July-August 2017

IN THIS ISSUE: Rabies Toolkit New NYSVMS Office And More …

Legislative Wrap up issue 17.04| July-August

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Executive Director Communications Director Education/Conference Specialist Tim Atkinson Stephanie Quirini Dory Fisk, CMP

Legislative Counsel Legal Counsel Membership Assistant Alexander Betke, Esq., Frank Fanshawe, Esq., Jennifer Hill Brown & Weinraub, PLLC Jackson Lewis P.C. Bookkeeper Brenda Schermerhorn

NYSVMS OFFICERS REGIONAL OFFICERS President Capital District Long Island Margret “Meg” S. Thompson, DVM, DACVR Mark E. Will, DVM Robin Sturtz, DVM President-elect Catskill Mountain New York City Surinder Wadyal, DVM David C. Leahy, DVM Allan P. Bregman, DVM Past President Central New York Northern New York Susan Wylegala, DVM Victoria Bentley, DVM Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM Treasurer Finger Lakes Southern Tier Allan P. Bregman, DVM Robert Hamilton, DVM Elizabeth Berliner, DVM AVMA Delegate Genesee Valley Westchester/Rockland Walter K. McCarthy, DVM Charles A. Fleming, DVM Paul Amerling, DVM AMVA Alternate Delegate Hudson Valley Western New York Eric Bregman, VMD Joseph D’Abbraccio, DVM Jeanne E. Best, DVM

2 July-August 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS Legislative Wrap up page 10 5 Executive Director’s Message

6 Legal

21 In Memoriam

22 Classified Ads

INDUSTRY

8 Cornell Veterinarians Lead The ARK at JFK Airport

9 Proactive and Preventative Measures Can Ensure the Health of Your Accounts Receivable

ASSOCIATION

13 Robert Weiner, VMD Candidate for 2018 NYSVMS President-Elect

14 New NYSVMS Office

14 Upcoming Events

15 Register Now for NYS Fall Veterinary Conference

24 Check out the 2017 NYSVMS Hall of Veterinary Health NEW YORK STATE FALL VETERINARY CONFERENCE

October 6 – October 8, 2017 Ithaca, NY

HOSTED BY Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine & New York State Veterinary Medical Society

at Cornell, October 6 through New York City. Photography saying. You may come across 8. Stephanie Quirini is hard at remains a passion, much of me seeking to bring together work making sure that you get it focused on the landscape all the conflicting viewpoints this magazine on time, and I of the Catskill region. on an issue, so we can work together to find a common path. am so grateful for the diligence My first job in nonprofits was of our bookkeeper, Brenda with United Way, where I I learned from the commercial Schermerhorn. It’s a great team had previously volunteered. lenders how important it is and I feel honored to join them. Soon after, I found myself to be clear about financial For the moment I am focusing on as the executive director realities, and to face the listening to you, the members, of an association that realities of a situation openly. so that when I act I will know has many similarities to This is going to be critical, as I am well-guided. I welcome NYSVMS. Its members were NYSVMS faces the challenges calls from any of you, and will licensed psychologists and that all nonprofits currently be reaching out to many. So psychotherapists who specialized face in a world where the pace Tim Atkinson, instead of telling you where in couples therapy. It might of change is breathtaking. Executive Director we are going together let me seem a big leap from my early I learned from all the leaders tell you about where I came years as an engineer, but whom I served under that from, and how that influences at the heart of a successful negativity gets us nowhere. my thinking and values. association is a system that Right on cue as I wrote this, enables volunteers to contribute am honored and excited As soon as you speak to me Jennifer Hill walked into my office their time efficiently and to be to serve as the new you will realize I am not from and showed me her mouse pad able to measure the result. Executive Director of around here. I was born in with a quote from Albert Einstein NYSVMS. I am writing this London, UK, and I arrived in the Here at NYSVMS, we are united on it: “In the middle of difficulty during my first week in USA 25 years ago. At the time, I in the cause of furthering the lies opportunity.” Yes, exactly! the office, and I have enjoyed was leading a technology and profession, and yes my early I Veterinarians in New York State beginning to touch base with engineering team for a global training as an engineer has left need NYSVMS to ensure that members and the NYSVMS Board. company that sold oxygen, me a strong hand when it comes we maximize the well-being of nitrogen and a wide range to good planning. That’s the As I talk to members, one thing animals as well as the people of other industrial gases. But thinking side I mentioned earlier. that really stands out is the involved in the profession. once I was in the USA, I found But, I also referred to values unique role NYSVMS plays in Our opportunity as a society something fresh in the culture earlier on, and I think those are shaping the regulatory and is to find the best and most that inspired me to seek out critical elements of what I can legal environment in which sustainable way we can do work that was more connected bring to you, the members. So, all veterinarians in New York that while technology, market with how I feel about the world. here are some guiding principles State make their living. I have structure and demographics I aim to follow. Please contact also seen the steady stream of Even as a student at Cambridge change around us. I look forward me if you feel I need reminding requests for information about University, I had been involved to listening to you, and working of them. My email address is veterinary practice that Jennifer with both nonprofit work and with the Board to build on the [email protected]. Hill answers each day. I have photography. So, I explored both outstanding contributions of my been very impressed by all the as careers, and nonprofit won, I learned from the couples predecessor, Jennifer Mauer, who NYSVMS staff during my first but not before I had fulfilled a therapists that in order to has been incredibly supportive week. Dory Fisk is working hard to lifelong dream and spent a year unite people you don’t need to during this transition. • make sure you have an amazing studying at the International just listen, you need to show Tim Atkinson experience at the Fall Conference Center of Photography in them you heard what they are Executive Director

July-August 2017 5 LEGAL Introduction to New Rabies Toolkit

urrently there is Significantly, the Rabies Toolkit while participating in a rabies met prior to administration no known cure also makes the point that the vaccination clinic, which in many of a rabies vaccination: for rabies, a viral requirements of New York State cases are temporary, outdoor (1) Conduct a complete infection of the law must be met to conduct a events that are sponsored by physical examination and nervous system rabies clinic anywhere in the businesses. As noted in the establish a Veterinarian/ that can affect any mammal. state (including in New York City). Rabies Toolkit, a veterinarian C Client/Patient/Relationship Vaccinations are crucial in the participating in a rabies Highlights of the Rabies Toolkit (“VCPR”) with the owner; fight to stop the spread of vaccination clinic is considered to are in the sections that follow. (2) Obtain historical information rabies and, in fact, are required be practicing veterinary medicine from the owner to for certain species by the laws and must ensure he or she is Vaccination Mandate determine if a rabies of New York State and New providing services that comport In all parts of the state vaccination is warranted York City. It is a best practice with the standards for the except New York City, the law and safe for the animal; to vaccinate all animals for mandates that cats, dogs and practice of veterinary medicine (3) Provide the owner with which there is a United States domestic ferrets receive rabies as set forth in the Rules (the information on the vaccine Department of Agriculture vaccinations. In New York “Rules”) of the Board of Regents and potential adverse effects; (“USDA”) rabies vaccine available. City, the law mandates the and the New York State Education Department - Office of the There are a number of New vaccination of dogs, cats and (4) Provide information to Professions Practice of Veterinary York State and New York City horses. There are exceptions to the owner on obtaining Medicine and Veterinary laws and other requirements these mandatory vaccination veterinary services in case Technology Practice Guidelines that relate to rabies, rabies requirements, such as, for of an adverse reaction; (the “Practice Guidelines”). vaccinations and rabies clinics. instance, when the health of (5) Obtain consent from the To assist veterinarians with the an animal could be adversely It is important to note that the owner to administer the navigation of these laws and affected by the vaccination. New York State Department rabies vaccination; requirements, NYSVMS has The Rabies Toolkit addresses of Health has confirmed that (6) Maintain signed records put together a toolkit titled these exceptions in detail. the requirements of the Rules for the vaccinations and General Overview of New York In every part of the state and Practice Guidelines only issue copies to the owner State Law and New York City (including New York City), a rabies govern privately operated at the time of service. Law Governing the Vaccination vaccination may be administered rabies vaccination clinics, which At a minimum, the records of Animals against Rabies and only by licensed veterinarians or include those clinics sponsored maintained should include Frequently Asked Questions for licensed veterinary technicians by local businesses. Mandated the following information: both the Veterinarian and the working under the direct county rabies clinics are subject Owner (the “Rabies Toolkit”) and to their own requirements. i. Identifying information supervision of the veterinarian. on the animal and owner; posted on the Knowledge Center. The Rabies Toolkit addresses For information on how to ii. Any history that is relevant Veterinarians are encouraged to in detail the proper timing of participate in a county- to the vaccination; review this important document. vaccinations, but generally sponsored rabies vaccination The Rabies Toolkit discusses the an initial rabies vaccination clinic and a detailed list of iii. Results of the physical application of both New York should be administered no later requirements, please contact examination; State and New York City laws. than four months of age, and your local health department. iv. Documentation of the As noted in this document, New a second vaccination should In view of the Rules and owner’s consent; York State laws relating to rabies be administered within one Practice Guidelines, rabies v. Any possible adverse vaccinations and related rabies year of the initial vaccination. vaccination, administered effects of the rabies issues apply everywhere in the Thereafter, the animal should at a rabies vaccination clinic, vaccination; be given booster immunizations state except for New York City, may only be administered by vi. The vaccination that is in accordance with the vaccine which is exempt from those state licensed veterinarians or licensed given, including name, manufacturer’s instructions. laws and is instead subject to veterinary technicians working dosage and any other the local laws of New York City under the direct supervision of identifying information; relating to rabies vaccinations Rabies Vaccination the veterinarian. Additionally, vii. The vaccine administered, and related rabies issues. Clinics the veterinarian must ensure the route of administration Some veterinarians administer the following standards are vaccinations to animals

