This lecture will present on

Nephrology and Urology up-

dates including:

1. Management of Chronic

Kidney Disease;

2. Recurrent UTI;

3. Urinary Incontinence;

4. Idiopathic Cystitis;

5. Management of Uroliths; &

6. Urinary Obstruction.

For more information on Dr.

10/14/15: Nephrology/Urology with Dr. Larry Adams Course Fees:

$150 for CVMA

members; $250

for non-members;

$110 for techs;

$30 for walk-ins.

To pre-register: log

-on, email or call

by Friday, 10/9.

No refunds after 10/9/15.

Larry Adams or

this event, please

visit CVMA online.

This course offers

six hours of CE

credit* and lec-

ture notes will be

provided.

Registration is at 7:15am and

the session runs 8am-3:30pm.

Many members and hospitals have

contacted the office asking about the

2016 Continuing Education line-up.

We are excited for next year’s course

offerings and want to share them

with you...a little early! Please keep

watch for more details in your 2016

member renewal packets, which will

be mailed in early November.

These course are now available and

open for registration.

Online registration

will not be available

until your annual

membership renewal.

*Chicago Veterinary Medical Association is an AAVSB-RACE approved provider of Continuing Education - Provider #559.

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize

AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours

accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.

Please call Richard Susralski, CVMA Executive Director, at (630) 325-1231 for further information.

Visit us online for more information: www.chicagovma.org

A LOOK INSIDE

CE: Nephrology

2016 CE Line Up 1

President’s Thoughts 2

CIV Lessons 3

Let’s Talk Recap

New Members

Helpline Anniversary

CVMF FUNdraiser

4

Classifieds 6

Relief Veterinarians 8

Halloween Safety Tips (tear-out for clients)

10

Calendar 11

Larry Adams DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Looking Ahead: 2016 Continuing Education

June 15: Dermatology

Dr. Valerie Fadok

September 14:

Feline Medicine

Dr. Annette Litster

October 12: Endocrinology

Dr. David Bruyette

December 14: Soft Tissue

Surgery Techniques

Dr. Howard Seim

To register for any of these courses

now, please call the CVMA office at:

(630) 325-1231.

March 16: Dentistry

Dr. Barden Greenfield

April 13: Clinical Pathology

Dr. Anne Barger

May 11: Management -

Creating Fear Free Visits

Dr. Marty Becker

2015 Executive Officers

President .................. Anthony Coronado President-Elect ........... Rosemarie Niznik Secretary ......................... Ben Welbourne Treasurer ...................................... Ajaz Alvi Past President ............. Richard Rossman

Board of Directors

3-Year Directors Peter Langer Robert Plourde Simone Sidel

2-Year Directors Priya Bhatt Lyle Brumley Tracey Hlede

1-Year Directors Emil Baukert Julie Bunn Amanda Full

ISVMA Representatives

Joanne Carlson

Todd Florian

Shannon Greeley

David Saidel

CVMA Office Staff

Executive Director ........ Richard Susralski

Director of Public Education & Media Relations ....................... Eric Voogd

Executive Assistant ........... Danielle Rothe

Administrative Assistant ......... Barb Yena

Legal Counsel ......................... Norm Bloch

The Bulletin, a publication of the

Chicago Veterinary Medical Assoc,

is published bi-monthly to members

free of charge. Information and

advice presented in this publication

does not necessarily represent the

views of the CVMA.

2015 Executive Officers

President .................. Anthony Coronado President-Elect ........... Rosemarie Niznik Secretary ......................... Ben Welbourne Treasurer ...................................... Ajaz Alvi Past President ............. Richard Rossman

Board of Directors

3-Year Directors Peter Langer Robert Plourde Simone Sidel

2-Year Directors Priya Bhatt Lyle Brumley Tracey Hlede

1-Year Directors Emil Baukert Julie Bunn Amanda Full

ISVMA Representatives

Joanne Carlson

Todd Florian

Shannon Greeley

David Saidel

CVMA Office Staff

Executive Director ........ Richard Susralski

Director of Public Education & Media Relations ...................... Eric Voogd

Executive Assistant .......... Danielle Rothe

Administrative Assistant ......... Barb Yena

Legal Counsel ......................... Norm Bloch

The Bulletin, a publication of the

Chicago Veterinary Medical Assoc,

is published bi-monthly to members

free of charge. Information and

advice presented in this publication

does not necessarily represent the

views of the CVMA.

