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A Modest Profession

love veterinary medicine! It is not just for the animals, it is for the people in the profession. The Iunique feature of veterinary professionals is that they 20 do so many things extraordinarily well, but they are too reserved and modest to tell anybody what they have done. I have been told that at some professional meetings, during the social gatherings the discussions Inside this Issue centre around who has the largest annual gross salary, or VOL. 18, ISSUE 4 who has the latest and most expensive car, or who just 2017 Call for Resolutions ...... 10 bought a vacation home in Maui. Fortunately, when we Provisional Approval of New VPEs ...... 16 get together we talk about ‘unexciting’ things like family Midge Landals' Retirement ...... 19 and friends, what the kids are doing, and of course, the never ending “interesting case.” We are not boring, we On the Cover - Dr. Merle Olson ...... 24-25 are a very humble and down-to-earth group. Alberta’s veterinary professionals have demonstrated REGULAR ARTICLES they deserve mountains of praise for their response to Editor’s Notebook ...... 3 the request for aid during the largest natural disaster that has ever affected Alberta—“the beast” in Fort President’s Report ...... 4-5 McMurray. This is a disaster of historic proportions, Registrar’s Report ...... 6 and Albertans from all walks of life rolled up their Council Highlights ...... 9 sleeves and went to work helping people. The veterinary community was right in the middle doing their part. Complaints Director’s Report ...... 12-14 The Alberta government asked us for help, and every Membership Matters ...... 15 call for assistance that went out from the ABVMA PIPS Tips ...... 16 office was met with a landslide of volunteers willing to CVMA Report...... 18-19 help. Veterinary teams worked within Fort McMurray at ground zero the minute they were allowed in. Keeping You Current ...... 20 Animals that had been left behind and later evacuated Dean’s Corner (UCVM & WCVM) ...... 22-23 were transported to Edmonton to an emergency centre Student’s Corner (UCVM & WCVM) ...... 26-27 where they were triaged and treated by veterinary AHT News ...... 28-31 health care teams that had travelled from all around the province. Some worked all night, then went to their CE Opportunities ...... 32-33 day jobs in the morning. Some took time away from Classified Ads...... 34-46 their regular employment to work at the centre. Some never seemed to go home. There was never a shortage of The ABVMA Members’ Magazine is a bi-monthly publication of the Alberta veterinary care by dedicated professionals. Veterinary Medical Association and the Alberta Association of Animal Again, I will say that I love the people of the Health Technologists delivered free of charge to members of the ABVMA. veterinary profession. You should all shout from the rooftops how totally amazing that you all are! However, PRODUCTION CONTACT US I know that you won’t. You all make me very proud to Editor – Dr. Darrell Dalton Alberta Veterinary Medical Assocation Design, Layout & Printing – Burke Group Bldg. 3, Elm Business Park be part of this great profession, and I promise to never Communications and Professional Suite 104, 9452 – 51 Avenue, NW pass up an opportunity to let people know how great Enhancement – Kathy Naum Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6 you are. ADVERTISING Phone: 780-489-5007 Display Advertising – Kathy Naum Toll-Free: 1-800-404-2862 Classified Advertising – Brenda Betnar Fax: 780-484-8311 Darrell Dalton, DVM EDITORIAL POLICY Return Undeliverable Registrar, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association The magazine welcomes letters to the Canadian Addresses to: editor on any topic related to the veter- Alberta Veterinary Medical Association inary profession. All letters must include Suite 104, 9452 – 51 Avenue, NW the author’s name. The editor reserves the Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6 Canada right to edit letters for clarity, length and correction of factual inaccuracies Canadian Publication Mail Agreement 40014637

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IT WAS CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT WHEN I express my sincere gratitude in particular to the opened the door, and our eyes locked on ABVMA, the Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force, each other. I knew she had been on the road the Alberta SPCA, the Edmonton Humane for over five hours and was exhausted. She Society and the Calgary Humane Society for was scared and trembling, and not sure what their massive involvement and work on this to make of this peculiar encounter. I knew effort to evacuate, treat, house and reunite right away she needed some comfort, but she thousands of Fort McMurray animals. was wary, as we were strangers. Initially, she The Alberta public should be aware that cowered as I reached for her, but she relaxed due to the hard work, dedication and generous the moment I started to stroke her face. As I donation of time and resources from many held her in my arms, I realized she reeked of ABVMA members, the health and welfare of smoke, but I didn’t care; she was safe now. all these animals was ensured and those animals Sorry to disappoint you, but if you think that were ill received the timely medical care this is the opening to a racy romance novel, they required. Veterinarian and veterinary Kevin MacAulay, DVM you should get your mind out of the gutter! technologist volunteers from the ABVMA The experience I described above is one I community triaged each animal that arrived President, Alberta Veterinary experienced first-hand with one of many cats at the Animal Reception Centre to determine Medical Association when I volunteered at the Fort McMurray if they were in need of any medical attention. Animal Reception Centre in Edmonton in May. If basic medical treatment was required, these

Overall, I would like to applaud the overwhelming response from the ABVMA community during this crisis. Hundreds of ABVMA members and practices stepped up and offered their assistance, whether directly in Fort McMurray, at the Animal Reception Centre in Edmonton, or at over 175 veterinary clinics around the province that The situation I described was experienced same amazing volunteers provided further offered veterinary care or numerous times over the course of care, such as rehydration, appetite stimulants, emergency boarding. approximately 10 days by the many volunteers and diarrhea medications. If more advanced that assisted at the Animal Reception Centre. medical assistance or intensive care treatment For a variety of reasons, over 1100 animals had was needed, many generous Edmonton-area to be left behind when the enormous wildfire veterinary practices opened their doors to care ripped through Fort McMurray. It is hard to for these sick animals. We are truly fortunate to imagine how you would feel having to flee have such caring and generous professionals in your home and also not be able to take your our province! beloved pet(s) with you. Once it was safe to do Many of the volunteers that assisted during so, these animals were rescued after personnel this crisis will have interesting stories to share. in Fort McMurray were given permission by Some of the inspiring things I witnessed their displaced owners and then relocated to the and heard about included veterinarians and Animal Reception Centre in Edmonton. veterinary technologists travelling from all The development and operation of the over Alberta, including Hinton and Grand Fort McMurray Animal Reception Centre in Prairie. One veterinarian drove in from Edson Edmonton was due to the fantastic efforts of three consecutive nights, while a Lethbridge many associations, government agencies and veterinarian packed along her six-month-old veterinary industry partners. I would like to daughter for the trek north in order to volunteer

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for a weekend. Many of the individuals gave up hours of precious sleep or paid work in order to volunteer. Even after working a full day at their regular jobs, numerous individuals used their personal time to assist multiple evenings or through the night. Knowing the importance of the situation, employers and practice owners permitted many of their staff to be absent from their places of employment or clinics to volunteer their valuable services. I know of one employer who brought along many of her staff from her practice in Calgary, and with smiles on their faces, worked past the time they were expected to in order to help out. Many of these same practice owners, especially those in the Edmonton area, opened their doors to care for those more critically ill patients, going as far as providing some pro bono services to assist in the cause. Of course, it would be ideal to thank each individual by name, but time and space in this article preclude that. I know that so many people contributed to the success of this initiative, and I do not want to be exclusionary. However, I would like to highlight several individuals connected to the ABVMA that deserve special recognition for the enormous contribution they provided during this crisis. First of all, I would like to thank and acknowledge the tireless effort and huge contribution provided by Dr. Cary Hashizume and Dr. Phil Buote. Sometimes with only a couple of hours of sleep a day, these two individuals provided leadership and expertise, and ensured there was veterinary oversight and that a veterinary perspective was included at all levels of the decision-making process. Furthermore, Cary and Phil were hands-on at the Animal Reception Centre unloading truckloads of animals in the middle of the night, providing triage and medical attention, and corresponding with the many stakeholders involved with this massive undertaking. Special thanks to Dr. Winnie Lam for assisting Dr. Hashizume by taking on an assistant lead role and for helping in the coordination of off-site veterinary care for the critical patients. Thank you as well to the entire ABVMA staff, especially Ms. Lisa Barry, for their fantastic coordination and scheduling efforts with ABVMA members and practices who were contacting the ABVMA office to volunteer. Overall, I would like to applaud the overwhelming response from the ABVMA community during this crisis. Hundreds of ABVMA members and practices stepped up and offered their assistance, whether directly in Fort McMurray, at the Animal Reception Centre in Edmonton, or at over 175 veterinary clinics around the province that offered veterinary care or emergency boarding. Thank you to all the practices, veterinarians and veterinary technologists that volunteered! I hope you and I never have to examine or treat another evacuated animal displaced by a disaster. However, if that situation arises again, the Alberta public and our entire membership should feel very confident that there will always be “heroes” from our ABVMA community that will step up and provide generous and compassionate assistance for the animals of Alberta.

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There should be a clear paper trail from examination of the animal, any diagnostics performed, a diagnosis and the prescription followed by the act of dispensing.