6 July-August 2017 and date of the of immunization needs to be Reporting of if acceptable to DHMH. The vaccination; issued to the owner upon the Suspected required reports, must contain administration of a rabies at a minimum the following viii. Recommendations made Rabies Cases to the owner for post- vaccination to an animal. information: name of the In all parts of the state except vaccination care and/ To be valid, the certificate disease; type of animal involved; New York City, suspected cases or observation; and of immunization must be a location of the animal; and of rabies should be reported to signed document issued by the the name, telephone number ix. Instructions given to the the county health department. veterinarian administering the and address of the owner. owner on dealing with Counties are responsible for vaccine, which includes the possible adverse effects. developing rabies control following information: name Recordkeeping protocols and are the best Additionally, a veterinarian and address of the owner; date It is important that veterinarians resource for reporting and administering a rabies or dates of vaccination; type keep a copy of the original rabies information on rabies outbreaks vaccination at a clinic is also of vaccine administered and certificate of immunization. Both and protocols. County health responsible for ensuring: duration of immunity; amount New York State and New York City agencies are also responsible (1) Conspicuous posting of and manner of administration; law requires a veterinarian to be for managing animal bites and licensure information for all name of manufacturer of the able to produce the certificate exposure of domestic animals veterinarian and veterinarian vaccine; and the lot number and of immunization upon request. to known or suspected rabid technicians assisting with expiration date of the vaccine. Therefore, it is a best practice to animals. Please refer to the request a copy of the certificate the rabies vaccination clinic; In New York City, a rabies Rabies Report for a listing of of immunization from the client (2) All veterinarians and vaccination certificate also is contact information for each if the animal was vaccinated veterinary technicians wear to be provided to the owner county health agency. by another veterinarian and a name badge, identifying upon administration of a rabies In New York City, both keep this as part of the animal’s themselves and their titles; vaccine. Additionally, in New veterinarians and veterinary records. This will ensure (3) All equipment is clean York City, veterinarians must technicians have mandatory compliance with the law. and sterilized; report to the New York City reporting obligations for both Department of Health and * * * (4) Proper handling of all suspected and confirmed cases Mental Hygiene (“DHMH”) equipment and syringes; of rabies infections. The rules Veterinarians are encouraged to the administration of a rabies (5) All rabies vaccinations governing reporting suspected review the full Rabies Toolkit for vaccination within five days administered are properly rabies cases are broad and a more comprehensive analysis of of administration. For animals maintained, stored and mandate that instances of the legal requirements relating exempted from the mandatory within their effective dates; animals capable of contracting to rabies vaccinations, rabies vaccination rules (e.g., animals and rabies related issues. This (6) Procedures are in place rabies which have been bitten which could be adversely 15-page document was recently to protect individuals by, exposed to, or have been affected by a vaccination), posted on the Knowledge from unintended contact kept together with a rabid the veterinarian must issue Center of the NYSVMS website with syringes; animal shall also be reported. a statement of exemption to under the section Disease. It is (7) Proper disposal of syringes, the owner and likewise inform Reporting should be made password protected for members in accordance with the DHMH of the exemption. by telephone immediately to only, therefore you must sign regulations for regulated DHMH and confirmed with a The vaccine certificate and into the website with your user medical waste in a written report within twenty- form to be filed with DHMH name and password in order veterinary practice; and four hours of identification. The must include the following to view the document. (8) The physical location of written report may be submitted • information: description of the Frank Fanshawe, Esq. the rabies vaccination by mail, facsimile or e-mail animal, its age, color, sex, and Jackson Lewis P.C. clinic is clean and is an breed; the dog’s license number; appropriate environment. the name and address of the It is important to remember owner; whether the animal that compliance with the was vaccinated or exempted obligations noted above from vaccination by reason are the responsibility of the of the adverse effect such veterinarian as the licensed vaccination would have on professional. And this is true its health, and, if vaccinated, even if the veterinarian is not the type of vaccine injected, the clinic organizer or sponsor. its duration of immunity, the amount and manner of injection, Immunization the name of the manufacturer, Certificates and and the lot number and Reporting expiration date of the vaccine. In all parts of the state except New York City, a certificate

July-August 2017 7 INDUSTRY Cornell Veterinarians Lead The ARK at JFK Airport

n June, veterinarians diseases and parasites in horses. Mittel said animals are Since the opening of the first from Cornell University An expert in infectious diseases, quarantined for three to 30 phase of the project in January, helped open a new she consulted on the facility’s days depending on where they the center has housed horses, animal care and import- state-of-the-art biosecurity originated and their physical dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, export center at John designs and helped establish condition and vaccination mice, goats and other animals. IF. Kennedy International protocols for handling any animal records. The ARK’s staff is “We are right on the tarmac. Airport called The ARK at JFK. without proof of vaccinations ever-vigilant for rare and They can be in our facility or showing signs of illness. contagious diseases, Mittel said, JFK is the third U.S. airport within an hour,” Mittel said. working closely with the U.S. equipped to receive, vaccinate Not only will the new airport Centers for Disease Control. In addition to consulting on the and shelter birds, horses, cats, animal facilities make it more project, veterinarians at Cornell dogs and other animals arriving convenient for pet owners to Elizabeth A. Schuette, managing Ruffian Equine Specialists, or departing on international move or travel, Mittel said, director of The ARK at JFK, said located just seven miles away flights. The other airports but The ARK also should help the new equine quarantine in Elmont, N.Y., are on call to authorized to receive animals curb the spread of animal center features 48 climate- consult on horses in distress or are in Miami and Los Angeles. and avian-borne diseases. controlled stalls for horses. needing medical attention. The stalls are controlled by the People traveling through “It’s not unusual for an entire latest biosecurity designs to The center features in-transit JFK can now have their pets family, including pets, to travel prevent dangerous domestic and companion animal kennels, examined, treated, fed, walked by air nowadays,” Mittel said. foreign diseases, she said. The boarding, veterinary and and boarded in the event of Mittel estimated that 3,000 to facility’s concrete was coated diagnostic services. The final phase illnesses or flight delays. 4,000 horses will travel in or out in specialized paint, also to of the project, which includes a Linda D. Mittel, DVM, a senior of JFK annually, and a total of prevent transmission of disease. 24/7 veterinary clinic and long- extension associate at the 10,000 to 15,000 animals will term pet boarding facility, will be The ARK Aviary has three rooms Animal Health Diagnostics pass through the international fully operational by the fall. for staff to feed, clean and care • Center at the Cornell University airport in Queens, New York. for birds under supervision of the Cornell University College College of Veterinary Medicine, (Number totals are imprecise U.S. Department of Agriculture. of Veterinary Medicine has practiced equine veterinary since some pets are classified care for 30 years, researching as “carry-on baggage.”) The ARK’s $65 million “pet oasis” equine diseases, tick-borne is located on 14 acres at JFK. Photo Credit: Cornell University

Linda Mittel, DVM, a senior extension associate at the Cornell University Linda Mittel, DVM, reviews how staff at The ARK test for infectious diseases. College of Veterinary Medicine, observes a horse at The Equine & Livestock Export Center.