Fall is on its way. The weather has been a

bit cooler recently and leaves have started

to fall to the ground. Is it just me, or did the

summer get shorter?? The kids are off to

school and soon it will be time to pick out

Halloween costumes.

CIRDC update:

This was a rough year for our canine popu-

lation (and at least one cat) with the out-

break of Canine Influenza Virus. I am cau-

tiously optimistic that the worse is past.

Unfortunately we are still not out of the

woods as new confirmed cases are still be-

ing reported. My own practice still sees new

cases, but much fewer than as in the week

and months before. Many parks and events

are relaxing their guard. The Chicago White

Sox had temporarily suspended canine

attendance to their Dog Days of summer;

but as of September 15th, the dogs “were

in the park” so to speak. With canine

attendance at dog parks and events back

on the rise, time will tell if we will see an-

other resurgence of this disease. Many of

you have seen and responded to the

CVMA survey regarding your practices and

the number of cases of Canine Infectious

Respiratory Disease Complex that you may

have seen and whether or not they were

confirmed to be due to Canine Influenza or

other pathogens. As “ground zero” for the

recent outbreak, we are viewed as the

go-to source regarding Canine Influenza.

These surveys are immensely valuable and

contain information that we have been

sharing with other states and communities

that have suffered outbreaks. In the coming

weeks and months, we will resend the sur-

vey to update the information regarding

new cases over the last months/quarter.

While answering these questions can be

tedious, I cannot overstate the importance

of this information.

ISVMA:

If you’re like me, the year has gone by fast-

er than expected…just like every year. I fre-

quently find myself scrambling to find an

end-of-the-year CE program to earn my CE

credits for the year. It certainly can be a

challenge to find an open period in my

schedule that matches up with one of the

few available conferences. For those of us

in this situation, there is GREAT news! The

ISVMA is having their annual convention at

the Crown Plaza in Springfield on October

23-25. You can earn 20 hours of CE credits

and enjoy a trip to our state capitol – all

within a few hour’s drive.

Download the brochure here: http://

isvma.org/2015ConventionBrochure.pdf.

Don’t forget, the CVMA has two remaining

CE events this year on October 14th and

December 9th, each worth 6 hours of CE.

Please visit the CVMA website or call the

office to register.

Public Education:

This year, one of the CVMA’s goals was to

increase the public’s understanding of the

benefits of proper and comprehensive pre-

ventive care for their pets. We have been

diligently working to achieve this goal by

creating new brochures to hand out at pub-

lic events, increasing our presence in the

community, and involving as many CVMA

members as possible. We have had the joy

and privilege of participating at events with

the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, the

Arlington Pet Expo, Museum of Science and

Industry, with the Chicago Public School

system and many more. These have proven

to be truly wonderful and greatly enjoyable

experiences. The CVMA is frequently repre-

sented by its officers, board members, and

mostly by members of the public education

committee. It was brought up at the last

board meeting that many of our member-

ship would most likely like to participate as

well, but may not be aware of upcoming

events. We would love to have more and

more of you involved. It’s truly a great way

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Dr. Anthony Coronado, CVMA President Dr. Anthony Coronado, CVMA President

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President’s Thoughts

to connect with your community, get your name out, and

network with other’s in the pet industry. Please keep an

eye on your email as the office will send out updates re-

garding upcoming events and opportunities to partici-

pate. In addition, please visit the website frequently to

see updated event listings. Finally please feel free to con-

tact the office directly to find out where you can partici-

pate. If you know of an event that you think the CVMA

should participate in, PLEASE let us know!

Reminder: We currently we have two brochures available

for you to order: “Partners for Life: You, Your Pet & Your

CVMA Veterinarian!” -AND- “Preventive Care & Pet Own-

ership Responsibilities”. Be sure to call the CVMA office to

place your order today! These are free for you and your

clinic and provided by our Public Education Committee.

