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30 May

Seattle TV news features veterinarians’ efforts to protect client information

wsvma   |   Uncategorized, WSVMA News

WSVMA member Dr. Mike Bellinghausen was interviewed Wednesday by KIRO-TV reporter Chris Legeros about King County’s efforts to mandate veterinarians to turn over private client information so they can pursue pet owners with unlicensed pets. Legeros pursued the interview after a colleague saw a petition at their veterinarian’s clinic. The Bellevue Reporter also published a story on May 27. WSVMA and PSVMA representatives are still in negotiation with King County officials and agreed not to speak to the media until they meet again on Tuesday, June 3 at Bellevue...

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30 May

Proven benchmarking tools to help you improve your practice

wsvma   |   Practice Management, Uncategorized, WSVMA News

WSVMA has partnered with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) to make available three outstanding performance resources for your practice. These patented programs were developed by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, which has, for more than 20 years, undertaken cutting edge management studies of veterinary practices in Canada. Their pioneering statistical work has been reflected in the veterinary practice benchmarking and pricing tool model they help develop for the National Commission of Veterinary Economic Issues here in the United States. The three proven...

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23 May

Important preventive plan survey to begin June 2

wsvma   |   Uncategorized, WSVMA News

WSVMA members will be sent two surveys next month – one for the practice and one for clients – asking for input on the use of preventive plans in veterinary practice. The intent of the veterinary survey is to determine how veterinarians view preventive plans, how many practices offer them, how they’re working, and what barriers may exist to offering them. The client survey is meant to gage interest among pet owners in purchasing preventive plans. By gaining an understanding...

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23 May

Make an impact on the veterinary profession

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The WSVMA’s Political Action Committee (WSVMA-PAC) may be one of the WSVMA's most important political tools in terms of its impact on veterinary medicine in Washington. Think of the recent passage of SSB 5102, which provides immunity for veterinarians who report suspected cases of animal cruelty. Passage of SSB 5102 was possible because of the contributions by members to WSVMA-PAC and subsequent campaign donations made to candidates friendly to veterinary medicine. Our Key Contact program strengthens our advocacy through personal...

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16 May

June 1, 2014 deadline to train employees on safety data sheets

wsvma   |   State Regulatory, Uncategorized

June 1st is the deadline for ensuring that all employees covered by the Hazard Communication-GHS rule have been trained on the new GHS label elements and Safety Data Sheet format. The rule applies when employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently revised the Hazard Communication Standard in order to improve comprehension of hazard information found on product labels. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) will replace the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), which...

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