8 July-August 2017 INDUSTRY Proactive and Preventative Measures Can Ensure the Health of Your Accounts Receivable

unning a veterinary It may sound obvious, but the financial obligation is By focusing your internal practice is no small communication is key. The top of mind and your client efforts on the 30-60 day task. In addition greatest opportunity to is aware that you intend to slow-pays, you’ll minimize to clinical expertise prevent delinquencies from follow through. the number of accounts ever and taking occurring is by discussing requiring collections—and that • If the account reaches care of beloved family pets, terms when the pet owner saves you time, effort and R 75 days, submit a written you have to manage every is at your practice. You can expense. So establish internal final demand. This notice facet of your business-from be friendly and flexible, and protocol, and stick with it! should inform your client that staying on the leading edge still enforce sound business they have 10 days to remit Accounts receivable of new medical developments practices. It’s part of ensuring payment before the account management follows the same and products, to simply you can continue providing is formally placed with a third ideology as preventative pet overseeing the fundamental their pet with superior care! party. If you have performed care. By implementing easy day-to-day operations. • Don’t overlook farm and all the recommended steps internal procedures that work But there is one area of your large animal care visits. prior to this action, you have to prevent delinquencies, practice that can be streamlined Simply because you treat honored a timely schedule you can greatly decrease the to significantly improve your cash off-site, doesn’t mean you of communications and number requiring additional flow, minimize delinquencies shouldn’t enforce the same fully informed them of their attention. It’s an approach and optimize fiscal operations. payment protocol you would obligation. that can optimize your accounts Managing your accounts for in-office clients. receivable immediately, and • If this final communica- receivable and collections can for the long-term. • If payment is not received tion does not generate • be economical and efficient if in 30 days, place a call to full remittance, enlist a Michelle Duda you take a proactive approach. your client. Often good- third party resource. With TekCollect Internal Practices faith arrangements can be today’s seamless technolo- For more A/R strategy insights, and made just by re-opening gies and communicative, rela- information about TekCollect’s Minimize Overall the lines of communication. tionship-based approaches, endorsed NYSVMS services and Photo Credit: Cornell University Delinquencies And if you’ve discussed there are third party experts benefits through the Affinity Partner In many instances, practice payment upfront, there who are economical, easy-to- program, contact Tim Olesky, Division managers focus on accounts are no surprises. This call is implement, non-alienating Vice President, at (888)292-3530. that have aged beyond 60-90 also a great opportunity to and results-oriented. Place days. But, age is the greatest follow-up on the pet care the account with a third party deteriorating factor in the provided and further grow at 85 days delinquent to collectability of an account, so the relationship. avoid further aging and the these efforts often generate risk of write-off. • At 45 days delinquent, minimal recovery results. submit a written com- The good news is, there are munication advising your simple steps you can take client of the outstand- to minimize the number of ing balance. This is not a accounts that ever reach 60 days collection notice; it is simply delinquent. In fact, statistics a means of verifying the ac- have shown that you can reduce count balance and perform- that number by as much as 80% ing due diligence to maintain by implementing these steps: consistent communication. • Seek full payment or • At 60 days delinquent, make firm arrangements place another call (or at the time of service. calls). You want to ensure

July-August 2017 9 FEATURE

NYSVMS 2017 Legislative Wrap Up

ur mission is to and all state agencies to ensure advocates on behalf of the a clear understanding of the protect, promote the highest quality of veterinary profession as a whole by positive impact we have on the and advance care is available to consumers. monitoring proposed legislation veterinary profession. Here is and making your voices heard. a review of this year’s session the science and The NYSVMS Government and the status of the bills most profession of Relations Committee, in One of the most important important to veterinarians. Oveterinary medicine in New York collaboration with our legislative benefits you receive as a member State. To further this mission, counsel and the Grassroots is an in-depth analysis of the NYSVMS has worked to increase NYSVMS works throughout the Legislative Network (GRLN), legislative session, providing its profile among New York State year with the NYS Legislature 10 July-August 2017 government officials over time, to be used for non-patient alternatives, where the claws forward, and will continue to and continues to be successful specific prescriptions, so we are present a health risk to an owner, oppose an outright ban of bark in doing so. Legislators have attempting to get an official or where serious attempts to softening if the legislation is proactively sought out NYSVMS answer from the FDA’s Center for stop a cat’s destructive behavior introduced again next session. for input on issues such as animal Veterinary Medicine regarding have failed. However, declawing declawing, the mandatory this topic. The AVMA, also of is often an alternative for Guardianship reporting of animal abuse, and the belief that this practice was owners that may otherwise NYSVMS has long opposed the regulation of animal shelters. not permitted, had a number of leave their pet at a shelter, legislation introduced in which can lead to euthanasia. The 2017 New York State conversations with the relevant the Assembly that would Legislative Session ended June parties at the FDA, and they NYSVMS actively advocated allow the appointment have indicated that while it 21st, the end of the first year of against the bill throughout the of animal guardians that is not necessarily prohibited a two-year session (covering 2017 legislative session. The would seek monetary through explicit language, 2017-2018). Therefore, any legislation did not pass in either damages for causing it is not expressly permitted, legislation that did not pass both House of the Legislature. animal distress or death. either. At this point, the FDA has houses of the Legislature, will Assemblywoman Glick indicated their position is that be “live” and ripe for voting as Bark Softening introduced a bill (A.4749) that they would not prosecute those would establish a civil cause of soon as the legislature is back NYSVMS opposed legislation veterinarians choosing to do this; action for wrongful death of in session in January 2018. introduced in both NYSVMS has determined that it a companion animal brought Houses of the Legislature would be wise to seek an answer by a guardian for the animal Compounding that would outlaw bark from the FDA in writing. Once an that would be appointed by the NYSVMS continues to work answer is secured, NYSVMS can softening in dogs, unless on the issue of ensuring the procedure is medically court. This legislation does not share that information with the traditionally have a companion compounded medications are State Education Department necessary for the dog. available for “office use” in Senator Avella (S.1389) and version in the Senate, and the and the bill sponsors so we Assembly version did not make a veterinary patient setting. can determine if legislation is Assemblyman Zebrowski Last year, NYSVMS opened (A.2126) have again introduced it past the Assembly Rules necessary and how to proceed Committee. Assemblywoman dialogues with the Senate, for the next legislative session. legislation that would prohibit Assembly, and State Education bark softening in dogs unless Glick has long supported this bill and NYSVMS has monitored Department on the topic of Declawing of Cats performed by a veterinarian compounding and then drafted where the procedure was it closely. NYSVMS believes this NYSVMS compounding legislation NYSVMS worked throughout medically necessary for a dog. legislation could lead to costly favorable to veterinary practices. the 2017 session to combat court-ordered damages awards, legislation that would NYSVMS strongly believes bark and changes in the way SCPAs This year, Senator Valesky prohibit the declawing softening is a medical decision and animal control officers deal and Assemblyman Zebrowski of cats in nearly all which should be left to the with injured, dangerous, or reintroduced the legislation circumstances. sound discretion of fully trained, otherwise unadoptable animals. (S.4360 and A.3440, Assemblywoman Rosenthal licensed, and state supervised Passage of this type of legislation respectively). In the spring, (A.595) and Senator Griffo veterinary professionals could also lead to lawsuits based a meeting was convened (S.3376) again sponsored operating within appropriate on certain accepted veterinary between the Assembly bill legislation that would standards of practice. Further, practices such as declawing cats sponsor, Assembly staff, and prohibit the declawing of NYSVMS already discourages or neutering pets; advocates State Education Department cats (onychectomy) in all bark softening unless the believing that these procedures staff, including the board circumstances, except when procedure is medically necessary are animal cruelty could seek secretaries from the Board of “necessary for a therapeutic for a dog, is a last alternative the appointment of a guardian Pharmacy and the Board of purpose” such as the diagnosis to euthanasia, or when the in those situations. NYSVMS will Veterinary Medicine. At this of a disease in the cat. NYSVMS animal will be surrendered by continue to oppose guardianship meeting, staff from the State believes declawing is a serious the owner if the procedure is not legislation and actively seek to Education Department asserted medical procedure and the choice performed. Therefore, NYSVMS ensure that the bill does not that they did not believe the to perform one is a decision believes the determination to get introduced in the Senate. compounding legislation that should be left to the sound perform bark softening should to be necessary, because discretion of fully trained, be done on a case-by-case basis Buoy’s Law veterinarians in New York State where specifics of the situation licensed, and state supervised NYSVMS opposes are already permitted to keep can be reviewed and evaluated, professionals operating within legislation that would compounded medications rather than having a ban placed appropriate standards of expand mandated in stock in their offices. on the procedure altogether. practice. In addition, NYSVMS notification requirements It has always been the believes that declawing should Neither version of the bill moved to owners of pets for understanding of NYSVMS be considered only after a out of committee during the 2017 prescribed medications. that compounded medications complete education about the session. NYSVMS will continue Senator Boyle (S.664) and could not be kept in stock procedure and full briefings on to monitor this issue moving Assemblyman Englebright

