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Despite weather challenges and a few speakers who could not make it toIndianapolis due to weather conditions around the country, the 127thAnnual Meeting was a great success. This was due in large part to efforts ofthe Annual Meeting Planning Committee, the IVMA staff, and all whoregistered who stayed on top of meeting plans via email communications.Topics ranging from dermatology to surgery to gastroenterology to equinemedicine to public health comprised a small sample of the wide-rangingcontinuing education offered at the meeting, February 3-6, 2011, at theIndianapolis Marriott East.

The annual meeting received major financial support from exhibitorsand the IVMA 2011 Partnership Sponsors. They include:

Elanco Companion Animal HealthWebsterButler Schein Animal Health SupplyNovartis

Friday evening featured the 2nd annual reception for the “Engaging theFuture” program coordinated and hosted by the Indiana Animal HealthFoundation. The event was sponsored in part by Elanco Companion AnimalHealth. Three veterinary students were selected to give presentations ontheir unique veterinary travel in places throughout the world. Each recipientreceived a $750 stipend for their participation. The students selected were:

Briah Tannler, Class of 2013Sarah Bennett, Class of 2012Kimberly Braxton, Class of 2012

The IVMA Membership Luncheon was held on Saturday of the meeting.The luncheon was generously sponsored by Butler Schein Animal HealthSupply. Newly installed IVMA officers are Dr. Lori Thompson, President,Kirklin, Dr. Paul Clemente, Fort Wayne, President-elect, Dr. Philip Borst,Indianapolis, Vice President, and Dr. Aileen McDivitt, Kokomo, Treasurer.

The President’s Award, given by outgoing IVMA president Dr. SteveSunbury, was presented to Dr. Jim Weisman, West Lafayette, IN. Dr.

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President’s Message 2

Social Media 3

BOAH: Is Your Practice Prepared 4

Q&A: Glad You Asked That! 5

Classifieds 7

Foundation Update 8

2011 IVMA Committees 9

Relief Practice 10

Recent Graduate Forum 12

IVMA Brand Recognized 12

2011 Annual Meeting in Pictures 13

Members-Only Website 13

Industry Partner Program 14

Indiana State Fair 14

Client Consent 14

I N T H I S I S S U E 127th IVMA AnnualMeeting is in the Books

IVMA CE WebinarScheduled

IVMA RECENT GRAD FORUM

See page 12 for more!

Join us for our first IVMA continuingeducation webinar on Wednesdayevening, April 6, 2011, from 7-8 pm.The speaker will be Dr. Tony Johnson on“Lifegiving Lipids – Another Reason WhyBacon Is Good For You; Lipid TherapyFor Selected Toxicosis.” The cost toparticipate is $25. See an insert in thisnewsletter for registration information orcontact the IVMA office at lisa@invma.org or 800/270-0747.

March 2011

So, I begin my presidency by sittingin the Wilkie Room at the IndianapolisMarriott, late on a snowy Sundayafternoon, surrounded by the dedicatedmembers of the IVMA Annual MeetingCommittee at a table covered with leftover glitter, scattered boxes, and leftoversfrom yet another fantastic AnnualMeeting while we wait for the lastround of lectures to finish up. Many,many thanks to this year’s ProgramPlanning Committee. This dedicatedgroup of volunteers (Dr. Jim Weisman,Dr. Kristi Graham, Dr. John Schnarr,Dr. Carol Ecker, Dr. Pete Bill, Dr. JohnJohnston, Dr. Steve Sunbury, Dr. JohnFeutz, Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Dr. TonyRumschlag, Dr. Matt Cantrell, and LisaPerius) work hard all year long to ensurea rich program of quality continuingeducation for veterinarians, registeredveterinary technicians, and veterinarystaff. Despite the many challenges thatMother Nature provided in earlyFebruary, there was still a great turnoutfor the Annual Meeting. One of thehighlights from the meeting was theFriday afternoon General Session,featuring Mr. Jeff Simmons from Elanco,who elaborated on various facts, figures,and rationale to demonstrate why agrowing global population needs tohave access to the best technologies inorder to be able to feed the world notonly today, but in the future. Onceagain, Family Game and Casino Eveningwas a huge success! Thank you againto Novartis for their continuedsponsorship of such a great event.

A big thank you goes to ourexhibitors and sponsors for the IVMAAnnual Meeting. Without them, wecould not maintain the quality of our

offerings. A special thanks goes to our2011 Partner Sponsors – Webster,Butler Schein Animal Heath, Novartisand Elanco Companion Animal Health.

You may remember that this timelast year, Dr. Steve Sunbury appointedDr. Marybeth Feutz as the chair of theAgriculture Task Force. The mission ofthis task force was twofold: to identifynational issues concerning agricultureand animal welfare that may impactveterinary medicine in Indiana and toidentify possible actions that the IVMAcan take in order to ensure thatveterinarians have a voice in themanagement of these issues. Dr. Feutzpresented the findings of her committeeto the IVMA Board of Directors onSaturday, February 5th. Some of therecommendations include thedevelopment of “white papers” toeducate our members and the generalpublic on various large animal issues(HSUS, legislation that has been targetedtowards large animal producers inother states, etc), increased interactionwith veterinary students, an AnimalWelfare Symposium, and the suggestionto perhaps encourage the developmentof a new award, “Producer of the Year”award. Thank you to Dr. Feutz andher committee for all of their hardwork over the last several months.

This year’s legislative session iscurrently underway. Dr. Bill Somervilleand the Corydon Group (the IVMA’slegislative watch dogs) are keeping aclose eye on the daily activity at thestate house. As I write this, there areonly two weeks of committee hearingsremaining during the first half of thelegislative session. The Senate deadlinefor passing bills out of that Chamber isWednesday, February 23rd, while theHouse has until Friday, February 25thto act on House bills. Watch youremail, check the website, or the IVMAfacebook page for further updates asthe session starts to come to a close.

