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23 Nov

Posted at 12:24h in Health and Wellbeing, Uncategorized
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Since the summer of 2021, the PVMA has had the pleasure of hosting Wellness Days in partnership with Discover Balance Wellness center in Vancouver, supported by Trupanion. These events are an opportunity for veterinary professionals to receive complimentary spa and wellness services and enjoy a well-deserved day of self-care with colleagues. A variety of services are available (vary for each date), including acupuncture, mineral bath, float,  sauna, reiki, chair massage, yoga, and more. PVMA Wellness Days are ongoing and hosted one Sunday a month in Vancouver, WA. We look forward to...

02 Nov

Posted at 17:13h in Community Partners, Community Programs, Member Programs
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Like most everyone else this past year and a half, the Coffee Creek Puppy Program had to make some changes to navigate the evolving pandemic, but have successfully been able to move forward with the training of these Canine Companions’ dogs. The PVMA is proud to have been a partner of this program for the past 16 years and are immensely grateful to all PVMA member hospitals who have provided sponsored veterinary care, past and present! Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is the state prison located in Wilsonville, Oregon. The puppy program...

07 Sep

Posted at 10:41h in Community Programs, Member Programs
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2021 PVMA Awards This will be the seventh year the PVMA Board of Directors has honored our amazing members and affiliated individuals by recognizing those who have given to our community and profession in exceptional ways. Any current PVMA member veterinarian will be eligible to submit one nomination for each award. Nominations will be accepted through October 15th.  Award recipients will be decided by the PVMA Board of Directors and announced at our November General Membership Meeting. The three award categories are: PVMA Veterinarian of the Year (any current PVMA member veterinarian...

10 Mar

Posted at 15:45h in PVMA Programs and Projects
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In preparation for PVMA Board elections to be held in May, please find an application linked below, to be considered for inclusion on the ballot. We have TWO Director position that will become available. Current PVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply and we welcome those with or without experience serving on a non-profit board. Because of the small size of our board, it is imperative that board members are engaged, enthusiastic, and communicative. We accomplish a lot and have fun doing so! We continued to develop new programs and expand member...

10 Mar

Posted at 15:29h in Community Partners, Community Programs, Health and Wellbeing, Member Programs
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The PVMA is excited to share that we are a founding organization of the Veterinary Visionaries collaborative initiative. PVMA and OVTAA members and your teams, are invited to participate in this virtual event, at no cost. About Veterinary Visionaries Veterinary Visionaries is a collaboration of veterinary associations coming together to share ideas, co-create solutions, and form a unified front to face the future by providing common ground and collective leadership in a time when the profession faces unrelenting challenges and evolving opportunities. Changemakers Virtual Event- April 7th Join us for the inaugural Veterinary Visionaries...

07 Jan

Posted at 11:09h in Community Programs, PVMA Programs and Projects
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WAKE UP, VET MED. Diversity is one of the most critical challenges facing veterinary medicine today. Beyond the indisputable fact that our profession is one of the least racially and ethnically diverse in the nation, it can no longer be ignored that the future relevance of our field hinges upon the growth and development of a workforce that more closely resembles the American population at large. The veterinary community has discussed and explored the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion enough. The time for talk is over. The time for decisive, committed...

23 Nov

Posted at 12:45h in Community Partners, Community Programs, PVMA Programs and Projects
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While many things have changed in 2020, we are committed to maintaining support of two organization that rely heavily on donated supplies and funds to do the important work they do. For PAW Team especially, the need for their services will only continue to increase as people in our community are impacted by loss of work, income, and shelter more then ever. We are so grateful to this organization (and all our community members who volunteer with them) for helping those in need, care for their beloved pets. To encourage safety and...

17 Nov

Posted at 16:55h in Animal Welfare, Community Partners, Community Programs, Member Programs
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This year, the PVMA is honored to recognize two individuals and an organization that have gone above and beyond for the veterinary profession and the people in it. Thank you so much to Tiah Schwartz, Dr. Bob Mack, and the Portland Animal Welfare Team for your dedication to our profession and community! Veterinary Team Member of the Year Tiah Schwartz CVT Oregon National Primate Research Center Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association “I have had the utmost pleasure of knowing and working closely with Tiah for almost ten years now in the Surgical Services Unit...

10 Nov

Posted at 13:59h in COVID-19, Practice Resources
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In response to the continued increase of COVID-19 cases and the ongoing efforts to navigate the pandemic, Oregon Occupational Safety And Health Authority (OSHA) has adopted a temporary enforceable workplace rule. The new rule is similar in many parts to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance that has been shared out over the past 7 months, including physical distancing and face coverings. Additional layers are now included relating to infection control, notice to employees, requirements to assess COVID-19 exposure risk, and workplace monitoring that are new to Oregon employers, including those in veterinary...

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