1. Veterinarians prescribe drugs on the they can legally do so. Often this will occur basis that they have established the at the clinic that issued the prescription. medical need for the medication by In Alberta, veterinary practices have the an animal. This is not based upon legal ability to fill a prescription from any the request by an animal owner after registered Alberta veterinarian. This also a Google search, but through the comes with responsibilities: examination of the animal or animals, 1. The veterinarian may dispense the by undertaking appropriate diagnostic drugs only through an ABVMA- Darrell Dalton, DVM procedures, by gathering a medically certified veterinary facility or appropriate history with respect to practice, and only for animals Registrar, Alberta Veterinary the animal(s) or by other medically Medical Association located within Alberta. appropriate means. This must be 2. A valid prescription may only be documented in the medical record maintained at one location at a and can serve as the prescription if the time. The clinic that prescribed the Prescribing clinic is also dispensing the medication. medication and the clinic where the If the owner is having the medication medication is being dispensed cannot and Dispensing dispensed elsewhere, then a prescription both have a copy of the prescription. must be completed and provided to 3. Original prescriptions must be kept Reminders the client. on file by the dispensing veterinarian. 2. The veterinarian is responsible for Copies (marked as such) may be given providing medical care for the animals ONCE AGAIN THE TOPIC OF to the client as required, but these in question, and the owner of the copies must be marked such that prescribing and dispensing is the topic for animal(s) has agreed to follow the another veterinarian will not fill them. my report. The conditions under which we veterinarian’s directions regarding 4. The dispensing veterinarian must may perform these tasks is well documented treatment. If either of these conditions obtain and confirm the accuracy of for us in the Council Guidelines: Prescribing, are not met, a prescription should not be the original prescription and refill Dispensing, Compounding and Selling issued, and no medication should information, and must forward Pharmaceuticals. Any questions that you have be dispensed. available or remaining totals to another regarding proper prescribing and dispensing 3. The prescription shall be specific dispensing location if requested by can be found in that document. These regarding the identification of the the client. A declining balance of Guidelines can be found on the ABVMA animal(s) to be treated, the drug to be the refills must be maintained, and public website. The Guidelines also include used, the dosage, the time duration, the when the final refill is performed, the an important section on the Triplicate quantity required and the number of prescription is finished. No more refills Prescription Program. refills allowed. A prescription isnot an may be made, and a new prescription It is distressing, however, that many open order form to buy drugs. must be generated by a prescribing members are unaware of not only the 4. The prescription must also be in the veterinarian. contents of this document, but even proper format and include all of the its existence. We know and agree that pertinent information: prescribing In an effort to ensure that Alberta veterinary accountable prescribing and dispensing practitioner and contact information, practices are adhering to appropriate practices are one of the primary patient owner/agent (client), date of prescribing and dispensing practices, PIPS responsibilities as veterinary professionals prescription, patient identification, name inspectors will be examining a number in a self-regulated profession. “Veterinary- of drug prescribed and concentration, of medical files associated with the Client-Patient-Relationship” (V-C-P-R) as quantity of drug, directions for use, dispensing of a medication at each practice. defined in s. 21.2 of the General Regulation substitution of drug, number of refills, There should be a clear paper trail from to the Veterinary Profession Act outlines withdrawal time and the signature of examination of the animal, any diagnostics the conditions that must be met for a the prescribing veterinarian. performed, a diagnosis and the prescription practitioner to prescribe treatment. So what followed by the act of dispensing. So, if Once a prescription is properly written and does that mean? audited, how would your clinic do? delivered to the client, the client has the right to have that prescription filled wherever

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2016 ABVMA Council

Back Row (Left to Right) Dr. Gordon Strick, Mr. Alvin Kumlin, Dr. Kim Romanufa, Dr. Karen Allen, Ms. Andrea Edwards, Ms. Erin Livingstone, Dr. Douglas Freeman, Dr. Margitta Dziwenka, Dr. Tye Perrett, Mr. Jim Dobie, Dr. Alastair Cribb, Dr. Troy Bourque Front Row (left to right) Dr. Gerald Hauer, Dr. Lisa Lomsnes, Dr. Darrell Dalton, Dr. Kevin MacAulay, Dr. Louis Kwantes, Dr. Jan Bystrom Missing from Photo Ms. Megan Fleming

2017 Call for Committee Volunteers

ABVMA committees are established by, and serve as a resource for ABVMA Council.

The term of appointment for veterinarians and registered veterinary technologist members is three years, with the ability to be reappointed for a second term. Committee members are expected to attend the Leadership Weekend, which is held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting in February, one other in-person meeting and teleconference meetings as required. Committee members are regularly involved in developing and providing content for social media campaigns and for www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca.

There will be openings on several committees starting in February 2017. Watch the ABVMA E-News for details on available positions and the process for submitting an application for committee membership.

For more information about volunteering, please contact any ABVMA Council Member, Dr. Darrell Dalton, Registrar, or Dr. Jocelyn Forseille, Assistant to the Registrar.

8 ABVMA MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016 April 13-14, 2016 Council Highlights

Council met on April 13 and 14, 2016, at the ABVMA office in Edmonton to conduct business of the association.

Council received a report from the Food Animal Committee and Council has been asked to ensure that a policy is in place supports their recommendation to continue emphasising the veterinary regarding feral cat “trap, neuter and return” initiatives. Council is client patient relationship (VCPR). This includes educating the public working with the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee to develop about the importance of a VCPR. The VCPR is integral to societies’ this policy. The principles that need to be in place include: need for judicious and appropriate antimicrobial use. • neutered cats are permanently identified Antimicrobial use continues to receive Council’s attention. • post-operative care is ensured 1. Council reviewed the draft document, “Veterinary Oversight of • a responsible care giver is identified to address Antimicrobial Use - a pan Canadian Framework for Professional post-operative welfare Standards for Veterinarians.” Producer groups are also currently Dr. Douglas Freeman – Dean Western College of Veterinary reviewing this document. Medicine and Dr. Alastair Cribb – Dean, University of Calgary, 2. Council reviewed a video developed by the Saskatchewan Faculty of Veterinary Medicine serve on the ABVMA Council as Veterinary Medical Association which outlines antimicrobial ex-officio members. The deans offer invaluable insight and advice to issues that veterinarians must be aware of. This video will be Council on matters related to veterinary education as well as on other made available to Albertan veterinarians in the near future. matters brought forward for Council’s consideration. Dr. Alastair The ABVMA finances were discussed and our current financial Cribb was the worthy recipient of the ABVMA 2016 Veterinarian position is sound although our operational reserve fund requires of the Year award for outstanding contributions to the veterinary additional support. This will be monitored carefully through the profession. ABVMA Council thanked him for his contributions to remainder of 2016 and receive further attention in the 2017 budget. the veterinary profession in Alberta during his term as dean. The ABVMA office has made progress with the implementation The next Council meeting will be held at the ABVMA office in of the new database software which will enable member renewals for June 2016. 2017 to be made online. This process will be explained to members when membership renewal letters are sent out later in 2016.

Gordon Strick, DVM Pretoria ‘87

After graduating from the University Gordon joined Zoetis in 2010. Gordon and of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) in 1987, Yolande sold Due South Animal Hospital in Gordon worked in a rural mixed animal December 2013. practice. His Canadian adventure started in When not working for Zoetis, Gordon Newfoundland in 1996 where he worked for is at home with his wife and two daughters two years before moving across the country (Sarah and Megan) on their farm near High to the West Coast, working in Vancouver River. The farm is a cow-calf business but has for three years. In 2002, Gordon and his made space for horses, dogs, cats, guinea pigs wife, Dr. Yolande Miles, opened Due South and a bearded dragon to keep the girls in his Animal Hospital in Calgary. His career in life happy. industry began in 2008 as a director of the Western Drug Distribution Centre, and

WWW. ABVMA.CA 9 2017 ABVMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Call for Resolutions

The Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at The Delta Calgary South Hotel, 135 Southland Dr. SE, Calgary, AB. Members wishing to submit resolutions for consideration at the meeting are encouraged to do so, in accordance with the Council Policy on Submitting Resolutions (policy included below).

The deadline for resolution submissions is Saturday, October 15, 2016.

Policy – Resolutions Presented at an Annual General Meeting Member Resolutions: The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association is the statutory body Through Council responsible for regulating the practice of veterinary medicine Members of the association may have occasion to be aware of in Alberta under the authority of the Veterinary Profession Act an issue that might best be resolved through amendments of (“VPA”) and General Regulations. the association’s governance documents. These members are Veterinary medicine is a self-governing profession. The VPA encouraged to bring this information to Council, either directly establishes the Council of the ABVMA as the governing body and or through an individual Councillor or committee member. gives it the authority under the act to make regulations, bylaws Council will consider the issue and may bring forward a resolution and guidelines that govern the practice and conduct of based on the merit of the submission. This resolution will move its members. forward as a Council resolution as described above. This is the most expedient process to effect change in association The need to continually evolve the governance documents governance documents. of the association is a reflection of the ever-changing field of veterinary medicine and the needs of society. Council members Other Resolutions to Annual General Meeting consider information from their own experience, from members, Members wishing to bring other resolutions to an annual general related stakeholder groups, government, media and a wide meeting are entitled and encouraged to do so. range of other sources. All registered members participate in the Member resolutions must be: development of these governance documents. 1. Focused on topics relating to the Association’s mandate and POLICY: be consistent with the vision and mission of the veterinary Council Resolutions: profession in Alberta. When there is a recognized need for a bylaw, regulation or 2. Compliant with the Veterinary Profession Act and all other guideline amendment, Council will take action and solicit input relevant legislation. from committees and members of the Association. These 3. A direction to Council to take specific action that may include resolutions are drafted with full consideration of the needs of the an amendment to the Act, General Regulations, Bylaws or public, their animals and the members. Resolutions are reviewed Council Guideline or other appropriate action. by legal counsel and must be consistent with the values of the profession and the laws of the province. 4. Presented to the Registrar no later than October 15 of the year preceding the Annual General Meeting. This will permit Once Council determines that the resolution will move forward review by the resolution committee and distribution to for a vote by the voting members, it is circulated to the members members in accordance with the legislation prior to a vote at thirty days prior to the meeting at which it will be voted on. the AGM. Resolutions will not be accepted from the floor of Once formally approved by the majority of voting members an annual general meeting. present, bylaws and guidelines come into force immediately while proposed regulation changes are communicated, in principle, to 5. Supported with the signatures of 10 registered members. the provincial government. 6. Submitted in a “Resolution” format, giving appropriate background and rationale. 7. Specific and deal only with one subject.

