new web site goes live, we will send an email to the membership. At that time, we will ask that members go online and access your “pre-loaded” membership informa- tion in the integrated custom database using the access information provided to you on your dues statement. You will then need to update your information and maintain a current email address so that the system can communi- cate with you, providing automated notices, announcements, reminders and statements. Soon thereafter, you can register for meetings and conferences online, as well as access a lot of the information and resources that you might call the office to obtain. In time, the information volume will increase, along with archives of materials, including the Intercom. We hope you will like the new web site and the content and service it will provide.
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Open 24/7 365 days a year Veterinary Specialty Hospital welcomes Holly Hamilton, DVM, MS, DACVO. Specialties: Anesthesiology/ Pain Management Dentistry Meet our Newest Dermatology Ophthalmologist Diagnostic Imaging Emergency/Critical Care We welcome Holly Hamilton, DVM, MS, DACVO who joins Nicole Roybal DVM, DACVO to complete our ophthalmology team providing services Internal Medicine to both San Diego and the North County. We provide state-of-the-art Medical Oncology medicine and surgery with compassionate care for patients and Neurology their families. Ophthalmology • Comprehensive treatment capabilities: Radiation Oncology • Phacoemulsification for cataracts • Laser treatment for glaucoma and iris tumors Surgery • Reconstructive surgeries for eyes, eyelids, and orbital surgery • Eye certification examinations • Advanced diagnostic modalities including electroretinography, ocular ultrasonography, CT and MRI • Multi-specialty collaborative team approach offers the highest level of patient care
Dr. Hamilton is now taking appointments Monday-Thursday in Sorrento Valley
Veterinary Specialty Hospital | www.vshsd.com San Diego: 10435 Sorrento Valley Rd | San Diego, CA 92121 | 858.875.7500 North County: 2055 Montiel Rd | San Marcos, CA 92069 | 760.466.0600
19 December 2012—SDCVMA Intercom San Diego County PRESORTED STD Veterinary Medical Association U.S. POSTAGE PAID 4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 15 EL CAJON, CA San Diego CA 92120 PERMIT NO 131
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VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center Radiology Dr. Terry Craychee has been a Board Certified radiologist since 1993. She is an excellent ultrasonographer and performs radiologic studies such as fluoroscopy, excretory urogram, cystogram, angiography, esophagram, portogram, and ultrasound guided aspirates and biopsies. Radiologic expertise is extremely helpful to help pinpoint a diagnosis, confirm a course of treatment, identify traumatic and neoplastic injuries, assist in performing biopsies or fine needle aspirates and provide additional expertise or a second opinion. Dr. Craychee is available for imaging and radiographic consults for referring veterinarians. Advanced Radiological Services including: Therese J. Craychee, • Abdominal Ultrasound • Thoracic Ultrasound • Ultrasound-guided • Tumor evaluation DVM, DACVR aspiration • Genitourinary Contrast • Bubble Studies Study • Vascular Shunts • Spinal cord disease • Esophagram • GI Studies
We are the oldest continually operating 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care 24 Hours Every Day emergency and referral center in San Diego, serving • Intensive Care Unit • Ultrasound • 24-hour Laboratory the veterinary community for over 40 years. Our • Telemetry • Digital Radiography • Ventilatory Support internship program is over 15 years old! Our doctors and staff provide superior, dedicated and caring Specialty Services Available by Referral veterinary services to you and your client and strive • Emergency/Critical Care • Internal Medicine • Surgery • to be your first choice for referral specialty services. Radiology • Acupuncture • Cardiology
Ask for our Referral Coordinator, Kellie Armstrong, to help facilitate your referral appointments. VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center 2317 Hotel Circle South • San Diego, CA 92108 Learn more at VCAemergency.com or call (619) 299-2400.
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