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28 Jan

Posted at 12:25h in Legislative
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The Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine has announced a permanent rulemaking hearing on February 11, 2021. Tracking Veterinary Rules is one of the key advocacy activities CVMA performs on behalf of members and the profession in Colorado. What’s it about? This final rulemaking is the last step in a year-long process of a mandatory review of the Colorado Veterinary Rules that began in February 2020. The rules have been thoroughly reviewed and reorganized. CVMA represented the interests and concerns of Colorado veterinarians at each step in the process, and worked to...

22 Jan

Posted at 12:33h in Legislative
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Over 170 people interested in animal issues in Colorado came together on Thursday, January 21 for the first CLAW Caucus of the 2021 Colorado legislative session. The CLAW Caucus, or Colorado Legislative Animal Welfare Caucus, meets four times each year during Colorado's legislative session. The caucus meets to discuss and explore current issues impacting animals in the state of Colorado, often including presentations by key groups from around the state. CLAW includes state legislators who are interested in issues that impact animals; members of the public (including veterinary professionals) are also...

13 Jan

Posted at 23:16h in CVMA news
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This column was written by Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, DVM, AVMA delegate for CVMA and Curtis Crawford, DVM, AVMA alternate delegate for CVMA. The first virtual AVMA VLC (Veterinary Leadership Conference) was successful. CVMA's delegates and alternates were hard at work with the potential for eight resolutions and two VIF (Veterinary Information Forum) topics: Timing of Canine Spay/Neuter and Vet Med in the time of COVID. This summary shares an update on the governance portion of the conference. Colorado is in District IX with Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Utah. CVMA is represented...

13 Jan

Posted at 11:03h in COVID
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On January 13, all Colorado veterinary licensees received an email from DORA regarding new emergency rules for various health care professions. Click here to read the emergency rules from DORA. How do these rules impact veterinarians? Veterinarians and a number of other licensed health care professionals have temporarily been permitted to expand their scope of practice in order to administer COVID-19 vaccinations pursuant to the governor's Executive Order D 2021 008. The emergency rules developed by DORA will temporarily permit certain licensed health care professionals including veterinarians to deliver the COVID-19...

07 Jan

Posted at 15:10h in The watering bowl
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In our Leadership Update column, CVMA leaders provide their perspectives on the veterinary profession in Colorado and the changing world around us. This column was written by Jackie Christakos, DVM, CVMA president 2020-2021. My friends and colleagues–we made it to 2021. Congratulations! What a crazy ride 2020 turned out to be, many weeks feeling like the next level of real-life Jumanji for veterinarians. The ever-present worry of keeping ourselves and our staff safe, an increase in need for patient care, and minimal vacation time for most of us has been exhausting to say the...

23 Dec

Posted at 12:05h in Industry news
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This is a paid sponsored article from Canine Biologics. Having a dog with cancer creates many challenges. Struggling to pay for nutrition for canine cancer patients should not be one of them. It has been a difficult year for many pet parents and like you, we are doing our part to help. For a limited time, Canine Biologics is offering up to 40% OFF of its three-part Integrated Nutrition System to support dogs fighting CANCER. The COVID-19 relief rate will be locked in for the duration of subscription plans. One-time purchases, such...

11 Dec

Posted at 12:26h in CVMA news
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CVMA was pleased to recognize its 2020 award winners and 50-year awardees during the annual CVMA membership meeting held December 6. Thank you to all of our exceptional members for your outstanding work and service to the veterinary community -- cheers to you! Veterinarian of the Year: Maggie Baldwin, DVM CVMA recognizes Dr. Maggie Baldwin for her tireless effort, unparalleled enthusiasm, and outstanding service to the veterinary profession and the entire state of Colorado throughout this difficult year in her role as the Assistant State Veterinarian. Dr. Baldwin has played a key...

11 Dec

Posted at 10:40h in CVMA news
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CVMA has supported the Power of 10 | Doctors Leadership Academy for eight years, and the Power of 10 | Practice Managers Leadership Academy for three years. This year, the CVMA Power of 10 classes faced the unprecedented challenges of completing their curriculum and maintaining their connections with one another, despite the COVID pandemic. While every class is special, CVMA recognizes the exceptional fortitude of this class due to the challenges they've faced during Power of 10. Interested in joining Power of 10? Applications for the 2021-2022 Power of 10 | Doctors...

10 Dec

Posted at 13:01h in CVMA news
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AVMA President Dr. Douglas Kratt conducted a ceremonial installation of officers for CVMA's 2020-2021 Board of Directors during a virtual CVMA membership meeting on December 6, 2020. Historically, CVMA's officers assume their positions during the membership meeting held during the annual CVMA convention. With this year being different with no in-person convention in September, CVMA's new officers officially took their new roles during a virtual board meeting on October 8. The December 6 installation of officers was a ceremonial celebration rather than an official transfer of role and responsibility. Looking to get...

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