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THE 27TH ANNUAL COMMISSIONER JOHN MORRONI LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DINNER

For the past fourteen years, the PCVMA has sponsored a table and presented the “Jeffery Yaslowitz outstanding K9 Team of the Year Award” for Pinellas County.  Officer Bobby Pease from the Clearwater Police Department K9 unit and K9 “Grimm” won this year’s award for their awesome tracking and capture of a armed suspect breaking into cars in Clearwater.  The individual had stolen the weapon from a car and moments later was confronted by a lady as he was attemptingto break into other cars. The suspect brandished the firearm and fired a round at the lady fortunately missing her. it all happened around 5am last August.

Terrifice team effort by Officer Pease and K9 Grimm,  Congratulations!

Dr. Howell made the presentation along with Chief Dan Slaughter of the Clearwater Police

Department.  Sgt. Main nominated Officer Pease and K9 Grimm.

Over 400 people attended the annual event recognizing our great Law Enforcement and Responder Teams in Pinellas.

(L-R) Dr Don Howell, Officer Pease, Dr. Dan Jones, “K9 Grimm” Dr. Chrissy Mamone and Sgt. Rob Main

Latest Newsletter: 

PCVMA Newsletter 1/1/2024 Volume 35, No.1

PCVMA Newdletter 2/1/2024 Volume 35, No. 2

PCVMA Newsletter 3/1/2024 Volume 35, No. 3

 

PCVMA Officers: 

President: Dr. Chrissy Mamone (Relief Services)

President-Elect: 

Past-President: Dr. Joel Murphy (Animal and Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor)

Secretary: Dr. Sandra Truli Springer – (Truli Holistic Veterinary Services)

Treasurer: Dr. Ernest Godfrey (Pinellas Animal Hospital)

 

PCVMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Todd Bliss – (All Pets Hospital)

Dr. Brooke Certa – (Coastal Animal Clinic)

Dr. Kim Donovan – (Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital)

Dr. Julie Mosher – (Haines Road Animal Hospital)

PCVMA NEWSLETTER & PINELLAS ANIMAL FOUNDATION

Dr. Don Morgan – Donmorgansr@aol.com

 

PCVMA News Letter:

Dr. Don Morgan – Donmorgansr@aol.com

 

President’s Message

Dear PCVMA members,

Thank you to everyone who attended the Florida Pharmacy & Dispensing and Laws & Rules meeting on February 10th! We had a great turn out! I hope to see everyone at our March 18th meeting at Bascom’s. Zoetis is sponsoring and the presentation will be on “Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats.”

Warm regards,

Chrissy Mamone, DVM
cmamone84@gmail.com

 

PCVMA DUES – 2024

Please support your county organization providing you with information and opportunities on continuing education, political/legislative issues, business/financial issues, Florida Pharmacy Dispensing and the Florida Laws and Rules required CE, approved CE Webinars, in-person meetings, social events throughout the year and admission to the PCVMA Annual Baseball Outing with a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field in the Left Field Terrace Suite.  Membership dues also allow you to receive the PCVMA monthly newsletter containing all meeting notices, classified ads and maintenance of the pcvma.org website.

Dues are $150.00 per year per veterinarian. Checks can be mailed in the enclosed preaddressed envelope. Credit cards can be processed by calling the PCVMA office 727-397-7387(leave message) or 727-410-7856(cell)

Dr. Ernest Godfrey
PCVMA Treasurer
Pinellas Animal Hospital
7791 52nd Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781

WOULD EVERYONE  TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW ANY CLASSIFIED ADS YOU MAY HAVE POSTED IN THIS NEWS LETTER.   PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT THEM REMOVED,  OTHERWISE YOU MAY CONTINUE TO GET LOTS OF UNNECESSARY PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS.   ANY CORRECTIONS ARE ALSO WELCOME.

