Western New York Veterinary Medical Association

14/06/2024

A letter in regards to the new LVT program:

Hello NFVS Members!

I am sorry to bother you, but I am reaching out to you with a (somewhat) urgent request. We recently learned that two institutions, SUNY Delhi and SUNY Alfred have submitted letters of opposition to Trocire’s vet tech program to NYSED. The main reason both institutions are opposing our program is because they claim that our program will decrease their enrollment numbers. In reality, a vet tech program at Trocaire, which is designed to enroll approximately 48 students/year, will not change the enrollment at Delhi or Alfred. Medaille had slightly over 300 students total in their 3 vet tech programs when they closed a year ago. Alfred was unable to accept the number of Medaille students who wished to transfer to Alfred because they did not have the faculty or staff to support a greater number of students. Our program at Trocaire will only be enrolling a fraction of the number of students that Medaille had. Clearly, there is still a need for a vet tech program in the Buffalo area.



At this time, NYSED will decide if Delhi and Alfred have provided strong enough evidence for a case against our program, and if so, a public hearing will be scheduled. If a public hearing is scheduled, we will not receive our anticipated approval by NYSED in July, and the program will not start this fall.



If you feel strongly that WNY is in need of a vet tech program to provide the region with qualified veterinary technicians, I ask that you please reach out to the NYS veterinary board to express your concern. Stephen Boese, the executive secretary of the veterinary board, is aware of our concerns and I believe he is in our corner, but it would be helpful if the veterinary board could hear from the veterinary community in Buffalo regarding the local need for veterinary technicians.



The contact information for the NYS veterinary board is below:



NY State Education Department

Office of the Professions

State Board for Veterinary Medicine

89 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York 12234-1000



Stephen J. Boese

Executive Secretary

Phone: 518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 210

Fax: 518-486-4846

E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you so very much for your support, and if you have any questions, please reach out to me at any time.



Sincerely,

Katie

Katherine Fitzgerald, DVM

Dean of Veterinary Sciences

6681 Transit Road

Williamsville, NY 14221



[email protected]

Careers of achievement and lives of purpose begin at Trocaire College.

05/05/2024

Free Scil Digital dental xray- pick up only in Kenmore. Sensor probe/program not included. about 8 yrs old

04/05/2024

This program will be an interactive, case reading session. Radiographic images will be provided by the presenters. The radiologists will demonstrate how they evaluate radiographs regarding technique, interpretation and case synthesis. Ample opportunity will be provided for discussion and questions.


Prices and NYSED CE Credits
NYSVMS Members & their Technicians $0 1.5CE

Non-Members $30 1.5CE

Student $0 CE

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Happy World Veterinary Day!

12/04/2024

Sign up for this free NYSVMS Perk on the NYSVMS website! Check your email for the link!

07/04/2024

31/03/2024

Happy Easter!

18/03/2024

Equine veterinarians and veterinary teams can leverage new tools to improve client communication and inform business and career planning.

12/03/2024

Bouy's Law link (requires log in to NYSVMS)

28/02/2024

https://www.avma.org/news/questions-remain-canine-respiratory-disease-cases-fall

The outbreak of atypical canine infectious respiratory infectious disease complex (aCIRDC) that grabbed the nation’s attention late last year appears to be receding. Experts say a periodic spike in CIRDC cases in various regions is to be expected; however, the most recent wave differed from previo...

02/02/2024

Happy Groundhog Day!

31/01/2024

Poll: We would love to see more of your smiling faces!
When would you rather have the WNYVMA General Membership Meetings?

A: 12pm before Buffalo Academy (Typically in May and November)

B: 5pm after Buffalo Academy (Typically in May and November)

C: A meeting held just before our Summer Socials

Please comment with your letter option preference!

Thank you,
Keisha Hawkins, President
WNYVMA Board

15/01/2024

Tomorriw night- January 16th -Meet your Controlled Drug Requirement!

Zoom Webinar: Your link to join will come direct from Zoom. Please verify that you receive the email shortly after you register. It will be sent again one day and one hour before the webinar.

15/01/2024

January 27th

Zoom Webinar: Your link to join will come direct from Zoom. Please verify that you receive the email shortly after you register. It will be sent again one day and one hour before the webinar.

09/01/2024

Free Controlled Drug CE for NYSVMS Members!!

https://members.nysvms.org/events/nysvms-webinar-controlled-substances--part2-24

05/01/2024

If you know anyone 14-21 years old interested in animals invite them to join the 2024 Explorers! They start the 2024 season this coming Wednesday at 7pm at the Canisius University Science Hall on Main Street in Rm 1013A (Rm 1013B is its adjoining room). Our first speakers are James Dircksen DVM who will speak about small animal practice and Mary Masman (a former Explorer and currently a first year vet student at Cornell) who will discuss her education experiences and her journey getting into vet school.
We hope you can make it. Please share this with your friends, classmates, teachers and school guidance counselors. Anyone 14-21 years old can participate and the cost remains $45 for the season. We have a lot of fun speakers and trips in the works. Parking is in the lot off Main Street near the M&T Bank.

Dr. TimmO

A “hands on” program for high school students thinking about a career in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, or anyone who is interested in animals.

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The shift also opens up the plaza space for another potential food and drink tenant.

28/11/2023

In case you missed her at Buffalo Academy, she is an excellent speaker!
(this is not support for the sponsoring company, but support for free DEA CE that we all need!)

VetSnap is sponsoring a highly educational RACE-approved CE webinar by Jan Woods, a Regulatory Consultant for Controlled Substance education in the Animal Health industry, Previous Practice Owner and Co-Founder of Ask Jan. Register now for "Controlled Substances 101: How and Why You Must Comply! DEA...

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful for all of our members, their staff and for the animals we are entrusted to care for everyday. You make a difference in the world!

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