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Licensing Loophole: Florida's Veterinary CE Exemption - How Did It Happen? In this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, we dive into the recent legislative change in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382, exempting the Board of Veterinary Medicine from continuing education requirements. Co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, discuss the implications of this decision, how it could impact veterinary professionals across the country, and the lessons we can learn. Tune in to explore the potential effects on veterinary practice and the broader industry, and join the conversation about maintaining standards and staying informed in a rapidly evolving field. On May 17, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382 into law, exempting certain licensees, including the Board of Veterinary Medicine, from continuing education requirements. While Florida lawmakers have promised to address this issue in the next session, what does this mean for the entire country, and what lessons can we learn? Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, tackle the tough topic of recent legal changes affecting the veterinary profession in Florida. Anytime there are changes or threats to our professional licenses, we’re going to talk about it, and that recently happened in Florida. In this episode, we discuss how this controversial legislation potentially impacts all veterinary professionals and the lessons we should learn. Effective July 1, 2024, all Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation licensees, including the Board of Veterinary Medicine, who meet certain requirements, will be exempted from their current continuing education requirements. Should veterinarians be exempt from CE in Florida? Beckie responds, “Oh, Florida, just when we thought you couldn't do any better. Ugh, here you are. Welcome to the Veterinary Viewfinder!” If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Your support helps us connect with more veterinary colleagues! We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share them with us on Facebook or Instagram at @VeterinaryViewfinder, or email us at VeterinaryViewfinder@gmail.com. Link to the new Florida Law: https://lnkd.in/gctHViYM LISTEN HERE: Online: http://bit.ly/2HnJ9lf  iTunes: http://bit.ly/VetView Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d67f-pg TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/TIVetView Instagram: https://lnkd.in/e4GjT7U Twitter: https://lnkd.in/euAZMMz Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eGXBGaW #veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast 

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🐾 Could you reduce the cost of Addison's treatment in dogs?? ✅️ Hypoadrenocorticism is standardly treated with deoxycorticosterone pivalate and corticosteroids ✅️ The company's recommended dose of deoxycorticosterone pivalate is 2.2 mg/kg, but recent studies have shown good control at a much lower dose (1.1 mg/kg every 30 days). ✅️ Dosing at 2.2 mg/kg led commonly to electrolyte changes suggestive of relative overtreatment.

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OSHA training and compliance may not be the sexiest part of veterinary medicine, but it’s essential and critical. The ArmOR Hand Glove is an essential and critical component of safety for all animal caregivers. ArmOR Hand Glove is not a "want" for vet practices, but is a "need". 👇🏻Here’s a great download for the CST (certified safety taining) Veterinary Safety E-Book for OSHA Compliance.

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In the latest My Veterinary Life podcast episode, co-hosts Drs. Marci Kirk and Annie Chavent discuss the advantages of pursuing advanced education opportunities. Dr. Chavent shares her experience and motivation for obtaining her MBA, as well as the benefits she is already seeing from earning this degree. They also explore how an MBA can enhance career prospects in veterinary practice and delve into the considerations for selecting a program. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3K2JY4J

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Are you attending the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) symposium this year? So are we! While you're there we'd love to chat - swing by booth 19 to grab some swag and see the Banfield team! Be sure to ask about some of the free industry resources Banfield offers like our anesthesia resources and VET Report🙌🧡 #banfieldcareers #iworkatbanfield #ABVP #americanboardofveterinarypractitioners #vettech #cvt #vetmed #neworleans #ABVPsymposium #VetResources #AnesthesiaSupport #VETReport #VetConference

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The future of veterinary care — is nonprofit! 💕🌍 Love is the intention. COME HELP BUILD IT WITH US, FOR THEM! 🐱🐶🐰 #pets #vetstudent #veterinary #petcare #petsarefamily #vettech #veterinarian #vetmotherearth #philanthropy #charitywork #nonprofitwork

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Thank you NBC 6 South Florida and Ryan Nelson for continuing to talk about the death of Bud the sea lion, and once again having me on to discuss the disturbing situation at Miami Seaquarium. The recent USDA inspection reports show the facility did not have the staff or facilities to care for Bud. It’s clear the veterinary staff was hoping the USDA would help them and confiscate these animals so they could get the care they needed. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and now Bud is dead. Word on the street is that new reports will be released very soon. Miami Seaquarium is still open, and they plan to stay open. We all need to join together and make sure the animals are protected. This facility should become a sanctuary, nature preserve, or research facility that could benefit the animals. Now, Daniella Levine Cava for County Mayor can take action and seize the animals before more die. I am particularly worried about Aries and Bimini, two dolphins who both have compromised health. It is interesting how so many animals have eye problems, kidney problems, and lung infections. This speaks to the contaminated water they are confined in. Therefore, this situation represents ongoing deprivation of sufficient shelter and sustenance in violation of Florida’s animal cruelty laws. Florida Statute 828.122 provides that when a court finds probable cause of abuse of any animal, the court shall order the confiscation of the animal. Under 828.073, any law enforcement officer or animal control officer can remove animals found neglected or cruelly treated or place them in protective custody at the Miami Seaquarium and compel The Dolphin Company to adequately care for the animals until they are relocated to better facilities. See the USDA Inspection reports linked here: https://lnkd.in/g55C_w9z And see the full NBC 6 story: https://lnkd.in/gHw2hVrt #onehealth #vetmed #zoovet #zoomed #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #animalrights #animalwelfare #tokitae #miamiseaquarium 

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It's DAY 6 of the American Veterinary Medical Association's @avmavets National Pet Week® and today we're educating while celebrating "Emergencies happen: Be prepared". "We never know when or where an emergency will happen. As a pet owner, you need to plan ahead, and include your pets in your family’s emergency plan. Know what to do in case of an emergency, how to assemble emergency and first aid kits, and how to properly identify your pets so your family can be reunited if you’re ever separated." Visit the link in our bio for resources!

