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R E V M A N E W S

R E V M A B O A R D

President: Dr. Racelle La Mar Northtown Animal Hospital (707) 546-6355

Vice-President: Dr. Rhonda Savage Circle of Love House Calls (707) 648-6262

Treasurer: Dr. Deborah Crippen Lakeside Pet Hospital (707) 539-3393

CE Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Alexander VCA Animal Care Center (707) 584-4343

Member-at-Large: Dr. Hal Hawkins Petcare Veterinary Hospital (707) 579-3900

REVMA Executive Secretary: Tiffany Rovai Tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com (707) 544-9193

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E

President’s Report

Classifieds

Upcoming Continuing Edu-

cation

Dental Wet Lab

From the President’s Desk:

Hello all! I trust that by now you have received your invita-tion to the Annual Meeting. It looks terrific! Sign up ASAP and get the early bird discounts. In addition there is a special dental wet lab on Saturday, with very limited enrollment. Hurry and sign up if you are interested. I've done my first county sponsored spay and all went very smoothly- thanks to all working on that program. In service, Racelle LaMar

COMMUNITY OUTREACH REVMA TEAM UPDATE:

The Love me Fix me- spay/ neuter voucher program is up and running. James Dress at the Sonoma Animal Services is still waiting to hear from the Veterinarians who committed to being a part of the program but have not turned in their enrollment form. We are having a bit of back log of clients due to the paper work, but hope to be full steam ahead soon. We thank all those who are participating and the positive energy we have received. Animal Services has not mounted any full scale advertis-ing yet until we are comfortable that all is functioning in good order with the hospitals. So, if any problems questions, please contact James Dress 565-7113 or myself at 707 321-7696,drngwalters@comcast.net Check out the website: theanimalshelter.org. Eventually those hospitals who are participating will be listed on this website and a link to your website will be possible. Also they have a couple of good handouts titled: Top 10 reasons to spay or neuter your Pet and Spay and Neuter Myths. These might be good to go along with the brochure about the program that I will be getting to you in a few weeks as a part of your welcome packet. Any procedures that you have completed don't forget to send in your reimbursement forms as soon as possible. We should have more details to follow next newsletter regarding the Potential REVMA Medical As-sistance Program The committee is working on a comprehensive list of all Veterinarians working in Sonoma County and this should allow us opportunity for further outreach by our organization. Pete Henriksen has been working directly with Compassion without Borders and will give us an up-date next newsletter. Nancy Walters, DVM

Classifieds Veterinarian: Washington Square Veterinary Clinic has a part time position open for an experienced veterinarian who

enjoys all aspects of practice from urgent care and medicine to surgery and dentistry. Our newer, well equipped 1-2 doctor practice in Petaluma has an exceptional staff and a loyal client base. This practice has full time and ownership

potential in the future. Visit our web site for an overview of the clinic at www.wsvcpets.com. Email your credentials to

malcolm@wsvcpets.com for immediate consideration.

Veterinarian: Petaluma Veterinary Hospital, in beautiful Sonoma county wine country, is seeking a full or part-time veterinarian for our growing, two-doctor, small animal practice. We are AAHA accredited and well equipped with digital x

-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound and full in-house Idexx bloodwork. Open 5 ½ days doing medicine, surgery and dentistry. If you want to build a career in a family atmosphere, work hard without corporate pressure, but also have fun,

contact us. Salary + percentage and benefit package. Send letter and resume to Angela Smith, DVM at

petvethosp@aol.com or fax to 707-762-9684.