In closing, I would like to encourageyou, the members of IVMA, to join uson the board of directors or become

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IVMA Board of DirectorsPresident

Dr. Lori ThompsonPresident Elect

Dr. Paul ClementeVice PresidentDr. Philip Borst

Immediate Past PresidentDr. Steve Sunbury

TreasurerDr. Aileen McDivitt

AVMA DelegateDr. John Schnarr

AVMA Alternate Delegate Dr. Jim Weisman

District I Dr. Jerry Rodenbarger

District IIDr. Pete BillDistrict III

Dr. Richard BrungardtDistrict IV

Dr. Bill KerleyDistrict V

Dr. Adam VernengoDistrict VI

Kimberly Anderson, PurdueDistrict VII

Dr. Gayland JonesDistrict VIII

Dr. John FeutzDistrict IX

Dr. Joy DvorakDistrict X

Dr. Nathan RichDistrict XI

Dr. Jerry RisserDistrict XII

Dr. James HollisDistrict XIII

Dr. Larry StaufferDistrict XIV

Dr. Julie DavisDistrict XV

Dr. Jason Huff

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Lori Thompson,DVM

IVMA President

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active in one of the many committees.An association is only as good as itsleadership, and we welcome any newideas to create an even better associationin the years to come to ensure ourprofessional future. Serving on theExecutive Board, I have developedsome very special relationships withother board members that never wouldhave happened otherwise. These arecolleagues that I will consider friendsfor life. They all contribute so muchto the work of the IVMA; I want tooffer my heartfelt thanks to all of ourboard and committee members fortheir dedication and contributions toour association throughout the year.

I look forward to serving as yourpresident this year! My door (or email) isalways open to you. I want to hear yourideas, suggestions, constructive criticismand anything else you have to offer.My email is lori.thompson1@ att.netand my phone number is 317-578-7773.Stand forewarned; if you call with asuggestion or complaint, I WILL try toget you involved in the solution? Here’sto an exciting year and hopefully arapidly approaching Spring!

Dr. Lori ThompsonIVMA President

In Memoriam

Dr. Donald Welsh, OSU ‘63Churubusco, INDied December 27, 2010

Dr. John Petscher, PU ‘77Madison, INDied February 27, 2011

Save the Date!IVMA 128th Annual MeetingFebruary 9-12, 2012Indianapolis Marriott East*This is the weekend after Indianapolis hoststhe 2012 Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium!

Not a single day goes by that youdon’t see some reference to socialmedia in your life. Whether you arean avid Facebook participant or if yousimply hear your local news anchorstate their Twitter account, socialmedia has completely changed howwe gather information and makedecisions about goods and services.

Despite the prevalence of socialmedia, nearly 9 out of 10 businessesconsider their social media efforts tobe ineffective. Most have no idea howto use this new tool to listen andrespond to customer concerns. Askany veterinarian if he or she is“tweeting”, “digging” or “Stumblin” andyou might get a blank look in response.

But, the reality of today’s businessclimate is that the “eyeballs” havemoved from more traditional forms ofmarketing to web-based social networks,blogs and even video. No longer doclients have blind faith in typicaladvertising. Potential clients are sizingup your practice based on yourwebsite and your interaction with theirfriends through social media. If youaren’t available through the Internet,you are missing a tremendousopportunity to showcase your practiceand your expertise.

Forget about the thousands of siteswith the weird names…they are justtools for your toolbox. The truemeasure of your success will be howyou engage and connect with clientsand potential clients…something youprobably already do well in the examroom. Now, you need to take thatsame skill into cyberspace. Your goal isto develop connections and attractattention, convert those connections

into relationships and then transformthese online relationships into “off-line” or real consumers walkingthrough your front door.

The best book ever produced onsocial media was written more than 60years ago…Dale Carnegie’s “How toWin Friends and Influence People”.Because social media is social andfriendly, this is an essential guide. Thebottom line is people do business withthose who they know, like and trust.Social media helps you develop thosetraits to an audience that is everincreasing. Further, unlike traditionaladvertising, social media marketingallows you to develop relationships,and trust – essentials for “doingbusiness”.

If you haven’t already, you NEEDto take the plunge into social media.Create a Facebook profile and then aFacebook Page for your business.Consider a Twitter account to helplisten to what’s being said about youonline. If you have these things andyou aren’t sure of their success, let ushelp you.

We believe the Veterinary NewsNetwork is an excellent resource forveterinarians to learn to engage clientsin social media, as well as a trustedresource for a mountain of contentthat will save you valuable time. VNNhas more than 25 years of experiencewith traditional media and helpingveterinarians market their practicethrough publicity and local newsoutlets. The Indiana VMA haspartnered with VNN for help at thestate level and we encourage you tojoin for your own practice. Just visitwww.MyVNN.com to learn more.

Social Media is a Must in Today’sVeterinary PracticeVeterinary News Network; www.MyVNN.com

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BOAH Update: Is Your Practice Prepared?By Dr. Bret Marsh, State Veterinarian Update

Since we were children, Hoosiers weretaught how to handle natural and man-made disasters. We were instructed totake cover during a tornado, and wewere taught how to escape a burningbuilding. But how many Hoosiers areprepared for an earthquake?

Earthquake disaster preparedness isnot often discussed in Indiana becausethe likelihood of a devastating quake isrelatively small. Unfortunately, thethreat still remains because the westernborder of Indiana lies along the NewMadrid fault line.

This spring federal and stategovernment agencies are highlightingearthquake disaster preparednessthrough two key events.