Donmorgansr@aol.com

PCVMA 2024 MEETINGS AND EVENTS SCHEDULED

April – FVMA Annual Conference in Orlando 18-21

May 20, 2024 – Purina Nestle – Bascom’s Chop House

June  17, 2024 – VEG

July 22, 2024 – Beacon ER – Bascoms’ Chop House

August 10, 2024 – PCVMA Baseball Outing – Tropicana Field – Rays vs Orioles

September 16, 2024 – FETCH

October 26, 2024 – Bowser and Catsino Ball – Belleair Country Club

November 18, 2024 – Nutramax

December – No Meeting – Happy Holidays

 

PCVMA PHARMACY DISPENSING, LAWS AND RULES OF THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN FLORIDA MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2024, AT THE ST PETERSBURG MARRIOTT CLEARWATER.

Over 100 veterinarians plus guests and sponsors turned out for this very important meeting for our required CE.  Thanks to our many Sponsors: Wedgewood Pharmacy, Air Animal Pet Movers, Bryan W. Reynolds and Bryan W. Reynolds, II from Reynolds Parrino Spano and Shadwick, PA, Faithful Companions Pet Cremation and Boehringer Ingelheim.    Great lectures, food and fellowship!

Thanks to our membership and sponsosrs for this wonderful and successful event.

 

Is this your jacket?

It was left on a chair at the

Pharmacy, Laws and Rules

Meeting, 

Call 727-410-7856

PAF News

Ellen Gallo, the PAF Pet Professor, is retiring after almost 15 years of wonderful service to Pinellas County youth helping them learn about care and safety around animals and the Human Animal Bond. Over the years, she has provided this service to thousands of children and attended many Outreach Programs and Events talking to parents and children about animal care and veterinary services in Pinellas County.

Congratulations Ellen!

The PAF has engaged Nikki Riggs, CVT, BASVT, MA and Jennelle Miller, CVT, BASVT, MA, both whom are well know teachers/instructors at the SPC College of Veterinary Technology.

Fortunately, they are very familiar with the Program as they have been providing this service to Pinellas schools and other community programs for years as a service from SPC.  Welcome Nikki and Jennelle!

 


Donald H. Morgan, DVM
President
Pinellas Animal Foundation, Inc

10825 Seminole Blvd  A-3
Seminole, FL 33778

Don Morgan, DVM
President – PAF

The Humane Society of Pinellas (HSP) is dedicated to reducing the rate of euthanasia in Pinellas County. Neonatal kittens are a particularly vulnerable population with more than 2,000 euthanized in Pinellas last year due to lack of resources. HSP is seeking the public’s partnership to drastically reduce this number through our Kitten Crusaders Program. Together, with the help of veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, shelter/rescue partners, and citizen foster homes, we can provide loving care to kittens in need. There are many ways to be a part of the solution! Please contact Amanda Audia, HSP’s Director of Operations at AmandaA@HumanePinellas.org to join the Crusade to save these precious animals and make a positive impact in our community!

Dr. Brenton Gallas                                        
 Medical Director
 Humane Society of Pinellas

Animal Services - Pinellas County FloridaPinellas County Animal Services News

This is a very exciting time for Animal Services.  The Penny For Pinellas Project to fund the renovation and upgrade of the Animal Services facility is underway.  This is approximately a 1 year project to renovate all the animal housing buildings and replace the kennels for all the dogs housing areas.  Additionally, the buildings will be strengthened for a category 4 hurricane, have a fire sprinkler system, new roof, and air conditioning.  This project is the first renovation of the shelter since it opened in 1995 and will be a significant upgrade to the facility. 

During this period of construction our dog housing capacity will be reduced by more than 50%.  To facilitate more adoptions, the adoption fees at Animal Services are waived so that all adoptions will be free for the duration of the renovation project. 

PCAS also wanted to take this opportunity to let Veterinary Clinics know that individuals who breed puppies to sell in Pinellas County are required to have either a Hobby Breeder Permit or a Pet Dealer Permit, the type of permit depends on how many litters are sold each year.  If you have clients come into the office for care of a litter of puppies, we are requesting assistance from your vet staff to help educate the puppy owner about this permitting requirement.   Per County Ordinance 14-29 a breeder must have a valid hobby breeder or pet dealer permit. This permit ensures that the home is inspected by PCAS to verify that the adult dogs are current on rabies vaccines and county licenses and that the home meets minimum standards for puppies to be raised in.

