The Informed Consent regulations direct that discussions regarding any questions clients may have regarding medical options , treatment plans, diagnosis, or medications must be between client and the DVM. UWSVM/State VDL The Legislature will soon be voting on a budget for the UW System. The Badger partnership as proposed by the UWSVM provides one plausible option that will help continue provide vital funding for the UWSVM and WVDL. Further information regarding this may be found at: Please feel free to provide your opinion or feedback. Information about the new Badger Partnership/Public Authority is available at: . A side-by-side comparison of the New Badger Partnership/Public Authority and the UW System proposal is available at: Future Presidential candidates for WVMA. If you know of someone who is a great candidate for the position of President of the WVMA please feel free to pass along the information to the WVMA. The nomination committee has in the past internally developed such nominations but the Executive Board has elected to make this process an open one in the future. Public Relations Advocacy: Recently all member clinics were informed about the NBC co-sponsorship initiative for developing public awareness of the value of veterinary medicine to the public. There was little or no interest for a cooperative effort in any particular market to develop a WVMA sponsored public awareness campaign. The WVMA had hoped to support a consistent unified marketing effort that would be shared amongst colleagues in a particular market. Due to lack of interest this initiative will need to be tables, perhaps to be revisited again in the future. AVMA has a nice coloring books, available on their website that may be a nice addition to your office. The WVMA is working on developing one at the current time. Their book will incorporate veterinary technicians as characters. There is a travelling display that is available for use by local associations, however it is currently being updated. There is a client e-newsletter that WVMA has developed and updated, and this is available to include with your social media links or to tap into as a resource for your own newsletters. Please contact Sarah at the WVMA for further information. The Veterinary Examining Board has received nominations for new members but there remains an opening for the addition of a public member. If you have someone in mind they could apply through Gov. Walker’s webpage. There are several area informational meetings that will educate the membership on regulations regarding dog licensing and inspection. A meeting in the Pewaukee area
The Informed Consent regulations direct that discussions regarding any questions clients may have regarding medical options , treatment plans, diagnosis, or medications must be between client and the DVM. UWSVM/State VDL The Legislature will soon be voting on a budget for the UW System. The Badger partnership as proposed by the UWSVM provides one plausible option that will help continue provide vital funding for the UWSVM and WVDL. Further information regarding this may be found at: Please feel free to provide your opinion or feedback. Information about the new Badger Partnership/Public Authority is available at: . A side-by-side comparison of the New Badger Partnership/Public Authority and the UW System proposal is available at: Future Presidential candidates for WVMA. If you know of someone who is a great candidate for the position of President of the WVMA please feel free to pass along the information to the WVMA. The nomination committee has in the past internally developed such nominations but the Executive Board has elected to make this process an open one in the future. Public Relations Advocacy: Recently all member clinics were informed about the NBC co-sponsorship initiative for developing public awareness of the value of veterinary medicine to the public. There was little or no interest for a cooperative effort in any particular market to develop a WVMA sponsored public awareness campaign. The WVMA had hoped to support a consistent unified marketing effort that would be shared amongst colleagues in a particular market. Due to lack of interest this initiative will need to be tables, perhaps to be revisited again in the future. AVMA has a nice coloring books, available on their website that may be a nice addition to your office. The WVMA is working on developing one at the current time. Their book will incorporate veterinary technicians as characters. There is a travelling display that is available for use by local associations, however it is currently being updated. There is a client e-newsletter that WVMA has developed and updated, and this is available to include with your social media links or to tap into as a resource for your own newsletters. Please contact Sarah at the WVMA for further information. The Veterinary Examining Board has received nominations for new members but there remains an opening for the addition of a public member. If you have someone in mind they could apply through Gov. Walker’s webpage. There are several area informational meetings that will educate the membership on regulations regarding dog licensing and inspection. A meeting in the Pewaukee area
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