South Carolina Association of Veterinarians

12/02/2024

This , please consider a to the non-profit SC VetsCare Foundation. Watch this video to learn more about the foundation at https://vimeo.com/591497096
or go to https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3JKX39M4VXJUG to donate.

11/11/2024

The Palmetto Veterinary Conference is just days away! Be sure to download the WHOVA app before attending the conference, so you can stay informed of all the events in the exhibit hall, check in to your lectures and labs, review the schedule, post pictures, and so much more. Watch the video below for more information or check the email address you registered with for an email with instructions.

We look forward to seeing you in a few days!

11/05/2024

SCAV would like to thank our 2024 Palmetto Veterinary Conference sponsors! This conference is RACE APPROVED.

Registration is still open for the Conference and our Dental Lab!
ACADEMY DAY IS FREE FOR SCAV or SCAVT MEMBERS! This conference is RACE approved.
Register here: https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-veterinary-conference/

10/31/2024

Join us in Greenville SC for over 20 hours of CE available, free Academy day on Sunday for SCAV and SCAVT members, exhibitors all weekend, great food, networking galore.....how does all of that sound?! And there are more perks to come, so stay tuned! Go to https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-veterinary-conference/ for the conference schedule or to register!

10/28/2024

WE HAVE EXTENDED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE DENTAL LAB!!
Limited seating is still available. What are you waiting for?! Get hours of dental knowledge and hands-on experience on Saturday, November 16th! Go to https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-conference-registration/ to register!

10/23/2024

The deadline is tomorrow!! Go to https://scav.org/hotel-information-2024-palmetto-conference/ to book your room at the AC Marriott in downtown Greenville for the 2024 Palmetto Veterinary Conference before the hotel room block ends at midnight on 10/24/24. Haven't registered yet? You can do that, too, at https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-veterinary-conference/!

10/21/2024

Have you registered for the Dental Extraction Lab & Lecture at the Palmetto Veterinary Conference next month in Greenville? What are you waiting for?! Get hours of dental knowledge and hands-on experience on Saturday, November 16th! Go to https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-conference-registration/ to register!

10/14/2024

To all SC LVTs; enjoy your week and thank you for all you do! ❤️

A very happy National Veterinary Technician Week to all the LVTs in South Carolina! Tag and thank your favorite SC LVT in the comments!

LVTs (licensed veterinary technicians) are:
✅️Graduates of an AVMA CVTEA accredited veterinary technology college or university program
✅️Have passed the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
✅️Have passed the South Carolina jurisprudence examination
✅️Complete 10 hrs of continuing education every 2 years

Veterinary Technician Oath: “I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by promoting public health. I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession’s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.”

10/11/2024

Thank you to Martin Veterinary Services for this reminder:

"Wild cherry trees are abundant on uncleared land and in pastures around the upstate. While they are not toxic to animals while they are growing, once they are cut they become toxic due to the chemical compounds they make while decaying. Once the tree is fully wilted and dead it then no longer poses a threat. If you cut these trees down, please be sure to remove them promptly from your pastures. If you don’t have pastures with livestock, please make sure if you are cutting trees not to throw any of these trees in pastures with livestock. The link below will help you identify if cherry trees are present on your land."

https://nativetreesfromseed.com/identify/wild-cherry?fbclid=IwY2xjawF2V9FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHecvxXG1P68GcCS-4fxj7v88w4gv7LZxub9HyELEseNvA96cilkjXZNipQ_aem_cVCTmyZgUiyealSx1zSaeQ

10/09/2024

These dogs are specially trained to travel to search and rescue sites on the highline. Let’s hear it for the canine heroes!

10/08/2024

NEXT WEEK is , are you ready?? What is your favorite way to show your LVTs and VAs some love?

10/06/2024

10/05/2024

Hats off to Sarah Kyle Scott from Scott Mobile Veterinary Services!

09/26/2024

With a Tropical Storm Warning in effect for western NC/SC, wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph tonight into tomorrow morning in the Upstate. Charge all electronic devices, make sure flashlights have fresh batteries, make sure you have water and food for a few days. Secure anything in your yard that might blow away or cause damage. And if you MUST drive in the coming days, DO NOT drive through water of any depth - it takes way less water to float a car than you'd think! Visit https://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/ahp/emergency-prep/index.html for information and resources for pets, livestock, equine and poultry from Clemson University's Emergency Preparedness page.

09/19/2024

Just because it's the best profession doesn't mean it's easy. You are not alone.

09/16/2024

Do you have a plan in the event of an emergency that includes your pets? The AVMA has updated its disaster preparedness guides that help not only pet owners but also farmers be ready to safeguard their animals in the event of extreme weather events, such as fires, floods, and earthquakes, or human-made disasters such as chemical spills, nuclear incidents, and terrorism.

“Save the Whole Family: Disaster Preparedness for Households with Pets” is a free, downloadable booklet filled with tips, checklists, and information for companion animal owners in English or Spanish. Head over to https://www.avma.org/news/avma-resources-available-national-preparedness-month to download.

The AVMA webpage on emergency planning for veterinary practices, https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/disaster-preparedness/emergency-planning-veterinary-practices, lays out the critical steps you can take to prepare your practice for an emergency or disaster before one occurs.

09/12/2024

OK, hear us out - Main Street downtown Greenville, 4 days, GORGEOUS hotel (lookin at you, ), over 20 hours of CE available, free Academy day on Sunday for SCAV and SCAVT members, exhibitors all weekend, great food, networking galore.....how does all of that sound?! And there are more perks to come, so stay tuned! Go to https://scav.org/2024-palmetto-veterinary-conference/ for the conference schedule or to register!

09/06/2024

Join the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians for our annual fall Palmetto Veterinary Conference in beautiful Greenville, SC November 14-17th! This conference has so much to offer; choose from Large Animal, Small Animal, Small Ruminant, Exotic, Dental, Oncology, Ultrasound, Practice Management, and Veterinary Technician continuing education opportunities at the AC Marriott located right on Main Street in Greenville! Get the latest from the CDC's Dr. Cara Williams on the new dog importation rules and hear an update about Clemson's Vet School from Dean Steven Marks himself! This conference is sure to be unforgettable with award-winning restaurants, breweries, live music, the Peace Center, and the Prisma Swamp Rabbit Trail just steps away from the door! Go to https://lnkd.in/gdXSXDrE
for more information and to register. Sunday, November 17 is free for SCAV and SCAVT members and is the annual awards banquet. You don't want to miss it!