Legislative Update:

It has been a little quiet the last couple of months. There

are developing issues regarding the Cook Coun-

ty Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordi-

nance and a new lawsuit involving a business in Indiana,

the FDA and ability of veterinarians to travel with con-

trolled substances, and of course, the FDA’s emerging

stance on compounded drugs. At this point in time, there

is not much information to share, sooooo, no matter how

much you beg, I’m going to hold off on the legal speak

this bulletin. I know you’re disappointed.

To contact your legislator’s directly: www.ilga.gov.

ISVMA members can also use Capwiz to contact

legislators: capwiz.com/isvma/home/.

Your 2015 CVMA President,

Anthony Coronado, DVM

tcoronado@premiervets.net

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P A G E 3 P A G E 3

Eric Voogd, Public Education &

Media Relations Director

Over the summer, members of the

CVMA board and I have been in close

communications with the American

Veterinary Medical Association and

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Asso-

ciation on key matters. As renowned

business expert John C. Maxwell

notes, “Leadership is not about titles,

positions, or flow charts. It is about

one life influencing another.” These

relationships between our Associa-

tions are ever so important as we

jointly collaborate and utilize one

another’s strengths to advance the

Veterinary profession. Autumn is al-

ready here as the Chicago Veterinary

Medical Association sets new initia-

tives in motion this fall and next year

that continue to demonstrate its de-

cisive leadership in strategic areas for

the benefit of our members.

This August, Junior Achievement of

Chicago (JAC) requested the CVMA to

participate in a more prominent

position with their education pro-

grams for middle, junior high, and

high school students. We are most

pleased to be partnering with JAC in

this expanded role, where members

of the Public Education Committee,

including Co-Chairs Drs. Priya Bhatt

and Monique Lewison, have consist-

ently demonstrated exemplary work.

These opportunities allow for our

doctors to engage young people

with STEM (Science, Technology, En-

gineering, and Mathematics) related

subject matter where the Veterinary

profession has an important voice.

If you love speaking with young

people and want to contribute to this

endeavor, a schedule is available

with dates and times in the Chicago

metro area for the 2015/2016 aca-

demic year.

On September 30th, I am speaking in

Urbana-Champaign at the University

of Illinois College of Veterinary Medi-

cine student orientation luncheon.

We clearly know from engagement

with young people at an early age

that the role of a mentor can be life

changing in helping them to achieve

their dreams and aspirations. Similar-

ly, part of the necessary foundation

for veterinary students to become

successful and confident practition-

ers requires professional guidance

from doctors who not only under-

stand the daily challenges, but can

impart these invaluable lessons. If

you desire to be connected with a

College of Veterinary Medicine stu-

dent from the University of Illinois

and help them as they join the pro-

fession, please let me know.

The CVMA returns once again for the

3rd Annual Science Works at the Mu-

seum of Science and Industry (MSI) in

Chicago from 10am to 3pm on Satur-

day, October 17th. The members of

the Public Education Committee have

consistently received the highest

praise from the leadership of MSI for

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CIV Lessons: Prepare Now for Anticipated Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks & Bio-Terrorism

2015 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Animal Welfare Linda Kopija

Bylaws Shannon Greeley

Communications Ben Welbourne

Continuing Education Andrew Miz

Don Sedlacek

Governmental Relations Shannon Greeley

Historian Paul Arndt

Shannon Greeley

Human Animal Bond Lori Coughlin

Member/Fellowship Julie Bunn

Christie Comm

Nominations Richard Rossman

Public Education Priya Bhatt

Monique Lewison

Scholarship Lori Civello

2015 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Animal Welfare Linda Kopija

Bylaws Shannon Greeley

Communications Ben Welbourne

Continuing Education Andrew Miz

Don Sedlacek

Governmental Relations Shannon Greeley

Historian Paul Arndt

Shannon Greeley

Human Animal Bond Lori Coughlin

Member/Fellowship Julie Bunn

Christie Comm

Nominations Richard Rossman

Public Education Priya Bhatt

Monique Lewison

Scholarship Lori Civello

P A G E 4 P A G E 4

Let’s Talk: September Recap Dr. Julie Bunn, Committee Co-Chair

The membership committee hosted our

most recent small group discussion “Let’s

Talk: New Practice Owners” on Thursday,

September 10th at the CVMA office.

