Santa Clara Valley Veterinary Medical Association March/April 2023 Newsletter |
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Our May 3rd CE dinner registration is now open, and a new July dinner on innovations in feline diabetes is in the works |
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May 3rd CE Dinner registration open! Our next CE dinner will be on Wednesday May 3rd at Fiorillo's Restaurant in Santa Clara. We will feature our local ophthalmologist Dr. Kristina Burling of Animal Eye Specialists discussing updates on glaucoma. This dinner is co-sponsored by the SCVVMA and Jorvet. More info and registration can be found here. |
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NEW JULY CE dinner being planned 2023 Is shaping up to be an innovative year for veterinarians, and SCVVMA is rising to the occasion! We are working on squeezing in a 5th CE dinner this year on July 26th with Elanco for an update on feline diabetes and discussion about a novel oral treatment for feline diabetes (bexagliflozin). Mark the date in your calendar if you will be in town, and stay tuned for more details. |
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SCVVMA Member Highlight Earlier this month, the CVMA Legislative Committee met to discuss over 30 California legislative bills that impact the veterinary profession. The committee, comprised of 25 veterinarians and RVTs representing different practice types, met at the CVMA building to decide recommended positions on legislation. Our SCVVMA secretary, Dr. Emily Shani of Willow Glen Pet Hospital, has been on the legislative committee for over 7 years! |
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2023 ICVA Assessment Development Committee (ADC) Nominations The International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) Assessment Development Committee (ADC) is seeking 2023 nominations. The ADC is composed of a broad representation of species and content areas across veterinary medicine. Duties include soliciting and appointing North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) item writers and participating in item and form review meetings. There are four positions on the ADC with terms beginning in June 2023: one Bovine (Dairy), one Exotic Companion Animal, one Poultry, and one Small Ruminant. Those interested may review the ADC qualifications and submit the nomination form and a 2-page resume/CV to jblasewitz@icva.net with ADC Nomination in the subject line by April 7, 2023. The ICVA will follow up by directly contacting the nominees. Self-nominations are also welcome. |
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2023 SCVVMA Membership To make sure you continue to receive helpful updates and courtesy registration for CE and networking events, sign up to become a member of the Santa Clara Valley Veterinary Medical Association TODAY. |
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