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NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARIAVETERINARIAVETERINARIANNN WINTER 2016
This will be the last This will be the last This will be the last issue for those who issue for those who issue for those who have not renewed!have not renewed!have not renewed!
President’s Message: NCVMA Expands: How Do We Do What We Do? Page 3
Join Your Colleagues in Promoting The Legislative Profile of the NCVMA Page 4
PAC Honor Roll for 2015‐2016 Page 5
2016 Local District Events Page 7
News Items Page 8
In Memory Page 8
Your NCVMA at Work Page 9
Open House for NCVMA Prospective Members Page 9
NCSU‐CVM Student Luncheon Page 11
2016 NCVMA Practice Management Seminar Page 12
2016 Industry Council Page 13‐14
Classifieds Page 15‐20
2016 NCVMA Summer Conference Page 20
Contents
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“Urinalysis: Catching the Stream of Diagnostic Information in Your Practice”
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“Diagnostic Update for Practitioners: Case Studies”
“Mast Cell Tumor Treatment with Targeted Therapy“
“SDMA in Practice: Cases and Strategies for Early Kidney Disease Intervention”
“Case‐Based Discussion“
NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARIANVETERINARIANVETERINARIAN THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Editor:
Claire H. Holley, Executive Director
Editorial Assistant, Advertising & Classified Editor:
Anne Cavender, Administrative Assistant
Editorial Correspondence: Letters to the Editor and/or
article submissions should be sent to NCVMA, Attention:
Editor, 1611 Jones Franklin Road, #108, Raleigh, NC 27606
or by fax to (919) 851‐5859. The newsletter’s phone
number is (919) 851‐5850. Email addresses are listed above.
Articles are due by the 15th of the month before
publication.
Advertising: The North Carolina Veterinarian is published
quarterly by the NCVMA and mailed in January (Winter),
April (Spring), July (Summer), and October (Fall). The
newsletter is mailed to all NCVMA members as a member
benefit. Advertising material is due by the 15th of the
month before publication. Inquiries about display and/or
classified advertising may be directed to Anne Cavender.
Notice to Readers: Neither this publication nor NCVMA
assumes responsibility for material contained in articles and
advertisements published, nor does publication necessarily
constitute an endorsement or approval of the advertiser,
product, service, or author viewpoint by its editors and
staff, or the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
In addition, neither this publication, nor NCVMA can
guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any
facts, views, opinions, recommendations, information or
statements contained within this publication. Reproduction
in whole or in part is prohibited without the permission of
the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association.
Copyright 2016: North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
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NCVMA Officers: Kristen Hammett, DVM
President 828‐456‐9755
Thomas Kuhn, DVM President‐Elect 828‐298‐6585
Steve Stelma, DVM Vice President 252‐636‐5040
Brenda Stevens, DVM Secretary/Treasurer
919‐609‐9600 [email protected]
Shannon Foy, DVM Immediate Past President
252‐243‐6252 [email protected]
District Representatives: Taren Blue, DVM
District 1 ‐ Greenville 252‐756‐7706, [email protected]
Rebecca Tudor, DVM District 2 ‐ Louisburg
919‐495‐1177, [email protected]
Dave Huff, DVM District 3 ‐ Clayton
919‐359‐9977, [email protected]
Jennifer Jones Shults, DVM District 4 ‐ Apex
919‐368‐6873, [email protected]
Candace Thrift, DVM District 5 ‐ Walkertown
336‐661‐5632, [email protected]
Mindy Wesely, DVM District 6 ‐ Thomasville
336‐643‐8515, [email protected]
Eliza Ruffner, DVM District 7 ‐ Wilmington
910‐329‐4700, [email protected]
Kim Browning, DVM District 8 ‐ Sanford
919‐880‐1380k, [email protected]
Marguerite Gleason, DVM District 9 ‐ Charlotte
704‐588‐9788, [email protected]
Bradley Mills, DVM District 10 ‐ Mooresville
704‐657‐2234, [email protected]
B. Otto Sharp, DVM District 11 ‐ Fletcher
828‐299‐1433, [email protected]
AVMA Delegates: Karen Davis, DVM
828‐692‐1902, [email protected]
Phil McHugh, DVM 919‐544‐3758, [email protected]
Executive Director: Claire H. Holley
919‐851‐5850, [email protected]
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Winter has finally arrived as I look out on a frosty 8 degree January morning, but the days are finally growing longer. By the time this reaches your hands, we will be moving on toward spring and into the presidential primaries, which will determine our next Commander in Chief to lead this nation. As a president of a different sort—president of your
NCVMA—I reflect on what this organization does for us veterinarians as a profession and for us individually. How has it grown and changed in recent years, in response to our dynamic profession? Your NCVMA has expanded its benefits and services to help its members
We continue to provide excellent continuing education opportunities, in large venues for extended conferences, as well as in small regional gatherings in each district. I find the regional meetings extremely valuable, not only for the CE, but also for a chance to get to know and converse with our area colleagues. Developing a rapport with them helps me keep a pulse on what is occurring in my local area with regard to veterinary medicine on the business and medical aspects. And knowing your colleagues by name, face, and personality helps to foster a respect and collegiality that benefits us all.