The topic was moderated by CVMA board

member and practice owner, Dr. Tracey

Hlede, and was attended by both current

and future practice owners. It was great to

get the insiders’ information on strategies

of buying a practice, new challenges of be-

coming “the boss”, and tips on marketing

and staff management. Thank you again to

all who participated.

Please welcome the newest group of

CVMA members! These doctors joined

from 5/20/15 - 9/15/15:

New Members: Dr. Veronica Cruz Balser,

Dr. Kristin Beam, Dr. Andrew Bolokowicz,

Dr. Jonathan Bresolin, Dr. Jessica Christ-

man, Dr. Melissa Conrad, Dr. Peter Consta-

ble, Dr. Kara Escutia, Dr. Kathryne Hall, Dr.

Adam King, Dr. Laura King, Dr. Lauren

Kmieciak, Dr. Michelle Kovacs, Dr. Michelle

Kushner, Dr. Alyson Manthei, Dr. Melissa

Maurer-Ford, Dr. Amanda Mink, Dr. Dale

Ritter, Dr. Karoline Roderer, Dr. Michele

Roessler, Dr. Dana Rzechula, Dr. Trina

Schey, Dr. Elaine Simpson, Dr. Jennifer Try-

tek, Dr. Alex Weber, Dr. Kristin Williams,

Dr. Kristel Yocom, and Dr. Stephen Zgrabik.

We are now 1070 members strong!

Welcome New Members

Congratulations to the CVMA’s Pet Loss

Helpline for 22 years of resolving the grief

of pet loss! We would like to thank those

involved with the Helpline for your dedica-

tion and commitment to the Human Ani-

mal Bond. The success of the CVMA Help-

line is inspiring, not only in the number of

years it has helped families, but also the

expanse of your reach across the country.

Thank you to this year’s Helpline volun-

teers, including veterinarians and hospital

staff, for your dedication and service!

Emil Baukert, Mary Baukert, Jean Beau,

Michael Boin, John Brancel, Carolyn Bul-

mash, Julie Byers, Lyle Campbell, Susan

Cechner, Elise Ciribassi, Claire Conrath, Lori

Coughlin, Debbie Doucet, Hilda Fischer,

Marsha Guzik, Lara Johnson, Marianne

Kasper, Lynn Key, Patrick King, Lisa McIn-

tyre, Richard Nye, Linnea Olson, George

Rodgers, Brian Rooney, Dan Scogin, Lauren

Stewart, Tom Wake, Kathleen Wilson, Car-

ol Wroblewski, and Andrea Wurzer.

22 Years of Resolving the Grief, Remembering the Good

The CVMA Foundation is planning for it’s

next annual FUNdraiser. We are planning a

big event to celebrate helping people help-

ing pets in need. The theme is Bollywood.

That means this event is going to be big,

colorful, festive, energized and a great suc-

cess! Have we peaked your interest?!?

The Fundraising team is looking for help in

making connections with event sponsors

and auction donors. Can you offer your

connections to help this event succeed?

We are currently working out details with

venues and entertainment and constantly

brainstorming new ideas to make this

March 2016 event one to remember.

If you are interested in participating in this

project, now is the time to step up! Please

email Danielle at cvmf@chicagovmf.org or

cvma@chicagovma.org to join in the FUN!

Foundation FUNdraiser Time!

their stellar and dedicated work interacting with the pub-

lic and sharing their love and passion for Veterinary Medi-

cine. This presents a wonderful occasion for you to send

your clients and their families to see the CVMA in action,

as our doctors will be meeting with over 10,000 individu-

als that day.

The Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) continues to be a defini-

tive, teaching moment. Its impact across the United

States underscores that veterinarians are a vanguard in

public health matters involving both the human and ani-

mal populations. In the beginning of October, you will be

receiving the third quarterly CVMA CIRDC Questionnaire

from the office to collect data for July, August, and Sep-

tember to be used by Dr. Donna Alexander and Cook

County Animal and Rabies Control. Members of the CVMA

are also discovering new CIV insights based upon never

seen before clinical observations. The lessons learned are

timely, and the voice of the Veterinary profession will be

a focal point in December 2015. Please save the date for

an upcoming conference Wednesday–Thursday, Decem-

ber 2nd & 3rd at Brookfield Zoo. Topics will include disas-

ter preparedness, emergency management, public health,

veterinary medicine, and animal welfare. This conference

will involve nearly 300 stakeholders from across the Mid-

western Federal Emergency Management Region V.

Finally, on a serious note, members of the Veterinary pro-

fession have been made the targets of cyberbullying this

summer. In August 2015, the American Veterinary Medi-

cal Foundation cancelled its “America’s Favorite Veteri-

narian” contest due to cyberbullying. The actions of an

individual to use the Internet to try to harass or humiliate

another person constitute cyberbullying. The Federal Bu-

reau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Cen-

ter, or IC3, has seen a substantial increase in reports of

cyberbullying over the past several years.

Not only can cyberbullying have damaging and

dangerous consequences to a person, cyberbullying can

violate federal law. This is a crime that must be reported

to the FBI. If you find yourself in these circumstances with

threats made to you (and your family) personally or your

business (and staff), please contact your local law en-

forcement and 911 (for an immediate threat). If you re-

quire assistance, please do not hesitate reaching out to

me so you are quickly directed to a FBI Special Agent, as I

have a close working relationship with leadership in the

FBI Chicago office. The CVMA will be providing more in-

formation for its members regarding the correct response

necessary to address and stop cyberbullying.

As the Public Education Committee continues to grow

with dynamic members, there are exceptional opportuni-

ties for you to join your colleagues. To contribute your

expertise in subject matter areas for public education arti-

cles, represent the CVMA in media through print, radio,

and/or television, or interact with pet owners and their

families at public events, or become involved through the

CVMA’s partnership with Junior Achievement of Chicago, I

look forward to hearing from you. Carpe diem!

Eric Voogd

evoogd@chicagovma.org

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medicine a must. Benefits include profit sharing, health insurance, vacation; salary commensurate with experience. Long-term relationship desired. Contact Dr. John Nordwall, 5301 W Devon Ave., Chicago 60646; call: (773) 631-5300; or email: chicagocatclinic@sbcglobal.net. Companion Animal Hospitals: Join our growing team! Opening 2 locations in 2015. Seeking dedicated enthusiastic professionals to join our team. Full-time Medical Director and part-time veterinary positions available. P/T veterinarians will work 2 or 3 days/week with at least every other weekend off. Medical Directors offered immediate ownership, without a cash investment. To join our dynamic and compassionate team, our ideal candidate will have strong communica-tion skills and at least 1 year of experience in general medicine and surgery. New, fully equipped facilities. Competitive salary, excellent benefits. Email resume to Dr. Joe Whalen at: drjoewhalen@yahoo.com. Dundee Animal Hospital: Three location AAHA accredited small animal practice located in the Northwest suburbs. In addition to the general medicine practice at each of our locations, we provide 24-hour emergency services at our cen-tral hospital in East Dundee. We seek a full-time emergency veterinarian to join our team. Please email resume to Dena Chiddister, Practice Manag-er, at dchiddister@dundeeanimalhospital.com. Lansing Animal Hospital: Seeking a personable, compassionate and highly motivated DVM to join our dedicated team. Friendly support staff. Em-phasis on diagnostics, medical/surgical therapy, client communication and education. Well-equipped hospital with digital radiograph and in-house lab offering potential for professional growth. Unique opportunity to work inde-pendently yet have the support from a multi-clinic group. Competitive benefits package, 401k, insur-ance, CE and more. Send cover letter/resume to Kim at ovmlansing@yahoo.com. Ridge Animal Clinic: Full-time Associate needed for small animal practice SE of Chicago (Lansing IL). Client education is essential. Practice equipped with surgical laser, therapy laser, digital radiography, ultra sound and full in house lab. Competitive salary and benefits. Contact Kerri Katsalis, DVM at (708) 474-3100, fax: (708) 474-2870, email resume to: rac3667@sbcglobal.net.

