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.
Veterinarians Seeking Work
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I am a 1990 KSU grad who is relocating from the west coast to Florida in October or November.
I am looking for permanent relief or part time Internal Medicine position. I have a current active license in good standing.
If interested call cell at 904-514-7473 or email to fourpawsonly@aol.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Nanette Leto DVM
I am a small animal veterinarian and I recently completed a small animal rotating internship at a specialty hospital, in New York City. I am new to the St. Petersburg area and am seeking a position in a small animal practice able to provide further professional advancement. I am hard working with a positive attitude and want to be part of a team dedicated to providing the best care for our patients. Please contact me via phone or email. I can send my CV along with references via email or deliver them personally. I am eager to introduce myself and get to know everyone, so please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Email: mchenrysamantha@gmail.com; Phone: (407) 496-1483
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 Newsletter 4/1/2024 Volume 35, No. 4
PCVMA Officers:
President: Dr. Julie, Mosher, DVM (Haines Road Animal Hospital)
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,
Hello PCVMA! If I haven’t had the privilege to meet you yet, my name is Dr. Julie Mosher and I am the newest president of the PCVMA. I moved to the Pinellas area 4 years ago and have been heavily involved with the FVMA through the Power of 10. I love the PCVMA because it allows us to connect, support each other, and increase our quality of medicine throughout the county. I am excited to continue to improve our great organization. First, I wanted to thank Dr. Joel Murphy for all his work during his recent term and Dr. Don Morgan for his relentless support of our organization. I also wanted to thank Dr. Chrissy Mamone for her work as president elect over the past 2 years. Unfortunately, she has moved to the Jupiter area to be closer to family. We will miss her dearly. We are now searching for a new president elect. Please email Dr. Morgan if you are interested in running before the next May meeting.
We will have no meeting in April. I highly encourage you to attend the FVMA annual conference in Orlando from April 18th-21st.
Our next meeting will be May 20th at Bascom’s, sponsored by Purina.
We have many great sponsors lined up this year and some wonderful CE opportunities.
Come say hello at our next meeting :)
Julie, Mosher, DVM
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.
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.
It was left on a chair at the
Pharmacy, Laws and Rules
Meeting,
Call 727-410-7856
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I have a partial anesthesia machine to sell. It is an older Ohmeda/Midmark absorber assembly on wheeled cart with the sodasorb canister, inhalation/exhalation valves, occlusion valve with safety relief and O2 flow meter. No vaporizer and no O2 harness or valve.
Selling for $200
I also have a new copy of Veterinary Laser Therapy in Small Animal Practice (Redondo and Stephens) for $50.
Dr Jane Mayo
11405 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778
727-222-5727
Local Dr. has a large truckload of used med vet equip to set up a clinic/hospital/satellite or primary facility. Not parting out since the packages are extensive and close to comprehensive. Please e-mail and I will provide a list for you after communicating with you.