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Complaint Case #14-02

IN THE MATTER OF THE VETERINARY Mr. Varlow did not provide a response PROFESSION ACT, RSA 2000, c V-2, AS to the ABVMA. The ABVMA sent AMENDED; further correspondence on May 25, AND IN THE MATTER OF A HEARING 2015, again requesting a response to INTO THE CONDUCT OF MR. PETER the complaint. Mr. Varlow did not VARLOW, A MEMBER OF THE ALBERTA respond to that with the exception of a VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; telephone call with Dr. Buote. AND INTO THE MATTER OF A AGREED FINDINGS OF THE COMPLAINT BY MS. TM WITH HEARING TRIBUNAL: RESPECT TO SECTION 65.1(1) OF THE VETERINARY PROFESSION ACT Theft CONSENT ORDER 1. That while on the premises of the VPE Phil Buote, DVM you did take without lawful permission AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS: a controlled drug, hydromorphone, on Complaints Director and Deputy January 8, 2014. Registrar, Alberta Veterinary 1. At all material times Mr. Varlow was a registered animal health technologist Non-Compliance with Continuing Medical Association (“AHT”) with the ABVMA since Care Agreement August 2010. 2. That in October of 2014, you entered 2. At all material times Mr. Varlow was into a Continuing Care Agreement employed by a veterinary practice with the ABVMA and Dr. Hajela of entity (“VPE”) from late 2010 to HUM and that you have breached the January 2014. terms of that agreement. 3. In December 2013 and January Failure to Cooperate with the ABVMA 2014, Mr. Varlow stole a quantity of hydromorphone from the VPE. 3. That you failed to respond to correspondence from the ABVMA, 4. At the urging of the ABVMA, Mr. specifically correspondence dated May Varlow attended for addictions 4, 2015, and correspondence dated treatment with the assistance of the May 25, 2015. ABVMA wellness program in 2014. 5. On October 3, 2014, Mr. Varlow Such conduct constitutes unprofessional conduct entered into a Continuing Care pursuant to s. 1(n.1)(i), (ii), (x) and/or (xi) of the Agreement with the ABVMA and Dr. Veterinary Profession Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. V-2, as Hajela with Health Upwardly Mobile amended. Inc. (“HUM”). ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF 6. In or about 2015 Mr. Varlow became RESPONSIBILITY: non-compliant with the Continuing Care Agreement. It is acknowledged by the ABVMA and Peter Varlow that his conduct as described 7. Mr. Varlow has been suspended from above constitutes unprofessional conduct. Mr. the practice of veterinary medicine Varlow has accepted responsibility for his since February 4, 2014 by the Practice conduct pursuant to s. 35.1 of the Veterinary Review Board (“PRB”) which made Profession Act. The sanctions set out below are the order to suspend in accordance jointly agreed to and based upon, in part, the with s. 65.1(5) of the Veterinary responsibility accepted by Mr. Varlow. Profession Act. 8. As a result of Mr. Varlow’s non- NO RIGHT TO APPEAL: compliance with the Continuing Care Agreement, the PRB referred the The ABVMA and Peter Varlow agree that matter to the Complaints Director there shall be no right of appeal from this to continue the investigation in Consent Order. accordance with s. 65.1(6) of the ORDERS AS TO SANCTIONS: Veterinary Profession Act. 9. In response to the notice of The Hearing Tribunal orders that the the complaint by the ABVMA appropriate sanctions in the circumstances Complaints Director on May 4, 2015, of this matter are as follows:

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1. A reprimand shall be issued as against 3. Failure to provide proof of registration month of the meeting. The PRB Mr. Peter Varlow. of radiation equipment. urges completion of the CE as soon 2. The suspension issued by the 4. Lack of diligence in responding to as possible. PRB shall hereby be continued the ABVMA. 4. The responsible veterinarian shall pay in accordance with s. 45.1 of the costs of this PIPS and PRB process in Veterinary Profession Act until the Non-compliance and late compliance the amount of $5,000 payable within following criteria are satisfied: with the requests of the PIPS Committee 90 days of the meeting date. a. Prior to the return to the practice necessitated the meeting with the PRB. 5. There shall be publication of this of veterinary medicine, Mr. As a result of the discussion between the agreement on a without names basis Varlow shall be obliged to attend responsible veterinarian and members of the (with no identifying information). for an assessment by a physician PRB, and in the interest of furthering the 6. In the event that the responsible chosen by the ABVMA objectives of the ABVMA, the ABVMA veterinarian is not compliant with any confirming that he is no longer and the member responsible for the practice of the provisions contained herein, incapacitated and fit to practice agreed to the following: the matter shall be referred to the veterinary medicine. Complaints Director of the ABVMA b. Mr. Varlow shall pay costs in the 1. A written caution shall issue against who shall consider the non-compliance amount of $5,000 with respect the responsible veterinarian which will a complaint pursuant to Part 5 of the to the wellness loan advanced to remain in the ABVMA member file. him in February 2014. Veterinary Profession Act. c. Mr. Varlow shall have been 2. The responsible veterinarian is required to submit, in writing, the following The PRB acknowledged the willingness compliant with the Continuing of the member to attend the meeting, Care Agreement or confirmed information to the ABVMA office within one week. The PRB has the frankness of the discussions and the recovery for a period of one year. requested the short time frame given acceptance for responsibility with respect 3. Mr. Varlow shall pay the costs in the that all of the materials should be to the member’s failure in responding to amount of $2,500 within one year of readily available and with the purpose the date of this Order. of having the responsible veterinarian the ABVMA. demonstrate willingness to be 4. There shall be publication of this compliant with respect to requests PRB MATTER #2 Order on a “with names” basis. for information. PRACTICE REVIEW BOARD In the second case considered by the PRB, a. All controlled drug acquisition the PIPS Committee was unable to certify a The Practice Review Board (PRB) considered records from March 26, 2015, VPE following the initial inspection of April two matters referred to it by the Practice to present. Inspection and Practice Standards (PIPS) b. All controlled drug use records 22, 2014, after the practice was opened in Committee in accordance with section 52(3) of from March 26, 2015, to present. September 24, 2013. The PIPS Committee the Veterinary Profession General Regulations. c. 10 different medical records and ABVMA staff engaged in ongoing representing records created after In both cases, the registered veterinarian March 26, 2015. communications with the member in an responsible for the veterinary practice entity d. All SOPs (we acknowledge the effort to obtain the necessary information for agreed to attend at an in-person meeting statement that there are only two the PIPS Committee. When the information with the objective of reaching an agreement SOPs for the practice and they was not forthcoming, the PIPS committee on resolution of the matter. Failing to come have been submitted). referred the matter to the PRB in November e. Written confirmation of the to agreement would result in the matter agreements/arrangements the of 2015. being investigated in accordance with responsible veterinarian has with The responsible veterinarian attended an Part 5 - Complaints of the Veterinary neighboring practices for the in person meeting with members of the PRB Profession Act. purposes of providing continuity and came to the following agreement: of care when you are unavailable. PRB MATTER #1 IN THE MATTER OF THE VETERINARY 3. That the responsible veterinarian is PROFESSION ACT, RSA 2000, c V-2, AS required to undertake a minimum AMENDED; In the first case, the responsible veterinarian of 10 additional/further hours of for the practice did not provide requested continuing education (CE) in the AND IN THE MATTER RELATING information to the PIPS committee following area of practice management. The TO A MEMBER OF THE ALBERTA a practice inspection. Specifically the issues veterinarian will be responsible for the VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; encountered by the PIPS committee were: cost of this continuing education and it AND IN THE MATTER OF THE 1. Failure to provide documentation shall be completed within six months OPENING AUDIT APRIL 22, 2014, regarding the Standard Operating of today’s date. Notwithstanding the PURSUANT TO THE PRACTICE Procedures (SOPs) utilized in time frame to complete the course, INSPECTION AND PRACTICE the practice. the veterinarian is obliged to submit STANDARDS (PIPS), BYLAWS AND the continued education course or 2. Failure to provide a controlled and COMMITTEE FOR THE VETERINARY courses to the Complaints Director of targeted drug acquisition log. PRACTICE ENTITY (VPE); the ABVMA for approval within one

