Delaware Veterinary Medical Association

09/19/2024

JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY! Join us for a night of fun at Crooked Hammock Brewery in Middletown! All veterinary professionals in Delaware are invited to join us for a good time - DVMA members and non-members are welcome. Relax by the fire pit, catch up with an old friend or make new friends! Great beer and even better company - hope you can join us! Cost is $15/pp and includes light appetizers. Drinks and additional food can be purchased individually.

https://tockify.com/delawarevetmedassoc/detail/17/1727992800000

09/17/2024

On Friday, veterinary teams from Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania gathered in Dewey Beach for a full day of learning with Dr. Wendy Hauser. She focused on culture, communication and building cohesiveness within our practices. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot of useful tools to incorporate in their hospitals. Thank you to all who attended as well as the exhibitors and sponsors who supported our event!

08/20/2024

We need your help! DVMA is in critical need of PAC funds as we approach election season. PAC donations facilitate advocacy efforts, political connections, and our legislative voice. Donate here: https://pac.devma.org

08/13/2024

Thursday is Check the Chip Day! Read below for important tips to protect your pets.

Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.

is coming up this Thursday. Is your practice or clinic ready to celebrate happy reunions and the importance of microchipping your pet? Be sure to visit avma.org/CheckTheChip for tools and resources. HomeAgain PetRescuer

08/13/2024

It's just ONE MONTH away! We are excited to have Dr. Wendy Hauser join us from Peak Veterinary Consulting on September 13 in Dewey Beach! This program is for ALL veterinary team members and will help participants learn how to cultivate a healthy workplace culture, how to truly work together toward the same goals, and how to communicate to create connection. The workshops are interactive and will equip teams with invaluable tools to increase happiness in the workplace and beyond.

Don't miss out - register today!
https://www.devma.org/practice-management-symposium

08/09/2024

We hope you are planning to attend our upcoming conference for veterinary teams: Culture, Communication & Cohesiveness: The 3 C's of a Thriving Veterinary Practice. If you are and want to stay overnight at the Hyatt (and make it a mini vacation!), the discounted rooms in our block are available on a first-come, first-served basis only through August 15.

So don't miss out! Make your reservation now:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ILGZD/G-VET1

08/09/2024

August is National Wellness Month. How are you taking time to focus on your wellbeing?

Check out wellbeing resources for veterinary professionals here:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing

and here:
https://www.avma.org/blog/focus-wellbeing-during-mental-health-awareness-month

The wellbeing of veterinary professionals remains a top priority for our profession and a key priority of the AVMA. Here are resources to help.

08/07/2024

Congratulations to Jasmine Johnson, student at Harcum College, and winner of the first DEI Veterinary Technology Student Scholarship! She writes, "I am honored to receive this scholarship. Education has been an invaluable tool that has opened many doors and opportunities for me. As a lifelong learner, I am committed to continuing my education beyond an associate's degree. This scholarship helps with the financial freedom I need to further my professional development in the field of veterinary medicine. I am learning the importance of advocating for myself and my patients, and I recognize the value of my unique perspective. I hope to inspire other students, especially African American students, to pursue careers in veterinary medicine and STEM fields. Our voices are essential, and we deserve to be supported and given opportunities to excel in these areas." We wish you the best, Jasmine!

08/01/2024

FREE for DVMA Members! August 15 @ 2:30 pm

Register Now - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RUDLS3L8SJ-AVHHIAyBELQ #/registration

07/29/2024

Just a few more days left to support the DVMA PAC and have a chance to win a set of Apple Airpods or a Bose Soundlink Flex bluetooth speaker in our summer raffle. When you make a donation, you'll be automatically entered into the drawing: 1 ticket = $10 donation; 3 tickets = $20 donation; 9 tickets = $50 donation; 20 tickets = $100 donation. Raffle runs through midnight on Wednesday, July 31 and the winner will be announced on August 1. Visit https://pac.devma.org to make your donation now!

07/23/2024

Join us in Dewey Beach on September 13 for an experience you won't want to miss! Register 3 or more from your practice by July 31 and save 10% with promo code 3ORMORE

07/22/2024

American Heartworm Society Offers New Staff Training Course

“Heartworms Unraveled” provides comprehensive, staff-oriented education on heartworm management.

The AHS is making the training modules available to veterinarians and staff members free of charge but asks practices that can afford to do so to make a small donation to the organization to defray program costs.

Sign Up Now - https://bit.ly/3W72kr8

07/19/2024

Calling All Veterinary Professionals!
Help track pet obesity by participating in the 2024 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey starting October 7th, coinciding with World Pet Obesity Week! 🐶🐱🐴
📅 Survey Period: Oct 7 - Dec 31
📊 Goal: Assess pet obesity trends & owner perceptions in dogs, cats and horses
Sign up now to make a difference! 🐾
🔗 Join the Survey https://bit.ly/APOPsignup

07/18/2024

Many of you are aware that several shelter and rescue organizations in the state are facing outbreaks of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex. Therefore, the Office of the State Veterinarian has issued a 30-day Control Order to mitigate the outbreak, reduce the number of susceptible dogs in facilities, and contain the outbreak within Delaware. Visit this link to view the Control Order:https://agriculture.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/108/2024/07/Delaware-2024-Canine-Restricted-Movement-Order_CIRDC_DDA-24-CO-05_signed.pdf

07/03/2024

July 4 Pet Safety Tips from the AVMA
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety

07/01/2024

06/21/2024

Today is National Take Your Dog to Work Day! If you brought your furry companion with you to work today, post a picture in the comments! Here is Daisy hard at work with Christine, DVMA's Executive Director.