Animal Hospital of Lake Villa: Full or PT associate. Busy and expanding AAHA-accredited hospital in north central Lake County. Looking for a compas-sionate associate with good communication skills and a commitment to quality. Contact Marilyn at Animal Hospital of Lake Villa by phone (847) 356-8387 or by email: marilynahlv@gmail.com. Animal Welfare League: FT dedicated enthusias-tic & compassionate vet needed for established, non-profit with full-service clinic. Right candidate will have general surgical skills, ability to build strong relationships and a good ‘bedside’ manner. Very competitive salary/benefits. Call Linda Estrada at (708) 636-8586, x232. Mail to: Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway, Chi-cago Ridge, 60415. Fax: (708) 636-9488. email: Karen.Dillon@animalwelfareleague.com. Banfield Pet Hospital: Seeking Chicago area Veterinarians. Join a team committed to practic-ing the highest quality medicine with modern equipment and diagnostics, and excellent para-professional staff. We see a diverse caseload and focus on teamwork, compassionate pet care and thorough client education. Apply online: banfield.com/Veterinary-Professionals/Careers. CARE Animal Emergency Services: State of the art and newly remodeled 24-hour facility in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs is looking for a full-time experienced Veterinary for Emergency care. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Competitive salary, health benefits, vacation, CE reimbursement and various veterinary member-ships included. Interested candidates, please email kremervetsvc@gmail.com or call Suzanne at (815) 609-0555. CASE Hospital: Emergency veterinarian needed for our growing 24-hour referral hospital in the far Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Interviewing for a full-time associate with a strong desire to practice high quality emergency medicine. We believe in exceptional patient care, teamwork and excellent communication. To learn more about joining our team, email your resume to Mike Hochman DVM: m.hochman@casehospital.com. Chicago Cat Clinic We welcome an enthusiastic, motivated associate for three-doctor, AAHA member hospital with excellent client base. Communication skills, dedicated client interac-tion, a good energy and interest in progressive

CVMA Classifieds VETERINARIAN POSITIONS

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West Loop Veterinary Care: Downtown Chica-go, AAHA, AAFP Certified Cat-Friendly, 5- doctor Practice, is searching for an experienced Associ-ate Veterinarian. A state-of-the-art clinic with computerized records, in-house lab, digital radi-ography, dedicated surgical suite and dental suite w/DR, therapeutic laser, Force Triad Energy Platform, and more. Ultrasound, Echocardiog-raphy performed on-site. House calls offered. You won't find a better clientele or a more intelligent, friendly, caring, and empowered staff! Competi-tive benefits package. Send resume/cover letter to: ellynsisser@gmail.com.

On-Call Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery & Ultra-sound: Emanoel Kotev, DVM. Over 15 years of professional experience as a practicing veterinari-an and surgeon with expertise in complex ortho-pedic, abdominal, cardiac and thoracic surgeries. A skilled ultrasonographer offering reports, results & consultations. Dr. Kotev comes to your hospital or clinic to economically enhance your on-site surgical/diagnostic abilities. Call (847) 716-0653 or email: emanoelkotev@me.com. drkotevdvm.com. Relief DVM: Experienced SA, ER and daytime DVM who loves pets and people and understands how their care is critical to your practice, availa-ble in SE/SC WI & NE/NC IL. Email: traskdr@gmail.com.

Blum Animal Hospital: Experienced veterinary technician wanted to join our 8 veterinarian, 50+ employee, progressive, AAHA small animal hospi-tal. Responsibilities include surgery assistance, endoscopies, x-rays, anesthesiology, dentistry, lab procedures, ultrasounds and client education. Looking for full-time including rotating Saturdays. Competitive salary/benefits including 401K. Submit cover letter/resume to: Kimberly Cerny, 3219 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657. Or email: kimberly@blumvet.com.

Animal Behavior Partners: Do you have a patient with training or behavior-related issues? Dr. John Ciribassi, certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB), Dr. Kelly Ballan-tyne (training for ACVB Certification) & Laura Monaco Torelli, an award winning trainer certi-fied by Karen Pryor Academy and CCPDT, can ad-

CVMA Classifieds SERVICES (CONT’D) VETERINARIANS (CONT’D)

TECHNICIAN POSITION

P A G E 7 P A G E 7

VETERINARIANS FOR HIRE

dress ALL your behavior needs. Call (312) 685-ABP1(2271) or visit us online for info or hospital brochures: animalbehaviorpartners.com.

