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N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 3
R E V M A N E W S
R E V M A B O A R D
President: Dr. Jona Jordan [email protected] Coddingtown Veterinary Clinic (707) 546-4646
Vice-President: Dr. Michael Magne [email protected] VCA Animal Care Center (707) 584-4343
Treasurer: Dr. Leah Hertzel [email protected] Cat Hospital of Petaluma (707) 778-7859
CE Coordinator: OPEN
Member-at-Large: Dr. Lisa Alexander [email protected] VCA Animal Care Center (707) 584-4343
REVMA Executive Secretary: Tiffany Rovai [email protected] (707) 544-9193
W H A T ’ S I N S I D E
President’s Report
Pet Loss Support Group
Classifieds
Upcoming Continuing Edu-
cation
Dear REVMA Members,
I would like to bring your attention to two different topics this month.
First, my heart-felt thanks to the planning committee that made our Sympo-
sium such a success this year including: Scott Anderson, Paul Palmatier DVM,
Lee Thorne DVM, Michelle Boucher, Kathy Yerger, Loren Poncia, and of course
Tiffany Rovai. It took a lot of work and planning to make our Symposium 2013
flow so seamlessly and look so effortless!
And a big bow to all our sponsors including: Boehringer Ingelheim, Henry Schein Animal Health
CareCredit, Road Runner Pharmacy, ELANCO, Merck Animal Health, P&G Pet Care-Iams & Eukanuba,
VISC - Veterinary Insurance Services Company, Ceva Animal Health, MWI Veterinary Supply, Eye Care
for Animals, IDEXX, Animal Solutions Pharmacy, Oncura Partners, Zoetis, Merial, Petcare Veterinary
Hospital, VCA Animal Care Center, and Antech. A big thank you to all – you made it happen, and
happen with professionalism & style!
Secondly, I would like to say something about a very complex subject – medical ethics and refer-
rals. As veterinary medicine evolves from the James Herriot style to the Corporate Medicine age, we
need to remember that when everything is said and done we are all here for the patient and the cli-
ent. If we get distracted from that primary purpose in pursuit of a prettier bottom line then we will
have seriously lost our way.
This came to my attention because recently a veterinarian told me that his hospital did not offer a
specific service and was not looking to add it – in spite of the fact that their website suggests that
they do offer it. When I asked him what he did for clients who came to his practice looking for that
service he told me that he recommended they go to one of two practices – the first was a half hour
drive that occasionally offered the service, the second an hour and a half drive away. When I asked
him why he didn’t just refer them to one of several veterinarians much closer who offer the service he
informed me that he didn’t refer to anyone outside of his corporation unless a client first indicated
that they would not drive to the more distant option and asked him for somewhere else. Then, reluc-
tantly, he would admit that that service was available at several locations 10 to 15 minutes away.
I understand that we all need to make a living, but we became health care providers in the first
place in order to help relieve pain and suffering. There is more than enough business to go around.
We don’t need to compete with each other we just need to be good at what we do. I feel strongly that
the ethical thing to do is to fully inform clients about where they can go to get the service they need
regardless of whether it lines our personal pockets. I refer clients to nearby hospitals on a regular
basis if that is what is best for the client and patient. If we have done a good job taking care of them
in the past, they will come back to us. If they think that we care more about money than about them
or their pets nothing we can do or say will keep them. Remember what they told us in vet school:
“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
So have a good holiday season everyone, and stay focused on what’s really important in life.
Friends, family, community, kindness, forgiveness, and love in all its forms – large and small, two
legged and four, winged or scaled, smooth or fuzzy. We are one.
Sincerely,
Jona Sun Jordan D.V.M.
Classifieds Veterinarian: Associate with ownership interest eagerly sought by Santa Rosa Veterinary Hospital. We are AAHA accredited—caring for dogs, cats, birds and
exotics. Excellent, friendly staff. Terrific clientele. Email Joel Blumberg, D.V.M. [email protected]
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 protected 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 [email protected]
Veterinarian: Wanted FT/PT veterinarian for a small practice in Healdsburg. Practice has recently been remodeled, minimum of 3 years experience, need to
be able to work solo at times. Open 4 1/2 days per week with no after hour emergencies. Contact Lisa or Dr. McCrystle at 707-433-5539 or at healds-
RELIEF VETERINARIANS
Dr. Mark Willett is available for relief work: small animals and exotics. 530-304-8249
Dr. Amanda Landers is available for relief work, small animals and pocket pets. 707-363-0998 or [email protected].
Dr. Steve Diehl is available for small animal relief work. 707-508-6215 or [email protected]
Dr. Brian Baumgard is available for small animal relief. 805-558-9740
Dr. Michael Salkin (UCD 1972) is available for relief work: small animals, birds, pocket pets 707-292-9156.
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 [email protected]
Diana K. Phillips, DVM—Available for relief work or part time 1-2 days a week. Years of experience in Marin and Sonoma County. Contact me at
[email protected] or 415-328-7707.
Dr. Jennifer Kong is available for small animal relief. 707-546-8634 or [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Dr. Anne Stark is available for small animal relief work at 707-775-5462 or [email protected]
Dr. Penny Elliott is available for small animal relief or part time work. Please contact me at 707-576-7824 or [email protected]. Resume and
references on request.
Experienced veterinarian (UCD ‘97) seeking position providing competent, compassionate care in Marin/Sonoma counties. Full-time, part-time or relief.
Resume and letters of recommendation available. Please contact Heather Kriensky, DVM at 707-540-1373 or [email protected].
Dr. Darcy Atterbury (MN ‘78) is available for small animal relief. Competent, compassionate care while you’re away. Call 707-433-0315
RELIEF TECHNICIANS
Marilyn Engstrom is available for relief work: experienced veterinary technician 707-484-3192
P.O. Box 2330
Rohnert Park, CA 94927
(707) 544-9193
R E V M A
REVMA Board Meetings: Wednesday, November 13th at 12:00pm 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, chil-
dren 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
Avenue, 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.
REVMA Membership Meetings: Our regular mem-bership meetings are held on the third Thursday of the
month, except for the October and December meet-
ings. 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 vet-
erinarians. RSVP by the Thursday prior to the meeting by
calling (707) 544-9193.
November 21, 2013—Medical Management of
Acute Liver Failure by Dr. Sam Tucker sponsored
by Petcare
December—No Meeting—Happy Holidays!
January 16, 2014—Annual Social
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