First, on April 19, 2011, schoolsand businesses across the state willparticipate in a ShakeOut drill.Organizers of the event encourageentire communities to come togetherand participate in the drill; practicing asimultaneous “drop, cover and holdon.” Indiana will not be alone in theirdrill. Throughout the entire monthof April communities throughout theMidwest are arranging their ownShakeOuts.

Veterinarians are invited to includetheir veterinary practices and staff inthe ShakeOut on April 19 at 10:15a.m. This time can be used as aneducational tool to inform staffmembers about the protocol yourpractice would use in case of an actualemergency. Practices can participateas little or as much as they choose.Participation can be as complex asinstructing the staff to act as if anearthquake has occurred at 10:15 a.m.the day of the drill, or as simple asdiscussing what to do with the staff.Go to www.ShakeOut.org/centralus toregister your business’ participation inthe drill.

The ShakeOut drill is being held asa prelude to the National Level Exercise(NLE), which is being conducted inMay. Once again, several Midwesternstates will partner with federal andlocal agencies and officials to practiceresponse to a massive earthquakealong the New Madrid fault line. Thestate of Indiana will carry out a full-scale exercise during the week-longevent. BOAH has been working withother agencies to include an animalcomponent in the exercise.

BOAH has received funds topurchase and equip a response trailerfilled with the items necessary toestablish a pet shelter at or near adisaster. During the exercise, BOAHplans to deploy the response trailer tothe Muscatatuck Urban TrainingCenter located in Southern Indiana.The unit will be used to establish atemporary shelter in response to theearthquake, where animals can beexamined, decontaminated, identifiedand housed in an emergency.

Veterinarians are invited toparticipate in the sheltering aspect ofthe full-scale exercise at the trainingcenter. For more information, or tovolunteer, please e-mail BOAH atanimalhealth@boah.in.gov.

If you can’t join us for the full-scaleevent, don’t miss the opportunity foryour practice to be part of the ShakeOutand review your emergency plan tomake sure your staff, your clients andyour business are prepared.

More information about readinessfor business may be found online atwww.ready.gov/business/.

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The IVMA sends out monthly“IVMA Issues Updates” via email

to members to keep themapprised of issues and events ofinterest and importance. Please

contact the IVMA office toensure we have your currentemail address. You can call (800) 270-0747 or email atlisa@invma.org. Thank You!

DonationReminder

In lieu of flowers – don’t forget that you can make a donation to theIndiana Animal Health Foundationin honor of a family member, friend,

client, or pet! A recognition card is sentto the honored’s family.

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Q & A – Glad You Asked That!Below is a question raised by severalIVMA members over the last fewmonths. Answers are provided below.Legal counsel is provided to the IVMAby Cantrell, Strenski & Mehrinnger,LLP in Indianapolis. This is animportant member benefit! As always,though, consult your own legal counselfor specific legal advice.

Question: (1) Can a client ofVeterinary Clinic A purchase “prescriptiononly” pet food at Veterinary Clinic B ifVeterinary Clinic A is out of stock?(2) Is it ethical/legal for VeterinaryClinic A to dispense prescriptiondrugs to a non-client as a professionalcourtesy to Veterinary Clinic B?

SHORT ANSWER:(1) Yes, particularly if the clientpresents with a veterinarian’s note.(2) Probably not so long as there is avalid VCPR, but proceed with caution.

ANALYSIS: The Food and DrugAdministration (“FDA”) determineswhether an animal drug should bemarketed over-the-counter or byprescription. The FDA restricts drugsto prescription if the FDA determinesthat it is not possible to prepare adequatedirections for use by a layperson suchthat the drugs can be used safely andeffectively. A “veterinary prescriptiondrug” or “legend drug” is a drug that isrestricted by federal law to use by oron the order of a licensed veterinarian,according to Section 503(f) of thefederal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.The law requires that such drugs belabeled with the statement: “Caution,federal law restricts this drug to use byor on the order of a licensed veterinarian.”

As with most flea/tick products,“prescription diets” are not prescriptiondrugs at all. The FDA generally doesnot consider a “prescription diet” to bea prescription product because it doesnot meet the criteria for prescriptiondrugs. Specifically, most animal foodsdo not meet the definition of a “newanimal drug,” and the container labelsdo not include the federal legend

required by the FDA for prescriptiondrugs (i.e., they have not been approvedby the FDA as safe and effective fortheir labeled indication). Thus, unlessthe pet food meets these criteria, andresearch has revealed that none if anydo, a “prescription” is technically notrequired.

Some manufacturers, however,choose to sell these pet foods onlythrough veterinarians or veterinarymedical facilities with the expectationthat the products will only be sold asagreed upon between the manufacturerand the individual veterinarian orfacility. These are known as “ethicalproducts” and are not considered“prescription only.” Requiring the productto be supplied only by a veterinarianmakes it more likely that the productwill be used properly and that counselingon proper use will take place. Unlessthe clinic has an agreement with themanufacturer regarding how theproduct will be sold (i.e., only to aclient, only within the VCPR), itappears that a clinic can probably sellthe “prescription” food to a non-client.However, in its discretion, the clinicmay require a “prescription” or “note”from the original veterinarian.

With regard to actual prescriptionmedications, Indiana law requires thata valid VCPR exist before a licensedveterinarian “dispenses or prescribes” aprescription product. Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-5 (b). Further, veterinaryprescription products, including drugsand immunizing products restrictedby state and federal law for use bylicensed veterinarians, may not bediverted or transferred to an individualfor use on an animal if there is not a“current veterinarian-client-patientrelationship with the original prescribingveterinarian.” Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-5 (c). Although there appears to be noIndiana legal precedent interpretingthis particular statute, it seems that ifa veterinarian can satisfy him orherself that a valid VCPR exists, thendispensing prescription medications asa courtesy to the client’s clinic that is

out of stock may be permissible.Pursuant to the Principles of

Veterinary Medical Ethics of theAVMA, as well as Indiana law, a validVCPR means a relationship betweenthe veterinarian and the client thatmeets the following conditions:

(1) The veterinarian has assumed theresponsibility for making clinicaljudgments regarding the health ofthe animal and the need formedical treatment, and the clienthas agreed to follow theveterinarian’s instructions.

