Vet-Rap Newsletter
Voice of the Seattle-King County Veterinary Medical Association
February 2011
Winter Meeting at ‘The Garage’
2010 outgoing President,
Dr. Tejinder Sodhi passes the gavel
to 2011 incoming President,
Dr. Jeff Parke.
Dr. Kit Bowerman, SKCVMA
Professional Relations
Committee chair, invites
SKCVMA board participation
and shares his experiences
Dr. Mikel
Oswalt,
SKCVMA
liaison to
WSVMA
Dr. Rob Armstrong,
SKCVMA Treasurer,
submits 2011 budget
Dr. Susan Mailheau
collects her raffle
prize of one year
SKCVMA CE at UW
SKCVMA veterinarians came
together to socialize, eat, play billiards,
bowl, raffle UW CE prizes, and have a
General Meeting
Drs Evan Crocker, Kit
Bowerman, and Brian
Rowse listen intently
Dr. Erik Christensen sets up his shot
More Winter Meeting, continued on page 5
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SKCVMA
Upcoming Events:
ʻHighlightsʼ of the SKCVMA
Executive Board Meeting:
January 12, 2011
Complete Minutes archived: www.SKCVMA.org
Executive Board: Feb. 9, 2011, 7:30 PM; Animal
Wellness Center, Bellevue
Combined Chapter CE:
Kristin Kirkby, DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS
Rehab for Geriatric and Oncologic Patients
Wed., Mar. 2, 2011; 7 to 9 PM; North Seattle Community College,
Room ED2843A; (parking is free); 2 CE hours; members free; $15
for non-memb; RSVP requested please to [email protected]
CE at UW:
Brenda Salinardi, DVM, MS, DACVS
Management of difficult wounds: flaps, grafts, and
wraps
Wed., April 6, 2011; Time: 7 to 10 PM; UW Health Sciences
Building, D209; 3 CE Hours; $30 member; $40 non-members.
please see www.skcvma.org calendar for complete details
Announcements
•••ACCES CE: Alan Schreiner, DVM, DACVIM presents
“Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Patient.” Thursday, Feb.
10, 7-9 pm; ACCES Renton: 4208 Lind Ave SW, Renton,
WA, 98057. 206-364-1660
•••SVS AHELP Open House: February 16, 5:30-8:30pm open house at SVS for the AHELP Project
(www.ahelpproject.org or www.svsvet.com for more info).
•••Interested in TLAR (Technical Large Animal
Rescue)?: KC Fire Dist. #44 (Mountain View Fire &
Rescue / Black Diamond Fire Department) is having a
meeting for those interested. Who?: Veterinary personnel,
Announcements, continued on page 5
Treasurer’s Report: As of 12/31/10: Total income =
$35,844.3; Total expenses = $20,337.03; Bank balance =
$20,061.79. Smith Barney acct. $58,982.07, with a gain of
$1,093.19 ytd. WSU Scholarship for $2,000 in 2011, and
$500 donation to NW Raptor and Wildlife Center. Final
Report at Winter Meeting at ‘The Garage.’
New Business: Q: Should SKCVMA attract board
members through financial compensation. A: 1) No: a
board member should be a veterinarian who is dedicated to
the local veterinary community and shows commitment
through volunteering without compensation. 2) SKCVMA
could not give significant compensation to each board
position. 3) Increase in interest must start with the current
members promoting the board and the work it does and
could do.
Old Business: Dr. Parke updated the information
regarding D&O, and Liability Insurance for the SKCVMA
board. Board agreed to purchase said insurance.
Winter Meeting: Dr Parke: SKCVMA Meeting to include:
final Treasurer Report for 2010; Needed positions –
President elect and membership chair, Community Service,
help/chair for Comb. Ch. CE; Dr. Sodhi exit remarks and
Jeff Park opening statement.
Committee reports: Political Action – It was discussed
that Dr. Oswalt should ask representatives to lobby against
taxing Veterinary Services.
Animal Cruelty Education (was AACE): Dr. Maixner
reports April 17, 2011 event venue at NSCC secured;
General outline of event format has been established;
Advertising materials have been started; some pledged
donations.
Seattle-King County Veterinary Medical Association
2115 112th Ave. NE #100, Bellevue, WA 98004-2946 Ph: (206) 238-9115
Key People
President Dr. Jeff Parke
Pres-elect Secretary
Dr. Sharon Hopkins
Treasurer
Dr. Rob Armstrong
Membership (Dr. Maria Moody)
Vet-Rap is published for SKCVMA
members. Articles are welcome.
