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September 7, 2024— District IX Director of the AVMA Board of Directors, Dr. Michael Lent conducted a ceremonial installation of officers for CVMA’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors during our CVMA membership meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the CVMA Convention in Westminster, CO. Looking to get involved with CVMA? Volunteer veterinarians like you help to drive the vision and future of veterinary medicine in Colorado. Contact us to get involved! The 2024-2025 CVMA Board of Directors: President – Dr. Michelle Larsen President-elect – Dr. Kayla Henderson Secretary/Treasurer – Dr. Austin Graham Secretary/Treasurer-elect – Dr....

Congratulations to the following CVMA members for their new positions on the CVMA Board of Directors for 2024-2025! The nominees were put forth by the CVMA Nominating Committee in June 2024; no other candidates were put forth by CVMA members during the petition period, and the candidates are now declared winners of the election. The nominees will be formally installed and officially transition into their new roles at the CVMA Convention Member Meeting and Awards Reception on September 5, 2024. Join us at Convention by registering today at colovma.org/convention. According to the...

August 20, 2024— This is a paid sponsored content article from Omni Practice Group. Maggiano's Little Italy Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:30-8:30 pm Location: 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, Colorado, 80112-3655 REGISTER HERE Join us for an educational course on selling your veterinary practice. Our panel of experts includes Practice Transition Specialists, an Attorney, and a Banker. They will cover the following topics to help you understand the complexities of selling your veterinary practice, and the steps you can take now to maximize the purchase price when you are ready to sell. *We encourage all attendees to bring their...

Information provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health, State Veterinarian. August 9, 2024— Six feline cases of Influenza A (HPAI H5N1) have been diagnosed in domestic cats in Colorado during 2024. One of these cases was directly associated with a known infected commercial dairy facility. Two of the six cases were indoor only cats with no direct exposures to the virus. Three of the six cases were known indoor/outdoor cats that hunted mice and/or small birds as prey and also spent time indoors with their owners. Five of the six...

August 7, 2024— As you well know, cancer is all too common. In fact, as many as one in four dogs and one in five cats will be diagnosed with cancer in their lives. Navigating the myriad of tests, treatments, and options is daunting, but you’re not in this alone. Join us for the first-ever Oncology Symposium at Colorado State University. This one-day course is designed to equip primary veterinarians with the information needed to fight cancer. You will return to your practice with a new and improved understanding of options...

August 6, 2024— As veterinary professionals, you understand the dedication and passion it takes to care for our animals. However, an equally important aspect of our profession often goes unnoticed— the advocacy work that shapes, protects, and advances veterinary medicine in Colorado. The Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Political Action Committee (PAC) plays a crucial role in this effort at our state legislature. Why is Advocacy Important? Advocacy is one of the most vital and impactful things CVMA offers our members. With the strength of our 2,600+ members behind us, we work...

July 18, 2024— Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery in Fort Collins is excited to invite veterinarians to our upcoming continuing education courses focusing on canine and feline dental extractions! We are a state-of-the-art facility led by our Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist™, MJ Redman, and offer interactive labs to help veterinarians improve their dentistry knowledge and extraction technique. Our courses help you earn CE credits and reward you with invaluable experience to take back to your own clinic. Introduction to Veterinary Oral Surgery: Extractions in the Canine Patient August 15th, 7:30 AM -...

July 9, 2024— Telehealth and telemedicine have been used in veterinary medicine since the telephone was invented and are used today. With new legislation passed in the 2024 session, Colorado has added the definition of veterinary telemedicine to the veterinary practice act and clarified that the practice of veterinary telemedicine requires establishing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) through an in-person, physical examination of the animal patient, or timely visits to the premises where the animal(s) is (are) kept. The new law defines a range of telehealth services that do not require a VCPR....

July 9, 2024— The Colorado legislature has enacted House Bill 24-1047, Veterinary Technician Scope of Practice, directing the State Board of Veterinary Medicine to define specific tasks for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTSs), and other practice staff. This legislation recognizes the expertise of Colorado’s veterinary technicians, promoting their appropriate use in practice. It also addresses the rising demand for veterinary services, particularly in rural areas, by optimizing the use of skilled staff, ensuring better care for animals, and expanding access to veterinary services. The legislation: Elevates veterinarians’ ability...

June 27, 2024— The CVMA Nominating Committee has nominated the three candidates below for the designated roles on the CVMA Board of Directors for 2024-2025. In accordance with the CVMA Bylaws, the CVMA membership may put forth candidates by petition with the signature of 2.5% of the voting DVM membership (or 45 members) within 21 days of this notice. If no alternative candidates are advanced by the petition process, CVMA Bylaws call for the CVMA secretary/treasurer to declare as winners the candidates identified by the Nominating Committee, and no election will...

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