(2) The veterinarian has sufficientknowledge of the animal toinitiate a diagnosis of the medicalcondition of the animal. Theveterinarian has recently seen andis personally acquainted with thekeeping and care of the animal byeither of the following:

(A) An examination of the animal.

(B) By recently seeing and beingpersonally acquainted with thekeeping and care of representativeanimals and associated husbandrypractices by making medicallyappropriate and timely visits to thepremises where the animal is kept.

(3) The veterinarian is readily availableor has arranged for emergencycoverage for follow-up evaluationif there is an adverse reaction orfailure of the treatment regimen.

(4) When appropriate, theveterinarian has arranged forcontinuing care with anotherlicensed veterinarian who hasaccess to the animal’s medicalrecord.

Ind. Code § 25-38.1-1-14.5.Unless the veterinarian can be certainthat a valid VCPR exists, it may not bewise to “divert or transfer” prescriptionmedications. It should be noted thatIndiana law does require a veterinarian,upon request, to provide a prescription tothe client so that the client may fill theprescription at another location.Ind. Code § 25-38.1-4-5(d)

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127th Annual Meeting Cont’d.

Weisman is a 1997 graduate of thePurdue University School ofVeterinary Medicine. He is a memberof the West Central IVMA and chairsthe Annual Meeting Planning Committee.He is a past president of the IVMAand is currently AVMA AlternateDelegate representing Indiana.

The Veterinarian of the YearAward, selected by the IVMAExecutive Committee, was presentedto Dr. William Humphrey, Kokomo,IN. Dr. Humphrey is a 1965 graduateof the Purdue University School ofVeterinary Medicine. He retired after41 years of small animal practice atKokomo Animal Hospital. He hasserved actively in the Wabash ValleyMedicine Association, served as IVMApresident in 2000, and previously saton the Indiana Animal HealthFoundation Board of Directors.

Dr. Humphrey is a member of St.Patrick Catholic Church and is anactive member. In 2006 he was honoredwith a Distinguished Alumnus Awardfrom Purdue University and theSchool of Veterinary Medicine.

The Animal Welfare Committeepresented the Hero Award to policedog “Ares” from the Spencer CountySheriff’s Department. The GuardianAward was given to Dr. Jay Kumaranfrom Fort Wayne, IN.

Saturday night’s event includedthe Family Game and Casino Night,generously sponsored by NovartisAnimal Health. Attendees enjoyedcasino games, food, and Wii games forthe kids (and adults!).

The IVMA awarded five - $1000scholarships to Indiana veterinarystudents. Applicants had to write anessay on “why organized veterinary

medicine is important to theveterinarian.” Those selected included:

Brandy Cichocki3rd year student from Hebron, IN

Emily Gordon3rd year student from Indianapolis, IN

Mark Robarge3rd year student from Greentown, IN

Briah Tannler2nd year student from Evansville, IN

Josh Warren4th year student from Fort Wayne, IN

Next year’s meeting is set for thesame location – the IndianapolisMarriott East – from February 9-12,2012. Mark your calendars now asthis is a week later than normal due tothe City of Indianapolis hosting theSuper Bowl the weekend before!

Dr. Jim Weisman (left) receives the IVMAPresident’s Award from Dr. Steve Sunbury atthe IVMA Membership Luncheon on Feb. 5.

Far left: Dr. Lori Thompson,incoming IVMA President,thanks Dr. Steve Sunbury for hisinvolvement and leadership asIVMA President in 2010.

Left: 2011 IVMA Officers:Dr. Aileen McDivitt, Treasurer,Dr. Philip Borst, VP; Dr. PaulClemente, President-elect,Dr. Lori Thompson, President,and Dr. Steve Sunbury,Immediate Past President

Dr. Bill Humphrey (l) receives the IVMAVeterinarian of the Year Award from IVMAPresident Dr. Steve Sunbury.

Dr. Steve Sunbury presents the IVMAVeterinary Image Award to Dr. Larry Sunbury,his father, in recognition of his leadership and humble example of the qualities of aveterinarian, father, spouse & community leader.

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PRACTICE FOR SALE: New Listing! Wellestablished small animal practice in NW Indiana,located very close to Chicago and Lake Michigan.There is an emergency facility nearby that isavailable and utilized. The gross revenues areprimarily from professional services and areapproximately $550,000. The purchase price of$750,000 includes valuable and attractive realestate. For more information, please visit www.SimmonsInc.com or call 888.746.3717 (Listing IN050A)

PRACTICE FOR SALE: New opportunity inCentral Indiana! This small animal practice isnortheast of Indianapolis. There are specialtyreferral and emergency practices close by. Thefacility is attractive and in a visible location. Theprojected revenue for 2010 is $350,000. Purchaseprice for both the practice and real estate are$475,000. After servicing the debt, the net incometo the new owner is over $100,000! For moreinformation, please visit www.SimmonsInc.com or call 888.746.3717 (Listing IN081A)

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN WANTED:Full-time associate needed for growing quality smallanimal practice near Indianapolis. Reasonable hours, no

emergency calls, and experienced staff. Competitivesalary and benefits package. Send resume or call Dr.Wes Hildebrandt, P.O. Box 526, New Palestine, IN46163, 317-861-4423. Contact: Dr. Wes Hildebrandt,317-861-4423

