Tax Department Releases Guidance on new Sales & Use Tax Statute:  click here to read it!     FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Compounding Animal Drugs.  To read the draft, click here (this will take you to the FDA website.)  11/20/19 Your Vermont representatives at the Fall 2019 NEVMA Leadership Conference in Portland, Maine.  From left: Dr. Hailey Gentile, Dr. Karen Bradley, Dr. Anne Culp, Associate Director Linda Waite-Simpson, Dr. Ruth Blauwiekel, Dr. Jill Skochdopole, Executive Director Kathryn Finnie. Study of the economic impact of equine events in Vermont The Vermont Horse Council just released a study on the economic impact of equine events in Vermont.   A second phase of the study will look at expenditures of Vermont residents who own horses, including feed and hay, veterinary and other service fees, transportation, barn and fencing costs and other costs associated with equine ownership.  To learn more about the results of Phase One of the Study or to donate to support Phase 2 go to www.vthorsecouncil.org.  The VVMA was pleased to support this study. VVMA Free Dog Bite Prevention Program Between 2012-2016, 550 Vermont children were treated at the hospital by dog bite wounds.  That number doesn't include children who were bitten for whom medical help was not sought or needed, or where actual contact didn't occur but unsafe interactions happened.  The VVMA has a free program geared to elementary school-aged children to teach them how to interact safely around dogs in order to avoid bites.  If you are interested in participating in the VVMA's effort or in learning more about bringing the program to your local school, please contact VVMA Associate Director Linda Waite-Simpson at 802-878-6888.  VVMA Members:  login to the Members Only section of our website for information on our program.  Public information on dog bite prevention is available here on our website, and educators interested in learning more about our program click here.  VVMA press release on the program. Vermont Legislature The VVMA monitors the legislature for bills impacting animal health and welfare, and the practice of veterinary medicine.  We are mid-way through the 2019/2020 Legislative Session, and the VVMA has a list of all the bills we are tracking.  Click here and 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.

Recent VVMA Press Releases:

Holiday Hazards for Pets

Effects of Smoking on Pets
September is Happy Cat Month!
Blue Green Algal Blooms
VVMA Foundation 2019/20 Scholarship Awards

All VVMA press releases

In 2019, 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.   

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!

For VVMA Members...

Get a Laugh Out of a VVMA Member Benefit!  Click here for more information!

 
  Upcoming VVMA 
  CE Programs
 
  Saturday and Sunday,            February 8-9
  VVMA 2020 Winter Meeting
  Burlington Hilton Hotel 

  Friday, June 19
  VVMA 2020 Summer              Meeting
  Burlington Hilton Hotel


 Welcome New   Members!  
   
   Jacqueline Webb
   Long Trail Veterinary Center

   Jeffrey Wolfe
   Long Trail Veterinary Center

   Allana Mather
   Mt. Mansfield Animal Hospital

   Samuel Scheu
   Riverbend Veterinary Clinic   

   Elizabeth Wheeler
   River Road Veterinary Clinic

   Laura Jesseman
   Ryegate Small Animal Hospital

   Amanda LaCroix
   River Cove Animal Hospital

   Kathryn Hazard
   Norwich Regional Animal Hosp
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   Jacqueline Wagner
   VCA Brown Animal Hospital

  Lauren Marsh
   Pawlet

   Jeanne Harding

   Allaire Smith-Miller
   West Pawlet

   Michael Romp
   VT Air National Guard

   Kathereen Tamburello
   Newport Veterinary Hospital

   Krista Jones
   
   Nicole Poppenger
   Animal Hospital of Hinesburg
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   Kathryn Miller
   West River Valley Veterinary       Service

  
                               
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