Submitted material is subject
to editing.
Articles and
advertisements do not necessarily
imply endorsement or express
official policies of the SKCVMA.
Editor: Dr. Lori Siverling
SKCVMA phone: 206 238-9115
Email: [email protected]
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“Animal
Pets
look
to us...
Cruelty:
How do
you know?”
Animal Cruelty:
What it looks like
how to document it
and whom to call...
Speakers:
A seminar for
North Seattle Community College
veterinary professionals.
April 17, 2011
Randall Lockwood, Ph.D
Sergeant Nancy Spadoni
Bonnie Yoffe-Sharp, DVM
For veterinarians and support staff.
Presented by the SKCVMA Animal Cruelty Education Committee:
Dr. Jean Maxner
Dr. Susan Mailheau
Dr. Kellee Roberti
Dr. Lori Siverling
www.SKCVMA.org
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Presidentʼs Column
Dr. Tejinder Sodhi
First of all, I want to
thank SKCVMA members
for the privilege of
serving
as
2010
SKCVMA President of
the organization, it is time
to pass the title to Dr. Jeff
Parke.
You will find
SKCVMA in the capable
hands of Dr. Jeff Parke,
whose dedication, work
ethic and leadership will
be our strength in 2011.
Secondly, I feel blessed to have worked with a Board
that is wise, visionary, and dedicated to the health and
growth of SKCVMA. I have always appreciated the
volunteered time, effort and dedication the Board
members and Committee chairpersons have given to
SKCVMA. I personally want to thank each one of
them.
And finally, SKCVMA is built and maintained by its
members: it is only through them that SKCVMA can
become a more integral benefit to all veterinary
practitioners in our area. I urge members to actively
participate in the board and SKCVMA committees.
‘Taking a turn’ supporting SKCVMA is an honor, and
provides insight into many processes behind organized
veterinary medicine that are all too easily taken for
granted.
Once again I thank you all, and welcome Dr. Jeff
Parke aboard as 2011 SKCVMA President.
-Tejinder Sodhi
A lease,
starting May 1st, 2011
is available for a full service practice, of
the building of the former Kingsgate
Animal Clinic in North Kirkland (Juanita)
13603 100th Ave. NE. Call Robert Shelts, DVM: 425-349-1207
Interested in advertising in Vet-Rap?
Email: [email protected] for details.
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Winter Meeting, cont. from page 1
Dr Jean
Maixner,
SKCVMA
Animal
Cruelty
Education
Committee
chair
Seated (L-R): Bobbie and Dr. Rosenthal,
Drs Mikel Oswalt, Tina Ellenbogen, Susan
Mailheau. Standing: Dr. Tejinder Sodhi and
Sushma Sodhi
Dr. Rob Armstrong and
his fiance` Susan
Drs David Gill and
Kerri Meleo
Drs Brian Rowse and
Jeff Parke plan bowling
strategy
Dr. Jeff
Parke shows
his bowling
prowess
Drs Evan Crocker and Kent
Thomazin talk a little trash
before bowling
Announcements, continued from page 2
animal control, fire personnel, law enforcement, people
with large animal experience are highly desired but these
skills are not required. Location: Station TBD. Date:
Feb. 28, 7:00pm- 9pm. RSVP: [email protected]
•••SVS CE Symposium: 2011 Seattle Veterinary
Specialists CE Symposium which will be held March 13
at the Seattle Art Museum from 8a-3pm. Registration
will begin mid February.
•••ACCES CE for TECHS: Julie Posch, LVT VTS
(ECC) presents: "Anesthesia for the Critical Patient."
March 8, 7p-9p at ACCES Renton
•••ACCES CE: Jennifer Weh, DVM, presents
"Management of the Patient with Orthopedic Trauma."
April 19, 7pm-9pm, North Seattle Community College
Room ED2843 A
•••Seattle Humane “Pet Project:” Pet Project provides
food, supplies and vet care to people disabled by AIDS.
A completely volunteer-run, free clinic every other
month for clients of our Pet Project program. Clinics
are held at the Seattle Humane Society, 13212 SE
Eastgate Way, Bellevue 98005. Times/dates: 12-4:00
pm; April 17, June 12, Aug. 21, Oct. 23 and Dec. 11.
Please contact: Amy Castaneda, Community Outreach
Coordinator, Seattle Humane Society: Office:
425.649-7566;
Mobile:
425.214.3702;
Fax:
425.747.2985; [email protected]
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