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECH WANTED:Full-time veterinary technician needed for smallanimal practice in Lafayette, Indiana. Please e-mailresume to p.e.jacobson@ att.net. Contact: PaulJacobson; 765-426-9193

MIXED ANIMAL VETERINARIAN WANTED: Three veterinarian progressive regional referralcenter in Brownstown, a rural setting betweenIndianapolis and Louisville, seeks mixed animalveterinarian with 1-2 years of experience forpotential partnership. 70% small animal, 5-10%equine and the rest food animal. Some farm calls.Family-like atmosphere with strong team spirit, andwell trained staff. New (1999) 8000 sq ft facilitywith iso-fluorene, ultrasound, EKG, dental, and inhouse lab. There is shared emergency call for 3-4nites/month. Generous compensation includingguaranteed base plus production, medicalinsurance, continuing education stipend/time off,matching 401K and some relocation costs paid.For more information, please send your resume toVictoria Travis, MS at Victoria@travisandassociates.com or call 888-468-5737 or fax to 720-207-0340.All inquiries are confidential. Contact: VictoriaTravis; 888/468-5737

FACULTY POSITION IN EQUINE AMBULATORYPRACTICE: Purdue University School of VeterinaryMedicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences(VCS), invites applications for a half –time (50%)

12 month clinical-track faculty position in EquineAmbulatory Practice at the Clinical Assistant Prof.level. Qualifications for the position include a DVMor equivalent degree, ability to practice as a licensedveterinarian in Indiana, and at least 4 yrs. experiencein equine practice. Preference will be given toapplicants who are board certified or board eligiblein a relevant discipline and have equine ambulatoryexperience. Clinical commitment is approximately70%. Candidates must demonstrate a sincere interestin providing outstanding clinical service and possesseffective interpersonal and communication skills,excellent teaching skills, and evidence that they canwork collaboratively with faculty and effectivelyengage students and staff. Teaching responsibilitiesinclude clinical, didactic and laboratory instructionof DVM students, veterinary technician students,house officers, and graduate students. Primaryemergency call is shared with other EquineAmbulatory faculty. Participation in engagementactivities, including committee work and deliveryof continuing education programs, is expected.Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’squalifications and experience. Review of applicationswill begin on April 4, 2011 and will continue untilthe position is filled. Applicants should send aletter of intent describing professional goals,curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, andcontact information of three professional referencesto: Ms. Chanda Siler, Department of VeterinaryClinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine,625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2026, email: csiler@purdue.edu. Purdue Universityis an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / AffirmativeAction employer fully committed to achieving adiverse workforce

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Indiana Animal Health Foundation UpdateFundraising Projects and Events Keep Animal Health Foundation Busy

The Indiana Animal HealthFoundation Board of Directors hasbeen busy with fundraising efforts, itssecond annual “Engaging the Future”reception, and coordinating the PublicForum which was held on February 6,2011. The Board renewed the termsof several board members. Dr. JanetSizelove stepped down from theFoundation. Thanks Dr. Sizelove foryour leadership, dedication and supportto the Foundation’s efforts. The Boardelected Dr. Bill Somerville, Clinton, aschairman and Dr. John Scamahorn,Greencastle, as vice chair. Dr. EdSommers, LaPorte, remains as treasurer.

The Foundation board has beenbusy recently with several fundraisingprojects. They held a silent auction onSaturday of the IVMA annual meetingwhich netted over $1500. Thanks goesto Dr. Bill and Mrs. Elaine Somervillefor coordinating the auction.

The IAHF completed a verysuccessful Public Forum on Sunday,February 6th. The featured speakerwas Dr. Annette Litster from PurdueUniversity. Over 50 registrants attendedthe meeting. The Forum wassponsored by Elanco CompanionAnimal Health.

The Foundation also coordinatedits second annual “Engaging the

Future” reception on the Fridayevening of the IVMA annual meeting.Three students were selected to makepresentations on their veterinarytravels around the world. The threerecipients each received a $750stipend from the IAHF.

Next up for the Indiana AnimalHealth Foundation is the Golf Outingwhich is set for Wednesday, May 18,2011, at Chippendale Golf Course inKokomo, IN. Funds raised from thisevent will go to send four Indianajunior high students to Boiler VetCamp at Purdue University thissummer. A registration form isincluded as an insert in this issue ofthe newsletter. Also ~ have yourclinic sponsor a hole at the golfouting! Don’t miss the golf outingthis year! Several new fun events willtake place at the outing.

Dr. Bill Somerville (l.) and Dean WillieReed, (r.) PUSVM, with the three “Engagingthe Future” recipients – Sarah Bennett,Briah Tannler, and Kimberly Braxton.

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IVMA Committees 2011

Animal Welfare The committee's goal will be toenhance and elevate the education ofIndiana veterinarians and the public toencourage responsible andcompassionate stewardship for thewell being of animals.Dr. Todd JacksonTodd.Jackson@bms.com

Annual Meeting The mission of the Annual MeetingCommittee is to plan and execute theIVMA annual meeting.Dr. Jim Weismanjweisman@purdue.edu

Audit and Budget The mission of the Audit and BudgetCommittee is to oversee theassociation's budgetary process bypreparing an annual budget forconsideration by the board of directors and monitoring income,expenses, and investments throughoutthe year.Dr. Steve Sunburyslsunbury@comcast.net

Bylaws, Policies & Procedures The mission of the Bylaws, Policiesand Procedures Committee is toreview and keep current and usefuldocuments of the Association.Dr. Phil Borstpborst@iquest.net

Continuing Education The mission of the ContinuingEducation Committee is to fulfill theneeds of the members by providinghigh quality, diverse educationalopportunities available at an affordable price to as many membersof the Association as possible.Dr. Kristi Grahamkgdvm@yahoo.com