FOR SALE 2 LARGE LOTS VET EQUIPMENT FOR A START-UP; OR UPGRADE.INCLUDES:MID-MARK CABINETRY;LIGHTS;MICROSCOPES; PACKS; SS TOOLS; DIGITAL CR X-RAY;PHILIPS BV 25 GOLD FLUORO/X RAY;FLUORO TABLES; ELEVATING EXAM TABLES; SHORELINE SURGICAL TABLE ;SS CABINETS SOLID FRONTS & GLASS FRONT DOORS,SURGICAL OVER THE TABLE ELEVATING TABLE PLATFORMS FOR SURGICAL TOOLS ABOVE THE PATIENT; SHELVES;SINK PREP TABLES COMBO 10 TO 14 FEET LONG; CENTRIFUGES,SMALL AND BLOOD BANK SIZE; ANESTHESIA MACHINES; ASPIRATORS; IV PUMPS;SYRINGE PUMPS; PULSE OXIMETERS; CHEM/CBC SYSTEMS; GAYMAR HEATERS; BAIR HUGGERS; IV POLES HIGH QUALITY; EEG; SMALLER PUSH AROUND ULTRASOUNDS; BANKS OF NEWER STAINLESS CAGES TOP BOTTOM COULD MAKE 5 CAGE ON WHEELS SPACE;C-MUZZLES AND PURR MUZZLES; STERILIZERS AUTOCLAVES MUCH MORE.WILL NEED A U-HAUL TRUCK FOR EACH LOT.IV POLE/FLUID INFUSER COMBOS;O2 CONCENTRATORS SO-FORGET THOSE O2 BOTTLES!; NEWISH LAB REFRIGERATOR; FLUID HEATERS VARIOUS TYPES; CEILING LIGHTS AND WALL LIGHTS NICE; RIGID ENDOSCOPES WITH LIGHT SOURCE AND FIBEROPTIC CABLES; EXTERNAL FIXATION SET IN CASE; EYE SURGICAL TOOLS IN CASE; ZEISS SURGICAL MICROSCOPES OPMI 1 THE BASIC AND MOST CONVENIENT FOR VETS;LAB MICROSCOPES; AND MUCH MORE. E-MAIL ME AND I WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT SENDING YOU A THUMB DRIVE BY US MAIL. TOO LARGE TO EMAIL HUNDREDS OF PICTURES. VERY GOOD LOT PRICES WITH HARD TO FIND QUALITY EQUIPMENT AND PRICES LOWER THAN MOST ANYWHERE. RETIRING SOON. tcogley@aol.com 727-492-1831
tcogley@aol.com 727-492-1831
Dr. Kenny Mitchel
One orthopedic pack and one ophthalmic pack $300 each to good home. 727-501-6708
Hope and Love Veterinary Hospital has equipment fore sale:
3 shoreline tables-great condition
44.5″ x 20″ stainless platform $1000
60″ x 22″ tiltable stainless platform $1300
44″ x22″ stainless top with drawers below $1200
MUST GO, make an offer!
Dr. Tiffany Gisel 727-240-0794
hopeandlovevh@gmail.com
LISTING FOR VETERINARIANS/HOSPITALS REQUESTING HELP
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Saint Francis Pet Care Centers, with locations in Tarpon Springs and Trinity Florida is currently recruiting dogs with chronic lameness due to osteoarthritis of the stifle, hip, shoulder, or elbow for a clinical trial under the direction of Dr. Michael Amsberry of The Pet Stem Cell Institute (www.PetStemCells.org) through a study sponsored by Animal Cell Therapies of San Diego California (ACT).
Study Design: This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-site, pivotal clinical field trial conducted at practices within the United States evaluating 320 dogs that meet the inclusion criteria. All four major appendicular joints are to be studied (stifles, hips, shoulders, and elbows). These dogs will receive a single injection of stem cells or LRS in one or two affected joints and evaluated over the course of 12 months post injection. All candidates receiving the placebo will be invited to receive stem cell injections at the end of the study.
Inclusion Criteria: Any well-tempered–dog over 1 year of age displaying joint pain for at least 3 months, which is not associated with joint instability (ie. Cranial drawer, MPL, hip luxation etc…) Candidates currently receiving stable dosing of NSAIDs and/or joint supplements may be included. Dogs with joint deformity, OCD, infectious or immune-mediated arthritis, joint surgery in the last 6 months, previous stem cell treatments or any form of cancer, spinal disease, are excluded. Dogs intended for breeding, pregnant, or lactating are also excluded.
Compensation: Study-related medical care is provided by the sponsor, and participating pet owners will be compensated.
If you would like more information about enrollment in this study, please contact us or see our website www.PetStemCells.org
Contact:
Heather Birkhimer – Practice Manager
heather@sfvet.us
(727) 937-7600
New Clinical Trial Option for Dogs with Mammary Carcinoma
Do you have any patients that may benefit from this fully funded opportunity?
Evaluation of a New Therapeutic Option for Mammary Carcinoma
A new investigational drug for canine mammary carcinoma is available for your patients. In this pivotal clinical trial, we will examine the safety and efficacy of a novel formulation that has been granted conditional approval by the US FDA for the indication mammary carcinoma. The clinical trial is being conducted in both the EU and US.