As part of the permitting program for hobby breeders and pet dealers, the puppies will be required to have Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection documenting all veterinary care provided to the purchaser of the puppies.  The breeder is required to complete sales forms that are turned into PCAS providing both seller information and buyer information on each puppy to PCAS. If the dog owner provides/offers stud services a permit is also required, and annual inspections are also completed to ensure that the dogs are cared for appropriately.  Applications for all these permits can be obtained at Pinellas County Animal Services.

 

Doug Brightwell, MBA, CAW
Director – Pinellas County Animal Services.

727-582-2607 (Office)

SPCA Tampa Bay

SPCA Tampa Bay

SPCA Tampa Bay wants to wish you happiness in this New Year! Over the holidays we were able to help many families find their new pets with a special adoption promotion. In addition, more than $500 was raised at our Deck the Paws event Dec. 21 at Largo Central Park. Santa made and appearance and nearly 100 guests with children and four-legged friend had their picture taken with jolly ol’ St. Nick.

Please check our website and social media for events and promotions as we continue to find ways to celebrate and support our community in 2024.

Chief Veterinary Officer
SPCA TAMPA BAY
727-220-1770

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St Petersburg College – College of  Veterinary Nursing

St Petersburg College has had a busy start to the semester.

We have admitted 40 new online students and 14 new campus students into the AS program.

Since the program is no longer able to house animals, we continue to work hard to ensure students still have access to the animals needed for hands on learning. Our partners continue to work with us to ensure we can provide quality education. We are always looking for new partners so anyone interested please let us know.

SPC and our instructors Janet Modrakovic and Joanna Maza traveled in December with 8 students to Namibia to work with Great Projects organization at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary for a service-learning opportunity.

Trish Gorham and Dr Megan Branham will travel in May to Zimbabwe for another service-learning opportunity. This program focuses on primary wildlife management and conservation initiatives in 3 regions of Zimbabwe, namely Antelope Park (Gweru), Hwange National Park, and Victoria Falls.  Any veterinarian or credentialed technician that is interested we still have room to add a couple of people to this trip. Dates are May 25 through June 11. For more information you can contact Trish at gorham.tricia@spcollege.edu

Students also attended VMX conference for networking and continuing education opportunities. Trish Gorham and Nikki Riggs worked with BlendVet to run an education opportunity to middle school kids representing diverse populations to introduce them to veterinary medicine.

Tricia Gorham MA, CVT

Instructor in Charge
College of Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College | Veterinary Technology Center
727-302-6733 | Gorham.tricia@spcollege.edu   

A LIST OF CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AVAILABLE FOR RELIEF WORK

If the status of your classified ad has changed or you wish to include an ad in the PCVMA newsletter, please contact Dr. Don Morgan at Donmorgansr@aol.com or 727-397-7387 (PAF/PCVMA Office) or 727-410-7856 (Cell) for the next newsletter.

Also, if you change your e-mail address or practice location, please notify my in
order to continue to receive meeting notices and the news letter.

Sheila Green, CVT -RELIEF TECHNICIAN SERVICES

I am an Independent Relief Technician (CVT) that is licensed, bonded, and insured. I have over 28 years of experience with small animal, avian, and exotics. My main goal and purpose is to help clinics fill the gaps in staffing until they can find a permanent team member, or just allow clinics the ability to give their existing, deserving staff time off. Or to use that vacation time /PTO that expires at end of year (use it or loose it ) or for the daily call outs that happen 3 minutes before clinic opens. 

Please call, text, or e-mail me any questions you have , or to book any shift. I am also available for meet and greets 😊
Sheila Green, CVT
727-743-5755
Sheilagreen0727@yahoo.com

Specialty Assistance and Referral

If the status of your classified ad has changed or you wish to include an ad in the PCVMA newsletter, please contact Dr. Don Morgan at Donmorgansr@aol.com or 727-397-7387 (PAF/PCVMA Office) or 727-410-7856 (Cell) for the next newsletter.

Also, if you change your e-mail address or practice location, please notify my in
order to continue to receive meeting notices and the news letter.