July-August 2017 11 (A.4664) reintroduced legislation being administered to his or her Reporting reporting instances of animal that would impose a requirement pet. In addition to describing risks Animal Abuse abuse, but this legislation could on a veterinarian who prescribes and side effects, veterinarians unnecessarily impose liability or otherwise provides medication traditionally go a step further, NYSVMS has successfully on a veterinarian where the for an animal to notify the discussing which of the potential opposed legislation veterinarian fails to report a case Robert Weiner, VMD owner of the animal verbally side effects would be the most that would require of abuse. Further, NYSVMS would and in writing of the potential disconcerting, and at which veterinarians to report support legislation that would risks and side effects of the point to call the office or bring suspected animal cruelty. provide expanded immunity medication prior to prescribing it. their animal back in to be seen. Senator Boyle (S.621) and from liability for veterinarians Candidate for 2018 NYSVMS President-Elect When a veterinarian repackages Passage of this legislation would Assemblywoman Rosenthal for reporting suspected abuse prescription medication prior be burdensome, would duplicate (A.4904) reintroduced legislation of food production animals, to prescribing or providing it current efforts of veterinarians, requiring veterinarians to which are not currently to a patient, he or she would and could lead to costly report any incident and disclose covered under the law. be required, pursuant to this adjustments for veterinarians, records to the police where Over the course of the 2017 legislation, to provide a copy including hiring new staff in order the veterinarian suspects legislative session, Assembly of the manufacturer’s warning to meet the new requirements. that the animal was abused. staff reached out to NYSVMS label or informational insert to This past spring, Assembly staff This legislation was never to ask additional questions the owner of the animal. For reached out to NYSVMS with reported out of either the about our position on this the second year in a row, the some proposed amendments to Senate or Assembly Higher legislation. NYSVMS appreciates legislation was not referred out the legislation. Unfortunately, Education Committees. the efforts of the legislature of either the Senate Agriculture those changes did not eliminate Enactment of this type of to engage in discussions about Committee or the Assembly the requirement to advise legislation would expose problematic legislation. Higher Education Committee. • nor did they eliminate the veterinarians to liability if they NYSVMS has explained to the problematic liability created by do not report instances of bill sponsors that veterinarians the requirements proposed in animal abuse. The existing law already ensure that pet owners the bill. NYSVMS appreciated the encourages veterinarians to are fully briefed on all of the most outreach and the opportunity report instances of animal abuse common risks and side effects to continue to explain its by offering them immunity for associated with a medication concerns with the legislation. criminal or civil penalties for

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obert Weiner, Bob became a New Yorker by the American Cancer Society VMD is a native accepting his first veterinary Rockland County Chapter. of Boston, Mass. position at Hylan Animal Hospital The Weiners are long-time active but was raised in in Staten Island. A year later he members in the New City Jewish Claymont, Del. He joined County Animal Hospital in Center. They are ardent tandem Rattended Archmere Academy New City. The original plan was bicyclists and enjoy taking long (alma matter of former Vice to eventually return to Delaware, motorcycle trips. Bob is a late-life President Joe Biden) and the but to paraphrase John Lennon skier (Ronna snowboards). They University of Pennsylvania, “Life is what happens when you belong to the Doubles of the where he, as the first University are busy making other plans.” Garden State D-O-G-S (tandem Scholar in Veterinary Medicine, Bob met Ronna in Rockland cycling club), Rockland Bike Club earned Bachelor of Arts (1977) County and the two set down and the Hudson Valley Harley and VMD (1980) degrees. roots and four children later Owners Group and the American Dr. Weiner gives sandwich (Marc, Eric, Lara and Scott) he Motorcycle Association. generation a special meaning is still in New City—proud to be • by being the son and father a New Yorker. Bob became a of veterinarians. Ben Weiner, co-owner of the hospital in 1985 Robert Weiner, VMD now 96 years old, graduated and the sole owner in 1998. from Middlesex University Bob became a diplomate of the in 1944 (and Alfort in 1951) American Board of Veterinary and Eric Weiner graduated Practitioners in 1988 and from the Virginia-Maryland recertified in 1996, 2006 and College of Veterinary Medicine 2016. He was past Secretary in 2015. When all three are and Newsletter Editor (during present in the same room, the 1980’s and early 1990’s) of the greeting “Dr. Weiner” the WRVMA and President of causes three heads to turn. WRVMA 1989 and 1990. He was Bob has spent his entire life the WRVMA representative to in veterinary medicine. Ben’s the NYSVMS from 2008 until 2016 practice and home were at the and is currently the chairman Selling? Buying? same address and Bob grew of the Leadership Development You only have one chance to up cleaning cages, assisting in Committee and the Regional get it right! surgery and basically being the Taskforce. He is a member of embodiment of the “vet’s kid” the LVT and Budget Committees from a Robert Miller cartoon. as well. He holds membership in This was a huge benefit when the AVMA, AAHA, AAV, AAFP and he entered practice because VMG. Bob has been an annual in any situation he always speaker for the 4H Veterinary had “what Dad would have Science program in Rockland done” to fall back on. Life is County for more than 30 years. truly a circle and it is likely Eric He is a past chairman for the SIMMONS feels the same way now. Dogs Walk Against Cancer for Veterinary Practice Sales and Appraisals Joe Stephenson, MA Associate Broker 41 Main Street New Paltz, New York 800-474-4775 845-943-4998 July-August 2017 [email protected] www.simmonsinc.com13 ASSOCIATION New NYSVMS Office

YSVMS moved our headquarters to larger office space the week of July 17. We are Nstill located within the Great Oaks office park, just moved from building 100 to 300. The new address is: 300 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 314, Albany, NY 12203. The phone number and fax number remain the same. The new office features more open space with areas for work stations for future employees. There are also separate rooms for the kitchen and office equipment.

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YSVMS and Cornell controlled substance courses. NYS-VC Fall sponsors: University College Attend the special Honey Bee of Veterinary Health and Husbandry track Medicine are co- focusing on honey bee biology sponsoring the and management, common N10th annual NYS-VC Fall October diseases, hive inspection and 6 through 8, 2017 at Cornell medical care. You can also take CVM. This year’s conference part in the comprehensive will combine the best of baby dentistry laboratory courses. boomer wisdom and millennial Once again, there is a NYS-VC fresh ideas from veterinary photo contest! Send in photos of medicine, human medicine, and your veterinarians, technicians business. By attending NYS-VC or staff at work and in action Fall, you will be transformed by with patients. Photos that are new ideas and how to put them chosen for future conference into practice immediately. marketing will be entered into Highlights include: 22 CE credit a drawing for one Spring or Fall hours, lectures that emphasize full conference registration. The treatment and management winner will be announced at with vital details, innovative the Fall Conference during the sessions combining live and Celebration Dinner on October distance learning, interactivity, 7, 2017. Submission deadline Scenes from last year’s Fall NYS-VC and topics never presented is: September 1, 2017. Winners Photos by Rene van Ee, DVM. before at veterinary conferences. will be required to submit a You can participate in the release. Send high resolution conference’s first-ever honey jpeg to [email protected]. bee track, attend lectures and Full conference registration labs with outstanding small and includes lectures, selected large animal speakers, socialize labs, online proceedings, with colleagues at the Welcome exhibits, welcome reception Reception and Celebration and all conference meals and Dinner and see the completed, breaks on Friday, Saturday transformational renovation and Sunday. The Celebration of the veterinary college. Dinner is an additional fee. This year’s conference brings Register now at: www.nysvc. you multiple tracks covering org/register. The final online more than five different deadline for registration species and mandated is Sept. 25, 2017. •

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FRIDAY October 6, 2017

Comprehensive Dentistry Equine Track Companion Animal Companion Animal Companion Animal for the General Practitioner Track Track 3-Day Laboratory Track

