R E V M A N E W S J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 R E V M A B O A R D President: Dr. Racelle La Mar Northtown Animal Hospital (707) 546-6355 Vice-President: Dr. Rhonda Savage Circle of Love House Calls (707) 648-6262 Treasurer: Dr. Deborah Crippen Lakeside Pet Hospital (707) 539-3393 CE Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Alexander VCA Animal Care Center (707) 584-4343 Member-at-Large: Dr. Hal Hawkins Petcare Veterinary Hospital (707) 579-3900 REVMA Executive Secretary: Tiffany Rovai Tiffany.rovai@vcahospitals.com (707) 544-9193 W H A T S I N S I D E P r e s i d e n t s A d d r e s s From the President s Desk: I want to start the discussion about the need for new officers in January. While I have enjoyed being president, 2 terms is enough for POTUS and is enough for me. The main things I have been tasked with have been pleasurable, introducing speakers, delegating tasks and working with the outreach committee. Writing this 'report' is likely the most difficult, and I have steered clear of the controversial topics involving legislation, a fresh outlook and perhaps a bit of food for thought might be welcomed. If you have questions about about any of the job positions, please contact me. If you are interested in holding a position, please let me know. President s Report Classifieds Upcoming Continuing Education Be kind to one another. Dr. Racelle LaMar Community Outreach Update
COMMUNITY OUTREACH REVMA TEAM UPDATE: The Love me Fix me- spay/ neuter voucher program is up and running. James Dress at the Sonoma Animal Services is still waiting to hear from the Veterinarians who committed to being a part of the program but have not turned in their enrollment form. We are having a bit of back log of clients due to the paper work, but hope to be full steam ahead soon. We thank all those who are participating and the positive energy we have received. Animal Services has not mounted any full scale advertising yet until we are comfortable that all is functioning in good order with the hospitals. So, if any problems questions, please contact James Dress 565-7113 or myself at 707 321-7696,drngwalters@comcast.net Check out the website: theanimalshelter.org. Eventually those hospitals who are participating will be listed on this website and a link to your website will be possible. Also they have a couple of good handouts titled: Top 10 reasons to spay or neuter your Pet and Spay and Neuter Myths. These might be good to go along with the brochure about the program that I will be getting to you in a few weeks as a part of your welcome packet. Any procedures that you have completed don't forget to send in your reimbursement forms as soon as possible. We should have more details to follow next newsletter regarding the Potential REVMA Medical Assistance Program The committee is working on a comprehensive list of all Veterinarians working in Sonoma County and this should allow us opportunity for further outreach by our organization. Pete Henriksen has been working directly with Compassion without Borders and will give us an update next newsletter. Nancy Walters, DVM
Classifieds Veterinarian: Washington Square Veterinary Clinic has a part time position open for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys all aspects of practice from urgent care and medicine to surgery and dentistry. Our newer, well equipped 1-2 doctor practice in Petaluma has an exceptional staff and a loyal client base. This practice has full time and ownership potential in the future. Visit our web site for an overview of the clinic at www.wsvcpets.com. Email your credentials to malcolm@wsvcpets.com for immediate consideration. Veterinarian: Petaluma Veterinary Hospital, in beautiful Sonoma county wine country, is seeking a full or part-time veterinarian for our growing, two-doctor, small animal practice. We are AAHA accredited and well equipped with digital x -ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound and full in-house Idexx bloodwork. Open 5 ½ days doing medicine, surgery and dentistry. If you want to build a career in a family atmosphere, work hard without corporate pressure, but also have fun, contact us. Salary + percentage and benefit package. Send letter and resume to Angela Smith, DVM at petvethosp@aol.com or fax to 707-762-9684. Veterinarian: Busy 3 doctor Sebastopol practice looking for a consistent one day per week doctor who would like to be part of our team We offer full service quality medicine, surgery, dentistry and acupuncture to a high-end clientele. Full in house lab, ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography. We have access to a traveling ultrasonographer and offer advanced surgical procedures provided by board certified specialists. Our staff members are very experienced; some have been with us for over 15 years. If you like a friendly working environment with the burnout of a full time position, and clients who want the best for their pets, this is the place for you. Please contact Dr. Cloninger at scloninger@analyvet.com, or fax to 707-823-7614 Veterinarian: Seeking part time DVM for small animal hospital in Pt. Reyes Station. Well equipped with digital dental