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05 Apr

Posted at 13:39h in OVTAA
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2023 OVTAA Member Awards Nominations OVTAA awards are intended to honor our amazing members and affiliated individuals by recognizing those who have given to our community and profession in exceptional ways. Any current OVTAA member is eligible to submit one nomination for each award. Award recipients will be decided by the OVTAA Board of Directors and announced at our May 23rd Virtual Annual Meeting. The three award categories are: • OVTAA Veterinary Technician of the Year (any current OVTAA member technician is eligible) Awarded to a technician who has made exceptional contributions to the...

01 Apr

Posted at 15:26h in OVTAA
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By Danny Rost CVT, OVTAA Board Director Title protection - What is it? Do we have it? Is it needed? These are all questions that we have received in reference to the discussion on Title Protection for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) in Oregon. In a recent survey by NAVTA, nearly two-thirds of Oregon veterinary technician’s believed that title protection already exists for technicians in Oregon.  This only goes to show that not only are there public awareness issues about the roles and responsibilities of non-dvm veterinary professionals, but there is confusion...

13 Mar

Posted at 15:37h in Community Programs
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On March 10th the Portland Veterinary Medical Association resumed their in-person veterinary career events for the Portland metro area high school students. They collaborated with the Oregon Humane Society and Portland Public Schools - Career & Technical Education  to host 50 students for a hands-on learning experience at the Education Hall located at OHS. The students were greeted with a warm welcome and given an overview of both OHS and the PVMA. Then they were divided into four groups that were rotated every thirty minutes through each of the four stations. The goal...

22 Nov

Posted at 13:43h in Member Programs
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PVMA is honored to recognize individuals and companies that have gone above and beyond for the veterinary profession and the people in it. We are proud to announce the following 2022 PVMA Awards recipients:   Veterinary Team Member of the Year: Shawnese Kraemer CVT Pearl Animal Hospital Nominated by Dr. Christina Burger: As our practice manager, Shawnese (known affectionately as “Shmrr”) has guided our practice through many challenges. From abruptly switching to curbside at the beginning of the pandemic, to transitioning to a new computer software system, Shawnese has shown herself to be able to continue...

07 Nov

Posted at 14:27h in PVMA Programs and Projects
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With your help, we will be resuming our traditional pet food and supplies drive this winter! You make the bin, we provide a flier and shareable social media posts. To be included as a collection location, please contact the PVMA office at 503‐228‐7387 or pvma@portlandvma.org so we may include your practice’s name in our promotions. Recipients of the donations will be: Portland Animal Welfare Team: www.pawteam.org The Portland Animal Welfare Team is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit that provides vital veterinary services for over 1,000 Portland-area families per year, aiding individuals living on the streets,...

13 Sep

Posted at 11:38h in Member Programs
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2022 PVMA Awards This will be the eight 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 is...

01 Sep

Posted at 11:14h in PVMA Programs and Projects
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August 2022 From the PVMA Board of Directors The topics of equity, diversity, and inclusion have been studied, discussed, and debated countless times throughout our country’s history. In recent years, a dizzying number of painful events have resulted in public outcry from all angles, both demanding and resisting change. It is without question that our response to the era that we are living in will define the future of our country. The PVMA Board of Directors recognizes that the veterinary field does not exist in isolation from experiences of injustice or the...

16 Aug

Posted at 15:13h in OVTAA
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This past Spring, the OVTAA performed a Compensation and Benefits Survey to better understand current pay and benefits in Oregon and SW Washington. The survey includes demographic data as well as quantitative and qualitative data on compensation and benefits. The survey was anonymous. Audience: All Oregon and SW Washington non-DVM veterinary professionals Distribution: Emails to OVTAA and PVMA members, social media Timing: April 19-June 30, 2022 Participation: 195 respondents completed the survey OVTAA plans to repeat this survey every two years to track trends in compensation and benefits over the years. View...

11 Apr

Posted at 17:02h in OVTAA
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It’s a Process! Keep Going! Chantal Faraudo, CVT, CVPP OVTAA Board Director Having skilled credentialed veterinary technicians on veterinary teams is an essential part of building an efficient and healthy practice. Utilizing the skills of the credentialed technician to the fullest extent is critical for the credentialed technician’s job satisfaction, the practice’s bottom line and healthy work culture. Credentialed veterinary technicians are qualified and trained to do many skills and tasks in a practice so veterinarians can leverage their time within the practice, generating additional revenue. Freeing up the veterinarian to be able...

17 Feb

Posted at 13:25h in PVMA Programs and Projects
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For most of us, if not all of us, being a part of the veterinary community is something we take extreme pride in.  While we face many issues as a profession, some unique and some not, we often come to ask ourselves: “what more can we do for those around me?”  Chances are you have worked with, or currently, work with folks who identify as a gender other than one that was assigned to them.  It brings me great joy to be able to share a workspace with such courageous individuals who find comfort and safety...

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