7:00 - 8:30 am | Breakfast and Registration

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Equine News Hour LAB A: Prevent Death: Interview: Tips for Longer Part I: Clinical Approach Friday LAB: Gillian Perkins, DVM, Anesthesia Machine Checkout Symptom-Free Life in Dogs to Canine and Feline Oral Anatomy, Periodontal DACVIM and Norm Luis Campoy, LV CertVA, and Cats with Heart Failure Conjunctivitis Probing and Charting, and Ducharme, DVM, MSc, DECVAA, MRCVS Flavia Giacomazzi, DVM Eric Ledbetter, DVM, Periodontal Treatment DACVS and N. Sydney Moise, DACVO 8:30 - 9:20 am Limited to 15 veterinarians. Santiago Peralta, DVM, DVM, MS, DACVIM DAVDC and Nadine Fiani, BVSc, DAVDC Clinical Cases in Equine LAB A: Prevent Death: Websites and YouTube Videos: Part II: Clinical Approach Cost: $1200 for the three day Theriogenology Anesthesia Machine Checkout Learn What You Can Learn to Canine and Feline course. Mariana Diel de Amorim, Luis Campoy, LV CertVA, Without a Book in Veterinary Conjunctivitis Pre-registration required. DVM, DVSc, DACT DECVAA, MRCVS Medicine Eric Ledbetter, DVM, Attendance is limited to 12 Cornell Faculty DACVO Limited to 15 veterinarians. 9:30 - 10:20 am veterinarians.

10:20 - 10:40 am | Break

Equine Nutrition: How to Record a 24-Hour The 15 Minute Lameness General Corneal The Basics Holter Recording and 12- Exam... And What Comes Next Pathologies: Clinical Megan Shepherd, DVM, Lead Electronic ECG Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, Recognition and PhD, DACVN Christophe Bourguignon, DACVS Management DVM and Shana Mintz, DVM Eric Ledbetter, DVM, DACVO 10:40 - 11:30 am

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Feeding the Horse With Interventional Pain Hip Lameness and Acromegaly in Cats: More Saturday LAB: Issues Medicine: What Can We Treatment Common Than We Think? Dental Radiology: Obtaining Megan Shepherd, DVM, Adapt for our patients Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, John Randolph, DVM, and Interpreting Intraoral PhD, DACVN Jordyn Boesch, DVM, DACVS DACVIM Radiographs DACVAA Santiago Peralta, DVM,

11:40 am - 12:30 pm DAVDC and Nadine Fiani, BVSc, DAVDC Cost: $1200 for the three day 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Lunch course. LAB A: 1:30 - 3:20 pm Practical Tips for Sedation and Pediatric Forelimb Lameness: The Solitary Adrenal Tumor Pre-registration required. Equine Nutrition Lab Anesthesia of Dogs and Cats When it’s NOT the Elbow Dennis Slade, DVM, DACVIM with Mitral Insufficiency and the Attendance is limited to 12 Megan Shepherd, DVM, Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, veterinarians. H y p e r t r o p h i c C a r d i o m y o p a t h y PhD, DACVN Manuel Martin-Flores, DVM, DACVS Limited to 12 Veterinarians

1:30 - 2:20 pm DACVAA

9:00 am - 4:00 pm LAB B: 1:30 - 3:20 pm When to Cut the Intestinal Practical Arthrocentesis Upper Airway Disease Case Examinations and Sunday LAB: Foreign Body Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, Dennis Slade, DVM, Evaluations for Equine Regional Nerve Blocks, James Flanders, DVM, DACVS DACVIM Surgical Extraction Dentistry and Oral Surgery DACVS and Philippa Edward Earley, DVM, DAVDC/Eq Johnson, CertVDI, DECVDI, 2:30 - 3:20 pm Techniques Limited to 30 Veterinarians Santiago Peralta, DVM, MRCVS DAVDC and Nadine Fiani, BVSc, DAVDC 3:20 - 3:40 pm | Break Cost: $1200 for the three day Lower Airway Disease LAB A: 3:40 - 5:30 pm Wound Management: Best of course. Dennis Slade, DVM, Equine Nutrition Lab the Experienced and the New DACVIM Pre-registration required. Megan Shepherd, DVM, James Flanders, DVM, Attendance is limited to 12 PhD, DACVN DACVS and Galina Hayes, veterinarians. Limited to 12 Veterinarians

3:40 - 4:30 pm DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC

LAB B: 3:40 - 5:30 pm Case Examinations and Evaluations for Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery Edward Earley, DVM, DAVDC/Eq

4:40 - 5:30 pm Limited to 30 Veterinarians

5:30 - 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception with the Exhibitors

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Veterinarian and Veterinary AHDC Track Clinical Investigators’ Technician Track Day

7:00 - 8:30 am | Breakfast and Registration

Anesthesia Consideration Influenza: A Virus in for Canine C-Sections and Companion Animals Puppy Revival Edward Dubovi, PhD Karen Basher, LVT, VTS 8:30 - 9:20 am

Vets and Techs Theiler’s Disease. Do We The Things Veterinarians Have the Smoking Gun? Need to Know From a Edward Dubovi, PhD and Pharmacist Perspective Joy Tomlinson, DVM, Lisa Penny, RPh, FSVHP, DACVIM 9:30 - 10:20 am FACVP

10:20 - 10:40 am | Break

Vets and Techs Trends in Veterinary Part 1: Derm Diagnostics Diagnostic Parasitology Julia Miller, DVM Manigandan Lejeune, DVM, PhD, DACVM Register now: 10:40 - 11:30 am www.nysvc.org/register Vets and Techs Use of MALDI-TOF in Routine Part 2: Derm Diagnostics Bacteriology Diagnostics Final online deadline for Julia Miller, DVM Anil Thachil, DVM, PhD, DACVM and Laura Goodman, registration is Sept. 25, 2017. PhD 11:40 am - 12:30 pm

12:30 - 1:30 pm | Lunch

Vets and Techs Evaluating Immune Update for Antiparasitics in Performance in the Dermatology Transition Dairy Cow Julia Miller, DVM Anja Sipka, DVM, PhD 1:30 - 2:20 pm

Vets and Techs Diagnostic Standard of Care: Veterinary Prescribed Shampoos & It’s More Than Testing or Not What Makes Them So Special: Their Active Constituents (From Ceramides Testing to Silver) and What They Do! Belinda Thompson, DVM

2:30 - 3:20 pm Mary Schick, DVM, DACVD

3:20 - 3:40 pm | Break

Vets and Techs Panel Discussion Focused on Result Acute Otitis Externa, Simple Interpretation of Infectious Disease to Complex: In Origin, Testing Diagnosis, & Therapeutics Amy Glaser, DVM, PhD, Edward Dubovi, PhD, Anil Thachil, DVM, Mary Schick, DVM, DACVD

3:40 - 4:30 pm PhD, DACVM and Manigandan Lejeune, DVM, PhD, DACVM

Vets and Techs NYSCHAP Antibiotic What is Chronic Recurrent Stewardship in Animal Bacterial & Yeast Biofilm Agriculture Dermatitis? Dwight Bruno, DVM and Mary Schick, DVM, DACVD Melanie Hemeway, DVM 4:40 - 5:30 pm

5:30 - 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception with the Exhibitors

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SATURDAY October 7, 2017 Companion Animal Track Equine Track Bovine Track Companion Animal Track Companion Animal DeeDee Arrison Holistic & Track Integrative Wellness Series

7:00 - 8:00 am | Breakfast and Registration

Complications of Equine Dairy Animal Welfare: The The Incidental Cardiac Castration Role of Veterinarians Murmur: What To Do? Richard Hackett, DVM, Franklyn Garry, DVM, MS, Etienne Cote, DVM, MSDACVS DACVIM DACVIM 8:00 - 8:50 am

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Worker Training and C-Section Part 1: From Azotemia and Heart Disease: Introduction to Herbal Evidence and Controversies Education to Improve Admission to Anesthesia Finding a Way Out of the Medicine Samuel Hurcombe, BSc, Cattle Welfare Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Quandary Janice Huntingford, DVM, BVMS, DACVIM, DACVECC Franklyn Garry, DVM, MS, DACVS, CVJ Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA DACVIM DACVIM 9:00- 9:50 am