radiology, Catalyst/Lasercyte in house lab and experienced support staff. Great community adjacent to pristine protected National Seashore, Practice quality medicine in a unique rural setting. Must be comfortable with routine surgeries and have excellent client service skills. Stress free scenic commute. Contact Mary Whitney, DVM 415-663-1533, email resume to docwhitney@att.net Veterinarian: Full time associate veterinarian wanted for busy two-doctor full-service small animal hospital in Petaluma. Open 5 ½ days per week with no after hour emergencies. Digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, and long-term experienced support staff. We are looking for a friendly and compassionate veterinarian who doesn t take themselves too seriously. Interest in small exotic mammals a plus. Salary based on experience. Full benefits package. Contact Patty Dorsano, Practice Manager, at (707)-762-3549 or send resume to brandnervetpatty@gmail.com. Veterinarian: Veterinarian wanted for 1 doctor small animal hospital (dogs and cats) in Cotati CA. Well established practice with a small town atmosphere. We offer conventional medicine, routine surgery and dentistry. No after hours emergencies, close proximity to specialists and 24 hour emergency care. Hours and pay negotiable. Coati Small Animal Hospital 8055 Gravenstein Hwy Cotati CA 9493, 707-795-3694 Fax 707-795-6740 cotatismallanimal@att.net Veterinarian: Emergency Clinician sought for Solano-Napa Pet Emergency Clinic in Fairfield - centrally located between the East Bay, Napa Valley, and Davis. Our hospital is well-equipped (Ultrasound, IDEXX chemistry unit, DR, Procyte, I- Stat, Coag., etc.), has a good caseload and a strong, experienced team of friendly, capable doctors and staff. We enjoy a strong relationship with our local community--check out our ratings on Google and Yelp. This position is FT. Internship or 2 years emergency experience preferred but other candidates may be considered. Emergency surgery experience is desired. Please send resume and cover letter. Fax: 707-864-8038 Veterinarian: Associate veterinarian needed at Adobe Animal Hospital of Petaluma. Part-time hours available now, becoming full time when construction on our new hospital is completed in the summer. We are a well equipped hospital with great clients and staff. Cat Friendly certified, team is trained in low stress handling, practice owner is ABVP canine/feline. Looking for someone who wants to grow with us. Contact Yvonne Stemwedel, send resume to ystemwedeldvm@hotmail.com.
Veterinarian: Yokayo Veterinary Center is seeking a veterinary associate with excellent client communication and teamwork skills, and a strong interest in developing medical and surgical skills. We are a 5-doctor, small animal practice, located 2 and 1/2 hours north of San Francisco, in Mendocino wine country. The clinic offers digital dental radiography and digital general radiography, full orthopedic instrumentation, Laser therapy, Tonometry, Ultrasound (including Echo), and more. A full time schedule would be a 4-5 day week. Position is available June 1 2016. Benefits include health insurance (with optional dental and vision coverage), 401K, generous CE stipend, local vma dues, AVMA dues, DEA expense, and a moving expense stipend. Compensation is based on salary and production. We are located at 2300 North State St, Ukiah, Ca. 95482. Check out our web page at Yokayovetcenter.org Please send cover letter and resume to Frank Merritt, DVM, MS or call 707 462 8625. Lead Veterinary Technician: If you are a California Registered Veterinary Technician with lead tech experience this may be the opportunity of a lifetime for you! Guide Dogs for the Blind has a full-time opening at our beautiful campus in San Rafael located near Northgate Shopping Center. This position is eligible for GDB employee benefits. In addition to performing responsibilities as a Registered Veterinary Technician, this position leads the Veterinary Technician staff and oversees the surgery, treatment, and maintenance operations of the San Rafael Veterinary Clinic in collaboration with the Medical Director and Practice Manager. Please see the entire job description on our website at www.guidedogs.com. please apply on our website: www.guidedogs.com careers page, or send us your cover letter and resume by e-mail to icareer@guidedogs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Canine Welfare/Neonatal Manager (Kennel Manager): The Canine Welfare/Neonatal Manger is responsible for overseeing the Canine Welfare/Neonatal staff including hiring, coaching, managing performance, setting staff and department goals, administrative responsibilities, and ensuring coverage for 24/7 operations. They are in charge of the physical and psychological care of the non-training dogs at GDB kennel facilities in San Rafael. This includes dogs coming in for boarding, breeding, foster care, whelping, and other situations. This hands-on management position is responsible for developing and ensuring adherence to Canine Welfare/Neonatal protocols, and undertaking the full range of Canine Welfare/Neonatal duties as needed.. Please see the entire job description on our website at