WVTA Newsletter July 2014
WISCONSIN VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATION
President's Message
Each year I am reminded by veterinary technician student interns and recent graduates alike, that they want an exciting and diverse career like I have chosen. I have had the privilege of working with several students on internship, rotating through our hospital. I see the excitement and nervousness of the first few days. I have witnessed the first successful venipuncture and the sheer satisfaction of restraining the rambunctious Labrador. Throughout the externship I see the confidence build and completely understand the sense of accomplishment at trainings end. I was there once too and so were many of you. Day to day we can get overwhelmed by tasks and might feel under appreciated, but I am asking you to take time sometime this week to remember why you chose this career path. Remember the excitement of your first day and what really gives you a sense of accomplishment at the end of the workweek. It is worth it!
Jill Medenwaldt, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
WVTA President
WISCONSIN VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATION FALL CONVENTION 2014
Thursday Schedule
David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM
What to do in the first 5 minutes!: Triage & Initial Stabilization for Techs
Nursing stat!: Critical Care Patient Nursing 101
Gasp! Respiratory Emergencies
Garbage Gut: Acute Pancreatitis
It's a bloat!: The dreaded GDV
Blood Gases: Demystify the numbers
Barbara Royal, DVM, CVA
A Day of Pain Management Strategies - Integrative and Practical Options
Part 1: Diet - Don't give up, try food
Part 2: Practical Application of Integrative Techniques in Pain Management
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR, CVPM
From Technician to Manager Track
Making the Move to Management
Is That Really MY Job? Define and Evaluate
Tough Clients: From Grieving to Grumbling
Where Does the Money Go?
Finding the Job You Love
Keeping the Job You Love
Watch for Friday's Highlights in the next newsletter or check out the full schedule: Click Here!
We can't wait to see you at this years convention! Mark your calendars for October 9-12th, 2014!!!
David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM
David Liss is a double board-certified veterinary technician specialist in emergency/critical care and internal medicine with a diverse background in emergency and critical care nursing. David has been technician manager at two different twenty-four hour referral/specialty facilities in the Los Angeles area and has lectured nationally and internationally through Canada, Australia, and England. After publishing three chapters in an emergency and critical care nursing text, David was awarded the Veterinary Technician Educator of the Year award in 2012 by Western Veterinary Conference and the RVT of the Year award by the Southern California RVT Association in 2013. He also obtained is certified veterinary practice manager designation in 2013 and is currently pursuing his master’s in biomedical sciences with a veterinary emphasis. He is training for a triathalon and is a drummer so he does have a life outside of work. David currently directs the veterinary technology program at Platt College in Los Angeles, and works as an ICU technician at VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA.
Barbara Royal, DVM, CVA
Barbara Royal, DVM, CVA, founder and owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, and President of the AHVMA, is an internationally-renowned pioneer in complementary medicine and physical rehabilitation. A passionate advocate of commonsense and cutting-edge approaches to optimal animal health, Dr. Royal provides a bridge between Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Royal has extensive experience in veterinary care, including zoo, marine, and wildlife animals, emergency medicine, pathology, conventional practices, nutrition, herbal remedies, physical rehabilitation techniques, and alternative treatments. She is also an acupuncture expert for pets and exotic zoo creatures. She is the go-to veterinarian for Oprah Winfrey.
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR, started her career in veterinary medicine by becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in 1992. From there, she moved into management and became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She is also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator.
Important Links
Convention:
2014 Convention Schedule - Detailed
Convention Registration: New or Current Member
Convention Registration: Student
Paper Convention Registration (Mail or Fax in)
Membership:
2015 Membership Registration Form New or Current Member
Paper Membership Registration Form (Mail or Fax in)
2014 Technician of the Year Nomination Form
2014 Veterinarian of the Year Nomination Form
Need some incentive to nominate those deserving people you know? For each nomination (limit one tech/one dvm) you submit, you will receive a gift certificate for $15 off either membership or convention. The nominations must be valid and completely filled out.
Annual Elections 2014
Do you love your profession, have great ideas and want to be a leader of the WVTA?! Our annual elections for our executive board will be held in October, during our annual fall convention. We are currently taking nominations for new members and we would love to have you on board. We currently have the following positions open: President-Elect (3yr), Member at Large (1yr), Member at Large (2yr). You don’t need any previous experience other than your passion for being a vet tech. Board members have a voice in our convention, CE opportunities, member drives and newsletters. To review position descriptions and submit your name for nomination, please click here.
Awesome Clinics are LOOKING for you!!
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Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, Milwaukee area
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and there are still more! Visit http://www.wvta.com/index.php/resources/job-center
for the complete list.
WVTA Spring CE
The WVTA Spring CE was held on Saturday June 21st in West Bend, WI this year. Digging into Dermatology was the topic with a lecture and wet lab included. We were fortunate enough to have speaker Timothy Ness, DVM, DACVD to lecture this year. Dr. Ness works out of the Veterinary Specialty Center in the dermatology department in Buffalo Grove, IL. Dr. Ness lectured on topics such as Canine and Feline Pyoderma, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus, Atopic dermatitis, Intradermal allergy testing, and allergen-specific immunotherapy. Sample collection and identification of clinical dermatology cases were highlighted during the lecture. Ectoparasites, skin scrapes, trichography, fungal cultures, bacterial cultures, & cutaneous cytology were topics further explored throughout the day. The group openly discussed the technician’s role and importance in dermatology cases. After the lecture a wet lab on proper biopsy procedures, cytology identification, and case studies wrapped up this very informative and fun CE. – Khrista Linnevold, CVT
Contact information for the WVTA
Website: www.WVTA.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisvettech
Phone: 414-379-6793
Fax: 414-529-6895
Email: jendodge@wvta.com *New email address*
Mailing Address: WVTA - 12321 W. Godsell Avenue - Hales Corners, WI 53130