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AND IN THE MATTER OF THE AND WHEREAS the PRB met with the There shall be publication of this REFERRAL OF CONCERNS RELATING responsible veterinarian on March 15, 2016, for agreement on a without-names basis (and TO THE VETERINARY PRACTICE the purpose of addressing the outstanding issues with no identifying information). ENTITY BY THE PIPS COMMITTEE TO relating to the VPE, the responsible veterinarian THE PRACTICE REVIEW BOARD (PRB); and the ABVMA. The PIPS Bylaws and practice inspection provides a verification process that ensures WHEREAS on September 24, 2013, the AGREEMENT veterinary practices in Alberta comply with veterinary practice entity (VPE) was approved as a new practice. On April 22, 2014, an initial 1. A written caution will be issued the PIPS Bylaws and meet the minimum PIPS audit was undertaken of the VPE; against the responsible veterinarian, standards established by the profession. which will remain in the ABVMA The ABVMA has an obligation to ensure AND WHEREAS communications were member file. exchanged between the responsible veterinarian compliance, protecting the integrity of and the ABVMA between the period of 2. The responsible veterinarian will close the profession and the privilege of self- November 17, 2014, to January 28, 2016, relating the VPE by June 15, 2016. regulation. to issues arising from the initial PIPS audit; The publication of these matters should AND WHEREAS the PIPS Committee 3. The VPE or any clinic representing emphasize to all members the importance similar operations will not be reopened determined there was non-compliance with the of compliance with the requirements for PIPS Bylaws specifically relating to: for a period of at least three years. The responsible veterinarian will practice practice inspection and responding to 1. The responsible veterinarians’ failure to veterinary medicine in a single location. requests for information from the PIPS attend at the VPE on a daily basis; Committee and the ABVMA. 2. Inappropriate dispensing practices 4. The responsible veterinarian will attend The objective of publication of matters the next ABVMA Registration Day were occurring on an ongoing basis at before the PRB is deterrence; both to deter the VPE; which is scheduled for June 14, 2016. the member from engaging in similar AND WHEREAS on November 2, 2015, 5. That the responsible veterinarian will behaviour in the future and to act as general the PIPS Committee referred matters relating pay costs of the PIPS and PRB process in deterrence for all members. to the VPE to the PRB in accordance with the amount of $7,500 by June 15, 2016. Section 52(3) of the Veterinary Profession Act General Regulation;

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Veterinarians Transfer Non-Practicing to Active Effective Date Transfer Active General to Non-Practicing Effective Date Ashley Lawrence, #2398 May 1, 2016 Dr. Tegan Alce, #3105 April 23, 2016 Stephanie Mitchell, #2656 April 18, 2016 Dr. Raouf Henen, #3184 May 21, 2016 Gwen Tranter, #1930 April 25, 2016 Dr. Andra Catarig, #2438 May 31, 2016 Kendra Frank, #1436 May 2, 2016 Dr. Calin Catarig, #2323 May 31, 2016 Corrie Opsahl, #2805 April 25, 2016 Vanessa George, #2227 May 5, 2016 Transfer Non-Practicing to Active General Effective Date Madison Dahl, #2259 May 6, 2016 Dr. Anna Friesen, #2046 April 14, 2016 Stephanie Thordarson, #3053 May 12, 2016 Dr. Kelsey Clarke, #2472 June 13, 2016 Kelsey Sharifzadeh-Najafi, #2997 May 17, 2016 Dr. Jenevieve Fuller, #3198 July 14, 2016 Mindy Belisle, #2780 May 22, 2016 Dr. Nicole Rose, #3046 June 20, 2016 Dr. Gillian Mackie, #1925 June 10, 2016 Transfer Provisional to Active Effective Date Transfer Non-Practicing to Time Limited Effective Date Romi Leney (nee Lotoski) April 8, 2016 Dr. Anne Riek, #1326 April 15, 2016 Rachael Furuness, #3448 April 21, 2016 Transfer Limited Supervised to Temporary Effective Date Cancel Provisional Effective Date Dr. Emily Barker, #3330 April 8, 2016 Christy Yakimetz, #3402 April 8, 2016 Transfer Temporary to Active General Effective Date Catherine Reich, #3438 March 14, 2016 Dr. Jagsir Gill, #3325 May 24, 2016 Danika Lang, #3364 March 14, 2016 Dr. Bassam Abdelmalek, #3293 May 24, 2016 Lyndsey Sieracki, #3293 March 25, 2016 Dr. Elena Zheleva-Freneva, #3321 May 24, 2016 Cancel Active Effective Date Cancel Active General Effective Date Kaitlyn Taylor, #3312 April 14, 2016 Dr. Amber Robinson, #3163 December 31, 2015 Bailey Nadeau, #3396 May 12, 2016 Cancel Temporary Effective Date Permits Dr. Tamer Yousef, #3199 September 19, 2015 Permit to Practice Approval Effective Date Dr. Bassem Bastorous, #3185 March 15, 2016 Dr. Manuel Rodriguez, #3207 April 29, 2016 1911422 Alberta Ltd. Cancel Limited Supervised Effective Date (Dr. Naveen Gakhar, #3162) March 17, 2016 DeGroot Veterinary Services Ltd. Dr. Krystil Jones, #3338 December 1, 2015 (Dr. Craig DeGroot, #3347) March 30, 2016 Dr. Garry Arvesu, #3333 March 24, 2016 1925470 Alberta Ltd. Re-instate Temporary Effective Date (Dr. Robert Kyle #2906, Dr. Vanessa Kyle #2988) March 30, 2016 Dr. Tahir Sheikh, #3037 May 3, 2016 Meridian Veterinary Clinic Ltd. (Dr. Robert Kyle #2906, Dr. Vanessa March 30, 2016 Registered Veterinary Technologists Kyle #2988, Dr. Michael DeVries #2655) Re-Instated to Active Effective Date DeVries Veterinary Services Ltd. Jennifer Charlton, #881 March 31, 2016 (Dr. Michael DeVries, #2655) March 30, 2016 Sheila Lobreau, #2353 April 15, 2016 Re-Instated Permit to Practice Effective Date Re-Instated Non-Practicing Effective Date 1574023 Alberta Ltd. Julianne Aubin, #2464 March 31, 2016 (Dr. Shana Amundson, #2176) March 11, 2016 Transfer Active to Non-Practicing Effective Date Gibbons Veterinary Clinic Ltd. Jessica Eustace, #3426 January 1, 2016 (Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, #2602) March 22, 2016 Laura Gutoski, #2898 May 26, 2016 Heather Stolz, #1763 May 13, 2016

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The ABVMA has decided to publish the names of provisionally approved veterinary practice entities (VPEs) in the ABVMA magazine, as per the requests of members. Provisional approval is granted once a VPE has passed the pre-opening inspection. This initial list reflects VPEs from January 1, 2016, to June 1, 2016.

Practice Name Location Greenshields Veterinary Services Wainwright Bow Valley Livestock Health Ltd. Brooks Shifa Farm/House Call Veterinary Services Edmonton Meridian Veterinary Clinic Stony Plain M.J. Veterinary Services Hardisty Balanced Equine Veterinary Wellness – Holistic Veterinary Services Priddis SAVE – Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency Okotoks Rosewood Animal Wellness Services Red Deer Veterinary Medical Center of Eastern Alberta Wainwright Poultry Health Services Airdrie PIPS Tips Rabies Reporting Q: A dog was presented to an after-hours the exposure event. Subsequent human clinic for euthanasia after biting a family exposures require repeating the 10-day member. If the rabies vaccine is up to date, observation. Exposures from livestock are can I euthanize? evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A: Rabies is a reportable disease, and as of Contact information: Alberta Public Health April 1, 2014, possible rabies exposure must Veterinarian: 1-844-427-6847 be reported to the Alberta Public Health Medical Officers: Veterinarian. Cats, dogs and ferrets presented for euthanasia less than 10 days after biting • North Zone: Public Health Inspector On a human cannot be euthanized without Call 1-800-732-8981 authorization from the local Medical Officer • Edmonton Zone: Medical Officer of of Health. Health On Call 780-433-3940 Any human that has had a possible rabies • Central Zone: Public Health Inspector On exposure (clients or other community Call 1-866-654-7890 members, or clinic staff) must follow the same protocol: • South Zone: Medical Officer of Health On Call 403-388-6111 1. Seek medical attention or call Health Link at 1-866-408-5465 or 811. • Calgary Zone: Medical Officer of Health On Call: 403-264-5615 2. Report the exposure to the local Medical Officer of Health as soon as possible. Please see the information sheet provided by the ABVMA at http://www.abvma.ca/ 3. Do not euthanize the offending animal. member/content/139/BusinessArticlesand Any dogs, cats and ferrets that cause MemberInformationArticles exposure require a 10-day owner observation period, regardless of vaccination status, to Kirsten Aarbo, DVM rule out the risk of rabies transmission from Chair, Practice Inspection Practice Standards Committee