Equipment for Sale: Must move! Reduced prices on 3-year-old Idexx in-house lab system, software and one Dell workstation + tablet workstation. Reply to pebblescat@hotmail.com.

Established 1-doctor small animal practice in Chicago, next to suburbs. Excellent location, great clientele & neighborhood with good net income. Real estate includes completely renovated build-ing of about 2000sf in brand new condition. Call Dr. Manyam: (773) 788-9000. Practice For Sale: Established for 34 years. Fully-equipped with Abaxis lab, dental x-rays, digital x-rays, ultrasound, laser. 3200SF real estate with studio apartment on second floor. Near south-west Chicago suburb. Owner retiring. Email vetclnc@yahoo.com. Practice For Sale - Lemont/Woodridge Area: Es-tablished 40-year 1-doctor small animal practice for sale in Lemont/Woodridge area. Includes land (35,000SF), and building (~2000SF). For more in-formation, please call Dr. G at (630) 739-1001.

PRACTICES FOR SALE

SERVICES

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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Payment must accompany ad. Bulletin ads are

limited to 60 words. Those exceeding 60 words

will be edited by the CVMA. “To be given away”

and “Job Wanted” ads from both students and

technicians are free, 40-word limit. All ads must

be submitted in writing, on or before the 15th of

the month prior to publication.

Bulletin Rates

Member - $50/issue;

Non-Member - $100/issue.

Website Rates

Member - $50/month;

Non-Member - $100/month

Relief Listings

Member - $200/year;

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Ad runs 12/1—11/30, both in the

Bulletin and online.

Dr. Daniel Grayson (Tufts ‘87)

General Practice

Chicago and North Suburbs

(917) 755-1615

paleblacke@gmail.com

Dr. Craig Haddy (ISU ‘85)

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Suburbs

(815) 671-2957

cjhaddy@netzero.net

Dr. Rochele Hass (IA ‘96)

Small Animal

West & Southwest Suburbs

(630) 222-8258

rochele533@gmail.com

Dr. Edward Holub (IL ‘08)

General Practice / Emergency

Chicago, Suburbs, Northern/Central IL

(774) 318-4877

holubdvm@gmail.com

holubdvm.com

Dr. Melanie Laasch (IL ‘88)

Small Animal General Practice

Chicago & Suburbs

(815) 545-2475

mellaasch@aol.com

Dr. Margaret Minett (IL ‘96)

Small Animal Medicine

South & SW Suburbs

(815) 546-0931

margaret.minett@gmail.com

Dr. Rosemarie Niznik (GA ‘90)

Medicine/Surgery/ER/Acupuncture

DuPage, Cook & Surrounding

(630) 915-0156

drroseniznik@gmail.com

www.NiznikVRS.com

Dr. Mohammed Rahman (IND ‘58)

Medicine / Surgery

Chicago & SW Suburbs

(630) 605-3390

Dr. Mary Svoboda (MN ‘83)

Canine/Feline Medicine/

Surgery/Dentistry

N/NW Cook/Kane/McHenry/Lake

(847) 476-3359

veterinaryreliefservices@gmail.com

Dr. Ivan Veljic (YUG ‘81)

Small Animal

Chicago & Suburbs

Short Notice OK

(773) 273-1973

icavet@aol.com

Dr. Tiffany Whisler (KSU ‘90)

Small Animal

Chicago & Suburbs

(847) 427-1921

whisdocs@yahoo.com

Dr. Steve Zimmerman (IL ‘88)

Small Animal

Chicago & Suburbs

(847) 244-2452

Dr. Christine Appleyard (WSU ‘87)

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Chicago and West Suburbs

(630) 620-9483

chbapple2@att.net

Dr. Nancy Arden (IL ‘92)

Small Animal Medicine

Chicago & Suburbs

(773) 802-2181

nancyarden@gmail.com

Dr. Jim Cornelius (MO ‘75)