We are the only state VMA with a mobile app that keeps you up to date on your local district meetings and statewide NCVMA conferences. The app also enables you to access every NCVMA member and NCVMA staff, either via e‐mail, text or phone with a touch of your finger. NOTE: ONLY NCVMA members may access this info, not the public or non‐members. The live Twitter feed (with 3200 followers nationwide!) featured on the app scrolls all sorts of animal healthcare tips, updates and fun facts. Links connect you with the NC Veterinary Medical Board, the NCVMA, the AVMA, DEA, AAHA and more.
NCVMA keeps its finger on the pulse of what is going on that affects us in the legislature and in the state. NCVMA Political Action Committee money is vital in making sure that our point of view is heard by our
legislators, and that we are kept abreast of what is going on in the capital halls that may affect us. Remember the bullet that we dodged last fall regarding a sales tax on veterinary services? Yikes! That was a close one!
Regular alerts on important disease outbreaks, pet food recalls, and other veterinary and agricultural bullet points of significance to all or at least a portion of our members. Although I do not practice on horses, I appreciate being alerted to incidences of EEE and where they occurred. Likewise, the steps being taken to handle the possible avian influenza outbreak.
And how many of you saw and heard our profession advocated on the big screens and pre and post game shows at the football and basketball events at many of our larger universities this year? Again, your NCVMA at work keeping the public educated and reminding them of the value that this profession provides them.
NCVMA has done all this in 2015, all while keeping dues at a low $165/year. Only 1 dues increase in the past 18 years, totaling 5 whole dollars! Who else can claim that, yet still expand its services and programs? Please encourage your bosses, crosstown colleagues, your associates, and your other veterinarian friends who have not joined us to do so. We will be that much stronger for their support. ALSO ‐ Please contribute to the NCVMA Political Action Committee. A miniscule percentage (4%) of our members do so, especially compared to other professions, such as physicians, optometrists, and dentists. Don’t rely on others to support the protection you enjoy. More participants=larger presence for a legislated profession such as veterinary medicine. I hope that 2016 unfolds as a good one for you all. And thank you, NCVMA members, for your membership in this organization!
Kristen Hammett, DVM President, NCVMA
NCVMA Expands: How Do We Do What We Do?
Join Your Colleagues in Promoting The Legislative Profile of the NCVMA
The NCVMA’s Political Action Committee (NCVMA‐PAC) works proactively to educate candidates and public officials on public policy matters critical to the veterinary profession. The NCVMA is highly regarded at the State Capital. The NCVMA‐PAC is the tool by which our Association builds its strength in Raleigh and by which the NCVMA will
continue to expand its visibility among elected officials.
The NCVMA‐PAC is independent of any political party or any specific candidate, and the PAC committee approves contributions regardless of that candidate’s or legislator’s party affiliation. The NCVMA‐PAC also has a strong “Veterinarian’s Day”, which allows
members to personally interact with their legislators.
Membership dues are not used to support the NCVMA‐PAC, which is funded solely by member contributions. As you think about the tremendous services that NCVMA‐PAC regularly provides you, we hope that you will contribute.