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Kingdom (University of Edinburgh). His Supporting the WSAVA Petition Against professional background includes mixed Ketamine’s International Rescheduling animal practice in Ontario, overseas veterinary The World Small Animal Veterinary postings in Haiti, Uzbekistan and the Middle Association (WSAVA) developed the East. He is presently Managing Veterinarian “Ketamine Campaign” to give its members of the National Veterinary Associates’ Park the opportunity to stop the international Veterinary Centre in Sherwood Park. He was rescheduling of ketamine. Called an “essential a board member of the Edmonton Veterinary veterinary medicine,” it is often the only agent Emergency Clinic, and is past president of the available for anesthesia/analgesia and the Edmonton Area Small Animal Veterinarians principle agent used to facilitate feral dog/ group and the Alberta Veterinary Medical cat population control via spay/neutering. Association (ABVMA), having served with The international rescheduling of ketamine the ABVMA in a variety of capacities for would effectively eliminate its clinical use in more than 10 years. He was awarded the both veterinary and human medicine. CVMA CVMA award for scholarship and leadership has asked its members to sign the petition We’re pleased to provide you with an overview of in 1987 and the CVMA communications to secure the future of ketamine at https:// what the CVMA has recently been working on for award in 2006. He is a passionate promoter www.change.org/p/ketamine-is-an-essential- you, our valued members in Alberta. of veterinary medicine and has been a medicine-and-should-not-be-re-scheduled. regular media contributor in print, radio and television. Dr. Kwantes is honoured to have Revising Position Statements been appointed as the Representative of The CVMA has updated the following two CVMA Members from Alberta and looks position statements: forward to representing colleagues in this • Keeping Native or Exotic Wild capacity. You can read his full biography Animals as Pets now states: “The under the News & Events section of CVMA opposes any surgical canadianveterinarians.net. procedures performed on these animals solely for the purpose Questions or Suggestions? POLICY AND ADVOCACY Contact your CVMA National Office by of making the animal a safer telephone at 1-800-567-2862, by email at Supporting Bill C-246 "Modernizing companion.” [email protected], or contact your Animals Protection Act" • Partial Digital Amputation Alberta Council Representative: Dr. Louis The CVMA’s Animal Welfare Committee (onychectomy, declawing) of Kwantes at 780-417-1119 or has formed a working group to explore and Non-Domestic Felids and Other [email protected]. address issues arising from the review of Bill Carnivores Kept in Captivity C-246, the Modernizing Animals Protection now states: “The CVMA opposes Act. Acting on advice from the working the surgical removal of claws One Profession. group, CVMA sent a letter expressing support (onychectomy) of non-domestic felids for the Bill to each Member of Parliament. and other carnivores kept in captivity, The House of Commons debated this Bill except where medically necessary for One Strong Voice. in May 2016. Another two hours of debate the animal’s health.” will likely be allocated in September, where a All CVMA position statements can be found Council Welcomes New Representative of vote will be required to move it to Committee under the Policy & Advocacy section of the CVMA Members from Alberta hearings. CVMA hopes its letter to Members CVMA website. The CVMA is delighted to welcome Dr. will aid in the passage of the Bill through the Louis Kwantes as the new representative of second reading, so our voice can be heard at PRACTICE AND ECONOMICS CVMA members from Alberta. Dr. Kwantes the resulting Committee hearings. CVMA Creating Stronger Success with New replaces Dr. Troy Bourque who took on the will embark upon a number of related Preliminary Surgical Assessment for role of CVMA President immediately after activities in support of Bill C-246 including DVM Candidates the annual convention in July. Dr. Kwantes consulting legal advice from a lawyer TheNational Examining Board (NEB) hails from Sherwood Park, AB, where he regarding potential unintended consequences is providing DVM candidates with an has lived for the past 22 years. His education arising from the proposed legislation, opportunity to assess their skills prior includes high school in Japan, college in the communicating with Cabinet Ministers, and to undertaking a live surgery during the United States, vet school in Canada (Ontario gathering feedback from species-specific Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE). The Veterinary College in 1987), and a MSc in veterinary groups and laboratory animal NEB made this decision having observed tropical veterinary medicine in the United veterinarians. a significant decline in passing rates for the

18 ABVMA MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016 surgery section of CPE over the last years. subtracted by the amount spent to run the The NEB, with the collaboration of subject business, leaves the practice with their income. experts from CPE sites, has developed a However, too often the focus is on the first process to ensure candidates can demonstrate part of this equation, boosting revenue, while basic surgical techniques as a prerequisite for neglecting expense control. Both aspects need CPE registration. The PSA will become a to be targeted and improved to help grow mandatory step of the NEB process for all a practice’s bottom line. Each year, CVMA candidates taking the CPE starting January Provincial Practice Owners Economic 1, 2017. Surveys are distributed to veterinary practices Special Promotion for your across Canada. The 2015 survey gathered data Summer Getaway! in each province on revenue, expenses, fees, employee wages, etc. Read the full article in Check out the CVMA hotel discount the Business Management section under the program! You’ll be entered into a draw to Practice & Economics tab of the CVMA win your booking for free when you book website. Please note, your CVMA password your accommodations before Sept. 30, 2016. is required to access any practice management Visit the CVMA website and click the article. Hotel Discounts link under the Value of Membership tab (member log-in required) to SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE start planning your getaway. 2016 Animal Health Week Highlights the New Member Benefit: VetFolio® Online Importance of One Health ADVERSE REACTIONS TO FOOD Education Platform for Veterinary This year’s Animal Health Week will be Professionals celebrated from October 2-8, 2016, and will Taking purity to CVMA members can test-drive VetFolio® for focus on One Health, showcasing that we a 30-day free trial period and receive a 20 per are working together for the health of all. the next level cent discount on an individual subscription CVMA invites veterinary clinics and hospitals (USD $240 instead of $300) or practice across the country to celebrate and share the subscription (USD $432 instead of $540). In message of Animal Health + Human Health NEW & IMPROVED ® ® addition, students of the CVMA are eligible for + Planet Health = One Health with their Prescription Diet z/d a free subscription. Contact the CVMA office clients. Promotional products and educational to obtain your CVMA member promo code. materials are available on the CVMA website Clinically proven to improve GI signs in 21 days and derm signs in 30 days Discussing the Profitability of a at canadianveterinarins.net under the Practice Veterinary Hospital & Economics section. We look forward to Crafted with highly hydrolyzed celebrating One Health with you! The Early chicken protein and a single purified The profitability of a veterinary hospital, as Bird order deadline is July 22, and the final carbohydrate source in any business, is a product of two factors: order deadline is Aug. 5, 2016. Rich aroma, colour and new revenue and expenses. The proceeds earned, kibble shape dogs can’t resist

Best Wishes to Midge Landals

The ABVMA said farewell to Ms. Midge Landals at a Retirement Reception held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton. More than 70 colleagues, including staff, ABVMA Council, industry partners and ABVMA members came to thank Midge for her 15 years of service as Manager, Communications & Professional Enhancement. Messages of thanks were delivered by Dr. Kevin MacAulay, ABVMA President; Dr. Darrell Dalton, ABVMA Registrar; Dr. Duane Landals, ABVMA Senior Consultant; and Dr. Phil Buote, ABVMA Deputy Registrar and Complaints Director. Midge was presented with a statue titled Listening for Guidance, by Woodland Cree sculptor, Leo Arcand. Midge officially completed her time with the HillsVet.ca ABVMA on May 20, 2016. ABVMA Council, ©2016 Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada, Inc. members and staff wish Midge well in her retirement ®/™ Trademarks owned by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. and thank her for her dedicated and selfless commitment to her position over the years.

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Veterinary Profession Amendment Act — Bill 13 — Proclaimed Into Law Bill 13, the Veterinary Profession Amendment Act, 2016 was introduced to the legislature by Minister of Labour Christina Gray on May 3, 2016. Representatives from the Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists and the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association were present for this first reading, and were introduced to the legislature by the minister. Second and third readings of the bill were subsequently passed, and the Bill received Royal Assent on May 27, 2016. The Act will come into force on proclamation.

2016 Canadian Veterinary Medical 2017 Service Award Nominations Association (CVMA) Conference Nominate a colleague for an ABVMA Service Award. Awards are July 7–10, 2016, Scotiabank Convention Centre, presented annually at the Member Recognition Banquet held in Niagara Falls, ON conjunction with the Leadership Weekend in February, 2017. The The 68th Annual Convention will excite, inspire and motivate! Nomination Form is enclosed in this issue. Nomination deadline: In collaboration with the Registered Veterinary Technologists Friday, September 23, 2016. and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC), this unique four-day event features a strong scientific program, with 30 speakers 2016 CanWest Veterinary Conference from Canada and the United States. Four days’ worth of labs, October 15–18, 2016, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and concurrent streams exploring companion animal, ruminant, Conference Centre equine, practice management and animal welfare, and a mind- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The CanWest Conference is body workshop. Contact: Sarah Cunningham; tel: (613) 236-1162, renowned as the most engaging and informative veterinary ext. 121; fax: (613) 236-9681; e-mail: conventions@cvma-acmv. event in western Canada. We offer an extensive educational org; website: http://www.canadianveterinarians.net/science- program designed for the entire animal health care team that knowledge/annual-convention is presented in an exquisitely beautiful environment with down home western hospitality. 2017 ABVMA Council – Call for Nominations Program and Registration Form enclosed. In accordance with ABVMA Bylaws, upcoming Council vacancies www.canwestconference.ca. require the election of: • two veterinarian members of Council for the Calgary Region • one veterinarian member of Council for the Edmonton Region • one registered veterinary technologist member of Council for the Southern Region The Council Nomination Form has been enclosed in this issue. Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2016.

