| TVMA Repurposes its Foundation
The former Tennessee Human-Animal Bond Foundation is now the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Foundation. Continuing its support of the advancement of relationships between man and animals, the TVMF will also be able to provide support for veterinary institutions and organizations through programs such as scholarships, educational programs, research programs, programs focused on animal welfare, and programs encouraging the advancement of veterinary science or other animal related fields as a profession. TVMF Chairman Frankie Locklar has made the first donation in memory of Dr. John Donaldson. You, too, can support TVMF's efforts by making a contribution in memory of or in honor of a special person or animal. Click here for more information.
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Allied Member Spotlight
Dr. Chris Gilbert
People's Custom RX
Dr. Chris Gilbert is a 2007 graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Freed-Hardeman University in December of 2002. He is a past member of Toastmasters International and served as Sunrisers Club President in 2010. During pharmacy school, Chris enjoyed interning at People’s Custom Rx and knew that compounding was the kind of pharmacy he wanted to practice. After graduating, Chris signed on with Kroger as a floater and he enjoyed being in many different pharmacies and helping many patients. In 2010, he began working at Kroger and was promoted to manager in 2013. In October 2013, the opportunity came for him to return to People’s Custom Rx. He is excited to be back and enjoys working with practitioners and clients to help the patients. He has been compounding the sterile products for over a year now. Chris loves spending time with his wife, Deanna, and their three children, Sam, Tucker and Saralyn. They enjoy traveling, going on adventures together and are deeply involved in the work of their church. Chris has a heart for serving others and enjoys ministering to others in every way.
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Music City Veterinary Conference February 26-28, 2016 ∙ Embassy Suites Nashville SE/Murfreesboro
USDA Accreditation Modules will be offered on Friday, February 26. Module 1: Introduction to NVAP Module 3: Overview of Foreign Animal, Program, & Reportable Diseases
Module 7: Foreign Animal Disease Detection in Category I Animals Module 10: Personable Protective Equipment for Veterinarians Module 18: Avian Influenza & Exotic Newcastle Disease Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response
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Livestock 911 CE Program
The Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee is offering a continuing education program focusing on basic response to livestock investigations. It will include information on accepted crisis management/emergency response procedures for livestock issues, accepted procedures for dealing with livestock trailer wrecks, accepted practices for livestock neglect prosecutions, how to accurately determine livestock body condition scoring, and who to contact when livestock neglect and abuse issues arise. Livestock 911 will be held October 27 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center in Franklin. Click here for more details.
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Regulations for Animal Exports
Accredited veterinarians are responsible for being knowledgeable of the regulatory requirements of each country. You may consult the International Animal Export Regulations website located at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals prior to issuing international health certificates. Do not rely on information or certificates your clients bring to your office. The National Import Export Services office of USDA APHIS has resources that can expedite the export certification process, such as a variety of fillable forms that could be completed by using your word processor and a training manual which can be used to train your office staff regarding the exporting process. Click here for documents which provide guidance for you and your clients. Please note: Although the form refers to Florida, the information is correct for Tennessee as well.
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Licensing Board Tidbit
TVMA wants to remind everyone to review the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Rule 1730-02-.16 Hospitalization. When this rule was adopted, the Board had a lengthy discussion about the language in the first paragraph. (1) Inpatients shall be examined at least once a day by facility personnel.
The TVMA representative at the Board meeting asked for two points of clarification. First, did the term "inpatients" refer to animals hospitalized for an illness or treatment or did it apply to animals merely boarding at the facility? The Board decided that it referred to any animal being kept at the facility. The second question was did the term "facility personnel" mean that it had to be a veterinarian checking on the animals even on weekends and holidays or could it be any employee? The Board said that it was to be the veterinarian.
To further clarify, TVMA asked if a veterinarian was required to physically come to the facility on a holiday and check on the animals, even if the only animals present were healthy boarders. The Board answered yes.
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Classifieds
Practices For Sale: California: Riverside County - 2,000sf SA
San Diego County - 1,750sf SA w/RE.
Washington DC: New Ultra-Modern facility.
Florida: Broward County - 1,500sf. Priced to Sell;
Hillsborough County - Start-Up. Add Vet services to Kennel.
Lee County - Gross >$1M. Multi-doctor;
Saint Lucie County - Multi-doctor – AAHA w/RE;
Volusia County: Emergency w/RE.
Maine, York County: 2,000sf w/RE.
Maryland, Baltimore County: 1,600sf SA. Price to Sell;
Michigan, Bay County: 2,500sf w/RE.
Missouri, St. Louis: Feline, 2,200sf.
New York, Elmira: 3,500sf w/RE.
North Carolina, Charlotte: New Ultra-Modern facility.
Oregon, Linn County: 1,800sf 2-story w/RE.
Vermont, Orleans County: 4,400sf w/RE.
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info@psbroker.com Small Animal Practice For Sale - East TN
Building and real estate appraisal - $240,000
Practice gross - $463,299 for 2014
Fully equipped
10921 computerized clients, most with multiple pets
Asking $575,000; reasonable offers considered
Contact Susan Scarlett at (865) 250-7514 (call or text) or email stonegatesrs@aol.com
Real Estate for Sale: 3700 Pishon Trail Franklin, TN 37064
Amazing live/work opportunity. Vet clinic currently operating on this beautiful 5.3 acres in Williamson County. House is 2268 sq ft. Clinic operates on main level. Renovated living quarters upstairs. Cinder block barn with electric, water, two horse stalls, and surgery room has its own driveway, turn around and paddock. Incredible location with Hwy 96 road frontage. Real estate only for sale, not practice.
Tazewell, TN. Well, established turn key small animal clinic for sale. Approximately 1920 sq feet with ample parking or potential expansion (approx 960 sq feet). All equipment included (surgical table, anesthesia machine, centrifuge, etc.). Located on the main road for great visibility and access for clients. Recently passed clinic inspection for the next 2 years. Sales price is negotiable! For inquiries, please email bobeans@aol.com.
Knoxville, TN. Solo small animal practice incl. 1300+ sq.ft. clinic building and 1 acre land. Excellent location with plenty of room for expansion. Building and equipment in good condition. Five year(2007-11) average annual gross over $280K being open 4.5 days/wk. Asking $315K. Reply to lod478@gmx.com.
Knoxville small animal practice for sale. $395K, includes real estate. Reply to tennvet1@gmail.com.
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