9:50 - 10:10 am | Break with Exhibitors

Stem Cell Use and Dairy Cow Death Certificate C-Section Part 2: From Appropriate Use of Common Herbals used in Regulations in Horses Franklyn Garry, DVM, MS, Surgery to Discharge Pimobendan Small Animal Practice Alan Nixon, DVM, DACVS DACVIM Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Etienne Cote, DVM, Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVS, CVJ DACVIM DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA 10:10 - 11:00 am

Does Stifle Block -Block Out Bovine Health Professionals Experiences of An Army Prognosis, Finances, and Introduction to Chiropractic the Foor? for the Future Veterinarian in Afghanistan Practicality of Managing and Manual Therapy Michelle Delco, DVM, DACVS Franklyn Garry, DVM, MS, Ray Rudd, DVM, MS, Cardiac Patient Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVIM DACVS Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA DACVIM 11:10 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch with the Exhibitors and 12:15 - 1:00 pm | DeeDee Arrison Concert for Animals

LAB A: 1:00 - 2:50 pm Backyard Swine Diseases When Radiographic Telemedicine Key Points in Cardiology LAB: Equine Fracture First Aid: Bandaging Helps and When it Hurts and Cooptation Techniques Alex Navarro, DVM From Around the World to Introduction to Chiropractic Heidi Reesink, VMD, PhD, Philippa Johnson, CertVDI, Ithaca, New York and Manual Therapy DACVS-LA and Rolfe Radcliffe, DECVDI, MRCVS and Julie Etienne Cote, DVM, Janice Huntingford, DVM, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC Menard, DVM, DACVECC DACVIM and N. Sydney DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA 1:00 - 1:50 pm Limited to 12 Veterinarians Moise, DVM, MS, DACVIM LAB B: 1:00 - 2:50 pm Advanced Field Diagnostics for the Herd Health Strategies for NY Equine Practitioner Backyard Swine Herds Sally Ness, DVM, DACVIM and Alex Navarro, DVM Samuel Hurcombe, BVMS, DACVIM, DACVECC 2:00 - 2:50 pm Limited to 12 Veterinarians 2:50 - 3:10 pm | Break with Exhibitors

LAB A: 3:10 - 5:00 pm Genomics Approach to Part I: The New Age of Chronic Enteropathies: Equine Fracture First Aid: Investigate the Uterine Compounding Drugs: Developing and Bandaging and Cooptation Microbiology of Healthy Cows Better, Easier and Reliable Techniques Implementing a Rational Heidi Reesink, VMD, PhD, Marcela Bicalho, DVM Melanie Yanez Plan DACVS-LA and Rolfe Radcliffe, Dennis Slade, DVM, 3:10 - 4:00 pm DVM, DACVS, DACVECC DACVIM Limited to 12 Veterinarians

LAB B: 3:10 - 5:00 pm The Link Between Part II: The New Age of Chronic Enteropathies: Advanced Field Diagnostics for the Equine Practitioner Postpartum Inflammation Compounding Drugs: Case Examples Sally Ness, DVM, DACVIM and and Health and Productivity Better, Easier and Reliable Dennis Slade, DVM, Samuel Hurcombe, BVMS, of Dairy Cows Melanie Yanez DACVIM DACVIM, DACVECC Martin Zinicola, DVM 4:10 - 5:00 pm Limited to 12 Veterinarians

7:00 - 10:30 pm | Conference Celebration Dinner

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Companion Animal Track Camelid Track Veterinary Technician Track Honey Bee Track

7:00 - 8:00 am | Breakfast and Registration

Cruciate Disease: Osteotomies Are You A SUPER-TECH? 8:00 - 8:10 am Course Introduction – Why Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Veterinarians are Important to the Future of the DACVS DACVS, CVJ Honey Bee? Rolfe Radcliffe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC and Robin Radcliffe, DVM, DACZM 8:00 - 8:50 am 8:10 - 9:00 am The Honey Bee Colony as a Super-Organism. Thermoregulation and Water Cruciate Disease: Extracapsular To Sleep or Not to Sleep: Conservation in the Hive Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, Determining How Much and Hailey Scofield DACVS When to Provide Sedation Karen Basher, LVT, VTS 9:10 - 10:00 am The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)

9:00- 9:50 am Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

9:50 - 10:10 am | Break with Exhibitors 10:00 - 10:15 am | Break The Use of ASAIDS, Quick! Hand Me That Breathe Pipe: Choosing the Appropriate Equipment Amantadine, Gabapentin 10:20 - 11:10 am for Airway Management and Cannabinoid to Control Bee Diseases: Trachael Mites and Nosema Orthopedic Pain Karen Basher, LVT, VTS Christopher Cripps, DVM Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSNIR 10:10 - 11:00 am

11:10 am - 12:00 pm Sponsored by Cornell Feline Waste Anesthetic Gases (WAGs): Bee Diseases: Varroa Mite Biology Health Center How Does it Really Affect Us? Enlarging Thyroid Masses/ Karen Basher, LVT, VTS David Peck, B.S. Cysts in Cats: What Do We Do? Meredith Miller, DVM, DACVIM 11:10 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch with the Exhibitors and 12:15 - 1:00 pm | DeeDee Arrison Concert 12:00 - 1:15 pm | Lunch At Liddell Bee Lab

1:00 - 2:50 pm Camelids 101 - What You Always Feline Ophthalmology Whitefield Surgery Lab Wanted to Know but Were Afraid Christina Gardner, LVT 1:15 - 3:00 pm Extracapsular Repair for Cranial to Ask! Living Bee Laboratory Varroa Cruciate Rupture Pamela Walker, DVM, MS, David Peck and Hailey Scofield with support of DACVIM (LAIM) Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH and Christopher 1:00 - 1:50 pm Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, DACVS and Blake Travis, DVM Cripps, DVM Canine and Feline Behavior Limited to 20 Veterinarians Common Medical Issues in Camelids and Restraint Pamela Walker, DVM, MS, Christina Gardner, LVT DACVIM (LAIM)

2:00 - 2:50 pm 3:00 - 3:10 pm | Bus to Dyce Bee Lab

2:50 - 3:10 pm | Break with Exhibitors 3:10 - 4:20 pm Practical Tech Tips Diagnostic Bee Laboratory: AFB/EFB 3:10 - 5:00 pm Pregnancy Diagnosis and Care Cathy Zimmerman, LVT Scott McArt, PhD Whitefield Surgery Lab of the Pregnant Dam (Through Extracapsular Repair for Crani- Birthing) al Cruciate Rupture Pamela Walker, DVM, MS, 4:20 - 4:45 pm Ursula Krotscheck, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) Bus Back to Cornell University Hospital for Animals 3:10 - 4:00 pm DACVS and Blake Travis, DVM Coffee/Tea and Cookie Break

Limited to 20 Veterinarians Triage for the Thin and Geriatric Bloodwork and You: It’s Not Just 4:45 - 5:15 pm Camelid for Vets Q &A - What Does This Mean For Me As A Veterinarian? Pamela Walker, DVM, MS, Cathy Zimmerman, LVT Christopher Cripps, DVM; Meghan Milbrath, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) MPH; David Peck; Hailey Scofield; Scott McArt; Paul Cappy 4:10 - 5:00 pm

7:00 - 10:30 pm | Conference Celebration Dinner

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SUNDAY October 8, 2017

Companion Animal Small Ruminant Companion Animal Companion Animal Implementation Veterinary Track Track Track Track of Life Track Technician Track

7:30 - 8:45 am | NYSVMS Business Meeting • 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast with Exhibitors

Food for Thought: Avoiding Kidding Time Oncology Surgery 10 Steps to Promote 9:00 - 10:30 am Feline Friendly Nutritional Wrecks on Goat Dairies for the Practitioner: Your Clinic’s Surgical Presentations and Handling & Restraint Management of Cindy Wolf, DVM Splenectomy and Services Discussion Paula Plummer, LVT, Hepatobiliary and Other Abdominal Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Millennials, Generation VTS

Related Disease Cases Conditions DACVS, CVJ X, and Baby Boomers John Loftus, DVM, Ray Rudd, DVM, MS, 9:00 - 9:50 am PhD and Sharon DACVS Dealing with Finances Center, DVM Private or Corporate Practice

How Productivity Oncology Surgery for How to Become a The Right Choices at Not Your Typical Improves in Sheep the Practitioner: Kick A$$ociate the Right Time Obstruction: Ureteral Flocks When To Amputate or Not Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Obstructions in the Moderator: Reproductive Ray Rudd, DVM, MS, DACVS, CVJ Feline Patient Bonita Voiland, MBA Ultrasound Becomes DACVS Paula Plummer, LVT, Part of the Routine Flock VTS Management