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PROFESSIONALS HELPING PROFESSIONALS Update From UCVM

Dr. Baljit Singh

DR. BALJIT SINGH HAS BEEN Dr. Singh has received the 3M National appointed as dean of the Faculty of Teaching Fellowship, the University of Veterinary Medicine at the University Saskatchewan’s Provost’s Prize for Innovative of Calgary (UCVM), effective Sept. 1, Practice of Teaching and Learning, 2016. Dr. Singh is an innovative and University of Saskatchewan Master well-respected leader who will continue to Teacher Award, and the Carl J. Norden build the faculty’s prominence and strong Distinguished Teacher Award. He has reputation. also received the Outstanding Veterinary Dr. Singh is a highly accomplished Anatomist Award from the American researcher, educator and administrator in the Association of Veterinary Anatomists, as well field of veterinary medicine, with specific as the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence. expertise in lung biology and anatomy. He In 2013 he was named a fellow of the brings an eclectic and integrated background American Association of Anatomists. to the UCVM, developed through training “I am deeply honoured to be selected and experience both internationally and as the dean of the University of Calgary’s in Canada. He also brings a thorough Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The understanding of both veterinary medical University of Calgary has a stellar reputation education and the veterinary medical globally, and UCVM has quickly garnered profession in Canada. He joins our Faculty recognition for its programmatic innovation of Veterinary Medicine after serving as in education of veterinary medical students associate dean of research at the University through the Distributed Veterinary Learning of Saskatchewan since 2011, where he Community model,” stated Dr. Singh. “I cultivated a natural curiosity that will make am excited that the faculty has outstanding him an inquisitive and thoughtful leader. opportunities to lead in veterinary medical Dr. Singh earned a bachelor of veterinary education, and knowledge creation to solve science and animal husbandry (BVSc and complex animal and human problems at AH) and master of veterinary science the local, national and international level. I (MVSc) from Punjab Agricultural University commit to serving the university, the UCVM in Punjab; a PhD from the University of and its many stakeholders with passion, Guelph; postdoctoral training at Texas collegiality and collaborative leadership.” A&M University and Columbia University, Dr. Singh succeeds Dr. Alastair Cribb, New York; and he completed licensing who completed his second five-year term as requirements set by the Canadian Veterinary dean of UCVM on June 30. (Dr. Emma Read Medical Association and the American will be interim dean until Aug. 30, 2016.) Veterinary Medical Association for foreign veterinary graduates.

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HERE ARE SOME BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS environment. Dr. Tasha Epp, an associate about recent achievements and events professor at the WCVM, is helping to guide at the Western College of Veterinary the new program’s creation along with other Medicine (WCVM) on the University of members of a campus-wide organizational Saskatchewan (U of S) campus: committee. The program is set to launch this fall. The U of S One Health Research Symposium brought together more than VET conference: The first Veterinary 100 U of S researchers and students to help Education Today (VET) Conference and build interdisciplinary research teams and Medical Exposition will be held in Toronto to promote One Health. WCVM professor from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1., 2016. The low-cost, Dr. Vikram Misra, who is also director of the high-quality conference offers participants U of S One Health Initiative, organized the a chance to earn up to 12 continuing April 29 symposium. Participants learned education credit hours through a program about One Health initiatives that are taking developed by a WCVM planning committee. place around the world and listened to Veterinarians, veterinary technologists, Douglas Freeman, DVM, PhD presentations by U of S researchers whose practice managers and students can choose Dean, Western College of One Health projects were funded in 2014. from 30 different sessions with clinical Veterinary Medicine Symposium participants also reviewed seminars tailored specifically to small One Health research proposals from across animal, large animal, bovine and equine campus and contributed their expertise to professional development interests. Keynote the projects. speakers include Neil Pasricha, author of The symposium’s goals of sparking a new The Happiness Equation; veterinary surgical way of thinking about health-related issues oncologist and author Dr. Sarah Boston; and and spreading awareness of One Health on Dr. Douglas Freeman, WCVM dean and campus will continue to be important as the a dedicated advocate of One Health. Visit U of S prepares to host the International www.veterinaryeducationtoday.ca for more One Health Congress in June 2018. The details and to register online. For more WCVM news, visit congress will bring together about 1,500 www.wcvmtoday.com or follow delegates to share their work and create new WCVM people take home U of S awards: @WCVMToday on Twitter. You can research collaborations. Saskatoon will be Dr. Gillian Muir is the WCVM’s 2016 always contact me (306-966-7448; the first North American city to host the recipient of the Provost’s College Award for [email protected]) anytime if congress that began in 2011. Outstanding Teaching. Offered through the U of S Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching you have questions. The new U of S One Health certificate Effectiveness, this annual award is presented is built around blending the disciplines to one professor from each college who available on campus, bringing together demonstrates outstanding teaching in his researchers to work collaboratively and or her field. Earlier this spring, two other training students in areas they might faculty members — Drs. Al Chicoine and otherwise have no interaction with. Chris Clark — received teaching excellence Although similar programs exist elsewhere awards from the U of S Students’ Union in the country, the resources available at the (USSU) based on class surveys of their U of S will make its One Health certificate students. At the same awards ceremony, the first of its kind in Canada. The U of WCVM student services manager Paige S is the only campus in the country that Links received the USSU academic advising has all of the health science colleges on award in recognition of her work with the the same campus along with engineering college’s veterinary students. and agriculture colleges and a school of

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Instrumenting calves for pain monitoring.

The veterinary profession is complex and constantly changing, bringing with it a cast of interesting players and careers. From the kaleidoscope of disciplines that veterinarians pursue, few are busier and more diverse than ownership in a pharmaceutical A solvet/AVL production technician manufacturing product. manufacturing company.

24 ABVMA MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE | JULY-AUGUST 2016 r. Merle Olson’s professional career has Dspanned private veterinary practice, academia (20 years at the University of Calgary), research and development support for a host of corporate clients, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Armed with a MSc in chemistry (UWO) and a degree in veterinary medicine (WCVM ’81), Olson’s love of applied research and spirit of entrepreneurship guided him. Understanding the important role commercial acumen plays brought Olson to the job of VP of Research and Business Development for Alberta Veterinary Labs/Solvet, an Alberta- based pharmaceutical manufacturing firm involved in the development, manufacture and distribution of animal health drugs. The company’s technical capability permits toll manufacturing of sterile products used in human medicine. Merle was an integral partner in The Dosing animals with experimental pain control drug. Biofilm Research Group (BRG) at the University of Calgary. The BRG became navigate the drug approval process are credible and accurate. Alberta-based recognized as a center for the testing of established by the Health Products and Food producers, veterinarians and agriculture antimicrobials, biocides and device coatings Branch (HPFB) of Health Canada. HPFB scientists participate in these studies. and for developing animal models to is the national authority that regulates, Merle and his team go to work every study biofilm disease. Biofilms, organized evaluates and monitors the safety, efficacy, morning understanding how important communities of microorganisms that exist and quality of therapeutic and diagnostic it is to follow an established business in virtually every natural environment, are products available to Canadians. On model. ‘Being easy to do business with’ and responsible for a host of diseases in human occasion, this involves experts outside Health ‘innovation by request’ flags the company’s health, animal health and agriculture. Canada. Olson and his team have a proven commitment to Alberta’s veterinary During the years spent in academic track record in the laborious and complicated community and a fresh look at lingering research, Olson published over 200 papers world of drug approval for both new drug problems like new label claims, product and guided development of 45 patents. submissions and generic formulations. In line formulation, price and packaging for He maintains a professional commitment with North American initiatives regarding approved drugs already marketed. Care is to antimicrobial stewardship and pain the humane care of food producing animals, taken to gather ideas from those using drugs mitigation in livestock. recent efforts have included research into the in the responsible care of livestock, ideas that Solvet is Alberta’s only Good use of an oral, anti-inflammatory suspension guide product development of approved, Manufacturing Practices (GMP) plant in a variety of livestock species to help finished pharmaceuticals to veterinary manufacturing oral liquids, oral suspensions, control pain and discomfort associated with clients. Being centrally located provides a pour-ons, topical products, oral powders routine husbandry practices like branding, unique platform where livestock drug-use and sterile solutions in its Calgary facility. castration and dehorning; musculoskeletal issues can be tabled, freely discussed and The company employs over eighty people conditions of dairy cattle; stress associated solutions explored. representing chemists, pharmacists, with long-haul transportation of livestock; Merle’s contagious ebullience spans engineers, veterinarians and production pain mitigation in horses; and management the world we know about microbes, technicians. of pain in minor species like sheep, goats, parasites, disease and animal care issues. The parent company, Alberta Veterinary bison and elk. His foresight and prudence helps define the Labs, was formed in 2009. The first product Many of the field studies dedicated complex interplay of these factors in both to be manufactured in response to the needs to product registration are conducted in animals and human health. His efforts help of Canadian veterinarians and producers Alberta following Good Laboratory Practice veterinarians better explain the congress was a pour-on parasiticide. Since then, (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) between complexity and common sense. His approximately 30 animal health products guidelines. GLP standards help assure astute understanding of the natural world have come on line. In 2014, the company regulatory authorities that data submitted not only renders solutions for producers expanded with the purchase of the 163,000 reflect results obtained during studies, and and veterinarians in managing the negative square foot Alcon manufacturing facility in that the results can be relied upon to make impacts of disease, but also furnishes insight Mississauga. The sterile GMP facility will be appropriate risk and safety assessments. into the need for ongoing discovery. used for manufacturing large volume, water- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines based products. Ron Clarke, DVM provide assurance that reported results A critical component in research Clarke Communications and development of animal health pharmaceuticals is the ability to successfully WWW. ABVMA.CA 25 Student's Corner