www.guidedogs.com. please apply on our website: www.guidedogs.com careers page, or send us your cover letter and resume by e-mail to icareer@guidedogs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Canine Behavior Specialist: A guide dog needs a very special combination of health, skill and behavioral soundness. Our standards are extremely high and we want to ensure each dog gets the best opportunity to succeed from the moment they are born. This positions works with dogs and their handlers from the time they are puppies through training to help ensure the best possible success. Responsibilities include working with various departments in developing behavior modification plans for individual puppies/dogs and personally applying or assigning the application of plan(s). Evaluating, reporting and tracking the behavior of individuals and populations of dogs and ensuring consistent application of practices in dog handling, socialization and kennel enrichment. Also works in collaboration with others within and outside the organization in the development and/or application of research and canine behavioral testing. Please see the entire job description on our website at www.guidedogs.com. please apply on our website: www.guidedogs.com careers page, or send us your cover letter and resume by e-mail to icareer@guidedogs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Animal Shelter Supervisor ($4,515-5,487/month): One FT vacancy to manage the Sonoma County Animal Shelter with the Department of Health Services. Reqs related training, 2 yrs. exp & POST Cert. Apply by 07/12/16! For complete position details & to apply online, visit us at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org, or phone HR at (707)565-8059. EOE
RELIEF VETERINARIANS Dr. Mark Willett is available for relief work: small animals and exotics. I have been a relief vet for 14 years. Phone: 415-686-6092 or email: mwillett@alumni.ucdavis.edu Dr. Amanda Landers is available for relief work, small animals and pocket pets. 707-363-0998 or pogenpal@yahoo.com. Dr. Brian Baumgard is available for small animal relief. 805-558-9740 Full time/part time/relief: Dr. Tejinder Nagra is available for small animal general practice (dogs and cats only). I cover 75-mile radius around Santa Rosa and have been doing this since 2001. Contact 707-696- 6203 or email tejinder.nagra@sbcglobal.net Diana K. Phillips, DVM Available for relief work or part time 1-2 days a week. Years of experience in Marin and Sonoma County. Contact me at DKPDVM@mac.com or 415-328-7707. Dr. Jennifer Kong is available for small animal relief. 707-546-8634 or jenkong@comcast.net Kerry Levin, DVM, CVA (acup) now available for relief work in North Bay Area. Practice owner for 25 years and prior relief vet experience. General small animal, mixed and acupuncture/integrative medicine. 707-972-5465 or drkerrylevin@comcast.net Dr. Anne Stark is available for small animal relief work at 707-775-5462 or acdogdoc@gmail.com Dr. Penny Elliott is available for small animal relief or part time work. Please contact me at 707-576-7824 or jpelliott84@comcast.net. Resume and references on request. I am available for small animal work, mostly weekends. I can be reached at jiruygt@gmail.com or 707-267 -1573. Dr. Darcy Atterbury (MN 78) is available for small animal relief. Competent, compassionate care while you re away. Call 707-433-0315 Jennifer Eisley DVM Small Animal Relief 707-483-3603 jeneisleydvm@gmail.com RELIEF TECHNICIANS Marilyn Engstrom is available for relief work: experienced veterinary technician 707-484-3192 Seasoned vet tech for relief work. Over 25 years experience. Emergency, specialty and general practice. Call Dan Pound at 707-291-9954 Gretchen Gaston BS RVT. Experienced relief technician with 17 years small animal nursing in specialty, emergency, and general practice. Available 24/7. 707-321-9193 or gg95401@gmail.com.
REVMA Membership Meetings: Our regular membership meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, except for the October and December meetings. Look for our informational faxes on all of these meetings. Social 6:30 PM. Lecture and dinner 7:00 PM. Dinner and CE are included with your full REVMA membership. Others are welcome at $50 for technicians and $55 for veterinarians. RSVP by the Thursday prior to the meeting by calling (707) 544-9193. July 19, 2016 (Tuesday) - Canine Influenza August 18, 2016 Nutrition sponsored by VCA ACC REVMA Board Meetings: TBA at 1:00PM RSVP to REVMA at (707) 544-9193 if attending. REVMA Pet Loss Support Group: For guardians who have experiences the loss of all types of pets and for those who are anticipating the loss of their pet. Meetings are for families, singles, couples, children and adults. Drop-in, no fee group meetings are held every Tuesday from 7:15PM 8:15PM at the Brookdale lodge at Paulin Creek, 2375 Range Avenue, Santa Rosa (excluding holidays). Meetings are held in the Community room and are facilitated by Group Leader, Jane Sorensen, RN, MFT Updated annual newsletter advertising rates for members: Quarter page $350; Half page $500; Full page $600 contact (707) 544-9193 to place ads. September 15, 2016 TBA Sunday, October 25th Annual Meeting