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Are the pets entering your practice racking up their frequent flier miles? As pet owners increasingly travel or relocate, they influence geographic shifts in vector-borne disease prevalence. Join this upcoming webinar with Dr. Wade Burton and Dr. Brian Herrin to review the landscape of vector-borne diseases in North America, how their geography and prevalence have changed, and what pathogens could emerge as a threat in the future.

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🔯 Happy Passover (or Pesach in Hebrew)! This holiday celebrates the freedom of enslaved Israelites in ancient Egypt. Read to learn more about how this important Jewish festival is observed! 💙🤍 #VeterinaryTechnician #VeterinaryStudent #VeterinaryClinics #Vetstagram #VetMedLife #VeterinaryAssistant

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6 Ways to Encourage Innovative Thinking in the Veterinary Practice Innovation is a critical part and immeasurable benefit to any company and veterinary practices are no different. Not only do the best people want to work in an environment where change—and good change—takes place but the learning is invaluable. At ACNY we are known as innovators and thought leaders and many of the tips and thoughts outlined in this article we follow in order to foster this kind of environment. Take a look. https://buff.ly/3UrJ7AB #veterinarians #veterinarypartnerships #dogs #cats #veterinaryspecialists #emergencyveterinarians #criticalcareveterinarians #veterinarycardiology #veterinaryneurology #veterinarySurgery #veterinaryinternalmedicine #veterinarydermatology #veterinaryrehabilitationtherapy #veterinaryneurology #veterinaryinterventionalradiology

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Check out this episode of the #veterinaryleadershipsuccessshow where I'm joined by mentor and friend, Nancy Slessenger. She lays down some hard truths on seeking and receiving feedback: 🎧 Full episode: https://buff.ly/3vVegTO

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Head over to YouTube to catch my Sunday upload on holistic methods for dealing with Fleas. 📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eCyMbGXt #drjudymorgan #naturallyhealthypets #fleas #naturalparasiteprevention #holisticvet #integrativevet

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Want to know more about credentialed veterinary technicians, their education, and scope of practice? Check out this video from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and co-hosted by my friend Jlynn Meyer, LVT! https://lnkd.in/e_5FPKhH

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The Summer 2024 issue of the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is now available! Not a member? Check out some of the sample articles from our recent journals on the following link: https://lnkd.in/eVnR4KsG Interesting in membership? Find information on membership categories and pricing on the following link: https://lnkd.in/gQX6qAtC AHVMA - The Leader - The Voice - The Resource #ahvma #jahvma #holisticvets #veterinarian #veterinarymedicine #holisticveterinarymedicine #integrativeveterinarymedicine

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Medical schools advise students, “When you see hoof prints, think horses, not zebras”—meaning that a physician should first think about the more common—and potentially more likely—diagnosis. In our field of exterior restoration, there’s a crucial caveat: sometimes it IS zebras. We’ve found that some conditions require our experts to look beyond the obvious. For example, another consultant was engaged by an Upper East Side co-op with typical postwar cavity wall construction. The facade was bulging in the spandrel regions below the windowsills. Probes revealed that some of the wall ties had never been installed and that the extant fabric flashing was a commonly used PVC material. The consultant attributed the bulging to gradual deterioration of the spandrel’s integrity over time, exacerbated by the lack of wall ties and ineffective flashing, and prescribed brick replacement—a solution that would have affected 65,000 square feet, with an estimated cost of $6 million. They saw “hoof prints” and assumed they were made by a horse. “Default” repairs are often warranted. However, before undertaking a project of this magnitude, the building’s board sought an independent investigation from SUPERSTRUCTURES. Lo and behold, we found that the horse in question was a zebra after all. Our investigation brought several things to light: Despite the observed bulging, the facade surface exhibited no localized distress; there was no pervasive face brick spalling, and mortar joints were intact; the original flashing was still doing its job, and there were no reported leaks in the building; many wall ties (but not all) were in fact missing. Most critically, probes at several locations revealed that the observed curvature was not a symptom of facade distress, but an original condition. The building’s concrete frame was not perfectly vertically aligned, so bulges in the brick were dictated by these irregularities. By digging deeper, we concluded that the other consultant’s proposed repair was unwarranted. Our solution compensated for the absence of original wall ties with the introduction of post-applied anchors that tied the brick veneer directly to the backup CMU, arranged so that they never penetrated the existing flashing. The revised recommendation cost $2.5 million, saving our client time and money, with far less disruption to the lives of the building occupants. The lesson here is that due diligence to verify assumptions about a building condition and its remedy—confirming whether horses or zebras have left their marks—makes good horse sense for clients. #horses #restoration

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