Veterinarian: Busy 3 doctor Sebastopol practice looking for a consistent one day per week doctor who would like to be

part of our team We offer full service quality medicine, surgery, dentistry and acupuncture to a high-end clientele. Full in house lab, ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography. We have access to a traveling ultrasonog-

rapher and offer advanced surgical procedures provided by board certified specialists. Our staff members are very expe-

rienced; some have been with us for over 15 years. If you like a friendly working environment with the burnout of a full time position, and clients who want the best for their pets, this is the place for you. Please contact Dr. Cloninger at

scloninger@analyvet.com, or fax to 707-823-7614

Veterinarian: Seeking part time DVM for small animal hospital in Pt. Reyes Station. Well equipped with digital dental

radiology, Catalyst/Lasercyte in house lab and experienced support staff. Great community adjacent to pristine protect-ed National Seashore, Practice quality medicine in a unique rural setting. Must be comfortable with routine surgeries

and have excellent client service skills. Stress free scenic commute. Contact Mary Whitney, DVM 415-663-1533, email

resume to docwhitney@att.net

Veterinarian: Full time associate veterinarian wanted for busy two-doctor full-service small animal hospital in Petalu-ma. Open 5 ½ days per week with no after hour emergencies. Digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, and long-term expe-

rienced support staff. We are looking for a friendly and compassionate veterinarian who doesn’t take themselves too

seriously. Interest in small exotic mammals a plus. Salary based on experience. Full benefits package. Contact Patty Dorsano, Practice Manager, at (707)-762-3549 or send resume to brandnervetpatty@gmail.com.

Veterinarian: Veterinarian wanted for 1 doctor small animal hospital (dogs and cats) in Cotati CA. Well established

practice with a small town atmosphere. We offer conventional medicine, routine surgery and dentistry. No after hours

emergencies, close proximity to specialists and 24 hour emergency care. Hours and pay negotiable. Coati Small Animal

Hospital 8055 Gravenstein Hwy Cotati CA 9493, 707-795-3694 Fax 707-795-6740 cotatismallanimal@att.net

Veterinarian: Emergency Clinician sought for Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic in Fairfield - centrally located between

the East Bay, Napa Valley, and Davis. Our hospital is well-equipped (Ultrasound, IDEXX chemistry unit, DR, Procyte, I-

Stat, Coag., etc.), has a good caseload and a strong, experienced team of friendly, capable doctors and staff. We enjoy

a strong relationship with our local community--check out our ratings on Google and Yelp. This position is FT. Internship

or 2 years emergency experience preferred but other candidates may be considered. Emergency surgery experience is

desired. Please send resume and cover letter. Fax: 707-864-8038

Veterinarian: Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital is looking for a friendly, dedicated, and enthusiastic veterinarian for a

position with a small animal hospital in Santa Rosa, Ca. Part time to full time with partnership potential in our long

standing practice that has been recently renovated. Our practice is located near downtown Santa Rosa in the heart of

wine country. An interest in dentistry and internal medicine appreciated. New or recent grad looking for a mentor would

be a great fit also. Please send email to: drstvk@santarosavet.com.

Veterinarian: Yokayo Veterinary Center is seeking a veterinary associate with excellent client communication and

teamwork skills, and a strong interest in developing medical and surgical skills. We are a 5-doctor, small animal prac-

tice, located 2 and 1/2 hours north of San Francisco, in Mendocino wine country. The clinic offers digital dental radiog-

raphy and digital general radiography, full orthopedic instrumentation, Laser therapy, Tonometry, Ultrasound (including

Echo), and more. A full time schedule would be a 4-5 day week. Position is available June 1 2016. Benefits include

health insurance (with optional dental and vision coverage), 401K, generous CE stipend, local vma dues, AVMA dues,

DEA expense, and a moving expense stipend. Compensation is based on salary and production. We are located at 2300

North State St, Ukiah, Ca. 95482. Check out our web page at Yokayovetcenter.org Please send cover letter and resume

to Frank Merritt, DVM, MS or call 707 462 8625.

Veterinarian: Valley of the Moon Veterinary Hospital in Sonoma is seeking an experienced full time Veterinary techni-

cian. This position does involve working some Saturday shifts. Applicants should have strong customer service skills, be

detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task and work well as a team as well as independently. Qualified candidates

must be proficient in the restraint of cats and dogs, drawing blood and placing catheters, monitoring anesthesia, dentis-

try, taking of x-rays (including dental) and the use of in house laboratory equipment. If interested please email your

cover letter and resume to vomvet1@gmail.com.

