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27 Jan

Posted at 16:05h in Legislative
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Thank you to all our CVMA members and friends who took the time to attend our virtual town hall regarding the mid-level practitioner on Thursday, January 19. Due to time constraints during the town hall, we were unable to answer every question that was submitted. We have included answers to all the questions submitted below. Looking for more information on the mid-level veterinary practitioner issue? Get more information on our website here.   Question 1: Is there an analogous credentialed position in human healthcare i.e. physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner? How was the...

13 Jan

Posted at 00:24h in Legislative
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CVMA Position Statement on the Veterinary Professional Associate (Mid-Level Practitioner)  Updated by the CVMA Board of Directors January 13, 2023; Originally adopted February 17, 2022   CVMA strongly opposes the mid-level veterinary practitioner as a new professional, and opposes any education program that would educate and graduate such a professional.   Origin of the mid-level veterinary practitioner During the 2021-2022 renewal of the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act, an idea surfaced to create a mid-level professional in veterinary medicine (this professional would be similar to a physician assistant in human medicine). The proposed profession has been offered to...

23 Dec

Posted at 13:24h in Legislative
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The mid-level practitioner…what is it, and how could it impact veterinary medicine in Colorado? For over a year, CVMA has been asking these questions to see whether a new veterinary professional could positively impact the delivery of veterinary medicine in Colorado. This article is the third in a series exploring the concept of the mid-level practitioner and examining what may make sense for Colorado. Interested in being a part of the conversation? CVMA is hosting a town hall Q&A session on Thursday, January 19 — click here to register, and click here to...

22 Dec

Posted at 09:10h in Disease updates
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The following information was distributed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture on December 20, 2022.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are cautioning horse owners not to feed Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes with the date codes 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522, and 111622. Consumers who have products marked with those date codes or who are unsure of the date code should throw them away in a secure container and follow the handling and cleaning instructions below. Horse owners should immediately consult their...

15 Dec

Posted at 17:20h in Legislative
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The mid-level practitioner…what is it, and how could it impact veterinary medicine in Colorado? For over a year, CVMA has been asking these questions to see whether a new veterinary professional could positively impact the delivery of veterinary medicine in Colorado. This article is the second in a series exploring the concept of the mid-level practitioner and examining what may make sense for Colorado. Interested in being a part of the conversation? CVMA is hosting a town hall Q&A session on Thursday, January 19 -- click here to register, and click...

09 Dec

Posted at 14:23h in Legislative
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The mid-level practitioner…what is it, and how could it impact veterinary medicine in Colorado? For over a year, CVMA has been asking these questions to see whether a new veterinary professional could positively impact the delivery of veterinary medicine in Colorado. This article is the first in a series exploring the concept of the mid-level practitioner and examining what may make sense for Colorado. The goal of this series is to assess the issue from an unbiased view, solely looking at the information available from all voices in the conversation. Advocacy is...

01 Dec

Posted at 16:49h in Legislative
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Beginning January 1, 2023, veterinary technicians in Colorado will be regulated by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a result of a 2022 legislative bill that  revised the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act and included a provision for regulation of veterinary technicians. On December 2, 2022, DORA distributed an email announcing that applications are now available for veterinary technician and provisional veterinary technician registration. CVMA and the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) have worked jointly since late 2020 to provide for regulation of veterinary technicians as part of the renewal...

04 Nov

Posted at 11:15h in CVMA news
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Colorado's veterinary community recognized and celebrated the Class of 2022 Power of 10 Leadership Academy participants during an awards ceremony held at CVMA Convention 2022. CVMA’s Power of 10 Leadership Academy program is designed to help Colorado veterinarians become impactful leaders. The academy spans a full year, starting with an "Initial Gathering" weekend leadership retreat each October, and culminating with a celebration in September of the following year. The program selects 10 CVMA member veterinarians who join a network of peers in a series of year-long learning experiences. Participants develop foundational...

27 Oct

Posted at 15:50h in CVMA news
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CVMA member and former president of CVMA Bill Fredregill, DVM passed away on October 21, 2022. CVMA leaders and the Colorado veterinary community mourn his passing and extend condolences to his family. Obituary At some point during Dr. William (Bill) Fredregill’s, 75, final hospital stay, his ICU nurse asked his sons several mandatory intake questions including, “Does he live independently?” His son, Austin, smiled and replied, “Uh, he more lives defiantly.” Dr. Fredregill began his lovable defiance when he was born to Straud Fredregill and Alice Fredregill (Van Gundy) on August 28, 1947....

14 Oct

Posted at 13:43h in CVMA news
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CVMA was pleased to recognize its 2022 award winners and Life Membership awardees during CVMA Convention 2022. The award winners were announced during a celebration held Friday, September 30 in Keystone, Colorado. Thank you to all of our exceptional members for your outstanding work and service to the veterinary community — cheers to you! Distinguished Service Award: Ronald Carsten, DVM, PhD, CVA, CCRT Dr. Ron Carsten has served the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine for eight years. As many veterinarians know, the veterinary board deliberates on consumer complaints brought forth against veterinarians and...

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