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TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | JUNE 16, 2015

FTC Report on Pet Medications Industry Finds Veterinarians Face Increasing Competition from Non-Veterinary Retail Outlets

A Federal Trade Commission report on the pet medications industry noted fast growth and a changing landscape of suppliers – with veterinarians seeing increased competition from non-traditional sellers, and consumers finding more ways to buy medications for their pets. The report made recommendations for ways to make the pet medications market even more competitive. Read more...

2016 MCVC

February 26-28 at the Embassy Suites Nashville SE/Murfreesboro
Watch for more information on the following programs to be
offered at MCVC 2016

Dr. Marty Becker-Follow-up on the Fear Free Veterinary Visits

APHIS NAVP Accreditation Training

Click on the logo for more information.

FDA Regulation to Help Ensure Judicious Use of Antibiotics in Food-producing Animals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule, an important piece of the agency’s overall strategy to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals. This strategy will bring the use of these drugs under veterinary supervision so that they are used only when necessary for assuring animal health. Read more...

Governor Signs Animal Abuser Registration into Law

Tennessee is the first state to pass legislation to create an online registry of those who have been convicted of certain animal-cruelty offenses, including animal fighting. A public website will be available beginning January 1, 2016, listing offenders' names and photographs. Animal abusers will stay on the registry for two years for their first conviction and for five years upon their second offense.

Update on Avian Flu from Commissioner Julius Johnson

The ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 outbreak has been devastating to the U.S. poultry industry and is one of the most costly national animal health disasters on record. While this particular disease incident affects poultry, we all know that there are disease risks that could just as easily devastate other livestock sectors. I want to assure you that we at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture are monitoring the situation and doing everything we can to prepare for the likelihood that this poultry disease is detected here in our state. Read more...

Recalls

Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Wet Cat Food. Click here for more info

UTCVM Offers Online Minimally Invasive Scoping Course

The UTCVM with the support of Karl Storz Veterinary Endoscopy is offering an innovative minimally-invasive scoping course specifically designed to meet the needs of small animal residents and specialists desiring in-depth scope training. For detailed information...

Obituary

Jerry Allen Truitt, DVM

Dr. Truitt passed away June 7, 2015, in Memphis, Tennessee after fighting a three year battle with cancer. He was born February 2, 1941 in Crittenden County Kentucky and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky. After graduating with his DVM degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1966, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force as a Base Veterinarian from 1966-1968 and practiced veterinary medicine in Shelby County for 46 years. Read more...

Join us on Facebook and Twitter

On Facebook, TVMA hosts a public page and a members-only group. We invite you to join the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association Members Group. You will be able to discuss topics affecting the veterinary profession with your colleagues.

Classifieds

PS Broker, Inc. - Practices for Sale - Nationwide!

California: Riverside County – “The Hill” – 2,000sf SA. CA9.

Florida:

Broward County - 1,500sf SA. 2-exam rooms. FL78.

Lee County – Gross >$1M. Multi-doctor. FL75.

Levy County - 2,200sf SA, +1 acre. FL72.

Pinellas County - Emergency - 2,700sf SA. FL73.

Pinellas County - 1,500sf SA - huge plaza. FL74.

St. Lucie County – AAHA, 2,200sf w/RE. FL71.

Volusia County - Emergency – 2,800sf w/RE. FL77.

Illinois: Chicago Suburb - Multi-doctor SA. 2,200sf w/RE. IL2.

Maine: York County - 2,200sf SA, +3.5 acres. ME5.

Michigan: Bay County – 2,500sf SA with nearly 1/3 acre. MI1.

Missouri: St. Louis – Feline! 2,200sf with 3-exam rooms. MO1.

Oregon: Linn County - +1,800sf SA on city lot. OR2.

Vermont: Orleans County - 4,400sf SA, +3 acres. VT3.

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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.

Contact Larissa Lentile, Keller Williams Realty at (615) 425-3600 ext 3616 or email findahome@larissalentile.com.

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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