06/18/2024

National Take Your Dog to Work Day is Friday, June 21 - we look forward to seeing photos of you and your dog(s) at work later this week!

06/18/2024

Ethicon, Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of sutures - VICRYL (polyglactin 910) Suture, VICRYL Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture, PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture, PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture, MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture, and MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial....

06/05/2024

FREE for DVMA Members
LIVE WEBINAR: Animal Welfare Basics for Pet Farm Animals - June 11 @ 7:30 pm
As farm animals have become more popular as pets and in small backyard homesteading operations, we find that many basic husbandry and welfare components of animal care to be lacking due to either incorrect or incomplete knowledge on the part of the owners. Therefore, the subject of pet and backyard farm animal welfare has become a popular and important topic of discussion in the veterinary community as we address these insufficiencies. This talk will introduce some of the core frameworks and standards of animal welfare science, which will serve as a foundation for a broader discussion on the welfare of pet farm animals. It will highlight the aspects of backyard farm animal welfare that are most frequently compromised and will touch on the medical and ethical discussions that can be had with clients.
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlf-iuqD8uGdbBjXjvgcIEU1NFNzPydqHF

05/24/2024

Congratulations to Kaleigh Davis, the winner of 2 student scholarships - the DVMA/Merck Animal Health Student Scholarship and the new Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Scholarship for Veterinary Students!

My name is Kaleigh Davis, and I am a first year at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. I am currently interested in small animal medicine, especially emergency medicine or specializing. At UGA, I am involved in a multitude of organizations, including the veterinary fraternity Omega Tau Sigma where I am the Inter-fraternal Liaison, Secretary of the Canine Club, Vice President of the Student Chapter of the American College of Internal Medicine, and a CVM Student Ambassador. While at home in Newark, DE, I work at BluePearl Christiana in the Emergency and Specialty departments. I graduated from St. Mark’s High School and the University of Delaware. I was a Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture and Natural Resources double major at the University of Delaware. I was also involved in Sigma Alpha, a professional agricultural sorority, at the University of Delaware.

05/23/2024

A few highlights from our annual legislative reception held at 9 East Taphouse on May 16...

05/23/2024

Congratulations to Lauren Kerrigan, winner of the 2023/2024 Dr. Craig A. Stonesifer Veterinary Scholarship for Academic Excellence! We are excited for your future in veterinary medicine, Lauren!

Hello DVMA community! My name is Lauren Kerrigan and I am thrilled to be a recipient of the Dr. Craig Stonesifer Scholarship. Currently, I am a rising fourth-year veterinary student at Mississippi State University. My true passion is in small animal medicine working with dogs, cats, and other furry companions, and I hope to open my own small animal practice one day. A bit of background – I grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Wilmington Friends School for thirteen years. I went on to receive my bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Technology from Louisiana State University and then earned my master’s degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology from the same school. My thesis focused on the effects of adrenergic and opioid drugs on the assessments of insulin sensitivity in mares. Right after graduation, I moved to South Florida and took a job as a veterinary technician in a small animal hospital, which sparked my new love of small animals. When I’m not in clinics, studying, or spending time with my dog and cat, you can find me enjoying the outdoors in the sun or getting into anything crafty. I am an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoy playing sports and being active myself. I’m constantly looking for ways to spend more time with family and friends despite the demands of vet school! I am truly honored to be selected for this scholarship and can’t wait to put this towards my veterinary education!

05/20/2024

Today is National Rescue Dog Day! Please share a photo of your rescue in the comments. This is Sadie, she belongs to Christine Gacono's daughter, Ellie, and was found in a box on the side of a road. And... go!

05/14/2024

Our very own Dr. Mallory Alexander, Sussex County Representative to our Executive Board. Thanks, Dr. Alexander, for representing our community so well!

Thank you Mallory Alexander of Avenue Veterinary Clinic in Milford for coming up to Legislative Hall today to advocate for the Delaware Institute Association for Veterinary Medical Education program.

05/09/2024

Love your pet? See your vet! Ways to make veterinary visits better for everyone -

You and your veterinarian are partners in caring for your pet and keeping them healthy. Here are a few tips to make your veterinary visits even better.

05/07/2024

Spring Conference was hosted at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown today. They did a fantastic job and we had over 200 attendees and 32 exhibitors join us. It was a great day! Thank you to all who participated and made the event a huge success. If you were there, let us know what your favorite part of the day was 😊

05/06/2024

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05/05/2024

It's National Pet Week! Show us your furry friends in the comments...

05/03/2024

It's National Specially-Abled Pets Day! This is Daisy - she was found in a trash bag with her back broken in 6 places in December 2017, leaving her paralyzed. She belongs to DVMA's Executive Director, Christine Gacono, and can use a cart to get around (although she prefers to be carried). Do you have a specially-abled pet in your life? Share a photo in the comments!