Registered Veterinary Technician Guide Dogs for the Blind: Registered Veterinary Technicians work with the

staff veterinarians to ensure the heath and well-being of all dogs and puppies under our care. Practices all aspects of

veterinary medicine, for example: anesthesia, radiology, dermatology, oncology, internal medicine, dentistry, emergency

and critical care, and rehabilitation. Provides triage, assists veterinarians with preventive care duties, basic and ad-

vanced/complex procedures. An attractive and competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience

will be offered to the right candidate. If this position fits your background and goals, please apply on our website:

www.guidedogs.com careers page, or send us your cover letter and resume by e-mail to icareer@guidedogs.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Animal Shelter Supervisor ($4,515-5,487/month): One FT vacancy to manage the Sonoma County Animal Shelter with the Department of Health Services. Reqs related training, 2 yrs. exp & POST Cert. Apply by 07/12/16! For com-

plete position details & to apply online, visit us at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org, or phone HR at (707)565-

8059. EOE

RELIEF VETERINARIANS

Dr. Mark Willett is available for relief work: small animals and exotics. I have been a relief vet for 14

years. Phone: 415-686-6092 or email: mwillett@alumni.ucdavis.edu Dr. Amanda Landers is available for relief work, small animals and pocket pets. 707-363-0998 or

pogenpal@yahoo.com.

Dr. Brian Baumgard is available for small animal relief. 805-558-9740 Full time/Part time/Relief: Dr. Tejinder Nagra is available for small animal general practice (dogs and cats

only). I cover 75-mile radius around Santa Rosa and have been doing this since 2001. Contact 707-696-

6203 or email tejinder.nagra@sbcglobal.net Diana K. Phillips, DVM—Available for relief work or part time 1-2 days a week. Years of experience in Mar-

in and Sonoma County. Contact me at DKPDVM@mac.com or 415-328-7707.

Dr. Jennifer Kong is available for small animal relief. 707-546-8634 or jenkong@comcast.net Kerry Levin, DVM, CVA (acup) now available for relief work in North Bay Area. Practice owner for 25 years

and prior relief vet experience. General small animal, mixed and acupuncture/integrative medicine. 707-

972-5465 or drkerrylevin@comcast.net

Dr. Anne Stark is available for small animal relief work at 707-775-5462 or acdogdoc@gmail.com Dr. Penny Elliott is available for small animal relief or part time work. Please contact me at 707-576-7824

or jpelliott84@comcast.net. Resume and references on request. I am available for small animal work, mostly weekends. I can be reached at jiruygt@gmail.com or 707-267

-1573. Dr. Darcy Atterbury (MN ‘78) is available for small animal relief. Competent, compassionate care while

you’re away. Call 707-433-0315

Jennifer Eisley DVM Small Animal Relief 707-483-3603 jeneisleydvm@gmail.com

RELIEF TECHNICIANS

Marilyn Engstrom is available for relief work: experienced veterinary technician 707-484-3192

Seasoned vet tech for relief work. Over 25 years experience. Emergency, specialty and general practice.

Call Dan Pound at 707-291-9954

Gretchen Gaston BS RVT. Experienced relief technician with 17 years small animal nursing in specialty,

emergency, and general practice. Available 24/7. 707-321-9193 or gg95401@gmail.com.

Will you help Homeless With Pets assist People Living Homeless in Sonoma

County with their Animal Companions?

We are writing to introduce Homeless With Pets a service working with homeless people and their animals in the county. We are a resource that you might find useful in case of inquiries from homeless people coming into your surgery. We hope you are interested in our work and are able to help us. Homeless With Pets focuses on people living homeless with animal companions. Our offer includes:

distributing donated food and other animal supplies

wellness and basic vaccines clinics

some help with funding when animal companions have veterinary care issues

helping promote greater well-being through programs of humane education, training for people and their animals and infor-

mation to reduce risks when living homeless to animal well-being

networking with local providers and bringing together homeless communities and opportunities for spay/neuter