Disaster Preparedness The mission of the DisasterPreparedness and Public HealthCommittee will be to seek ways to useveterinary professional skills andknowledge to protect the health andwelfare of animals and citizens ofIndiana from disease threats andsituational disasters.Dr. Maryann Ashmash@boah.in.gov

Health and Wellness The mission of the Health andWellness Committee is to helpindividuals and practices gain access tothe best available resources whenconfronted with physical or emotionalhealth issues.Dr. John Schnarrdrjohns@indyweb.net

LegislativeThe mission of the IVMA LegislativeCommittee is to ensure that there isadequate and appropriate monitoring,lobbying and oversight on federal andstate legislation and issues that couldaffect the IVMA and its membershipand to make recommendations to theIVMA Board of Directors regardingany government activity that couldaffect veterinary medicine.Dr. Bill Somervillewmsomer@aol.com

MembershipThe mission of the MembershipCommittee is to coordinatemembership recruitment andretention program activities and tohonor the lives of members who havepassed away.Dr. Nathan Richnrvet06@yahoo.com

Leadership DevelopmentThe mission of the LeadershipDevelopment Committee is toidentify qualified candidates forIVMA offices and assist with thedevelopment of identifying andcontacting IVMA members willing to volunteer for IVMA committeesand projects.Dr. John Scamahornjrsdvm@ccrtc.com

Peer Review and EthicsThe mission of the Peer ReviewCommittee is to resolve complaintsagainst IVMA members by evaluatingall of the circumstances of a complaint,and if possible, arrive at an amenableconclusion for all parties in acourteous, respectful and forthrightmanner and to encourage ethicalpractices and professional behavior ofveterinarians in all aspects of theprofession.Dr. Glenn Pullengspullen@insightbb.com

Public RelationsThe mission of the Public RelationsCommittee is to promote a betterunderstanding of veterinary medicinethrough a variety of public outreachefforts and marketing to both thepublic and association members.Dr. Sandy Amassamass@purdue.edu

Strategic PlanningThe mission of the IVMA StrategicPlanning Committee is to work inconjunction with the ExecutiveCommittee in fulfilling the long rangeplans of the Association.Dr. Paul Clementepfc1954@aol.com

Committee chairs for 2011 IVMA committees have been selected. Are you interested in getting involved in a committee? Please contact thecommittee chair listed below, or the IVMA office at lisa@invma.org or 800/270-0747. We encourage and value your participation!

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Dr. Jim Albrecht, PU 63Carmel, IN 46033317/581-1086jimalbrecht@yahoo.comLicensed in IN; Small Animal

Dr. Ed Barnett, PU ‘98420 S. Byerly Rd., Freedom, IN 47431Within 75 mi. radius of Spencer812/821-2008Small Animal/EquineLicensed: IN, KY, VA

Dr. Kimberly A. Cline, PU ’89618 E. Arch St., Indianapolis, IN 46202Phone 317/964-0065Small Animal; Licensed: IN

Dr. Stephanie Coates, PU ‘04North Webster, IN 46555574/529-5134North Central/Northeast IndianaLicensed in IN; Large Animal Medicine

Dr. Dan Crowe, PU ‘031624 Tabor Ct., Lafayette, IN 47909765/532-1975drcrowedvm@live.comSmall Animal, Equine

Dr. Julie Davis, PU ‘05Circle D Veterinary Services9669 W 600 S, Modoc, IN765/853-5760Large Animal Medicine and Surgery AcupunctureLicensed: IN

Dr. Susan Dixon1438 Scots Lane, New Haven, IN 45774Phone: 260/450-25469lives999@comcast.netVeterinary Relief Service

Dr. Joy Dvorak, ISU ‘86Columbus, INhoosierjoy@aol.comCell: 765/606-6715Small Animal; Licensed: IN, WI, TX, CA

Dr. Scott Emch, PU ’8910654 Pine Bluff Dr., Fishers, IN 46038Phone: 317/913-9359Small Animal

Dr. Andrea Enk5986 Ramsey Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062Phone: 317/818-8135Cell: 317/869-8668andrea3617@yahoo.com

Dr. Herman Victor Felger, PU ‘78Phone: 765/348-8531Small Animal and Equine; Licensed: IN

Dr. Lani L. Gilliam, PU ’83445 Charlie Dr., Noblesville, IN 46062Phone: 317/770-1005Small Animal; Licensed: IN

Dr. Mona Gitter, UGA ‘801223 Woodgate Drive, Carmel, IN, 46033, 317/442-9404, drfasttalk@aol.comsmall animal and physical rehab

Dr. Shannon Kiley, PU ’918335 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46240Phone: 317/479-1656Small Animal; Licensed: IN

Dr. Sarah Judd Kronland (PU '00)Indy Veterinary Relief Services, LLC10118 Parkway Dr., Fishers, IN 46037(H) 317-576-1332; (C) 317-371-1505sarahkron@hotmail.com Small Animal & Emergency; Licensed: IN

Dr. Mary D. Kraeszig, IL ‘93541 Quail Valley Dr., Zionsville, IN 46077Phone: 317/733-3301kittydoc@indy.rr.comSmall animal medicine

Marcus Larson DVM717 Eagle Creek Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385Phone: (219) 364-0783 DoveAsc@aol.comSmall animal practice; comfortable working onown or with other doctors; 20 years experience ingeneral small animal medicine/soft tissue surgery

Kim Lawson, BS, R.V.T.227 Holiday Lane, Greentown, IN 46936Phone: 765/628-7033Relief TechnologistLicensed: IN

Dr. James S. Lovick, TAMU '643303 Churchview Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383Phone: 219/476-0235; Cell: 219/510-2447jslovick64@yahoo.comSmall Animal only, enjoy surgeryPrefer NW Indiana

Dr. Gregory Magnusson, SK ‘0031 Wilson Dr., Carmel, IN 46032317/417-2478olafurson@hotmail.comSmall Animal; Licensed: IN

Dr. Robert Maier, MSU ‘92New Palestine, IN (317) 910-0114credillemaier@comcast.netSmall animal; general medicine and surgery.Experience in emergency medicine, clinicmanagement.