UCVM Student Article

HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE, and discuss their research and cases with I hope that this article finds you well! With other researchers, producers and industry classes over for the summer, you can find stakeholders. UCVM students in areas near and far. While Despite dispersing with the onset of fourth-years have begun our year of clinical summer, many students were quick to rotations, many second- and third-years come back together when the fires in Fort are working in clinics or volunteering and McMurray occurred, and the University of travelling abroad. A number of students Calgary opened its doors to evacuees. These are also working various jobs at the school. students, along with UCVM faculty, helped Some are busy running UCVM’s summer organize and run a program that allowed pet camps, which allow youth to learn about the owners to receive shelter, supplies and basic profession and gain some fun and hands-on veterinary care for their pets. In addition, other Ms. Maggie Grover experiences over the course of the week- students and I were able to join alumni and UCVM Class of 2017 long program. These camps are always a faculty who were among the amazing turnout ABVMA Student Representative huge hit, with many participants returning of volunteers at the Fort McMurray Animal 2015/2016 year after year. (That would definitely have Reception Centre in Edmonton. It was truly been me if they were available back then!) inspiring to see members of this profession The students running these camps are also rally together to bring aid in such unexpected managing a UCVM booth that is part of the times of hardship. ‘UFA Cattle Trail’ at the Calgary Stampede, On June 18, students, faculty, staff and which is an engaging and comprehensive friends were given a more festive opportunity display that educates the public about the to reunite at a recognition of Dr. Cribb’s beef industry. 10 years of service as UCVM’s dean. His Other students are working at Stampede phenomenal hard work and dedication in doing on-going research on the welfare of helping create the school we’re all so proud to rodeo animals. This is just one of the many be a part of were celebrated at this informal projects being performed through the Student social and barbecue. Prior to his last day as Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), dean, Dr. Cribb thrilled 30 individuals with a program that allows students to perform the infamous and long-awaited phone call a variety of clinical and scientific research informing them that they will be joining the projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. school as part of the class of 2020. I would like On August 22, they’ll have the opportunity to extend my congratulations to these new to present their findings and network with students as they begin this exciting chapter other students, faculty and staff at the SURE of their lives! At the same time, I’d like to Research Day. congratulate the class of 2016, who recently Students also helped organize and host had their convocation and are now heading out UCVM’s 6th annual Beef Cattle Conference into internships and new jobs as DVMs! on June 16-17. A variety of speakers, including This marks my last article as UCVM’s students and recent alumni, presented on this student representative. It has been a real year’s topic of Infectious Disease Diagnosis and privilege representing UCVM’s student body Control, while workshops held at UCVM’s and I look forward to meeting many of you in Clinical Skills Building gave attendees a the future! chance to learn some valuable information surrounding cow-calf and feedlot management practices. In addition, a poster competition gave clinical trainees, undergraduate, DVM and graduate students a chance to present

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WCVM Student Article

SUMMER MONTHS MAY BE SPENT The Atlantic Veterinary College has opened away from the classroom, but students of its doors to WCVM students, offering the WCVM are still very busy! Students summer rotations in cardiology, acupuncture from all years are gaining valuable veterinary and chiropractic care. These sought-after experience whether through employment summer rotations offer learning experience at veterinary clinics or volunteering with in innovative areas of veterinary medicine. various veterinary organizations. The 2016 The faculty of the WCVM has also reached global vets program has hardworking out to the University of Calgary, arranging second-year students in India and Africa a summer rotation in equine dentistry and volunteering to offer veterinary care for lameness. In between summer experiences, animals in developing countries while rotations and life outside veterinary providing exceptional learning opportunities. medicine, the fourth-years are starting to The second-year students are gaining prepare for the NAVLE in November. Good Ms. Jessica Mewis practical experience in spays, neuters, luck to all my classmates who are beginning WCVM Class of 2017 vaccination programs, wound care and exam preparations! Sr. ABVMA Student Representative animal welfare. As my final article, I would like to thank 2015/2016 This time of year is always very exciting. the ABVMA for the opportunity to be the The class of 2016 is transitioning from WCVM student representative. It has been student life to being an active member of the a great opportunity to meet the Council and veterinary community as a new doctor while network with future colleges. a new class of 80 students is buzzing with It has been a whirlwind of three years excitement because they have received their in Saskatoon and I look forward to the acceptance letters. Good luck to the Class of challenges and successes of my final year at 2020 as they begin the journey as students the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. at the WCVM. It is truly an amazing I hope everyone is enjoying the warm experience to enter into a class of 80 summer months, learning lots, networking strangers and walk out the doors four-years with future colleges and enjoying some later with life-long friends and experiences relaxing time before the new semester starts! that shape us as veterinarians and who we are as individuals. The new fourth-year students, Class of 2017, are already busy in rotations. A group of students during the fourth year draft selected the six-week large animal summer rotation. Those participating in the summer rotations spend two weeks each in three of four disciplines: surgery, medicine, theriogeniology and field service. The summer rotation takes advantage of the busy late spring/early summer period in the teaching hospitals’ large animal practice. Other fourth-year students are also taking advantage of external summer rotations.

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went out looking for help with the animals In other exciting news, on May 10, 2016, being evacuated from Fort McMurray, and Minister Gray presented amendments at the again technologists and veterinarians went legislature from the 2011 AGM resolutions above and beyond offering over 1000 hours with respect to allowing technologists of volunteer time. In my mind, this puts to as members on Council and ABVMA rest any criticisms against the profession committees. The Alberta government such as the common one of we are only in requested RVT representation at the this profession for the money. Seeing all of legislature and several members responded the selfless and dedicated volunteers that and took time from their busy schedules to gave their time and resources was truly attend. RVTs in attendance were: Ms. Linda Glasier, AAAHT president; Ms. Vanessa incredible. I conduct student practicum George, past president; Ms. Nichole Olivier, visits in Edmonton and area and every treasurer; and Ms. Erin Young, director at single clinic I stopped at was caring for, large. ABVMA members included: Dr. Kevin treating and or boarding a Fort McMurray MacAulay, president; Dr. Louis Kwantes, Linda Glasier, RVT, BEd, MEd patient. I would like to take this opportunity past-president; Dr. Margitta Dziwenka, vice to give a great big heartfelt ‘thank you’ to president; and Dr. Darrell Dalton, registrar. President, Alberta Association of the entire veterinary community for your Animal Health Technologists My understanding is that this is just the start overwhelming response — you truly are of the proceedings and there will likely be two what makes Alberta strong! or three more readings before the amendment Staying informed, In light of the wildfire emergency in Fort is passed. McMurray areas, many efforts from the public inspired, and connected! and veterinary profession have been to assist Strategic planning for people and animals affected by the evacuation. The AAAHT executive recommended a our future! donation amounting to $2 per active member of the association to be made in support of NEVER HAVE I BEEN SO FULL OF the Alberta SPCA Fort McMurray assistance fund. The executive and board members pride to be a member of the veterinary made a unanimous vote to proceed with the profession. In my 35 years of being a donation. Terra Johnston, executive director, technologist I have always been proud to gratefully received the cheque of $2890.00 for share what I do professionally. I care for the Alberta SPCA offered by myself on behalf animals and people, which is why being a of the AAAHT. Progress is continuing on our rebranding technologist is so rewarding. The sense of and we are getting closer to launching our connection to this profession has never been new website. At our June 18 strategic plan as emotional for me as it was this last month. meeting, the goal will be to assess where The response of the veterinary community to we are at in our strategic plan and create the terrible tragedy of the Fort McMurray pathways for moving forward. Remember wildfires was definitely overwhelming in so to let us know if you are interested in many ways. On May 4, the ABVMA put out participating in any events or meetings. a call asking for assistance for the animals You can do this by contacting one of the and people of Fort McMurray to which committee members or the administrative more than 100 technologists came forward assistant at [email protected] to volunteer. Then, on May 9, another call

2016 AAAHT Board of Directors:

Back Row (Left to Right) Front Row (left to right) Missing from Photo Dr. Kim Romanufa, Ms. Ivana Ms. Nicole Olivier, Ms. Ms. Penny Steffen, Novosel, Vanessa George, Ms. Sujata Clark, Ms. Karen Lesnick, Ms. Ms. Linda Glasier, Ms. Ms. Erin Young Andree-Ann Thivierge, Ms. Tracey Ruzicka Theresa McDermott, Ms. Karen Melnyk, Ms. Erin Livingstone

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AAAHT 2016 BOD Introductions

Student Liaison: Elly Paslawsky

Elly Paslawsky has been on the AAAHT board during Elly has been a technologist since 1978, during 2014 and 2015 and was proud to let her name stand which time she worked in mixed animal practice for an additional term. Elly has enjoyed working with for a short time, small animal practice, research a committed group of members that truly have the and education. Elly works with the NAIT Animal best interest of our animal health technologists at Health Technology program as an Educational Lab heart when making decisions. She has found her time Technologist. on the AAAHT Board both a pleasure and a positive Elly’s personal interests include: painting, fostering learning experience. cats and volunteering for various organizations.

Director at Large: Sujata Clark

Sujata Clark is a graduate of NAIT has been an AHT more to contribute and share, she became involved as (RVT) for over 20 years in both Edmonton and a director in 2015. She values the role of the Board in Calgary. Her previous employment includes clinics, guiding our future and contributing to the continued shelters and also with bylaw. Sujata has worked with success for AAAHT members and the Association. small animals (with a hint of exotics), livestock and Her current two-year term on the Board will be horses. She considers being an AHT is an amazing completed at the end of 2016. and rewarding job, filled with ups and downs while When she is not working or volunteering with the working with a variety of patients. AAAHT, Sujata loves to spend time with her family Sujata feels that the AAAHT is an important part pets which include two dogs, Cedar and Ruby; two of our community and helps to give us a way to express cats, Murph and Leela; and three horses, Tia, Gunner and promote our profession. She has been involved as and Miqmac. She enjoys horseback riding, gardening a volunteer, a committee member and, more recently, and the outdoors, and spending time with her family. was the Communications Committee Chair. Having

Director at Large: Theresa McDermott

Theresa McDermott has been on the AAAHT Board some of the exciting work that was started in her first acting as the Continuing Education Liaison for the term on the Board. term of 2014 and 2015. Although she has a very Theresa has worked for Vetoquinol for the past 11 hectic travel schedule with work, she has really enjoyed years and presently serves in the role of Sales Training working with the Board of Directors over the past few Manager for Canada and the US. When she has years and has gained a lot of insight into the value of personal time, if she’s not traveling with her husband, the association and the volunteers that work very hard Darren, she enjoys spending time at the lake with to help our membership. She is happy that during her family and friends and taking long walks with her second term she will be in a position to be involved in golden retriever, Sophie.