Trial Eligibility Criteria
Female dogs of any age, weight or breed
Dogs with measurable disease of mammary carcinoma (at least one target lesion with a longest diameter (LD) of ≥ 10 mm) of stage III-V, and in whom, according to the primary care veterinarian and investigator, curative intent surgery cannot be performed or has been declined by the owner
Criteria regarding stage of disease and concurrent illnesses can be discussed with the investigator
No prior chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal or biological therapy directed at the target lesion is or has been initiated
Life expectancy due to the studied disease, in the primary care veterinarian and investigator’s opinions, is greater than 1 month with treatment
Trial Support and Funding
Dogs will be randomized to receive the new investigational drug or placebo at a 2:1 ratio. Dogs that are randomized to placebo and progress during the 4-cycle treatment period will be offered rescue treatment by the investigator as determined by the protocol.
All diagnostic tests, study drug, rescue medication, and follow-up exams will be paid for by the Study Sponsor.
If you have patients that meet the criteria above, please contact Drs. Curtis Kane or Jen Coyle, or technicians Lexy Julian or Rob Guevara in our Tampa hospital at 813.933.8944.
Approximately 25% of dogs with peripheral lymphoma have the T-Cell form. BluePearl is offering a clinical trial to assess the benefit of adding a novel monoclonal antibody treatment to a single-agent CCNU chemotherapy protocol in dogs with T-Cell lymphoma.
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled study. Dogs with peripheral lymphoma will have blood work, radiographs, lymph node biopsy, and flow cytometry performed to confirm the presence of non-indolent T-Cell lymphoma. Those dogs with the T-Cell form will be offered inclusion in the study. Those dogs determined after screening to have B-Cell lymphoma will not be eligible for the study.
Inclusion criteria for screening:
* Dogs older than 1 year of age and at least 10 kg.
* One or more peripheral lymph nodes ≥2 cm diameter
* Owners must be willing to pay for the initial exam, blood work, and
radiographs used to screen potential candidates
Exclusion criteria:
* Prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy or molecular-targeted therapy
* Glucocorticoid therapy for more than 7 days prior to enrollment
* Concurrent uncontrolled medical condition
What do pet owners have to do?
Owners must be willing to pay for their dog’s initial consultation, blood work, urinalysis and thoracic radiographs. Biopsy of the lymph node and flow cytometry to confirm the presence of T-Cell lymphoma will be performed at no charge to the pet owner. Owners must be able to present their dog twice per week for 4 weeks, then every other week for 4 treatments, then monthly for 8 months or until disease progression. Once progressive disease is confirmed, the dog will be removed from the study.
What do pet owners receive if their dog is accepted into the study?
All procedures and treatments required by the study, including chemotherapy, antibody therapy, exams and recheck blood work will be fully funded.
Enrolling your patients in this trial:
If you have patients that meet the criteria above, please contact Drs. Curtis Kane or Jen Coyle, or technicians Emily Kinsler, Lexy Julian, or Brenda Fulcher in our Tampa hospital at 813.933.8944.
The study will require the enrollment of 40 Doberman Pinscher dogs of any age or sex diagnosed with overt DCM (Stage III) within 2 weeks of enrollment. The inclusion and exclusion criteria are:
· Exclusion criteria: (1) with concomitant congenital heart disease or primary mitral valve disease be excluded, and (2) with co-existing diseases having a prognosis of £ 6 months.
Participants are required to obtain laboratory tests (chemistry, CBC, UA), Holter exam, and echocardiograms prior to enrollment as well as at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months.
Qualified subjects will be randomly placed into the Control group or the Study group. Patients in the Study group will receive the two CHM formulas while patients in the Control group will receive placebo capsules of a similar quantity. The cost of the CHM’s and the placebo will be covered by the study, which is being funded by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Seeking cats newly diagnosed with uncomplicated diabetes mellitus for participation in a clinical study for a new treatment for diabetes mellitus. For more information, including benefits to you (referral veterinarian) and your client:
http://www.allcatshospital.com/userfiles/2487/pdf/Diabetes_study.pdf
RECEPTIONIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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