Dr. Michael T. McCann, DVM, Purdue DVM ‘07Internship Trained, focus on Internal Medicine andCritical Care, Trained in abdominal ultrasound andendoscopy. Available for Small Animal Medicineand Surgery in Greater Indianapolis Metro Area (GP or referral/ER practice)(203)-521-2510drmikedvm313@gmail.com

Dr. Marilyn McReynolds, Auburn '88Indianapolis, INPhone: 317/257-3896Small Animal; Licensed in IN, KY

Dr. Mary A. Michalak, PU ’8951638 Bowood Ct., Granger, IN 46530Phone: 574/277-8370Small Animal/Avian

Dr. Lara Morey, TX ‘02Shelbyville, KY 40065Phone: 317/937-6567laramorey@aol.comSmall Animal; Licensed: IN, KY

H. Melinda Poole, DVM, DABVP, MS ‘98P.O. Box 463, Greenfield, IN 46140Phone: 317/292-1708ponydocpoole@hotmail.comEquine; Licensed: IN

T. Sean Richards, DVM, TAMU '91Greenfield, IN317/498-0272richardsvet@aol.comIN license

Sara Rueter, DVM, IL '95Noblesville, IN317/403-1329 (cell)illinibacker@aol.comIN license; Small animalIndianapolis and surrounding area

Dr. Nancy Shafer, PU ‘8557881 S. 8th St., Elkhart, IN 46517Cell: 574/343-3737Nshaferdvm@aol.comSmall Animal & Emergency; Licensed: IN, MI, AZ

Dr. Doug Skinner, PU ‘726047 West Smokey Row Rd.Greenwood, IN 46143Phone: 317/422-1224; Cell: 317/702-2707Small Animal, special interest in skin, ears, softtissue surgery; Will consider some travelLicensed: IN

Dr. Julie St. Peters, Purdue DVM ‘9029404 Whistler Rd. Atlanta, IN 46031317-409-8317Small Animal, IN

Dr. Crystal A. Strahla, PU ‘07Coatesville, IN 46121Phone: 765/386-2737; Cell: 812/236-3338pet.vet07@gmail.comSmall animal and emergency; Licensed: IN

Dr. David Thoma, PU ‘65Fort Wayne, IN 46845260/403-0844vetdocthom@aol.comLicensed in IN, IL, AZ; Small Animal

Steve Thompson, DVM, dipl ABVP, OSU '90,Lafayette, IN765/490-7665 (cell) DrT@purdue.eduIN license, small animal,exotic pets, emergency

Dr. Sarah Thompson Tieman, pu ‘91881 Meadow Ct., Mooresville, IN 46158 Phone: 317/834-4977Small Animal; Licensed: IN

Dr. Carolyn Vandewiele, PU ’87732 Whitethorn Place, Bloomington, IN 47403Phone: 812/320-9920cvpetdoc@comcast.netSmall Animal; Licensed: IN, KY

Dr. Alexis K. Wallace, Au CVM, ‘90Lanesville, INCell: 812/987-5661akwvet@hotmail.comLicensed: IN, KY; Small Animal, equine, some ruminant experience

Dr. Katharine Watson, Murdock ‘07Bloomington, IN812/824-8043katiemiriam@hotmail.comSmall Animal; Registered in IndianaAvailable in southern and central Indiana

Dr. Amber L. Mullins, DVM VMRCVM ’054998 N 250 E, Connersville IN 47331765-265-0967, 765-827-6247ambermullinsdvm@ymail.comPrefer equine, companion, orsmall animal work

Erin Zaring, DVM, Purdue ‘042952 Cross Creek Dr., Columbus, IN 47201Phone: 812/343-3771enruhe@mail.comSmall Animal OnlyAvailable in Indianapolis, Columbus, andBloomington areas

Dr. Bianca N. Zenor, PU ‘01Center Grove Relief Veterinary Service, P.C.1794 Windward Dr., Greenwood, IN 46143Phone: 317/885-8427; Cell: 317/407-8707bzenor@yahoo.comSmall Animal; Licensed: IN

AVAILABLE FOR RELIEF PRACTICE

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March 2011

PUSVM Open HouseApril 9, 2011

IVMA Recent Grad ForumSunday, April 17, 2011 / Indianapolis Marriott East

IAHF Golf OutingWednesday, May 18, 2011 / Chippendale Golf Course, Kokomo

UPCOMING DATES

IVMA Recent Graduate Forum Planned The IVMA Continuing Education

Committee has planned its RecentGraduate Forum for Sunday, April 17,2011, at the Indianapolis MarriottEast. The forum will feature twoterrific speakers - Dr. KathleenBonvicini (CEO of the Institute forHealthcare Communications) and Dr.Karen Cornell (a PU' 88 grad andsmall animal surgeon at the University

of Georgia who has developed coursesrelated to communication skills forstudents, interns, residents, andveterinarians).

Topics to be covered include:• “Minimizing Drama!

Communication With TheVeterinary Healthcare Team”

• “Is It Me Or Is It Them? DifficultInteractions With Clients”

• “Why Isn’t This Animal Better?Maximizing Client Adherence InYour Practice”

The registration fee is $40 and thisincludes 6 hours of continuingeducation and lunch. Please makeplans to register and attend. Aregistration form is included in thisnewsletter. The deadline to register isFriday, April 8, 2011.