Dr. Lester Mandelker - Community Veterinary Hospital - Largo FL

Lester Mandelker, DVM,  Fellow AAVPT

Offering veterinary services regarding pharmacology and therapeutics for complex cases that need assistance and more detail drug information and want to learn mechanism of action.

All referred cases will be seen on referral basis only and referred back to referring doctor.  Expect a dialog and communication about such cases with a detailed discussion.

Call for info 727-585-2007 email Lestervet2@aol.com.

Dr. Pete Mohoric - Animal Hospital of Regency Park New Port Richey

Pete Mohoric, DVM, DACVO, is locating at the Animal Hospital of Regency Park in New Port Richey.  

Dr. Mohoric has practiced in the Tampa Bay Area for the past eight years.  His ophthalmology appointments may be scheduled by calling 727-848-6247, however, cataract surgeries are not available at this time.

Hospitals Seeking Relief Help

Skyway Animal Hospital
Skyway Animal Hospital is looking for relief work for several Saturdays from 8am to 12noon in the upcoming months.
Exam rooms only. Please contact Dr. Slocumb or Julie at skywayah@verizon.net or call 727-327-514l.
Thank you,
Julie DeMarco
Office Manager
Skyway Animal Hospital, Inc.
ph. 727-327-5141
Tarpon Animal Hospital

We are looking for Veterinary coverage for 1 full month.

We are a 2 doctor practice looking to cover time off for one of our Veterinarians. The relief is needed in the fall months of August, September, and October. It can be any time as long as the 4 weeks are consecutive. It would be a 4 day work week and every other Saturday.

Our hours for appointments are 9-5 week days and Saturdays are 8-3. We are fully staffed with well seasoned Technicians / CVT and assistants. We are located in Tarpon Springs on US HWY 19N.

If you can help, please email our practice manager Dorinda Odell at Dorindatah@gmail.com or call 727-934-0884 for more information.

Veterinarians Seeking Ownership and Practices for Sale

If the status of your classified ad has changed or you wish to include an ad in the PCVMA newsletter, please contact Dr. Don Morgan at Donmorgansr@aol.com or 727-397-7387 (PAF/PCVMA Office) or 727-410-7856 (Cell) for the next newsletter.

Also, if you change your e-mail address or practice location, please notify my in
order to continue to receive meeting notices and the news letter.

Community Veterinary Hospital - Larego FL

Buy-in or for sale

1631 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770

Great Clientele – Practice 50 years old.

Work only mornings but great opportunity for expansion.

Contact: Dr Lester Mandelker
Phone: 727-585-2007

Hope N Care Animal Hospital - Clearwater FL

To Whom it may Concern,

Our beloved Dr. Michael Adams D.V.M. has departed to the heavenly kingdom on July 26, 2021. He was a heroic father, loving grandfather, dedicated husband, strong brother, successful veterinarian, and a sacrificial servant to Christ. His practice is currently
for sale : Hope N Care Animal Hospital at 764 N Belcher Road, Clearwater Fl, 33765. Please call 727-744-6644 if interested.
Dr Bevshoy Rafla
A veterinarian with more than 19 years of experience is looking for buying small animal clinic in Pinellas/Pasco/Hillsborough counties. 
If you are looking to sell, please contact Dr. Rafla at 727-598-.2221. Drrafla2010@gmail.com  

See Event Calendar

Seeking Externship

If the status of your classified ad has changed or you wish to include an ad in the PCVMA newsletter, please contact Dr. Don Morgan at Donmorgansr@aol.com or 727-397-7387 (PAF/PCVMA Office) or 727-410-7856 (Cell) for the next newsletter.

Also, if you change your e-mail address or practice location, please notify my in
order to continue to receive meeting notices and the news letter.

4th year veterinary student looking for externship in the St. Petersburg/Pinellas area

My name is Melissa Feldman; I am a rising 4th-year veterinary student at the University of Florida graduating in May 2017, seeking an externship at a private practice in St. Petersburg for 1-2 weeks in August. I have a Masters in Public Health, serve on the SAVMA Executive Board, am a published first author in Veterinary Quarterly, and have already completed eight months of clinical rotations during which I have completed over 30 spays and neuters. I can be reached at 305-926-8941 or melvet10@gmail.com.