Practice act revision expected to pass this year
Jun 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Columbia, S.C.—Revisions to South Carolina's practice act would allow plaintiffs to attend disciplinary hearings. A public push for open-hearings led to the compromise that could update the law for the first time in 30 years.
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Hospital dedicates 65-member staff to specialty care
Jun 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Pets mean different things to different people. Listening to what the owner needs and wants makes lasting relationships.
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Program drives compassion into curriculum
Jun 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Students recommend a course of action for the owner.
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Jun 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
The publications are one way the association addresses member needs.
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Bills could allow non-veterinarians to practice medicine
Jun 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) reports its lobbying fund is almost depleted after countering legislation that allows an "independent contractor" to treat animals.
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May 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Austin, Texas — Texas House Bill 522, if passed, would require veterinarians to write prescriptions for client's pets on demand — an issue that creates numerous concerns for the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) as well as practitioners.
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May 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Philadelphia — Drs. John Wolfe and Charles Vite of the University of Pennsylvania discovered a way to treat naturally occurring genetic disease of the central nervous system in cats.
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Incorporating technicians, veterinary specialists tops agenda
May 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
Baltimore — Recognizing veterinary technicians and specialists is one of Dr. Daniel Aja's goals as he takes the reins as the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) 69th president at the annual conference in Baltimore.
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May 1, 2005
By:
Jessica Tremayne
RALEIGH, N.C.— In a first-of-its-kind procedure, osseointegration was used in a 1-year-old cat born without the lower half of its tibias at North Carolina State University (NCSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
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