grooming opportunities Homeless With Pets has compassion for both ends of the leash and working through the power of the human-animal bond we help both the animal companions and those living homeless. In this email we're just focusing on our wellness and vaccine clinics and the need for help with veterinary care as we don't want to bombard you with a long email. If you've questions and comments please contact us at homelesswithpets@gmail.com or 707-847-8DOG or visit homelesswithpets.org So please read on: 1. Can you or a colleague spare an occasional 2-3 hours to volunteer at a basic wellness and vaccine clinic ? 2. Does your practice have some resources to donate to assist the wellness and vaccine clinics ? 3. Would you be able to offer an occasional lower cost or free specialist consultation or in-surgery treatment ? Vaccine and Wellness Clinics We are currently running 2-3 clinics a month and would like to run more across the county. The clinics are opportunities for a homeless person's animal to have a wellness exam, to be vaccinated and receive flea treat-ment. It is importantly a time when people's concerns about their animal companions can be addressed and their minds put at ease. Some basic care can be offered at these clinics for minor infections and wounds. It is an opportunity to try to problem solve any emerging issues, to have a conversation about spay/neuter and any behavior concerns. Treatment cases need to be directed onto a properly equipped veterinary surgery and sometimes we have re-sources to help with veterinary costs. The clinic is a in trailer with all basic supplies and vaccines. We have a volunteer vet and vet tech each time and see between 12 and 20 people each clinic. We normally only see dogs and cats. Would you be interested in a conversation about volunteering your time and expertise or would one of your vet or vet tech col-leagues ? We would really welcome a conversation with you or a colleague about what volunteering for a session would en-tail and the infrastructure and support that is there for you. Please email homelesswithpets@gmail.com or call 707-847-8DOG Do you have resources you could spare ? We are donor funded and volunteer based. Consequently we are always looking for resources. Our biggest financial outlays are vaccines and flea treatments. Any donations or ways to buy these more cheaply would be appreciated. Does your practice have antibiotics or basic medications that are part used or coming close to expire? Donations are really appreciated and we have a list we can send on of the limited range of items routinely used. Do you have any food at the practice that you could pass on to Homeless With Pets to be donated to people living homeless ? We are always happy to collect any food and food samples. Perhaps you would like to have a donation box for your clients to contribute food and other items. Some practices have boxes year round and others at specific times like Thanksgiving. They have had tremendous responses from their clients. Please email homelesswithpets@gmail.com or call 707-847-8DOG Liaising with us Homeless With Pets is very respectful of veterinary professionals and their time. We would like to increase the network of practices that we work with. There are emergency situations and times when in-practice care is needed. Sometimes we are able to help the homeless per-son raise funds or have some funds ourselves to subsidize treatments and tests. We would like to develop our network of pos-sible practices that we could approach if an animal is in need across the county. Please email homelesswithpets@gmail.com or call 707-847-8DOG

REVMA Membership Meetings: Our regular mem-

bership meetings are held on the third Thursday of

the month, except for the October and December

meetings. Look for our informational faxes on all of

these meetings.

Social—6:30 PM. Lecture and dinner—7:00 PM. Dinner

and CE are included with your full REVMA membership.

Others are welcome at $50 for technicians and $55 for

veterinarians. RSVP by the Thursday prior to the meet-ing by calling (707) 544-9193.

September 15, 2016—Management of Osteo-

arthritis in Dogs by Kent Talcott, DVM, DACVS

sponsored by Petcare

Sunday, October 23rd— Annual Meeting

November 17th—TBD

REVMA Board Meetings: September 14th at

1:00PM—RSVP to REVMA at (707) 544-9193 if at-

tending.

REVMA Pet Loss Support Group: For guardians

who have experiences the loss of all types of pets and

for those who are anticipating the loss of their pet.

Meetings are for families, singles, couples, children

and adults. Drop-in, no fee group meetings are held

every Tuesday from 7:15PM—8:15PM at the

Brookdale lodge at Paulin Creek, 2375 Range Ave-

nue, Santa Rosa (excluding holidays). Meetings are

held in the Community room and are facilitated by

Group Leader, Jane Sorensen, RN, MFT

Updated annual newsletter advertising rates for

members: Quarter page—$350;

Half page—$500; Full page—$600

contact (707) 544-9193 to place ads.