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March 4, 2020
Veterinary Students Enjoy Brunch and Maryland Zoo Tour
Submitted by Dr. Kelly Underwood On January 3, 2020, students from VMCVM were able to attend a tour of the Maryland Zoo’s hospital and a student-veterinarian brunch. We had 9 students and three veterinarians attend brunch at Miss Shirley’s Cafe. We enjoyed getting to...
March 4, 2020
AVMA Leadership Conference Review
Submitted by Dr. Matthew Weeman, Centreville, MD In January, I was honored to be invited to attend the annual AVMA Leadership Conference as the emerging leader of our Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. Fortunately, the hundreds of attendees were greeted by unseasonably warm Chicago temperatures but the...
March 4, 2020
Greetings from the Maryland Veterinary Technician Association
We had a successful Fall Conference for the third year in a row this past October in Laurel, MD. We had speakers come from around Maryland and the country, had two tracks of lectures, plus an informative panel discussion and had over 100 veterinary...
March 4, 2020
Western Maryland VMA Meeting Report
Submitted by Carolyn M. Cornett, DVM On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, The Western Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (WMVMA) had its Fall continuing education meeting at Fratelli’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant in Middletown. Guest speakers Mike Ausherman and Todd Baker from Legacy Capital Planners presented...
March 4, 2020
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony
Submitted by Dr. Kelly Underwood The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony was held last year on August 23, 2019, at the Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, to welcome the incoming class of 2023 to the college. This ceremony came after a...
January 7, 2020
Suicide Prevention, Banfield: ASK: Assess, Support, Know
Banfield releases suicide-prevention training as a free resource. For most veterinary professionals, we know caring for pets is more than a job – it’s a calling. Because of the passion we have for helping pets and the lengths we go to do so, veterinary...
November 6, 2019
AVMA 2019 Economic State of the Veterinary Profession Report now available
The AVMA unveiled the 2019 Economic State of the Veterinary Profession Report, which analyzes the markets for veterinarians, veterinary education and veterinary services, bringing together the three major economic markets comprising the veterinary profession in a first-of-its-kind, easy-to-digest report. AVMA members can download a...
October 29, 2019
USP 800 and Veterinary Practices
Source: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Date: October 28, 2019 The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has received several inquiries asking if the Board intends to inspect for and enforce USP 800- Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings. The short answer is: the...
October 11, 2019
From operating rooms to courtrooms, veterinary technicians help ensure the health of animals
The AVMA celebrates the varied and vital work of veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19) (SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) October 11, 2019—In all of her preparation and education to become a veterinary technician, Allyne Moon knew her career would include working on all...
August 8, 2018
First Confirmed Longhorned Tick Found in Maryland
State Urges Marylanders to take Precautions to Protect Livestock, Pets, and Humans ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 7, 2018) – A National Veterinary Services Laboratory test has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, also known as the East Asian tick, the longhorned tick, and...