10:00 - 10:50 am SPECIAL Cindy Wolf, DVM PRESENTATION 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Implementation for Life: The Truth About Can We Predict Tools for Assessing Oncology Surgery for the What I Did Right and Pearls for Feline Nurs- Lamb Morbidity and Practitioner: Soft Tissue What I Did Wrong as Reproduction (Yours) ing Care Underlying Kidney From Millennials, Disease in Untreated Mortality to Guide Sarcomas of the Limbs - an Associate Paula Plummer, LVT, Management Change Surgical Management Phil Zeltzman, DVM, Generation X to Baby VTS Hyperthyroid Cats? Boomers Mark Peterson, DVM, Cindy Wolf, DVM Ray Rudd, DVM, MS, DACVS, CVJ DACVIM DACVS Wendy Vitek, MD 11:00 am - 11:50

12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch with Exhibitors Controlled Substances Year-Round Ram and Corticosteroids and All the Various Viruses Part 1: Complications Part I: Classification, 1:00 - 2:50 pm Buck Management for Skin: When it’s Good, of Treatment of Legislation & Three Women Paula Plummer, LVT, Optimal Health Okay and Bad Hyperthyroidism in Prescriptions and a Man VTS Cindy Wolf, DVM William Miller, DVM, Panel Discussion Cats Amy Morgan, PharmD, Mark Peterson, DVM, DACVD RPh and Joseph I did it, 1:00 - 1:50 pm DACVIM Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, I am doing it! DACVM, DACVSNIR I want to do it! What about me!

Part 2: Complications Controlled Substances ICU Boot Camp: of Treatment of Part II: Record Keeping Everything You Should Hyperthyroidism in and Diversion Know on Day 1 Cats Amy Morgan, Paula Plummer, LVT, Mark Peterson, DVM, PharmD, RPh and VTS DACVIM Joseph Wakshlag,

2:00 - 2:50 pm DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVSNIR

Top 10 Things in Dermatology I Will Teach My Daughter How to Market Yourself William Miller, VMD, DACVD and Julia Miller, DVM as a Veterinary Technician THE FINALE: Two generations of veterinary medicine (baby boomer/millennial)! This conference has been about the implementation of our work and Paula Plummer, LVT, our lives. We grow through knowledge and understanding not only of our profession but of the choices in life. We learn from those who have gone before VTS us and we learn from those who go next. Come and learn a bit more, but this time with an exhilarating dazzle as Dr. Bill Miller shares what he will teach to his daughter, Dr. Julia Miller (she will be his dermatology resident!) But wait there is more!! He will ask her questions and she will reply in song. (yes, she is an accomplished singer). 3:00 - 3:50 pm SPECIAL PRIZE: if you have stayed for the entire conference give yourself a pat on the back and if you are present you may be a winner! At the finale put your name in the box and we will draw 3 names who will win back their entire registration fee and others will win books.

of Charlotte, N.C. and Jim and Walter Hoving Home for several certainly be remembered for his his wife Kelly Cornell of Darien, years and was an active prison warm smile and willingness to Conn., and his grandchildren. ministry volunteer for Prison listen and lend comfort to both Fellowship International. his clients and their companions After selling their veterinary at Marymont Animal Hospital. practice in 1996, Bob and John loved listening to classical Jane retired to Poultney, Vt. music, watching public television In 2008 they relocated to and visiting beautiful gardens. Mashpee, Mass. to be closer Robert E. Cornell, to their children. They became Jr. ‘55 involved in the Osterville Baptist Robert Eastwood Cornell, DVM Church. He lost Jane to lung passed away on March 24, 2017 cancer three years ago. at his home in Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. Robert A. Moore ‘57 Bob was born on January 9, Robert A. Moore, DVM of 1932 in Port Chester, N.Y., to Mashpee, passed on Feb. 5, the late Robert E. Cornell, Sr. 2017. He leaves behind his and Dorothy (Kaiser) Cornell. children, Jeff Moore of Holliston, and Mary Scalli of Spring, Tex.; Bob attended Cornell University his three grandchildren; his as an undergraduate and received Harry Prussner ‘72 daughter-in-law Carol Moore a DVM from Cornell University Harry Prussner, DVM passed and son-in-law, James Scalli; College of Veterinary Medicine in away on June 5, 2017 in Titusville, his brother and sister-in-law, 1955. A proficient rider, he joined John C. Meyer ‘59 Fla. at the age of 70. He leaves George and Rosemary Moore the polo team, and was a member John Charles Meyer, DVM of behind his beloved wife of 11 of West Caldwell, N.J., and of the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Silver Spring, Md., passed away years, Gloria, sisters Lori and their three children; and his and Alpha Psi Fraternity, the suddenly June 22 in his home. Nancy, family members and many sister-in-law, Jean Rosseau. national veterinary fraternity. John is survived by his wife close friends and associates, After spending two years in the Bob was born to Joseph and of 54 years, Elinor Meyer; his all who loved him dearly. U.S. Air Force at Andrews AFB, Frances Moore and raised in daughter, Kimberly Meyer; son, Born and raised on Long Island, Bob moved to Greenwich, Conn. Teaneck, N.J., with a childhood Gregory Meyer and wife Alison the son of Harry and Betty, and opened an equine practice, dream to become a veterinarian. and their children; preceded he graduated from Cornell caring for thoroughbreds at the Upon graduation from Teaneck by his son, Carlton Meyer and University College of Veterinary racetrack and at farms in and High School, he graduated from survived by daughter-in-Law, Medicine in 1972. He was a around Fairfield County, Conn. Cornell University College of Kelly Meyer and their children; longtime resident of Greenville in and Westchester County, N.Y., Veterinary Medicine in 1957. Bob son, Bradley Meyer and wife, upstate N.Y., where he practiced and later opening his own small married his college sweetheart, Leslie and their children. John is veterinarian medicine for 30 animal hospital in Riverside, Conn. Jane Purdy, on July 18, 1959 preceded by his loving parents years before moving to Florida in in East Aurora, N.Y., and they Heinz and Anna Meyer; Brother, Bob was a longtime resident 2006. He continued his practice were blessed with two children Vernon Meyer and Brother- of Greenwich, Conn. and Vero in Brevard County with the same whom they raised in Walden, in-Law, Roger Laundy. Beach, Fla. He was an avid golfer unswerving dedication, devotion N.Y. Dr. Moore loved serving and tennis player, enjoying John was a graduate of Cornell and love for his patients that his clients in Walden and the the courts and courses at both University College of Veterinary he showed all his life. Harry was surrounding areas for 40 years the Greenwich Country Club Medicine in 1959. After which, constantly attending seminars at Walden Animal Clinic, which and the Sea Oaks Beach and he served two years as a First and learning new procedures he had founded and grown Tennis Club. He was known for Lieutenant in the United States to update his knowledge of into a successful practice. his beautiful singing voice. Army. He then devoted his life current medical practices to Bob and Jane were involved in to his family and career. John Bob was preceded in death by his better serve his patients. Goodwill Presbyterian Church was a loving husband, father, wife, Claire Curley Cornell. He is An avid golfer, he was a member and then later were founders of grandfather and uncle. He was survived by his children, Carolyn of Indian River Preserve Golf Mid-Hudson Christian Church. known for his compassion for and her husband Paul Donohue Club in Mims, Florida. Bob served on the Board of the animals and nature. He will most •

