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02 Oct

Posted at 19:43h in Veterinary News
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AVMA has partnered with Petpro Tele+ to deliver the AVMA Telecast, becoming the only provider of veterinary content directly through telehealth resources.  AVMA provides veterinary-specific content with the goal of delivering timely information to veterinarians on any Internet-connected device.  The AVMA Telecast landing page contains more information and easily accessible links to download the app and view the AVMA Telecast Channel.  A press release is also available for sharing.  PetPro Tele+™ is a telehealth product that gives local clinics a streamlined telehealth toolkit in an easy-to-use app. It quickly and easily gives...

02 Oct

Posted at 19:42h in Veterinary News
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The primary goal for Pet Peace of Mind (PPOM) is keeping the hospice patient and pet together during the patient’s time on hospice.  PPOM trains hospices how to provide care for pets of hospice patients. The hospice provides specially trained volunteers to assist with daily care such as feeding, exercise and pet sitting. Other services may include arranging trips to the veterinarian, groomer, or boarding facility, plus developing an adoption/foster care plan for pets after the patient dies. The patient’s existing veterinarian will be used if there is already a relationship...

06 Jul

Posted at 14:36h in Association Management
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If you’re evaluating the impact of physical distancing requirements on meeting room capacity, you’ll find this new online tool to be helpful. Created by Banquet Tables Pro, the calculator works in two ways — by the number of people required, or by the square footage of the room; the calculator presents results with various distances between people. Check out the tool here. ...

06 Jul

Posted at 14:35h in Association Management
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Many VMAE members have learned from Jeffrey Cufaude at VMAE conferences – and now Jeffrey has created a free 30-minute webinar: Facilitation Essentials for Online Meeting Mannagement. The video presents tips and practices to help you navigate the world of virtual meetings with ways to prepare, enhance participation, and lead your online gathering. The video can be found here. Thanks, Jeffrey, for sharing this resource with VMAE colleagues!   ...

06 Jul

Posted at 14:34h in Veterinary News
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Dr. Larry Garcia, at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has obtained institutional approval to conduct a survey to assess veterinary practice and practitioner readiness for natural and man-made disasters. The VMAE Board of Directors agreed that disaster preparedness is an important topic and that VMAE would bring this survey to your attention. Dr. Garcia shared the following introduction and survey link, which can be used in or adapted for communications to your VMA members: Hello, my name is Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Garcia. I am a Clinical Assistant Professor...

06 Jul

Posted at 14:33h in Veterinary News
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The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) is excited to announce the recipients of two new student awards, the PrideVMC Student Diversity Bonus Award and the PrideVMC Student Intersectionality Award. Both awards are sponsored by Merck Animal Health. Jessica Rutten and Kaitlin Brown are the award winners because of their commitment to diversity and inclusion, the professionalism of their award applications, and the creativity and innovation evident in their application assays. Each award recipient will receive a $4,000 scholarship on behalf of Merck Animal Health. Read more here. ...

06 Jul

Posted at 14:32h in Brain Food
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Leading successful organizational change depends in large part on how much influence you have and whether you can help people understand how the change benefits them, writes Art Petty. "Once people see themselves as part of the changing environment and feel empowered to define how the change impacts them, resistance melts," he writes. Read more here.  ...

19 May

Posted at 14:11h in VMAE News
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Seeking Your Input – Digital Education VMAE invites your participation in a brief survey in regard to current and planned digital education offerings at your VMA. All the information needed to respond is in your head – no data searching required, only 5-6 minutes of your time is requested! Based on member request, one area we’re gathering information on is webinars. The question about honorarium paid to presenters is permissible (in terms of anti-competitive concerns that can surface when such questions are asked via the listserv) because only aggregate (versus individually identifiable)...

18 May

Posted at 14:42h in VMAE Meetings
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Despite our desire to gather in San Diego for the VMAE | Summer Conference 2020, the public health crisis has caused VMAE (like our members!) to make other plans.  Based on tremendous interest by members seeking to construct a framework for delivering virtual educational events, I’m excited to share this news: VMAE | Summit Strategy to Implementation: Maximizing the virtual event opportunity Monday – Friday | June 22-26, 2020 | 1-5 PM Daily EDTPlease hold the dates on your calendar for a virtual experience that will deliver the content you’ve requested, the interactive...