IVMA Brand Recognized

On February 25, 2011, the IVMA logo design workwas recognized with an Indianapolis Addy Award. Theseawards are presented by AAF Indianapolis (AAF isAmerican Advertising Federation). It's the leading tradeorganization for the advertising industry. The AddyAwards are AAF's national competition. The topwinners from each local competition move up toregional competition and those winners move up to thenational Addy Awards. The design work was completedby Hetrick Communications in Indianapolis. Lisa Perius,IVMA Executive Dinner, attended the dinnerpresentation on behalf of the IVMA.

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2011 Annual Meeting in Pictures IVMA Members-Only WebsiteBenefits

The IVMA member surveyconducted last summer indicated thatover 84% of members use the IVMAwebsite (www.invma.org) severaltimes or less per year.

So – you are missing out on agreat member benefit! The IVMAMembers Only website can be accessedby using your first and last name (withno space in between) as the username. The password is IVMA. It willthen prompt you to select your ownpassword. This will take you to yourown member portal. You can trackpayments, committee involvement,and receive the latest updates.

What are you missing in the MembersOnly website? INFORMATION! Hereis a listing:

• IVMA Member Directory – you canprint off your own directory

• Links to the following information –the Indiana veterinary practice act,veterinary license requirements,Board of Animal Health rules, andthe Rabies Guide Book

• AVMA Issues and Policies – click totheir link for terrific policy andbackground information on a varietyof veterinary issues

• Hoosier Veterinarian newsletters –all past newsletters from September,2004 – present can be found here

• Public relations materials – needsome ideas when you present at agrade school or local civicorganization? Go here to find linksto lots of information

• Legislative information – find outthe latest that IVMA is monitoring

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IVMA Introduces Industry Partner Program

Do You Want to Participate at this Year’s Indiana State Fair?

Beginning in January 2011, theIVMA introduced the Industry PartnerProgram. For $500, a company orindustry related to veterinary medicinecan join the program. This allows for exposure for the company, andinformation for members about variousservices and companies related toveterinary medicine.

To date, eight companies have joinedthe IVMA Partnership Program. They are:

BDA Architecture Company 800/247-5387C. Specialties, Inc. www.cspecialties.comCheshire Partners, LLCwww.cheshirepartnersllc.comChristian Icons & Xrays, LLChttp://christianiconsxray.samsbiz.com

Ent : Imler CPA, PC - www.eicpa.com GlobalVetLink - www.globalvetlink.comPaws and Rememberwww.pawsandremember.comPet Rest, Inc – www.petrestinc.com

Check out these services andofferings from the companies listed!

Summer iscoming and it will beIndiana StateFair time again.The IVMAis againprivileged to

participate in this statewide eventwhich brings thousands of citizens to the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

The 2011 Indiana State Fair runsfrom Aug 5 – 21 and the IVMA-PurdueUniversity surgery/demonstration booth

is in the planning stages once again.The fair runs 17 days. Events will

again take place in the Our LandPavilion. Volunteer surgeons andnarrators are needed for many of thosedays. We are spaying and neuteringdogs primarily and patients will beprovided by the Humane Society ofIndianapolis. This has always beenone of the most popular exhibits atthe State Fair and a tremendous publicrelations venue for the IVMA.Highlighting pet care and theoverpopulation problem, the State

Fair has been a very successful placefor this activity. Live animaldemonstrations by Purdue staff andsome of our own IVMA veterinarianswill be featured in the afternoons.

Free admission tickets for you andyour family are available for helpingout in this effort. If you can helppromote our profession through thispublic relations effort by volunteeringyourself, your professional staff oryour skill, please contact Lisa Perius atthe IVMA office (317-974-0888) orlisa@invma.org.

Why Do I Need Consent From My Clients? How Do I Create A Written Consent Form?(from the AVMA PLIT)

Informed consent affects the defense

of allegations of veterinary negligence.

When there’s a lack of documented

verbal or written consent, the claim may

be difficult to defend. The PLIT

frequently reviews claims where the

standard of care was compromised

because the veterinarian did not explain

the risks involved with a procedure or

medication. Informed consent should be

an active risk management procedure at

your practice. The AVMA has issued its

policy statement on informed consent:

Informed consentInformed consent protects the

public by ensuring that veterinariansprovide sufficient information in amanner so that clients may reachappropriate decisions regarding thecare of their animals.

Veterinarians, to the best of theirability, should inform the client orauthorized agent, in a manner thatwould be understood by a reasonableperson, of the diagnostic andtreatment options, risk assessment, andprognosis, and should provide theclient or authorized agent with anestimate of the charges for veterinary

services to be rendered. The client orauthorized agent should indicate thatthe information is understood andconsents to the recommendedtreatment or procedure.

Documentation of verbal orwritten informed consent and theclient's understanding isrecommended.

Work with your personal attorneyto develop a consent form that fitsyour practice needs. An electronictemplate that you can modify withyour attorney is available online fromAVMA at http://www.avma.org/issues/policy/consent_form.asp.

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THE HOOSIER VETERINARIANPublished Bi-Monthly by

Indiana Veterinary Medical Association201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 405Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

Members-Only Website Cont’d.

in the Indiana General Assemblyand click on our CapWiz link tocontact your own representatives

• Frequently Asked Questions – find awealth of information on legal andpractice act questions here – avaluable member benefit

• Business Task Force information –click on this link to find many, manylinks to information regarding the‘business side’ of veterinarymedicine including information foryour practice and even a sampleemployee handbook for yourpractice

Log in today and take advantageof the value of your membership!

Important ContactInformationClip and Save!Indiana Board of Animal Health4154 N. Keystone AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46205317/544-2400 fax 317/542-1415http://www.in.gov/boah/

Professional Licensing AgencyAttn: Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners402 W. Washington StreetRoom W072Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317/234-2054http://www.in.gov/pla/vet.htm