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Practices for Sale Hudson Valley practice! Our ideal candidate Road, North Rose, NY 14516, When buying or selling a Managing Veterinarian needed is a positive team player with Email: [email protected]. strong interests in dentistry veterinary practice, rely on for Marbletown Animal Hospital Board-certified or residency- and surgery. Email: HRWright@ the expertise of Total Practice in the Hudson Valley. Three- trained internist and surgeon nvanet.com to express interest. Solutions Group. See our doctor practice featuring a wanted for expanding practice display ad this issue. Contact modern building, soft tissue, Westchester Rockland outside of Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for a free elective, orthopedic surgery, The Valley Cottage Animal Great benefits package and consultation. (800) 380-6872 digital x-ray including dental, Hospital is Rockland County’s wonderful team! For more or [email protected]. in-house ECGs, ultrasound, in- information or to submit a CV for house labs. Desirable schedule only 24-hour, full service, AAHA accredited animal hospital, consideration, contact Danielle Western New York with no emergency/on call! at: [email protected]. New listing! Buffalo-area small Contact [email protected] fully equipped with the latest animal practice grossing over to apply. Send resume and cover technology. VCAH is looking to welcome a new doctor to our Associate $600,000 in 3,500sf facility letter to: [email protected]. Veterinarians Wanted with three-pass through exam state-of-the-art hospital. Our rooms. Well-equipped and Long Island goal is to provide our doctors the Central New York well-managed. Contact Dr. The VMCLI Specialty and opportunity to practice wellness, The Animal Doctors in Kurt Liljeberg of Total Practice Emergency Hospital in West emergency medicine and surgery Watertown, N.Y. is a growing Solutions Group for more Islip, N.Y. is recruiting an with excellence and compassion. practice that is looking for an information (800) 380-6872 internship-trained-experienced Competitive salary and benefits associate to join our team. or [email protected]. preferred Emergency Clinician package, including health, dental, Well-established practice with positive energy to practice and disability insurance, 401K plan with experienced registered Veterinarians Wanted high quality medicine. Salary is and CE allowance. Partnership technicians, digital radiography commensurate with experience. opportunity available. Please and ultrasound, general and Capital District Excellent benefits inclusive of: email a resume and cover letter to: dental surgery, and the support Looking for emergency VECCS, CE, PLIT, medical, 401K, [email protected] or 202 available to practice high- veterinarians for privately VIN, and uniforms. Our hospital North Route 303, Valley Cottage, quality medicine. Compensation owned, multi-specialty offers 24/7 emergency and NY 10989 and visit us at: www. commensurate with experience, referral practice in the Capital critical care with specialties in valleycottageanimalhospital.com. to also include 401K, health District. We offer a competitive Surgery, Medicine, Cardiology, insurance, CE and license compensation package and Oncology, Dermatology, Western New York reimbursement. No regular buy-in opportunities for the Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Marshall BioResources is seeking evenings or weekends. Send right individuals. The generous Exotics, Neurology and a full-time clinical veterinarian a current CV and cover letter benefits include fully paid Rehabilitation. To join our with an interest in herd health to: stephaniehyoungdvm@ medical, dental and long- team, email Gregory Carastro and mixed animal medicine for our gmail.com. term disability insurance, 401K at: [email protected]. Western New York facility. Desired retirement plan with matching qualifications: DVM or equivalent Progressive six-doctor AAHA/ contribution, ample paid time Full-time veterinarian needed and licensed in at least one state, NYS certified small animal off, discounted pet care plus for a four-doctor practice. one to three years of experience in and exotic animal practice in an employee stipend, and a Experienced preferred. Excellent mixed animal practice is preferred. Liverpool, N.Y. We offer generous substantial CE allowance to help surgical skills desired. Long term Provides a competitive salary CE, health and dental plans, a advance your career. Relocation opportunity. Located in Stony and benefits package including: retirement plan with matching, allowance provided. Visit us Brook on the north shore of L.I. medical, dental, vision, short-and pet insurance and salary based online at: www.uvsonline.com. Send resume to John DeVerna, long-term disability insurance on production. Our staff of 28 is Resumes should be sent to: DVM at: [email protected]. and paid time off, 401K and dedicated to providing all of our Aaron Wey, DVM, DACVIM(C), South Shore Animal Hospital opportunity for CE credits. Send patients with the best possible Phone (518) 783-3198, Fax (518) in Wantagh, N.Y. seeks a full- CV to: Marshall BioResources, care, while supporting the 783-3199, [email protected]. time veterinarian to join our Attn: Human Resources human-animal bond with client three-doctor Long Island Department, 5800 Lake Bluff education and communication. 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22 July-August 2017 liverpoolvet.com. Contact us send cover letter and CV to service. UVS offers a competitive www.opvmc.com/downloads/ today: Dr. Dave Clegg, Liverpool [email protected]. compensation package including OPVMC_Employment_ Animal Health Center, 8205 fully paid medical, dental and Application.pdf. Fill it out, scan Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY Western New York long-term disability insurance, and email to: mkaufman@ 13090, [email protected] or Full-time position open at 401K retirement plan with opvmc.net. You also can send Melissa Badolato (315) 622-2036. neighborhood small animal matching contribution, paid it to: 3930 North Buffalo Road, practice in East Amherst, N.Y. time off, discounted pet care Orchard Park, NY 14127. • Genesee Valley Looking for someone with plus an employee stipend, and a Seeking FT Associate DVM between one and three years CE allowance. Send resumes to: for progressive, busy and of experience, who has good [email protected] and visit us growing small animal practice surgical skills. Interest in exotics online at: www.uvsonline.com. in Rochester’s Park Avenue is great, but not required. We neighborhood. Hospital offer amazing benefits health, Western New York currently undergoing expansion dental, vision, CE, 401K and Orchard Park Veterinary to be completed this summer. paid time off. At our hospital, Medical Center: FT and PT Equipped with electronic medical we allow you to make your own shifts are available in a 24/7 records, full in-house IDEXX lab, decisions regarding patient emergency, primary care, digital X-ray, ultrasound and care. To apply, submit your specialty referral practice. Pay therapeutic laser. Work with updated resume and cover letter based on experience; shift a highly-skilled and energetic in Word to Kelli Dowhaniuk, differential for the overnight support staff. Approximately Veterinary Recruiter at: Kelli. shift. Benefit-eligible at 20 four-and-half-day work [email protected]. hrs./wk. Must have proof of week with no on-call or after- current New York State licensure hours emergency. Benefits Relief Veterinarian as a veterinary technician. If include membership dues, CE Wanted interested, please print out allowance and health care the application found here: Genesee Valley plan. Willing to mentor new Riverside Veterinary Hospital is grads. Pay commensurate with a progressive, busy small animal experience level. Send resume clinic outside of Rochester and cover letter to: bbuck@ N.Y., seeking a relief vet for animalhospitalofrochester.com. the end of September and Long Island October. The clinic is equipped To join full-service veterinary with a new DR system, digital hospital on the east end dental radiography, new dental of Long Island. Progressive machine, and updated IDEXX hospital with great staff and in-house lab equipment. Our facilities. Looking for energetic, staff includes two veterinary personable veterinarian with assistants, four LVTs, three excellent communication skills. receptionists, an office manager, Experience preferred, but a hospital manager and two full open to new graduate. Salary time veterinarians. Drs Velez and and benefits commensurate Mueller are flexible and open with experience. Send resume to work out an arrangement to [email protected]. and pay. Send your resume including professional references. New York City Phone: (585) 889-8340. Busy Manhattan veterinary practice is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary DVM to join our team! The Technicians Wanted ideal candidate is a competent Capital District decision maker, has a positive Upstate Veterinary Specialties is attitude, and can effectively looking for Licensed Veterinary communicate with clients Technicians. We are a privately and colleagues. We offer a owned, specialty referral practice competitive salary, health located in the Capital District. insurance and other benefits. Our new, custom 23,000 square- DVM can be a recent graduate or foot building includes a 24/7 experienced—more important is Emergency and Critical Care that you are the right fit! Please

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300 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 314 Albany, NY 12203

ASSOCIATION Check out the 2017 NYSVMS Hall of Veterinary Health

YSVM YSVMS will once Comparative Anatomy Exhibit: The Hall will also feature daily N S again hold the Added to last year’s new exhibit live presentations with animals Hall of Veterinary are white boards with skeletons of ranging from reptiles to birds to Health at the Great a cow, horse, cat and dog that kids mini ponies, as well as a live first NYS Fair August can color using dry erase markers. aid demonstration every day 23-September 4, 2017. at 3 p.m. Thank you to Central N Dental exhibit: An updated NY VMA for your sponsorship. Several new interactive exhibits exhibit with information on were added last year including: dental issues for all species. Check out the Hall of Veterinary Comparative Anatomy featuring Health section on our website: Tick-borne Disease/Rabies real animal skulls, Dress Like a www.nysvms.org which includes Display: A standalone pedestal HALL OF Surgeon, Teddy Bear ER, Journey a video of highlights from exhibit focusing on the importance VETerinary HEALTH Through Imaging, Preparing last year’s event and the HVH of tick-borne diseases including your Pet for a Vet Visit and Facebook page for updates. Lyme as well as on rabies. Building your Own Stethoscope. Welcome station: A welcome NYSVMS has received a Thanks to our sponsor: station to greet people with sponsorship from Boehringer maps to guide attendees Ingelheim and with these funds around the exhibit. have added the following:

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