Director at Large: Erin Young

Erin has been an ex-officio member of the implemented this year. She appreciates being able to AAAHT Board of Directors as one of the AAAHT continue this journey with the AAAHT and help with representatives for RVTTC over the past 4 years. our continued success for all RVTs in Alberta. During this time she has gained considerable Erin has worked in small animal, mixed animal, knowledge about both RVTTC and the AAAHT. equine, research, small animal emergency and The AAAHT is a hard-working, progressive education. Her personal interests include animals of association that is admired by many other associations. any kind, horses — especially the sport of reining — Erin is proud to be a member and part of the travel, and volunteering with the local community hall. AAAHT Board, and is keen to see the strategic plan

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AAAHT 2016 Student Awards

The AAAHT provides recognition to students The student receiving a AAAHT AAAHT Student Awards now includes two who best demonstrate in the academic setting: award must also: AHT students and one VMA/VMR student • all-around skills in both large and small • participate in the community at large, annually from each college: NAIT, Grande animals, • possess an attitude of volunteerism, and Prairie Regional College (GPRC – Fairview • maintain a good academic standing, and • participate in classroom and/or in campus), Olds College (on-campus program), • demonstrate the professionalism and community volunteer activities. Olds College (online program) and Lakeland the skills that represent the veterinary College. profession well. • The AHT student award includes two recipients of a $500 cash award. • The VMA/VMR student award includes one recipient of a $250 cash award. • The AAAHT Student award recipients are selected by the staff of the AHT or the VMA/VMR program.

Congratulations to the 2016 AAAHT Student Award recipients!

LAKELAND: NAIT: GPRC Fairview: Olds:

AHT Award: AHT Award: AHT Award: AHT Award: Teneil Ziegler of Vegreville, AB Katie Croxford Darcie Yaremko (first year) Emily Lyster-Smith AHT Award: AHT Award: AHT Award: AHT Award: Shelby Robbins of Daysland, AB Erann Watson Shaylene Syrota (second year) Lee’al Money Evans VMA Award: VMA Award: Online AHT: Aileen Holcroft of Edmonton, AB Sara Collison Alison Manns Online AHT: Rebecca Kennedy VMA Award: Bethany Stravinga

Communications Update – AVC Conference

On April 24, Kyla and Amanda from the Communications Committee and Tracey and Nicole from the Board of Directors attended the AVC Conference in Calgary to represent our association. They quizzed members on their knowledge of the AAAHT in exchange for a bingo marker for a Trade Show Scavenger Hunt, traded AAAHT logo scrub hats for photos and were able to attend some of the fantastic CE that was available. We had a great time at the conference meeting so many engaged members of our association. Thank you to AVC for extending the invitation, and thank you to everyone for supporting the AAAHT!

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Thanks For Your Feedback!

WE ALL RELY ON FEEDBACK IN what was said or done, explain the positive order to learn. When it is given impact of the words or act and express your appropriately, we thrive. When it is delivered appreciation. “Sheila, you really stepped up poorly, we may take a step backwards. The to the plate today by recognizing the rush art and skill with which feedback is shared of clients during this morning’s admissions can have a direct impact on the quality of and jumping in to help the reception team performance, individual job satisfaction and without being asked. With your assistance, overall team morale. we avoided extended wait times for our When you read “feedback,” did you clients and our receptionists could give their immediately think of negative or corrective full attention to the emergency phone calls feedback? There are two types of feedback that they received. Thank you for helping to and both can support learning and encourage turn a hectic start to our day into an efficient positive team dynamics when delivered team effort.” well—acknowledgement and corrective Supportive feedback is especially Jayne Takahashi DVM, MBA important for new employees. Think about feedback. How often do we acknowledge Communication Leads the hard work or special efforts of our the type of information that would help colleagues? Sadly, within many teams, it is with their sense of inclusion, their ability to not often enough. learn new skills and support their ongoing Recognizing a co-worker’s skill, expertise orientation or training. Don’t forget about and accomplishment is important for providing acknowledgement feedback to Most importantly, positive feedback must creating a positive, supportive work place. your manager or practice owner. Often we be sincere and go beyond the basics of an Honest, sincere feedback can bolster avoid this for fear of appearing to ingratiate individual’s job; otherwise, it may appear confidence, make colleagues feel valued ourselves with them. However providing disingenuous and might have recipients as a team member and reinforce positive positive feedback is helpful for managers wondering about a hidden agenda. Restrict contributions to the team. Sharing positive and owners to understand the impact of your descriptions to behaviours and actions words should not be the sole responsibility their decisions and leadership. It may also rather than personal traits. This will keep of the practice manager or owner. In fact, be an opportunity to let them know the your comments objective and ensure that the feedback received from co-workers may type of work that you enjoy. “Thank you for desired behaviours are encouraged. Sincere, have a stronger impact on job satisfaction, assigning me to the new client project as I timely positive feedback will make a person personal motivation, a harmonious work really enjoy working with people who are more receptive to suggestions or corrective atmosphere and loyalty to the team. new to our practice.” feedback in the future. Research indicates that positive feedback It is essential to provide Just as there is an art to giving positive not only makes us happier, it also reduces acknowledgement feedback when an feedback, there is an art to receiving our stress and makes us more productive. improvement in behaviour has been made as feedback. If a thoughtful co-worker has In a Harvard Business School study, a result of previous corrective feedback. This shared acknowledgement feedback with you, participants who read positive statements will recognize the efforts of the individual to accept it graciously. We often try to discount from co-workers about their past actions heed the previous feedback and encourage it, reject it or even ignore it with comments were more successful and creative in their long term maintenance of the change. The like “it was nothing special” or “I was just problem-solving approach to a puzzle than feedback needs to be specific to what has doing my job” or by changing the subject. participants who did not read any feedback. changed and clearly identify the benefit of If someone has taken the time and effort to The participants who read the sincere that change. acknowledge what you have done, simply acknowledgements were also significantly Consider where and when to share accept the praise by saying, “thank you!” less stressed during the exercise than the your positive feedback. While it would In my next column, we will look at the art 1 control group. seem appropriate to share this praise in of providing corrective feedback. To be effective, feedback needs to be more front of others, you need to consider the 1 than “good job” or “thank you for the great personality of each individual. Some prefer Anchor, Shawn. Positive Intelligence. Harvard work.” These phrases can sound insincere and not to have the attention focused on them Business Review, January-February 2012. don’t provide any helpful information about in a public setting. Feedback should always one’s performance. Feedback needs to be be given as close to the actual event as specific and include the details of the positive reasonably possible. impact of the person’s efforts. Describe

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International Conference on Disease in www.edmontonvetinfo.com dentistry.ualberta.ca/ContinuingDentalEduca- Nature Communicable to Man – 14 Hours tion.aspx ABVMA CE Credits - This is a two day sci- October 13, 2016 – Legal Issues in the Med- entific conference to be held at the University of ical/Dental Practice – 2 Hours ABVMA November 20, 2016 – Wet-lab: Healing Guelph. The conference is also being hosted by CE Credits – Blair E. Maxton, Independent Hands; Basic Hands-on Rehabilitation the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses and Counsel. Learn about; Key legal strategies for Techniques – 3 Hours ABVMA CE Credits the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative. The successful practice sales and purchases, Leases – Sandy Valverde DVM, CRPP & Rehab conference brings together physicians, scientists, and lease agreements, Successful Associate Associates. Location TBA, NAIT Main Cam- veterinarians and public health professionals to agreements, Enforceability of non-competition pus, Edmonton AB. First Session runs 9 am present their research and findings for dis- clauses and penalty clauses. Location; Edmon- – 12:15pm & Second Session runs 1 – 4:15pm. cussion, on all aspects of emerging infectious ton Clinic Health Academy Room TBA. Spon- Sessions are the same. Registration deadline diseases in humans and animals. Sponsored by sored by UofA Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. October 28, 2016. Put on by EASAV, sponsored Alberta Health Services. For more info and/or For more info and/or to register; visit: http:// by Rayne Clinical Nutrition & Vetoquinol. 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Vice President VMA CE Credits – Joseph J Bertone DVM, focuses on practice evaluation & sales. Location of Professional Services for MNP LLP. The ten MS, DACVIM Tracy Turner DVM, MS, Dipl. is the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy – most common financial mistakes medical practi- ACVS, Dipl.ACVSMR. Two day seminar in- Room TBA. For more info and/or to register, tioners make. The growth of corporate medical/ cludes lameness diagnosis, carriage horse welfare visit: www.dentistry.ualberta.ca/CDE dentistry in Canada and the USA. Location; and lyme disease. Location is the Delta Town & Edmonton Clinic Health Academy Room TBA. Country Inn in Delta BC. Sponsored by Equine December 11, 2016 – Dermatology – 6 Sponsored by UofA Faculty of Medicine & Committee; Society of BC Veterinarians & the Hours ABVMA CE Credits – Anthony Yu, Dentistry. For more info and/or to register, visit: CVMA. For more info and/or to register, visit: BSc. DVM, MS, ACVD. 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