VVMA Press Releases
Easter Holiday Concerns for Pets

Easter lilies (all species) are highly toxic to cats. Even simply sniffing the pollen or eating one leaf of certain species can cause life threatening kidney failure in cats. This is even more heart breaking as often it is younger kittens (who get into everything) who are affected. If your cat chews on or eats any part of an Easter lily, call your veterinarian immediately.


Vermont Legislature
The VVMA is monitoring the legislature for bills impacting animal health and welfare, and the practice of veterinary medicine.  Click here for information on our state government relations and the bills we are currently tracking.  You will be directed to log in as a VVMA member to view this information, then go to Government Affairs - State Government.  If you have any questions about legislative activity, or would like information on becoming part of the VVMA Government Relations Committee, contact GRC Chair Dr. David Hyde at dbhyde71g@gmail.com.

The Vermont legislature approved a bill legalizing the possession of small quantities of recreational marijuana. Click here for a bulletin from the AVMA which reviews the toxicity of marijuana and cannabis-related products, and a veterinarian's obligation to clients and patients.   

Thank you for your membership in the VVMA!  It's time to renew your membership for 2018. 
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CONGRATULATIONS to Drs. Elizabeth Brock and Thomas Linden of Northwest Veterinary Associates!
The VVMA is pleased to announce that they are the recipients of the 2017 Vermont Food Animal Veterinarian Education Loan Repayment Program (VFAVELRP).  The program is funded by the state of Vermont to support the repayment of veterinary student loans of food animal veterinarians willing to practice in underserved areas of Vermont.  More info


Recent VVMA press releases:
Easter Holiday Concerns for Pets
March 18-24 is Animal Poison Prevention Week
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Cold Weather Safety for Pets
All VVMA press releases

The VVMA has joined in an effort to increase the professional and community awareness of the need for safe use, safe storage and safe disposal of prescription medications. In partnership with the Bennington County Prescription Drug Task Force, an information packet created specifically for the veterinary profession was mailed to Vermont veterinary clinics, included in the VVMA e-newsletter, and put on our website. It also includes the VVMA’s Veterinary Practice Guide to DEA Regulations. Check it out and join us in our goal of making sure the veterinary profession is aware of how to prevent substance abuse!

 
  Upcoming VVMA 
  CE Programs
   
   June 22 - Summer Meeting
   Hope to see you there!
 

  Welcome New Members!  
  Sarah Smets - Ark Veterinary Hospital
  Tyler McGill - Wood Pond Vet. Service
  Joseph Wagner - Sugar Run Equine
       Veterinary Service
  Lori Tumpowsky - West Haven, VT  
  Amanda Spector - VT Large Animal Clinic
  Alan Younkin - Alan C. Younkin, DVM
  Kara Wilson - VT Large Animal Clinic
  Julia Chant - Qi Veterinary Clinic
  Selena Hunter - The Animal Doctor
  Natalie Kwitt - VT Department of Health     Andrew Fitzgerald - Fitzgerald                         Veterinary Hospital
  Brianna LeTow - Animal Hospital of
       Hinesburg
​  Maggie Lynch - BEVS
​  Dong Kim - Rutland Veterinary Clinic &
      Surgical Center
  Katie Gazo - Malletts Bay Vet. Hospital  
  Sarah Marak - Champlain Vet. Clinic  
  Stephanie Dorosko - VT Tech. College              and Bradford Veterinary Hospital
  Susan Johnson - Poultney Vet. Service
    

              
  

The VVMA One Health Committee is now on Twitter, thanks to Dr. Kathy McNamara.  Follow us here for the latest information!

https://twitter.com/OneHealthVT