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Contributions to the NCVMA Political Action Committee are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Corporation checks are not allowed. Cardholder Name _________________________________________________
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CVV ____________________ Expiration Date ___________________________ Fax this form to 919.851.5859 or mail, along with payment, to: NCVMA, 1611 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 108, Raleigh, NC 27606. For more information contact Claire Holley at 919.851.5850 or [email protected].
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Gold Level ($500 and up) Brian Barnett Karen Davis Matthew Frazier Scotty Gibbs Joe Gordon Michael Grafinger Chessie Green Kristen Hammett Gretchen Hutt Tom & Margaret Kuhn David Linzey Wayne Mercer Kathy Queck Michael Sink Steven Stelma Angela Valenti S. Craig Wilson
Silver Level ($250‐499) Sandy Albright Susie Brink Jack Brown Kim Browning Richard & Susan Coe Jim Dobies James Eubanks Shannon Foy Gina Francis Marguerite Gleason Richard Hawkins Claire Holley Joseph Jernigan Randy Jones David Krakowski Daniel Lambert Amy Lewis Trixie Martin Mark Matthews Deborah McArthur‐Wicks Philip McHugh Doug Meckes Gary Pope Janet Raczkowski Suzanne Sewell Lisa Shaw Robert Sheegog
Betsy Sigmon Brenda Stevens Bridget Waters Charles & Jane Williston
Bronze Level ($100‐249) Chad Aderhold Derek Adrian Danny Allen Mark Ayer Linda Balot Holly Bartholf David Beauchamp Taren Blue Laura Boggs Christine Bost Russell Brannon Mark Brigham David Brooks Sarah Brown Catherine Bruton Wendy Callahan Jackie Carter Dwight Cochran William Cooley Kasmin Davis Danny Dillon Sunita Driehuys Martha Edwards Robert Ford Donald Fuller Denise Glander Robert & Karen Gochnauer Lizette Hardie David Harling Billy Hatcher Mark Hauser Scott Helms Nancy Henderson Kenneth Hill Cathi Holden John & Amanda Houghton Ruston Howell Dean Hutsell J.W. Inscoe Peggy Johnston G. Wayne Jones
Anne Jones Michelle Karl‐Mckinney Joseph Kinnarney Rodger Kleisch Ronald Komich Kim Langholz Mark Lapierre Sara Lash Barry Little Rhodnick Lowe Randy Lynn Norman Manning Steve Marks William McClees Birch McMurray Maria Mendoza Karen Miller Bradley Mills Crystal Mitchem Barbara Morrow Eugene Nemechek Marvin Newlin Crystal Newman Smith Jananne O'Connell Natasha Olby Ken Padgett Millard Price Coy Privette Jodi Reed‐Lenhardt Emily Roberson Harold Rodeffer Eliza Ruffner Ahmed Said J.C. Sawyer Ken Schoolmeester Richard Sefcik B. Otto Sharp Barbara Sherman Jennifer Shults E. Max Sink Harry Snelson Charles Steinman Susan Stephens Patrick Sustar Cierra Tabony Stephanie Thompson Candace Thrift
Brooke Townsend David Truban H.L. Whitley David Wilson Renae Wohlers
Other (up to $99) Suzanne Alton Kim Beegle Kathryn Benson Marilyn Brewer Susan Bristol Susan Bull Coralie Cannon Marcia Coit‐Brock Richard Cotton Maxine Gilvey Wendy Goodwin Sandra Grant Cristina Hernandez‐Rasor Sherry Huskey Shelley Johnson Karen Kennedy Mary Anne Leslie Nicole Martin Sharon Mason Mari McLean Anne Montgerard Ashley Myers Feli Noeller Karen Oppelt Julie Packard Bert Parker Margaret Pepe Ashley Peterson Maria Sorg Virginia Stell Roxanne Taylor Marie Taylor Ersin Ulke Mindy Wesely Seth Wexler Elizabeth Williams Annette Wilson
Thank You!
PAC Honor Roll for 2015‐2016
NCVMA wishes to acknowledge the following members who have generously contributed already for 2015‐2016.