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SAVE the DATE!
CVMA Convention 2012 ~ October 4-7, Loveland, Colorado
Lodging and Travel Information
Embassy Suites Loveland – Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center - A full service luxury hotel located at 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colorado (970.593.6200)
Special convention rates of $119++/single or double. Room rates are subject to availability and do not include taxes or resort fees.
To make your reservation, call 1.800.EMBASSY (1.800.362.2779) and ask for the CVMA Convention 2012 with the SRP (booking) code CVM. www.embassysuitesloveland.com.
The CVMA Convention Registration Brochure will be mailed in June. Until then, you can click here for for a PDF version and more information.
2012 CVMA Dues Renewal
Renew your CVMA membership today!
In addition to the individual membership, we are now offering a new high-value option, the CVMA Practice Package. Benefits of the Practice Package include a complimentary Practice Diagnostic Report, a complimentary Personalized Fee Guide, and discounts on new pratice analytics and practice tools. Not only is this the best value for the practice, it's also the best way to assure that every doctor is receiving CVMA's print and electronic communications to stay connected to Colorado's veterinary community!
- Renewal Form
- Membership Q&A
- Membership Brochure
- CVMA Performance Tools Order Form
Online renewal is available for Individual memberships only and not for the Practice Package. If you are interested in the Practice Package membership, click on the links above or call 303.318.0447 for more information.
Sample Reports and Surveys are also available for your review, including sample Practice Diagnostic Reports and Surveys, Personalized Fee Guide Reports and Surveys, and Client Satisfaction Surveys and Reports.
9PetCheck 2012 Huge Success, 1,000 Pets Helped
Thanks to 73 veterinary clinics across the state of Colorado, 1,047+ pets received not only a complimentary wellness exam and rabies vaccination, but were educated on the importance of preventive veterinary care and the public health implications of not vaccinating their furry friends.
The event took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15 and the feedback from the public and the clinics is truly extraordinary. Click here to see the media attention, photos, and listen to client testimonials!
In 2011, members from 58 veterinary clinics donated more than 700 free wellness exams and rabies vaccinations to pet owners in need. The increase in participation from clinics in 2012 shows just how important this public relations initiative is.
Through 9News, the CVMA not only provided this great community service, but was able to educate the public on the importance of annual veterinary exams and potential human health risks when a pet is not vaccinated for rabies.
Go Mobile!
Busy veterinarians need all the convenience they can get!
If you have a smartphone or tablet, click here to check out some great mobile apps for not only you and your practice, but for clients as well.
"Adopt a Shelter Pet" license plates now available!
Help spread the word about the importance of pet adoption by purchasing this license plate from your local DMV. Not only will you help spread the word about this cause, but $30 will go support spay/neuter programs in underserved areas. For more information, go to coloradopetfund.org/.
iPhone App Helps Find Lost Pets
The HomeAgain PetRescuer iPhone App has been approved by Apple and is available for downloadin (for free) from the iTunes store for your iPhone, iTouch, or iPad.
Rapidly expanding the network of PetRescuers with technology such as this can help to substantially improve a pet's ability to be found before ever reaching a shelter. A related and equally important goal of the app is to raise consumer awareness about the benefits of microchipping.
Please help us to get the word out about this important development in proactive pet recovery. And thank you, as always, for supporting microchipping as an important preventative procedure for our beloved family pets.
CVMA News...
CVMA On Facebook!
CVMA now has a closed group page on Facebook for CVMA members. Join us today to interact and dialog with your fellow CVMA members. Getting started is easy... Just click on the Facebook icon to find us! Want more information? Click here for some useful guidelines.
In Practice...
State Changes Radiation Rules for Veterinarians
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has revised their rules and regulations related to radiation safety, and these revisions went into effect July 1, 2010.
Because these rules affect veterinary professionals, you will find information on the “Radiation Safety” page under the Issues section of the website, including a copy of the article "State Changes Radiation Rules for Veterinarians" that appears in the latest issue of the CVMA Voice and a template “Radiation Safety Policy” document for your use/adaptation in your clinic.
AAHA Offers Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool
Combined with a collar and current name tag, a microchip increases the likelihood of a lost pet being safely reunited with its owner. However, even with a microchip scanner, identifying the correct pet recovery registry to contact can be challenging.
To alleviate the guesswork for veterinary hospitals, animal control facilities, and shelter staff members, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has created the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, a free, internet-based resource that assists with microchip identification, helping reunite pets and owners by checking participating pet recovery services’ registries to determine which registry should be contacted. The AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool can be accessed online at www.petmicrochiplookup.org. For more information, click here.
Science Update
CDPHE Offers Disease Update Website
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provides updates on select zoonotic and vector-borne diseases in Colorado on its website at www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/index.html. Diseases of interest include rabies, West Nile virus, plague, tularemia, hantavirus, and tick-borne diseases. A map of year-to-date rabies, including skunk rabies in 10 counties (Arapahoe, Elbert, El Paso, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Morgan, Otero, Prowers, and Yuma), showing skunk rabies rapidly approaching the Front Range, is posted weekly.
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Marketing Partners
CVMA sincerely appreciates the support of its partners that help make the association’s continuing education and other programs possible.
Welcome Students!
Welcome CSU-CVMBS PVM Students!
Click here for your CVMA Student Chapter and Membership Information!
Click here for the CVMA Find a Mentor Program!
Recent Graduates
Resources for Recent Graduates
We are pleased to offer a library of resource documents for recent graduates on a variety of topics relevant to your new graduate status and success as a veterinary professional. Click here!
Associated Links
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