Small Animal / Surgery / ER

Chicago & Suburbs

(630) 835-8810

jimboc1@aol.com

Dr. Yvonne Costa (OH ‘87)

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Chicago and Surrounding Area

(630) 935-9555

yvonnecosta@sbcglobal.net

Dr. Tom Favale (ISU ‘88)

Canine/Feline Medicine with a

Special Interest in Behavior

Cook/DuPage/Kane Counties

(630) 881-8339

tcfdvm2@att.net

Dr. Irena Gaber (YUG ‘98)

Small Animal / Surgery

Chicago & Suburbs

(708) 257-4909

irenavet@hotmail.com

Dr. Tracy Garza (MI ‘04)

General Practice

Chicago & Suburbs

(517) 881-6487

garzatra@gmail.com

For Relief Veterinarian listing information, contact the CVMA office at: (630) 325-1231.

The CVMA does not endorse any veterinarian listed in the Relief Veterinarian section. The Association

cannot attest to the veterinarians’ abilities to practice veterinary medicine or to the conduct of the individual.

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Provided by Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Some content sourced from “Halloween Safety Tips for Pets” article on www.about.com.

Halloween can be fun and festive for people, but for pets it can also be dangerous. There are many Halloween pet safety hazards that are well-known (such as chocolate toxicity)

and some that are not (like xylitol toxicity). Here are some tips to help you ensure that

your pet has a happy and safe Halloween.

Things to Watch For on Halloween Halloween is fun for kids and adults, but it can be scary and stressful for pets. A constant ringing doorbell & strangely dressed people at the door can be stressful

for a pet. Some pets may experience diarrhea or even injure themselves if crated/contained. Consider keeping your pet in a separate quiet room, away from the door, when trick-or-treaters arrive. Strange people in even stranger clothes can frighten some pets.

Strangers in Costume may provoke an otherwise friendly pet into unexpectedly aggressive or fearful behavior.

Pumpkins or candles within a pet’s range are a fire hazard. Wagging tails and frightened cats zipping through the

house can easily knock over a lit pumpkin and cause a fire.

Keep your pets indoors. Halloween pranks committed against pets can be vicious, and black cats are particularly

at risk. Also, make sure that your pet doesn't run out of your home when you answer the door. In case your pet does escape, make sure it is wearing proper identification. Pets with identification are much more likely to be returned.

Halloween treats are for people, not pets. Be sure to warn children not to share their treats with pets. Candy

wrappers and lollipop sticks can be hazardous if swallowed and chocolate is poisonous for some types of pets.

Candy Concerns Candies, gum, mints, baked goods and chocolate containing the “sugar-free” sweetener Xylitol are highly toxic, causing rapid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure in

dogs and possibly other species (ferrets). Chocolate is also toxic to pets. A 50-pound dog would have to eat about 50 ounces of milk

chocolate (but only 5 ounces of baking chocolate) for a toxic dose, but much smaller amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Signs of chocolate toxicity: tremors, nerv-

ousness, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and in severe cases, seizures and death. If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, contact your veterinarian. Lollipop sticks and other plastic parts can cause intestinal obstruction and poten-

tially rupture the intestines, which is a life-threatening emergency.

Pet Costumes vs. Safety If you dress your pet in a costume, be sure that it doesn't interfere with the pet's ability to breathe, see, hear, move,

or bark. Also, consider reflective collars/gear for pets (and people).

For more information and tips about holiday safety for pets, call or visit your family veterinarian. Remember, your veterinarian is your very best source for advice on keeping your pet safe, healthy, and happy!

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October CE

2016 CE Series

President’s Thoughts

Halloween Safety

Tips for Clients

Look Inside for:

October CE

2016 CE Series

President’s Thoughts

Halloween Safety

Tips for Clients

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provide its members opportunities for:

Professional enrichment and communication

Quality continuing education

Dissemination of information to the public

Promoting the health and well-being of animals

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and well-being of animals through its nurturing of the

human animal bond. The CVMA will strive to fulfill the

diversified needs of its members by offering innovative

member services and public awareness, cultivating

membership involvement and providing nationally

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